Life Fitness 9000 Operation Manual

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Page 1 Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 U.S.A. 847.288.3300 • FAX: 847.288.3703 800.735.3867 (Toll-free within the U.S. and Canada) International Offices Life Fitness Asia Pacific Ltd Life Fitness Austria Life Fitness Italia S.R.L. 12th Floor, Tower 1, The Gateway Vertriebs GmbH Via Elvas 92...
Page 2 Before using this product, it is essential that you read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions. It will help you set up your equipment quickly and instruct your members on how to use it correctly and safely. FCC Warning — Possible Radio / Television Interference FCC Warning —...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
How to Obtain Product Service ........42 Life Fitness 9000 Treadmill Specifications ....... .43 Life Fitness 9100HR Treadmill Specifications .
Page 4 This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products: Life Fitness Treadmills: 9000 9100HR 9500HR See “Specifications” page in this manual for product specific features.
Page 5: Introduction
® Lifepulse™ digital heart rate sensors and Polar telemetry heart rate monitoring systems make it even easier to follow your heart to better fitness. The Life Fitness treadmill’s ® patented FlexDeck shock absorption system minimizes impact to bones, joints and muscles, and its powerful motor allows for a wide range of belt speeds yet remains incredibly quiet.
Page 6: Getting Started
Always follow the console instructions for proper operation. Never operate a Life Fitness treadmill if it has a damaged power cord or electrical plug, or if it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed in water. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services.
Page 7: Setup
U.S., Canada Grounding Instructions The Life Fitness treadmill must be properly grounded. If the unit malfunctions or breaks down, proper grounding provides a path of least resistance for the electric current, which reduces the risk of shock to anyone touching or using the equipment. Each unit is equipped with an electrical cord, which includes an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
Page 8: How To Stabilize The Life Fitness Treadmill
How to Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill When deciding where to place the Life Fitness treadmill, please pay close attention to the following: Do not place the sides of the treadmill closer than eight (8) inches or 20 centimeters, from any electrical device, including any other electrical exercise equipment.
Page 9: Optional Settings For The Life Fitness Treadmill
1.3 Optional Settings for the Life Fitness Treadmill Maximum Speed Option With the maximum speed option, the maximum speed of the Life Fitness treadmill can be set to any speed between 2.0 and 10.0 mph (3.2 and 16.1 kph) in 0.5 increments. To change the maximum speed on the Life Fitness treadmill: 1.
Page 10 Password Protection Option Password protection allows you to limit the use of your Life Fitness treadmill to only those who have been given a numeric password which you have preset.
Page 11 START / ENTER, the message center will ask the user for the password. The user must press the numeric code and the START / ENTER key for the Life Fitness trainer to continue. If an incorrect password is entered, the message center will continue to prompt the user for the correct password.
Page 12: The Display Console
The computerized display console is easy to use. It allows you to follow your progress as you walk, jog or run. The Life Fitness treadmill’s on-board computer lets you tailor your workout to your individual fitness capabilities and goals while providing a unique means of...
Page 13: Display Console Descriptions
2.2 Display Console Descriptions Stop Button STOP: Pressing this button will immediately stop the striding belt and discontinue any program. Feedback Windows TIME: A continuous display of the elapsed time of each workout. DISTANCE: A continual display of miles or kilometers traveled. At the end of the program, total distance traveled will be displayed.
Page 14: Message Center
INCLINE (%) KEYS: Pressing these keys allow you to increase or decrease the elevation of the treadmill deck from 0% to 15% (0% to 12% on the Life Fitness 9000 Treadmill) in increments of 0.5% (increments of 0.1% while adjusting itself to keep you in your target heart rate zone).
Page 15: Heart Rate Zone Training
75% to 85% of your theoretical maximum heart rate. Life Fitness offers two exclusive programs designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise: Fat Burn and Cardio. You can vary the focus of the exercise activities by switching between the Fat Burn and Cardio programs at any time during a workout or entering a new target heart rate with the keypad.
Page 16: Heart Rate Monitoring
Digital Heart Rate Monitoring Systems The patented Lifepulse digital heart-rate monitoring systems are one of the built-in heart-rate monitoring systems on the Life Fitness 9100HR and 9500HR treadmills. To use the Lifepulse monitors, simply grasp the stainless steel sensors on the handlebars...
