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Life Fitness F3 Assembly & User Manual

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F3 TREADMILL
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  • Page 1 F3 TREADMILL A S S E M B L Y & U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 5100 River Road Schiller Park, Illinois 60176 • U.S.A. 847.288.3300 • FAX: 847.288.3703 800.735.3867 (Toll-free within U.S.A., Canada) 5100 N River Road Queen Adelaide Schiller Park, IL 60176 U.S.A Ely, Cambs, CB7 4UB 5100 N River Road Telephone: (847) 288 3300 Telephone: General Office (+44) 1353.666017 Schiller Park, IL 60176 U.S.A Fax: (847) 288 3703...
  • Page 3 Vertriebs G.m.b.H. Parc Industrial de Petit-Rechain Room 2610, Miramar Tower Dückegasse 7-9/3/36 4800 Verviers 132 Nathan Road 1220 Vienna BELGIUM Tsimshatsui, Kowloon AUSTRIA Telephone: (+32) 87 300 942 HONG KONG Telephone: (+43) 1.61.57.198 Fax: (+32) 87 300 943 Telephone: (+852) 2891.6677 Fax: (+43) 1.61.57.198.20 Service Email: internationalservicesupport@lifefitness.com Fax: (+852) 2575.6001...
  • Page 4 Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions. This will help in setting up the equipment quickly and in instructing others on how to use it correctly and safely. FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference NOTE: Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Warranty Information ..................32 © 2009 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness and FlexDeck are registered trademarks and Lifespring, Go System-Quick Start, HeartSync, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, Extreme HR, EZ Incline, and 5K (and 10K) Sport Training are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation.
  • Page 6 Life Fitness Treadmill Model: Thank you for purchasing a Life Fitness treadmill. Before using this product please read this user manual in its entirety to ensure that you have the knowledge to safely and properly operate all of the features on your treadmill. We hope you...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    To disconnect, turn power OFF at the ON/OFF switch, then remove plug from electrical outlet. • Never operate a Life Fitness product 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 Service.
  • Page 8 • Do not use this product outdoors, near swimming pools, or in areas of high humidity. • Never operate a Life Fitness product with the air openings blocked. Keep air openings free of lint, hair or any obstructing material. •...
  • Page 9 • Immobilize the treadmill so the motors will not run when the unit is not in use. To do this, press and hold both the DOWN ARROW and the ENTER key on the console. • Activate the software lockout when not in use. Refer to Console Owner’s Manual for the lockout instructions. Store instructions out of the reach of children.
  • Page 10 ENSORS The heart rate hand pulse sensors found on your Life Fitness F3 product provide an approximate heart rate value. The sensors are not medical devices and should not be used in any type of medical application. If you purchased the advanced console, use the Polar heart rate chest strap that was included with your product for more accurate readings.

  • Page 11: Assembly

    SSEMBLY For safety, and to save time and effort, read these setup instructions and the Operation Manual completely before installing your Life Fitness Treadmill. Place the treadmill near where it will be used before beginning the unpacking procedure. NPACKING These unpacking instructions assume you have already done the following: Removed the top of the shipping carton.

  • Page 12: Component List

    OMPONENT Identify the following components after unpacking your treadmill: 1. Left Upright ....Qty: 1 STAR WASHER 2. M8 x 60mm Bolt ....Qty: 6 3.

  • Page 13: Installing Uprights And Handlebars

    NSTALLING PRIGHTS AND ANDLEBARS Locate the left upright (1). Position the left upright near the left upright bracket and attach the wire connectors that lead from the bottom of the left upright and the left upright bracket. Be sure the connectors are fully seated together. Feed any excess wire into the hollow inside the left upright.

  • Page 14: Console Bridge

    Position the console bridge (5) near the top of the uprights. Attach the wire connectors leading from the left upright and the console bridge. Be sure the connectors are fully seated together. Feed any excess wire into the hollow inside the left upright.

  • Page 15: Installing The Console

    NSTALLING THE ONSOLE Remove the pre-installed bolt (A) from the back of the main console (B). Position the main console near the top of the console bridge and attach the connectors leading from the console bridge to the corresponding tabs on the back of the main console.

  • Page 16: Attaching The Power Cord

    Insert the female plug of your treadmill’s power cord into the male outlet next to your treadmill’s power switch. NOTE: F3 treadmills shipped in the USA and Canada are supplied with a North American line cord. 230V F3 treadmills shipped outside North America are supplied with three line cords: a UK line cord, a continental line cord, and an Australian line cord.

