LifeSpan Echo Owner's Manual

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Read all instructions carefully before using this pr oduct . Retain this owner’s manual for future reference.

ECHO OWNER’S MANUAL

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TA BLE OF C ONTENTS

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3

2. IMPORT ANT ELECTRICAL INFORMATION 4

3. IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5

4. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 6

5. FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 10

6. OPERA TION GUIDE WITH PROGRAM CHA R T 11

7. EXERCISE GUIDE 16

8. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 18

9. EXPLODED DIAG R AM 23

10. PARTS LIST 24

11. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 25

12. WARRANTY 30

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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 l i f e. Failing to regularly maintain your treadmill may void your warranty.

Danger – To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect your treadmill fro m the electrical outlet prior t o

cleaning and/or service w or k. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISABLE T HE GROUNDE D PLUG BY USING IMPROPER ADAPTERS OR IN ANY WAY MODIFY THE CORD S ET.

• Install the treadmill on a flat lev el surface with access to a 220-240 volt (50/60Hz), grounded o ut let .

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

treadmill may result.

• Do not block the rear of the treadmill. Provide a minimum of 1 metre c learance between the rear of the treadmill and any fixed object .

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

• Never allow children on or near t he t r eadmill.

• When running, make sure t he plast i c clip is fastened on your clothing. It is for your safety, should

you fall or move too far back on the tr eadmill.

• Keep hands away from all moving parts.

• Never operate the treadmill if it ha s a damaged cord or plug.

• 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 ma y ignite a highly gaseous environme nt .

• Never drop or insert any object int o any openings.

• The treadmill is intended for in-home use only and not suitable for lo ng t ime running.

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• To disconnect, turn all con trols 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 moveme nt , may affect the accuracy of hear t r at e r eadings. The pulse sensors are inten ded only as exercise aids in determining heart rate trends in general.

• Use the handrails provide d; they are for your safety.

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

treadmill. Quality athlet ic s hoes ar e r ecommended to avoid leg fati gue.

• Allowed temperature: 5 to 40 degrees.

• Maximum user weight 110kgs.

Remove the safety key after use t o pr event unauthorized treadmill operation.

2. IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

WARNING!

• NEVER use a ground fault circuit inter rupt (GFCI) wall outlet with thi s t r eadmill. Route the power cord away from any moving par t of the treadmill including the elevation mechanism and transport wheels.

• NEVER remove any cover without first disconnecting AC pow er .

• NEVER expose this tread m il l to r ain or moisture. This treadm ill is n ot designed for use outdoors,

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

• This is high-power item; please do not share the same outlet with other high power m achines such as, fridges, air conditioning etc. Ple ase choose an outlet exclusively for t he machine and make sure the fuse is 10A.

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3. IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• Be sure to read the entire manua l be fore operating your machine.

• Understand that changes in speed and incline do not occur im me di ately. Set your desired speed o n

the computer console and r elease the adjustment key. The computer will obey the command gradually.

• Use caution while par ticipating in other activities while walking on your tread mill, such as watching television, reading, etc. These distractions may caus e you to lose balance or stray from walking in the centre of the belt; which may r esult in serious injury.

• In order to prevent losi ng balance and suffering une x pect ed 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 pr oper after you have learned to operate this machine.

• Always hold on to handr ail while making control cha nges .

• A safety key is provid ed with this machine. Remove the saf et y key will stop the walking belt

immediately; the treadmil l will shut off automatically. I nser t ing t he safety key will reset the display.

• Do not use excessive press ur e on console control keys. They ar e pr ecis ion set to function properly

with little finger pressure.

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4. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

PART LIST

No.

