Life Fitness T9i User Manual

T9i Treadmill

operation manual

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LIFE FITNESS ASIA PACIFIC LTD

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M051-00K60-A061

07/04

CORPORATE

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Before using this product, it is essential to read

this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions.

It describes equipment setup and instructs

members on how to use it correctly and safely.

Avant d'utiliser ce produit, il est indispensable de lire ce manuel d'utilisation dans son

INTÉGRALITÉ, ainsi que TOUTES les instructions d'installations.

Ce manuel explique comment installer l'équipement et comment

l'utiliser correctement et sans danger.

Class HB (Home): Domestic use.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the

product warranty.
Mise en garde : tout changement ou toute modification de ce matériel peut

annuler la garantie du produit.

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

Section Description Page

1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

1.2 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Electrical Power Requirements
Grounding Instructions
How to Position and Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill
Power Switch
Centering the Belt
Service Access Port
Power Cord Routing

2. The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2.1 Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2.2 Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2.3 Reading Rack and Accessory Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

3. Heart Rate Zone Training® Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

3.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

3.2 Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

The Lifepulse

TM

System

The Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap

4. The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

4.1 Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

4.2 Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

4.3 Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Go System Quick Start,
Manual
Random
Fat Burn
Cardio
Hill
My Workouts

Using a Workout Saved Under My Workouts
Editing Settings For Workouts Saved Under My Workouts
Change Settings For A Stored Workout:
Change A Workout Name Or User Name
Access a Workout or User Statistics

Personal Trainer Workouts

Distance Goal
Calories Goal
Time in Zone Goal
Sport Training

TM

5K, 10K, Time Based

Zone Training +

Heart Rate HillTM,Heart Rate IntervalTM,Extreme Heart Rate

TM

Fitness Tests

Life Fitness Fit Test, Army PFT, Navy PRT, Marines PFT, Airforce PRT, Gerkin, PEB

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4.4 Maximizing Workouts on a Life Fitness Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Selecting a Level
Using the InstaPaceTMFeedback
Using ZerOutTMSpeed Control
Cool-Down
Dimming

5. User Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

5.1 Entering and Using “User Menu” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

5.2 User Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

User Statistics
My Configuration
Programming Custom Workouts
Using the Start Message Setup
Creating/Changing a Start Message
Saving a Start Message
Erasing a Start Message

5.3 User Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

6. Service and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

6.1 Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

6.2 Preventive Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

6.3 Troubleshooting the Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

6.4 Troubleshooting the Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

6.5 How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

The Belt Tensioning Bolts
Tracking (Centering) a Striding Belt
Tensioning an Existing Striding Belt

6.6 How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

7. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

7.1 Life Fitness T9i Treadmill Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

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© 2004 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness, Lifecycle, FlexDeck, and Zone
Training are registered trademarks, and Sport Training, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, Extreme Heart Rate, InstaPace,
ZerOut, Lifepulse, MagnaDrive, and Lifespring are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Polar is a registered trademark of
Polar Electro, Inc. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life Fitness or the corresponding
companies is forbidden.

This Operation Manual describes the functions of the Life Fitness T9i Treadmill.

See "Specifications" 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.

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, or is over the age of 45, or smokes, has high cholesterol, is obese, or has
not exercised regularly in the past year.

If, at any time while exercising, the user experiences faintness, dizziness, pain, or shortness of
breath, he or she must stop immediately.

Life Fitness recommande FORTEMENT de consulter un médecin pour subir un examen médical
complet avant de commencer tout programme d'exercice, et tout particulièrement si l'utilisateur
a des antécédents familiaux d'hypertension ou de troubles cardiaques, s'il a plus de 45 ans, s'il
fume, s'il a du cholestérol, s'il est obèse ou n'a pas fait d'exercice régulièrement depuis un an.

Si, pendant l'utilisation de l'appareil, l'utilisateur ressent un malaise, des vertiges, des douleurs
ou des difficultés à respirer, il doit s'arrêter immédiatement.

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ETTING STARTED

1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using the treadmill.

• DANGER:To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug this Life Fitness

product before cleaning or attempting any maintenance activity.

• WARNING:To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury, it is impera-

tive to connect each product to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

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WARNING:Keep the area six feet (two meters) by three feet (one meter) behind

the treadmill clear of any obstructions, including walls, furniture, and other equipment.

• WARNING:Be sure the emergency stop lanyard is clipped to the user and in prop-

er position on the treadmill before beginning any workout.

• To disconnect, turn power OFF at the ON/OFF switch, then remove plug from electrical
outlet.

• Never operate a Life Fitness product if it has a damaged power cord or electrical plug, or if it
has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed in water. Contact Life Fitness
Customer Support Services.

• Position this product so that the power cord plug is accessible to the user.

• Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull the equipment by the power
cord or use the cord as a handle. Do not run the power cord on the floor under or along the
side of the treadmill. Refer to Section 1.2 for proper power cord routing.

• If the electrical supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an autho­rized service agent, or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.

• Do not use this product in areas where aerosol spray products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered. Such substances create the danger of combustion and
explosion.

• Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.

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

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

• Never operate a Life Fitness product with the air openings blocked. Keep air openings free
of lint, hair, or any obstructing material.

• Never insert objects into any opening 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 or holder.
Containers with lids are recommended.

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• Do not use this product in bare feet. Always wear shoes. Wear shoes with rubber or high-

traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles, cleats or spikes. Make sure no
stones are embedded in the soles.

• Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from moving parts.

• Do not reach into, or underneath, the unit or tip it on its side during operation.

• Handrails may be held to enhance stability as needed, but are not for continuous use.

• Never mount or dismount the treadmill while the striding belt is moving. Use the handrails

whenever additional stability is required. In case of an emergency, such as tripping, grasp
the handrails, and place the feet on the side platforms.

• Never walk or jog backwards on the treadmill.

• When it is necessary to immobilize the treadmill, set the display to read SELECT WORK-

OUT. (Press the CLEAR key twice if not already there.) Then hold down the SPEED DOWN
key and press the PAUSE key. The treadmill now displays “IMMOBILIZED”. In this state, the
treadmill cannot be operated. The main motor and incline are disabled. The treadmill will
remain in this state across resets, power cycles, etc. To restore normal operation, repeat the
same key sequence: hold down the SPEED DOWN key, and press the PAUSE key. The
treadmill will display “SELECT WORKOUT” again.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attach-

ments that have not been recommended by the manufacturer.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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ÉMARRAGE

1.1 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

Lire toutes les instructions avant d'utiliser le tapis roulant.

•

DANGER:Pour réduire les risques de décharge électrique, toujours débrancher cet

appareil Life Fitness avant le nettoyage ou toute mesure d'entretien.

• AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de brûlures, d'incendies, de

décharges électriques ou de blessures, chaque appareil doit absolument être branché sur
une prise électrique correctement mise à la terre.

• AVERTISSEMENT:Conserver une zone de 2 m sur 1 m libre de toute

obstruction derrière le tapis roulant (aucun mur, meuble ou autre appareil).

• AVERTISSEMENT:S'assurer que la dragonne d'arrêt d'urgence est attachée

à l'utilisateur et fixée adéquatement au tapis roulant avant de commercer un exercice.

• Pour débrancher, mettre l'appareil hors tension au niveau de l'interrupteur d'alimentation,
puis retirer la fiche de la prise électrique.

• Ne jamais faire fonctionner un produit Life Fitness dont la fiche ou le cordon d'alimentation
est endommagé, ni aucun appareil qui serait tombé ou aurait été endommagé ou même
partiellement plongé dans l'eau. Appeler le service clientèle de Life Fitness.

• Placer ce produit de manière à ce que l'utilisateur puisse accéder à la fiche du cordon d'ali­mentation.

• Tenir le cordon d'alimentation à l'écart de toute surface chauffée. Ne pas tirer l'appareil par
le cordon d'alimentation; ne pas utiliser le cordon comme poignée. Ne pas faire passer le
cordon sur le sol, sous le tapis roulant, ni le long de l'appareil. Se reporter à la section 1.2
pour la disposition adéquate du cordon d'alimentation.

• Si le cordon d'alimentation électrique est endommagé, il doit être remplacé par le fabricant,
par un réparateur agréé ou par une personne qualifiée afin d'éviter tout danger.

• Ne pas utiliser ce produit dans des salles où des vaporisateurs aérosols sont employés ou
bien où de l'oxygène est administré. Ces substances créent des risques de combustion et
d'explosion.

• Les instructions de la console doivent toujours être suivies pour obtenir un fonctionnement
correct.

• Une surveillance étroite est nécessaire si l'appareil est utilisé près d'enfants ou de person­nes invalides ou handicapées.

• Ne pas utiliser ce produit à l'extérieur, près d'une piscine ou dans des endroits très humides.

• Ne jamais faire fonctionner d'appareil Life Fitness dont les orifices d'aération seraient blo­qués. Les garder exempts de peluches, de cheveux ou de toute obstruction.

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• Ne jamais rien insérer dans les ouvertures de cet appareil. Si un objet tombe à l'intérieur de

l'appareil, couper l'alimentation électrique, débrancher le cordon de la prise et le récupérer
avec précaution. S'il est impossible de l'atteindre, communiquer avec le service à la clien­tèle de Life Fitness.

• Ne jamais placer aucun liquide directement sur l'appareil, sauf dans le plateau pour acces-

soires ou un support prévu à cet effet. Il est recommandé d'utiliser des conteneurs munis de
couvercles.

• Ne pas utiliser cet appareil pieds nus. Toujours porter des chaussures. Porter des chaus-

sures avec des semelles en caoutchouc ou fournissant une très bonne adhérence. Ne pas
utiliser de chaussures à talons, à semelles en cuir ou munies de crampons. S'assurer
qu'aucun caillou n'est incrusté dans les semelles.

• Éloigner les vêtements lâches, les lacets et les serviettes des pièces en mouvement.

• Ne pas placer les mains sous l'appareil ou dans l'appareil, et ne pas le renverser sur le côté

pendant le fonctionnement.

• Les rampes latérales peuvent servir à rétablir son équilibre, mais ne sont pas destinées à

un usage continu.

