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Life Fitness 9000HR, 8500, T9i Treadmill Service Manual

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2. LED6 Pl LED5 P3 i P17 M i CIT Je OBD TA llu AY uo ta q 4 3 nil FF P2 ze Wm il Jem m PA HEE eg je f B mk Ep D LEDI a X 99 O N LED2 3 tinb ie L s rpm EDS MORE W O 12 11 Description Location Pin Function Service LED LED1 Main Loop LED2 COM Indicator Communication LED3 Home Switch LED4 RPM or OPTO LED5 12VDC Console LED6 8VDC Console Test Point TP TP1 GND Console TP2 8VDC Console TP3 12VDC Console TP4 15VDC Drive Voltage TP5 5 VDC Controller Processor TP6 Power supply bridge negative TPN Line frequency monitor TP8 AC input ground TP9 Power supply bridge positive P1 is a 3 pin connector 1 AC LINE to the main power 2 AC NUETRAL control board m 3 GND P4 is a 5 pin jumper 1 Bridge Negative connector for voltage 2 Capacity junction selection 3 DC High Voltage Bus 4 Bridge Positive 5 AC Input Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills ELECTRONIC OVERVIEW DC CONTROLLER All Models Connector and Pin Functions Connector Location Pin Functional Description P7 is a 3 pin connector that 1 RPM output connects to speed sensor MAA 2 Isolated GND P2 is a 4 pin conne
3. Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills Customer Support Services SERVICE MANUAL 1999 Brunswick Corporation All rights reserved Life Fitness is registered trademark of Brunswick Corporation Zone Trainer and Heart Rate Zone Training are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation Any use of these trademarks without the express written consent of Brunswick Corporation is forbidden 051 00 60 013 November 2002 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills INTRODUCTION This service manual is applicable to Treadmill Models TR9000HR TR8500 and T9i Note Information in this service manual represents typical configuration and may differ slightly from actual equipment This manual consists of the following topics and sections INTRODUCTION SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL REQUIREMENTS THEORY OF OPERATION TERMINOLOGY COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Q TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES Section ll DIAGNOSTIC MODE Section lll How SERVICE AND REPAIR GUIDES Section IV Q ELECTRONIC OVERVIEW WIRING BLOCK DIAGRAMS Section V Q MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION If an operating problem should arise turn to the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES and attempt to isolate what is causing the malfunction The GUIDES are listed by symptoms and follow with suggestions as to the most probable cause of the problem Once you have pinpointed the source of the problem turn to the appropriate How To section and review the
4. 9 EXCESSIVE SWEAT CLEANER ON ELECTRODE SENSORS eee 10 DISPLAY READS HEART RATE WITH HANDS 10 NO GHEST STRAP DETEGTED 3 2 tecto eio ettet 10 ERRATICGC HEART RATE READINGS L u u uU lupa rennen nren nennen nnne 10 SECTION II A DIAGNOSTIC TR9000HR T9i DIAGNOSTICIENTRY TRFR9000 e eve tre e kei edu pete 2 DIAGNOSTIG ENTRY Tl reiten ertet py piqa epe Ec Ut rot E edes 2 FIRST STATE ON BOTH UNITS irent 2 SYSTEM TEST inihi nee eie bei pte e RE A Oeo tee 3 10 DIAGNOSTICS INFORMATION U 11 13 DIAGNOSTICS 14 DIAGNOSTICS CONFIGURATION u L 15 SECTION Il B DIAGNOSTIC TR8500 DIAGNOSTIC SETTINGS kiini iai tre tue endete pe ci eatur ten ec a denen cie 18 DIAGNOSTIC iere eed er tee rt a 19 DESCRIPTION Liu asa hve oi Ed un tea ER a eee etr tuens 19 MOTOR TEST i i n 20 ERROR CODE TROUBLESHOOTING 21 lesen ERE 22 WAXER TEST tiit B Pe Pix Er SERRE METRO AU EE 22 POLAR TEST tisnin 22 STATISTICS iacet ede c ede ye dediti eee ae RU a eeu Ede eee s 22 SETTINGS 23
5. The TIMER section shows you networked time out timers and auto status timers counting down Messages RESETING CSAFE NETWORK is shown every time this mode is entered or whenever user presses the cooldown key This means the Csafe State machine is reset to its powerup mode You can thus see the kiosk configuring the equipment and verify we have a valid network connection RX xx shows last Rxed command from network Shows RX 00 for empty frame receptions On rejected frames this shows the byte that caused the rejection TX xx shows last Txed command that equipment sent NOT CONNECTED means Csafe state machine is in the power up mode and has not been configured by the kiosk yet After any frame has been Rxing this message goes away indicating we are connected to a network RECEIVING means we are currently Rxing a frame FRAME BAD means frame was detected to have bad checksum or any of the other types of framing error listed in the Csafe spec FRAME REJECTED means frame was good no framing error s detected but frame contained invalid commands data for current Csafe State READY Csafe Ready state GET ID MODE XX Csafe Idle state Network has configured equipment to ask for ID s HAVEID MODE COMM TIME OUT INUSE MODE FINISHED Timers 2 types of timers are shown One is our internal network timer It is shown at the end of the display during ID MODE HAVEID
6. 20 UPRIGHTS using four SCREWS 5 Tighten the SCREWS securely Secure the bottom of the DISPLAY CONSOLE 4 to the inside of the Using two MOUNTING SCREWS 9 each secure the four FRAME NOTE THE LARGER END OF THE FRAME ENDCAPS 12 Model 9000HR Only With the left side of the DISPLAY CONSOLE 84 supported carefully route the HEART RATE WIRE HARNESS B through the right side access hole of the DISPLAY CONSOLE Model 9000HR Only While pulling the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT 2 slightly outward carefully lower the DISPLAY CONSOLE 4 onto the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT Secure the DISPLAY CONSOLE to the UPRIGHTS using four SCREWS 5 Tighten the SCREWS securely Model 8500 Only Lower the DISPLAY CONSOLE 84 onto the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT 2 Secure the DISPLAY CONSOLE to the CAUTION BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH THE WIRE HARNESS D UPRIGHTS 1 8 2 using two PUSH RIVETS 6 Connect all WIRE HARNESS CONNECTORS to their corresponding JACKS located within the rear access holes Feed excess WIRE HARNESS into the DISPLAY CONSOLE 4 Replace REAR PANEL ACCESS DOORS C as necessary Tighten all BOLTS and SCREWS securely Insert the ACCESSORY TRAYS 17 amp 18 into the DISPLAY CONSOLE 4 as shown Press downward firmly until the ACCESSORY TRAYS snap securely into place Unwrap the MAIN WIRE HARNESS D located at the base of the USER LEFT UPRIGHT 1 Route the MAIN WIRE HARNESS und
7. Life Fitness Model 8500 Treadmill Diagnostics Motor Test bELt tESt This test checks the motor and motor controller Use the Speed arrow keys to increase or decrease motor speed from 0 5 to 10 0 mph The Time window shows the actual OPTO speed while the Speed window shows the target speed Speed LED is ON during test mode The Time LED flashes when information is sent to the motor controller The Weight LED flashes when information is received from the motor controller Use the Incline arrow keys to select items as listed below Item Description Default Motor Status byte 1 Gives current status of the motor Motor Status byte 2 controller i XX Target RPM Shows commanded target rpm tArgEt Actual RPM Shows OPTO actual rpm ActuAL Power Shows motor power in watts Current Shows maximum current being used 1 Range 0 to 100 where 100 100926 of maximum current is being used Voltage Shows buss voltage E Xxx During this test if an error occurs it usually shows up because the motor draws excessive current This can occur during power up or when a user tries to start a workout In either case the motor automatically shuts OFF a beeping sound occurs and an error code is displayed Most errors can be cleared out by pressing the Stop key however if the error persists refer to the Error Code Troubleshooting Table on
8. 5 Disconnect the main cable and the heart rate cable if equipped from the Control Board 6 Disconnect the ribbon cable and the telemetry cable connector from the Control Board 7 Remove five mounting screws that attach the Control Board to the back of the Overlay Bezel 8 Install a new Control Board or Overlay Bezel at this time 9 Re connect wiring and install Overlay Bezel in reverse order of removal 10 Refer to diagnostics section to log maintenance repair of the console 30 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Tether and the Telemetry Receiver and Cable Special Tools Required None 1 Turn the unit power OFF at the switch then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet 2 Remove the Overlay Bezel See How To Replace the Control Board At this time if the tether Flemety needs replacement remove the s screw and washer securing the tether and install a new tether 3 Disconnect the emergency stop cable from the telemetry cable connector Telemetry Receiver D foam wrapped 4 Disconnect the telemetry cable from the control board 5 Remove the foam wrap which contains the telemetry receiver from M ji Stop Connector 6 Remove the telemetry cable from the receiver 7 Remove th
9. They are Lub0 through Lub9 When OFF 12 21 appear in the display 23 Life Fitness Model 8500 Treadmill Diagnostics System Errors ErrorS The treadmill saves the last 25 system errors which can be retrieved for review Use the Time down arrow to move forward through the errors which is displayed as ErrXXX The last error logged in is the first error to show Use the Time up arrow to move backwards through the errors At the last error press the Time up arrow to get the total number of errors Oxffff 65535 Use the Incline arrow key to toggle between viewing an error and seeing how many times it has occurred Total number of occurrences goes up to 255 No more occurrences will be recorded after this Display shows occurrences as OccurEd where xxx 5 1 to 255 times Clear all system errors by holding down the Incline down arrow while pressing the Speed up arrow Display will read Clr Press the Speed down arrow to start the clearing process If you decide not to clear at the Clr prompt then press the Stop key Error Modes Default Total number of system errors t Er Last error Err Number of times error occurred Occurred xxx Clearing mode Canceled clearing mode Once cleared 0000 000 Photoshoot mode PHotoSHoot Data displayed is non functional
10. 1 1 00 of a mile displayed as mm up to 99 Once distance exceeds 9999 99 less than a whole mile will no longer be displayed Distance will continue to be tracked and saved up to a maximum of 999 999 miles If unit is set to Metric units then distance is saved in kilometers instead of miles Workouts Total number of Prog The treadmill only has one program which is a manual workout workouts and will record and display up to 999 999 program selections Lift Time Total number of lift LiFt xxxx xx Measured in minutes mmmm up to 9999 and seconds ss up to 59 Once time exceeds 9999 59 the seconds no longer are displayed Lift time will continue to be tracked and saved up to a maximum of 999 999 minutes Wax intervals Wax intervals in Lub1 xxxxxx squirt minutes Waxer fired Number of times Lub2 waxer fired Waxer fired Number of times Lub3 manually waxer was fired manually Waxer pre Number of times Lub4 xxxxxx soak waxer did a pre soak Lub1 through Lub4 are wax system statistics about lubrication 22 Life Fitness Model 8500 Treadmill Diagnostics Settings SEttingS There are 21 different settings available Settings are selected with the Weight arrow keys Once a setting is shown it can be changed using the Speed arrow keys SETTING SEQUENCE DEFAULT DESCRIPTION Display Mode 1 disP This setting turns the console s abili
11. Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills ELECTRONIC OVERVIEW DISPLAY CONSOLE TR8500 4 Connector and Pin Functions FEEDS o ou EEBEEEEE e Ju JI WSs b P 1 9 8 CE O 00 me Ojan Dm e nal 2 0 7 i I ge a Mi l ii m UTE u 7 e n jd UE Connector Location Pin Functional Description P2 is a 10 pin connector that m 1 GND ground connects from the display 2 GND ground console to the DC controller a 3 8Vdc LEDs 4 4 8Vdc LEDs 5 5 Reed Sense 6 6 TXD transmit data 7 7 RXD data received 8 8 Bus Req bus request 9 9 12Vdc emergency stop switch 10 10 Reed Sense P1 is a 12 pin ribbon connector _ 1 ESD ground that connects to the Display 9 2 Switch strobe 0 Console Overlay e 3 Switch return 0 4 Switch strobe 1 8 5 Switch retur
12. Routed through the left uprights to DC Motor Controller and then to the control console Routed through right side of upright Receives an output signal from the console display to perform all functions Plastic covering with key pad which is part of the display console Programmable Circuit Board Receives main electrical source from the wall outlet and filters voltage to the DC Controller for all electromechanical systems Monitors heart rate A free spinning roller with adjusting screws at each end of the roller are used for tensioning and centering the striding belt Located at the back of each side of the rear roller are used as protective guards Revolutions per minute Steady current flow A switch used to interrupt power going to the motor to stop the unit Sometimes referred to as the walking belt and used to walk or run on A sensor that reads Heart Rate signal transmitted from the operator s chest strap transmitter Plastic straps used to secure loose wiring to the main frame A mounting bracket that spans across the rear width of the unit and is located inside the striding belt area is used to secure the positions of the wax tube and wax nozzle This motor is mounted on the frame and is used to pump the wax out of the wax bag through the wax tube and out the wax nozzle onto the underside of the striding belt Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION 9000HR Displaye
