Life Fitness Exercise Equipment User manual
Life Fitness Sport, Essential and
Ballys Consumer Treadmills
Customer Support Services
SERVICE MANUAL
Life Fitness Sport and Essential Consumer Treadmills
INTRODUCTION
This service manual is applicable to Consumer Folding Treadmill. Information in this manual
represents typical configuration and may differ slightly from actual equipment. The Service
Manual provides recommendations for safe and efficient approaches to problem situations.
This manual consists of:
Section I
! TROUBLESHOOTING
Section II
! DIAGNOSTICS
Section III
! “HOW TO…”
Section IV
! ELECTRONICS
Section V
! MISCELLANEOUS
If an operating problem should arise, turn to the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES and attempt to
isolate what is causing the malfunction. The GUIDES are suggestions to the most probable
cause.
Refer to the appropriate "How To..." which covers step-by-step procedures for the replacement
or adjustment of parts. Use of basic hand tools is all that is required to perform most service
procedures. If special service tools are required, then “Special Tools Required“ will be listed in
the title page.
FAX or call Life Fitness Customer Support Services, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00
PM Central Standard Time. To better assist you in a more efficient and expedient manner,
please have the following information ready for the Customer Service Technician as follows:
1. Equipment model number
2. Serial number
3. Symptom of the problem
4. Part name and number to order
If you have any questions or comments please phone, mail, or fax Life Fitness at:
LIFE FITNESS COMPANY - CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES
10601 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131; USA
Telephone: 847-451-0036, Toll Free: 800-351-3737, FAX: 847-288-3702
Life Fitness Sport and Essential Consumer Treadmills
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL REQUIREMENTS
Unless otherwise specified, only basic hand tools are required to perform service procedures
outlined in this section. Some of these standard tools should consist of: Philips and StraightBlade Screw Drivers, Torx Set, Pliers, Rubber Mallet, Pry Bar, Snap Ring Pliers (internal and
external), Standard and Metric; Allen Wrenches, Socket Sets, and Hand Wrenches.
Specialized tools will be listed after the sub-heading Special Service Tools:, which appears
below the Service Procedure Heading at the top of the page. If no specialized tools are
required, then the title would read: Special Service Tools: NONE, which means that standard
hand tools should be employed to provide service to the product.
Specialized tools must be used to ensure safe and effective service procedures. Improvisation
or attempts to use any other tool could result in unnecessary damage to the equipment or
personal injury.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES
NO POWER........................................................................................................................................2
UNIT RESETS RANDOMLY OR PAUSES.........................................................................................2
ERR1...................................................................................................................................................2
ERR2...................................................................................................................................................2
ERR2...................................................................................................................................................2
ERR5...................................................................................................................................................3
ERR11.................................................................................................................................................3
KNOCKING AT REAR OF UNIT.........................................................................................................3
KNOCKING FROM DECK ..................................................................................................................3
RUBBING SOUND..............................................................................................................................3
SQUEAKING NOISE...........................................................................................................................3
GROANING SOUND ..........................................................................................................................3
RUNNING BELT TRACKING BEYOND LIMITS.................................................................................3
RUNNING BELT SLIPS......................................................................................................................4
MAX SPEED REDUCED ....................................................................................................................4
DISPLAY READS CONTINUOUS HEART RATE ..............................................................................4
NO CHEST STRAP DETECTED (IF EQUIPPED)..............................................................................4
SECTION II DIAGNOSTICS
T810 CONSOLE................................................................................................................................ 2
TRAINING W/O PRESET PROGRAM .............................................................................................. 3
QUICK START................................................................................................................................... 3
MANUAL MODE................................................................................................................................ 3
TRAINING WITH USER SET TARGETS .......................................................................................... 3
TO WORKOUT WITH TARGET SETTING MODES......................................................................... 3
TRAINING WITH PRESET PROGRAMS.......................................................................................... 3
TO WORKOUT WITH PRESET PROGRAMS.................................................................................. 4
T830 CONSOLE................................................................................................................................ 5
METRIC TO MILES........................................................................................................................... 6
WIRELESS HEART RATE CONSOLE ............................................................................................. 6
PERCENT OF MAX HEART RATE................................................................................................... 6