Description Specification Qty

No. Description Specification Qty

1 Main frame 1 71 Safety key 1

12 5#Allen wrench 5mm 1 75 Screw driver

S=13、14、15

1 51 Bolt M8*16 4 77 Left base cover 1 61 Oil bottle 1 78 Right base cover 1 64 Washer 8 6 79 Bolt ST4.2*19 4 70 Bolt M8*45 2

ASSEMBLY TOOLS: 5#Allen Wrench 5mm x 1pc Note: Do not get through power before complete assembly Note: Before installation. Please do not insert the power

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STEP 1 :

STEP 2:

1. Open the carton

2. Extract the parts listed above

3. Place the Main Frame onto level ground

1. Hold the computer frame and uprights.

Unscrew bolt M8*16(51) and lock washer (64) off right uprights. Use the 5# Allen wrench, screw M8*16(51) and lock washer（64）M8*16(51) to secure the

computer and upright tube. See diagram to the left.

2. Ensure the cables in the uprights are connected will. Take care not to da mage the cables in the uprights during the folding process

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STE P 3:

STEP 4:

1. Erect the computer and the upright

tubes

Support the upright with your hands to avoid the display falling and causing injury

1. Attach the upright tube onto the base

using 5# Allen wrench, bolt M8*45 (70) and lock washer (64).

2. Secure the upright onto base using bolt (51) and washer (64)

Support the upright with your hands to avoid the display falling and causing injury

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STEP 5:

STEP 6:

1. Attach the left and right base

cover(77,78) onto the base frame with ST4.2*19 bolt (76) using screw driver(75)

ATTENTION：Please double check assembly instructions and ensure that all nuts and

bolts are secure and have been tightened correctly .

1. Place the safety key (71) into its dock on

the display and switch the pow er sw it ch on.

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5. FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS

Unfolding:

Folding:

Whilst supporting position (A) with our

hand, gently push position ( B), t he marked area on the air pressure bar, with your foot. The base frame will descend automat ically. (Please keep people and any pets away the machine during descent)

Place your hand on position (A), then pull

up the base frame until you hear the click sound emitted when the air pr essur e bar (B) is locked into the round tube.

Video Tutorial Av ailable at:

http://youtu.be/TcuPbJ7KuxQ

Lifespan Fitness YouTube Channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/treadmillsvideos

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6. OPERATION GUIDE WITH PROGRAM CHART

1. OVERVIEW

2. LCD WINDOW DISPLAY

1. SPEED: Shows speed.

2. TIME window: displays exercise time

3. DIST/CAL window: shows the running distance an d calories burnt . Calories burnt are an estimate only. This is not to be used as medical dat a.

4. PROG: displays program number

5. PULSE: shows heart rate. (Heart rate data is for reference ONLY.)

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3. BUTTON FUNCTIONS

1. “PROGRAM”: choose the program, cycle between manua l mode, P1 – P12 to FAT.

2. “MODE”: mode selection button. Press th is button to cycle the mode. a. During standby mode, MODE to choose between countdown modes, from TIME countdown,

DISTANCE countdown and CALORIE countdown.

b. During BODY FAT mode, press this button to choose parameters

SEX/AGE/HEIGHT/WEIGHT r e spectively

3. “START”: begins workout. When the power is on and safety key correctly placed on the computer,

press this button to start the t readmill after a 3 second countdown.

4. “STOP”: press button to stop the motor running and to stop the machine.

Pressing the STOP once but ton during your workout will pause t he workout and data on the LCD will remain. Press the START but t on t o r esume your workout. Instead of pressing START, you may clear the workout data by pressing the STOP button a second t i me.

5. SPEED+\SPEED-: Increase or decrease speed wh en ex cising. Sets parameters when stopped.

6. “SPEED: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12” Speed adjustment shortcut key

Left handle bar buttons: Start/Stop Right handle bar buttons: adjusts speed

4. MAIN FUNCTIONS

4.1. Quick Start-up (Manual):

Attach the safety key. After a 3 second countdown, t he treadmill will starting and running from the lowest speed, add and subtract to the speed using the SPEED +/- buttons.

