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Life Fitness TREADMILL T3 User's Manual

1. Stand on the siderails of the treadmill and straddle the belt Press the START key and increase the speed to 4 0 mph 6 4 kph using the SPEED UP ARROW key If the striding belt moves to the right turn the right tension bolt D a quarter turn clockwise with provided quarter inch Allen wrench and then turn the left tension bolt a quarter turn counter clockwise see figure This sets the striding belt track ing back to the center of the roller If the striding belt moves to the left turn the left tension bolt a quarter turn clockwise and then turn the right tension bolt a quarter turn counter clockwise to start striding belt tracking back to the center of the roller Repeat adjustments until the striding belt appears centered The belt should be centered on the roller with an equal dis tance on both sides from belt to roller Allow the machine to continue running for several minutes to observe if the track ing remains stabilized NOTE Do not exceed one full turn of the adjusting screws in either direction lf after one full turn the belt does not track properly contact Customer Support Services The phone numbers are listed in Section 5 4 titled How to Obtain Product Service 17 d FEATURES READING RACK The display console design includes a built in reading rack A where a book or magazine can be placed during a workout ACCESSORY TRAYS Accessory trays B are located on either side of the display console Act
2. If at any time while exercising the user experiences faintness dizziness pain or shortness of breath he or she must stop immediately 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE TREADMILL SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock always unplug this Life Fitness product before cleaning or attempting any maintenance activity WARNING To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury it is imperative to connect each product to a properly grounded electrical outlet WARNING This treadmill has immobilization or lock out software Only activate software lockout when treadmill is not in use Refer to this user manual for instructions on immobilizing the treadmill Keep instructions out of reach of children WARNING Do not move the treadmill by lifting the console Do not use the console as a handlebar during a workout e e Risk of injury to persons To avoid injury stand on the side rails before starting the treadmill To disconnect turn power OFF at the ON OFF switch then remove plug from electrical outlet Never operate a Life Fitness product if it has a damaged power cord or electrical plug of if it has been dropped damaged or even partially immersed in water Contact Life Fitness Customer Service Position this product so the power cord plug is accessible to the user Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces Do not pull the equipme
3. OP OP 13 o D N am E O N Left Upright Qty 1 M8 x 60mm Bolt Qty 6 Star Washers Qty 19 Right Upright Qty 1 Console Bridge Qty 1 M8 x 25mm Bolt Qty 3 Handlebar Extensions Qty 2 M8 x 15mm Bolt Black Qty 4 M8 x 15mm Tapered Bolt Zinc Qty 6 6mm Hex Head Wrench Qty 1 5mm Hex Head Wrench Qty 1 Power Cord 120V Qty 1 EE 230V Qty 3 Emergency Stop Lanyard Qty 1 M8 x 120mm Bolt Qty 2 25mm Washer Qty 2 2 3 INSTALLING UPRIGHTS AND HANDLEBARS Remove the motor cover by removing four Phillips screws Locate the left upright 1 Position the left upright near the left upright bracket and attach the wire connectors that lead from the bottom of the left upright and the left upright brack et Be sure the connectors are fully seated together Feed any excess wire into the hollow inside of the left upright Put the uprights in their brackets by first inserting them at an angle tilting away from the treadmill then fitting their upper rectangular slots over the bracket s tabs A and straightening them then lowering them fully into position Secure the left upright to the left upright bracket using three M8 x 60mm Bolts 2 and three Star Washers 3 through the bottom and one M8 X 120mm Bolt 13 and one 25mm Washer 14 through the s
4. Electro Inc Any use of these trademarks without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the corresponding companies is forbidden This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following product Life Fitness Treadmill Model T3 Thank you for purchasing a Life Fitness treadmill Before using this product please read this user manual in its entirety to ensure that you have the knowledge to safely and properly operate all of the features on your treadmill We hope you achieve the product experience on your treadmill that you expect but if you do have any service issues please go to the How to Obtain Product Service page in the How To section which will provide information on obtaining domestic and international product service See Specifications in this manual for product specific features Statement of Purpose The Treadmill is an exercise machine that enables users to walk or run in place on a moving surface CAUTION Health related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment The manufacturer STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an exercise program particularly if the user has a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease or is over the age of 45 or smokes has high cholesterol is obese or has not exercised regularly in the past year The manufacturer also recommends consulting a fitness professional on the correct use of this product
