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LifeFitness 9000HR Service Manual

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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills Customer Support Services SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ©1999 Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness is a registered trademark of Brunswick Corporation. Zone Trainer and Heart Rate Zone Training are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Brunswick Corporation, is forbidden. M051-00K60-A013 November-2002...
  • Page 3 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills INTRODUCTION This service manual is applicable to Treadmill Models TR9000HR, TR8500, and T9i. Note: Information in this service manual represents typical configuration and may differ slightly from actual equipment. This manual consists of the following topics and sections.
  • Page 4 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL REQUIREMENTS Unless otherwise specified, only basic hand tools are required to perform service procedures outlined in this section. Some of these standard tools should consist of: Philips and Straight-...
  • Page 5 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills THEORY OF OPERATION The treadmill is an electromechanical device that operates on 120 volt system and is controlled through the electronics in the display console. The key components that make up the treadmill are the unit frame, electric motor and motor controller, belt and deck, wax and wax motor, pulleys and rollers, and the display console.
  • Page 6 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills TERMINOLOGY Rubber strips located on the surface of each side of the frame, and used to ensure Anti-Scuff Pads sure footing. A copper tinsel wire that discharges static electricity from the striding belt during Anti-Static operation.
  • Page 7 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9I Treadmills TERMINOLOGY Routed through the left uprights to DC Motor Controller and then, to the control Main Wire console. Harness Routed through right side of upright. Heart Rate Wire Harness Motor Controller Receives an output signal from the console display to perform all functions.
  • Page 8 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION (9000HR Displayed) Holder Console ERGO Left Upright Emergency Stop Anti-Scuff Motor Cover Right Upright Rear Roller Guards...
  • Page 9 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION Striding Belt Rear Roller Life Springs Tensioning Bolts Front Roller Drive Leveler Spray Bar & Belt Nozzle Deck Screws Drive Wax Motor Motor Deck Screws Deck...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES PAGE STRIDING BELT SLIPS DURING FOOTFALL ..............2 MAXIMUM SPEED IS REDUCED..................2 KNOCKING SOUND AT REAR OF MACHINE ..............2 KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM DECK............... 2 STRIDING BELT FOLDS ......................
  • Page 11 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills TABLE OF CONTENTS - Continued SECTION III HOW TO…REPLACE… STRIDING BELT AND DECK....................2 TENSIONING STRIDING BELT ................... 5 ADJUST STRIDING BELT TRACKING ................6 PERFORM STALL TEST ...................... 7 FRONT ROLLER........................8 REAR ROLLER ........................
  • Page 12 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills NOTES...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SECTION I TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...

  • Page 14: Striding Belt Slips During Footfall

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Striding Belt slips during Striding belt slips on front roller Check striding belt & re-tension as necessary. during stall test. See How…To Adjust Belt Tension.

  • Page 15: Striding Belt Not Centered

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Striding belt needs to be re- Refer to belt tensioning or tracking adjustment The Striding Belt is tensioned or tracking needs procedure in operation or service manual.

  • Page 16: Striding Belt Misaligned

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Rubbing sound from Foreign objects may be stuck Inspect underneath striding belt and machine. underneath the machine. Remove any debris or objects that may cause underneath machine.

  • Page 17: Display Does Not Illuminate When Powered On

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Display does not illuminate Insufficient power source. Plug treadmill into a dedicated amp circuit. Refer To The Operations Manual. when machine is powered Loose 10 pin connection at...

  • Page 18: Display Overlay Keys Are Not Responding When Pressed

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Loose ribbon connection(s). Verify that the ribbon connections is attached to Display overlay keys are the display PCB. not responding when depressed. Reseat the connection and verify the operation.

  • Page 19: No Power

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Unit resets randomly or Emergency stop switch magnet Re-seat the emergency stop switch magnet not making proper contact. and verify the operation. pauses. Pinched main wire harness.

