Vision Fitness Platform Treadmill T9700 Runne User manual

Owner’s
Guide
T9700 Runner’s
PLATFORM TREADMILL

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.
Some kinds of 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
P.O. Box 280
500 South C.P. Avenue
Lake Mills, WI 53551
Ph: 1.800.335.4348
Fax: [phone]
www.visionfitness.com
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Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4
MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . . 7
POWER & SAFETY BUTTON . . . . . . 8
PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PROGRAM DETAILS - SPEED . . . . . 10
PROGRAM DETAILS - TEMPO . . . . . . 11
PROGRAM DETAILS - HILLS . . . . . . . 12
FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . .13
FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
CHOOSING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . 18
ABOUT HEART RATE TRAINING . . . . 20
HEART RATE TRAINING - SPEED . . . . 23
HEART RATE TRAINING - TEMPO . . . . . 25
HEART RATE TRAINING - HILLS . . . . 29
CUSTOM PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . 31
PROGRAMMING CHARTS . . . . . . . . 34
TROUBLESHOOTING:
TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
HEART RATE MONITOR . . . . . . . . . 53
COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . 54
TENSIONING THE BELT . . . . . . . . . 55
HOME WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
COMMERCIAL WARRANTY . . . . . . . 58
FITNESS GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . 60
WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . . 66
MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . 68
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TRANSPORT WHEELS
RUNNING
BELT
CONSOLE
FULL PLATFORM TREADMILL
HANDLEBARS
SIDE
RAILS
MOTOR
COVER
LEVELERS
T9700 Runner’s

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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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WALL POWER TO TREADMILL
This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding
plug that looks like the plug illustrated below. A temporary adapter such
as the one illustrated below may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole
receptacle as shown, if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet
can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear,
lug, or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a
permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.
Surge Protectors or Extension Cords should not be used. They do not
supply enough electricity to the treadmill and can damage it.

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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.
CLEANING
• Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents.

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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
3 feet between the wall and the Treadmill to ensure safe operation.
LEVELING
The Treadmill should be level for optimum use. Once you have placed the
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 the Treadmill, lock the levelers
in place by tightening the nuts against the frame.
MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS 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
325 lbs.! Use care and additional help if necessary.

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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
If at any time you need to stop the
Treadmill quickly, simply press the
red 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.
AUTO SHUT OFF
The T9700 Runner’s has a sensor
that shuts down the treadmill when
the user has stepped off. After
eight seconds of running without a
user, the treadmill will stop.

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T9700 RUNNER’S PROGRAM DETAILS
PROGRAM QUICK-KEYS
We have made choosing a
program simple and easy with our
program Quick-Key feature. All
you need to do is press one of the
pre-set program Quick-Keys and
you are on your way to starting
your program. We have divided
our programs into three
categories; Speed, Tempo, and
Hills. By doing this, you now have
a quick reference on what type of
workout you will be doing.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
All of the programs (except Tempo HRT) follow the same basic pattern.
They begin with a warm-up of either 1 Mile or 3K, you set the speed. Then
the program takes over and automatically alternates between stride rest
and stride speed (fastest interval pace), four of each before going to a
1-minute rest. The program then takes you through your interval (repeat
program) and once completed, it takes you to your cool-down. You
choose your cool-down speed. There is no need to press any button
during the workout; however, you can always adjust your speed or
elevation at any time. You can pause your workout at any time by
pressing the stop button, to start where you left, simply press start.
Entire Program Details are located on pages 10-12.

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T9700 RUNNER’S PROGRAM DETAILS - SPEED
The Speed programs are designed to help build your speed. You can choose
from 400 Meter, 800 Meter, 1 Mile Repeats. Each program has 22
different levels ranging from 10:00 minute mile to 5:00 minute mile pace. The
HRT Repeats allows you to pick the interval distance and set your own pace.
The even number levels
have 5 repeats, while the odd number levels
have 10 repeats. There is a 400-meter rest
between each repeat (Once around the
track), except L15 - L18 the rest is 90 seconds,
and L19 - L22 the rest is 75 seconds.
The even number levels
have 3 repeats, while the odd number levels
have 6 repeats. There is an 800-meter rest
between each repeat (two times around the
track), except L15 - L18 the rest is 3:30 seconds
and L19 - L22 the rest is 3:00 minutes.
The even number levels
have 3 repeats, while the odd number levels
have 5 repeats. There is an 800-meter rest
between each repeat (two times around the
track), except L19 - L22 the rest is 600
meters.
Choose from six different
levels, L1 & L2 are 400 Meter repeats, L3 &
L4 are 800 Meter repeats, L5 & L6 are 1
Mile repeats. You choose the rest and interval
speed. Then set your recovery heart rate,
once you have finished your interval, you will
not start the next until you hit your recovery
heart rate.
NOTE: Specific Program details are shown on pages 34-40.

