Life Fitness 9000HR User manual

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Congratulations...
and welcome to the world of Life Fitness
and the Life Fitness 9000HR / 8500 treadmills.
The following Parts Identification Listing and the step by step assembly
procedures have been assembled to make the set-up of this treadmill 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 6 feet ( 2 meter ) of the nearest obstruction. The
sides of the treadmill should maintain a minimum clearance of 8 inches ( 20 cm ) from the nearest
treadmill or other obstruction.
⇒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 assembly 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 placez PAS l’arrière du tapis roulant dans un rayon de 2 m (6 pi) de l’obstruction la plus
proche. Les côtés de l’appareil ne doivent pas se trouver à moins de 20 cm (8 po) du tapis roulant
voisin ou de toute autre obstruction.
⇒NE placez PAS le tapis roulant à l’extérieur, près d’une piscine ou dans des endroits très humides.
⇒VÉRIFIEZ si l’emballage contient toutes les pièces de la liste jointe avant de le mettre de côté. Si
des pièces sont absentes, contactez l’assistance clientèle de Life Fitness au numéro indiquéau dos
de cette brochure d’instruction de montage..
⇒VÉRIFIEZ si l’emballage contient toutes les pièces de la liste jointe avant de le mettre de côté. Si
des pièces sont absentes, contactez l’assistance clientèle de Life Fitness au numéro indiquéau dos
de cette brochure d’instruction de montage.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY...
Phillips screwdriver, Torx wrench, 3/4”combination wrench, flat blade screwdriver (or 5/16”nut
driver), Rubber Mallet PARTS DESCRIPTION
1 USER LEFT HANDRAIL Qty: 1
AK60-00069-0001 (Model 9000HR)
AK60-00069-0002 (Model 8500)
2USER RIGHT HANDRAIL Qty: 1
AK60-00068-0001 (Model 9000HR)
AK60-00068-0002 (Model 8500)
3 HANDRAIL MOUNTING BOLT Qty: 4
0017-00101-1256 4DISPLAY CONSOLE ASSEMBLY Qty: 1 AK60-00014-0001 (Model 9000HR)
AK60-00015-0001 (Model 8500)
5 CONSOLE SCREW Qty: 4
0017-00101-1727 6PUSH RIVET –CONSOLE / WAX BAG TRAY Qty: 5 0017-00042-1142
7 NUT Qty: 4
0017-00103-0188 8HANDLEBAR SCREW Qty: 2 0017-00101-1738
9 MOUNTING SCREW Qty: 14
0017-00101-1621 10 FLAT WASHER Qty: 4 0017-00104-0190
11 GROUNDING SPRING (Model 9000HR Only) Qty: 1
OK60-01157-0000 12 FRAME ENDCAP Qty: 4 OK60-01018-0000
13 FRONT HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY Qty: 1
AK60-00046-0000 (Model 9000HR)
OK60-01081-0000 (Model 8500)
14 HANDRAIL ENDCAP Qty: 4
OK60-01098-0000
15 LEFT ROLLER GUARD Qty: 1
OK60-01085-0002 16 RIGHT ROLLER GUARD Qty: 1 OK60-01085-0001
17 ACCESSORY TRAY LEFT Qty: 1
OK60-01008-0002 18 ACCESSORY TRAY RIGHT Qty: 1 OK60-01008-0001
19 WAX BAG KIT Qty: 1
GK60-00002-0001 20 LINE CORD (INTERNATIONAL MODELS) Qty: 1
1”
2”
3”
4”
5”
910
11
3
6
5
7 8