  • Page 20: Wax Leak

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action DC Controller Turn the switch to the ON position. No Power. Verify at P3, 8VDC on Pins 3 and 4. Refer to Service Manual, Section 4 Electronics.
  • Page 21 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Dirty handlebar sensors. Wipe sensors with a clean soft cloth. Lifepulse Heart Rate System does not respond or improper heart rate reading Inadequate contact with all four Verify a firm grip of all four sensors (two on or "Reading Heart Rate"...

  • Page 22: No Chest Strap Detected

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Excess sweat or cleaning fluids Inspect and wipe clean. Replace sensors if Electrode sensors not come in contact with electrodes contacts are coming off sensors.
  • Page 23 Life Fitness Models 9000HR and T9i Treadmills SECTION II-A DIAGNOSTICS TR9000HR/...

  • Page 24: Diagnostic Entry Trhr9000

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR and T9i Treadmills Diagnostics - Entry DIAGNOSTICS ENTRY - Calories Heart Rate TR9000HR Distance Time Incline Speed Select Diagnostics is entered by holding the ‘PAUSE’ key when power is applied or by holding the ‘PAUSE’ key and...

  • Page 25: System Test

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR and T9i Treadmills Diagnostics – System Test SYSTEM TEST Upon entry into this category, a SYSTEM COMM TEST will be performed. SYSTEM COMM TEST This test will attempt to communicate with all of the modules within the treadmill unit. If all the modules communicate, the message is: “SYSTEM COMM OK”...
  • Page 26 Life Fitness Models 9000HR and T9i Treadmills Diagnostics – System Test MAIN MOTOR MODULE Speed Automatic Test This test allows the user to test the main drive motor and controller controlling the target speed. Upon entry into this test a SA (speed automatic) will be in the profile window. The user can select a target speed by using the speed arrow keys.
  • Page 27 Life Fitness Models 9000HR and T9i Treadmills Diagnostics – System Test ERROR CODE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE T9I/TR9000: MEANING: YOU WILL GET THIS ERROR IF: Start-up error Belt commanded to move and OPTO not The OPTO sensor is unplugged or lost seen or belt started to move and stalled.
  • Page 28 Life Fitness Models 9000HR and T9i Treadmills Diagnostics – System Test LIFT MOTOR MODULE Incline Automatic Test This test allows the user to test the lift motor and switches controlling the target incline. Upon entry into this test an IA (incline automatic) will be in the profile window. The user can select a target incline by using the incline arrow keys.
  • Page 29 Life Fitness Models 9000HR and T9i Treadmills Diagnostics – System Test WAXER MOTOR MODULE Waxer Automatic Test This test allows the user to see information concerning the waxer motor. Upon entry into this test a WA (waxer automatic) will be in the profile window. The waxer information will scroll automatically every 3 seconds. The...
  • Page 30 Life Fitness Models 9000HR and T9i Treadmills Diagnostics – System Test BELT/DECK TEST This test allows the user to test the belt and deck condition. This test attempts to approximate a wattage meter. It will give the user the percentage of power, wattage, bus voltage, and temperature readings.
  • Page 31 Life Fitness Models 9000HR and T9i Treadmills Diagnostics – System Test DISPLAY TEST All Lights On Test/Keypad Test This test will allow the user to test the display console. Upon entry to this test, all lights will be turned on.
  • Page 32 Life Fitness Models 9000HR and T9i Treadmills Diagnostics – System Test C-SAFE TEST This test will give information concerning whether there is a CSAFE system connected to the treadmill. A special LOOP BACK CABLE is required for this test. This test, is performed to determine fault between Life Fitness equipment and CSAFE system.

  • Page 33: Diagnostics - Information

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR and T9i Treadmills Diagnostics - Information SYSTEM INFO MENU Upon entry into the area, the message is: “INFORMATION MENU”, “USE ARROW KEYS TO”, “ SCROLL THROUGH LIST” Using any of the arrow keys will allow you to scroll through the eight system information areas.
  • Page 34 Life Fitness Models 9000HR and T9i Treadmills Diagnostics - Information LIFT MOTOR INFORMATION This area will allow the user to see the current information about the lift motor. The information will cover the following areas: UNIT CONFIGURATION – 60 HERTZ or 50 HERTZ CURRENT LIFT “ON TIME”...
  • Page 35 Life Fitness Models 9000HR and T9i Treadmills Diagnostics - Information SYSTEM ERRORS This area will allow the user to see the last 25 logged system errors. The error information will be displayed from the most recently logged to the oldest. Each system error will be displayed in the following format.

