Vision Fitness Platform Treadmill T9700 Runne User manual

Owner’s
Guide
T9700 Series AND Premier
TREADMILLS

ongratulations on choosing a VISION FITNESS Treadmill. You’ve taken
an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your
Treadmill is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal
fitness goals. Regular use of your Treadmill can improve the quality of your
life in so many ways…
Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise:
• Weight Loss
• A Healthier Heart
• Improved Muscle Tone
• Increased Daily Energy Levels
• Reduced Stress
• Help In Countering Anxiety and Depression
• An Improved Self Image
The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit. Your
new Treadmill will help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from
getting in your exercise time. Snow and rain and darkness won't
interfere with your workout when you have your Treadmill in the comfort of
your home. This Owner’s Guide provides you with basic information on
starting an exercise program. A more complete knowledge of your new
Treadmill will assist you in realizing your goal of a healthy lifestyle.
Service to your Treadmill should only be performed by your
VISION FITNESS retailer. Please contact your authorized VISION FITNESS
retailer should service be required. If a question or problem arises which
cannot be handled by your VISION FITNESS retailer, please contact us:
VISION FITNESS
500 South CP Avenue
P.O. Box 280
Lake Mills, WI 53551
Ph: 1.800.335.4348
Fax: [phone]
www.visionfitness.com
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ALL MODELS T9700S T9700HRT PREMIER GENERAL
Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4
PLATFORM TREADMILLS:
MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . . 7
FOLDING TREADMILLS:
TRANSPORT WHEEL LOCK & UNLOCK . 8
FOLDING & UNFOLDING . . . . . . . . . . 9
MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . . 10
POWER & EMERGENCY STOP . . . . . 11
FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FEATURES & QUICK KEYS . . . . . . . 16
WORKOUT TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SPEED & ELEVATION QUICK KEYS . . 18
CONTACT HEART RATE . . . . . . . . . . 19
CHOOSING PROGRAM & AGE . . . . . 21
CHOOSING A LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CHOOSING A TIME & WEIGHT . . . . 23
PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM . . . 25
PACER PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . 26
HRT WEIGHT LOSS & HRT CARDIO . 27
HRT ENDURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
HRT INTERVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ABOUT HEART RATE TRAINING . . . . . 41
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION . . . . 42
WIRELESS CHEST TRANSMITTER . . . 43
CUSTOM PROGRAMS 1-3 . . . . . . . . 44
CUSTOM PROGRAMS 4 AND 5 . . . . 47
ALL MODELS
GENERAL
T9700HRT CONSOLE
T9700S CONSOLE
EASY START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
USER ENGINEERING MODE . . . . . . . 50
AUTO-CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 56
TENSIONING THE BELT . . . . . . . . . . 57
HOME MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . 58
T9700 SERIES
COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE . . . . . 59
HOME WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
COMMERCIAL WARRANTY . . . . . . . . 62
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM . 64
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . 65
BALANCED FITNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
STRETCHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . . . 70
MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . 72
PREMIER

T9700S
PLATFORM TREADMILLS
T9700HRT PREMIER
TRANSPORT WHEELS
CONSOLE
HANDLEBARS
SIDE
RAILS
MOTOR
COVER
LEVELERS
RUNNING
BELT

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FOLDING TREADMILL
PREMIER
CONSOLE
MOTOR
COVER
TRANSPORT
WHEELS
SIDE
RAILS
HANDLEBARS
RUNNING
BELT

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this exercise product.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury
to persons:
• Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner’s
Guide. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not remove the Treadmill motor covers or roller covers. Service should
be performed only by an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer.
• Never operate this Treadmill if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, if it has been damaged, or immersed in water. Return
the Treadmill to a retailer for examination and repair.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use outdoors.
• To disconnect, turn the switch to the OFF position, then remove plug from
outlet.
• Never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on
top of the power cord, which may pinch and damage it.
• Unplug your VISION FITNESS Treadmill before moving it.
CHILDREN
• Keep children off your VISION FITNESS Treadmill at all times.
• When the VISION FITNESS Treadmill is in use, young children and pets
should be kept at least 10 feet away.
WARNING!

