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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    Model 9000 Treadmill Customer Support Services SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ©1997 Life Fitness a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. The Life Fitness, Heart Rate Zone Training and FlexDeck are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Brunswick Corporation, is forbidden.
  • Page 3 HOW TO USE THIS SERVICE MANUAL In the unlikely event that an operating problem may occur with your Life Fitness 9000 Treadmill, this Service Manual will instruct and guide you or your Maintenance Engineer on the quickest, most efficient manner in which to approach the situation.This Service Manual has been separated into a total of Five Sections for quick reference:...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION (How to use this Service Manual) TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES PAGE BELT SLOWDOWN OR SLIPPAGE ........................1 DISPLAY WILL NOT PROGRAM PASSWORD OR LOCKED IN PASSWORD MODE ........2 NOISY TREADMILL ............................
  • Page 5 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) SECTION IV PARTS IDENTIFICATION............................ 1-3 SECTION V MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION WIRING DIAGRAMS ............................1,2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS ........................3 ESTIMATED REPAIR TIMES ..........................4 MODEL IDENTIFICATION and SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION................5 COMMUNICATING BY FAX..........................6...

  • Page 6: Troubleshooting Guide

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: "Slowdown". Belt slips during footfall or display reads "Press Start to Resume", or "Note Max. Speed Is Reduced To". Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action ± User is exceeding desired Inform user on proper usage of treadmill Maximum speed is reduced speed for the striding belt.

  • Page 7: Display Will Not Program Password Or Locked In Password Mode

    ± Incorrect password entered. Press CLEAR twice. ± Press 9000, (MANUAL, 9000 if connected to Lifecenter), ENTER for access to password mode. ± Enter new password. A valid password is 3 digits: 1 thru 999. (4 digits if connected to Lifecenter) ±...

  • Page 8: Noisy Treadmill

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Noisy Treadmill Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action ± Wax Build-up on rear roller Unit requires 10 hours of break-in. Knocking sound at rear of machine ± Faulty rear roller bearings. Replace rear roller assembly.

  • Page 9: Display Does Not Illuminate Or Respond To Input

    Reinstall display console and handrail , inspect for pinched harnesses. Replace harness if damaged. ± Switch display console with another Life Fitness model 9000 treadmill if available. ± Replace display console. ± Faulty CPU control board. Switch CPU control board with another Life Fitness model 9000 treadmill if available.

  • Page 10: Unit Resets Randomly

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Unit Resets Randomly Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action ± Unit resets randomly Insufficient power source. Plug treadmill into a dedicated 120V, 20 amp circuit. ± Line cord improperly seated in Inspect power connection at outlet and at electrical outlet.

  • Page 11: No Power

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: No Power Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action ± No Power On/Off switch. Check that the unit is turned on? ± Insufficient power source. Plug treadmill into a dedicated 120V, 20 amp circuit.

  • Page 12: Wax Will Not Wax Properly

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Wax Will Not Wax Properly Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action ± Wax will not wax Fill valve in kit has crimped fill Check the fill valve for proper operation. hose. ± Check the fill hose for kinks, straighten as necessary.
  • Page 13 ± Replace wax pump. ± Faulty CPU Board Swap CPU with another 9000 treadmill if available. ± Replace CPU Board Call Life Fitness Customer Support Services 1-800-351-3737 or 1-847-451-0036...
  • Page 14 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: BELT COMES IN CONTACT WITH FRAME AND END CAPS Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action ± The belt is traveling beyond Worn striding belt or user Center belt according to belt centering the tracking limits.

  • Page 15: No Telemetry Reading

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: NO TELEMETRY READING Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action ± No Chest Strap detected. Chest strap sensors not making Adjust chest strap good contact with body of user. ± Moisten sensors to make better contact with skin ±...

  • Page 16: Speed Control Error

    ± Faulty Emerson motor controller. Switch the Emerson motor controller with another Life Fitness model 9000 treadmill if available. ± Replace motor controller. ± Faulty CPU control board.

  • Page 17: Striding Belt Not Centered On Deck

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Striding Belt Not Centered On Deck Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action ± Striding belt mis-alignment Improper walking/running. Start belt moving at 1.5 mph (2.41kph). Grasp handrails and manually walk the striding belt back to the center of the deck.