  • Page 36: Diagnostics - Maintenance

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR and T9i Treadmills Diagnostics - Maintenance MAINTENANCE MENU Upon entry into the area, the message is: “MAINTENANCE MENU”, “USE ARROW KEYS TO”, “SCROLL THROUGH LIST” Using any of the arrow keys will allow you to scroll through the ten system maintenance procedures.

  • Page 37: Diagnostics - Configuration

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR and T9i Treadmills Diagnostics - Configuration CONFIGURATION MENU Upon entry into the area, the message is: “CONFIGURATION MENU”, “USE ARROW KEYS TO”, “SCROLL THROUGH LIST” Using any of the arrow keys will allow you to scroll through the three system configuration areas.
  • Page 38 Life Fitness Models 9000HR and T9i Treadmills Diagnostics - Configuration MANAGER CONFIG This area will allow the user to see the current configuration about the system. The information will cover the following areas: LANGUAGE SELECTION ENGLISH/METRIC UNITS MAXIMUM SPEED MINIMUM SPEED...
  • Page 39 Life Fitness Model 8500 Treadmill SECTION II-B DIAGNOSTICS TR8500...
  • Page 40 Life Fitness Model 8500 Treadmill Diagnostics – Manager’s Settings NOTE: In the illustration, there’re three data Display Calories/Speed Distance/Incline Time/Weight windows consisting of a total Display Display Display of 10 tiles. Each tile consists of a seven-segments which Three Tiles Four, 7-Segments illuminates to make-up a (Segments Not Shown)

  • Page 41: Diagnostic Settings

    Life Fitness Model 8500 Treadmill Diagnostics – Service Menu DIAGNOSTIC MODES Service Menu: Press the Stop key twice and then hold down the Incline Up arrow key. To advance through the diagnostic modes press the Quick Start key, to go backwards use the Stop key There are 12 different diagnostic modes and settings shown in the order as they appear in the table.
  • Page 42 Life Fitness Model 8500 Treadmill Diagnostics Motor Test = “bELt tESt” This test checks the motor and motor controller. Use the Speed arrow keys to increase or decrease motor speed from 0.5 to 10.0 mph. The Time window shows the actual OPTO speed while the Speed window shows the target speed.
  • Page 43 Life Fitness Model 8500 Treadmill Diagnostics ERROR CODE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE TR8500 MEANING: YOU WILL GET THIS ERROR IF: “Err 1” Belt commanded to move and opto not The opto sensor is unplugged or lost seen or belt started to move and stalled. communication when you start a workout.
  • Page 44 Life Fitness Model 8500 Treadmill Diagnostics Incline Test = “LiFt tESt” Using the Incline up and down arrow keys, check incline positions in 0.5% increments. During this test, the Incline LED will illuminate the Time window shows the percent of incline, and the Incline window shows the incline setting. If the treadmills incline home switch is pressed (indicating it is at 0.0% incline) then the Distance LED will turn on.

  • Page 45: Settings

    Life Fitness Model 8500 Treadmill Diagnostics Settings = “SEttingS” There are 21 different settings available. Settings are selected with the Weight arrow keys. Once a setting is shown it can be changed using the Speed arrow keys. SETTING SEQUENCE DEFAULT DESCRIPTION Display Mode “diSP...

  • Page 46: System Errors

    Life Fitness Model 8500 Treadmill Diagnostics System Errors = “ErrorS” The treadmill saves the last 25 system errors, which can be retrieved for review. Use the Time down arrow to move forward through the errors which is displayed as “Exx= ErrXXX”. The last error logged-in, is the first error to show.
  • Page 47 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills SECTION III HOW TO… SERVICE AND REPAIR GUIDE...

