Lifefitness 9100HRT, 9100T, 9100HR, 9100 User Manual

9100 Series Heartrate and Telemetry Equipped Treadmills

Customer Support Services

SERVICE MANUAL

Life Fitness 9100 Series Heartrate and Telemetry Equipped Treadmills

INTRODUCTION

HOW TO USE THIS SERVICE MANUAL

In the unlikely event that an operating problem may occur with your Life Fitness model 9100 aerobic trainer,
this Service Manual will instruct and guide you on the quickest, most efficient manner in which to approach
the situation. This Service Manual has been separated into a total of Five Sections for quick reference:

 INTRODUCTION
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section I

 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES

Section II

 DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

Section III

 MODEL 9100 "How To..." GUIDES

Section IV

 PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Section V

 WIRING DIAGRAMS
 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
 COMMUNICATING BY FAX

If an operating problem should arise, turn to the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES and attempt to isolate what
is causing the malfunction. The GUIDES are listed by symptoms and follow with suggestions as to the most
probable cause of the problem.

Once you have pinpointed the source of the problem, turn to the appropriate "How To..." section and review
the proper procedures for removing, replacing or adjusting a part. The "How To..." sections are organized
by replaceable part (or assembly) name and each page lists the “Tools Required“ to complete that specific
function. Refer to Section IV to identify the proper name and number of the part you will now need to order
to repair your machine. A form to order by FAX has also been included in Section V for your convenience.

To order a part, call Life Fitness Customer Support Services any Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to
6:00 PM ( C.S.T.). When you place a call, in order to speed our response to your particular situation, please
have the following information available for the customer service phone technician who will be prepared to
assist you:

1. The Treadmill model type

2. The serial number ( Located on the crossbar of the lift mechanism)

Serial Number:

3. The symptom of the problem you are experiencing

4. The part name and number you need to order

When you receive your order, review the appropriate "How To..." section and follow the step by step
procedures designed to help you install the part quickly and correctly.

If you have any questions or comments please phone, mail, or fax us at one of the numbers listed below.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES

10601 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131

Phone ( 800 ) 351-3737 Toll Free or [phone] FAX [phone] Toll Free or [phone]

Life Fitness 9100 Series Heartrate and Telemetry Equipped Treadmills

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction (How To Use This Service Manual)
Table of Contents

SECTION I Page

Troubleshooting Guides

Belt Slips Or Display Reads Error....................................................................................................1

Display Will Not Program Password Or Locked In Password Mode.............................................2

Noisy Treadmill..................................................................................................................................3

Display Does Not Illuminate Or Respond To Input ........................................................................4

Unit Resets Randomly ......................................................................................................................5

No Power............................................................................................................................................6

Wax Will Not Fill Properly.................................................................................................................7

Wax Is Leaking From Treadmill .......................................................................................................8

Striding Belt Comes In Contact With Frame And End Caps..........................................................9

Display Reads “Notify Maintenance” - “Speed Control Error” .....................................................10

Striding belt Not Centered On Deck ................................................................................................11

Lift Error.............................................................................................................................................12

Display Reads “Notify Maintenance” - “Waxer Disconnect” ........................................................13

Heart Rate System (If Equipped With Optional Heart Rate Kit).....................................................14

No Telemetry Reading ......................................................................................................................15

SECTION II

Diagnostic Tests..............................................................................................................................................1-4

SECTION III

How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE

Anti-Scuff Pads..................................................................................................................................2

Debris Brush......................................................................................................................................3

Anti-Static Cords...............................................................................................................................4

Deck....................................................................................................................................................5,6

Transformer.......................................................................................................................................7

Lifesprings.........................................................................................................................................8

PC Control Board ..............................................................................................................................9,10

Display Console ................................................................................................................................11

Stop Switch........................................................................................................................................12

Telemetry / HR Kit .............................................................................................................................13

Handrails............................................................................................................................................14

Handlebar ...........................................................................................................................................15

