Vision Fitness T9700 User Manual
Owner’s
Guide
T9700 Series AND Premier
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
P.O. Box 280
500 South C.P. Avenue
Lake Mills, WI 53551
Ph: 1.800.335.4348
Fax: 1.920.648.3373
www.visionfitness.com
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T9700S T9700HRT
PREMIER
GENERAL
Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4
PLATFORM TREADMILLS:
MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . . 7
FOLDING TREADMILLS:
TRANSPORT WHEEL LOCK & UNLOCK . 8
FOLDING & UNFOLDING . . . . . . . . . . 9
MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . . 10
POWER & EMERGENCY STOP . . . . . 11
FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FEATURES & QUICK KEYS . . . . . . . 16
USER TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SPEED & ELEVATION QUICK KEYS . . 18
CONTACT HEART RATE . . . . . . . . . . 19
CHOOSING PROGRAM & AGE . . . . . 21
CHOOSING A LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CHOOSING A TIME & WEIGHT . . . . 23
PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM . . . 25
PACER PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . 26
HRT WEIGHT LOSS & HRT CARDIO . 27
HRT ENDURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
HRT INTERVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ABOUT HEART RATE TRAINING . . . . . 41
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION . . . . 42
WIRELESS CHEST TRANSMITTER . . . 43
USER PROGRAMS 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . 44
USER PROGRAMS 4 AND 5 . . . . . . 47
ALL MODELS
GENERAL
T9700HRT
CONSOLE
T9700S
CONSOLE
EASY START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
USER ENGINEERING MODE . . . . . . . 50
AUTO-CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 56
TENSIONING THE BELT . . . . . . . . . . 57
HOME MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . 58
T9700 SERIES
COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE . . . . . 59
HOME WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
COMMERCIAL WARRANTY . . . . . . . . 62
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM . 64
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . 65
BALANCED FITNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
STRETCHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . . . 70
MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . 72
PREMIER
TRANSPORT WHEELS
CONSOLE
T9700S
PLATFORM TREADMILLS
HANDLEBARS
SIDE
RAILS
MOTOR
COVER
LEVELERS
RUNNING BELT
T9700HRT
PREMIER
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FOLDING TREADMILL
CONSOLE
MOTOR
COVER
TRANSPORT
WHEELS
SIDE
RAILS
HANDLEBARS
RUNNING
BELT
PREMIER
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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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PLATFORM
PLATFORM
TREADMILLS ONLY
MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS
PLATFORM
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.
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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.
FOLDING
TREADMILLS ONLY
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FOLDING
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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FOLDING
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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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.
EMERGENCY STOP
If at any time you need to stop the
Treadmill quickly, simply press the
Emergency Stop button. This will
instantly cut all power and the
Treadmill will come to a stop. To
resume your workout, you will
need to re-enter any data.
SAFETY MAGNET
Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill
will not start unless the Safety
Magnet 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 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
back in place. This will send you
back to the start-up mode.
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T9700S, T9700HRT, & PREMIER
FEEDBACK DISPLAY
ALPHANUMERIC MESSAGE CENTER
This is a display that will scroll the operation instructions in the top center
display window. It will also display your feedback when the LED next to
the appropriate word is lit.
DISTANCE
Shown as Miles or Kilometers. View Distance traveled during workout.
AVG PACE
Shown as Time (minutes:seconds). Equals accumulated time divided by
accumulated distance.
HEART RATE
Shown as Beats-per-Minute. You can monitor your Heart Rate at any time
during a workout by using the Heart Rate Chest Strap or gripping the
Heart Rate Sensors on the front handlebar.
% HEART RATE
Displays percentage of maximum heart rate.
TIME
Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the Time remaining or the Time elapsed
in your workout.
PACE
Shown as Time (Minutes:Seconds) required to travel 1 mile at current Speed.
