Life Fitness T5i User's Manual
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1. T3i T9i Treadmill OPERATION MANUAL CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 10601 West Belmont Avenue Franklin Park Illinois 60131 U S A 847 288 3300 FAX 847 288 3703 800 735 3867 Toll free within U S A Canada INTERNATIONAL OFFICES LIFE FITNESS ASIA PACIFIC LTD Room 2610 Miramar Tower 132 Nathan Road Tsimshatsui Kowloon HONG KONG Telephone 852 2891 6677 FAX 852 2575 6001 LIFE FITNESS ATLANTIC BV LIFE FITNESS BENELUX Bijdorpplein 25 31 2992 LB Barendrecht THE NETHERLANDS Telephone 31 180 646 666 FAX 31 180 646 699 LIFE FITNESS DO BRAZIL Av Dr Dib Sauaia Neto 1478 Alphaville Barueri SP 06465 140 BRAZIL Telephone 55 11 4193 8282 FAX 55 11 4193 8283 LIFE FITNESS AUSTRIA Vertriebs GmbH Hintschiggasse 1 1100 Vienna AUSTRIA Telephone 43 1 61 57 198 FAX 43 1 61 57 198 20 LIFE FITNESS IBERIA Pol Ind Moli dels Frares c C n 12 08620 Sant Viceng dels Horts Barcelona Espana Telephone 34 93 672 4660 Fax 34 93 672 4670 7248201 Rev B LIFE FITNESS EUROPE GMBH Siemensstrasse 3 85716 Unterschleissheim GERMANY Telephone 49 89 31 77 51 0 FAX 449 89 31 77 51 99 LIFE FITNESS ITALIA S R L Via Elvas 92 39042 Bressanone BZ ITALY Telephone 439 0472 835 470 FAX 39 0472 833 150 LIFE FITNESS LATIN AMERICA and CARIBBEAN 10601 West Belmont Avenue Franklin Park Illinois 60131 U S A Telephone 1 847 288 3300 FAX 1 847 2882. ou m me partiellement plong dans l eau Appeler le service client le de Life Fitness e Placer cet appareil de mani re ce que l utilisateur puisse acc der la fiche du cordon d alimentation e Maintenir le cordon d alimentation l cart de toute surface chauff e Ne pas tirer l appareil par son cordon d alimentation ni utiliser le cordon comme poign e Ne pas acheminer le cordon sur le plancher sous le tapis roulant ou le long de l appareil e Si le cordon lectrique est endommag il doit tre remplac par le fabricant par un r parateur agr ou par une personne ayant une qualification quivalente afin d viter les risques e Ce produit ne doit pas tre utilis dans des salles o des vaporisateurs a rosols sont employ s ou bien o de l oxygene est administr De telles substances cr ent des risques de combustion et d explosion e Les instructions de la console doivent toujours tre suivies pour un fonctionnement correct e Une surveillance troite est n cessaire en pr sence d enfants d invalides ou de handicap s ou lorsque l appareil est utilis par ces personnes e Ne pas utiliser ce produit l ext rieur pr s d une piscine ou dans des endroits tr s humides e Ne jamais faire fonctionner d appareil Life Fitness dont les orifices d a ration seraient bloqu s Maintenir les orifices d a ration exempts de peluches de cheveux ou de tout type d obstruction e Ne jamais rien ins rer dans les
3. 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 14 Allen wrench and then turn the left tension bolt 1 4 turn counter clockwise to start striding belt tracking back to center of roller 4 If the 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 29 TENSIONING AN EXISTING STRIDING BELT Under normal usage the treadmill striding belt may stretch slightly If the belt starts to slip during use take the steps listed 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 Setthe treadmill at 2 0 mph 3 2 kph and check proper
4. electric shock or injury it is imperative to connect each product to a properly grounded electrical outlet 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 or if it has been dropped damaged or even partially immersed in water Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services 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 equipment 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 invalids 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 opening in this product If an obje
5. 2 3 READING RACK The display console design includes a built in reading rack where a book or magazine can be placed during a workout 2 4 ACCESSORY TRAYS The accessory trays are located on either side of the Display Console 13 3 HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE 3 1 WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training approach to exercise Zone Training identifies an exerciser s ideal heart rate range or zone for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fitness The values within the zone depend on the workout The Life Fitness Treadmill features five exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training exercise FAT BURN CARDIO HEART RATE HILL HEART RATE INTERVAL and EXTREME HEART RATE Each workout offers different benefits as discussed in Section 4 titled The Workouts Note Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program All Zone Training workouts measure heart rate Wear a telemetry chest strap to enable the treadmill s on board computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout The computer automatically adjusts the incline level to maintain the target heart rate based on the actual heart ra
6. Enter weight Select time Select level Select speed Begin workout 5K SPORT TRAINING Press WORKOUT PROFILES Select 5K SPORT TRAINING Enter weight Select level Select speed Begin workout 10K SPORT TRAINING Press WORKOUT PROFILES Select 10K SPORT TRAINING Enter weight Select level Select speed Begin workout FAT BURN Press WORKOUT PROFILES Select FAT BURN Enter weight Select time Enter age Enter THR Select speed Begin workout CARDIO Press WORKOUT PROFILES Select CARDIO Enter weight Select time Enter age Enter THR Select speed Begin workout Press WORKOUT PROFILES Select HEART RATE HILL Enter weight Select time Enter age Enter THR Select speed Begin workout HEART RATE INTERVAL Press WORKOUT PROFILES Select HEART RATE INTERVAL Enter weight Select time Enter age Enter THR Select speed Begin workout EXTREME HEART RATE Press WORKOUT PROFILES Select EXTREME HR Enter weight Select time Enter age Enter THR Enter walk speed Enter jog speed Begin workout Or accept the displayed value 17 4 3 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS Go SYSTEM QUICK START This is the fastest way to begin exercising and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout program Press one of the GO SYSTEM QUICK START keys to begin a MANUAL workout at a preset speed English Units Metric Units WALK 3 0 mph 0 5 4 5 0 kph 0 8 6 5 JOG 5 0 m
7. a heart rate goal after five minutes the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to increase or decrease speed depending on whether the workout is in a hill or valley phase The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal 100 THR 100 THR 100 THR Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Period ERN I gt e Cool Down 75 THR 75 THR EXTREME HEART RATE Workout Profile 153 153 153 Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Period 115 115 User Example 40 year old 153 recommended THR COOL DOWN Life Fitness unique Cool down Protocol automatically customizes every cool down based on the workout performance Factors such as speed incline duration and heart rate determine the duration and intensity of the cool down Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s recommended THH for the EXTREME HEART RATE workout is 144 The EXTREME HEART RATE workout targets 85 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 85 144 22 4 4 MY WORKOUT The My Workout feature on this treadmill makes it possible to pre set up to four workouts with personal setup information such as age or desired speed and then store the workouts in the console memory These workouts are accessed with the MY WORKOUTS key Any workout can be pre set and stored including FAT BURN CARDIO HEART RATE HILL HEART RAT