4.2. Countdown mode: Press the MODE button to cycle options: timer countdown, distance countdown, c alories countdown. The default value corresponds to the window and flashing display. At this point the SPEED buttons serve as plus and minus functions to adjust to the desired value. Press the START button to begin at the lowest speed. Add and subtract speed by using SPEED buttons o nc e again. When the countdown reaches 0, the machine will stop. You c an also directly press the STOP b ut ton or disconnect the safety key to stop.

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4.3. Preset programs:

Press the program button; programs from P1 to P12 are built-in programs. The time window displays the default value of TIME. Whe n flashing, press the SPE ED buttons to adjust to your desired time. Built-in programs are divided into 20 equal segments with each segment lasting 1/20

of the set time value.

After pressing START, the treadmill will automatically cycle through the time segments. Speed will automatically adjust to the preset value for the segment. Upon completion of the segments, the program will end, slowing the treadmill down to a stop. During the operation speed c an be adjusted but the next segment will be automatically adjus t ed t o t he pr ogr am defaults. Built-in program data is listed on the Progra m Chart at end of this section.

4.4. Heart Rate: When holding the hand pulse with two han ds, t he pulse window will show your hear t r at e after 5 s econds. To increase accuracy please check heart rate with the machine stopped and after kee pi ng your hands on the sensors for more than 30 seconds.

The heart rate data is for ref er ence purposes only and should not be used for medical purposes. See the end of this document for further detail.

4.5. Sleep function:

The treadmill automatical l y enters sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity. Press any key on the display to wake the treadmill.

4.6 Safety Key

Remove the safety key to stop the m achine. All data will return to 0 an d t he w indow will display “0:00”. The machine will resume nor m al func t i on after the key is replaced.

4.7. Data display and set r ange:

Show Range Mode Default

Program

Default

Setting Range

Speed

0.8KMH—14KMH -------- -------- --------

Time

0:00—99:59 30:00 30:00 5:00---99:00

Distance

0.00KM—99.9KM

1.00KM

--------

0.5KM—99.5KM

Calorie

0Kcl—999Kcl 50Kcl -------- 10Kcl—995Kcl

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4.8. Body Fat Test Function

1. Press the “PROGRAM” button under ready c ondition until the letters “FAT” sh ow in the s peed window. “FAT” is body fat t est mod e.

2. Press the “MODE” button to input data into parameters “SEX / AGE / HEIGHT / WEIGHT”. The “TIME/DIST” window will show “-1-”, “-2-”, “-3-”, “-4-“, which corresponds to “SEX / AGE / HEIGHT / WEIGHT” respectively. 01 is MALE, whilst 02 is FEMALE.

3. When setting each parameter, press SPEED ▲/▼ to adjust the data, and CAL/PULSE window will show the data. Press the “MODE” button to fini sh, and the window will show“-5-” and “---” then it will enter into ready condition. Hol d t he hand pulse sensors with both hands and it will show your BMI data after 5 seconds.

Body fat index ta ble：

Parameter class

Default

Setting range

Remark

Sex

0（Male）

1—2

1=Male 2= Female

Age

25 years

10—99 years

Height

170 CM

100—240 CM

Weight

70KG

20—160KG

Body fat index compare t abl e:

