Life Fitness T5-0 User manual

Treadmill User Manual: T5-0, T5-5, & T7-0
TSeries
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Getting Started: Table of Contents
GETTING STARTED
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GETTING STARTED
3 Thank You
4 Safety Instructions
QUICK REFERENCE
6 Quick Reference – T5-0, T5-5, and T7-0
8 Quick Reference – T5-0 Console
9 Quick Reference – T5-5 / T7-0 Console
SET UP
10 Treadmill Setup
HOW TO
12 How to Use the T5-0 Main Display and Control Pad
18 How to Use the T5-5 / T7-0 Main Display and Control Pad
24 How to Use The Workouts
50 How to Use the User Menu
58 How to Use the My Treadmill™Feature
60 How to Use the My Workouts™Feature
62 How to Use the Custom Workouts Feature
63 How to Immobilize the Treadmill
64 How to Use the FlexDeck®Select Feature
65 How to Center the Striding Belt
SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA
66 Preventative Maintenance Tips
68 Troubleshooting
71 How to Obtain Product Service
73 Warranty Information
77 Specifications
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Statement of Purpose:
The Treadmill is an exercise
machine that enables users to walk
or run in place on a moving surface.
Caution:
Health related injuries may result
from incorrect or excessive use of
exercise equipment.
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 pressure or
heart disease, is over the age of
45, smokes, has high cholesterol,
is obese or has not exercised
regularly in the past year.
Life Fitness also recommends
consulting a fitness professional on
the correct use of this product.
If at any time while exercising the
user experiences faintness,
dizziness, pain or shortness of
breath, he or she must stop
immediately.
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Getting Started: Your Purchase
Thank you for purchasing a Life Fitness treadmill. Before using this product please read this
user manual in its entirety to ensure that you have the knowledge to safely and properly
operate all of the features on your treadmill. We hope you achieve the product experience
on your treadmill that you expect, but if you do have any service issues please go to the
How to Obtain Product Service page in the How To section which will provide information
on obtaining domestic and international product service.
GETTING STARTED
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Getting Started: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING STARTED
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WARNING: 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.
WARNING: This treadmill has
immobilization or lock out
software. Only activate software
lockout when treadmill is not in
use. Refer to this user manual for
instructions on immobilizing the
treadmill. Keep instructions out
of reach of children.
WARNING: Do not move the
treadmill by lifting the console.
Do not use the console as a
handlebar during a workout.
CAUTION:
• Risk of injury to persons – To
avoid injury stand on the side
rails before starting the treadmill.
• 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, of if
it has been dropped, damaged, or
even partially immersed in water.
Contact Life Fitness Customer
Service.
• Position this product so 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 authorized
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.
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Getting Started: Safety Instructions
• Close supervision is necessary
when used by, or near children,
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
openings 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 Service.
• Never place liquids of any type
directly on the unit, except in
an accessory tray or bottle 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. Do not
use this product in bare feet. Keep
all loose clothing, shoelaces and
towels away from moving parts.
• Do not reach into or underneath
the unit, or tip it on its side
during operation.
• Keep an open area of six feet
(2 meters) by three feet (1 meter)
behind the treadmill clear of any
obstructions, including walls,
furniture and other equipment.
• Use the hand rail whenever
additional stability is required.
In case of emergency, such as
tripping, the hand rail should
be grabbed and the user should
place his/her feet on the side
platforms. hand rail may be held
to enhance stability as needed,
but are not for continuous use.
• Never walk or jog backwards on
the treadmill.
• Each treadmill can be
immobilized, which means
that the main motor and incline
motor cannot be used. See the
instructions for immobilizing in
this user manual.
• Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use attachments
not recommended by the
manufacturer.
GETTING STARTED
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Quick Reference: T5-0, T5-5, & T7-0
QUICK REFERENCE
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Quick Reference: T5-0, T5-5, & T7-0
QUICK REFERENCE
1Lifepulse™Contact Heart Rate
(T7-0 only) and ergonomic handlebar
2Control Pad – Most used keys
positioned at the ideal pressing angle
3Hand Rails – Provide stability for users
4Side Rails – Used for straddling belt
5Belt Adjustment – Turn to align belt
6Walking/Running Belt – Pre-lubricated &
maintenance free
7Levelers – Turn to level treadmill
8Main Console – Designed for viewing and
pressing. Do not pull or lift console.
9Accessory Tray – Removable and
dishwasher safe (Use in top rack only
of dishwasher)
• T5-0 / T5-5 – Amber accessory tray
• T7-0 – Blue accessory tray
10 Water Bottle Holder – Removable and
dishwasher safe (Use in top rack only
of dishwasher)
• T5-0 / T5-5 – Amber water bottle holders
• T7-0 – Blue water bottle holders
11 Console Uprights
12 Motor Cover – Protects main motor and
incline motor
13 Wheels – Increase incline when
transporting machine on wheels
14 FlexDeck®– Cushioning Systems
• Standard FlexDeck®(T5-0 / T5-5)
• FlexDeck®Select (T7-0)
3 Manually Adjustable Cushioning Settings
– Standard
– Firm
– Hard
Quick Reference: T5-0, T5-5, and T7-0
Read the entire user manual before setting up your Life Fitness Treadmill.
