Life Span APEX User manual

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APEX TREADMILL
OWNER’S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
2. IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL INFORMATION 5
3. IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6
4. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 7
5. FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 12
6. OPERATION GUIDE 15
7. EXERCISE GUIDE 28
8. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 30
9. EXPLODED DIAGRAM 38
10. PARTS LIST 39
11. TROUBLE SHOOTING 41
12. WARRANTY 42

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - Read all instructions before using this treadmill.
It is important your treadmill receives regular maintenance to prolong its useful life. Failing to
regularly maintain your treadmill may void your warranty.
Danger – To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect your treadmill from the electrical outlet prior
to cleaning and/or service work.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISABLE THE GROUNDED PLUG BY
USING IMPROPER ADAPTERS OR IN ANY WAY MODIFY THE CORD SET.
 Install the treadmill on a flat level surface with access to a 220-240 volt (50/60Hz), grounded
outlet.
 Do not operate treadmill on deeply padded, plush or shag carpet. Damage to both carpet and
treadmill may result.
 Do not block the rear of the treadmill. Provide a minimum of 1 metre clearance between the rear
of the treadmill and any fixed object.
 Place your unit on a solid, level surface when in use
 When running, make sure the plastic clip is fastened on your clothing. It is for your safety,
should you fall or move too far back on the treadmill.
 Keep hands away from all moving parts.
 Never operate the treadmill if it has a damaged power cord or plug. When damaged, these must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
 Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered. Sparks from the motor may ignite a highly gaseous environment.
 Never drop or insert any object into any openings.

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 The treadmill is intended for in-home use only and is not suitable for commercial environments.
 To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, remove the safety key, and then remove the
plug from the outlet.
 The pulse sensors are not medical devices. Various factors, including the user’s movement,
may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensors are intended only as exercise
aids in determining heart rate trends in general.
 Use the handrails provided; they are for your safety.
 Wear proper shoes. High heels, dress shoes, sandals or bare feet are not suitable for use on
your treadmill. Quality athletic shoes are recommended to avoid leg fatigue.
 Before undertaking any type of exercise program, it is recommended that you consult a doctor.
 Injuries to health may result from incorrect or excessive training.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
 WARNING heat rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. If you feel faint stop exercising
immediately.
 Children should not be allowed on or around the equipment, even when not in use.
 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine
 Loose-fitting clothing or jewellery that could become an entanglement hazard should not be
worn.
 Training shoes should be worn when using the equipment.
 Equipment must be used on a level and stable surface.
 All fixings should be checked before the equipment is used.
 All literature relating to the use of the equipment should be retained for future reference.
 Recommended operating temperature: 5-40°C
Remove the safety key after use to prevent unauthorized treadmill operation.

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2. IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
WARNING!
Route the power cord away from any moving part of the treadmill including the elevation
mechanism and transport wheels.
NEVER remove any cover without first disconnecting AC power.
NEVER expose this treadmill to rain or moisture. This treadmill is not designed for use outdoors,
near a pool, or in any other high humidity environment.
This is a high-power item; please do not share the same outlet with other high power machines
such as, fridges, air conditioning etc. Please choose an outlet exclusively for the machine and
make sure the fuse is 10A.

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3. IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Understand that changes in speed and incline do not occur immediately. Set your desired
speed on the computer console and release the adjustment key. The computer will obey the
command gradually.
Use caution while participating in other activities while walking on your treadmill, such as
watching television, reading, etc. These distractions may cause you to lose balance or stray
from walking in the centre of the belt; which may result in serious injury.
In order to prevent losing balance and suffering unexpected injury, never mount or dismount the
treadmill while the belt is moving. This unit starts with at a very low speed. Simply standing on
the belt during slow acceleration is proper after you have learned to operate this machine.
Always hold on to handrail while making control changes.
A safety key is provided with this machine. Remove the safety key will stop the walking belt
immediately; the treadmill will shut off automatically. Inserting the safety key will reset the
display.
Do not use excessive pressure on console control keys. They are precision set to function
properly with little finger pressure.
Replace any defective components immediately. The machine must be kept out of use until
repaired.
Belt wear-in period: all treadmills make a certain type of thumping noise due to the belt
riding over the rollers, especially new treadmills. This noise will diminish over time,
although may not completely go away. The belt will stretch over time, causing it to ride
smoother over the rollers.

