Vision Fitness T9600HRT Comfort User manual

Guide
Owner’s
T9600HRT 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 KEY . . . . . . . . . 8
PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PROGRAM DETAILS - FAT BURN . . . 10
PROGRAM DETAILS - SPEEDTRAINING 11
PROGRAM DETAILS - ENDURANCE . . 12
FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . .13
FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
CHOOSING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . 18
ABOUT HEART RATE TRAINING . . . . 20
HEART RATE TRAINING - FAT BURN . 23
HEARTRATETRAINING-SPEEDTRAINING 27
HEART RATE TRAINING - ENDURANCE 32
FITstrategy™ USER PROGRAMS . 36
TROUBLESHOOTING:
TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
HEART RATE MONITOR . . . . . . . . . 41
COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . 42
TENSIONING THE BELT . . . . . . . . . 43
HOME WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
FITNESS GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . 46
WEEKLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . . 52
MONTHLY WORKOUT LOGS . . . . . . 54
T9600HRT

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TRANSPORT WHEELS
RUNNING
BELT
CONSOLE
T9600HRT
FULL PLATFORM TREADMILL
HANDLEBARS
SIDE
RAILS
MOTOR
COVER
LEVELERS

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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.
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 console 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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T9600HRT 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; Fat Burn, Speed Training,
and Endurance. By doing this you
now have a quick reference on what
type of workout you will be doing.
PROGRAM LEVELS
All programs, except for Heart Rate Training programs, have 9 levels. By having
9 levels to choose 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.
NOTE: All programs can provide an aerobic and cardiovascular benefit in
addition to the specific benefits listed.

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T9600HRT PROGRAM DETAILS - FAT BURN
The Fat Burn programs use gradual changes in speed or elevation to
increase your calorie burn, yet keep you within your Target Heart Rate
Zone. Great for people who want to drop a few pounds, or just to keep
a consistent exercise program moving along.
Set the speed you want
to exercise at, and the program will change
the elevation to keep you in your Target Heart
Rate Zone. The program default time is 32
minutes.
Uses gradual fitness
intervals of changing elevation to increase
your calorie burn, yet not overexert you. The
program default time is 32 minutes.
Uses randomly chosen
speed and elevation changes to gradually
increase or decrease your intensity and keep
you in the fat burn zone. The program default
time is 32 minutes.
This program uses
gradual fitness intervals of speed and
elevation to increase your calorie burn. The
program default time is 32 minutes.

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Set your heart rate goal,
as well as effort and recovery interval times,
and the program will adjust your speed to
reach the goal. The program default time is
32 minutes.
Challenge yourself with
this effort and recovery speed interval
program. The program default time is 32
minutes.
Helps you to develop
strength with effort and recovery elevation
intervals. The program default time is 24
minutes.
This speed training
program improves your cardiovascular
capacity by gradually increasing speed
followed by a gradual cool down. The
program default time is 32 minutes.
T9600HRT PROGRAM DETAILS - SPEED TRAINING
The Speed Training Programs use effort intervals and recovery intervals to
help with your performance training. These programs are great for
building speed and peak performance for all athletic activities.

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T9600HRT PROGRAM DETAILS - ENDURANCE TRAINING
The Endurance Training Programs uses gradual increases in elevation
and/or speed to develop endurance. These programs are great training
tools for those who have set a personal goal of competing in a race, or
for those who want to increase their endurance in other activities.
Increases your endurance
by changing speed and elevation, while
keeping at the Target Heart Rate that you set.
The program default time is 32 minutes.
Imagine yourself running
through beautiful scenery as this 5K program
gradually changes elevation. There is no pre-
set time. You run at your own pace.
This program simulates a
10K run that gradually increases in elevation,
before its gradual decent. There is no preset
time. You control the pace.
Improves your cardio-
vascular conditioning by simulating a plateau
hill climb. The program default time is 48
minutes.

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T9600HRT 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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T9600HRT 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.
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.
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T9600HRT 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.
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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T9600HRT FEATURES
USER LOG-IN
The console on the T9600HRT 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.