Life Fitness Fitness Equipment User Manual

Basic Workouts Console

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GETTING STARTED

Getting Started: Table of Contents

GETTING STARTED

3 Your Purchase

4 Radio/Television Interference

5 Safety Instructions

6 Contact Heart Rate

QUICK REFERENCE

7 Basic Workouts Console

HOW TO

9 How to Use the Basic Workouts Display

10 How to Use the Basic Workouts Console

18 How to Use the Workouts

23 How to Use the Settings Menu

SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA

25 Preventative Maintenance Tips

26 Troubleshooting

27 How to Obtain Product Service

28 For Product Service Internationally

29 Warranty Information

32 Specifications

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Getting Started: Your Purchase

Thank you for purchasing a Life Fitness product. Before using this product please read this
user 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 service issues please go to the
How to Obtain Product Service page in the How To section which will provide information on
obtaining domestic and international product service.

GETTING STARTED

This Manual describes the
functions of the
following product:

Life Fitness Basic Workouts
Console.

Caution:

Health related injuries may result
from incorrect or excessive use of
exercise equipment.

Life Fitness 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.

Life Fitness 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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Getting Started: Radio/Television Interference

Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE user 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.

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

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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.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GETTING STARTED

Getting Started: Safety Instructions

SAFETY WARNING:

THE SAFETY OF THE PRODUCT
CAN BE MAINTAINED ONLY IF
IT IS EXAMINED REGULARLY
FOR DAMAGE AND WEAR. SEE
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
FOR DETAILS.

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

• Always follow the console
instructions for proper operation.

• If the product does not function
properly after it has been
dropped, damaged, or even
partially immersed in water,
contact Customer Support
Services for assistance.

• Never insert objects into any
openings on the product. If an

object should drop inside,
carefully retrieve it. If the item is
beyond reach, contact 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.

• Always be careful and exercise
caution when mounting or
dismounting the product.

• Wear shoes with rubber or high­traction 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 the manufacturer.

• 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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Getting Started: Contact Heart Rate

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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Quick Reference: Basic Workouts Console

Read the entire user manual before
setting up your equipment.

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Quick Reference: Basic Workouts Console

1 Level Display – Shows the

difficulty level or

incline percentage
(for treadmills).

2 Time Display – During a

workout the time display
will show time remaining
and countdown.

3 Speed Display – Speed is

displayed in miles per hour.
Speed can be converted to
kilometers per hour in the
settings menu.

settings section

4 Setup Steps Icon (1,2,3,4,5)

– Number refers to the
setup step you are
currently programming (not
seen
in image).

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5 Workout Profile Display –

The height of the segments
indicate the difficulty level
during the current time interval.

6 Distance Display – Distance is

shown in miles. Distance can
be converted to kilometers in
the settings menu. See user

settings section

7 Heart Rate Display –

Calculates user’s heart rate in
beats per minute when
wearing a chest strap or
holding on to contact heart
rate electrodes (No Heart Rate
will be displayed on an Xl).

8 Target Heart Rate Display –

Calculates the user’s
maximum heart rate based
on 220 minus the user’s age.
Then based on the selected
program shows the target
heart rate.

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9 Calorie Display – Shows the

calculated average caloric
burn based on a Life
Fitness proprietary calorie
equation.

10 Pause/Resume Button –

When pressed once during a
workout the workout is
paused for 5 minutes. When
pressed again the workout is
resumed.

11 Navigation Buttons – Provides

simple forward, back, up, and
down software navigation as
well as level, time, and speed
workout adjustments.

12 Enter/Start Button – When

on the Select Workout
screen press to begin a
quick start workout. Also
used to enter workout data
during a workout.

13 Reset Button – When

entering workout data it will
act as a delete button.
Push three times to exit
any workout.

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How To Use: Basic Workouts Console

How to Use the Basic Workouts Display

The Basic Workouts console was designed to make navigation as simple as possible by using special symbols
and keys. The console display was designed to reduce toggling between workout information. Each piece of
workout feedback, including level, time and speed has its own dedicated window.