• Ne jamais monter sur le tapis de course et ne pas en descendre jamais pendant qu'il

tourne. Utiliser les rampes latérales afin de ne pas perdre l'équilibre. En cas d'urgence, par
exemple, en cas de trébuchement ou de faux pas, saisir les barres latérales et placer les
pieds sur les plates-formes latérales.

• Ne jamais marcher ni courir à reculons sur le tapis roulant.

• S'il est nécessaire d'immobiliser le tapis roulant, régler l'afficheur sur SELECT WORKOUT

(SÉLECTIONNER EXERCICE). (Appuyer deux fois sur la touche REMISE À ZÉRO si l'af­ficheur n'en est pas déjà à ce point.) Maintenir ensuite la touche SPEED DOWN (RALEN­TISSEMENT) enfoncée et appuyer sur la touche PAUSE. L'appareil affiche désormais
IMMOBILIZED (Immobilisé). Il ne peut alors plus fonctionner, Le moteur principal et le
moteur en ligne et le cireur sont désactivés. Car le moteur principal et la pente sont désac­tivés. Le tapis roulant restera immobilisé, même s'il est réinitialisé, mis hors tension, puis
remis sous tension, etc. Le mode de fonctionnement normal ne peut être rétabli qu'au
moyen de la même séquence de touches : maintenir la touche SPEED DOWN (RALEN­TISSEMENT) enfoncée et appuyer sur PAUSE. L'appareil affichera SELECT WORKOUT
(SÉLECTIONNER EXERCICE) à nouveau.

• Cet appareil ne doit être employé que pour l'usage auquel il est destiné, conformément aux

directives du manuel. Ne pas utiliser d'accessoires qui ne sont pas recommandés par le
fabricant.

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

POUR TOUT USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.

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1.2 S

ETUP

Read the Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness Treadmill. Place the treadmill where it
will be used before beginning the setup procedure.

ELECTRICAL P

OWER REQUIREMENTS

The Life Fitness Treadmill requires a non-dedicated electrical line according to the configurations
listed in the chart below.

NOTE: Do not modify the plug provided with this product. If the plug does not fit into an available
electrical outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This Life Fitness product must be properly grounded. If the unit malfunctions or breaks down, proper
grounding provides a path of least resistance for the electric current, which reduces the risk of shock
to anyone touching or using the equipment. Each unit is equipped with an electrical cord, which
includes an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an
outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordi­nances.

An adapter MUST NOT BE USED to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle in North
America. If a properly grounded, 15-amp outlet is not available, one must be installed by a
qualified electrician.

IL EST ABSOLUMENT INTERDIT d'employer un adaptateur pour brancher cette fiche sur
une prise bipolaire en Amérique du Nord. Si aucune prise de 15 A correctement mise à la
terre n'est disponible, en faire installer une par un électricien qualifié.

DANGER:A risk of electrical shock may result from improper connection of the

equipment-grounding conductor. Check with a qualified electrician if in doubt as to proper
grounding technique. DO NOT modify the plug provided with the product. If it will not fit
an electrical outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Any modifica­tion to the electrical plug will result in a voided warranty.

Un branchement incorrect du conducteur de mise à la terre peut entraîner des risques de
décharge électrique. Consulter un électricien si des doutes subsistent quant à la technique de
mise à la terre. NE PAS MODIFIER la fiche fournie avec l'appareil. Si elle ne s'adapte pas à une
prise, faire installer une prise correcte par un électricien qualifié. Toute modification à la fiche
annule la garantie.

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OW TO POSITION AND STABILIZE THE LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL

Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the treadmill to the
location in which it will be used. See Section 7, titled Specifications, for
the dimensions of the footprint. Allow a distance of eight inches, or 21
centimeters, between the treadmill and other units on either side. Allow a
distance of six feet, or two meters, from the rear of the treadmill to any
object or surface.

After placing the unit where it will be used, check its stability. If there is even a slight rocking motion
or the unit is not stable, determine which stabilizing leg is not resting on the floor. To adjust, loosen
the JAM NUT (A), and turn the STABILIZING LEG (B) until the rocking motion ceases, and both sta­bilizing legs rest firmly on the floor. Retighten the JAM NUT.

NOTE: It is extremely important that the stabilizing leg be correctly adjusted for proper operation. An
unbalanced unit may cause striding belt misalignment. A bubble level is recommended to ensure
proper leveling.

POWER SWITCH

Located on the front panel at the base of the treadmill, the ON/OFF switch has two positions:
"I" (one) for ON and "0" (zero) for OFF.

CENTERING THE

BELT

After installing and levelling the treadmill, check the belt to ensure that it is tracking properly. First,
plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet. See Electrical Requirements at the beginning of this
section for details. Then, turn the treadmill ON.

Have one person stand on the platforms on either side of the treadmill frame. Do not stand on the
belt at this time. Press the QUICK START key, and increase the speed to 4.0 miles per hour (MPH),
or 6.4 kilometers per hour (KPH), using the SPEED UP arrow.

If the striding belt moves to the right while it is running, have a second person turn the right tension
bolt a quarter-turn clockwise, and then turn the left tension bolt (A) a quarter-turn counter-clockwise.
See the illustration below. This action sets the striding belt tracking back to center of the roller.

If the striding belt moves to the left, turn the left tension bolt a quarter-turn clockwise and then turn
the right tension bolt a quarter-turn counter-clockwise to start the striding belt tracking back to center
of roller.

Repeat these adjustments until striding belt appears centered. Allow the belt to continue running for
several minutes to be sure that the tracking is stabilized.

NOTE: Do not exceed one full turn of the adjusting screws in either direction. If, after one full turn,
the belt does not track properly, contact Customer Support Services. The phone numbers are listed in
Section 6.6, titled How to Obtain Product Service.

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ERVICE ACCESS PORT

The two interchangeable type RJ45 networking ports (A) are located on the back of the display
console. These network ports, located behind the display console rear access door, allow for
console software updates.

POWER CORD ROUTING

The power cord can be run straight from the treadmill, shortened and exited out the user-front
left side, or run under the frame using the power cord clips and exited out the user right-rear
side of the treadmill.

For efficient cord management, the following routing options are recommended:
With the power cord unplugged, insert the clips in the appropriate holes. See the illustration

below. Use Hole Pattern 1 or 2 to locate the clips and secure the power cord with the clips,
taking up any slack between clips.

NOTE: It may be necessary to tip the treadmill to route the power cord properly.

To plug the power cord into an outlet in front of the treadmill, use Hole Pattern 1 for outlets
located at the front of the machine.

NOTE: To accomodate treadmill incline, at least two feet (24”) of power cord is required
between the outlet and the last power cord clip for outlets in front of the treadmill.

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A

To plug the power cord into an outlet in rear of the treadmill, use Hole Pattern 2 for outlets locat­ed at the rear of the machine.

WARNING: Make sure that there is a 6-foot clearance behind the treadmill.

WARNING: Insure that the power cord (A) does not contact the striding belt or
get pinched between the frame (C), lift arm (B) or the wheel; failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury.

AVERTISSEMENT : S'assurer que le cordon d'alimentation n'entre pas en contact
avec le tapis et ne soit pas pincé entre le cadre, le bras de levage ou la roue. Le
non-respect de cet avertissement peut provoquer de graves blessures.

NOTE: When using Pattern 1, it is extremely important to route the power cord BETWEEN the
lift frame and the main frame.

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HE DISPLAY CONSOLE

2.1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW

The computerized display console on the treadmill allows the user to tailor a workout to
personal fitness abilities and goals and to monitor progress. With this easy-to-use console,
the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next.

2.2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS

A WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW: During a workout, variations in incline simulate interval

hills and valleys. They appear as rows of lights stacked in columns. The height of each col­umn of lights corresponds to the percentage of incline, or level of difficulty, across a workout
profile. The left-most column of lights represents the current incline, or level.

B MESSAGE CENTER: This window displays step-by-step instructions for setting up a work-

out. During a workout, it displays calories, distance, time, incline, speed and heart rate.
Additionally, the MESSAGE CENTER displays calories per hour, METS, Watts, pace in min­utes per mile/kilometer, and distance climbed, if enabled to do so in “User Menu.” See
Section 5.1, titled Entering and Using the User Menu.

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C TIME, INCLINE, and SPEED ARROW keys: Press these keys to increase or decrease the

workout time, the incline of the treadmill deck, or the striding belt speed respectively. The MES­SAGE CENTER displays the input data in sections located just above the keys. Additionally,
any of these keys may be pressed to set up a workout or to change “User Menu” settings.

D NUMERIC keypad: Use NUMERIC keys to enter exercise time, difficulty level, belt speed,

weight, distance, goal selection, gender, and target heart rate.
CLEAR key: Press this key once to clear data not yet entered. Press it twice in succession,

while programming, to reset the treadmill and restart the programming sequence.
ENTER key: Press this key to confirm entries of workout setup values, as displayed in the

MESSAGE CENTER.

E WORKOUT SELECTION keys: Press any of these keys to select the program identified on

the given key’s label. These programs include: FAT BURN, CARDIO, HILL, RANDOM,

MANUAL, ZONE TRAINING +, FITNESS TESTS, PERSONAL TRAINER, and MY WORK-
OUTS.

F. ENTER WEIGHT key: Press this key to enter a user weight during a QUICK START work-

out. Use the TIME ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad to enter a weight value.

G GO SYSTEM QUICK START keys: Press any of the Walk, Jog, or Run keys to begin a

manual workout immediately, without having to select a workout program. Once the workout
is in progress, use the ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad to change the intensity level

or workout duration as desired.
H COOL DOWN key: Press this key to begin an automatically customized workout cool-down.
I PAUSE key: Press this key to stop the belt and hold the current workout. Continue the work-

out by pressing the PAUSE key a second time or by pressing the ENTER key.
J A circular-shaped STOP button is located on the right side of the panel below the display

console. Press the button to stop the striding belt and end the current workout.

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The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with a manual emergency stop system. Use the feature
described below to stop the treadmill immediately.

K A circular-shaped STOP magnet is located on the left side of the panel below the display

console. Acord with a clip is attached to this magnet. Before starting a workout, attach the
clip to clothing. To stop the striding belt on the treadmill, pull the cord, removing the magnet
from the console. Replace the magnet to reset the system.

