Life Fitness 93T Treadmill User Manual
Contents
1. 27 5 1 Entering and Using the Manager s Configuration 27 5 2 Configuration Settings 28 Using the Start Message Setup Using the Max Duration Setup Marathon Mode User Language Select 6 Service and Technical Data 31 6 1 Preventive Maintenance Tips 31 6 2 Preventive Maintenance Schedule 32 6 3 Troubleshooting the Treadmill 33 6 4 Troubleshooting the Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap 36 6 5 How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt 37 The Belt Tensioning Bolts Tracking Centering the Striding Belt Tensioning an Existing Striding Belt 6 6 How to Obtain Product Service 39 7 Specifications 40 7 1 Life Fitness 93T Treadmill Specifications2. 15 2 3 Reading Rack and Accessory Trays 16 3 Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise 17 3 1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise 17 3 2 Heart Rate Monitoring 18 The LifepulseTM System The Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap 4 The Workouts 19 4 1 Workout Overviews 19 4 2 Using the Workouts 19 4 3 Workout Descriptions 20 Quick Start Manual Hill Random Fit Test 4 4 Maximizing Workouts on a Life Fitness Treadmill 25 Selecting an Intensity Level Using InstaPaceTM Feedback Using ZerOutTM Speed Control Cool Down Hold N Scroll 4 5 Logging On to the Network 26 5 The Manager s Configuration
3. 40 2006 Life Fitness a division of Brunswick Corporation All rights reserved Life Fitness FlexDeck and Heart Rate Zone Training are registered trademarks and InstaPace ZerOut MagnaDrive and Lifespring are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro Inc Cardio Theater is a registered trademark of Cardio TheaterHoldings and a wholly owned subsidiary of ClubCom cor poration Broadcast Vision is a trademark of Broadcast Vision Inc Fitlinxx is a registered trademark of the Integrated Fitness Corp Any use of these trademarks without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the corresponding companies is forbidden 4 5 This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products Life Fitness Treadmill 93T See Specifications in this manual for product specific features 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 pres sure or heart disease or is over the age of 45 or smokes has high cholesterol is obese or has not exercised regularly in the past year If at any time while exercising the user experiences faintness dizziness pain or shortness of breath he or she must stop immediately Life Fitness recommande FORTEMENT de consulter un m decin pour subir un examen m dical complet avant de commencer tout p
4. The user can select from a list of available languages using any of the arrow keys Press enter when the desired language appears to select that language A workout can now be started using the selected language Selecting a language is not necessary to begin a workout Simply press the Quick Start key to start a workout or any of the program keys to begin workout programming using the default language The user may select from the following languages English German French Italian Dutch Spanish Portugese and Turkish Japanese is available if the unit is equipped with a CCD console To enable the User Language Select option enter the Manager s Configuration see section 5 1 Using the TIME UP DOWN arrow keys scroll to LANGUAGE SEL Once LANGUAGE SEL appears in the Message Center press any of the INCLINE or SPEED UP DOWN ARROW KEYS to toggle the mode from OFF to ON 31 6 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA 6 1 PREVENTATIVE 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 Commercial Life Fitness treadmills are among the most popular of aerobic trainers regu larly standing up to marathon use 18 hours a day seven days a week in health clubs col leges and military facilities the world over NOTE Safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is e
5. 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 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 4 0 MPH 6 4 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
6. Damaged line cord Line cord improperly seat ed in socket Tripped circuit breaker Corrective Action Turn the switch to the ON position Plug treadmill into a dedi cated 20 amp circuit Refer to the Operations Manual Using a voltmeter verify power at outlet If no power exists reset circuit breaker at panel Replace line cord Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services Inspect power connection at wall outlet and at machine for proper contact Verify that circuit breaker is not open If open reset cir cuit breaker The location of the circuit breaker is on the outside of the treadmill next to the ON OFF switch The breaker is a circular disk with a white button The white button will have popped out Press the white button at it s center to reset the circuit breaker See Section 6 6 How to Obtain Product Service for contact information TROUBLESHOOTING THE TREADMILL CONTINUED Malfunction Striding Belt slips off center Maximum speed is reduced Rubbing sound from underneath machine Display does not illuminate when machine is powered on Probable Cause Uneven floor surface User is pushing striding belt This occurs when the runner is 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