13. SYSTEM ERRORS nee ttr etre uel 24 viii Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued SECTION Ill HOW TO REPLACE STRIDING BELT AND DEQGK 22 1 tice tti et theo ice ttc et e itt e er e boe TENSIONING STRIDING BELT u uu uu uuu ua tete d ete D tere tiet ADJUST STRIDING BELT TRACKING esee eene nennen PERFORM STALL TEST ente tat eet FERONT ROLLER rea teas uquyuq t dte ee EU E pee e OO Re REAR BOLLDER un ff e teneat E DRIVE BELT cit i oe citet eri D ede i DRIVE MOTOR EE MOTOR BRUSHES edad a aea Poe De Rue LIFESPRING ABSORBERS a edle tit e ea ee lint rper tu WAX NOXZZLE 5 e eei rete de EIE TAMQTOBRL iiti etie rete Prep REI e eid te Minas eee WAX MOTOR e HORT nte E petenti depre DC CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY nnt set tne ea eedem WAX BAG TR8500 INT L AND TR9000HR DOM INT L eee ANTIFSTATIC TINSEL ees ecrire nn ee ee eee teer et dee rt ANTESGUEE PADS tette eter e Ya e o e EP noveno LEVELER ASSEMBLY arr ttr t ete sterne p le a ad op ER CONTROL BOARD uu eaaa rci ipee MEE Etre a Daada S TETHER AND THE TELEMETRY RECEIVER AND CABLE eee MAIN WIRING HARNESS AND D
14. manually fire the waxer system Upon entry into this test a WM waxer manual will be in the profile window Note When testing wax system place paper or towels under nozzle when determining spray pattern 8 16 wide TO FIRE WAXER PRESS THE QUICK START KEY The speed system and incline systems can be activated in this test as well However the display will only show the target speed or incline for two seconds while the speed incline keys are being pressed It will then return to showing the waxer information Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Waxer Manual test and return to the Waxer Automatic test Press the ENTER key to advance to the Waxer Errors test Waxer Errors This test allows seeing the current wax motor error conditions Upon entry into this test a WE waxer errors will be in the profile window The following is a list of the current waxer motor error conditions WAXER UNPLUGGED WAXER NO AC POWER Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Waxer Errors test and return to the Waxer Manual test Life Fitness Models 9000HR T9i Treadmills Diagnostics System Test BELT DECK TEST This test allows the user to test the belt and deck condition This test attempts to approximate a wattage meter It will give the user the percentage of power wattage bus voltage and temperature readings The speed system and incline systems can be activated in this test However the display will only sho
15. marks Screw 8 ff further adjustment is Comer Washer8 required see to How Lifespring To Adjust Striding Assembly 4 Tracking or Tensioning in this section Illustration Shown Without Left Sde of Frame For Clarity Purpose Only Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Clean the Wax Nozzle Special Tools Required None 1 Turn the unit power OFF at the switch then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet 2 Remove the motor cover 3 Remove the rear roller guards Rear Foller Guards 4 Index the rear roller and then loosen the striding Index Ma belt by turning the rear roller adjusting bolts on end of counterclockwise roller shaft 5 With the striding belt loosened remove the deck See How To Remove Striding Belt and Deck in this section 6 Remove the mounting screws 2 securing the wax bracket to the frame Rear Roller Striding Adjusting gal Belt Screw Er Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Clean the Wax Nozzle Continued Special Tools Required None 7 10 11 12 Lay the wax bracket on the left side of the unit frame Remove the nozzle by turning it counterclockwise Place the nozzle in a container of hot water and let sit for at least 10 minutes or when water has cooled enough to the touch Remove the nozzle from the water and inspect for cleanliness If necessary scrub clean with a medium to soft bristl
16. message is SYSTEM COMM TWO WIRE JW1 jumper is miss connector or missing from board If the motor controller module does not communicate if the motor controller has no power or if the harness is disconnected the message COMM BAD CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN CONSOLE AND MOTOR CONTROLLER Press the ENTER key to advance to the SYSTEM TEST MENU Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to return to the SERVICE MENU SYSTEM TEST MENU Upon entry into the area the message is SYSTEM TEST MENU USE ARROW KEYS SCROLL THROUGH LIST Using any of the arrow keys will allow you to scroll through the nine systems test areas MAIN MOTOR MODULE Speed Automatic Test Speed Manual Test Speed Errors LIFT MOTOR MODULE Incline Automatic Test Incline Manual Test Incline Errors WAXER MOTOR MODULE Waxer Automatic Test Waxer Manual Test Waxer Errors BELT DECK TEST DISPLAY TEST CONSOLE EEPROM TEST LIFEPULSE TEST applies only to TR9000HR and T9i units TELEMETRY TEST CSAFE TEST Press the ENTER key to enter the desired category Life Fitness Models 9000HR T9i Treadmills Diagnostics System Test MAIN MOTOR MODULE Speed Automatic Test This test allows the user to test the main drive motor and controller controlling the target speed Upon entry into this test a SA speed automatic will be in the profile window The user can select a target speed by using the speed arrow keys The actual speed as calc
17. proper procedures for removing replacing or adjusting a part The How To sections are organized by replaceable part or assembly name and under the title of the service procedure will be list only those special service tools need to perform the task See next page for Special Service Tool Requirements Refer to COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION in the front part of this section to locate and identify in order service repair parts for your machine If you do not have a part in stock a form to order by FAX has been included in Section V for your convenience or you can call Life Fitness Customer Support Services any Monday through Friday from 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM central standard time To speed up our response time to your particular situation please have the following information available for the customer service phone technician who will be prepared to assist you 1 Serial number 2 Equipment model number 3 Symptom or problem 4 Part name and number to order When you receive your order review the appropriate How To section and follow the step by step procedures designed to help you install the part quickly and correctly If you have any questions or comments please phone mail or fax us at LIFE FITNESS COMPANY CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES 10601 Belmont Avenue Franklin Park IL 60131 U S A Telephone 847 451 0036 Toll Free 800 351 3737 FAX 847 288 3702 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills SPECIAL SERVICE T
18. scrolled automatically every 3 seconds or can be scrolled by using any of the arrow keys If the user wants to see the details about an error condition the user must press the ENTER key when the error title is displayed on the message center When the ENTER key is pressed all of the error log details will begin to display These error details will scroll automatically every 3 seconds or can be scrolled by using any of the arrow keys Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to go back to just seeing the error titles Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the System Errors and return to the System Info Menu Life Fitness Models 9000 T9i Treadmills Diagnostics Maintenance MAINTENANCE MENU Upon entry into the area the message is MAINTENANCE MENU USE ARROW KEYS SCROLL THROUGH LIST Using any of the arrow keys will allow you to scroll through the ten system maintenance procedures REPLACING BELT DECK REPLACING WAXER BAG REPLACING CONSOLE REPLACING MOTOR CONTROLLER REPLACING DRIVE MOTOR REPLACING LIFT MOTOR REPLACING WAX MOTOR Press the ENTER key to choose the desire procedure Upon the selection of the desired procedure the system will gather all important information concerning that procedure and log the procedure the Console will beep Upon successful completion of the log MAINTENANCE INFO This area will allow the user to see the last 12 logged system repairs The repair information wil
19. the console and right upright 11 Remove the main wiring harness from the left upright 32 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Main Wiring Harness and ERGO Bar Continued Special Tools Required None Installation 1 Remove the lower end cap from the end of the left upright Route the 10 pin connector of the main wiring cable through the end and down the upright When is becomes visible at the access hole at the bottom of the upright fish it our through the access hole and reconnect it to the back of the DC Controller Route the other end of the main cable 6 pin console connector through the upright and out the access hole at the top of the handrail Now route the heart rate cable if equipped up and out the access hole in the right upright Loosely secure the right end of the ERGO Bar on the right upright Install the grounding spring back into the left upright and loosely secure the left end of the ERGO Bar to the left upright NOTE Make sure not to pinch or crimp the main wiring cable going through the left upright with the ERGO Bar mounting screw 6 Main Wiring Cable Heart Rate Cable ERGO Bar D ERGO Bar Mounting W HearmRate Screw Sensor x g ERGO Bar C Z Mounting BL Screw User N 4 Left N Q Upright N User Right Upright Position the Overlay Bezel and Control Board and reconnect the Main Wiring Cable and Heart Rate Cable i
20. the next page 20 Life Fitness Model 8500 Treadmill Diagnostics ERROR CODE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE TR8500 MEANING YOU WILL GET THIS ERROR IF Err 1 Belt commanded to move and opto not The opto sensor is unplugged or lost seen or belt started to move and stalled communication when you start a workout Err 2 Belt stalled after it was moving at its The opto sensor is disconnected or lost target target speed and or lost opto after moving speed after a workout starts at target speed Err 3 Belt seen moving via opto but motor Movement of the striding belt prior to starting a controller did not command it to move workout Err 4 Belt commanded to move but itis moving Moving the belt manually faster then the over target goal by 3 mph commanded target speed during a workout Err 5 Shows up if motor controller detects a Main motor wires leads are disconnected at the failed part This isn t a reset able error start of a workout If the motor is properly Treadmill will not allow workouts until connected and in working condition then the serviced drive transistor could have failed Check DC Controller Err 6 Shows up if motor controller detects a low The motor thermal wires are disconnected voltage condition broken or become loose Err 7 Shows up in system error log only The belt and deck are badly worn the motor can not reached the commanded speed Err 8 Console lost communications wi
21. z o z TR8500 g 5 8 4 8 ELECTRODES KEYPAD LIF 12 POS lt a al Q o 8 89806 2 P6 123459678910 U Mee Polar E Sop Cable Console Cable Topos EE AK60 00043 0000 AK60 00037 0001 G ITQH CLOSES WHEN MAGNET e MAGNET Ranma 55 a Em E E LAR Mer JUMPERED FOR 1 jie huh i PFC JUMPERED FOR 230V 1 Basi Home Switch Cable 8 i 4 POS 60 00038 0000 172 874 2 PA MK JJUMPERED FOR 120V itl P4 156 12345678910 PA LETT SR IIT 12 3 4 5 I TS MT 100 L 18 10 POS ssa n nooo Goo Orw DIAGNOSTIC 2925 DISPLAY 6 SOS RRE EDU 2 Yoma HEADER HOME CONTROL oS BO Bo SELECTOR Power Controller Cable SWITOH a m amp lt AK60 00039 0001 P15 Mr 100 ON OFF SAGNOSTIC CONTROL BOARD m o HEADER AC POWER AC NEUTRAL FILTER 09 THERMAL EARTH GROUND lt DRIVE SWITCH a P10 MOTOR 3 5 PUMP zo SPEED POWER a m AC NEUTRAL 5 55 SENSOR 2 GND JUMPERS GREEN 55 zoo Z 258 p 2K 33 33 648 8853 299 858 e R m mma a Wax Pump Cable am 1234 123 P13 123 P5 4 60 00041 0000 E e FE SIBLACK ORANGE ORANGE ar WIRED 3 UNM MNL EE 5 GREENNELLOW 2 POS A 11213 WAX LSERIES CASE GND Cw MOTOR MOT
22. E XX BUCKET13 TIME XX BUCKET14 TIME XX BUCKET15 TIME XX The information will automatically scroll every 3 seconds or using any of the arrow keys will allow you to scroll through the lift motor information Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Lift Motor Info and return to the System Info Menu WAX MOTOR INFORMATION This area will allow the user to see the current information about the wax motor The information will cover the following areas WAXER FIRED XXX WAXER 100 FULL NEXT WAX XX HOURS or XX MINUTES MANUAL WAX XX TIMES INITIAL WAX MINS WAX INTERVAL XX MINS MIN WAX SPEED X X The information will automatically scroll every 3 seconds or using any of the arrow keys will allow you to scroll through the wax motor information Pressing the PAUSE key or JOG key can LOCK the display This will prohibit the scrolling of the information Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Wax Motor Info and return to the System Info Menu Life Fitness Models 9000HR T9i Treadmills Diagnostics Information SYSTEM ERRORS This area will allow the user to see the last 25 logged system errors The error information will be displayed from the most recently logged to the oldest Each system error will be displayed in the following format Error Brief Error Title This format allows the user to scroll through all logged system errors without seeing any error details The system errors will be
23. E ENDCAP 60 01018 0000 HANDRAIL ENDCAP 60 01098 0000 Qty 5 Qty 2 Qty 4 Qty 4 RIGHT ROLLER GUARD 60 01085 0001 ACCESSORY TRAY RIGHT 60 01008 0001 LINE CORD INTERNATIONAL MODELS E EO rj H NI O IMPORTANT DO NOT DISCARD THE SHIP KIT LOCATED ON TOP OF THE DECK AND BELT ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION ARE LOCATED IN THE SHIP KIT Remove the MOTOR COVER and set aside 2 Feed one BOLT 3 and WASHER 10 through the forward most USER RIGHT UPRIGHT 2 mounting hole Begin hand threading a NUT 7 onto the BOLT from under the FRAME 3 Position the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT 2 mounting flange near the BOLT 3 as shown Slide the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT mounting flange under the BOLT and WASHER 10 as shown Align the REAR MOUNTING HOLE of the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT mounting flange with that of the FRAME A Insert a BOLT 3 and WASHER 810 onto the REAR MOUNTING HOLE Hand thread a NUT 7 onto the BOLT from under the FRAME Finger tighten the two NUTS Repeat the procedure for the USER LEFT UPRIGHT 1 NOTE BE SURE NOT TO DAMAGE THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS UNDER THE USER LEFT UPRIGHT 1 4 Locate the HANDLEBAR 413 Position the HANDLEBAR between the LEFT and RIGHT UPRIGHTS 1 amp 2 The bend in the HANDLEBAR should face upward and tilt slightly forward 5 Model 9000HR Only Feed the WIRE HARNESS B
24. OMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL LINE CORDS eee LINE FILTER a MT a a a a SECTION IV ELECTRONIC OVERVIEW DISPLAY CONSOLE TR9000HR T91 L essere rennen nnns DISPEAY CONSOLE TR8500 ERR RO aita DG GONTROLLER ALLE MODELS LL ri e ER OR ba ORE BLOCK DIAGRAM 3 etit a De dae di eR en SECTION V MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION PREVENTATIVE MAINTAINENCE TIPS eene INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS seen L Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills NOTES Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SECTION I TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Striding Belt slips during Striding belt slips on front roller Check striding belt amp re tension as necessary footfall during stall test See How To Adjust Belt Tension Maximum speed is User is pushing striding belt Instruct users not to push striding belt in either reduced direction Wax system malfunction Inspect spray pattern between 8 200mm and 16 400mm Refer to Diagnostics If not verify wax nozzle is clean hoses are not kinked wax bag is not empty or wax is contaminated Striding belt deck malfunction Replace belt and deck See How To Replace The deck laminate worn Striding Be
25. OOL REQUIREMENTS Unless otherwise specified only basic hand tools are required to perform service procedures outlined in this section Some of these standard tools should consist of Philips and Straight Blade Screw Drivers Torx Set Pliers Rubber Mallet Pry Bar Snap Ring Pliers internal and external Standard and Metric size Socket Set 3 8 or 1 2 drive and Standard and Metric size Combination open end or Box Wrenches Specialized tools will be listed after the sub heading Special Service Tools which appears below the Service Procedure Heading at the top of the page If no specialized tools are required then the title would read Special Service Tools NONE which means that standard hand tools should be employed to provide service to the product Specialized tools must be used to safely and effectively complete the service procedures Improvisation or attempts to use any other tool could result in unnecessary damage to the equipment or personal injury Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9i Treadmills THEORY OF OPERATION The treadmill is an electromechanical device that operates on 120 volt system and is controlled through the electronics in the display console The key components that make up the treadmill are the unit frame electric motor and motor controller belt and deck wax and wax motor pulleys and rollers and the display console Initially voltage is received by the Line Filter which distributes this power to
26. OR COMMON MAIN cow MOTOR SPEED MOTOR SENSOR yoo1g 161 pue 0068 HH0006 SI PON SS u 1 3 J 7 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9i Treadmills SECTION V MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9i Treadmills PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS Preventive Maintenance Schedule ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY QUARTERLY BI ANNUAL ANNUAL DISPLAY CONSOLE ASSEMBLY Accessory x Cups mex Emergency Clean Inspect Switch Key HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY Hardware Inspect Side Hand Inspect Rails Lifepulse Clean Inspect Sensors Smart Stop Clean Inspect Cover FRAME ASSEMBLY _ PMotorCover Gm Motor Vacuum Clean Inspect Electronic compannen Front Roller Inspect WAX SYSTEM wax System Nozzle d Every 2 weeks Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9i Treadmills INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT position the rear of the treadmill within 6 feet 2 meter of the nearest obstruction The sides of the treadmill should maintain a minimum clearance of 8 inches 20 cm from the nearest treadmill or other obstruction DO NOT locate the treadmill outdoors near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity DO verity the contents of the delivery carton against the accompanying parts listing prior to setting the cartons and shipping mat
27. T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Striding Belt and Deck Continued Special Tools Required None 11 Remove the front roller out from under the right side of the striding belt Discard the striding belt 12 Install the front roller deck striding belt and rear roller in reverse order Refer to Tensioning Striding Belt Belt Tracking and Stall Test 13 Tension the motor drive belt using the tensioning bolt which is located next to the motor bracket When the motor drive belt is properly tensioned 1 4 deflection tighten the motor bracket bolts Front Roller Sriding Belt NOTE When replacing the striding belt the deck must be flipped to an unused side or replaced Whenever a deck is replaced the striding belt must also be replaced If the deck is to be flipped carefully wipe debris from the unused side without removing the wax 14 Refer to diagnostics section to log maintenance repair of the striding belt and deck Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Tension Striding Belt Special Tools Required None TR9000 and TR8500 1 Center the new striding belt between the front and rear rollers Place two pieces of tape 50 apart on the right and left edges of the striding belt Tighten the striding belt at the tensioning bolts 2 Alternately tighten the tensioning bolts 1 4 turn clockwise until the distance between the tape increases to 50 25 3 Complete reas
28. and FINISHED states Its default setting is 65 seconds for the ID MODE and 15 seconds for the other modes The other time that is shown is the auto status and or auto UpList option When the network activates these options you will see a countdown timer from 1 to 30 seconds that will send the equipment s status or UpList whenever the timer times out This is shown in the Ready and InUse modes Pressing the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the C SAFE test and return to the System Test Menu Life Fitness Models 9000HR T9i Treadmills Diagnostics Information SYSTEM INFO MENU Upon entry into the area the message is INFORMATION MENU USE ARROW KEYS SCROLL THROUGH LIST Using any of the arrow keys will allow you to scroll through the eight system information areas SYSTEM STATISTICS SOFTWARE VERSION LIFT MOTOR INFO WAX MOTOR INFO SYSTEM ERRORS MAINTENANCE INFO Press the ENTER key to enter the desired category SYSTEM STATISTICS This area will allow the user to see system information concerning the following areas TOTAL HOURS XX MY WRKS TOTAL MILES XX CUSTOM BELT HOURS XX EZ INCLINE BELT MILES XX SPORT LIFT MINUTES XX WALK HILL PROGRAM SELECTIONS JOG RANDOM PROGRAM SELECTIONS XTRAIN MANUAL PROGRAM SELECTIONS HR HILL FAT BURN PROGRAM SELECTIONS HR INTRV CARDIO PROGRAM SELECTIONS HR EX QUICK START PROGRAM SELECTIONS GERKIN PROTOCAL The information will automatically
29. and intended only to simulate values for photographic sessions 24 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9i Treadmills SECTION lil HOW TO SERVICE AND REPAIR GUIDE Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Striding Belt and Deck Special Tools Required None IMPORTANT When replacing the striding belt the deck must be flipped to the unused waxed side or else replaced Whenever a deck is replaced the striding belt must be replaced Before flipping a deck wipe off any debris from the unused waxed side without removing the wax When installing the unused side into position be careful not to disturb the waxed side If both sides of a deck are used then the deck must be replaced T9i uses a none waxed deck but requires flipping 1 Turn the unit power OFF at the switch and then unplug m the line cord at the wall outlet 2 Remove four Phillips screws securing the motor cover to the frame Squeeze in the sides of the motor cover near the uprights so that the tab on user s left side clears the frame and then lift off the motor cover User s Left Side Only 3 Atthe back of the unit remove the rear roller guards Rear Roller Guards NOTE Mark the left and right shaft ends of the rear roller to ensure that the bearing wear patterns remain on the same sides for reinstallation 4 Remove the rear roller adjusting bolts by turning them counter clockwise then lift
30. and return to the Service Menu Life Fitness Models 9000HR T9i Treadmills Diagnostics Configuration MANAGER CONFIG This area will allow the user to see the current configuration about the system The information will cover the following areas LANGUAGE SELECTION ENGLISH METRIC UNITS MAXIMUM SPEED MINIMUM SPEED MAXIMUM INCLINE MAXIMUM DURATION TELEMETRY ON OFF PAUSE TIMEOUT DURATION WATTS DISPLAY ON OFF METS DISPLAY ON OFF PACE DISPLAY ON OFF CALORIE PER HOUR DISPLAY ON OFF DISTANCE CLIMBED ON OFF WAX MAINTENANCE REMINDER ON OFF ACCELERATION RATE 1 5 DECELERATION RATE 1 5 DEFAULT SELECTIONS FOR UNITS TR9000 TSi LANGUAGE SELECTION ENGLISH FOR ALL ENGLISH METRIC UNITS ENGLISH FOR ALL MAXIMUM SPEED TR9000 10MPH T9i 12MPH MINIMUM SPEED 0 5 MPH FOR ALL MAXIMUM INCLINE 1596 INCLINE MAXIMUM PROGRAM TIME 60 MINUTES FOR ALL TELEMETRY ON OFF ON FOR ALL PAUSE TIMEOUT DURATION 1 MINUTE FOR ALL WATTS DISPLAY ON OFF OFF FOR ALL METS DISPLAY ON OFF OFF FOR ALL PACE DISPLAY ON OFF ON FOR ALL CALORIE PER HOUR DISPLAY ON OFF OFF FOR ALL DISTANCE DISPLAY ON OFF OFF FOR ALL ACCELERATION RATE 1 5 3FORALL DECELERATION 1 5 3FORALL The information will automatically scroll every 3 seconds or using the TIME UP or TIME DOWN arrow keys will allow you to scroll through the configuration items The information can be changed when the item is displayed in the message center by using any of the remain
31. and used to ensure sure footing A copper tinsel wire that discharges static electricity from the striding belt during operation Plastic devices used to connect wiring together Special particle board that is used for the running surface Electronic board used for making direct input settings and monitoring output messages which are displayed in the digital readout display Current which changes randomly Electrically erasable programmable read only memory Electrically erasable read only memory Motor belt driven the front roller drives the striding belt Located in each handle grip and measures heart rate Electrical connector used to connect between two electrical points Light emitting diodes are used to indicate a condition Adjustable supports under the rear of the treadmill which are used to stabilize the unit The motor that raises and lowers the unit for incline operations Springs under the deck to absorb impact of the walker or runner Connects between the main drive motor pulley and the front roller pulley and used to transmit the driving power of the main drive motor to the front roller Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9I Treadmills TERMINOLOGY Main Wire Harness Heart Rate Wire Harness Motor Controller Overlay Bezel PCB Line Filter Polar Receiver Rear Roller Rear Roller Guards RPM Static Current Stop Switch Striding Belt Telemetry Receiver Ties Wax Bracket Wax Motor
32. clear its mounting hole so that the drive belt can be removed off the front roller pulley With the drive belt off the front roller pulley remove the drive belt off the drive motor and discard Install the new drive belt in reverse order Re tension the drive belt at the index mark at the tensioning bolt on the motor bracket When the drive belt is properly tensioned 1 4 deflection tighten the motor bracket bolts Re tension the striding belt to the index marks Additional adjustment may be required to Elongated Hole Index Ma on end of roller shaft Rear Foller Adjusting Screw achieve proper striding belt tension Do Not over tension the striding belt Rear Roller Sriding Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Drive Motor Special Tools Required None 1 Turn the unit power OFF at the switch i Mounting and then unplug the line cord at the wall Ey Tensioning Bolt outlet Bo 2 Remove the motor cover ro 3 Disconnect RPM sensor cable P7 and 27724445 four motor cables P17 P18 P11 P12 from the control board lsomount NOTE Polaritv on P11 and P12 Bolt 4 Index the motor bracket to the frame to maintain proper belt tension setting and then loosen four mounting bolts on the motor bracket and also the tensioning bolt cC IE Drive Belt 5 Remove the four mounting bo
33. continuous Harness wires pinched at Replace ERGO bar assembly if the wires are heart rate reading when handlebar or handrail damaged See How To Replace ERGO bar hands are removed Assembly No Chest Strap detected Chest strap sensors not making Adjust chest strap and moisten sensors to good contact with body of user make better contact with skin User is out of monitoring range Move within 3 ft 1 meter of receiver Loose connection at receiver Check connection on receiver See How To Replace Telemetry Receiver Faulty chest strap Replace chest strap Verify 5VDC at P6 pin 2 If yes replace transmitter If no replace display console Enter Manager s Configuration mode and turn telemetry to ON Refer to Diagnostics Receiver is turned slightly Position receiver so it s horizontal with the sideways console See How To Replace the Telemetry Receiver Bad connection at Telemetry Check cable jack and receiver connection cable and receiver Erratic Heart Rate readings Cross talk between units Position treadmills to recommended closer than 1 meter apart distances Refer to the Operations Manual Life Fitness Models 9000HR and T9i Treadmills SECTION Il A DIAGNOSTICS TR9000HR T9i Life Fitness Models 9000HR T9i Treadmills Diagnostics Entry DIAGNOSTICS ENTRY TR9000HR Diagnostics is entered by holding the PAUSE key when power is applied or by holding the PAUSE key and pres