2.3 READING RACK AND ACCESSORY TRAYS

The display console design includes a built-in reading rack (A) allowing a book or magazine to
be supported during the workout. Also included in the display console are three built-in accesso­ry trays (B). Two side trays to accomodate large items such as water bottles and one center tray
for smaller items such as personal media devices.

AB

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3H

EART RATE ZONE TRAINING® EXERCISE

3.1 W

HY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING® EXERCISE?

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 Life Fitness Treadmill features five exclu­sive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training+ exer­cise:

• FAT BURN • HEART RATE HILL

TM

• EXTREME HEART RATE

TM

• CARDIO • HEART RATE INTERVAL

TM

Each workout offers different benefits, as discussed in Section 4, titled The Workouts.

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

To change the target heart rate during a workout, simply enter a
new target heart rate using the NUMERIC keypad.

To switch between programs during a workout, use the WORK­OUT SELECTION keys.

The Heart Rate Zone Training® workout programs measure heart
rate. Wear the telemetry chest strap, or grip the Lifepulse

TM

sen­sors, to enable the treadmill’s on-board computer to monitor the
heart rate during a workout. The computer automatically adjusts
the incline level to maintain the target heart rate based on the
actual heart rate.

†

Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to

220 minus an individual’s age.

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3.2 H

EART RATE MONITORING

THE LIFEPULSETMSYSTEM

To use the treadmill’s LifepulseTMsystem to check the heart rate during a workout, grasp the stainless
steel sensors on the ErgoTMfront handlebar. Two sensors are located on each of the handlebars.
Contact must be maintained with all four sensors to obtain a heart rate. The console displays a heart
rate within 20 to 30 seconds of contact with the sensors.

Do not attempt to grasp the sensors at speeds above 4.5 MPH, or 7.2 KPH. For these speeds, the
use of a heart rate chest strap is recommended.

THE H

EART RATE CHEST STRAP

The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with Polar®telemetry, a heart rate monitoring system in which
electrodes, pressed against the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the treadmill console. These electrodes
are attached to a chest strap that the user wears during the workout.

See the diagram below for correct positioning of the strap. The electrodes (A), which are the two
grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap, must remain wet to transmit accurately the electrical
impulses of the heart back to the receiver. 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.

The transmitter strap delivers its most accurate heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct
contact with bare skin. However, it will function with a slightly less accurate heart rate reading through
a thin layer of wet clothing.

If it becomes necessary to re-moisten the chest strap electrodes, grasp the center of the strap, pull it
away from the chest to expose the two electrodes, and re-moisten them.

During the setup of a heart rate zone training workout, the user will be required to enter a start-up
speed. If a heart rate chest strap is not detected, the maximum allowable speed is 4.5 mph. If a heart
rate chest strap is detected, the maximum speed is 12 mph.

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A A

4T

HE WORKOUTS

4.1 W

ORKOUT OVERVIEWS

The following workouts are preprogrammed for the Life Fitness Treadmill.
GO SYSTEM QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising. After the WALK, JOG, or RUN

key is pressed, a MANUAL workout begins immediately at the pre-programmed speed for the
respective key pressed. While in this MANUAL workout, the user may, at any time, toggle between
the three pre-programmed speeds.

MANUAL is a constant effort workout in which the user can change resistance level or speed at
any time.

RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no
regular pattern or progression.

HILL is an interval training workout. Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise separated
by regular periods of lower-intensity exercise.

PERSONAL TRAINER workouts are accessed through the PERSONAL TRAINER key. These
include DISTANCE GOAL, CALORIES GOAL, TIME IN ZONE GOAL and SPORT TRAINING
workouts, as well as up to six custom workouts, which may be programmed by user.

DISTANCE GOAL is a distance based workout.
CALORIES GOAL is a calorie expenditure based workout.
TIME IN ZONE GOAL is a time spent at Target Heart Rate (65 percent of the theoretical max-

imum

†

)based workout.

SPORT TRAININGTM(5K) is a distance-goal workout that simulates an actual terrain with
varying incline levels. It is designed to assist runners in training for a 5-kilometer, or 3.1­mile, race. Accessible through the PERSONALTRAINER workouts key.

SPORT TRAINING

TM

(10K) is a distance-goal workout that simulates an actual terrain with vary-

ing incline levels. It is designed to assist runners in training for a 10-kilometer, or 6.2-mile, race.
Accessible through the PERSONAL TRAINER workouts key.

SPORT TRAINING

TM

(Time) is a time-based sport training workout. Accessible through the

PERSONAL TRAINER workouts key.

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†

Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to

220 minus an individual’s age.
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). A 40-year-old user's recommended THR

for the HEART RATE HILL workout is 144, or 80 percent of the maximum; so the equation would be (220-40)*.80=144.

ZONE TRAINING + Zone Training workouts target specific ranges, or zones, for maintaining a
heart rate to achieve maximum exercise results.

HEART RATE HILL

TM

takes the user through three different hills based on the target heart

rate*. The user wears a heart rate chest strap, or grasps the LifepulseTMsensors continuously.

HEART RATE INTERVALTMalternates between a hill and a valley based on the target heart

rate*. The user wears a heart rate chest strap, or grasps the Lifepulse

TM

sensors continuously.

EXTREME HEART RATE

TM

is an intense workout for more experienced users. It is
designed to get the heart rate up and down as quickly as possible. The user wears a heart
rate chest strap, or grasps the LifepulseTMsensors continuously.

FAT BURN is a low-intensity workout for burning the body’s fat reserves. The user wears a heart rate
chest strap, or grasps the Lifepulse

TM

sensors continuously. The program adjusts the intensity level
through changing the incline (elevation), based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at 65
percent of the theoretical maximum

†

.

CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, emphasizing cardiovascular benefits
and maximum fat burning. The user wears a heart rate chest strap, or grasps the Lifepulse

TM

sensors continuously. The program adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to
maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum.

FITNESS TESTS

LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor

improvements and endurance every 4-6 weeks.
ADDITIONAL FITNESS TESTS are similar to the FIT TEST workout, except that these pro-

grams are based upon specific predefined protocols. The available tests are:

• ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT) - (U.S. MILITARY)

• NAVY PHYSICAL READINESS TEST (PRT) - (U.S. MILITARY)

• MARINES PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT) - (U.S. MILITARY)

• AIR FORCE FITNESS TEST (PRT) - (U.S. MILITARY)

• GERKIN PROTOCOL - (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS)

• PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY BATTERY (PEB) - (U.S. FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT)

4.2 USING THE WORKOUTS

Select a workout using the Workout Selection or Go System Quick Start keys. The following chart
lists the steps for setting up each workout.

Use the NUMERIC keypad to enter the values when prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER;
or use TIME, INCLINE, or SPEED ARROW keys to scroll to desired values displayed on the
MESSAGE CENTER. Press ENTER to confirm each selection. These entered values can be
changed during all workouts, except for those found under the FIT TEST key.

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* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). For example, a 40-year-old user's recommend­ed THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117. The FAT BURN workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be
(220-40)*.65=117.

LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL WORKOUT SETUP STEPS

GO SYSTEM QUICK START

Press WALK, JOG or RUN
Begin workout

MANUAL

Press MANUAL
Enter weight
Enter time
Enter incline
Enter speed
Begin workout

RANDOM

Press RANDOM
Enter weight
Enter time
Enter level
Enter speed
Begin workout

FAT BURN**

Press FAT BURN
Enter weight
Enter time
Enter age
Enter THR*
Enter speed
Begin workout

CARDIO**

Press CARDIO
Enter weight
Enter time
Enter age
Enter THR*
Enter speed
Begin workout

HILL

Press HILL
Enter weight
Enter time
Enter level
Enter speed
Begin workout

PERSONAL TRAINER
WORKOUTS

Press PERSONAL TRAINER

repeatedly until the desired
workout appears; press
ENTER

Select the desired workout

number, from 1 to 6; press
ENTER

Begin workout

DISTANCE GOAL

Press PERSONAL TRAINER

repeatedly until
DISTANCE GOALappears;

press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter distance
Enter incline
Enter speed
Begin workout

CALORIES GOAL

Press PERSONAL TRAINER

repeatedly until

CALORIES GOAL appears;

press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter calories
Enter incline
Enter speed
Begin workout

TIME IN ZONE GOAL

Press PERSONAL TRAINER

repeatedly until

TIME IN ZONE GOAL

appears; press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter time
Select Fat Burn or Cardio
Enter age
Enter THR*
Enter speed
Begin workout

SPORT TRAINING

TM

Press PERSONAL TRAINER

repeatedly until

SPORT TRAINING 5K or

SPORT TRAINING 10K or

SPORT TRAINING TIME

appears; press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter time (Time based only)
Enter level
Enter speed
Begin workout

HEART RATE HILL

TM

**

Press ZONE TRAINING+

repeatedly until

HR HILL appears; press

ENTER
Enter weight
Enter time
Enter age
Enter THR*
Enter speed
Begin workout

HEART RATE
INTERVAL

TM

**

Press ZONE TRAINING+

repeatedly until
HR INTERVALappears;

press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter time
Enter age
Enter THR*
Enter speed
Begin workout

EXTREME HEART RATE

TM

**

Press ZONE TRAINING+

repeatedly until

EXTREME HR appears;

press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter time
Enter age
Enter THR*
Enter walk speed
Enter jog speed
Begin workout

LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST**

Press FIT TEST

repeatedly until

FIT TEST appears; press

ENTER
Enter weight
Enter age
Enter gender
Enter speed
Begin workout

ARMY PFT

Press FIT TEST

repeatedly until ARMY PRT

appears; press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter age
Enter gender
Enter speed
Begin workout

NAVY PRT

Press FIT TEST

repeatedly until NAVY PRT

appears; press ENTER
Enter YES or NO

to question:

ELEVATION LESS THAN

5000 FEET ABOVE SEA

LEVEL?
Enter weight
Enter age
Enter gender
Enter speed
Begin workout

MARINES PFT

Press FIT TEST

repeatedly until MARINES
PFT appears; press
ENTER

Enter YES or NO

to question:
ELEVATION LESS THAN
4500 FEET ABOVE SEA

LEVEL?
Enter weight
Enter gender
Enter speed
Begin workout

AIR FORCE PFT

Press FIT TEST

repeatedly until AIR

FORCE PRT appears;

press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter age
Enter gender
Enter speed
Begin workout

GERKIN PROTOCOL**

Press FIT TEST

repeatedly until GERKIN

PROTOCOL appears;

press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter age
Enter THR*
Begin workout

PEB TEST

Press FIT TEST repeatedly

until PEB TEST appears;

press ENTER
Enter weight
Enter age
Enter gender
Enter speed
Begin workout

MY WORKOUTS

Press MY WORKOUTS
Select workout name
Program workout or press

Enter to begin workout

* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). For example, a 40-year-old user's recommend­ed THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117. The FAT BURN workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be
(220-40)*.65=117.