8. experience The baseline level is a 1 5 percent grade which simulates running on flat ground A zero percent grade simulates running downhill Inclines last between 30 and 60 seconds 5K SPORT TRAINING WORKOUT This program simulates conditions that a runner would experience when training for a 5 kilometer race The workout ends after the user completes 5 kilometers 3 1 miles 10K SPoRT TRAINING WORKOUT This program simulates conditions that a runner would experience when training for a 10 kilometer race The workout ends after the user completes 10 kilometers 6 2 miles 19 ZONE TRAINING WORKOUTS During the setup for each of these workouts the treadmill computer calculates a target heart rate based on age and the workout type The MESSAGE CENTER displays this target rate and prompts the user to accept or change it The workout program uses this value as the upper heart rate within the target zone The computer then calculates the lower value of the zone based again on the selected program The user wears a chest strap throughout the workout enabling the computer to track the length of time spent in the target zone If the heart rate goes above the theoretical maximum for more then 45 seconds the treadmill automatically goes into pause mode Zone Training workouts include FAT BURN CARDIO HEART RATE HILL HEART RATE INTERVAL and EXTREME HEART RATE FAT BURN This workout is designed to maintain a recommended target hear
9. ouvertures de cet appareil Si un objet tombait l int rieur le r cup rer avec pr caution apr s avoir mis la machine hors tension et d branch son cordon d alimentation de la prise du secteur S il est impossible de l atteindre contacter le service client le de Life Fitness e Ne jamais placer de liquides quelconques directement sur l appareil sauf dans le plateau pour accessoires ou un support pr vu cet effet Il est conseill d utiliser des conteneurs munis de couvercles e Porter des chaussures avec des semelles en caoutchouc ou fournissant une tr s bonne adh rence Ne pas utiliser de chaussures talons de semelles en cuir ou de crampons V rifier si aucun caillou ne s est incrust dans les semelles Ne pas utiliser cet appareil pieds nus Maintenir les v tements amples les lacets de chaussures et les serviettes loin des parties mobiles e Nerien essayer d attraper dans ou sous l appareil et ne pas le renverser sur le c t pendant qu il fonctionne e Derri re le tapis roulant conserver une zone d un metre sur deux 3 x 6 pi d gag e de toute obstruction y compris murs meubles ou autres appareils e Les rampes lat rales peuvent servir r tablir son quilibre mais ne sont pas destin es un usage continu e Utiliser les rampes lat rales afin de ne pas perdre l quilibre En cas d urgence de perte d quilibre par exemple l utilisateur doit saisir les mains courantes et placer ses pieds sur les plates fo
10. 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 distance B on both sides from belt to roller Allow the machine to continue running for several minutes to observe if the 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 Section 6 4 titled How to Obtain Product Service 2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE 2 1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW The computerized display console on the treadmill allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilities and goals and to monitor progress With this easy to use console the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next 2 2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS A WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW Displays a matrix of lights representing the upcoming terrain During a workout the light columns move across the screen from right to left The higher the column of lights the greater the incline and workout intensity B MESSAGE CENTER Provides step by step instructions for setting up workouts During workouts displays INCLINE DISTANCE SPEED HEART RATE CALORIES TIME IN ZONE and TIME e
11. user s heart rate falls to that goal the valley continues for one minute Then the goal switches to 95 percent of the target heart rate When the user reaches that goal the hill continues for one minute As the chart at the top of the following page illustrates this pattern continues for all three hills After the user completes the third hill valley pair the program returns to the first hill and heart rate goal and the sequence repeats as long as the duration allows The user s fitness level determines the number of hills and valleys encountered At the end of the duration the workout goes into a cool down phase If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after five minutes the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to increase or decrease speed depending on whether the workout is in a hill or valley phase The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as being equal to 220 minus an individual s age Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s recommended THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117 The FAT BURN workout targets 65 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 65 117 20 100 THR 95 THR 90 THR Valley 85 THR Valley 85 THR 85 THR Warm up HEART RAT
12. 20 to 99 minutes All intervals last 60 seconds If the user adds minutes to the pre set duration while the workout is in progress the program adds hills and valleys that are identical to the first eight intervals of the Interval Training phase This pattern repeats until the workout is completed RANDOM The RANDOM program creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout More than one million different patterns are possible MANUAL During a MANUAL workout the program does not automatically change speed incline or time duration as selected by the user during the workout setup The user can increase or lower these values using the ARROW keys EZ INCLINE Wonkour In this incline based workout the gradual changes in elevation are extremely subtle lowering perceived exertion The cardiovascular workout is effective efficient and enjoyable at the same time 0 Time 75 Time 100 Time EZ Incline Workout Profile The program consists of one hill The user determines the elevation of the peak during the setup This peak is reached after 75 percent of the workout is completed Afterward the incline gradually returns to zero percent NOTE For workouts that are longer than 16 minutes the level can be changed to any desired value For workouts that are shorter than 16 minutes the the level selection is limited SPORT TRAINING Wonkour This program simulates outdoor conditions that a runner would
