Life Fitness Lifecycle upright 9500HR User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Electrical Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Placing and Leveling the Life Fitness 9500HR Treadmill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Power Safety Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Heart Rate Zone Training™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating Instructions & Program Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The Fat Burn and Cardio Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The Hill Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
For Both the Random and Manual Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The Random Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The Manual Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The Fit Test Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
The Message Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Optional Settings For the Life Fitness 9500HR Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Troubleshooting Your Zone Trainer®Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Preventive Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Life Fitness 9500HR Treadmill Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
©1995 Life Fitness. All rights reserved. The Life Fitness trademark is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office,
Certificate No. 1,400,502, issued July 8, 1986. FlexDeck, Lifepulse, and Heart Rate Zone Training are trademarks and Zone
Trainer is a registered trademark of Life Fitness. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life
Fitness, is forbidden. U.S. Patent Numbers 3,767,195 and 4,358,105. M051-00K26-A200 (5/95).
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations . . . and thank you for choosing a Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill. It is
one of the most versatile treadmills ever developed, the culmination of over 20 years of
Life Fitness research, technological innovation and engineering expertise. It is recognized
as one of the world's most popular and advanced computerized running/walking machines.
Like other Life Fitness products, the Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill is designed to give
you an effective workout that is motivating and efficient. The user-friendly console displays
a host of visual feedback in addition to acting as your personal “coach” with easy-to-follow
prompts and instructions.
Why use a Life Fitness treadmill? Working out with a Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill
gives you more features and programs than most other aerobic trainers. For the first time,
Heart Rate Zone Training™is easily achievable. The Fat Burn and Cardio programs offer
specific training programs based on your fitness goals, and the addition of telemetry heart
rate monitoring to the proven Lifepulse™ heart rate sensor system makes it even easier to
follow your heart to better fitness. The patented FlexDeck™shock absorption system mini-
mizes impact to bones, joints and muscles, and its powerful motor allows for a wide
range of belt speeds yet remains incredibly quiet.
If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill,
please call Life Fitness After Market Services at [phone] or toll-free within the
U.S. and Canada at [phone]. For product service in Europe, refer to the first
page of this manual and contact your nearest Life Fitness office.
CAUTION: Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends that if you are undertaking an
exercise program you see your physician for a complete medical exam, part-
icularly if you have a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease,
are over the age of 45, or if you smoke, have high cholesterol, are obese, or
have not exercised regularly in the past year. If, at any time while exercising,
you feel faint, dizzy, short of breath, or pain, stop immediately.
ATTENTION: Avant d'entreprendre un programme d'exercice, Life Fitness
recommande FORTEMENT que vous consultiez un médecin afin de subir un
examen médical complet. Les personnes qui ont des antécédents de haute
pression ou de maladie cardiaque, qui ont plus de 45 ans, celles qui fument ou
les personnes qui ont un haut taux de cholestérol, qui sont obèses ou qui n'ont
pas fait régulièrement d'exercice depuis la dernière année sont particulièrement
concernées. Arrêtez immédiatement l'exercice si vous vous sentez mal, si vous
avez des étourdissements, si vous êtes essoufflé ou si vous ressentez des douleurs.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ALWAYS
UNPLUG YOUR LIFE FITNESS 9500HR TREADMILL BEFORE CLEANING
OR ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY.
S A F E T Y F I R S T !
•Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.
•Never operate a Life Fitness treadmill 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 After Market Services.
•Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull the treadmill by the
power cord or use the cord as a handle. Do not run the power cord under or
along the side of the treadmill.
•Do not use the treadmill outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high
humidity.
•Never insert objects into any opening in the treadmill. If an object should drop
inside, unplug the unit and carefully retrieve the item. If you cannot reach the
item, contact Life Fitness After Market Services.
•Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit.
•Do not use the treadmill in areas where aerosol spray products are being used
or where oxygen is being administered. Such substances create the danger of
combustion and explosion.
•Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from the running surface
and belt rollers.
