Vision Fitness T9600HRT Comfort Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...G u i d e O w n e r s T9600HRT PLATFORM TREADMILL ...

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Page 4: ...will help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your exercise time Snow and rain and darkness won t interfere with your workout when you have your Treadmill in the comfort of your home This Owner s Guide provides you with basic information on starting an exercise program A more complete knowledge of your new Treadmill will assist you in realizing your goal of a healthy lifes...

Page 5: ...DISPLAY 13 FEATURES 16 CHOOSING PROGRAM 18 ABOUT HEART RATE TRAINING 20 HEART RATE TRAINING FAT BURN 23 HEARTRATETRAINING SPEEDTRAINING 27 HEART RATE TRAINING ENDURANCE 32 FITstrategy USER PROGRAMS 36 TROUBLESHOOTING TREADMILL 40 HEART RATE MONITOR 41 COMMON QUESTIONS 42 TENSIONING THE BELT 43 HOME WARRANTY 44 FITNESS GUIDELINES 46 WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS 52 MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS 54 T 9 6 0 0 H R T ...

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Page 7: ...3 TRANSPORT WHEELS RUNNING BELT CONSOLE T 9 6 0 0 H R T FULL PLATFORM TREADMILL HANDLEBARS SIDE RAILS MOTOR COVER LEVELERS ...

Page 8: ...be performed only by an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer Never operate this Treadmill if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been damaged or immersed in water Return the Treadmill to a retailer for examination and repair Keep the cord away from heated surfaces Do not use outdoors To disconnect turn the switch to the OFF position then remove plug from outlet Neve...

Page 9: ...let is not available The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place by a metal screw Surge Protectors or Extension Cor...

Page 10: ...dizziness or shortness of breath stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the Treadmill Read this Owner s Guide before operating this Treadmill CLEANING Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only never use solvents ...

Page 11: ...operation LEVELING The Treadmill should be level for optimum use Once you have placed the Treadmill where you intend to use it raise or lower one or both of the adjustable levelers located on the back of the Treadmill frame A carpenter s level is recommended If your Treadmill is not level the running belt may not track properly Once you have leveled the Treadmill lock the levelers in place by tigh...

Page 12: ...t unless the Safety Key is inserted into the keyhole in the center of the console case You should attach the clip end to your clothing If at any time you need to stop the Treadmill quickly simply pull the Safety Key off the console This will cut all power to the Treadmill and it will come to a complete stop To resume your workout place the Safety Key back in place This will send you back to the st...

Page 13: ... PROGRAM LEVELS All programs except for Heart Rate Training programs have 9 levels By having 9 levels to choose from you can change the intensity of your workout as your fitness level improves In general the beginner levels have lower level numbers and the most advanced levels have higher level numbers For example L9 will be the most advanced workout and L1 will be the beginner level If you are no...

Page 14: ...ge the elevation to keep you in your Target Heart Rate Zone The program default time is 32 minutes Uses gradual fitness intervals of changing elevation to increase your calorie burn yet not overexert you The program default time is 32 minutes Uses randomly chosen speed and elevation changes to gradually increase or decrease your intensity and keep you in the fat burn zone The program default time ...

Page 15: ...strength with effort and recovery elevation intervals The program default time is 24 minutes This speed training program improves your cardiovascular capacity by gradually increasing speed followed by a gradual cool down The program default time is 32 minutes T9600HRT PROGRAM DETAILS SPEED TRAINING The Speed Training Programs use effort intervals and recovery intervals to help with your performanc...

Page 16: ...ndurance by changing speed and elevation while keeping at the Target Heart Rate that you set The program default time is 32 minutes Imagine yourself running through beautiful scenery as this 5K program gradually changes elevation There is no pre set time You run at your own pace This program simulates a 10K run that gradually increases in elevation before its gradual decent There is no preset time...

Page 17: ... or the Time elapsed in your workout DISTANCE Shown as Miles View Distance traveled during workout CALORIES Shown as estimated accumulated Calories burned during workout HEART RATE Shown as Beats per Minute You can monitor your Heart Rate at any time during a workout AVERAGE SPEED Shown as Miles per Hour Equals accumulated Distance elapsed Time Corresponds to simulated outdoor walking or running S...

