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Life Fitness T9e Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 T9e Treadmills o p e r a t i o n m a n u a l...
  • Page 2 800.735.3867 (Toll-free within U.S.A., Canada) LIFE FITNESS ASIA PACIFIC LTD Room 2610, Miramar Tower 132 Nathan Road Tsimshatsui, Kowloon HONG KONG Telephone: (+852) 2891.6677 FAX: (+852) 2575.6001 LIFE FITNESS ATLANTIC BV LIFE FITNESS BENELUX Bijdorpplein 25-31 2992 LB Barendrecht THE NETHERLANDS Telephone: (+31) 180.646.666...
  • Page 3 Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions. Avant d'utiliser ce produit, il est indispensable de lire ce manuel d'utilisation dans son INTÉGRALITÉ, ainsi que TOUTES les instructions d'installations. Ce manuel explique comment installer l'équipement et comment Class HB (Home): Domestic use.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Life Fitness T9e Treadmill Specifications ........57...
  • Page 5 This Operation Manual describes the functions of the Life Fitness T9e Treadmill: 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.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    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 Support Services.
  • Page 7 Handrails may be held to enhance stability as needed, but are not for continuous use. • Never mount or dismount the treadmill while the running belt is moving. Use the handrails whenever additional stability is required. In case of an emergency, such as tripping, grasp the handrails, and place the feet on the side platforms.
  • Page 8 électrique. • Ne jamais faire fonctionner un produit Life Fitness dont la fiche ou le cordon d'alimentation est endom- magé, ni aucun appareil qui serait tombé ou aurait été endommagé ou même partiellement plongé dans l'eau. Appeler le service clientèle de Life Fitness.
  • Page 9 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 clientèle de Life Fitness. •...

  • Page 10: New Features

    EATURES The Integrated LCD Console on the Life Fitness Treadmill brings together the best LCD technol- ogy and the best cardio equipment. It combines eye-catching entertainment with an interactive exercise experience. EATURES ON THE • New Touchscreen Display: This integrated, intuitive touchscreen display features built-in intelligence.

  • Page 11: Setup

    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 The Life Fitness Treadmill requires a non-dedicated line according to the electrical configurations list- ed in the chart below.
  • Page 12 Then, turn the treadmill ON. Have one person stand on the platforms on either side of the treadmill frame. Do not stand on the belt at this time. Press the QUICK START key, and increase the speed to 4.0 miles per hour (MPH), or 6.4 kilometers per hour (KPH), using the SPEED UP arrow.
  • Page 13 TV H ABLE Note to the CATV Installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
  • Page 14 To plug the power cord into an outlet in rear of the treadmill, use Hole Pattern 2 for outlets locat- ed at the rear of the machine.

  • Page 15: The Display Console

    ISPLAY ONSOLE The computerized display console on the treadmill allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilities and goals and to monitor progress. With this easy-to-use console, the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next.

  • Page 16: Display Console Descriptions

    This section lists and describes the functions for the buttons on the Touchscreen Display and the keys on the Control Panel on the Life Fitness Treadmills. See Section 4, titled The Workouts, for detailed information on using the console to set up workouts.
  • Page 17 See Section 4.1 Workout Overviews for a description of each workout. The MY WORKOUTS feature on this treadmill makes it possible to pre-set up to seven workouts with personal setup information, such as age or desired speed, and then store the workouts in the console memory.
  • Page 18 2) W ORKOUT ETUP WORKOUT SETUP screens are accessed automatically upon selection of a workout program. They allow the user to enter values or to choose a goal for the workout selected. These depend on the workout, but might include goal type (time, distance and calories), level, age, weight, distance, speed, incline, and target heart rate E.
  • Page 19 Choose the amount of incline on the treadmill. • Speed: Use to set the striding belt speed of the treadmill. • Target Heart Rate*: (heart rate workouts only) Gives a recommended heart rate according to age. For Fat Burn, the target heart rate is computed at 65% of the theoreti- cal maximum heart rate .
  • Page 20 3) W ORKOUT ROGRESS The Workout Progress screen opens automatically upon completion of the setup, signaling the user to start the workout. This screen allows the user to monitor the progress of the workout. It provides a visual representation of the workout as it proceeds and monitors distance, pace, elapsed time, heart rate, incline, speed, WATTS/METs, and calories expended/calories per hour.
  • Page 21 O. LEVEL: (Hill, Random, Sport Training 5K and 10K) Level refers to a range of incline percentages. The treadmill features 20 levels, with Level 1 having the lowest average incline grade and Level 20 having the highest. See Section 4.4 Maximizing Workouts on a Life Fitness Treadmill, Selecting a Level for more information.
  • Page 22 W. CLEAR: Clears any entry made, retaining the current channel. X. FAVORITE CHANNELS: Use to select a preset favorite channel. Menu, TV Settings for more information. Y. PREVIOUS CHANNEL: Use to enter select the previous favorite channel. Z. NUMERIC: Use to toggle to numeric channel selection. Additional information appearing in the Workout Progress Screen for different workouts: ENTER WEIGHT: Appears in the Go system Quick Start workouts.
  • Page 23 Changeable information (i.e. a workout goal) either appears as a button (Time, Level, Incline, Target Heart Rate*, and Speed) or is accessible through CHANGE WORKOUT, ADJUST GOAL (Calories, Distance, and for heart rate programs, Time in Zone). Workout statistics are not changeable. For example, use the ARROW keys under ELAPSED TIME (a workout goal) to change the goal time for the session.

