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Life Fitness M051-00K60-A093 User's Manual

1. NOTE Do not modify the plug provided with this product If the plug does not fit into an available electrical outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician 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 An adapter MUST NOT BE USED to connect this plug to a two pole receptacle in North America If a properly grounded 15 amp outlet is not available one must be installed by a qualified electrician IL EST ABSOLUMENT INTERDIT d employer un adaptateur pour brancher cette fiche sur une prise bipolaire en Am rique du Nord Si aucune prise de 15 A correctement mise la terre n est disponible en faire installer une par un lectricien qualifi DANG ER A risk of electrical shock may result from improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor Check with a qualified electrician if in doubt as to proper grounding technique DO NOT modify the plug provided with the product If it will not fit an electrical outlet have a proper
2. 3 Contact the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services group For Product Service within the United States and Canada Telephone 1 847 451 0036 FAX 1 847 288 3702 Toll free telephone 800 351 3737 For Product Service Internationally Life Fitness Atlantic BV For Life Fitness Iberia Spain Life Fitness Benelux C Frederic Mompou 5 Bijdorpplein 25 31 Edificio Euro 3 NL 2992 LB Barendrecht 08960 Sant Just Desvern Netherlands Barcelona Spain Life Fitness Germany amp Austria Life Fitness Italia SRL Life Fitness Europe GmbH Via Crivellin 7 N Siemensstrasse 3 37010 Affi Verona 85716 Unterschleissheim Italy Germany Life Fitness UKLTD Queen Adelaide Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4UB 48 7 SPECIFICATIONS 7 1 Designed use Maximum user weight Speed range Elevation range Drive train Motor tvpe Motor size Power requirements Rollers Striding Belt Deck tvpe Shock Absorbtion Svstem Ergo Front Handrail Side handrails Stop svstems Workouts Levels Heart rate monitoring svstems Console displavs Ports 2 PHVSICAL DIMENSIONS Length Width Height Weight Step Up Height SHIPPING DIMENSIONS Length Width Height Weight LiFE FITNESS CLUB SERIES TREADMILL SPECIFICATIONS Consumer 400 pounds 181 kilograms 0 5 12 0 MPH 0 8 20 KPH in 0 1 increments 0 15 in 0 1 increments AC motor with MagnaDrive motor controller Variable Spee
3. To set up one of these tests press the FIT TEST key repeatedly until the MESSAGE CENTER displays the name of the desired test Then press ENTER If the selected test is either the NAVY or MARINES test the MESSAGE CENTER displays a question as to whether the test is taking place below a certain altitude For the NAVY test the altitude is 5 000 feet above sea level and for the MARINES test the altitude is 4 500 feet above sea level Using the ARROW KEYS select the answer ABOVE 5 000 FEET NAVV ABOVE 4 500 FEET MARINES or BELOW 5 000 FEET NAVV BELOW 4 500 FEET MARINES by toggling between these words displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER Press Enter At the MESSAGE CENTER prompts enter the weight age gender and desired speed using the ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad Press ENTER after each entry Then begin the workout To ensure an accurate test score do not change these entries once the workout begins For all FITNESS TESTS except GERKIN after the distance goal is reached the workout program goes into a cool down The duration of this phase depends on the amount of time taken to complete the test For less than five minutes the cool down is one minute For five to 15 minutes the cool down is three minutes For longer times the cool down is five minutes The user can abort the cool down by pressing the STOP button or the CLEAR key After the cool down is aborted or completed the MESSAGE CENTER displays the finishing
4. it will function with a slightly less accurate heart rate reading 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 re moisten them During the setup of a heart rate zone training workout the user will be required to enter a start up speed If a heart rate chest strap is not detected the maximum allowable speed is 4 5 mph If a heart rate chest strap is detected the maximum speed is 12 mph 4 THE WoRKOUTS 4 1 WOoRKOUT OVERVIEWS The following workouts are preprogrammed for the Life Fitness Treadmill GO SYSTEM QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising After the WALK LOW JOG MID or RUN HIGH key is pressed a MANUAL workout begins immediately at the pre programmed speed and incline for the respective key pressed While in this MANUAL workout the user may at any time toggle between the three pre programmed speeds MANUAL is a constant effort workout in which the user can change resistance level or speed at any time RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or progression HILL is an interval training workout Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise separated by regular periods of lower intensity exercise PERSONAL TRAINER workouts are accessed through the PERSONAL TRAINER key These include DIST
5. of the striding belt Insufficient power source Plug treadmill into a dedicated amp circuit Display does not illuminate when Loose 10 pin connection at Check all electrical connections machine is powered on display console or wax lift control for proper attachment board Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services See Section 6 6 How to Obtain Product Service for contact information 43 TROUBLESHOOTING THE TREADMILL CONTINUED Ma uncton Probable Cause ProbableCause Cause Corrective Action Action Unit resets randomly or Insufficient power source ie treadmill into a 15 amp pauses circuit Damaged ground prong on Replace line cord line cord Line cord improperly seated in Inspect power connection at electrical outlet electrical outlet and at machine Internation Only for proper contact Emergency stop magnet not Re engage the emergency engaged stop magnet Towel or other item may be Move all possible obstructions making contact with stop off display console and switch while user is running handlebar Towel or other item may be Move all possible obstructions covering the Smart Stop off display console and Sensor handlebar Stop switch is activated with Contact Life Fitness very light pressure or returns Customer Support Services slowly after being pressed Stop switch cable not making Contact Life Fitness proper contact Customer Support Services Pinched main
6. D to the other side of the ROLLER to maintain an ideal belt tension at the pivot point TRACKING CENTERING A STRIDING BELT Two people are needed to perform this procedure 1 Locate the two access holes to the belt tensioning bolts on each of the rear roller guards 2 One person stands on the side rails of the treadmill and straddles the belt This person presses the MANUAL workout and sets the belt speed to 2 5 MPH 4 0 KPH 3 If the striding belt has moved to the right the second person turns the right tension bolt a quarter turn clockwise and then turns the left tension bolt a quarter turn counter clockwise to make the striding belt track back to the center of the roller If the striding belt has moved to the left turn the left tension bolt a quarter turn clockwise and then turn the right tension bolt a quarter turn counter clockwise to make the striding belt track back to the center of the roller 4 Repeat the adjustments until the striding belt appears centered Allow the machine to contin ue running for several minutes at 4 0 MPH 6 4 KPH 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 Section 6 6 titled How to Obtain Product Service 46 TENSIONING AN EXISTING STRIDING BELT 1 Enter the Manual workout and operate the treadmil
7. Enter time Time based only Enter level Enter speed Begin workout HEART RATE HILL Press ZONE TRAINING repeatedly until HR HILL appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Enter age Enter THR Enter speed Begin workout HEART RATE INTERVAL Press ZONE TRAINING repeatedly until HR INTERVAL appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Enter age Enter THR Enter speed Begin workout EXTREME HEART RATE Press ZONE TRAINING repeatedly until EXTREME HR appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Enter age Enter THR Enter walk speed Enter jog speed Begin workout LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST Press FIT TEST repeatedly until FIT TEST appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter age Enter gender Enter speed Begin workout ARMY PFT Press FIT TEST repeatedly until ARMY PRT appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter age Enter gender Enter speed Begin workout NAVY PRT Press FIT TEST repeatedly until NAVY PRT appears press ENTER Enter YES or NO to question ELEVATION LESS THAN 5000 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL Enter weight Enter age Enter gender Enter speed Begin workout MARINES PFT Press FIT TEST repeatedly until MARINES PFT appears press ENTER Enter YES or NO to question ELEVATION LESS THAN 4500 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL Enter weight Enter gender Enter speed Begin workout AIR FORCE PFT Press FIT TEST repeatedly until AIR FORCE PRT appears pres
8. Fit Test under similar circumstances each time Your heart rate is depen dent on many factors including amount of sleep the previous night at least seven hours is recommended time of day time you last ate two to four hours after the last meal is recommended time since you last drank a liquid containing caffeine or alcohol or smoked a cigarette at least four hours is recommended time since you last exercised at least six hours is recommended For the most accurate Fit Test results you should perform the Fit Test on three consecutive days and aver age the three scores NOTE To receive a proper Fit Test score the work done must be within a training heart rate zone that is 60 percent to 85 percent of the theoretical maximum heart rate HRmax This rate is defined by the American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as equal to 220 minus an individual s age 31 The tables below list fit test results RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR MEN Estimated VO2 Max ml kg min Per Age Category Rating 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 tie 2s RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR WOMEN Women Estimated VO2 Max ml kg min Per Age Category Life Fitness developed this rating scale based on VO2 max percentile distributions referenced in American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 6th Ed 2000 It is designed to provide a qual
