LifeSpan TR1550-SL User Manual

Owners Manual
Version 1.4

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Limited Home Use Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Getting Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Electronics Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Exercise Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Treadmill Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Moving and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Congratulations on the purchase of your LifeSpan treadmill.

We all know that exercise is a key component to achieving the level of Health and Wellness that all
of us desire. Regular activity prevents the development of numerous diseases, helps to reduce
stress, leads to an improved self image, weight loss and increased energy levels.

The LifeSpan product line is designed specifically for people who want to make exercise a part of
their lifestyles. Your softstride treadmill includes the features you want to make your exercise
routine enjoyable and effective. These features include preset programs that you can tailor for your
specific requirements and display readouts to monitor the intensity and duration of your workout.

To complement these features we have designed and manufactured your treadmill to the highest
quality standards. The all steel frame construction, heavy duty deck, pre-lubricated belt, and
2 horse power continuous duty motor are all included to provide years of use and require
minimal ongoing maintenance.

Please read this manual thoroughly before assembly and operation of your LifeSpan treadmill.
It includes basic information on starting an exercise program, and safety tips that will assist
you in reaching your goals for a healthy lifestyle.

To keep your treadmill in optimal condition, please pay attention to the maintenance and
cleaning section of this manual and remember that some kinds of service should only be
performed by a qualified service technician. If service is required, please contact your
authorized PCE Health and Fitness Retailer. If a question or problem arises that cannot be
answered by your retailer, contact us:

PCE Health and Fitness
PO Box 981316
Park City, Utah 84098 –1316
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.pcefitness.com

Neither PCE Health and Fitness nor its representatives can accept responsibility for any damage
or injury incurred as a result of information presented in the manual except under the terms of
the product warranty.

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1. Console

2. Running Belt

3. Hood

4. Side Rail

5. On/Off Switch

6. Power Cord Outlet

7.

Transport Wheels

Dimensions 59" L * 30.7" W * 50" H

154.5cm L* 78.1cm W * 127.8cm H

Weight 170 Pounds

Construction All Steel Welded Frame

Power Requirements 120 Volts nominal (grounded outlet required) 10 Amps

Motor 2 Horsepower Continuous Duty

Display Type 4 LED Windows

Data Displayed Time, Distance, Calories, Incline, Speed

Programmed Courses Manual, Stride, Interval, Hill Climb, Weight Loss

Speed Range .5 – 10 MPH (.8 – 16 KPM)

Incline Range 0% - 10%

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The LifeSpan softstride TR1550-SL comes with the following limited warranty, which applies only
to the use of this treadmill in the home, for residential, non-commercial purposes:

• Frame: Lifetime

• Motor: Lifetime

• Parts: 2 years

• Labor: 1 year

PCE Health and Fitness warrants that the equipment it manufacturers is free from defects in
material and workmanship under normal use and service. The periods above are based on the
date of purchase. During these periods, PCE Health and Fitness will repair or replace any defec­tive part. Free labor is included for the first year.

If within the time frames specified above, any part of the LifeSpan softstride fails to operate
properly contact your authorized PCE Health and Fitness retailer to report the problem. All labor
shall be supplied by the authorized retailer that sold your product and the product must be
located within that retailer’s service area. If you are unable to reach the dealer that you purchased
the product from, contact PCE Health and Fitness at our web site, www.pcefitness.com or
at (435) 940–1180.

PCE Health and Fitness reserves the right to make changes and improvements in our products
without incurring any obligations to similarly alter any product purchased. In order to insure our
product warranty and to ensure the safe and efficient operation of your treadmill, only authorized
parts can be used. The warranty is void if any parts other than those provided by PCE Health and
Fitness are used.

Exclusions and Limitations

• This warranty does not apply to any defects caused by negligence, misuse, improper
assembly or maintenance, accident, or an "act of god".

• This warranty does not apply to discoloration of paint or plastics

• PCE Health and Fitness shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages.

• This warranty is nontransferable from the original owner.

Registration

You must register your LifeSpan product before a warranty claim can be processed.
To complete your registration card online, go to www.pcefitness.com and fill out
the registration card online or fill out the warranty card provided with your
treadmill and mail it today. Registration Cards must be completed and sent to
PCE Fitness within 30 days of purchase to activate the Product Warranty on your
LifeSpan equipment. Product Warranties are not valid unless properly completed
and sent to PCE Fitness within this 30 day period.

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Note: Read ALL instructions before using your LifeSpan treadmill.

When using electrical equipment, basic precautions should always be followed, including:

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Never operate this treadmill if it has been damaged, if it is not working properly or if it has
been exposed to water. Return the treadmill to a retailer for examination and repair.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the treadmill from the wall outlet when not in use,
before performing any maintenance, or before moving the treadmill.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not lean against or climb on the treadmill. Doing so may result in the treadmill tipping and
falling and could result in serious personal injury.