Page 18: ...nd LED window Indicates how fast the running surface is moving to simulate outdoor running PROFILE MATRIX WINDOW 10 X 21 The Left dots 1 10 will show an Elevation Profile in 10 segments in ORANGE This profile is not an exact representation of the elevation profile but just a bar graph The Right dots 1 10 will show a Speed Profile in 10 segments in RED This profile is not an exact representation of...

Page 19: ...ent more of the dots are lit SCAN FUNCTION To scan through the functions during your workout simply press the SELECT button To continuously Scan press and hold until the Console double beeps about 2 seconds For example if your workout is 10 minutes long each segment is 1 minute long The Segment Progress Bar will then divide that 1 minute into 10 dots of 6 seconds per dot The dots would clear and s...

Page 20: ...this function follow these steps PRESS USER LOG IN BUTTON When selected the green LED next to the button will be lit Use the Arrow keys to choose a user I D number 1 10 This will appear in the Alphanumeric Message Center Then press SELECT CHOOSE A PROGRAM Select the desired program by using one of the Quick Keys or press START to enter the Manual mode ...

Page 21: ... keys to enter your User I D Number This is the same number that you use to log in before you begin working out Then press SELECT TOTALS ARE DISPLAYED Now your accumulated totals for Distance Hours Calories and Average Speed are displayed They will scroll across the Alphanumeric Message Center RESET USER TOTALS When reviewing your user totals simply press and hold the STOP key on the overlay This ...

Page 22: ...OSING A LEVEL Choose Level using Arrow keys and press SELECT The elevation speed window will display the programs maximum elevation speed The Alphanumeric Message Center will also display Level1 etc CHOOSE A PROGRAM Select the desired program by using one of the Quick Keys or user program keys You may also press START to enter the Manual mode ...

Page 23: ...rrows and press START The Alphanumeric Message Center window will dis play Weight lbs 150 to let the user know what their Weight is After you press START the Matrix will display a 3 2 1 count down and beep The belt will start after the count down ...

Page 24: ...te Training Program EXERCISE INTENSITY To reap the most cardiovascular benefits from your workout it is necessary to exercise within a recommended intensity The three ways to monitor exercise intensity are Target Heart Rate Perceived Exertion and the Talk Test TARGET HEART RATE Target Heart Rate is a percentage of your maximum heart rate Target Heart Rate will vary for each individual depending on...

Page 25: ...tact pads with several drops of water and spread about with your fingers TRANSMITTER STRAP PLACEMENT Center the Transmitter Strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles directly over your sternum with the VISION FITNESS logo facing out Adjust the elastic strap length to avoid bouncing or sliding ...

Page 26: ...e or together with heart rate when monitoring exercise intensity RPE SCALE 0 Nothing at all 5 Very very weak 1 Very weak 2 Weak 3 Moderate 4 Somewhat strong 5 Strong 6 7 very strong 8 9 10 Very very strong Maximal The recommended RPE range for most people is between 3 moderate and 5 strong The RPE should be independent of your pace it is dependent on the feelings caused by the exertion TALK TEST T...

Page 27: ...ON ONLY Program default is 32 00 minutes Enter Target Heart Rate Time Weight The treadmill has a manual mode warm up until you reach your Target Heart Rate During the warm up mode you control both speed and elevation This does not count for the program time Once you reach your Target Heart Rate the treadmill now controls your Heart Rate by Elevation only to keep you in your Target Zone You now onl...

Page 28: ...gin exercising press the START button Optionally if you wish to enter your weight proceed to the next step NOTE The function window will blink and the time LED will be lit to let you know what time you have input ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT Enter weight using Arrows and press START The Alphanumeric Message Center window will dis play Weight lbs 150 to let the user know what their Weight is After you pres...

Page 29: ...y Heart Rate within 5 Beats Per Minute of your entered Target Zone is found the console will beep 3 times and then enter the Heart Rate Training mode PROGRAM MODE Now the treadmill will auto matically adjust your elevation to keep you in your Target Zone This will repeat throughout the program NOTE The matrix window will scroll At target beginning heart rate training ...