34. cover 3 Remove the rear roller guards Rear Foller Guards Index Ma on end of 4 Index the rear roller then loosen the striding belt by ller shaft turning the rear roller adjusting bolts counterclockwise Rear Roller Striding Adjusting iu Belt Screw Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Life Spring Absorbers Continued Special Tools Required None 5 Remove the four deck screws one at each corner of the deck 6 Remove the deck from under the striding belt Be careful not to disturb the waxed surfaces 9000HR and 8500 Int l only Striding Belt Sackened gt e ANG TR 524 if 2 LR f 7 lt amp Deck Removal From Under Deck 7 Remove the four tinnerman clips from the Lifesprings at each corner of the frame 8 Remove the Allen screws 8 and washers 8 securing the Lifesprings to the frame mounts Discard the life springs but save the hardware 9 Install new lifesprings making sure to face each notch towards the center of the unit Torque 1 4 20 screws to 21 23 in lbs 10 Reinstall the tinnerman clips on the lifespings at each corner of the unit for deck 7 y placement Center Lifespring 10 Reinstall the deck and secure into position with the deck Deck Clip 4 Assembly 4 screws Screw 4 11 Re tension striding Allen according to the index
35. ctor that 4 1 Home SW Input connects to the home switch 2 Keyed 2 3 Isolated GND i 4 Isolated GND P5 is a 2 pin connector for 1 MOV MOV ground jumpers 2 Earth Ground P3 is a 10 pin connector that 1 GND connects to the main wiring 2 GND cable to the console 3 8 VDC 4 10 8 7 6 5 E 5 4 3 2 1 a TRXD 7 TXD 8 BUS REQ 9 12VDC 10 ESS P10 is a 2 pin connector which 1 AC Neutral connects to the wax motor 2 Pump Motor El NOTE P11 P12 P17 P18 are Faston Connectors for the Drive Motor e P11 Motor positive terminal e P12 Motor negative terminal e P17 Motor IN for thermal cutoff e P18 Motor OUT for thermal cutoff Heartrate Cable AK60 00042 0000 LINE r GROUND PI TR9000 T9 CONSOLE KEYPAD LIF 16 POS RIGHT ta D P1
36. d Cup Holder Console Emergency Stop Anti Sc uff Pad vi Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION Striding Belt Tensioning Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9i Treadmills TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES PAGE STRIDING BELT SLIPS DURING 2 MAXIMUM SPEED IS REDU GED 5 roten eite Se be tete 2 KNOCKING SOUND AT REAR OF 2 KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM DEQCK essen 2 SIRIDING BELT FOLDDS hee eter tt e eene denis 2 STRIDING BELT TRAVELING BEYOND TRACKING LIMITS nne 3 STRIDING BELT NOT CENTERED eene eene rennen nennen nnne nns 3 STRIDING BELT 3 RUBBING SOUND FROM UNDERNEATH MAQCHINE eee 4 SGUEAKING NOISE tts critt adie ma ed obl o dte kaa 4 LOUD GROANING SOUND FROM FRONT OF 4 LOUD GROANING SOUND ON FOOTFALL 4 DISPLAY DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN POWERED 5 DISPLAY OVERLAY KEYS ARE NOT RESPONDING WHEN PRESSED 6 UNIT RESETS RANDOMLY OR 6 NO POWER mmi 7 WAX LEAK Sa Qa reete eade det dels eee A aya Qe 8 LIFEPULSE HEART RATE DOES NOT
37. ded Nut rocking motion or the unit is not stable 7 determine which leg leveler is not resting on the floor To adjust loosen the Jam Nut and J am Nut turn the leveler until the rocking motion ceases and both stabilizing legs rest firmly on the floor Retighten the jam nut Leveler NOTE It is important that the leveler be correctly adjusted for proper unit operation An unbalanced unit can cause striding belt misalignment 29 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Control Board Special Tools Required None GENERAL The Console Assembly is made up of the three parts The front half is called the Overlay Bezel Assembly the back half is called the Console Back Cover and when these two are split the Control Board is attached to the back of the Overlay Bezel The main wiring cable is routed up through the left upright and enters the left side of the console The heart rate cable if equipped is routed through the right upright and enters the right side of the console To replace the Control Board follow e the procedure below Screws 9 1 Turn the unit power OFF at the ue switch and then unplug the line em ad cord at the wall outlet Console Assembly 2 Remove the cup holders 3 Remove nine screws and two push rivets from the console back cover 4 Partially lift off the Overlay Bezel Assembly enough to access the main cable
38. e brush to remove any wax residue from outside and inside the wax nozzle Dry the nozzle off with a lint free rag Apply pipe joint seal compound to treads Reinstall the wax nozzle into its holder and tighten making sure that the flats are horizontal IMPORTANT MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THAT UPON FINAL ASSEMBLY THE NOZZLE SLOT OR FLATS WHICH EVER PREFERRED ARE POSITIONED IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN IMPROPER WAX APPLICATION Nozzle Holder Nozzle Flat must be horizontal OR Nozzle Slot must be horizontal Nozzle Retention the striding belt to the index marks Additional adjustment may be required to achieve proper striding belt tension Do Not over tension the striding belt 20 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Lift Motor Special Tools Required None 1 Turn the unit power OFF at the switch then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet 2 Remove the motor cover 3 Remove cable ties Hair Pin Clevis Pi 4 Disconnect the 3 pin P9 Cross Support Clip FIN connector from the control board r 5 Disconnect lift motor ground wire from the bottom of the frame 6 Tilt the unit on its right side user s right 7 Remove the hair clip pin and clevis pin from the lift Liff Motor motor at the cross support 8 Remove the cl
39. e was never able to communicate with the motor controller possibly because of broken wires Communication wires in the console cable are broken Waxer Needs Filling Waxer bag contains lt 6 wax solution Replace wax fill bag Waxer Empty Waxer bag is emptied This isn t a reset able error Treadmill will not allow workouts until the waxer bag is serviced Replace wax fill bag Level Switch Error Shows up in system error log only on TR8500 the treadmill is at non zero incline and you unplug the incline home switch and then you command the incline down to zero Incline time out error Shows up in system error log only the treadmill is at 0 incline and you disconnect the incline motor and then start a workout Dynamic Current Trip Shows up in systems error log only Worn striding belt and deck motor causing motor to work to hard to move Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Speed Errors test and return to the Speed Manual test Life Fitness Models 9000HR T9i Treadmills Diagnostics System Test LIFT MOTOR MODULE Incline Automatic Test This test allows the user to test the lift motor and switches controlling the target incline Upon entry into this test an IA automatic will be in the profile window The user can select a target incline by using the incline arrow keys The actual incline as calculated by the time co
40. e BARBED CONNECTOR M leading from underside of the MOTOR PAN Disengage the HOSE CLAMP CAUTION IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO DISENGAGE THE HOSE CLAMP K FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE TREADMILL Place the WAX BAG J into the WAX TRAY H Align the holes of the WAX BAG FLANGE with the holes of the WAX TRAY Using two PUSH RIVETS 6 secure the WAX BAG and TRAY to the underside of the MOTOR PAN Using a THIRD PUSH RIVET secure the left end of the WAX TRAY to the underside of the MOTOR PAN Lower and level the treadmill according to the instructions located in the Operation Manual A TMUN CHECKLIST U 5 U Ensure that all fasteners are tight Make sure the STRIDING BELT is properly tensioned and aligned according to the Operation Manual Confirm the wax bag has been installed Check the operation of the STOP switch and tether switch assembiv See Operation Manual Confirm the display console is set to English or Metric units See Optional Settings ENG MET in Operation Manual Refer to the Operation Manual for real time clock setting Read the entire Operation Manual before using the treadmill
41. e telemetry receiver from the foam wrap 8 Install new telemetry receiver or wiring and install in reverse order lt NOTE Make sure that the RED DOT on the telemetry receiver is installed facing the user 31 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Main Wiring Harness and ERGO Bar Special Tools Required None Removal 1 Turn the unit power OFF at the switch then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet 2 Remove the motor cover 3 Remove the cup holders from the console assembly 4 Remove nine screws and two push rivets from the console back cover 5 Partially lift off the Overlay Bezel Assembly enough to access the main wiring cable and the heart rate cable if equipped 6 Disconnect the main wiring cable and the heart rate cable if equipped from the Control Board Lay the Overlay Bezel and Control Board aside 7 Loosen the left and right upright mounting bolts so that the uprights can move outward freely BackCover 8 Remove the left side ERGO Console Assembly Bar mounting screw from the left upright 9 Lift the left side of the ERGO Bar out from the left upright and NOTE the grounding spring in the upright This spring functions as a ground to reduce static Remove the grounding spring from the left upright 10 Remove the right side ERGO Bar mounting screw and then the ERGO Bar If equipped with Heart Rate Cable route this cable out from
42. ects 60Hz line frequency The Calories LED is off if 50Hz is detected Waxer Test Lub tESt This test lets you check the waxer system The weight LED illuminates when you re in this test mode You can toggle the waxer do a test squirt by pressing either of the Weight arrow keys The words ON and OFF indicate when the test squirt has started and ended This information is shown in the Time display as SSS ON or SSS OFF If the waxer is disabled it is displayed as SSS Doing a waxer test squirt will automatically re enable the waxer The Time LED illuminates when the waxer is enabled Polar Test PolAr tESt Shows the polar value currently beginning detected If no polar pulse is detected then 0 is displayed If heart rate is detected Hr will be displayed Statistics StAtS Statistic mode keeps track of the total workout times distances program selections lift times and several waxer items Use any arrow keys to cycle through the selections listed in the table below time Statistic Topic Display Definition Time Total equipment tinE Time is displayed in hours and minutes as hhhh mm Once time usage exceeds 9999 59 the minutes will no longer be displayed Time will continue to be tracked and saved up to a maximum of 999 999 hours over 100 years Distance Total equipment diSt xxxx xx Distance is displayed in miles Whole miles displayed as mileage MMMM up to 9999
43. ed Wax passes through pump Replace wax motor See How To Replace and slowly drips from nozzle Wax Motor Life Fitness Models 9000HH 8500 T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Lifepulse Heart Rate System Wipe sensors with a clean soft cloth does not respond or improper heart rate reading or Reading Heart Rate Inadequate contact with all four Verify a firm grip of all four sensors two on appears in the message sensors top two on bottom of handlebar center for more than 2 minutes without giving heart rate reading User running over 4 5 mph For accurate heart rate reading user must 7 5kph slow down to less than 4 5 mph 7 5kph User may have an unusual Have different people grasp sensors to detect heart condition any variance Loose connections at display Secure connections at display console and console and handlebar handlebar Faulty heart rate sensors Replace handlebar sensors See How To Replace Heart Rate Kit Faulty display console PCB Replace display console PCB See How To Replace Display Console PCB Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Electrode sensors not Excess sweat or cleaning fluids Inspect and wipe clean Replace sensors if working come in contact with electrodes contacts are coming off sensors in handlebar Display reads a
44. epressed Reseat the connection and verify the operation Worn or defective overlay Replace overlay assembly See How To assembly Replace Overlay Decal Unit resets randomly or Insufficient power source Plug treadmill into a dedicated amp circuit pauses Refer to the Operations Manual Damaged ground prong on line Replace line cord See How To Replace Line cord Cord Loose connections at display Secure all connections at display console PCB console Line cord improperly seatedin Inspect power connection at electrical outlet electrical outlet and at machine for proper contact Emergency stop magnet not Re engage the emergency stop magnet engaged E Magazine making contact with Move all possible obstructions off the console stop key on the overlay and handlebar Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Unit resets randomly or Emergency stop switch magnet Re seat the emergency stop switch magnet pauses not making proper contact and verify the operation Pinched main wire harness Replace the main wire harness See How To Replace Main Wire Harness Open ground path Using voltmeter check all points for continuity console pan screws console mounting screws handlebar screws and handrail mounting screws to frame with respect to ground Ground must be a non painted surface Lift motor over heating which Inspect th
45. er the CROSS FRAME MEMBER E Connect the 10 PIN CONNECTOR 10P of the MAIN WIRE HARNESS to the corresponding JACK F located at the top of the CONTROL BOARD G Replace the MOTOR COVER Secure the MOTOR COVER using four MOUNTING SCREWS 9 CAUTION BE SURE THE MOTOR COVER IS OUTSIDE ALL MOUNTING TABS ENDCAPS 12 to the four FRAME A corners SHOULD FACE THE CENTER OF THE TREADMILL Install the two REAR ROLLER GUARDS 15 amp 16 as shown using one MOUNTING SCREW 9 each Using a rubber mallet install the four HANDRAIL ENDCAPS 14 Model 9000HR and International 8500 Only Move the treadmill into the desired location for use Plug the line cord into a dedicated NEMA 5 U S only electrical outlet Turn the power on at the ON OFF switch located at the front of the treadmill Using the UP INCLINE ARROW KEY raise the treadmill to its maximum elevation 15 Unplug the treadmill from the electrical outlet 21 22 23 24 25 Remove the tape securing the WAX TRAY H to the FRAME Locate the WAX BAG J Position the HOSE CLAMP K over the WAX BAG HOSE L approximately three inches from the end of the WAX BAG HOSE Engage the HOSE CLAMP Cut off the end of the WAX BAG HOSE L approximately 1 2 from the end of the hose Position the WAX BAG J so the WAX BAG HOSE L faces the user left side and the WAX BAG FLANGE faces the front of the treadmill Slide the end on the WAX BAG HOSE over th
