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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual TR3000i, TR4000i, TR5500iM Folding Treadmill...
  • Page 2 Please thoroughly read this manual before you assemble or operate your treadmill. Neither LifeSpan nor its representatives can accept responsibility for any damages or injury incurred as a result of information presented in this manual except under the terms of the product warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Home Screen and Personal Settings Bluetooth Speaker, Heart Rate Strap Set-up QuickSTART and Manual Preset Programs Custom User Set-Up Programs Heart Rate Control Programs Summary Screencasting(TR5500iM) Equipment Settings Program Profiles Maintenance and Tips ................Heart Rate Monitoring Cleaning / Lubrication Folding &...

  • Page 4: Safety First

    • Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner’s Manual. Do not use attachments that are not recommended by LifeSpan. • Do not leave your treadmill running while not in use. Children and Pets •...

  • Page 5: Safety Tips

    Safety First Safety Tips While in Use • Always consult a physician before beginning an exercise program. • If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing. Do not wear clothing or jewelry that might catch on any part of the treadmill.

  • Page 6: Safety Key

    Safety First Safety Key The safety key is required to operate this treadmill. With the safety key installed the treadmill is operational. With the safety key pulled, power is turned off to the motor making the treadmill inoperable. Securely attach safety key clip in case of a fall Insert safety key CAUTION:...
  • Page 7 This treadmill should only be used with the proper power cord and power outlet. Several power cord options (shown below) are available from LifeSpan. We do our best do include the correct power cord with the treadmill for your area. In the event that the correct power cord is not included in the packaging please contact your local distributor.

  • Page 8: Assembling Your Treadmill

    Assembling Your Treadmill Exploded View Prior to starting the assembly process take all of the parts out of the box. Remove plastic bags and lay them out on the floor to become familiar with the components. Since your treadmill is a heavy piece of equipment it is recommended you use two people during assembly and follow these assembly instructions to reduce any problems that could occur.
  • Page 9 Assembling Your Treadmill Hardware Included Item# Part Description Right Upright Post Left Upright Post Right Upright Post Cover Left Upright Post Cover Console Right Cup Holder Left Cup Holder Cover for Optional Bluetooth Adapter Hardware Bag Contents Item # Qty. Hardware Description 6mm Allen Wrench 5mm Allen Wrench with Phillips Screw Driver...
  • Page 10 Assembling Your Treadmill Step 1: Unpacking Treadmill Cut packaging straps and remove. Remove the box top. Remove small parts and packaging material and unwrap parts. Cut the corners of the bottom box and remove all packaging material to begin assembly. The treadmill can be assembled in the box. No need to pick the treadmill up to remove it from box.
  • Page 11 Assembling Your Treadmill Step 3: Upright Post Cover Attachment Remove pre-installed M4x8L screw (13). Install the left upright cover (4) by sliding the front of the cover around the upright and centering or aligning the cover on the upright. Install the M4 x 8L screw (13). 5mm Allen M4 x 8L Wrench w/...
  • Page 12 Assembling Your Treadmill Step 5: Console Harness Attachment A. Slide the square mounting tubes (protruding from the front of the console(5)) partially into the console mount as shown in the figure to the left. Do not slide the console all the way in as wire connections need to be made. Securely attach the 12-pin cables together, and the grounding wires together.
  • Page 13 Assembling Your Treadmill Pre-installed View from beneath 6mm Allen M8 x 15L Wrench (x4) Step 6: Securing Console Slide the console fully into the mounting brackets, being careful not to damage any wires. If the console does not want to slide in completely, loosen the four pre-installed M8 x 15L bolts (14) with the provided 6mm Allen wrench to eliminate any friction.
  • Page 14 Assembling Your Treadmill Place the right cup holder (6) over the handlebar and into the frame as shown. Loosely install the two screws removed in step A. Once both screws are installed, securely tighten both screws. Repeat steps A through C for installing the left cup holder (7) M4 x 8L...
  • Page 15 Console Basics USB Charging Power Button Keyboard Cooling Fan Safety Key...
  • Page 16 Console Basics Display Speakers Media Holders...

