Bowflex T9 Manual

ASSEMBLY

There are several steps during the assembly process where special attention must be paid. It is very important to follow the assembly instructions and to ensure the product is assembled correctly to reduce the risk of injury. Make sure all parts are firmly tightened before using the treadmill to ensure that the treadmill is stable and structurally sound.
Before proceeding, find your treadmill's serial number located on a white barcode sticker near the on/off power switch and power cord.

Refer to the SERIAL NUMBER and MODEL NAME when calling for service.

OVERVIEW

MAIN PARTS INCLUDED:

1 Main Frame

1 Console Base

1 Console

2 Console Masts

2 Console Mast Covers

1 Tablet Holder

1 Cross Bar

2 Handlebars

2 Pulse Grip Handlebars

1 Hardware/Tool Kit

1 Safety Key

1 Bottle of Silicone Lubricant
(for 2 applications)

HARDWARE KIT:

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY!

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE TREADMILL! Do not move or lift treadmill from packaging until specified to do so in the assembly instructions. You may remove the plastic wrap from console masts.

Never open box when it is positioned upside-down or on its side.
Unpack and assemble the unit where it will be used.
The enclosed treadmill is equipped with high-pressure springs which can cause the lower base frame to spring open if mishandled.
NOTE: Have 2 people available for assembly, this will make the assembly process easier.
NOTE: During each assembly step, ensure that ALL nuts and bolts are in place and partially threaded in before completely tightening any ONE bolt.
NOTE: A light application of grease may aid in the installation of hardware. Any grease, such as lithium bike grease is recommended.

ASSEMBLY

1. 
   HARDWARE:
   
   1. Open hardware for Step 1.
   2. Insert 2 Guide Bolts (A) into the Base Frame (11) using the 5mm L-Wrench. Tighten firmly.
   3. Attach Lead Wire (12) to end of Console Cable (13). Pull Lead Wire (12) and Console Cable (13) through bottom hole on Right Console Mast (14R). After pulling the Lead Wire (12) through the mast, the top of the Console Cable (13) should be located at the top of the Right Console Mast (14R).
   4. Attach Right Console Mast (14R) to Base Frame (11) using 4 Bolts (B), 4 Spring Washers (C) and 4 Flat Washers (D).
      NOTE: Be careful not to pinch any wires while assembling the masts.
   5. Repeat Step 1.4 for Left Console Mast (14L).

NOTE: Do not fully tighten bolts until the end of STEP 3.

2. 
   HARDWARE:
   
   1. Open hardware for Step 2.
   2. Attach Crossbar (15) to Left and Right Console Masts (14L&R) using 4 Bolts (E).

NOTE: Be careful not to pinch any wires while assembling the crossbar.
NOTE: Do not fully tighten bolts until the end of STEP 3.

3. 
   HARDWARE:
   
   NOTE: 2 people recommended for Step 3 assembly.
   1. Open hardware for Step 3.
   2. Carefully connect both ends of Console Cable (13) and tuck extra cable into Right Console Mast (14R).
   3. Carefully place the Console Base (15) on the Console Masts (14 L&R) and attach using 6 Bolts (F), 6 Spring Washers (C), 4 Flat Washers (D) and 2 Arc Washers (G).

NOTE: Be careful not to pinch any wires while assembling the console.
NOTE: Fully tighten bolts from Steps 1-3.
NOTE: ASSEMBLY STEP 4 is not applicable to markets outside of the U.S, Canada and Mexico.

5. 
   HARDWARE:
   
   1. Open hardware for Step 5.
   2. Fold up the treadmill deck. Make sure the deck is securely latched.
   3. Remove remaining parts boxes from under treadmill deck and lower the deck down for the remainder of assembly.
   4. Carefully connect the Left and Right Console Cables (13) and tuck extra cable into Console Base (15).
   5. Attach Console (16) to the Console Base (15) using 3 Bolts (F), 3 Spring Washers (C) and 3 Flat Washers (D).

NOTE: Be careful not to pinch any wires while assembling the Console.

6. 
   HARDWARE:
   
   1. Open hardware for Step 6.
   2. Insert Tablet Holder (17) into opening on top of Console (16) and secure with 3 Bolts (H).
7. 
   HARDWARE:
   
   1. Open hardware for Step 7.
   2. Connect Pulse Grip Cables (18) to Cables on bottom side of Console Base (15) and tuck excess cable into console base to avoid damage.
   3. Secure Pulse Grip Handlebars (19L & 19R) to Console Base (15) using 4 Short Bolts (F), 2 Long Bolts (I), 6 Spring Washers (C) and 6 Flat Washers (D).

NOTE: Be careful not to pinch any wires while assembling the Pulse Grip Handlebars.