46. erial aside If any parts are missing contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services at the number listed on the back page of this assembly instruction booklet Save the shipping cartons in case of return DO read the entire Operation Manual prior to attempting to operate this machine as this is essential for proper use The Manual explains how to properly use the treadmill and helps you to design an aerobic workout tailored to your personal fitness needs or requirements TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Phillips screwdriver Torx wrench 3 4 combination wrench flat blade screwdriver or 5 16 nut driver Rubber Mallet N 7 9 PARTS DESCRIPTION USER LEFT HANDRAIL AK60 00069 0001 Model 9000HR AK60 00069 0002 Model 8500 HANDRAIL MOUNTING BOLT 0017 00101 1256 CONSOLE SCREW 0017 00101 1727 NUT 0017 00103 0188 MOUNTING SCREW 0017 00101 1621 GROUNDING SPRING Model 9000HR Only OK60 01 157 0000 FRONT HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY AK60 00046 0000 Model 9000HR OK60 01 081 0000 Model 8500 LEFT ROLLER GUARD 60 01085 0002 ACCESSORY TRAY LEFT OK60 01008 0002 WAX BAG KIT GK60 00002 0001 Qty 4 Qty 4 Qty 14 Qty 1 USER RIGHT HANDRAIL AK60 00068 0001 Model 9000HR AK60 00068 0002 Model 8500 DISPLAY CONSOLE ASSEMBLY AK60 00014 0001 Model 9000HR AK60 00015 0001 Model 8500 PUSH RIVET CONSOLE WAX BAG TRAY 0017 00042 1142 HANDLEBAR SCREW 0017 00101 1738 FLAT WASHER 0017 00104 0190 FRAM
47. evis pin and hair pin clip from the bottom of the motor at the end of the motor tube 4 s M P i li Clevis Pin air Pin Clip Threaded Shaft Tube 21 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Lift Motor Continued Special Tools Required None Removing Lift Motor Pins 9 Install the new lift motor in reverse order Make sure to secure cables with new tie straps 10 Refer to diagnostics section to log maintenance repair of the lift motor 22 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Wax Motor 9000HR and 8500 INT L Only Special Tools Required None 1 Turn the unit power OFF at the switch then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet 2 Remove the motor cover Electrical NS Connector 42 3 Disconnect the electrical connector at the wax motor Inlet 4 Remove the mounting screws securing the mounting base to the bottom of the frame and then lift out the wax motor assembly Pump al Outlet Mounting 5 Cut the wax hoses off at the wax pump fittings Base 6 Install hoses to the new wax motor and install the wax motor back into the base of the unit in reverse order 7 Testthe wax motor for proper operation 8 Re
48. f equipped to the Control Board and secure overlay bezel to the back cover with mounting screws and push rivets Tighten all remaining screws and bolts 33 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Domestic and International Line Cords Special Tools Required None DOMESTIC LINE CORD 1 Turn the unit power OFF at the switch then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet Strain Relief Remove the motor cover Disconnect line cord ground wire at the base of the unit Tag and identify the line cord wiring at the back of the DC Controller Board before disconnecting With the line cord Line Cord wiring marked and identified proceed to disconnect the line cord leads from the ON OFF switch Using pliers squeeze the strain relief plastic grommet at the end of the line cord and remove the line cord cable from the front of the unit Install new line cord in reverse order INTERNATIONAL LINE CORD ONLY 1 Turn the unit power OFF at the switch then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet Front Remove the motor cover Tag and identify the wiring at the back of the ON OFF switch and at line cord connector before ET disconnecting With all wires marked and identified l proceed to disconnect j Loosen the line cord bracket screw under the front Power line of the
49. fer to diagnostics section to log maintenance repair of the wax motor 23 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9i Treadmills How To Replace the DC Controller Assembly Special Tools Required None a I Pa Main Cable Ne ae mmm SSS j p ES D J SEE VI DC Controller DC Controller Mounting Screws 4 The DC Controller Assembly is located in the front of the motor lt is attached to the front of the frame by four screws In replacing the DC Controller Assembly it is essential to mark and tag the wiring before making any disconnects from the controller assembly Once this has been accomplished then remove four mounting screws in the front frame of the unit and lift out the DC Controller Assembly 1 2 Turn the unit power OFF at the switch and then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet Remove four Phillips screws securing the motor cover to the frame Squeeze in the sides of the motor cover near the uprights so that the tab on user s left side clears the frame and then lift off the motor cover Remove cable ties along the cross frame Remove four screws from the front of the unit and lift out the DC Controller to access the wiring To ensure correct wiring locations mark all wiring connectors at the back of the DC Controller before making any disconnects Once all w
50. he animated flyers or the center window shows an underscore o Manager Settings Sequence Default Display Mode 1 diSP ON Units English Metric 2 UnitS LbS Maximum Workout Time 3 tinE 99 Maximum Speed 4 SPd 10 0 Maximum Incline 5 ic 15 0 Flyers ON OFF 6 Fly ON Polar ON OFF 7 PoLAr ON Acceleration Rate 8 AccEL 3 Deceleration Rate 9 dEcEL 3 Waxer System Installed 10 Lub SyS no Life Fitness Model 8500 Treadmill Diagnostics Service Menu DIAGNOSTIC MODES Service Menu Press the Stop key twice and then hold down the Incline Up arrow key To advance through the diagnostic modes press the Quick Start key to go backwards use the Stop key There are 12 different diagnostic modes and settings shown in the order as they appear in the table Sequence Diagnostic Modes Default Sequence Default 1 Software Version Mode ConS Display Mode 1 diSP ON 2 Display Test all lights on diSPLAY Units English Metric 2 UnitS LbS 3 Cycling Display Test cycling lights Maximum Workout Time 3 tinE 99 4 Keypad Test buttonS Maximum Speed 4 SPd 10 0 5 Motor Test bELt tESt Maximum Incline 5 inc 15 0 6 Incline Test tESt Flyers ON OFF 6 Fy 7 Waxer Test L
51. he bad location will be displayed The following is a list of current information that can be seen TESTING EEPROM XXXX EEPROM GOOD EEPROM BAD AT XX Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Display Console EEPROM test and return to the System Test Menu Life Fitness Models 9000HR T9i Treadmills Diagnostics System Test C SAFE TEST This test will give information concerning whether there is a CSAFE system connected to the treadmill A special LOOP BACK CABLE is required for this test This test is performed to determine fault between Life Fitness equipment and CSAFE system Pressing the Time Up arrow key will reset the console and send out the standard power up message to the network The console should display SENDING If the CSAFE network is communicating to the console it will display RECEIVING then READY MODE the communication between the unit and the CSAFE are functioning properly If the network does not function properly you will see the console display SENDING then CONNECTED When the CSAFE is not used the console will display NOT CONNECTED Display RX xx TX xx MESSAGE updated every second Overview The Rx and Tx sections show you the commands being Rxed Txed The Rx Tx sections both show decimal points whenever were are Rxing Txing The MESSAGE sections report useful messages about the current networking state of the machine or error conditions
52. he rear roller guards Rear Roller Guards 4 Index the rear roller so that same belt tension can be restored to its original state mE Index Ma 5 Loosen the rear roller adjusting bolts to slacken the on eng of striding belt roller shaft Rear Roller Striding Adjusting x j Belt Screw oller Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Front Roller Continued Special Tools Required None 6 Index the motor bracket to the frame to restore Mounting Mounting Tensioning proper belt tension setting Loosen four mounting Bolt Bolt Bolt bolts at the motor bracket and the tensioning bolt to relieve drive belt tension Move the motor towards the front roller to loosen the drive belt _ ZA Y 2222757 NOTE Do Not loosen the isomounts Isomount Adjustable Motor Bracket 7 Move the left end of the front roller shaft out from its elongated mounting hole and into the left side of the frame This will allow the right end of the front roller shaft to clear its mounting hole so that the drive belt can be removed off the front roller pulley 8 Remove the drive belt off the front roller pulley Elongated Hole Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Front Roller Continued Special Tools Required None 9 Remove the front roller out from under the right side of the striding belt 10 Position a new front roller and ins
53. ing arrow keys Pressing the PAUSE key or JOG key can LOCK the display This will prohibit the scrolling of the information All changed items will be saved to the memory upon exiting of the manager s configuration Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Manager s Config and return to the Configuration Menu Life Fitness Model 8500 Treadmill SECTION Il B DIAGNOSTICS TR8500 Life Fitness Model 8500 Treadmill Diagnostics Manager s Settings NOTE In the illustration E there re three data Display N windows consisting of a total M of 10 tiles Each tile consists Display of a seven segments which illuminates to make up a number or letter Example ConS translates to Software Version Mode x xx Refer to the tables throughout this section for complete default setting explanations Three Tiles Segments Not Shown Four tiles Weight Incline Speed Manager Configuration Press and hold down the Time Weight UP arrow key and press the Stop key twice Display windows show ConS Behind Secments 8 Use the Quick Start kev to move forward through each A j d setting modes and the Stop 2 key to move back To exit Managers settings press the Stop key to move backward through each mode until the Data Display windows show ConS x xx Press the Stop key one more time When the computer is no longer in Managers settings the Data Display windows show t
54. ires are tagged and identified then disconnect connectors at the back of the DC Controller Assembly Install new DC Controller in reverse order and replace all wire ties 24 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the ON OFF Switch Special Tools Required None 1 Turn the unit power OFF at the switch then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet 2 Remove the motor cover 3 Mark and identify the wiring to the back of the ON OFF Switch before disconnecting then disconnect the wiring 4 Squeeze the tabs on the sides ON OFF Switch and remove it from the front of the unit 5 Install ON OFF switch i der U ME Install new switch in reverse order Use Switch illustration to reconnect black and white wires correctly to the switch terminal Load Line Switch 25 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Wax Bag TR8500 Int l and TR9000HR Dom int l Special Tools Required None 1 2 Raise the unit to its highest elevation Turn the power OFF at the ON OFF switch and then unplug the unit from the electrical outlet Engage Pull out the three push rivets that fasten the front edge of the wax tray to the bottom of the treadmill frame then lower the wax tray If necessary use a flat edge screwdriver to pry off the rivets The rivets are reusable Set the front edge of the wax tray down with the wax bag o
55. itch and then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet 3 Under the unit adjacent to the spray bar is the anti static tinsel One end of the tinsel is connected to the tensioning spring and the other to the frame Disconnect the tinsel and remove it from the unit NOTE Illustration shown without belt and deck for clarity purposes Tensioning 4 Discard the old tinsel and install new anti static Spring tinsel in reverse order Tinsel 27 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Anti Scuff Pads Special Tools Required None 1 Remove the worn ANTI SCUFF PAD from the FRAME Anti Scuff Pad 2 Clean off adhesive residue with a non abrasive cleaner such as alcohol 3 Peel off the protective backing on the new anti scuff pad 4 Install new pad on the frame so that its edges are equal in distance to the edges of the frame 5 Allow the adhesive to dry 12 24 hours 28 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Leveler Assembly Special Tools Required None 1 Turn the unit power OFF at the switch then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet 2 Loosen the jam nut 3 Remove the leveler from the welded nut by turning it out counterclockwise 3 Install new leveler 4 After placing the unit where it will be used check its stability If there is even a slight Wel
56. l be displayed from the most recently logged to the oldest Each system repair will be displayed in the following format Repair Brief Repair Title This format allows the user to scroll through all logged system repairs without seeing any repair details The system repairs will be scrolled automatically every 3 seconds or can be scrolled by using any of the arrow keys If the user wants to see the number of repairs the user must press the ENTER key when the repair is displayed on the message center When the ENTER key is pressed all of the repairs procedure details will begin to display These repair details will scroll automatically every 3 seconds or can be scrolled by using any of the arrow keys Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to go back to just seeing the repair titles Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the System Repair and return to the System Info Menu Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the System Maintenance and return to the Service Menu Life Fitness Models 9000 T9i Treadmills Diagnostics Configuration CONFIGURATION MENU Upon entry into the area the message is CONFIGURATION MENU USE ARROW KEYS SCROLL THROUGH LIST Using any of the arrow keys will allow you to scroll through the three system configuration areas MANAGER CONFIG MANUFACTURER CONFIG Press the ENTER key to choose the desire area Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Configuration Menu