Wax Motor/Pump Assembly.............................................................................................................16

Drive Motor.........................................................................................................................................17,18

Separate the Front and Rear Frame Assemblies............................................................................19,20

Striding Belt.......................................................................................................................................21,22

Lift Actuator.......................................................................................................................................23

Motor Controller ................................................................................................................................24

Rear Roller.........................................................................................................................................25

Power Box..........................................................................................................................................26

Wax Container...................................................................................................................................27,28

Front Roller........................................................................................................................................29,30

Drive Motor Belt.................................................................................................................................31,32

How To...ADJUST AND TENSION THE STRIDING BELT.............................................................................33-36

ADJUST AND TENSION THE LIFT ACTUATOR...............................................................................37

SECTION IV

Parts Identification ..........................................................................................................................................1-5

SECTION V

Wiring Diagram................................................................................................................................................1

Preventive Maintenance Tips .........................................................................................................................2

Communicating By Fax...................................................................................................................................3,4

©1997 Life Fitness. All ri ghts reserved. The Life Fitness trademark is register in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office,

Certificate No. 1,400,502, i ssued July 8, 1986. FlexDeck, Zone Trainer and Heart Rate Zone Training are trademarks of

Life Fitness. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life Fit ness, is forbidden.

U.S. Patent Numbers 3,767,195 and 4,358,105.

M051-00K26-A231

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Symptom: "Slowdown". Striding Belt slips during footfall or display reads "Press Start
to Resume", or "Note Max. Speed Is Reduced To".

Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action

Striding Belt slips during
footfall

Maximum speed is reduced

Striding belt slips on front roller
during stall test.

Insufficient power source.

User is pushing striding belt.

Wax system malfunction.

• is spray pattern between 8"
(200mm) and 16" (400mm)?

• is nozzle clean?

• is hose kinked?

• is wax bag empty?

• Is there a wax leak?

• is the wax contaminated?

• is manual waxing used?

Striding belt/deck malfunction:

• Deck laminate is worn

through.

• Underside of striding belt is

glazed over (hard, glossy)

 Check striding belt & re-tension as

necessary.

 Plug treadmill into a dedicated 120V, 20

amp circuit. (See Operation Manual)

 Inspect striding belt and deck for excessive

wear. Replace any defective part.

 Inspect striding belt and deck for excessive

wear. Replace any defective part.

 Replace deck and belt (Use unused side of

deck, if available).

For 9100 with Telemetry only, reset stats & turn

wax delay ON.

For 9100HR, update service menu.

• There is a large build-up of

wax, excessive wax fills
fingernails when scratching
underside of belt.

Call Life Fitness Customer Support Services
847-451-0036 or 1-800-351-3737

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Symptom: Display Will Not Program Password or Locked In Password Mode

Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action

Display will not accept
password entries

Locked in password mode

Incorrect entries

Pressing 0 as an entry.

Incorrect password entered.
Enter new password.

Incorrect entries.

 Only 3 digits are acceptable as a password

(entries 1 through 999).

 Pressing 0 before pressing other numeric

keys will disable the password protection
program.

 Press CLEAR twice.
 Press 9100 ENTER for access to password

mode.

 Enter new password. A valid password is 3

digits: 1 through 999.

 Press ENTER.
 Press CLEAR twice.

 Press 9100 ENTER for access to password

mode.

 Press 0 then CLEAR to reset password

mode.

 Press ENTER.

Call Life Fitness Custromer Support Services
847-451-0036 or 1-800-351-3737

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Symptom: Noisy Treadmill

Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action

Knocking sound at rear of
machine

Knocking sound coming
from deck

Rubbing sound from
underneath machine

Squeaking noise

Faulty rear roller bearings.
Wax build up on rear roller.

Worn lord mount or loose.

Foreign objects may be stuck
underneath the machine.

Rear tinsel guard may be bent.

Rear roller guard may be bent,
broken or not secured.

Tec packs may be out of
alignment.

