Life Fitness 9000 User manual

TREADMILL
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations...
and welcome to the world of
and the Life Fitness
9000 treadmill.
The following Parts Identification Listing and the step by step installation
procedures have been assembled to make the set-up of your aerobic trainer as
quick and easy as possible.
Please take special note of the following important points prior to choosing a
location and beginning assembly of the treadmill…

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !
⇒DO NOT position the rear of the treadmill within 3 feet ( 1 meter ) of the nearest
obstruction. Life Fitness recommends a clearance of 6 feet ( 2 meters ) at the rear of the
treadmill. The sides of the treadmill should maintain a minimum clearance of 18 inches
( 46 cm ) from the nearest treadmill or other obstruction.
⇒DO NOT locate the treadmill any closer than 30 inches ( 76 cm ) to a television set.
⇒DO NOT locate the treadmill outdoors, near swimming pools, or in areas of high humidity.
⇒DO verify the contents of the delivery carton against the accompanying parts listing prior to
setting the cartons and shipping material aside. If any parts are missing, contact Life Fitness
Customer Support Services at the number listed on the back page of this installation
instruction booklet. Save the shipping cartons in case of return.
⇒DOread the entire Operation Manual prior to attempting to operate this machine as this is
essential for proper use. The Manual explains how to properly use the treadmill and helps
you to design an aerobic workout tailored to your personal fitness needs or requirements.
⇒Ne Jamais Placer l'arrière de l'exerciseur à moins de 3 pieds (1 mètre) de l'obstacle le plus
près. Life Fitness recommande un espace libre de 6 pieds (2 mètres) à l'arrière de
l'exerciseur.
⇒Le Life Fitness 9000 doit être installé à 18 pouces (46 cm) d'un autre exerciseur et à 30
pouces (76 cm) d'une télévision.
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⇒Avant de commencer l'assemblage et de jeter les matériaux d'emballage, comparer le
contenu avec la liste des pièces comprises. S'il manque des pièces, appeler le service de
soutien Le Services Life Fitness Customer Support (É.-U.) en composant le 1-800-351-3737 ou
le 1-847-451-0036, ou le Life Fitness Europe, Munich, Germany, en composant le
49.89.310.6078. Sauvegarder les boîtes d'emballage en cas de renvoi.
⇒Avant de faire fonctionnerl'appareil Life Fitness 9000, il est nécessaire de lire tout le
guide de fonctionnement. Celui-ci explique comment utiliser correctement le l'exerciseur et
facilite l'élaboration d'un programme d'entraînement aérobique adapté à vos besoins de
conditionnement personnels.

1DISPLAY CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
AK26-00611-0001 Qty: 1 2CENTER SUPPORT AK45-00048-0000 Qty: 1
3DISPLAY CONSOLE SCREWS
0017-00101-1271 Qty: 4 4CENTER SUPPORT SCREWS 0017-00101-1007 Qty: 4
5HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
OK26-01594-0000 Qty: 1 6HANDLEBAR SCREW ASS’Y AK26-00550-0000 Qty: 2
7DISPLAY CONSOLE WASHERS
0017-00104-0268 Qty: 4 8HANDLEBAR LOCKWASHER 0017-00104-0300 Qty: 2
9 HANDRAIL (Left, Wire Harness)
AK45-00044-0002 Qty: 1 10 HANDRAIL (Right) AK45-00044-0001 Qty: 1
11 HANDRAIL BOLTS
0017-00101-1235 Qty: 4 12 HANDRAIL WASHERS 0017-00104-0044 Qty: 4
13 HANDRAIL SCREWS
0017-00101-1210 Qty: 4 14 REMOVABLE RIVET 0017-00042-0870 Qty: 4
15 HANDRAIL SIDE CAP (Right)
OK45-01072-0001 Qty: 1 16 HANDRAIL SIDE CAP (Left) OK45-01072-0002 Qty: 1
17 ENDCAP
OK36-01085-0004 Qty: 1 18 ENDCAP SCREWS / WAX PAN SCREWS 0017-00101-1159 Qty: 8
19 TINNERMAN CLIP
0017-00103-0185 Qty: 2 20 HOLE PLUG OK26-01339-0001 Qty: 2
21 CONNECTOR COVER
OK26-01852-0000 Qty: 1 22 CONNECTOR COVER SCREWS 0017-00101-0162 Qty: 4
23 WAX KIT
GK45-00002-0001 Qty: 1 24 PLASTIC HANDLEBAR SPACER OK26-02061-0000 Qty: 1
25 DISPLAY CONSOLE LOCK WASHER
0017-00104-0127 Qty: 4 26 SCREW-DRIVER 0017-00009-0704 Qty: 1
27 WRENCH: ALLEN; 5/16”
0017-00009-0784 Qty: 1 28 KEY: HEX; 1/4” X 6”LG. 0017-00009-0849 Qty: 1
29 KEY: HEX; 5/32” X 6”LG.
0017-00009-0850 Qty: 1 30 KEY: HEX; 1/8” X 6”LG. 0017-00009-0733 Qty: 1
31 PLASTIC HANDLEBAR SPACER
OK26-02062-0000 Qty: 1 32 WAX PAN 0K45-01036-0000 Qty. 1
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Step 1
Untie and uncoil the WIRE HARNESS attached to the front, left side of the treadmill. Pull gently on the HARNESS to
remove any slack.
Step 2
Place the LEFT HANDRAIL (#9) next to the treadmill and snap together the WIRE HARNESS CONNECTORS
extending from the slot located at the bottom of the LEFT HANDRAIL and the hole in the front, left side of the
treadmill.
Step 3
Position the LEFT HANDRAIL (#9) in place on the
treadmill FRAME and align the mounting holes in the
HANDRAIL with those in the FRAME. Insert the two
HANDRAIL BOLTS (#11) and WASHERS (#12) through
the HANDRAIL and into the FRAME to secure it. Tighten
these BOLTS until snug, then loosen both BOLTS two
complete revolutions counter-clockwise. Repeat this step
for the RIGHT HANDRAIL (#10).
CAUTION! BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH WIRES BETWEEN THE
LEFT HANDRAIL AND THE UNIT FRAME.
REMARQUE! FAIRE ATTENTION DE NE PAS PINCER LES FILS LORSQU’ON
ABAISSE LA MAIN COURANTE
NOTE: The HANDRAIL BOLTS (#11) must be loose at this time to facilitate the assembly of the HANDLEBAR
ASSEMBLY (#5) and the CENTER SUPPORT (#2).
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A 3/16” Hex key wrench
Part # 0017-00009-0834
is included in the parts bag
for handlebar installation.