•Keep the area six feet behind the treadmill clear of any obstructions, including
walls, furniture and other equipment.
•Never mount or dismount the treadmill while the running belt is moving. Use the-
handrails whenever additional stability is required.
•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.
Do not use the treadmill in bare feet.
•Never walk or jog backwards on the treadmill.
•Do not reach into or underneath the unit, or tip it on its side during operation.
•To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or personal injury, it is imperative
that you connect each treadmill to a properly grounded outlet.
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INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE
DANGER: AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES DE SECOUSSE ÉLECTRIQUE,
DÉBRANCHEZ TOUJOURS L'EXERCISEUR DE MARCHE LIFE FITNESS
9500HR AVANT DE LE NETTOYER OU D'EN FAIRE L'ENTRETIEN.
S É C U R I T É D' A B O R D !
•Observez les directives relatives à la console afin d'assurer un bon fonctionnement.
•N'utilisez jamais l'exerciseur de marche Life Fitness si le cordon d'alimentation ou
la fiche est endommagé, si l'appareil est tombé, endommagé ou s'il a été
immergé dans l'eau (même partiellement). Prenez contact avec le service après-
vente de Life Fitness.
•Tenir le cordon d'alimentation à l'écart des surfaces chauffées. Ne pas tirer
l'exerciseur par le cordon d’alimentation ni utiliser le cordon comme poignée. Ne
pas passer le cordon sous l’exerciseur.
•Ne pas utiliser l’exerciseur à l’extérieur, à proximité des piscines ou dans des lieux
ou l’humidité est élevée.
•N'introduisez jamais d'objets dans les ouvertures de l'exerciseur de marche
Life Fitness 9500HR. Si un objet tombait dans une des ouvertures, débranchez
l'appareil et retirez soigneusement l'objet. Si vous ne pouvez retirer l'objet, prenez
contact avec le service après-vente de Life Fitness.
•Ne placez jamais de liquide sur l'unité.
•N'utilisez pas l'appareil Life Fitness à l'extérieur.
•Ne pas l'exerciseur dans des lieux où des produits en aérosol sont utilisés, où on
donne l’oxygéne. De telles substances provoquent un danger de combustion et
d’explosion.
•Tenez tous les vêtements, les lacets et les serviettes à l'écart des rouleaux de la
courroie et de la surface de marche de l'exerciseur Life Fitness 9500HR.
•Placez l'exerciseur Life Fitness à six pieds de toute obstruction, y compris les
murs et les autres appareils.
•Ne jamais monter ou descendre de l'exerciseur lorsque la courroie est en mouve-
ment. Utiliser les mains courantes pour un meilleur équilibre.
•Portez des chaussures avec des semelles en caoutchouc ou des semelles qui ont
une forte traction. Ne portez pas de chaussures avec des talons, des semelles en
cuir, des crampons ou des pointes. Assurez-vous qu'aucune roche n'est coincée
dans la semelle. N'utilisez pas l'exerciseur à pieds nus.
•Ne marchez/joggez JAMAIS à reculons sur l'exerciseur.
•Ne mettez pas la main à l'intérieur, dessous l'unité et n'inclinez pas l'unité sur le
côté lorsqu'il fonctionne.
•Pour diminuer les risques de brûlure, d’incendie, de secousse électrique ou de
blessure, il est absolument nécessaire de brancher l’exerciseur sur une prise de
courant adéquatement mise à la terre.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill must be properly grounded. Should it malfunction,
proper grounding provides a path of least resistance for the electric current, reducing
the risk of electrical shock to you or anyone touching or using the unit. Each treadmill
has an electrical cord with a grounding conductor and plug. The unit must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with local
codes and ordinances.
