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LIFE FITNESS CONSUMER DIVISION
14150 Sunfish Lake Blvd.
Ramsey Minnesota, 55303
U.S.A.
612.323.4500• FAX: 612.323.4794
800.328.9714 (Toll-free within the U.S. and Canada)
INTERNATIONAL OFFICES
LIFE FITNESS CORPORATE HQ. LIFE FITNESS BENELUX NV
10601 W. Belmont Avenue Lambrechtshoekenlaan 309-311
Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 B-2170 Antwerpen-Merksem
U.S.A. BELGIUM
Tel: 847.288.3675 Tel: 011 32 3 644 44 88
Fax: 847.288.3762 Fax: 011 32 3 644 24 80
800.735.3867 (Toll-free in U.S./Canada)
LIFE FITN
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Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE Operation Manual and ALL Assembly Instructions. They describe equipment setup and instruct users on how to use it correctly and safely. Class H (Home): Domestic use. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the product warranty. An authorized service representative must perform any service, other than cleaning or user maintenance. There are no user serviceable parts. 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Description Page 1. Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................5 1.1 Important Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................................5 1.2 Set-up ...........................................................................................................................................
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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products: Life Fitness Treadmill Models: T3i T5i 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. Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an exercise program, particularly if the user has a family history of high blood pressure or hear
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1 GETTING STARTED 1.1 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 imperative to connect each product to a properly grounded electrical outlet. • To disconnect, turn power OFF at the ON/OFF switch, then remove plug from electrical outlet. • Neve
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• Use the handrails whenever additional stability is required. In case of an emergency, such as tripping, the handrails should be grabbed and the user should place his/her feet on the side platforms. • Never walk or jog backwards on the treadmill. • When necessary to immobilize the treadmill, set display to read SELECT A WORKOUT. (Press the STOP Key twice if not already there). Then hold down the SPEED DOWN Key and press the STOP Key. The treadmill now displays IMMOBILIZED. In this state, the tr
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1.1 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 : Afin de réduire les risques de brûlures, d’incendie, d’électrocution ou de blessures, chaque appareil doit impérativement être branché sur une prise électrique correctement mise à la terre. • Pour débrancher, mettre l’appareil hor
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• Les rampes latérales peuvent servir à rétablir son équilibre, mais ne sont pas destinées à un usage continu. • Utiliser les rampes latérales afin de ne pas perdre l’équilibre. En cas d’urgence, de perte d’équilibre par exemple, l’utilisateur doit saisir les mains courantes et placer ses pieds sur les plates-formes latérales. • Ne jamais marcher ou courir en arrière sur le tapis roulant. • Lorsqu’il est nécessaire d’immobiliser l’appareil, régler l’affichage sur SELECT A WORKOUT (Sélectionner u
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1.2 SETUP Read the Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness treadmill. Place the treadmill where it will be used before beginning the setup procedure. 1.2.1 ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS The Life Fitness treadmill is intended for use on a normal 120-Volt electrical circuit in the U.S. and Canada. The following table provides the current rating for this product based on supply voltage. Make sure this model supports the proper line voltage for your location before plugging the product i
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1.2.3 HOW TO STABILIZE THE LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL After placing the unit where it will be used, check its stability. If there is even a slight rocking motion or the unit is not stable, determine which stabilizing leg is not resting on the floor. To adjust, loosen the JAM NUT (A) and turn the STABILIZING LEG (B) until the rocking motion ceases and both stabilizing legs rest firmly on the floor. Retighten the JAM NUT. A B NOTE: It is extremely important that the stabilizing leg be correctly adjust
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1.2.5 CENTERING THE BELT After the treadmill has been installed and leveled, the belt must be checked to confirm proper tracking. First, plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet (see electrical requirements) and turn the treadmill ON. Stand on the sides of the treadmill and straddle the belt, not standing on it at this time. Press the Go System-Quick Start Key and increase the speed to 4.0-mph (6,4 kph) using the Speed Up Arrow Key. While the treadmill is running, if the striding belt move