Step 4
Position the HANDLEBAR SPACER (#24) on the RIGHT side of the HANDLEBAR (#5) and HANDLEBAR SPACER
(#31) on the LEFT side of the HANDLEBAR. Locate the HANDLEBAR into position between the two HANDRAILS.
The ‘HEAD’ of the CAP SCREW already installed on the HANDLEBAR should rest in the keyhole slot of the RIGHT
HANDRAIL. (This will prevent the HANDLEBAR from rotating during use.)
Step 5
Insert the HANDLEBAR SCREW ASSEMBLY (#6) and LOCKWASHER (#8) through the outside hole of the RIGHT
HANDRAIL. Tighten the HANDLEBAR SCREW ASSEMBLY until just snug only. (The SCREW HEAD and the
LOCKWASHER must be on the inside portion of the HANDRAIL tubing). Position the HANDLEBAR so that it is aligned
parallel to the DISPLAY CONSOLE and insert the HANDLEBAR SCREW ASSEMBLY and LOCKWASHER through the
outside hole of the LEFT HANDRAIL. Tighten the HANDLEBAR SCREW ASSEMBLY until just snug only.
Step 6
Place the HANDRAIL CENTER SUPPORT (#2) into position
between the two HANDRAILS (#9, 10) and tighten the four
CENTER SUPPORT SCREWS (#4) until snug only. The two side
tabs of the CENTER SUPPORT will point towards the user when
properly installed.
Step 7
Rest the DISPLAY CONSOLE ASSEMBLY (#1) in position on the
HANDRAILS (#9, 10) while feeding the 10-PIN CONNECTOR of the
WIRE HARNESS at the top of the LEFT HANDRAIL (#9) through the
hole in the left side of the DISPLAY CONSOLE ASSEMBLY. Install the
four SCREWS (#3), STARWASHERS (#25) and WASHERS (#7) in a
criss-cross pattern to tightly secure the underside of the DISPLAY
CONSOLE ASSEMBLY to the two HANDRAILS.
Step 8
Snap together the male 10-PIN CONNECTOR of the WIRE HARNESS and the female 10-PIN CONNECTOR on the back of
the DISPLAY CONSOLE ASSEMBLY (#1). Position the CONNECTOR COVER (#21) over the electrical CONNECTORS on
the bottom of the DISPLAY CONSOLE and secure in place with the four SCREWS (#22).
Screw Head and Lockwasher Must
be on Inside Portion of Handrail

