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97Ti, 95Ti Treadmills o p e r a t i o n m a n u a l...
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ORPORATE EADQUARTERS 5100 North River Road Schiller Park, Illinois 60176 • U.S.A. 847.288.3300 • FAX: 847.288.3702 800.735.3867 (Toll-free within U.S.A., Canada) NTERNATIONAL FFICES LIFE FITNESS ASIA PACIFIC LTD LIFE FITNESS EUROPE GMBH Room 2610, Miramar Tower Siemensstrasse 3 132 Nathan Road 85716 Unterschleissheim Tsimshatsui, Kowloon GERMANY...
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Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions. It describes equipment setup and instructs members on how to use it correctly and safely. Avant d'utiliser ce produit, il est indispensable de lire ce manuel d'utilisation dans son INTÉGRALITÉ, ainsi que TOUTES les instructions d'installations.
ABLE OF ONTENTS Section Description Page Getting Started ............6 Important Safety Instructions .
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Life Fitness 97Ti Treadmill Specifications ........50...
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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products: Life Fitness Treadmills: 95Ti 97Ti See "Specifications" in this manual for product specific features. Statement of Purpose: The treadmill is an exercise machine that enables users to walk or run, in place, on a moving surface.
ETTING TARTED IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using the treadmill. DANGER: • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug this Life Fitness product before cleaning or attempting any maintenance activity. WARNING: • To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury, it is impera- tive to connect each product to a properly grounded electrical outlet.
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• Do not use this product in bare feet. Always wear shoes. Wear shoes with rubber or high- traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles, cleats or spikes. Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles. •...
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ÉMARRAGE CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Lire toutes les instructions avant d'utiliser le tapis roulant. DANGER: • Pour réduire les risques de décharge électrique, toujours débrancher cet appareil Life Fitness avant le nettoyage ou toute mesure d'entretien. AVERTISSEMENT: • Pour réduire les risques de brûlures, d'incendies, de décharges électriques ou de blessures, chaque appareil doit absolument être branché...
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• Ne jamais rien insérer dans les ouvertures de cet appareil. Si un objet tombe à l'intérieur de l'appareil, couper l'alimentation électrique, débrancher le cordon de la prise et le récupérer avec précaution. S'il est impossible de l'atteindre, communiquer avec le service à la clien- tèle de Life Fitness.
ETUP Read the Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness Treadmill. Place the treadmill where it will be used before beginning the setup procedure. LECTRICAL OWER EQUIREMENTS The Life Fitness Treadmill requires a dedicated* line according to the electrical configurations listed in the chart below.
OW TO OSITION AND TABILIZE THE ITNESS READMILL Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the treadmill to the location in which it will be used. See Section 7, titled Specifications, for the dimensions of the footprint. Allow a distance of eight inches, or 21 centimeters, between the treadmill and other units on either side.
TRIDE ENSOR HUTOFF YSTEM The Stride Sensor auto-shutoff system detects whether a user is on the belt/deck. If the user leaves the belt/deck during a workout, the system is triggered and the following message is dis- played, "User not detected on belt - press enter to continue workout." If the user presses enter during this message the workout will continue without interruption.
OWER OUTING The power cord can be run straight from the treadmill, shortened and exited out the user-front left side, or run under the frame using the power cord clips and exited out the user right-rear side of the treadmill. For efficient cord management, the following routing options are recommended: With the power cord unplugged, insert the clips in the appropriate holes.
ISPLAY ONSOLE AND CTIVITY ISPLAY ONSOLE AND CTIVITY VERVIEW The computerized display console and Activity Zone on the treadmill allow the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilities and goals and to monitor progress. With this easy-to-use console and Activity Zone, the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next.
3-SPEED KEYS: Press these keys to immediately reach your desired workout speeds. G YOUR ZONE HEART RATE PANEL (Model 97Ti only): HEART RATE: Displays the heart rate during a workout if the user grasps the Lifepulse sensors or wears a Polar®-compatible heart rate chest strap.
The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with a manual emergency stop system. Use either of the two features described below to stop the treadmill immediately. A circular-shaped STOP magnet is located on the left side of the panel below the display console.
® EART RAINING XERCISE ® EART RAINING XERCISE Research shows that maintaining a specific heart rate while exercising is the optimal way to monitor the intensity of a workout and to achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training®...
During the setup of a heart rate zone training workout, the user will be required to enter a start-up speed. If a heart rate chest strap is not detected, the maximum allowable speed is 4.5 mph. If a heart rate chest strap is detected, the maximum speed is 14 mph (16 mph on the 97Ti).