VIEW.................................................................................................................................................. 6
COOL DOWN .................................................................................................................................... 6
SPEED ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................................... 6
ELEVATION ADJUSTMENTS...........................................................................................................6
PAUSE............................................................................................................................................... 6
END OF WORKOUT ......................................................................................................................... 6
QUICK START................................................................................................................................... 7
CUSTOM PROGRAM A&B............................................................................................................... 7
SPEED PROGRAMS......................................................................................................................... 8
ELEVATION PROGRAMS ................................................................................................................ 8
HEART RATE CONTROL PROGRAM ............................................................................................. 9
TARGET SETTING PROGRAMS ..................................................................................................... 9
TARGET BY TIME............................................................................................................................. 9
TARGET BY DISTANCE................................................................................................................... 9
TARGET BY CALORIES................................................................................................................... 10
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - CONTINUED
SECTION III HOW TO…REPLACE THE…
RUNNING BELT AND DECK............................................................................................................ 2
ADJUST RUNNING BELT TENSION ............................................................................................... 4
ADJUST RUNNING BELT AND TRACKING.................................................................................... 5
MOTOR DRIVE BELT ....................................................................................................................... 6
DRIVE MOTOR.................................................................................................................................. 7
FRONT ROLLER............................................................................................................................... 8
REAR ROLLER................................................................................................................................. 9
DECK CUSHION ............................................................................................................................... 10
INCLINE MOTOR .............................................................................................................................. 11
MOTOR CONTROLLER ................................................................................................................... 12
MOVING WHEEL .............................................................................................................................. 13
CONSOLE PCB................................................................................................................................. 14
SECTION IV ELECTRONICS
T810 CONSOLE................................................................................................................................ 2
T830 CONSOLE................................................................................................................................ 3
MOTOR CONTROLLER PCB........................................................................................................... 4
T810 BLOCK DIAGRAM................................................................................................................... 5
T830 BLOCK DIAGRAM................................................................................................................... 6
WIRING DIAGRAM (CE VERSION).................................................................................................. 7
WIRING DIAGRAM (NONE CE VERSION)....................................................................................... 8
SECTION V MISCELLANEOUS
MODEL ID AND S/N..........................................................................................................................2
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS................................................................................................ 3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................................... 5
NOTES...............................................................................................................................................10
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SECTION I
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDES
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action
No Power.
On/Off switch. Turn the switch to the ON position.
Insufficient power source. Refer to the Operation Manual.
Damaged line cord. Replace line cord.
Unit resets randomly or
pauses.
Or console buttons are
not responding when
depressed.
Display reads:
Err 1- speed sensor error
Line cord improperly seated
in socket.
Insufficient power source. Refer to the Operation Manual.
Line cord improperly seated
in electrical outlet.
Loose or damaged cable
connections at display
console or motor controller.
Open ground path.
Motor speed is not correctly
feed back to the controller
and console.
Inspect power connection at wall outlet and at
machine for proper contact.
Inspect power connection at electrical outlet and at
machine for proper contact.
Disconnect and reconnect cable at motor controller
and console. Replace cable if necessary.
Using multi-meter, check all points for continuity:
console mounting screws, handlebar screws, and
upright post screws to frame with respect to ground.
Ground must be a non-painted surface.
Clean sensor of dust
Change sensor cable
Change communication cable
Change console
Display reads:
Err 2 – over speed error
Display reads:
Err 3 – safety tether key
error
Replace controller.
Belt had moved befor e motor
actually move.
User is pushing hard on the
running belt.
Controller is damaged. Replace controller.
Safety Key does not have
positive contact.
Turn power off and on again to reset.
Turn power off and on again to reset.