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POWER REQUIREMENTS
This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding
plug that looks like the plug illustrated below. An improper connection of
the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of an electrical
shock. Do not modify the plug that was provided with this product. If this
plug does not fit into your outlet, have a qualified electrician install the
proper outlet. Adapters, extension cords and surge protectors should not
be used with this product. Also, a GFI protected receptacle should not be
used. It is recommended to use a 20 amp dedicated circuit.

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OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL
CAUTION!
: If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of
breath, stop exercising immediately and consult your physician before
continuing.
• Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the Treadmill.
• Read this Owner’s Guide before operating this Treadmill.
ASSEMBLY
VISION FITNESS recommends this Treadmill be assembled and delivered
by qualified personnel. If you have elected to assemble this product
yourself, for your safety please read and follow each of the steps in the
enclosed Assembly Guide. It is recommended, when possible, that
assembly be performed by an authorized VISION FITNESS retailer. If you
have any questions regarding any part or function of your Treadmill,
contact your VISION FITNESS retailer.
PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME
It is important that you place your Treadmill in a comfortable and inviting
room. Your Treadmill is designed to use minimal floor space. Many
people will place their Treadmills facing the TV or a picture window. If at
all possible, avoid putting your Treadmill in an unfinished basement. To
make exercise a desirable daily activity for you, the Treadmill should be in
an attractive setting.
NOTE: If you place your Treadmill facing out from a wall, you should leave
three feet between the wall and the Treadmill to ensure safe operation.

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PLATFORM
PLATFORM TREADMILLS ONLY
MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS
PLATFORM TREADMILL
Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill has a pair of transport wheels built
into the front legs. To move, firmly grasp the back end of the frame,
carefully lift and roll.
CAUTION: Our Treadmills are well-built and heavy, weighing up to
300 pounds! Use care and additional help if necessary.
LEVELING
Your Treadmill should be level for optimum use. Once you have placed
your Treadmill where you intend to use it, raise or lower one or both of the
adjustable levelers located on the back of the Treadmill frame. A carpenter’s
level is recommended. If your Treadmill is not level, the running belt may
not track properly. Once you have leveled your Treadmill, lock the levelers
in place by tightening the nuts against the frame.

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FOLDING
TRANSPORT WHEEL LOCK
Your folding Treadmill comes with
transport wheels on the front
and back of the bottom frame that
should be locked when the
Treadmill is in use. Simply press
down on the bottom latch with
your foot on all four transport
wheels.
TRANSPORT WHEEL UNLOCK
To move your Treadmill, you will
need to unlock the transport
wheels. With the Treadmill folded,
simply press down the top latch
with your foot on all four transport
wheels. This will release the locking
mechanism on the wheels.
FOLDING TREADMILLS ONLY

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FOLDING
UNFOLDING
To unfold your Treadmill from the
upright position, simply lift the
lever on the left side vertical rail.
Guide the deck about half way
down to the floor with both hands.
You may then let go of the deck,
and the shock spring will guide the
deck down to the floor.
CAUTION: Our Treadmills are well-
built and heavy, weighing up to
300 pounds! Use care and
additional help if necessary.
FOLDING
To fold your Treadmill in the upright
position, first make sure the
Elevation is set to 0; if it is not,
lower the Elevation to 0 (if you do
not set the Elevation to 0 the
Treadmill will not fold and lock).
Next, make sure the four transport
wheels are locked. Then, simply
lift the back end of the Treadmill
with both hands and push it up.
The Treadmill has a built-in locking
mechanism that will automatically
engage and click into place when
you reach a vertical point.

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FOLDING
LEVELING
The Treadmill should be level for optimum use. If the Treadmill is on an
un-level surface, raise or lower one or both of the adjustable levelers located
on the front frame. A carpenter’s level is recommended. If your Treadmill is
not level, the running belt may not track properly.
MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS FOLDING TREADMILL
Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill has four transport wheels built
into the rear frame. Make sure the transport wheels are unlocked before
moving the Treadmill. To move, fold the Treadmill into the upright position,
firmly grasp the frame by the handlebars, then carefully roll.