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Quick Reference: T5-0
QUICK REFERENCE
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Quick Reference: T5-0 Console
Read the entire user manual before
setting up your Life Fitness Treadmill.
1Message Center
2Workout Profile Window
3Workout Profiles Key
4Quick Start Key
5Up/Down Adjustment Keys
6GoSystem™Quick Start Incline Keys
7GoSystem™Quick Start Speed Keys
8My Workouts™Key
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Quick Reference: T5-5 / T7-0
QUICK REFERENCE
Quick Reference: T5-5 / T7-0 Console
Read the entire user manual before setting up
your Life Fitness Treadmill.
1Message Center
2Left LED Window
3Workout Profile Window
4Right LED Window
5Workout Selection Key –
Sports Training Workouts
6Workout Selection Key –
Daily Workouts
7Workout Selection Key –
Classic Workouts
8Workout Selection Key –
HeartSync™Workouts
9My Workouts™Key
10 Custom Workouts Key
11 Up/Down Adjustment Keys
12 0 – 9 Quick Keys
13 Quick Start Key
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Set Up: Treadmill
SET UP
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Treadmill Location
Place the treadmill where it will be used before beginning the setup process. In order to easily move the
treadmill, lift up on the rear of the treadmill base and push the treadmill forward on the front wheels.
Adjusting the Levelers
Your treadmill has a right and left leveler attached to the rear base of the treadmill.
The levelers act as feet. After placing your treadmill in the desired location, adjust
levelers so that both levelers are touching the floor and so that the treadmill is
completely stable. To adjust the levelers, loosen the jam nut and turn the leveler leg
until the rocking motion or instability ceases and both levelers rest firmly on the floor.
Note: It is extremely important that the levelers be correctly adjusted for proper
operation of the treadmill. An unbalanced unit may cause the striding belt to be
misaligned.
Electrical Requirements
Most Life Fitness Treadmills are intended for use on a normal 120 volt circuit in the United States and Canada.
Below is a table that provides the current rating for this product based on supply voltage. Make sure that the
treadmill model supports the proper line voltage for the installation location before plugging into the outlet.
Treadmill Setup
Supply Voltage (VAC) Frequency (Hz) Maximum Current (Amps)
120 50/60 12
230 50/60 6.3
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Set Up: Treadmill
SET UP
Electrical Grounding Requirements
This Life Fitness product must be properly grounded. If the unit malfunctions or breaks down, proper grounding
provides the 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 receptacle in North America. If a properly grounded, 12 amp outlet is not available, a
qualified electrician must install one.
DANGER: A risk of electrical shock may result from improper connection of the equipment’s grounding
conductor. Check with a qualified electrician if you are unsure about proper grounding techniques. Do not modify
the plug provided with this product. If it will not fit an electrical outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
Turning the Unit On
To turn the treadmill on, locate the ON/OFF power switch at the front of the treadmill
near the power cord and turn it to ON.
Checking the Belt
After the treadmill has been installed and leveled, the belt must be checked to confirm
proper tracking. First, ensure the power cord is plugged into a suitable outlet. See the
electrical requirements, which appear above. Then turn the treadmill on.
Stand on the side rails of the treadmill and straddle the belt. To start the belt, press the
Start/Enter key, then press the speed up arrow key until the treadmill reaches 4.0 MPH.
If the striding belt appears off-center, see the instructions on the How to Center the Striding Belt page in the
How To section.
Treadmill Setup
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How to Use the T5-0 Main Display and Control Pad
The treadmill display console is the entire area in which the user views workout feedback and presses keys to
modify workouts and display settings.
How To Use: T5-0
HOW TO
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1Message Center – Area that shows workout
statistics and instructional messages. The message
center can show 16 characters at a time.
2Speed – 0.5–12.0 MPH. Adjustable in increments
of a tenth of a mile per hour.
3Heart Rate – Actual user heart rate. Heart rate will
only be displayed when hand sensors are grasped
(T7-0 only) or wireless heart rate chest strap is worn.
4Distance – Miles traveled at the current time.
5Incline – Percentage of incline (0–15%). 100%
would be 90 degrees or straight up and down.
Incline can be adjusted in 0.5% increments.
6Calories – Accumulated calories at the current time.
7Calories Per Hour – Calories that would be
consumed if current incline and speed are
maintained for 1 hour.
8Time – Accumulated time that counts up
from 0:00.
9Time In Zone – Accumulated time in target heart
rate zone.
10 Workout Profile Window – Displays intensity
levels of a selected workout. The current intensity
level is the first column of lights. The workout
profile window is 15 LEDs wide x 7 LEDs high.
11 Display Lock Key – Locks toggling workout
information in message center. By pressing
multiple times, successively, the user can choose
preferred workout information to be displayed.
12 Workout Profiles Key (Up and Down) – Includes
all preprogrammed workouts including: Manual,
Random, Hill, EZ Incline™, Sports Training-Time-
Based Goal, 5K, 10K, Fat Burn, Cardio, Heart Rate
Hill™, Heart Rate Interval™, Extreme Heart Rate™
and 1 Custom workout.
