Life Fitness B-2 User Manual

GO CONSOLE

Owner’s Manual

8975101 REV B-2

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AMERICAS

North America
Life Fitness Inc.

5100 N River Road
Schiller Park, IL 60176 U.S.A
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Telephone: [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: 08:30-16.30.h (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]

Service phone number: 800.351.3737 (toll-free within U.S.A., Canada)

Global Website: www.lifefitness.com

INTERNATIONAL OFFICES

Thank you for purchasing a Life Fitness product. Before using this product, please read this owner’s manual along with
the base assembly manual in it’s entirety to ensure that you have the knowledge to safely and properly operate all of this
product’s features. We hope you achieve the product experience 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 product service.

FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi­dential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used
in accordance with the user 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:

• Reorient 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. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2.1 The Heart Rate Telemetry Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2.2 Contact Heart Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2.3 Heart Rate Zone Training® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3. Go Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

4. How to Use the Go Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

4.1 Level / Incline Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

4.2 Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

4.3 Speed Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

4.4 Message Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

4.5 Distance Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

4.6 Heart Rate Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

4.7 Target Heart Rate Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

4.8 Calorie Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

4.9 Workout Profile Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

4.10 Workout Profile Indicator Arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

4.11 Level Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

4.12 Settings Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

4.13 User Profiles Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

4.14 Pause / Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

4.15 Navigation Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

4.16 Enter / Start Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

4.17 Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

4.18 Race Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

4.19 Goal Workouts Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

4.20 Energy Saver Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

5. Workouts, Modes and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

5.1 Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

5.2 How to Use the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

5.3 How to Use Custom Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

5.4 How to Use Race Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

5.5 How to Use the User Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

5.6 Safety Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

5.7 How to Use the Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

6. Service and Product Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

6.1 Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

6.2 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

6.3. How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

7. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

8. Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

© 2011 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 GO Console

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; or is over
the age of 45; or 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.

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1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Read all instructions before using this product.

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

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

any maintenance activity.

SAFETY WARNING: The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for
damage and wear. See Service and Product Maintenance section for details.

The heart rate hand pulse sensors provide an approximate heart rate value. The sensors are not
medical devices and should not be used in any type of medical application.

• Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE user manual and ALL instructions. This
product is intended for use solely in the manner described in this manual.

• 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.

• 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 Support Services.

• Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in an accessory tray. Containers with lids are
recommended.

• Do not use the product outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity.

• Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from the product.

• Keep the area around the product clear of any obstructions, including walls and furniture.

• Use caution when mounting or dismounting the product.

• Never operate a Life Fitness product if it has been dropped, damaged, or 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 power
cord as a handle.

• Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles, cleats or spikes. Do
not use the product in bare feet.

• Do not tip the product on its side during operation.

• Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts.

• To ensure proper functioning of this product, do not install attachments or accessories that are not provided or
recommended by Life Fitness.

• Use this product in a well-ventilated area.

• Use this product on a solid, level surface.

• Make sure that all components are fastened securely.

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• An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use, and before put­ting on or taking off parts.

• Do not operate under blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire, electric shock, or injury to per­sons.

• Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or
damaged, or dropped into water. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.

• Never operate the appliance with the air openings blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair, and the like.

• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.

• Allow LCD consoles to “normalize” with respect to temperature for one hour before plugging the unit in and/or
using.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE.

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2 GETTING STARTED

2.1 THE HEART RATE TELEMETRY CHEST STRAP

The console is equipped with a wireless heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes, pressed against the skin,
transfer heart rate signals from the user to the console. The electrodes are inside the chest strap (A) that the user wears
during the workout. The transmitter strap delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct contact
with bare skin. However it functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing. The electrodes are two grooved sur­faces on the underside of the strap, and must remain wet to accurately transmit the electrical impulses of the heart back
to the receiver. To use, first moisten the electrodes. Then, secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible.
The strap should be snug, but comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing. Electrodes must be wet to work proper­ly. If it becomes necessary to re-moisten, grasp the center of the strap, pull it away from your chest to expose the elec­trodes, and moisten. See diagram below for correct positioning of the strap.

Note:Using the wireless heart rate telemetry chest strap will provide more accurate heart rate readings than the hand
pulse sensors.

Note: To ensure the highest performance, use the wireless chest strap that was provided with the product.

2.2 CONTACT HEART RATE

When using Contact Heart Rate make certain to grasp sensors firmly and keep hands still. If heart rate seems substan­tially higher or lower than expected, remove hands from sensors until heart rate disappears. Dry hands and grasp sen­sors again until heart rate seems accurate. If this does not work you may need to slow the machine to get an accurate
reading. On treadmills we recommend, for safety and accurate heart rate readings, that the user stand on the siderails
when attempting to monitor heart rate with contact electrodes.

Note: The contact heart rate system may be less or more accurate with different individuals.

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2.3 HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING

®

Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a
workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training® approach
to exercise.

Zone Training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fit­ness. The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax), and its value depends on the workout. The maxi­mal heart rate formula is defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and
Prescription", 8th Edition, 2009. HRmax equals to 206.9 minus the total of 0.67 multiplied by a person’s age.

The Life Fitness products feature these exclusive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate
Zone Training+ exercise:

• FAT BURN • CARDIO • HEART RATE HILL • HEART RATE INTERVAL • EXTREME HEART RATE

Note: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program.

The HeartSync workout programs measure heart rate. Wear the telemetry heart rate chest strap, or grip the contact
heart rate sensors, to enable the on-board computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout. The computer automati­cally adjusts the incline or level to maintain the target heart rate based on the actual heart rate.

HR Max = 206.9 - (0.67 * age)

Age

Theoretical Maximum

Heart Rate

65%

(Fat Burn)

80%

(Cardio)

10 200 130 160

20 194 126 155

30 187 121 149

40 180 117 144

50 173 113 139

60 167 108 133

70 160 104 128

80 153 100 123

90 147 95 117

99 141 91 112