Check positive contact of the safety key to the
console. Replace safety key.
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Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action
Display reads:
Err 5– incline motor error
Lift actuator not calibrated. Refer to Incline Motor “How To…” procedure.
Incline motor is over-loaded
or over-heated.
Lost connection of incline
motor sensor cable.
Simply wait until the incline motor has returned to
normal temperature then try again.
Check sensor connection cable of incline motor.
Replace sensor connection cable.
Replace incline motor.
Display reads:
Err 11 – communication
error
Knocking sound at rear of
machine.
Knocking sound coming
from deck.
Rubbing sound from
underneath machine.
Squeaking noise. Drive motor belt may be worn
Loud groaning sound
heard from front of
machine while inclin ing .
Communication cable does
not have a good connection.
Insufficient power source. Refer to the Operation Manual.
Faulty rear roller bearings. Replace rear roller assembly.
Cushions not positioned
correctly and/or loose
mounting hardware.
Foreign objects may be stuck
underneath the machine.
or misaligned.
Incline mechanism pivot
points or incline screw are
dry.
Check or replace cable between console and
controller.
Reposition or tighten cushions.
Inspect underneath running belt and machine.
Remove any debris or objects that may cause
interference with the treadmill.
Replace drive motor belt. See How To…
Replace Drive Motor Belt.
Lubricate pivot or incline screw with grease.
The Running Belt is
traveling beyond the
tracking limits.
Faulty Incline motor. Replace the Incline motor. See How To…Replace
Incline Motor.
Running b elt needs to be retensioned or tracking needs
adjustment.
Worn running belt or user
pushing belt.
Refer to belt tensioning or tracking adjustment
procedure in operation or service manual.
Center running belt according to belt centering
technique. See How To…Adjust And Tension The
Running Belt.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action
Running Belt slips during
footfall.
Running belt slips on front
roller during stall test.
Check running belt & re-tension as necessary.
See How…To Adjust Belt Tension.
Maximum speed is
reduced.
Display reads a continuous
heart rate.
No Chest Strap detected (if
equipped).
User is pushing running belt.
Running belt needs
lubrication.
RF interference. Move machine to a different location.
Chest strap sensors not making
good contact with body of user.
User is out of monitoring range. Move within 3 ft (1 meter) of receiver.
Loose connection at receiver. Check connection on receiver.
Faulty chest strap. Replace chest strap.
Faulty receiver. Replace receiver in the console board.
Instruct users not to push running belt in either
direction.
Put silicone on deck.
Adjust chest strap and moisten sensors to make
better contact with skin.
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SECTION II
DIAGNOSTICS
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DISPLAY VALUES
Elevation 0 – 10% grade 1% increment
Time 0:00 to 59:59 One second increment
Calories 0 – 999 calories One calories increment
Distance 0 – 99.9 Km 0.1 Km increment
Speed 1 – 16 Km/H 0.1 Km/H increment
FUNCTION KEYS
Up / Down - Adjusts
elevation up and down.
Stop – slows the
running belt slowly
to a complete stop.
Fast / Slow - Adjusts
speed
Start – activates and slowly
increases the speed of the
running belt until reaches
your set training speed.
Safety tether key –
For emergency stop only.
It will cut off main power
immediately.
Select – chooses one of four
modes: program mode, distance
based mode, calories based mode,
and time based mode.
+/- keys selects program or sets
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TRAINING WITHOUT PRESET PROGRAM
Once the power is turned on and the safety key is secured in place, you will see all values display zero. Select one
of the following methods to workout with your treadmill.
QUICK START
Manually controlled workout. No time limitation. Speed preset at 1Km/H at 0% elevation. During workout, user may
adjust speed and or elevation. Simply press START, after a three second count down, treadmill will pick up speed.
NOTE: Once the power is on and the safety tether key is secured in place, simply press the green start button, and
a three second count down will activate and maintain the running mat at 1Km/H.