7. 1 847 288 3964 FAX 1 847 288 3886 Life Fitness Brazil Telephone 55 11 4193 8282 FAX 55 11 4193 8283 Life Fitness Japan Telephone 81 3 3359 4309 FAX 81 3 3359 4307 Life Fitness Iberia Spain Telephone 34 93 672 4660 FAX 34 93 672 4670 40 7 SPECIFICATIONS 7 1 LIFE FITNESS 93T TREADMILL SPECIFICATIONS Designed use Heavy Commercial Maximum user weight 400 pounds 181 1kilograms Speed range 0 5 12 0 MPH 0 8 20 KPH in 0 1 increments Elevation range 0 15 in 0 1 increments Drive train AC motor with MagnaDrive motor controller Motor type Variable Speed AC Motor size 4 0 HP continuous duty Power requirements 120 volt 20 amp U S See Electrical Requirements for requirements outside the United States Rollers 3 5 inch 9 centimeter diameter precision crowned front and back Striding Belt 60 Length x 20 Width 152 cm Length x 51 cm Width multi ply Waxing system Lubricant Infused Striding Belt Deck type 3 4 medium density reversible fiberboard Shock Absorbtion System Patented FlexDeck Shock Absorption System with LifepringsTM ErgoTM Front Handrail Ergonomically shaped overmolded elastomeric grips Side handrails 13 33 cm long flared and cantilevered Stop systems Red and Yellow magnetic lanyard emergency stop system and Session Stop Push Switch raised and prominently positioned Workouts Hill Random Manual and Fit Te
8. After the QUICK START key is pressed a MANUAL workout begins For accurate caloric expenditure enter weight when prompted by the mes sage center using the SELECTION keys The prompt will appear ten seconds after the workout begins The incline level is set to zero by default Change the level using the INCLINE ARROW key Change the speed using the SPEED key up or down as desired MANUAL The MANUAL program is a constant effort workout in which the user can change resistance level or speed at any time 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 exercise The computerized interval training workout has been scientifically demonstrated to promote greater cardio respiratory improvement than steady pace training The HILL workout goes through four phases each marked by different intensity levels As noted in the descriptions the heart rate should be measured at two stages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness To do so wear the chest strap 1 Warm up is a phase of low gradually rising resistance which brings the heart rate into the lower end of the target zone and 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
9. 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 To plug the power cord into an outlet 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 24 of power cord is required between the outlet and the last power cord clip for outlets in front of the treadmill To plug the power cord into an outlet in rear of the treadmill use Hole Pattern 2 for outlets locat ed at the rear of the machine WARNING Make sure that there is a 6 foot clearance behind the treadmill Contact Life Fitness Customer Service for an optional longer power cord if necessary 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 seri ous injury AVERTISSEMENT S assurer que le cordon d ali mentation 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
10. in the display console are three built in accesso ry 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 16 17 3 HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE 3 1 WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training approach to exercise Zone Training identifies an exerciser s ideal heart rate range or zone for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fitness NOTE Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program Wear a telemetry chest strap to enable the treadmill s on board computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout 18 3 2 HEART RATE MONITORING THE LIFEPULSETM SYSTEM To use the treadmill s LifepulseTM system to check the heart rate during a workout grasp the stainless steel sensors on the ErgoTM 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 i
11. r gler l afficheur sur SELECT WORKOUT S LECTIONNER EXERCICE Appuyer deux fois sur la touche STOP si l afficheur n en est pas d j ce point Maintenir ensuite la touche SPEED DOWN RALENTISSEMENT enfonc e et appuyer sur la touche PAUSE L appareil affiche d sormais IMMOBILIZED Immobilis Il ne peut alors plus fonctionner Le moteur principal le moteur en ligne et le cireur sont d sactiv 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 RALENTISSEMENT enfonc e et appuyer sur PAUSE L appareil affichera SELECT WORKOUT S LECTIONNER EXERCICE 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 ULT RIEUR 9 10 1 2 SETUP Read the Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness treadmill Place the treadmill where it will be used before beginning the setup procedure ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS The Life Fitness Treadmill requires a dedicated line according to the electrical configurations listed in the chart below One individual branch circuit for each treadmill per NEC article 210 21 b 1 and 210 23 o