9. Inspect power connection ed in socket at wall outlet for proper contact See Section 6 6 How to Obtain Product Service for contact information 42 TROUBLESHOOTING THE TREADMILL CONTINUED Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Striding Belt slips off center Uneven floor surface Check levelers and level tread mill Check striding belt amp re tension as necessary Refer to Section 6 5 How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt Maximum speed is reduced User is pushing striding belt Instruct users not to push striding This occurs when the runner is belt in either direction running faster than the striding belt will travel with the result of the striding belt being pushed with the runner s feet User is stalling striding belt This will occur with heavier users at lower striding belt speeds The striding belt will stall if the user is traveling slower than the strid ing belt speed Striding belt deck malfunction Replace belt and deck The deck laminate worn through or the underside of striding belt glazed over hard glossy Insufficient power source Plug treadmill into a 15 amp cir cuit Rubbing sound from underneath Foreign objects may be stuck Inspect underneath striding belt machine underneath the machine and machine Remove any debris or objects that may cause inter ference with the treadmill Tinsel is installed incorrectly Reposition tinsel on the outside
10. cleaner to the cotton cloth and before cleaning DO NOT use ammonia or acid based cleaners DO NOT use abrasive cleaners DO NOT use paper towels DO NOT apply cleaners directly to equipment surfaces e Check operation of the emergency stop system once a week e Check the operation of the stop button once a week e Inspect and vacuum the area directly surrounding and under the 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 deck and line cord e Check to make sure the unit is properly leveled e Check the position centering of the striding belt The optimum operating position of the striding belt is from 1 5 inches 38 mm to 2 0 inches 51 mm from either side of the frame If the striding belt travels beyond this position see sec tion 6 5 titled How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt or contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for proper alignment instructions 1 800 351 3737 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 Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for more details See Section 6 6 How to Obtain Product Service 40 6 2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
11. is maintained there for a stabilizing period The program repeats the alternating of speeds and incline levels continuing this pattern throughout the dura tion 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 cur rent goal 85 HRmax 85 HRmax 85 HRmax Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Period JC 7 TC Warm up Cool Down 65 HRmax 65 HRmax EXTREME HEART RATE Workout Profile 153 BPM 153 BPM 153 BPM Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Period Stabilizing Period 118 BPM 118 BPM 118 BPM 118 BPM User Example 85 percent of theoretical maximum HRmax 40 year old 153 recommended BPM 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 is a percentage of the theoretical maximum HRmax For example a 40 year old user s rec ommended THR for the EXTREME HEART RATE WORKOUT is 153 The workout program targets a standard 85 per cent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 85 153 29 FITNESS TESTS 1 LIFE FITNESS Fit TEST The treadmill Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile treadmill The Fit Test workout measures c
12. lub Series lreadmills OPERATION MANUAL M051 00K60 A093 CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 5100 River Road Schiller Park Illinois 60176 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 BENELUX NV Parc Industriel de Petit Rechain 4800 Verviers BELGIUM Telephone 32 87 300 942 FAX 32 87 300 943 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 Vicenc dels Horts Barcelona Espana Telephone 34 93 672 4660 FAX 34 93 672 4670 LIFE FITNESS EUROPE GMBH Siemensstrasse 3 85716 Unterschleissheim GERMANY Telephone 49 89 31 77 51 0 FAX 49 89 31 77 51 99 LIFE FITNESS ITALIA S R L Via Crivellin 7 N 37010 AFFI Verona ITALY Telephone 39 045 7237811 FAX 39 045 7238197 LIFE FITNESS LATIN AMERICA a
13. the NUMERIC keypad to enter a new incline value For accurate caloric expenditure enter your weight using the ENTER WEIGHT button The preset speeds and inclines are as follows English Metric Default Default Units Default Units Incline Level To redefine a preset speed enter any non FIT TEST workout Press the SPEED ARROW keys to adjust the speed value displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER or the INCLINE ARROW keys to adjust the incline value displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER Press and hold the WALK JOG RUN LOW MID or HIGH key until the console beeps twice indicating that the new speed has been programmed Note that the WALK speed must be lower than the JOG speed which much be lower than the RUN speed and the LOW incline must be lower than the MID incline which must be lower than the HIGH incline or the treadmill will reject your change signaled with a beep NOTE All changed preset values are preserved when the treadmill is turned off NOTE It is possible to program the WALK JOG and RUN speed values and LOW MID and HIGH incline values in pre programmed workouts MY WORKOUTS each workout may have a different setting for the six Go System Quick Start keys MANUAL The MANUAL program is a constant effort workout in which the user can change resistance level or speed at any time RANDOM The RANDOM program creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout More than one million different patterns are possible F
14. the right side of the panel below the display console Press the button to stop the striding belt and end the current workout 15 The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with a manual emer gency stop system Use the feature described below to stop the treadmill immediately H Acircular shaped STOP magnet is located on the left side of the panel below the display console A cord with a clip is attached to this magnet Before starting a workout attach the clip to clothing To stop the striding belt on the treadmill pull the cord removing the magnet from the console Replace the magnet to reset the system 2 3 READING RACK AND ACCESSORY TRAYS The display console design includes a built in reading rack A allowing a book or magazine to be supported during the workout Also included in the display console are three built in accessory trays B Two side trays to accomodate large items such as water bottles and one center tray for smaller items such as personal media devices 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 ZONE TRAINING and to achieve maximum results That is the idea behind the Life FAT BURN LOW INTENSITY Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training approach to exercise CARDIO HIGH INTENSITY AGE 65 80 Zone Training identifies an exerciser s ideal heart rate r
15. time and a point score for the PEB Army and Marines tests or a qualititative score such as EXCELLENT for the Navy test For the Gerkin test the time at which the heart rate reached the target heart rate and is maintained for 15 seconds and a converted VO2 MAX value will be shown in the MESSAGE CENTER during the workout summary 33 4 4 MAaximiziING WORKOUTS ON A LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL SELECTING A LEVEL The steps for setting up a HILL RANDOM SPORT TRAINING 5K SPORT TRAINING 10K and SPORT TRAINING TIME workout include selecting a level The word level refers to a range of incline percentages The treadmill features 20 levels with Level 1 having the lowest average incline grade and Level 20 having the highest LEVEL Incline LEVEL Incline 1 0 0 1 5 11 2 0 8 5 2 0 0 2 2 12 3 0 9 2 3 0 0 2 9 13 3 5 9 9 4 0 0 3 6 14 5 0 10 6 5 0 0 4 3 15 5 5 11 3 6 0 0 5 0 16 6 5 12 0 7 0 0 5 7 17 7 0 12 7 8 0 0 6 4 18 8 0 13 4 9 0 5 7 1 19 8 7 14 1 10 1 5 7 8 20 9 0 15 0 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 repre sented by a column with all seven rows lit In the HIL
16. until the heart rate readings are Electromagnetic interference from accurate CD plavers Electromagnetic interference from computers Electromagnetic interference from cars Electromagnetic interference from high voltage power lines Electromagnetic interference from motor driven exercise equipment Electromagnetic interference from another heart rate transmitter with in three feet one meter See Section 6 6 How to Obtain Product Service for contact information 45 6 5 How To ADJUST AND TENSION THE STRIDING BELT Do not move treadmill or place hands under treadmill while it is plugged into an electrical outlet THE BELT TENSIONING BOLTS A 5 16 inch hex key wrench is required for this task 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 the tracking and centering of the striding belt A without removing the guards NOTE It is extremely important that the treadmill be correctly leveled prior to any tracking adjustments An unstable unit may cause striding belt misalignment See the topic titled How To Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill in the Section 1 2 titled Set Up prior to attempting any rear roller adjustments Before proceeding it is helpful to visualize the REAR ROLLER B pivot point C Each adjust ment made to one side of the ROLLER must be met with an equal and opposite adjustment