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2 THE DISPLAY CONSOLE 2.1 DISPLAY CONSOLE OVERVIEW The computerized display console is easy to use. It allows an individual to follow the progress of a workout. The on- board computer allows a workout to be tailored to individual fitness capabilities and goals while providing a unique means of measuring fitness improvement from one workout to the next. Incline Speed Calories / Hour Distance Heart Rate Calories Time in Zone Workout Profile TM Time Quick Start My Workout Workout Profiles 12
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2.2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS A. WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW: Displays a matrix of LED lights displaying the current position and the upcoming terrain. While striding, the light columns move across the screen from right to left. The higher the column of lights, the greater the incline and workout intensity. B. MESSAGE CENTER: Provides simple step-by-step instructions and motivational messages. Displays Incline, Distance, Speed, Heart Rate, Calories/Hour, Calories, Time in Zone, and Time. A B I Inc
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I. ZONE TRAINING™ HEART RATE CHART HEART RATE: Displays the user’s heart rate while wearing a Polar® compatible heart rate chest strap. TIME IN ZONE: Displays the accumulated time the heart rate stays within the selected zone – Fat Burn, Cardio, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, and Extreme HR. The selected Zone is based on your entered Target Heart Rate, and the workout selected. J. EMERGENCY STOP SYSTEM: Pull the cord on this magnetized key to stop the striding belt on this treadmill. 1. A
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® 3 HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING + EXERCISE 3.1 WHY HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING EXERCISE? Research shows that exercising within a specific heart rate is the optimal way to monitor exercise intensity and achieve maximum results. That is the idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training approach to exercise. Zone Training Exercise takes the guesswork out of working out by identifying specific ranges, or zones, in which to maintain a heart rate to achieve maximum exercise results according to goal
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3.2 HEART RATE MONITORING ® 3.2.1 THE POLAR HEART RATE CHEST STRAP ® The standard Heart Rate Chest Strap allows the on-board, Polar compatible, telemetry heart rate feature of this product to continuously monitor the heart rate and in many workouts adjusts aspects of the workout such as resistance level. Wet the transmitter electrodes (A), the two grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap, and secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible. The strap should be snug, but comfor
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4 THE WORKOUTS 4.1 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS Selecting a Life Fitness workout is as easy as pressing a key. The following are preprogrammed workouts for this Life Fitness product. 4.1.1 GO SYSTEM-QUICK START ™ GO SYSTEM-QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising, and allows you to start a Manual Workout by pressing a key. The corresponding keys allow you to enter a Manual Workout at a preset speed: English Units Metric Units • Walk 3.0 mph (0.5-4) 5,0 kph (0,8-6,5) • Jog 5.0 mph (0.5-7) 8,0 k
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CARDIO WORKOUT CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning. The Cardio Workout will automatically change the incline/resistance level to maintain the heart rate at 80% of the theoretical maximum. This workout is virtually identical to the Fat Burn Workout. The only difference is that † the target heart rate is calculated at 80% of a theoretical maximum to accentuate cardiovascular improvement by placing a heavier workload o
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HEART RATE INTERVAL WORKOUT HEART RATE INTERVAL Workout toggles you through 2 intensity levels based on your target heart rate. Duration of the hills and valleys is 3 minutes each, after you reach your current goal. Your fitness level determines the number of hills and valleys you encounter. Once time is over, you go into Cool- Down mode. You will be prompted to reduce or increase your speed if the heart rate goal is not achieved after 5 minutes. 19
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4.1.5 EXTREME HR WORKOUT EXTREME HR Workout is an intense workout for more experienced users. This workout is used to add variety to your workout and break through plateaus. This workout raises and lowers your heart rate between two different goals. The objective is to get your heart rate up and down as quickly as possible, and is similar to running sprints. You select a walk speed and a jog speed before starting the workout. Begin with a standard 3-minute warm up. After warm-up, the speed is ra
