Life Fitness Treadmill Treadmill User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Section  
1.  
Description  
Page  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
1.1  
1.2  
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Electrical Power Requirements  
Grounding Instructions  
Wax Bag Instructions  
How to Position and Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill  
Power Switch  
Setting the Clock  
Centering the Belt  
Smart StopTM Belt Stop System  
Fitness Networking  
Power Cord Routing  
2.  
The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
3.  
3.1  
3.2  
Display Console Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Display Console Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Reading Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Accessory Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Heart Rate Zone Training® Exercise? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Why Heart Rate Zone Training Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Heart Rate Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
The LifepulseTM System  
The Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap  
The Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
4.  
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
Workout Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Using the Workouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Workout Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Quick Start  
Fat Burn  
Cardio  
Using Time in Zone Goal  
Hill  
Random  
Manual  
Sport TrainingTM  
Heart Rate HillTM  
Heart Rate IntervalTM  
Extreme Heart RateTM  
Distance Goal  
Calories Goal  
Custom Workouts  
Fit Test  
Military Fitness Tests  
4.4  
4.5  
Maximizing Workouts on a Life Fitness Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Selecting a Level  
Using the InstaPaceTM Feedback  
Using ZerOutTM Speed Control  
Cool-Down  
Dimming  
Logging On to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
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5.  
5.1  
5.2  
The Manager’s Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Entering and Using the Manager's Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Programming Custom Workouts  
Using the MaxTimeTM Setup  
Using the Standby Setup  
6.  
Service and Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Preventive Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
Troubleshooting the Optional Heart Rate Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic or Absent Entirely  
6.1  
6.2  
6.3  
Heart Rate Reading Is Erratic or Extremely High  
6.4  
6.5  
Removing the Accessory Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
The Belt Tensioning Bolts  
Tracking (Centering) a Striding Belt  
Tensioning an Existing Striding Belt  
6.6  
6.7  
7.  
7.1  
7.2  
Cleaning the Wax Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Life Fitness 9500HR Treadmill Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Life Fitness 9700HR Treadmill Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
© 2002 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved. Life Fitness, Lifecycle, FlexDeck,  
and Heart Rate Zone Training are registered trademarks, and Sport Training, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate  
Interval, Extreme Heart Rate, InstaPace, ZerOut, MaxTime, Lifepulse, Intelli, MagnaDrive, Your Zone, Power  
Factor Plus, Lifespring, and Custom Plus are trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Polar is a registered  
trademark of Polar Electro, Inc. Cardio Theater is a registered trademark of Cardio TheaterHoldings and a  
wholly owned subsidiary of ClubCom corporation. Broadcast Vision is a trademark of Broadcast Vision, Inc.  
Fitlinxx is a registered trademark of the Integrated Fitness Corp. Any use of these trademarks, without the  
express written consent of Life Fitness or the corresponding companies is forbidden.  
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This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following products:  
Life Fitness Treadmills:  
9500HR  
9700HR  
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 pres-  
sure or heart disease, or is over the age of 45, or smokes, has high cholesterol, is obese, or has  
not exercised regularly in the past year.  
If, at any time while exercising, the user experiences faintness, dizziness, pain, or shortness of  
breath, he or she must stop immediately.  
Life Fitness conseille VIVEMENT de consulter un médecin pour subir un examen médical com-  
plet avant de commencer tout programme d'exercice, et tout particulièrement si l'utilisateur a  
des antécédents familiaux d'hypertension ou de troubles cardiaques, ou s'il a plus de 45 ans, s'il  
fume, s'il a du cholestérol, s'il est obèse ou n'a pas fait d'exercice régulièrement depuis un an.  
Si, pendant l'utilisation de l'appareil, l'utilisateur ressent un malaise, des vertiges, des douleurs  
ou des difficultés à respirer, il doit cesser immédiatement.  
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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.  
Never operate a Life Fitness product if it has a damaged power cord or electrical plug, or if it  
has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed in water. Contact Life Fitness  
Customer Support Services.  
Position this product so that the power cord plug is accessible to the user.  
Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull the equipment by the power  
cord or use the cord as a handle. Do not run the power cord on the floor under or along the  
side of the treadmill.  
If the electrical supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an autho-  
rized service agent, or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.  
Do not use this product in areas where aerosol spray products are being used or where  
oxygen is being administered. Such substances create the danger of combustion and  
explosion.  
Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.  
Close supervision is necessary when used near children, invalids or disabled persons.  
Do not use this product outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity.  
Never operate a Life Fitness product with the air openings blocked. Keep air openings free  
of lint, hair, or any obstructing material.  
Never insert objects into any opening in this product. If an object should drop inside, turn off  
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 holder.  
Containers with lids are recommended.  
Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels, leather soles,  
cleats or spikes. Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles.  
Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from moving parts.  
Do not use this product in bare feet.  
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Do not reach into, or underneath, the unit or tip it on its side during operation.  
Keep the area six feet (two meters) by three feet (one meter) behind the treadmill clear of  
any obstructions, including walls, furniture, and other equipment.  
Handrails may be held to enhance stability as needed, but are not for continuous use.  
Never mount or dismount the treadmill while the running belt is moving. Use the handrails  
whenever additional stability is required. In case of an emergency, such as tripping, grasp  
the handrails, and place the feet on the side platforms.  
Never walk or jog backwards on the treadmill.  
When it is necessary to immobilize the treadmill, set the display to read SELECT WORK-  
OUT. (Press the STOP key twice if not already there.) Then hold down the SPEED DOWN  
key and press the PAUSE key. The treadmill now displays IMMOBILIZED. In this state, the  
treadmill cannot be operated. The main motor, inline and waxer are all disabled. The tread-  
mill will remain in this state across resets, power cycles, etc. To restore normal operation,  
repeat the same key sequence: hold down the SPEED DOWN key, and press the PAUSE  
key. The treadmill will display SELECT WORKOUT again.  
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attach-  
ments that have not been recommended by the manufacturer.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
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1
POINT DE DÉPART  
1.1 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES  
Pour réduire les risques de décharges électriques, l'appareil Life Fitness doit toujours être  
débranché avant tout nettoyage ou travail d'entretien.  
Pour réduire les risques de brûlures, d'incendies, de décharges électriques ou de blessures,  
tout appareil doit être branché impérativement sur une prise électrique correctement mise à la  
terre.  
Pour d brancher l'appareil, coupez l'alimentation au niveau de l'interrupteur de marche/arrêt,  
puis retirez la fiche de la prise électrique.  
Ne faites jamais fonctionner d'appareil Life Fitness dont le cordon d'alimentation ou la fiche  
seraient abîmés, qui aurait fait une chute ou qui aurait été endommagé ou partiellement  
plongé dans l'eau. Contactez le service après-vente de Life Fitness.  
Placez ce produit de manière à ce que l'utilisateur puisse accéder à la fiche du cordon d'ali-  
mentation.  
Maintenez le cordon d'alimentation à l'écart des surfaces chaudes. Ne tirez pas l'appareil  
par son cordon et n'utilisez pas celui-ci pas comme poignée. Ne placez pas le cordon sur le  
sol sous le tapis roulant ni le long de l'appareil.  
Si le cordon d'alimentation électrique est endommagé, il doit être remplacé par le fabricant,  
par un réparateur agréé ou par une personne qualifiée afin d'éviter tout danger.  
N'utilisez pas ce produit dans des zones où vous utilisez des aérosols ou administrez de  
l'oxygène. De telles substances pourraient entraîner des risques d'incendie et d'explosion.  
Pour un fonctionnement correct, suivez toujours les instructions de la console.  
Une surveillance étroite est nécessaire en cas d'utilisation par des enfants, des personnes  
invalides ou handicapées.  
N'utilisez pas ce produit à l'extérieur, près d'une piscine ou dans endroits très humides.  
Ne faites jamais fonctionner de produit Life Fitness dont les bouches d'aération seraient blo-  
quées. Maintenez-les exemptes de peluches, de cheveux ou de toute obstruction.  
N'insérez jamais d'objet dans les ouvertures de cet appareil. Si un objet tombe dedans,  
coupez l'alimentation électrique, débranchez le cordon de la prise et récupérez-le avec pré-  
caution. Si vous ne pouvez pas l'atteindre, consultez le service après-vente de Life Fitness.  
Ne placez jamais de liquides d'aucune sorte directement sur l'appareil, sauf si vous dis-  
posez d'un support ou d'un plateau pour accessoires. Il est recommandé d'utiliser des con-  
teneurs munis d'un couvercle.  
Portez des chaussures avec semelles en caoutchouc ou antidérapantes. N'utilisez pas de  
chaussures à talons, de semelles en cuir ou à crampons. Assurez-vous qu'aucun caillou ne  
s'est incrusté dans les semelles.  
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Maintenez les vêtements lâches, les lacets et les serviettes à l'écart des pièces en mouve-  
ment.  
N'utilisez pas cet appareil sans chaussures.  
Ne placez pas les mains sous ou dans l'appareil, et ne le renversez pas sur le côté pendant  
le fonctionnement.  
Derrière le tapis roulant, conservez une zone de 1,80 m sur 1 m libre de toute obstruction  
(aucun mur, meuble ou autre appareil).  
Les barres latérales peuvent servir à améliorer la stabilité, le cas échéant, mais elles ne  
sont pas conçues pour être utilisées de façon continue.  
Ne montez jamais sur le tapis roulant et n'en descendez jamais tandis qu'il tourne. Le cas  
échéant, utilisez les barres latérales pour augmenter votre stabilité.  
Ne marchez et ne courrez jamais à l'envers sur ce tapis roulant.  