12. striding belt will stall if the user is traveling slower than the strid ing belt speed Striding belt deck malfunction The deck laminate worn through or the underside of striding belt glazed over hard glossy Insufficient power source Foreign objects may be stuck underneath the machine Tinsel is installed incorrectly Loose 10 pin connection at display console or DSP motor control board Corrective Action 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 Instruct users not to push striding belt in either direction Replace belt and deck Plug treadmill into a dedicated 20 amp circuit Inspect underneath striding belt and machine Remove any debris or objects that may cause inter ference with the treadmill Reposition tinsel on the outside of the striding belt Check all electrical connections for proper attachment Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services 34 See Section 6 6 How to Obtain Product Service for contact information 35 TROUBLESHOOTING THE TREADMILL CONTINUED See Section 6 6 How to Obtain Product Service for contact information Malfunction Unit resets randomly or pauses Probable Cause Insufficient power source Damaged ground prong on line cord Line cord improperly seated in electrical outlet Emergency stop m
13. 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 MARATHON MODE Marathon Mode has no preset or setable goal It allows the user to workout indefinitely A work out in Marathon Mode ends only if the user chooses to end it or a stop system is activated To use the mode enable Marathon Mode see below While setting up a workout enter a time value greater than the upper limit displayed on the con sole Once the upper time limit is exceeded the message center will display MARATHON MODE Within a workout Marathon Mode can immediately ended by pressing the Time Key Pressing the Time Key makes it possible to set a time goal as long as it s not less than the time already spent in the workout To enable the Marathon Mode enter the Manager s Configuration see section 5 1 Using the TIME UP DOWN arrow keys scroll to MARATHON MODE Once MARATHON MODE appears in the Message Center press any of the INCLINE or SPEED UP DOWN ARROW KEYS to tog gle the mode from OFF to ON 30 USER LANGUAGE SELECT If enabled this option allows users to select the language by which to interact with the unit dur ing a workout To use the option enable User Language Select see below The console will display the message SELECT LANGUAGE USING ARROW KEYS
14. the adjustments until the striding belt appears centered Allow the machine to contin ue running for several minutes to observe if tracking remains stabilized NOTE Do not exceed one full turn of the adjusting screws in either direction If after one full turn the belt does not track properly contact Customer Support Services The phone numbers are listed in Section 6 7 titled How to Obtain Product Service 38 TENSIONING AN EXISTING STRIDING BELT 1 Enter the Manual workout and operate the treadmill 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 key stop the treadmill Turn the belt tensioning bolts a quarter turn clock wise 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
15. type for weight distance and speed TELEMETRY ON Switching on the telemetry feature makes it possible to use the Polar compatible Heart Rate Zone Training exercise chest strap for monitoring the heart rate MAXIMUM SPEED 12 0 MPH This is the fastest speed at which the treadmill can operate MINIMUM SPEED 0 5 MPH This is the slowest speed at which the treadmill can operate PAUSE TIMEOUT 1 minute This is the maximum time during which a workout can remain in pause mode WATTS DISPLAY OFF Int l ON If this option is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER displays the Watts equivalent of the step rate METS DISPLAY OFF If this option is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER displays the METs equivalent of the step rate PACE DISPLAY ON This feature displays the rate of minutes per mile CALORIE PER HOUR DISPLAY ON Int l OFF If this option is enabled the MESSAGE CENTER displays the number of calories burned per hour during the workout DISTANCE CLIMBED DISPLAY OFF The total distance climbed based on the incline and speed of the treadmill ACCELERATION RATE 3 The rate at which the treadmill accelerates to the selected speed ranging from 1 slowest to 5 fastest DECELERATION RATE 3 The rate at which the treadmill decelerates to the selected speed ranging from 1 slowest to 5 fastest MAXIMUM INCLINE 15 0 This option changes the maximum incline grade to a value lower than 15 percent START MESSAGE SETUP
