LifeSpan APEX Owner's Manual

APEX TREADMILL

OWNER’S MANUAL

Product may vary slightly from the item pictured due to model upgrades

Read all instructions carefully before using this product. Retain this owner’s manual for

future reference.

NOTE: This manual may be subject to updates or changes. Up to date manuals are available through our website at www.lifespanfitness.com.au

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3

2. IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL INFORMATION 5

3. IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6

4. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 7

5. FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 12

6. OPERATION GUIDE 15

7. EXERCISE GUIDE 28

8. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 30

9. EXPLODED DIAGRAM 38

10. PARTS LIST 39

11. TROUBLE SHOOTING 41

12. WARRANTY 42

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - Read all instructions before using this treadmill.

It is important your treadmill receives regular maintenance to prolong its useful life. Failing to
regularly maintain your treadmill may void your warranty.

Danger – To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect your treadmill from the electrical outlet prior

to cleaning and/or service work.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISABLE THE GROUNDED PLUG BY

USING IMPROPER ADAPTERS OR IN ANY WAY MODIFY THE CORD SET.

 Install the treadmill on a flat level surface with access to a 220-240 volt (50/60Hz), grounded

outlet.

 Do not operate treadmill on deeply padded, plush or shag carpet. Damage to both carpet and

treadmill may result.

 Do not block the rear of the treadmill. Provide a minimum of 1 metre clearance between the rear

of the treadmill and any fixed object.

 Place your unit on a solid, level surface when in use

 When running, make sure the plastic clip is fastened on your clothing. It is for your safety,

should you fall or move too far back on the treadmill.

 Keep hands away from all moving parts.

 Never operate the treadmill if it has a damaged power cord or plug. When damaged, these must

be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to

avoid a hazard.

 Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being

administered. Sparks from the motor may ignite a highly gaseous environment.

 Never drop or insert any object into any openings.

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 The treadmill is intended for in-home use only and is not suitable for commercial environments.

 To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, remove the safety key, and then remove the

plug from the outlet.

 The pulse sensors are not medical devices. Various factors, including the user’s movement,

may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensors are intended only as exercise

aids in determining heart rate trends in general.

 Use the handrails provided; they are for your safety.

 Wear proper shoes. High heels, dress shoes, sandals or bare feet are not suitable for use on

your treadmill. Quality athletic shoes are recommended to avoid leg fatigue.

 Before undertaking any type of exercise program, it is recommended that you consult a doctor.

 Injuries to health may result from incorrect or excessive training.

 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been

given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for

their safety.

 WARNING heat rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. If you feel faint stop exercising

immediately.

 Children should not be allowed on or around the equipment, even when not in use.

 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine

 Loose-fitting clothing or jewellery that could become an entanglement hazard should not be

worn.

 Training shoes should be worn when using the equipment.

 Equipment must be used on a level and stable surface.

 All fixings should be checked before the equipment is used.

 All literature relating to the use of the equipment should be retained for future reference.

 Recommended operating temperature: 5-40°C

Remove the safety key after use to prevent unauthorized treadmill operation.

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2. IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

WARNING!

 Route the power cord away from any moving part of the treadmill including the elevation

mechanism and transport wheels.

 NEVER remove any cover without first disconnecting AC power.

 NEVER expose this treadmill to rain or moisture. This treadmill is not designed for use outdoors,

near a pool, or in any other high humidity environment.

 This is a high-power item; please do not share the same outlet with other high power machines

such as, fridges, air conditioning etc. Please choose an outlet exclusively for the machine and

make sure the fuse is 10A.

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3. IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 Understand that changes in speed and incline do not occur immediately. Set your desired

speed on the computer console and release the adjustment key. The computer will obey the

command gradually.

 Use caution while participating in other activities while walking on your treadmill, such as

watching television, reading, etc. These distractions may cause you to lose balance or stray

from walking in the centre of the belt; which may result in serious injury.

 In order to prevent losing balance and suffering unexpected injury, never mount or dismount the

treadmill while the belt is moving. This unit starts with at a very low speed. Simply standing on

the belt during slow acceleration is proper after you have learned to operate this machine.

 Always hold on to handrail while making control changes.

 A safety key is provided with this machine. Remove the safety key will stop the walking belt

immediately; the treadmill will shut off automatically. Inserting the safety key will reset the

display.

 Do not use excessive pressure on console control keys. They are precision set to function

properly with little finger pressure.

 Replace any defective components immediately. The machine must be kept out of use until

repaired.

 Belt wear-in period: all treadmills make a certain type of thumping noise due to the belt

riding over the rollers, especially new treadmills. This noise will diminish over time,

although may not completely go away. The belt will stretch over time, causing it to ride

smoother over the rollers.

