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  • Page 1 O w n e r’s G u i d e T9700 Series Premier TREADMILLS...
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TENSIONING THE BELT ..57 HOME MAINTENANCE ..58 T9700 SERIES COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE ..59 HOME WARRANTY ... . . 60 COMMERCIAL WARRANTY .

  • Page 6: Platform Treadmills

    CONSOLE HANDLEBARS SIDE RAILS RUNNING BELT MOTOR COVER LEVELERS TRANSPORT WHEELS T 9 7 0 0 S T 9 7 0 0 H R T P R E M I E R P L AT F O R M T R E A D M I L L S...
  • Page 7 CONSOLE HANDLEBARS SIDE RAILS RUNNING BELT MOTOR COVER TRANSPORT WHEELS P R E M I E R F O L D I N G T R E A D M I L L...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Moving & Leveling

    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.

  • Page 12: Folding Treadmills

    FOLDING TREADMILLS ONLY 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.

  • Page 13: Folding & Unfolding

    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.

  • Page 14: Moving & Leveling

    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.

  • Page 15: Power & Emergency Stop

    Power switch, located at the front of the main frame. EMERGENCY STOP ( T9700 SERIES ONLY) 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.

  • Page 16: Feedback Display

    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.
  • Page 17 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 Miles/Hour...
  • Page 18 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 elevation profile, but just a bar graph. The profile will scroll to the left during operation.
  • Page 19 T9700S, T9700HRT, & PREMIER FEEDBACK DISPLAY SPB-SEGMENT PROGRESS BAR The center two 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 (17 for Sprint 8). The SPB takes the segment time and divides it into 10 vertical dots.

  • Page 20: Features & Quick Keys

    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 the number keys or either set of arrow keys to choose a user I.D.

  • Page 21: Workout Totals

    T9700S, T9700HRT, & PREMIER FEATURES WORKOUT TOTALS BUTTON To use this function you will need to use the same user I.D. number and follow these three steps. PRESS WORKOUT TOTALS BUTTON Use the number keys or either set of arrow keys to enter your user I.D.

  • Page 22: Speed & Elevation Quick Keys

    T9700S, T9700HRT, & PREMIER FEATURES 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).

  • Page 23: Contact Heart Rate

    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.

  • Page 24: Easy Start

    INTRODUCTION TO T9700S EASY START To start the T9700S , simply press START; the Treadmill will start and time will count up. ENTER DATA If you would like to set your age, time, and weight, press ENTER at the start-up screen. ENTER AGE Set your age using the number keys or either set of arrow keys.

  • Page 25: Choosing Program & Age

    T9700HRT & PREMIER FEATURES PROGRAM QUICK-KEYS We have made choosing a program simple and easy with our program Quick-Key feature. All you need to do is select one of the keys and you are on your way. The SPRINT 8 key takes you directly to that program.

  • Page 26: Choosing A Level

    T9700HRT, & PREMIER FEATURES CHOOSING A LEVEL Choose level using the number keys or the arrow keys and press ENTER. The elevation & speed window will display the programs maximum elevation & speed. The Alphanumeric Message Center will also display “L1”, etc.. PROGRAM LEVELS Most programs have 10 levels, and SPRINT 8 has 17 levels.

  • Page 27: Choosing A Time & Weight

    CHOOSING A TIME Choose time using the number keys or either set of arrow keys and press ENTER. The time window will blink to let the user know what time they have input. ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT Enter weight using the number keys or either set of arrow keys and press ENTER.

  • Page 28: Program Details

    T9700HRT & PREMIER PROGRAM DETAILS SPRINT 8 • ELEVATION & SPEED CHANGES SPRINT 8 is an anaerobically-based interval program. It is effective in recruiting fast twitch muscle fibers and improving athletic performance. Medical research supports that this type of exercise will help combat somatopause, which inflicts adults in middle-age and is signified by weight gain, muscle loss, wrinkled skin, and lack of energy.

  • Page 29: Using The Sprint 8 Program

    USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM The SPRINT 8 program is an anaerobic interval program designed to build muscle, improve speed, and naturally increase the release of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) in your body. Producing HGH through exercise and a proper diet has been shown as an effective way to burn fat and build lean muscle mass according to Phil Campbell, author of Ready, Set, Go! Synergy Fitness.