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How to Use the Basic Workouts Console

1 Level/Incline Display

a. Level Display (Bikes/Cross-Trainers) –
There are two types of levels used on

Life Fitness bikes and cross-trainers. The
first type of level is the actual brake resistance level.
This type of level is only adjustable by the user in a
manual workout. The range of possible brake
resistance levels is 1-20. The second type of level is

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difficulty level. There are 20 difficulty levels. Difficulty
level corresponds to a range of actual brake
resistance levels and is only used in random, hill, ez
incline, and sports training workouts. So when you
select a difficulty level of 10 it corresponds to a range
of actual brake resistance levels of 5-14. During
random, hill, ez incline, and sports training the
difficulty level will only be displayed during workout
setup and anytime you choose to change the level
during the workout. At all other times during a
workout the actual level will be displayed. Please see
the table on the following page for specific difficulty
level information.

b. Level / Incline Display (Treadmills) – There are two
types of levels used on Life Fitness treadmills. The

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first type of level is an incline level or percentage.
Incline level is only manually adjusted by the user in
a manual workout. The range of possible incline
percentages is 0-12% and can be adjusted in 0.5%
increments. The second difficulty level corresponds
to a range of actual incline percentages. Difficulty
levels are only used in random, hill, ez incline, and
sports training workouts. So when a user selects a
difficulty level of 10 it corresponds to a range of
incline percentages between 3% and 7%. During
random, hill, ez incline, and sports training the
difficulty level will be displayed only during workout
setup and anytime the difficulty level is changed
during the workout. At all other times during these
workouts the incline percentage is displayed. Please
see the table on the following page for specific
difficulty level information.

c. Changing the Level during a Workout –
To change the level during a workout the underscore
beneath the top row of workout feedback needs to
be positioned under level. If the underscore is not
under level, it can be moved using the left/right
arrow keys. To adjust the level simply press the up
and down keys.

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Difficulty Level

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18
17
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15
14
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12
11
10

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Brake Level (CT/Bikes)

12 - 20
11 - 19
10 - 18

9 - 17
8 - 17
8 - 16
7 - 16
7 - 15
6 - 15
6 - 14
5 - 14
5 - 13
4 - 13
4 - 12
3 - 12
3 - 11
2 - 11
2 - 10
1 - 10

1 - 9

Incline Level (Treads)

8.0 - 12.0

7.5 - 11.5

7.0 - 11.0

6.5 - 10.5

6.0 - 10.0

5.5 - 9.5

5.0 - 9.0

4.5 - 8.5

4.0 - 8.0

3.5 - 7.5

3.0 - 7.0

2.5 - 6.5

2.0 - 6.0

1.5 - 5.5

1.0 - 5.0

0.5 - 4.5

0.0 - 4.0

0.0 - 3.0

0.0 - 2.0

0.0 - 1.0

Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.5% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.3% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.15% increments
Note: Adjusts in 0.1% increments

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2 Time Display

Time displays the amount of
time entered in minutes

during workout setup. Time
can be adjusted in 1:00 minute increments. During
workout setup time can be adjusted from 00:00 to
99:99 minutes. At the beginning of a workout, the
user begins a warm up period, which is not

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included in the total time of the workout. To skip
the warm up period press the down key until the
warm up time is 00:00 and your workout time
begins. Note: to adjust time make sure the
underscore is under the display. During the workout
time can be adjusted by pressing the up and down
key. After the workout is complete an automatic
cool-down period begins. It can be skipped by
pressing the down key and reducing the time to
00:00. There is an option to set the time to count up
or down from 00:00 and end at the time set during
workout setup.

3 Speed Display

Speed is displayed in miles per hour
(MPH). The formula tries to replicate
miles per hour as if the exercise was

being conducted outdoors. The speed range on

bikes and cross-trainers is 0.5 mph and up, in
increments of 0.1 mph. The speed range on
treadmills is 0.5 mph to 10.0 mph and is adjustable
in increments of 0.1 mph. Speed can be converted

to kilometers per hour in the settings menu.
See Settings Section.

4 Distance Display

Distance is shown in miles.
The distance formula tries to replicate

miles as if the exercise was being
conducted outdoors. The distance formula will not
always be consistent with other Life Fitness products
or other manufacturer’s products. Distance can be
converted to kilometers in the settings menu.
See Settings Section.