  • Page 18: Lift Control Error

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Display reads "Notify Maintenance Lift Control Error" Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action ± Lift Error Incline control error. Enter into Incline Manual mode in the DIAGNOSTICS menu (See Section II). ± Incline unit with two people on top of unit.

  • Page 19: Workout Pause: Notify Maintenance

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: Workout Pause: “Notify Maintenance” Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action ± Striding belt will not start Insufficient power. Plug into electrical outlet with proper voltage and amperage requirements. ± Loose connections at drive Inspect all connections.
  • Page 20 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill NOTES:...

  • Page 21: Diagnostic Tests

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill DIAGNOSTIC TESTS How To...EXECUTE THE SERVICE MODE WARNING: DO NOT STAND ON THE STRIDING BELT WHILE ENTERING THE SERVICE MODE OR WHILE PERFORMING ANY OF THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. NOTE: TO ACCESS A SPECIFIED DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM, USE THE PROGRAM KEYS.
  • Page 22 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill DIAGNOSTIC TESTS How To...EXECUTE THE DISPLAY TEST This test indicates if the Display is working properly. TO ENTER INTO THE DISPLAY TEST TURN "ON" THE HILL AND RANDOM KEYS The information that will be displayed in this mode is as follows: ±...
  • Page 23 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill DIAGNOSTIC TESTS How To...EXECUTE THE EEPROM MODE This test indicates the amount of memory and allows for changes in the program times. TO ENTER INTO THE TEST TURN "ON" THE HILL, RANDOM AND FIT TEST PROGRAM KEYS.
  • Page 24 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill DIAGNOSTIC TESTS How To...EXECUTE THE INCLINE CONTROL TEST This test indicates if the unit is reaching or lowering to the user's chosen level. TO ENTER INTO THE INCLINE CONTROL TEST TURN "ON" THE HILL PROGRAM KEY.
  • Page 25 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill DIAGNOSTIC TESTS How To...EXECUTE VIEWING OF USAGE STATISTICS This mode supplies statistics and code versions of the Treadmill. TO ENTER INTO THE VIEWING OF USAGE STATISTICS TESTS TURN "ON" THE RANDOM AND FIT TEST PROGRAM KEYS The information that will be displayed in this mode is as follows: ±...
  • Page 26 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill DIAGNOSTIC TESTS How To...EXECUTE THE WAXER CONTROL TEST This test indicates the status of the waxing system. TO ENTER INTO THE TEST TURN "ON" THE FIT TEST PROGRAM KEY. The information that will be displayed in this mode is as follows: ±...
  • Page 27 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill DIAGNOSTIC TESTS How To...EXECUTE THE HEART RATE MONITORING MODE This test indicates if the heart rate program is operating properly. TO ENTER INTO THE TEST TURN "ON" THE HEART RATE PROGRAM KEY. The information that will be displayed in this mode is as follows: ±...
  • Page 28 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill DIAGNOSTIC TESTS How To...EXECUTE THE SPEED CONTROL OPERATION TEST This test indicates if the unit is running at the actual speed that the user has chosen. TO ENTER INTO THE TEST ALL PROGRAM KEYS SHOULD BE IN THE “OFF” POSITION.

  • Page 29: How To

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill HOW TO... REMOVE AND REPLACE MOTOR COVER Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver Step 1 Turn the power OFF at the ON/OFF switch and then unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Step 2 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove four SCREWS securing the MOTOR COVER.

