Life Fitness 8860701 User Manual

LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL

Owner’s Manual

11.17.10 8860701 REV A-2

AMERICAS

North America
Life Fitness Inc.

5100 N River Road
Schiller Park, IL 60176 U.S.A
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email:[e-mail]
Operating Hours: 7:00 am-6:00 pm (CST)

Brazil
Life Fitness Brasil

Av. Cidade Jardim, 900
Jd. Paulistano
São Paulo, SP 01454-000
BRAZIL
SAC: 0800 773 8282
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]
Service Operating Hours:

9:00 - 17:00 (BRT) (Monday-Friday)

Store Operating Hours:

9:00 -20:00 (BRT) (Monday-Friday)

10:00 - 16:00 (BRT) (Saturday)

Latin America & Caribbean*
Life Fitness Inc.

5100 N River Road
Schiller Park, IL 60176 U.S.A
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email:[e-mail]
Operating Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm (CST)

EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, & AFRICA (EMEA)

Netherlands & Luxemburg
Life Fitness Atlantic BV

Bijdorpplein 25-31
2992 LB Barendrecht
THE NETHERLANDS
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email:

[e-mail]

Operating Hours: 9.00h-17.00h (CET)

United Kingdom & Ireland
Life Fitness UK LTD

Queen Adelaide
Ely, Cambs, CB7 4UB
Telephone: General Office (+44) 1353.666017
Customer Support (+44) 1353.665507
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]
Operating Hours:

General Office: 9.00am - 5.00pm (GMT)
Customer Support: 8.30am - 5.00pm (GMT)

Germany & Switzerland
Life Fitness Europe GMBH

Siemensstraße 3
85716 Unterschleißheim
GERMANY
Telephone: [phone] (Germany)

([phone] (Switzerland)
Fax: [phone] (Germany)
([phone] (Switzerland)
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]
Operating Hours: 08.30 -16.30h (CET)

Austria
Life Fitness Austria

Vertriebs G.m.b.H.
Dückegasse 7-9/3/36
1220 Vienna
AUSTRIA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Marketing/Sales Email: [e-mail]
Operating Hours: 9.00h-17.00h (MEZ)

Spain
Life Fitness IBERIA

C/Frederic Mompou 5,1º1ª
08960 Sant Just Desvern Barcelona
SPAIN
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]
Operating Hours:

9.00h-18.00h (Monday-Thursday)

8.30h-15.00h (Friday)

Belgium
Life Fitness Benelux NV

Parc Industrial de Petit-Rechain
4800 Verviers
BELGIUM
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]
Operating Hours: 9.00h -17.00h (CET)

Italy
Life Fitness Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 3
85716 Unterschleißheim
GERMANY
Telephone: [phone]
Service: 800438836 (In Italy)
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]
Operating Hours: 08:30 - 16:30h (CET)

All Other EMEA countries &
distributor business C-EMEA*

Bijdorpplein 25-31
2992 LB Barendrecht
THE NETHERLANDS
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email:

[e-mail]

Operating Hours: 9.00h-17.00h (CET)

ASIA PACIFIC (AP)

Japan
Life Fitness Japan

Nippon Brunswick Bldg., #8F
5-27-7 Sendagaya
Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo
Japan 151-0051
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]
Operating Hours: 9.00h-17.00h (JAPAN)

China and Hong Kong
Life Fitness Asia Pacific LTD

Room 2610, Miramar Tower
132 Nathan Road
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
HONG KONG
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]
Operating Hours: 9.00h-18.00h

All Other Asia Pacific countries &
distributor business Asia Pacific*

Room 2610, Miramar Tower
132 Nathan Road
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
HONG KONG
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
Sales/Marketing Email: [e-mail]
Operating Hours: 9.00h-18.00h

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

5100 River Road

Schiller Park, Illinois 60176 • U.S.A.

847.288.3300 • FAX: [phone]

800.735.3867 (Toll-free within U.S.A., Canada)

Global Website: www.lifefitness.com

INTERNATIONAL OFFICES

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Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions.