ORKOUTS ORKOUT VERVIEWS The following workouts are preprogrammed for the Life Fitness Treadmill. QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising. After the QUICK START key is pressed, a MANUAL workout begins immediately. MANUAL is a constant effort workout in which the user can change resistance level or speed at any time.
CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning. The user wears a heart rate chest strap, or grasps the Lifepulse sensors continuously. The program adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum.
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ITNESS READMILL ORKOUT ETUP TEPS QUICK START CALORIES GOAL HEART RATE MARINES PFT INTERVAL Press QUICK START Press PERSONAL TRAINER Press FIT TEST repeatedly until Press ZONE TRAINING+ repeatedly until MARINES Begin workout CALORIES GOAL appears; repeatedly until PFT appears; press MANUAL press ENTER HR INTERVAL appears;...
ORKOUT ESCRIPTIONS UICK TART QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising. After the QUICK START key is pressed, a MANUAL workout begins. For accurate caloric expenditure, enter weight using the ENTER WEIGHT button. The incline level is set to zero by default. Change the level using the INCLINE ARROW key. Change the speed using the SPEED key, up or down as desired, or use the NUMERIC keypad to enter a new speed value.
The Life Fitness-patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training. Intervals are periods of intense cardiovascular exercise separated by regular periods of lower-intensity exer- cise. The WORKOUT PROFILE window represents these high and low intervals as columns of illumi- nated LEDs, which together have the appearance of hills and valleys.
Each column, as seen in the WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW and the chart above, represents one interval. The overall duration of the workout determines the length of each interval. Each workout is made up of 20 intervals, so the duration of each interval is equal to the duration of the entire workout divided by 20.
IME IN The Time in Zone Goal program, a feature of Heart Rate Zone Training®, enhances FAT BURN and CARDIO workouts by setting a duration for staying within the target zone as the workout goal. Once the duration objective is met, the workout goes into a cool-down phase. PORT RAINING This distance-goal workout is designed for runners training for races.
EART This program combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training. The default target heart rate* is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maximum † (HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup. All hills and valleys are percentages of HRmax.
EART NTERVAL This program also combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone Training. The default target heart rate* is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maxi- (HRmax), but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup. The workout †...
XTREME EART This intense, varied workout is designed to help more experienced users to break through fitness improvement plateaus. The workout alternates between two target heart rates* as quickly as possi- ble. The effect is similar to that of running sprints. The user must wear a chest strap or grip the Lifepulse sensors throughout the workout.
The treadmill Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this versatile treadmill. The Fit Test workout measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks. The user must grasp the hand sensors (if equipped) when prompted or wear a heart rate chest strap, as the test score calculation is based on a heart rate reading.
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ROGRAM UGGESTED XERTION EVELS Inactive Active Very Active Treadmill Fit Test Level 2-3 mph 3-4 mph 3.5-4.5 mph 3.2-4.8 kph 4.8-6.4 kph 5.6-7.2 kph NOTE: Treadmill will incline to 5% after a one minute warm-up. Suggested exertion levels should be used as a guideline for setting up the Fit Test program. The goal is to elevate the user's heart rate to a level that is between 60%-85% of their theoretical maximum heart rate (220-age).
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The tables below list fit test results. ELATIVE ITNESS LASSIFICATION FOR Estimated VO2 Max (ml/kg/min) Per Age Category Rating 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 Elite Excellent 50-51 48-50 46-47 42-44 39-41 Very Good 47-49 45-47 43-45 40-41 36-38 Above Average 44-46 42-44 40-42 37-39...
ITNESS ESTS The Life Fitness Treadmill features fitness tests based upon specific predefined protocols. • ARMY PFT: 2.0 miles The U.S. Army Physical Fitness Test is a physical performance test used to assess mus- cular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness. • NAVY PRT: 1.5 miles The running portion of the U.S.
PEED NTERVAL This program allows the user to toggle between user defined JOG and RUN speeds. The SPEED INTERVAL button will flash throughout the workout. The user can toggle the speeds at any time during the workout by pressing the speed interval button. The current speed will appear in the speed display window.
SING NSTA EEDBACK The InstaPace Feedback feature enables users to monitor their pace, or rate of minutes per mile, while running on the treadmill. This feature must be enabled in the Manager’s Configuration. See Section 5, titled The Manager’s Configuration, for more information. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the MPH and pace simultaneously when the user adjusts the treadmill speed with the ARROW KEYS.
