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M051-00K60-A062

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Summary of Contents for T9e

Page 1: ...T9e Treadmills o p e r at i o n m a n u a l ...

Page 2: ...8620 Sant Vicenç dels Horts Barcelona España 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 San Pieretto 37010 AFFI Verona ITALY Telephone 39 045 7238204 FAX 39 045 7238197 LIFE FITNESS LATIN AMERICA and CARIBBEAN 10601 West Belmont Avenue Franklin P...

Page 3: ...que TOUTES les instructions d installations Ce manuel explique comment installer l équipement et comment l utiliser correctement et sans danger Class HB Home Domestic use CAUTION Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the product warranty Mise en garde tout changement ou toute modification de ce matériel peut annuler la garantie du produit Any service other than cleaning or user...

Page 4: ...ts on a Life Fitness Treadmill 43 Selecting a Level Cool Down 5 User Menu 44 5 1 Using the User Menu 44 My Configuration TV Settings Custom Workouts 5 2 My Configuration Settings 47 6 Service and Technical Data 48 6 1 Preventive Maintenance Tips 48 6 2 Preventive Maintenance Schedule 49 6 3 Troubleshooting the Treadmill 50 6 4 Troubleshooting the Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap 53 6 5 How to Adjus...

Page 5: ...bese or has not exercised regularly in the past year If at any time while exercising the user experiences faintness dizziness pain or short ness of breath he or she must stop immediately Des problèmes de santé peuvent être causés par une utilisation incorrecte ou exces sive de l équipement Life Fitness recommande FORTEMENT de consulter un médecin pour subir un examen médical complet avant de comme...

Page 6: ...even partially immersed in water Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services 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 man...

Page 7: ...e 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 return to the Welcome Screen Pressing the STOP k...

Page 8: ... l eau Appeler le service clientèle de Life Fitness Tenir le cordon d alimentation à l écart de toute surface chauffée Ne pas tirer l appareil par le cordon d alimentation ne pas utiliser le cordon comme poignée Ne pas faire passer le cordon sur le sol sous le tapis roulant ni le long de l appareil Se reporter à la section 1 2 pour la disposition adéquate du cordon d alimentation Si le cordon d al...

Page 9: ...inées à un usage continu Ne jamais monter sur le tapis de course et ne jamais en descendre pendant qu il tourne Utiliser les rampes latérales afin de ne pas perdre l équilibre En cas d urgence par exemple en cas de trébuche ment ou de faux pas saisir les barres latérales et placer les pieds sur les plates formes latérales Ne jamais marcher ni courir à reculons sur le tapis roulant Quand il est néc...

Page 10: ...hoosing a workout can be an informed decision Simply select the question mark on the workout selection screen to access help files which give explanations of each of the workouts See Section 2 2 Display Console Descriptions Workout Selection Help Workout Flexibility Choosing a different workout on the fly is as simple as selecting a button and choosing a new workout And now there are two ways to c...

Page 11: ... 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 Amérique du Nord Si aucune prise de 15 A correctement mise à la terre n est disponible en faire installer une par un...

Page 12: ...d levelling the treadmill check the belt to ensure that it is tracking properly First plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet See Electrical Power 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 spe...

Page 13: ... point of cable entry as practical Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 1 Antenna lead in wire 2 Antenna discharge unit nec section 810 20 3 Grounding conductors nec section 810 21 4 Ground clamp 5 Power service grounding electrode system nec article 250 part h 6 Ground clamp 7 Electric service equipment NOTE The TV aspect ...

Page 14: ... of the machine NOTE To accommodate 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 DANGER Insu...

Page 15: ... can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next The Touchscreen Display The Touchscreen Display the LCD screen allows the user to choose a workout set it up and monitor it The Control Panel The Control Panel consists of the keys on the housing of the Touchscreen Display These keys allow quick changes to workouts on the fly provide easy access to TV controls and allow for screen cleanin...

Page 16: ...d access TV viewing 1 WORKOUT SELECTION Touch the Welcome Screen anywhere to start and enter the Workout Selection screen Use the Workout Selection screen to choose a workout access QUICK START or to access the Help screens A GO SYSTEM QUICK START Press any of the Walk Jog or Run buttons to begin a manual workout immediately without having to select a workout program Once the workout is in progres...

Page 17: ...RMY PFT GERKIN NAVY PRT PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY BATTERY MARINES PFT and AIR FORCE PRT See section 5 1 My Configuration Fit Test Plus for instructions on how to enable these additional fitness tests See Section 4 1 Workout Overviews for a description of each workout The MY WORKOUTS feature on this treadmill makes it possible to pre set up to seven workouts with personal setup information such as age or...

Page 18: ...ength of workout weight age incline speed distance target heart rate and intensity level Press ENTER to record the selection G NUMERICAL KEYPAD Another way for the user to enter workout parameters Key in the desired number on the keypad and press ENTER H CLEAR Clears any entry and returns the default setting I ENTER Press this button after entering a value to register the value and move to the nex...