13. 3762 LIFE FITNESS UK LTD Queen Adelaide Ely Cambs CB7 4UB UNITED KINGDOM Telephone 444 1 353 666 017 FAX 44 1 353 666 018 LIFE FITNESS JAPAN Nippon Brunswick Bldg 8F 5 27 7 Sendagaya Shibuya Ku Tokyo Japan 151 0051 Telephone 81 3 3359 4309 FAX 81 3 3359 4307 Before using this product it is essential to read this ENTIRE Operation Manual and ALL Assembly Instructions They describe equipment setup and instruct users on how to use it correctly and safely Class H Home Domestic use A CAUTION Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the product warranty An authorized service representative must perform any service other than cleaning or user maintenance There are no user serviceable parts TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Description Page jm CSA KEET a E T 5 1 1 Important Safety Instructions sise 5 1 2 D o Oe 9 Electrical Power Requirements Grounding Instructions How to Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill Power Switch Immobilizing the Treadmill Centering the Belt 2 TH Dis play o0 Mm 12 2 1 Display Console OVervIBWcdo dio cdi ere Ur Lae Qu Luo Ri aU i b t fa eo aa ie Sue Ut fi t eR UN 12 2 2 Display Gonsole DescHpliOlS see nee c mao ERREUR om do ones 12 2 3 Reading RACK NR 13 2 4 Accessory ez den 13 3 Heart Rate Zone Training r Exercise nuai A ne EH 14 3 1 Why Heart Rate Zone T
14. E INTERVAL EXTREME HR 5K SPORT TRAINING 10K SPORT TRAINING HILL RANDOM MANUAL and EZ INCLINE USING A WORKOUT SAVED UNDER MY WORKOUTS Press the MY WORKOUT key Scroll through the names displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER either by pressing the MY WORKOUT key or by pressing the ARROW keys When the desired name appears press ENTER The workout then begins All seven workouts are set to the same default manual workout program out of the box By factory default the workouts are stored under the names WORKOUT 1 through WORKOUT 4 See the following section for steps to change workouts stored under MY WORKOUT EDITING SETTINGS FOR WORKOUTS SAVED UNDER MY WORKOUT Use the following steps to change settings for a stored workout or to change a workout name 1 Press the MY WORKOUT key 2 Scroll through the user names displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER either by repeatedly pressing the MY WORKOUT key or by pressing the ARROW keys 3 When the desired name appears press and hold the ENTER key until the console beeps twice 4 The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt PRESS WORKOUT PROGRAM KEY TO REPROGRAM WORKOUT OR PRESS MY WORKOUT KEY TO EDIT YOUR NAME At this prompt change the workout settings or change the workout name To change a settings for a stored workout To change a workout name or User Name 5 Press the WORKOUT PROGRAM key 5 Press the MY WORKOUT key 6 The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt 6 The MESSAGE CENTER dis
15. E HILL Workout Profile 144 THR 137 THR 130 THR 122 THR 122 THR 122 THR User Example 80 percent of theoretical maximum 40 year old 144 recommended THR HEART RATE INTERVAL This program also combines the standard HILL workout profile with a Heart Rate Zone Training workout It alternates between a hill which brings the heart rate up to the target rate and a valley which brings the heart rate down to 90 percent of the target After a standard three minute warm up the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal When the goal is reached the hill continues for three minutes Then the goal switches to 90 percent of the target heart rate When the user s heart rate falls to that goal the valley continues for three minutes Then the program switches back to the target heart rate goal This pattern continues throughout the duration The user s fitness level determines the number of hills and valleys encountered At the end of the duration the workout goes into a cool down phase If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after five minutes the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to increase or decrease speed depending on whether the workout is in a hill or valley phase The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal T z 100 THR 100 THR Valley 90 THR Valley 90 THR HEART RATE INTERVAL Workout Profile 144 T
16. HR 144 THR 144 THR 130 THR 130 THR 130 THR User Example 80 percent of theoretical maximum 40 year old 144 recommended THR Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s recommended THR for the HEART RATE INTERVAL workout is 144 The HEART RATE INTERVAL workout targets 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 21 EXTREME HEART RATE This intense varied workout is designed to help more experienced users to break through fitness improvement plateaus The workout alternates between two target heart rates as quickly as possible The effect is similar to that of running sprints When setting up the workout the user enters a target heart rate and selects a walk speed and a jog speed After a standard three minute warm up the treadmill accelerates to the jog speed and the incline increases until the user reaches the target heart rate goal That target rate is maintained for a stabilizing period Then the incline is reduced to 0 percent and the treadmill slows to the walk speed When the heart rate falls to the 75 percent goal it is maintained there for a stabilizing period The program repeats the alternating of speeds and incline levels continuing this pattern throughout the duration The user s fitness level determines the number of repetitions At the end of the duration the workout goes into a cool down phase If the user does not reach
17. Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic Or Absent Entirely Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic Or Extremely High 6 3 How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt on the Lite Fitniess Treadtrill ze cte bct hrec atate tavettedettemettecaedettetatta e 29 The Belt Tensioning Bolts Tracking Centering an Existing or New Striding Belt Tensioning an Existing Striding Belt 6 4 How to Obtain Product SEIVICE zz en nu tr ren enr Ne Ana dad bud do p dad p da roa dea 31 r Specie aOR Sadiat did dud dutzaedateda aad en ide a ued auinls dad iut idac hoi ded ada odo d dual ad ho idu odi adn 32 7 1 Life Fitness T3i Treadmill Specifications ictu aia dust Capa imp nantes 32 7 2 Life Fitness T5i Treadmill Specifications sis 33 O 2000 Life Fitness a division of Brunswick Corporation All rights reserved Life Fitness FlexDeck and Heart Rate Zone Training are registered trademarks and Lifespring Go System Quick Start Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme HR MagnaDrive EZ Incline Intelli and 5K and 10K Sport Training are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation Polar is a registered trademark of Polar 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 products Life Fitness Treadmill Models T3i Toi See Specifications in this manual for product specific features Statement of Purpose The Treadmill is an exerc