5. console will display PLEASE WAIT or WAIT When PLEASE WAIT or WAIT disappears and the screen is blank press and hold the PAUSE key until DIAGNOSTICS appears Use the arrow keys to scroll through the diagnostics menu to CALIBRATION or CALIB Press enter to select CALIBRATION or CALIB Press the START key located on the lower control pad to begin calibration Your treadmill will now automatically cycle through a series of tests including speed and incline adjustments in order to com plete calibration When successfully completed the console will display PASS If there was an error during calibration the console will display FAIL If a failure occurred press STOP twice and restart the process at Step 1 If failure occurs again take note of the error number display and contact Life Fitness customer support at 1 800 351 3737 U S A and Canada Upon successful completion press the RESET key three times to exit calibration mode 13 3 SETUP ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS Most Life Fitness Treadmills are intended for use on a normal 120 volt circuit in the United States and Canada Below is a table that provides the current rating for this product based on supply voltage Make sure that the treadmill model supports the proper line voltage for the installation location before plugging into the outlet Supply Voltage VAC Frequency Hz Maximum Current Amps 120 50 60 12 230 50 60 10 ELECTRICAL G
6. indirect secondary incidental or consequential damages of any nature arising out of the use of or inability to use this Product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or of liability for incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Warranties may vary outside the U S Contact Life Fitness for details 31 CHANGES IN WARRANTY NOT AUTHORIZED No one is authorized to change modify or extend the terms of this limited warranty EFFECT OF U S STATE LAWS This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state MODEL LIFETIME 10 YEARS 5 YEARS 3 YEARS 1 YEAR T3 Frame amp Motor Electrical Parts amp Console Parts Labor Lifesprings Mechanical Parts 32 Ess Life Fitness offers a full line of premier fitness equipment for the home TOTAL BODY ELLIPTICAL CROSS TRAINERS TREADMILLS LIFECYCLE EXERCISE BIKES GYM SYSTEMS 5100 N RIVER ROAD SCHILLER PARK ILLINOIS 60176 LIFEFITNESS COM
7. of the original warranty period WHAT IS NOT COVERED Any failures or damage caused by unauthorized service misuse accident negligence improper assembly or installation debris resulting from any construction activities in the Product s environment rust or corrosion as a result of the Product s location alterations or modifications without our written authorization or by failure on your part to use operate and maintain the Product as set out in your User Manual Manual All terms of this warranty are void if this Product is moved beyond the continental borders of the United States of America excluding Alaska Hawaii and Canada and are then subject to the terms provided by that country s local authorized Life Fitness Representative 30 WHAT YOU MUST DO Retain proof of purchase our receipt of the attached registration card assures registration of purchase information but is not required use operate and maintain the Product as specified in the Manual notify Customer Service of any defect within 10 days after discov ery of the defect if instructed return any defective part for replacement or if necessary the entire Product for repair Life Fitness reserves the right to decide whether or not a product is to be returned for repair USER MANUAL It is VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE MANUAL before operating the Product Remember to perform the periodic maintenance requirements specified in the Manual to assure proper operation
8. pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the operation manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help e Class HB Home Domestic use Not suitable for therapeutic purposes A CAUTION Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the product warranty Any service other than cleaning or user maintenance must be performed by an authorized service representative There are no user serviceable parts TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Important Safety Instruetions 24321448 ee Ne Ten O AAA LS RS ee A cm Re een a RL 5 2 ASS MPIV EE EE 8 2 1 Unpacking WEE 8 2 2 Parts Lis