** This workout requires the user to wear the telemetry chest strap or grasp the LifepulseTMsensors.

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4.3 W

ORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS

GO SYSTEM QUICK START

GO SYSTEM QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising. After the WALK, JOG, or RUN

key is pressed, a MANUAL workout begins immediately at the pre-programmed speed for the
respective key pressed. For accurate caloric expenditure, enter weight using the ENTER WEIGHT
key. The incline level is set to zero by default. Change the level using the INCLINE ARROW key.
Change the speed using the SPEED key, up or down as desired, or use the NUMERIC keypad to
enter a new speed value. The table below lists the preset speed for each key followed a range of
possible alternate speeds for that key.

English Default Units Metric Default Units

WALK 3.0 mph 5,0 kph
JOG 5.0 mph 8,0 kph
RUN 7.0 mph 11,0 kph

To change a preset speed, enter any non-FIT TEST workout. Press the SPEED ARROW keys
and adjust the speed value displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER. Then, press and hold down
the WALK, JOG, or RUN key until the console beeps twice, indicating that the new speed has
been programmed. When the WALK, JOG, and RUN keys are used to change speed, press the
desired key momentarily. consequently the MESSAGE CENTER will display the new speed.

NOTE: All changed preset values are preserved when the treadmill is turned off.
NOTE: It is possible to program the WALK, JOG, and RUN speed values per pre-pro-

grammed workouts (MY WORKOUTS) - each workout may have a different speed setting
for the three Go System Quick Start keys.

M

ANUAL

The MANUAL program is a constant effort workout in which the user can change resistance
level or speed at any time.

RANDOM

The RANDOM program creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout. More
than one million different patterns are possible.

F

AT B

URN

The FAT BURN workout is designed to maintain a user’s heart rate at 65 percent of the theoretical
maximum

†

(HRmax) for optimal results. Throughout the workout, the user wears a chest strap or
grasps the LifepulseTMsensors. If the user is not wearing a chest strap, the WORKOUT PROFILE
WINDOW displays a heart shape, and the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to grasp the
sensors. The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate, adjusting the intensity level
of the treadmill to reach and maintain the target*. This system eliminates over- and under-training,
and it maximizes the aerobic benefits of exercise by using the body's fat stores for fuel.

NOTE: The intensity level is changed by incline. Speed can be only changed by the user

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†

Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to

220 minus an individual’s age.
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). For example, a 40-year-old user's rec-

ommended THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117, or 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-

40)*.65 = 117.

C

ARDIO

The CARDIO workout is virtually identical to FAT BURN; however the target heart rate is calcu-
lated at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum†(HRmax)**. The higher target promotes cardio­vascular improvement by placing a heavier workload on the heart muscle.

NOTE: The intensity level is changed by incline. Speed can be only changed by the user.
NOTE: Change the target heart rate at any time by using the NUMERIC KEYPAD.

HILL

The Life Fitness-patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training. Intervals
are periods of intense cardiovascular exercise separated by regular periods of lower-intensity exer­cise. The WORKOUT PROFILE window represents these high and low intervals as columns of illumi­nated LEDs, which together have the appearance of hills and valleys. The computerized interval
training workout has been scientifically demonstrated to promote greater cardiorespiratory improve­ment than steady-pace training.

The HILL workout goes through four phases, each marked by different intensity levels. The WORK­OUT PROFILE window displays the progress of these phases. As noted in the descriptions below,
the heart rate should be measured at two stages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness. Wear the
chest strap or continuously grip the Lifepulse

TM

handles. The MESSAGE CENTER does not display a
request for a heart rate measurement, as it does with CARDIO, FAT BURN and the HEART RATE
ZONE TRAINING programs.

1 Warm-up is a phase of low, gradually rising resistance, which brings the heart rate into the

lower end of the target zone and increases respiration and blood flow to working muscles.

2 Plateau increases the intensity slightly, and keeps it steady, to bring the heart rate to the low

end of the target zone. Check the heart rate at the end of this phase.

3 Interval Training is a series of increasingly steeper hills, alternating with valleys, or stints of

recovery. The heart rate should rise to the high end of the target zone. Check the heart rate
at the end of this phase.

4 Cool-down is a low-intensity phase that allows the body to begin removing lactic acid, and

other exercise by-products, which build up in muscles and contribute to soreness.

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†

Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to

220 minus an individual’s age.
** Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). A 40-year-old user's recommended THR

for the CARDIO workout is 144, or 80 percent of the maximum; so the equation would be (220-40)*.80 = 144.

Each column, as seen in the WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW and the chart above, represents
one interval. The overall duration of the workout determines the length of each interval. Each
workout is made up of 20 intervals, so the duration of each interval is equal to the duration of
the entire workout divided by 20.

1 to 9 minutes: A workout with a duration of less than 10 minutes is insufficient for the HILL
program to complete all four phases adequately. The program, therefore, condenses a workout
of this duration at various stages.

10 to 19 minutes: The interval durations initially are set at 30 seconds for a 10-minute workout.
For every minute over 10, each interval increases by three seconds. A15-minute workout
consists of 20 intervals at 45 seconds each.

20 to 99 minutes: All intervals last 60 seconds. If the user adds minutes to the pre-set duration
while the workout is in progress, the program adds hills and valleys that are identical to the first
eight intervals of the Interval Training phase. This pattern repeats until the workout is completed.

MY WORKOUTS

The my workouts feature on this treadmill makes it possible to pre-set up to seven workouts with
personal setup information, such as age and desired speed, and then store the workouts in the
console memory. These workouts are accessed with the MY WORKOUTS key.

Any workout can be pre-set and stored, including FAT BURN, CARDIO, HEART RATE HILL,
HEART RATE INTERVAL, EXTREME HR, 5K SPORT TRAINING, 10K SPORTTRAINING,
TIME SPORT TRAINING, HILL, RANDOM, and MANUAL.

USING A WORKOUT SAVED UNDER MY WORKOUTS

Press the my workouts key. Scroll through the names displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER,
either by pressing the my workouts key or by pressing the ARROW keys. When the desired
name appears, press ENTER. The workout then begins.

All seven workouts are set to the same, default, manual workout program "out of the box." By
factory default, the workouts are stored under the names WORKOUT 1 through WORKOUT 7.
See the following section for steps to change workouts stored under MY WORKOUTS.

EDITING SETTINGS FOR WORKOUTS SAVED UNDER MY WORKOUTS

Use the following steps to change settings for a stored workout or to change a workout name.

1. Press the MY WORKOUTS key.

2. Scroll through the user names displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER, by repeatedly
pressing the MY WORKOUTS key.

3. When the desired name appears, press and hold the ENTER key until the console
beeps twice.

4. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt, "PRESS FIT TEST KEY TO REPRO­GRAM WORKOUT OR PRESS MY WORKOUT KEY TO EDIT YOUR NAME". At this
prompt, change the workout settings, or change the workout name.

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T

O CHANGE SETTINGS FOR ASTORED WORKOUT:

1. Follow steps 1 through 4 under “Editing Settings For Workouts Saved Under My
Workouts.”

2. Press the FIT TEST key.

3. The MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt, "REPROGRAM WORKOUT MODE ­SELECT WORKOUT NOW." Scroll through the workouts displayed in the MESSAGE
CENTER by repeatedly pressing the FIT TEST key. When the desired workout appears,
press ENTER.

4. Enter setup information as prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER. Use the ARROW
keys to adjust displayed values, or use the numeric keypad, and press ENTER to con­firm the desired value. Once all information is entered, the MESSAGE CENTER dis­plays WORKOUT SAVED.

To exit the "reprogramming" mode at any time without saving the workout changes, press the
CLEAR key twice.

TO CHANGE AWORKOUT NAME OR USER NAME

1. Follow steps 1 through 4 under “Editing Settings For Workouts Saved Under My
Workouts.”

2. Press the MY WORKOUT key.

3. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the prompt, "SELECT LETTER USING INCLINE
ARROW KEYS AND CHANGE LETTERS USING SPEED ARROW KEYS." The workout
name appears in the MESSAGE CENTER, with the first letter blinking. Scroll to the
desired letter or number using the SPEED ARROW keys. When the desired character
appears, press the UP INCLINE ARROW key to move to the next letter. Repeat this
step for all characters.

4. Press ENTER to save the new name. The MESSAGE CENTER displays, "USER NAME
SAVED."

To exit this mode without saving the name change, press the CLEAR key.
TIP: The User Statistics feature, which stores workout statistics, identifies each stored workout

as a "User Name." By factory default, the workouts are stored under the names WORKOUT 1
through WORKOUT 7. It may be desirable to assign user names to the workouts. See Section
5, titled “User Menu”, for more information.

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PERSONAL TRAINER

1) CUSTOM WORKOUTS

The treadmill console stores up to six custom workouts. For information on creating these work­outs, see the topic titled Programming Custom Workouts in Section 5, titled “User Menu”.

To use custom workouts, press the PERSONAL TRAINER key repeatedly until the MESSAGE
CENTER displays “PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUTS”. Then, press ENTER. The MESSAGE
CENTER displays a prompt to select a custom workout number, ranging from 1 to 6. Using the
ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad, select the number and press ENTER. If a workout has
not been created for that number, the MESSAGE CENTER simply scrolls to the next number. If
a workout has been been created for the selected number, the MESSAGE CENTER displays
successive prompts to enter the weight and choose a speed. After these entries are provided,
the workout begins.

