Life Fitness T30/T35 manual

T3 0 / T3 5 TREADMILL USER MANUAL[...]

C ORPORA TE H EADQUARTERS 5100 North River Road Schiller Park, Illinois 60176 • U.S.A. www .lifefitness.com I NTERNA TIONAL O FFICES 7965201 Rev A 09/05 1 LIFE FITNESS ASIA P ACIFIC L TD Room 2610, Miramar T ower 132 Nathan Road T simshatsui, Kowloon HONG KONG LIFE FITNESS A TLANTIC BV LIFE FITNESS BENELUX Bijdorpplein 25 - 31 2992 LB Barendrecht[...]

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 . FCC W arning - Possible Radio / T elevision Interference NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with[...]

T ABLE OF C ONTENTS 1. Getting S tarted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 1.1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

4.4 My Workout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Using a Workout Saved Under My W orkout // Editing Settings for Workout s Saved Under My Workout 4.5 Custom Workout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products: Life Fitness T readmill Models: T3 0 & T3 5 See "S pecifications" in this manual for product specific features. S tatement of Purpose: The T readmill is an exercise machine that enables users to walk or run in place on a moving sur- face. Health-related injuries [...]

1 G ETTING S T ARTED 1.1 I MPORT ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using the treadmill. DANGER: T o reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug this Life Fitness product before cleaning or attempting any maintenance activity . W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury , it is imperative to co[...]

• Never insert objects into any opening in this product. If an object should drop inside, turn of f the power , unplug the power cord from the outlet and carefully retrieve it. If the item cannot be reached, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services. • Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit, except in an accessory tray or hol[...]

1.2 S ETUP Read this Operation Manual before setting up the Life Fitness T readmill. Place the treadmill where it will be used before beginning the setup procedure. E LECTRICAL P OWER R EQUIREMENTS The Life Fitness T readmill is intended for use on a normal 120-V olt electrical circuit in the United S tates and Canada. The following table provides [...]

G ROUNDING I NSTRUCTIONS This Life Fitness product must be properly grounded. If the unit malfunctions or breaks down, proper grounding provides a path of least resist ance for the electric current, which reduces the risk of shock to anyone touching or using the equip- ment. Each unit is equipped with an electrical cord, which includes an equipment[...]

P OWER S WITCH Located on the front panel at the base of the treadmill, the ON/OFF switch has two positions - "I" (one) for ON and "0" (zero) for OFF . I MMOBILIZING T HE T READMILL The treadmill can be immobilized if necessary as follows: If the MESSAGE CENTER does not display "SELECT A WORKOUT", press the STOP key tw[...]

C ENTERING T HE B EL T After the treadmill has been inst alled and leveled, the belt must be checked to confirm proper tracking. First, plug the power cord into a suitable outlet. See the topic titled Electrical Requirement s, which appears earlier in this section, for details. Then, turn the treadmill ON. S tand on the siderails of the treadmill a[...]

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. 12 AB JD F G E C H C K T3-0 T3-5 INCLINE[...]

2.2 D ISPLA Y C ONSOLE D ESCRIPTIONS A. WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW: Displays a matrix of light s representing the upcoming terrain. During a workout, 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 step-by-step instructions for sett[...]

14 H. GO SYSTEM-QUICK ST ART , COOL DOWN KEYS: GO SYSTEM-QUICK ST ART : This is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout program. Once a GO SYSTEM-QUICK ST ART key is pressed, a MANUAL workout begins. COOL DOWN: Press this key to begin an automatically customized cool-down protocol. J. [...]

15 2.3 R EADING R ACK The display console design includes a built-in reading rack, where a book or magazine can be placed during a workout. 2.4 A CCESSOR Y T RA YS The accessory trays are located on either side of the display console.[...]

3 H EART S YNC TM E XERCISE 3.1 W HY H EART S YNC TM 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 the Life Fitness HeartSync approach to exercise. HeartSync identifies an exerciser's ideal heart[...]

3.2 H EART R AT E M ONITORING T HE P OLAR ® H EART R AT E C HEST S TRAP The Life Fitness T readmill is equipped with Polar ® telemetry , a heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes, pressed against the the skin, transfer heart rate signals to the treadmill console. These electrodes are att ached to a chest strap that the user wears during [...]