8. 
   HARDWARE:
   
   1. Open hardware for Step 8.
   2. Slide Left Handlebar (20L) onto Console Bracket (21) and secure side with 1 Bolt (F), 1 Spring Washer (C) and 1 Flat Washer (D).
   3. Secure bottom of Left Handlebar (20L) with 2 Bolts (F), 2 Spring Washers (C) and 2 Arc Washers (G).
   4. Repeat Steps 7.2 & 7.3 with Right Handlebar (20R) and fully tighten all bolts.
   5. Insert Bolt Cap (J) to cover bolt holes on Handlebars (20L & 20R).
   6. Slide Mast Covers (23L & 23R) over mast bolts.
9. ASSEMBLY COMPLETE!
   Before the first use, lubricate the treadmill deck by following the instructions in the MAINTENANCE section in the TREADMILL GUIDE.
   

TECH SPECS

TREADMILL OPERATION

This section explains how to use your treadmill's console and programming.

CONSOLE OPERATION

Note: There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console that should be removed before use.

1. LED DISPLAY: Calories, Split Time, Distance, Heart Rate, Total Time and Pace.
2. SPEED & INCLINE DISPLAYS: Indicates what speed and incline is selected.
3. SMART WATCH READER: Tap Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch to sync workout with treadmill.
4. CHANGE DISPLAY: Toggles LED display between CALORIES/HEART RATE, SPLIT TIME/TOTAL TIME and DISTANCE/PACE.
5. SPLIT KEY: Press to reset SPLIT TIME LED.
6. START: Press to START workout.
7. STOP: Press to pause your workout. Hold for 3 seconds to end your workout and reset the console.
8. INCLINE QUICKDIAL: Used to adjust incline in small increments (.5%).
9. SPEED QUICKDIAL: Used to adjust speed in small increments (.1 km/h).
10. INCLINE QUICK KEYS: Used to reach desired incline more quickly. LEDs on keys show current incline.
11. SPEED QUICK KEYS: Used to reach desired speed more quickly. LEDs on keys show current speed.
12. INCLINE +/- KEYS: Used to adjust incline in small increments (.5%).
13. SPEED +/- KEYS: Used to adjust speed in small increments (.1 km/h).
14. FAN KEY: Press to change fan level.
15. FANS: Personal workout fans.
16. SPEAKERS: Music and audio feedback plays through the speakers.
17. USB PORT: Used to charge most devices up to 1.0 amps and to install software updates.
18. BLUETOOTH KEY: Used to switch between Bluetooth Tablet and Heart Rate mode. LED will illuminate when a bluetooth device is connected.
19. WATER BOTTLE POCKETS: Water bottle and other personal item storage.
20. TABLET/READING RACKS: Holds tablet or reading material.
21. SELECT/PLAY PAUSE BUTTON: Press to confirm selection or play/pause audio.
22. INTERVAL BUTTONS: These are programmable keys. When an user is selected, they can be programmed to a desired speed and incline setting.
23. WORKOUT KNOB: Used for workout selection and volume control.

DISPLAY WINDOWS

• INCLINE: Shown as percent. Indicates the incline of your walking or running surface.
• SPEED: Shown as km/h. Indicates how fast your walking or running surface is moving.
• CALORIES: Total calories burned during your workout.
• SPLIT TIME: Time elapsed since the SPLIT key was last pressed.
• DISTANCE: Shown as kilometers. Indicates distance traveled during your workout.
• HEART RATE: Shown as BPM (beats per minute). Used to monitor your heart rate (displayed when contact is made with both pulse grips).
• TOTAL TIME: Shows either the total time elapsed or remaining; depending on the workout selected.
• PACE: Indicates how many minutes it takes to complete a kilometer while running or walking at your current speed.
• LAPS: Graphic showing laps around a track. One lap is 400 meters (1/4 mile).
• GRAPH: Counts up to 60 seconds and repeats. In the Sprint 8 program the graph counts to 30, 60 and 90 seconds.
• PROGRAM ICONS: Shows the selected workout program.

GETTING STARTED

1. Check to make sure no objects are placed on the belt that will hinder the movement of the treadmill.
2. Plug in the power cord and turn the treadmill ON. (The ON/OFF switch is next to the power cord.)
3. Stand on the side rails of the treadmill.
4. Attach the safety key clip to part of your clothing making sure that it is secure and will not become detached during operation.
5. Insert the safety key into the safety keyhole in the console.
6. You have two options to start your workout:

1. QUICK START UP
   Simply press the START key to begin working out. Time, distance, and calories will all count up from zero. OR...
2. SELECT A WORKOUT OR TARGET
   1. Select your USER by turning the workout knob and then pressing select when your desired USER is displayed.
   2. Select your WEIGHT by turning the workout knob and then pressing select when your desired WEIGHT is displayed.
   3. Select your PROGRAM by turning the workout knob and then pressing select when your desired PROGRAM is displayed.
   4. Adjust the SETTING by turning the workout knob and then pressing select when your desired SETTING is displayed.
   5. Press START to begin.