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POWER
Ensure that your Treadmill is
properly connected to a power
outlet, then turn on the Power
switch, located at the front of the
main frame.
EMERGENCY STOP ( T9700 SERIES ONLY)
If at any time you need to stop the
Treadmill quickly, simply press the
Emergency Stop button. This will
instantly cut all power and the
Treadmill will come to a stop. To
resume your workout, you will
need to re-enter any data.
SAFETY MAGNET KEY & CLIP
Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill
will not start unless the Safety
Magnet Key is inserted into the circle
in the console overlay. You should
attach the clip end to your clothing.
If at any time you need to stop the
Treadmill quickly, simply pull the
Safety Magnet Key off the console.
This will cut all power to the
Treadmill, and it will come to a
complete stop. To resume your
workout, place the Safety Magnet
Key back in place. This will send
you back to the start-up mode.

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ALL MODELS
T9700S, T9700HRT, & PREMIER FEEDBACK DISPLAY
ALPHANUMERIC MESSAGE CENTER
This is a display that will scroll the operation instructions in the top center
display window. It will also display your feedback when the LED next to
the appropriate word is lit.
DISTANCE
Shown as miles or kilometers. View Distance traveled during workout.
AVG PACE
Shown as time (minutes:seconds). Equals accumulated time divided by
accumulated distance.
HEART RATE
Shown as beats per minute. You can monitor your heart rate at any time
during a workout by using the wireless chest transmitter or gripping the
hand pulse heart rate sensors on the front handlebar.
% HEART RATE
Displays percentage of maximum heart rate.
TIME
Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the Time remaining or the Time elapsed
in your workout.
PACE
Shown as time (Minutes:Seconds) required to travel one mile at current Speed.

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ALL MODELS
T9700S, T9700HRT, & PREMIER
FEEDBACK DISPLAY
ELEVATION
Shown as percentage of incline,
Elevation is visible in the left-hand
LED window. Indicates how steeply
inclined the running surface is to
simulate walking/running on a hill.
CALORIES
Shown as estimated calories
burned during workout.
SPEED
Shown as Miles/Hour or
Kilometers/Hour, Speed is visible
in the right-hand LED window.
Indicates how fast the running surface
is moving to simulate outdoor
walking/running.
AVG SPEED
Shown as Miles/Hour or
Kilometers/Hour. Calculates the
Average Speed of your workout
based on accumulated time and
accumulated distance.

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T9700S, T9700HRT, & PREMIER
FEEDBACK DISPLAY
PROFILE MATRIX WINDOW
The left dots #1-6 will show an
Elevation profile in 6 segments in
ORANGE. This profile is not an
exact representation of the
elevation profile, but just a bar
graph. The profile will scroll to the
left during operation.
The right dots #1-6 will show a
Speed profile in 6 segments in
RED. This profile is not an exact
representation of the speed profile,
but just a bar graph. The profile will
scroll to the left during operation.
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ALL MODELS
T9700S, T9700HRT, & PREMIER
FEEDBACK DISPLAY
SPB-SEGMENT PROGRESS BAR
The center two columns on the dot
matrix are the SPB (Segment
Progress Bar). These two bars
represent the accumulated time
per segment. Each program has
20 segments (17 for Sprint 8). The
SPB takes the segment time and
divides it into 10 vertical dots.
More dots appear as you progress
in each segment. When the segment
is complete, the SPB starts over.
SCAN FUNCTION
To scan the data during your
workout, simply press the ENTER
key. To continuously Scan, press
and hold ENTER until the Console
double-beeps (about two seconds.)
For example, if your workout is 20 minutes long, each segment is one
minute. The SPB will divide the 1 minute into 10 dots, or 6 seconds per
dot. The dots would clear and start counting up as each segment is
complete.

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T9700S, T9700HRT, & PREMIER FEATURES
USER LOG-IN
The T9700S, T9700HRT, and PREMIER consoles have a special feature
that allows you to Log-In and save all data from your workout. To use this
function follow these steps.
PRESS LOG-IN BUTTON
Use the number keys or either set
of arrow keys to choose a user I.D.
number (1-10). This will appear in
the Alphanumeric Message
Center. Then press ENTER.
CHOOSE A PROGRAM ( T9700HRT &
PREMIER ONLY)
Select the desired program by using
one of the Program Quick-Keys (see
page 21 for program setup) or
press START to enter the Manual
mode.
SAVE AGE AND WEIGHT
When setting up a program after
entering user Log-In, your age and
weight will be saved to your Log-In
number.