Damaged deck stiffener.

Drive motor belt may be worn
or damaged.

 Replace rear roller assembly.
 Run unit for 10 hours to burn in.

 Replace or tighten 4 lord mounts.

 Inspect underneath striding belt and

machine. Remove any debris or
accumulation on debris brush.

 Bend guard away from belt, or replace if

damaged.

 Re-attach or replace guard.

 Reposition Tec packs.

 Reposition or replace old style deck

stiffener.

 Replace drive motor belt.

Loud "groaning" sound
heard from front of
machine while elevating

Loud "groaning" on footfall

Loud rumble between 2.5
and 3.0 mph

Drive motor belt tensioning pin
may be squeaking.

Faulty lift actuator.

High friction between deck and
striding belt

Faulty motor controller

 Spray pin with lubricant.

 Replace lift actuator.

 Refer to slowdown section.

 Replace motor controller.

Call Life Fitness Customer Support Services
847-451-0036 or 1-800-351-3737

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Symptom: Display Does Not Illuminate or Respond To Input

Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action

Display does not illuminate
when machine is powered
on.

Insufficient power source.

Pinched wire connection

Loose connection at display
console or control board.

Faulty CPU control board.

Faulty display console.

 Plug treadmill into a dedicated 120V, 20

amp circuit

 Turn power off for 30 seconds. Turn power

on and within 30 seconds of turning on
press "9-0-9" on the keypad.

 Check all electrical connections.

 Check all electrical connections.

 Secure connections at display console and

control board.

 Switch CPU control board with another Life

Fitness model 9100 treadmill if available.

 Replace CPU control board.

 Switch display console with another Life

Fitness model 9100 treadmill if available.

 Replace display console.

Call Life Fitness Customer Support Services
847-451-0036 or 1-800-351-3737

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Symptom: Unit Resets Randomly

Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action

Unit resets randomly

Insufficient power source.

Damaged ground prong on line
cord.

Line cord improperly seated in
electrical outlet.

Loose connections at CPU
control board and display.

Towel or magazine may be
making contact with stop
switch while user is running.

Stop switch cover is missing.
Stop switch is activated with

very light pressure or returns
very slowly after being pressed.

Stop switch cable not making
proper contact

Pinched display console
harness

 Plug treadmill into a dedicated 120V, 20

amp circuit.

 Replace line cord.

 Inspect power connection at electrical

outlet and at machine for proper contact.

 Secure connections at CPU control board

and display.

 Move possible obstructions off display

console and handlebar.

 Replace stop switch/or console.
 Replace stop switch/or console.

 Reseat cable from stop switch.

 Check all display console connections.

Unit resets intermittently

Open ground path

Display reads “Power up reset”

 Using voltmeter, check 4 points for

continuity: console pan screws, console
mounting screws, handlebar screws, and
handrail mounting screws to frame with
respect to ground. Ground must ba a non­painted surface.

 Verify power is a dedicated outlet. To verify,

turn breaker at panel to off. Using a
voltmeter, take a voltage reading at
electrical outlet. With breaker off, zero volts
should be detected.

 If voltage is present at electrical outlet, line

is not wired for dedicated service.

Call Life Fitness Customer Support Services
847-451-0036 or 1-800-351-3737

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Symptom: No Power

Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action

No Power

On/Off switch.

Insufficient power source.

Damaged line cord.

Line cord improperly seated in
socket.

Faulty display console.

Power module.

• Circuit breakers

• On/Off switch

Interrupted circuit.

 Is unit turned on?

 Plug treadmill into a dedicated 120V, 20

amp circuit.

 Using a meter, verify power at outlet.

 Replace line cord.

 Inspect power connection at wall outlet and

at machine for proper contact.

 See "Display Console" symptom.

 Check connector P4 at CPU board for

120VAC.

 Replace faulty parts

 Test circuit breaker on treadmill. Replace if

necessary.