9. LLER B pivot point C Each adjustment made to one side of the ROLLER must be met with an equal and opposite adjustment D to the other side of the ROLLER to maintain an ideal belt tension at the pivot point 25 TRACKING CENTERING AN EXISTING OR NEw STRIDING BELT 1 Locate the two access holes to the belt tensioning bolts on each of the rear roller guards 2 Stand on the sides of the treadmill and straddle the belt not standing on it Enter the MANUAL Workout and set the belt speed to run at 4 0 mph 6 4 kph 3 If the striding belt has moved to the right turn the right tension bolt 1 4 turn clockwise with provided 6mm hex key wrench and then turn the left tension bolt 1 4 turn counter clockwise to start striding belt tracking back to center of roller 4 Ifthe striding belt has moved to the left turn the left tension bolt 1 4 turn clockwise and then turn the right tension bolt 1 4 turn counter clockwise to start striding belt tracking back to center of roller Repeat adjustments until striding belt appears centered Allow machine to continue running for several minutes to observe if tracking remains stabilized NOTE Do not exceed one full turn of the adjusting screws in either direction If after one full turn the belt does not track properly contact Customer Support Services The phone numbers are listed in How to Obtain Product Service TENSIONING AN EXISTING STRIDING BELT Under normal usage the treadmill striding belt may s
10. ROUNDING REQUIREMENTS This Life Fitness product must be properly grounded If the unit malfunctions or breaks down proper grounding provides the path of least resistance for the electric current which reduces the risk of shock to anyone touching or using the equipment Each unit is equipped with an electrical cord which includes an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be inserted into an outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances A temporary adapter must not be used to connect this plug to a two pole receptacle in North America If a properly grounded correct amperage outlet is not available a qualified electrician must install one DANGER A risk of electrical shock may result from improper connection of the equipment s grounding conductor Check with a qualified electrician if you are unsure about proper grounding techniques Do not modify the plug provided with this product If it will not fit an electrical outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician TURNING THE UNIT ON To turn the treadmill on locate the ON OFF power switch at the front of the treadmill near the power cord and turn it ON How To STABILIZE THE LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL After placing the unit where it will be used check its stability If there is even a slight rocking motion or the unit is not stable determine which stabilizing leg is not resting on the floor T
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12. and your continued satisfaction PRODUCT REGISTRATION Register online at www lifefitness com registration Our receipt assures that your name address and date of purchase are on file as a registered owner of the Product Failure to return the card will not affect your rights under this warranty Being a registered owner assures coverage in the event you lose your proof of purchase Please retain your proof of purchase such as your bill of sale or receipt HOW TO GET PARTS amp SERVICE Simply call Customer Service at 1 800 351 3737 or 1 847 288 3300 Monday through Friday from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central Standard Time and tell them your name address and the serial number of your Product consoles and frames may have separate serial numbers They will tell you how to get a replacement part or if necessary arrange for service where your Product is located EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON OUR PART We neither assume nor authorize any person to assure for us any other obligation or liability concerning the sale of this Product Under no circumstances shall we be liable under this warranty or otherwise of any damage to any person or property including any lost profits or lost savings for any special
13. belt s speed to the desired new value then holding down the button the new value will be assigned to until the treadmill beeps Note that the smallest value must always be assigned to the Walk key and the highest value to the Run key E Stop Magnet This circular magnet connects to the E Stop Lanyard which must be clipped to the user s clothing when the treadmill is in use Pulling the lanyard so that it comes free of the magnet will stop the treadmill s striding belt this serves as a safety feature stopping the belt should the user stumble or fall Replace the magnet to reset the system 19 HAND PULSE SENSOR SYSTEM The hand pulse sensors K are the built in heart rate monitoring sys tem on the treadmill During a workout grasp the sensors that are set into the handlebars For an accurate reading use a comfortable grip The console displays the heart rate after 15 to 20 seconds 20 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA TROUBLESHOOTING Why do hear a rubbing noise from the belt a The belt could be off centered Please see the section entitled How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt The console display looks strange or has an error message and is not functioning a Unplug the unit to reset the console and then plug it back in Do this multiple times if the console error message still appears If the problem still exists please call customer service My treadmill keeps going into a mode where the message center displays Pr