Lorsque vous devez immobiliser le tapis roulant, réglez l'afficheur sur SELECT WORKOUT  
(Sélectionner exercice). (Appuyez deux fois sur la touche STOP si vous n'en êtes pas déjà  
à ce point.) Maintenez ensuite la touche SPEED DOWN (Ralentir) enfoncée et appuyez sur  
la touche PAUSE. Le tapis roulant affiche alors le message IMMOBILIZED (Immobilisé), état  
dans lequel il ne peut plus fonctionner. Le moteur principal, le moteur en ligne et le cireur  
sont désactivés. Le tapis roulant reste dans cet état pendant les remises à zéro, les arrêts  
et remises en route, etc. Pour repasser en mode de fonctionnement normal, utilisez la  
même combinaison de touches : maintenez SPEED DOWN (Ralentir) enfoncée et appuyez  
sur PAUSE. L'appareil affichera SELECT WORKOUT (Sélectionner exercice) à nouveau.  
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.  
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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.  
ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS  
The Life Fitness Treadmill is intended for use on a normal 120-Volt electrical circuit in the United  
States and Canada. The following table provides the current rating for this product based on  
supply voltage. Make sure that this treadmill model supports the proper line voltage for the  
installation location before plugging it into the outlet.  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
This Life Fitness product must be properly grounded. If the unit malfunctions or breaks down,  
proper grounding provides a path of least resistance for the electric current, which reduces the  
risk of shock to anyone touching or using the equipment. Each unit is equipped with an electrical  
cord, which includes an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must  
be inserted into an outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all  
local codes and ordinances.  
A temporary adapter MUST NOT BE USED to connect this plug to a two-pole recepta-  
cle in North America. If a properly grounded, 20-amp outlet is not available, one must  
be installed by a qualified electrician. Models drawing 16 amps or more must be  
installed on a dedicated line.  
IL EST ABSOLUMENT INTERDIT d'employer un adaptateur temporaire pour brancher  
cette fiche sur une prise à deux pôles en Amérique du Nord. Si aucune prise de 20 A  
correctement mise à la terre n'est disponible, il convient d'en faire installer une par  
un électricien qualifié. Les modèles utilisant 16 A ou plus doivent être installés sur  
des lignes qui leur sont réservées.  
DANGER: A risk of electrical shock may result from improper connection of the  
equipment-grounding conductor. Check with a qualified electrician if in doubt as to  
proper grounding technique. DO NOT modify the plug provided with the product. If it  
will not fit an electrical outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.  
Un branchement incorrect du conducteur de mise à la terre peut entraîner des risques de  
décharge électrique. Consultez un électricien si des doutes subsistent quant à la tech-  
nique de mise à la terre. NE MODIFIEZ PAS la fiche fournie avec l'appareil. Si elle ne  
s'adapte pas à une prise, faites en installer une correcte par un électricien qualifié.  
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WAX BAG INSTRUCTIONS  
To install the wax bag, turn the power off at the ON/OFF switch, and unplug the unit from the  
electrical outlet.  
Remove the access panel. Remove the two screws (A) securing the wax bag access panel  
(B), located on the user left side of the unit. Remove the panel and set it aside.  
Install the wax bag. Verify that the wax bag protective liner (C) is open and ready to receive the  
wax bag (D). Remove the new wax bag from its packaging and carefully insert it into the access  
hole. The wax bag hose faces the rear of the unit. Remove the two wingnuts (E) located just  
inside the access hole. Align the mounting holes located in the wax bag flange with the two  
wingnut studs (F). Secure the wax bag with the two wingnuts.  
CAUTION: Be careful to not rip or damage the wax bag on the wingnuts or  
wingnut studs when inserting the new wax bag.  
MISE EN GARDE : lors de l'insertion du nouveau sac de cire, veillez à ne pas le  
déchirer ou l'endommager sur les écrous papillon ou sur leurs goujons.  
Attach the hose clamp. Slide the hose clamp (G) over the end of  
the wax bag outlet hose (H). Position the clamp approximately  
three inches from the end of the hose and engage it, clamping it  
(1) onto the wax bag hose to prevent spillage.  
Connect the wax bag hose to the pump inlet hose. Cut the end  
of the wax bag hose one half-inch from the end. Slide it onto the  
barbed nozzle on the wax pump inlet hose (J). Be sure to fully seat  
the wax bag hose onto the inlet hose. Release the hose clamp (2).  
CAUTION: Failure to release the hose clamp greatly shortens belt life.  
MISE EN GARDE : la bride de serrage doit être relâchée sous peine de réduire de  
façon importante la durée de vie du tapis.  
Replace the access panel. Replace the wax bag access panel, and secure it with the two  
screws.  
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HOW TO POSITION AND STABILIZE THE LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL  
Following all safety instructions in Section 1.1, move the  
treadmill to the location in which it will be used. See  
Section 7, titled Specifications, for the dimensions of the  
footprint. Allow a distance of eight inches, or 21 centime-  
ters, between the treadmill and other units on either side.  
Allow a distance of six feet, or two meters, from the rear  
of the treadmill to any object or surface.  
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.  
NOTE: It is extremely important that the stabilizing leg be correctly adjusted for proper opera-  
tion. An unbalanced unit may cause striding belt misalignment.  
POWER SWITCH  
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.  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
The unit contains a clock, which is used for system maintenance and event tracking.  
After the unit has been turned on , the display will prompt for the following:  
"Would you like to change the clock from GMT to local time - if YES press Enter - if NO press  
Clear"  
It is not mandatory to change the clock setting. To accept the current settings, press the CLEAR  
key.  
To change the setting, press the ENTER key. The MESSAGE CENTER displays: “CHOOSE  
DISPLAY MODE - 12 HOUR MODE AM PM”. Use an ARROW key to toggle the setting to  
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE - 24 HOUR MODE. To accept the mode, press the ENTER key.  
The current time (in Greenwich Mean Time) will be displayed.  
Use the TIME arrows to change the hours  
Use the INCLINE arrows to change the minutes  
Use the SPEED arrows to change the seconds  
When finished press the ENTER key. The MESSAGE CENTER displays “UPDATING CLOCK”.  
At this point, the clock has been reset, and the normal startup procedure continues.  
This prompt appears for the first five times that the unit is turned on, including power-ups at the  
factory.  
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CENTERING THE BELT  
After installing and levelling the treadmill, check the belt to ensure that it is tracking properly.  
First, plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet. See Electrical Requirements at the begin-  
ning of this section for details. Then, turn the treadmill ON.  
Have one person stand on the platforms on either side of the treadmill belt. Do not stand on the  
belt at this time. Press the QUICK START key, and increase the speed to 4.0 miles per hour  
(MPH), or 6.4 kilometers per hour (KPH), using the SPEED UP arrow.  
If the striding belt moves to the right while it is running, have a second person turn the right ten-  
sion bolt a quarter-turn clockwise, and then turn the left tension bolt (A) a quarter-turn counter-  
clockwise. See the illustration below. This action sets the striding belt tracking back to center of  
the roller.  
If the striding belt moves to the left, turn the left tension bolt a quarter-turn clockwise and then  
turn the right tension bolt a quarter-turn counter-clockwise to start the striding belt tracking back  
to center of roller.  
Repeat these adjustments until striding belt appears centered. Allow the belt to continue running  
for several minutes to be sure that the tracking is stabilized.  
NOTE: Do not exceed one full turn of the adjusting screws in either direction. If, after one full  
turn, the belt does not track properly, contact Customer Support Services. The phone numbers  
are listed in Section 6.7, titled How to Obtain Product Service.  
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SMART STOPTM BELT STOP SYSTEM  
The Smart StopTM belt stop system senses that a user is standing on the belt. If the user steps  
off while the striding belt is in motion, the system automatically pauses the workout. During the  
FIT TEST, the workout is aborted. To continue the workout, press the ENTER key.  
FITNESS NETWORKING  
The two interchangeable networking ports (A) are located on the back of the display console.  
These openly accessible ports allow the treadmill to be connected to a fitness entertainment  
system and/or a fitness network, such as FitLinxx®.  
Networking: The built-in networking ports allow the unit to exchange workout  
information with a fitness network database.  
Fitness Entertainment: The built-in network ports allow the treadmill to power a  
third-party receiver for use with an entertainment system, such as the Cardio Theater®  
system or BroadcastVisionTM.  
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POWER CORD ROUTING  
The power cord can be run straight from the treadmill, shortened and exited out the user-front  
left side, or run under the frame and exited out the user right-rear side of the treadmill.  
For efficient cord management, the following routing options are recommended:  
With the power cord unplugged, insert the clips in the appropriate holes. See the illustration  
below. Use Hole Pattern 1 or 2 to locate the clips and secure the power cord with the clips,  
taking up any slack between clips.  
NOTE: It may be necessary to tip the treadmill to route the power cord properly.  
To plug the power cord into an outlet in front of the treadmill, use Hole Pattern 1 for outlets  
located at the front of the machine.  
To plug the power cord into an outlet in rear of the treadmill, use Hole Pattern 2 for outlets  
located at the rear of the machine.  
Make sure that there is a 6-foot clearance behind the treadmill. Contact Life Fitness Customer  
Service for a longer power cord if necessary.  
WARNING: Insure that the power cord (A) does not contact the striding belt or  
get pinched between the frame (C), lift arm (B) or the wheel; failure to follow this  
warning may result in serious injury.  
AVERTISSEMENT : assurez-vous que le cordon d'alimentation n'entre pas en  
contact avec le tapis et ne soit pas pincé entre le cadre, le bras de levage ou  
la roue. Le non respect de cet avertissement peut provoquer de graves blessures.  
NOTE: When using Pattern 1, it is extremely important to route the power cord BETWEEN the  
lift frame and the main frame.  
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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 workout to the next.  
(Model 9700HR display console shown)  
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2.2 DISPLAY CONSOLE DESCRIPTIONS  
A
WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW: During a workout, interval hills and valleys appear in this  
window as rows of light stacked in columns. The number of lit rows within a column  
corresponds to an incline percentage.  