  • Page 17: Console Basics

    Time - The workout time elapsed or the workout time remaining. Incline - TR3000i belt incline range is 0 to +15. TR4000i, TR5500iM belt incline range is -2 to +13. Speed - The speed you are traveling in miles per hour (this reading can be changed to kilometers by using the Personal Settings Mode).
  • Page 18 Console Basics Screen Option 2 G. Distance - Total distance traveled in miles or kilometers since the beginning of the workout. H. Steps - Works like a pedometer, counting your steps while you walk. Steps/Minute - Current number of steps being walked per minute Feet/Meters Climb - This is the total feet or meters up or down (based on incline and decline) that you have climbed.
  • Page 19 Console Basics Screen Option 3 Pace - The number of minutes it takes to complete a mile or kilometer. Lap - The number of 400 meter laps completed on a track. M. Lap Time - Current lap time. N. Splits - These are one lap splits. In this case a split is the time it took to complete a lap.
  • Page 20 Console Basics Indicator icons: Lube - Every 50 hours of use a pop-up window with a message to lubricate the treadmill belt will show up. This will happen once at 50 hours with the opportunity to choose “Remind me later” or “Done”. If remind me later is chosen, the pop-up will show up again after another hour, with the same options.
  • Page 21 Console Basics Main Keyboard Cooling Fan - Operates the 3-speed fan in the front of the console. Quickset Incline - Select an incline level of 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10. Incline - Raise and lower the running belt incline. Pause - Pauses your workout.

  • Page 22: Operations

    Operations Home Screen QuickSTART - This is a manual program that allows you to start and use whatever incline or speed you want for as long as you want to work out. Manual - This program allows you to set a desired workout time as well as setting age and weight for an accurate calorie count and % max HR readings.
  • Page 23 % max heart rate readings and for Rockport Fitness test results. Screencasting (TR5500iM only) - Cast media from your smart device to your treadmill screen. The instruction screen will guide you through the process. Speaker Volume (TR5500iM only) - Press speaker and volume slider shows up on screen.
  • Page 24 Operations Personal Settings The TR3000i, TR4000i and TR5500iM all come with the ability for you to personalize several console settings. To make adjustments to your personal settings, simply touch the Icon in the lower right corner of the touch screen.

  • Page 25: Bluetooth Speaker, Heart Rate Strap Set-Up

    Operations Bluetooth Speaker or Heart Rate Strap Setup Bluetooth Speaker Screen Step 2 To Set up your Bluetooth Speaker: Press the Bluetooth button on the home screen. Press the Mobile button. The console will say Ready to Pair. Open Bluetooth settings on your mobile device and search for devices. Select LifeSpanAUD_0000 –...
  • Page 26 If you have purchased a Bluetooth Heart Rate Chest Strap or Arm Band from LifeSpan, the device should automatically connect based on proximity to the console. If for some reason a connection isn’t found or for those using a Bluetooth device not purchased from LifeSpan please follow these steps: Press the Bluetooth button on the home screen.
  • Page 27 Operations Quick Start To just start working out without any setup, simply press the QuickSTART button on the home screen and a countdown will begin to start your workout. When using QuickSTART, the time will count up from 0:00 keeping you fully in control of the speed and incline.
  • Page 28 Operations Manual Program This is very similar to the QuickSTART program, but with this program you can set a workout time and setup personal settings to be sure to get an accurate calorie count. The program will end when your set time has been reached or the Stop button is pressed.

  • Page 29: Preset Programs

    Operations Preset Programs There are several programs available to help add structure and variety to your exercise program. These programs are grouped into 4 basic groups, Weight Loss, Sport Training, Healthy Living and Custom. All but the Custom Programs follow the steps below: Programs Screen Step 1 Select a program group by touching the group on the touch screen.