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PART LIST

No.

Description

Specification

Qty

No.

Description

Specification

Qty

A02

Main Frame

1

D46

Bolt

M8*50

2

E

Console

1

D50

Bolt

M8*15

6

B12

Allen wrench

5mm

1

D64

Lock washer

8

8

B13

Wrench with Screw Driver

S=13, 14, 15

1

D21

Power wire

1

C31

Safety key

1

D38

MP3 connecting wire

1

C08

Left upright tube cover

1

G

Lubricant oil

1

C09

Right upright tube cover

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4. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLY TOOLS:

6#Allen Wrench 5mm 1pc

Wrench screw Driver S=13, 14, 15 1pc

Note: Do not connect power before completing assembly

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STEP 1:

1. Open the carton and remove all

contents. Place the Main Frame (A02)

on level ground and ensure that you

have a clean work space that has

adequate space.

2. Note: For safety reasons, do NOT cut

the Packing Belt (F) until you’ve

completed assembly

1. Lift the Left Upright Tube (A05) upwards.

See Figure 1.

2. Fix the Left Upright Tube (A05) to the

Base Frame (A01). Use 1 Bolt (D46) and

1 Lock Washer (D64) to secure the side,

and 1 Bolt (D50) and Lock Washer (D64)

to secure the front.

Tighten using Allen Wrench (B12).

3. Repeat the step above to assemble the

Right Upright Tube (A06) to the Base

Frame (A01). See Figure 2.

4. NOTE: During assembly, support the

Upright Tubes (A05 and A06) with your

hand to prevent them from falling down.

Figure 2

Figure 1

STEP 2:

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STEP 3:

1. Insert the Left Upright Tube Cover (C08)

into the bottom of the Left Upright Tube

(A05). Push down to secure the Left

Upright Tube Cover (C08) to the Base

Frame (A01).

2. Repeat the step above to attach the Right

Upright Tube Cover (C09) to the Base

Frame (A01).

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STEP 4:

1. Connect the Top Signal Wire (D04) to the

Middle Signal Wire (D05).

2. Fix the Console (E) to the Left and Right

Upright Tubes (A05 & A06) with 4 Bolts

(D50) and 4 Lock Washers (D64). Tighten

using Allen Wrench (B12).

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STEP 5:

1. Cut the Packing Belt (F).

1. Loosen the M8*15 bolt (D50) in the main

frame by using Allen Wrench (B12).

2. According to folding instruction, fold the

machine, and loosen the M8*15 bolt

(D50) in base frame by using Allen

Wrench (B12) then untie safety lock

(No.B15)

STEP 6:

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Folding:

1. Place your hand at the end of the running

deck [position K] and lift up the Main

Frame until the Air Pressure Cylinder

(B03) locks.

2. NOTE: You will hear a click when the Air

Pressure Cylinder (B03) is successfully

locked in.

1. Grasp the Main Frame with one hand

[position K] and use your foot to lightly kick

the Air Pressure Cylinder (B03) to unlock.

Give the Main Frame a downward push

from position K and the running deck

should automatically continue to steadily

lower itself until the Main Frame reaches

level ground.

2. NOTE: Before lowering the main frame,

ensure that the space directly underneath

it is clear of any objects.

Video Tutorial Available at:

http://youtu.be/TcuPbJ7KuxQ

Lifespan Fitness YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/treadmillsvideos

Unfolding:

5. FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS

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HOW TO USE THE SAFETY KEY

1. Before running, please insert the Safety Key (C31) to Console (E) and clip the opposing end to your

clothes.

2. For any emergency, please pull the safety key cord, the machine will stop immediately.

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MOVING THE MACHINE

Before attempting to move the treadmill,

please make sure the treadmill has been

properly folded and the power cord has

been removed from the outlet.

Start by placing one hand at position K to

support the top end of the treadmill. Next,

place one foot at position P to hold the

bottom end of the treadmill steady.

With your foot at position P, slowly begin

lowering the top of the treadmill towards

the ground. Once the top of the treadmill

[position K] reaches a low enough point,

the wheels will hit the ground, making it

easy to move your treadmill to the desired

location.

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6. OPERATION GUIDE

No

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Function instructions

1

Parameter display;

2

Program chart;

3

“Incline：3，6，9，12”: Incline shortcut button;

4

“Speed：3，6，9，12”: Speed shortcut button;

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“Program” button: Press the PROG key and the machine will show:

P1-P24: Preset Programs

U1-U3: User-Defined Programs

HP1-HP2: Heart Rate Control Programs (if applicable)

FAT: body fat test function

1. CONSOLE OVERLAY DISPLAY

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“Mode” button: Press this button to cycle through different countdown modes:

1. “15:00” flashing window is time countdown

2. “1.0” flashing window is distance countdown

3. “50” flashing window is calories countdown

4. Match Run mode

After you choose a mode, press “incline+” “incline –“ or “speed+” “speed –“ to set

countdown value. If you do not choose any mode, exit to back to standby mode.