Page 17: Program Overviews
ROGRAMS ROGRAMS 4.1 Program Overviews Selecting a workout program on the Life Fitness treadmill is as easy as pushing a button. There are six computerized aerobic workout programs preprogrammed on the Life Fitness treadmill. QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, allows you to start a manual program with the push of a button.
Page 18: The Programs
The Programs Step by Step...
Page 19: Program Descriptions
The Quick Start feature allows quick access into a workout with a minimum of keystrokes. It starts the Manual program with the maximum allowable workout duration. To Begin a Life Fitness Treadmill Workout (except Fit Test) Use the following steps to begin any of the Treadmill programs.
Page 20: Fat Burn
The Fat Burn program brings the benefits and results of Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise to users on a daily basis. On the Life Fitness treadmill, the Fat Burn program uses the technology of heart rate monitoring (via your optional heart rate chest strap or the Lifepulse sensors) to help you maintain a specific heart rate (65% of your theoretical maximum heart rate †...
Page 21: Cardio
(if so equipped) or 1.5 to 10.0 mph (2.4 to 16.1 kph) when using an optional heart rate chest strap, again using the keypad and pressing the START / ENTER key. The Life Fitness treadmill's patented Hill program offers the ideal configuration for interval training: periods of intense aerobic activity separated by regular intervals of lower-intensity exercise.
Page 22: Manual
Terrain (Hills and Valleys) chart above). Always take the heart rate at the time indicated to make sure you are staying within the target heart rate zone. Note: When wearing an optional Heart Rate Chest Strap the Life Fitness treadmill does the work automatically by constantly updating the onboard computer with your current heart rate...
Page 23: Random
RANDOM PROGRAM The Life Fitness treadmill’s on-board computer randomly selects hill and valley terrain which varies with each and every workout, resulting in more than one million combinations. An ideal choice for those who like variety in their workout! MANUAL PROGRAM The Manual program gives you complete control over the workout.
Page 24: Fit Test
FIT TEST The Life Fitness treadmill Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile treadmill. Think of it as a relative fitness score. The Fit Test can be used to monitor improvement in endurance every four to six weeks.
Page 25: Manual
Fit Test Tips The computer will not accept: heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute body weights less than 50 pounds (22 kg) or greater than 300 pounds (136 kg) ages below 10 or over 99 years data input that exceeds human potential If an error is made when entering any Fit Test data, correct it by pressing CLEAR / PAUSE, inputting the correct information, and pressing ENTER.
Page 26: Manual
RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR MEN Rating 20 - 29 30 - 39 40 - 49 50 - 59 Eltie Excellent 55 - 60 52 - 56 50 - 54 47 - 52 44 - 49 Good 50 - 54 46 - 51 44 - 49 42 - 46 39 - 43...
Page 27: The Message Center
4.3 The Message Center Your Life Fitness treadmill constantly monitors performance during an exercise program, and displays prompts to inform and advise on performance. The following messages are representative of what you may see over the course of a workout.
Page 28 MESSAGE COMMENT SELECT YOUR SPEED… Select a belt speed within the specified FROM 2.4 TO __._ KPH range. In the Fat Burn and Cardio programs, the upper limit is 4.5 mph (7.2 kph) for Lifepulse use and 10 mph (16.1kph) for telemetry. In the Fit Test program the choices are 2, 3, 4 or 4.5 mph (3.2, 4.8, 6.4 or 7.2 kph).
Page 29 MESSAGE COMMENT TO MEET TARGET HR... Either increase speed or select a lower INCREASE SPEED OR… target heart rate (only in the Fat Burn and LOWER HR Cardio programs). TO MEET TARGET HR... RAISE INCLINE Either increase the incline, increase speed OR…...
Page 30 MESSAGE COMMENT AT END OF 4 MINUTES… Grasp the Lifepulse sensors at the TAKE 15 SECOND PULSE conclusion of the Fit Test (unless wearing an optional chest strap). Appears if Lifepulse sensors are not TAKE 15 SECOND PULSE… grasped within the alloted time. Prompts you 15 SEC PULSE IS __ to take your 15-second pulse and then confirms it upon entry.
Page 31 MESSAGE COMMENT NOTE: YOUR PUSHING… BELT TOO Running at a speed beyond the capacity of HARD… PLEASE RUN SAFELY the machine and must slow down. NOTIFY MAINTENANCE An internal malfunction has occurred. Press (Press Manual Key first if connected to 9-1-9 START / ENTER for malfunction code Lifecenter ®...
Page 32: How To Maximize Workouts On A Life Fitness Treadmill
4.4 How to Maximize Workouts on a Life Fitness Treadmill Selecting the Correct Intensity Level In the Hill and Random programs, incline level refers to a range of hill inclines measured in percentages. The higher the incline level selected (between 1 and 12), the greater the range of hill incline percentages.