18. Incline e Speed Calories Hour e Distance e Heart Rate e Calories e Time in Zone OOOO OOOO ooo OOO C107 ee CINE Cs Os Ose Go SvsrEM E EE EE ED EN NOU ER RN NU ER NL NO Quick Start JI EET WLLITITET C TIME INCLINE AND SPEED KEYS Press these keys to increase or decrease the workout time the incline of the treadmill deck or the striding belt speed In addition any of these keys may be used to set up or begin a workout D WORKOUT PROFILES Press this key to s the FAT BURN CARDIO HEART RATE HILL HEART RATE INTERVAL EXTREME HR SPORT TRAINING 5K SPORT TRAINING 10K SPORT TRAINING HILL RANDOM MANUAL and EZ INCLINE workouts 12 MY WORKOUTS The My Workout feature makes it possible to pre set up to four workouts with personal setup information such as age or desired speed and then store these workouts in the console memory These workouts are accessed with the MY WORKOUTS key Any workout can be pre set and stored including the FAT BURN CARDIO HEART RATE HILL HEART RATE INTERVAL EXTREME HEART RATE SPORT TRAINING 5K SPORT TRAINING 10K SPORT TRAINING HILL RANDOM MANUAL and EZ INCLINE workouts ARROW KEYS Use these keys to enter data cycle through and select workouts and change Target Heart Rate during Zone Training workouts G ENTER KEY Press this key to confirm entries of workout setup values display
19. abled The treadmill will remain in this state across resets power cycles etc To restore normal operation repeat the same key sequence hold down the SPEED DOWN Key and press the STOP Key The treadmill will display SELECT A WORKOUT again Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer A CAUTION Risk of injury to persons To avoid injury stand on the siderails before starting the treadmill WARNING Activate software lockout when not in use Refer to Owner s Manual for lockout instructions Store instructions out of reach of children SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1 1 CONSIGNES DE S CURIT IMPORTANTES Lire toutes les instructions avant d utiliser le tapis roulant DANGER Pour r duire les risques de d charge lectrique toujours d brancher cet appareil Life Fitness avant le nettoyage ou toute mesure d entretien AVERTISSEMENT Afin de r duire les risques de br lures d incendie d lectrocution ou de blessures chaque appareil doit imp rativement tre branch sur une prise lectrique correctement mise la terre e Pour d brancher mettre l appareil hors tension au niveau de l interrupteur d alimentation puis retirer la fiche de la prise lectrique e Ne jamais faire fonctionner de produit Life Fitness avec une fiche ou un cordon d alimentation endommag s ni d appareil qui serait tomb ou aurait t endommag
20. ate Interval Extreme HR oport Training 5K and 10K Sport Training Hill Random Manual EZ Incline Workouts and 4 My Workout slots 20 levels each in Sport Training 5K and 10K Sport Training Hill Random and EZ Incline Workouts Standard Polar HR monitoring system Standard designed into system Deluxe 7x15 16 character red LED Message Center 5 years motor 3 years parts 1 year labor and lifetime on frame and life springs 76 5 inches 194 centimeters 32 5 inches 82 centimeters 55 5 inches 141 centimeters 255 pounds 116 kilograms Base Carton Console Carton 84 0 inches 213 0 centimeters 30 6 inches 77 7 centimeters 34 0 inches 86 0 centimeters 14 9 inches 37 9 centimeters 18 5 inches 47 0 centimeters 7 7 inches 19 6 centimeters 277 pounds 125 9 kilograms 16 5 pounds 7 5 kilograms 33 10601 West Belmont Avenue Franklin Park Illinois 60131 U S A 847 288 3300 FAX 847 288 3703 800 735 3867 Toll free within U S A Canada 7248201 Rev B
21. ct 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 Support Services Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit except in an accessory tray or holder Containers with lids are recommended 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 shoelaces and towels away from moving parts Do not reach into or underneath the unit or tip it on its side during operation Keep the area six feet 2 meters by three feet 1 meter behind the treadmill clear of any obstructions including walls furniture and other equipment Handrails may be held to enhance stability as needed but are not for continuous use 5 Use the handrails whenever additional stability is required In case of an emergency such as tripping the handrails should be grabbed and the user should place his her feet on the side platforms Never walk or jog backwards on the treadmill When necessary to immobilize the treadmill set display to read SELECT A WORKOUT Press the STOP Key twice if not already there Then hold down the SPEED DOWN Key and press the STOP Key The treadmill now displays IMMOBILIZED In this state the treadmill cannot be operated The main motor and incline are dis
22. e for any statistical item is greater than the listed maximum the MESSAGE CENTER displays dashes To clear statistics to zero Press the SPEED UP ARROW key The MESSAGE CENTER displays PRESS SPEED DOWN ARROW KEY TO CLEAR STATS Press the SPEED DOWN ARROW key The statistics are cleared and the MESSAGE CENTER displays STATS CLEAR If any other key is pressed after the SPEED UP ARROW is pressed the console cancels the clearing of the statistics To re activate the clearing process press the SPEED UP ARROW key again SETTINGS The values for three settings can be adjusted and saved Pause Time Sleep Time and Units Cycle through the settings using the UP and DOWN ARROW keys Use the TIME ARROW keys to change the settings Any adjustments are saved automatically Revert a setting back to its default value by pressing the COOL DOWN key SOFTWARE VERSION NUMBERS Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to toggle between displays of the current software version for the console and for the Motor Controller The MESSAGE CENTER displays the Console Software Version number as CONSOLE VER XX X where xx x is the version number For the Motor Controller the MESSAGE CENTER displays MOTOR VER XX X 25 5 3 USER MENU ITEMS SETTING DEFAULT RANGE DESCRIPTION VALUE USER STATISTICS Mode displays accumulated statistics of up to four different users Select User Use Arrow Keys to select 1 of 4 users t MY WORKOUT X Press Enter to acce
23. ed in the MESSAGE CENTER GO SYSTEM QUICK START COOL DOWN KEYS GO SYSTEM QUICK START This is the fastest way to begin exercising and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout program Once a GO SYSTEM QUICK START key is pressed a MANUAL workout begins COOL DOWN Press this key to begin an automatically customized cool down protocol ZONE TRAINING HEART RATE CHART HEART RATE Displays the user s heart rate while wearing a Polar compatible heart rate chest strap TIME IN ZONE Displays the accumulated time that the heart rate stays within the selected target zone for a Heart Rate Zone Training workout See section 3 titled Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise for more information EMERGENCY STOP SYSTEM A cord with a clip is attached to this magnetized key Before starting a workout attach the clip to clothing To stop the striding belt on the treadmill pull the cord removing the key from the console Replace the key to reset the system SIOP PAUSE KEY Stops the belt holds the current workout and places the 3 unit in PAUSE mode To resume the workout press the ENTER key Press the STOP key twice in succession to terminate the workout When the treadmill is in PAUSE mode a count down clock is displayed Once this clock times out the workout terminates See the Settings topic in the Section 5 titled User Menu for information on reducing or extending pause time K
