Vision Fitness T9250 User manual

Congratulations on choosing a VISION FITNESS Treadmill. You’ve taken an
important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your Tread-
mill 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 work-
out 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.

Table of Contents
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4
POWER REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . 5
ASSEMBLY & FOLDING . . . . . . . . . . 7
MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . . 8
POWER & SAFETY KEY . . . . . . . . . . 9
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CHOOSING PROGRAM & AGE . . . . . 29
CHOOSING A LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
CHOOSING A TIME & WEIGHT . . . . 31
PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM . . . 33
PACER PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . 34
HRT WEIGHT LOSS & HRT CARDIO . 35
HRT ENDURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
HRT INTERVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
ABOUT HEART RATE TRAINING . . . . . 49
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION . . . . 50
WIRELESS CHEST TRANSMITTER . . . 51
USER PROGRAMS 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . 52
USER PROGRAMS 4 AND 5 . . . . . . 55
CONSOLE
ALL MODELS
GENERAL
T9250
CONSOLE
T9350
CONSOLE
T9450HRT
GENERAL T9450HRT T9350 T9250 ALL MODELS
PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
EASY START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
CHOOSING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . 18
ENTERING WEIGHT, STARTING . . . . . 19
WARM UP MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
COOL DOWN MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
NOTES ON HEART RATE TRAINING . . 22
CHEST TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ABOUT HEART RATE TRAINING . . . . . 24
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION . . . . 25
USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM . . . 26
CUSTOM USER PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . 27
USER ENGINEERING MODE T9450HRT . . 56
AUTO-CALIBRATION T9450HRT. . . . . 59
USER ENGINEERING MODE T9350 . .. 60
AUTO-CALIBRATION T9350 . . . . . . 61
USER ENGINEERING MODE T9250 . 62
AUTO-CALIBRATION T9250 . . . . . . 63
TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
HEART RATE MONITOR . . . . . . . . . 65
COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . 66
TENSIONING THE BELT . . . . . . . . . 67
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
FITNESS GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . 72
WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . . 75
MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . 77

MOTOR COVER
CONSOLE
HANDLEBARS
SIDERAILS
RUNNING
BELT
TRANSPORT
WHEELS
LEVELERS
T9250 T9350 T9450HRT
F O L D I N G T R E A D M I L L 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.
WARNING! 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 / 3 meters away.
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POWER REQUIREMENTS
This product is for use on a nominal 220-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 recep-
tacle 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.
CLEANING
• Clean with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents.
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ASSEMBLY
VISION FITNESS recommends this treadmill be assembled and delivered by quali-
fied 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 VI-
SION FITNESS Retailer. If you have any questions regarding any part or function of
your Treadmill, contact your Retailer.
FOLDING
To fold your Treadmill in the upright
position first make sure the Elevation
is set to 0; if it is not,lower the Eleva-
tion (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 lock-
ing mechanism that will automatically
engage and click into place when you
reach a vertical point.
UNFOLDING
To un-fold your Treadmill from the up-
right position simply lift the lever on
the left side vertical rail. Guide the
deck down with both hands until the
Treadmill reaches the floor. Do not
let go before the deck is resting on the
floor.
CAUTION: Our Treadmills are wellbuilt
and heavy, weighing up to 250 lbs/
114kgs ! Use care and additional help
if necessary.
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