17. up in muscles and contribute to soreness TERRAIN HILLS AND VALLEYS FIRST HR SECOND HR CHECK POINT CHECK POINT 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 is a percentage of the theoretical maximum HRmax A 40 year old user s recommended THR for the CARDIO workout is 144 or 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 23 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 Each workout is made up of 20 intervals so the duration of each interval is equal to the duration of the entire workout divided by 20 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 20 to 99 minutes All intervals last 60 seconds If the user adds minutes to the pre set duration while th
18. wire harness Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services Open ground path Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services See Section 6 6 How to Obtain Product Service for contact information 44 6 4 TROUBLESHOOTING THE HEART RATE CHEST STRAP HEART RATE READING Is ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Heart rate reading is erratic or Chest strap transmitter electrodes Wet the chest strap transmitter absent entirely are not wet enough to pick up electrodes see section 3 2 accurate heart rate readings Chest strap transmitter electrodes Ensure the chest strap transmitter are not laying flat against the skin electrodes are laying flat against the skin see section 3 2 Chest strap transmitter needs Wash the chest strap transmitter cleaning with mild soap and water Chest strap transmitter is not with Make sure the chest strap trans in 3 feet one meter of the heart mitter is within three feet one rate receiver meter of the heart rate receiver Chest strap battery is depleted Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for instructions on how to have the chest strap replaced Abnormally elevated heart rate Electromagnetic interference from Move the treadmill a few inches readings television sets and or antennas away from the probable cause or Electromagnetic interference from Wie the probable cause a Tew cell phones inches away from the treadmill
19. 95 kilograms 11 28 centimeters 86 25 inches 219 centimeters 42 5 inches 108 centimeters 26 5 inches 67 centimeters 506 pounds 230 kilograms 49
20. ADDITIONAL FITNESS TESTS are similar to the FIT TEST workout except that these pro grams are based upon specific predefined protocols The available tests are e ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST PFT U S MILITARY e NAVY PHYSICAL READINESS TEST PRT U S MILITARY e MARINES PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST PFT U S MILITARY e AIR FORCE FITNESS TEST PRT U S MILITARY e GERKIN PROTOCOL INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS e PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY BATTERY PEB U S FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT 4 2 USING THE WORKOUTS Select a workout using the Workout Selection or Go System Quick Start keys The chart on the page opposite lists the steps for setting up each workout Use the NUMERIC keypad to enter the values when prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER or use TIME INCLINE or SPEED ARROW keys to scroll to desired values displayed on the MESSAGE CENTER Press ENTER to confirm each selection These entered values can be changed during all workouts except for those found under the FIT TEST key Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum HRmax 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 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 20 LiFE FITNESS CLUB SERIES TREADMILL W
21. ANCE GOAL CALORIES GOAL TIME IN ZONE GOAL and SPORT TRAINING workouts as well as up to six custom workouts which may be programmed by user DISTANCE GOAL is a distance based workout CALORIES GOAL is a calorie expenditure based workout TIME IN ZONE GOAL is a time spent at Target Heart Rate 65 percent of the theoretical maximum based workout SPORT TRAINING 5K is a distance goal workout that simulates an actual terrain with varying incline levels It is designed to assist runners in training for a 5 kilometer or 3 1 mile race Accessible through the PERSONAL TRAINER workouts key SPORT TRAINING 10K is a distance goal workout that simulates an actual terrain with vary ing incline levels It is designed to assist runners in training for a 10 kilometer or 6 2 mile race Accessible through the PERSONAL TRAINER workouts key SPORT TRAINING Time is a time based sport training workout Accessible through the PERSONAL TRAINER workouts key ZONE TRAINING Zone Training workouts target specific ranges or zones for maintaining a heart rate to achieve maximum exercise results HEART RATE HILL takes the user through three different hills based on the target heart rate The user wears a heart rate chest strap or grasps the Lifepulse sensors continuously HEART RATE INTERVAL alternates between a hill and a valley based on the target heart rate The user wears a heart rate chest strap or grasps the Lifepulse se
22. AT BURN The FAT BURN workout is designed to maintain a user s heart rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum HRmax for optimal results Throughout the workout the user wears a chest strap or grasps the Lifepulse sensors If the user is not wearing a chest strap the WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW displays a heart shape and the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to grasp the sensors 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 NOTE The intensity level is changed by incline Soeed can be only changed by the user 22 CARDIO The CARDIO workout is virtually identical to FAT BURN however the target heart rate is calcu lated at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum HRmax The higher target promotes cardio vascular improvement by placing a heavier workload on the heart muscle NOTE The intensity level is changed by incline Soeed can be only changed by the user NOTE Change the target heart rate at any time by using the NUMERIC KEYPAD HILL The Life Fitness patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training Intervals are periods of intense cardiovascular exercise separated by regular periods of lower intensity exer cise The WORKOUT PROFILE window represents these high and l
23. CONSOLE VER XX X where xx x is the version number For the Motor Controller the MES SAGE CENTER displays MOTOR VER XX X 36 PROGRAMMING CUSTOM WORKOUTS After entering My Configuration use the TIME ARROW keys to scroll through the list of config uration options or allow the MESSAGE CENTER to scroll automatically through the options When CUSTOM WORKOUT ENTRY appears press ENTER to select this option The custom workouts are identified as numbers from 1 to 6 Enter the desired number on the NUMERIC keypad or use the ARROW keys to scroll through the displayed numbers Press ENTER to confirm the number selection If a workout does not already exist for that number the MESSAGE CENTER displays a request to begin creating the workout If a workout does exist for the number in question the MESSAGE CENTER displays a statement to that effect followed by the option to modify the existing workout The steps for modifying a work out are the same as those for creating a new workout Using the TIME ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad select a workout duration time in min utes and press ENTER Next select the interval type Use the arrow keys to toggle between the displayed options and press the ENTER key to select the desired interval type Options are e Speed Incline in which a treadmill speed and or incline grade is selected for each interval e Target Heart Rate in which a maximum target heart rate is selected for ea
24. Do not use attachments that have not been recommended by the manufacturer SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1 DEMARRAGE 1 1 CONSIGNES DE SECURITE 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 Pour r duire les risques de br lures d incendies de d charges lectriques ou de blessures chaque appareil doit absolument tre branch sur une prise lectrique correctement mise la terre AVERTISSEMENT Conserver une zone de 2 m sur 1 m libre de toute obstruction derri re le tapis roulant aucun mur meuble ou autre appareil AVERTISSEMENT S assurer que la dragonne d arr t d urgence est attach e l utilisateur et fix e ad quatement au tapis roulant avant de commercer un exercice Pour d brancher mettre l appareil hors tension au niveau de l interrupteur d alimentation puis retirer la fiche de la prise lectrique Ne jamais faire fonctionner un produit Life Fitness dont la fiche ou le cordon d alimentation est endommag ni aucun appareil qui serait tomb ou aurait t endommag ou m me partiellement plong dans l eau Appeler le service client le de Life Fitness Placer ce produit de mani re ce que l utilisateur puisse acc der la fiche du cordon d ali mentation Tenir le cordon d a
25. Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY QUARTERLY BI ANNUAL ANNUAL DISPLAY CONSOLE ASSEMBLY Daer Tee TT e om J T oa Pocoyo oen OOOO O O S me sosm oem Ces II Emergency Clean Inspect Switch Magnet HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY Hardware Inspect Ergo FrontHandlebar Ges _ Inspect Side Hand Rais TI Clean npa Lifepulse Sensors Cleaninspect _ TI FRAME ASSEMBLY Hardware pO nspect Motor Cover coon T mr ee est Compartment Drive Bet IL LL spect Drive Belt Anti Static Inspect Bracket Anti Static Inspect Cords Leg Levelers inspectAdjust Ill Front Roller PO nsec Rear Roller LL Jepeg i Side Step Area Clean mee GENERAL Machine Level Inspect Striding Belt Inspect Centered Frame Toe Guards Visual Inspect Endcaps Tinsel Visually Inspect if Treadmill has been Moved Replace Tinsel if Changing Belt and Deck Use bubble level to inspect 41 6 3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE TREADMILL Matunction Probable Cause Corrective Action No Power On Off switch Turn the switch to the ON position Insufficient power source Plug treadmill into a 15 amp circuit Refer to the Operations Manual Using a voltmeter verify power at outlet If no power exists reset circuit breaker at panel Damaged line cord Replace line cord Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services Line cord improperly seat