57. leading from the right end of the HANDLEBAR into the access hole located on the inside of the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT 2 WIRE HARNESS should be routed forward and out the side access hole of the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT 6 Secure the user right end of the HANDLEBAR 13 to the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT 82 using one HANDLEBAR MOUNTING SCREW 8 Leave the screw loose at this time NOTE BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS B WHEN ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR 13 TO THE USER RIGHT UPRIGHT 2 7 Insert the remaining HANDLEBAR MOUNTING SCREW 8 through the mounting hole of the USER LEFT UPRIGHT 1 Position the grounding spring 11 over the HANDLEBAR MOUNTING SCREW Align the left side of the HANDLEBAR with the HANDLEBAR MOUNTING SCREW Secure the user left end of the HANDLEBAR to the USER LEFT UPRIGHT NOTE BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS D WHEN INSERTING THE HANDLEBAR MOUNTING SCREW 8 INTO THE MOUNTING HOLE OF THE USER LEFT UPRIGHT 1 8 Locate the DISPLAY CONSOLE 44 Remove the REAR PANEL ACCESS DOORS C Position the DISPLAY CONSOLE over the UPRIGHTS 1 amp 2 Route the MAIN WIRE HARNESS D leading from the top of the USER LEFT UPRIGHT 1 through the left side access hole of the DISPLAY CONSOLE and out the user left rear panel access hole Lower the left side of the DISPLAY CONSOLE onto the USER LEFT UPRIGHT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
58. lt through or the underside of striding belt glazed over hard glossy Insufficient power source Plug treadmill into a dedicated circuit Refer to the Operations Manual Knocking sound at rear of Faulty rear roller bearings Replace rear roller assembly machine Wax build up on rear roller Run unit for 10 hours to break in the treadmill Knocking sound coming Life Springs not positioned or tighten life springs from deck correctly and or loose mounting hardware Striding belt folds Check wax bag EZ Wax Pump failure DOTEE pawa jA TA es Worn belt or deck Replace as necessary Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action The Striding Belt is Striding belt needs to be re Refer to belt tensioning or tracking adjustment traveling beyond the tensioned or tracking needs procedure in operation or service manual tracking limits adjustment Worn striding belt or user Center striding belt according to belt centering pushing belt technique See How To Adjust And Tension The Striding Belt Striding belt folded over Verify wax in bag Replace if necessary See How To Replace Wax Bag Verify the wax is not contaminated flakes Replace wax bag and wax if contaminated See How To Replace Wax Bag Verify the wax nozzle is not clogged Clean nozzle if clogged See How To Replace Wax Nozzle Refer to Wax Manual in
59. lts from the motor bracket and then remove the Current Limit Wire attached to the mounting bolt Adjustable Motor NOTE Do Not remove the isomount bolts Fixed Bracket Plate 6 Out the cable ties lift the motor out from under the drive belt and remove the motor from the unit frame Motor 7 Remove the following from the motor Bracke Mounting attached Motor Bracket a b OPTO sensor bracket c Fivwheel d Drive sheave and chopper wheel New motor installation as follows 1 Locate new chopper wheel with the tape to the fivwheel side Isomount 4 2 Remove old chopper wheel from drive sheave pullev and attach new chopper Do Not wheel remove 3 Install motor bracket flywheel and OPTO sensor and bracket 4 Position motor belt back on the drive motor pulley and then lower the unit into position over the four mounting studs Using a straight edge align the drive sheave with the outer edge of the front roller pulley Apply 242 Loctite on drive sheave setscrews and tighten Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Drive Motor Continued Special Tools Required None 5 Loosely secure the four motor mounting bolts Make sure the current limit wire is attached to the mounting stud 6 Tension the drive belt using the tensioning bolt which is located next to the motor bracket When the motor drive belt is properly tensioned 1 47 deflection tighten the mo
60. munication when you start a workout Running error Belt stalled after it was moving at its target speed and or lost OPTO after moving at target speed The OPTO sensor is disconnected or lost target speed after a workout starts Belt moving error Belt seen moving via OPTO but motor controller did not command it to move Movement of the striding belt prior to starting a workout Over speed error Belt commanded to move but it is moving over target goal by 3 mph Moving the belt manually faster then the commanded target speed during a workout Drive transistor error Shows up if motor controller detects a failed part This isn t a reset able error Treadmill will not allow workouts until serviced Main motor wires leads are disconnected at the start of a workout If the motor is properly connected and in working condition then the drive transistor could have failed Check DC Controller Low voltage error Shows up if motor controller detects a low voltage condition The motor thermal wires are disconnected broken or become loose Speed unattained error Shows up in system error log only The belt and deck are badly worn the motor can not reached the commanded speed No Comm error Console lost communications with motor controller board This could mean that the console has intermittent communications with the motor controller possibly because of faulty cables or the consol
61. n 1 6 6 Switch strobe 2 QD 7 Switch return 2 5 8 Switch strobe 3 19 9 Switch return 3 D 10 Switch strobe 4 12 11 Switch return 4 12 ESD ground Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills ELECTRONIC OVERVIEW DISPLAY CONSOLE TR8500 Connector Location Pin Functional Description P6 is a 6 pin connector that 1 Polar connects to the Polar Receiver 3 4 2 VCC 5VDC and end of Session switch 2 Ge 3 GND 1 6 4 Reed Sense 5 12VDC 6 N U and P4 are 8 pin connectors 1 8 1 N U not used that connect to the CSAFE and 2 N U not used Cardio Theater interface l 3 Receive Data 4 Transmit Data 5 8 6 5 7 Ground 8 N U not used P5 is a 2 pin connector that 1 Switch connects to the Emergency 2 Switch 12Vdc Stop Switch 2 Fa 1 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills ELECTRONIC OVERVIEW DC CONTROLLER All Models
62. n and lubricate threaded screw Faulty lift motor or lift screw nut Replace the lift motor See How To Replace stripped Lift Motor Loud groaning on footfall High friction between deck and Refer to belt and deck test in diagnostics striding belt Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Display does not illuminate Insufficient power source when machine is powered on Loose 10 pin connection at display console or DC control board Damaged main harness wire connection Faulty display console Damaged main cable Corrective Action Plug treadmill into a dedicated amp circuit Refer To The Operations Manual Check all electrical connections for proper attachment Refer to wiring block diagram in section 5 Replace wire harness See How To Replace Main Wire Harness Verify if 8VDC is present at P1 pin 3 4 and 12VDC at P1 pin 9 If yes replace Display Console See How To Replace Display Console PCB If no replace the Control Board See How To in section 3 Perform continuity test from pin connector to pin connector and then from connector pins to frame Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Display overlay keys are Loose ribbon connection s Verify that the ribbon connections is attached to not responding when the display PCB d
63. n top of it Release Clamp the wax bag hose to prevent any residual wax from seeping out of the bag Work the wax bag hose off the barbed fitting on the wax pump which is the inlet side Remove the hose clamp and then discard the empty wax bag Reattach the clamp to the new wax Frame bag hose Sth NAR Place the new wax bag on top of the tray so its flange is facing out toward the front of the treadmill The wax bag hose is now near the access hole at the bottom of the motor pan Motor Pan Hose Cut off the end of the new wax bag hose approximately one half inch from the end Feed the hose through A y Clamp the access hole in the bottom of the I j Wax Bag frame and then push the hose onto the barbed fitting wax pump inlet 1 side Once the hose is secured to See the barbed fitting release the hose wa Barbed clamp A Push Rivets Connetor Tray Align two holes of the wax bag flange with the two holes at the front edge of the wax tray and at the bottom of the treadmill frame Attach the wax tray and wax bag to frame with two push rivets Push these rivets in as far as possible then insert the third rivet Log maintenance repair 26 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Anti Static Tinsel Special Tools Required None 1 Raise the unit to its highest incline position 2 Turn the unit power OFF at the sw
64. onsole Overlay 2 3 Switch return 0 2 4 Switch strobe 1 5 5 Switch return 1 6 6 Switch strobe 2 QD 7 Switch return 2 d 8 Switch strobe 3 10 9 Switch return 3 D 10 Switch strobe 4 2 11 Switch return 4 12 ESD ground Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills ELECTRONIC OVERVIEW DISPLAY CONSOLE TR9000HR T9i Connector Location Pin Functional Description P6 is a 6 pin connector that 1 Polar connects to the Polar Receiver 8 4 2 VCC 5VDC and end of Session switch 2 508 3 GND 4 Reed Sense CU 5 vpo 6 N U P7 is a 4 pin connector that T 1 Left connects to the Lifepulse 2103 2 Left electrodes 3 Right 4 Right P3 and P4 are 8 pin connectors 1 8 1 N U not used that connect to the CSAFE and 2 N U not used Cardio Theater interface i lI 3 Receive Data 4 Transmit Data 5 48 Vdc 6 CTS 7 Ground 8 N U not used P11 is a 2 pin connector that 1 Switch connects to the Emergency m 2 Switch 12Vdc Stop Switch 2 0 P14 is a 10 pin connector that 1 DS connects to the Background 2 BERR Debug Mode Signals o Q 3 Ground 4 DSCLK 5 Ground 6 FREEZE QUOT 9 7 RESET 10 8 IPIPE1 DS1 9 5 10 IPIPEO DSO Life Fitness
65. peed button to decrease striding belt speed to 2 mph 3 2 NECEM I km h Begin walking on the treadmili I Mem Tightly grasp the handrails and attempt to l stall the striding belt If it slips proceed to Step 4 If it does not slip proceed to Step 5 cok IT LII T ITII I TI ar Stop the treadmill and increase belt tension 2 by turning the adjusting bolts clockwise in 6 re 1 4 turn increments Once the belt is properly tensioned proceed to Step 5 With the belt running NOTE its tracking centering If the belt moves to the right turn the right adjusting bolt 1 4 turn counterclockwise to bring the belt back to center If the belt moves to the left turn the left adjusting bolt 1 4 turn clockwise and then turn the right bolt 1 4 turn counterclockwise to bring the belt back to center Repeat this adjustment until the striding belt is centered Allow the unit to operate for several minutes after each adjustment to see that the belt remains centered NOTE Make adjustments in 1 4 turn DO NOT exceed one full turn of the adjusting bolts Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Front Roller Special Tools Required None 1 Turn the unit power OFF at the switch and then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet 2 Remove the motor cover 3 Remove t
66. read screw for dirt Perform lift motor causes unit to pause test Refer to diagnostics On Off switch Turn the switch to the ON position Insufficient power source Plug treadmill into a dedicated amp circuit Refer to the Operations Manual Using a voltmeter verify power at outlet If no power exists reset circuit breaker at panel Damaged line cord Replace line cord See How To Replace Line Cord Line cord improperly seatedin Inspect power connection at wall outlet and at socket machine for proper contact No line filter Verify voltage at the line filter Verify 120VAC at the control connector P1 Refer to Service Manual Section 4 Electronics Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction No Power Probable Cause Corrective Action DC Controller Turn the switch to the ON position Verify at P3 8VDC on Pins 3 and 4 Refer to Service Manual Section 4 Electronics Verify at P3 for 12VDC on Pin 9 Refer to Service Manual Section 4 Electronics Verify both LEDs 5 and 6 are lit Refer to Service Manual Section 4 Electronics Wax Leak Loose hose connections Inspect hose connections and secure as necessary replace if necessary Faulty connection at bag Replace wax bag and plastic coupling Wax bag is torn Replace wax bag See How To Replace Wax Bag Wax hose damaged Inspect for leaks and replace Wax hose in pump is Inspect wax hose damag
67. result in a beep sound and for all but the ENTER and CLEAR key or STOP keys a character will be repeated across the message center display DISPLAYED CHARACTER TIME UP T TIME DOWN INCLINE UP INCLINE DOWN SPEED UP SPEED DOWN SELECTUP SELECT DOWN QUICK WALK PAUSE JOG RUN COOL DOWN COOL DOWN MOQUPF ANG URKRUAN Pulling the Emergencv Stop switch will result in the message REPLACE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH Pressing the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Display test and return to the System Test Menu Pressing the ENTER key will advance to Walking LED test Walking LED Test This test will light each individual segment per character until complete It will then light each character separately until all characters have been lit Each individual LED will be tested also If the PAUSE key or JOG key is pressed the sequence will halt and remain there until the PAUSE is pressed again Pressing the PAUSE key or JOG key can LOCK the display This will prohibit the scrolling of the LED s Pressing the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Walking LED test and return to the Keypad test DISPLAY CONSOLE EEPROM TEST This test allows the user to test the display console EEPROM This test will read write replace all used locations in the display console EEPROM The EEPROM location being tested will be displayed in the heart rate window If there is an error t
