Life Fitness Essential FT6 User's Manual
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1. AN CAUTION Always face forward during a workout KEEPING THE TREADMILL DECK LUBRICATED The treadmill deck has been pre lubricated at the factory However it may reguire periodic lubrication throughout its usage life for optimal performance and reduced wear and tear on important components With an average rate of use which is approximately three weekly 30 minute workout sessions the treadmill lubrication level should be checked every 9 12 months To check the lubrication level When the treadmill is idle reach underneath the belt palm side down as far toward the center as possible Then place the hand on the deck If it is moist then it does not require lubrication If the deck is dry it requires lubrication To add lubricant The Lube N Walk Wax Kit is recommended for this treadmill Follow the instructions included with the kit to add lubricant Use of other lubrication kits may void the warranty Contact the product service center for more information on the Lube N Walk Wax Kit See Section 5 3 for contact information CENTERING THE TREADMILL BELT With normal use the treadmill belt periodically may tend to run off center To test and adjust the belt run the treadmill at 4 mph 6 5 kph without a user on it To perform any centering adjustment use the Allen wrench that was shipped with the unit and turn the left and right roller bolts as described below The roller bolts are located in the back of the frame side rail I2. 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 work out to the next Speed Weight HR Target Target Target Custom AJ Custom BID interval Aerobie Loss Time Distance Calories 0 0 1 2 9 00 60 70 ooo Ezra 144 126 12111910102 75 142 135 127 1201412 105187 90 65 136 130 123 117 140 1041974 91 84 78 2224115 110 104 99 93 82 77 1 66 Percent of Maximum Heart Rate Heart Rate Target Zones O A B D 10 2 2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS The functions for the keys and display windows on the treadmill console are listed and described in this section See Section 4 titled The Workouts for detailed information on using the console to set up workouts A B r ELEVATION During a workout in progress press this key to change the current elevation Then press the NUMERIC keys to select a new elevation SPEED During a workout in progress press this key to change the current speed Then press the NUMERIC keys to select a new speed ENTER During a workout setup press this key to accept a displayed value such as speed or elevation CLEAR During a workout setup press this key to clear incorrect data such as speed or elevation When setting up a
3. F at the HANDRAIL MOUNTING HOLES Secure the user left side of the HANDRAIL to the LEFT UPRIGHT using the 2 BUTTON HEAD SCREW 3 and one LOCK WASHER 2 Secure the user right side of the HANDRAIL to the RIGHT UPRIGHT using one 5 8 BUTTON HEAD SCREW 1 and one LOCK WASHER 2 Locate the DISPLAY CONSOLE K Position the DISPLAY CONSOLE near the top ends of the LEFT and RIGHT UPRIGHTS A amp F Connect the CON NECTOR L leading from the top of the USER LEFT UPRIGHT to the CONNECTOR L leading from the user left side of the DISPLAY CONSOLE Slide the DISPLAY CONSOLE onto the TOP UPRIGHT EXTENSIONS Secure the DISPLAY CONSOLE to the uprights using two 5 8 BUTTON HEAD SCREWS 1 and LOCK WASHERS 2 on either side of the DISPLAY CONSOLE Tighten the SCREWS securely Caution Do not pinch the cable when sliding the DISPLAY CONSOLE K onto the LEFT and RIGHT UPRIGHTS A amp F Tighten all SCREWS securely Position the TREADMILL into the desired location for use Plug the TREADMILL into a proper electrical outlet as instructed in SECTION 1 2 of this manual This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products Life Fitness Essential treadmill FT6 See Section 6 titled Specifications page 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 AN Health related injuries may re
4. FAX 1 847 288 3886 LIFE FITNESS UK LTD Queen Adelaide Ely Cambs CB7 4UB UNITED KINGDOM Telephone 44 1353 666017 FAX 44 1353 666018 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 7363601 11 02 Before using this product it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions This will help in setting up the equipment quickly and in instructing others on how to use it correctly and safely Class HB Home Domestic use Not designed for therapeutic purposes AN CAUTION Any changes or modifications to this eguipment 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 Unpacking and Assembly 4 Operation 4 2 2 PEE 6 1 Getting Started 224 ke vs imema bon o laeta ad than bb tea ed t ads 7 1 1 Important Safety Instructions rrrrrreeeeeerrrrrreeeeeeeeee 7 1 2 SeBUD rada uu ai uei va ton AME Ae Meu LE LA EM E ad E 8 2 1 2 2 2 3 24 2 5 3 1 3 2 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 Folding Moving and Positioning the Treadmill Electrical Requirement Grounding Instructions Starting Up the Treadmill
