Life Fitness F3, Assembly & User Manual

Page 1: ...F3 TREADMILL A S S E M B L Y U S E R M A N U A L ...

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Page 4: ...ations However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase t...

Page 5: ...ical Data 23 5 1 Troubleshooting 23 5 2 Preventative Maintenance Tips 26 5 3 How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt 27 The Belt Tensioning Bolts Tracking Centering an Existing or New Striding Belt Tensioning an Existing Striding Belt 5 4 How to Obtain Product Service 29 6 Specifications 30 7 Warranty Information 32 2009 Life Fitness a division of Brunswick Corporation All rights reserved Life...

Page 6: ...tions in this manual for product specific features Statement of Purpose The Treadmill is an exercise machine that enables users to walk or run in place on a moving surface CAUTION Health related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment The manufacturer STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an exercise program particul...

Page 7: ... folding frame can swing around unexpectedly if this procedure is not followed WARNING Do not move the treadmill by lifting the console Do not use the console as a handlebar during a workout Risk of injury to persons To avoid injury stand on the side rails before starting the treadmill To disconnect turn power OFF at the ON OFF switch then remove plug from electrical outlet Never operate a Life Fi...

Page 8: ...ervice Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit except in a bottle holder or accessory tray Lidded containers are recommended When using the treadmill wear shoes with rubber or high traction soles Do not use shoes with heels leather soles cleats or spikes Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles Do not use this product in bare feet Keep all loose clothing shoelaces and towels away...

Page 9: ...hen not in use Refer to Console Owner s Manual for the lockout instructions Store instructions out of the reach of children Use caution when folding and unfolding the treadmill Do not let the treadmill lower to the floor unassisted Guide the deck to the floor by hand Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer ...

Page 10: ... product for more accurate readings To improve heart rate accuracy when using the heart rate hand pulse sensors follow the guidelines below Remove hands from heart rate hand pulse sensors and wait for heart rate display to disappear Grasp sensors again Make sure hands are fully contacting the sensors Dry hands periodically during use Limit movement Life Fitness recommends the heart rate hand pulse...

Page 11: ... assembly carton The best method for unpacking the rest of the treadmill is as follows Remove the bridge assembly carton from the base unit Break down the sides of the inner shipping carton Remove the treadmill uprights from the shipping carton Assemble the treadmill Once assembly is complete Fold the treadmill upward until it locks in its upright position Roll the treadmill off the shipping carto...

Page 12: ...6 3 Star Washers Qty 21 4 Right Upright Qty 1 5 Console Bridge Qty 1 6 M8 x 25mm Bolt Qty 3 7 Handlebar Extensions Qty 2 8 M8 x 15mm Bolt Black Qty 4 9 M8 x 15mm Bolt Zinc Qty 8 10 6mm Hex Head Wrench Qty 1 11 Power Cord 120V Qty 1 230V Qty 3 12 Emergency Stop Lanyard Qty 1 M8 X 60MM BOLT STAR WASHER M8 X 25MM BOLT M8 X 15MM BOLT ...

Page 13: ... first inserting them at an angle tilting away from the treadmill then fitting their upper rectangular slots over the bracket s tabs A and straightening them then lowering them fully into position Secure the left upright to the left upright bracket using three M8 x 60mm bolts 2 and three star washers 3 Leave the bolts finger tight at this time Secure the right upright 4 to the right upright bracke...

Page 14: ...he hollow inside the left upright CAUTION Do not pinch the wire when attaching the left upright to the console bridge Attach the console bridge to the uprights using six M8 x 15mm zinc bolts 9 and six star washers 3 three for each upright Leave the bolts finger tight at this time Attach one handlebar extension 7 on each side of the console bridge using two black M8 x 15mm 8 bolts and two star wash...

Page 15: ...the green tab on the console circuit board The Activity Zone harness D wrapped in a yellow sleeve corresponds with the yellow tab on the console circuit board The grounding wire E is the small green and yellow wire that inserts onto either of the two metal circuit board receptacles Be sure the connectors are fully seated together Feed any excess wire into the console bridge Attach the main console...

Page 16: ...LEASE WAIT or WAIT disappears and the screen is blank press and hold the PAUSE key until DIAGNOSTICS appears 4 Use the arrow keys to scroll through the diagnostics menu to CALIBRATION or CALIB 5 Press enter to select CALIBRATION or CALIB 6 Press the START key located on the lower control pad to begin calibration 7 Your treadmill will now automatically cycle through a series of tests including spee...

Page 17: ...h unit is equipped with an electrical cord which includes an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be inserted into an outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances A temporary adapter must not be used to connect this plug to a two pole receptacle in North America If a properly grounded correct amperage outlet is n...

