Life Fitness Essential FT6 manual

F T6 Treadmill USER MANUAL[...]

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Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL inst allation 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 e[...]

T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Unp acking and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

4 U NP ACKING THE T READMILL 1. Carefully cut and remove the SHIPPING BANDS. 2. Carefully disengage the staples securing the TOP TRA Y . 3. Lift the TOP TRA Y upward and of f of the BOTTOM TRA Y . 4. Remove the T OP SP ACERS, DISPLA Y CONSOLE BOX and UPRIGHTS. 5. Remove the remaining packaging from the deck of the TREADMILL. Caution: The TREADMILL [...]

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

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. 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 m[...]

7 1 G ETTING S T ARTED 1.1 I MPORT ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS SAFETY W ARNING: The safety of the product can be maint ained only if it is examined regularly for damage and wear . See Preventative Maintenance section for det ails. • Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL instructions. The tread- mill[...]

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 treadmi[...]

9 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 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 com[...]

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 work- out to the next. 10[...]

11 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. S ee Section 4, titled The Workouts , for det ailed information on using the console to set up workouts. A ELEV A TION: During a workout-in-progress, press this key to change the current elevation[...]

2.3 E MERGENCY S TOP S YSTEM 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-lef t side of the console. A cord and clip attached to this magnetized key is then clipped to the user . If the key[...]

13 3 H EART R AT E Z ONE T RAINING E XERCISE 3.1 W HY H EART R AT E Z ONE T RAINING E XERCISE ? 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 identifie[...]

3.2 H EART R AT E M ONIT ORING T HE T ELEMETR Y H EART R AT E C HEST S TRAP 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 att ached to a telemetry heart rate chest strap that the user wears during the[...]

4 T HE W ORKOUTS 4.1 W ORKOUT O VERVIEWS This section lists the treadmill’ s pre-programmed workouts. For more detailed information, see Section 4.2, titled Using the Workouts . SPEED INTERV AL 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 SPEE[...]

E NTERING N UMERIC V ALUES D URING A W ORKOUT S ETUP After a workout is selected, the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompt s 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 h[...]

17 E NDING A W ORKOUT E ARL Y It is possible to end a workout immediately before the pre-set duration expires. T o do so, press the STOP key twice. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the completed time, total dist ance, 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 ear[...]

18 4.3 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 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 stag[...]

19 H ILL C LIMB This program alternates intervals of high and low elevations. Unlike the F A T BURN workout, the high intervals build to a peak and then gradually decline. T ARGET T IME This workout target s a specific time duration as a goal. By default, the elevation or speed for this workout do not change automatically , but may be changed manua[...]

C HANGING E XISTING C USTOM W ORKOUT S ETTINGS Once a CUSTOM WORKOUT has been set up, it can be reset or changed as desired. T o change existing settings for one of the two CUSTOM WORKOUTS : 1. Change the workout duration during setup. Doing so prompts the computer to erase all the settings for the workout. 2. Set up the workout as described above [...]

5 S ERVICE AND T ECHNICAL D ATA 5.1 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 solvent s on the deck or running belt, as these can reduce lubrication. Also, fold up the treadmill and vacuum the floor beneath and around it periodically to [...]

22 tions, is not functioning properly . It may be over-loaded or over-heated. T o test this, wait until the motor cools down, and try working out again. Other sources of the problem may be that the sensor connection cable is defective, the sensor itself may be damaged, or the incline motor it self is damaged. • Displayed “ERROR 1 1-COMMUNICA TI[...]

23 5.4 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:[...]