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FT6 Treadmill
USER MANU AL
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CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 10601 West Belmont Avenue Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 • U.S.A. 847.288.3300 • FAX: 847.288.3703 800.735.3867 (Toll-free within U.S.A., Canada) www.lifefitness.com INTERNATIONAL OFFICES LIFE FITNESS ASIA PACIFIC LTD LIFE FITNESS EUROPE GMBH Room 2610, Miramar Tower Siemensstrasse 3 132 Nathan Road 85716 Unterschleissheim Tsimshatsui, Kowloon GERMANY HONG KONG Telephone: (+49) 89.31 77 51.0 Telephone: (+852) 2891.6677 FAX: (+49) 89.31 77 51.99 FAX: (+852) 2575.6001 LIFE FI
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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. Class HB (Home): Domestic use. Not designed for therapeutic purposes. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the product warranty. Any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance, must be performed by an authorized service representati
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Unpacking and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7. Tear the front end of the BOTTOM SHIPPING TRAY UNPACKING THE TREADMILL at the corners and fold the flap downward. 1. Carefully cut and remove the SHIPPING BANDS. 8. Carefully roll the TREADMILL forward and off of the 2. Carefully disengage the staples securing the TOP BOTTOM SHIPPING TRAY. TRAY. 9. Carefully roll the treadmill near the desired location 3. Lift the TOP TRAY upward and off of the BOTTOM for use. TRAY. 10. Unfold the treadmill: Stand directly behind the tread- 4. Remove the TOP
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ASSEMBLING THE TREADMILL Tools Required: Metric Wrench Set, Metric Allen Wrench Set, Phillips Screwdriver 6. Locate the DISPLAY CONSOLE (K). Position the 1. Locate the USER LEFT UPRIGHT (A) (upright with DISPLAY CONSOLE near the top ends of the LEFT pre-fed CONSOLE CABLE). With the HANDLEBAR and RIGHT UPRIGHTS (A) & (F). Connect the CON- EXTENSION facing the rear of the unit, position the NECTOR (L) leading from the top of the USER LEFT USER LEFT UPRIGHT near the USER LEFT UPRIGHT to the CONNECT
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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products: Life Fitness Essential treadmill: FT6 See Section 6, titled Specifications page 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. Health-related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment. The manufacturer STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam
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1 GETTING STARTED 1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY WARNING: The safety of the product can be maintained only if it is examined regularly for damage and wear. See Preventative Maintenance section for details. • Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL instructions. The tread- mill is intended for use solely in the manner described in this manual. • Always follow the console instructions for proper operation. • Close supervision is necessary
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1.2 SETUP Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the the treadmill. FOLDING, MOVING, AND POSITIONING THE TREADMILL The treadmill can be folded easily by means of a “gas shock” mechanism. Folding the treadmill when it is not in use frees up floor space and makes it easy to move the unit. Folding the treadmill: When the treadmill is idle, set the incline grade to 0 percent, switch the unit off, and unplug it. Then, with both hands, lift the back end of the treadmill upward until it cli
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GETTING ON AND OFF THE TREADMILL With the treadmill belt idle, step on the side rails to straddle the belt. Set up a workout using the steps described in Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts. When the belt is in motion, hold the handrails and carefully step onto the belt. Continue to use the handrails as necessary for stability. After completing a workout, wait until the belt is idle before stepping off. CAUTION: Always face forward during a workout. KEEPING THE TREADMILL DECK LUBRICATED The
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2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE 2.1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW 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 work- out to the next. 10
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2.2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS The functions for the keys and display windows on the treadmill console are listed and described in this section. See Section 4, titled The Workouts, for detailed information on using the console to set up workouts. A ELEVATION: During a workout-in-progress, press this key to change the current elevation. Then, press the NUMERIC keys to select a new elevation. B SPEED: During a workout-in-progress, press this key to change the current speed. Then, press the NUMER
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2.3 EMERGENCY STOP SYSTEM The treadmill features an emergency system that cuts the main power of the unit to stop the treadmill if the user falls. The system consists of a key that is inserted into a key-holder located in the lower-left side of the console. A cord and clip attached to this magnetized key is then clipped to the user. If the key is pulled out of the key-holder during a workout-in-progress, the treadmill stops immediately. Before starting a workout, attach the clip to clothing. C
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3 HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE 3.1 WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE? 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 heart rate zone training approach to exercise. Zone training identifies an exerciser's ideal heart rate range, or zone, for burning fat or increasing cardiovascular fit- ness. The values within the zone depend on the workout. NOTE: Cons
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3.2 HEART RATE MONITORING THE TELEMETRY HEART RATE CHEST STRAP The treadmill is equipped with 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 telemetry heart rate chest strap that the user wears during the workout. The chest strap is included with the treadmill. See the diagram below for correct positioning of the strap. The electrodes (A), which are the two grooved s
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4 THE WORKOUTS 4.1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS This section lists the treadmill’s pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information, see Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts. SPEED INTERVAL alternates intervals of high and low speeds. AEROBIC also alternates intervals of high and low speeds, but the low intervals are higher than those of SPEED INTERVAL. WEIGHT LOSS alternates uniformly high and low elevations. HILL CLIMB also alternates high and low elevations, building gradually to a peak. HEART
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ENTERING NUMERIC VALUES DURING A WORKOUT SETUP After a workout is selected, the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts to enter certain values, depending on the workout type. At these prompts, simply use the the NUMERIC KEYS to enter the number, and press ENTER. • Age: The treadmill’s computer uses this value to calculate the user’s target heart rate. • Duration: The maximum possible workout duration is 99 minutes. The workout duration determines the dura- tion of the individual intervals. Each workou
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ENDING A WORKOUT EARLY It is possible to end a workout immediately before the pre-set duration expires. To do so, press the STOP key twice. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the completed time, total distance, and total calories burned. Press the STOP key again to reset the console and set up a new workout. It also is possible to initiate an early, but more gradual, end to a workout-in-progress by going into a cool-down mode. This period of diminishing speed and elevation allows the user’s exertion le
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4.3 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS SPEED INTERVAL This program alternates intervals of high and low speeds. As the profile diagram indicates, the speed gradually increases in the early stage. The main section of the workout consists of high- and low-speed intervals. The contrast between speeds is sharper than in the AEROBIC workout. In the final stage, the speed gradually declines. AEROBIC This program alternates intervals of high and low speeds. As the profile diagram indicates, the speed gradually incre
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HILL CLIMB This program alternates intervals of high and low elevations. Unlike the FAT BURN workout, the high intervals build to a peak and then gradually decline. TARGET TIME This workout targets a specific time duration as a goal. By default, the elevation or speed for this workout do not change automatically, but may be changed manually with the SPEED or ELEVATION ARROW keys. Once the dura- tion target is acheived, the workout ends. TARGET DISTANCE This workout targets a specific distance as