Bodyfat index

（

BMI）

Body status

<19

Underweight

19--26

Average

26--30

Overweight

>30

Obese

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Program Chart

TIME

PROGRAM

Each interval is 1/20th of the set program time

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

SPEED

2 3 3 4 5 3 4 5 5 3 4 5 4 4 4 2 3 3 5 3 P2

SPEED

2 4 4 5 6 4 6 6 6 4 5 6 4 4 4 2 2 5 4

SPEED

2 4 4 6 6 4 7 7 7 4 7 7 4 4 4 2 4 5 3 2 P4

SPEED

3 5 5 6 7 7 5 7 7 8 8 5 9 5 5 6 6 4 4 3 P5

SPEED

2 4 4 5 6 7 7 5 6 7 8 8 5 4 3 3 6 5 4

SPEED

2 4 4 4 5 6 8 8 6 7 8 8 6 4 4 2 5 4 3 2 P7

SPEED

2 3 3 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 3 3 6 6 5 3

SPEED

2 3 3 6 7 7 4 6 7 4 6 7 4 4 4 2 3 4 4 2 P9

SPEED

2 4 4 7 7 4 7 8 4 8 9 9 4 4 4 5 6 3 3 2 P10

SPEED

2 4 5 6 7 5 4 6 8 8 6 6 5 4 4 2 4 4 3

P11

SPEED

2 5 8

10 7 7

10 5 5 9 9 5 5 4 3

P12

SPEED

3 4 9 9 5 9 5 8 5 9 7 5 5 7 9 9 5 7 6

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7. EXERCISE GUIDE

PLEASE NOTE: Before beginnin g any exercise pro gr a m , consult your physician. This i s i mportant especially if you are over t he age of 45 or individuals with pre-existing healt h probl ems.

The pulse sensors are not medi cal devices. Various factors, including the user’s m ovement, may affect the accuracy of hear t r at e readings. The pulse sensor s are intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general.

Exercising is great way to control your w ei ght, improving your fitness and re duce the effect of aging and stress. The key to success is to m ake exercise a regular and enjoy able 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 fa ct or t o your fitness. Your muscles use this oxy gen to provide enough energy for daily activity. This is calle d aer obic 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 ar e, the healthier and greater you wil l feel.

Warm-up Start each workout with 5 to 10 minut es of stretching and some light exercises. A proper warm-up incre ases your body temperature, heart r at e and c irculation in preparation for exercise. Ease into your exercise.

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Traini ng Zone Exer cise

After warming up, increas e the intensity to your desired exerc ise program. Be sure to maintain y our intensity for maximum performance. Breathe regularly and deeply as you exercise-never hold y our br eat h.

Cool Down Finish each workout with a lig ht jog or walk for at least 1 minute. Then complete 5 to 10 minutes of stretching to cool down. This will increase the flexibi lity of your muscles and will help prevent post-exercise problems.

Workout Guidelines

T ARGET 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. Effectively this is the same as if you were training to improve your fitness, the difference is the goal.

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8. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Reasonable cleaning/lu br icating should be made to extend t he life time of this unit. Performance is maximized when the belt and mat are kept as clean as possib le.

WARNING: T HE MAT/DEC K FRICTION MAY PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN T HE FUNCTION AND LIFE OF YOUR TREADMILL AND THAT IS WHY WE RECOMMEND Y OU CONSTANTLY LUBRI CATE THIS FRICTION POINT TO PROLONG THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR TREADMILL. FAILING TO DO THIS MAY VOID Y OUR WARRANTY.

WARNING: UN PL UG POWER CORD BEF OR E M A I NTENANCE

WARNING: S TOP TREADMILL BEFORE FOLDING

1. General Cleaning

• Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the edge of the belt and the area between t he belt edge and frame. A mild soap and water solution along with a nylon scrub brush will clea n t he t op of the textured belt. This task should be done once a mo nt h. Allow to dry before using.

• On a monthly basis, vacuum u nderneath 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 us e.

• Pay particular attention to the fi xing knobs and make sure they ar e t ight.

• Always replace the mat if worn and any other defective part s .

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• If in doubt do not use the treadmil l and contact us.

TAKE CARE TO PR OTECT CARPETS AND F LOOR in case of leakages. This product is a machine that contains moving parts which have been greased / lubricated and could leak.

3. Belt/Deck/Roller Lubr ication

The mat/deck friction may play a ma jor r ole 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 tr eadmill. You should apply lubrication after approximately the first 30 hou r s of op er ation. We recommend lubrication of the deck according to the following t imet able:

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 an d deck evenly (make sure the machine is turned off and power is disconnec t ed) .

