Life Fitness T5-0 User manual

Treadmill User Manual: T5-0, T5-5, & T7-0
TSeries

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

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

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:
• 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 along the side
or under 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
the accessory tray or bottle
holders. 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.
GETTING STARTED
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Use the side handrails whenever
additional stability is required. In case of
emergency, such as tripping, the side
handrails should be grabbed and the user
should place his/her feet on the side
platforms. The front handlebars should
be used to grasp the heart rate sensors
or to rest the hand on while operating
the activity zone keys, but not for
stability, emergency, or 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.

Quick Reference: T5-0, T5-5, & T7-0
QUICK REFERENCE
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Quick Reference: T5-0, T5-5, & T7-0
QUICK REFERENCE
1Ergonomic handlebar with
Lifepulse™Contact Heart Rate (T7-0 only)
2Activity Zone – Most frequently used keys
are closest to the user.
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)
10 Water Bottle Holder – Removable and
dishwasher safe (Use in top rack only)
11 Console Uprights
12 Motor Cover – Protects main motor and
incline motor
13 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.

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 before assembly, 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,
which act as feet. After placing your treadmill in the desired location, adjust both
levelers so they touch the floor. 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 are correctly adjusted for proper
operation. An unbalanced unit may cause the 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
Your Life Fitness product must be properly grounded to reduce risk of shock if the treadmill malfunctions. Your
treadmill 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 cannot 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 switch 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 running belt appears off-center, see the instructions on the How to Center the Running Belt page in the
How To section.
Treadmill Setup
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How to Use the T5-0 Main Display and Activity Zone
The treadmill display console is the 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 – The area that shows workout
statistics and instructional messages, such as speed and
distance.
2Speed – Speed is displayed in miles per hour. Your
treadmill has a speed range of 0.5 to 12 MPH.
3Heart Rate – Calculates the user’s heart rate in beats per
minute when wearing a chest strap or holding on (T7.0) to
contact heart rate electrodes.
4Distance – The total number of miles traveled at the
current time.
5Incline – The percentage of incline the treadmill surface is
raised. Your treadmill can be adjusted between 0 and
15% incline in increments of 0.5%.
6Calories – Shows the calculated average caloric burn
based on a Life Fitness proprietary calorie equation.
7Calories Per Hour – Using the Life Fitness caloric
equation to calculate the amount of calories the user
would burn if the incline and speed remained constant.
8Time – The total amount of time in the workout.
9Time In Zone – The amount of time the user has been in
their target heart rate zone.
10 Workout Profile Window – The height of the segments
indicates the difficulty level at the current time interval.
11 Display Lock Key – Locks toggling workout information
in message center.
12 Workout Profile Arrows (Up and Down) – Allows you to
scroll through 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 lighting 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.

How To Use: T5-0
HOW TO
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How To Use: T5-0
HOW TO
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 key is also used as a selection key when entering
workout data before or during a workout.
14 Cool Down Key – When pressed will end your current
workout and begin reducing speed and incline for a cool
down period. 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 before and during a workout.
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 – The incline keys are
preset to low (1.5%), mid (3%) and high (5%). The incline
of each key can be changed and saved by using the
incline arrows to reach the desired % then pressing and
holding the GoSystem™key of your choice until it beeps.
18 GoSystem™Quick Start Speed Keys – The speed keys
are preset to Walk (2 MPH), Jog (4 MPH) and Run (6
MPH). The speed of each key can be changed and saved
by pressing and holding either Walk, Jog or Run until it
beeps.
19 My Workouts™Key – Includes 4 My Workouts with
names 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, for directions on how to program a
“My Workout” see
How to use the My Workouts feature
on page 60.
T5-0 Main Display Console, continued

How to Use the T5-0 Main Display and Activity Zone
How To Use: T5-0
HOW TO
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The following keys are included on the T5-0 Activity Zone:
1Incline Up Key – Increases the incline by 0.5%, your treadmill’s
maximum incline is 15%.
2Incline Down Key – Decreases the incline by 0.5%, your treadmill’s
minimum incline is 0%.
3Stop Key – Gradually stops the treadmill.
4Safety Stop and Lanyard – Magnetic key that, once pulled from the
console, immediately stops the treadmill. The lanyard is attached to
this key and should be attached to user during every workout. If the
user strays too far from the activity zone, the treadmill will
immediately stop as a safety precaution.
5Speed Up Key – Increases speed by 0.1 MPH, your treadmill’s
maximum speed is 12 MPH.
6Speed Down Key – Decreases speed by 0.1 MPH, your treadmill’s
minimum speed is 0.5 MPH.
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How To Use: T5-0
HOW TO
T5-0 Activity Zone
The activity zone is the small console that is located below the main console (shown on page 16). The intent of
the activity zone is to put the most used keys closer to the user to easily change settings like speed and incline
during the workout.

How To Use: T5-5 / T7-0
HOW TO
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How to Use the T5-5 / T7-0 Main Display and Activity Zone
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NOTE: To ensure safety there is a feature built into the T5-5 / T7-0 that locks the lower activity zone when idle to prevent
a 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%). Incline can be
adjusted in 0.5% increments.
3Level – Shows the incline level as entered by the user
during the workout set up for programs like Hill,
Random and EZ Incline™. Your treadmill has a level range
of 1 to 20.
4Distance – Miles traveled at the current time.
5Heart Rate – Digitally diplays actual heart rate. Heart rate
will only be displayed when the 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 in
one hour if the current incline and speed are maintained
for 1 hour.
8Left Window – Displays speed and pace.
9Speed – 0.5–12.0 MPH. Adjustable in increments of
one tenth of a mile per hour.
10 Pace – Shows the amount of time it will take the user to
complete one mile at their current speed.
11 Right Window – Displays time and time in zone.
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 Windows.
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
summary. 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
touch sensitive keys. The amber colored characters 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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