Vision Fitness T9800 Series User manual

O w n e r’s
G u i d e
T9800 Series
TREADMILLS

ongratulations on the purchase of your VISION FITNESS®T9800 Treadmill.
You’ve taken an important step in offering your customers what they need to
achieve their fitness goals with a treadmill that is designed specifically to
meet your facility’s needs. It is important to have complete knowledge of this
piece of equipment before use. Please read this Owner’s Guide before using
your new treadmill.
General Specifications:
Height: 55” / 140 cm
Length: 84” / 213 cm
Width: 31” / 79 cm
Weight: 325 lbs / 148 kg
Maximum User Weight: 400 lbs / 180 kgs
Belt Area: 22” x 63” / 56 cm x 160 cm
Speed: 0.5 – 12 mph / 0.8 – 20 kph
Elevation: 0 – 15%
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Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......... 4
POWER REQUIREMENTS . ......... 5
LEVELING ................... 6
POWER & EMERGENCY STOP ...... 7
FEEDBACK DISPLAY ............. 8
USER LOG-IN ................ 12
USER TOTALS . ............... 13
SPEED & ELEVATION QUICK KEYS .. 14
CONTACT HEART RATE .......... 15
CHOOSING PROGRAM & AGE ..... 16
CHOOSING ALEVEL ............ 17
CHOOSINGATIME & WEIGHT .... 18
PROGRAM DETAILS ............ 19
USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM ... 20
PACER PROGRAM DETAILS . ...... 21
HRT WEIGHT LOSS & HRT CARDIO . 22
HRT ENDURANCE .............. 26
HRT INTERVAL ............ .... 30
ABOUT HEART RATE TRAINING ..... 34
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION . ... 35
WIRELESS CHEST TRANSMITTER ... 36
USER PROGRAMS 1-5 . ......... 37
USER ENGINEERING MODE . ...... 41
AUTO-CALIBRATION . ........... 43
TROUBLESHOOTING ............ 45
TENSIONING THE BELT .......... 47
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ...... 48

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TRANSPORT WHEELS
CONSOLE
P L A T F O R M T R E A D M I L L S
HANDLEBARS
SIDE
RAILS
MOTOR
COVER
LEVELERS
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 O w n e r ’s
Guide. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
•Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
•Keep the area behind the treadmill clear of any obstructions such as walls
and other equipment. The minimum space required is 6 feet (2 meters) by
3 feet (1 meter).
•Do not remove the Treadmill motor covers or roller covers. Service should
be performed only by an authorized VISION FITNESS service provider.
•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. Contact
your service provider 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 p e t s
should be kept at least 10 feet away.
WARNING!

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POWER REQUIREMENTS
This product is intended for use on a nominal 230-volt electrical circuit. Be
sure the product is connected to an outlet with the same configuration (also
shown below). This product requires a dedicated circuit. If a properly
grounded dedicated circuit is not available, one must be installed by a
qualified electrician in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
An improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result
in a risk of an electrical shock. DO NOT modify the plug that is 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.

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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.
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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POWER
Ensure that your Treadmill is
properly connected to the Tr e a d m i l l
and a power outlet, then turn on
the power switch, located at the
front of the main frame. For safety,
remove the power cord when the
Treadmill is not in use.
EMERGENCY STOP
If at any time you need to stop the
Treadmill quickly, simply press the
Emergency Stop button. This will
instantly cut all power and the
Treadmill will come to a stop. To
resume your workout, you will
need to re-enter any data.
SAFETY MAGNET
Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill
will not start unless the Safety
Magnet 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 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
back in place. This will send you
back to the start-up mode.

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T9800HRT 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.
CALORIES
Shown as estimated calories burned during workout.
PACE
Shown as Time (Minutes:Seconds) required to travel 1 mile at current Speed.
DISTANCE
Shown as Miles or Kilometers. View Distance traveled during workout.
AVG SPEED
Shown as MPH or KPH. Equals accumulated distance plus elapsed time.
TIME
Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the Time remaining or the Time elapsed
in your workout.
AVG PACE
Shown as Time (minutes:seconds). Equals accumulated time divided by
accumulated distance.

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T9800HRT
FEEDBACK DISPLAY
HEART RATE
Shown as Beats-per-Minute. You can monitor your Heart Rate at any time
during a workout by using a Heart Rate Chest Strap or gripping the Heart
Rate Sensors on the front handlebar.
AVG HEART RATE
Displays percentage of maximum heart rate.
ELEVATION
Shown as percentage of incline,
Elevation is visible in the left-hand
L E D w i n d o w. Indicates how steeply
inclined the running surface is, to
simulate walking/running on a hill.
SPEED
Shown as MPH or KPH, Speed is
visible in the right-hand LED
w i n d o w. Indicates how fast the
running surface is moving, to
simulate outdoor walking/running.