68. ront roller is driven by the motor the striding belt moves accordingly The rear roller is not motor driven but travels along with the current speed of the front roller Belt tension is adjustable by means of adjusting bolts which are located at the ends of the rear roller When turned they are used to adjust belt tension and belt centering In order to increase belt and deck life it is important to properly keep clean all areas of the machine The Display Console is the brain center of the treadmill It is here where all electromechanical operations are controlled for specific program operations Depending on the display console various selections and settings can be easily accomplished either through a numeric keypad or up down arrows The display console allows the operator to selectively choose the program and input pertinent statistical information such as weight age language etc The treadmill is by far one of the most popular pieces of all cardiovascular exercise equipment With proper routine maintenance and care it will provide a lifetime of healthy cardiovascular exercise Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9i Treadmills TERMINOLOGY Anti Scuff Pads Anti Static Tinsel Connectors Deck Display Console Board Dynamic Current EEPROM EEROM Front Roller HR amp LF Pulse Sensors Jumper LED Levelers Lift Motor LifeSprings Main Drive Belt Rubber strips located on the surface of each side of the frame
69. scroll every 3 seconds or using any of the arrow keys will allow you to scroll through the system statistics Pressing the PAUSE key or JOG key can LOCK the display This will prohibit the scrolling of the information Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the System Statistics and return to the System Info Menu SOFTWARE VERSIONS This area will allow the user to see system information concerning the following areas CONSOLE SOFTWARE VERSION XX MOTOR CONTROLER SOFTWARE VERSION XX LIFEPULSE SOFTWARE VERSION XX CSAFE VERSION XX BOOT VERSION XX The information will automatically scroll every 3 seconds or using any of the arrow keys will allow you to scroll through the system information Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Software Versions and return to the System Info Menu 11 Life Fitness Models 9000HR T9i Treadmills Diagnostics Information LIFT MOTOR INFORMATION This area will allow the user to see the current information about the lift motor The information will cover the following areas UNIT CONFIGURATION 60 HERTZ or 50 HERTZ CURRENT LIFT ON TIME IN MINUTES INCLINE BUCKET INFORMATION 16 BUCKETS INCLINE AT PERCENT INFORMATION BUCKET 0 TIME XX BUCKET 1 TIME XX BUCKET 2 TIME XX BUCKET 3 TIME XX BUCKET 4 TIME XX BUCKET 5 TIME XX BUCKET 6 TIME XX BUCKET 7 TIME XX BUCKET 8 TIME XX BUCKET 9 TIME XX BUCKET 10 TIME XX BUCKET 11 TIME XX BUCKET 12 TIM
70. sembly of remaining components in reverse order of removal 4 Adjust the striding belt tracking See How To Adjust Striding Belt Tracking in this section 5 Refer to diagnostics section to log maintenance repair of the striding belt T9i Treadmill 1 Center the new striding belt between the front and rear rollers Place two pieces of tape 38 apart on the right and left edges of the striding belt Tighten the striding belt at the tensioning bolts 2 Alternately tighten the tensioning bolts 1 4 turn clockwise until the distance between the tape increases to 38 25 3 Complete reassembly of remaining components in reverse order of removal 4 Adjust the striding belt tracking See How To Adjust Striding Belt Tracking in this section 5 Refer to diagnostics section to log maintenance repair of the striding belt Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Adjust Striding Belt Tracking Special Tools Required None IMPORTANT t is CRITICAL that the treadmill be correctly leveled prior to any tracking adjustments An unstable unit can cause Striding Belt misalignment To level and stabilize the unit refer to instructions on How To Replace The Leveler Assembly in this section 1 After the treadmill has been installed and leveled the belt must be checked to confirm proper tracking 2 Turn the unit ON and set the main motor speed to 2 5 mph 4 km h 3 Wi
71. sing the CLEAR key twice from any state The unit will take approx 3 to 4 seconds to enter Diagnostics DIAGNOSTICS ENTRY T9i Diagnostics is entered by holding the JOG key when power is applied or by holding the JOG key and pressing the STOP key twice from any state The unit will take approx 3 to 4 seconds to enter Diagnostics FIRST STATE ON BOTH UNITS On entry to this state the message SERVICE MENU will appear USE ARROW KEYS TO SCROLL THROUGH LIST Using any of the arrow keys will allow you to scroll through four main categories SYSTEM TEST INFORMATION MAINTAINANCE CONFIGURATION e Calories e Heart Rate Message Center Distance Time eincline e Speed Select Workout Profile Cool Down Tr9000 eCal Hour Zone eDistance eHeart Rate eCalories Workout Profile Go SvsTEM Quick Start T9i Press the ENTER key to enter the desired category Life Fitness Models 9000 T9i Treadmills Diagnostics System Test SYSTEM TEST Upon entry into this category a SYSTEM COMM TEST will be performed SYSTEM COMM TEST This test will attempt to communicate with all of the modules within the treadmill unit If all the modules communicate the message is SYSTEM COMM followed by an AUTO ENTER event If a module does not respond to the console processor an ERROR message will be displayed The console cannot perform a loop back test the
72. sion and Stall Test in this section 7 Reinstall the rear roller guards Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Drive Belt Special Tools Required None Mounting Tensioning EL Bolt Bolt 2224 20222227577 wp dq A e o pe e Nut EP e s tis RJ Drive JA Belt Adjustable Mo nting Motor Fixed Bolts Bracket Plate 1 Turn the unit power OFF at the switch and then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet 2 Remove the motor cover 3 Index the motor bracket to the frame to maintain proper belt tension setting and then loosen four mounting bolts on the motor bracket and also the tensioning bolt 4 Slide the motor forward toward the front roller until the drive belt is loose Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Drive Belt Continued Special Tools Required None 5 7 10 Index the rear roller on both sides These marks will be used to bring the striding belt back to its original tension Loosen the striding belt by turning the rear roller adjusting screws counterclockwise Move the left end of the front roller shaft out from its elongated mounting hole and into the left side of the frame This will allow the right end of the front roller shaft to
73. stop when the heart rate is given The gain value of the heart rate signal is shown The confidence level of the heart rate value is displayed The value ranges from 0 to 9 A value of 9 is considered to be high confidence A value of 0 is considered to be low confidence The speed system and incline systems can be activated in this test However the display will only show the target speed or incline for two seconds while the speed incline keys are being pressed It will then return to showing the lifepulse information Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Lifepulse test and return to the System Test Menu TELEMETRY HEART RATE TEST This test will allow the user to test the telemetry heart rate system Upon initial entry to this test a message concerning the telemetry system on off will occur If the telemetry heart rate system is disabled no heart rate value will be given If the system is enabled a telemetry heart rate signal can be provided and a heart rate value will be shown The signal will also generate the ENTER LED to flash at the heart rate pulse frequency Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Telemetry Heart Rate test and return to the System Test Menu Life Fitness Models 9000HR T9i Treadmills Diagnostics System Test DISPLAY TEST All Lights On Test Keypad Test This test will allow the user to test the display console Upon entry to this test all lights will be turned on Pressing keys will
74. t an IE incline errors will be in the profile window The following is a list of the current lift motor error conditions INCLINE TIMEOUT ERROR Home switch blocked or unplugged LEVEL SWITCH ERROR Zero home position not detected NO AC POWER ERROR No AC to lift Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Incline Errors test and return to the Incline Manual test Life Fitness Models 9000HR T9i Treadmills Diagnostics System Test WAXER MOTOR MODULE Waxer Automatic Test This test allows the user to see information concerning the waxer motor Upon entry into this test a WA waxer automatic will be in the profile window The waxer information will scroll automatically every 3 seconds The following is a list of the current information that can be seen WAXER UNPLUGGED WAXER FIRED XXX PRE WAXER FIRED XXX WAXER XX 100 FULL NEXT WAX XX HOURS or XX MINUTES MANUAL WAX XX TIMES INITIAL WAX XX MINS WAX INTERVAL XX MINS MIN WAX SPEED X X The speed system and incline systems can be activated in this test as well However the display will only show the target speed or incline for two seconds while the speed incline keys are being pressed It will then return to showing the waxer information Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Waxer Automatic test and return to the System Test Menu Press the ENTER key to advance to the Waxer Manual test Waxer Manual Test This test allows the user to
75. tall the drive belt around the front roller pulley 11 Install the left end of the roller shaft into the left side of the frame Now move the right shaft end into its mounting hole on right side of the frame and secure the left end of the roller shaft grooved end into the elongated hole Front Roller 12 Tighten the striding belt according to the marks earlier established on the rear roller Slight additional adjustment mav be required to achieve proper striding belt tension Do Not over tension the striding belt Striding Belt 13 Re tension the drive motor to the index mark so the drive belt can be restored to its original state When the motor drive belt is properly tensioned 1 4 deflection tighten the motor bracket bolts Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Rear Roller Special Tools Required None 1 Turn the unit power OFF at the switch and then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet 2 Remove the rear roller guards Index the rear roller to so that 17 same belt tension can be restored to its original state RearRoller Guards Index Ma onendof roller shaft Rear Roller Stiding Adjusting Belt Screw 3 Remove the rear roller adjusting bolts 4 Remove the rear roller out from under the striding belt 5 Install new rear roller and position to the index mark 6 Adjust the striding belt See How To Adjust Tracking Ten
76. th motor Communication wires in the console cable are controller board This could mean that the broken console has intermittent communications with the motor controller possibly because of faulty cables or the console was never able to communicate with the motor controller possibly because of broken wires Err 9 Waxer bag contains 6 wax solution Replace wax fill bag Err 10 Waxer bag is emptied This isnt areset Replace wax fill bag able error Treadmill will not allow workouts until the waxer bag is serviced Err 11 Shows up in system error log only on The treadmill is at non zero incline and you TR8500 unplug the incline home switch and then you command the incline down to zero Err 12 Shows up in system error log only The treadmill is at 096 incline and you disconnect the incline motor and then start a workout 21 Life Fitness Model 8500 Treadmill Diagnostics Incline Test LiFt tESt Using the Incline up and down arrow keys check incline positions in 0 596 increments During this test the Incline LED will illuminate the Time window shows the percent of incline and the Incline window shows the incline setting If the treadmills incline home switch is pressed indicating it is at 0 096 incline then the Distance LED will turn on Once the home switch is released indicating it is above 0 096 incline the Distance LED will shut off The Calories LED will turn on if the Incline controller det
77. th the belt operating at specified speed NOTE its tracking If the belt moves to the right turn the right adjusting bolt 1 4 turn counterclockwise to bring the belt back to center If the belt moves to the left turn the left adjusting bolt 1 4 turn clockwise and then turn the right tension bolt 1 4 turn counterclockwise to bring the belt back to center 4 Repeatthis adjustment until the striding belt appears centered between rollers When striding appears to be centered increase motor speed to 5 MPH Allow the unit to operate for several minutes to see that the belt remains centered STRIDING BELT PIVOT POINT x t EQUAL EQUAL REAR ROLLER 1 J M IB E NOTE During the adjustment above DO NOT exceed one full turn of the adjusting screws in either direction Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To How To Perform a Stall Test Special Tools Required None 1 Locate the two adjusting bolts on each side of the rear roller mounting brackets These bolts are accessible CLE Ses ul ume s from the holes provided in the rear _ Y roller guards 4 STRIDING BELT PIVOT POINT Enter the manual program and run unit EQUAL l 8 EQUAL for five minutes at 5 0 mph 8 0 km h C DO RUN on the BELT ia Butt REAR ROLLER Press the down arrow s
