Vision Fitness Simple and Deluxe User Manual

Owner’s

Guide

Simple AND Deluxe

TREADMILLS

ongratulations on choosing a VISION FITNESS Treadmill. You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your Treadmill is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your Treadmill can improve the quality of your life in so many ways…

Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise:

• Weight Loss

• A Healthier Heart

• Improved Muscle Tone

• Increased Daily Energy Levels

• Reduced Stress

• Help In Countering Anxiety and Depression

• An Improved Self Image

The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit. Your new Treadmill will help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from getting in your exercise time. Snow and rain and darkness won't interfere with your workout when you have your Treadmill in the comfort of your home. This Owner’s Guide provides you with basic information on starting an exercise program. A more complete knowledge of your new Treadmill will assist you in realizing your goal of a healthy lifestyle.

Service to your Treadmill should only be performed by your VISION FITNESS retailer. Please contact your authorized VISION FITNESS retailer should service be required. If a question or problem arises which cannot be handled by your VISION FITNESS retailer, please contact us:

VISION FITNESS 500 South CP Avenue P.O. Box 280 Lake Mills, WI 53551 Ph: 1.800.335.4348 Fax: 1.920.648.3373 www.visionfitness.com

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GENERAL

Table of Contents

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4

POWER REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . 5

ASSEMBLY & PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . 7

POWER & SAFETY MAGNET KEY . . . . 8

SPEED & ELEVATION QUICK KEYS . . . 9

CONTACT HEART RATE . . . . . . . . . . 10

USER ENGINEERING MODE

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AUTO-CALIBRATION

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AUTO-CALIBRATION

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COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 46

TROUBLESHOOTING:

TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

HEART RATE MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . 48

TENSIONING THE BELT . . . . . . . . . . 49

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . 50

HOME WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM . 54

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . 55

BALANCED FITNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

STRETCHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . . . 60

MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . 62

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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CONSOLE

PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

EASY START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

CHOOSING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . 22

ENTERING WEIGHT, STARTING . . . . . 24

USING THE PACER PROGRAM . . . . . 25

USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM . . . 27 HEART RATE TRAINING PROGRAM . . 28

WARM-UP MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

COOL-DOWN MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

NOTES ON HEART RATE TRAINING . . 33

CHEST TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . . 34

ABOUT HEART RATE TRAINING . . . . . 35

RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION . . . . 36

CUSTOM PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

GENERAL

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CONSOLE

MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . 11

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LOCK & UNLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

FOLDING & UNFOLDING . . . . . . . . . 13

MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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HANDLEBARS

SIDE

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MOTOR

COVER

LEVELERS

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BELT

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WHEELS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this exercise product.

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury

to persons:

• Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner’s Guide. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Do not remove the Treadmill motor covers or roller covers. Service should be performed only by an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer.

• Never operate this Treadmill if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been damaged, or immersed in water. Return the Treadmill to a retailer for examination and repair.

• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not use outdoors.

• To disconnect, turn the switch to the OFF position, then remove plug from outlet.

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

• Unplug your VISION FITNESS Treadmill before moving it.

CHILDREN

• Keep children off your VISION FITNESS Treadmill at all times.

• When the VISION FITNESS Treadmill is in use, young children and pets should be kept at least 10 feet away.

WARNING!

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POWER REQUIREMENTS

This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated below. An improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of an electrical shock. Do not modify the plug that was provided with this product. If this plug does not fit into your outlet, have a qualified electrician install the proper outlet. Adapters, extension cords and surge protectors should not be used with this product. Also, a GFI protected receptacle should not be used. It is recommended to use a 20 amp dedicated circuit.

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OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL

CAUTION!

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

• Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the Treadmill.

• Read this Owner’s Guide before operating this Treadmill.

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ASSEMBLY

VISION FITNESS recommends this Treadmill be assembled and delivered by qualified personnel. If you have elected to assemble this product yourself, for your safety please read and follow each of the steps in the enclosed Assembly Guide. It is recommended, when possible, that assembly be performed by an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer. If you have any questions regarding any part or function of your Treadmill, contact your VISION FITNESS retailer.

PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME

It is important that you place your Treadmill in a comfortable and inviting room. Your Treadmill is designed to use minimal floor space. Many people will place their Treadmills facing the TV or a picture window. If at all possible, avoid putting your Treadmill in an unfinished basement. To make exercise a desirable daily activity for you, the Treadmill should be in an attractive setting.

NOTE:

If you place your Treadmill facing out from a wall, you should leave

three feet between the wall and the Treadmill to ensure safe operation.

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POWER

Ensure that your Treadmill is properly connected to a power outlet, then turn on the Power switch, located at the front of the main frame.

SAFETY MAGNET KEY & CLIP

Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill will not start unless the Safety Magnet Key is inserted into the circle in the console overlay. You should attach the clip end to your clothing. If at any time you need to stop the Treadmill quickly, simply pull the Safety Magnet Key off the console. This will cut all power to the Treadmill, and it will come to a complete stop. To resume your workout, place the Safety Magnet Key back in place. This will send you back to the start-up mode.

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QUICK SPEED AND QUICK ELEVATION KEYS

Use the QUICK SPEED and QUICK ELEVATION keys as an option to increase and decrease the speed and elevation to your desired setting. First press the QUICK SPEED or QUICK ELEVATION key, then press the numbered keys (0-9).

QUICK SPEED

Examples of the QUICK SPEED key operation: to change the speed to 4.0 mph/kph, press QUICK SPEED, then 4. To change the speed to 4.5 mph/kph, press QUICK SPEED, then 4, then 5. The Quick Speed keys adjust the speed in 0.1 mph/kph increments. The maximum speed using the Quick Speed keys is 9.9 mph/kph.

