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AC5000/AC5000M Treadmill Machine Assembly Manual All Models...
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United Kingdom All Other EMEA Countries and Distributor Business EMEA* North America Life Fitness UK LTD Life Fitness Atlantic BV SCIFIT Queen Adelaide Bijdorpplein 25-31 Ely, Cambs, CB7 4UB 5151 S. 110th E. Avenue 2992 LB Barendrecht Telephone: General Office (+44) 1353.666017 Tulsa, OK, 74146 U.S.A...
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User and Service Documents Link https://lifefitness9512.zendesk.com/hc/en-us https://lfworld.lifefitness.com Additional information is available online using the links above. أعلاه الرابط باستخدام الإنترنت على إضافية معلومات تتوفر 点击上面的链接可在线获取更多信息。 Flere oplysninger er tilgængelige online gennem linket ovenfor. Bijkomende informatie is online beschikbaar via bovenstaande link. Vous trouverez plus d'informations en ligne à...
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SAFETY Introduction Thank you for your purchase of this SCIFIT exercise machine. We have incorporated the finest technology and ergonomic design into this machine to assist you in achieving your fitness goals. This SCIFIT machine is designed for class “S” (commercial) and class “A” (high accuracy) and class “II a” (medical directive) applications.
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If warnings are missing or damaged, please contact customer service immediately for replacement warning labels. Warning labels are shipped with every product and should be installed before the product is used. SCIFIT is not responsible for missing or damaged warning labels.
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• Do not use this product in areas where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. Such substances create the danger of combustion and explosion. • Position the product so that the power cord plug to the wall is accessible to the user. Make sure that the power cord is not knotted or twisted and that it is not trapped under any equipment or other objects.
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SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA Maintenance Component Action When Frame, Motor Cover and Console Damp Cloth Weekly Console LCD Screen LCD Cleaning Towelette Weekly Inside Motor Cover Vacuum Monthly Clean VFD Cooling Fan Monthly Motor Drive Belt Inspect For tension 120 ft/lbs (178 kg/m) Monthly and Cracks Walk Belt...
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BOX CONTENTS Contents ITEM QUANTITY DESCRIPTION Treadmill Base ITEM QUANTITY DESCRIPTION Screw, M5 x 12mm Phillips Black Console ITEM QUANTITY DESCRIPTION Center Weldment Assembly Screw, M10 x 20mm Flange Page 8 of 36...
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ITEM QUANTITY DESCRIPTION Left Upright Right Upright Screw, M12 x 30mm Socket Split Washer, M12 Flat Washer, M12 ITEM QUANTITY DESCRIPTION Left End cap Right End cap Screw, M5 x 12mm Phillips ITEM QUANTITY DESCRIPTION Allen Hex T-Handle Page 9 of 36...
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ITEM QUANTITY DESCRIPTION 110V AC Right Angle Power Cord Page 10 of 36...
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UPRIGHT AND CENTER WELDMENT Step 1: Remove the 2 side screws (A) and front screw (B) with a Phillips screw driver, then remove the motor cover and place to the side. Step 2: Align the center holes of the RH weldment with the alignment studs of the base frame and place it on the frame. Step 3: Slide a M12 split washer (B) and M12 flat washer (C) onto the M12 socket screw (A), then LOOSELY insert them into the first mounting hole as shown.
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Step 4: Continue LOOSELY inserting screws, split washers and flat washers into the other three mounting holes. Step 5: STANDARD TREADMILLS: Take the left upright and route the communication cable through the entrance and exit holes of the base frame (see left image). Step 5a: HUR/ERGO TREADMILLS: Take the left upright and route the communication cable (A) and HUR/ERGO cable (B) (Has "COMM"...
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Step 7: Slide a M12 split washer (B) and M12 flat washer (C) onto the M12 socket screw (A), then LOOSELY insert them into the first mounting hole as shown. Step 8: Continue LOOSELY inserting screws, split washers and flat washers into the other three mounting holes. Step 9: Insert the communication cable into the VFD port marked "COMM"...
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Step 10: Protect the Speed and Elevation hand rail buttons by placing small towels over the top of them. Step 11: STANDARD TREADMILLS (see left image): Carefully place the center weldment on the handlebars. (A) Connect the Speed cables from the upright and the center weldment. (B) Route the communication cable through the center weldment.
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Step 12: Carefully lift the center weldment and slide it into the left and right uprights. ATTENTION: Be careful not to pinch the cables. Step 13: Starting on one side, LOOSELY insert two M10 x 20mm flange bolts (A) as shown to the upright. Step 14: Repeat step 13 for the other side.