4 T HE W ORKOUTS 4.1 W ORKOUT O VERVIEWS The following workouts are pre-programmed for the Life Fitness T readmill. GO SYSTEM-QUICK ST ART is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the steps involved in selecting a specific workout program. Press the W ALK, JOG , or RUN key to begin a MANUAL workout at a preset speed. HILL is an inter[...]

19 CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning. The user must wear a heart rate chest strap. The workout program automaticaly adjust s the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the recommended rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum. HEART RA TE HI[...]

20 4.2 S ETTING U P W ORKOUTS The chart below lists the step s for setting up each workout program, except for those stored under the MY WORKOUT key . See section 4.4, titled My Workout, and section 4.5, titled Custom W orkout (T3-5 Only) , for more information. At the MESSAGE CENTER prompt to select a workout, press the WORKOUT PROFILE key repeate[...]

21 LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL WORKOUT SETUP STEPS GO SYSTEM-QUICK ST ART™ Press GO SYSTEM-QUICK ST ART WALK, JOG , or RUN Begin workout HILL Press WORKOUT PROFILE Select HILL Enter weight Select time Select level Select speed Begin workout RANDOM Press WORKOUT PROFILE Select RANDOM Enter weight Select time Select level Select speed Begin workout MANU[...]

22 4.3 W ORKOUT D ESCRIPTIONS G O S YSTEM -Q UICK S T ART This is the fastest way to begin exercising, and it bypasses the step s involved in selecting a specific workout program. Press one of the GO SYSTEM-QUICK ST ART keys to begin a MANUAL workout at a preset speed: English Unit s Metric Unit s W ALK 3.0 mph (0.5-4) 5,0 kph (0,8-6,5) JOG 5.0 mph[...]

H ILL The Life Fitness-patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training. Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise separated by regular periods of lower-intensity exercise. The WORKOUT PROFILE window represents these high and low intervals as columns of light, which together have the appearance of hills and val[...]

24 Each column, as seen in the WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW and the chart above, represents one interval. The overall duration of the workout determines the length of each interval. 1 to 9 minutes: A workout with a duration of less than 10 minutes is insufficient for the Hill program to complete all four phases adequately . The program, therefore, conden[...]

25 R ANDOM The RANDOM program creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout. More than one million differ- ent patterns are possible. M ANUAL During a MANUAL workout, the program does not automatically change speed, incline, or time duration, as selected by the user during the workout setup. The user can increase or lower the[...]

S PORT T RAINING W ORKOUT TM This program simulates outdoor conditions that a runner would experience. The baseline level is a 1.5-percent grade, which simulates running on flat ground. A zero-percent grade simulates running downhill. Inclines last between 30 and 60 seconds. 5 K S PORT T RAINING W ORKOUT TM This program simulates conditions that a [...]

27 F AT B URN This workout is designed to maintain a recommended t arget heart rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum† for optimal results. Throughout the workout, the user wears a chest strap. The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate, adjusting the intensity level of the treadmill to reach and maintain the t arget. Th[...]

28 H EART R AT E H ILL TM This program combines the standard HILL workout profile with a HeartSync workout. It consists of three hills that target three heart rate goals: The first hill brings the heart rate to 90 percent of the t arget rate. The second hill increases the rate to 95 per cent. The third hill matches the target heart rate. The valley[...]

29 H EART R AT E I NTERV AL TM This program also combines the standard HILL workout profile with a HeartSync workout. It alternates between a hill, which brings the heart rate up to the target rate*, and a valley , which brings the heart rate down to 90 percent of the tar- get. After a standard three-minute warm-up, the workout progresses toward th[...]

30 E XTREME H EART R AT E TM This intense, varied workout is designed to help more experienced users to break through fitness improvement plateaus. The workout alternates between two target heart rates* as quickly as possible. The effect is similar to that of running sprints. When setting up the workout, the user enters a target heart rate and sele[...]

