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Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.1

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.2

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Electrical Power Requirements // Grounding Instructions // Removing and Replacing the

Wax Bag // How to Position and Stabilize the Life Fitness

Treadmill // Power Switch //

Immobilizing the Treadmill // Centering the Belt // Fitness Networking and Entertainment //

Power Cord Routing

The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

2.1

Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

2.2

Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

2.3

Emergency Stop System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

2.4

Reading Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

2.5

Accessory Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

3.1

Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

3.2

Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

The Lifepulse

Digital Heart Rate Monitoring System // The Polar Telemetry Heart Rate

Monitoring Chest Strap

The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

4.1

Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

4.2

Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Logging on to a Network // Setting Up the Workouts without Networking Enabled

(9000HR only) // Setting Up a Workout (8500 only) // Using Quick Start //

Selecting a Level // Using ZerOut

Speed Control // Selecting an Alternate Goal Type //

Cool-Down

4.3

Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Manual // Hill // Random // Fat Burn // Cardio

The Managers Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

5.1

Entering and Using the Managers Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

5.2

Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

9000HR Settings // 8500 Settings

Service and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

6.1

Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

6.2

Preventive Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

6.3

Troubleshooting the Lifepulse System Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

6.4

Troubleshooting the Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic or Absent Entirely // Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic

or Extremely High

6.5

Removing the Accessory Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

6.6

How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

The Belt Tensioning Bolts // Tracking (Centering) a Striding Belt // Tensioning an

Existing Striding Belt

6.7

How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

7.1

Life Fitness 9000HR Treadmill Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

7.2

Life Fitness 8500 Treadmill Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

are registered trademarks, and Sport Training, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, Extreme Heart Rate, Zone T, InstaPace, ZerOut,

MaxTime, Lifepulse, Intelli, Ergo, Your Zone, Power Factor Plus, Lifespring, Everwax, and Custom Plus 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 corporation. Broadcast Vision is a trademark of Broadcast Vision, Inc. FitLinxx is a trademark of the

Integrated Fitness Corp. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the corresponding companies is

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Page 1: ...T Tr re ea ad dm mi il ll l O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 2: ...72 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 Vittorio Veneto 57 A 39042 Bressanone Bolzano ITALY Telephone 39 0472 835 470 FAX 39 0472 833 150 LIFE FITNESS LATIN AMERICA and CARIBBEAN 10601 West Belmont Avenue Franklin Park Illinois 60131 U S A Telephone 1 847 288 3300 FAX 1 847 288 ...

Page 3: ...tection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial envi ronment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harm ful interference in which case th...

Page 4: ...ata 31 6 1 Preventive Maintenance Tips 31 6 2 Preventive Maintenance Schedule 32 6 3 Troubleshooting the Lifepulse System Sensors 33 6 4 Troubleshooting the Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap 33 Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic or Absent Entirely Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic or Extremely High 6 5 Removing the Accessory Trays 34 6 6 How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt 34 The Belt Tensioning Bolts T...

Page 5: ...e of this product If at any time while exercising the user experiences faintness dizziness pain or shortness of breath he or she must stop immediately Des problèmes de santé peuvent être causés par une utilisation incorrecte ou excessive de l équipement Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un médecin pour subir un examen médical complet avant de commencer tout programme d exercice et tout ...

Page 6: ... 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...

Page 7: ...P key twice to do so if this message does not appear in the MESSAGE CEN TER Then hold down the SPEED DOWN key and press the STOP key The console for the immobilized treadmill displays IMMOBILIZED in the MESSAGE CENTER To restore opera tion repeat the step of holding down the SPEED DOWN key and pressing the STOP key To immobilize the 8500 model treadmill hold down the TIME DOWN key and press the ST...

Page 8: ...rateur agréé ou par une personne qualifiée afin d éviter tout danger N utilisez pas ce produit dans des zones où vous utilisez des aérosols ou administrez de l oxygène De telles substances pourraient entraîner des risques d incendie et d explosion Pour un fonctionnement correct suivez toujours les instructions de la console Une surveillance étroite est nécessaire en cas d utilisation par des enfan...

Page 9: ...mpossible de faire fonctionner un tapis immobilisé Le moteur principal la pente et le cireur sont désactivés Pour immobiliser le tapis réglez l affichage de manière à obtenir SÉLECTIONNER EXERCICE Appuyez deux fois sur la touche STOP pour cela si ce mes sage n apparaît pas au niveau du CENTRE DES MESSAGES Maintenez ensuite la flèche VITESSE vers le BAS enfoncée et appuyez sur la touche STOP La con...