IMPORTANT!
DO NOT DISCARD THE SHIP KIT LOCATED ON TOP OF THE DECK AND
BELT. ALL NECESSARY COMPONENTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE
INSTALLATION ARE LOCATED IN THE SHIP KIT.
IMPORTANT!
NE JETEZ PAS LE KIT D’EXPÉDITION PLACÉ SUR LE DESSUS DU
PLATEAU ET SUR LE TAPIS. IL CONTIENT TOUS LES ÉLÉMENTS
NÉCESSAIRES POUR L’INSTALLATION.
1. Remove the MOTOR COVER and set aside.
2. Feed one BOLT (#3) and WASHER (#10) through the forward most
USER RIGHT UPRIGHT (#2) mounting hole. Begin hand threading a
NUT (#7) onto the BOLT from under the FRAME (A).
3. Position the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT (#2) mounting flange near the
BOLT (#3) as shown. Slide the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT mounting flange
under the BOLT and WASHER (#10) as shown. Align the REAR
MOUNTING HOLE of the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT mounting flange with
that of the FRAME (A). Insert a BOLT (#3) and WASHER (#10) onto the
REAR MOUNTING HOLE. Hand thread a NUT (#7) onto the BOLT from
under the FRAME. Finger tighten the two NUTS. Repeat the procedure
for the USER LEFT UPRIGHT (#1).
NOTE: BE SURE NOT TO DAMAGE THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS
UNDER THE USER LEFT UPRIGHT (#1).
ATTENTION: SOYEZ SÛR DE NE PAS ENDOMMAGER LE HARNAIS
PRINCIPAL DE FIL SOUS LA MAIN GAUCHE
D'UTILISATEUR RAIL(#1).
4. Locate the HANDLEBAR (#13). Position the HANDLEBAR between the
LEFT and RIGHT UPRIGHTS (#1 & #2). The bend in the HANDLEBAR
should face upward and tilt slightly forward.
5. (Model 9000HR Only) Feed the WIRE HARNESS (B) leading from the
right end of the HANDLEBAR into the access hole located on the inside
of the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT (#2). The WIRE HARNESS should be
routed forward and out the side access hole of the USER RIGHT
UPRIGHT.
6. Secure the user right end of the HANDLEBAR (#13) to the USER RIGHT
UPRIGHT (#2) using one HANDLEBAR MOUNTING SCREW (#8). Leave
the screw loose at this time.
NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS
(B) WHEN ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR (#13) TO THE USER
RIGHT UPRIGHT (#2).
NOTE: FAITES ATTENTION ÀNE PAS ENDOMMAGER LE
HARNAIS PRINCIPAL DE FIL (B) EN ATTACHANT LE GUIDON (#
13) AU RAIL DROIT D'UTILISATEUR (# 2).
7. Insert the remaining HANDLEBAR MOUNTING SCREW (#8) through
the mounting hole of the USER LEFT UPRIGHT (#1). Position the
grounding spring (#11) over the HANDLEBAR MOUNTING SCREW.
Align the left side of the HANDLEBAR with the HANDLEBAR
MOUNTING SCREW. Secure the user left end of the HANDLEBAR to
the USER LEFT UPRIGHT.
NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS
(D) WHEN INSERTING THE HANDLEBAR MOUNTING SCREW (#8)
INTO THE MOUNTING HOLE OF THE USER LEFT UPRIGHT (#1).
ATTENTION: FAITES ATTENTION ÀNE PAS ENDOMMAGER LE
HARNAIS PRINCIPAL DE FIL (D) EN INSÉRANT LA VIS DE
SUPPORT DE GUIDON (# 8) DANS LE TROU DE SUPPORT DE LA
MAIN GAUCHE D'UTILISATEUR RAIL(#1).
8. Locate the DISPLAY CONSOLE (#4). Remove the REAR PANEL
ACCESS DOORS (C). Position the DISPLAY CONSOLE over the
UPRIGHTS (#1 & #2). Route the MAIN WIRE HARNESS (D) leading
from the top of the USER LEFT UPRIGHT (#1) through the left side
access hole of the DISPLAY CONSOLE and out the user left rear panel
access hole. Lower the left side of the DISPLAY CONSOLE onto the
USER LEFT UPRIGHT.
3
10
2
7
A
2
1
13
B
8
8
11
D
B
17
4
5
1
2
5
B
D
6
18
C

9. (Model 9000HR Only) With the left side of the DISPLAY CONSOLE (#4)
supported, carefully route the HEART RATE WIRE HARNESS (B)
through the right side access hole of the DISPLAY CONSOLE.
10. (Model 9000HR Only) While pulling the USER RIGHT UPRIGHT (#2)
slightly outward, carefully lower the DISPLAY CONSOLE (#4) onto the
USER RIGHT UPRIGHT. Secure the DISPLAY CONSOLE to the
UPRIGHTS using four SCREWS (#5). Tighten the SCREWS securely.
(Model 8500 Only) Lower the DISPLAY CONSOLE (#4) onto the USER
RIGHT UPRIGHT (#2). Secure the DISPLAY CONSOLE to the
UPRIGHTS using four SCREWS (#5). Tighten the SCREWS securely.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH THE WIRE HARNESS (D).
MISE EN GARDE : VEILLEZ ÀNE PAS PINCER LE FAISCEAU (D).
11. Secure the bottom of the DISPLAY CONSOLE (#4) to the inside of the
UPRIGHTS (#1 & #2) using two PUSH RIVETS (#6).
12. Connect all WIRE HARNESS CONNECTORS to their corresponding
JACKS located within the rear access holes. Feed excess WIRE
HARNESS into the DISPLAY CONSOLE (#4). Replace REAR PANEL
ACCESS DOORS (C) as necessary.
13. Tighten all BOLTS and SCREWS securely.
14. Insert the ACCESSORY TRAYS (#17 & #18) into the DISPLAY
CONSOLE (#4) as shown. Press downward firmly until the ACCESSORY
TRAYS snap securely into place.
15. Unwrap the MAIN WIRE HARNESS (D) located at the base of the USER
LEFT UPRIGHT (#1). Route the MAIN WIRE HARNESS under the
CROSS FRAME MEMBER (E). Connect the 10-PIN CONNECTOR (10P)
of the MAIN WIRE HARNESS to the corresponding JACK (F) located at
the top of the CONTROL BOARD (G).
16. Replace the MOTOR COVER. Secure the MOTOR COVER using four
MOUNTING SCREWS (#9).
CAUTION: BE SURE THE MOTOR COVER IS OUTSIDE ALL
MOUNTING TABS.
MISE EN GARDE : SOYEZ SÛR QUE LA COUVERTURE DU MOTEUR
COUVRE TOUTES LES PARENTHÈSES.
17. Using two MOUNTING SCREWS (#9) each, secure the four FRAME
ENDCAPS (#12) to the four FRAME (A) corners.
NOTE: THE LARGER END OF THE FRAME ENDCAPS (#12) SHOULD
FACE THE CENTER OF THE TREADMILL.
ATTENTION: LA FIN PLUS GRANDE D'ENDCAPS (# 12) DEVRAIT
FAIRE FACE AU CENTRE DU TAPIS ROULANT.
18. Install the two REAR ROLLER GUARDS (#15 & #16) as shown using one
MOUNTING SCREW (#9) each.
19. Using a rubber mallet, install the four HANDRAIL ENDCAPS (#14).
Model 9000HR and International 8500 Only
20. Move the treadmill into the desired location for use. Plug the linecord into
a dedicated NEMA R5 (U.S. only) electrical outlet. Turn the power on at
the ON/OFF switch located at the front of the treadmill. Using the UP
INCLINE ARROW KEY, raise the treadmill to its maximum elevation
(15%). Unplug the treadmill from the electrical outlet.
1
DE
F
10P
G
17
4
5
1
2
5
B
D
6
18
C
9
16
15
A
12
9
9
12
9