24. er side of the frame 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 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 use non abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth and then wipe the unit 27 6 2 TROUBLESHOOTING THE HEART RATE CHEST STRAP HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY e Repeat the electrode wetting procedure see How to Use the Heart Rate Monitor Chest Strap The electrodes must be wet to pick up and transmit accurate heart rate readings e Make sure the electrodes are flat against the skin e Wash the belt transmitter regularly with mild soap and water e Make sure the chest strap transmitter is within three feet one meter of the heart rate receiver e The chest strap is battery operated and will eventually stop functioning If the chest strap transmitter battery is depleted contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services at 1 800 328 9714 for instructions on how to have the chest strap replaced HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR EXTREMELY HIGH When exercising with the heart rate chest strap you may come within range of electromagnetic signals strong enough to cause abnormally elevated heart rate readings Possible sourc
25. es of such signals include e Television sets and or antennas cell phones computers cars high voltage power lines and other motor driven equipment e Another heart rate transmitter within three feet one meter may also cause abnormal heart rate readings 28 6 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 5 16 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 t 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 ROLLER 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 A C 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
26. es respiration and blood flow to working muscles 2 Plateau increases the intensity slightly and keeps it steady to bring the heart rate to the low end of the target zone Check the heart rate at the end of this phase 3 Interval Training is a series of increasingly steeper hills alternating with valleys or stints of recovery The heart rate should rise to the high end of the target zone Check the heart rate at the end of this phase 4 Cool down is a low intensity phase that allows the body to begin removing lactic acid and other exercise by products which build up in muscles and contribute to soreness TERRAIN HILLS AND VALLEYS WARM UP PLATEAU INTERVAL TRAINING COOL DOWN FIRST HR SECOND HR CHECK POINT CHECK POINT Each column as seen in the WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW and the chart above represents one interval The overall duration of the workout determines the length of each interval 1 to 9 minutes A workout with a duration of less than 10 minutes is insufficient for the Hill program to complete all four phases adequately The program therefore condenses a workout of this duration at various stages 10 to 19 minutes The interval durations initially are set at 30 seconds for a 10 minute workout For every minute over 10 each interval increases by three seconds A 15 minute workout consists of 20 intervals at 45 seconds each
27. hill is at a 5 096 24 5 USER MENU The USER MENU makes it possible to change certain settings in the treadmill software 5 1 ENTERING AND USING THE USER MENU Enter the USER MENU BY using one of two procedures Press the STOP key twice and then hold down the ENTER key The unit goes through a warm reset and beeps three times indicating that the USER MENU has been activated OR hold down the ENTER key and turn the treadmill on The message USER MENU will appear After about one second the MESSAGE CENTER displays the first menu item Use the ENTER key to scroll forward through the menu items Use the STOP key to scroll backwards There are two ways to exit the menu Press the STOP key continuously to return to the beginning of the menu OR switch off the treadmill Doing so causes all settings to be saved 5 2 USER MENU ITEMS USER STATISTICS The User Statistics mode is used to display the current accumulated statistics of the workouts stored under the My Workouts feature See Section 5 3 titled Description Of User Menu Items To access statistics for a specific stored workout press the MY WORKOUT key repeatedly until the name of that stored workout appears in the MESSAGE CENTER Then press ENTER Or press the MY WORKOUT key once and then use the ARROW keys to scroll through the names When the desired name appears press ENTER Use the TIME ARROW keys to scroll backward and forward through the statistics If the valu
28. involved in selecting a specific workout program Press the WALK JOG or RUN key to begin a MANUAL workout at a preset speed HILL is an interval training workout Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise separated by regular periods of lower intensity exercise RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or progression MANUAL is a workout in which the intensity level does not change automatically EZ INCLINE is an incline based workout The gradual changes in elevation are extremely subtle lowering perceived exertion SPORT TRAINING simulates outdoor conditions that a runner would experience 5K SPORT TRAINING simulates an actual terrain with varying incline levels It is designed to assist runners in training for a 5 kilometer 3 1 mile race 10K SPORT TRAINING simulates an actual terrain with varying incline levels It is designed to assist runners in training for a 10 kilometer 6 2 mile race FAT BURN is a low intensity workout for burning the body s fat reserves The user must wear a heart rate chest strap The workout program automaticaly adjusts the intensity level based on the actual heart rate to maintain the recommended rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning The user must wear a heart rate chest strap The workout p
29. ion Manual before setting up the Life Fitness treadmill Place the treadmill where it will be used before beginning the setup procedure ELECTRICAL PowER REQUIREMENTS The Life Fitness Treadmill is intended for use on a normal 120 Volt electrical circuit in the United States and Canada The following table provides the current rating for this product based on supply voltage Make sure that this treadmill model supports the proper line voltage for the installation location before plugging into the outlet Supply Voltage Frequency Hz Maximum Current VAC Amps 100 50 60 144 030 50 6 1 20 506 72 20 soveo 63 240 506 60 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This Life Fitness product must be properly grounded If the unit malfunctions or breaks down proper grounding provides a 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 2 pole receptacle in North America If a properly grounded 12 AMP outlet is not available a qualified electrician must install one DANGER A risk of electrical shock may result from imprope