  • Page 30: Pacer Program Details

    T9700HRT & PREMIER PACER PROGRAM DETAILS This is a motivational program that allows you to race against the console. You determine the speed of the pacer and the distance of the workout. You control your own speed and elevation throughout the program. The top row of dots is the pacer.

  • Page 31: Hrt Weight Loss & Hrt Cardio

    T9700HRT & PREMIER HEART RATE TRAINING WEIGHT LOSS • ELEVATION ONLY ® (65% OF PREDICTED MAXIMUM HEART RATE) Program default is 30 minutes The HRT WEIGHT LOSS program is designed to maintain you at 65% of ® your predicted maximum heart rate. The Treadmill has a three minute warm-up.
  • Page 32 ENTER AGE Set your age using the number keys or either set of arrow keys. Press ENTER. Your age is used to determine your predicted maximum heart rate. ENTER TARGET HEART RATE You can change the target heart rate by using the number keys or either set of arrow keys, enter your target heart rate and press ENTER.
  • Page 33 ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT Enter weight using the number keys or either set of arrow keys. The Alphanumeric Message Center window will display the weight. Press ENTER. Press START to begin. After you press START the dot matrix will display a 3,2,1 count down and “beep”.
  • Page 34 WARM-UP MODE Now the treadmill is in the warm-up mode. The treadmill is in a manual mode for the warm-up time (3:00 for Weight Loss/5:00 for Cardio); you select the speed and elevation. At the end of the warm-up time if you have not achieved 3 BPM –...
  • Page 35 COOL-DOWN MODE After you have completed your timed workout, the console will display: “Cool Down”. This is to let you know that your program has ended. You are now in a manual mode cool-down and have control of the speed and elevation.

  • Page 36: Hrt Endurance

    T9700HRT & PREMIER ENDURANCE • SPEED & ELEVATION ® Program default is 30:00 minutes The Treadmill has a manual mode warm-up until you reach your target heart rate. During the warm-up mode you control both speed and elevation. This does not count for the program time. Once you reach your target heart rate, the Treadmill now controls your heart rate by speed and elevation.
  • Page 37 ENTER TARGET HEART RATE (See Page 41 to determine your recommended target heart rate.) Using the number keys or either set of arrow keys, enter your target heart rate and press ENTER. CHOOSE PROGRAM TIME After you have chosen your target heart rate, the time window will show the program default time of 30:00.
  • Page 38 WARM-UP MODE Now the Treadmill is in the manual warm-up mode. You are now in control of both the speed and elevation to reach your target heart rate zone. Once a steady heart rate within 3 BPM of your – entered target zone is found, the console will beep three times and then enter the Heart Rate Training...
  • Page 39 COOL-DOWN MODE After you have completed your timed workout, the console will display: “Cool Down”. This is to let you know that your program has ended. You are now in a manual mode cool-down and have control of the speed and elevation.

  • Page 40: Hrt Interval

    T9700HRT & PREMIER INTERVAL • SPEED ONLY ® Program default is 30:00 minutes The HRT INTERVAL has a manual warm-up mode until you reach 85% of ® your target heart rate. During this warm-up you control both speed and elevation. Once you reach 85% of your target heart rate, the Treadmill will control the speed to reach your work interval of 95%–100% of your target heart rate.
  • Page 41 ENTER AGE Set your age using the number keys or either set of arrow keys. Press ENTER. Your age is used to determine your predicted maximum heart rate. ENTER TARGET HEART RATE (See Page 41 to determine your recommended target heart rate.) Using the number keys or either set of arrow keys, enter your target heart rate.
  • Page 42 ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT Enter weight using the number keys or either set of arrow keys. Alphanumeric Message Center window will display the weight. Press ENTER. Press START to begin. After you press START the dot matrix will display a 3,2,1 count down and “beep”.
  • Page 43 WARM-UP MODE Now the treadmill is in the manual warm-up mode. You are now in control of both the speed and elevation to reach 85% of your target heart rate. Once a steady heart rate within 3 Beats Per – Minute of your entered target zone is found, the console will beep 3 times and then enter the heart rate...
  • Page 44 COOL-DOWN MODE After you have completed your timed workout, the console will display: “Cool Down”. This is to let you know that your program has ended. You are now in a manual mode cool-down and have control of the speed and elevation.