  • Page 30: Custom User Set-Up Programs

    Operations Custom User Set-up Programs There are 2 user programs that provide you with the ability to establish customized program profiles specific to your workout requirements. Once these programs are completed they are saved by the console and can be selected like any other preset program.
  • Page 31 Operations Programs Screen Step 6 Set the desired Speed and Incline for each of the 20 segments in the workout. Simply touch the screen in each column or slide your finger up or down in the column to get to the desired Speed or incline. For Speed, there are up and down arrows at the top of the screen when the selected speed is being shown.
  • Page 32 Operations HRC – Constant The Constant Heart Rate program lets you select a single heart rate that you want to maintain throughout your workout and the treadmill will maintain this heart rate for you by either adjusting the speed or incline. Showing Screen for Step 6 To use this program: Select HR Control from the Home Screen.
  • Page 33 Operations HRC – Interval The Interval Heart Rate program is designed to help you increase anaerobic endurance and improve heart rate recovery. The program lets you select both a High target heart rate and a Low recovery heart rate. After a 3-minute warm-up, the console will adjust the incline or speed (your choice) every 10 seconds until you reach your High target heart rate.
  • Page 34 Operations Showing Screen for Step 5 that you want the belt to run and the treadmill will control the incline. Set Time – Set the amount of time that you would like to work out and press next. Set Weight and Age – Set your Weight for a more accurate calorie calculation. Also, set your age for heart rate calculations and press next.
  • Page 35 Operations Summary When your workout is finished, or stop is pressed, a Summary screen will be displayed. Summary Screen Pace - The average number of minutes it took to complete a mile or kilometer. Time – The total workout time. Calories –...
  • Page 36 Operations Sync Data – Allows you to sync your workout data with your LifeSpan app. Download the LifeSpan app from the App Store or Google Play. Sign in to the app. Press the Sync Data button. Hold your phone next to the console.
  • Page 37 Operations Screencasting (TR5500iM Only) Screencasting is the term being used to describe the process of watching videos on your treadmill by casting them from your smart device. Getting Started On the home screen press this icon located on the bottom right.

  • Page 38: Screencasting(Tr5500Im)

    Operations Step 2: The second part of the setup process starts automatically. The treadmill will look for a wifi signal and connect to it. When done, a checkmark will appear on your screen. To see which signal the treadmill has connected to, open the browser on your smart device and type in the IP address that is displayed on the screen of your treadmill.
  • Page 39 Operations Screencast Faster Now that you have the basics down, let’s put it to the test. With Setup completed, you can skip directly to the Go section. Locate the screencast icon on your smart device, open it, and select the EZCast signal. The screen of your smart device will show up on the treadmill’s screen.
  • Page 40 NOTE: The heart rate monitoring system will vary due to your age, method of use, physiology and other factors. LifeSpan cannot guarantee the accuracy of the heart rate readings.

  • Page 41: Equipment Settings

    Operations Equipment Settings The TR3000i, TR4000i and TR5500iM all come with the ability for you to customize several console settings. To make these adjustments simply touch the icon in the lower right corner of the touch screen. Personal Settings Screen Intelli-Guard™...
  • Page 42 Operations Warm up/Cool Down: This feature automatically adds a 3 minute warm-up and 3 minute cool down to the Treadmill Preset Programs. It is turned on by default, but if the warm up/cool down feature is not desired, simply turn it off.

  • Page 43: Program Profiles

    To help get the most out of your time spent exercising, LifeSpan treadmills include a full range of workout programs. All programs are available in either “Speed” or “Incline” mode with 3 levels of intensity that you select during program set-up.
  • Page 44 Operations Moderate Interval (30 minute default) As you begin to exercise on a regular basis and feel your fitness improving you will be ready to begin doing “Moderate Intensity Interval” workouts. Remember in this workout you alternate between an easy recovery interval and a higher intensity interval. You should feel comfortable to push yourself as you are never too far away from an easier recovery interval.
  • Page 45 Operations Fartlek (30 minute default) Varying your exercise intensity with a constantly changing interval workout that starts out at an easy pace and then increases to a moderate or higher intensity pace will add variety into your workouts, make workouts go by faster and provide great fitness benefits.
  • Page 46 Operations Ladder (30 minute default) One of the greatest benefits of exercise are the direct benefits exercise has on the heart and cardiovascular system. The heart health ladder has been specifically designed to provide your heart and cardiovascular system with a series of progressively harder exercise intensity’s that will improve your overall aerobic endurance, while also stimulating anaerobic endurance.
  • Page 47 You will maximize calorie burn during the peak intensity levels while allowing your body to exercise for longer periods. Hills: Decline - TR4000i and TR5500iM Only (30 minute default) Gentle shifts between uphill and downhill incline settings, suitable for those new to treadmill incline/decline running.
  • Page 48 Operations Downhill Repeats: Decline TR4000i and TR5500iM Only (30 minute default) Similar to short interval decline, but with consistent incline and decline levels and extended recovery times between changes. Custom User Programs There are two user programs that provide you with the ability to build custom program profiles for your specific workout requirements.