HRT
PROGRAMS
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HEART RATE
% HEART RATE
SPB
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Attach safety key
clip to clothing
2. Follow scrolling text in
upper display window
SPB
Segment Progress Bar
displays accumulated
time per Segment
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ELEVATION
CALORIES
ELEVATION
ELEVATION
AVG. P ACE
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DISTANCE
TIME
PACE
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SPEED
AVG. S PEED
SPEED
SPEED
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PROGRAMS
HRT
PROGRAMS
HRT
PROGRAMS
USER
PROGRAMS
LOG-IN
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T9700S, T9700HRT, & PREMIER
FEEDBACK DISPLAY
ELEVATION
Shown as percentage of incline,
Elevation is visible in the left-hand
LED window. Indicates how steeply
inclined the running surface is, to
simulate walking/running on a hill.
CALORIES
Shown as estimated calories
burned during workout.
SPEED
Shown as MPH or KPH, Speed is
visible in the right-hand LED
window. Indicates how fast the
running surface is moving, to
simulate outdoor walking/running.
AVG SPEED
Shown as MPH or KPH. Equals
accumulated distance plus elapsed
time.
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T9700S, T9700HRT, & PREMIER
FEEDBACK DISPLAY
PROFILE MATRIX WINDOW
The Left dots #1-6 will show an
Elevation Profile in 6 segments in
ORANGE. This profile is not an
exact representation of the
elevation profile, but just a bar
graph. The profile will scroll to the
left during operation.
The Right dots #1-6 will show a
Speed Profile in 6 segments in
RED. This profile is not an exact
representation of the speed profile,
but just a bar graph. The profile
will scroll to the left during operation.
(continued on next page.)
HRT
PROGRA MS
HRT
PROGRA MS
VG. PACE % HEART RATE PACE
SPB
VG. PACE % HEART RATE PACE
SPB
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T9700S, T9700HRT, & PREMIER
FEEDBACK DISPLAY
SPB-SEGMENT PROGRESS BAR
The center 2 columns on the dot
matrix are the SPB (Segment
Progress Bar). These two bars
represent the accumulated time
per segment. Each program has
20 segments. The SPB takes the
segment time and divides it into
10 vertical dots. More dots
appear as you progress in each
segment. When the segment is
complete the SPB starts over.
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SCAN FUNCTION
To scan the data during your
workout, simply press the SELECT
button. To continuously Scan, press
and hold until the Console doublebeeps (about 2 seconds.)
For example: if your workout is 20 minutes long, each segment is one
minute. The SPB will divide the 1 minute into 10 dots, or 6 seconds per
dot. The dots would clear and start counting up as each segment is
complete.
SPB
HRT
PROGRA MS
SPB
STOP
HOLD TO RESET
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SELECT
HOLD TO SCAN
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T9700S, T9700HRT, & PREMIER
FEATURES
USER LOG-IN
The
T9700S, T9700HRT,
and
PREMIER
consoles have a special feature
that allows you to Log-In and save all data from your workout. To use this
function follow these steps.
PRESS LOG-IN BUTTON
Use either set of arrow keys to
choose a user I.D. number (1-10).
This will appear in the
Alphanumeric Message Center.
Then press SELECT.
HRT
PROGRAMS
HRT
PROGR AMS
CHOOSE A PROGRAM (
T9700HRT
&
PREMIER
ONLY)
Select the desired program by using
one of the Program Quick-Keys (see
page 21 for program setup) or
press START to enter the Manual
mode.
LOG-IN
TOTALS
0
SPRINT 8
PROGRAMS
HRT
PROGRAMS
HRT
PROGRAMS
USER
PROGRAMS
LOG-IN
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TOTALS ARE DISPLAYED
Now your accumulated totals for Distance, Hours, Calories, Average
Speed, and Average Pace are displayed. Press SELECT to scroll the data.
RESET USER TOTALS
When reviewing your user totals, simply press and hold the STOP key on
the overlay. This will clear the user total information.