HOW TO PROGRAM AND USE CUSTOM INTERVAL BUTTONS

The programmable interval buttons located on the pulse rate grips are designed to help you customize this machine to match whatever workout you like to do the most.
The LEFT and RIGHT INTERVAL BUTTONS are programmable for speed and incline.
To program the INTERVAL button, you must select a user, start the machine, set the desired speed and incline, press and hold the desired INTERVAL button for three seconds until the treadmill beeps. Now the INTERVAL button is programmed to your settings. After programming the INTERVAL button, it will remember the setting for that user until reprogrammed.
Now when the INTERVAL button is pressed, the treadmill speed and incline will change to the settings you programmed for that button.
The most common type of workout these keys will help with is interval training. We suggest programming one of the INTERVAL buttons to your high intensity segments and the other to your recovery segments.
Another common use is to set one INTERVAL button to your warm up and cool down settings and the other to your desired workout settings.
These buttons should allow you to customize the settings of your treadmill to quickly fit the type of workout you enjoy most.

WORKOUT PROFILES

MANUAL: Control everything about your workout – from start to finish. This program is a basic workout with no pre-defined settings, allowing you to manually adjust the machine at any time. It begins with an incline at 0 and speed at 0.8 km/h.

DISTANCE: Push yourself and go further during your workout with 13 distance workouts. Choose from 1 mile, 2 miles, 5k, 5 miles, 10k, 8 miles, 15k, 10 miles, 20k, half marathon, 15 miles, 20 miles, and marathon goals. You set your level.
Incline changes and all segments are 0.16 km.

RECORD: This program allows you to perform and save your perfect workout with specific speed, incline and duration settings. Once your workout is saved, you can run the exact same workout again or modify it for future use. The Record program is unavailable as a GUEST user and must be between 2 and 90 minutes in length.

New Workout Recording:

• Start recording a new workout by selecting NO when asked "RUN PREVIOUS WORKOUT". Time will count up from 0:00, speed will start at 0.8 km/h, and incline will start at 0%. All speed and incline changes will be recorded.
• Finish your workout by pressing STOP, the workout will be saved for future use.

Run Previous Recorded Workout:

• Press YES when asked "RUN PREVIOUS WORKOUT."
• You will be asked if you want to "MODIFY WORKOUT," if you select NO the workout will run the same as previously recorded and no changes made during the workout will be saved.
• If you select YES to "MODIFY WORKOUT" your recorded workout will run, and any changes you make during the workout will be overwritten and saved.

HILL SPRINT: A 20 minute program that allows you to select a level of difficulty from 1 - 10. After a 3 minute warm-up, the program repeats sprint & recovery segments 10 times. The program finishes with a 2 minute cool down.
Total workout (Warmup + 10x segments + Cool Down)= 20 minutes

FAT BURN: Relatively slow and steady is the name of the game to maximize your weight-loss goals. Promotes weight loss by increasing and decreasing the speed and incline, while keeping you in your fat burning zone.
Speed and Incline changes, segments repeat every 30 seconds.

HILL CLIMB: Simulates a hill ascent and descent. This program helps tone muscle and improve cardiovascular ability.
Incline changes and segments repeat every 30 seconds.

MY FIRST 5K: This 9-week program is intended for inexperienced runners looking to run their first 5k or simply begin an exercise routine. It is designed specifically to keep you motivated and engaged, gradually building your strength, increasing your stamina and giving you the confidence it takes to complete your first 5k.

Warmup and cooldown speeds 1.0 mph or 75% of walk speed, whichever is greater

CUSTOM: Allows you to create and reuse your perfect workout with a combination of a specific speed, incline and time or distance. The ultimate in personal programming. This is a time or distance based goal program.

CUSTOM HEART RATE: This program allows you to set your Heart Rate for a specified time. The program will adjust incline to keep your Heart Rate in your target zone. Build multiple Heart Rate targets into a full program to help you reach your cardiovascular goals. The program total time includes a 4 minute warm up and 4 minute cool down time. Your selected custom heart rates will repeat after the warm up until 4 minutes before the total time expires.

SPRINT 8: A time based program that allows you to select a level. After warm up, the program will give you 30 seconds at a high speed and intensity, alternating with 90 seconds at a lower recovery speed. Increasing levels will allow you to keep your calorie burn high and increase your overall running speed.
Speed changes and segments repeat 90 and 30 seconds.

TREADMILL SPRINT 8 CHART
Speed changes and segments repeat 90 and 30 seconds.