B
MESSAGE CENTER: This window displays step-by-step instructions for setting up a work-  
out. During a workout, it displays calories, distance, time, incline and speed . Additionally,  
the MESSAGE CENTER displays calories per hour, METS, Watts, pace in minutes per  
mile/kilometer, and distance climbed, if enabled to do so in the Manager’s Configuration.  
See Section 5.1, titled Entering and Using the Manager’s Configuration.  
Also heart rate on 9500HR.  
C
TIME, INCLINE, and SPEED ARROW keys: Press these keys to increase or decrease the  
workout time, the incline of the treadmill deck, or the striding belt speed. The MESSAGE  
CENTER displays the input data in sections located just above the keys. Additionally, any of  
these keys may be pressed to set up a workout or to change Manager’s Configuration settings.  
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D
NUMERIC keypad: Use NUMERIC keys to enter exercise time, difficulty level, belt speed,  
weight, distance, goal selection, gender, and target heart rate.  
CLEAR key: Press this key once to clear data not yet entered. Press it twice in succession,  
while programming, to reset the treadmill and restart the programming sequence.  
ENTER key: Press this key to confirm entries of workout setup values, as displayed in the  
MESSAGE CENTER.  
E
F
WORKOUT SELECTION keys: Press any of these keys to select the program identified on  
the given key’s label. These programs include: FAT BURN, CARDIO, HILL, RANDOM,  
MANUAL, CUSTOM PLUS, and FIT TEST.  
QUICK START: Press this key to begin a manual workout immediately, without having to  
select a workout program. Once the workout is in progress, use the ARROW keys or the  
NUMERIC keypad to change the intensity level or workout duration as desired.  
COOL DOWN: Press this key to begin an automatically customized workout cool-down.  
PAUSE: Press this key to stop the belt and hold the current workout. Continue the workout  
by pressing the ENTER key. The workout also resumes automatically when the maximum  
pause duration is reached.  
G
YOUR ZONETM HEART RATE PANEL (Model 9700HR only):  
HEART RATE: Displays the heart rate during a workout if the user grasps the LifepulseTM  
sensors or wears a Polar®-compatible heart rate chest strap.  
TIME IN ZONE: Displays the accumulated time that the heart rate stays within the selected  
target zone for a Heart Rate Zone Training workout. See section 3, titled Heart Rate Zone  
Training Exercise, for more information.  
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The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with a manual emergency stop system. Use either of the  
two features described below to stop the treadmill immediately.  
An octagon-shaped STOP button is located on a panel below the display console. A cord with a  
clip is attached to this button. Before starting a workout, attach the clip to clothing. To stop the  
striding belt on the treadmill, pull the cord, removing the key from the console. Replace the key  
to reset the system.  
A rectangular STOP key is located on the panel as well. Press the key to stop the striding belt  
and end the current workout.  
2.3 READING RACK  
The display console design includes a built-in reading rack allowing a book or magazine to be  
supported during the workout.  
2.4 ACCESSORY TRAYS  
The accessory trays, located on either side of the display console, are removable. They should  
be cleaned periodically. See Chapter 6, titled Service and Technical Data, for details.  
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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 the  
Life Fitness 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 fitness. The zone is a percentage of the theoretical maximum , and its  
value depends on the workout. The Life Fitness Treadmill features five exclusive workouts  
designed to take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training+ exercise:  
• FAT BURN  
• CARDIO  
• HEART RATE HILLTM  
• HEART RATE INTERVALTM  
• EXTREME HEART RATETM  
Each workout offers different benefits, as discussed in Section 4, titled The Workouts.  
NOTE: Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and  
designing a workout program.  
To change the target heart rate during a workout, switch between these programs, or simply  
enter a new target heart rate, using the NUMERIC keypad.  
The Heart Rate Zone Training® workout programs measure heart rate. Wear the optional  
telemetry chest strap, or grip the LifepulseTM sensors, to enable the treadmill’s on-board comput-  
er to monitor the heart rate during a workout. The computer automatically adjusts the incline  
level to maintain the target heart rate based on the actual heart rate.  
Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and  
Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.  
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3.2 HEART RATE MONITORING  
THE LIFEPULSETM SYSTEM  
To use the treadmill’s LifepulseTM system to check the hear rate during a workout, grasp the  
stainless steel sensors on the handlebars. Two sensors are located on each of the handlebars.  
Contact must be maintained with all four sensors to obtain a heart rate. The console displays a  
heart rate within 20 to 30 seconds of contact with the sensors.  
Do not attempt to grasp the sensors at speeds above 4.5 MPH, or 7.2 KPH. For these speeds,  
the use of a heart rate chest strap is recommended.  
THE OPTIONAL HEART RATE CHEST STRAP  
The Life Fitness Treadmill is equipped with Polar® 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 chest strap that the user wears during the workout. The  
chest strap is optional. To order it, call Life Fitness Customer Support Services at 1-800-351-3737.  
See the diagram below for correct positioning of the strap. The electrodes (A), which are the two  
grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap, must remain wet to transmit accurately the elec-  
trical impulses of the heart back to the receiver. Moisten the electrodes. Then, secure the strap  
as high under the chest muscles as possible. The strap should be snug, but comfortable enough  
to allow for normal breathing.  
The transmitter strap delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct  
contact with bare skin. However, it functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing.  
If it becomes necessary to re-moisten the chest strap electrodes, grasp the center of the strap,  
pull it away from the chest to expose the two electrodes, and re-moisten them.  
A
A
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4
THE WORKOUTS  
4.1 WORKOUT OVERVIEWS  
The following workouts are preprogrammed for the Life Fitness Treadmill.  
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising. After the QUICK START key is pressed, a  
MANUAL workout begins immediately.  
FAT BURN is a low-intensity workout for burning the body’s fat reserves. The user wears a heart rate  
chest strap, or grasps the LifepulseTM sensors continuously. The program adjusts the intensity level,  
based on the actual heart rate, to maintain the rate at 65 percent of the theoretical maximum .  
CARDIO is a higher intensity workout for more fit users, emphasizing cardiovascular benefits  
and maximum fat burning. The user wears a heart rate chest strap, or grasps the LifepulseTM  
sensors continuously. The program adjusts the intensity level, based on the actual heart rate, to  
maintain the rate at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum.  
HILL is an interval training workout. Intervals are periods of intense aerobic exercise separated  
by regular periods of lower-intensity exercise.  
RANDOM is an interval training workout of constantly changing intensity levels that occur in no  
regular pattern or progression.  
MANUAL is a workout in which the intensity level does not change automatically.  
CUSTOM PLUSTM workouts are accessed through the CUSTOM PLUS key. These include the  
pre-programmed CALORIES GOAL and DISTANCE GOAL workouts, as well as up to six cus-  
tom workouts, which may be programmed by a fitness club manager or other authorized staff.  
SPORT TRAININGTM (5K) is a distance-goal workout that simulates an actual terrain with vary-  
ing incline levels. It is designed to assist runners in training for a 5-kilometer, or  
3.1-mile, race.  
SPORT TRAININGTM (10K) is a distance-goal workout that simulates an actual terrain with varying  
incline levels. It is designed to assist runners in training for a 10-kilometer, or 6.2-mile, race.  
HEART RATE HILLTM takes the user through three different hills based on the target heart rate.*  
HEART RATE INTERVALTM alternates between a hill and a valley based on the target heart rate.  
EXTREME HEART RATE TM is an intense workout for more experienced users. It is designed to  
get the heart rate up and down as quickly as possible.  
FIT TEST is a five-minute workout with which the user can measure cardiovascular fitness  
compared to other people of the same age and gender.  
Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and  
Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. A 40-year-old user's THR  
for the HEART RATE HILL workout is 144, or 80 percent of the maximum; so the equation would  
be (220-40)*.80=144.  
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MILITARY FITNESS TESTS (9700HR only) are similar to FIT TEST workouts, except that these  
programs set distance goals instead of time goals. The three tests are:  
ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT)  
NAVY PHYSICAL READINESS TEST (PRT)  
MARINES PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT)  
4.2 USING THE WORKOUTS  
Select a workout OR log on to a fitness network exercise database. See Section 4.5, titled Logging  
on to the Network for details. The chart below lists the steps for setting up each workout.  
LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL WORKOUT SETUP STEPS  
QUICK START  
Press QUICK START  
Begin workout  
HEART RATE  
INTERVALTM **  
Press CUSTOM PLUS  
repeatedly until  
HR INTERVAL appears;  
press ENTER  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Enter age  
Enter THR*  
Enter speed  
CALORIES GOAL  
Press CUSTOM PLUS  
repeatedly until  
CALORIES GOAL  
appears; press ENTER  
Enter weight  
Enter calories  
Enter incline  
Enter speed  
Begin workout  
NAVY PRT  
Press FIT TEST  
repeatedly until NAVY  
PRT appears; press  
ENTER  
Enter YES or NO  
to question:  
ELEVATION LESS  
THAN 5000 FEET  
ABOVE SEA LEVEL?  
Enter weight  
MANUAL  
Press MANUAL  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Enter incline  
Enter speed  
Begin workout  
DISTANCE GOAL  
Press CUSTOM PLUS  
repeatedly until  
DISTANCE GOAL  
appears; press ENTER  
Enter weight  
Enter distance  
Enter incline  
Enter speed  
Begin workout  
Begin workout  
Enter gender  
Enter speed  
Begin workout  
RANDOM  
Press RANDOM  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Enter level  
Enter speed  
Begin workout  
EXTREME HEART  
RATETM **  
Press CUSTOM PLUS  
repeatedly until  
EXTREME HR appears;  
press ENTER  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Enter age  
Enter THR*  
MARINES PFT  
Press FIT TEST  
repeatedly until  
MARINES PFT  
appears; press ENTER  
Enter YES or NO  
to question:  
ELEVATION LESS  
THAN 4500 FEET  
ABOVE SEA LEVEL?  