PRESS TOTALS BUTTON
Use either set of arrow keys to
enter your User I.D. Number. This
is the same number that you use to
log-in before you begin working
out. Then press SELECT.
HRT
PROGRAMS
T9700S, T9700HRT, & PREMIER
FEATURES
USER TOTALS BUTTON
To use this function you will need to use the same User Log-In code and
follow these three steps.
LOG-IN
TOTALS
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ELEVATION QUICK KEYS
After pressing the START button, you can change the elevation of the
Treadmill by pressing one of the Elevation Quick Key buttons numbered
1-9. Each key represents a % incline. For example if you press 3, the
Treadmill will elevate to a 3% incline.
time per Segment
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T9700S, T9700HRT, & PREMIER
FEATURES
SPEED QUICK KEYS
After pressing the START button, you can change the speed of the
Treadmill by pressing one of the Speed Quick Key buttons numbered
1-9. Each key represents a mile/kilometer per hour. For example, when
you press 3, the Treadmill will adjust the speed to 3 mph/kmph.
HRT
PROGR AMS
SPEED
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HOLD TO SCAN
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SPEED
QUICK-KEYS
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STOP EXERCISING IMMEDIATELY
AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN
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IF YOU EXPERIENCE
CHEST PAINS, DIZZINESS
OR SHORTNESS OF BREATH,
BEFORE CONTINUING.
LOG-IN
TOTALS
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RISK OF INJURY TO PERSON!
TO AVOID INJURY, STAND ON
SIDERAILS BEFORE STARTING
TREADMILL. READ OWNER'S
GUIDE BEFORE USE. REMOVE SAFETY
KEY WHEN NOT IN USE, AND
STORE OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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CAUTION!
ELEVATION
ELEVATION
QUICK-KEYS
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START
PRESS FOR EASY START H
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NOTE:
For the Heart Rate Training programs you must use the chest
transmitter. See Page 43.
CARDIO PORT (
T9700S
AND
T9700HRT
ONLY)
A Cardio Port is located on the back of the console that is compatible to
entertainment protocol such as Cardio Theater. The top port is the active
port to use for this function.
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.
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CHOOSING A TIME
Choose Time using either set of
arrow keys and press SELECT.
Time will count down.
HRT
PROGRAMS
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PROGRAM S
EASY START
To start the
T9700S
, simply press
START; the Treadmill will start and
Time will count up.
ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT
Enter weight using either set of
arrow keys and press START. The
Alphanumeric Message Center
window will display the weight.
After you press START the dot
matrix will display a 3,2,1 count
down and “beep”. The belt will
start moving after the count down.
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INTRODUCTION TO T9700S
ENTER AGE
Set your age using either set of
arrow keys. Press SELECT. Your
age is used to determine your
predicted maximum heart rate.
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ELEVATION
ELEVATION
QUICK-KEYS
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PRESS FOR EASY START
STOP
HOLD TO RESET
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DISTANCE
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PRESS FOR EASY START
8
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START
PRESS FOR EASY START
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START
HEART RATE
% HEART RATE
9
HEART RATE
% HEART RATE
9
HEART RATE
% HEART RATE
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Premier
SPB
STOP
HOLD TO RESET
SPB
SPB
STOP
HOLD TO RESET
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TIME
PACE
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SPEED
AVG. SP EED
SPEED
SPEED
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HOLD TO SCAN
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QUICK-KEYS
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PACE
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SPEED
AVG. SPEED
SPEED
SPEED
QUICK-KEYS
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PACE
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SPEED
AVG. SPEED
SPEED
SPEED
QUICK-KEYS
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ELEVATION
QUICK-KEYS
ELEVATION
ELEVATION
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CALORIES
ELEVATION
0
CALORIES
ELEVATION
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ELEVATION
CALORIES
ELEVATION
ELEVATION
QUICK-KEYS
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AVG. PA CE
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AVG. PAC E
0
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DISTANCE
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