2) DISTANCE GOAL

This workout is designed to build endurance. The objective is to cover a certain distance in
miles. Once the objective is met, the workout automatically goes into a cool-down phase, and
ends afterward.

3) CALORIES GOAL

This workout is designed to promote weight loss and weight control. The objective is to burn a
certain number of calories in the selected time duration. Once the objective is met, the workout

automatically goes into a cool-down phase, and ends afterward.

NOTE: When a user sets this goal with the TIME ARROW keys, the console displays the
values in .10-mile increments.

4) T

IME IN ZONE GOAL

The Time in Zone Goal program, a feature of Heart Rate Zone Training®, enhances FAT BURN and
CARDIO workouts by setting a duration for staying within the target zone as the workout goal. Once

the duration objective is met, the workout goes into a cool-down phase.

5) SPORT TRAINING

TM

This distance-goal workout is designed for runners training for races. The program creates realistic
terrains by setting different incline levels throughout the course. Incline grades depend on the diffi­culty levels selected during the workout setup. A1.5 percent incline grade, which is the baseline
level, simulates a flat running surface. Azero percent grade simulates running downhill. Incline
durations range between 30 and 60 seconds. The course ends when the distance goal is met.
Two Sport Training

TM

programs are available on the treadmill:

• SPORT TRAININGTM(5K) is a 5-kilometer, or 3.1-mile, course.

• SPORT TRAINING

TM

(10K) is a 10-kilometer, or 6.2-mile, course

• SPORT TRAININGTM(TIME) is a time-based training workout.

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ZONE TRAINING +

Zone Training workouts target specific ranges, or zones, for maintaining a heart rate to achieve
maximum exercise results.

1) HEART RATE HILL

TM

This program combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone
Training. The default target heart rate* is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maximum

†

(HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup. All hills and valleys
are percentages of HRmax. The workout consists of three hills that target three heart rate goals:
The first hill brings the heart rate to 70 percent of HRmax. The second hill increases the rate to
75 percent of HRmax. The third hill matches the Target Heart Rate brining the heart rate to 80
percent of HRmax. The valley always is defined as 65 percent of HRmax.

After a standard three-minute warm-up, the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate
goal. Once the user reaches 70 percent of HRmax, the hill continues for one minute. When the
minute expires, the level decreases into a valley. Once the user's heart rate falls to 65 percent of
HRmax, the valley continues for one minute. Then, the next hill begins with its corresponding heart
rate goal. After the user completes the third hill/valley pair, the program returns to the first hill and
repeats the cycle as long as the duration allows. At the end of the duration, the workout goes into a
cool-down phase. If the heart rate goes above the theoretical maximum for more then 45 seconds,
the treadmill automatically goes into pause mode. If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after
five minutes, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to increase or decrease speed, depending
on whether the workout is in a hill or valley phase. The program does not proceed to a new heart
rate goal until the user reaches the current goal.

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Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to

220 minus an individual’s age.
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). A 40-year-old user's recommended THR

for the HEART RATE HILL workout is 144, or 80 percent of the maximum; so the equation would be (220-40)*.80 = 144.

80% HRmax

75% HRmax

70% HRmax

Hill

Hill

Valley Valley Valley

85% THR

65% HRmax

Hill

65% HRmax 65% HRmax65% HRmax

HEART RATE HILL Workout Profile

144 BPM

135 BPM

127 BPM

117 BPM

User Example: 80 (40 year old / 144 recommended BPM)percent of theoretical maximum (HR )max

117 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM

2) H

EART RATE INTERVAL

TM

This program also combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate
Zone Training. The default target heart rate* is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maxi­mum† (HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup. The workout
alternates between a hill, which brings the heart rate up to the target rate of 80 percent of HRmax,
and a valley, which brings the heart rate down to 65 percent of HRmax. After a standard three-minute
warm-up, the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate goal. Once the goal is reached,
the hill continues for three minutes. Then, the level decreases into a valley. Once the 65 percent of
HRmax goal is reached, the valley continues for three minutes, after which the next hill begins. The
user's fitness level determines the number of hills and valleys encountered within the duration. At the
end of the duration, the workout goes into a cool-down phase. If the heart rate goes above the the­oretical maximum

†

for more then 45 seconds, the treadmill automatically goes into pause mode.
If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after five minutes, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a
prompt to increase or decrease speed, depending on whether the workout is in a hill or valley phase.
The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal.

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†

Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to

220 minus an individual’s age.
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). A 40-year-old user's recommended THR for

the HEART RATE INTERVAL workout is 144, or 80 percent of the maximum; so the equation would be (220-40)*.80 = 144.

80% HRmax

Hill

Valley

Warm-up

117 BPM

User Example: 80 (40 year old / 144 recommended BPM)percent of theoretical maximum (HR )max

65% HRmax

HEART RATE INTERVAL Workout Profile

117 BPM 117 BPM 117 BPM

80% HRmax

Hill

65% HRmax

Valley

80% HRmax

Hill

144 BPM144 BPM144 BPM

Valley

65% HRmax

3) E

XTREME HEART RATE

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This intense, varied workout is designed to help more experienced users to break through fitness
improvement plateaus. The workout alternates between two target heart rates* as quickly as possi­ble. The effect is similar to that of running sprints. The user must wear a chest strap or grip the
LifepulseTMsensors throughout the workout.

NOTE: It is recommended that users who run at speeds faster than 4.5 MPH wear the chest
strap and do not use the Lifepulse

TM

sensors.

When setting up the workout, the user enters a target heart rate and selects a walk speed and a
jog speed. After a standard three-minute warm-up, the treadmill accelerates to the jog speed,
and the incline increases, until the user reaches the target heart rate goal of 85 percent of t he
theoretical maximum

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(HRmax). That target rate is maintained for a stabilizing period. Then, the
incline is reduced to 0 percent, and the treadmill slows to the walk speed. When the heart rate
falls to the 65 percent of HRmax goal, it is maintained there for a stabilizing period. The program
repeats the alternating of speeds and incline levels, continuing this pattern throughout the dura­tion.

If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after five minutes, the MESSAGE CENTER displays
a prompt to increase or decrease speed, depending on whether the workout is in a hill or valley
phase. The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the cur­rent goal.

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†

Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to

220 minus an individual’s age.
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax). For example, a 40-year-old user's rec-

ommended THR for the EXTREME HEART RATETMWORKOUT is 153. The workout program targets a standard 85 per­cent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.85 = 153.

Warm-up

85% HRmax

Stabilizing Period

Jog Speed

EXTREME HEART RATE Workout Profile

Walk Speed

65% HRmax

85% HRmax

Stabilizing Period

Jog Speed

Walk Speed

65% HRmax

85% HRmax

Stabilizing Period

Jog Speed

Walk Speed

Cool Down

118 BPM

153 BPM

Stabilizing Period

Jog Speed

Walk Speed

118 BPM

153 BPM

Stabilizing Period

Jog Speed

Walk Speed

118 BPM

153 BPM

Stabilizing Period

Jog Speed

Walk Speed

118 BPM

User Example (40 year old / 153 recommended BPM)85 percent of theoretical maximum (HR )max

F

ITNESS TESTS

1) L

IFE FITNESS

FIT TEST

The treadmill Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile treadmill. The Fit Test workout
measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six
weeks. The user must grasp the hand sensors (if equipped) when prompted or wear a heart rate chest
strap, as the test score calculation is based on a heart rate reading. The workout duration will be five min­utes at a 5% incline. Immediately afterward, the console will take the user's heart rate reading, calculate a
fitness score, and display the score in the MESSAGE CENTER.

The Fit Test is considered to be a submax VO2 (volume of oxygen) test. It gauges how well the heart sup­plies oxygenated blood to the exercising muscles, and how efficiently those muscles receive oxygen from
the blood. Physicians and exercise physiologists generally regard this test as a good measure of aerobic
capacity.

To set up the Fit Test:

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Press the FIT TEST key repeatedly until the FIT TEST option appears in the message center. Press
ENTER to select the FIT TEST option.

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The message center will prompt for a user weight (ENTER WEIGHT). Use the NUMERIC KEYS or
UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS to input your weight. Press ENTER to accept the weight.

O

The message center will next prompt for a user age (ENTER AGE). Use the NUMERIC KEYS or
UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS to input your age. Press ENTER to accept the age.

O

The message center will next prompt for a user gender (SELECT GENDER). Using the UP/DOWN
ARROW KEYS, select a gender. Press ENTER to accept the gender selection.

O

The message center will next prompt for a workout level (ENTER SPEED)(2-4.5 mph). Consult the
following recommended fit test level chart for an appropriate effort level based on your age, gender
and activity level. Use the NUMERIC KEYS or UP/DOWN SPEED ARROW KEYS to enter the cor­responding level.

After the five-minute FIT TEST is completed, a FIT TEST score will be displayed.

FIT TEST PROGRAM SUGGESTED EXERTION LEVELS

Inactive Active V ery Active

Treadmill Fit Test Level 2-3 mph 3-4 mph 3.5-4.5 mph

3.2-4.8 kph 4.8-6.4 kph 5.6-7.2 kph

NOTE: Treadmill will incline to 5% after a one minute warm-up.

Suggested exertion levels should be used as a guideline for setting up the Fit Test program. The goal is to
elevate the user's heart rate to a level that is between 60%-85% of their theoretical maximum heart rate
(220-age).

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Within each suggested range, these additional guidelines can be used:

Lower Half of Range Upper Half of Range

higher age lower age

lower weight higher weight*

shorter taller

* In cases of excessive weight, use lower half of range
The computer will not accept:

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heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute

O

body weights less than 75 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 400 pounds (181 kg)

O

ages below 10 or over 99 years

O

data input that exceeds human potential

If you make an error when entering any Fit Test data, you can correct it by pressing CLEAR, inputting the
correct information, and pressing ENTER.

It is important for you to take the Fit Test under similar circumstances each time. Your heart rate is depen­dent on many factors, including:

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amount of sleep the previous night (at least seven hours is recommended)

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time of day

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time you last ate (two to four hours after the last meal is recommended)

O

time since you last drank a liquid containing caffeine or alcohol, or smoked a cigarette (at least four
hours is recommended)

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time since you last exercised (at least six hours is recommended)

For the most accurate Fit Test results, you should perform the Fit Test on three consecutive days and aver­age the three scores.