MANUAL MODE
Manually controlled workout. No time limitation. User set speed and or elevation. During workout, user may adjust
speed and or elevation, then press START. After a three second count down, treadmill will pick up speed.
TRAINING WITH USER SET TARGETS
Users have the option to set training target to achieve their fitness goals. Users may set targets with distance,
calories or time. This type of workout has speed preset at 1Km/H and elevation at 0% grade. During workout user
may adjust speed and or elevation.
Target Distance
User set workout with target distance.
Maximum target distance: 99.9 Km.
Target Calories
User set workout with target calories.
Maximum target: 999 calories.
Target Time
User set workout with target length of time.
Maximum target: 60 minutes.
TO WORKOUT WITH TARGET SETTING MODES:
1. Turn on the power
2. Secure the safety key in place
3. Press SELECT to choose time or distance or calories mode
4. Use + - key to set the target value
5. Press START to activate treadmill
6. After a three second count down, treadmill will pick up speed
TRAINING WITH PERSET PROGRAMS
There are five pre-set programs. Each program is 30 minutes long, divided into 15 segments each 2 minutes long.
User may select intensity level of the workout by selecting the top speed in speed-based programs or the top
elevation in the elevation-based programs.
Speed programs – workout will vary by speed according to preset profile. During data entry, user may adjust top
speed, which is preset at 10 Km/H. During workout, user may adjust elevation, but not speed.
● P1 – Speed interval
● P2 – Weight loss
Elevation programs – workout will vary by elevation according to preset profile. During data entry, user may adjust
top elevation, which is preset at 8% grade. During workout, user may adjust speed, but not elevation.
● P3 – Fat burner
● P4 – Cross country
● P5 – Hill climb
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TO WORKOUT WITH PRE-SET PROGRAMS:
1. Turn on the power
2. Secure the safety key in place
3. Press SELECT until P1 shows
4. Use + - keys to choose the desired program: P1 – P5
5. Use to adjust the intensity level ( top speed or maximum elevation ) if the preset is not appropriate
6. Press START to activate treadmill
7. After a three second count down, treadmill picks up speed
NOTE: This model is not designed for therapeutic purposes. Calories consumption values displayed on the console
are motivational values only.
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T830 CONSOLE
DISPLAY VALUES
Elevation 0 – 10% grade 1% increment
Time 0:00 to 59:59 One second increment
Calories 0 – 999 calories One calories increment
Pulse 40 – 240 One pulse beat increment
Distance 0 – 99.9 Km 0.1 Km increment
Speed 1 – 16 Km/H 0.1 Km/H increment
FUNCTION KEYS
Message board – gives
user instructions during
programming and
workout
Up / Down - Adjusts
elevation up and down.
iew – SCAN or displays Time,
Distance, Calories, Pulse, or %
of maximum heart rate.
Fast / Slow - Adjusts
speed
Safety tether ke
For emergency stop only.
It will cut off main power
immediately.
Quick Start – manual workout
Start – to activate treadmill
–
Pre-set programs – 2 custom
programs, heart rate control,
elevation and speed
programs…
Cool down -- interrupts the
current workout and go
directly into a four minute
cool down routine
Stop – slows the
running belt to a
complete stop.
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T830 CONSOLE - Continued
The heart rate control console presents many user-friendly features. There are displayed messages to guide you
through every step of the programming and workout.
NOTE: To view pulse or % of maximum heart rate, you must wear the heart rate transmitter chest strap.
METRIC TO MILES
You have the option to change from miles to Km and vise versa by pressing FAST + SLOW + 0 (three keys at the
same time).
WIRELESS HEART RATE CONSOLE
The treadmill features wireless heart rate monitoring, the most advanced technology to date for accurate read out
of your heart beat. You must wear the heart rate transmitter chest strap so that the contact surface is next to your
skin directly under your heart to pick up the pulse signals from your heart. To ensure positive readout, make sure
the contact surface is moist. When the console picks up your heart beat signal, the little heart under the viewing
screen will light up and blink to your heartbeat.