Enter weight  
HILL  
Press HILL  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Enter level  
Enter speed  
Begin workout  
FIT TEST**  
Press FIT TEST  
repeatedly until  
FIT TEST appears;  
press ENTER  
Enter weight  
Enter age  
Enter gender  
Enter speed  
Begin workout  
Enter walk speed  
Enter jog speed  
Begin workout  
Enter gender  
Enter speed  
Begin workout  
FAT BURN**  
Press FAT BURN  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
HEART RATE HILLTM **  
Press CUSTOM PLUS  
repeatedly until  
HR HILL appears; press  
ENTER  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Enter age  
Enter THR*  
SPORT TRAININGTM  
Press CUSTOM PLUS  
repeatedly until  
SPORT TRAINING 5K or  
SPORT TRAINING 10K  
appears; press ENTER  
Enter weight  
Enter level  
Enter speed  
Begin workout  
Enter age  
Enter THR*  
Enter speed  
Begin workout  
ARMY PRT  
Press FIT TEST  
repeatedly until ARMY  
PRT appears; press  
ENTER  
Enter weight  
Enter age  
Enter gender  
Enter speed  
Begin workout  
CARDIO**  
Enter speed  
Begin workout  
Press CARDIO  
Enter weight  
Enter time  
Enter age  
Enter THR*  
Enter speed  
Begin workout  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a 40-year-old user's THR for  
the CARDIO workout is 144. The CARDIO workout targets 80 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be  
(220-40)*.80=144.  
** This workout requires the user to wear the telemetry chest strap or grasp the LifepulseTM sensors.  
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Use the NUMERIC keypad to enter the values when prompted by the MESSAGE CENTER;  
or use TIME, INCLINE, or SPEED ARROW keys to scroll to desired values displayed on the  
MESSAGE CENTER. Press ENTER to confirm each selection. These entered values can be  
changed during all workouts, except for FIT TEST and the MILITARY FITNESS TESTS.  
4.3 WORKOUT DESCRIPTIONS  
QUICK START  
QUICK START is the fastest way to begin exercising. After the QUICK START key is pressed, a  
MANUAL workout begins. The incline level is set to zero by default. Change the level using the  
INCLINE ARROW key, or change the speed using the SPEED key, as desired. Or, use the  
NUMERIC keypad to change these values.  
FAT BURN  
The FAT BURN workout is designed to maintain a user’s heart rate at 65 percent of the theoretical  
maximum for optimal results. Throughout the workout, the user wears a chest strap or grasps the  
LifepulseTM sensors. If the user is not wearing a chest strap, the WORKOUT PROFILE WINDOW  
displays a heart shape, and the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to grasp the sensors.  
The console continuously monitors and displays the heart rate, adjusting the intensity level of the  
treadmill to reach and maintain the target*. This system eliminates over- and under-training, and it  
maximizes the aerobic benefits of exercise by using the body's fat stores for fuel.  
CARDIO  
The CARDIO workout is virtually identical to FAT BURN; however the target heart rate is calcu-  
lated at 80 percent of the theoretical maximum. The higher target promotes cardiovascular  
improvement by placing a heavier workload on the heart muscle.  
NOTE: Change the target heart rate at any time by using the NUMERIC KEYPAD.  
USING TIME IN ZONE GOAL  
The Time in Zone Goal program, a feature of Heart Rate Zone Training®, enhances FAT BURN and  
CARDIO workouts by setting a duration for staying within the target zone as the workout goal. Once  
the duration objective is met, the workout goes into a cool-down phase. To use this feature:  
1. Press the CUSTOM PLUS key repeatedly until the MESSAGE CENTER displays  
TIME IN ZONE GOAL. Then, press ENTER.  
2. Enter weight.  
3. Select the duration for staying within the zone.  
4. Select either the FAT BURN or CARDIO workout.  
5. Enter age.  
6. Accept or change the target heart rate displayed by the MESSAGE CENTER.  
7. Enter speed.  
8. Begin the workout.  
Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and  
Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a  
40-year-old user's THR for the FAT BURN workout is 117. The FAT BURN workout targets  
65 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be (220-40)*.65=117.  
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HILL  
The Life Fitness-patented HILL workout offers a variety of configurations for interval training. Intervals  
are periods of intense cardiovascular exercise separated by regular periods of lower-intensity exer-  
cise. The WORKOUT PROFILE window represents these high and low intervals as columns of light,  
which together have the appearance of hills and valleys. The computerized interval training workout  
has been scientifically demonstrated to promote greater cardiorespiratory improvement than steady-  
pace training.  
The HILL workout goes through four phases, each marked by different intensity levels. The WORK-  
OUT PROFILE window displays the progress of these phases. As noted in the descriptions below,  
the heart rate should be measured at two stages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness. Wear the  
chest strap or continuously grip the LifepulseTM handles. The MESSAGE CENTER does not display a  
request for a heart rate measurement, as it does with CARDIO and FAT BURN.  
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2
3
Warm-up is a phase of low, gradually rising resistance, which brings the heart rate into the  
lower end of the target zone and increases respiration and blood flow to working muscles.  
Plateau increases the intensity slightly, and keeps it steady, to bring the heart rate to the low  
end of the target zone. Check the heart rate at the end of this phase.  
Interval Training is a series of increasingly steeper hills, alternating with valleys, or stints of  
recovery. The heart rate should rise to the high end of the target zone. Check the heart rate  
at the end of this phase.  
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Cool-down is a low-intensity phase that allows the body to begin removing lactic acid, and  
other exercise by-products, which build up in muscles and contribute to soreness.  
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. Each  
workout is made up of 20 intervals, so the duration of each interval is equal to the duration of  
the entire workout divided by 20.  
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, condenses a workout  
of this duration at various stages.  
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10 to 19 minutes: The interval durations initially are set at 30 seconds for a 10-minute workout.  
For every minute over 10, each interval increases by three seconds. A 15-minute workout  
consists of 20 intervals at 45 seconds each.  
20 to 99 minutes: All intervals last 60 seconds. If the user adds minutes to the pre-set duration  
while the workout is in progress, the program adds hills and valleys that are identical to the first  
eight intervals of the Interval Training phase. This pattern repeats until the workout is completed.  
RANDOM  
The RANDOM program creates a terrain of hills and valleys that varies with each workout. More  
than one million different patterns are possible.  
MANUAL  
The MANUAL program sets an intensity level that does not change automatically. While the work-  
out is in progress, increase or lower the intensity level as desired, using the SPEED and/or  
INCLINE ARROW keys or the NUMERIC KEYPAD.  
SPORT TRAININGTM  
This distance-goal workout is designed for runners training for races. The program creates realistic  
terrains by setting different incline levels throughout the course. Incline grades depend on the diffi-  
culty levels selected during the workout setup. A 1.5 percent incline grade, which is the baseline  
level, simulates a flat running surface. A zero percent grade simulates running downhill. Incline  
durations range between 30 and 60 seconds. The course ends when the distance goal is met.  
Two Sport TrainingTM programs are available on the treadmill:  
SPORT TRAININGTM (5K) is a 5-kilometer, or 3.1-mile, course.  
SPORT TRAININGTM (10K) is a 10-kilometer, or 6.2-mile, course.  
HEART RATE HILLTM  
This program combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate Zone  
Training. The default target heart rate* is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maximum ,  
but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup. The workout consists of three  
hills that target three heart rate goals: The first hill brings the heart rate to 90 percent of the tar-  
get rate. The second hill increases the rate to 95 percent. The third hill matches the target heart  
rate. The valley always is defined as 85 percent of the target.  
After a standard three-minute warm-up, the workout progresses toward the first hill and heart rate  
goal. Once the user reaches 90 percent of the target heart rate, the hill continues for one minute.  
When the minute expires, the level decreases into a valley. Once the user's heart rate falls to 85  
percent of the target, the valley continues for one minute. Then, the next hill begins with its corre-  
sponding heart rate goal. After the user completes the third hill/valley pair, the program returns to the  
first hill and repeats the cycle as long as the duration allows. At the end of the duration, the workout  
goes into a cool-down phase. If the heart rate goes above the theoretical maximum for more then  
Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and  
Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. A 40-year-old user's THR  
for the HEART RATE HILL workout is 144, or 80 percent of the maximum; so the equation would  
be (220-40)*.80=144.  
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45 seconds, the treadmill automatically goes into pause mode. If the user does not reach a heart  
rate goal after five minutes, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to increase or decrease  
speed, depending on whether the workout is in a hill or valley phase. The program does not proceed  
to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal.  
100% THR  
95% THR  
90% THR  
Valley  
Valley  
Valley  
85% THR  
85% THR  
85% THR  
Warm-up  
HEART RATE HILL Workout Profile  
144 THR  
137 THR  
130 THR  
122 THR  
122 THR  
122 THR  
Warm-up  
User Example: 80 percent of theoretical maximum (40 year old / 144 recommended THR)  
100% THR  
95% THR  
90% THR  
Valley  
Valley  
Valley  
85% THR  
85% THR  
85% THR  
Warm-up  
HEART RATE HILL Workout Profile  
117 THR  
111 THR  
105 THR  
99 THR  
99 THR  
99 THR  
Warm-up  
User Example: 65 percent of theoretical maximum (40 year old / 117 recommended THR)  
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HEART RATE INTERVALTM  
This program also combines the standard HILL workout profile with the concept of Heart Rate  
Zone Training. The default target heart rate* is calculated as 80 percent of the theoretical maxi-  
mum , but the user can adjust the target rate during the workout setup. The workout 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 target. After a standard three-minute warm-up, the workout progresses  
toward the first hill and heart rate goal. Once the goal is reached, the hill continues for three minutes.  