14. en sleeve corresponds with the green tab on the console circuit board The Activity Zone harness D wrapped in a yellow sleeve corre sponds with the yellow tab on the console circuit board The grounding wire E is the small green and yellow wire that inserts onto any of the three metal cir cuit board receptacles SIA ANS Be sure the connectors are fully seated together Feed any excess wire into the console bridge Attach the main console to the console bridge using three M8 x 25mm Zinc Bolts 6 and three Star e Washers 8 Tighten the bolts securely CAUTION Do not pinch the wires when attaching the main console to the console bridge Securely tighten all the bolts that were left finger tight Re attach the motor cover using four Phillips screws 2 5 ATTACHING THE POWER CORD Insert the female plug of your treadmill s power cord into the male outlet next to your treadmill s power switch Note T3 treadmills shipped in the USA and Canada are supplied with a North American line cord 230V T3 treadmills shipped outside North America are supplied with three line cords a UK line cord a continental line cord and an Australian line cord Attach the cord suited to your area 2 6 CALIBRATION Before using your treadmill please follow the calibration instructions below Please stand to the side of your treadmill during calibration 1 2 cl E Os A Turn treadmill on or if on press the RESET key The
15. ess UK LTD Telephone 44 1353 665507 FAX 44 1353 666018 Life Fitness Atlantic BV Life Fitness Benelux Telephone 31 0 180 64 66 66 FAX 31 0 180 64 66 99 Life Fitness Italia S R L Telephone 39 0457 237 811 FAX 39 0457 238 197 Life Fitness Vertriebs GmbH Telephone 43 1615 7198 FAX 43 1615 7198 20 Life Fitness Asia Pacific Ltd Telephone 852 2891 6677 FAX 852 2575 6001 Life Fitness Latin America and Caribbean Telephone 1 847 288 3300 FAX 1 847 288 3703 Life Fitness Brazil Telephone 1 800 773 8282 FAX 55 11 4133 2893 Life Fitness Japan Telephone 81 3 3359 4309 FAX 81 3 3359 4307 Life Fitness Iberia Telephone 34 93 672 4660 FAX 34 93 672 4670 27 6 SPECIFICATIONS LIFE FITNESS T3 TREADMILL SPECIFICATIONS Designed use Home Maximum user weight 350 pounds 159 kilograms Speed range 0 5 12 0 mph 0 8 19 km h in 0 1 increments Elevation range 0 15 in 0 5 increments Motor 3 HP continuous duty DC Rollers Front 2 6 67mm precision crowned Back 2 0 50mm precision crowned Belt 60 Length x 20 Width 152cm Length x 50cm Width multi ply Deck Flex Deck cushioning not reversible Handrails Ergo Crossbar with side handrails Accessory tray Standard designed into system Warranty 10 years motor 5 years parts 3 years console 1 year labor and lifetime on frame and springs 28 Physical Dimensions Len
16. ess Enter to Unlock a Your treadmill is in safety mode and this lock feature is to protect someone from accidentally pressing a button they are not suppose to and starting the treadmill You can go into the Settings Menu to disable this feature or extend the length of the time it takes for this feature to turn on Please refer to the console User Manual for more on this feature There is a lot of noise coming from the motor area a First make sure that the motor cover is properly installed and screwed down If there continues to be noise please contact customer service 21 22 My contact heart rate sensors are not reading my heart rate correctly a Ifthe heart rate reading is erratic or missing do the following i Dry the hands if necessary to prevent slipping ii Apply hands to all four sensors two in each hand iii Grasp the sensors firmly iv Apply constant pressure around the sensors My belt is tracking off to the left or right a Please see the section entitled How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt The belt seems to slip when run on it a You will need to tighten the belt to the rear roller Please see the section entitled How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt 8 My treadmill will not turn on a Make sure that the treadmill s power cord is connected to the treadmill at one end and is plugged into a power outlet at the other Also make sure that the power switch is pushed to on The power switch is l