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How To Use: T5-0
HOW TO
T5-0 Main Display Console
The T5-0 console utilizes amber LED (Light Emitting Diodes) and simple membrane switch keys. To activate the
keys, the user must put pressure on the switch or key. When the user presses any key, a beep will signify that
the key has been activated.
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HOW TO
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13 Start/Enter Key – If pressed during initial start-up,
a quick start workout begins, which is a 30-minute
manual workout with a beginning speed of 0.5
MPH. The other main function of the key is to
select workouts and to select workout attributes
that the message center requests.
14 Cool Down Key – Press to end a workout by
gradually reducing speed and incline of a workout
to prevent muscle soreness. Each time the cool
down key is pressed, the cool down time is
reduced.
15 Up and Down Arrow Keys – Used to adjust values
and scroll through items.
16 Pause/Clear Key – When pressed once during a
workout, the workout is paused. When pressed
twice, a workout is stopped and the message
center displays workout statistics. When pressed
a third time, the workout is cleared and normal
console start-up begins.
17 GoSystem™Quick Start Incline Keys – Low, Mid and
High keys are factory preset to 1.5%, 3% and 5%.
Each key can be customized by pressing and
holding the key until it beeps.
18 GoSystem™Quick Start Speed Keys – Walk, Jog
and Run keys are factory preset to 2 MPH, 4 MPH,
and 6 MPH. Each key can be customized by
pressing and holding the key until it beeps.
19 My Workouts™Key – Includes 4 My Workouts
with names factory preset to My Workout 1,
My Workout 2, My Workout 3, and My Workout 4.
Continue to press key to scroll through all My
Workouts. Press Start/Enter to select workout.
T5-0 Main Display Console, continued
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How to Use the T5-0 Main Display and Control Pad
How To Use: T5-0
HOW TO
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The following keys are included on the T5-0 Control Pad:
1Incline Up Key – Increases the incline by 0.5%.
2Incline Down Key – Decreases the incline by 0.5%.
3Stop Key – Gradually stops the treadmill.
4Safety Stop and Lanyard – Magnetic key that, once pulled from the
console, immediately stops the treadmill. A line cord or lanyard is
attached to this key and should be attached to user during every
workout. If the user strays too far from the control pad, the treadmill
will immediately stop as a safety precaution.
5Speed Up Key – Increases speed by 0.1 MPH.
6Speed Down Key – Decreases speed by 0.1 MPH.
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HOW TO
T5-0 Control Pad
The control pad is the small console that is located below the main console. The intent of the control pad is to
put the most used keys closer to the user at an angle that is appropriate for pressing while walking or running.
This improves the accuracy of the key press and makes the workout safer and more comfortable.
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How To Use: T5-5 / T7-0
HOW TO
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How to Use the T5-5 / T7-0 Main Display and Control Pad
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false key press. To read more on this safety feature see the
Navigating the User Menu page in the How To section.
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How To Use: T5-5 / T7-0
HOW TO
1Message Center – Area that shows workout
statistics and instructional messages. The message
center can show 16 characters at a time.
2Incline – Percentage of incline (0–15%). 100%
would be 90 degrees or straight up and down.
Incline can be adjusted in 0.5% increments.
3Level – 1 to 20. Range of incline level settings that
are used during a preprogrammed workout like:
Hill, Random, and EZ Incline™.
4Distance – Miles traveled at the current time.
5Heart Rate – Actual user heart rate. Heart rate will
only be displayed when hand sensors are grasped
(T7-0 only) or wireless heart rate chest strap is
worn.
6Calories – Accumulated calories at the current time.
7Calories Per Hour – Calories that would be
consumed if the current incline and speed are
maintained for 1 hour.
8Left LED Window – Speed and pace displayed.
9Speed – 0.5–12.0 MPH. Adjustable in increments of
a tenth of a mile per hour.
10 Pace – Time to complete one mile.
11 Right LED Window – Time and time in zone displayed.
12 Time – Accumulated time that counts up from 0:00.
13 Time In Zone – Accumulated time in target heart rate zone.
14 Display Lock Key – Locks toggling workout
information in message center and Left and Right
LED Windows. By pressing multiple times
successively, the user can choose the preferred
workout information to be displayed.
15 Pause/Clear Key – When pressed once during a
workout, the workout is paused. When pressed twice,
a workout is stopped and the message center displays
workout statistics. When pressed a third time, the
workout is cleared and normal start-up begins.
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T5-5 / T7-0 Main Display Console
The T5-5 / T7-0 console was designed to make navigation as simple as possible by using special colors and
special keys. The amber colored characters and LEDs show workout feedback and the blue backlit areas are
selection or key press areas. To reduce confusion, the blue backlit keys are only illuminated at the time the keys
can be used. The T5-5 / T7-0 use touch sensitive keys, which means no pressure is needed to activate the keys.
This allows for easy adjustments when walking, jogging, or running.
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How To Use: T5-5 / T7-0
HOW TO
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