Then, the level decreases into a valley. Once the 90 percent goal is reached, the valley continues for  
three minutes, after which the next hill begins. The user's fitness level determines the number of hills  
and valleys encountered within the duration. At the end of the duration, the workout goes into a cool-  
down phase. If the heart rate goes above the theoretical maximum for more then 45 seconds,  
the treadmill automatically goes into pause mode. If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after  
five minutes, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to increase or decrease speed, depending  
on whether the workout is in a hill or valley phase. The program does not proceed to a new heart  
rate goal until the user reaches the current goal.  
100% THR  
100% THR  
100% THR  
Valley  
Valley  
Valley  
90% THR  
90% THR  
90% THR  
Warm-up  
HEART RATE INTERVAL Workout Profile  
144 THR  
144 THR  
144 THR  
130 THR  
130 THR  
130 THR  
Warm-up  
User Example: 80 percent of theoretical maximum (40 year old / 144 recommended THR)  
100% THR  
100% THR  
100% THR  
Valley  
Valley  
Valley  
90% THR  
90% THR  
90% THR  
Warm-up  
HEART RATE INTERVAL Workout Profile  
117 THR  
117 THR  
117 THR  
105 THR  
105 THR  
105 THR  
Warm-up  
User Example: 65 percent of theoretical maximum (40 year old / 117 recommended THR)  
Defined by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and  
Prescription" as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. A 40-year-old user's THR  
for the HEART RATE INTERVAL workout is 144, or 80 percent of the maximum; so the equation  
would be (220-40)*.80=144.  
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TM  
EXTREME HEART RATE  
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 possi-  
ble. The effect is similar to that of running sprints. The user must wear a chest strap or grip the  
LifepulseTM sensors throughout the workout.  
NOTE: It is recommended that users who run at speeds faster than 4.5 MPH wear the chest strap  
and do not use the LifepulseTM sensors.  
When setting up the workout, the user enters a target heart rate and selects a walk speed and a  
jog speed. After a standard three-minute warm-up, the treadmill accelerates to the jog speed,  
and the incline increases, until the user reaches the target heart rate goal. That target rate is  
maintained for a stabilizing period. Then, the incline is reduced to 0 percent, and the treadmill  
slows to the walk speed. When the heart rate falls to the 75 percent goal, it is maintained there  
for a stabilizing period. The program repeats the alternating of speeds and incline levels, contin-  
uing this pattern throughout the duration.  
If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after five minutes, the MESSAGE CENTER displays  
a prompt to increase or decrease speed, depending on whether the workout is in a hill or valley  
phase. The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the cur-  
rent goal.  
100% THR  
Stabilizing Period  
100% THR  
Stabilizing Period  
100% THR  
Stabilizing Period  
Cool Down  
75% THR  
75% THR  
EXTREME HEART RATE Workout Profile  
153  
153  
153  
Stabilizing Period  
Stabilizing Period  
Stabilizing Period  
Cool Down  
115  
115  
User Example (40 year old / 153 recommended THR)  
* Target Heart Rate (THR) is a percentage of the theoretical maximum. For example, a  
40-year-old user's THR for the EXTREME HEART RATETM WORKOUT is 153. The workout  
program targets a standard 85 percent of the maximum, so the equation would be  
(220-40)*.85=153.  
* The FITNESS TEST design is based on a published study: Ebbeling, Cara B.; Puleo, Elane  
M.; Ward, Ann; Widrick, Jeffrey, and Rippe, James M. "Development of a Single Stage  
Submaximal Treadmill Walking Test:” University of Massachusetts Medical Center, 1991  
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DISTANCE GOAL  
This workout is designed to build endurance. The objective is to cover a certain distance in  
miles. Once the objective is met, the workout automatically goes into a cool-down phase, and  
ends afterward.  
Note: When a user sets this goal with the TIME ARROW keys, the console displays the values  
in .10-mile increments.  
CALORIES GOAL  
This workout is designed to promote weight loss and weight control. The objective is to burn a  
certain number of calories in the selected time duration. Once the objective is met, the workout  
automatically goes into a cool-down phase, and ends afterward.  
CUSTOM WORKOUTS  
The treadmill console stores up to six custom workouts. These workouts are created by fitness  
club managers or other authorized personnel. For information on creating these workouts, see  
the topic titled Programming Custom Workouts in Section 5, titled The Manager’s Configuration.  
To use custom workouts, press the CUSTOM PLUS button repeatedly until the MESSAGE CEN-  
TER displays CUSTOM WORKOUTS. Then, press ENTER. The MESSAGE CENTER displays  
a prompt to select a custom workout number, ranging from 1 to 6. Using the ARROW keys or  
the NUMERIC keypad, select the number and press ENTER. If a workout has not been created  
for that number, the MESSAGE CENTER simply scrolls to the next number. If a workout has  
been been created for the selected number, the MESSAGE CENTER displays successive  
prompts to enter the weight and choose a speed. After these entries are provided, the workout  
begins.  
FIT TEST  
The FIT TEST workout measures cardiovascular fitness and can be used to monitor improve-  
ments in endurance every four to six weeks. The user must wear the heart rate chest strap, as  
the test score calculation is based on a heart rate reading. The five-minute workout begins with  
a 60-second warm-up, followed by four minutes of constant effort. Immediately afterward, the  
console takes the user’s heart rate reading, calculates a fitness score, and displays the score in  
the MESSAGE CENTER.  
The FIT TEST is considered to be a submax VO2 (volume of oxygen) test*. It gauges how well  
the heart supplies oxygenated blood to the exercising muscles, and how efficiently those mus-  
cles receive oxygen from the blood. Physicians and exercise physiologists generally regard this  
test as a good measure of aerobic capacity. Please note that the estimated VO2 max scores  
achieved will be 10 percent to15 percent higher on other Life Fitness cardiovascular equipment  
than those achieved on a stationary cycle. Stationary cycling has a higher rate of isolated mus-  
cle fatigue of the quadriceps when compared to walking/running on the treadmill or climbing on  
the treadmill. This higher rate of fatigue corresponds to lower levels of estimated VO2 max  
scores.  
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The rate of pedaling or stepping is often difficult to control. Treadmill speed and incline, howev-  
er, can be regulated precisely. Unlike cycling or stepping, walking is a natural, habitual activity.  
Most people become accustomed to walking on a treadmill within two minutes.  
NOTE: If the FIT TEST heart rate is lower than 60 percent of the theoretical maximum heart  
rate, the user will be instructed to perform the FIT TEST again at a faster belt speed.  
To set up the test, press the FIT TEST key. When the MESSAGE CENTER displays FIT TEST,  
press ENTER. At the MESSAGE CENTER prompts, enter the weight, age, gender, and desired  
speed, using the ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad, pressing ENTER after each entry.  
Then, begin the workout. To ensure an accurate test score, do not change entries once the  
workout begins.  
This table lists general fitness level categories.  
BEGINNER  
2.0 MPH / 3.2 KPH  
INTERMEDIATE  
3.0, 4.0 MPH / 4.8, 6.4 KPH  
4.5 MPH / 7.2 KPH  
ADVANCED  
The treadmill does not accept:  
heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute  
body weights less than 75 pounds (34 kg) or greater than 350 pounds (160 kg) for  
TR9500HR, or 400 pounds (180 kg) for TR9700HR  
ages below 10 or over 99 years  
data input that exceeds human potential  
To correct errors when entering FIT TEST data, pressing CLEAR / PAUSE, input the correct  
information, and press ENTER.  
It is important to take the FIT TEST under similar circumstances each time. A heart rate is affect-  
ed by many factors, including:  
amount of sleep the previous night; at least seven hours is recommended  
time of day  
time since last meal; two to four hours after the last meal is recommended  
time since last drinking a liquid containing caffeine or alcohol, or smoking a cigarette; at  
least four hours is recommended(Life Fitness does not recommend or condone use of  
alcohol or tobacco products).  
time since last exercise; at least six hours is recommended  
For the most accurate results, perform the FIT TEST on three consecutive days, and average  
the three scores.  
NOTE: To receive a proper Fit Test score, the work done must be within a training heart rate  
zone that is 60 percent to 85 percent of the theoretical maximum heart rate. This rate is defined  
by the American College of Sports Medicine's "Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription"  
as equal to 220 minus an individual’s age.  
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The tables below list FIT TEST scores.  
RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR MEN  
AGE  
40 - 49  
55+  
RATING  
Elite  
10 - 29  
61+  
30 - 39  
57+  
50 - 59  
53+  
60+  
50+  
Excellent  
Good  
55 - 60  
50 - 54  
44 - 49  
40 - 43  
34 - 39  
29 - 33  
<29  
52 - 56  
46 - 51  
41 - 45  
36 - 40  
31 - 35  
25 - 30  
<25  
50 - 54  
44 - 49  
39 - 43  
34 - 38  
29 - 33  
22 - 28  
<22  
47 - 52  
42 - 46  
36 - 41  
32 - 35  
26 - 31  
20 - 25  
<20  
44 - 49  
39 - 43  
33 - 38  
29 - 32  
23 - 28  
18 - 22  
<18  
Above Average  
Average  
Below Average  
Poor  
Very Poor  
RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATION FOR WOMEN  
AGE  
RATING  
Elite  
10 - 29  
54+  
30 - 39  
51+  
40 - 49  
48+  
50 - 59  
46+  
60+  
44+  
Excellent  
Good  
48 - 53  
43 - 47  
37 - 42  
33 - 36  
28 - 32  
22 - 27  
<22  
45 - 50  
40 - 44  
34 - 39  
30 - 33  
24 - 29  
19 - 23  
<19  
43 - 47  
37 - 42  
32 - 36  
28 - 31  
22 - 27  
17 - 21  
<17  
41 - 45  
35 - 40  
30 - 34  
25 - 29  
20 - 24  
14 - 19  
<14  
39 - 43  
33 - 38  
28 - 32  
23 - 27  
18 - 22  
12 - 17  
<12  
Above Average  
Average  
Below Average  
Poor  
Very Poor  
MILITARY FITNESS TESTS  
The 9700HR Treadmill features Army and Navy Physical Readiness Tests (PRTs) and the  
Marines Physical Fitness Test (PFT). These tests are similar to the FIT TEST workout, except  
that each has a preset distance goal.  