5. QUICK START Select QUICK START Enter AGE Begin workout SPEED INTERVAL Select SPEED INTERVAL Enter age Enter duration Select maximum speed Press START Begin workout AEROBIC Select AEROBIC Enter age Enter duration Select maximum speed Press START Begin workout WEIGHT LOSS Select WEIGHT LOSS Enter age Enter duration Select maximum elevation Press START Begin workout HILL CLIMB Select HILL CLIMB Enter age Enter duration Select maximum elevation Press START Begin workout HEART RATE CONTROL Select HEART RATE CONTROL Enter AGE Enter time Enter WARM UP TIME Enter WARM UP SPEED Accept THR Press START Begin workout TARGET TIME Select TARGET TIME Enter age Enter duration Press START Begin workout TARGET DISTANCE Select TARGET DISTANCE Enter age Enter distance Press START Begin workout TARGET CALORIES Select TARGET CALORIES Enter age Enter calories Press START Begin workout CUSTOM WORKOUTS These must be pre set first see Section 4 2 for details Select CUSTOM WORKOUT A or CUSTOM WORKOUT B Enter AGE Accept TIME Press START Begin workout This workout requires the user to wear the telemetry chest strap Target Heart Rate THR zone is between 60 percent and 75 percent of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR zone is beween 108 and 135 220 20 60 108 220 20 75 135 4 3 WoRkour DESCRIPTIONS SPEED INTERVAL This program alternates intervals of
6. Use this product on a solid level surface Make sure that all components are fastened securely These include the console uprights and handlebars Keep the power cable and plug away from heated surfaces e Never place the power cord under carpeting or set any object on the power cord Do not route the power cord under the treadmill Do not pull on the power cord SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1 2 SETUP Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the the treadmill FOLDING MOVING AND POSITIONING THE TREADMILL The treadmill can be folded easily by means of a gas shock mechanism Folding the treadmill when it is not in use frees up floor space and makes it easy to move the unit Folding the treadmill When the treadmill is idle set the incline grade to O percent switch the unit off and unplug it Then with both hands lift the back end of the treadmill upward until it clicks and locks into place Caution The treadmill must be set to 0 before folding Damage may occur and the treadmill may not lock into a proper upright position Moving and positioning the treadmill Once the treadmill is folded and locked simply roll it to the desired location When positioning the treadmill for use allow for a clearance area of six feet by four feet behind the treadmill to make it easy to get on and off the treadmill and to adjust the tension of the belt See the section titled Specifications for the treadmill
7. high and low speeds As the profile diagram indicates the speed gradually increases in the early stage The main section of the workout consists of high and low speed intervals The contrast between speeds is sharper than in the AEROBIC workout In the final stage the speed gradually declines Speed Interval profile AEROBIC This program alternates intervals of high and low speeds As the profile diagram indicates the speed gradually increases in the early stage The main section of the workout consists of high and low speed intervals The contrast between speeds is more subtle than in the SPEED INTERVAL workout In the final stage the speed gradually declines Aerobic profile WEIGHT Loss This program alternates intervals of high and low elevations Unlike the HILL CLIMB workout the high intervals are uniform in elevation as are the low intervals Weight loss profile 18 HiLL CLIMB This program alternates intervals of high and low elevations Unlike the FAT BURN workout the high intervals build to a peak and then gradually decline Hill climb profile TARGET TIME This workout targets a specific time duration as a goal By default the elevation or speed for this workout do not change automatically but may be changed manually with the SPEED or ELEVATION ARROW keys Once the dura tion target is acheived the workout ends TARGET DISTANCE This workout targets a specific distance as a goal By default the
8. the TOP TRAY upward and off of the BOTTOM TRAY Remove the TOP SPACERS DISPLAY CONSOLE BOX and UPRIGHTS Remove the remaining packaging from the deck of the TREADMILL Caution The TREADMILL should be assembled before removing it from the BOTTOM SHIPPING TRAY Follow the ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS on the opposite page before proceeding 6 From the rear of the TREADMILL tilt the BASE upward until it locks upright 10 A Tear the front end of the BOTTOM SHIPPING TRAY at the corners and fold the flap downward Carefully roll the TREADMILL forward and off of the BOTTOM SHIPPING TRAY Carefully roll the treadmill near the desired location for use Unfold the treadmill Stand directly behind the tread mill Support the treadmill base with the right hand and pull and hold the release handle downward with the left hand The handle is located on the end of the left main frame Begin lowering the base a short dis tance Let go of the release handle and with both hands guide the treadmill deck down to unfold it Caution As the treadmill comes closer to the ground it lowers at a faster rate and feels heavier ASSEMBLING THE TREADMILL Tools Required Metric Wrench Set Metric Allen Wrench Set Phillips Screwdriver Locate the USER LEFT UPRIGHT A upright with pre fed CONSOLE CABLE With the HANDLEBAR EXTENSION facing the rear of the unit position the USER LEFT UPRIGHT near the USER LEFT UPRIGHT BRACKET B Con