QUICK ELEVATION

Examples of the QUICK ELEVATION key operation: to change to 6% elevation, press QUICK ELEVATION, then 6. To go to 10% elevation, press QUICK ELEVATION then 1, then 0. The Quick Elevation keys adjust the elevation in 1% increments.

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CONTACT HEART RATE

HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS

The Contact Hand Pulse Sensors are included on this product to monitor your heart rate. To use, grasp both of the sensors with a comfortable grip during your workout. The console will display your heart rate. Although your signal will be displayed immediately, it may take the system a few seconds to zero in on your actual heart rate.

NOTE:

For Heart Rate Training programs, you must use the chest transmitter.

See page 34.

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MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS

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TREADMILL

Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill has a pair of transport wheels built into the front legs. To move, firmly grasp the back end of the frame, carefully lift and roll.

CAUTION:

Our Treadmills are well-built and heavy, weighing up to

300 pounds! Use care and additional help if necessary.

LEVELING

Your Treadmill should be level for optimum use. Once you have placed your Treadmill where you intend to use it, raise or lower one or both of the adjustable levelers located on the back of the Treadmill frame. A carpenter’s level is recommended. If your Treadmill is not level, the running belt may not track properly. Once you have leveled your Treadmill, lock the levelers in place by tightening the nuts against the frame.

FOLDING

TRANSPORT WHEEL LOCK

Your folding Treadmill comes with transport wheels on the front and back of the bottom frame that should be locked when the Treadmill is in use. Simply press down on the bottom latch with your foot on all four transport wheels.

TRANSPORT WHEEL UNLOCK

To move your Treadmill, you will need to unlock the transport wheels. With the Treadmill folded, simply press down the top latch with your foot on all four transport wheels. This will release the locking mechanism on the wheels.

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UNFOLDING

To unfold your Treadmill from the upright position, simply lift the lever on the left side vertical rail. Guide the deck about half way down to the floor with both hands. You may then let go of the deck, and the shock spring will guide the deck down to the floor.

CAUTION:

Our Treadmills are wellbuilt and heavy, weighing up to 300 pounds! Use care and additional help if necessary.

FOLDING

To fold your Treadmill in the upright position, first make sure the Elevation is set to 0; if it is not, lower the Elevation to 0 (if you do not set the Elevation to 0 the Treadmill will not fold and lock). Next, make sure the four transport wheels are locked. Then, simply lift the back end of the Treadmill with both hands and push it up. The Treadmill has a built-in locking mechanism that will automatically engage and click into place when you reach a vertical point.

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LEVELING

The Treadmill should be level for optimum use. If the Treadmill is on an un-level surface, raise or lower one or both of the adjustable levelers located on the front frame. A carpenter’s level is recommended. If your Treadmill is not level, the running belt may not track properly.

MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS

FOLDING

TREADMILL

Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill has four transport wheels built into the rear frame. Make sure the transport wheels are unlocked before moving the treadmill. To move, fold the Treadmill into the upright position, firmly grasp the frame by the handlebars, then carefully roll.

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Simply press the START key to begin exercising, or you can select a workout time and enter your weight.

CHOOSING A TIME

Use the number keys or either set of arrow keys to select a workout time. Press START to start the workout or ENTER to enter your weight.

ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT

After selecting your workout time, you may enter your weight. Use the number keys or either set of arrow keys to enter your weight. Press ENTER. By selecting your weight, the totals for calories will be adjusted according to your entered weight.

If you are ready to begin exercising, press START.

PAUSE

Press STOP to pause during your workout.

RESET

Press and hold STOP to reset the Treadmill.

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FEEDBACK DISPLAY

SCAN FUNCTION

To scan through the functions during your workout, press the ENTER key. To continuously scan, press and hold ENTER until the console double-beeps (about two seconds). The selected function is displayed when the function light is on above the word.

ELEVATION

Shown as a percentage of incline. This indicates how steeply inclined the running surface is to simulate walking/running on a hill.

TIME

Shown as (Minutes:Seconds). View the Time elapsed in your workout.

DISTANCE

Shown as miles or kilometers. View Distance traveled during workout.

CALORIES

Shown as estimated accumulated Calories burned during workout.

SPEED

Shown as Miles/Hour or Kilometers/Hour. This Indicates how fast the running surface is moving to simulate outdoor walking/running.

PACE

Shown as time (Minutes:Seconds) required to travel one mile at current speed.

HEART RATE

Shown as beats per minute (BPM). You can monitor your heart rate by gripping the hand pulse heart rate sensors.

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TREADMILL PROGRAM DETAILS

P1 - MANUAL

Customized workouts; with no default Time.

P2 - MUSCLE TONER • ELEVATION CHANGES

Improves your strength, speed, and endurance by raising and lowering the elevation throughout your workout to involve both your heart and leg muscles; time defaults to 30 minutes.

P3 - SPEED INTERVALS • SPEED CHANGES

Promotes weight loss by raising and lowering your speed level while still keeping you within your fat-burning zone; time defaults to 30 minutes.

P4 - FAT BURNER • SPEED AND ELEVATION CHANGES

Promotes fat burning by raising and lowering your speed and elevation level while still keeping you within your fat-burning zone; time defaults to 30 minutes.

P5 - 5K • ELEVATION CHANGES

Improves your cardiovascular training by simulating a 5K run with hills; no preset time with elevation changes.

P6 - PACER

You race against the console. Set your race distance and beat the Pacer! See page 25 for pacer program details.

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