NOTE: To receive a proper Fit Test score, the work done must be within a training heart rate zone that is
60 percent to 85 percent of the theoretical maximum heart rate (HRmax). This rate is defined by the
American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" as equal to 220
minus an individual's age.

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The tables below list fit test results.

RELATIVE

FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR MEN

Men Estimated VO2 Max (ml/kg/min) Per Age Category

Rating 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Elite 52+ 51+ 48+ 45+ 42+

Excellent 50-51 48-50 46-47 42-44 39-41

Very Good 47-49 45-47 43-45 40-41 36-38

Above Average 44-46 42-44 40-42 37-39 33-35

Average 41-43 39-41 37-39 34-36 30-32

Below Average 38-40 36-38 34-36 31-33 27-29

Low 35-37 33-35 31-33 28-30 24-26

Very Low <35 <33 <31 <28 <24

RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR WOMEN

Women Estimated VO2 Max (ml/kg/min) Per Age Category

Rating 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Elite 44+ 42+ 39+ 35+ 34+

Excellent 42-43 40-41 37-38 33-34 32-33

Very Good 39-41 37-39 35-36 31-32 30-31

Above Average 37-38 35-36 32-34 29-30 28-29

Average 34-36 32-34 30-31 27-28 25-27

Below Average 31-33 29-31 27-29 25-26 23-24

Low 28-30 27-28 25-26 22-24 20-22

Very Low <28 <27 <25 <22 <20

Life Fitness developed this rating scale based on VO2 max percentile distributions referenced in American
College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" (6th Ed. 2000). It is
designed to provide a qualitative description of a user's VO2 max estimation, and a means of assessing
initial fitness level and tracking improvement.

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2) A

DDITIONAL FITNESS TESTS

The Life Fitness Treadmill features fitness tests based upon specific predefined protocols.

• ARMY PFT: 2.0 miles
The U.S. Army Physical Fitness Test is a physical performance test used to assess mus­cular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness.

• NAVY PRT: 1.5 miles
The running portion of the U.S. Navy Physical Readiness Test is a distance goal test
based on the time needed to complete the required distance and is used by the U.S. Navy
and Naval academies to measure aerobic capacity.

• MARINES PFT: 3.0 miles
The U.S. Marines Physical Fitness Test is a physical performance test used to assess
muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness.

• AIR FORCE PRT: 1.5 miles
The U.S. Air Force Physical Readiness Test is a physical performance test used to assess
muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness.

• GERKIN: Submaximal VO2
The Gerkin Protocol is a graded submaximal VO2 test used by the International
Association of Fire Fighters to determine fitness for fire department duty.

• PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY BATTERY: 1.5 miles
The Physical Efficiency Battery is used by U.S. Federal Law Enforcement, U.S. Federal
Bureau of Investigation, and other federal organizations for the hiring and maintenance of
federal jobs.

Scores for these tests are based on finishing time, age, and gender.
To set up one of these tests, press the FIT TEST key repeatedly, until the MESSAGE CENTER

displays the name of the desired test. Then, press ENTER. If the selected test is either the NAVY
or MARINES test, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a question as to whether the test is taking
place below a certain altitude. For the NAVY test, the altitude is 5,000 feet above sea level; and for
the MARINES test, the altitude is 4,500 feet above sea level. Using the ARROW KEYS, select the
answer “ABOVE 5,000 FEET”(NAVY) / “ABOVE 4,500 FEET”(MARINES) or “BELOW 5,000
FEET”(NAVY) / “BELOW 4,500 FEET”(MARINES) by toggling between these words displayed in
the MESSAGE CENTER. Press Enter.

At the MESSAGE CENTER prompts, enter the weight, age, gender, and desired speed, using the
ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad. Press ENTER after each entry. Then, begin the workout. To
ensure an accurate test score, do not change these entries once the workout begins.

For all FITNESS TESTS except GERKIN, after the distance goal is reached, the workout program
goes into a cool-down. The duration of this phase depends on the amount of time taken to complete
the test. For less than five minutes, the cool-down is one minute. For five to 15 minutes, the cool­down is three minutes. For longer times, the cool-down is five minutes. The user can abort the cool­down by pressing the STOP button or the CLEAR key. After the cool-down is aborted or completed,
the MESSAGE CENTER displays the finishing time and a point score for the PEB, Army, and
Marines tests; or a qualititative score, such as EXCELLENT, for the Navy test.

For the Gerkin test, the time at which the heart rate reached the target heart rate and is maintained
for 15 seconds, and a converted VO2 MAX value will be shown in the MESSAGE CENTER during
the workout summary.

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4.4 M

AXIMIZING WORKOUTS ON A LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL

SELECTING A LEVEL

The steps for setting up a HILL, RANDOM, SPORT TRAINING 5K, SPORT TRAINING 10K
and SPORT TRAINING TIME workout include selecting a level. The word “level” refers to a
range of incline percentages. The treadmill features 20 levels, with Level 1 having the lowest
average incline grade and Level 20 having the highest.

LEVEL % Incline LEVEL % Incline

1 0.0 - 1.5 11 2.0 - 8.5
2 0.0 - 2.2 12 3.0 - 9.2
3 0.0 - 2.9 13 3.5 - 9.9
4 0.0 - 3.6 14 5.0 - 10.6
5 0.0 - 4.3 15 5.5 - 11.3
6 0.0 - 5.0 16 6.5 - 12.0
7 0.0 - 5.7 17 7.0 - 12.7
8 0.0 - 6.4 18 8.0 - 13.4
9 0.5 - 7.1 19 8.7 - 14.1

10 1.5 - 7.8 20 9.0 - 15.0

Within each level are seven incline percentages, or hills. During a workout, each hill appears in
the WORKOUT PROFILE window as rows of light stacked in a column. The number of lit rows
within a column corresponds to an incline percentage. For example, in Level 5, the lowest
incline is 0.0 percent and is represented as one lit row. The highest incline, 4.3 percent, is repre­sented by a column with all seven rows lit.

In the HILL and RANDOM workouts, these varying hills occur for equal durations, as discussed
in the HILL workout description. When the workout program brings up a new hill, the incline per­centage changes automatically to match that hill.

To change levels during a workout, use the ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad.

USING INSTAPACETMFEEDBACK

The InstaPaceTMFeedback feature enables users to monitor their pace, or rate of minutes
per mile, while running on the treadmill. This feature must be enabled in “User Menu”. See
Section 5, titled “My Configuration”, for more information. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the
MPH and pace simultaneously when the user adjusts the treadmill speed with the ARROW
KEYS. If the user adjusts the speed using the NUMERIC keypad, the MESSAGE CENTER dis­plays the pace after the treadmill reaches the new speed.

U

SING ZEROUT

TM

S

PEED CONTROL

If, during a workout, a user decreases the speed to the minimum and continues to hold the
DECREASE SPEED ARROW, the speed falls to 0 MPH, which is pause mode. The minimum
speed is 0.5 MPH, unless changed in “User Menu”. See section 5.2, titled User Menu Items, for
more information.

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C

OOL-DOWN

Life Fitness' unique Cool-Down Protocol automatically customizes every cool-down based on
each user's workout performance. Workout performance factors, such as speed, incline, duration,
and heart rate, determine the duration and intensity of the cool-down.

DIMMING

The dimming feature controls the brightness of the treadmill console display. To change the
default brightness setting, press the PERSONAL TRAINER key repeatedly until the MESSAGE
CENTER displays “DIMMING,” and press ENTER. Then, use the ARROW keys to increase or
decrease the brightness to the desired setting, and press ENTER to save the new setting; or
press CLEAR to revert to the default brightness setting.

If a new brightness setting is selected for a workout, that setting remains in place until it is manu­ally changed, or the workout concludes. When a new workout begins, the brightness reverts to
the default setting.

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5U

SER MENU

5.1 E

NTERING AND USING THE USER MENU

Enter the USER MENU by using one of two procedures:
Press the CLEAR key twice, and then hold down the ENTER key. The unit goes through a "warm" reset

and beeps three times, indicating that the USER MENU has been activated.
OR, hold down the ENTER key, and turn the treadmill on. The message "USER MENU" will appear. After

about one second, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the first menu item.
Use the ENTER key to scroll forward through the menu items. Use the CLEAR key to scroll backwards.

There are two ways to exit the menu: Press the CLEAR key continuously to return to the beginning of the
menu; OR switch off the treadmill. Doing so causes all settings to be saved.

5.2 U

SER MENU ITEMS

USER STATISTICS

The User Statistics mode is used to display the current, accumulated statistics of the workouts stored
under the My Workouts personal programs feature.

To access statistics for a specific stored workout, press the MY WORKOUTS key repeatedly until the name
of that stored workout appears in the MESSAGE CENTER. Then, press ENTER. When the desired name
appears, press ENTER.

Use the TIME ARROW keys to scroll backward and forward through the statistics. If the value for any sta­tistical item is greater than the listed maximum, the MESSAGE CENTER displays dashes, "----".

To clear statistics to zero: Press the SPEED UP ARROW key. The MESSAGE CENTER displays, "PRESS
SPEED DOWN ARROW KEY TO CLEAR STATS". Press the SPEED DOWN ARROW key. The statistics
are cleared, and the MESSAGE CENTER displays, "STATS CLEAR". If any other key is pressed after the
SPEED UP ARROW is pressed, the console cancels the clearing of the statistics. To re-activate the clear­ing process, press the SPEED UP ARROW key again.

MY CONFIGURATION

The values for the settings can be adjusted and saved. Cycle through the settings using the TIME ARROW
keys. Use the INCLINE or SPEED ARROW keys to change the settings. Any adjustments are saved auto­matically. Revert a setting back to its factory default value by pressing the COOL DOWN key

SOFTWARE VERSION NUMBERS

Use any of the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to toggle between displays of the current software version for
the console, and for the Motor Controller. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the Console Software Version
number as "CONSOLE VER=XX.X', where xx.x is the version number. For the Motor Controller, the MES­SAGE CENTER displays "MOTOR VER = XX.X".