9. using the eguipment Each unit is eguipped with an electrical cord which includes an eguipment 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 Use only the power cord provided with this treadmill DANGER A risk of electrical shock may result from improper connection of the eguipment grounding conductor Check with a gualified electrician if in doubt as to proper grounding technigue 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 STARTING UP THE TREADMILL The On Off switch for the treadmill is located next to the power supply cord at the front of the treadmill To start up the treadmill simply flip the switch to the On position The treadmill will start up only when the safety key has been properly inserted into the key holder in the console For more information see section 2 3 titled Emergency Stop System GETTING ON AND OFF THE TREADMILL With the treadmill belt idle step on the side rails to straddle the belt Set up a workout using the steps described in Section 4 2 titled Using the Workouts When the belt is in motion hold the handrails and carefully step onto the belt Continue to use the handrails as necessary for stability After completing a workout wait until the belt is idle before stepping off
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11. CUSTOM PROGRAM use this key to clear previously saved settings as described in section 4 4 titled CUS TOM PROGRAMS WORKOUT NUMERIC keys During a workout setup press one of these keys when prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER to select a workout CUSTOM A Press this key to select the CUSTOM A workout if it has been pre programmed e CUSTOM B Press this key to select the CUSTOM B workout if it has been pre programmed SPEED INTERVAL Press this key to select the SPEED INTERVAL workout WEIGHT LOSS Press this key to select the WEIGHT LOSS workout HILL CLIMB Press this key to select the HILL CLIMB workout e HR CONTROL Press this key to select the HEART RATE CONTROL workout TARGET TIME Press this key to select a workout that targets a specific time duration as a goal e TARGET DISTANCE Press this key to select a workout that targets a specific distance as a goal e TARGET CALORIES Press this key to select a workout that targets a specific number of caloires as a goal Additionally each of these 10 keys is labled with a numeral from 0 to 9 During a workout setup use these keys to enter numeric values such as age or workout duration as prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER During a workout in progress use these keys to easily enter a new numeric value after pressing the SPEED or ELEVATION key to change the current speed or elevation The up and down arrow keys may also be used to select workout values ELEVATION ARROW ke
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13. Getting On and Off the Treadmill Keeping the Treadmill Deck Lubricated Centering the Treadmill Belt Adjusting the Treadmill Belt Tension The Display Consoles Shh ah 10 Display Console Overview ea mowe eb Rp RR LEE drm y Rr 10 Display Console Descriptions 11 Emergency Stop System isses gk RE TAPER ENN REPARARE 12 Accessory Trays and Reading Rack 12 English Metric Display o o sra X tubo bs Ses Spots debe eet d 12 Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise m db ph hi hh 13 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise 13 Heart Rate Monitoring tete ex db A ee tae UEM VEO E FEE 14 THE Workouls oerte hao dee itp Der OE Eo Pa Mele Geiser Ueber agna 15 Workout OVervie WS 5 oou Ideas VQ eU ea hae are Qa awe esed eat eee s 15 Using the Workouts ed wae aata a re RUE CES eta 15 To Begin Any Workout Setup Selecting Quick Start Selecting a Workout Entering Numeric Values During a Workout Setup Accepting or Changing the Target Heart Rate Adjusting the Elevation for a Workout In Progress Adjusting the Speed for a Workout In Progress Pausing a Workout Ending a Workout Early V
14. ansmitter strap delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct contact with skin However it also 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 14 4 THE WORKOUTS 4 1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS This section lists the treadmill s pre programmed workouts For more detailed information see Section 4 2 titled Using the Workouts SPEED INTERVAL alternates intervals of high and low speeds AEROBIC also alternates intervals of high and low speeds but the low intervals are higher than those of SPEED INTERVAL WEIGHT LOSS alternates uniformly high and low elevations HILL CLIMB also alternates high and low elevations building gradually to a peak HEART RATE CONTROL alters speed and elevation to maintain the user s entered target heart rate TARGET TIME targets a specific time duration as a goal TARGET DISTANCE targets a specific distance as a goal TARGET CALORIES targets a specific number of caloires as a goal CUSTOM WORKOUTS A and B The user may pre set up to two workouts with personal setup information such as age time duration and elevation and then store the workouts in the console memory For more information see section 4 4 titled Custom Workouts 4 2 USING THE WORKOUTS Different workouts require different setup st