  • Page 45: About Heart Rate Training

    GENERAL HEART RATE TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS To use the Heart Rate Training Program, it is important to determine your Target Heart Rate, using the chart below. After determining your Target, you should use the Treadmill in MANUAL mode to see if the Target you have selected is correct.

  • Page 46: Rate Of Perceived Exertion

    RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION Rate of Perceived Exertion (R.P.E.) is one of the easiest ways to monitor exercise intensity. By becoming familiar with the RPE scale, you can continually assess your level of intensity and insure a level of exertion that is comfortable.

  • Page 47: Wireless Chest Transmitter

    Prior to wearing the Strap on your chest, moisten the two rubber contact pads with several drops of water and spread about with your fingers. USING THE WIRELESS CHEST TRANSMITTER Center the Transmitter Strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles, directly over your sternum with the logo facing out.

  • Page 48: Custom Programs 1-3

    CUSTOM PROGRAMS 1-3 Design your own programs by setting the desired speed and elevation. Custom programs have 20 segments. By designing your own programs, you now can control your fitness goals workout by workout. This allows you to modify your training based on certain events or milestones you may have set for yourself.
  • Page 49 ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT Enter your weight using the number keys or either set of arrow keys. Press ENTER. By entering your weight, the totals for calories will be adjusted according to your entered weight. ENTER SEGMENT SPEED AND ELEVATION The #1 column will blink. Press the number keys or the SPEED arrow keys to change the speed segment column (Speed numeric values changing with red column).
  • Page 50 SAVING SEGMENT DATA Press the ENTER key to store speed and elevation, then proceed to the next column. NOTE: Repeat entering segment speed and segment elevation until all 20 segments are completed. BEGINNING WORKOUT Begin exercising in your new custom program by pressing the START button.

  • Page 51: Custom Programs 4 And 5

    CUSTOM PROGRAMS 4 AND 5 - USER LEARN Custom Programs 4 and 5 are special programs that allow you to save the data from your favorite workouts. The Treadmill will record the changes you make during your workout and store them to the selected program.
  • Page 52 SAVE PROGRAM After you end the user program you can save the program. The alphanumeric message center will say “PRESS AND HOLD ENTER TO SAVE USER PROGRAM”. Press and hold ENTER until console beeps to save the program. The message center will say “USER PROGRAM SAVED”.

  • Page 54: User Engineering Mode

    USER ENGINEERING MODE (Models T9700S, T9700HRT, & PREMIER Only) Your Treadmill offers a User Engineering Mode that can access certain data and help to troubleshoot your Treadmill. User Engineering Mode is designed for you to access functions that will not affect important Treadmill settings.
  • Page 55 P9 - ACCUMULATED TIME P9 represents accumulated time in hours. This information can not be mod- ified. To exit, press STOP. P10 - ACCUMULATED DISTANCE P10 represents accumulated distance in either miles or kilometers. This information can not be modified. To exit, press STOP. P14 - PAUSE TIME P14 represents pause time.
  • Page 56 P19 - DECK LUBRICATION MESSAGE ( T9700S & T9700HRT ONLY) P19 represents whether the service message for deck lubrication has been enabled. If enabled, a "1" appears in the alphanumeric display. Otherwise, a "0" appears if disabled. To disable the message, you must press one of the SPEED keys so that a "0"...

  • Page 57: Auto-Calibration

    AUTO-CALIBRATION (Models T9700S, T9700HRT, & PREMIER Only) DO NOT STAND ON THE BELT WHEN PERFORMING THE AUTO-CALIBRATION! You need to access User Engineering Mode to run the Auto Calibration. To access this mode, please hold down SPEED DOWN and ENTER for 5 seconds.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    SOLUTION: The lubricating wax coating on the deck is wearing down and needs to be replenished; contact your VISION FITNESS retailer. PROBLEM: The Treadmill shuts off when elevated. SOLUTION: Check to make sure that the power cord is not stretched so tight that when the Treadmill is elevated the cord is pulled out of the wall outlet.
  • Page 59 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR CHEST STRAP PROBLEM: No pulse reading appears. SOLUTION: There may be a poor connection between the contact pads and skin. Remoisten electrodes. SOLUTION: Transmitter is not properly positioned. Reposition the chest strap. SOLUTION: Verify that the distance between transmitter and receiver is not beyond the recommended range of 36 inches.