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P

ROGRAMMING CUSTOM WORKOUTS

After entering “My Configuration”, use the TIME ARROW keys to scroll through the list of config­uration options, or allow the MESSAGE CENTER to scroll automatically through the options.
When “CUSTOM WORKOUT ENTRY” appears, press ENTER to select this option.

The custom workouts are identified as numbers, from 1 to 6. Enter the desired number on the
NUMERIC keypad, or use the ARROW keys to scroll through the displayed numbers. Press
ENTER to confirm the number selection. If a workout does not already exist for that number, the
MESSAGE CENTER displays a request to begin creating the workout.

If a workout does exist for the number in question, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a statement
to that effect, followed by the option to modify the existing workout. The steps for modifying a work­out are the same as those for creating a new workout:

Using the TIME ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad, select a workout duration time in min­utes, and press ENTER.

Next, select the interval type. Use the arrow keys to toggle between the displayed options, and
press the ENTER key to select the desired interval type. Options are:

• Speed/Incline, in which a treadmill speed and/or incline grade is selected for each
interval

• Target Heart Rate, in which a maximum target heart rate is selected for each interval.

The number of intervals is always 30, so the length of each interval equals the selected duration
divided by 30. Each interval is identified by the time at which it occurs during the workout.

If Speed/Incline is selected, the MESSAGE CENTER displays each interval, identified as the
time at which the interval occurs. For each displayed interval, enter a speed using the SPEED
ARROW keys, and/or enter an incline grade using the INCLINE ARROW keys. Press Enter to
confirm each selection. After values are selected for all 30 intervals, the MESSAGE CENTER
displays the statement, “CUSTOM WORKOUT COMPLETED”, followed by a prompt to create a
workout for the next number.

If Target Heart Rate is selected, the MESSAGE CENTER displays each interval, identified as a
numeral from 1 to 30. For each displayed interval, enter a target heart rate using the ARROW
keys. Press Enter to confirm each selection. After values are selected for all 30 intervals, the
MESSAGE CENTER displays the statement, “CUSTOM WORKOUT COMPLETED”, followed by

a prompt to create a workout for the next number.

USING THE START MESSAGE SETUP

This configuration allows for a custom start-up message to be displayed before the default
“Select Workout or Press Quick Start” message. The custom message can contain up to 52
characters.

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C

REATING/CHANGING A START MESSAGE

After entering “My Configuration”, scroll to the START MESSAGE SETUP option and press
ENTER. Use the SPEED ARROW keys to select an available letter, number or special charac­ter. Use the INCLINE ARROW keys to move forward or backward throughout the message, or
insert spaces, one character at a time. The current character will blink until the position is moved
with the INCLINE ARROW keys.

SAVING A

START MESSAGE

To save the START MESSAGE, press ENTER. “MESSAGE SAVED” will appear in the message
center confirming the message has been saved. To exit the start message setup without saving,
press the clear key twice. “MESSAGE NOT SAVED” will appear in the message center confirm­ing the message has not been saved.

ERASING A START MESSAGE

After entering “My Configuration”, scroll to the START MESSAGE SETUP option and press
ENTER. Press enter to enter the current START MESSAGE. Press the COOL DOWN key to
erase the current START MESSAGE. “MESSAGE ERASED” will appear in the message center
stating the message has been erased.

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5.3 U

SER MENU SETTINGS

SETTING DEFAULT RANGE DESCRIPTION

VALUE

USER STATISTICS Mode displays accumulated statistics of up to seven

different users.

Select User Use SELECTARROW keys to select 1 of 7 users.

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MY WORKOUTS 1-7 My Workouts X Press ENTER to access accumulated statistics of the

selected user.

Statistics

MILES XXXX.XX Total accumulated distance - displayed in miles, and

percentage of miles.
CALS XXXXXXX Total accumulated workout calories.
TIME XXXX:XX Total accumulated workout time - displayed in

hours: minutes.

MY CONFIGURATION Mode allows 13 settings to be adjusted and saved

ENGLISH/METRIC UNITS ENGLISH The measurement unit type for weight, distance, and

speed.

CUSTOM WORKOUTENTRY N/A See Programming Custom Workouts in this Section.
MAXIMUM SPEED 12.0 (MPH) This is the fastest speed at which the treadmill can operate.
PAUSE TIMEOUT 5 (minute) This is the maximum time during which a workout can

remain in pause mode.

WATTS DISPLAY OFF (Int'l: ON) If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays

the Watts equivalent of the step rate.

METS DISPLAY OFF If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays

the METs equivalent of the step rate.

PACE DISPLAY ON This feature displays the rate of minutes per mile.
CALORIE PER HOUR DISPLAY ON (Int'l: OFF) If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays

the number of calories burned per hour during the workout.

DISTANCE CLIMBED DISPLAY OFF The total distance climbed, based on the incline and speed

of the treadmill.

ERASE CUSTOM WORKOUTS N/A This option erases all custom workouts in a single step.
MAXIMUM INCLINE 15.0 This option changes the maximum incline grade to a value

lower than 15 percent.

STARTMESSAGE SETUP N/A See “Using the STARTMESSAGE Setup” in this section.
SYSTEM BEEPS ON Enable/Disable System Beeps outside of diagnostics

(system beeps within diagnostics cannot be disabled)

SOFTWARE VERSION NUMBERS Mode shows software version for console and motor

controller.

CONSOLE VER: XX.X Displays software version for the console board.
MOTOR VER: XX.X Displays software version for the motor controller board.

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6S

ERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA

6.1 P

REVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS

The Life Fitness Treadmill is backed by the engineering excellence and reliability of Life Fitness
and is one of the most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market
today. Life Fitness Treadmills are among the most popular of aerobic trainers.

NOTE: Safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regularly
for damage or wear. 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 below.

REMARQUE : pour conserver un matériel sûr, il convient de l'inspecter régulièrement afin de
déceler tout signe d'usure ou d'endommagement. N'utilisez pas l'appareil tant que les pièces
défectueuses n'ont pas été réparées ou remplacées. Portez une attention toute particulière aux
pièces qui s'usent, comme indiqué ci-dessous..

The following preventive maintenance tips will keep the Life Fitness Treadmill operating at peak
performance:

• Clean the display console and all exterior surfaces regularly with mild soap and water or
a mild household cleaner. Use only a soft cotton cloth. Apply cleaner to the cotton cloth
and before cleaning.

DO NOT use ammonia or acid based cleaners. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners. DO
NOT use paper towels, DO NOT apply cleaners directly to equipment surfaces.*

• Check operation of the emergency stop system once a week.

• Check the operation of the stop button once a week.

• Inspect and vacuum the area directly surrounding and under the unit regularly.

• Vacuum around the striding belt regularly to keep debris from accumulating.

• Inspect exterior parts regularly for wear, particularly the striding belt, deck and line cord.

• Check to make sure the unit is properly leveled.

• Check the position (centering) of the striding belt.

The optimum operating position of the striding belt is from 1.5 inches (38 mm) to 2.0 inches
(51 mm) from either side of the frame. If the striding belt travels beyond this position, see sec­tion 6.5, titled How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt, or contact Life Fitness Customer
Support Services, for proper alignment instructions, 1-800-351-3737 (USA).

*NOTE: When cleaning the exterior of the unit, a non-abrasive cleaner and soft cotton cloth are
strongly recommended. At no time should cleaner be applied directly to any part of the equipment;
use non-abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth and then wipe the unit. Contact Life Fitness Customer
Support Services for more details (See Section 6.6 - “How to Obtain Product Service”).

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6.2 P

REVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product.

ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY QUARTERLY BI-ANNUAL ANNUAL

DISPLAY CONSOLE ASSEMBLY

Hardware Inspect
Overlay Clean Inspect
Accessory Cups Clean Inspect
Stop Switch Clean Inspect
Emergency Clean Inspect

Switch/Magnet

HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY

Hardware Inspect
Ergo

TM

Front Handlebar Clean Inspect
Side Hand Rails Clean Inspect
Lifepulse Sensors Clean/Inspect

FRAME ASSEMBLY

Hardware Inspect
Motor Cover Clean
Motor Electronic Vacuum Clean Inspect

Compartment
Drive Belt Inspect
Drive Belt Anti-Static Inspect

Bracket
Anti-Static Inspect

Cords
Leg Levelers Inspect/Adjust
Front Roller Inspect
Rear Roller Inspect
Side Step Area Clean Inspect

GENERAL

Machine Level *Inspect
Striding Belt Inspect

Centered
Frame, Toe Guards, Visual Inspect

Endcaps
Tinsel Visually Inspect if Treadmill has been Moved

Replace Tinsel if Changing Belt and Deck

*Use bubble level to inspect

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6.3 T

ROUBLESHOOTING THE TREADMILL

Malfunction

No Power

Probable Cause

On/Off switch.

Insufficient power source.

Damaged line cord.

Line cord improperly seat­ed in socket.

Corrective Action

Turn the switch to the ON
position.

Plug treadmill into a 15
amp circuit. Refer to the
Operations Manual.

Using a voltmeter, verify
power at outlet. If no power
exists, reset circuit breaker
at panel.

Replace line cord. Contact
Life Fitness Customer
Support Services*.

Inspect power connection
at wall outlet for proper
contact.

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* See Section 6.6 “How to Obtain Product Service” for contact information.

Malfunction

Striding Belt slips off-center

Maximum speed is reduced

Rubbing sound from underneath
machine

Display does not illuminate when
machine is powered on

Probable Cause

Uneven floor surface.

User is pushing striding belt.
This occurs when the runner is
running faster than the striding
belt will travel, with the result of
the striding belt being pushed
with the runner’s feet.

User is stalling striding belt.
This will occur with heavier users
at lower striding belt speeds. The
striding belt will “stall” if the user
is traveling slower than the strid­ing belt speed.

Striding belt/deck malfunction.
The deck laminate worn through
or the underside of striding belt
glazed over (hard, glossy).

Insufficient power source.

Foreign objects may be stuck
underneath the machine.

Tinsel is installed incorrectly.

Insufficient power source.

Loose 10 pin connection at
display console or wax/lift control
board.

Corrective Action

Check levelers and level tread­mill.

Check striding belt & re-tension
as necessary. Refer to Section

6.5 “How to Adjust and Tension
the Striding Belt.”