Page 10: ...0 amp outlet is not available one must be installed by a qualified electrician Models drawing 16 amps or more must be installed on a dedicated line IL EST ABSOLUMENT INTERDIT d employer un adaptateur temporaire pour brancher cette fiche sur une prise à deux pôles en Amérique du Nord Si aucune prise de 20 A correctement mise à la terre n est disponible il convient d en faire installer une par un él...

Page 11: ...N OFF switch and unplug the unit from the electrical outlet Open the wax tray Pull out the three push rivets A that fasten the front edge of the wax tray B to the bottom of the motor pan C If necessary use a flat edge screw driver to pry off the rivets The rivets are reusable Set down the front edge of the wax tray with the wax bag on top of it Note The rear edge of the wax tray is attached to the...

Page 12: ...mill motor pan Inform the system that a new wax bag has been installed Access the Manager s Configuration For details see Section 5 1 titled Entering and Using the Manager s Configuration On the 9000HR model scroll to the Refill Waxer System configuration setting Press ENTER The MESSAGE CENTER displays REPAIR LOGGED Press the CLEAR key three times to exit the Manager s Configuration On the 8500 mo...

Page 13: ...MESSAGE CENTER Then hold down the SPEED DOWN key and press the STOP key The console for the immobilized treadmill displays IMMOBILIZED in the MESSAGE CENTER To restore operation repeat the step of hold ing down the SPEED DOWN key and pressing the STOP key To immobilize the 8500 model tread mill hold down the TIME DOWN key and press the STOP key The console for the immobilized treadmill shows three...

Page 14: ...unter 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 ...

Page 15: ...stVisionTM entertainment system This port is located inside the console assembly To access it remove the left accessory tray See Section 6 5 for details Then remove the console assembly cover door Locate the port and plug in the network cable Re attach the console assembly cover door and the accessory tray Any use of the port for other than its intended purpose could void the product warranty POWE...

Page 16: ...tor progress With this easy to use console the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next Model 9000HR display console Model 8500 display console Heart Rate FAT BURNING ZONE CARDIO TRAINING ZONE C D G H B www lifefitness com Heart Rate FAT BURNING ZONE CARDIO TRAINING ZONE A B D E F G H C I J K 15 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 17: ... rate of minutes per mile or kilometer Watts effort level in Watts The Watt is a unit of power output or the expression of the mechanical rate of work Mets effort level in Mets The Met is an expression of the rate of work for the human body or a metabolic equivalent one Met is approximately equal to the metabolism of a person at rest Distance Climbed a calculation of feet or meters based on the sp...

Page 18: ...uding total time elapsed total distance traveled and total calories burned Pressing STOP a second time causes the MESSAGE CENTER to prompt the user for a new workout setup H ZONE TRAINING HEART RATE CHART Consult this chart to select a target heart rate for a specific age and percentage of the theoretical maximum heart rate For more information see Section 3 titled Heart Rate Zone Training Exercis...

Page 19: ...e console Replace the key to reset the system 2 4 READING RACK The display console design includes a built in reading rack allowing a book or magazine to be supported during the workout 2 5 ACCESSORY TRAYS The accessory trays A located on either side of the display console are removable They should be cleaned periodically See Chapter 6 titled Service and Technical Data for details A 18 STOP All ma...

Page 20: ...FAT BURN and CARDIO Each workout offers different benefits as discussed in Section 4 titled The Workouts During one of these workouts grasp the Lifepulse system sensors or wear the Polar heart rate chest strap to enable the on board computer to monitor the heart rate The computer automatically adjusts the resistance level to maintain the target heart rate based on the actual heart rate To change t...

Page 21: ... bar Maintain contact with all four sensors throughout the workout to obtain a heart rate reading The console displays a heart rate within 20 to 30 seconds of contact with the sensors It is not recommended 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 A A 20 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s...

Page 22: ...e 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 a...

Page 23: ...IO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning The user grasps the Lifepulse system sensors continuously or wears a Polar heart rate chest strap The program adjusts the intensity level based on the actual heart rate to maintain the target rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum 4 2 USING THE WORKOUTS LOGGING ON TO A NETWORK 900...