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5 Target Heart Rate Display

Target heart rate is a desired range
during cardiovascular exercise

which enables one’s heart and
lungs to receive the most benefit from a workout.
The console calculates target heart rate by taking the
maximum heart rate (220 minus the user’s age) and
multiplying it by an intensity level. Life Fitness
intensity levels are 65% for weight loss and fat
burning and 80% for improving cardiovascular
endurance. The display will toggle between the 65%
and 80% intensity levels. An arrow pointing up or
down will illuminate to show when the user’s actual
heart rate is above or below the target heart rate.
(Arrows are not functional with X1)

a.Example: User’s Age is 45. 220 – 45 = 175.
175 is the Maximum Heart Rate for a 45 year
old. 175 x 65% = 114. 114 is the optimal
target heart rate for weight loss and fat burning.

6 Heart Rate Display

Heart rate is the number of
contractions of the heart in one

minute. The heart rate display
calculates the user’s actual heart rate in
contractions or beats per minute during a workout.
User must be holding on to the contact heart rate
electrodes for the heart rate display to function
(not available on the X1). In order to get the best
Heart Rate reading, Life Fitness recommends
holding the sensors and remaining as still as
possible to eliminate any muscle “noise” that is
not related to the heart.

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7 Calorie/Watts Display

A calorie is a unit used to
measure energy.
It represents the amount of

energy obtained from food. One calorie is
approximately enough energy to increase the
temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius.
The console calculates an average caloric burn based

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on a Life Fitness proprietary calorie equation. This
formula may not match other manufacturer’s
machines or other Life Fitness machines. Watts can
also be viewed in this window if turned on in the
settings menu. See settings menu.

8 Workout Profile Display

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This display
graphically

represents a
complete resistance profile of a workout. The time
selected during a given workout is evenly distributed
across 24 columns in the profile. The height of the
columns (9 total) indicates the level and displays the
intensity of a selected workout. The height of the

columns does not change during a workout when
the resistance is changed. The current intensity level
in the profile is identified by an arrow pointing down
to the column.

9 Workout Profile Indicator Arrow

The arrow located above the
column in the workout profile
displays the position the user is at

in the workout. The position is
represented by the time entered during workout
setup divided by the number of columns (24). For
example during a 24 minute workout the arrow
would move one column every minute.

10 Pause/Resume Button

When pressed once during a workout the
workout is paused for 5 minutes. When
pressed again the workout is resumed.

If the paused workout is not resumed
within 5 minutes, the console deletes the workout
in progress and returns to the setup workout state.
The pause time can be modified in the user
settings menu. See Settings Section.

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11 Navigation Button

Provides simple forward, backwards, up,
and down software navigation as well as
level, time, and speed workout
adjustments. While setting up a workout

use the Left/Right arrows to scroll through workout
setup options, and then use the Up/Down arrows to
adjust the values. During a workout, use the
Left/Right arrows to scroll between options to
adjust, and then use the Up/Down arrows to adjust
those values.

12 Enter Button

The enter button can be pressed during
initialization to begin a quick start 30
minute manual workout. After initialization
the enter key acts as a selection key.

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13 Reset Button

Press this button when programming a

workout to clear incorrect data, such as

weight or age, before pressing the ENTER

key. Pressing RESET three times consecutively
during a workout stops it immediately, at which point,
the user returns to the select workout screen.

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How to Use the Basic Workouts Console

Workout Overviews

The Basic Workouts console has five specially designed pre-programmed workouts that have been developed
by Life Fitness. Each workout has a different goal. Read the workout descriptions carefully so that you can
develop a workout routine that focuses on reaching your specific goals.

The workout descriptions on the following pages are labeled Beginner-Just Starting or Experienced-Fit.
Beginner workouts are designed for users just starting to create a workout routine. Beginner workouts have
limited gradual intensity adjustments. Experienced workouts are workouts designed for users that want a more
challenging workout and have a higher fitness level.

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Different workouts require different setup steps. This section provides details on the steps themselves.

The main screen of the console is known as the “Select Workout” screen which looks like the following:

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When this screen appears on the console, use either the Up/Down or Left/Right arrows to scroll through all
the workout choices and select a workout by pressing Enter/Start. Also to just begin a Quick Start workout,
press Enter/Start when the above “Select Workout” screen appears.