  • Page 49: Maintenance And Tips

    Maintenance and Tips Heart Rate Monitoring Seeing your heart rate while exercising will help you understand the intensity of your exercise and corresponding heart rate training zone, and predict health benefits found through repeated bouts of exercise. Refer to the information below to understand your heart rate training zones: Zone 5 —...
  • Page 50 Let all other users know the unit needs service. CAUTION: Acidic cleaning detergents may damage painted or powder coated surfaces and should not be used. Such cleaners may void the LifeSpan warranty.
  • Page 51 Use only 100% silicone and avoid using aerosol silicone sprays which include additives and petroleum distillates. One ounce of silicone should be used for each application. LifeSpan offers 100% silicone lubricant that can be ordered at www. LifeSpanFitness.com. The walking belt should be lubricated every 50 hours of use or three months.
  • Page 52 Maintenance and Tips Folding the Treadmill Make sure that the On/Off switch is turned Off and the power cord is removed from the wall. Make sure nothing is on or near your treadmill which might spill, be knocked over or prevent the treadmill from completely folding. Place both hands under the support bar that is located directly under the back of the running belt on your treadmill to make sure that you have a solid lifting point.
  • Page 53 Maintenance and Tips Unfolding the Treadmill Make sure you have adequate space to lay the treadmill down. There needs to be at least 2 feet of clearance on both sides and in the front of the treadmill. There should be at least 4 feet of clearance on the back side of the treadmill for safety reasons.

  • Page 54: Belt Tensioning

    Maintenance and Tips Moving the Treadmill Make sure the ON/OFF switch is turned OFF and the power cord is removed from the wall. Make sure nothing is on or near your treadmill which might spill, be knocked off, or prevent the treadmill from moving. Place both hands under the support bar located under the back of the running belt to make sure you have a solid lifting point.

  • Page 55: Belt Alignment

    Maintenance and Tips NOTE: Adjusting one side more than the other will cause the belt to drift to the side of the treadmill and will require belt alignment. Check to be sure the running belt is still aligned. If belt alignment is off as shown below refer to Belt Alignment section.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Check all wire harness connections made during assembly to be sure they are all properly connected. If the problem persists contact LifeSpan Customer Service at www.LifeSpanFitness.com or call 801-973-9993x4.
  • Page 57 The best thing to do is turn the treadmill off, lubricate the running belt and turn the treadmill back on. Test the unit. If E1 still comes up after testing, contact LifeSpan Customer Service at www.LifeSpanFitness.com or call 801-973-9993 x4.

  • Page 58: About Your Treadmill

    About Your Treadmill Unique Features As a leader in the fitness industry, LifeSpan has developed a number of unique features in our treadmills making them more engaging, safer and easier to use. Learn more about how to use these features in Saving Your Results and Personal Settings sections of this Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Speed or Incline control for Weight Management, Healthy Living, Sports Training and Heart Rate Control as well as 2 customer user programs. TR4000i/TR5500iM - Also included are Hills Decline, Short Interval Decline, Downhill Repeats Decline, Rockport Fitness Test, Navy Fitness Test and 5K/10K Race programs.
  • Page 60 The periods above are based on the date of purchase. During these periods, LifeSpan will repair or replace any defective part. Free labor is included on all parts that are not normally assembled or replaced by the customer within the labor period.
  • Page 61 TR3000i/TR4000i/TR5500iM Folding Treadmills LifeSpan Fitness 785 West 1700 South Suite 1 Salt Lake City, UT. 84104 Phone: 801-973-9993 www.LifeSpanFitness.com Version 3.1NB – Apr 2021...

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