Vision Fitness T1450 User manual

Owner’s
Guide
T1450
FOLDING 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.
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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T1450 GENERAL
Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4
POWER REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . 5
ASSEMBLY & PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . 7
POWER & SAFETY KEY . . . . . . . . . . 8
QUICK SPEED & ELEVATION KEYS . . . 9
CONTACT HEART RATE . . . . . . . . . . 10
FOLDING & UNFOLDING . . . . . . . . . 11
MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . . 12
USER ENGINEERING MODE . . . . . . 24
AUTO-CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 27
TROUBLESHOOTING:
TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
TENSIONING THE BELT . . . . . . . . . . 29
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . 30
HOME WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM . 34
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . 35
BALANCED FITNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
STRETCHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . . . 40
MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . 42
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PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
EASY START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
CHOOSING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . 16
CHOOSING TIME, ENTERING WEIGHT 17
STARTING, FINISHING . . . . . . . . . . 18
USING THE PACER PROGRAM . . . . . 19
EXERCISE INTENSITY . . . . . . . . . . . 22
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION . . . . 23
GENERAL
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TREADMILLS

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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.

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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).
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.
UNFOLDING
To unfold your Treadmill from the
upright position, simply press the
latch on the lower frame with your
foot to release the folding lock.
Gently guide the treadmill to the
floor with both hands.
CAUTION: Our Treadmills are well-
built and heavy, weighing up to
300 pounds! Use care and
additional help if necessary.

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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 a pair of wheels built into the rear
frame that allows you to move the treadmill. To move, fold the Treadmill
into the upright position, firmly grasp the handlebars, then carefully tilt and roll.

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T1450 TREADMILL PROGRAM DETAILS
MANUAL
Customized workouts; with no default Time.
SPEED INTERVALS • SPEED CHANGES
Promotes weight loss by raising and lowering your speed level
while still keeping you within your fat-burning zone; time
defaults to 30 minutes.
MUSCLE TONER • ELEVATION CHANGES
Improves your strength, speed, and endurance by raising and
lowering the elevation throughout your workout to involve both
your heart and leg muscles; time defaults to 30 minutes.
FAT BURNER • SPEED AND ELEVATION CHANGES
Promotes fat burning by raising and lowering your speed and
elevation level while still keeping you within your fat-burning
zone; time defaults to 30 minutes.
5K • ELEVATION CHANGES
Improves your cardiovascular training by simulating a 5K run
with hills; no preset time with elevation changes.
PACER
You race against the console. Set your race distance and beat
the Pacer! See page 19 for pacer program details.
Speed Intervals, Muscle Toner, Fat Burner, and 5K have 9 levels.
By having multiple levels to chose from, you can change the
intensity of your workout as your fitness level improves. In
general, the beginner levels have lower level numbers and the
most advanced levels have higher level numbers. For example,
L9 will be the most advanced workout and L1 will be the
beginner level. If you are not sure what fitness level you are at,
you should start out at a lower level and work up to a
comfortable level.

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T1450 EASY START
Simply press the START key to
begin exercising in the MANUAL
program.
PAUSE
Press the STOP key to pause
during your workout.
RESET
Press and hold the STOP key to
reset the Treadmill.

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T1450 FEEDBACK DISPLAY
TIME
Shown as (minutes:seconds).
View the time remaining or 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.
HEART RATE Shown as beats-per-minute. You can monitor your heart rate at any
time during a workout by gripping the hand pulse heart rate sensors (see page
10).
ELEVATION
Shown as percentage of incline, Elevation is visible in the upper left-
hand window. Indicates how steeply inclined the running surface is,
to simulate walking/running on a hill.
SPEED
Shown as Miles/Hour or Kilometers/Hour, Speed is visible in the upper
right-hand window. Indicates how fast the running surface is moving, to
simulate outdoor walking/running.
PROFILE
Shown as a graphical representation of
the program you have chosen (Muscle
Toner, Speed Intervals, etc.). The profile
displays speed for the Speed Intervals
program and elevation for the Manual,
Muscle Toner, Fat Burner, and 5K.

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CHOOSING A LEVEL (SPEED INTERVALS,
MUSCLE TONER, FAT BURNER, AND 5K)
Use the number keys or either set
of arrow keys to choose one of the
9 levels. L1 provides the least
resistance, L9 the most. Press
ENTER.
CHOOSING A PROGRAM
Use either set of arrow keys to
choose one of the six programs:
(MANUAL, MUSCLE TONER, etc.).
Press ENTER.
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