15. ched or damaged Displayed ERROR 1 SPEED SENSOR ERROR This indicates that the computer is not picking up the motor speed signal Note whether the belt moves at all when the START key is pressed If so note whether the motor stops at low speeds such as 6 mph to 1 mph 1 0kmh to 1 5 kmh or high speeds such as 6 mph to 8 mph 10kmh to 12 kmh These details are important in helping Customer Service diagnose and solve the problem Displayed ERROR 2 OVER SPEED ERROR This problem actually is a safety function referred to as run away protection When the belt speed exceeds the computer s speed detection range the treadmill motor shuts down and the MESSAGE CENTER displays the Error 2 message In this case simply restart the treadmill If the MESSAGE CENTER displays this message before the unit is ever used or if the MESSAGE CENTER displays this message at speeds within the detection range the mechanism is damaged Displayed ERROR 3 SAFETY KEY TETHER ERROR This indicates that the Emergency Stop Key is not cor rectly inserted into the keyholder Make sure that the key is properly inserted Displayed ERROR 5 INCLINE ERROR This indicates that the incline motor which creates workout eleva 21 tions is not functioning properly It may be over loaded or over heated To test this wait until the motor cools down and try working out again Other sources of the problem may be that the sensor connection cable is defective t
16. e For detailed information about this workout see Section 4 titled The Workouts During this workout wear the telemetry heart rate chest strap to enable the treadmill s on board computer to monitor the heart rate The computer automatically adjusts the speed and elevation level to maintain the target heart rate based on the actual heart rate For all other workouts wearing the telemetry chest strap is optional for heart rate monitoring Target Heart Rate THR zone is between 60 percent and 75 percent of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR zone is beween 108 and 135 220 20 60 108 220 20 75 135 13 3 2 HEART RATE MONITORING THE TELEMETRY HEART RATE CHEST STRAP The treadmill is equipped with telemetry a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes pressed against the skin transfer heart rate signals to the treadmill console These electrodes are attached to a telemetry heart rate chest strap that the user wears during the workout The chest strap is included with the treadmill See 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 tr
17. elected the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to enter certain values depending on the workout type At these prompts simply use the the NUMERIC KEYS to enter the number and press ENTER The treadmill s computer uses this value to calculate the user s target heart rate Duration The maximum possible workout duration is 99 minutes The workout duration determines the dura tion of the individual intervals Each workout consists of 15 intervals of equal length The length of each inter val in a 30 minute workout for example is two minutes Maximum speed For SPEED INTERVAL and AEROBIC workouts which alternate between slower and faster intervals the maximum speed chosen is the value for the faster intervals The highest possible speed is 10 mph 16 kmh The treadmill computer automatically selects the speed for the slower interval based on the maximum speed Maximum elevation For WEIGHT LOSS and HILL CLIMB workouts which alternate between higher and lower elevations the maximum elevation chosen is the value for the the higher intervals Elevation grades range in 5 percent increments from 0 percent to 10 percent The treadmill computer automatically selects the elevation for the lower elevation interval based on the maximum elevation Warm up time The HEART RATE CONTROL workout begins with a warm up period Choose a warm up period of 3 to 7 minutes Warm up speed During the warm up period for a HEART RATE CONTROL wor
18. elevation or speed for this workout do not change automatically but may be changed manually with the SPEED or ELEVATION ARROW keys Once the distance target is acheived the workout ends TARGET CALORIES This workout targets a specific number of calories burned as a goal By default the elevation or speed for this work out do not change automatically but may be changed manually with the SPEED or ELEVATION ARROW keys Once the calorie target is acheived the workout ends 4 4 Custom WORKOUTS The user may pre set up to two workouts with personal setup information such as workout type and age and then store the workouts in the console memory Then in future workouts the user can select one of these CUSTOM WORKOUTS and begin exercising immediately SETTING UP AND USING Custom WORKOUTS FOR THE FIRST TIME CUSTOM WORKOUTS must be set up before they can be used The SPEED and INCLINE settings are saved throughout the program To set up a CUSTOM WORKOUT 1 With the treadmill powered up and the safety key engaged press the CUSTOM A or CUSTOM B key 2 Press ENTER 3 Enter age when prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER 4 Enter the duration when prompoted by the MESSAGE CENTER 5 Press START The treadmill computer stores one change in speed or incline per minute A total of 15 speed or incline changes may be saved throughout the workout 19 CHANGING EXISTING CUSTOM WORKOUT SETTINGS Once a CUSTOM WORKOUT has been set up it can be rese
19. eps See the chart titled Treadmill Workout Set up Steps which appears later in this section for a quick glance at the steps for setting up any workout This section provides details on the steps themselves To BEGIN ANY WORKOUT SETUP Switch on the treadmill Then make sure that the emergency stop key is properly inserted into the key holder and clip the key cord to clothing SELECTING Quick START QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout Once QUICK START is selected a workout begins at the default elevation of 0 percent and the default speed of 6 mph 1 kph speed These settings can be changed manually during the workout The workout lasts for 30 minutes SELECTING A WORKOUT At the MESSAGE CENTER prompt press one of the numeric workout keys for the desired workout The MESSAGE CENTER displays a profile of the workout Press the ENTER key to accept the workout or simply press another WORK OUT key to select another workout For CUSTOM WORKOUTS once a workout is configured and saved no further setup steps are necessary For more information see Section 4 4 titled Custom Workouts Target Heart Rate THR zone is between 60 percent and 75 percent of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR zone is beween 108 135 220 20 60 108 220 20 75 135 15 ENTERING NUMERIC VALUES DURING A WORKOUT SETUP After a workout is s