• Do not hang or place items on the treadmill. Doing so could result in shifting the weight
balance of the treadmill causing it to tip over or fall causing serious personal injury.

• Do not operate the treadmill with the side rails or dust covers removed.

• Keep the treadmill on a solid surface, with the sides and front a minimum of two feet from any
walls and furniture. Make sure that the area behind the treadmill remains completely clear during
use. A minimum of 4 feet of clearance behind the treadmill is required for safety reasons.

• Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

• Never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on top of the cord, which may
pinch or damage it.

• Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owners Manual. Do not use
attachments that are not recommended by PCE Health and Fitness

• Do not leave your treadmill running while not in use.

Children and Pets

• Keep children off your softstride treadmill at all times.

• When in use, young children and pets should be kept at least 10 feet away.

Grounding Instructions

• Never use extension cords between the treadmill and the wall outlet.

• This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit, and has a grounding plug similar to the
illustration below. Never remove or otherwise bypass with an adapter the electrical ground that
is included.

Danger:

Improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in the risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician
or service person if you are in doubt as to
whether the product is properly grounded. Do not
modify the plug provided with the product. If it will
not fit in the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.

Other Safety Tips

• Always consult a physician before beginning this or any exercise program.

• If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising
immediately and consult your physician before continuing.

• Do not wear clothing or jewelry that might catch on any part of the treadmill.

• This treadmill is equipped with a safety key. If the key is removed from the display, the treadmill
will immediately stop. Always clip the cord that is attached to the safety key to a part of your
clothing so the key will be pulled from the display, stopping the treadmill, in case of an emergency.

Save These Instructions

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Treadmill
Plug

Grounded Wall Outlets

Grounded
socket

Cardiovascular endurance is the most important component of physical fitness. There are two
types of cardiovascular training, these are interval training and steady state training.

Interval training varies the amount of effort required to workout. On your softstride treadmill
several programs fall under the definition of interval training. The Interval program keeps the
incline constant and increases the speed for short periods, the Stride program modifies the
speed and incline, and the Hill Climb and Weight Loss programs modify the incline of the treadmill
and keep the speed constant.

Steady state training keeps the workload constant. Your Manual program on the softstride
treadmill gives you this Steady State workout and allows you to manually control the speed and
incline of your treadmill. If you have a requirement to maintain a steady heart rate during your
workout, the manual program is the best selection.

There is no one exercise program that is right for everyone. Your age, current level of physical
fitness, and your goals should all help determine the program that is right for you.

Regardless of your personal fitness goals and the program that you pursue, warming up and
cooling down before and after you workout will help reduce the risk of injury and improve the
effectiveness of your workout.

Warming up is important to bring your body from its normal level of activity to a state where it is
ready to exercise by increasing the flow of blood to the muscle to raise the muscle
temperature. This will increase the muscle elasticity and protect the joints. The warm up
period also helps to mentally prepare you for your workout.

Warmups should be done at a low intensity level and last for at least five minutes.

Cooling down after your workout is required to gradually bring your cardiovascular system down
to its normal level.

Follow your workout with at least 10 minutes of stretching. Focus on the major muscle
groups of the lower extremity. When stretching, stretch the muscle until you feel gentle
tension, hold it and wait for the tension to relax while the muscle elongates, stretch the
muscle again until you feel gentle tension.

Do not bounce when you stretch, bouncing is not an effective approach to stretching and can
lead to injury.

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The three components of a successful cardiovascular exercise program are:

• Frequency

• Intensity

• Time

In terms of frequency, you should try and exercise at least three times per week and no more than
five times per week. Preferably you should try to exercise every other day to give your body a
days rest in-between workouts.

The intensity of each workout refers to how hard you feel your working and can be measured by your
heart rate. Depending on your fitness goals, exercise between 55% and 90% of your maximum
heart rate. A simple way of estimating your maximum heart rate is by subtracting your age from

220. As a general rule of thumb, if your fitness objective is to Lose Weight, you will want to keep
your heart rate at between 60% and 75% of your maximum heart rate. If your objective is
improved aerobic performance keep your heart rate between 75% and 85% of your maximum
heart rate.

To achieve benefits from your workout, your workout time should be at least 20 minutes per session.
If you are trying to lose weight focus on longer (more than 30 minutes) less intense workouts, to
improve your aerobic performance focus on shorter more intense workouts.

As a rule of thumb when your exercising, if your having trouble completing a sentence, you are
working too hard. When exercising, you should be able to speak freely without gasping for air.

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Increased Performance Range

Aerobic Training Range

Weight Loss Training Range

Heart Rate BPM

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