TO RESET THE CONSOLE
Hold STOP key for 3 seconds.

FINISHING YOUR WORKOUT
When your workout is complete, the unit will beep. Your workout information will stay displayed on the console for 60 seconds and then reset.

BLUETOOTH HEART RATE MONITORING

This machine is equipped with multi-channel Bluetooth which enables you to wirelessly connect compatible Bluetooth heart rate monitoring devices. You will need to ensure that your wireless heart rate monitoring device is Bluetooth 4.0 compatible and is also "open" to sharing data. Non-"open" or "closed" devices typically only share data with their proprietary apps. This machine needs an "open" device to receive data from the device. You may need to consult with your device's owner's manual or the manufacturer to confirm if it is an "open" device.
To use the Bluetooth HR monitor without a tablet, press and hold the Bluetooth button to enable the console to communicate with the receiver. When paired with the Bluetooth HR monitor the console will not pair with a tablet/mobile phone. To enable tablet mode press and hold the Bluetooth button for 5 seconds or reset power.

USING YOUR MUSIC DEVICE

The machine will connect and stream music form your compatible music device. This includes many smart phones and traditional mp3 players.
Your machine comes equipped with Bluetooth speakers. Bluetooth compatible devices can stream music wirelessly from your device to the speakers. You can also connect your music device via an audio cable and stream music through the speakers. Instructions for both types of audio connection are detailed below.

CONSOLE AUDIO CONTROLS

1. MEDIA SKIP BUTTONS: Used to skip to previous or next audio track.
2. SELECT/PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON: Used to make selection or pause/ play media.
3. WORKOUT KNOB: controls speaker volume during workout. Ensure your device volume is turned up.

CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH 4.0LE

1. Check to ensure that your music device is Bluetooth 4.0 compatible
2. Go into your device's Bluetooth settings and scan for devices.
3. On your music device, locate the Bluetooth device list. Select your machine's model number that appears on this list. Wait for your music device to finish pairing with the unit.
4. You will know when pairing is successful when your music device shows the machine's model number as now being a paired device.

WHEN UNIT IS POWERED OFF THEN BACK ON
If you turn your unit off, or if it goes into sleep mode, the next time it is powered on the unit will look to pair with the last music device with which it was paired. It will automatically pair at this time.

RE-PAIRING MUSIC DEVICES
In the event that the unit cannot find the last paired music device (for example, the music device is off or not being used) then the unit will stop looking to pair with the music device. If this happens, and if you wish to use your music device again, then you will need to go through the pairing process listed above and re-pair through your music device's settings.

USING MULTIPLE MUSIC DEVICES
If multiple devices are being paired with the unit (i.e.: multiple users are using the unit and pairing their music devices with it) then the unit will look to pair with the last device used and "forget" other devices. If you wish to re-pair a "forgotten" music device, then you will need to un-pair the current paired device and then re-pair your device through the pairing procedure noted above.

CONNECT APPLE WATCH TO YOUR TREADMILL

1. Make sure your watch is set to detect gym equipment - open the Settings app on your Apple Watch, tap Workout, then turn on "Detect Gym Equipment."
2. Hold your Apple Watch on the icon on the console for about 5 seconds. (NOTE: The watch face must be facing the to connect). Wait for the beep and the bluetooth CONNECTED light to illuminate on the console. You may also feel a tap from your Apple Watch with haptic feedback.
3. Select one of the workout types on your Apple Watch.
4. Wait for your Apple Watch to read "start treadmill."
5. On the treadmill, select user and setup your program or simply press START.

RUN A FITNESS+ WORKOUT WITH APPLE WATCH AND YOUR TREADMILL

1. Open the Fitness+ app on your device and select a treadmill workout.
2. Select run or walk in the Fitness+ workout.
3. Hold your Apple Watch on the for about 5 seconds. (NOTE: The watch face must be facing the to connect. Wait for the beep and the bluetooth CONNECTED light to illuminate on the console. You may also feel a tap from your Apple Watch with haptic feedback.
4. Press OK on your Apple Watch.
5. Press START on the treadmill to begin your workout.

CONNECT SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH TO YOUR TREADMILL

1. Make sure your Samsung Galaxy Watch is set to detect gym - open the Settings app on your Galaxy Watch, tap Connections, tap NFC then tap NFC switch to turn on NFC.
2. Hold your Galaxy Watch on the for about 5 seconds. (NOTE: The watch face must be facing the to connect). Wait for the beep and the bluetooth CONNECTED light to illuminate on the console. You may also feel a tap from your Galaxy Watch with haptic feedback. "Time to get started!" will appear on your Galaxy Watch.
   • You might first need to accept some terms and conditions on your Galaxy Watch before seeing "Time to get started!"
3. On the treadmill, select user and setup your program or simply press START.