Page 30: ...u have completed your timed workout the console will display Cool Down Mode Press Stop to complete workout This is to let you know that your program has ended You are now in a manual mode cool down and have control of the Speed and Elevation This lets you cool down at your own pace You may now press the SELECT button to view your totals ...

Page 31: ...Program default is 32 00 minutes Enter Target Heart Rate Program Time Work Time Rest Time Weight The treadmill has a manual mode warm up until you reach your Target Heart Rate During the warm up mode you control both speed and elevation This does not count for the program time Once you reach your Target Heart Rate the treadmill now controls your Heart Rate by Speed only to keep you in your Target ...

Page 32: ...your Time NOTE The function window will blink and the time LED will be lit to let you know what time you have input CHOOSE INTERVAL WORK TIME After you have chosen your Program Time you will now need to enter your HRT Interval Work Time This is the time that you are using Heart Rate feedback to control speed To change the time use either set of Arrow buttons to enter your Interval Work Time and pr...

Page 33: ...r the count down CHOOSE INTERVAL REST TIME After you have chosen your Program Time you will now need to enter your HRT Interval Rest Time This is the rest time between your Work Interval There is no Heart Rate Feedback to control speed To change the time use either set of Arrow buttons to enter your Interval Rest Time and press the SELECT button If you are ready to begin exercising press the START...

Page 34: ...ady Heart Rate within 5 Beats Per Minute of your entered Target Zone is found the console will beep 3 times and then enter the Heart Rate Training mode PROGRAM MODE Now the treadmill will auto matically adjust your speed to keep you in your Target Zone This will repeat throughout the program NOTE The matrix window will scroll At target beginning heart rate training ...

Page 35: ...u have completed your timed workout the console will display Cool Down Mode Press Stop to complete workout This is to let you know that your program has ended You are now in a manual mode cool down and have control of the Speed and Elevation This lets you cool down at your own pace You may now press the SELECT button to view your totals ...

Page 36: ...l mode warm up until you reach your Target Heart Rate During the warm up mode you control both speed and elevation This does not count for the program time Once you reach your Target Heart Rate the treadmill now controls your Heart Rate by Speed and Elevation The speed will be automatically adjusted first up to 1 MPH greater than the current Target Heart Rate Speed After the console automatically ...

Page 37: ...gin exercising press the START button Optionally if you wish to enter your weight proceed to the next step NOTE The function window will blink and the time LED will be lit to let you know what time you have input ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT Enter weight using Arrows and press START The Alphanumeric Message Center window will dis play Weight lbs 150 to let the user know what their Weight is After you pres...

Page 38: ...f your entered Target Zone is found the console will beep 3 times and then enter the Heart Rate Training mode PROGRAM MODE Now the treadmill will auto matically adjust your speed and elevation to keep you in your Target Zone This will repeat throughout the program It will adjust speed first then elevation Never both at the same time NOTE The matrix window will scroll At target beginning heart rate...

Page 39: ...u have completed your timed workout the console will display Cool Down Mode Press Stop to complete workout This is to let you know that your program has ended You are now in a manual mode cool down and have control of the Speed and Elevation This lets you cool down at your own pace You may now press the SELECT button to view your totals ...

Page 40: ...scroll two messages Press arrow keys to modify pro gram and Press select to accept program FITstrategy CUSTOM USER PROGRAMS Design your own Programs by setting the desired Speed and Elevation All Programs have 10 intervals and a minimum program Time of 10 minutes By designing your own programs you now can control your fitness goals workout by workout This allows you to modify your training based o...

Page 41: ...ed column NOTE The Alphanumeric Message Center will scroll Press select to move to next interval ENTER SEGMENT ELEVATION Then press the Elevation Arrows to change the segment column Elevation notice Elevation numeric values changing with orange column NOTE The Alphanumeric Message Center will scroll Press select to move to next interval ...

Page 42: ...t BEGINNING WORKOUT Begin your exercising in your new FITstrategy custom user program by pressing the START button NOTE This program will be saved permanently and may be changed by repeating the steps above SAVING SEGMENT DATA Press the SELECT button to store Speed and Elevation then proceed to the next column NOTE Repeat entering segment speed and segment elevation until all 10 segments are compl...