17. gth Width Height Weight Shipping Dimensions Carton Length Carton Width Carton Height Total Weight 79 5 inches 202 centimeters 34 5 inches 88 centimeters 57 5 inches 146 centimeters 243 pounds 110 kilograms 86 25 inches 219 centimeters 33 inches 84 centimeters 14 inches 35 5 centimeters 270 pounds 122 5 kilograms 29 D WARRANTY INFORMATION WHAT IS COVERED This Life Fitness consumer product Product is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship WHO IS COVERED The original purchaser or any person receiving a newly purchased Product as a gift from the original purchaser HOW LONG IS IT COVERED Residential All electrical and mechanical components and labor are covered after the date of purchase as listed on the chart below Non Residential Warranty void this Product is intended for residential use only WHO PAYS SHIPPING amp INSURANCE FOR SERVICE If the Product or any warranted part must be returned to a service facility for repairs Life Fitness will pay all shipping and insurance charges during the warranty period within the United States only The purchaser is responsible for shipping and insurance charges after the warranty has expired WHAT WE WILL DO TO CORRECT COVERED DEFECTS We will ship to you any new or rebuilt replacement part or component or at our option replace the Product Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion
18. ide Ve Leave the bolts finger tight at this time CAUTION Do not pinch the wire when attaching the left upright to the left upright bracket Secure the right upright 4 to the right upright bracket using three M8 x 60mm Bolts 2 and three Star Washers 3 through the bottom and one M8 X 120mm Bolt 13 and one 25mm Washer 14 through the side Leave the bolts finger tight at this time Position the console bridge 5 near the top of the uprights Attach the wire connectors leading from the left upright and the console bridge Be sure the connectors are fully seated together Feed any excess wire into the hollow inside the left upright Attach the console bridge to the uprights using six M8 x 15mm Tapered Bolts 9 three for each upright Leave the bolts finger tight at this time CAUTION Do not pinch the wire when attaching the left upright to the console bridge Attach one handlebar extension 7 on each side of the console bridge using two black M8 x 15mm 8 Bolts and two Star Washers 3 on each side 11 2 4 INSTALLING THE CONSOLE Remove the pre installed bolt A from the back of the main console B Position the main console near the top of the console bridge and attach the connectors leading from the console bridge to the corresponding tabs on the back of the main console The wires are color wrapped to match colored tabs on the main con sole circuit board The main console harness C wrapped in a gre
19. ivity ZONE The Go System Activity Zone C offers control over the basic operations of the treadmill using the following buttons Start Causes the belt to begin moving at 5 mph and 0 elevation Stop Causes the belt to slow to a gradual stop One push pauses the workout two pushes dis plays workout information and three pushes reset the workout Incline Arrows Change the belt s incline gradually increasing up arrow or decreasing down arrow the incline by 5 each time the user presses an arrow Maximum incine is 15 Speed Arrows Change the belt s speed gradually increasing up arrow or decreasing down arrow the speed by 1 mph each time the user presses an arrow Maximum speed is 12 mph 19 km h Low Med High Changes the belt s incline immediately to a preset value Initially these buttons are set to change the incline to 1 5 Low 3 Mid and 5 High However the user can set these buttons to new values by first changing the belt s incline to the desired new value then holding down the button the new value will be assigned to until the treadmill beeps Note that the smallest value must always be assigned to the Low key and the highest value to the High key Walk Jog Run Changes the belt s speed immediately to a preset value Initially these buttons are set to change the speed to 3 mph Walk 5 mph Jog and 7 mph Run However the user can set these buttons to new values by first changing the
20. laces and towels away from moving parts Do not reach into or underneath the unit or tip it on its side during operation Keep an open area of six feet 2 meters by three feet 1 meter behind the treadmill clear of any obstructions including walls furniture and other equipment Use the hand rails whenever additional stability is required In case of emergency such as tripping the user should grab the hand rails and place his her feet on the side platforms The hand rails may be held to enhance stability as needed but are not for continuous use Never walk or jog backwards on the treadmill Immobilize the treadmill so the motors will not run when the unit is not in use To do this press and hold both the down arrow and the enter key on the console Activate software lockout when not in use Refer to Console Owner s Manual for lockout instructions Store instructions ouf of reach of children Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS The heart rate hand pulse sensors found on your Life Fitness T3 fitness product provide an approximate heart rate value The sensors are not medical devices and should not be used in any type of medical application If you pur chased the advanced console use the Polar heart rate chest strap that was included with your product for more accurate readings To improve heart rate acc
