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Life Fitness 3500 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 It will help you set up quickly and instruct you on how to use it correctly and safely. This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products: Life Fitness Treadmill models: 3500 4000 See “Specifications” page in this manual for product specific features.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Grounding Instructions How to Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill .......8 The Display Console .

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Always follow the console instructions for proper operations. 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 for assistance.
  • Page 5 Observez les directives relatives à la console afin d’assurer un bon fonctionnement. N’utilisez jamais l’exerciseur de marche Life Fitness si le cordon d’alimentation ou la fiche est endommagé, si l’appareil est tombé, endommagé ou s’il a été immergé dans l’eau (même partiellement). Prenez contact avec le service aux clients de Life Fitness.

  • Page 6: Setup

    1.2 Setup Electrical Requirements The Life Fitness treadmill is intended for use on a normal 120-volt electrical circuit in the U.S. and Canada. Grounding Instructions The Life Fitness treadmill must be properly grounded. If the unit malfunctions, 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.
  • Page 7 à un circuit électrique normal de 120 volts. Instructions de mise à la terre Le tapis de course Life Fitness doit être correctement raccordé à la terre. En cas de défaillance ou de panne, une mise à la terre adéquate assure une voie de moindre résistance pour le courant électrique, réduisant ainsi les risques d'électrocution pour toute personne...

  • Page 8: How To Stabilize The Life Fitness Treadmill

    1.3 How to Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill Once the treadmill is placed in its intended location, the STABILIZING LEGS may need to be adjusted. It is important this is done first before starting it to ensure proper belt alignment.
  • Page 9 After placing the unit in its intended location for use, stand next to the treadmill and begin a Life Fitness workout program (see Program Descriptions). It is important to ensure that the STRIDING BELT remains centered during operation. If the BELT drifts to the RIGHT or the LEFT, adjust the Belt Tensioning Screws approximately one-half of a turn each as shown below.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Display Console Descriptions

    2.2 Display Console Descriptions Message Center MESSAGE CENTER: The message center provides simple, step-by-step instructions for beginning your workout and displays constant feedback while you exercise. When the rows of LED lights above and below the window are lit, the current measurements of those functions are displayed and switch every three seconds.

  • Page 12: Message Center

    (except Fit Test). INCLINE st: Pressing the st keys allows you to increase or decrease the elevation of the Life Fitness treadmill deck from 0% to 10% (model 3500) or 0% to 12% (model 4000) in .5% increments. Incline has various functions depending on the Life Fitness program you are working out in.

  • Page 13: Heart Rate Zone Training™ Exercise

    EART RAINING EART RAINING 3.1 Why Heart Rate Zone Training? Research shows that exercising within a specific heart rate is the optimal way to monitor your exercise intensity and achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training approach to exercise. Zone Training takes the guesswork out of working out by identifying specific ranges, or zones, in which you should maintain your heart rate to achieve maximum exercise results according to your goals.

  • Page 14: The Programs

    ROGRAMS ROGRAMS 4.1 Program Overviews Selecting a workout program on your Life Fitness exerciser is easy. Five computerized aerobic workout programs are preprogrammed on your Life Fitness treadmill. QUICK START, the fastest way to begin exercising, allows you to immediately start a manual program.

  • Page 15: The Programs Step By Step

    The Programs Step by Step...

  • Page 16: Program Descriptions

    4.2 Program Descriptions To Begin a Life Fitness Treadmill Workout Use the following steps to begin any of the treadmill programs. Press the ENTER / START / HOLD key. The message center will ask you to select a program using any one of the st keys.

  • Page 17: Random

    (model 4000) and press the ENTER / START / HOLD key. In the RANDOM program, enter an effort level from 1 to 7 (model 3500) or 1 to 9 (model 4000) and press the ENTER / START / HOLD key. (Use the st keys to increase or decrease the incline or effort level.) Use the st keys to select a belt speed.

  • Page 18: Manual

    You are ready to go! Now, just begin striding at the pace of the belt! 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 low-intensity exercise.

  • Page 19: Manual

    Warm-up: Gradually brings your heart rate into the lower portion of your target heart rate zone, increasing respiration and blood flow to working muscles. Plateau: Brings your heart rate into your target zone. Check your heart rate at the end of the plateau period to ensure that you have entered your target heart rate zone.

  • Page 20: Fit Test

    FIT TEST The Life Fitness treadmill Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile treadmill. Think of it as your relative fitness score. Use the Fit Test to monitor improvement in your endurance every four to six weeks.

  • Page 21: Manual

    Your five-minute Fit Test will begin with a 60-second warm-up, followed by four minutes at 5% incline. The belt speed and incline will be kept constant for accurate computation. After you have completed the Fit Test, use the time prompt to take your 15-second pulse and use the st keys to enter your pulse count.
  • Page 22 Fit Test Tips The computer will not accept: heart rates less than 90 or greater than 199 beats per minute body weights less than 74 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 250 pounds (113 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 / STOP / PAUSE, inputting the correct information, and pressing ENTER / START / HOLD.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Service And Technical Data

    ECHNICAL 5.1 Preventive Maintenance Tips The Life Fitness treadmill is backed by the engineering excellence of Life Fitness and is one of the most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today. Commercial Life Fitness products are among the most popular equipment, regularly standing up to marathon use —...

  • Page 25: How To Adjust And Tension The Striding Belt

    5.2 How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt DO NOT TURN TENSIONING BOLT MORE THAN 1/4 TURN AT ONE TIME OR MORE THAN A MAXIMUM OF 1 FULL TURN. Ne tournez pas le boulon de tension plus de 1/4 tour en même temps ou plus qu'un maximum de 1 plein tour.
  • Page 26 Do not over tighten the tensioning bolts while making belt adjustments. Over tightening of bolts may over stretch and damage the striding belt as well as place an unnecessary load on the roller bearings. Au-dessus de ne serrez pas les boulons de tension tout en faisant des réglages de ceinture.

  • Page 27: 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 of the product. Step 3 Contact the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services group: Toll-free within the U.S. and Canada Telephone: 800.351.3737...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    5.4 Life Fitness 3500 / 4000 Treadmill Specifications Maximum user weight 250 pounds/113.4 kilograms Speed range 0.5–10.0 mph / .8–16 kph (in 0.1 increments) Elevation range TR4000: 0% – 12% grade (in 0.5% increments) TR3500: 0% – 10% grade (in 0.5% increments)

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