  • Page 24: Reading Rack And Accessory Trays

    The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with a manual emergency stop system. Use the feature 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. A cord with a clip is attached to this magnet. Before starting a workout, attach the clip to clothing.

  • Page 25: Heart Rate Zone Training® Exercise

    The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum (HRmax), and its value depends on the workout. The Life Fitness Treadmill features five exclu- sive workouts designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training exer- cise: •...

  • Page 26: Heart Rate Monitoring

    EART HEST The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with Polar® telemetry, a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes, pressed against the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the treadmill console. These electrodes are attached to a chest strap that the user wears during the workout.

  • Page 27: The Workouts

    ORKOUT VERVIEWS The following workouts are preprogrammed for the Life Fitness Treadmill. QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout program. After the QUICK START key is pressed, a constant level workout begins.
  • Page 28 FITNESS TESTING workouts measure cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improvements in endurance every four to six weeks. LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST is a 5 minute workout used to measure cardiovascular fitness compared to other people of the same age and gender.

  • Page 29: Using The Workouts

    CUSTOM WORKOUTS choose PERSONAL TRAINER and then make a selection. For LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST choose FITNESS TESTING, and then make a selection. Additional fitness tests are available when FIT TEST PLUS is enabled in My Configuration. (See Section 5.1 My Configuration, Fit Test Plus for more information.) These tests include: ARMY PFT, GERKIN, NAVY PRT,...
  • Page 30 The Distance Goal feature is designed to build endurance. The user sets a distance goal during the workout setup. Once the goal is met, the workout automatically goes into a Cooldown Phase and ends afterward. To use this feature: 1. Select a workout. 2.
  • Page 31 NTENSITY EVEL The Life Fitness Treadmill provides several different ways to adjust the intensity level of an workout. When prompted, use the ARROW keys to increase or decrease the displayed intensity level or tar- get heart rate* to the desired value, or choose the desired value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD, and press ENTER.
  • Page 32 5) C HANGING NDING A WITCHING ORKOUTS It is possible during a workout, to switch to another workout program. After a switch, the console retains all the progress information about the workout since its beginning. To change workouts “on the fly,” simply press CHANGE WORKOUT and then choose a new workout. To switch to a new workout, and restart the progress information, choose CHANGE WORKOUT and then RESET.
  • Page 33 117. This workout targets 65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117. ITNESS READMILL ORKOUT FITNESS TESTING WORKOUTS CHOOSE FITNESS TESTING TO ACCESS: LIFE FITNESS FIT TEST** Select LIFE FITNESS FIT Select SPORT TEST TRAINING 5K Enter weight Enter weight Enter age...

  • Page 34: Workout Descriptions

    Message Area prompts the user to grasp the sensors. The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate, adjusting the intensity level of the treadmill to reach and maintain the target* (See note below). This system eliminates over- and under-training, and it maximizes the aerobic benefits of exercise by using the body's fat stores for fuel.
  • Page 35 ARROW keys under the THR, or by touching the THR button to access the Target Heart Rate Workout Setup Screen. 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.
  • Page 36 A zero percent grade simulates running downhill. Incline durations range between 30 and 60 seconds. The course ends when the distance goal is met. Two Sport Training programs are available on the treadmill: • SPORT TRAINING •...
  • Page 37 If the heart rate goes above the theoretical maximum for more then 45 seconds, the treadmill automatically goes into pause mode. If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after five minutes, the Message Area displays a prompt to increase or decrease speed, depending on whether the workout is in a hill or valley phase.

  • Page 38: Heart Rate Interval

    † for more then 45 seconds, the treadmill automatically goes into pause mode. If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after five minutes, the Message Area displays a prompt to increase or decrease speed, depending on whether the workout is in a hill or valley phase. The pro- gram does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal.