Insufficient power

Display reads “Power up reset”

 Verify power is a dedicated outlet. To verify,

turn breaker at panel to off. Using a
voltmeter, take a voltage reading at
electrical outlet. With breaker off, zero volts
should be detected.

 If voltage is present at electrical outlet, line

is not wired for dedicated service.

Call Life Fitness Customer Support Services
847-451-0036 or 1-800-351-3737

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Symptom: Wax Will Not Fill Properly

Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action

Wax will not fill

Fill valve in kit has crimped fill
hose.

Fill valve in treadmill is not fully
open.

Fill hose in treadmill is crimped.

 Check the fill valve for proper operation.
 Check the fill hose for kinks, straighten as

necessary.

 Check T-connector for blockage.

 Check fill valve in treadmill for proper

operation.

 Check the fill hose for kinks, straighten as

necessary.

 Lightly squeeze wax container.

Call Life Fitness Customer Support Services
847-451-0036 or 1-800-351-3737

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Symptom: Wax Is Leaking From Treadmill

Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action

Wax Leak

Partially open or faulty fill valve.
Loose hose connections.

Faulty connection at "T" fitting
and bag.

Wax bag is torn.

Wax pump does not shut off.
Wax passes through pump and
slowly drips from nozzle

 Fully close fill valve.
 Inspect hose connections and secure as

necessary.

 Replace if necessary.

 Replace wax bag and all tubing.

 Replace wax bag.

 Replace wax pump.

Call Life Fitness Customer Support Services
847-451-0036 or 1-800-351-3737

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Symptom: Striding Belt Comes In Contact With Frame and End Caps

Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action

The Striding Belt is traveling
beyond the tracking limits.

Worn striding belt or user
pushing belt.

Striding belt needs to be
re-tensioned.

Striding belt folded over

 Center striding belt according to belt

centering technique (See “How
To...Adjust and Tension the Striding
Belt”).

 Refer to belt tensioning procedure in

operation or service manual.

 Verify wax in bag
 Verify the wax is not contaminated

(appears lumpy). Replace wax bag and
wax if contaminated.

 Verify the wax nozzle is not clogged.

Clean nozzle if clogged.

 Verify the wax pump is functioning

properly. Replace if necessary.

Call Life Fitness Customer Support Services
847-451-0036 or 1-800-351-3737

NOTE: Also refer to Symptom: "Slowdown" and "Striding Belt Not Centered On Deck".

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Symptom: "Notify Maintenance" - "Speed Control Error"

Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action

Speed control error

Faulty Power

Loose connections at motor
controller.

 Verify power is a dedicated outlet. To

verify, turn breaker at panel to off. Using a
voltmeter, take a voltage reading at
electrical outlet. With breaker off, zero
volts should be detected.

 If voltage is present at electrical outlet,

line is not wired for dedicated service.

 Record speed error #, and refer to

maintenance mode in diagnostics.

 Start speed diagnostics. If "Total Cal" and

"Cal/HR" LED's are not lit, inspect wire
connections at control board and motor
controller. Check connections.

 If "Total Cal" LED is lit and "Cal/HR" LED

is out, then with your feet off the striding
belt, press the speed increase key. The
"Total Cal" LED should go out initially
while the "Cal/HR" LED comes on. Once
the belt reaches speed, both LEDs should
be on. If this is the case, both the control
board and the motor controller are
functioning, complete the Speed
Performance Evaluation.

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Faulty Emerson motor
controller.

Faulty CPU control board.

Faulty drive motor assembly.

 Switch the Emerson motor controller with

another Life Fitness model 9100
treadmill, if available.

 Replace motor controller.

 Switch the CPU control board with

another Life Fitness model 9100 treadmill
if available.

 Replace control board.

 Inspect main drive motor and drive belt.

Replace if necessary.

Call Life Fitness Customer Support Services
847-451-0036 or 1-800-351-3737

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Symptom: Striding Belt Not Centered On Deck

Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action

Striding belt mis-alignment

Striding belt not centered

Improper walking/running.