This will help in setting up the equipment quickly and in instructing others on how to use it correctly and safely.

Note: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accor­dance with the operation manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guar­antee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Class HB (Home): Domestic use.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the product warranty.

Any service other than cleaning or user maintenance, must be performed by an authorized service representative. There
are no user-serviceable parts.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

2. Life Fitness Treadmill Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

3. Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3.2 Component List & Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3.3 Installing Uprights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

3.4 Installing the Console Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

3.5 Installing the Handrails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3.6 Tightening the Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3.7 Attaching the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

4. Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

5. Console and Activity Zone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

6. Console Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

7. Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

8. Virtual Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

9. Heart Rate Zone Training

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Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

9.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training®Exercise? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

9.2 Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

10. Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

10.1 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

10.2 Settings Menu States and Selection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

11. Service and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

11.1 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

11.2 How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

11.3 Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

11.4 Using and Testing the Safety Stop Pull Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

11.5 How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

12. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

13. Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

© 2010 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved.

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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following product:

Life Fitness Treadmill Model:

FTR Life Fitness Treadmill

Thank you for purchasing a Life Fitness treadmill. Before using this product please read this user manual in its entirety
to ensure that you have the knowledge to safely and properly operate all of the features on your treadmill. We hope you
achieve the product experience on your treadmill that you expect, but if you do have any service issues please go to the
How to Obtain Product Service section which will provide information on obtaining domestic and international product
service. See Specifications in this manual for product specific features.

Statement of Purpose: The Treadmill is an exercise machine that enables users to walk or run in place on a moving surface.

CAUTION:

Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment. The manufacturer
STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an exercise
program, particularly if the user has a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, is over the age of
45, smokes, has high cholesterol, is obese, or has not exercised regularly in the past year. The
manufacturer also recommends consulting a fitness professional on the correct use 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.

1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE TREADMILL. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug this Life Fitness product before cleaning or

attempting any maintenance activity.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury, it is imperative to connect each product to a
properly grounded electrical outlet.

WARNING: The treadmill should not be operated when folded up.

WARNING: This treadmill has immobilization software. Only activate the software immobilization when the treadmill

is not in use. Refer to this Owner’s Manual for instructions on immobilizing the treadmill. Keep the instructions out of
the reach of children.

WARNING: Fold the treadmill into the upright and locked position BEFORE rolling it over on its side or picking it up
from the floor. The base or folding frame can swing around unexpectedly if this procedure is not followed.

WARNING: Do not move the treadmill by lifting the console. Do not use the console as a handlebar during a
workout.

WARNING: Allow the running surface to come to a complete stop before folding up.

WARNING: Heart rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. Over exercising may result in serious injury or death.

WARNING: Allow the running surface to come to a complete stop prior to folding it up.

Risk of injury to persons – To avoid injury use extreme caution when stepping onto or off of a moving belt.

• 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 Services.

• Position this product so 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.

• If the electrical supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized service agent, or
a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.

• Do not use this product in areas where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered. Such substances create the danger of combustion and explosion.

• Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction con­cerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• 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 openings 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 Services.

• Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in a bottle holder or accessory tray. Lidded containers
are recommended.

• When using the treadmill, 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. Do not use this product in bare feet.
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.

• Keep an open area of 6.5 feet (2 meters) by 3 feet (1 meter) behind the treadmill clear of any obstructions,
including walls, furniture and other equipment.

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• Use the handrails whenever additional stability is required. In case of emergency, such as tripping, the user
should grab the handrails and place his/her feet on the side platforms. The handrails may be held to enhance
stability as needed, but are not for continuous use.

• Never walk or jog backwards on the treadmill.

• Immobilize the treadmill so the motors will not run when the unit is not in use. To do this, press and hold both
the SPEED DOWN ARROW and the STOP key on the console.

• Use caution when folding and unfolding the treadmill. Do not let the treadmill lower to the floor unassisted.
Guide the deck to the floor by hand.

• Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by
the manufacturer.