  • Page 48: Striding Belt And Deck

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Striding Belt and Deck Special Tools Required: None IMPORTANT: When replacing the striding belt, the deck must be flipped to the unused waxed side or else replaced. Whenever a deck is replaced, the striding belt must be replaced. Before flipping a deck, wipe off any debris from the unused waxed side without removing the wax.
  • Page 49 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Striding Belt and Deck - Continued Special Tools Required: None 7. Index the motor bracket to the frame to maintain Mounting Mounting proper belt tension setting. Then loosen four...

  • Page 50: Tensioning Striding Belt

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Striding Belt and Deck - Continued Special Tools Required: None 11. Remove the front roller out from under the right side of the striding belt. Discard the striding belt.

  • Page 51: Adjust Striding Belt Tracking

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Tension Striding Belt Special Tools Required: None TR9000 and TR8500 1. Center striding belt between the front and rear rollers. Place two pieces of tape 50” apart on the right and left edges of the striding belt.
  • Page 52 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Adjust Striding Belt Tracking Special Tools Required: None IMPORTANT: It is CRITICAL that the treadmill be correctly leveled prior to any tracking adjustments. An unstable unit can cause Striding Belt misalignment. To level and stabilize the unit, refer to instructions on “How To…Replace The Leveler Assembly”...
  • Page 53 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To… How To Perform a Stall Test Special Tools Required: None 1. Locate the two adjusting bolts on each side rear roller mounting brackets. These bolts are accessible from the holes provided in the rear roller guards.

  • Page 54: Front Roller

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Front Roller Special Tools Required: None 1. Turn the unit power OFF at the switch, and then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet. 2. Remove the motor cover.
  • Page 55 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Front Roller - Continued Special Tools Required: None Mounting 6. Index the motor bracket to the frame to restore Mounting Tensioning Bolt proper belt tension setting. Loosen four mounting...
  • Page 56 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Front Roller - Continued Special Tools Required: None 9. Remove the front roller out from under the right side of the striding belt. 10. Position a new front roller and install the drive belt around the front roller pulley.
  • Page 57 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Rear Roller Special Tools Required: None 1. Turn the unit power OFF at the switch, and then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet. 2. Remove the rear roller guards. Index the rear roller to so that same belt tension can be restored to its original state.

  • Page 58: Drive Belt

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Drive Belt Special Tools Required: None Mounting Mounting Tensioning Bolt Bolt Bolt Drive Belt Adjustable Motor Mounting Fixed Bracket Bolts Plate 1. Turn the unit power OFF at the switch, and then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet.
  • Page 59 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Drive Belt - Continued Special Tools Required: None 5. Index the rear roller on both sides. These marks will be used to bring the striding belt back to its original tension.
  • Page 60 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Drive Motor Special Tools Required: None Mounting 1. Turn the unit power OFF at the switch, Mounting Tensioning and then unplug the line cord at the wall Bolt...
  • Page 61 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Drive Motor - Continued Special Tools Required: None Mounting 5. Loosely secure the four motor mounting bolts. Mounting Tensioning Bolt Make sure the current limit wire is attached to...

  • Page 62: Motor Brushes

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Motor Brushes Special Tools Required: None Brush Cable 1. Turn the unit power OFF at the (Make sure this cable switch, and then unplug the line is positioned toward cord at the wall outlet.
  • Page 63 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Life Spring Absorbers Special Tools Required: None NOTE: The striding belt does not require removal to replace life springs. 1. Turn the unit power OFF at the switch, and then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet.
  • Page 64 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Life Spring Absorbers - Continued Special Tools Required: None 5. Remove the four deck screws, one at each corner of the deck. 6. Remove the deck from under the striding belt.

  • Page 65: Wax Nozzle

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To...Clean the Wax Nozzle Special Tools Required: None 1. Turn the unit power OFF at the switch, then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet. 2. Remove the motor cover.
  • Page 66 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To...Clean the Wax Nozzle - Continued Special Tools Required: None 7. Lay the wax bracket on the left side of the unit frame. Nozzle 8. Remove the nozzle by turning it (counterclockwise).