’ ANAGER ONFIGURATION ’ NTERING AND SING THE ANAGER ONFIGURATION To enter the Manager's Configuration, press and hold down the PAUSE key and press the CLEAR key twice. Continue to hold down the PAUSE key until the MESSAGE CENTER dis- plays the words “SERVICE MENU”.
MAXIMUM SPEED 14.0 (MPH) for 95Ti This is the fastest speed at which the treadmill can operate. 16.0 (MPH) for 97Ti MINIMUM SPEED 0.5 (MPH) This is the slowest speed at which the treadmill can operate. PAUSE TIMEOUT...
ROGRAMMING USTOM ORKOUTS After entering the Manager’s Configuration, use the TIME ARROW keys to scroll through the list of configuration options, or allow the MESSAGE CENTER to scroll automatically through the options. When “CUSTOM WORKOUT ENTRY” appears, press ENTER to select this option. The custom workouts are identified as numbers, from 1 to 6.
SING UICK TART ISABLE This configuration has two possible values which are selected using the incline arrow keys. The values are as follows: • Quick Start with numeric keys “allowed” • Quick Start with numeric keys “not allowed” The default value is “allowed”. This means that a user can start a QUICK START workout by simply entering a desired workout speed using the numeric keys only.
ARATHON Marathon Mode has no preset or setable goal. It allows the user to workout indefinitely. A work- out in Marathon Mode ends only if the user chooses to end it or a stop system is activated. To use the mode, enable Marathon Mode (see below). While setting up a workout, enter a time value greater than the upper limit displayed on the con- sole.
ERVICE AND ECHNICAL REVENTIVE AINTENANCE The Life Fitness 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. Commercial Life Fitness Treadmills are among the most popular of aerobic trainers, regu- larly standing up to marathon use - 18 hours a day, seven days a week - in health clubs, col- leges and military facilities the world over.
ROUBLESHOOTING THE READMILL Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action No Power On/Off switch. Turn the switch to the ON position. Insufficient power source. Plug treadmill into a dedi- cated 20 amp circuit. Refer to the Operations Manual. Using a voltmeter, verify power at outlet.
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ROUBLESHOOTING THE READMILL ONTINUED Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Striding Belt slips off-center Uneven floor surface. Check levelers and level tread- mill. Check striding belt & re-tension as necessary. Refer to Section 6.5 “How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt.” Maximum speed is reduced User is pushing striding belt.
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ROUBLESHOOTING THE READMILL ONTINUED Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Unit resets randomly or Insufficient power source. Plug treadmill into a dedicated pauses 20 amp circuit. Damaged ground prong on Replace line cord. line cord. Line cord improperly seated in Inspect power connection at electrical outlet.
ROUBLESHOOTING THE PTIONAL EART HEST TRAP EART EADING RRATIC BSENT NTIRELY Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Belt transmitter electrodes are not Wet the belt transmitter elec- Heart rate reading is erratic or wet enough to pick up accurate trodes (see section 3.2). absent entirely heart rate readings.
OW TO DJUST AND ENSION THE TRIDING Do not move treadmill or place hands under treadmill while it is plugged into an electrical outlet! ENSIONING OLTS A 5/16-inch hex key wrench is required for this task. The Life Fitness Treadmill has access holes in the rear roller guards which allow access to the tensioning bolts.
ENSIONING AN XISTING TRIDING Enter the Manual workout and operate the treadmill for five minutes at 5.0 MPH (8.0 KPH). NOTE: DO NOT RUN OR WALK ON BELT. Reduce the speed to 2.0 MPH (3.2 KPH). Walk on the treadmill. Tightly grip the handrails and apply force with feet on the striding belt near the motor cover against the moving belt direction.
OW TO BTAIN RODUCT ERVICE 1. Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions. The problem may be unfamiliarity with the product and its features and workouts. 2. Locate and write down the serial number of the unit, which is located on a plate near the power switch.
PECIFICATIONS ITNESS READMILL PECIFICATIONS Designed use: Heavy/Commercial Maximum user weight: 400 pounds / 181 kilograms Speed range: 0.5 - 14.0 MPH (0.8 - 23 KPH) in 0.1 increments Elevation range: 0%-15% (in 0.1% increments) Drive train: AC motor with MagnaDrive™ motor controller Motor type: Variable Speed AC Motor size:...
ITNESS READMILL PECIFICATIONS Designed use: Heavy/Commercial Maximum user weight: 400 pounds / 181 kilograms Speed range: 0.5 - 16.0 MPH (0.8 - 26 KPH) in 0.1 increments Elevation range: -3%-15% (in 0.1% increments) Drive train: AC motor with MagnaDrive™ motor controller Motor type: Variable Speed AC Motor size:...
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