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Play/Pause button: To pause or to start when playing music or video.

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Switch button: You can press this button to choose between standby mode, music

and video.

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VOL-/ DOWN button:

Long press: reduce volume.

Short press: previous song.

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VOL+/ UP button:

Long press: increase volume.

Short press: next song.

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No.

Icon

Functional instructions

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Safety key: Insert the magnet end of the Safety Key into the slot of console.

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“Incline+” “Incline-”: In setting mode, press this button to adjust setting value.

When it is used to adjust incline, press and hold for more than 0.5 seconds, the

machine will increase or decrease incline by 1 level rapidly.

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“Speed +” “Speed-”: In setting mode, press this button to adjust setting value.

When it is used to adjust speed, press and hold for more than 0.5 seconds, the

machine will increase or reduce speed every 0.1 km rapidly.

The machine will not function until the safety key is inserted.

Remove the safety key in an emergency or after your workout to prevent

unauthorized use.

“Start”: To start the machine, insert the magnet end of the Safety Key into the

slot of console and press the START button.

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2. WINDOW DISPLAY

“Pause”: When the machine is running, press PAUSE button to pause the

machine.

Hold down START for 3 seconds to stop the machine and clear the workout.

You may also replace the safety key to reset the machine.

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Control instruction

“INCLINE” window: Display the current incline. The Incline range is 0-18 level.

“PULSE” window: Hold the pulse sensors with both hands for 5 seconds to

calculate and display the runner’s heart beats per minute, the display range is

50-200 50-200 beats/min (This data is just for reference, and cannot be used as

the medical data).

“TIME” window: Display running time.

Km

“DISTANCE” window: Display running distance.

“CALORIES” window: Display runner’s calories have burned.

“SPEED”: Displays the current speed. The speed range is 1.0—20.0km/h.

STEP: Calculate the runner’s steps when the runner is running on the machine.

“TIME” window: Display the running time.

“DISTANCE” window: Display the running distance.

“CALORIES” window: Display runner’s calories have burned.

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3. MAIN FUNCTIONS

Control instruction

“TIME” countdown window: Displays exercise time.

Displays the running time from 0:00-18 hours. When the count reaches the

maximum of 18 hours, the machine will reset to 0:00 and continue to

operate.

When in Countdown Mode, it will count from the set time to 0:00. Once the

count reaches 0:00, the machine will stop smoothly and give a report.

“DISTANCE” countdown window: Displays running distance.

Displays the distance from 0.0-99.9 kilometers. When the count reaches

99.9, it will reset and begin counting again from 0.0.

When in Countdown Mode, it will count down from the desired setting to

0.00. When it reaches 0.00, the machine will stop smoothly and give a

report.

“CALORIES” countdown window: Display calories.

Displays the amount of calories burned from 0 to 999 KCAL. When the

count reaches 999, it will reset and start back from 0.

When in Countdown Mode, it will count down from the desired setting to 0.

When it reaches 0.00, the machine will stop smoothly and give a report.

MATCH RUN

MODE

You can choose this mode to have a running competition with system.

Please find below detailed explanation of how to use match running mode.

Contest distance (km)

Default time (min)

3km

18:00

5km

30:00

10km

01:00:00

15km

01:30:00

21.10km

02:06:35

42.19km

04:13:10

MATCH RUN MODE

Press the “mode” button continuously to enter match run mode. There are six default distances to choose

from:

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After choosing distance, press the “INCLINE”+/- or “SPEED” +/- buttons to adjust the match time. Press

Competition display

C stands for
computer

Displays the distance percentage competed by the

computer.

U stands for
user

Display the distance percentage competed by the

user.

the START button to start.

During the process of the competition, you can press speed button to adjust speed, and press incline

button to adjust incline.

After the run is completed the system will judge your running performance automatically.

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4. BUILT-IN PROGRAMS AND USER SETTING

Program Display

Select the desired program, and the time window should display the setting

time at 10:00MINS. Press the +/– buttons to set the desired exercise time from

5MINS to 99MINS.

Press the START button to start the program. When the system enters into

the next interval, the speed will be changed according to the program setting.

Press +/– keys to adjust the incline and speed. When the program enters the

next interval, it will return to the current incline and speed.

Each program will divide into 10 setting times for the exercise time, each time

section will adjust speed and incline accordingly depending on the speed and

incline determined within the program.