  • Page 39: Extreme Heart Rate

    (HRmax). That target rate is maintained for a stabilizing period. Then, the incline is reduced to 0 percent, and the treadmill slows to the walk speed. When the heart rate falls to the 65 percent of HRmax goal, it is maintained there for a stabilizing period. The program repeats the alternating of speeds and incline levels, continuing this pattern throughout the dura- tion.
  • Page 40 1) L ITNESS The treadmill Life Fitness 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.
  • Page 41 The computer will not accept: heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute body weights less than 75 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 400 pounds (181 kg) ages below 10 or over 99 years data input that exceeds human potential If an error is made when entering any Fit Test data, correct it by pressing CLEAR, inputting the correct information, and pressing ENTER.
  • Page 42 Very Low <28 Life Fitness developed this rating scale based on VO2 max percentile distributions referenced in American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription" (6th Ed. 2000). It is designed to provide a qualitative description of a user's VO2 max estimation, and a means of assessing initial fitness level and tracking improvement.
  • Page 43 ESTS PTION When enabled, the Life Fitness Treadmill features additional fitness tests based upon specific predefined protocols. (See section 5.1 “My Configuration”, Fit Test Plus for information on how to enable these tests.) • ARMY PFT: 2.0 miles The U.S. Army Physical Fitness Test is a physical performance test used to assess muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness.

  • Page 44: Maximizing Workouts On A Life Fitness Treadmill

    To change levels during a workout, use the ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad. OOLDOWN Life Fitness' unique Cooldown Protocol automatically customizes every cooldown based on each user's workout performance. Workout performance factors, such as speed, incline, dura- tion, and heart rate, determine the duration and intensity of the cool-down.

  • Page 45: User Menu

    The User Menu feature can be used to change default settings, enable or disable select programs or dis- plays on the treadmill, configure the TV, and edit Custom Workouts. To enter the User Menu, press the screen when the "Touch the Screen to start…." Button is visible. Then, touch the "User Menu" button locat- ed at the lower right of the screen.
  • Page 46 Select appropriate radio buttons to select toggle settings. Use the ARROW keys to modify variable default values. Select DEFAULTS to return all values to original factory settings. See chart 5.2 for an overview of adjustable configurations and factory defaults of the Life Fitness Treadmill. TV S ETTINGS Brings up the TV screen and allows adjustment of brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue.
  • Page 47 USTOM ORKOUTS Brings up the custom workout configuration screen, which is used to edit any of the 6 custom workouts and to name the custom workout. Select custom workout name to change the name of the custom workout. Select from two types of custom workouts: Speed/Incline or Target Heart Rate. The Speed/Incline select- ed if you want the speed or incline or both items to change during the custom workout.

  • Page 48: My Configuration Settings

    ENGLISH The measurement unit type for weight, distance, and speed. 12.0 (MPH) This is the fastest speed at which the treadmill can operate. 60 (minutes) This feature enables the user to set a maximum workout duration. Inactivity Timer: Enables the LCD screen backlight to be turned off due to inactivity.

  • Page 49: Service And Technical Data

    (51 mm) from either side of the frame. If the striding belt travels beyond this position, see sec- tion 6.5, titled How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt, or contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services, for proper alignment instructions, 1-800-351-3737 (USA).

  • Page 50: Preventive Maintenance Schedule

    Machine Level *Inspect Striding Belt Inspect Centered Frame, Toe Guards, Endcaps Tinsel Visually Inspect if Treadmill has been Moved Replace Tinsel if Changing Belt and Deck *Use bubble level to inspect CHEDULE MONTHLY QUARTERLY DISPLAY CONSOLE ASSEMBLY Inspect HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting The Treadmill

    Operations Manual. Using a voltmeter, verify power at outlet. If no power exists, reset circuit breaker at panel. Replace line cord. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services*. Inspect power connection at wall outlet and at machine for proper contact.
  • Page 52 Reposition tinsel on the outside of the striding belt. Plug treadmill into a 15 amp cir- cuit. Check all electrical connections for proper attachment. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services*.
  • Page 53 Inspect power connection at electrical outlet and at machine (Internation Only) for proper contact. Re-engage the emergency stop magnet. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services*. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services*. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services*. Contact Life Fitness...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting The Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap

    Make sure the chest strap trans- mitter is within three feet (one meter) of the heart rate receiver. Contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services* for instructions on how to have the chest strap replaced. Move the treadmill a few inches...

  • Page 55: How To Adjust And Tension The Striding Belt

    Do not move treadmill or place hands under treadmill while it is plugged into an electrical outlet! ENSIONING 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. These tensioning bolts make it possible to adjust the tracking and centering of the striding belt (A) without removing the guards.

  • Page 56: Tensioning An Existing Striding Belt

    ENSIONING AN XISTING 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.

  • Page 57: How To Obtain Product Service

    2. Locate and write down the serial number of the unit, which is located on a plate near the power switch. 3. Contact the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services group: For Product Service within the United States and Canada: Telephone: (+1) 847.451.0036...

  • Page 58: Specifications

    Red and Yellow magnetic lanyard emergency stop system and Session Stop Push Switch raised and prominently positioned Go System Quick Start, Fat Burn, Cardio, Hill, Random, Manual, Life Fitness Fit Test, Army PFT, Gerkin, Navy PRT, Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB),...
  • Page 60 M051-00K60-A062...

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