ARMY PRT: 2.0 miles  
NAVY PRT: 1.5 miles  
MARINES PFT: 3.0 miles  
Scores for these tests are based on finishing time, age, and gender.  
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To set up one of these tests, press the FIT TEST key repeatedly, until the MESSAGE CENTER  
displays the name of the desired test. Then, press ENTER. If the selected test is either the  
NAVY or MARINES test, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a question as to whether the test is  
taking place below a certain altitude. For the NAVY test, the altitude is 5,000 feet above sea  
level; and for the MARINES test, the altitude is 4,500 feet above sea level. Using the ARROW  
KEYS, select the answer YES or NO by toggling between these words displayed in the MES-  
SAGE CENTER. Press Enter.  
At the MESSAGE CENTER prompts, enter the weight, age, gender, and desired speed, using the  
ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad. Press ENTER after each entry. Then, begin the workout.  
To ensure an accurate test score, do not change these entries once the workout begins.  
After the distance goal is reached, the workout program goes into a cool-down. The duration of  
this phase depends on the amount of time taken to complete the test. For less than five minutes,  
the cool-down is one minute. For five to 15 minutes, the cool-down is three minutes. For longer  
times, the cool-down is five minutes. The user can abort the cool-down by pressing the STOP but-  
ton or the CLEAR key. After the cool-down is aborted or completed, the MESSAGE CENTER dis-  
plays the finishing time and a point score for the Army and Marines tests, or a qualititative score,  
such as EXCELLENT, for the Navy test.  
4.4 MAXIMIZING WORKOUTS ON A LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL  
SELECTING A LEVEL  
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  
0.0 - 1.5  
0.0 - 2.2  
0.0 - 2.9  
0.0 - 3.6  
0.0 - 4.3  
0.0 - 5.0  
0.0 - 5.7  
0.0 - 6.4  
0.5 - 7.1  
1.5 - 7.8  
LEVEL  
11  
% Incline  
2.0 - 8.5  
1
2
12  
3.0 - 9.2  
3
13  
3.5 - 9.9  
4
14  
5.0 - 10.6  
5.5 - 11.3  
6.5 - 12.0  
7.0 - 12.7  
8.0 - 13.4  
8.7 - 14.1  
9.0 - 15.0  
5
15  
6
16  
7
17  
8
18  
9
19  
10  
20  
Within each level are seven incline percentages, or hills. During a workout, each hill appears in  
the WORKOUT PROFILE window as rows of light stacked in a column. The number of lit rows  
within a column corresponds to an incline percentage. For example, in Level 5, the lowest  
incline is 0.0 percent and is represented as one lit row. The highest incline, 4.3 percent, is repre-  
sented by a column with all seven rows lit.  
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In the HILL and RANDOM workouts, these varying hills occur for equal durations, as discussed  
in the HILL workout description. It is possible to change the incline percentage manually, but the  
change remains in effect only for the duration of the hill in question. When the workout program  
brings up a new hill, the incline percentage changes automatically to match that hill.  
To change levels during a workout, use the ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad.  
USING INSTAPACETM FEEDBACK  
The InstaPaceTM Feedback feature enables users to monitor their pace, or rate of minutes  
per mile, while running on the treadmill. This feature must be enabled in the Manager’s  
Configuration. See Section 5, titled The Manager’s Configuration, for more information. Also, the  
treadmill speed must be at least 4.5 MPH. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the MPH and  
pace simultaneously when the user adjusts the treadmill speed with the ARROW KEYS. If the  
user adjusts the speed using the NUMERIC keypad, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the pace  
after the treadmill reaches the new speed.  
USING ZEROUTTM SPEED CONTROL  
If, during a workout, a user decreases the speed to the minimum and continues to hold the  
DECREASE SPEED ARROW, the speed falls to 0 MPH, which is pause mode. The minimum  
speed is 0.5 MPH, unless changed in the Manager’s Configuration. See section 5.2, titled  
Configuration Settings, for more information.  
COOL-DOWN  
Life Fitness' unique Cool-Down Protocol automatically customizes every cool-down based on  
each user's workout performance. Workout performance factors, such as speed, incline, dura-  
tion, and heart rate, determine the duration and intensity of the cool-down.  
DIMMING  
The dimming feature controls the brightness of the treadmill console display. To change the  
default brightness setting, press the CUSTOM PLUS button repeatedly until the MESSAGE  
CENTER displays “DIMMING,” and press ENTER. Then, use the ARROW keys to increase or  
decrease the brightness to the desired setting, and press ENTER to save the new setting; or  
press CLEAR to revert to the default brightness setting.  
If a new brightness setting is selected for a workout, that setting remains in place until it is man-  
ually changed, or the workout concludes. When a new workout begins, the brightness reverts to  
the default setting.  
4.5 LOGGING ON TO THE NETWORK  
When the treadmill is connected to a network, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to  
log on with a personal ID number. Press ENTER. Then, using the NUMERIC KEYPAD, enter the  
correct digits of the ID number, and press ENTER again.  
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5
THE MANAGERS CONFIGURATION  
5.1 ENTERING AND USING THE MANAGERS CONFIGURATION  
To enter the Manager's Configuration, press and hold down the PAUSE key and press the  
CLEAR key twice. Continue to hold down the PAUSE key until the MESSAGE CENTER dis-  
plays the words SERVICE MENU. Then, release the PAUSE key, press the QUICK START key,  
and press ENTER. The MESSAGE CENTER then displays, in turn, each of the configuration  
settings.  
Use the TIME arrow keys to scroll through the list of settings, or allow the MESSAGE CENTER  
to scroll automatically through the options. To stop the automatic scrolling, press the PAUSE  
key. To resume the automatic scrolling, press the PAUSE key again. To select a displayed  
option, press the ENTER key.  
The Manager’s Configuration settings are listed on the following page in the order in which they  
appear in the MESSAGE CENTER display. Use the INCLINE or SPEED keys to change set-  
tings. In most cases, changing a setting means turning it on or off. See the table on the following  
page for more information.  
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5.2 CONFIGURATION SETTINGS  
CONFIGURATION  
SETTING  
FACTORY  
DEFAULT  
DESCRIPTION  
LANGUAGE  
MAXTIME  
ENGLISH  
The language of the MESSAGE CENTER display. Choices  
include Portugese, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese, Italian, French,  
and German.  
SETUPOFF  
This  
feature  
enables  
fitnes  
duration limits during peak and non-peak hours of club traffic.  
If the setup is off, no duration limits are set. See the topic  
titled Using the MaxTimeTM Setup, which appears on the  
following page.  
STANDBY MODE  
SETUPOFF  
This  
feature  
enables  
fitness  
club  
which which the treadmill automatically powers up or  
powers down. See the topic titled Using the Standby Mode  
Setup, which appears on a following page.  
ENGLISH/METRIC UNITS  
ENGLISH  
N/A  
ON  
The measurement unit type for weight, distance, and speed.  
CUSTOM WORKOUT ENTRY  
TELEMETRY  
See Programming Custom Workouts in Section 4.  
Switching on the telemetry feature makes it possible to use the  
Polar®-compatible Heart Rate Zone Training exercise chest  
strap for monitoring the heart rate.  
SMART STOPON  
MAXIMUM SPEED  
This  
feature  
off the belt.  
automatically  
pauses  
12.0 (MPH) for 9500HR This is the fastest speed at which the treadmill can run.  
12.0 (MPH) for 9700HR The value can be increased to 15.0 MPH on the 9700HR.  
MINIMUM SPEED  
PAUSE TIMEOUT  
0.5 (MPH)  
1 (minute)  
This is the slowest speed at which the treadmill can run.  
This is the maximum time during which a workout can remain  
in pause mode.  
WATTS DISPLAY  
METS DISPLAY  
PACE DISPLAY  
OFF (Int'l: ON)  
If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the  
Watts equivalent of the step rate.  
OFF  
If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the  
METs equivalent of the step rate.  
ON  
This feature displays the rate of minutes per mile.  
CALORIE PER HOUR DISPLAY ON (Int'l: OFF)  
If this option is enabled, the MESSAGE CENTER displays the  
number of calories burned per hour during the workout.  
DISTANCE CLIMBED DISPLAY  
WAX REMINDER  
OFF  
OFF  
The total distance climbed, based on the incline and speed of  
the treadmill.  
After the first 100 hours, then every 168 hours, the MESSAGE  
CENTER displays, "MAINTENANCE REMINDER - CLEAN  
THE NOZZLE."  
ACCELERATION RATE  
DECELERATION RATE  
3
3
The rate at which the treadmill speeds up to the selected speed,  
ranging from 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest).  
The rate at which the treadmill speeds up to the selected speed,  
ranging from 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest).  
ERASE CUSTOM WORKOUTS  
MAXIMUM INCLINE  
N/A  
This option erases all custom workouts in a single step.  
15.0  
This option changes the maximum incline grade to a value  
lower than 15 percent.  
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PROGRAMMING CUSTOM WORKOUTS  
After entering the Manager’s Configuration, use the TIME ARROW keys to scroll through the list  
of configuration options, or allow the MESSAGE CENTER to scroll automatically through the  
options. When “CUSTOM WORKOUT ENTRY” appears, press ENTER to select this option.  
