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Vision Fitness T9700HRT Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S T9700S T9700HRT PLATFORM 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 1600 Landmark Drive Cottage Grove, WI 53527 Ph: 1.800.335.4348...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CONSOLE A L L M O D E L S T 9 7 0 0 H R T SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..... 4 CHOOSING PROGRAM & AGE ..21 POWER REQUIREMENTS ....5 CHOOSING A LEVEL ......20 ASSEMBLY, PLACEMENT ....
  • Page 7 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 L A T F O R M T R E A D M I L L S...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this treadmill. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions.

  • Page 9: Power Requirements

    It is essential that your treadmill is used only indoors, in a climate controlled room. If your treadmill has been exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture climates, it is strongly recommended that the treadmill is warmed up to room temperature before first time use.

  • Page 10: Assembly, Placement

    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

    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: Power & Emergency Stop

    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.

  • Page 13: Safety Magnet Key & Clip

    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...

  • Page 14: Feedback Display

    T9700S & T9700HRT 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.
  • Page 15 T9700S & T9700HRT 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.
  • Page 16 T9700S & T9700HRT 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.
  • Page 17 T9700S & T9700HRT 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).

  • Page 18: Features & Quick Keys

    T9700S & T9700HRT FEATURES USER LOG-IN The T9700S and T9700HRT 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 19: Workout Totals

    T9700S & T9700HRT 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 20: Speed & Elevation Quick Keys

    T9700S & T9700HRT 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 21: 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 22: 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 23 T9700HRT FEATURES PROGRAM QUICK-KEYS Wehavemadechoosingaprogram 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. FITNESS SOLUTIONS, HEART RATE, and CUSTOM ®...

  • Page 24: Choosing A Level

    T9700HRT 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..

  • Page 25: Choosing Program & Age

    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 26: Program Details

    T9700HRT 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 27: 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 28: Pacer Program Details

    T9700HRT 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 29: Hrt Weight Loss & Hrt Cardio

    T9700HRT 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 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 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 34: Hrt Endurance

    T9700HRT ENDURANCE • SPEED & ELEVATION ® Program default is 30:00 minutes The Treadmill has a manual mode warm-up until you reach your tar- get 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 35 ENTER TARGET HEART RATE (See Page 39 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 36 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 37 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 38: Hrt Interval

    T9700HRT 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...
  • Page 39 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 39 to determine your recommended target heart rate.) Using the number keys or either set of arrow keys, enter your target heart rate.
  • Page 40 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 41 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 42 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 43: 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 guidelines below. After determining your Target, you should use the Treadmill in MANUAL mode to see if the Target you have selected is correct.

  • Page 44: 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 (Not Included) Center the Transmitter Strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles, directly over your sternum with the logo facing out.Adjust the elastic strap length to avoid...

  • Page 45: 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 46 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 47 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 48: 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 49 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 50: User Engineering Mode

    USER ENGINEERING MODE 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. To access this mode, please hold down SPEED DOWN and ENTER for five seconds while the Treadmill is in any state of setting up a program.
  • Page 51 P9 - ACCUMULATED TIME P9 represents accumulated time in hours. This information can not be modified. 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 52 P19 - DECK LUBRICATION MESSAGE 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 53: Auto-Calibration

    AUTO-CALIBRATION 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. When in the User mode, “USER ENG” appears in the alphanumeric window.

  • Page 54: 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 55 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR CHEST STRAP (Not Included) 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 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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 59: Commercial Maintenance

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

  • Page 60: Home Warranty

    LABOR – TWO YEARS 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 61 Parts, or the supply of Labor to cure any defect, provided that Labor shall be limited to one year (two years T9700S and T9700HRT). All Labor shall be supplied by the local Retailer and the product must be located within that Retailer’s service area. Products located outside the Retailer’s service area will not be covered by the Labor warranty.

  • Page 62: Limited Use Commercial Warranty

    LABOR – TWO YEARS For a period of two years from date of purchase, VISION FITNESS, through its local retailers, will provide the necessary labor for repair and replacement of frames, electronics, motors, and parts under this warranty, so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner.
  • Page 63 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 64: 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 consistent exercise program that will help you achieve your fitness goals.

  • Page 65: 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 66: 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 68 1600 Landmark Drive • Cottage Grove, WI 53527 toll free 800.335.4348 • fax 608.839.8731 www.visionfitness.com 2009 Vision Fitness. All Rights Reserved. Cambridge Motor Works, HRT, and SPRINT 8 are Trademarks of Vision Fitness. May be covered by one or more patents or patents pending: US 6273843, US 7104930, TW 586429, CN 03206094.7...

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