31 30-M INUTE W ALK (T3-5 O NL Y ) This workout is ideal for beginning exercisers or regular walkers. At the start of the program, the treadmill runs for five minutes at 1 MPH below the selected speed. Afterward, the program automatically adjusts the speed in .5 MPH incre- ments, and changes the incline percent age as seen in the table below . The [...]

32 3-M ILE J OG (T3-5 O NL Y ) This workout is an ideal next step for users who no longer derive a sufficient workout from the 30-MINUTE W ALK pro- gram. At the start of the program, the treadmill runs for five minutes at 1.5 MPH below the selected speed. Afterward, the program automatically adjusts the speed and changes the incline percent age as [...]

33 45-M INUTE C ROSS -T RAIN (T3-5 O NL Y ) Cross-training is a complete, varied workout designed to reduce the risk of stress-related injuries that can result from workouts limited to one, repetitive activity . Competitive athletes use cross-training to keep their bodies in premier condition between seasons or events, as well as to prepare for com[...]

34 C OOL -D OWN Life Fitness' unique Cool-down Protocol automatically customizes every cool-down based on the workout performance. Factors such as speed, incline, duration and heart rate determine the duration and intensity of the cool-down. 4.4 MY W ORKOUT The My Workout feature on the T7i treadmill makes it possible to pre-set up to seven wo[...]

35 E DITING S ETTINGS F OR W ORKOUTS S A VED U NDER M Y W ORKOUT Use the following steps to change settings for a stored workout or to change a workout name. 1. Press the MY WORKOUT key . 2. Scroll through the user names displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER, either by repeatedly pressing the MY WORKOUT key or by pressing the ARROW keys. 3. When the desi[...]

36 4.5 C USTOM W ORKOUT (T3-5 O NL Y ) It is possible to set up a customized workout on the treadmill and store it in the console memory . Customization involves selecting one of four workout types and setting values for various attributes, such as the workout goal, to suit personal preferences. Once a CUSTOM workout is saved, it can be accessed th[...]

37 The treadmill computer memory can save at least 20 changes. When memory is used up, and the computer cannot save any further changes, the console emits two short beep s at the user's next attempt to save a change, indicating that no more changes can be saved. HILL Select Goal (time, dis- tance, or calories) Set value for goal Enter weight S[...]

38 4.6 S ELECTING A N I NTENSITY L EVEL The steps for setting up a HILL or RANDOM workout include selecting a level. The word "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. LEVEL % Incline LEVEL % Incline 1 0.0 - 1.5 [...]

In the HILL and RANDOM workouts, these varying hills occur for equal durations, as discussed in the HILL workout description in Section 4. It is possible to change the incline percentage manually , but the change remains in ef fect only for the duration of the hill in question. When the workout program brings up a new hill, the incline percentage c[...]

5 U SER M ENU The USER MENU makes it possible to change certain settings in the treadmill sof tware 5.1 E NTERING A ND U SING T HE U SER M ENU Enter the USER MENU BY using one of two procedures: Press the STOP key twice, and then hold down the ENTER key . The unit goes through a "warm" reset and beeps three times, indicating that the USER[...]

5.2 U SER M ENU I TEMS U SER S T A TISTICS The User S tatistics mode is used to display the current, accumulated st atistics of the workouts stored under the My Workout s feature. See Section, 5.3, titled Description Of User Menu Items. T o access statistics for a specific stored workout, press the MY WORKOUT key repeatedly until the name of that s[...]

S OFTW ARE V ERSION N UMBERS Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to toggle between displays of the current software version for the console, and for the Motor Controller . The MESSAGE CENTER displays the Console Software V ersion number as "CONSOLE VER=XX.X', where xx.x is the version number . For the Motor Controller , the MESSAGE CENTER disp[...]

SLEEP TIME: Of f Off-99 Without user activity , treadmill goes into Sleep Mode after a preset time (range is from 1 to 99 minutes). T o conserve power , the MESSAGE CENTER and WORKOUT PROFILE go blank, except for a single indicator . T o start a workout while in Sleep mode, press any key . T o disable, set to off. UNITS: English English/ Sets the u[...]