26. H 5 minute OFF Intl ON OFF ON ON Intl OFF 0 nn F N A 15 0 N A ON RANGE XX X XX X DESCRIPTION Mode displavs accumulated statistics of up to seven different users Use SELECT ARROW keys to select 1 of 7 users Press ENTER to access accumulated statistics of the selected user Total accumulated distance displayed in miles and percentage of miles Total accumulated workout calories Total accumulated workout time displayed in hours minutes Mode allows 13 settings to be adjusted and saved The measurement unit type for weight distance and speed See Programming Custom Workouts in this Section This is the fastest speed at which the treadmill can operate This is the maximum time during which a workout can remain in pause mode If this option is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER displays the Watts equivalent of the step rate If this option is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER displays the METs equivalent of the step rate This feature displays the rate of minutes per mile If this option is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER displays the number of calories burned per hour during the workout The total distance climbed based on the incline and speed of the treadmill This option erases all custom workouts in a single step This option changes the maximum incline grade to a value lower than 15 percent See Using the START MESSAGE Setup in this section Enable Disable Syste
27. Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme Heart Rate Fitness Tests Life Fitness Fit Test Army PFT Navy PRT Marines PFT Airforce PRT Gerkin PEB 4 4 Maximizing Workouts on a Life Fitness Treadmill 34 Selecting a Level Using the InstaPace Feedback Using ZerOut Speed Control Cool Down Dimming 5 User Menu senate ace stock eerie wa ttt ates Atte aki ade eek tts atte thus Soie acm dad 36 5 1 Entering and Using User Menu 36 5 2 User Menu Items pigris andar ote he bh Ee eee b ad Sete be 36 User Statistics My Configuration Programming Custom Workouts Using the Start Message Setup Creating Changing a Start Message Saving a Start Message Erasing a Start Message 5 3 User Menu Settings idars ie ee eet edd EO A ted a ed 39 6 Service and Technical Data 40 6 1 Preventive Maintenance Tips 40 6 2 Preventive Maintenance Schedule 41 6 3 Troubleshooting the Treadmill 42 6 4 Troubleshooting the Heart Rate Chest Strap 45 6 5 How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt 46 The Belt Tensioning Bolts Tracking Centering a Striding Belt Tensioning an Existing Striding Belt 6 6 How to Obtain Product Se
28. L and RANDOM workouts these varying hills occur for equal durations as discussed in the HILL workout description When the workout program brings up a new hill the incline per centage changes automatically to match that hill To change levels during a workout use the ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad USING INSTAPACE FEEDBACK The InstaPace Feedback feature enables users to monitor their pace or rate of minutes per mile while running on the treadmill This feature must be enabled in User Menu See Section 5 titled My Configuration for more information The MESSAGE CENTER displays the MPH and pace simultaneously when the user adjusts the treadmill soeed with the ARROW KEYS If the user adjusts the speed using the NUMERIC keypad the MESSAGE CENTER dis plays the pace after the treadmill reaches the new speed USING ZEROUT SPEED CONTROL If during a workout a user decreases the speed to the minimum and continues to hold the DECREASE SPEED ARROW the speed falls to 0 MPH which is pause mode The minimum speed is 0 5 MPH unless changed in User Menu See section 5 2 titled User Menu Items for more information 34 CooL Down Life Fitness unique Cool Down Protocol automatically customizes every cool down based on each user s workout performance Workout performance factors such as speed incline duration and heart rate determine the duration and intensity of the cool down DIMMING The dimming featu
29. MY WORKOUTS key 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 FIT TEST KEY TO REPRO GRAM WORKOUT OR PRESS MY WORKOUT KEY TO EDIT YOUR NAME At this prompt change the workout settings or change the workout name 24 To CHANGE SETTINGS For A STORED WORKOUT 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 under Editing Settings For Workouts Saved Under My Workouts Press the FIT TEST key The MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt REPROGRAM WORKOUT MODE SELECT WORKOUT NOW Scroll through the workouts displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER by repeatedly pressing the FIT TEST key When the desired workout appears press ENTER Enter setup information as prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER Use the ARROW keys to adjust displayed values or use the numeric keypad and press ENTER to con firm the desired value Once all information is entered the MESSAGE CENTER dis plays WORKOUT SAVED To exit the reprogramming mode at any time without saving the workout changes press the CLEAR key twice To CHANGE A Workout NAME OR USER NAME 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 under Editing Settings For Workouts Saved Under My Workouts Press the MY WORKOUT key The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt SELECT LETTER USING INCLINE ARROW KEYS AND CHANGE LETTERS USING SPEED ARROW KEYS The workout name appears in the MESSAGE CENTER with the first letter blinking Sc
30. ORKOUT SETUP STEPS GO SYSTEM QUICK START Press WALK JOG or RUN Begin workout MANUAL Press MANUAL Enter weight Enter time Enter incline Enter speed Begin workout RANDOM Press RANDOM Enter weight Enter time Enter level Enter speed Begin workout FAT BURN Press FAT BURN Enter weight Enter time Enter age Enter THR Enter speed Begin workout CARDIO Press CARDIO Enter weight Enter time Enter age Enter THR Enter speed Begin workout HILL Press HILL Enter weight Enter time Enter level Enter speed Begin workout PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUTS Press PERSONAL TRAINER repeatedly until the desired workout appears press ENTER Select the desired workout number from 1 to 6 press ENTER Begin workout DISTANCE GOAL Press PERSONAL TRAINER repeatedly until DISTANCE GOAL appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter distance Enter incline Enter speed Begin workout CALORIES GOAL Press PERSONAL TRAINER repeatedly until CALORIES GOAL appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter calories Enter incline Enter speed Begin workout TIME IN ZONE GOAL Press PERSONAL TRAINER repeatedly until TIME IN ZONE GOAL appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter time Select Fat Burn or Cardio Enter age Enter THR Enter speed Begin workout SPORT TRAINING Press PERSONAL TRAINER repeatedly until SPORT TRAINING 5K or SPORT TRAINING 10K or SPORT TRAINING TIME appears press ENTER Enter weight
31. alanced unit may cause striding belt misalignment A bubble level is recommended to ensure proper leveling 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 CENTERING THE BELT After installing and levelling the treadmill check the belt to ensure that it is tracking properly First plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet See Electrical Requirements at the beginning of this section for details Then turn the treadmill ON Have one person stand on the platforms on either side of the treadmill frame Do not stand on the belt at this time Press the QUICK START key and increase the speed to 4 0 miles per hour MPH or 6 4 kilometers per hour KPH using the SPEED UP arrow If the striding belt moves to the right while it is running have a second person turn the right tension bolt a quarter turn clockwise and then turn the left tension bolt A a quarter turn counter clockwise See the illustration below This action sets the striding belt tracking back to center of the roller If the striding belt moves to the left turn the left tension bolt a quarter turn clockwise and then turn the right tension bolt a quarter turn counter clockwise to start the striding belt tracking back to center of roller Repeat these adjustments until striding belt appears centered Allow the belt to continue running for several minutes to be sure that the t
32. ange or gn he RR zone for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fitness The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum HRmax and its value 20 130 160 depends on the workout The Life Fitness Club Series Treadmill fea 30 123 tures five exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training exercise FAT BURN HEART RATE HILL e EXTREME HEART RATE e CARDIO e HEART RATE INTERVAL 10 136 168 40 144 50 110 136 60 104 128 70 97 120 80 91 112 Each workout offers different benefits as discussed in Section 4 titled The Workouts 90 84 104 NOTE Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining 100 de specific fitness goals and designing a workout program SUGGESTED TARGET HEART RATE AS OF MAX To change the target heart rate during a workout simply enter a new ACSM HEART RATE RANGE 55 90 target heart rate using the NUMERIC keypad To switch between programs during a workout use the WORKOUT SELECTION keys The Heart Rate Zone Training workout programs measure heart rate Wear the telemetry chest strap or grip the Lifepulse sensors 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 rate 3 2 HEART RATE MONITORING THE LIFEPULSE SYSTEM To use the treadmill s Lifepulse system to c
33. ardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance everv four to six weeks The user must grasp the hand sensors if equipped when prompted or wear a heart rate chest strap as the test score calculation is based on a heart rate reading The workout duration will be five min utes at a 5 incline Immediately afterward the console will take the user s heart rate reading calculate a fitness score and display the score in the MESSAGE CENTER The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO2 volume of oxygen test It gauges how well the heart sup plies oxygenated blood to the exercising muscles and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from the blood Physicians and exercise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic capacity To set up the Fit Test e Press the FIT TEST key repeatedly until the FIT TEST option appears in the message center Press ENTER to select the FIT TEST option e The message center will prompt for a user weight ENTER WEIGHT Use the NUMERIC KEYS or UP DOWN ARROW KEYS to input your weight Press ENTER to accept the weight e The message center will next prompt for a user age ENTER AGE Use the NUMERIC KEYS or UP DOWN ARROW KEYS to input your age Press ENTER to accept the age e The message center will next prompt for a user gender SELECT GENDER Using the UP DOWN ARROW KEYS select a gender Press ENTER to accept the gender selection e The message center wi
34. ch interval The number of intervals is always 30 so the length of each interval equals the selected duration divided by 30 Each interval is identified by the time at which it occurs during the workout If Speed Incline is selected the MESSAGE CENTER displays each interval identified as the time at which the interval occurs For each displayed interval enter a speed using the SPEED ARROW keys and or enter an incline grade using the INCLINE ARROW keys Press Enter to confirm each selection After values are selected for all 30 intervals the MESSAGE CENTER displays the statement CUSTOM WORKOUT COMPLETED followed by a prompt to create a workout for the next number If Target Heart Rate is selected the MESSAGE CENTER displays each interval identified as a numeral from 1 to 30 For each displayed interval enter a target heart rate using the ARROW keys Press Enter to confirm each selection After values are selected for all 30 intervals the MESSAGE CENTER displays the statement CUSTOM WORKOUT COMPLETED followed by a prompt to create a workout for the next number USING THE START MESSAGE SETUP This configuration allows for a custom start up message to be displayed before the default Select Workout or Press Quick Start message The custom message can contain up to 52 characters 37 CREATING CHANGING A START MESSAGE After entering My Configuration scroll to the START MESSAGE SETUP option and press ENTER U
35. d AC 4 0 HP continuous duty 120 volt 15 amp U S See Electrical Requirements for requirements outside the United States 3 5 inch 9 centimeter diameter precision crowned front and back 60 Length x 20 Width 152 cm Length x 51 cm Width pre lubricated multi ply 3 4 medium density reversible fiberboard Patented FlexDeck Shock Absorption System with Lifeprings Ergonomically shaped overmolded elastomeric grips 26 66 cm long flared cantilevered overmolded elastomeric grips Red and Yellow magnetic lanyard emergency stop system SmartStop and Session Stop Push Switch raised and prominently positioned Fat Burn Cardio Hill Random Manual Custom 6 customizable work outs Life Fitness Fit Test Army PFT Navy PRT Air Force PRT Marines PFT Gerkin Physical Efficiency Battery PEB Sport Training 5K 10K and Time Calories Goal Distance Goal Time in Zone Goal Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme Heart Rate My Workouts 7 pre set workouts 20 Hill Random 5K and 10K workouts Patented Lifepulse digital contact heart rate and Polar telemetry com patible heart rate monitoring system Elapsed time total distance total calories burned Watts METS calories burned per hour speed incline heart rate distance climbed time in zone and Profile Window Type RJ45 interchangeable 83 inches 211 centimeters 37 inches 94 centimeters 63 5 inches 161 centimeters 431 pounds 1
36. e 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 My WoRKOUTS The my workouts feature on this treadmill makes it possible to pre set up to seven workouts with personal setup information such as age and 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 RATE INTERVAL EXTREME HR 5K SPORT TRAINING 10K SPORT TRAINING TIME SPORT TRAINING HILL RANDOM and MANUAL UsING A WoRKOUT SAvED UNDER My WorkouTs Press the my workouts key Scroll through the names displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER either by pressing the my workouts 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 7 See the following section for steps to change workouts stored under MY WORKOUTS EDITING SETTINGS FOR WORKOUTS SAVED UNDER My WORKOUTS Use the following steps to change settings for a stored workout or to change a workout name 1 Press the MY WORKOUTS key 2 Scroll through the user names displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER by repeatedly pressing the
37. e workouts stored under the My Workouts personal programs feature To access statistics for a specific stored workout press the MY WORKOUTS key repeatedly until the name of that stored workout appears in the MESSAGE CENTER Then press ENTER When the desired name appears press ENTER Use the TIME ARROW keys to scroll backward and forward through the statistics If the value for any sta tistical 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 clear ing process press the SPEED UP ARROW key again My CONFIGURATION The values for the settings can be adjusted and saved Cycle through the settings using the TIME ARROW keys Use the INCLINE or SPEED ARROW keys to change the settings Any adjustments are saved auto matically Revert a setting back to its factory default value by pressing the COOL DOWN key SOFTWARE VERSION NUMBERS Use any of 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
38. et in front of the treadmill use Hole Pattern 1 for outlets located at the front of the machine NOTE To accomodate treadmill incline at least two feet 247 of power cord is required between the outlet and the last power cord clip for outlets in front of the treadmill 12 To plug the power cord into an outlet in rear of the treadmill use Hole Pattern 2 for outlets located at the rear of the machine WARNING Make sure that there is a 6 foot clearance behind the treadmill WARNING Insure that the power cord A does not contact the striding belt or get pinched between the frame C lift arm B or the wheel failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury AVERTISSEMENT S assurer que le cordon d alimentation n entre pas en contact avec le tapis et ne soit pas pinc entre le cadre le bras de levage ou la roue Le non respect de cet avertissement peut provoquer de graves blessures NOTE When using Pattern 1 it is extremely important to route the power cord BETWEEN the lift frame and the main frame 13 2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE AND ACTIVITY ZONE 2 1 DISPLAV CONSOLE AND Activity ZONE OVERVIEW The computerized display console and Activity Zone on the treadmill allow the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilities and goals and to monitor progress With this easy to use console and Activity Zone the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the n
39. ext A B C D Zone Training yr oY OY ver Kegel um Gare Training Weight a o Q o o Random Hil Personali Eit la 2 2 DISPLAY CONSOLE AND ACTIVITY ZONE DESCRIPTIONS A WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW During a workout interval hills and valleys appear in this window as rows of light stacked in columns The number of lit rows within a column corresponds to an incline percentage MESSAGE CENTER This window displays step by step instructions for setting up a work out During a workout it displays calories distance time incline soeed and heart rate Additionally the MESSAGE CENTER displays calories per hour METS Watts pace in minutes per mile kilometer and distance climbed if enabled to do so in the Manager s Configuration See Section 5 1 titled Entering and Using the Manager s Configuration ARROW keys TIME INCLINE and SPEED Press these keys to increase or decrease the workout time the incline of the treadmill deck or the striding belt speed The MESSAGE CENTER displays the input data in sections located just above the keys Additionally any of these keys may be pressed to set up a workout or to change Manager s Configuration settings NUMERIC keypad Use NUMERIC keys to enter exercise time difficulty level belt speed weight distance goal selection gender and target heart rate CLEAR key Press this key once to clear data not yet entered Pre
40. heck the heart rate during a workout grasp the stainless steel sensors on the Ergo front handlebar Two sensors are located on each of the handlebars Contact must be maintained with all four sensors to obtain a heart rate The console displays a heart rate within 20 to 30 seconds of contact with the sensors Do not attempt to grasp the sensors at speeds above 4 5 MPH or 7 2 KPH For these speeds the use of a heart rate chest strap is recommended 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 17 THE HEART RATE CHEST STRAP The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with Polar 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 chest strap that the user wears during the workout 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 transmitter strap delivers its most accurate heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct contact with bare skin However
41. ical maximum HRmax 40 year old 144 recommended BPM 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 is a percentage of the theoretical maximum HRmax A 40 year old user s recommended THR for the HEART RATE INTERVAL workout is 144 or 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 28 3 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 possi ble The effect is similar to that of running sprints The user must wear a chest strap or grip the Lifepulse sensors throughout the workout NOTE It is recommended that users who run at speeds faster than 4 5 MPH wear the chest strap and do not use the Lifepulse sensors 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 of 85 percent of the theoretical maximum HRmax 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 65 percent of HRmax goal it