20. f the belt runs too far to the left Turn the left roller bolt one quarter turn clockwise to tighten it Then turn the right roller bolt on quarter turn counterclockwise to loosen it If the belt runs too far to the right Turn the right roller bolt one quarter turn clockwise to tighten it Then turn the left roller bolt on quarter turn counterclockwise to loosen it After performing any adjustment continue to run the belt without a user on it for three minutes to confirm that it is centered Repeat adjustments as necessary AN CAUTION Never turn the bolts more than one quarter turn at any time Also over tightening the belt can shorten the belt s life considerably ADJUSTING THE TREADMILL BELT TENSION As the belt stretches over time with normal use the user may begin to feel the belt slipping across the rollers The slipping sensation indicates that the belt requires tightening When the belt is idle and not in use turn each roller bolt one quarter turn clockwise to tighten it Make sure to turn each bolt an equal amount Afterward walk on the belt while it is in motion to test the adjustment Repeat the tightening if necessary but do not turn the bolts more than one quarter turn at any time If this adjustment does not stop the belt from slipping call Customer Service See section 5 3 titled How to Obtain Product Service 2 THE DisPLAY CONSOLE
21. gularly with mild soap and water Make sure the chest strap transmitter is within three feet 91 centimeters of the console The chest strap is battery operated and will stop functioning when the battery runs out Contact Customer Support Services for instructions on how to have the chest strap replaced See Section 5 3 titled How to Obtain Product Service HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR EXTREMELY HIGH If the chest strap is worn near sources of electromagnetic signals these signals may be strong enough to elevate heart rate readings Possible sources include Television sets and or antennas cell phones computers cars high voltage power lines and other motor driven exercise equipment Another heart rate transmitter within three feet or one meter may also cause abnormal heart rate readings 5 3 WHEN AND How OBTAIN PRODUCT SERVICE IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS In the event of an electrical failure the treadmill shuts down immediately Generally speaking if the console s displays or programs do not function properly try switching it off and on Doing so often clears problems by resetting the treadmill computer s memory If restarting the treadmill does not eliminate the problem call Customer Support No signal on the monitor LCD windows It is often possible to correct this problem by restarting the treadmill If not check the communication cable between the monitor and motor controller and make sure that the cable isn t pin
22. he START key to resume the workout The maxi mum pause duration is three minutes If a paused workout is not resumed within that time the computer deletes the in progress workout information and returns to a workout setup state t Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age Target Heart Rate THR zone is between 60 percent and 75 percent of the theoretical maximum For example a 40 year old user s THR zone is beween 108 and 135 220 20 60 108 220 20 75 135 16 ENDING A WORKOUT EARLY It is possible to end a workout immediately before the pre set duration expires To do so press the STOP key twice The MESSAGE CENTER displays the completed time total distance and total calories burned Press the STOP key again to reset the console and set up a new workout It also is possible to initiate an early but more gradual end to a workout in progress by going into a cool down mode This period of diminishing speed and elevation allows the user s exertion level to decrease steadily To initiate a cool down before the pre set duration expires press COOL DOWN key The workout immediately goes into a four minute cool down mode For the first two minutes the speed and elevation decrease to 50 percent of the values of the workout in progress For the final two minutes the speed and elevation decrease another 50 percent After the cool down peri
23. he sensor itself may be damaged or the incline motor itself is damaged Displayed ERROR 11 COMMUNICATION ERROR It is often possible to correct this problem by restarting the treadmill If not check the communication cable between the monitor and motor controller and make sure that the cable isn t pinched or damaged OBTAINING 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 write down the serial number of the unit which is located at the front of the frame Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services via the Web at www lifefitness com or call 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 Fitness UK LTD Telephone 44 1353 665507 FAX 44 1353 666018 Life Fitness Atlantic BV Life Fitness Benelux Telephone 32 03 644 44 88 FAX 32 03 644 24 80 Telephone 32 87 300 942 FAX 32 87 300 943 Life Fitness Italia S R L Telephone 39 0472 835 470 FAX 39 0472 833 150 Toll free telephone 800 438836 Life Fitness Vertriebs GmbH Telephone 43 1615 7198 FAX 43 1615 7198 20 22 Life