21. nt by the power cord or use the cord as a handle Do not run the power cord on the floor under or along the side of the treadmill If the electrical supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer an authorized service agent or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard Do not use this product in areas where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered Such substances create the danger of combustion and explosion Always follow the console instructions for proper operation Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children or disabled persons Do not use this product outdoors near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity Never operate a Life Fitness product with the air openings blocked Keep air openings free of lint hair or any obstructing material Never insert objects into any openings in this product If an object should drop inside turn off the power unplug the power cord from the outlet and carefully retrieve it If the item cannot be reached contact Life Fitness Customer Service Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit except in a bottle holder or accessory tray Lidded containers are recom mended When using the treadmill wear shoes with rubber or high traction soles Do not use shoes with heels leather soles cleats or spikes Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles Do not use this product in bare feet Keep all loose clothing shoe
22. o adjust turn the STABILIZING LEG A until the rocking motion ceases and both stabilizing legs rest firmly on the floor NOTE It is extremely important that the stabilizing leg be cor rectly adjusted for proper operation CHECKING THE BELT After the treadmill has been installed and stabilized the belt must be checked to confirm proper tracking First ensure the power cord is plugged into a suitable outlet as described in the Electrical Requirements section Then turn the treadmill on Stand on the side rails of the treadmill and straddle the belt To start the belt press the Start Enter key then press the speed up arrow key until the treadmill reaches 4 0 MPH If the striding belt appears off center see the instructions on the How to Center the Striding Belt page in the Service and Technical Data section 15 POWER SWITCH Located on the front panel at the base of the treadmill the ON OFF switch has two positions I one for ON and 0 zero for OFF IMMOBILIZING THE TREADMILL When it is necessary to immobilize the treadmill press and hold the speed down arrow key and press the Stop key on the Activity Zone CENTERING THE BELT After the treadmill has been installed and leveled the belt must be checked to confirm proper tracking First plug the power cord into a suitable outlet See the topic titled Electrical Requirements which appears earlier in this section for details Then turn the treadmill ON
23. ocat ed on the front of the treadmill right below the motor cover 9 The handrails on my treadmill wobble a Make sure to tighten all of the bolts that are on the uprights and handlebars 10 My treadmill shakes a lot when I run on it a Turn off the treadmill and make sure all assembly hardware is tightened If shaking still occurs adjust the levelers under the frame until the shaking ceases 23 5 2 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS The Life Fitness T3 treadmill is backed by the engineering excellence and reliability of Life Fitness and is one of the most rugged and trouble free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today NOTE Safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regularly for damage or wear Keep the equipment out of use until defective parts are repaired or replaced Pay special attention to parts that are sub ject to wear as outlined below The following preventive maintenance tips will keep the Life Fitness treadmill operating at peak performance e Clean the display console and all exterior surfaces regularly with mild soap and water or a mild household cleaner DO NOT use paper towels ammonia or acid based cleaners NOTE When cleaning the exterior of the unit a non abrasive cleaner and soft cotton cloth are strongly recommended At no time should cleaner be applied directly to any part of the equipment e Check operation of the Emergency Stop System once a week e Check the o