Step 9
Tighten the HANDRAIL BOLTS (#11) securing the base of each of the VERTICAL HANDRAILS (#9, 10) to the
FRAME of the treadmill and the four SCREWS (#4) securing the CENTER SUPPORT (#2) to the HANDRAILS.
THE HANDRAIL BOLTS (#11) MUST BE FIRMLY TIGHTENED BEFORE TIGHTENING THE SCREWS (#13) TO
INSURE PROPER STABILITY OF THE UPPER TREADMILL.
Step 10
Secure the bottom sides of the HANDRAILS (#9, 10) to the angled FRAME
BRACKETS using two SCREWS (#13) for each HANDRAIL.
Step 11
Check to insure that the HANDLEBAR (#5) has stayed in parallel alignment with
the DISPLAY CONSOLE (#1) and tighten the HANDLEBAR SCREWS (#6).
Position a HOLE PLUG (#20) over each of the HANDLEBAR SCREW access
holes and press down on each until they snap securely into place.
Step 12
Position the right (#15) and left (#16)
HANDRAIL SIDE CAPS into place on
the corresponding HANDRAILS (#9,
10) and secure each with two
REMOVEABLE RIVETS (#14).
Step 13
Insert the two TINNERMAN CLIPS
(#19) into the slots. Check that the holes in the extrusion align with the holes in the TINNERMAN CLIPS. Set the
ENDCAP (#17) into position and secure in place with the six ENDCAP SCREWS (#18).
Step 14
Open the WAX KIT (#23) and install the WAX according to the directions provided on the Instruction Sheet
enclosed within the WAX KIT.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE LIFE FITNESS 9000 TREADMILL PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE WAX
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS ENCLOSED WITHIN THE WAX KIT. FAILURE TO INSTALL THE WAX
PRIOR TO USE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE UNIT AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
MISE EN GARDE: VOUS DEVEZ METTRE DE LA CIRE CONFORMÊMENT AUX INSTRUCTIONS COMPRISES
AVEC LE NÊCESSAIRE DE CIRE AVANT DE FAIRE FONCTIONNER L’EXERCISEUR DE MARCHE LIFE
FITNESS 9000. LE FAIT DE NE PAS METTRE DE CIRE AVANT D’UTILISER L’APPAREIL POURRAIT
ENDOMMAGER L’EXERCISEUR ET ANNULER LA GARANTIE.
Step 15
The treadmill STRIDING BELT is properly centered at the factory however, the Life Fitness 9000 treadmill must be
leveled in the location it is to be used. After placing the treadmill in its intended location for use, check the stability of the
unit. If the unit is not stable, turn the LEVELING LEGS clockwise or counterclockwise until the rocking motion is
diminished.
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT THE TREADMILL BE CORRECTLY LEVELED FOR PROPER
OPERATION. AN UNSTABLE UNIT MAY CAUSE STRIDING BELT MISALIGNMENT.
IL EST EXTRÊMEMENT IMPORTANT QUE L'EXERCISEUR SOIT DE NIVEAU POUR UN FONCTIONNEMENT
ADÉQUAT. UN APPAREIL INSTABLE RISQUE DE DÉSALIGNER LA COURROIE DE MARCHE.

Step 16
Plug the machine POWER CORD into a properly grounded
ELECTRICAL outlet. (Refer to the Operation Manual for Electrical
Requirements).
Insert the SAFETY KEY (A) (if not already installed) into the POWER
SWITCH (B) (near the POWER CORD) and toggle it to the “ON” or “I”
position. The SAFETY KEY can be removed to prevent unauthorized
use.
Step 17
Refer to the Operation Manual to begin a program, but DO NOT
stand on the STRIDING BELT. It is important to insure that the
STRIDING BELT remains centered during operation. Begin a
program and observe the STRIDING BELT to insure it does not drift from the center of the REAR ROLLER. If the
STRIDING BELT drifts to the right, adjust the TENSIONING BOLTS as shown in Figure A. If the STRIDING BELT
drifts to the left, see Figure B.
NOTE: WHEN ADJUSTING THE STRIDING BELT YOU MUST ADJUST BOTH SIDES EQUALLY.
(E.G. ADJUST THE LEFT SIDE 1/4 TURN CLOCKWISE AND THE RIGHT SIDE 1/4 TURN COUNTER-CLOCKWISE)
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
4Make sure the HANDLEBAR and HANDRAIL BOLTS are tight.
4Make sure the STRIDING BELT is properly centered or tracked.
4Check the operation of the STOP KEY.
4Check to insure that the POWER CORD is NOT located beneath
4or alongside the machine or incline frame assembly.
4Read the entire Operation Manual before attempting to operate the treadmill
4Check to insure the WAX KIT was installed prior to operation.
Before attempting to operate your Life Fitness 9000 treadmill, it is imperative that you familiarize yourself with the
contents of the OPERATION MANUAL. If your treadmill does not respond as described in the OPERATION MANUAL
contact the nearest Life Fitness Service Center as listed in the OPERATION MANUAL.
Copyright 1997 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved.
Life Fitness is a registered trademark of Brunswick Corporation.
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