  • Page 67: Lift Motor

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Lift Motor Special Tools Required: None 1. Turn the unit power OFF at the switch, then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet. 2. Remove the motor cover.
  • Page 68 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Lift Motor - Continued Special Tools Required: None Removing Lift Motor Pins Clips 9. Install the new lift motor in reverse order. Make sure to secure cables with new tie straps.

  • Page 69: Wax Motor

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Wax Motor (9000HR and 8500 INT’L Only) Special Tools Required: None 1. Turn the unit power OFF at the switch, then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet.

  • Page 70: Dc Controller Assembly

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the DC Controller Assembly Special Tools Required: None Main Cable DC Controller DC Controller Mounting Screws(4) The DC Controller Assembly is located in the front of the motor. It is attached to the front of the frame by four screws.

  • Page 71: On/Off Switch

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the ON/OFF Switch Special Tools Required: None 1. Turn the unit power OFF at the switch, then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet. 2. Remove the motor cover.

  • Page 72: Wax Bag – Tr8500 Int'l And Tr9000Hr Dom/Int'l

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To… Replace the Wax Bag – TR8500 Int’l and TR9000HR Dom/Int’l Special Tools Required: None 1. Raise the unit to its highest elevation. 2. Turn the power OFF at the ON/OFF switch, and then unplug the unit Engage from the electrical outlet.

  • Page 73: Anti-Static Tinsel

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Anti-Static Tinsel Special Tools Required: None 1. Raise the unit to its highest incline position. 2. Turn the unit power OFF at the switch and then, unplug the line cord at the wall outlet.

  • Page 74: Anti-Scuff Pads

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Anti-Scuff Pads Special Tools Required: None 1. Remove the worn ANTI-SCUFF PAD from the FRAME. 2. Clean off adhesive residue with a non- abrasive cleaner such as alcohol.

  • Page 75: Leveler Assembly

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Leveler Assembly Special Tools Required: None 1. Turn the unit power OFF at the switch, then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet. 2. Loosen the jam nut.
  • Page 76 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Control Board Special Tools Required: None GENERAL Overlay The Console Assembly is made up Bezel of the three parts. The front half is Assembly Control called the Overlay Bezel Assembly,...
  • Page 77 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Tether, and the Telemetry Receiver and Cable Special Tools Required: None Turn the unit power OFF at the switch, then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet.

  • Page 78: Control Board

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Main Wiring Harness and ERGO Bar Special Tools Required: None Removal 1. Turn the unit power OFF at the switch, then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet.
  • Page 79 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Main Wiring Harness and ERGO Bar - Continued Special Tools Required: None Installation Main Wiring Cable 1. Remove the lower end cap from the end of the left upright.

  • Page 80: Domestic And International Line Cords

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Domestic and International Line Cords Special Tools Required: None DOMESTIC LINE CORD 1. Turn the unit power OFF at the Strain switch, then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet.

  • Page 81: Line Filter

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills How To... Replace the Line Filter Special Tools Required: None 1. Turn the unit power OFF at the switch, then unplug the line cord at the wall outlet. 2. Remove the motor cover.

  • Page 82: Notes

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills NOTES...

  • Page 83: Section Iv Electronic Overview

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills SECTION IV ELECTRONIC OVERVIEW WIRING BLOCK DIAGRAM...

  • Page 84: Display Console - Tr9000Hr/T9I

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills ELECTRONIC OVERVIEW - DISPLAY CONSOLE - TR9000HR/T9i P3 P4 Connector and Pin Functions Connector Location Functional Description P1 is a 10 pin connector that GND - ground connects from the display GND - ground console to the DC controller.
  • Page 85 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills ELECTRONIC OVERVIEW - DISPLAY CONSOLE - TR9000HR/T9i Connector Location Functional Description P6 is a 6 pin connector that Polar connects to the Polar Receiver VCC (5VDC) and end of Session switch Reed Sense...