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Step 17: Starting on one side use a 10mm allen hex bit and ratchet to tighten the bolts on the lower upright as shown. Step 18: Repeat step 17 for the other side. Step 19: Place the motor cover from step 1 back onto the base frame and use a Phillips screw driver to secure with the screws (A) and (B) previously removed.
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Step 2: Carefully push the console cables back into the center weldment, then secure it with three black M5 x 12mm screws using a Phillips screw driver in the locations shown. Step 3: Take the Emergency Stop tether (Has ring lug on the end) and secure it to the last mounting hole on the console with a Phillips screw as shown.
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Step 1: Plug the power cord to the wall outlet and the machine, then flip the "ON/OFF" switch to the "ON"position. Step 2: Press the "Quick Start" key, then allow the angle of the treadmill front end to adjust. NOTICE: The incline angle of the AC5000M model will be higher compared to the standard AC5000 model. Page 19 of 36...
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Step 3: Once the front end has adjusted, flip the"ON/OFF" swith to the "OFF" position, then place a level on the back end of the machine as shown. Step 4: Use the crescent wrenches to loosen the height adjustment nut (1) and jam nut (2) on both right and left footpads. Step 5: Lift and stabilize the rear end of the treadmill until the level indicates it is level (see leveling bubble), then adjust the right and left footpads until they touch the floor.
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Step 6: Move the adjustment nut back upwards flush against the bottom of the frame, then move the jam nut against the nut and tighten with the crescent wrenches. Page 21 of 36...
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ADJUSTMENTS BELT ALIGNMENT Step 1: Press the "Quick Start" key, then increase the speed to 2 mph (3.2 km/h). Step 2: • If the belt tracks to the left, insert the T-Handle into the left end cap and turn clockwise 1/4 at a time to move the belt to the right.
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Step 3: When the belt tracks in the center consistently, then increase the speed to 5 mph (8 km/h) and again align the belt according to step 2 if needed. BELT TENSION Step1: Mount the treadmill and place your feet on the side rails straddling the machine, then press the "Quick Start" key. Step 2: Increase the speed to 3 mph (4.8 km/h), then grab hold of the handrails and begin to walk.
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Step 3: Stomp your foot in front of the motor cover, if the belt slips re-center and tighten the belt more. ELEVATION CALIBRATION Step 1: Access the test screen by pressing in sequence (1) the "Stop" key, (2) "Five Dot" key, (3) "One Dot" key and (4) the "Two Dot"...
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Step 3: The "POT" category will un-highlight when the calibration process is complete, then you may exit at this time by pressing the "One Dot" and "Stop" keys at the same time. The screen will then return to the main menu. Page 25 of 36...
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION The serial number label is located in the front of the treadmill frame, next to the "ON/OFF" switch. EMERGENCY STOP ACTIVATION Option 1: Attach the clip to your body. Over extension of the tether will cause the magnet to release and stop the treadmill. Option 2: Press the "Stop"...
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MACHINE RELOCATION Step 1: Press the "Quick Start" key on the console, then increase the elevation to 7%. Step 2: Turn off the machine, then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. ATTENTION: Two people required. Step 3: Carefully lift the machine from the rear and move to the new location. Page 27 of 36...
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1. Grab the handrail firmly and place one foot onto the siderail cover. 2. Mount the machine and face the console. AC5000 Treadmill Initiating a Workout 1. Attach the emergency stop tether clip to your clothing. 2. Select the workout program preferred (see Console Program manual) and begin the workout.
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12%) .5% increments Speed Range AC5000 - Forward .1 to 12 mph (.3 to 19.3 km/h), .1 mph (.1 km/h) increments AC5000M - Forward .1 to 12 mph (.3 to 19.3 km/h), Reverse .1 to 4 mph (.3 to 6.4 km/h), .1 mph (.1 km/h)
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Internal Parts Elevation Motor VFD With Shield Isolation Transformer Dynamic Resistor AC Power Inlet Module AC Motor AC Inline Filter Drive Belt Safety Perimeter 1.64’ (.5m) 6.5’ (2m) 1.64’ (.5m) Page 30 of 36...
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Noise coming from the belt each time the Walk belt seam. Noise goes away after a day or two, if seam of the belt passes over the roller. noise persists contact SCIFIT customer service. Motor making noise. Bearings of motor damaged.
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Condition Reason Solution Walk belt slips. Walk belt tension too loose. Tighten the tension of the walk belt. Page 32 of 36...
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All terms of this warranty are void if this product is moved beyond the continental borders of the United States of America (excluding Alaska, Hawaii and Canada) and are then subject to the terms provided by that country’s local authorized SCIFIT representative.
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Retain proof of purchase; use, operate and maintain the Product as specified in the Manual; notify Customer Support Services of any defect within 10 days after discovery of the defect; if instructed, return any defective part for replacement or, if necessary, the entire Product for repair.
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