When a workout is selected the display will appear on the screen. This icon
indicates how many steps are needed to complete in order to begin the workout. Also the step the user is
currently on will blink to show where they are at in the setup process. Throughout the workout setup process,
the Up/Down arrows can be used to adjust the value that is selected and the left/right arrows can be used to
scroll back and forth between different steps. In order to advance to the next step, either press the right arrow
or enter. When the last step is completed the enter button must be pressed to begin the workout.

QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising. It bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific
workout program. Begin a QUICK START workout by pressing the ENTER/START key at the SELECT WORKOUT
screen. After ENTER is pressed, a constant-level workout begins. The user is responsible for changing the intensity level.

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How to Use the Workouts

1 Manual Workout (Beginner – Just Starting)

Access: This workout can be started by using the navigation keys

to scroll to the Manual workout profile and pressing Enter.

Description: Manual workout is a simple workout that has no
pre-defined intensity levels. The manual workout starts the user
at level 1 resistance level for bikes and cross trainers and 0.5

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MPH and 0% incline for treadmills. The user is in complete
control of level or speed/incline settings.

Goal: This workout was designed for users that do not
have much experience working out on a product and like
to have control of the level and speed/incline settings.

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2 Random Workout (Experienced – Fit)

Access: This workout can be started by using the

navigation keys to scroll to the Random workout profile
and pressing Enter.

Description: In this workout the console creates a terrain
of different hills and valleys. Over 1 million different
patterns are possible. Random uses resistance (bikes and
cross-trainers) or incline (treadmills) adjustments to create
hills/valleys. Speed is controlled by the user.

Goal: This workout was designed to provide the end-user
with unlimited workout variety to prevent workout
boredom and improve motivation.

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3 Hill Workout (Experienced – Fit)

Access: This workout can be started by using the navigation keys

to scroll to the Hill workout profile and pressing Enter.

Description: The Life Fitness patented hill workout is an interval
training workout. Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise.
The workout profile window displays the levels of the intervals,
which together have the appearance of hills and valleys.
Resistance and incline adjustments are used to simulate the

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hills/valleys and speed is controlled by the user.

The hill workout has two main phases that are in between the
warm-up and cool-down.

1 Plateau: Increases the intensity slightly and keeps

it steady, to bring the heart rate to the low end of the
target zone.

2 Interval Training: Is a series of increasingly
steeper hills, alternating with valleys, or periods of

recovery. The heart rate should rise to the high end of the
target zone during this segment.

Goal: The computerized interval training workout has been
scientifically demonstrated to promote greater cardio-respiratory
improvement than steady-pace training. The goal of this workout is to
improve cardiovascular endurance and break through fitness plateaus.

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4 EZ Incline™Workout (Beginner – Just Starting)

Access: This workout can be started by using the navigation

keys to scroll to the EZ Incline workout profile and pressing Enter.

Description: The EZ incline program consists of one hill. The
user determines the elevation of the peak during the workout
setup. This peak is reached after 75% of the workout time is
complete. Afterward the resistance or incline gradually returns
to level 1 or 0% respectively.

Goal: In this workout, the gradual changes in elevation are
extremely subtle, which lowers the perceived exertion.
This cardiovascular workout is effective, efficient, and
enjoyable at the same time. The main goal of the workout
is to improve cardiovascular endurance without the stress of
a rigorous workout.

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5 Sports Training Workout (Experienced –Fit)

Access: This workout can be started by using the navigation keys

to scroll to the Sports Training workout profile and pressing Enter.

Description: Sports Training is a workout that simulates working
out outdoors by using a baseline value to simulate a flat surface.
The program then simulates moving uphill with values above the
baseline and downhill with values below the baseline. The
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incline changes. Speed is controlled by the user.

Goal: The design intent and goal of this workout was
to simulate outdoor training.

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How to Use the Settings Menu

Settings

The Settings menu can be accessed by pressing and holding the Enter key for 5 seconds at the
“Select Workout” screen. Upon entering the Settings menu, the screen will display “SET MENU”

• Scroll through Settings options using the left/right arrows
The Settings options are displayed on the top row of the screen

• Adjust Settings items with up and down arrows
Each Setting option will be able to be adjusted in the workout profile

• Use the Enter key or left/right arrow to save modifications and move to the next option

• Use the Reset key to set the item back to its default value

Below are all of the Settings States and selection options.