  • Page 17: Setup

    EQUIREMENTS Most Life Fitness Treadmills are intended for use on a normal 120 volt circuit in the United States and Canada. Below is a table that provides the current rating for this product based on supply voltage. Make sure that the treadmill model supports the proper line voltage for the installation location before plugging into the outlet.
  • Page 18 TABILIZE ITNESS READMILL After placing the unit where it will be used, check its stability. If there is even a slight rocking motion or the unit is not stable, determine which stabilizing leg is not resting on the floor. To adjust, turn the STABILIZING LEG (A) until the rocking motion ceases and both stabilizing legs rest firmly on the floor.
  • Page 19 AISING AND OWERING THE The treadmill’s deck can be folded up when not in use. To do so, make sure that the incline is set to 0%, then simply grab the deck and lift it until it snaps into place. To lower the deck again, squeeze the release handle (A) and slowly lower it to the ground.
  • Page 20 ENTERING After the treadmill has been installed and leveled, the belt must be checked to confirm proper tracking. First, plug the power cord into a suitable outlet. See the topic titled , which appears earlier in this section, for details. Then, turn the treadmill ON. Stand on the siderails of the treadmill and straddle the belt.

  • Page 21: Features

    EATURES EADING The display console design includes a built-in reading rack (A) to place a book or magazine. CCESSORY RAYS Accessory trays (B) are located on either side of the display console. CTIVITY The Go System Activity Zone (C) offers control over the basic operations of the treadmill, using the buttons described on the next page.
  • Page 22 D. Start: Causes the belt to begin moving at 0.5 mph and 0% elevation. E. Stop: Causes the belt to slow to a gradual stop. One push pauses the workout, two pushes display workout information, and three pushes reset the workout.
  • Page 23 ULSE ENSOR YSTEM The hand pulse sensors (K) are the built-in heart rate monitoring system on the treadmill. During a workout, grasp the sensors that are set into the handlebars. For an accurate reading, use a comfortable grip. The console displays the heart rate after 15 to 20 seconds.

  • Page 24: Service And Technical Data

    ERVICE ECHNICAL ROUBLESHOOTING 1. Why do I hear a rubbing noise from the belt? a. The belt could be off-centered. Please see the section entitled 2. The console display looks strange or has an error message and is not functioning. a.
  • Page 25 5. My contact heart rate sensors are not reading my heart rate correctly. a. If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing, do the following: Dry the hands if necessary to prevent slipping. Apply hands to all four sensors; two in each hand. iii.
  • Page 26 10. My treadmill will not turn on. a. Make sure the treadmill’s power cord is connected to the treadmill at one end and is plugged into a power outlet at the other. Also, make sure the power switch is pushed to ON. The power switch is located on the front of the treadmill right below the motor cover.

  • Page 27: Preventative Maintenance Tips

    REVENTATIVE AINTENANCE The Life Fitness F3 Treadmill is backed by the engineering excellence and reliability of Life Fitness and is one of the most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today. NOTE: Safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regularly for damage or wear.

  • Page 28: How To Adjust And Tension The Striding Belt

    OLTS The Life Fitness treadmill has access holes in the rear roller guards, which allow access to the tensioning bolts. These tensioning bolts make it possible to adjust tracking and centering of the striding belt (A) without removing the guards.

  • Page 29: Tensioning An Existing Striding Belt

    RACKING ENTERING XISTING TRIDING 1. Locate the two access holes to the belt tensioning bolts on each of the rear roller guards. 2. Stand on the sides of the treadmill and straddle the belt. Enter the MANUAL Workout and set the belt speed to run at 4.0 mph (6,4 kph).

  • Page 30: How To Obtain Product Service

    2. Locate and document the serial numbers of the base and the console. The base’s serial number is located on front of the treadmill near the power switch and the console serial number is located on the back surface of the console. 3. Contact the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services Group (...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS F3 T ITNESS READMILL PECIFICATIONS Designed use: Home Maximum user weight: 350 pounds / 159 kilograms Speed range: 0.5 - 10.0 mph in 0.1 increments Elevation range: 0%-12% (in 0.5% increments) Motor: 3 HP continuous duty DC Rollers: Front: 2.6" (67mm) precision crowned Back: 2.0"...
  • Page 32 Physical Dimensions: Unfolded Folded Length: 78 inches / 198 centimeters 34.5 inches / 87.5 centimeters Width: 34.5 inches / 87.5 centimeters 34.5 inches / 87.5 centimeters Height: 58.5 inches / 148.5 centimeters 75 inches / 190.5 centimeters Weight: 264 pounds / 119.75 kilograms Shipping Dimensions: Carton Length: 86.25 inches / 219 centimeters...

  • Page 33: Warranty Information

    WHO PAYS SHIPPING & INSURANCE FOR SERVICE: If the Product or any warranted part must be returned to a service facility for repairs, Life Fitness will pay all shipping and insurance charges during the warranty period (within the United States only). The purchaser is responsible for shipping and insurance charges after the warranty has expired.
  • Page 34 Warranties may vary outside the U.S. Contact Life Fitness for details.
  • Page 35 CHANGES IN WARRANTY NOT AUTHORIZED: No one is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of this limited warranty. EFFECT OF U.S. STATE LAWS: This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. MODEL LIFETIME 10 YEARS...
  • Page 37 Life Fitness offers a full line of premier fitness equipment for the home. T O T A L - B O D Y E L L I P T I C A L C R O S S - T R A I N E R S | T R E A D M I L L S | L I F E C Y C L E E X E R C I S E B I K E S | G Y M S Y S T E M S ®...

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