Program chart: Display 24 built-in programs, three user programs and the body

fat program.

4.1 BUILT-IN PROGRAMS

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TIME INTERVAL= setting time/10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10

P1

SPEED

2 4 3 4 3 5 4 2 5 3 INCLINE

1 2 3 3 1 2 2 3 2

2

P2

SPEED

2 5 4 6 4 6 4 2 4 2 INCLINE

1 2 3 3 2 2 3 4 2

2

P3

SPEED

2 5 4 5 4 5 4 2 3 2 INCLINE

1 2 2 3 1 2 2 2 2

1

P4

SPEED

3 6 7 5 8 5 9 6 4 3 INCLINE

2 2 3 3 2 2 4 6 2

2

P5

SPEED

3 6 7 5 8 6 7 6 4 3 INCLINE

1 2 4 3 2 2 4 5 2

1

P6

SPEED

2 8 6 4 5 9 7 5 4 3 INCLINE

2 2 6 2 3 4 2 2 2

1

P7

SPEED

2 6 7 4 4 7 4 2 4 2 INCLINE

4 5 6 6 9 9 10

12 6 3

P8

SPEED

2 4 6 8 7 8 6 2 3 2 INCLINE

3 5 4 4 3 4 4 3 3

2

P9

SPEED

2 4 5 5 6 5 6 3 3 2 INCLINE

3 5 3 4 2 3 4 2 3

2

P10

SPEED

2 3 5 3 3 5 3 6 3 3 INCLINE

4 4 3 6 7 8 8 6 3

3

P11

SPEED

2 5 8

10 6 9 5 3 2 2

INCLINE

1 3 5 8 10 7 6 3 2

3

P12

SPEED

2 5 5 4 4 6 4 2 3

4

INCLINE

3 5 6 7 12 9 11

11 6 3

P13

SPEED

2 7 4 7 8 9 4 5 3 2 INCLINE

5 6 6 4 6 5 8 9 4

2

P14

SPEED

2 6 5 4 8 6 5 2 3 3 INCLINE

5 6 5 8 4 5 5

10 6 3

P15

SPEED

2 6 5 4 8 7 5 3 3

2

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INCLINE

3 4 5 6 3 5 5 6 4

3

P16

SPEED

2 5 7 5 8 6 5 2 4 2 INCLINE

1 5 6 8 12 9 10 9 5

3

P17

SPEED

2 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 3

4

INCLINE

3 5 6 8 6 5 8 7 5

3

P18

SPEED

2 3 5 6 8 6 9 6 5

2

INCLINE

5 7 5 8 6 5 9

10 6 2

P19

SPEED

3 7 6 5 9 7 6 3 5

2

INCLINE

3 5 6 8 5 6 5

12 8 3

P20

SPEED

3 7 9

10

11

12

10 8 5

2

INCLINE

2 5 6 7 6 5 8 6 3

2

P21

SPEED

3 6 8 7 9

10 5 8 3 2

INCLINE

3 6 8 9 9 6 8

10 6 3

P22

SPEED

3 5 8 6 9

10 8 12 6 3

INCLINE

2 6 8

10

12

10

12 8 5

2

P23

SPEED

3 5 9

11

12 8 6 5 3

2

INCLINE

2 6 8

10 9 7 8 10 6 3

P24

SPEED

3 8 10

11

12

10

10 8 5

3

INCLINE

3 6 8 9 10

12 9 6 3 2

4.2 USER SETTINGS (U1-U3)

Press the PROGRAM button to cycle through the programs until you reach User1-User2-User3. User

Settings Programs (U1-U3) are programs that allow the user to manually preset each of the 10 exercise

programs in order to tailor your personal workout regime.

To begin, select U1 (first user setting profile), once you’ve select the setting, the TIME window will show a

setting time of 10:00MINS. Use the SPEED +/-, INCLINE +/-, or QUICK SPEED/INCLINE buttons to set the

desired value. Press the MODE key to move to next section or to skip through sections. Once you’ve set

the first section, you can set the value for the next section. Repeat this process until you have completed all

sections. The values you set will not change unless edited.

Once you have finished setting your workout regime, you may press the START button to begin exercising.

The machine will operate at the preset speed and incline of your settings. The whole program will be divided

into 10 sections. Each section will divide into 10 setting times for the exercise time, and section will adjust to

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a speed and incline based on the speed and incline determined within the program. When the whole

program has completed, the machine will stop.

4.3 BODY FAT CALCULATOR

Press the PROGRAM button until the window displays FAT (Body Fat Calculation). Press MODE to
enter SEX, AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, BMI body quality index.

Press the SPEED +/- keys to set SEX, AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT (refer to the chart below). Once you
have finished setting, press MODE, this will take you to the setup for BMI (Body Quality Index).