• In conformity with the European Union Machinery directive 2006/42/EC, this equipment runs at sound pressure
levels below 70 dB(A) at the average operating speed of 8 km/hr.

• The universal electrical grounding symbol is:

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2 LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL OVERVIEW

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3 ASSEMBLY

For safety, and to save time and effort, read this Owner’s Manual completely before installing your Life Fitness Treadmill.
Place the treadmill near where it will be used before beginning the unpacking procedure.

3.1 UNPACKING

These unpacking instructions assume you have already done the following:

• Removed the top of the shipping carton.

• Removed this Owner’s Manual from the top of the packaged material.

The best method for unpacking the rest of the treadmill is as follows:

• Remove all items on top of the running belt.

• Break down the sides of the inner shipping carton.

• DO NOT remove or unlatch the strap that is positioned over the walking surface.

• Follow assembly instructions starting on page 9.

WARNING: Fold the treadmill into the upright and locked position before rolling it over on its side or picking it up from
the floor. The base or folding frame can swing around unexpectedly if this procedure is not followed.

3.2 COMPONENT LIST & HARDWARE

Identify the following components after unpacking your treadmill:

1. Left Upright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 1

2. M8 X 60MM Bolt (Silver) . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 6

3. Star Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 14

4. Right Upright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 1

5. Console Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 1

6. M8 X 60MM Bolt (Black) . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 2

7. Handrail Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 1

8. M8 X 15MM Bolt (Black) . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 4

9. M8 X 15MM Bolt (Silver) . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 6

10. 6MM Hex Head Wrench . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 1

11. Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 1

12. Emergency Stop Lanyard. . . . . . . . . Qty: 1

13. Flat Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 4

14. Handrail Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 1

Tool Needed for Assembly:

• 6MM Hex Wrench (included)

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STAR WASHER

M8 X 15MM BOLT

M8 X 60MM BOLT

FLAT WASHER

3.3 INSTALLING UPRIGHTS

Locate the LEFT UPRIGHT (1). The upright is marked “L”. Position the LEFT UPRIGHT near inside of the left bracket.

a) Connect the two electrical connectors at the bottom of the upright.

b) Set the upright in position while feeding the cable into the upright.

c) Install all hardware and finger tighten at this time. Secure the LEFT UPRIGHT to the left bracket by using three
M8 X 60MM SILVER BOLTS (2) and three STAR WASHERS (3). Secure the front of the upright by installing one
M8 X 15MM SILVER BOLT (9) and one STAR WASHER (3).

CAUTION: Do not pinch the wire when attaching the left upright to the left upright bracket. Carefully feed any excess
wire into the upright tube. Connectors must be inside the upright tube after installation.

Locate the RIGHT UPRIGHT (4). The upright is marked “R”. Position the RIGHT UPRIGHT near the inside of the right
bracket. Install all hardware and finger tighten at this time. Secure the RIGHT UPRIGHT to the right bracket by using
three M8 X 60MM SILVER BOLTS (2) and three STAR WASHERS (3). Secure the front of the upright by installing one
M8 X 15MM SILVER BOLT (9) and one STAR WASHER (3).

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3.4 INSTALLING THE CONSOLE ASSEMBLY

A second person, who is holding the console assembly in place, is recommended.

WARNING: Do not tip the treadmill over on its side. The base frame can swing around unexpectedly if this procedure is

not followed.

Unbuckle the strap on the top of the treadmill.

Fold the treadmill running surface up. Remove the CONSOLE ASSEMBLY (5) from under the walking belt. Fold the
treadmill running surface back down.

a) Set the console assembly into the slot on the right upright. (lower right image)

b) Connect the two electrical connectors between the LEFT UPRIGHT and the CONSOLE ASSEMBLY. Push any

excess wire into either the upright or the console assembly.

c) Set the console on top of the uprights while pushing the connectors in to the upright. The tabs on the console set

into slots on the uprights to help locate the assembly.

d) Install the four M8 X 15MM SILVER SCREWS and STAR WASHERS that hold the console to the upright. Finger

tighten the screws.

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