78. the rear roller out from under the striding belt Striding Belt 5 Remove four deck screws at each corner of the deck and slide out the deck from under striding belt without disturbing the unused waxed surface 6 Reach in under the striding belt and remove two screws securing the wax bracket to the frame Lay the wax bracket on top of the gt Lifesprings on the users left side Not aj e Mak are to Fip Deck applicable for T9i units to Unused Waxed Side or Replace Deckif both sides have been used Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Striding Belt and Deck Continued Special Tools Required None 7 Index the motor bracket to the frame to maintain proper belt tension setting Then loosen four Mounting Tensioning mounting bolts on the motor bracket and also the Bolt Bolt tensioning bolt s Nut T 8 Slide the motor forward toward the front roller to 222 a loosen the drive belt 777770757 Drive Belt Adjustable Motor 9 Move the left end of the front roller shaft out from Bracket its elongated mounting hole and into the left side of the frame This will allow the right end of the front roller shaft to clear its mounting hole so that the drive belt can be removed off the front roller pulley 10 Remove the drive belt off the front roller pulley Elongated Hole Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500
79. the diagnostics section of this manual to verify if the wax pump is functioning properly Replace if necessary See How To Replace Wax Pump Replace the belt and deck See How To Replace Striding Belt Perform belt and deck test for wear Striding belt not centered Striding belt tension or tracking Adjust striding belt See How To Adjust And needs to be adjusted Tension The Striding Belt Striding belt mis alignment Improper walking running Verify unit is level Notify Club Manager but properly tensioned Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Rubbing sound from Foreign objects may be stuck Inspect underneath striding belt and machine underneath machine underneath the machine Remove any debris or objects that may cause interference with the treadmill Tinsel is installed incorrectly Reposition tinsel on the outside of the striding belt me ATT Wax bracket loose or missing Inspect wax bracket underneath deck and verify wax bracket is secure See How To Squeaking noise Drive pulley making contact Inspect setscrew If loose apply 242 Loctite with frame and retighten Drive motor belt may be worn Replace faulty drive motor belt See How To or damaged Loud groaning sound Lift mechanism pivot points are Lubricate pivot points heard from front of dry machine while elevating Lift screw dirty or gummy Clea
80. the motor controller and other various electrical and electronic components that activates all the mechanical devices The operator ultimately controls all electromechanical devices through the console display making settings and adjustments to speed incline and custom workout programs The Unit Frame is critical not only to support the operator but also to support the electromechanical devices and the unit s overall appearance Although the frame is a non maintenance item its design and structure are essential to providing years of safe and reliable service The most critical parts on the treadmill are the Belt and Deck Regardless of all other components the success of a good treadmill is its belt and deck The Deck is made up of a special particle board which allows for flexibility and long wear Under the deck are the lifesprings which are designed to support and absorb the shock load To prevent the deck from being worn out by constant operation of the belt wax is applied to the inside of the belt This is accomplished by a wax motor which pumps the wax out of the wax bag and through the wax nozzle Remember when replacing the belt reverse or replace the deck and check the anti static tinsel The Belt is designed to endure constant stress loads It is mounted directly over the front and rear rollers The Main Drive Motor has a pulley on the end of its shaft which is connected by a drive belt to the pulley on the front roller When the f
81. tor bracket bolts Reinstall the motor cover Refer to diagnostics section to log maintenance repair of the drive motor Mounting Tensioning Ere Bolt Bolt N cS aa 2 am lsomount N UE TC Bolt KIC L Nut 1221 A Drive Belt Adjustable Motor Bracket Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Motor Brushes Special Tools Required None Turn the unit power OFF at the switch and then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet Remove the motor cover Remove the plastic cover from each side of the drive motor Remove the spring clip retaining the brushes by pushing in the spring clip to release the spring from the brushes Pull the brushes out just enough to disconnect the brush wire from the motor terminal Install new brushes in reverse order making sure to position brush wires as shown Secure brushes with the spring clip by pushing in and up on the spring clip Spring Clip Brush Cable Make sure this cable is positioned toward the motor housing as shown Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Life Spring Absorbers Special Tools Required None NOTE The striding belt does not require removal to replace life springs 1 Turn the unit power OFF at the switch and then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet 2 Remove the motor
82. try into this test a SM Speed Manual will be in the profile window The user can select a target motor rpm by using the speed arrow keys The actual motor rpm as calculated by the speed feedback sensor is shown in the actual portion of the message center The incline system can be activated in this test as well However the display will only show the target incline for two seconds while the incline keys are being pressed It will then return to showing the speed information Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Speed Manual test and return to the Speed Automatic test Press the ENTER key to advance to the Controller Errors test Speed Errors This test allows seeing the current motor controller error conditions that are being displayed on the motor controller display Upon entry into this test a SE speed errors will be in the profile window The following is a list of the current motor controller error conditions OVERSPEED ERROR BELT MOVING ERROR RUNNING ERROR START UP ERROR DRIVE TRANSISTOR ERROR DYNAMIC CURRENT TRIP LOW VOLTAGE ERROR Refer to the Error Code Troubleshooting Table on the next page Life Fitness Models 9000HR T9i Treadmills Diagnostics System Test ERROR CODE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE T9I TR9000 MEANING YOU WILL GET THIS ERROR IF Start up error Belt commanded to move and OPTO not seen or belt started to move and stalled The OPTO sensor is unplugged or lost com
83. ty to display messages ON and OFF while in the Settings Mode When turned OFF the display reads 01 OFF When turned ON the display reads 02 165 Units English Metric 2 UnitS LbS This mode switches between Metric and English units English is displayed LbS for pounds and Metric grS for grams Maximum Workout Time 3 tinE 99 This mode sets the maximum allowable workout time which is 1 to 99 minutes Maximum Speed 4 SPd 10 0 This mode sets the unit to the maximum workout speed which is 0 5 to 10 0 mph 0 8 to 16 0 kph Maximum Incline 5 15 0 This mode sets the maximum allowable incline from 0 0 to 15 0 96 Flyers ON OFF 6 Fly ON Flyers are animated circles that appear in the Data Display when the treadmill is turned ON When turned OFF only a single underscore character is displayed in the center display Polar ON OFF 7 PoLAr ON Switching ON this feature makes it possible to use the Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap and to see heart rate readings Acceleration Rate 9 AccEL 3 Sets the acceleration ramp rate of the motor controller from 1 to 5 Default is 3 Deceleration Rate 10 dEcEL 3 Sets the deceleration ramp rate of the motor controller from 1105 Default is 3 Wax System Installed 11 Lub SyS no Signals to the system whether or not a wax system has been installed Wax Settings 12 21 LubX There are 10 different wax settings
84. ub tESt Polar ON OFF 7 PoLAr ON 8 Polar Test heart rate PolAr tESt Drive Ratio 8 dri 2 11350 9 Statistics StAtS Acceleration Rate 9 AccEL 3 10 Settings SettingS Deceleration Rate 10 dEcEL 3 11 System Errors Errors Waxer System Installed 11 Lub SyS no 12 Photoshoot Mode PhotoSHoot Waxer Settings 12 21 LubX DESCRIPTION Software Version Mode Upon entry into this mode the console software version will be display first as ConS xx x then the motor controller software as CtrL xx xx and finally the date the software version was made MM 2 digit month DD 2 digit day and YYYY 4 digit year Use the Weight arrow key to cycle through the different versions Display Test diSPLAY This mode turns all of the displays on To cycle through the displays press the Quick Start key Cycling Display Test This mode cycles through the different display segments automatically Keypad Test buttonS This test allows you to check the keypad Use the table below to verify the key functions Key Default Weight Up Arrow 1 Incline Up Arrow Speed Up Arrow Weight Down Arrow Incline Down Arrow Speed Down Arrow Emergency Stop Button pressed 2 3 D 6 Emergency Stop Button released Not Used key Stop Key Exits keypad test mode Quick Start Key Enters motor test mode
85. ulated by the speed feedback sensor is shown in the actual portion of the message center The incline system can be activated in this test as well However the display will only show the target incline for two seconds while the incline keys are being pressed It will then return to showing the speed information System Communication Module Timeout Readout During the Speed Automatic Test if a user wants to see how the communication module timeout occurrences are occurring press the DOWN arrow key to show them There will be 3 modules that will be display in the message center In order from left to right they are motor controller lift module waxer module During operation of the treadmill if any module has a communication timeout to the console the readout for that module will increment up to a maximum of nine After any successive communication to a module the readout is zeroed out for that module If any module gets nine consecutive timeouts that module will be placed into a disabled mode Depending on which module has the timeout the treadmill may or may not experience a shutdown reset Notify Maintenance Notification or continue to operate Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Speed Automatic test and return to the System Test Menu Press the ENTER key to advance to the Speed Manual test Speed Manual Test This test allows the user to test the main drive motor and controller controlling the motor rpm Upon en
86. unit and then remove the line cord cord kI Install a new line cord reverse order Powerline cord bracket nut and screw 34 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills How To Replace the Line Filter Special Tools Required None 1 Turn the unit power OFF at the switch then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet 2 Remove the motor cover 3 The line filter is a rectangular metal box locate at the base of the frame between the wax pump and DC Controller To remove it first mark and tag wiring before disconnecting 4 Disconnect line filter wiring and then remove the two mounting screws securing the line filter to the base of the unit Lift out the line filter and install new line filter in reverse order 35 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills NOTES 36 Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 and T9i Treadmills SECTION IV ELECTRONIC OVERVIEW AND WIRING BLOCK DIAGRAM Life Fitness Models 9000HR 8500 T9i Treadmills ELECTRONIC OVERVIEW DISPLAY CONSOLE TR9000HR T9i
87. unt is shown in the actual portion of the message center The state of the level incline switches will be displayed in the profile window The speed system can be activated in this test as well However the display will only show the target speed for two seconds while the speed keys are being pressed It will then return to showing the incline information Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Incline Automatic test and return to the System Test Menu Press the ENTER key to advance to the Incline Manual test Incline Manual Test This test allows the user to test the lift motor without switches controlling the incline manually Upon entry into this test an IM incline manual will be in the profile window The user move incline by using the incline arrow keys The actual incline as calculated by the time count is shown in the actual portion of the message center The state of the level incline switches will be displayed in the profile window The speed system can be activated in this test as well However the display will only show the target speed for two seconds while the speed keys are being pressed It will then return to showing the incline information Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Incline Manual test and return to the Incline Automatic test Press the ENTER key to advance to the Incline Errors test Incline Errors This test allows seeing the current lift motor error conditions Upon entry into this tes
88. w the target speed or incline for two seconds while the speed incline keys are being pressed It will then return to showing the belt deck information The initial message will be POWER METER RECOMMENDED SPEED ABOVE 3 5 or RECOMMENDED SPEED ABOVE 5 0 KPH The initial information displayed will be POWER XXX WATT XXXX By pressing the COOLDOWN key the display will toggle to the information VOLTAGE XXX TEMP XX C The display will lock on the current information if the PAUSE key or JOG key is pressed WATT is the wattage measured by the motor controller to move the belt VOLTAGE is the bus voltage of the motor controller It is not the input line voltage Press the CLEAR key or STOP key to exit the Belt Deck test and return to the System Test Menu LIFEPULSE TEST This test will allow the user to test the lifepulse heart rate system The lifepulse system can be manually tested A heart will appear in the profile window The system will show when the user has placed their hands on the lifepulse sensors When the left sensor detects hands on condition a L will be placed in the profile window with the heart When the right sensor detects hands on condition a R will be placed in the profile window with the heart A timer will start counting from the time when both left and right hands on condition occurs to when the lifepulse system can reliable give the user their heart rate This timer will

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