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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MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL
Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill has a pair of transport wheels built into the rear
frame. To move, fold the Treadmill into the upright position, firmly grasp the
frame by the handlebars, then carefully tilt and roll.
CAUTION: Our Treadmills are well-built and heavy, weighing up to a250 lbs/
114kgs ! Use care and additional help if necessary.
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 to 5
feet /1 to 1.5 meters 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 front frame of the Treadmill. 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.
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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 KEY CLIP & TETHER
Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill will not
start unless the Safety Key is inserted
into the keyhole in the center of the con-
sole case. You should attach the clip end
to your clothing. If at any time you need
to stop the Treadmill quickly simply pull
the Safety 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 Key back
in place. This will send you back to the
start-up mode.
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SPEED QUICK KEYS
After pressing the Start button, you can change the speed of the treadmill by
pressing one of the Speed Quick Key buttons numbered 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 for
English System / 2,4,6,8,9,10,12,14,16 for Metric System. Each key represents
a mile/kilometer per hour. For example, when you press
2, the treadmill based on English or Metric will adjust the speed to 2MPH or
2KPH.
ELEVATION QUICK KEYS
After pressing the Start button, you can change the elevation of the
treadmill by pressing one of the Elevation Quick Key buttons numbered 2,
3,4,6,8,9,10,11,12. Each key represents a % incline. For example if you
press 3, the treadmill will elevate to a 3% incline.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE T9250 TREADMILL
Simply press the START button to begin exercising, or you can select a workout
time and enter your weight.
CHOOSING A TIME
Use either set of arrow keys to select a workout time. Press START to start the
workout or SELECT to enter your weight.
ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT
After selecting your workout time, you may enter your weight. Use either set of
arrow keys to enter your weight. Press the SELECT button. 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 the STOP button to pause during your workout.
RESET
Press and hold the STOP button to reset the Treadmill.

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T9250 FEEDBACK DISPLAY
SCAN FUNCTION
To scan through the functions during your workout, press the SELECT button. To
continuously scan, press and hold SELECT until the console double-beeps (about
2 seconds). The selected function is displayed when the function light is on above
the word itself.
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.

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T9350 TREADMILL PROGRAM DETAILS
P1 - MANUAL
Customized workouts; with no default time.
P2 - INTERVALS • SPEED CHANGES
Improves your strength, speed, and endurance by raising and
lowering the speed throughout your workout to involve both
your heart and muscles; Time defaults to 24 minutes.
P3 - WEIGHT LOSS • SPEED CHANGES
Promotes weight loss by raising and lowering your speed
level while still keeping you within your fat burning zone;
Time defaults to 48 minutes.
P4 - SPEED WALK • ELEVATION & SPEED CHANGES
Promotes weight loss by raising and lowering your elevation
level while still keeping you within your fat-burning zone;
Time defaults to 32 minutes.
P5 - 5K BACKTRAIL RUN • ELEVATION CHANGES
Improves your cardiovascular training by simulating a 5K run
with hills; no preset time with elevation changes.
P6 - 10K LAKESIDE RUN • ELEVATION CHANGES
Improves your endurance training by simulating a 10K run
with hills; no preset time with elevation changes.
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T9350 TREADMILL PROGRAM DETAILS
P8 - SPRINT 8 • SPEED & ELEVATION CHANGES
SPRINT 8 is an anaerobically based interval program. It is effective in recruiting fast
twitch muscle fibers and improving athletic performance. Medical research sup-
ports that this type of exercise will help combat somatopause, which inflicts adults
in middle-age and is signified by weight gain, muscle loss, wrinkled skin, and lack of
energy. See page 32 for program details.
Programs P2-P6 have 9 levels and program P8 has 17 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 (L17 for SPRINT
8) 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.
U1-U5 CUSTOM USER PROGRAMS
Design your own programs to achieve your fitness goals. All programs have 12
intervals. See page 33 for program details.
NOTE: All the programs can provide an aerobic and cardiovascular benefit in addi-
tion to the specific benefits listed.

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T9350 EASY START
Simply press the START Button to begin exercising in the MANUAL program.
PAUSE
Press the STOP button to pause during your workout.
RESET
Press and hold the STOP button to reset the Treadmill.

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T9350 FEEDBACK DISPLAY
SCAN FUNCTION
To scan through the functions during
your workout, press the SELECT button.
To continuously scan, press and hold
SELECT until the console double-beeps
(about 2 seconds). The selected func-
tion is displayed when the Function light
is next to the word itself.
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.
AVERAGE SPEED
Shown as miles/hour or kilometers/hour. Equals accumulated distance plus elapsed
time. Corresponds to simulated outdoor walking or running speed.
PACE
Shown as time (minutes:seconds) required to travel 1 mile at current speed.

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T9350 EFEEDBACK DISPLAY
ELEVATION
Shown as percentage of incline, Eleva-
tion is visible in the lefthand LED
window. Indicates how steeply inclined
the running surface is, to simulate walk-
ing/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 walking/running.
PROFILE
Shown as a graphical representation of
the program you have chosen (Intervals,
Weight Loss, etc.). The left-most column
of orange LEDs indicates elevation and
corresponds to the main elevation
window. The right-most column of
green LEDs indicates speed and corre-
sponds to the main speed window.