Life Fitness FT4 User Manual

FT4 Treadmill

USER MANUAL

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NTERNATIONAL OFFICES

Before using this product, it is essential to read this

ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions.

This will help in setting up the equipment quickly

and in instructing others on how to use it correctly and safely.

Class HB (Home): Domestic use. Not designed for therapeutic purposes.

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

Unpacking and Assembly.........................................................................................................................................4

Operation .................................................................................................................................................................6

1. Getting Started........................................................................................................................................................7

1.1 Important Safety Instructions....................................................................................................................7

1.2 Set-up.......................................................................................................................................................8

Folding, Moving, and Positioning the Treadmill // Electrical Requirement // Grounding Instructions
// Starting Up the Treadmill // Getting On and Off the Treadmill // Keeping the Treadmill Deck
Lubricated // Centering the Treadmill Belt // Adjusting the Treadmill Belt Tension

2. The Display Console ................................................................................................................................10

2.1 Display Console Overview .......................................................................................................................10

2.2 Display Console Descriptions ..................................................................................................................11

2.3 Emergency Stop System..........................................................................................................................11

2.4 Accessory Trays and Reading Rack........................................................................................................12

3. The Workouts ...........................................................................................................................................13

3.1 Workout Overviews ..................................................................................................................................13

3.2 Using the Workouts..................................................................................................................................13

To Begin Any Workout Setup // Selecting Quick Start // Selecting and Using a Manual Workout //
Selecting and Using a Speed Interval or Aerobic Workout // Selecting and Using a Fat Burner,
Cross-Country, or Hill Climb Workout // Selecting and Using a Goal Workout //
Using the Heart Rate Zone to Maximize Workout Benefits // Ending a Workout Early

3.3 Workout Descriptions ..............................................................................................................................15

Speed Interval // Aerobic // Fat Burner // Cross-country // Hill Climb // Target Time //
Target Distance // Target Calories

4. Service and Technical Data......................................................................................................................17

4.1 Preventative Maintenance Tips ...............................................................................................................17

4.2 When and How to Obtain Product Service ..............................................................................................17

Identifying Problems // Obtaining Service

4.3 Treadmill Specifications............................................................................................................................19

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UNPACKING THE TREADMILL

1. Carefully cut and remove the SHIPPING BANDS.

2. Carefully disengage the staples securing the TOP

TRAY.

3. Lift the TOP TRAY upward and off of the BOTTOM
TRAY.

4. Remove the TOP SPACERS, DISPLAY CONSOLE
BOX and UPRIGHTS.

5. Remove the remaining packaging from the deck of
the TREADMILL.

Caution: The treadmill should be assembled
before removing it from the bottom shipping tray.
Follow the assembly instructions on the opposite
page before proceeding.

6. From the rear of the TREADMILL, tilt the BASE
upward until it locks upright.

7. Tear the front end of the BOTTOM SHIPPING TRAY
at the corners and fold the flap downward.

8. Carefully roll the TREADMILL forward and off of the
BOTTOM SHIPPING TRAY.

9. Carefully roll the treadmill near the desired location
for use.

10. Unfold the treadmill: Stand directly behind the tread­mill. Support the treadmill base with the right hand,
and pull and hold the release handle downward with
the left hand. The handle is located on the end of the
left main frame. Begin lowering the base a short dis­tance. Let go of the release handle and, with both
hands, guide the treadmill deck down to unfold it.

Caution: As the treadmill comes closer to the
ground, it lowers at a faster rate and feels
heavier.

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ASSEMBLING THE TREADMILL

Tools Required: Metric Wrench Set, Metric

Allen Wrench Set, Phillips Screwdriver

1. Locate the USER LEFT UPRIGHT (A) (upright with
pre-fed CONSOLE CABLE). With the HANDLEBAR
EXTENSION facing the rear of the unit, position the
USER LEFT UPRIGHT near the USER LEFT
UPRIGHT BRACKET (B). Connect the CONNEC­TORS (C) leading from the USER LEFT UPRIGHT
and USER LEFT UPRIGHT BRACKET. Slide the
USER LEFT UPRIGHT over the USER LEFT
UPRIGHT BRACKET until fully seated. Install one
5/8" BUTTON HEAD SCREW (1) and LOCK
WASHER (2) each in the side and rear mounting
holes of the USER LEFT UPRIGHT. Finger-tighten
the SCREWS.

Caution: Do not pinch the cable when sliding
the USER LEFT UPRIGHT (A) over the USER
LEFT UPRIGHT BRACKET (B).

2. Locate the USER LEFT UPRIGHT BRACE (D).
Using four 5/8" BUTTON HEAD SCREWS (1) and
LOCK WASHERS (2), secure the USER LEFT
UPRIGHT BRACE to the front of the USER LEFT
UPRIGHT (A) and the FRAME (E). Finger-tighten
the SCREWS.

3. Locate the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT (F). With the
HANDLEBAR EXTENSION facing the rear of the
unit, position the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT near the
USER RIGHT UPRIGHT BRACKET (G). Slide the
USER RIGHT UPRIGHT over the USER RIGHT
UPRIGHT BRACKET until fully seated. Install one
5/8" BUTTON HEAD SCREW (1) and LOCK
WASHER (2) each in the side and rear mounting
holes of the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT. Finger-tighten
the SCREWS.

4. Locate the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT BRACE (H).
Using four 5/8" BUTTON HEAD SCREWS (1) and
LOCK WASHERS (2), secure the USER RIGHT
UPRIGHT BRACE to the front of the USER RIGHT
UPRIGHT (F) and the FRAME (E). Finger-tighten
the SCREWS.

5. Locate the HANDRAIL (J). With the stepped exten­sion end of the HANDRAIL facing right, position the
HANDRAIL between the LEFT and RIGHT
UPRIGHTS (A) & (F) at the HANDRAIL MOUNTING
HOLES. Secure the user left side of the HANDRAIL
to the LEFT UPRIGHT using the 2" BUTTON HEAD
SCREW (3) and one LOCK WASHER (2). Secure
the user right side of the HANDRAIL to the RIGHT
UPRIGHT using one 5/8" BUTTON HEAD SCREW
(1) and one LOCK WASHER (2).

6. Locate the DISPLAY CONSOLE (K). Position the
DISPLAY CONSOLE near the top ends of the LEFT
and RIGHT UPRIGHTS (A) & (F). Connect the
CONNECTOR (L) leading from the top of the USER
LEFT UPRIGHT to the CONNECTOR (L) leading
from the user left side of the DISPLAY CONSOLE.
Slide the DISPLAY CONSOLE onto the TOP
UPRIGHT EXTENSIONS. Secure the DISPLAY
CONSOLE to the uprights using two 5/8" BUTTON
HEAD SCREWS (1) and LOCK WASHERS (2) on
either side of the DISPLAY CONSOLE. Tighten the
SCREWS securely.

Caution: Do not pinch the cable when sliding
the DISPLAY CONSOLE (K) onto the LEFT and
RIGHT UPRIGHTS (A) & (F).

7. Tighten all SCREWS securely.

8. Position the TREADMILL into the desired location

for use.

9. Plug the TREADMILL into a proper electrical outlet
as instructed in SECTION 1.2 of this manual.