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Page 44: ...SION FITNESS retailer PROBLEM The Treadmill shuts off when elevated SOLUTION Check to make sure that the power cord is not stretched so tight that when the Treadmill is elevated the cord is pulled out of the wall outlet PROBLEM The running belt does not stay in the center of the Treadmill when you are running on it SOLUTION 1 Check to make sure the Treadmill is level 2 The running belt is loose an...

Page 45: ...ween transmitter and receiver is not beyond the recommended range of 36 inches PROBLEM There is an erratic pulse rate SOLUTION Chest strap is too loose readjust according to directions NOTE It is possible that heart rate monitors will not function properly on some people due to a variety of reasons It may be necessary to experiment with the fit and position of the chest strap Outside interference ...

Page 46: ...tore A All fitness products seem quieter in a large store showroom because there is generally more background noise than in your home This is due to many acoustic differences A number of precautions can be taken to reduce noise For instance a heavy rubber mat can help reduce reverberation through the floor And finally if a fitness product is placed close to a wall there will more reflected noise Q...

Page 47: ... belt no longer slips CENTERING THE BELT If the running belt is too far to the right side use the supplied 8MM Allen wrench to turn the right tension bolt clockwise 1 4 turn at a time until the belt remains centered during use If the running belt is too far to the left side turn the left tension bolt clockwise 1 4 turn at a time until the belt remains centered during use ...

Page 48: ...riginal owner MOTOR FIVE YEARS VISION FITNESS warrants the Motor against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of five years from the date of original purchase so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner ELECTRONICS PARTS THREE YEARS VISION FITNESS warrants the Electronic components and all original Parts other than the Motor against defects in workmanship and...

Page 49: ...ccident abuse corrosion discoloration of paint or plastic or neglect VISION FITNESS shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages Parts and Electronic components reconditioned to As New Condition by VISION FITNESS or its vendors may sometimes be supplied as warranty replacement parts and constitute fulfillment of warranty terms Any warranty replacement parts shall be warranted f...

Page 50: ... up with A typical warm up will produce a small amount of perspiration but not leave you feeling fatigued Intensity and fitness level will affect the duration of your warm up but 5 to 10 minutes is usually recommended A gradual warm up will do the following Produce faster more forceful muscle contractions Increase your metabolic rate so oxygen is delivered to the working muscles more quickly Leads...

Page 51: ...ch hurts ease up SEATED TOE TOUCH Sit on the floor with your legs together and straight out in front of you Do not lock your knees Extend your fingers toward your toes exhaling as you go Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds Return to the start position and repeat the stretch as necessary STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH Using a wall or your Bike to provide balance grasp your left ankle with your left ...

Page 52: ...f you Your elbows slightly bent shoulders hips and feet are pointed directly towards the wall Bend your left leg slowly using the movement to control the amount of stretch in the right calf Your heels should stay on the ground Slowly bring yourself back to the starting position and switch legs Alternate for the amount of desired repetitions ...

Page 53: ...days each week Warm up Warm up 5 to 10 minutes before aerobic activity Duration Maintain your exercise intensity for 20 to 60 minutes Cool Down Gradually decrease the intensity of your workout then stretch to cool down during the last 5 to 10 minutes NOTE If weight loss is major goal participate in your aerobic activity at least 30 minutes for five or more days each week ...

Page 54: ...ports Performance Improve Cardiovascular Endurance Stress Reduction Improve Sleep Patterns Improve muscular strength If possible try to define your personal goals in precise measurable terms and then put your goals in writing The more specific you can be the easier it will be to track your progress If your goals are long term divide them up into monthly and weekly segments Longer term goals can lo...

Page 55: ...4 minutes three days a week Goal Measurement Exercise Time 72 minutes a week To improve my body s ability to burn fat by exercising at a low intensity for 48 minutes per day 5 days a week Goal Measurement Exercise Time 240 minutes per week To burn off work related stress by exercising for 20 minutes a day on work days Goal Measurement Exercise Time 100 minutes per week KEEPING AN EXERCISE DAIRY Ph...

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