• Sleep Mode
Displays “SLEEP MODE”
Selection options are: OFF, 1 Min, 2 Min, 3 Min, 4 Min, & 5 Min

• English Metric Mode
Displays “Unit”
Selection options are: English and Metric

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• Beeps
Displays “Beep”
Selection options are: On and Off

• Pause Time
Displays “Pause”
Selection options are: 1 Min to 30 Min

• Watts
Displays “Watt”

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Selection options are: On and Off

• Contrast
Displays “Contrast”
Selection options are: 1-10 with 10
being the brightest

• Workout Timer
Displays “Time”
Selection options are: Up or Down

• Safety Mode
Displays “Safe Mod”
Selection options are: On (30 seconds) or Off

• Statistics – press Enter to select
“Total Hours” (total number of hours the

product was used in a workout)

“Total Miles” (number of miles that the product

was used for)

“Lift Minutes” (treadmill only: number of

minutes the lift motor was used)

• Software Version – press Enter to select

Console Software Version
Console Software Part Number
Console Software Build Date
Motor Controller Part Number (treadmill only)
Motor Controller Software Part Number
(treadmill only)
Motor Controller Software Build Date
(treadmill only)

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Preventive Maintenance Tips

The Life Fitness products are backed by engineering excellence and are one of the most rugged and trouble-free
pieces of exercise equipment on the market today. Life Fitness products have proven to be durable in health
clubs, colleges, military facilities and other locations all over the world.

NOTE: The safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regularly for damage
or wear. If maintenance is required, keep the equipment out of use until defective parts are repaired or replaced.
Pay special attention to parts that are subject to wear as outlined in the Preventive Maintenance Schedule.

The following preventive maintenance tips will keep the console operating at peak performance:

• Locate the product in a cool, dry place.

• Keep the console free of fingerprints and salt build-up caused by sweat.

• Use a 100% cotton cloth, lightly moisten with water and a mild liquid cleaning product, to clean the
exercise equipment. Other fabrics, including paper towels, may scratch the surface. Do not use

ammonia or acid-based cleaners.

• Long fingernails may damage or scratch the surface of the console; use the pad of the finger to press
the selction buttons on the console.

Clean the housing thoroughly on a regular basis.

NOTE: A non-abraisive cleaner and soft cotton cloth are strongly recommended for cleaning the exterior of the
unit. At no time should cleaner be applied directly to any part of the equipment; apply the non-abraisive cleaner
on a soft cloth, and then wipe the unit.

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Troubleshooting Basic Workout Console

1. The console display looks strange or has an error message and is not functioning.

A. Unplug the unit to reset the console and then plug it back in. Do this multiple times if console error

message still appears. If the problem still exists please call customer service.

2. My console keeps going into a mode where the message center displays “HIT ENTER”

A. Your product is in safety mode and this locked feature is to protect someone from accidentally pressing

a button they are not suppose to. You can go into the Settings Menu to disable this feature or extend the
length of the time it takes for this feature to turn on. Please refer to the Settings Menu section of the manual.

3. My console displays “STUCK KEY”

A. One of the keys is stuck under the plastic console shell; check all the keys and un-stick the one that is stuck

by pressing the sides of the key. If that does not work then try unplugging the unit and plug it back in.

4. My console displays “SLEEP”

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A. The console is in sleep mode and can be woken up by pressing any key. Sleep Mode can be turned on

and off in the Settings Menu.

5. My console will not light up.

A. Make sure the unit is plugged in or if you have a R3 or C3 then begin pedaling to light the console.

If the console will still not turn on make sure all the connections in the back of the console are plugged
in correctly according to the assembly instructions. If this still does not work contact Customer Service.

6. The heart rate reading seems erratic.

A. Remove hands from from heart rate sensors and wait until heart rate icon and heart rate number

disappears. This allows the heart rate system to reset. Grasp hand sensors firmly and keep hands still.
The contact heart rate system may be less or more accurate with different individuals.

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How to Obtain Product Service

1 Verify the symptom and review the operating instruction. The problem may be unfamiliarity with the product

and its features and workouts.