  • Page 30: Drive Motor Assembly

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill HOW TO ... REMOVE AND REPLACE DRIVE MOTOR ASSEMBLY Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, hex key wrench set, socket set WARNING: FAILURE TO OBSERVE SAFE PROCEDURES WHEN SERVICING THIS UNIT COULD RESULT IN INJURY FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK Step 1 Turn the power OFF at the ON/OFF switch and then unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
  • Page 31 HOW TO ... REMOVE AND REPLACE CONTROL (CPU) BOARD ASSEMBLY Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, socket set WARNING: FAILURE TO OBSERVE SAFE PROCEDURES WHEN SERVICING THIS UNIT COULD RESULT IN INJURY FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK Step 1 Record the current WAXING information on the existing CONTROL BOARD (CPU) TRAY ASSEMBLY. Transfer WAX COUNTS to the new CONTROL BOARD (CPU) TRAY ASSEMBLY in Step 10.
  • Page 32 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill HOW TO ... REMOVE AND REPLACE MOTOR CONTROL BOARD Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, socket set WARNING: FAILURE TO OBSERVE SAFE PROCEDURES WHEN SERVICING THIS UNIT COULD RESULT IN INJURY FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK Step 1 Turn the power Off at the ON/OFF switch and then unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
  • Page 33 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DISPLAY CONSOLE Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, hex key wrench set Step 1 Turn the power OFF at the ON/OFF switch and by unplugging the machine at the electrical outlet. Step 2 Remove the four SCREWS securing the CONNECTOR COVER to the bottom of the DISPLAY CONSOLE.
  • Page 34 Life Fitness 9000 Treadmill How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE STOP SWITCH Step 1 Turn the power OFF at the ON/OFF switch and by unplugging the machine at the electrical outlet. Step 2 Remove the DISPLAY CONSOLE from the machine (See “How To...”).

  • Page 35: Display Console

    Life Fitness 9000 Treadmill How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE TELEMETRY / HR KIT Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver Step 1 Turn the power OFF at the ON/OFF switch and by unplugging the machine at the electrical outlet. Step 2 Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen and remove the two SCREWS securing the TELEMETRY/HEART RATE SENSOR COVER to the bottom of the CONSOLE PAN.

  • Page 36: Handlebar

    Life Fitness 9000HR Treadmill How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE HANDLEBAR Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, hex key wrench set, socket and ratchet set Step 1 Turn the power OFF at the ON/OFF switch and by unplugging the machine at the electrical outlet.
  • Page 37 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill How To...INSTALL THE AUTOMATIC WAXING SYSTEM Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, Scissors Step 1 While standing next to the treadmill, enter the diagnostic mode by pressing 9-1-9, ENTER. Press and hold the INCLINE UP ARROW KEY until the incline percentage reaches 12.0.

  • Page 38: Lift Actuator

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill HOW TO ... REMOVE AND REPLACE THE LIFT ACTUATOR Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, pliers Serial #342263 Step 1 Turn the power OFF at the ON/OFF switch and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

  • Page 39: Wax Pump Assembly

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill HOW TO ... REMOVE AND REPLACE THE WAX PUMP ASSEMBLY Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, socket set, pliers Step 1 Turn the power OFF at the ON/OFF switch and then unplug the unit from the electrical outlet Step 2 Remove the MOTOR COVER (See How To...”).
  • Page 40 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill HOW TO ... REMOVE AND REPLACE THE ON/OFF SWITCH Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver Step 1 Turn the power OFF at the ON/OFF switch and then unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Step 2 Remove the MOTOR COVER (See How To...”).

  • Page 41: On/Off Switch

    Using a pair of pilers, grasp the STRAIN-RELEIF securing the AC LINE CORD to the MOTOR PAN and carefully pull the AC LINE CORD out of the MOTOR PAN (the STRAIN RELIEF on the model 9000 treadmill is located on the bottom of the MOTOR PAN).
  • Page 42 Lifestride Model 9000 Treadmill How To...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DISPLAY WIRE HARNESS Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, hex key wrench set Step 1 Turn the power OFF by unplugging the unit at the wall outlet. Step 2 Remove the DISPLAY CONSOLE (See "How To...").

  • Page 43: Front Roller Assembly

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill HOW TO ... REMOVE AND REPLACE FRONT ROLLER ASSEMBLY Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, hex key wrench set, socket set Step 1 Turn the power OFF at the ON/OFF switch and then unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.