42. ical plug or if it has been dropped damaged or even partially immersed in water Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services Position this product so that 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 Refer to Section 1 2 for proper power cord routing 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 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 object should drop inside turn off the power unplug the power cord from the outlet and carefully retrieve it If the item cannot be reached contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services Never place liquids of any type directly
43. itative description of a user s VO2 max estimation and a means of assessing initial fitness level and tracking improvement 32 2 ADDITIONAL FITNESS TESTS The Life Fitness Treadmill features fitness tests based upon specific predefined protocols e ARMY PFT 2 0 miles The U S Army Physical Fitness Test is a physical performance test used to assess mus cular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness e NAVY PRT 1 5 miles The running portion of the U S Navy Physical Readiness Test is a distance goal test based on the time needed to complete the required distance and is used by the U S Navy and Naval academies to measure aerobic capacity e MARINES PFT 3 0 miles The U S Marines Physical Fitness Test is a physical performance test used to assess muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness e AIR FORCE PRT 1 5 miles The U S Air Force Physical Readiness Test is a physical performance test used to assess muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness e GERKIN Submaximal VO2 The Gerkin Protocol is a graded submaximal VO2 test used by the International Association of Fire Fighters to determine fitness for fire department duty e PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY BATTERY 1 5 miles The Physical Efficiency Battery is used by U S Federal Law Enforcement U S Federal Bureau of Investigation and other federal organizations for the hiring and maintenance of federal jobs Scores for these tests are based on finishing time age and gender
44. l for five minutes at 5 0 MPH 8 0 KPH NOTE DO NOT RUN OR WALK ON BELT 2 Reduce the speed to 2 0 MPH 3 2 KPH Walk on the treadmill Tightly grip the handrails and apply force with feet on the striding belt near the motor cover against the moving belt direction If the belt slips continue to Step 3 If it does not slip the tension is correct 3 Using the STOP button stop the treadmill Turn the belt tensioning bolts a quarter turn clockwise for each side 4 Repeat STEPS 2 and 3 until the belt no longer slips Do not exceed one full turn four quar ter turns per side when adjusting the belt tensioning bolts 5 Enter the MANUAL workout and operate the treadmill at 2 0 MPH 3 2 KPH check to insure proper tracking See Section 6 5 How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt If the strid ing belt drifts to the left or right see the topic titled Tracking Centering an Existing or New Striding Belt on the previous page 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 47 6 6 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 write down the serial number of the unit which is located on a plate near the power switch
45. limentation l cart de toute surface chauff e Ne pas tirer l appareil par le cordon d alimentation ne pas utiliser le cordon comme poign e Ne pas faire passer le cordon sur le sol sous le tapis roulant ni le long de l appareil Se reporter la section 1 2 pour la disposition ad quate du cordon d alimentation Si le cordon d alimentation lectrique est endommag il doit tre remplac par le fabricant par un r parateur agr ou par une personne qualifi e afin d viter tout danger Ne pas utiliser ce produit dans des salles o des vaporisateurs a rosols sont employ s ou bien o de l oxyg ne est administr Ces substances cr ent des risques de combustion et d explosion Les instructions de la console doivent toujours tre suivies pour obtenir un fonctionnement correct Une surveillance troite est n cessaire si l appareil est utilis pr s d enfants ou de person nes invalides ou handicap es Ne pas utiliser ce produit l ext rieur pr s d une piscine ou dans des endroits tr s humides Ne jamais faire fonctionner d appareil Life Fitness dont les orifices d a ration seraient blo qu s Les garder exempts de peluches de cheveux ou de toute obstruction Ne jamais rien ins rer dans les ouvertures de cet appareil Si un objet tombe a l int rieur de l appareil couper l alimentation lectrique d brancher le cordon de la prise et le r cup rer avec pr caution S il est impossible de l atteindre communiq
46. ll next prompt for a workout level ENTER SPEED 2 4 5 mph Consult the following recommended fit test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on your age gender and activity level Use the NUMERIC KEYS or UP DOWN SPEED ARROW KEYS to enter the cor responding level After the five minute FIT TEST is completed a FIT TEST score will be displayed Fit TEST PROGRAM SUGGESTED EXERTION LEVELS Treadmill Fit Test Level 2 3 mph 3 4 mph 3 5 4 5 mph 3 2 4 8 kph 4 8 6 4 kph 5 6 7 2 kph NOTE Treadmill will incline to 5 after a one minute warm up Suggested exertion levels should be used as a guideline for setting up the Fit Test program The goal is to elevate the user s heart rate to a level that is between 60 85 of their theoretical maximum heart rate 220 age 30 Within each suggested range these additional guidelines can be used Lower Half of Range Upper Half of Range higher age lower age lower weight higher weight shorter taller In cases of excessive weight use lower half of range The computer will not accept heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute body weights less than 75 pounds 34 kg or greater than 400 pounds 181 kg ages below 10 or over 99 years data input that exceeds human potential If you make an error when entering any Fit Test data you can correct it by pressing CLEAR inputting the correct information and pressing ENTER It is important for you to take the
47. m Beeps outside of diagnostics system beeps within diagnostics cannot be disabled Mode shows software version for console and motor controller Displays software version for the console board Displays software version for the motor controller board 39 6 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA 6 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS The Life Fitness Treadmill is backed by the engineering excellence and reliability of Life Fitness and is one of the most rugged and trouble free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today Life Fitness Treadmills are among the most popular of aerobic trainers 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 REMARQUE pour conserver un mat riel s r il convient de l inspecter r guli rement afin de d celer tout signe d usure ou d endommagement N utilisez pas l appareil tant que les pi ces d fectueuses n ont pas t r par es ou remplac es Portez une attention toute particuli re aux pi ces qui s usent comme indiqu ci dessous 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 Use only a soft cotton cloth Apply
48. n est pas d j ce point Maintenir ensuite la touche SPEED DOWN RALEN TISSEMENT enfonc e et appuyer sur la touche PAUSE L appareil affiche d sormais IMMOBILIZED Immobilis Il ne peut alors plus fonctionner Le moteur principal et le moteur en ligne et le cireur sont d sactiv s Car le moteur principal et la pente sont d sac tiv s Le tapis roulant restera immobilis m me s il est r initialis mis hors tension puis remis 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 RALEN TISSEMENT enfonc e et appuyer sur PAUSE L appareil affichera SELECT WORKOUT SELECTIONNER EXERCICE a nouveau Cet appareil ne doit tre employ que pour l usage auquel il est destin conform ment aux directives du manuel Ne pas utiliser d accessoires qui ne sont pas recommand s par le fabricant CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR TOUT USAGE ULTERIEUR 1 2 SETUP Read the Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness Club Series Treadmill Place the tread mill where it will be used before beginning the setup procedure ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS The Life Fitness Club Series Treadmill requires a non dedicated electrical line according to the con figurations listed in the chart below Supply Rated Voltage VAC Frequency Hz Current Amps 100 50 60 120 50 60 200 50 60 220 50 60 230 50 60 50 60
49. nd CARIBBEAN 10601 West Belmont Avenue Franklin Park Illinois 60131 U S A Telephone 1 847 288 3300 FAX 1 847 288 3762 LIFE FITNESS UK LTD Queen Adelaide Ely Cambs CB7 4UB UNITED KINGDOM Telephone 44 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 M051 00K60 A093 09 07 Before using this product it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions It describes equipment setup and instructs members on how to use it correctly and safely Avant d utiliser ce produit il est indispensable de lire ce manuel d utilisation dans son INT GRALIT ainsi que TOUTES les instructions d installations Ce manuel explique comment installer l quipement et comment l utiliser correctement et sans danger Class HB Home Domestic use AN CAUTION Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the product warranty Mise en garde tout changement ou toute modification de ce mat riel peut annuler la garantie du produit 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 Section ili 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 2 4 1 4 2 4 3 Description Page Getting Started REENEN Important Safety Instructio
50. ns SEUD EE Electrical Power Requirements Grounding Instructions How to Position and Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill Power Switch Centering the Belt Service Access Port Power Cord Routing The Display Console and Activity Zone Display Console and Activity Zone Overview Display Console and Activity Zone Descriptions Reading Rack and Accessory Trays Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise Heart Rate Monitoring 2 222 ance i REEL E ta ed ARR eee The Lifepulse System The Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap TRE WorkKOUtS EE Pee ae ea aoe are Me A eae ed ee ee Workout Overviews six 464 dede een me ae Ee dee d ea Using the Workouts issir ea toute nement oda meet animes en Workout Descripti nS AN nade awe ae a sun E Re ee Oe ROA i Go System Quick Start Manual Random Fat Burn Cardio Hill My Workouts Using a Workout Saved Under My Workouts Editing Settings For Workouts Saved Under My Workouts Change Settings For A Stored Workout Change A Workout Name Or User Name Access a Workout or User Statistics Personal Trainer Workouts Distance Goal Calories Goal Time in Zone Goal Sport Training 5K 10K Time Based Zone Training
