Vision Fitness Simple and Deluxe User manual

Owner’s
Guide
Simple AND Deluxe
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 PLATFORM FOLDING SIMPLE DELUXE GENERAL
Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4
POWER REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . 5
ASSEMBLY & PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . 7
POWER & SAFETY MAGNET KEY . . . . 8
SPEED & ELEVATION QUICK KEYS . . . 9
CONTACT HEART RATE . . . . . . . . . . 10
USER ENGINEERING MODE DELUXE .41
AUTO-CALIBRATION
DELUXE &
USER ENGINEERING MODE SIMPLE .43
AUTO-CALIBRATION
SIMPLE . . . . . . 45
COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 46
TROUBLESHOOTING:
TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
HEART RATE MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . 48
TENSIONING THE BELT . . . . . . . . . . 49
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . 50
HOME WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM . 54
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . 55
BALANCED FITNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
STRETCHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . . . 60
MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . 62
ALL MODELS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
CONSOLE
PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
EASY START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CHOOSING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . 22
ENTERING WEIGHT, STARTING . . . . . 24
USING THE PACER PROGRAM . . . . . 25
USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM . . . 27
HEART RATE TRAINING PROGRAM . . 28
WARM-UP MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
COOL-DOWN MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
NOTES ON HEART RATE TRAINING . . 33
CHEST TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ABOUT HEART RATE TRAINING . . . . . 35
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION . . . . 36
CUSTOM PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
GENERAL
SIMPLE
DELUXE CONSOLE
MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . 11
TREADMILLS
PLATFORM
TRANSPORT WHEEL
LOCK & UNLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FOLDING & UNFOLDING . . . . . . . . . 13
MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TREADMILLS
FOLDING

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PLATFORM
SIMPLE
PLATFORM TREADMILL
DELUXE
TRANSPORT WHEELS
CONSOLE
HANDLEBARS
SIDE
RAILS
MOTOR
COVER
LEVELERS
RUNNING
BELT

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FOLDING
FOLDING TREADMILL
SIMPLE DELUXE
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.

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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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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.
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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QUICK SPEED AND QUICK ELEVATION KEYS
Use the QUICK SPEED and QUICK ELEVATION keys as an option to
increase and decrease the speed and elevation to your desired setting. First
press the QUICK SPEED or QUICK ELEVATION key, then press the numbered
keys (0-9).
QUICK SPEED
Examples of the QUICK SPEED key operation: to change the speed to 4.0
mph/kph, press QUICK SPEED, then 4. To change the speed to 4.5
mph/kph, press QUICK SPEED, then 4, then 5. The Quick Speed keys
adjust the speed in 0.1 mph/kph increments. The maximum speed using the
Quick Speed keys is 9.9 mph/kph.
QUICK ELEVATION
Examples of the QUICK ELEVATION key operation: to change to 6%
elevation, press QUICK ELEVATION, then 6. To go to 10% elevation, press
QUICK ELEVATION then 1, then 0. The Quick Elevation keys adjust the
elevation in 1% increments.

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CONTACT HEART RATE
HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS
The Contact Hand Pulse Sensors are included on this product to monitor
your heart rate. To use, grasp both of the sensors with a comfortable grip
during your workout. The console will display your heart rate. Although
your signal will be displayed immediately, it may take the system a few
seconds to zero in on your actual heart rate.
NOTE: For Heart Rate Training programs, you must use the chest transmitter.
See page 34.

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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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SIMPLE
INTRODUCTION TO THE SIMPLE TREADMILL
Simply press the START key to begin exercising, or you can select a
workout time and enter your weight.
CHOOSING A TIME
Use the number keys or either set of arrow keys to select a workout time.
Press START to start the workout or ENTER to enter your weight.
ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT
After selecting your workout time, you may enter your weight. Use the
number keys or either set of arrow keys to enter your weight. Press ENTER.
By selecting your weight, the totals for calories will be adjusted according
to your entered weight.
If you are ready to begin exercising, press START.
PAUSE
Press STOP to pause during your workout.
RESET
Press and hold STOP to reset the Treadmill.

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SIMPLE
SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY
SCAN FUNCTION
To scan through the functions during your workout, press the ENTER key. To
continuously scan, press and hold ENTER until the console double-beeps
(about two seconds). The selected function is displayed when the function
light is on above the word.
ELEVATION
Shown as a percentage of incline. This indicates how steeply inclined the
running surface is to simulate walking/running on a hill.
TIME
Shown as (Minutes:Seconds). View the Time elapsed in your workout.
DISTANCE
Shown as miles or kilometers. View Distance traveled during workout.
CALORIES
Shown as estimated accumulated Calories burned during workout.
SPEED
Shown as Miles/Hour or Kilometers/Hour. This Indicates how fast the
running surface is moving to simulate outdoor walking/running.
PACE
Shown as time (Minutes:Seconds) required to travel one mile at current speed.
HEART RATE
Shown as beats per minute (BPM). You can monitor your heart rate by
gripping the hand pulse heart rate sensors.