  • Page 86: Display Console - Tr8500

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills ELECTRONIC OVERVIEW - DISPLAY CONSOLE – TR8500 Connector and Pin Functions Connector Location Functional Description P2 is a 10 pin connector that GND - ground connects from the display GND - ground console to the DC controller.
  • Page 87 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills ELECTRONIC OVERVIEW - DISPLAY CONSOLE – TR8500 Connector Location Functional Description P6 is a 6 pin connector that Polar connects to the Polar Receiver VCC (5VDC) and end of Session switch Reed Sense...

  • Page 88: Dc Controller – All Models

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills ELECTRONIC OVERVIEW – DC CONTROLLER – All Models LED6 LED5 LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Description Location Function Service LED LED1 Main Loop LED2 COM Indicator/Communication LED3 Home Switch LED4 RPM or OPTO...
  • Page 89 Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills ELECTRONIC OVERVIEW – DC CONTROLLER – All Models Connector and Pin Functions Connector Location Functional Description P7 is a 3 pin connector that RPM output connects to speed sensor Isolated GND +5VDC...
  • Page 90 Heartrate Cable AK60-00042-0000 Polar E-Stop Cable AK60-00043-0000 Console Cable AK60-00037-0001 Home Switch Cable AK60-00038-0000 Power Controller Cable AK60-00039-0001 Wax Pump Cable AK60-00041-0000...

  • Page 91: Section V - Miscellaneous Information

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills SECTION V MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION...

  • Page 92: Preventive Maintenance Tips

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS Preventive Maintenance Schedule ITEM WEEKLY MONTHLY QUARTERLY BI-ANNUAL ANNUAL DISPLAY CONSOLE ASSEMBLY Hardware Inspect Overlay Clean Inspect Accessory Inspect Cups Stop Switch Clean Inspect Emergency Clean Inspect Switch/Key HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 93: Installation Instructions

    Life Fitness Models 9000HR, 8500, and T9i Treadmills INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS ⇒ DO NOT position the rear of the treadmill within 6 feet ( 2 meter ) of the nearest obstruction. The sides of the treadmill should maintain a minimum clearance of 8 inches ( 20 cm ) from the nearest treadmill or other obstruction.
  • Page 94 HANDLEBAR SCREW Qty: 2 0017-00103-0188 0017-00101-1738 MOUNTING SCREW Qty: 14 FLAT WASHER Qty: 4 0017-00101-1621 0017-00104-0190 GROUNDING SPRING (Model 9000HR Only) Qty: 1 FRAME ENDCAP Qty: 4 OK60-01157-0000 OK60-01018-0000 FRONT HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY Qty: 1 HANDRAIL ENDCAP Qty: 4 AK60-00046-0000 (Model 9000HR)
  • Page 95 HANDLEBAR should face upward and tilt slightly forward. (Model 9000HR Only) Feed the WIRE HARNESS (B) leading from the right end of the HANDLEBAR into the access hole located on the inside of the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT (#2). The WIRE HARNESS should be routed forward and out the side access hole of the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT.
  • Page 96 (Model 9000HR Only) With the left side of the DISPLAY CONSOLE (#4) supported, carefully route the HEART RATE WIRE HARNESS (B) through the right side access hole of the DISPLAY CONSOLE. 10. (Model 9000HR Only) While pulling the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT (#2) slightly outward, carefully lower the DISPLAY CONSOLE (#4) onto the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT.
  • Page 97 21. Remove the tape securing the WAX TRAY (H) to the FRAME (A). Locate the WAX BAG (J). Position the HOSE CLAMP (K) over the WAX BAG HOSE (L) approximately three inches from the end of the WAX BAG HOSE. Engage the HOSE CLAMP. 22.
  • Page 98 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST ⇒ Ensure that all fasteners are tight. ⇒ Make sure the STRIDING BELT is properly tensioned and aligned according to the Operation Manual. ⇒ Confirm the wax bag has been installed. ⇒ Check the operation of the STOP switch and tether switch assembly. (See Operation Manual.) ⇒...

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