30. ise machine that enables users to walk or run in place on a moving surface Life Fitness 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 If at any time while exercising the user experiences faintness dizziness pain or shortness of breath he or she must stop immediately Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un m decin pour suivre un examen m dical complet avant de se lancer dans un programme d exercice Ceci concerne surtout les utilisateurs avec des ant c dents familiaux de tension lev e ou d affections cardiaques les personnes de plus de 45 ans les fumeurs et les ob ses ainsi que tous ceux qui ont un taux lev de cholest rol ou qui n ont pas fait d exercice r guli rement depuis un an Si tout moment pendant l exercice l utilisateur ressent un malaise un tourdissement ou une douleur ou s il se trouve bout de souffle il doit s arr ter imm diatement 1 GETTING STARTED 1 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using the treadmill 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
31. ith Level 1 having the lowest average incline grade and Level 20 having the highest LEVEL Incline LEVEL lincline 1 00 15 u 20 85 2 0 0 2 2 12 3 0 9 2 3 00 29 13 3 5 9 9 4 0 0 3 6 14 50 106 5 00 43 15 55 113 6 0 0 5 0 16 65 120 7 00 57 17 70 127 8 00 64 18 80 134 9 0 5 7 1 19 87 141 10 15 78 20 90 150 Within each level are seven incline percentages or hills During a workout each hill appears in the WORKOUT PROFILE window as rows of light stacked in a column The number of lit rows within a column corresponds to an incline percentage For example in Level 5 the lowest incline is 0 0 percent and is represented as one lit row The highest incline 4 3 percent is represented by a column with all seven rows lit In the HILL and RANDOM workouts these varying hills occur for equal durations as discussed in the HILL workout description in Section 4 It is possible to change the incline percentage manually but the change remains in effect only for the duration of the hill in question When the workout program brings up a new hill the incline percentage changes automatically to match that hill To change levels during a workout use the ARROW keys During the EZ INCLINE workout the number of the selected level equals the height of the hill expressed as an incline percentage For example at Level 5 the peak of the
32. lar HR monitoring system Standard designed into system Deluxe 7x15 16 character red LED Message Center 5 years motor 3 years parts 1 year labor and lifetime on frame and life springs 72 5 inches 184 centimeters 32 25 inches 82 centimeters 55 5 inches 141 centimeters 220 pounds 100 kilograms Base Carton Console Carton 84 0 inches 213 0 centimeters 30 6 inches 77 7 centimeters 34 0 inches 86 0 centimeters 14 9 inches 37 9 centimeters 18 5 inches 47 0 centimeters 7 7 inches 19 6 centimeters 243 pounds 110 0 kilograms 32 16 5 pounds 7 5 kilograms 7 2 LIFE FITNESS T5i TREADMILL SPECIFICATIONS Designed use Maximum user weight Speed range Elevation range Motor Lift Motor Rollers Belt Deck Handrails Workouts evels Telemetry HR monitoring Accessory tray Console style Profile window Display Warranty Physical Dimensions Length Width Height Weight Shipping Dimensions Length Width Height Weight Consumer 400 pounds 180 kilograms 0 5 12 0 mph 0 8 20 kph in 0 1 increments 0 15 in 0 596 increments 2 75 HP continuous duty DC Maximum duty cycle of operation is 1 minute on 5 minutes off 2 0 Heavy Duty precision crowned 58 Length x 20 Width 147 cm x 51 cm pre lubricated quiet weave multi ply 3 4 cushioned not reversible Ergo Crossbar with side handrails 1 25 Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart R
33. ll through displayed options and press ENTER when the name of the desired workout appears Afterward the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts for workout setup information such as weight and desired speed At each prompt use the ARROW keys to scroll to the desired value and press ENTER Then begin the workout Press the ARROW keys to change values while the workout is in progress To switch programs on the fly press the WORKOUT PROFILES key repeatedly until the desired new workout appears Then press ENTER To stop a workout use the EMERGENCY STOP SYSTEM or press the STOP key Note The treadmill is intermittent duty equipment See the Lift Motor Maximum duty cycle of operation entry in Section 7 titled Treadmill Specifications GO SYSTEM QUICK START Press GO SYSTEM QUICK START WALK JOG or RUN Begin workout HILL Press WORKOUT PROFILES Select HILL Enter weight Select time Select level Select speed Begin workout RANDOM Press WORKOUT PROFILES Select RANDOM Enter weight Select time Select level Select speed Begin workout MANUAL Press WORKOUT PROFILES Select MANUAL Enter weight Select time Enter incline Select speed Begin workout LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL WORKOUT SETUP STEPS HEART RATE HILL EZ INCLINE Press WORKOUT PROFILES Select EZ INCLINE Enter weight Select time Select level Select speed Begin workout SPORT TRAINING Press WORKOUT PROFILES Select SPORT TRAINING
34. ness and is one of the most rugged and trouble free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today Commercial Life Fitness treadmills are among the most popular of aerobic trainers regularly standing up to marathon use 18 hours a day 7 days a week in health clubs colleges and military facilities the world over This same technology engineering expertise and reliability has gone into the Life Fitness T Series treadmills 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 subject 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 e Check operation of the Emergency Stop System once a week e Check the operation 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 1 75 45 mm to 2 25 57 mm from eith
35. ph 0 5 7 8 0 kph 0 8 1 1 0 RUN 7 0 mph 0 5 10 12 11 0 kph 0 8 16 20 These speeds can be changed To do so use the SPEED ARROW keys to adjust the speed value displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER Then press and hold down the WALK JOG or RUN key until the console beeps twice indicating that the new speed has been programmed When the WALK JOG and RUN keys are used to select or change a speed the MESSAGE CENTER displays the new speed NOTE A changed preset values are lost when the treadmill is turned off HiLL The Life Fitness patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise separated by regular periods of lower intensity exercise The WORKOUT PROFILE window represents these high and low intervals as columns of light which together have the appearance of hills and valleys The computerized interval training workout has been scientifically demonstrated to promote greater cardio respiratory improvement than steady pace training The HILL workout goes through four phases each marked by different intensity levels The WORKOUT PROFILE window displays the progress of these phases As noted in the descriptions below the heart rate should be measured at two stages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness Wear the chest strap 1 Warm up is a phase of low gradually rising resistance which brings the heart rate into the lower end of the target zone and increas