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T9800HRT
FEEDBACK DISPLAY
PROFILE MATRIX WINDOW
The Left dots #1-6 will show an
Elevation Profile in 6 segments in
ORANGE. This profile is not an
exact representation of the
elevation profile, but just a bar
graph. The profile will scroll to the
left during operation.
The Right dots #1-6 will show a
Speed Profile in 6 segments in
RED. This profile is not an exact
representation of the speed profile,
but just a bar graph. The profile
will scroll to the left during opera-
tion.
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T9800HRT
FEEDBACK DISPLAY
SPB-SEGMENT PROGRESS BAR
The center 2 columns on the dot
matrix are the SPB (Segment
Progress Bar). These two bars
represent the accumulated time
per segment. Each program has
20 segments. The SPB takes the
segment time and divides it into
10 vertical dots. More dots
appear as you progress in each
segment. When the segment is
complete the SPB starts over.
SCAN FUNCTION
To scan the data 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 20 minutes long, each segment is one
minute. The SPB will divide the 1 minute into 10 dots, or 6 seconds per
dot. The dots would clear and start counting up as each segment is
complete.

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T9800HRT FEATURES
USER LOG-IN
The T9800S and T9800HRTconsoles have a special feature that allows
you to Log-In and save all data from your workout. To use this
function follow these steps.
PRESS LOG-IN BUTTON
Use either set of 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 Program Quick-Keys (see
page 17 for program setup) or
press START to enter Quick Start.

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TOTALS ARE DISPLAYED
Now your accumulated totals for Distance, Hours, Calories, Av e r a g e
Speed, and Average Pace are displayed. Press SELECT to scroll the data.
Press STA R T to enter Quick Start or Program Quick Keys (T 9 8 0 0 H RTO N LY )
RESET USER TOTALS
When reviewing your user totals, simply press and hold the STOP key on
the overlay. This will clear the user total information.
PRESS TOTALS BUTTON
Use either set of arrow keys to
enter your User I.D. Number. This
is the same number that you use to
log-in before you begin working
out. Then press SELECT.
T9800HRT FEATURES
USER TOTALS BUTTON
To use this function you will need to use the same User Log-In code and
follow these three steps.

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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
2-8. Each key represents a % incline. For example if you press 3, the
Treadmill will elevate to a 3% incline.
T9800HRT FEATURES
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
2-8. Each key represents a mile/kilometer per hour. For example, when
you press 3, the Treadmill will adjust the speed to 3 mph/kmph.

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NOTE: For the Heart Rate Training programs you must use a chest
transmitter (not included).
C-SAFE
The top port on the back of the console enables the console
to upload user workout statistics to a network database.
CARDIO PORT
A Cardio Port is located on the back of the console that is
compatible to entertainment protocol such as Cardio
Theater. The bottom port is the active port to use for this
function.
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.

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PROGRAM QUICK-KEYS
We have made choosing a program
simple and easy with our program
Quick-Key feature. All you need to do
is select one of the keys and you are
on your way. The SPRINT 8 button
takes you directly to that program.
PROGRAMS, HRT®PROGRAMS, and
U S E R PROGRAMS are categories.
Select these buttons and use the arrow
keys to select your desired program.
T9800HRT FEATURES
CHOOSE A PROGRAM
Once a program category is
selected, use either set of arrow
keys to choose a program. Press
SELECT.

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T9800HRT FEATURES
PROGRAM LEVELS
Most programs have 10 levels and SPRINT 8 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, L17 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 com-
fortable level.
NOTE: All the programs can provide an aerobic and cardiovascular benefit in
addition to the specific benefits listed.
CHOOSING A LEVEL
Choose level using arrow keys
and press SELECT. The elevation &
speed window will display the
programs maximum elevation &
speed. The Alphanumeric
Message Center will also display
“LEVEL1”, etc..
ENTER AGE
Set your age using either set of
arrow keys. Press SELECT. Your
age is used to determine your
predicted maximum heart rate.

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ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT
Enter weight using either set of
arrow keys and press SELECT. The
Alphanumeric Message Center
window will display the weight.
After you press START the dot
matrix will display a 3,2,1 count
down and “beep”. The belt will
start after the count down
CHOOSING A TIME
Choose Time using either set of
arrow keys and press SELECT.

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T9800HRT PROGRAM DETAILS
SPRINT 8 • ELEVATION & SPEED CHANGES
SPRINT 8 is an anaerobically-based interval program. It is
effective in recruiting fast twitch muscle fibers and improving
athletic performance. Medical research supports 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 21 for SPRINT 8
program details.
MANUAL
Customized workouts; with no default Time.
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.
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 muscles; Time defaults to 30 minutes.
PACER
You race against the console. Set your race distance and beat
the Pacer! (See page 22 for program details)
5K • ELEVATION CHANGES
Improves your cardiovascular training by simulating a 5K run
with hills; no preset time with elevation changes.