Instruct users not to push striding
belt in either direction.

Replace belt and deck.

Plug treadmill into a 15 amp. cir­cuit.

Inspect underneath striding belt
and machine. Remove any debris
or objects that may cause inter­ference with the treadmill.

Reposition tinsel on the outside
of the striding belt.

Plug treadmill into a dedicated
amp circuit.

Check all electrical connections
for proper attachment.

Contact Life Fitness Customer
Support Services*.

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* See Section 6.6 “How to Obtain Product Service” for contact information.

TROUBLESHOOTING THE

TREADMILL

(CONTINUED

)

TROUBLESHOOTING THE

TREADMILL

(CONTINUED

)

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Malfunction

Unit resets randomly or
pauses

Probable Cause

Insufficient power source.

Damaged ground prong on
line cord.

Line cord improperly seated in
electrical outlet.

Emergency stop magnet not
engaged.

Towel or other item may be
making contact with stop
switch while user is running.

Towel or other item may be
covering the Smart Stop
Sensor.

Stop switch is activated with
very light pressure or returns
slowly after being pressed.

Stop switch cable not making
proper contact.

Pinched main wire harness.

Open ground path.

Corrective Action

Plug treadmill into a 15 amp
circuit.

Replace line cord.

Inspect power connection at
electrical outlet and at
machine (Internation Only) for
proper contact.

Re-engage the emergency
stop magnet.

Move all possible obstructions
off display console and
handlebar.

Move all possible obstructions
off display console and
handlebar.

Contact Life Fitness
Customer Support Services*.

Contact Life Fitness
Customer Support Services*.

Contact Life Fitness
Customer Support Services*.

Contact Life Fitness
Customer Support Services*.

* See Section 6.6 “How to Obtain Product Service” for contact information.

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Malfunction

Heart rate reading is erratic or
absent entirely

Abnormally elevated heart rate
readings

Probable Cause

Chest strap transmitter electrodes
are not wet enough to pick up
accurate heart rate readings.

Chest strap transmitter electrodes
are not laying flat against the skin.

Chest strap transmitter needs
cleaning.

Chest strap transmitter is not with­in 3 feet (one meter) of the heart
rate receiver.

Chest strap battery is depleted.

Electromagnetic interference from
television sets and/or antennas.

Electromagnetic interference from
cell phones.

Electromagnetic interference from
CD players.

Electromagnetic interference from
computers.

Electromagnetic interference from
cars.

Electromagnetic interference from
high voltage power lines.

Electromagnetic interference from
motor driven exercise equipment.

Electromagnetic interference from
another heart rate transmitter with­in three feet (one meter).

Corrective Action

Wet the chest strap transmitter
electrodes (see section 3.2).

Ensure the chest strap transmitter
electrodes are laying flat against
the skin (see section 3.2).

Wash the chest strap transmitter
with mild soap and water.

Make sure the chest strap trans­mitter is within three feet (one
meter) of the heart rate receiver.

Contact Life Fitness Customer
Support Services* for instructions
on how to have the chest strap
replaced.

Move the treadmill a few inches
away from the probable cause, or
move the probable cause a few
inches away from the treadmill,
until the heart rate readings are
accurate.

* See Section 6.6 “How to Obtain Product Service” for contact information.

6.4 T

ROUBLESHOOTING THE HEART RATE CHEST STRAP

HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY

6.5 H

OW TO ADJUST AND TENSION THE STRIDING BELT

Do not move treadmill or place hands under treadmill while it is plugged into an electrical outlet!

THE BELT TENSIONING BOLTS

A 5/16-inch hex key wrench is required for this task. The Life Fitness Treadmill has access holes
in the rear roller guards which allow access to the tensioning bolts. These tensioning bolts make
it possible to adjust the tracking and centering of the striding belt (A) without removing the
guards.

NOTE: It is extremely important that the treadmill be correctly leveled prior to any tracking
adjustments. An unstable unit may cause striding belt misalignment. See the topic titled "How To
Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill" in the Section 1.2, titled Set Up, prior to attempting any rear
roller adjustments.

Before proceeding, it is helpful to visualize the REAR ROLLER (B) pivot point (C). Each adjust­ment made to one side of the ROLLER must be met with an equal and opposite adjustment (D)
to the other side of the ROLLER to maintain an ideal belt tension at the pivot point.

TRACKING (CENTERING) A STRIDING BELT

Two people are needed to perform this procedure.
1 Locate the two access holes to the belt tensioning bolts on each of the rear roller guards.
2 One person stands on the side rails of the treadmill and straddles the belt. This person

presses the MANUAL workout and sets the belt speed to 2.5 MPH (4.0 KPH).

3 If the striding belt has moved to the right, the second person turns the right tension bolt a

quarter-turn clockwise and then turns the left tension bolt a quarter-turn counter-clockwise to
make the striding belt track back to the center of the roller.

If the striding belt has moved to the left, turn the left tension bolt a quarter-turn clockwise
and then turn the right tension bolt a quarter-turn counter-clockwise to make the striding belt
track back to the center of the roller.

4 Repeat the adjustments until the striding belt appears centered. Allow the machine to contin-

ue running for several minutes at 4.0 MPH. (6.4 KPH) to observe if tracking remains
stabilized.

NOTE: Do not exceed one full turn of the adjusting screws in either direction. If after one full
turn the belt does not track properly, contact Customer Support Services. The phone numbers
are listed in Section 6.6, titled How to Obtain Product Service.

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T

ENSIONING AN EXISTING STRIDING BELT

1 Enter the Manual workout and operate the treadmill for five minutes at 5.0 MPH (8.0 KPH).

NOTE: DO NOT RUN OR WALK ON BELT.

2 Reduce the speed to 2.0 MPH (3.2 KPH). Walk on the treadmill. Tightly grip the handrails

and apply force with feet on the striding belt near the motor cover against the moving belt
direction. If the belt slips, continue to Step 3. If it does not slip, the tension is correct.

3 Using the STOP button, stop the treadmill. Turn the belt tensioning bolts a quarter-turn

clockwise for each side.

4 Repeat STEPS 2 and 3 until the belt no longer slips. Do not exceed one full turn (four quar-

ter turns) per side when adjusting the belt tensioning bolts.

5 Enter the MANUAL workout and operate the treadmill at 2.0 MPH (3.2 KPH) check to insure

proper tracking (See Section 6.5 “How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt”). If the strid-
ing belt drifts to the left or right see the topic titled Tracking (Centering) an Existing or New
Striding Belt on the previous page.

Do not over-tighten the tensioning bolts while making belt adjustments. Over-tightening of bolts
may over stretch and damage the striding belt or roller bearings. Do not exceed one full turn of
either bolt in either direction.

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6.6 H

OW TO OBTAIN PRODUCT SERVICE

1. Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions. The problem may be unfamiliarity
with the product and its features and workouts.

2. Locate and write down the serial number of the unit, which is located on a plate near the
power switch.

3. Contact the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services group:

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For Product Service within
the United States and Canada:

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

For Product Service Internationally:

Life Fitness Europe GmbH (Germany)

Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Life Fitness (UK) LTD

Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Life Fitness Atlantic BV (Europe, Middle
East & Africa, except local LF offices)
Life Fitness Benelux

Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Life Fitness Italia S.R.L.

Telephone: 800.438.836
FAX: [phone]

Life Fitness Austria Vertriebs GmbH

Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Life Fitness Asia Pacific Ltd (Asia &
Australia, except local LF offices)

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 (Spain)

Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

7S

PECIFICATIONS

7.1 LIFE FITNESS T9I TREADMILL SPECIFICATIONS

Designed use: Consumer
Maximum user weight: 400 pounds / 181 kilograms
Speed range: 0.5 - 12.0 MPH (0.8 - 20 KPH) in 0.1 increments
Elevation range: 0%-15% (in 0.1% increments)
Drive train: AC motor with MagnaDrive™ motor controller
Motor type: Variable Speed AC
Motor size: 4.0 HP continuous duty
Power requirements: 120 volt, 15 amp (U.S.). See Electrical Requirements for requirements

outside the United States.
Rollers: 3.5 inch / 9 centimeter diameter, precision-crowned, front and back
Striding Belt: 60" Length x 20" Width (152 cm Length x 51 cm Width), pre-lubricated,

multi-ply
Deck type: 3/4" medium density reversible fiberboard
Shock Absorbtion System: Patented FlexDeck

®

Shock Absorption System with Lifeprings

TM

Ergo

TM

Front Handrail: Ergonomically shaped, overmolded elastomeric grips
Side handrails: 26" (66 cm) long, flared, cantilevered, overmolded elastomeric grips
Stop systems: Red and Yellow magnetic lanyard emergency stop system, SmartStopTM,

and Session Stop Push Switch raised and prominently positioned

Workouts: Fat Burn, Cardio, Hill, Random, Manual, Custom (6 customizable work-

outs), Life Fitness Fit Test, Army PFT, Navy PRT, Air Force PRT, Marines
PFT, Gerkin, Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB), Sport Training

TM

(5K 10K
and Time), Calories Goal, Distance Goal, Time in Zone Goal, Heart Rate
HillTM, Heart Rate IntervalTM, Extreme Heart RateTM, My Workouts (7 pre­set workouts)

Levels: 20 (Hill, Random, 5K and 10K workouts)
Heart rate monitoring systems: Patented Lifepulse™ digital contact heart rate and Polar® telemetry-com-

patible heart rate monitoring system

Console displays: Elapsed time, total distance, total calories burned, Watts, METS, calories

burned per hour, speed, incline, heart rate, distance climbed, time in
zone, and Profile Window

Ports (2): Type RJ45, interchangeable
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:

Length: 83 inches / 211 centimeters
Width: 37 inches / 94 centimeters
Height: 63.5 inches / 161 centimeters
Weight: 431 pounds / 195 kilograms
Step-Up Height 11” / 28 centimeters

SHIPPING DIMENSIONS:
Length: 86.25 inches / 219 centimeters
Width: 42.5 inches / 108 centimeters
Height: 26.5 inches / 67 centimeters
Weight: 506 pounds / 230 kilograms

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Life Fitness World Headquarters

5100 North River Road
Schiller Park, IL 60176

M051-00K60-A061