36. plays the prompt WELL Y OTRON MORE ee SELECT LETTER USING MY WORKOUT KEY displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER either by KEYS The workout name appears in the repeatedly pressing the WORKOUT PROGRAM MESSAGE CENTER with the first letter blinkin g key or by pressing the ARROW keys When the Scroll to the desired letter number or punc desired workout appears press ENTER tuation symbol using the arrow key When the MESSAGE CENTER Use the ARROW keys to to move on to the next letter Repeat this step for scroll through displayed values and press ENTER all characters to confirm the desired value Once all information E EGG EA EEE NES he MESSAGE CENTER displ Ceo E men OISPRYS MESSAGE CENTER displays USER NAME SAVED To exit the reprogramming mode at any time To exit this mode without saving the name change without saving the workout changes press the press the STOP key twice STOP key twice TIP The User Statistics feature which stores workout statistics identifies each stored workout as a User Name By factory default the workouts are stored under the names WORKOUT 1 through WORKOUT 4 It may be desirable to assign user names to the workouts See Section 5 titled User Menu for more information 23 4 5 SELECTING AN INTENSITY LEVEL The steps for setting up a HILL or RANDOM workout include selecting a level The word level refers to a range of incline percentages The treadmill features 20 levels w
37. r connection of the equipment grounding conductor Check with a qualified electrician if in doubt about proper grounding technique DO NOT modify the plug provided with the product If it will not fit an electrical outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician DANGER Tout branchement incorrect du conducteur de mise la terre de l appareil peut causer un risque de d charge lectrique Consulter un lectricien qualifi en cas de doute sur la technique de mise la masse NE PAS modifier la fiche de l appareil Si elle ne s adapte pas sur une prise lectrique faire installer une prise correcte par un lectricien qualifi 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 To adjust loosen the JAM NUT A and turn the STABILIZING LEG B until the rocking motion ceases and both stabilizing legs rest firmly on the floor Retighten the JAM NUT NOTE t is extremely important that the stabilizing leg be correctly adjusted for proper operation An unbalanced unit may cause striding belt misalignment 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 The treadmill can be immobilized if necessary as follo
38. raining Exercise ss 14 3 2 Heart Rate Monitoring 5 ccdactenensdicnoun att saz ee pesstoseteustegetcusirtelisueioqeRensfssicusRrrsicasdctebiasiciadimsiadad onde 15 The Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap 4 muon ouam cate A EEE 16 4 1 MWOIKOUL OV CIWIGW Sse acesacesacesntoncrcsalasmrenatiterntadenatetatasneaiateraietatesarenatenasasalaratetalasaserabetatetataratetataacaess 16 4 2 Sel LO VVOFKOUIS PE A EA TEN AE 17 4 3 Workout D GSCHIDUIONS RER ete eree rer Er e REE eR in atrae acre ei ac Pe centered tnt 18 Go System Quick Start Hill Random Manual EZ Incline Sport Training 5K Sport Training 10K Sport Training Zone Training Workouts Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme Heart Rate Cool Down 4 4 SUN GAs O TROP de te eer reece on 23 Using a Workout Saved Under My Workouts Editing Settings for Workouts Saved Under My Workout 4 5 Selecting the Correct Intensity Level sise 24 5 WISE MOD RSR RS clea oec TT de a eie ob eee tr 25 5 1 Entering and Using the User Menu sise 25 5 2 BETIS IIS 25 User Statistics Settings Software Version Numbers 5 3 User Ment Hemos CORE See DR An Rien be iud adus sant udi con udi aud le ee ee ed 26 6 Service and Technical Bala sedie rU oa qoe d ed ea adam 27 6 1 Preventive Malntenarnce EIS iius cese ceci edes ennemi ane eT Re CER Rs pa reine C PORE RENS 27 6 2 Troubleshooting the Heart Rate Chest Strap ss 28
39. rmes lat rales 7 e Ne jamais marcher ou courir en arri re sur le tapis roulant e Lorsqu il est n cessaire d immobiliser l appareil r gler l affichage sur SELECT A WORKOUT S lectionner un exercice Appuyer deux fois sur la touche STOP s il n y est pas d j Maintenir ensuite la touche SPEED DOWN Ralentissement enfonc e et appuyer sur STOP L appareil affiche d sormais IMMOBILIZED Immobilis Il ne peut alors plus fonctionner car le moteur principal et la pente sont d sactiv s Le tapis roulant restera immobilis m me s il est r initialis mis hors tension puis nouveau sous tension etc Le mode de fonctionnement normal ne peut tre r tabli qu au moyen de la m me s quence de touches maintenir la touche SPEED DOWN Ralentissement enfonc e et appuyer sur STOP L appareil affiche nouveau SELECT A WORKOUT S lectionner un exercice e Cet appareil ne doit tre employ que pour l usage auquel il est destin conform ment aux directives de son manuel Ne pas utiliser d accessoires non conseill s par le fabricant A MISE EN GARDE Risque de blessures Afin d viter tout risque de blessure se tenir debout sur les rails lat raux avant de d marrer l appareil AVERTISSEMENT Activer le verrouillage du logiciel lorsque l appareil n est pas utilis Se r f rer au manuel de l utilisateur pour les instructions connexes Stocker les instructions hors de port e des enfants 1 2 SETUP Read the Operat
40. rogram automaticaly adjusts the intensity level based on the actual heart rate to maintain the recommended rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum HEART RATE HILL takes the user through three different intensity levels based on the target heart rate The user must wear a heart rate chest strap HEART RATE INTERVAL alternates between two intensity levels based on the target heart rate The user must wear a heart rate chest strap EXTREME HEART RATE is an intense workout for more experienced users It is designed to bring the heart rate up and down as quickly as possible The user must wear a heart rate chest strap Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as being equal to 220 minus an individual s age Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s recommended THH for the CARDIO workout is 144 The CARDIO workout targets 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 4 2 SETTING UP WORKOUTS The chart below lists the steps for setting up each workout program except for those stored under the MY WORKOUT key See section 4 4 titled My Workout for more information At the MESSAGE CENTER prompt to select a workout press the WORKOUT PROFILES key repeatedly and press ENTER when the name of the desired workout appears Or press the WORKOUT PROFILES key once Then press the ARROW keys to scro