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4. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PART LIST
ASSEMBLY TOOLS:
6#Allen Wrench 5mm 1pc
Wrench screw Driver S=13, 14, 15 1pc
Note: Do not connect power before completing assembly
No.
Description
Specification
Qty
No.
Description
Specification
Qty
A02
Main Frame
1
D46
Bolt
M8*50
2
E
Console
1
D50
Bolt
M8*15
6
B12
Allen wrench
5mm
1
D64
Lock washer
8
8
B13
Wrench with Screw Driver
S=13, 14, 15
1
D21
Power wire
1
C31
Safety key
1
D38
MP3 connecting wire
1
C08
Left upright tube cover
1
G
Lubricant oil
1
C09
Right upright tube cover
1

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STEP 1:
STEP 2:
1. Open the carton and remove all
contents. Place the Main Frame (A02)
on level ground and ensure that you
have a clean work space that has
adequate space.
2. Note: For safety reasons, do NOT cut
the Packing Belt (F) until you’ve
completed assembly
1. Lift the Left Upright Tube (A05) upwards.
See Figure 1.
2. Fix the Left Upright Tube (A05) to the
Base Frame (A01). Use 1 Bolt (D46) and
1 Lock Washer (D64) to secure the side,
and 1 Bolt (D50) and Lock Washer (D64)
to secure the front.
Tighten using Allen Wrench (B12).
3. Repeat the step above to assemble the
Right Upright Tube (A06) to the Base
Frame (A01). See Figure 2.
4. NOTE: During assembly, support the
Upright Tubes (A05 and A06) with your
hand to prevent them from falling down.
Figure 2
Figure 1

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STEP 3:
1. Insert the Left Upright Tube Cover (C08)
into the bottom of the Left Upright Tube
(A05). Push down to secure the Left
Upright Tube Cover (C08) to the Base
Frame (A01).
2. Repeat the step above to attach the Right
Upright Tube Cover (C09) to the Base
Frame (A01).

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STEP 4:
1. Connect the Top Signal Wire (D04) to the
Middle Signal Wire (D05).
2. Fix the Console (E) to the Left and Right
Upright Tubes (A05 & A06) with 4 Bolts
(D50) and 4 Lock Washers (D64). Tighten
using Allen Wrench (B12).

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STEP 5:
STEP 6:
1. Cut the Packing Belt (F).
1. Loosen the M8*15 bolt (D50) in the main
frame by using Allen Wrench (B12).
2. According to folding instruction, fold the
machine, and loosen the M8*15 bolt
(D50) in base frame by using Allen
Wrench (B12) then untie safety lock
(No.B15)

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5. FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS
Folding:
Unfolding:
1. Place your hand at the end of the running
deck [position K] and lift up the Main
Frame until the Air Pressure Cylinder
(B03) locks.
2. NOTE: You will hear a click when the Air
Pressure Cylinder (B03) is successfully
locked in.
1. Grasp the Main Frame with one hand
[position K] and use your foot to lightly kick
the Air Pressure Cylinder (B03) to unlock.
Give the Main Frame a downward push
from position K and the running deck
should automatically continue to steadily
lower itself until the Main Frame reaches
level ground.
2. NOTE: Before lowering the main frame,
ensure that the space directly underneath
it is clear of any objects.
Video Tutorial Available at:
http://youtu.be/TcuPbJ7KuxQ
Lifespan Fitness YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/treadmillsvideos

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HOW TO USE THE SAFETY KEY
1. Before running, please insert the Safety Key (C31) to Console (E) and clip the opposing end to your
clothes.
2. For any emergency, please pull the safety key cord, the machine will stop immediately.

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MOVING THE MACHINE
Before attempting to move the treadmill,
please make sure the treadmill has been
properly folded and the power cord has
been removed from the outlet.
Start by placing one hand at position K to
support the top end of the treadmill. Next,
place one foot at position P to hold the
bottom end of the treadmill steady.
With your foot at position P, slowly begin
lowering the top of the treadmill towards
the ground. Once the top of the treadmill
[position K] reaches a low enough point,
the wheels will hit the ground, making it
easy to move your treadmill to the desired
location.