51. nsors continuously 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 is a percentage of the theoretical maximum HRmax A 40 year old user s recommended THR for the HEART RATE HILL workout is 144 or 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 19 EXTREME HEART RATE is an intense workout for more experienced users It is designed to get the heart rate up and down as quickly as possible The user wears a heart rate chest strap or grasps the Lifepulse sensors continuously FAT BURN is a low intensity workout for burning the body s fat reserves The user wears a heart rate chest strap or grasps the Lifepulse sensors continuously The program adjusts the intensity level through changing the incline elevation based on the actual heart rate to maintain the 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 wears a heart rate chest strap or grasps the Lifepulse sensors continuously The program adjusts the intensity level based on the actual heart rate to maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum FITNESS TESTS LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements and endurance every 4 6 weeks
52. oal is met Two Sport Training programs are available on the treadmill e SPORT TRAINING 5K is a 5 kilometer or 3 1 mile course e SPORT TRAINING 10K is a 10 kilometer or 6 2 mile course e SPORT TRAINING TIME is a time based training workout 26 ZONE TRAINING Zone Training workouts target specific ranges or zones for maintaining a heart rate to achieve maximum exercise results 1 HEART RATE HILL This program combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training The default target heart rate is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maximum HRmax but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup All hills and valleys are percentages of HRmax The workout consists of three hills that target three heart rate goals The first hill brings the heart rate to 70 percent of HRmax The second hill increases the rate to 75 percent of HRmax The third hill matches the Target Heart Rate brining the heart rate to 80 percent of HRmax The valley always is defined as 65 percent of HRmax After a standard three minute warm up the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal Once the user reaches 70 percent of HRmax the hill continues for one minute When the minute expires the level decreases into a valley Once the user s heart rate falls to 65 percent of HRmax the valley continues for one minute Then the next hill begins with its corresponding hea
53. on the unit except in an accessory tray or holder Containers with lids are recommended Do not use this product in bare feet Always 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 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 Handrails may be held to enhance stability as needed but are not for continuous use Never mount or dismount the treadmill while the striding belt is moving Use the handrails whenever additional stability is required In case of an emergency such as tripping grasp the handrails and place the feet on the side platforms Never walk or jog backwards on the treadmill When it is necessary to immobilize the treadmill set the display to read SELECT WORKOUT Press the CLEAR key twice if not already there Then hold down the SPEED DOWN key and press the PAUSE key The treadmill now displays IMMOBILIZED In this state the treadmill cannot be operated The main motor and incline are disabled 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 PAUSE key The treadmill will display SELECT WORKOUT again Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual
54. oose a speed After these entries are provided the workout begins 2 DISTANCE GOAL This workout is designed to build endurance The objective is to cover a certain distance in miles Once the objective is met the workout automatically goes into a cool down phase and ends afterward 3 CALORIES GOAL This workout is designed to promote weight loss and weight control The objective is to burn a certain number of calories in the selected time duration Once the objective is met the workout automatically goes into a cool down phase and ends afterward NOTE When a user sets this goal with the TIME ARROW keys the console displays the values in 10 mile increments 4 TIME IN ZONE GOAL The Time in Zone Goal program a feature of Heart Rate Zone Training enhances FAT BURN and CARDIO workouts by setting a duration for staying within the target zone as the workout goal Once the duration objective is met the workout goes into a cool down phase 5 SPORT TRAINING This distance goal workout is designed for runners training for races The program creates realistic terrains by setting different incline levels throughout the course Incline grades depend on the diffi culty levels selected during the workout setup A 1 5 percent incline grade which is the baseline level simulates a flat running surface A zero percent grade simulates running downhill Incline durations range between 30 and 60 seconds The course ends when the distance g
55. outlet installed by a qualified electrician Any modifica tion to the electrical plug will result in a voided warranty Un branchement incorrect du conducteur de mise a la terre peut entra ner des risques de d charge lectrique Consulter un lectricien si des doutes subsistent quant a la technique de mise la terre NE PAS MODIFIER la fiche fournie avec l appareil Si elle ne s adapte pas une prise faire installer une prise correcte par un lectricien qualifi Toute modification a la fiche annule la garantie How TO POSITION AND STABILIZE THE LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL Following all safety instructions in Section 1 1 move the treadmill to the location in which it will be used See Section 7 titled Specifications for the treadmill s footprint dimensions Allow a distance of eight inches or 21 centimeters between the treadmill and other units on either side Allow a distance of six feet or two meters from the rear of the treadmill to any object or surface 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 It is extremely important that the stabilizing leg be correctly adjusted for proper operation An unb
56. ow intervals as columns of illumi nated LEDs which together have the appearance of hills and valleys The computerized interval training workout has been scientifically demonstrated to promote greater cardiorespiratory improve ment than steady pace training The HILL workout goes through four phases each marked by different intensity levels The WORK OUT 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 or continuously grip the Lifepulse handles The MESSAGE CENTER does not display a request for a heart rate measurement as it does with CARDIO FAT BURN and the HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING programs 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 increases 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
57. racking is 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 6 titled How to Obtain Product Service 11 SERVICE ACCESS PORT The two interchangeable type RJ45 networking ports A are located on the back of the display console These network ports located behind the display console rear access door allow for console software updates PowER CoRD ROUTING The power cord can be run straight from the treadmill shortened and exited out the user front left side or run under the frame using the power cord clips and exited out the user right rear side of the treadmill For efficient cord management the following routing options are recommended With the power cord unplugged insert the clips in the appropriate holes See the illustration below Use Hole Pattern 1 or 2 to locate the clips and secure the power cord with the clips taking up any slack between clips NOTE It may be necessary to tip the treadmill to route the power cord properly ki oni Jun To plug the power cord into an outl
58. re controls the brightness of the treadmill console display To change the default brightness setting press the PERSONAL TRAINER key repeatedly until the MESSAGE CENTER displays DIMMING and press ENTER Then use the ARROW keys to increase or decrease the brightness to the desired setting and press ENTER to save the new setting or press CLEAR to revert to the default brightness setting If a new brightness setting is selected for a workout that setting remains in place until it is manu ally changed or the workout concludes When a new workout begins the brightness reverts to the default setting 35 5 USER MENU 5 1 ENTERING AND USING THE USER MENU Enter the USER MENU by using one of two procedures Press the CLEAR 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 CLEAR key to scroll backwards There are two ways to exit the menu Press the CLEAR 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 th
59. roll to the desired letter or number using the SPEED ARROW keys When the desired character appears press the UP INCLINE ARROW key to move to the next letter Repeat this step for all characters Press ENTER to save the new name The MESSAGE CENTER displays USER NAME SAVED To exit this mode without saving the name change press the CLEAR key 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 7 It may be desirable to assign user names to the workouts See Section 5 titled User Menu for more information 25 PERSONAL TRAINER 1 Custom WorkouTS The treadmill console stores up to six custom workouts For information on creating these work outs see the topic titled Programming Custom Workouts in Section 5 titled User Menu To use custom workouts press the PERSONAL TRAINER key repeatedly until the MESSAGE CENTER displays PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUTS Then press ENTER The MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to select a custom workout number ranging from 1 to 6 Using the ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad select the number and press ENTER If a workout has not been created for that number the MESSAGE CENTER simply scrolls to the next number If a workout has been been created for the selected number the MESSAGE CENTER displays successive prompts to enter the weight and ch