A temporary adapter should NOT be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole
receptacle in North America. If aproperly grounded outlet is not available, A
PROPERLY GROUNDED, 20-AMP OUTLET MUST BE INSTALLED BY A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
DANGER! Electrical shock may result from improper connection of the equip-
ment grounding conductor. DO NOT modify the plug provided with the prod-
uct. If it does not fit your electrical outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
LOCATION VOLTAGE Hz AMPs
U.S., Canada, Ecuador, Italy, Venezuela 120 60 20
United Kingdom 220/240 50 10
Germany, The Netherlands, Korea, 220 50 10
Chile, Argentina
Brazil, Colombia 115/220 60 20/10
France, Belgium 127/220 50 20/10
Mexico 120 50/60 20
Costa Rica 120 50 20
Guatemala 115/230 60 20/10
Spain 110/220 50 20/10
Australia 240/250 50 10
Japan 100/200 50/60 20/10
New Zealand 230 50 10
Electrical requirements

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EXIGENCES ÉLECTRIQUES
L'exerciseur de marche Life Fitness 9500HR DOIT être mis à la terre correctement pour assurer
un fonctionnement sans danger. En cas de mauvais fonctionnement, la mise à la terre
assure un parcours de moindre résistance pour le courant électrique, ce qui réduit les
risques de secousse électrique pour la personne qui touche ou qui utilise l'appareil.
Chaque unité est munie d'un cordon électrique, d'un fil de terre et d'une fiche de terre.
L'unité doit être branchée dans une prise de courant adéquate. La prise doit être cor-
rectement installée et mise à la terre conformément aux codes et aux règlements locaux.
Si aucune prise de courant avec mise à la terre adéquate n'est disponible,
N'utilisez PAS un adaptateur temporaire pour brancher la prise de courant
femelle à 2 pôles (aux États-Unis et au Canada). DEMANDEZ À UN
ÉLECTRICIEN QUALIFIÉ D'INSTALLER UNE PRISE DE COURANT DE
20 A AVEC MISE À LA TERRE ADÉQUATE.
DANGER: Une mauvaise connexion du fil de terre pourrait causer une sec-
ousse électrique. Si vous avez des doutes quant aux techniques appropriées
de mise à la terre, consultez un électricien qualifié. NE modifiez PAS la fiche
qui est comprise avec l'appareil. Si vous ne pouvez utiliser la fiche dans la
prise de courant, demandez à un électricien qualifié d'installer une prise adéquate.
LOCATION VOLTAGE Hz AMPs
U.S., Canada, Ecuador, Italy, Venezuela 120 60 20
United Kingdom 220/240 50 10
Germany, The Netherlands, Korea, 220 50 10
Chile, Argentina
Brazil, Colombia 115/220 60 20/10
France, Belgium 127/220 50 20/10
Mexico 120 50/60 20
Costa Rica 120 50 20
Guatemala 115/230 60 20/10
Spain 110/220 50 20/10
Australia 240/250 50 10
Japan 100/200 50/60 20/10
New Zealand 230 50 10
Exigences electriques

PLACING AND LEVELING THE
LIFE FITNESS 9500HR TREADMILL
When deciding where to place the Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill, please pay close
attention to the following:
4Do not place the sides of the treadmill closer than eight (8) inches, or 20 centi-
meters, from any electrical device, including any other electrical aerobic trainers.
4Do not locate the treadmill near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity.
4Do not place the treadmill in such a manner that the power cord runs beneath
the frame or wheels of the unit.
After placing the unit where it will be used, check
its stability. If the unit is not stable, loosen the
JAM NUT on the leveling leg located on the
user’s back left side of the machine (as the user
faces the console). Turn the LEVELING LEG
until the rocking motion ceases. Retighten the JAM NUT.
NOTE: IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT THE TREADMILL LEVELING LEG BE
CORRECTLY ADJUSTED FOR PROPER OPERATION. AN UNBALANCED UNIT
MAY CAUSE STRIDING BELT MISALIGNMENT.
REMARQUE : IL EST EXTRÊMEMENT IMPORTANT QUE LES PIEDS DE MISE À
NIVEAU SOIENT BIEN AJUSTÉS POUR QUE L'APPAREIL FONCTIONNE COR-
RECTEMENT. SI L'APPAREIL N'EST PAS À NIVEAU, LA COURROIE RISQUE DE
SE DÉSALIGNER.