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6. OPERATION GUIDE
1. CONSOLE OVERLAY DISPLAY
No
Icon
Function instructions
1
Parameter display;
2
Program chart;
3
“Incline：3，6，9，12”: Incline shortcut button;
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“Speed：3，6，9，12”: Speed shortcut button;
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“Program” button: Press the PROG key and the machine will show:
P1-P24: Preset Programs
U1-U3: User-Defined Programs
HP1-HP2: Heart Rate Control Programs (if applicable)
FAT: body fat test function

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“Mode” button: Press this button to cycle through different countdown modes:
1. “15:00” flashing window is time countdown
2. “1.0” flashing window is distance countdown
3. “50” flashing window is calories countdown
4. Match Run mode
After you choose a mode, press “incline+” “incline –“ or “speed+” “speed –“ to set
countdown value. If you do not choose any mode, exit to back to standby mode.
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Play/Pause button: To pause or to start when playing music or video.
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Switch button: You can press this button to choose between standby mode, music
and video.
9
VOL-/ DOWN button:
Long press: reduce volume.
Short press: previous song.
10
VOL+/ UP button:
Long press: increase volume.
Short press: next song.

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No.
Icon
Functional instructions
11
Safety key: Insert the magnet end of the Safety Key into the slot of console.
The machine will not function until the safety key is inserted.
Remove the safety key in an emergency or after your workout to prevent
unauthorized use.
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“Incline+” “Incline-”: In setting mode, press this button to adjust setting value.
When it is used to adjust incline, press and hold for more than 0.5 seconds, the
machine will increase or decrease incline by 1 level rapidly.
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“Speed +” “Speed-”: In setting mode, press this button to adjust setting value.
When it is used to adjust speed, press and hold for more than 0.5 seconds, the
machine will increase or reduce speed every 0.1 km rapidly.
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“Start”: To start the machine, insert the magnet end of the Safety Key into the
slot of console and press the START button.
“Pause”: When the machine is running, press PAUSE button to pause the
machine.
Hold down START for 3 seconds to stop the machine and clear the workout.
You may also replace the safety key to reset the machine.
2. WINDOW DISPLAY

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Control instruction
“INCLINE” window: Display the current incline. The Incline range is 0-18 level.
“PULSE” window: Hold the pulse sensors with both hands for 5 seconds to
calculate and display the runner’s heart beats per minute, the display range is
50-200 50-200 beats/min (This data is just for reference, and cannot be used as
the medical data).
“TIME” window: Display running time.
Km
“DISTANCE” window: Display running distance.
“CALORIES” window: Display runner’s calories have burned.
“SPEED”: Displays the current speed. The speed range is 1.0—20.0km/h.
STEP: Calculate the runner’s steps when the runner is running on the machine.
“TIME” window: Display the running time.
“DISTANCE” window: Display the running distance.
“CALORIES” window: Display runner’s calories have burned.

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3. MAIN FUNCTIONS
Control instruction
“TIME” countdown window: Displays exercise time.
Displays the running time from 0:00-18 hours. When the count reaches the
maximum of 18 hours, the machine will reset to 0:00 and continue to
operate.
When in Countdown Mode, it will count from the set time to 0:00. Once the
count reaches 0:00, the machine will stop smoothly and give a report.
“DISTANCE” countdown window: Displays running distance.
Displays the distance from 0.0-99.9 kilometers. When the count reaches
99.9, it will reset and begin counting again from 0.0.
When in Countdown Mode, it will count down from the desired setting to
0.00. When it reaches 0.00, the machine will stop smoothly and give a
report.
“CALORIES” countdown window: Display calories.
Displays the amount of calories burned from 0 to 999 KCAL. When the
count reaches 999, it will reset and start back from 0.
When in Countdown Mode, it will count down from the desired setting to 0.
When it reaches 0.00, the machine will stop smoothly and give a report.
MATCH RUN
MODE
You can choose this mode to have a running competition with system.
Please find below detailed explanation of how to use match running mode.
MATCH RUN MODE
Press the “mode” button continuously to enter match run mode. There are six default distances to choose
from:
Contest distance (km)
Default time (min)
3km
18:00
5km
30:00
10km
01:00:00
15km
01:30:00
21.10km
02:06:35
42.19km
04:13:10

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After choosing distance, press the “INCLINE”+/- or “SPEED” +/- buttons to adjust the match time. Press
the START button to start.
During the process of the competition, you can press speed button to adjust speed, and press incline
button to adjust incline.
Competition display
C stands for
computer
Displays the distance percentage competed by the
computer.
U stands for
user
Display the distance percentage competed by the
user.
After the run is completed the system will judge your running performance automatically.