Striding belt tension needs to
be adjusted.

See How To... Adjust and Tension the

Striding Belt

Call Life Fitness Customer Support Services
847-451-0036 or 1-800-351-3737

NOTE: Also refer to Symptom: "Belt Beyond Limits" or "Notify Maintenance-Belt Tracking Error"

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Symptom: Display reads "Notify Maintenance Lift Control Error"

Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action

Lift Error

Unit intermittently stuck in up
position

Jammed in up position, 3 amp
breaker popped

Unit will not lift, 3 amp breaker
popped

Incline control error.

Insufficient power source.

 Press 9-1-9 ENTER, press INCLINE down

button.

 Check all connections on CPU control board,

check for presence of suppresser board.

 Replace CPU control board and suppresser

board.

 Check 3 amp breaker.
 Check all connections, replace CPU board

and suppresser board.

 Reset 3 amp breaker.
 Press 9-1-9 ENTER, press INCLINE down

button.

 Check all connections on CPU control board,

check suppresser board.

 Check home switch for smooth operation and

check home switch cables/connections.
Replace if necessary. Re-test.

 Press 9-1-9 ENTER, perform IA test

procedure (two person test)

 Verify power is a dedicated outlet. To verify,

turn breaker at panel to off. Using a voltmeter,
take a voltage reading at electrical outlet.
With breaker off, zero volts should be
detected.

Weight limitation.
Will not lift.

3amp circuit breaker popped.
Failed, damaged or cracked lift

actuator.

*All treadmills require a 120v 20amp dedicated line.

 If voltage is present at electrical outlet, line is

not wired for dedicated service.

 Plug treadmill into a dedicated 120v, 20amp

circuit. (See Operation Manual)

 Advise user of weight limit.
 Perform IA test procedure.

 Check home switch for smooth operation and

check home switch cables/ connectors.

 Check lift actuator cable connections and

presence of (1 only) suppresser board.

 Test circuit breakers. Replace if necessary.
 Replace lift actuator.

Call Life Fitness Customer Support Services
847-451-0036 or 1-800-351-3737

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Symptom: Display reads "Notify Maintenance” “Waxer Disconnect"

Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action

Waxer

Disconnect

Wax assembly electrical line

cord

3 amp breaker popped / faulty

Faulty CPU Control Board

 Verify waxer cable is plugged into

electrical outlet on front frame assembly.

 Using an Ohm Meter, check continuity on

waxer cable and plug

 Check 3 amp breaker.
 Test circuit breakers. Replace if

necessary.

 Swap CPU with another 9100 model

treadmill. Replace CPU control board

*All treadmills (U.S. and Canada) require a 120v 20amp dedicated line.

Call Life Fitness Customer Support

Services

847-451-0036 or 1-800-351-3737

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Symptom: Lifepulse Heart Rate System Does Not Respond, Erratic Heart Rate Reading

Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action

Lifepulse Heart Rate System
does not respond or
improper heart rate reading
or "Reading Heart Rate"
appears in the message
center for more than 2
minutes without giving heart
rate reading.

Display reads a continuous
heartrate reading when
hands are removed.

Dirty handlebar sensors.
Inadequate contact with all four

sensors.
User running over 4.5 mph

(7.25kph).

User may have an unusual
heart condition.

Older software version on heart
rate sensor board.

Loose connections at display
console and handlebar.

Faulty display console.
Faulty handlebar.

Sweat trails or cleaner residue
will cause misreadings.

Harness wires pinched at
handlebar or handrail.

 Wipe sensors with a clean soft cloth.
 Verify a firm grip of all four sensors (2 on

top, 2 on bottom of handlebar).

 For accurate heart rate reading, user

must slow down to less than 4.5 mph
(7.5kph).

 Have different people grasp sensors to

detect any variance.

 Enter into DIAGNOSTIC menu to attain

software version. Enter into Execute
Viewing of Usage Statistics.

 Secure connections at display console

and handlebar.