24. he workout Pulse the detected heart rate if the user is wearing telemetry heart rate chest strap Percentage of Maximum Heart Rate the user s heart rate expressed as a percent of the theoretical maxi mum heart rate if the user is wearing a telemetry chest strap SPEED window This window displays the current treadmill speed of a workout in progress STOP KEY A magnetized key that cuts the main power in emergency situations t Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age 11 2 3 EMERGENCY STOP SYSTEM The treadmill features an emergency system that cuts the main power of the unit to stop the treadmill if the user falls The system consists of a key that is inserted into a key holder located in the lower left side of the console A cord and clip attached to this magnetized key is then clipped to the user If the key is pulled out of the key holder during a workout in progress the treadmill stops immediately Before starting a workout attach the clip to clothing CAUTION Pulling out the key brings the treadmill to an immediate dead stop which can be dangerous Only pull out the key in emergencies To stop the treadmill under routine circumstances simply press the PAUSE STOP key which brings the treadmill to a gradual stop Replace the key to reset the system The treadmill will start up only when the safety key has been properly in
25. iewing Workout Statistics Treadmill Workout Setup Steps chart Workout Descriptions 2 nde mentisque a sequen PE A ase Sa e a et Sales 18 Speed Interval Aerobic Weight Loss Hill Climb Target Time Target Distance Target Calories Custom Workouts Junot E Ee POE DAG ADE Sk repr IDA ARV 19 Setting Up and Using Custom Workouts for the First Time Changing Existing Custom Workout Settings Service and Technical Data is szeres RAPERE RR E avr RATER Rede te Nd TR ALIAE AT 21 Preventative Maintenance Tips 21 Troubleshooting the Telemetry Heart Rate Chest Strap 21 Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic Or Absent Entirely Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic Or Extremely High When and How to Obtain Product Service sanaaa aaaea ee 21 Identifying Problems Obtaining Service Treadmill Specifications Saa aa gee Sepa mee edd D CASA D DE RAW 23 2002 Life Fitness a division of Brunswick Corporation All rights reserved Life Fitness and Heart Rate Zone Training are regis tered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation Any use of these trademarks without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the corresponding companies is forbidden UNPACKING THE TREADMILL Carefully cut and remove the SHIPPING BANDS Carefully disengage the staples securing the TOP TRAY Lift
26. kout a user selected low speed gradually elevates the heart rate Using the numeric keys select a speed from 1 to 5 mph 1 to 6 kph Target distance The maximum possible distance is 30 miles 50 kilometers Target calories A range of possible values from 20 to 999 calories ACCEPTING OR CHANGING THE TARGET HEART RATE During the setup for a HEART RATE CONTROL program which requires the user to wear a telemetry heart rate chest strap the MESSAGE CENTER displays a target heart rate based on the user s age Either accept the dis played value 6096 of theoretical max by pressing ENTER or change the value using the NUMERIC keys and then press ENTER The target heart rate cannot be changed during a workout in progress NOTE The computer does not accept an entered value that is above the user s theoretical maximum heart rate ADJUSTING THE ELEVATION FOR A WORKOUT IN PROGRESS During a workout change the elevation one of two ways Press the ELEVATION key and then entering a new value with the NUMERIC keys Then press ENTER OR Press the ELEVATION ARROW keys to increase or decrease the elevation ADJUSTING THE SPEED FOR A WoRKOUT IN PROGRESS During a workout change the speed one of two ways Press the SPEED key and then entering a new value with the NUMERIC keys Then press ENTER OR e Press the SPEED ARROW keys to increase or decrease the speed PAUSING A WORKOUT To pause a workout in progress press the PAUSE STOP key Press t
27. nce Quick Start Speed Interval Aerobic Weight Loss Hill Climb Heart Rate Control Target Time Target Distance Target Calories two Custom Workouts Telemetry heart rate monitoring system Telemetry heart rate monitoring chest strap included 0 percent to 10 percent in 5 percent increments 0 to 99 minutes 0 to 999 calories 40 to 240 beats per minute 0 to 30 miles 0 to 50 kilometers 1 to 10 mph 1 to 16 kmh Standard Silver frame Blue shrouds with gray accents ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS UNFOLDED Length Width Height 76 4 inches 194 centimeters 32 7 inches 83 centimeters 56 7 inches 144 centimeters ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS FOLDED Length Width Height ASSEMBLED WEIGHT SHIPPING DIMENSIONS Length Width Height Weight 39 5 inches 100 3 centimeters 32 7 inches 83 centimeters 68 1 inches 173 centimeters 253 pounds 115 kilograms 80 inches 203 2 centimeters 36 inches 91 4 centimeters 11 inches 28 centimeters 275 pounds 125 kilograms 23