Page 33: Service And Technical Data
The optimum operating position of the striding belt is from 3/16” (4.7mm) to 11/16” (17.4mm) on the Life Fitness 9000 treadmill or 1/4" to 7/8" (6.4mm to 22mm) on the 9100HR and 9500HR treadmills from either side of the frame extrusions.
Page 34: Preventive Maintenance Schedule
5.2 Preventive Maintenance Schedule Follow the schedule below that pertains to the particular model treadmill used. ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY BI-ANNUALLY ANNUALLY Anti-Static Cords Console Mounting Bolts Frame Striding Belt (Top) Brush Deck (vaccum) Power Cord Display Console Handlebar Handrail & Handlebar Bolts Front Roller...
Page 35: Troubleshooting The Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap
The chest strap is battery operated and will eventually stop functioning. If the chest strap transmitter battery is depleted, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services at 800.351.3737 for instructions on how to have the chest strap replaced.
Page 36: How To Adjust And Tension The Striding Belt On The Life Fitness 9000 Treadmill
Tool required: 3/8" hex key wrench The Life Fitness treadmill has access holes in the end caps which allow access to the tensioning bolts. These tensioning bolts make it possible to adjust tracking and centering of the striding belt without removing the end caps.
Page 37 Step 3 If the striding belt has moved to the right, turn the right tension bolt 1/4 turn clock-wise and then turn the left tension bolt 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to start striding belt tracking back to center of roller. If the striding belt has moved to the left, turn the left tension bolt 1/4 turn clock-wise and then turn the right tension bolt 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to start striding belt tracking back to center of roller.
Page 38: How To Adjust And Tension The Striding Belt On The Life Fitness 9100Hr Treadmill
Tool required: 5/16" hex key wrench The Life Fitness treadmill has access holes in the end caps which allow access to the tensioning bolts. These tensioning bolts make it possible to adjust tracking and centering of the striding belt without removing the end caps.
Page 39 Step 2 Enter the Manual program and set the belt speed to run at 4.0 mph (6.4 kph). Step 3 If the striding belt has moved to the right, turn the right tension bolt 1/4 turn clockwise and then turn the left tension bolt 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to start striding belt tracking back to center of roller.
Page 40: How To Adjust And Tension The Striding Belt On The Life Fitness 9500Hr Treadmill
Tool required: 7/32" hex key wrench and 9/16” socket wrench The Life Fitness treadmill has tensioning bolts that adjust the tracking and centering of the striding belt. It will be necessary to remove the user, front frame caps to access these tensioning bolts.
Page 41 Step 2 Enter the Manual program and set the belt speed to run at 4.0 mph (6.4 kph). B E L T D R I F T I N G R I G H T B E L T D R I F T I N G L E F T Step 3 If the striding belt has moved to the right, turn the right tension bolt 1/4 turn clockwise and then turn the left tension bolt 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to start striding belt tracking...
Page 42: How To Obtain Product Service
Locate and document the serial number of the unit, which is located on the serial number plate above the power entry area on the 9000 and 9500HR treadmills and on the front crossbar between the wheels on the 9100HR treadmill.
Page 43: Life Fitness 9000 Treadmill Specifications
5.8 Life Fitness 9000 Treadmill Specifications Designed use Heavy/Commercial Maximum user weight 300 pounds / 136 kilograms Speed range 1.5–10.0 mph (2.4–16.1 kph) in 0.1 increments; (1.0 mph to 1.6 kph minimum speed setting is optional.) Elevation range 0%–12% (in 0.5% increments)
Page 44: Life Fitness 9100Hr Treadmill Specifications
5.9 Life Fitness 9100HR Treadmill Specifications Designed use Heavy / Commercial Maximum user weight 300 pounds / 136.1 kilograms Speed range 1.5–10.0 mph (2.4–16.1 kph) in 0.1 increments; (1.0 mph/1.6 kph minimum speed setting is optional.) Elevation range 0%–15% (in 0.5% increments)
Page 45: Life Fitness 9500Hr Treadmill Specifications
5.9 Life Fitness 9500HR Treadmill Specifications Designed use Heavy / Commercial Maximum user weight 300 pounds / 136.1 kilograms Speed range 1.5–10.0 mph (2.4–16.1 kph) in 0.1 increments; (1.0 mph/1.6 kph minimum speed setting is optional.) Elevation range 0%–15% (in 0.5% increments)

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1 Getting Started

How to Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill

2 The Display Console

3 Heart Rate Zone Training

4 The Programs

To Begin a Life Fitness Treadmill Workout

5 Service and Technical Data

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