41. ss accumulated statistics of the selected user Statistics MILES XXXX XX Total accumulated distance displayed in miles and percentage of miles CALS XXXXXXX Total accumulated workout calories TIME XXXX XX Total accumulated workout time displayed in hours minutes SETTINGS Mode allows 3 settings to be adjusted and saved PAUSE TIME 5 1 99 Default number of minutes you can pause a workout You can override reduce or extend PAUSE time using the Time Arrow Keys during your workouts SLEEP TIME Off Off 99 Without user activity treadmill will go into Sleep Mode after a preset time range is from 1 to 99 minutes To conserve power the Message Center and Workout Profile will go blank except for a single indicator To start a workout while in Sleep Mode press any key To disable set to off UNITS English English oets the units of weight speed and distance in English Metric or Metric SOFTWARE Mode shows software version for Console and VERSION NUMBERS Motor Controller CONSOLE VER XX X Displays software version for the console board MOTOR VER XX X Displays software version for the motor controller board t If user name is already programmed it will be displayed instead of MY WORKOUT X 26 6 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA 6 1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS The Life Fitness T Series treadmill is backed by the engineering excellence and reliability of Life Fit
42. t rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum for optimal results Throughout the workout the user wears a chest strap The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate adjusting the intensity level of the treadmill to reach and maintain the target This system eliminates over and under training and it maximizes the aerobic benefits of exercise by using the body s fat stores for fuel CARDIO This is a higher intensity workout for more fit users emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning It is virtually identical to FAT BURN except that the recommended target heart rate is calculated at 80 of a theoretical maximum to place a heavier workload on the heart muscle NOTE Change the target heart rate at any time during a workout by using the ARROW keys HEART RATE HILL This program combines the standard HILL workout profile with a Heart Rate Zone Training workout It consists of three hills that target three heart rate goals The first hill brings the heart rate to 90 percent of the target rate The second hill increases the rate to 95 percent The third hill matches the target heart rate The valley always is defined as 85 percent of the target After a standard three minute warm up the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal Once the user reaches 90 percent of the target heart rate the hill continues for one minute Then the goal switches to 85 percent of the target heart rate When the
43. te Heart Rate Interval 85 75 65 55 Target Zones Zn TL 3 2 HEART RATE MONITORING THE POLAR HEART RATE CHEST STRAP The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with Polar telemetry a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes pressed against the the skin transfer heart rate signals to the treadmill console These electrodes are attached to a chest strap that the user wears during the workout The chest strap is standard with the treadmill oee the diagram below for correct positioning of the strap The electrodes A which are the two grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap must remain wet to transmit accurately the electrical impulses of the heart back to the receiver Moisten the electrodes Then secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible The strap should be snug but comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing The transmitter strap delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct contact with bare skin However it functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing If it becomes necessary to re moisten the chest strap electrodes grasp the center of the strap pull it away from the chest to expose the two electrodes and moisten them 15 4 THE WORKOUTS 4 1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS The following workouts are pre programmed for the Life Fitness Treadmill GO SYSTEM QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and it bypasses the steps
44. tin America and Caribbean Telephone 1 847 288 3964 FAX 1 847 288 3886 Life Fitness do Brazil Telephone 55 11 4193 8282 FAX 55 11 4193 8283 Life Fitness Japan Telephone 81 3 3359 4309 FAX 81 3 3359 4307 Life Fitness Iberia Telephone 434 93 672 4660 FAX 34 93 672 4670 31 F SPECIFICATIONS 7 1 LIFE FITNESS T3i TREADMILL SPECIFICATIONS Designed use Maximum user weight Speed range Elevation range Motor Lift Motor Rollers Belt Deck Handrails Workouts Levels Telemetry HR monitoring Accessory tray Console style Profile window Display Warranty Physical Dimensions Length Width Height Weight Shipping Dimensions Length Width Height Weight Consumer 300 pounds 135 kilograms 0 5 10 0 mph 0 8 16 kph in 0 1 increments 0 15 in 0 5 increments 2 5 HP continuous duty DC Maximum duty cycle of operation is 1 minute on 5 minutes off 2 0 precision crowned 54 Length x 20 Width 137 cm x 51 cm multi ply 3 4 Wax laminate cushioned not reversible Straight crossbar only 1 25 Optional Ergo Crossbar with siderails Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme HR Sport Training 5K and 10K Sport Training Hill Random Manual EZ Incline Workouts and 4 My Workout slots 20 levels each in Sport Training 5K and 10K Sport Training Hill Random and EZ Incline Workouts Standard Po
45. tracking If the striding belt drifts to the left or right see Tracking Centering an Existing or New Striding Belt on the preceding page 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 30 6 4 How To OBTAIN PRODUCT SERVICE 1 Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions The problem may be unfamiliarity with the product and its features and workouts 2 Locate and document the serial number of the unit which is located on the serial number plate above the power entry area 3 Contact the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services Group For Product Service within For Product Service Internationally the United States and Canada Life Fitness Europe GmbH Telephone 1 847 451 0036 Telephone 49 089 317 751 66 FAX 1 847 288 3702 FAX 49 089 317 751 38 Toll free telephone 800 351 3737 Life Fitness UK LTD Telephone 44 1353 665 507 FAX 44 1353 666 018 Life Fitness Atlantic BV Life Fitness Benelux Telephone 31 180 646 666 FAX 31 180 646 699 Life Fitness ltalia S R L Telephone 800 438 836 FAX 39 0472 833 150 Life Fitness Austria 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 La
46. ws If the MESSAGE CENTER does not display SELECT A WORKOUT press the STOP key twice until that prompt appears Then press and hold down the SPEED DOWN key and press the STOP key The MESSAGE CENTER displays IMMOBILIZED The immobilized treadmill cannot be operated and it remains in this state across resets power cycles etc The main motor and incline are disabled To restore normal operation repeat the same key sequence Press and hold down the SPEED DOWN key and press the STOP key The MESSAGE CENTER displays SELECT A WORKOUT indicating that the treadmill is ready for use 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 otand on the siderails of the treadmill and straddle the belt Press the GO SYSTEM QUICK 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 A 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 tracking 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
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