  • Page 60: Common Questions

    COMMON TREADMILL QUESTIONS Q: Are the sounds my Treadmill makes normal? A: All Treadmills make a certain type of thumping noise due to the belt riding over the rollers. This noise will diminish over time, although it might not totally go away. With use, the belt will stretch, causing the belt to ride more smoothly over the rollers.

  • Page 61: Tensioning The Belt

    TENSIONING THE BELT If the running belt slips when used, use the supplied 8mm Allen wrench to turn the left and right tension bolts clockwise -turn at a time until the belt no longer slips. CENTERING THE BELT Run the treadmill at 2.0 mph. If the running belt is too far to the right side, use the supplied 8mm Allen wrench to turn the right tension bolt clockwise -turn at a time until the belt remains centered during use.

  • Page 62: Home Maintenance

    HOME MAINTENANCE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Following are several tips on taking care of your VISION FITNESS Treadmill. The location of your Treadmill is important in maintaining it properly. Find a location that does not accumulate dust and dirt easily. A clean environment can help to prolong the life and improve the performance of your Treadmill.

  • Page 63: T9700 Series Commercial Maintenance

    T9700 SERIES COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE FOR BEST PERFORMANCE WE RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE: I T E M WEEKLY MONTHLY QUARTERLY ANNUALLY INSPECT CONSOLE BOLTS FRAME CLEAN INSPECT RUNNING BELT CLEAN INSPECT DECK** CLEAN INSPECT (VACUUM) POWER CORD INSPECT CLEAN INSPECT...

  • Page 64: Home Warranty

    *T9700S and T9700HRT - TEN YEARS LABOR - ONE YEAR** VISION FITNESS shall cover the Labor cost for the repair of the device for a period of one year from the date of original purchase, so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner.
  • Page 65 VISION FITNESS shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages. Parts and Electronic components reconditioned to As New Condition by VISION FITNESS or its vendors may sometimes be supplied as warranty replacement parts and constitute fulfillment of warranty terms. Any warranty replacement parts shall be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty term.

  • Page 66: Commercial Warranty

    MOTORS - FIVE YEARS VISION FITNESS warrants the motors against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of five years from the date of original purchase, so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner.
  • Page 67 WARRANTY REGISTRATION Your warranty card must be completed and sent to VISION FITNESS before a warranty claim can be processed. You may also register via our website at www.visionfitness.com. Inside the enclosed warranty card you will find a customer survey.

  • Page 68: Developing A Fitness Program

    DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM By purchasing this piece of VISION FITNESS exercise equipment, you have made a commitment to exercise and now have the convenience of exercising in your own home. Your new equipment offers the flexibility to exercise at whatever time suits you best. It will be easier to maintain a con- sistent exercise program that will help you achieve your fitness goals.

  • Page 69: Exercise Guidelines

    EXERCISE GUIDELINES WARM-UP A warm-up activity should be a progressive aerobic activity that utilizes the muscles you will be using during the workout. There is no set warm-up intensity. A typical warm-up will produce a small amount of perspiration, but not leave you feeling fatigued. Intensity and fitness level will affect the duration of your warm-up, but 5-10 minutes is usually recommended.

  • Page 70: Balanced Fitness

    BALANCED FITNESS While cardiovascular exercise has been the primary method of fitness for many programs over the years, it should not be the only method. Strength Training and Flexibility Training have become more popular as exercise has developed. Incorporating Strength and Flexibility Training into your current exercise program will give you the balance you need to improve your athletic performance, reduce susceptibility to injury, increase metabolic rate, increase bone density, and reach your goals faster.

  • Page 71: Stretching

    STRETCHING Flexibility Training is not associated with fitness as often as cardiovascular exercise or Strength Training, even though it is just as important. A good stretching program will help to maintain flexibility of the hips and lower back. A flexible person will be less likely to injure themselves in common activities, such as reaching, twisting and turning, or in uncommon activities such as the annual softball game.
  • Page 72 STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH Using a wall to provide balance, grasp your left ankle with your left hand and hold to stretch. Your knee should be pointing toward the floor. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat with your right leg, and continue to alternate as necessary.
  • Page 80 500 South CP Avenue • P.O. Box 280 Lake Mills, WI 53551 toll free 800.335.4348 • phone 920.648.4090 fax 920.648.3373 www.visionfitness.com ©2006 Vision Fitness. All Rights Reserved. HRT is a Trademark of Vision Fitness. 5.06 OM18.10PRD REV9...

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