3. Periodically lubricate the front and r ear r ol lers to keep them at their peak perf or m ance. If the

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

Video Tutorial Av ailable at:

http://youtu.be/cP9NtFHfWlc

Lifespan Fitness Chann el: http://www.youtube.com/user/treadmillsvideos

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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 t ouched, then no further lubricatio n is needed. If the surface is dry to the touch, app ly a suitable silicone lubricant.

We recommend that you use a silicone based spray to lubricate your Lifespan treadmill. This can be purchased direc t ly from us or any hardware store.

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1. Adjusting the Running Belt

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 be lt 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 unt i l t he 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 be lt centers. Repeat until the belt correctly centers. See Picture B

If you have over adjusted it, carefully turn the left adjusting bolt anticlockwise and un til 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. Howev er t his is a rough r eference and not all treadmills are the same. Some t r eadmills that have longer belts may giv e different measurement s for cor r ect belt tightness. Simply, if the belt begins to slip duri ng use, this is an indication that the be lt still needs tightening.

Video Tutorial Av ailable at:

http://youtu.be/vllsamTSvvA

Lifespan Fitness Chann el: http://www.youtube.com/user/treadmillsvideos

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9. EXPLODED DIAGRAM

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10. PARTS LIST

No.

Item

Spec.

Qty.

No.

Item

Spec.

Qty.

Main Frame

Rubber Pad 2

Base Frame

Magnetic Ring

Upright bracket

Brown single wire

Running board

strengthen tube

Bolt

M8*25 1

Motor Bracket

Lock Nut

Computer bracket

Screw

ST4.2*45

Rubber pad

Bolt

M6*55

Rotating pipe

Bolt

M6*65

Front Roller

Bolt

M8*16

Back Roller

Hand pulse with speed+/-

Cylinder

Bolt

M8*40

5#Allen Wrench

5mm

Bolt

M10*70

bolt

M5*15

Flat Washer

DC Motor

Screw

ST4.2*12

Running Board

Bolt

M5*8

Adjustable foot

pad

Lock Nut

M8 6

Circle end cap

Bolt

M8*25

Motor Up Cover

Bolt

ST4.8*25

Motor Bottom Cover

Oil bottle

Side Rail

Screw

ST4.8*19

Right Back End

Cover

Lock washer

5 2

Left Back End

Cover

Lock washer

Fixing plug

Lock Washer

Motor Belt

Bolt

M8*42

Power Wire Buckle

Spring washer

Running Belt

Bolt

M6*37

Foot pad

Bolt

M6*30

Ring wire plug B

Bolt

M8*45

Transport Wheel

Safety key

30 Wheel cover

EVA

420*20*7 2

Power Wire

Bolt

M6*22

Switch

Bolt

ST4.8*19

Foam

Screw driver

S=13、14、15

Bolt

ST4.2*13

Bolt

ST4.2*19

Computer cover

Left base cover

Computer seal

cover

Right base cover

Bolt

ST4.2*20

Decoration strip

Computer

Decoration sheet

Hand pulse with

start/stop

Bolt

ST2.9*9.5 4

Control board

Elastic cushion

Computer Bottom

Wire

Non-slip pad

Computer Up Wire

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11. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Fault Code Main reason Solution E01

The wire from the display to bottom control board is not connected well

1. Check the connection wire between

computer and control board.

2. Make sure the IC on the control board is properly connected. If not re-connect.

3. Abnormal power supply in control board. Replace control board.

E02 Explosion protection

1. Bad contact with motor open circuit.

Replace motor or check the connector.

2. Power tube has been punctured. Replace Power tube or control board.

E05 Over current Protection

1. Overloaded

2. Running board experiencing heavy resistance. Need to be oiled

3.Damage to Motor. Replace motor.

E06

Motor wire is not connect well

1. Check the m otor wire and Circuit c ontrol

board wire connect well

2. Check if the control board have peculiar

smell change the control board

E08 EEPROM damage Replace the control board

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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 v iew our full w ar r ant y terms and conditions:

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

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Hand Pulse Technology

Lifespan Fitness Treadmills come 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 support@lifespanfitness.com.au

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