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18. 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 39 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 3 Contact the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services group For Product Service within the United States and Canada Telephone 1 847 451 0036 FAX 1 847 288 3702 Toll free telephone 800 351 3737 For Product Service Internationally Life Fitness Europe GmbH Germany Telephone 49 089 317 751 66 FAX 49 089 317 751 38 Life Fitness UK LTD Telephone 44 1353 665 507 FAX 44 1353 666 719 Life Fitness Atlantic BV Europe Middle East amp Africa except local LF offices Life Fitness Benelux Telephone 31 180 646 666 FAX 31 180 646 699 Life Fitness Italia S R L Telephone 800 438 836 FAX 39 0457 238 197 Life Fitness Austria Vertriebs GmbH Telephone 43 1615 7198 FAX 43 1615 7198 20 Life Fitness Asia Pacific Ltd Asia amp Australia except local LF offices Telephone 852 2891 6677 FAX 852 2575 6001 Life Fitness Latin America and Caribbean Telephone
19. HILL is an interval training workout Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise separated by regular periods of lower intensity exercise RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no regular pattern or progression MANUAL is a constant effort workout in which the user can change resistance level or speed at any time FIT TEST is a five minute workout with which the user can measure cardiovascular fitness compared to other people of the same age and gender 4 2 USING THE WORKOUTS Select a workout OR log on to a fitness network exercise database See Section 4 5 titled Logging on to the Network for details The chart below lists the steps for setting up each workout To select a workout use the WORKOUT SELECTION ARROW keys to scroll through workout options displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER The treadmill s Hold n Scroll feature enables the user to scroll automatically through options simply by holding down an ARROW key making it unecessary to press the ARROW key repeatedly Press the ENTER key to confirm a displayed selection Then enter data requested in MESSAGE CENTER prompts Use the TIME INCLINE or SPEED ARROW keys to scroll to desired values as displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER and press ENTER to confirm each selection Values can be changed during all workouts except for FIT TEST 4 3 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS QUICK START QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising
20. IGURATION To enter the Manager s Configuration press and hold down the PAUSE key and press the CLEAR key twice Continue to hold down the PAUSE key until the MESSAGE CENTER dis plays the words SERVICE MENU Then release the PAUSE key press the QUICK START key and press ENTER The MESSAGE CENTER then displays in turn each of the configura tion settings Use the TIME arrow keys to scroll through the list of settings or allow the MESSAGE CENTER to scroll automatically through the options To stop the automatic scrolling press the PAUSE key To resume the automatic scrolling press the PAUSE key again To select a displayed option press the ENTER key The Manager s Configuration settings are listed on the following page in the order in which they appear in the MESSAGE CENTER display Use the INCLINE or SPEED keys to change settings In most cases changing a setting means turning it on or off See the table on the fol lowing page for more information 28 5 2 CONFIGURATION SETTINGS CONFIGURATION FACTORY SETTING DEFAULT DESCRIPTION LANGUAGE ENGLISH The language of the MESSAGE CENTER display Choices include English German French Italian Dutch Spanish Portugese and Turkish Japanese available on units equipped with the Complex Character Display CCD only MAX DURATION SETUP 60 minutes This feature enables fitness club managers to set workout duration ENGLISH METRIC UNITS ENGLISH The measurement unit
21. N A See Using the START MESSAGE Setup in this section USER LANGUAGE SELECT OFF This option if enabled gives users the ability to select a language for use during a workout See the topic entitled User Language Select in this section MARATHON MODE OFF This option if enabled allows the user to workout indefinitely See the topic entitled Marathon Mode in this section 29 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 CREATING A START MESSAGE After entering the Manager s Configuration scroll to the START MESSAGE SETUP option and press ENTER Use the SPEED ARROW keys to select an available letter number or special character 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 cen ter 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 confirming the mes sage has not been saved ERASING A START MESSAGE After entering the Manager s Configuration scroll to