The custom workouts are identified as numbers, from 1 to 6. Enter the desired number on the  
NUMERIC keypad, or use the ARROW keys to scroll through the displayed numbers. Press  
ENTER to confirm the number selection. If a workout does not already exists for that number,  
the MESSAGE CENTER displays a request to begin creating the workout.  
If a workout does exist for the number in question, the MESSAGE CENTER displays a statement  
to that effect, followed by the option to modify the existing workout. The steps for modifying a work-  
out are the same as those for creating a new workout:  
Using the TIME ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad, select a workout duration time in min-  
utes, and press ENTER. The duration cannot exceed the MAXIMUM TIME set in the Manager's  
Configuration.  
Next, select the interval type. Use the arrow keys to toggle between the displayed options, and  
press the ENTER key to select the desired interval type. Options are:  
Speed/Incline, in which a treadmill speed and/or incline grade is selected for each  
interval  
Target Heart Rate, in which a maximum target heart rate is selected for each interval.  
The number of intervals is always 30, so the length of each interval equals the selected duration  
divided by 30. Each interval is identified by the time at which it occurs during the workout.  
If Speed/Incline is selected, the MESSAGE CENTER displays each interval, identified as the  
time at which the interval occurs. For each displayed interval, enter a speed using the SPEED  
ARROW keys, and/or enter an incline grade using the INCLINE ARROW keys. Press Enter to  
confirm each selection. After values are selected for all 30 intervals, the MESSAGE CENTER  
displays the statement, CUSTOM WORKOUT COMPLETED, followed by a prompt to create a  
workout for the next number.  
If Target Heart Rate is selected, the MESSAGE CENTER displays each interval, identified as a  
numeral from 1 to 30. For each displayed interval, enter a target heart rate using the ARROW  
keys. Press Enter to confirm each selection. After values are selected for all 30 intervals, the  
MESSAGE CENTER displays the statement, CUSTOM WORKOUT COMPLETED, followed by  
a prompt to create a workout for the next number.  
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USING THE MAXTIMETM SETUP  
After entering the Manager’s Configuration, select the MAXTIMETM SETUP option. The MES-  
SAGE CENTER displays the statement “MAXTIME CONTROL OFF” and then displays a maxi-  
mum workout duration value. The default value is 60 minutes, and it can be changed with the  
INCLINE or SPEED ARROW keys. This value is always in effect unless the MAXTIMETM control  
feature is turned on.  
To turn the feature on, use the INCLINE or SPEED ARROW keys, and switch the setting to  
MAXTIME CONTROL ON. Then, press ENTER.  
The MESSAGE CENTER displays a “peak duration” value, which is the maximum possible  
workout duration, in minutes, during high-traffic hour for fitness clubs. Use the ARROW keys or  
the NUMERIC keypad to increase or decrease the displayed value, and press ENTER. The  
MESSAGE CENTER then displays a “non-peak duration” value, which is the maximum possible  
workout duration all other times. Use the ARROW keys or the NUMERIC keypad to increase or  
decrease the displayed value, and press ENTER.  
The MESSAGE CENTER then displays a PEAK 1 time period in hours and minutes. This is the  
period during which the peak workout duration value is in force. Use the TIME ARROW keys to  
change the hours, and use the INCLINE ARROW keys to change the minutes. Press ENTER.  
The MESSAGE CENTER then displays the PEAK 1 duration value, which is the amount of time  
in minutes that the peak period remains in force. Using the ARROW keys, change the value,  
and press ENTER.  
The MESSAGE CENTER then displays a PEAK 2 time period. Repeat the steps described in  
the preceding paragraph to set up a second peak time.  
USING THE STANDBY SETUP  
Select the STANDBY SETUP option. The MESSAGE CENTER displays the statement, STAND-  
BY DISABLED. Using the ARROW keys, switch the setting to ENABLED. The MESSAGE CEN-  
TER displays an AUTO OFF value, which is the time of day, in hours and minutes, at which the  
treadmill automatically switches off. Use the TIME ARROW key to change the hours, and use  
the INCLINE ARROW key to change the minutes. Press ENTER. The MESSAGE CENTER dis-  
plays an AUTO ON value, which is the time of day, in hours and minutes, at which the treadmill  
automatically switches on.  
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6
SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA  
6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS  
The Life Fitness Treadmill 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 aerobic trainers,  
regularly standing up to marathon use - 18 hours a day, seven days a week - in health clubs,  
colleges and military facilities the world over.  
NOTE: Safety of the equipment can be maintained only if the equipment is examined regularly  
for damage or wear. Keep the equipment out of use until defective parts are repaired or  
replaced. Pay special attention to parts that are subject to wear, as outlined below.  
REMARQUE : pour conserver un matériel sûr, il convient de l'inspecter régulièrement afin de  
déceler tout signe d'usure ou d'endommagement. N'utilisez pas l'appareil tant que les pièces  
défectueuses n'ont pas été réparées ou remplacées. Portez une attention toute particulière aux  
pièces qui s'usent, comme indiqué ci-dessous..  
The following preventive maintenance tips will keep the Life Fitness Treadmill operating at peak  
performance:  
Clean the display console and all exterior surfaces regularly with mild soap and water or  
a mild household cleaner. DO NOT use paper towels, ammonia or acid based cleaners.*  
Check operation of the emergency stop system once a week.  
Check the operation of the stop button once a week.  
Inspect and vacuum the area under unit regularly.  
Vacuum around the striding belt regularly to keep debris from accumulating.  
Inspect exterior parts regularly for wear, particularly the striding belt and deck.  
Check the position (centering) of the striding belt.  
The optimum operating position of the striding belt is from 1.5 inches (38 mm) to 2.0 inches  
(51 mm) from either side of the frame. If the striding belt travels beyond this position, see sec-  
tion 6.5, titled How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt, or contact Life Fitness Customer  
Support Services, for proper alignment instructions, 1-800-351-3737 (USA).  
*NOTE: When cleaning the exterior of the unit, a non-abrasive cleaner and soft cotton cloth are  
strongly recommended. At no time should cleaner be applied directly to any part of the equip-  
ment; use non-abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth and then wipe the unit.  
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6.2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  
Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product.  
ITEM  
WEEKLY  
MONTHLY  
I
BI-ANNUALLY ANNUALLY  
Anti-Static Cords  
Console Mounting Bolts  
Frame  
R
I
C
I
Striding Belt (Top)  
Deck  
C
I
C (vacuum)  
I
Power Cord  
I
Display Console  
Accessory trays  
Handlebar  
C
C
C
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Handrail Bolts  
Handlebar Bolts  
Front Roller  
Rear Roller  
Stop Key  
I
Rear Roller Guard  
Drive Motor Belt  
Wax Container  
Wax System Connections  
Wax Nozzle  
C and I  
I
I
I
1
I
2
Wax Refill  
Per System Notification  
KEY: C=Clean; I=Inspect; R=Replace  
1
2
Inspect every 6 months. Clean as necessary.  
For wax bag replacement, refer to instructions included in the wax bag repacement kit.  
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6.3 TROUBLESHOOTING THE OPTIONAL HEART RATE CHEST STRAP  
HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY  
Repeat the electrode wetting procedure. See Section 3.2, titled How to Use the Optional  
Heart Rate Monitor Chest Strap. The electrodes must be wet to pick up and transmit  
accurate heart rate readings.  
Make sure the electrodes are flat against the skin.  
Wash the belt transmitter regularly with mild soap and water.  
Make sure the chest strap transmitter is within three feet (one meter) of the heart rate  
receiver.  
The chest strap is battery operated and will eventually stop functioning. If the chest  
strap transmitter battery is depleted, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services at  
1-800-351-3737 for instructions on how to have the chest strap replaced.  
HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR EXTREMELY HIGH  
When exercising with the optional heart rate chest strap, the user may come within range of  
electromagnetic signals strong enough to cause abnormally elevated heart rate readings.  
Possible sources of such signals include  
Television sets and/or antennas, cell phones, computers, cars, high voltage power lines  
and motor driven exercise equipment.  
Another heart rate transmitter within three feet (one meter) may also cause abnormal  
heart rate readings.  
6.4 REMOVING THE ACCESSORY TRAYS  
The accessory trays should be removed and cleaned periodically. See section 6.2, titled  
Preventive Maintenance Schedule. To remove a tray, press inward the clip at the rear of the tray,  
and pull the tray out. To reinsert the tray, line up the notch in front with small slit and snap the  
top edge back into locked position.  
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6.5 HOW TO ADJUST AND TENSION THE STRIDING BELT  
Do not move treadmill or place hands under treadmill while it is plugged into an electrical outlet!  
THE BELT TENSIONING BOLTS  
A 5/16-inch hex key wrench is required for this task. The Life Fitness Treadmill has access holes  
in the rear roller guards which allow access to the tensioning bolts. These tensioning bolts make  
it possible to adjust the tracking and centering of the striding belt (A) without removing the  
guards.  
NOTE: It is extremely important that the treadmill be correctly leveled prior to any tracking  
adjustments. An unstable unit may cause striding belt misalignment. See the topic titled "How To  
Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill" in the Section 1.2, titled Set Up, prior to attempting any rear  
roller adjustments.  
Before proceeding, it is helpful to visualize the REAR ROLLER (B) pivot point (C). Each adjust-  
ment made to one side of the ROLLER must be met with an equal and opposite adjustment (D)  
to the other side of the ROLLER to maintain an ideal belt tension at the pivot point.  
TRACKING (CENTERING) A STRIDING BELT  
Two people are needed to perform this procedure.  
1
2
Locate the two access holes to the belt tensioning bolts on each of the rear roller guards.  
One person stands on the side rails of the treadmill and straddles the belt. This person  
presses the MANUAL workout and sets the belt speed to 4.0 MPH (6.4 KPH).  
