Life Fitness T250 manual

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    T250 Treadmill USER MANUAL[...]

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    1 7421201 - B 06.03 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Assembly .................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Operation ............................................................................................................................[...]

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    2 T250 T READMILL C OMPONENT L IST Item Description Qty A Left Upright 1 B Left Upright Bracket 1 C Connector (Lower Left Upright) 1 D Upright Brace 2 E Frame 1 F Right Upright 1 G Right Upright Bracket 1 H Handrail 1 J Display Console 1 K Connector (Upper Left Upright) 1 T250 T READMILL H ARDW ARE L IST[...]

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    3 A SSEMBLING THE T READMILL T ools Required: Metric Wrench Set, Metric Allen Wrench Set, Phillips Screwdriver 1. Locate the LEFT UPRIGHT (A) (upright with pre-fed CONSOLE CABLE). With the HANDLEBAR EXTEN- SION facing the rear of the unit, position the LEFT UPRIGHT near the LEFT UPRIGHT BRACKET (B). Connect the CONNECTORS (C) leading from the LEFT [...]

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    4 3. Locate the DISPLA Y CONSOLE (J). Position the DIS- PLA Y CONSOLE near the top ends of the LEFT and RIGHT UPRIGHTS (A) & (F). Connect the CONNECT OR (K) leading from the top of the USER LEFT UPRIGHT to the CONNECTOR leading from the lef t side of the DIS- PLA Y CONSOLE. Slide the DISPLA Y CONSOLE onto the T OP UPRIGHT EXTENSIONS. Secure the[...]

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    1 G ETTING S T ARTED S tatement 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 STRONGL Y recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an exerci[...]

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    6 1.2 S ETUP Read the entire Operation Manual before setting up the the treadmill. F OLDING , M OVING , AND P OSITIONING THE T READMILL 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 tread[...]

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    7 G ETTING O N AND O FF THE T READMILL With the treadmill belt idle, step on the side rails to straddle the belt. Set up a workout using the steps described in Section 3.2, 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 com[...]

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    8 2 T HE D ISPLA Y C ONSOLE 2.1 D ISPLA Y C ONSOLE O VERVIEW 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.[...]

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    9 2.2 D ISPLA Y C ONSOLE D ESCRIPTIONS The functions for the keys and display windows on the treadmill console are listed and described in this section. See Section 3, titled The Workouts , for det ailed information on using the console to set up workouts. A ELEV A TION ARROW keys: Press these keys to select an elevation level during a workout setu[...]

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    10 2.4 A CCESSOR Y T RA YS AND R EADING R ACK An accessory tray (A) is built into each side of the console. Additionally , a reading rack (B) is built in to the base of the console.[...]

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    11 3 T HE W ORKOUTS 3.1 W ORKOUT O VERVIEWS This section lists the treadmill’ s pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information, see Section 3.2, titled Using the Workouts . MANUAL is a workout in which the user manually selects and adjust s the elevation and speed. SPEED INTERV AL alternates intervals of high and low speeds. AEROBIC also [...]

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    12 S ELECTING AND U SING A F AT B URNER , C ROSS -C OUNTRY , OR H ILL C LIMB W ORKOUT Press the SELECT key . Then, press the SELECT PLUS (+) key twice for F A T BURNER (displayed as “P3”), three times for CROSS- COUNTR Y (displayed as “P4”), or four times for HILL CLIMB (displayed as “P5”). Press the SELECT MINUS (-) key to scroll backw[...]

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    13 3.3 W ORKOUT D ESCRIPTIONS S PEED I NTERV AL This program alternates intervals of high and low speeds. As the profile diagram indicates, the speed gradually increas- es 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 st[...]

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    14 C ROSS -C OUNTR Y This program alternates intervals of high and low elevations. The workout builds up to a first peak, followed by a valley , and then another peak. H ILL C LIMB This program alternates intervals of high and low elevations. The high intervals build to a peak and then gradually decline. T ARGET T IME This workout target s a specif[...]

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    15 4 S ERVICE AND T ECHNICAL D ATA 4.1 P REVENT A TIVE M AINTENANCE T IPS Use a vacuum cleaner or a slightly damp cloth to remove dust from the treadmill periodically . W ARNING: Do not use any solvents on the deck or running belt, as these can reduce lubrication. NOTE: Safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined reg[...]

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    16 O BT AINING S ER VICE 1. V erify the symptom and review the operating instructions. The problem may be unfamiliarity with the product and it s features and workouts. 2. Locate and document the serial number of the unit. The serial number plate is located on the front st abilizer , below the shroud. 3. Contact Customer Support Services via the W [...]

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    17 4.3 T READMILL S PECIFICA TIONS Designed use: Consumer Maximum user weight: 300 pounds / 136 kilograms Motor: 2.0 hp continuous duty Leeson Power requirements: All major power requirements available Rollers: 2.6” / 6.7 cm crowned front 2.0” / 5 cm crowned back S triding belt: 19.5” x 54” / 49.5 cm x 136 cm; anti-static Cushioning system:[...]

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    18 4.3 W ARRANTY I NFORMA TION WHA T IS COVERED: This Bally T otal Fitness consumer product ("Product") is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED: The original purchaser or any person receiving a newly purchased Product as a gift from the original purchaser . HOW LONG IS IT COVERED: Residential: Al[...]

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    C ORPORA TE H EADQUARTERS 10601 West Belmont A venue Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 • U.S.A. 847.288.3300 • F AX: 847.288.3703 800.735.3867 (T oll-free within U.S.A., Canada) www .lifefitness.com 7421201 - B 06.03[...]