To set BMI, grasp the pulse sensors located on the handles with both hands and hold them for at least
3 seconds. The window will display your body quality index. The Body Quality Index is used to test the
relation between your height and weight. It is only for reference not suitable for the medical use. The
Body Quality Index is suitable for both male and female.

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BODY QUALITY INDEX (BMI) CHART

Sex

Male

Female

Age

10-99 years old

Height

100-200 cm

Weight

20-150 kg

BQI

≤19

Underweight

BQI

=(20---25)

Normal Weight

BQI

=(26---29)

Overweight

BQI

≥30

Obesity

5. MUSIC

Press the switch button to enter music play function. WAV, MP3, MP4 formats are available. Then

press play button to play music.

Some system built-in music is available. You can also store music inside you own USB stick, and insert

it into the USB slot to play.

Control Guide

VOL-/ DOWN button ：

- long press: reduce volume

- short press: previous song

VOL+/ UP button ：

- long press: increase volume

- short press: next song

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6. VIDEO

Press the switch button to enter video play function. RMVB, MOV, AVI formats are available. Then

press play button to play video.

Some system built-in video is available. You can also store videos inside you own USB stick, and insert

it into the USB slot to play.

Control guide:

VOL-/ DOWN button ：

- long press: reduce volume

- short press: previous video

VOL+/ UP button ：

- long press: increase volume

- short press: next video

7. SPEAKER FUNCTION

Plug your phone or music player into the display via the AUX cable provided to play sound out of the treadmill

speakers. All volume and other functions will be controlled directly via your phone or music player.

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8. CONTROL FUNCTIONS

1. – Speed Button: reduce running speed.

2. + Speed Button: increase running speed.

3. – Incline Button: reduce incline.

4. + Incline Button: increase incline.

5. Speed Keys: instantly change speed.

6. Incline Keys: instantly change incline.

7. STOP: to stop the running belt of the machine.

8. Hold the pulse sensors with both hands for 5 seconds to calculate and display the runner’s heart beats

per minute (BPM) on the computer display screen.

9. QUICK START

1. Insert the magnet end of the safety key into the computer console.

2. Press the START button, a buzzer will sound and the system will automatically display a 3 second

countdown. When the countdown reaches zero, the running belt will start at a slow speed.

3. After start-up, you can use the speed +/– buttons or QUICK SPEED keys to adjust the speed of the

treadmill. You can also use the incline +/– buttons or QUICK INCLINE buttons to adjust the incline of the

treadmill.

10. LUBRICATION REMINDER

The system will remind you to lubricate your treadmill every 300 kilometres via a warning on the

window. Please read the MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for the proper steps to lubricating your

machine. After lubrication is applied, press and hold the START/PAUSE button for 3 seconds to clear

the reminder. The window will then display total odometer distance.

To check the total distance: Press speed -, speed -, speed -, speed +, speed -, speed -, speed +,

speed +, speed +, speed +, speed - , and incline + in turn. This must be done within 5 seconds.

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7. EXERCISE GUIDE

PLEASE NOTE: Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician. This is important
especially if you are over the age of 45 or individuals with pre-existing health problems.

The pulse sensors are not medical devices. Various factors, including the user’s movement, may

affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensors are intended only as an exercise aid in
determining heart rate trends in general.

Exercising is great way to control your weight, improving your fitness and reduce the effect of aging and

stress. The key to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life.

The condition of your heart and lungs and how efficient they are in delivering oxygen via your blood to your

muscles is an important factor to your fitness. Your muscles use this oxygen to provide enough energy for

daily activity. This is called aerobic activity. When you are fit, your heart will not have to work so hard. It will

pump a lot fewer times per minute, reducing the wear and tear of your heart.

So as you can see, the fitter you are, the healthier and greater you will feel.

Warm-up

Start each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching and some light exercises. A proper warm-up increases

your body temperature, heart rate and circulation in preparation for exercise. Ease into your exercise.

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Training Zone Exercise

After warming up, increase the intensity to your desired exercise program. Be sure to maintain your intensity

for maximum performance. Breathe regularly and deeply as you exercise.

Cool Down

Finish each workout with a light jog or walk for at least 1 minute. Then complete 5 to 10 minutes of

stretching to cool down. This will increase the flexibility of your muscles and will help prevent post-exercise

problems.

Workout Guidelines

TARGET ZONE

This is how your pulse should behave during general fitness exercise. Remember to warm
up and cool down for a few minutes.

The most important factor here is the amount of effort you put in. The harder and longer you work, the more

calories you will burn.

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8. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Reasonable cleaning/lubricating should be made to extend the life time of this unit. Performance is

maximized when the belt and mat are kept as clean as possible.

