Life Fitness FT6 User Manual

FT6 Treadmill

USER MANUAL

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LIFE FITNESS ASIA PACIFIC LTD

Room 2610, Miramar Tower
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LIFE FITNESS LATIN AMERICA
and CARIBBEAN

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7363601

11/02

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

10601 West Belmont Avenue

Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 • U.S.A.

847.288.3300 • FAX: [phone]

800.735.3867 (Toll-free within U.S.A., Canada)

www.lifefitness.com

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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

2.5 English / Metric Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

3. Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

3.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

3.2 Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

4. The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

4.1 Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

4.2 Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

To Begin Any Workout Setup // Selecting Quick Start // Selecting a Workout // Entering Numeric
Values During a Workout Setup // Accepting or Changing the Target Heart Rate // Adjusting the
Elevation for a Workout-In-Progress // Adjusting the Speed for a Workout-In-Progress //
Pausing a Workout // Ending a Workout Early // Viewing Workout Statistics // Treadmill Workout
Setup Steps (chart)

4.3 Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Speed Interval // Aerobic // Weight Loss // Hill Climb // Target Time // Target Distance // Target Calories

4.4 Custom Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Setting Up and Using Custom Workouts for the First Time // Changing Existing Custom Workout
Settings

5. Service and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

5.1 Preventative Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

5.2 Troubleshooting the Telemetry Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic Or Absent Entirely // Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic Or Extremely High

5.3 When and How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Identifying Problems // Obtaining Service

5.4 Treadmill Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

© 2002 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness and Heart Rate Zone Training are regis­tered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the
corresponding companies is forbidden.

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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.

This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products:

Life Fitness Essential treadmill:

FT6

See Section 6, titled Specifications page in this manual

for product-specific features.

Statement of Purpose: The treadmill is an exercise machine that enables users to walk or run, in place, on a moving
surface.

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 GETTING STARTED

1.1 IMPORTANT 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 section for details.

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

• Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.

• Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children, invalids or disabled persons.

• If a treadmill does not function properly after it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed in water,
contact Customer Support Services for assistance. See Section 5 for details.

• Never insert objects into any opening in the treadmill. If an object should drop inside, carefully retrieve it. If the
item is beyond reach, contact Customer Support Services for assistance. See Section 4 for details.

• Use caution when unfolding the treadmill. As the treadmill base is unfolded, it will feel heavier and lower at an
increasing rate as it moves closer to the ground.

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

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

• When in use, keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from the treadmill’s moving components. Keep
hands and feet away from all moving components.

• Keep the area around the treadmill clear of any obstructions, including walls and furniture. An area of six feet by
four feet behind the treadmill is recommended.

• Always be careful and exercise caution when mounting or dismounting the treadmill. Use the handlebars when­ever additional stability is required.

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

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

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

• Be sure that the Safety Key is properly located before use.

• Use this product in a well-ventillated area.

• Use this product on a solid, level surface.

• Make sure that all components are fastened securely. These include the console, uprights, and handlebars.

• Keep the power cable and plug away from heated surfaces.

• Never place the power cord under carpeting or set any object on the power cord. Do not route the power cord
under the treadmill. Do not pull on the power cord.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.