24. peration of the Stop key once a week e Inspect and vacuum the area under unit regularly e Vacuum around the striding belt regularly to keep debris from accumulating e Inspect exterior parts regularly for wear particularly the striding belt and deck e Check the position centering of the striding belt The optimum operating position of the striding belt is from 5 12mm to 1 25mm from either side of the side extru sion If the striding belt travels beyond this position see How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt or contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for proper alignment instructions 1 800 328 9714 USA 24 5 3 How To ADJUST AND TENSION THE STRIDING BELT ON THE LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL Do not move treadmill or place hands under treadmill while it is plugged into an electrical outlet Tool required 6mm hex key wrench THE BELT TENSIONING BOLTS The Life Fitness treadmill has access holes in the rear roller guards which allow access to the tensioning bolts These tensioning bolts make it possible to adjust tracking and centering of the striding belt A without removing the guards NOTE It is extremely important that the treadmill be correctly leveled prior to any tracking adjustments An unstable unit may cause striding belt misalignment See How To Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill in the Set Up section prior to attempting any rear roller adjustments Before proceeding it is helpful to visualize the REAR RO
25. te EE 9 2 3 Installing Uprights and Handlebars 22 2 220 10 2 4 JC Wuere 12 2 5 Late Dee ere EE 13 2 6 Calibration NEE EE 13 3 GU BEE 14 Electrical Power Requirements Grounding Instructions How to Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill Raising and Lowering Treads Power Switch Immobilizing the Treadmill Centering the Belt 4 Sie 18 Reading Rack Accessory Trays Activity Zone Hand Pulse Sensor System 5 Service and Technical Data i c a ecne ci epa ata EEN ENTENTE bee eee ep Ganges Pa da ee eau 21 5 1 TFOUBIESHOOUNG Ate dech hs tam he ce hae taeda aod or al deed EE syed 7e rt ES 21 5 2 Preventive Maintenance Tips 0 0 eee nent eee eae 24 5 3 How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt 25 The Belt Tensioning Bolts Tracking Centering an Existing or New Striding Belt Tensioning an Existing Striding Belt 5 4 Howto Obtain Product Service EEN nee nee eae RR AE RUA A ole pue ee abe Ee ee Aa eae 27 6 le le TEE 28 7 Warranty Information 2 1 040140 Ada Meee EE d Grad Ser ie Ik ae ee Ped eee 30 2008 Life Fitness a division of Brunswick Corporation All rights reserved Life Fitness and FlexDeck are registered trademarks and Lifespring Go System Quick Start HeartSync Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme HR EZ Incline and 5K and 10K Sport Training are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation Polar is a registered trademark of Polar
26. tretch slightly If the belt starts to slip during use take the steps list ed below to correct the tension 1 Using the STOP key stop the treadmill 2 Turn the belt tensioning bolts clockwise a quarter turn per side to tension the belt Do not exceed one full turn four quarter turns per side 3 Gei the treadmill at 2 0 mph 3 2 kph and get on to make sure the belt no longer slips Also check the striding belt s tracking If the striding belt drifts to the left or right see Tracking Centering an Existing or New Striding Belt NOTE Do not over tighten the tensioning bolts while making belt adjustments Over tightening of bolts may over stretch and damage the striding belt or roller bearings Do not exceed one full turn of either bolt in either direction 26 5 4 How To OBTAIN PRODUCT SERVICE 1 Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions 2 Locate and document the serial numbers of the base and the console The base s serial number is located on front of the treadmill near the power switch and the console serial number is located on the back surface of the console 3 Contact the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services Group For Product Service within the United States and Canada Telephone 1 847 451 0036 FAX 1 847 288 3702 Toll free telephone 800 351 3737 For Product Service Internationally Life Fitness Europe GmbH Telephone 49 089 317 751 66 FAX 49 089 317 751 38 Life Fitn
27. uracy when using the hand pulse sensors follow the guidelines below e e D Remove hands from heart rate sensors and wait for heart rate display to disappear Grasp sensors again Make sure hands are fully contacting the sensors Dry hands periodically during use Limit movement Life Fitness recommends the hand pulse sensors on treadmills be used when standing on side rails Clean hand pulse sensors per recommended maintenance in user manual 2 ASSEMBLY For safety and to save time and effort read these setup instructions and the Operation Manual completely before installing your Life Fitness Treadmill Place the treadmill near where it will be used before beginning the unpacking procedure 2 1 UNPACKING These unpacking instructions assume you have already done the following e Removed the top of the shipping carton e Removed the styrofoam packing material e Removed these assembly instructions from the bridge assembly carton The best method for unpacking the rest of the treadmill proceeds as follows e Remove the bridge assembly carton from the base unit e Break down the sides of the inner shipping carton e Remove the treadmill uprights from the shipping carton Assemble the treadmill Once assembly is complete Roll the treadmill off of the shipping carton and to the location where it will be used 2 2 PARTS LIST Identify the following components after unpacking your treadmill 2 O E 3 14 9 A

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