WARNING: THE MAT/DECK FRICTION MAY PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN THE FUNCTION AND LIFE OF
YOUR TREADMILL AND THAT IS WHY WE RECOMMEND YOU CONSTANTLY LUBRICATE THIS
FRICTION POINT TO PROLONG THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR TREADMILL. FAILING TO DO THIS
MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

WARNING: UNPLUG POWER CORD BEFORE MAINTENANCE

WARNING: STOP TREADMILL BEFORE FOLDING

1. General Cleaning

 Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the edge of the belt and the area between the belt edge and frame. A

mild soap and water solution along with a nylon scrub brush will clean the top of the textured belt.

This task should be done once a month. Allow to dry before using.

 On a monthly basis, vacuum underneath your treadmill to prevent dust build up. Once a year, you

should remove the black motor shield and vacuum out dirt that may accumulate.

2. General Care

 Check parts for wear before use.

 Pay particular attention to the fixing knobs and make sure they are tight.

 Always replace the mat if worn and any other defective parts.

 If in doubt do not use the treadmill and contact us.

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TAKE CARE TO PROTECT CARPETS AND FLOOR in case of leakages. This product is a machine that

Video Tutorial Available at:

http://youtu.be/cP9NtFHfWlc

Lifespan Fitness Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/treadmillsvideos

contains moving parts which have been greased / lubricated and could leak.

3. Belt/Deck/Roller Lubrication

The mat/deck friction may play a major role in the function and life of your treadmill and that is why we

recommend you constantly lubricate this friction point to prolong the useful life of your treadmill. You should

apply lubrication after approximately the first 30 hours of operation. We recommend lubrication of the deck

according to the following timetable:

o Light use (less than 3 hours per week) every 6 months

o Medium use (3-5 hours a week) every 3 months

o Heavy use (more than 5 hours per week) every 6-8 weeks

See below procedures for lubricating:

1. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the area between the belt and deck.

2. Spread lubricant onto the inside surface of belt and deck evenly (make sure the machine is turned

off and power is disconnected).

3. Periodically lubricate the front and rear rollers to keep them at their peak performance. If the

treadmill belt/deck/roller is kept reasonably clean it is possible to expect over 1200 hours before

relubricating is necessary.

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4. How to check the running mat for proper lubrication:

1. Disconnect the main power supply.

2. Fold the treadmill up into the storage position.

3. Feel the underside surface of the running mat.

If the surface is slick when touched, then no further lubrication is needed.

If the surface is dry to the touch, apply a suitable silicone lubricant.

We recommend that you use a silicone based spray to lubricate your Lifespan treadmill. This can be

purchased directly from us or any hardware store.

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5. Adjusting the Running Belt

A

B

C

Place treadmill on a level surface. Run treadmill

at approximately 4km/h, checking the running

condition.

If the belt has drifted to the right:

Whilst the treadmill is running at 4km/h,

carefully turn the right adjusting bolt 1/4 turn

clockwise. Then monitor treadmill until the belt

centers. Repeat until the belt correctly centers.

See Picture A

If you have over adjusted the belt and it drifts to

the right, carefully turn the right adjusting bolt

anticlockwise until the belt centers.

If the belt has drifted to the left:

Whilst the treadmill is running at 4km/h,

carefully turn the left adjusting bolt 1/4 turn

clockwise. Then monitor treadmill until the belt

centers. Repeat until the belt correctly centers.

See Picture B

If you have over adjusted it, carefully turn the

left adjusting bolt anticlockwise and until the

belt centers.

To adjust the tightness of the belt:

Turn the treadmill off. Turn both the left and right

adjusting bolts 1/4 turn clockwise. Repeat until

the belt correctly tightens.

See Picture C

If the belt is over tightened, simply do the

opposite to loosen.

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NOTE: When properly tightened, you should be able to peel the very edge of the side of the belt up approximately

2 inches. However this is a rough reference and not all treadmills are the same. Some treadmills that have longer

belts may give different measurements for correct belt tightness.

Simply, if the belt begins to slip during use, this is an indication that the belt still needs tightening.

Video Tutorial Available at:

http://youtu.be/vllsamTSvvA

Lifespan Fitness Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/treadmillsvideos

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6. Replacing Motor Brushes

1. Remove the cover from the motor by squeezing it
from the sides.

2. You’ll find the motor brush held in with a clip, with
the lead plugged in.

3. Pull the clip out from its position.

4a. Hold the clip out of the way with a screwdriver or

similar object. Keep the screwdriver in this position

until step 9.