21. Remove the tape securing the WAX TRAY (H) to the FRAME (A). Locate the WAX BAG (J). Position the HOSE CLAMP (K) over
the WAX BAG HOSE (L) approximately three inches from the end of the WAX BAG HOSE. Engage the HOSE CLAMP.
22. Cut off the end of the WAX BAG HOSE (L) approximately 1/2" from the end of the hose.
23. Position the WAX BAG (J) so the WAX BAG HOSE (L) faces the user left side and the WAX BAG FLANGE faces the front of the
treadmill. Slide the end on the WAX BAG HOSE over the BARBED CONNECTOR (M) leading from underside of the MOTOR
PAN (N). Disengage the HOSE CLAMP (K).
CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO DISENGAGE THE HOSE CLAMP (K). FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN
DAMAGE TO THE TREADMILL.
ATTENTION: IL EST TRÈS IMPORTANT DE DÉSENGAGER LE COLLIER DE LA CONDUITE (K). LE MANQUE DE FAIRE
AINSI PEUT AVOIR COMME CONSÉQUENCE LES DOMMAGES AU TAPIS ROULANT.
24. Place the WAX BAG (J) into the WAX TRAY (H). Align the holes of the WAX BAG FLANGE with the holes of the WAX TRAY.
Using two PUSH RIVETS (#6), secure the WAX BAG and TRAY to the underside of the MOTOR PAN (N). Using a THIRD PUSH
RIVET, secure the left end of the WAX TRAY to the underside of the MOTOR PAN.
25. Lower and level the treadmill according to the instructions located in the Operation Manual.
A
N
K
L
H
J
6
M

PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
⇒Ensure that all fasteners are tight.
⇒Make sure the STRIDING BELT is properly tensioned and aligned according to the Operation Manual.
⇒Confirm the wax bag has been installed.
⇒Check the operation of the STOP switch and tether switch assembly.
(See Operation Manual.)
⇒Confirm the display console is set to English or Metric units.
(See Optional Settings ENG/MET in Operation Manual.)
⇒Refer to the Operation Manual for real time clock setting.
⇒Read the entire Operation Manual before using the treadmill.
LISTE DES VÉRIFICATIONS ÀEFFECTUER AVANT LA MISE EN MARCHE
⇒Vérifiez si tous les dispositifs de fixation sont serrés.
⇒Assurez-vous que le TAPIS est bien tendu et aligné, conformément aux instructions du manuel
d’utilisation.
⇒Assurez-vous que le sac de cire a étéinstallé..
⇒Vérifiez le fonctionnement de l'interrupteur d'ARRÊT et reliez-le
(cf. Manuel de l'utilisateur).
⇒Vérifiez si la console d’affichage est sur le système métrique ou anglais.
(Référez-vous aux réglages facultatifs relatifs aux systèmes de mesure dans le Manuel de
l’utilisateur.)
⇒Consultez le Manuel de l’utilisateur pour le réglage de l’horloge en temps réel.
⇒Lisez le Manuel de l’utilisateur dans son intégralitéavant d’utiliser le tapis roulant.
Before attempting to operate your Treadmill, it is imperative that you familiarize yourself with the contents of the Operation Manual. If
your Life Fitness treadmill does not respond as described in the OPERATION MANUAL contact the nearest Life Fitness Service
Center as listed in the OPERATION MANUAL.
Life Fitness Customer Support Services
at [phone] or [phone]
Prior to your call, please be sure you have located and noted the
MODEL NUMBER & SERIAL NUMBER.
The Model & Serial number information of your Life Fitness Treadmill is contained in a label
located on the front of the unit.
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