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Choose from 15
different levels. The 5K is broken into three
segments, each segment increases a couple
of tenths of a mile per hour. The first segment
is 1K, the second segment is 1K and the final
segment is 3K.
Choose from 15 different
levels. The 10K is broken into three segments,
each segment increases a couple of tenths of a
mile per hour. The first segment is 2K, the
second segment is 2K and the final segment is 6K.
Choose from 15 different
levels. The 15K is broken into three segments,
each segment increases a couple of tenths of a
mile per hour. The first segment is 3K, the second
segment is 3K and the final segment is 9K.
Set your target heart rate
and the program adjusts both speed and
elevation to keep you in your target heart rate
zone. You choose the time.
T9700 RUNNER’S PROGRAM DETAILS - TEMPO
The Tempo programs are designed to help build your endurance. You can
choose from 5K, 10K and 15K Runs. Each program has 15 different
levels ranging from 12:00 minute mile to 5:00 minute mile pace. The HRT
Repeats allows you to pick the interval distance and set your own pace.
NOTE: Specific Program details are shown on pages 42-45.

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T9700 RUNNER’S PROGRAM DETAILS - HILLS
The Hills programs are designed to help build strength. You can choose
from 3% and 5% Incline Repeats. Each program has 22 different levels
ranging from 10:00 minute mile to 5:00 minute mile pace. The speed is
adjusted to compensate for the incline, so an 8:00 mile pace will not be
7.5 mph, but at 7.2 mph for 3% and 6.2 mph for 5%. The HRT Repeats
allows you to pick the interval % incline and set your own pace.
Choose from 22 different
levels. The even number levels have 5
repeats, while the odd number levels have 10
repeats. Each repeat is 90 seconds. There is
a 90 second rest between repeats at 0%
incline.
Choose from 22 different
levels. The even number levels have 5
repeats, while the odd number levels have 10
repeats. Each repeat is 90 seconds. There is
a 90 second rest between repeats at 0%
incline.
Choose from four
different levels, L1 & L2 are 3% incline
repeats; L3 & L4 are 5% incline repeats. You
choose the rest and interval speed. Then set
your recovery heart rate, once you have
finished your interval, you will not start the
next until you hit your recovery heart rate.
NOTE: Specific Program details are shown on pages 46-50.

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T9700 RUNNER’S 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.
TIME
Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the Time remaining or the Time elapsed
in your workout.
DISTANCE
Shown as Miles. View Distance traveled during workout.
CALORIES
Shown as estimated accumulated Calories burned during workout.
HEART RATE
Shown as Beats-per-Minute. You can monitor your Heart Rate at any time
during a workout.
AVERAGE SPEED
Shown as Miles per Hour. Equals accumulated Distance ÷elapsed Time.
Corresponds to simulated outdoor walking or running Speed.
PACE
Shown as Time (Minutes.Tenth of Minutes) required to travel 1 mile at
current Speed.

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T9700 RUNNER’S 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 running on a hill.
SPEED
Shown as Miles/Hour, Speed is
visible in the right-hand LED
window. Indicates how fast the
running surface is moving, to
simulate outdoor running.
PROFILE MATRIX WINDOW 10 X 21
The Left dots #1-10 will show an
Elevation Profile in 10 segments in
ORANGE. This profile is not an
exact representation of the
elevation profile, but just a bar
graph. This is for Manual and
Tempo programs.
The Right dots #1-10 will show a
Speed Profile in 10 segments in
RED. This profile is not an exact
representation of the speed profile,
but just a bar graph. This is for
Manual and Tempo programs.
(continued on next page.)

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T9700 RUNNER’S FEEDBACK DISPLAY
PROFILE MATRIX WINDOW 10 X 21
The Center column will be the
Segment Progress Bar. The bar will
be displayed in GREEN and
shows how much time is left in
your current segment. This will take
the segment time and divide it into
10 dots and as you complete
more of the segment more of the
dots are lit. This is for Manual and
Tempo programs.
SCAN FUNCTION
To scan through the functions
during your workout, simply press
the SELECT button. To continuously
Scan, press and hold until the
Console double-beeps (about 2
seconds.)
For example: if your workout is 10 minutes long, each segment is 1 minute
long. The Segment Progress Bar will then divide that 1 minute into 10 dots
of 6 seconds per dot. The dots would clear and start counting up as each
segment passes. There would be an audio beep to signal the segment
change.

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T9700 RUNNER’S FEATURES
USER LOG-IN
The console on the T9700 Runner’s has a special feature that allows you
to Log-In and save all data from your workout. To use this function follow
these steps.
PRESS USER LOG-IN BUTTON
When selected, the green LED
next to the button will be lit. Use
the Arrow keys to choose a user
I.D. number (1-10). This will
appear in the Alphanumeric
Message Center. Then press
SELECT.
CHOOSE A PROGRAM
Select the desired program by
using one of the Quick-Keys or
press START to enter the Manual
mode.