After extended use, the motor brushes in your treadmill motor will wear down, and this can lead to motor

failure. It is important that you maintain your motor by replacing the brushes on either side of the motor

when they are worn down. We recommend that you check your motor every 1000 hours of usage.

IMPORTANT: Before beginning the replacement of your motor brush, ensure that the treadmill is off and

unplugged from the electrical socket.

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4b. Some treadmill motors may use a push clip

instead. In this case, gently push the clip inwards

and then up to release it from its latch.

4c. Remove the clip, noting the direction in which it
was originally placed, and put it safely aside.

5. Slide the motor brush out from its slot. If the brush
is shorter than 2cm on the longest side, you will need
to replace both brushes.

6. Slide the motor brush lead off the terminal using
another small screwdriver or needle-nosed pliers.

7. Plug the new motor brush lead into the terminal.

8. Slide the new motor brush into the slot.

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9a. Release the clip back into its position.

9b. If your motor uses a push clip, replace the push

clip by pushing it inwards and then down so that it

engages the catch.

10. Check that the motor brush is held firmly in place
by the clip, and that the lead is plugged securely onto
the terminal.

11. Replace the motor cover. Repeat steps 1-15 for
the second brush located on the opposing side of the
motor.

12. You have now successfully replaced the motor brushes. We also recommend that you remove any dirt and
dust from your treadmill motor fan using a vacuum cleaner before replacing the cover.

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9. EXPLODED DIAGRAM

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10. PARTS LIST

No.

Description

Specification

QTY No.