60. rt rate goal After the user completes the third hill valley pair the program returns to the first hill and repeats the cycle as long as the duration allows At the end of the duration the workout goes into a cool down phase If the heart rate goes above the theoretical maximum for more then 45 seconds the treadmill automatically goes into pause mode 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 80 HRmax 75 HRmax 70 HRmax Hill 65 HRmax 65 HRmax 65 HRmax 65 HRmax HEART RATE HILL Workout Profile 144 BPM 135 BPM 127 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM User Example 80 percent of theoretical maximum HRmax 40 year old 144 recommended BPM 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 is a percentage of the theoretical maximum HRmax A 40 year old user s recommended THR for the HEART RATE HILL workout is 144 or 80 percent of the maximum so the equation would be 220 40 80 144 27 2 HEART RATE INTERVAL This program also combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training The defaul
61. rvice 48 7 Specifications sus waco seo ake ek Stokes Snead a aiden Sete Avil ened tate 49 7 1 Life Fitness Club Series Treadmill Specifications 49 2007 Life Fitness a division of Brunswick Corporation All rights reserved Life Fitness Lifecycle FlexDeck and Zone Training are registered trademarks and Sport Training Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme Heart Rate InstaPace ZerOut Lifepulse MagnaDrive and Lifespring 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 4 This Operation Manual describes the functions of the Life Fitness Club Series Treadmill See Specifications in this manual for product specific features Statement of Purpose The treadmill is an exercise machine that enables users to walk or run in place on a moving surface 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 m
62. s ENTER Enter weight Enter age Enter gender Enter speed Begin workout GERKIN PROTOCOL Press FIT TEST repeatedly until GERKIN PROTOCOL appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter age Enter THR Begin workout PEB TEST Press FIT TEST repeatedly until PEB TEST appears press ENTER Enter weight Enter age Enter gender Enter speed Begin workout MY WORKOUTS Press MY WORKOUTS Select workout name Program workout or press Enter to begin workout Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical maximum HRmax 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 This workout requires the user to wear the telemetry chest strap or grasp the Lifepulse sensors 21 4 3 Wor KouT DESCRIPTIONS Go SYSTEM Quick START QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising After the QUICK START key is pressed a MANUAL workout begins at a very slow speed and with the incline level is set to zero by default Change the speed using the WALK JOG or RUN key to jump to a preset speed use the SPEED ARROW keys to gradually move the speed up or down as desired or use the NUMERIC keypad to enter a new speed value Change the incline level using the LOW MID or HIGH key to jump to a preset incline use the INCLINE ARROW keys to move the incline gradually up or down as desired or use
63. se the SPEED ARROW keys to select an available letter number or special charac ter Use the INCLINE ARROW keys to move forward or backward throughout the message or insert spaces one character at a time The current character will blink until the position is moved with the INCLINE ARROW keys SAVING A START MESSAGE To save the START MESSAGE press ENTER MESSAGE SAVED will appear in the message center confirming the message has been saved To exit the start message setup without saving press the clear key twice MESSAGE NOT SAVED will appear in the message center confirm ing the message has not been saved ERASING A START MESSAGE After entering My Configuration scroll to the START MESSAGE SETUP option and press ENTER Press enter to enter the current START MESSAGE Press the COOL DOWN key to erase the current START MESSAGE MESSAGE ERASED will appear in the message center stating the message has been erased 38 5 3 USER MENU SETTINGS SETTING USER STATISTICS Select User MY WORKOUTS 1 7 Statistics MILES CALS TIME MY CONFIGURATION ENGLISH METRIC UNITS CUSTOM WORKOUT ENTRY MAXIMUM SPEED PAUSE TIMEOUT WATTS DISPLAY METS DISPLAY PACE DISPLAY CALORIE PER HOUR DISPLAY DISTANCE CLIMBED DISPLAY ERASE CUSTOM WORKOUTS MAXIMUM INCLINE START MESSAGE SETUP SYSTEM BEEPS SOFTWARE VERSION NUMBERS CONSOLE VER MOTOR VER DEFAULT VALUE My Workouts X ENGLISH N A 12 0 MP
64. ss it twice in succession while programming to reset the treadmill and restart the programming sequence ENTER key Press this key to confirm entries of workout setup values as displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER COOL DOWN key Press this key to begin an automatically customized workout cool down PAUSE key Press this key to stop the belt and hold the current workout Continue the work out by pressing the PAUSE key a second time or by pressing the ENTER key WORKOUT SELECTION keys Press any of these keys to select the program identified on the given key s label These programs include FAT BURN CARDIO HILL RANDOM MANUAL ZONE TRAINING FIT TEST PERSONAL TRAINER and SPEED INTERVAL ENTER WEIGHT key Press this key to enter a user weight during a QUICK START workout Use the TIME ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad to enter a weight value GO SYSTEM keys Press any of these seven keys to begin a manual workout immediately without having to select a workout program Once the workout is in progress use the ARROW keys INCLINE keys SPEED keys or the NUMERIC keypad to change the intensity level or workout duration as desired QUICK START key Press this key to start a manual workout at the preset minimum speed and incline SPEED KEYS Press one of these keys to jump to the preset WALK JOG or RUN speed INCLINE KEYS Press one of these keys to jump to the preset LOW MID or HIGH incline A circular shaped STOP button is located on
65. t target heart rate is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maxi mum HRmax but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup The workout alternates between a hill which brings the heart rate up to the target rate of 80 percent of HRmax and a valley which brings the heart rate down to 65 percent of HRmax After a standard three minute warm up the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal Once the goal is reached the hill continues for three minutes Then the level decreases into a valley Once the 65 percent of HRmax goal is reached the valley continues for three minutes after which the next hill begins The user s fitness level determines the number of hills and valleys encountered within the duration At the end of the duration the workout goes into a cool down phase If the heart rate goes above the the oretical maximum for more then 45 seconds the treadmill automatically goes into pause mode 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 80 HRmax 80 HRmax 80 HRmax Warm up 65 HRmax 65 HRmax 65 HRmax HEART RATE INTERVAL Workout Profile 144 BPM 144 BPM 144 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM User Example 80 percent of theoret
66. uer avec le service la clien t le de Life Fitness Ne jamais placer aucun liquide directement sur l appareil sauf dans le plateau pour acces soires ou un support pr vu cet effet Il est recommand d utiliser des conteneurs munis de couvercles Ne pas utiliser cet appareil pieds nus Toujours porter des chaussures Porter des chaus sures avec des semelles en caoutchouc ou fournissant une tr s bonne adh rence Ne pas utiliser de chaussures talons semelles en cuir ou munies de crampons S assurer qu aucun caillou n est incrust dans les semelles loigner les v tements l ches les lacets et les serviettes des pi ces en mouvement Ne pas placer les mains sous l appareil ou dans l appareil et ne pas le renverser sur le c t pendant le fonctionnement Les rampes lat rales peuvent servir r tablir son quilibre mais ne sont pas destin es un usage continu Ne jamais monter sur le tapis de course et ne pas en descendre jamais pendant qu il tourne Utiliser les rampes lat rales afin de ne pas perdre l quilibre En cas d urgence par exemple en cas de tr buchement ou de faux pas saisir les barres lat rales et placer les pieds sur les plates formes lat rales Ne jamais marcher ni courir reculons sur le tapis roulant S il est n cessaire d immobiliser le tapis roulant r gler l afficheur sur SELECT WORKOUT S LECTIONNER EXERCICE Appuyer deux fois sur la touche REMISE Z RO si l af ficheur n e
67. ust stop immediately Life Fitness recommande FORTEMENT de consulter un m decin pour subir un examen m dical complet avant de commencer tout programme d exercice et tout particuli rement si l utilisateur a des ant c dents familiaux d hvpertension ou de troubles cardiaques s il a plus de 45 ans s il fume s il a du cholest rol s il est ob se ou n a pas fait d exercice r guli rement depuis un an Si pendant l utilisation de l appareil l utilisateur ressent un malaise des vertiges des douleurs ou des difficult s respirer 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 electric shock or injury it is imperative to connect each product to a properly grounded electrical outlet WARNING Keep the area six feet two meters by three feet one meter behind the treadmill clear of any obstructions including walls furniture and other equipment WARNING Be sure the emergency stop lanyard is clipped to the user and in proper position on the treadmill before beginning any workout 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 electr

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