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Leveling the treadmill
POWER SAFETY SWITCH
The POWER SAFETY SWITCH is one of the many safety features of
the Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill. This allows you to be certain the
treadmill is used only in a supervised manner. Removing the Key from
the Switch mechanically locks the Switch in the OFF position.
The Switch Key should be removed while you are not using the tread-
mill to avoid unauthorized persons from doing so.
Remember to store the Switch Key out of the reach of children.
WARNING: REMOVE POWER SWITCH SAFETY KEY WHEN NOT IN USE
AND STORE OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
MISE EN GRADE: RETIREZ LA CLÊ D’ALIMENTATION LORSQUE L’APPAREIL
N’EST PAS UTILISÊ. RANGEZ LA CLÊ HORS DE LA PORTÊE DES ENFANTS.

HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING™
Extensive independent research has shown that exercising within a predetermined heart
rate range is the best way to both measure your exercise intensity and achieve optimal
results. That’s the whole idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training
approach to exercise.
Heart Rate Zone Training takes the guesswork out of working out by identifying specific
ranges, or zones, in which you should maintain your heart rate to achieve maximum
exercise results according to your goals. In short, Heart Rate Zone Training all but elimi-
nates under-training and over-training by allowing you to target your heart rate to your
individual fitness objectives.
For instance, if your primary goal is to burn fat, you should exercise at a level between
60% and 75% of your theoretical maximum heart rate (defined by the American College
of Sports Medicine’s “Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription” as 220 minus
your age). If you wish to improve your cardiovascular condition, you should work out at
75% to 85% of your theoretical maximum heart rate.
The Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill offers you two exclusive new programs designed to
take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training: Fat Burn and Cardio.
You can vary the focus of your exercise activities by switching between the Fat Burn and
Cardio programs at any time during a workout or entering a new target heart rate with the
keypad.
FAT BURN – The Fat Burn program will automatically place you in a workout regimen set
at 65% of your theoretical maximum heart rate and designed to burn the majority of
calories from your body’s fat supply. By maintaining a relatively low heart rate – in the area
of 60% to 75% of your zone – your body can efficiently burn fat as its primary fuel
source; the workload is light enough that your body has time to convert fat to fuel.
Exercising at a lower level of intensity also allows you to work out for a longer period of
time.
CARDIO – The Cardio program automatically sets your target heart rate at 80% of your
theoretical maximum heart rate and places you in a workout developed specifically to
increase cardiovascular fitness. By making the heart work harder – in the 75% to 85%
range – the heart muscle is heavily taxed and as a result comes back stronger.
Both the Fat Burn and Cardio programs measure your heart rate. All you need to do is
wear a Life Fitness Zone Trainer®(or similar) chest strap around your chest or grasp the
Lifepulse sensors when prompted and your heart rate will be transmitted to the
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EXAMPLE
STEP 1 – Calculate your theoretical maximum heart rate:
The theoretical maximum heart rate for a 30-year-old would be
220 - 30 = 190 beats per minute (bpm).
STEP 2 – Calculate the desired training zone:
FAT BURN:
190 x .60 = 114 bpm (the low end of the Fat Burn heart rate zone)
190 x .75 = 143 bpm (the high end of the Fat Burn heart rate zone).
CARDIO:
190 x .75 = 143 bpm (the low end of the Cardio heart rate zone)
190 x .85 = 162 bpm (the high end of the Cardio heart rate zone).
The Fat Burn and Cardio training zones shown in the chart above overlap to some
extent. This is because everyone will receive some cardiovascular and some fat burning
benefits throughout the entire zone, but the Fat Burn and Cardio target zones empha-
size those particular goals.
Training below 60% of one’s theoretical maximum heart rate is usually not sufficient to
yield results, while training above 85% is not only dangerous for all but highly conditioned
athletes but actually produces little or no additional benefits.
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Heart Rate Zone Training chart