Page 19: ...t Rate Zone Training Exercise Level Choose the programmed intensity level of the workout Levels range from 1 to 20 Incline Choose the amount of incline on the treadmill Speed Use to set the striding belt speed of the treadmill Target Heart Rate heart rate workouts only Gives a recommended heart rate according to age For Fat Burn the target heart rate is computed at 65 of the theoreti cal maximum h...

Page 20: ...umns The height of the column furthest to the left is proportional to the current level of intensity During a FAT BURN CARDIO HEART RATE HILL HEART RATE INTERVAL or EXTREME HEART RATE workout which requires the use of a Polar heart rate chest strap or the LifepulseTM system sensors the WORKOUT PROFILE window displays a flashing heart shape to request the user s heart rate signal If the console doe...

Page 21: ...t or by touching the TARGET HEART RATE button on the Touchscreen and accessing the Target Heart Rate Workout Setup Screen P ACTUAL HEART RATE Displays the heart rate if the user grasps the Lifepulse sensors or wears a Polar compatible heart rate chest strap NOTE Heart rate can be checked on any of the screens whether before a workout begins or during a workout Q INCLINE and SPEED Press these butto...

Page 22: ...t zone for a Heart Rate Zone Training workout See section 3 titled Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise for more information CONTROL PANEL The Control Panel allows the user to control workout and TV parameters without leaving the Workout Progress screen It also provides a quick and easy way for maintenance staff to clean the Touchscreen Display without activating the screen A ARROW KEYS When in the w...

Page 23: ...f exercise which build up in muscles during a workout and con tribute to muscle soreness Press the COOLDOWN key to enter the Cooldown stage at any point during the workout Each workout s Cooldown level is automatically adjusted according to the individual user s perfor mance Cooldown times are preset in proportion to the duration of a workout The Cooldown time can be changed by using the correspon...

Page 24: ...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 accesso ry trays B Two side trays to accommodate large items such as water bottles and one center tray for smaller items such as pe...

Page 25: ...EME HEART RATE CARDIO HEART RATE INTERVAL Each workout offers different benefits as discussed in Section 4 titled The Workouts NOTE Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program The Heart Rate Zone Training workout programs measure heart rate Wear the optional telemetry chest strap or grip the Lifepulse sensors to enable the treadmi...

Page 26: ...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 brea...

Page 27: ...r 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 per cent of the theoretical maximum CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat ...

Page 28: ...academies to measure aerobic capacity PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY BATTERY PEB is used by U S Federal Law Enforcement and the U S Federal Bureau of Investigation and other federal organizations for the hir ing and maintenance of federal jobs MARINES PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST PFT is a 3 0 mile physical performance test used to access muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness AIR FORCE PHYSICAL READINESS ...

Page 29: ...HILL RANDOM and CARDIO choose the corresponding button to enter directly into the workout setup screens For HEART RATE HILL HEART RATE INTERVAL and EXTREME HEART RATE choose ZONE TRAINING and then make a selection For SPORT TRAINING 5K SPORT TRAINING 10K SPORT TRAINING TIME DISTANCE OR CALORIES or CUSTOM WORKOUTS choose PERSONAL TRAINER and then make a selection For LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST choose FI...

Page 30: ...et heart rate as a workout goal The program automatically alters the resistance to maintain a pace that will meet that objective within that duration Once the objective is met the workout automatically goes into a Cooldown Phase To use the Time In Zone Goal feature 1 Select a workout 2 In the Goal Time setup screen choose TIME IN ZONE enter the desired amount of time and select ENTER 3 Finish the ...

Page 31: ...r accepts or adjusts the rate when setting up the workout During the workout itself the program reads the heart rate which is transmitted via the Polar heart rate chest strap or the Lifepulse system sensors and it uses this data to adjust the resis tance Manually raising the rate increases the intensity of the cardiovascular exercise 4 ENTERING WORKOUT VALUES AGE When prompted to enter Age use the...

Page 32: ...ontinue the workout by selecting RESUME WORKOUT or by pressing the PAUSE key a second time The pause duration defaults to 5 minute configurable by the user after which the console returns to the Welcome Screen A workout can also be paused by 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 z...

Page 33: ...r goal type and value Enter age Enter THR Enter speed Begin workout HEART RATE INTERVAL Select HEART RATE INTERVAL Enter weight Enter goal type and value Enter age Enter THR Enter speed Begin workout EXTREME HEART RATE Select EXTREME HEART RATE Enter weight Enter goal type and value Enter age Enter THR Enter walk speed Enter jog speed Begin workout CHOOSE PERSONAL TRAINER TO ACCESS SPORT TRAINING ...