Description

Specification

QTY

A01

Base frame

1

C12

Handle bar foam

2

A02

Main frame

1

C13

Rubber pad

1

A03

Incline bracket

1

C14

Plastic bracket

1

A04

Console bracket

1

C15

Side rail

2

A05

Left upright tube

1

C16

Running belt

1

A06

Right upright tube

1

C17

Air cushion

2

A07

Motor bracket

1

C18

Side rail anti-slip pad

2

B01

Front roller

1

C19

Black cushion

4

B02

Back roller

1

C20

Blue cushion

2

B03

Air pressure cylinder

1

C21

Blue cushion

2

B04

Hand pulse
sheet iron 1

2

C22

Transport wheel

2

B05

Hand pulse
sheet iron 2

2

C23

Oval inner plug

2

B06

Transport wheel cover

4

C24

Motor belt

1

B07

Spring sheet

2

C25

Cone-shape cushion

1

B08

Left speaker net

1

C26

Flat foot pad

4

B09

Right speaker net

1

C27

Adjustable wheel

2

B10

Turning bush

4

C28

Wire protector

2

B11

Copper sheet

1

C29

Plastic pad

4

B12

Allen wrench

5mm

1

C30

Safety key bracket

1

B13

Spanner with screw driver

S=13,14,15

1

C31

Safety key

1

B14

Z shape board

2

C32

Transport wheel plug

2

B15

Safety block

1

C33

Motor top cover acrylic

1

C01

Console top cover

1

C34

Handle bar decoration ring

2

C02

Console middle top cover

1

C35

Handle bar left cover

1

C03

Console middle bottom

cover

1

C36

Handle bar right cover

1

C04

Hand pulse top cover

1

D01

Computer board

1

C05

Hand pulse bottom cover

1

D02

Control board

1

C06

Motor top cover

1

D03

Handle bar button board

1

C07

Motor bottom cover

1

D04

Top signal wire

900mm

1

C08

Left upright tube cover

1

D05

Middle signal wire

1100mm

1

C09

Right upright tube cover

1

D06

Bottom signal wire

800mm

1

C10

Left back end cover

1

D07

Shortcut top wire

350mm

1

C11

Right back end cover

1

D08

Shortcut bottom wire

750mm

1

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D09

Hand pulse top wire

150mm

1

D46

Bolt

M8*50

6

D10

Hand pulse middle wire

650mm

2

D47

Bolt

M8*40

2

D11

Hand pulse bottom wire

200mm

2 D48

Bolt

M8*30

1

D12

Speed sensor

1000mm

1

D49

Bolt

M8*20

4

D13

DC motor

1

D50

Bolt

M8*15

10

D14

Incline motor

1

D51

Bolt

M8*40

2

D15

Running board

1

D52

Bolt

M8*42

1

D16

Overload protector

1

D53

Bolt

M6*55

3

D17

Square switch

1

D54

Bolt

M6*40

2

D18

Power socket

1

D55

Bolt

M6*25

6

D19

Magnetic ring

1

D56

Bolt

M5*16

11

D20

Magnetic core

1

D57

Bolt

M5*8

9

D21

Power wire

1

D58

Screw

ST4.2*30

4

D22

Safety key wire

450mm

1

D59

Screw

ST4.2*20

6

D23

AC single wire

200mm

1

D60

Screw

ST4.2*12

27

D24

AC single wire

350mm

1

D61

Screw

ST4.2*15

6

D25

AC Single wire

200mm

2

D62

Screw

ST4.2*12

15

D26

AC Single wire

350mm

1

D63

Washer

6

3

D27

Grounding wire

350mm

1

D64

Washer

8

16

D28

Filter

1

D65

Washer

10

2

D29

Inductor

1

D66

Washer

8

6

D30

Single wire 2

350mm

1

D67

Flat washer C

8

7

D31

Grounding wire

350mm

1

D68

Flat washer C

φ10*φ26*2.0

8

D32

Screw

ST4.2*12

2

D69

Screw

ST2.9*8

22

D33

Amplifier wire

300mm

5

D70

Screw

ST3.5*10

20

D34

USB board

450mm

1

D71

Bolt

M5*12

2

D35

USB wire

250mm

1

D72

Screw

ST2.9*4

4

D36

Speaker

6Ω5ω 250mm

2

D73

Button board

1

D37

Volume +/- connecting

wire

350mm

1

D74

Bluetooth board

1

D38

MP3 connecting wire

φ3*φ12*410

1

D75

Bluetooth wire

300mm

1

D39

Screw

ST2.9*8.0

16

D76

Screw

ST4.2*15

4

D40

Nut

M6

2

D77

Incline key board

1

D41

Nut

M8

6

D78

speed key board

1

D42

Nut

M10

6

D79

Connecting wire

150mm

1

D43

Bolt

M10*90

1

D80

Connecting wire

200mm

2

D44

Bolt

M10*45

1

D81

Connecting wire

100mm

1

D45

Bolt

M10*30

4

D82

Screw

ST2.6*8

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11. TROUBLE SHOOTING

1. Communication Error, Display to Control Board or vice versa

a. Check/change connection wire

b. Change display

c. Change control board

2. No Speed Signal

a. Check/change speed sensor

b. Change control board

3. Stall Protection

a. Check motor wires

b. Check motor

c. Check control board

4. Incline Failure

a. Check incline motor wires

b. Check incline motor

c. Check control board

5. Current Overflow Protection

a. Decrease load

b. Change transmission

c. Change motor

6. Motor Failure

a. Check motor wires

b. Check motor

7. Current Overflow

a. Adjust control board potentiometer

b. Check transmission

c. Change motor

8. Display Communication Error

a. Check display wires

9. Exterior Voltage Overflow or Low

a. Check current net

b. Repair

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12. WARRANTY

AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW
Many of our products come with a guarantee or warranty from the manufacturer. In addition, they come with

guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement
or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.

You are entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure. Full details of your consumer rights may be found at

www.consumerlaw.gov.au

Please visit our website to view our full warranty terms and conditions:

http://www.lifespanfitness.com.au/warranty-repairs

Warranty and Support:

Please email us at [e-mail] for all warranty or support issues.

For all warranty or support related enquiries an email must be sent before contacting us via any other

means.

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Hand Pulse Technology

This product comes equipped with hand pulse sensors which are used to pick up tiny EKG/ECG signals that run
through the body when your heart beats. These electrical EKG/ECG signals are very small and that they must be
amplified 1000 times to make the signal useful for the computer to display your pulse.

To ensure proper operation:

- The user must maintain good, consistent contact on all four sensors

- The users skin cannot be too dry or too wet

Other factors that could affect the reading:

- Change of grip on the sensors (during slow pace walking and up to running)

- Tightening of hand muscles will produce small electrical signals

- Static electricity charges from the air or from walking on the treadmill

EKG/ECG Sensors may filter through actual EKG/ECG signals and “Noise” factors that may affect the reading.

This will cause the pulse reading to be delayed and will take longer to update the display as the heart rate
changes. Too much noise will create an incorrect reading. Medical conditions or having no electrical signal in the
hands are other factors that may affect pulse readings as well.

These are limitations of hand pulse technology and even the most expensive systems (which can cost upwards
of $3,000) used in hospitals have the same problems. The difference is that a patient in a hospital is not running
on a treadmill. Hand pulse technology works well on stationary exercise machines like bikes and even elliptical
cross trainers but are not perfect on a treadmill. We offer treadmills with a wireless heart rate receiver which
may be a more accurate option.

To test if your hand pulse sensors are working up to specification, hold them while standing on the side step

rails, not walking, and see if the reading is more in line with what you would expect. This will eliminate the
movement and static electricity factors. If your hands are dry, then wet them slightly (saliva works as a great
conductor if this doesn’t bother you).

For more information, please contact our Lifespan Technical Support Department

www.lifespanfitness.com.au
[e-mail]

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