  • Page 44: Rear End Cap Panel

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill HOW TO...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE REAR END CAP PANEL Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver Step 1 Turn the power OFF at the ON/OFF switch and then unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Step 2 Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the three SCREWS from each side of the REAR END CAP PANEL and remove the damaged REAR END CAP PANEL.
  • Page 45 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill HOW TO... REMOVE AND REPLACE REAR ROLLER ASSEMBLY Tool Required: Phillips Screw Driver, Hex Key Set Step 1 Turn OFF the unit at the ON/OFF switch, then unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Step 2 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three SCREWS from each side of the REAR PANEL and set a side.
  • Page 46 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill HOW TO ... REMOVE AND REPLACE (OR FLIP) THE DECK Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, hex key wrench set ATTENTION: THE DECK MUST BE REPLACED OR FLIPPED TO AN UNUSED SIDE WHENEVER INSTALLING A NEW STRIDING BELT. IF THE DECK IS TO BE FLIPPED, CAREFULLY CLEAN ANY DUST OR DIRT FROM THE BACK SIDE OF THE DECK WITH SOAP AND WATER BEING CAREFUL NOT TO REMOVE ANY WAX PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
  • Page 47 HOW TO...REMOVE AND REPLACE THE STRIDING BELT Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, hex key wrench set, socket set, 1/2” open end wrench ATTENTION: THE DECK MUST BE REPLACED OR FLIPPED TO AN UNUSED SIDE WHENEVER INSTALLING A NEW STRIDING BELT. IF THE DECK IS TO BE FLIPPED, WIPE IT CLEAN WITH SOAP AND WATER BEING CAREFUL NOT TO REMOVE ANY WAX PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
  • Page 48 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill HOW TO... ADJUST AND TENSION THE STRIDING BELT Tools Required: Hex key wrench set, Phillips screwdriver CAUTION: DO NOT MOVE OR PLACE YOUR HANDS UNDER THE UNIT WHILE THE MACHINE IS PLUGGED INTO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
  • Page 49 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill HOW TO... ADJUST AND TENSION THE STRIDING BELT Tools Required: Hex key wrench set, Phillips screwdriver CAUTION: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE TENSIONING BOLTS WHILE MAKING BELT ADJUSTMENTS. OVER TIGHTENING OF BOLTS MAY OVER-STRETCH AND DAMAGE THE STRIDING BELT AS WELL AS PLACE AN EXCESSIVE LOAD ON THE FRONT AND REAR ROLLER BEARINGS.

  • Page 50: Deck

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill PARTS DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBERS DESCRIPTION PART NUMBERS ( PARTS NOT SHOWN ) Drive Motor 2.0hp OK26-01540-0001 Motor Controller OK26-02165-0002 Front Roller Assy 2.5” AK45-00030-0000 Rear Roller OK45-01002-0000 Control Bd (CPU) AK45-00058-0000 Console Assy...
  • Page 51 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill PARTS DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 52 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill PARTS DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 53 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill NOTES:...
  • Page 54 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill WIRING BLOCK DIAGRAMS 120v Domestic...
  • Page 55 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill WIRING BLOCK DIAGRAMS 240v International...

  • Page 56: Preventive Maintenance Tips

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY QUARTERLY BI-ANNUAL ANNUAL Anti-Static INSPECT Cords REPLACE Console Mounting INSPECT Bolts Frame CLEAN INSPECT Striding Belt CLEAN ( Top ) ( VACUUM ) INSPECT Brush REPLACE Deck INSPECT Power Cord...

  • Page 57: Estimated Repair Times

    Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill ESTIMATED REPAIR TIMES DESCRIPTION TIME IN MINS. MOTOR CONTROLLER 30 MIN 30 MIN LINE CORD 30 MIN ON/OFF SWITCH 30 MIN WAX FILLER KIT (INS) 15 MIN WAX PUMP ASSY 30 MIN DECK SPRING ELASTOMER (8)
  • Page 58 Life Fitness Model 9000Treadmill COMMUNICATING BY FAX If you would like to submit a parts order, or if you need help troubleshooting a problem, we have included, for your convenience, a FAX form on the following page. Simply make a copy (or copies) of the FAX sheet and fill in the necessary information.
  • Page 59 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM: TIME RECEIVED: TIME COMPLETED: TECHNICIAN NAME: CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES CENTER 10601 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131 PHONE (800) 351-3737 Toll Free or (708) 451-0036 FAX (800) 216-8893 Toll Free or (708) 288-3702 Life Fitness Model 9000 Treadmill NOTES:...

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