Page 34: ...ARROW KEYS on the Control Panel corresponding to the SPEED button Speed can also be changed by touched the SPEED button on the Touchscreen Display which accesses the speed Setup Screen The incline level is set to zero by default To change the incline and stay in the Workout Progress screen press the UP or DOWN ARROW KEYS on the Control Panel corresponding to the INCLINE button Incline can also be ...

Page 35: ...ptions 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 LifepulseTM handles The Message Area 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 ...

Page 36: ...inutes 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 PERSONAL TRAINER SPORT TRAININGTM This distance goal workout is designed for runners training for races The program creates realistic terrains by setting different inclin...

Page 37: ...hen the next hill begins with its corresponding heart 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...

Page 38: ...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 Area displays a prompt to increase or decrease speed depending on whether the workout is in a hill or valley phase The pro gram does not procee...

Page 39: ... continuing this pattern throughout the dura tion If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after five minutes the Message Area 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 Cool Down 118 BPM 65 HRmax 118 BPM 65 HRmax 118 BPM J o g S p e ...

Page 40: ...NESS TESTING LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST O Go through the setup screens for the Fit Test including Weight and age and gender Press ENTER after each selection to record the entry Gender does not require selecting Enter afterwards O The setup screen for Speed will appear ENTER SPEED 2 4 5 mph Consult the following recom mended fit test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on age gender and ac...

Page 41: ... at least seven hours is recommended O time of day O time of last meal two to four hours after the last meal is recommended O time since last beverage containing caffeine or alcohol or cigarette at least four hours is recom mended O time since last exercised at least six hours is recommended For the most accurate Fit Test results perform the Fit Test on three consecutive days and average the three...

Page 42: ...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 28 27 25 22 20 Life Fitness developed this rating scale based...

Page 43: ...g time age and gender To set up one of these tests choose Fitness Test and then choose your selected workout If the selected test is either the NAVY or MARINES test the Message Area 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...

Page 44: ... 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 per cent and is represented as one lit row The highest incline 4 3 percent is represented by a column with all seven rows lit In the HILL and RANDOM workouts these varying hills occur for equal durat...

Page 45: ...ON Allows the user to set configurable items program in a custom message WORKOUT DURATION CONFIGURATION Allows the user to set a maximum workout limit The default configuration has Max Duration set to 99 minutes The time can be modified using the up or down ARROW keys INACTIVITY TIMER This feature will allow for the backlight to be turned off due to inactivity Select ENABLED Set the desired amount...

Page 46: ...ed Channel Choose Channel Setup Manual use the Channel Controls on the Control Panel to choose the channel to be deleted select delete return the Channel Setup to Auto To Restore a Channel Choose Channel Setup Manual use the Channel Controls to choose the channel to be restored select Add return the Channel Setup to Auto To Adjust Picture Setup Brightness Contrast Saturation and Hue can be adjuste...

Page 47: ...of intervals is always 30 for speed incline workouts the length of each interval equals the selected duration divided by 30 For target heart rate workouts you can have up to 30 different target heart rate goals Once you reach the current segment s target heart rate goal the workout will acti vate the next segment s target heart rate goal For speed incline workouts each interval is identified by th...

Page 48: ...creen backlight to be turned off due CONFIGURATION to inactivity See Section 5 1 Inactivity Timer DISTANCE CLIMBED DISPLAY OFF The total distance climbed based on the incline and speed of the treadmill FIT TEST PLUS OFF Enable Disable additional Fit Tests Army PFT Gerkin protocol Navy PRT PEB Marines PFT Air Force PRT PAUSE TIME 5 minutes The maximum amount of time during which a workout can remai...

Page 49: ... water or a mild household cleaner Use only a soft cotton cloth Apply 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 Check operation of the emergency stop system once a week Check the operation of the stop button and stop magnet once a week Inspect an...

Page 50: ...nspect 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 Inspe...

Page 51: ...tch to the ON position Plug treadmill into a dedi cated 15 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 See Section 6 6 How to Obtain Product Service for contact informatio...

Page 52: ...belt glazed over hard glossy Insufficient power source Foreign objects may be stuck underneath the machine Tinsel is installed incorrectly Insufficient power source Loose 10 pin connection at display console or wax lift control board Corrective Action Check levelers and level tread mill Check striding belt re tension as necessary Refer to Section 6 5 How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt Ins...

Page 53: ...ith 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 15 amp circuit Replace line cord Inspect power connection at electrical outlet and at machine Internation Only for proper contact Re engage the emergency stop magnet Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Service...

Page 54: ...c interference from CD players 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 ...

Page 55: ...G 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 t...

Page 56: ...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 ...

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Page 58: ...lly shaped overmolded elastomeric grips Side handrails 26 66 cm long flared cantilevered overmolded elastomeric grips Stop systems Red and Yellow magnetic lanyard emergency stop system and Session Stop Push Switch raised and prominently positioned Workouts Go System Quick Start Fat Burn Cardio Hill Random Manual Life Fitness Fit Test Army PFT Gerkin Navy PRT Physical Efficiency Battery PEB Marines...

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