3
4
If the striding belt has moved to the right, the second person turns the right tension bolt a  
quarter-turn clockwise and then turns the left tension bolt a quarter-turn counter-clockwise to  
make the striding belt track back to the center of the roller.  
If the striding belt has moved to the left, turn the left tension bolt a quarter-turn clockwise  
and then turn the right tension bolt a quarter-turn counter-clockwise to make the striding belt  
track back to the center of the roller.  
Repeat the adjustments until the striding belt appears centered. Allow the machine to contin-  
ue running for several minutes to observe if tracking remains stabilized.  
NOTE: Do not exceed one full turn of the adjusting screws in either direction. If after one full  
turn the belt does not track properly, contact Customer Support Services. The phone numbers  
are listed in Section 6.7, titled How to Obtain Product Service.  
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TENSIONING AN EXISTING STRIDING BELT  
1
Enter the Manual workout and run the treadmill for five minutes at 5.0 MPH (8.0 KPH).  
NOTE: DO NOT RUN ON BELT.  
2
Reduce the speed to 2.0 MPH (3.2 KPH). Walk on the treadmill. Tightly grip the handrails  
and attempt to stall the striding belt. If the belt slips, continue to Step 3. If it does not slip,  
the tension is correct.  
3
4
Using the STOP key, stop the treadmill. Turn the belt tensioning bolts a quarter-turn clock-  
wise for each side. Do not exceed one full turn (four quarter turns) per side.  
Enter the MANUAL workout and run the treadmill at 2.0 MPH (3.2 KPH) check to insure  
proper tracking. If the striding belt drifts to the left or right see the topic titled Tracking  
(Centering) an Existing or New Striding Belt on the previous page.  
Do not over-tighten the tensioning bolts while making belt adjustments. Over-tightening of bolts  
may over stretch and damage the striding belt or roller bearings. Do not exceed one full turn of  
either bolt in either direction.  
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6.6 CLEANING THE WAX NOZZLE  
The MESSAGE CENTER periodically displays a wax reminder message, if the use if WAX  
REMINDER setting is enabled in the MANAGER’S CONFIGURATION. When this message  
appears, take the following steps:  
A. Remove panel on right side to access nozzle (A).  
B. Make sure that the unit is off, and the electrical plug has been removed from the wall.  
C. Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the two screws holding the right access panel in  
place.  
D. Carefully reach inside and while gently pushing the nozzle (A) into its brass holder body (C),  
rotate the nozzle one-quarter turn clockwise. Make note of the orientation of the two flat sur-  
faces on the top and bottom of the nozzle. When the nozzle is replaced after cleaning, the  
flats must be on the top and bottom for nozzle to be correctly replaced.  
D. Place nozzle in a container of hot water and let it sit for 10 minutes. Carefully remove noz-  
zle. Water and nozzle will be hot.  
CAUTION: If necessary, scrub with a medium soft bristle brush until there is no  
further wax visible on the outside or inside of the nozzle.  
Mise en garde. Si nécessaire, frottez la buse avec un brosse moyennement douce  
jusqu’à ce que toute trace de cire ait disparue à l’intérieur comme à l’extérieur.  
E. Dry nozzle with a lint free towel and reinsert with ¼ turn counterclockwise.  
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6.7 HOW TO OBTAIN PRODUCT SERVICE  
1. Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions. The problem may be unfamiliarity  
with the product and its features and workouts.  
2. Locate and write down the serial number of the unit, which is located on a plate near the  
power switch.  
3. Contact the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services group:  
For Product Service within  
For Product Service Internationally:  
the United States and Canada:  
Life Fitness Europe GmbH  
Telephone: (+49) 089.317.751.66  
FAX: (+49) 089.317.751.38  
Telephone: (+1) 847.451.0036  
FAX: (+1) 847.288.3702  
Toll-free telephone: 800.351.3737  
Life Fitness (UK) LTD  
Telephone: (+44) 1353.665.507  
FAX: (+44) 1353.666.018  
Life Fitness Atlantic BV  
Life Fitness Benelux  
Telephone: (+31) 180.646.666  
FAX: (+31) 180.646.699  
Life Fitness Italia S.R.L.  
Telephone: 800.438.836  
FAX: (+39) 0472.833.150  
Life Fitness Austria Vertriebs GmbH  
Telephone: (+43) 1615.7198  
FAX: (+43) 1615.7198.20  
Life Fitness Asia Pacific Ltd  
Telephone: (+852) 2891.6677  
FAX: (+852) 2575.6001  
Life Fitness Latin America  
and Caribbean  
Telephone: (+1) 847.288.3964  
FAX: (+1) 847 288.3886  
Life Fitness do Brazil  
Telephone (+55) 11.4193.8282  
FAX: (+55) 11.4193.8283  
Life Fitness Japan  
Telephone: (+81) 3.3359.4309  
FAX: (+81) 3.3359.4307  
Life Fitness Iberia  
Telephone : (+34) 93.672.4660  
FAX : (+34) 93.672.4670  
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7
SPECIFICATIONS  
7.1 LIFE FITNESS 9500HR TREADMILL SPECIFICATIONS  
Designed use:  
Maximum user weight:  
Speed range:  
Heavy/Commercial  
350 pounds / 160 kilograms  
0.5 - 12.0 MPH (0.8 - 20 KPH) in 0.1 increments  
0%-15% (in 0.5% increments)  
Direct-drive AC motor with MagnaDrive™ motor controller  
Variable Speed AC  
Elevation range:  
Drive train:  
Motor type:  
Motor size:  
4.0 HP continuous duty  
Power requirements:  
120 volt, 20 amp (U.S.). See Electrical Requirements for requirements out-  
side the United States.  
Rollers:  
3.5 inch / 9 centimeter diameter, precision-crowned, front and back  
60" Length x 20" Width (152 cm Length x 51 cm Width), multi-ply  
Patented automatic wax lubrication system  
Striding Belt:  
Waxing system:  
Deck type:  
Patented FlexDeck® Shock Absorption System 3/4" medium density  
reversible fiberboard  
Side handrails:  
Stop systems:  
36" (91 cm) long, flared cantilevered  
Red button, raised and prominently positioned, and  
magnetic lanyard emergency stop system  
Workouts:  
Fat Burn, Cardio, Hill, Random, Manual, Custom Plus (6 customizable  
workouts), Fit Test, Sport TrainingTM (5K and 10K), Calories Goal, Distance  
Goal, Heart Rate HillTM, Heart Rate IntervalTM, Extreme Heart RateTM  
Levels:  
20 (Hill and Random workouts)  
Heart rate monitoring system: Patented Lifepulse™ digital and Polar® telemetry-compatible heart rate  
monitoring systems  
Console displays:  
Elapsed time, total distance, total calories burned, Watts, METS, calories  
burned per hour, speed, incline, heart rate, pace, distance climbed, time in  
zone  
Ports (2):  
Type RJ45, interchangeable  
Network connection and Fitness Entertainment port (power supply)  
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:  
Length:  
Width:  
83 inches / 211 centimeters  
37 inches / 94 centimeters  
62 inches / 158 centimeters  
410 pounds / 186 kilograms  
Height:  
Weight:  
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS:  
Length:  
Width:  
87 inches / 221 centimeters  
44 inches / 112 centimeters  
24.5 inches / 62 centimeters  
480 pounds / 218 kilogram  
Height:  
Weight:  
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7.2 LIFE FITNESS 9700HR TREADMILL SPECIFICATIONS  
Designed use:  
Maximum user weight:  
Speed range:  
Heavy/Commercial  
400 pounds / 180 kilograms  
0.5 - 15.0 MPH (0.8 - 25 KPH) in 0.1 increments  
-3%-15% (in 0.5% increments)  
Elevation range:  
Drive train:  
Direct-drive AC motor with MagnaDrive™ motor controller and Power  
Factor Plus™ torque optimizer  
Motor type:  
Variable Speed AC  
Motor size:  
4.0 HP continuous duty  
Power requirements:  
120 volt, 20 amp (U.S.). See Electrical Requirements for requirements out-  
side the United States.  
Rollers:  
5 inch / 13 centimeter diameter, precision-crowned, front and back  
60" Length x 20" Width (152 cm Length x 51 cm Width), multi-ply  
Patented automatic wax lubrication system  
Striding Belt:  
Waxing system:  
Deck type:  
Patented FlexDeck® Shock Absorption System 3/4" medium density  
reversible fiberboard  
Side handrails:  
Stop systems:  
36" (91 cm) long, flared cantilevered  
Red button, raised and prominently positioned, and  
magnetic lanyard emergency stop system  
Workouts:  
Fat Burn, Cardio, Hill, Random, Manual, Custom Plus (6 customizable  
workouts), Fit Test, Army PRT, Navy PRT, Marines PFT, Sport TrainingTM  
(5K and 10K), Calories Goal, Distance Goal, Heart Rate HillTM, Heart Rate  
IntervalTM, Extreme Heart RateTM  
Levels:  
20 (Hill and Random workouts)  
Heart rate monitoring system: Patented Lifepulse™ digital and Polar® telemetry compatible heart rate  
monitoring systems  
Console displays:  
Elapsed time, total distance, total calories burned, Watts, METS, calories  
burned per hour, speed, incline, heart rate, pace, distance climbed, time in  
zone  
Ports (2):  
Type RJ45, interchangeable  
Network connection and Fitness Entertainment port (power supply)  
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:  
Length:  
Width:  
83 inches / 211 centimeters  
37 inches / 94 centimeters  
62 inches / 158 centimeters  
440 pounds / 200 kilograms  
Height:  
Weight:  
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS:  
Length:  
Width:  
87 inches / 221 centimeters  
44 inches / 112 centimeters  
Height:  
Weight:  
24.5 inches / 62 centimeters (26.5 inches with decline option)  
500 pounds / 227 kilogram  
(505 pounds with decline option)  
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