28. nect the CONNEC TORS C leading from the USER LEFT UPRIGHT and USER LEFT UPRIGHT BRACKET Slide the USER LEFT UPRIGHT over the USER LEFT UPRIGHT BRACKET until fully seated Install one 5 8 BUTTON HEAD SCREW 1 and LOCK WASH ER 2 each in the side and rear mounting holes of the USER LEFT UPRIGHT Finger tighten the SCREWS Caution Do not pinch the cable when sliding the USER LEFT UPRIGHT A over the USER LEFT UPRIGHT BRACKET B Locate the USER LEFT UPRIGHT BRACE D Using four 5 8 BUTTON HEAD SCREWS 1 and LOCK WASHERS 2 secure the USER LEFT UPRIGHT BRACE to the front of the USER LEFT UPRIGHT A and the FRAME E Finger tighten the SCREWS Locate the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT F With the HANDLEBAR EXTENSION facing the rear of the unit position the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT near the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT BRACKET G Slide the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT over the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT BRACKET until fully seated Install one 5 8 BUTTON HEAD SCREW 1 and LOCK WASH ER 2 each in the side and rear mounting holes of the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT Finger tighten the SCREWS Locate the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT BRACE H Using four 5 8 BUTTON HEAD SCREWS 1 and LOCK WASHERS 2 secure the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT BRACE to the front of the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT F and the FRAME E Finger tighten the SCREWS Locate the HANDRAIL J With the stepped exten sion end of the HANDRAIL facing right position the HANDRAIL between the LEFT and RIGHT UPRIGHTS A amp
29. od the workout ends The MESSAGE CENTER displays the completed time total distance and total calories burned Press the STOP key again to reset the console and set up a new workout Caution The treadmill elevation must be set to 0 before folding the treadmill Damage may occur and the treadmill may not lock into a proper upright position VIEWING WORKOUT STATISTICS When a workout is in progress the ELEVATION window continuously displays the current elevation and the SPEED window continuously displays the current speed The MESSAGE CENTER displays the user s progress as points on a track The MESSAGE CENTER also displays the time remaining in the duration To scroll through other statsitics of the workout in progress press the VIEW key Each time this key is pressed the MESSAGE CENTER displays one of the fol lowing values Distance Calories burned strap At the end of the workout duration or manually selected cool down the MESSAGE CENTER displays the complet ed time total distance and total calories burned Note By factory default workout statistics are displayed in English as opposed to Metric units To switch to Metric units press and hold the UP speed ARROW key the DOWN speed ARROW key and the 0 NUMERIC key in respective order Pulse if the user is wearing the telemetry chest strap Percent of maximum heart rate if the user is wearing the telemetry chest TREADMILL WORKOUT SETUP STEPS
30. op inside carefully retrieve it If the item is beyond reach contact Customer Support Services for assistance See Section 4 for details Use caution when unfolding the treadmill As the treadmill base is unfolded it will feel heavier and lower at an increasing rate as it moves closer to the ground Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit except in an accessory tray Containers with lids are recommended Do not use the treadmill outdoors near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity e When in use keep all loose clothing shoelaces and towels away from the treadmill s moving components Keep hands and feet away from all moving components e Keep the area around the treadmill clear of any obstructions including walls and furniture An area of six feet by four feet behind the treadmill is recommended Always be careful and exercise caution when mounting or dismounting the treadmill Use the handlebars when ever additional stability is required Wear shoes with rubber or high traction soles Do not use shoes with heels leather soles cleats or spikes Do not use the treadmill in bare feet Do not tip the treadmill on its side during operation To ensure proper functioning of this product do not install attachments or accessories that are not provided or recommended by the manufacturer sure that the Safety Key is properly located before use Use this product in a well ventillated area
31. s dimensions Also make sure to use the treadmill on a firm level surface Note Occasionally after extended treadmill use a fine black dust may accumulate on the floor beneath the unit This does not indicate that anything is wrong with the treadmill and the dust can easily be removed with a vacuum cleaner To prevent the dust from accumulating on floor place a mat beneath the unit Unfolding the treadmill Stand directly behind the treadmill Support the treadmill base with the right hand and pull and hold the release handle downward with the left hand The handle is located on the end of the left main frame Begin lowering the base a short distance Let go of the release handle and with both hands guide the treadmill deck down to unfold it AN Caution As the treadmill comes closer to the ground it lowers at a faster rate and feels heavier ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT Consult the chart below for electrical reguirements outside the U S and Canada The plug must be inserted into an electrical outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Supply Maximum Voltage VAC Freguency Hz Current Amps 120 60 230 50 240 50 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This 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