 Replace entire display console.
 Swap handlebar with known working

machine. Replace handlebar if
necessary.

 Clean sensor with water and a clean soft

cloth to remove salt and oils.

± Replace handlebar if the wires are

damaged.

.

*HR rates begin at 70.

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Symptom: NO TELEMETRY READING

Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action

No Chest Strap detected.

Erratic Heart Rate readings
(Cross Talk)

Display reads “Chest strap
not Detected”

Chest strap sensors not making
good contact with body of user.

Loose connection at receiver.

User is out of monitoring range.

Faulty receiver.
Faulty chest strap.

Treadmills are located less than
8” (203 mm) apart.

Telemetry turned “OFF”

Receiver is turned slightly
sideways

 Adjust chest strap
 Moisten sensors to make better contact

with skin

 Check connection on receiver (See “How

To...”)

 Move within three feet (1 meter) of

receiver

 Replace receiver
 Replace chest strap

 Position treadmills to recommended

distances (See Operation Manual)

 Enter EA mode and turn telemetry to

“ON”

 Position receiver so it is horizontal with

the console. (See “How To...Remove and
Replace the Telemetry / HR Unit”)

Bad connection at Telemetry
cable and receiver

Bad connection at console
Receiver is 180° out of position

 Check cable jack and receiver

connection.

 Reseat telemetry cable at console PCB.
 Turn receiver 180°

Call Life Fitness Customer Support Services
1-847-451-0036 or 1-800-351-3737

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DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

How To...EXECUTE THE SERVICE MODE

WARNING: DO NOT STAND ON THE STRIDING BELT WHILE ENTERING THE SERVICE

MODE OR WHILE PERFORMING ANY OF THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS.

NOTE: TO ACCESS A SPECIFIED DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM, USE THE PROGRAM KEYS.

A PROGRAM KEY IS CONSIDERED "ON" WHEN ITS LED IS LIT, "OFF" WHEN IT IS NOT LIT.

THE DISPLAY PROGRAM LED’s SHOWN ON THESE EXAMPLES ARE "OFF".

TO ENTER THE DIAGNOSTIC / ACCOUNTING TEST:

1. Press the START key once.

2. Press the CLEAR key twice.

3. Press the number keys 9 - 1 - 9.

4. Press the ENTER key.

IF THE TREADMILL IS CONNECTED TO A LIFECENTER SYSTEM:

1. Press the START key once.

2. Press the CLEAR key twice.

3. Press the MANUAL program key.

4. Press the number keys 9 - 1 - 9.

5. Press the ENTER key.

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How To...EXECUTE THE DISPLAY TEST

This test indicates if the Display is working properly.

TO ENTER INTO THE DISPLAY TEST TURN "ON" THE HILL AND RANDOM KEYS

The information that will be displayed in this mode is as follows:

± Lit LED's displayed in all windows.
± Walking LED's displayed in all windows.
± Hours that main motor has been working displayed in TIME window.
± Speed encoder count displayed in CALORIES window .
± Speed pulse count displayed in MILES (KILOMETERS) window.
± Target speed indicated in SPEED window.
± Target incline indicated in INCLINE window.

Tests in the Display Diagnostics are as follows:

1. Press the ENTER key once to test Displays LED's.
Press the ENTER key twice to test Display Walking LED's.

2. After pressing the ENTER key once, press Number Keys to view specific digits.

3. Press INCLINE and SPEED keys to view specific number segments.

4. Press CLEAR to exit the Diagnostic Program or press Program Keys to enter another
Diagnostic/Accounting function.

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How To...EXECUTE THE EEPROM MODE

This test indicates the amount of memory and allows for changes in the program times.

TO ENTER INTO THE TEST TURN "ON" THE HILL, RANDOM AND FIT TEST PROGRAM KEYS.