22. 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 autho rized 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 on the unit except in an accessory tray or holder Contain
23. agnet not engaged Towel or other item may be making contact with stop switch while user is running Stop switch is activated with very light pressure or returns slowly after being pressed Stop switch cable not making proper contact Pinched main wire harness Open ground path Corrective Action Plug treadmill into a dedicated 20 amp circuit Replace line cord Inspect power connection at electrical outlet and at machine for proper contact Re engage the emergency stop magnet Move all possible obstructions off display console and handlebar Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services 36 6 4 TROUBLESHOOTING THE OPTIONAL HEART RATE CHEST STRAP HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY See Section 6 6 How to Obtain Product Service for contact information Malfunction Heart rate reading is erratic or absent entirely Abnormally elevated heart rate readings Probable Cause Belt transmitter electrodes are not wet enough to pick up accurate heart rate readings Belt transmitter electrodes are not laying flat against the skin Belt transmitter needs cleaning Belt transmitter is not within 3 feet one meter of the heart rate receiver Chest strap battery is depleted Electromagnetic interference from televisi
24. bilizing leg is not resting on the floor To adjust loosen the JAM NUT A and turn the STABILIZING LEG B until the rock ing 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 opera tion An unbalanced 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 belt 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 This action sets the striding belt tracking back to center of the roller If the striding belt moves to the le
25. 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 14 2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE 2 1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW The computerized display console on the treadmill allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilities and goals and to monitor progress With this easy to use console the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next 2 2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS A MESSAGE CENTER This window displays step by step instructions for setting up a work out During a workout it displays calories distance time incline speed and heart rate Additionally the MESSAGE CENTER displays calories per hour METS Watts pace in min utes 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 B TIME INCLINE and SPEED ARROW keys Press these keys to increase or decrease the workout time the incline of the treadmill deck or the striding belt speed C CLEAR key Press this key once to clear data not yet entered Press 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 D WORKOUT SELECTION ARROW keys When setting up a workout use these keys to scroll throu
26. don de la prise et le r cup rer avec pr caution S il est impossible de l atteindre communiquer 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
27. e 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 the workout is in progress the program adds hills and valleys that are identical to the first eight intervals of the Interval Training phase This pattern repeats until the workout is completed RANDOM The RANDOM program creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout More than one million different patterns are possible 22 FIT TEST The treadmill Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile treadmill The Fit Test workout measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every 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 oxyge
28. enabled in the Manager s Configuration See Section 5 titled The Manager s Configuration for more information When the user adjusts the treadmill speed using the SPEED ARROW KEYS the MESSAGE CENTER displays the MPH and pace simultaneously USING ZEROUTTM 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 the Manager s Configuration See section 5 2 titled Configuration Settings for more information 26 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 dura tion determine the duration and intensity of the cool down HOLD N SCROLL This feature enables the user to scroll automatically through options simply by holding down an ARROW key making it unnecessary to press the ARROW key repeatedly 4 5 LOGGING ON TO THE NETWORK When the treadmill is connected to a network the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to log on with a personal ID number Press ENTER Then for each digit of the ID number use the ARROW keys to scroll through the displayed numerals and press ENTER when the correct numeral appears Repeat this step for each digit 26 27 5 THE MANAGER S CONFIGURATION 5 1 ENTERING AND USING THE MANAGER S CONF