6 S ERVICE A ND T ECHNICAL D ATA 6.1 P REVENT A TIVE M AINTENANCE T IPS The Life Fitness T3-0 and T3-5 treadmills is backed by the engineering excellence and reliability of Life Fitness and is one of the most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today . Commercial Life Fitness treadmills are among the most popular of a[...]

The optimum operating position of the striding belt is from 1.75" (45 mm) to 2.25" (57 mm) from either side of the frame. If the striding belt travels beyond this position, see How to Adjust and T ension the S triding Belt or contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for proper alignment instructions, 1-800-328-9714 (USA). *NOTE: Whe[...]

6.3 H OW T O A DJUST A ND T ENSION T HE S TRIDING B EL T O N T HE L IFE F ITNESS T READMILL Do not move treadmill or place hands under treadmill while it is plugged into an electrical outlet! T ool required: 5/16" hex key wrench T HE B EL T T ENSIONING B OL TS The Life Fitness treadmill has access holes in the rear roller guards, which allow a[...]

T RACKING (C ENTERING ) A N E XISTING O R N EW S TRIDING B EL T 1 Locate the two access holes to the belt tensioning bolts on each of the rear roller guards. 2 S tand on the sides of the treadmill and straddle the belt, not st anding on it. Enter the MANUAL W orkout and set the belt speed to run at 4.0 mph (6,4 kph). 3 If the striding belt has move[...]

6.4 H OW T O O BT AIN P RODUCT S ERVICE 1. V erify the symptom and review the operating instructions. The problem may be unfamiliarity with the product and its features and workouts. 2. Locate and document the serial number of the unit, which is located on the serial number plate above the power entry area. 3. Contact the nearest Life Fitness Custo[...]

7 S PECIFICA TIONS 7.1 L IFE F ITNESS T3-0 T READMILL S PECIFICA TIONS Designed use: Consumer Maximum user weight: 400 pounds / 180 kilograms S peed range: 0.5 - 12.0 mph (0,8 - 20 kph) in 0.1 increments Elevation range: 0%-15% (in 0.5% increments) Motor: 3 HP continuous duty DC Lift Motor: Maximum duty cycle of operation is 1 minute on, 5 minutes [...]

Console style: Deluxe Profile window: 7x15 Display: 16 character red LED Message Center W arranty: 10 years motor , 5 years parts, 1 year labor , and lifetime on frame and life springs Physical Dimensions: Length: 76 inches / 194 centimeters Width: 32.25 inches / 82 centimeters Height: 55.5 inches / 141 centimeters Weight: 253 pounds / 1 15 kilogra[...]

7.2 L IFE F ITNESS T3-5 T READMILL S PECIFICA TIONS Designed use: Consumer Maximum user weight: 400 pounds / 180 kilograms S peed range: 0.5 - 12.0 mph (0,8 - 20 kph) in 0.1 increments Elevation range: 0%-15% (in 0.5% increments) Motor: 3 HP continuous duty DC Lift Motor: Maximum duty cycle of operation is 1 minute on, 5 minutes off Rollers: 2.5&qu[...]

Profile window: 7x15 Display: 16 character red LED Message Center W arranty: 10 years motor , 5 years parts, 1 year labor , and lifetime on frame and life springs Physical Dimensions: Length: 78.5 inches / 199 centimeters Width: 33 inches / 84 centimeters Height: 55.5 inches / 141 centimeters Weight: 270 pounds / 122 kilograms Shipping Dimensions: [...]

8 W ARRANTY I NFORMA TION WHA T IS COVERED: This Life 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: All electrical [...]

WHA T YOU MUST DO: Retain proof of purchase (our receipt of the att ached registration card assures registration of purchase information but is not required); use, operate and maintain the Product as specified in the Manual; notify Customer Service of any defect within 10 days af ter discov- ery of the defect; if instructed, return any defective pa[...]

55 CHANGES IN W ARRANTY NOT AUTHORIZED: No one is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of this limited warranty . EFFECT OF U.S. ST A TE LA WS: This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other right s which vary from state to state. MODEL LIFETIME 10 YEARS 5 YEARS 1 YEAR T3 0 Frame & Motor Electrical Parts & [...]

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