Page 24: ...ss the QUICK START key to accept the entered weight If no weight is entered the com puter uses the default value to calculate calories burned To stop a workout before the end of the dura tion Press the STOP key USING QUICK START Press the QUICK START key to start the tread mill Use the INCLINE and SPEED ARROW keys to adjust those settings On the 9000HR model After a new workout has been underway f...

Page 25: ...e 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 HILL and RANDOM workouts these varying hills occur for equal durations as discussed in the HILL workout description It is possible to change the level manually To change levels during a workout use the SELECT ARROW keys USING ZEROUTTM SPEED CONTROL 9000HR ON...

Page 26: ...d incline dura tion and heart rate determine the duration and intensity of the cool down 4 3 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS MANUAL The MANUAL program sets an intensity level that does not change automatically While the work out is in progress increase or lower the intensity level as desired using the SPEED and or INCLINE ARROW keys HILL 9000HR ONLY The Life Fitness patented HILL workout offers a variety of ...

Page 27: ...ach 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 pro gram to complete all four phases adequately The program therefore condenses a workout of this duration at various stages 10 to 19 minutes The interval dura...

Page 28: ... maximizes the aerobic benefits of exercise by using the body s fat stores for fuel CARDIO 9000HR ONLY The CARDIO workout is virtually identical to FAT BURN however the target heart rate is calcu lated at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum The higher target promotes cardiovascular improvement by placing a heavier workload on the heart muscle NOTE Change the target heart rate for a FAT BURN or C...

Page 29: ...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 set tings In most cases changing a setting means turning it on or off See the table on the following page for more information To return to the workout setup state press the CLEAR key repea...

Page 30: ...e telemetry feature makes it possible to use the Polar heart rate chest strap for monitoring the heart rate 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 ME...

Page 31: ...c 15 0 5 This is the maximum percentage to which the incline can be set The range 0 0 percent to 15 percent FLYERS ON OFF Fly ON 6 Flyers are the animated circles that appear in the DATA DISPLAY when the treadmill is turned on POLAR ON OFF PoLAR ON 7 Switching on this feature makes it possible to use the Polar heart rate chest strap ACCELERATION RATE AccEL 3 8 The rate at which the treadmill speed...

Page 32: ... 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 under unit regularly Vacuum around the striding belt ...

Page 33: ...acuum I Power Cord I Display Console C I Accessory trays C I Handlebar C I Handrail Bolts I Handlebar Bolts I Front Roller I Rear Roller I Stop Key I Rear Roller Guard C and I Drive Motor Belt I Wax Container I Wax System Connections I Wax Refill 1 Per System Notification KEY C Clean I Inspect R Replace 1 For wax bag replacement refer to instructions included in the wax bag repacement kit All manu...

Page 34: ...mild soap and water Make sure the chest strap transmitter is within three feet one meter of the heart rate receiver The chest strap is battery operated and will eventually stop functioning If the chest strap transmitter battery is depleted contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services at 1 800 351 3737 for instructions on how to have the chest strap replaced HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR EXTRE...

Page 35: ...s 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 Stabiliz...

Page 36: ... 4 turn clockwise and then turn the right tension bolt 1 4 turn counter clockwise to start striding belt tracking back to center of roller Repeat adjustments until striding belt appears centered Allow machine to continue running for several minutes to observe if tracking remains stabilized NOTE Do not exceed one full turn of the adjusting screws in either direction If after one full turn the belt ...

Page 37: ... bolts a quarter turn clock wise for each side Do not exceed one full turn four quarter turns per side 4 Enter the MANUAL workout and run the treadmill at 2 0 MPH 3 2 KPH check to insure proper tracking If the striding 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 ...

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Page 39: ...pulse system sensors 1 625 4 1 cm diameter Side handrails 22 56 cm long cantilevered Stop systems Red Stop key and magnetic lanyard emergency stop system Workouts Manual Hill Random Fat Burn Cardio Levels 20 Hill and Random workouts Heart rate monitoring Lifepulse digital heart rate monitoring and Polar telemetry heart rate monitoring Accessory tray Two standard removable trays Reading rack Standa...

Page 40: ...ated deck Shock absorption system Patented FlexDeck shock absorption system Deck type 3 4 medium density fiberboard reversible Front handrails Steel Ergo bar 1 5 3 8 cm diameter Side handrails 22 56 cm long cantilevered Stop systems Red Stop key and magnetic lanyard emergency stop system Workouts Quick Start Manual Heart rate monitoring Polar telemetry heart rate monitoring Accessory tray Two stan...

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