29. end of this phase 20 QUICK START Press QUICK START Begin workout MANUAL Select MANUAL Enter weight Enter time Enter incline Enter speed Begin workout HILL Select HILL Enter weight Enter time Enter level Enter speed Begin workout RANDOM Select RANDOM Enter weight Enter time Enter level Enter speed Begin workout FIT TEST Select FIT TEST Enter weight Enter age Enter gender Enter speed Begin workout LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL WORKOUT SETUP STEPS This workout requires the user to wear a telemetry chest strap 21 3 Interval Training is a series of increasingly steeper hills alternating with valleys or stints of recovery The heart rate should rise to the high end of the target zone Check the heart rate at the end of this phase 4 Cool down is a low intensity phase that allows the body to begin removing lactic acid and other exercise by products which build up in muscles and contribute to soreness Each column in 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 Th
30. ers with lids are recommended 6 Do not use this product in bare feet Always wear shoes 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 running 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 WORK OUT Press the STOP 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 incline and waxer are all disabled The tread mill 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 i
31. es for Exercise Testing and Prescription 6th Ed 2000 It is designed to provide a qualitative description of a user s VO2 max estimation and a means of assessing initial fitness level and tracking improvement 24 24 25 25 4 4 MAXIMIZING WORKOUTS ON A LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL SELECTING AN INTENSITY LEVEL The steps for setting up a HILL or RANDOM workout include selecting a level The word level refers to a range of incline percentages The treadmill features 20 levels 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 In the HILL 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 percentage changes automatically to match that hill To change levels during a workout use any of the ARROW keys USING INSTAPACETM FEEDBACK The InstaPaceTM Feedback feature enables users to monitor their pace or rate of minutes per mile while running on the treadmill This feature must be
32. ft 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 track ing back to center of roller Repeat these adjustments until striding belt appears cen tered Allow the belt to continue running for several minutes to be sure that the tracking 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 7 titled How to Obtain Product Service 11 12 FITNESS NETWORKING 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 the treadmill to be connected to a fitness entertainment system and or a fitness network such as FitLinxx Networking The built in network ports allow the unit to exchange workout information with a fitness network database Fitness Entertainment The built in network ports allow the treadmill to power a third party receiver for use with an entertainment system such as the Cardio Theater system BroadcastVisionTM or EnerciseTM A 13 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
33. gh workout options as they appear in the MESSAGE CENTER Also use these keys set up workouts or Manager s Configuration options E QUICK START Press this key to begin a manual workout immediately without having to select a workout program Once the workout is in progress use the ARROW KEYS to change the intensity level or workout duration as desired COOL DOWN Press this key to begin an automatically customized workout cool down PAUSE Press this key to stop the belt and hold the current workout Continue the workout by pressing the PAUSE key a second time or by pressing the ENTER key The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with a manual emergency stop system Use either of the two features described below to stop the treadmill immediately F A circular 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 button 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 G A circular shaped STOP button is located on the right side of the panel below the display console Press the button to stop the striding belt and end the current workout 15 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
34. ial area is likely to cause harm ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Class SB Studio Professional and or commercial use CAUTION Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the prod uct 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 ser vice representative There are no user serviceable parts 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Description Page 1 Getting Started 6 1 1 Important Safety Instructions 6 1 2 Setup 10 Electrical Power Requirements Grounding Instructions How to Position and Stabilize the Treadmill Power Switch Centering the Belt Fitness Networking Power Cord Routing 2 The Display Console 14 2 1 Display Console Overview 14 2 2 Display Console Descriptions