32. serted into the keyholder in the console 2 4 ACCESSORY TRAYS AND READING RACK An accessory tray is built into each side of the console Additionally a reading rack is built in to the base of the con sole 2 5 ENGLISH Metric DISPLAY By factory default workout statistics are displayed in English as opposed to Metric units To switch to Metric units press and hold the UP speed ARROW key the DOWN speed ARROW key and the 0 NUMERIC key in respective order 12 3 HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE 3 4 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 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 fit ness The values within the zone depend on the workout NOTE Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout pro gram Age 009000009 85 170 161 153 144 136 127 119 110 102 175 157 150 42 135 127 120112 65 136 130 123 117 110 104197 91184 78 55 MUKK ES 82 77 71 66 Percent of Maximum Heart Rate Heart Rate Target Zones The treadmill s HEART RATE CONTROL workout is designed to take full advantage of the benefits of heart rate zone training exercis
33. sult from incorrect or excessive use of exercise eguipment 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 If at any time while exercising the user experiences faintness dizziness pain or shortness of breath he or she must stop immediately 1 GETTING STARTED 1 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY WARNING The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for damage and wear See Preventative Maintenance section for details Before using this product it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL instructions The tread mill is intended for use solely in the manner described in this manual Always follow the console instructions for proper operation e Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children invalids or disabled persons treadmill does not function properly after it has been dropped damaged or even partially immersed in water contact Customer Support Services for assistance See Section 5 for details e Never insert objects into any opening in the treadmill If an object should dr
34. t or changed as desired To change existing settings for one of the two CUSTOM WORKOUTS 20 1 ak ON gt Change the workout duration during setup Doing so prompts the computer to erase all the settings for the workout Set up the workout as described above in Setting Up Custom Workouts for the First Time OR With the treadmill powered up and the safety key engaged press the CUSTOM A or CUSTOM B key Press the CLEAR key The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt CLEAR PROGRAM YES Press CLEAR again Press ENTER The computer memory is cleared of the workout information Set up a new workout as described above in Setting Up Custom Workouts for the First Time 5 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA 5 1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS Use a vacuum cleaner or a slightly damp cloth to remove dust from the treadmill periodically AN WARNING Do not use any solvents on the deck or running belt as these can reduce lubrication Also fold up the treadmill and vacuum the floor beneath and around it periodically to prolong the life of the unit 5 2 TROUBLESHOOTING THE TELEMETRY HEART RATE CHEST STRAP HEART RATE READING Is ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY Repeat the electrode moistening procedure on the chest strap See Section 3 2 titled Heart Rate Monitoring for details The electrodes must remain wet to pick up and transmit accurate heart rate readings sure the electrodes are flat against the skin e Wash the belt transmitter re
35. ys Press these keys to change an elevation level while a workout is in progress SPEED ARROW keys Press these keys to change an speed while a workout is in progress QUICK START START Press this key to begin a workout immediately bypassing workout setup steps This workout runs at a preset duration elevation and speed These settings do not change automatically but may changed manually Also press this key after setting up a workout to begin the workout VIEW During a workout in progress press this key to scroll through workout statistics as displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER COOL DOWN Press this key during a workout in progress to enter a four minute cool down period During the first two minutes of the cool down period the current speed and elevation will be reduced by half During the last two minutes of the cool down period the reduced speed and elevation will be reduced by half again PAUSE STOP Press this key to pause a workout in progress Press the key again to stop the workout ELEVATION window This window displays the elevation of a workout in progress MESSAGE CENTER This window displays step by step instructions for setting up a workout When a workout is in progress it displays statistics about the progress of the workout as seen below Time the time elapsed since the start of the workout Distance the distance traveled since the beginning of the workout Calories the number of calories burned since beginning t
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