2 Locate and document the serial number of the base unit and console. The serial number plate is located on

the front stabilizer, below the shroud, and the serial number for the console is located on the back surface.

3 Contact Customer Support Services via the Web at www.lifefitness.com, or call the nearest Customer

Support Services group:

For Product services within the United States and Canada:

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll-free telephone: [phone]

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For Product Service Internationally:

Life Fitness Europe GmbH

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Life Fitness (UK) LTD

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Life Fitness Atlantic BV
Life Fitness Benelux

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Life Fitness Italia S.R.L.

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Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll-free telephone: [phone]

Life Fitness Asia Pacific Ltd

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Life Fitness Latin America and Caribbean

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Life Fitness Brazil

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Life Fitness Japan

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Life Fitness Iberia

Telephone: [phone]

Life Fitness Vertriebs GmbH

Fax: [phone]
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Warranty Information

What is Covered:

This Life Fitness consumer product (“Product”) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and
workmanship.

Who is Covered:

The original purchaser or any person receiving a newly purchased Product as a gift from the original purchaser.

How Long is it Covered:

Residential: All electrical and mechanical components and labor are covered, after the date of purchase, as listed
on the following chart.

Non-Residential: Warranty void (this Product is intended for residential use only).

Who Pays Shipping & Insurance for Service:

If the Product or any warranted part must be returned to a service facility for repairs, Life Fitness will pay all
shipping and insurance charges during the warranty period (within the United States only). The purchaser is
responsible for shipping and insurance charges after the warranty has expired.

What We will do to Correct Covered Defects:

We will ship to you any new or rebuilt replacement part or component, or at our option, replace the Product.
Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period.

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What is Not Covered:

Any failures or damage caused by unauthorized service, misuse, accident, negligence, improper assembly or
installation, debris resulting from any construction activities in the Product’s environment, rust or corrosion as a
result of the Product’s location, alterations or modifications without our written authorization or by failure on
your part to use, operate and maintain the Product as set out in your User Manual (“Manual”). All terms of this
warranty are void if this Product is moved beyond the continental borders of the United States of America
(excluding Alaska, Hawaii and Canada) and are then subject to the terms provided by that country’s local
authorized Life Fitness Representative.

What You Must Do:

Retain proof of purchase (our receipt of the attached registration card assures registration of purchase
information but is not required); use, operate and maintain the Product as specified in the Manual; notify

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Customer Service of any defect within 10 days after discovery of the defect; if instructed, return any defective
part for replacement or, if necessary, the entire Product for repair. Life Fitness reserves the right to decide
whether or not a Product is to be returned for repair.

User Manual:

It is VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE MANUAL before operating the Product. Remember to perform
the periodic maintenance requirements specified in the Manual to assure proper operation and your continued
satisfaction.

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Product Registration:

Register online at www.lifefitness.com/registration. Our receipt assures that your name, address and date of
purchase are on file as a registered owner of the Product. Failure to return the card will not affect your rights under
this warranty. Being a registered owner assures coverage in the event you lose your proof of purchase. Please
retain your proof of purchase, such as your bill of sale or receipt.

How to get Parts & Service:

Simply call Customer Service at 1-800-351-3737 or ([phone], Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, and tell them your name, address and the serial number of your Product (consoles
and frames may have separate serial numbers). They will tell you how to get a replacement part, or, if necessary,
arrange for Service where your Product is located.

Exclusive Warranty:

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON OUR PART. We neither
assume nor authorize any person to assure for us any other obligation or liability concerning the sale of this Product.
Under no circumstances shall we be liable under this warranty, or otherwise, of any damage to any person or
property, including any lost profits or lost savings, for any special, indirect, secondary, incidental or consequential
damages of any nature arising out of the use of inability to use this Product. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of implied warranties or of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. Warranties may vary outside the U.S. Contact Life Fitness for details.

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SPECIFICATIONS BASIC WORKOUTS CONSOLE

Number of Workouts

User Profiles 0

Interactive Heart Rate Programming No

Heart Rate Telemetry No

Contact Heart Rate Yes (except XI)

Race Mode No

Goal Workouts No

Levels 20

Message Center No

Display Type Custom-etched LCD

Warranty 3 years

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