35. iche du cordon d ali mentation Tenir le cordon d alimentation 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 l int rieur de l appareil couper l alimentation lectrique d brancher le cor
36. l is to elevate the user s heart rate to a level that is between 60 85 of their theoretical maximum heart rate 220 age 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 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 wi
37. n from the blood Physicians and exercise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic capacity To set up the Fit Test Press the WORKOUT SELECTION ARROW KEYS button repeatedly until the FIT TEST option appears in the message center Press ENTER to select the FIT TEST option The message center will prompt for a user weight ENTER WEIGHT Use the UP DOWN ARROW KEYS to input your weight Press ENTER to accept the weight The message center will next prompt for a user age ENTER AGE Use the UP DOWN ARROW KEYS to input your age Press ENTER to accept the age 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 The message center will 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 UP DOWN SPEED ARROW KEYS to enter the corresponding level After the five minute FIT TEST is completed a FIT TEST score will be displayed 23 FIT TEST PROGRAM SUGGESTED EXERTION LEVELS Inactive Active Very Active 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 goa
38. n this manual Do not use attach ments that have not been recommended by the manufacturer SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 7 8 1 D MARRAGE 1 1 CONSIGNES DE S CURIT IMPORTANTES Lire toutes les instructions avant d utiliser le tapis roulant DANGER Pour r duire les risques de d charge lectrique toujours d brancher cet appareil Life Fitness avant le nettoyage ou toute mesure d entretien AVERTISSEMENT 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 f
39. on sets and or antennas Electromagnetic interference from cell phones 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 Corrective Action Wet the belt transmitter elec trodes see section 3 2 Ensure the belt transmitter elec trodes are laying flat against the skin see section 3 2 Wash the belt transmitter with mild soap and water Make sure the chest strap trans mitter is within three feet one meter of the heart rate receiver Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for instructions on how to have the chest strap replaced Move the treadmill a few inches away from the probable cause or move the probable cause a few inches away from the treadmill until the heart rate readings are accurate 37 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
40. r other appropriate country specific electrical compliance guidelines The hot neutral and ground wires must each be routed independent ly not looped or tied to other circuits 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 A temporary adapter MUST NOT BE USED to connect this plug to a 2 pole receptacle in North America If a properly grounded 20 AMP outlet is not available one must be installed by a qualified electrician Models drawing 20 amps must be installed on a dedicated line IL EST ABSOLUMENT INTERDIT d employer un adaptateur temporaire pour brancher cette fiche sur une prise bipolaire en Am rique du Nord Si aucune prise de 20 A correctement mise la terre n est disponible en faire installer une par un lectricien qualifi Les mod les utilisant 16 A ou plus doivent tre b
41. ranch s sur un circuit sp cialis DANGER 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 outlet installed by a qualified electri cian Any modification to the electrical plug will result in a voided warranty Un branchement incorrect du conducteur de mise la terre peut entra ner des risques de d charge lectrique Consulter un lectricien si des doutes subsistent quant 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 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 dimensions of the footprint Allow a distance of eight inches or 21 centimeters between the treadmill and other units on either side Allow a dis tance 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 sta
42. rogramme d exercice et tout particuli rement si l utilisateur a des ant c dents familiaux d hypertension 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 impera tive 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 prop er 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 electrical plug or if it has been dropped damaged or even partially immersed in water Contact Life Fitness Customer