The information that will be displayed in this mode is as follows:

± Statistics and software code version will be displayed in the INSTRUCTIONS window.
± Speed encoder count displayed in CALORIES window.
± Speed pulse count displayed in MILES (KILOMETERS) window.
± Software options are displayed in INSTRUCTIONS window.
± Optional settings displayed in the INSTRUCTIONS window.

You may change Program times by pressing the ENTER key when the Program time is indicated on the
INSTRUCTIONS window. Default time is set at 60 Minutes and can be reset from 1 to 99 Minutes.

You may change the maximum pr ogram m able belt speed by pressing the speed INCREASE and DECREASE keys
when the MAXIMUM SPEED m essage is dis played in the INSTRUCTIONS window. The choices f or m axim um belt
speeds are 10.0 mph (11.6 kpm) to 2.0 mph (3.22 kph) in 0.5 mph (0.805 kph) increments.

You may change the minimum speed between 1.0 mph (1.61 kph) and 1.5 mph (2.415 kph) using the speed
INCREASE and DECREASE keys.

Press the CLEAR key to exit the Diagnostic Program or press Program keys to enter another Diagnostic/Accounting
function.

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Life Fitness 9100 Series Heartrate and Telemetry Equipped Treadmills

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

How To...EXECUTE THE INCLINE CONTROL TEST

This test indicates if the unit is reaching or lowering to the user's chosen level.

TO ENTER INTO THE INCLINE CONTROL TEST TURN "ON" THE HILL PROGRAM KEY.

The information that will be displayed in this mode is as follows:

± How long lift action has been on in minutes. Displayed in TIME window.
± Lift position counts displayed in INSTRUCTIONS window.
± Speed encoder count displayed in CALORIES window.
± Target incline indicated in SPEED window.
± Actual incline indicated in INCLINE window.

NOTE: INCLINE NUMBERS SHOULD BE EQUAL.

Tests in the Incline Control Diagnostics are as follows:

1. Press INCLINE keys to target incline.

2. Press the SPEED or NUMBER keys to enter a target speed.

3. Press the ENTER or " 0 " key to stop the striding belt.

4. Press CLEAR to exit the Diagnostic Program or press Program Keys to enter another
Diagnostic/Accounting function.

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Life Fitness 9100 Series Heartrate and Telemetry Equipped Treadmills

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

How To...EXECUTE VIEWING OF USAGE STATISTICS

This mode supplies statistics and code versions of the Treadmill.

TO ENTER INTO THE VIEWING OF USAGE STATISTICS TESTS

TURN "ON" THE RANDOM AND FIT TEST PROGRAM KEYS

The information that will be displayed in this mode is as follows:

± Statistics and software code version displayed in the INSTRUCTIONS window.
± Speed encoder count displayed in CALORIES window.
± Speed pulse count displayed in MILES (KILOMETERS) window.
± Target speed indicated in SPEED window.
± Target incline indicated in INCLINE window.

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Life Fitness 9100 Series Heartrate and Telemetry Equipped Treadmills

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

How To...EXECUTE THE WAXER CONTROL TEST

This test indicates the status of the waxing system.

TO ENTER INTO THE TEST TURN "ON" THE FIT TEST PROGRAM KEY.

The information that will be displayed in this mode is as follows:

± Percent of wax left in reservoir displayed in the INSTRUCTIONS window.
± Number of times the wax pump has discharged displayed in INSTRUCTIONS window.
± Hours since last waxing displayed in the TIME window.
± Waxing duration displayed in the CALORIES window.
± Waxing interval displayed in the MILES (KILOMETERS) window.
± Target speed indicated in SPEED window.
± Target incline indicated in INCLINE window.

Tests in the Waxing Control Diagnostics ar e as follows:

1. Press the ENTER key to start waxing operation.

2. Press the SPEED or NUMBER keys to enter a target speed.

3. Press the INCLINE/DECLINE keys to enter a target incline.

4. Press the " 0 " key to stop the striding belt.

5. Press CLEAR to exit the Diagnostic Program or press Program Keys to enter another
Diagnostic/Accounting function.

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