PERCENT OF MAX HEART RATE
For this information to display on the viewing screen, you must wear the heart rate transmitter chest strap and also
accurately enter your age. Maximum heart rate is based on the calculation of 220 minus your age. Then based on
the pulse picked up from your chest strap, the console will calculate your heart beat as a percent of your maximum
heart rate. This is the best indication of how hard you are working your heart and lungs.
VIEW
During workout, the viewing screen will show a track making progress as well as time counting down. This gives
you a visual as well as a numeric value of how much time is remaining of your workout. Any time during the
workout, you may also choose to view other data. You may SCAN all values or chose to view: Time, Distance,
Calories, Pulse, or percent of maximum heart rate. Speed and Elevation will be on constant display.
COOL DOWN
Whenever you are ready to stop your workout, even if you are in the middle of a program, be sure to use the COOL
DOWN program. When the cool down button is pressed, it will automatically interrupt the current workout and go
directly into cool down routine, which is programmed for four minutes. The first two minutes will reduce speed and
elevation to about 50% of your last setting. The last two minutes will reduce speed and elevation about another
50%.
SPEED ADJUSTMENTS
During workout, for minor adjustments, use FAST and SLOW buttons to change at increments of 0.1 Km/H. Or you
may press SPEED and use numeric keys to enter the new speed value. Then press ENTER to accept the new
value.
ELEVATION ADJUSTMENTS
During workout, for minor adjustments, use UP and DOWN buttons to change at increments of 0.5% grade. Or you
may press ELEVATION and use numeric keys to enter the new elevation value. Then press ENTER to accept the
new value.
PAUSE
If STOP key is pressed during workout, the program is suspended. The display will show “workout stopped” and
start to count down from three minutes. During pause no keys other than STOP and START will function. If user
presses START during pause (within three minutes), then program resumes where it was stopped. If user presses
STOP again during pause, program will end. Or if after three minutes without any button pressed, program will
automatically end.
END OF WORKOUT
When you have completed your workout or if you have stopped your workout, the elevation will automatically return
to 0% grade. Then the display will show “ CONGRATULATIONS! ” “ GOOD JOB! ”. Then it will display the totals for
exercise time spent, distance, and calories burned for that workout. The workout stats will repeat twice, then
console will go back to idle mode ready for the next user workout.
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QUICK START
The default settings are 0% grade and speed of 1 Km/H. You may adjust the speed or elevation any time during
the workout. The default time for this program is 30 minutes.
1. Turn power on
2. Check safety key and clip – ensure clip secured to clothing
3. Press START for quick start
4. Use numeric keys to enter your age
5. Press ENTER to confirm and begin workout
CUSTOM PROGRAM A & B
The first time you use this workout, you must program the routine. We have 15 recordings to memorize elevation
and speed settings. In addition, we also memorize your age and workout time.
To program your personal exercise routine:
1. Turn power on
2. Check safety key – ensure clip secured to clothing
3. Press 0 for program A or 1 for program B.
4. Display will show program selected
5. Press ENTER to confirm
6. Use numeric keys to enter your age.
7. Press ENTER to accept.
8. Use numeric keys to enter workout time.
9. Press ENTER to accept.
10. Press START to begin workout.
11. Workout will start at 0% grade and 1 Km/H. You may adjust speed and elevation throughout your workout.
When your workout time is up, treadmill will memorize all your workout settings and repeat this routine when this
program is selected again.
There are two ways to clear the custom program workout routine.
Option 1 – clears old routine and sets new routine at the same time:
Just change the workout time will alert the computer to erase the previous programmed routine. At this time, you
may adjust your workout routine, at the end of the workout, it will memorize the new routine when this program is
selected again.
Option 2 – clears old routine only:
1. Select the program that you wish to clear (A or B)
2. Press CLEAR, the display will show “clear program? No”
3. Press CLEAR the second time, display will show “clear program? Yes”
4. Press ENTER at this time, memory will be cleared.
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