43. s recommended THE OPTIONAL 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 The chest strap is optional To order it call Life Fitness Customer Support Services at 1 800 351 3737 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 elec trical impulses of the heart back to the receiver Moisten the electrodes Then secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible The strap should be snug but comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing The transmitter strap delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct contact with bare skin However it functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing If it becomes necessary to re moisten the chest strap electrodes grasp the center of the strap pull it away from the chest to expose the two electrodes and re moisten them A A 19 4 THE WORKOUTS 4 1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS The following workouts are preprogrammed for the Life Fitness Treadmill QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising After the QUICK START key is pressed a MANUAL workout begins
44. st Levels 20 Hill and Random workouts Heart rate monitoring system Polar telemetry compatible heart rate monitoring system Console displays Elapsed time total distance total calories burned Watts METS calories burned per hour speed incline heart rate pace distance climbed Ports 2 Type RJ45 interchangeable Network ready connection and Fitness Entertainment port power sup ply PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Length 83 inches 211 centimeters Width 37 inches 94 centimeters Height 63 5 inches 161 centimeters Weight 425 pounds 193 kilograms Step Up Height 11 28 centimeters SHIPPING DIMENSIONS Length 86 25 inches 219 centimeters Width 42 5 inches 108 centimeters Height 26 5 inches 67 centimeters Weight 500 pounds 227 kilograms Life Fitness World Headquarters 5100 North River Road Schiller Park IL 60176 M051 00K58 A330
45. t no time should cleaner be applied directly to any part of the equip ment use non abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth and then wipe the unit Contact Life Fitness cus tomer Support Services for more details See Section 6 7 How to Obtain Product Service 32 6 2 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY QUARTERLY BI ANNUAL ANNUAL DISPLAY CONSOLE ASSEMBLY Hardware Inspect Overlay Clean Inspect Accessory Cups Clean Inspect Stop Switch Clean Inspect Emergency Clean Inspect Switch Magnet HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY Hardware Inspect ErgoTM Front Handlebar Clean Inspect Side Hand Rails Clean Inspect Lifepulse Sensors Clean Inspect FRAME ASSEMBLY Hardware Inspect Motor Cover Clean Motor Electronic Vacuum Clean Inspect Compartment Drive Belt Inspect Drive Belt Anti Static Inspect Bracket Anti Static Inspect Cords Leg Levelers Inspect Adjust Front Roller Inspect Rear Roller Inspect Side Step Area Clean Inspect 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 33 6 3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE TREADMILL Malfunction No Power Probable Cause On Off switch Insufficient power source
46. thin 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 The tables below list fit test results RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR MEN Men Estimated VO2 Max ml kg min Per Age Category Rating 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 Elite 52 51 48 45 42 Excellent 50 51 48 50 46 47 42 44 39 41 Very Good 47 49 45 47 43 45 40 41 36 38 Above Average 44 46 42 44 40 42 37 39 33 35 Average 41 43 39 41 37 39 34 36 30 32 Below Average 38 40 36 38 34 36 31 33 27 29 Low 35 37 33 35 31 33 28 30 24 26 Very Low lt 35 lt 33 lt 31 lt 28 lt 24 RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR WOMEN Women Estimated VO2 Max ml kg min Per Age Category Rating 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 Elite 44 42 39 35 34 Excellent 42 43 40 41 37 38 33 34 32 33 Very Good 39 41 37 39 35 36 31 32 30 31 Above Average 37 38 35 36 32 34 29 30 28 29 Average 34 36 32 34 30 31 27 28 25 27 Below Average 31 33 29 31 27 29 25 26 23 24 Low 28 30 27 28 25 26 22 24 20 22 Very Low lt 28 lt 27 lt 25 lt 22 lt 20 Life Fitness developed this rating scale based on VO2 max percentile distributions referenced in American College of Sports Medicine s Guidelin
47. xamined regularly for damage or wear Keep the equipment out of use until defective parts are repaired or replaced Pay special attention to parts that are subject to wear as outlined below The following preventive maintenance tips will keep the Life Fitness treadmill operating at peak performance Clean the display console and all exterior surfaces regularly with mild soap and water or a mild household cleaner DO NOT use paper towels ammonia or acid based cleaners Check operation of the emergency stop system once a week Check the operation of the stop button once a week Inspect and vacuum the area directly surrounding and under the unit regularly Vacuum around the striding belt regularly to keep debris from accumulating Inspect exterior parts regularly for wear particularly the striding belt deck and line cord Check to make sure the unit is properly leveled 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 A
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