Page 18: ...her from the uprights NOTE It is extremely important that the stabilizing leg be correctly adjusted for proper operation CHECKING THE BELT After the treadmill has been installed and stabilized the belt must be checked to confirm proper tracking First ensure the power cord is plugged into a suitable outlet as described in the Electrical Requirements section Then turn the treadmill on Stand on the s...

Page 19: ...d on the front panel at the base of the treadmill the ON OFF switch has two positions I one for ON and 0 zero for OFF MOVING THE TREADMILL Turn the treadmill off and disconnect its power cord then raise its deck NOTE If adjustments were made to the front levelers during setup make sure to tighten the levelers snug against the base frame before moving The treadmill may now be moved on its front pla...

Page 20: ...er turn counter clockwise see figure This sets the striding belt tracking back to the center of the roller If the striding belt moves to the left turn the left tension bolt a quarter turn clockwise and then turn the right tension bolt a quarter turn counter clockwise to start striding belt tracking back to the center of the roller Repeat adjustments until the striding belt appears centered The bel...

Page 21: ...reading rack A to place a book or magazine ACCESSORY TRAYS Accessory trays B are located on either side of the display console ACTIVITY ZONE The Go System Activity Zone C offers control over the basic operations of the treadmill using the buttons described on the next page 20 ...

Page 22: ...lding down the button the new value will be assigned to until the treadmill beeps Note that the smallest value must always be assigned to the Low key and the highest value to the High key I Walk Jog Run Changes the belt s speed immediately to a preset value Initially these buttons are set to change the speed to 3 mph Walk 5 mph Jog and 7 mph Run However the user can set these buttons to new values...

Page 23: ...ors K are the built in heart rate monitoring system on the treadmill During a workout grasp the sensors that are set into the handlebars For an accurate reading use a comfortable grip The console displays the heart rate after 15 to 20 seconds 22 ...

Page 24: ...tomer Service 3 My treadmill keeps going into a mode where the message center displays Press Enter to Unlock a Your treadmill is in safety mode and this lock feature is to protect someone from accidentally pressing a button they are not suppose to and starting the treadmill You can go into the Settings Menu to disable this feature or extend the length of the time it takes for this feature to turn ...

Page 25: ... Please see the section entitled How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt 7 The belt seems to slip when I run on it a You will need to tighten the belt to the rear roller Please see the section entitled How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt 8 My treadmill will not lock when I fold it up a Make sure the treadmill is at 0 incline before folding it up If it is not at 0 it will not lock 9 My ...

Page 26: ...hen I run on it a Turn off the treadmill and make sure all assembly hardware is tightened If shaking still occurs adjust the levelers under the frame until the shaking ceases 13 The following messages appear on the display console PUT BACK MAG or REPLACE SWITCH a These messages are displayed if the E Stop Key is not in place on the activity zone Make sure that the E Stop Key is properly placed on ...

Page 27: ...mmonia or acid based cleaners NOTE When cleaning the exterior of the unit a non abrasive cleaner and soft cotton cloth are strongly recommended At no time should cleaner be applied directly to any part of the equipment use non abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth and then wipe the unit Check operation of the Emergency Stop System once a week Check the operation of the Stop key once a week Inspect and ...

Page 28: ...tracking and centering of the striding belt A without removing the guards NOTE It is extremely important that the treadmill be correctly leveled prior to any tracking adjustments An unstable unit may cause striding belt misalignment See How To Stabilize the Life Fitness Treadmill in the Set Up section prior to attempting any rear roller adjustments Before proceeding it is helpful to visualize the ...

Page 29: ...minutes to observe if tracking remains stabilized NOTE Do not exceed one full turn of the adjusting screws in either direction If after one full turn the belt does not track properly contact Customer Support Services TENSIONING AN EXISTING STRIDING BELT Under normal usage the treadmill striding belt may stretch slightly If the belt starts to slip during use take the steps listed below to correct t...

Page 30: ...ial numbers of the base and the console The base s serial number is located on front of the treadmill near the power switch and the console serial number is located on the back surface of the console 3 Contact the nearest Life Fitness Customer Support Services Group see front pages of this manual for contact information 29 ...

Page 31: ...ments Motor 3 HP continuous duty DC Rollers Front 2 6 67mm precision crowned Back 2 0 50mm precision crowned Belt 55 Length x 20 Width 147cm Length x 50cm Width multi ply Deck Flex Deck cushioning not reversible Handrails Ergo Crossbar with side handrails Accessory tray Standard designed into system Warranty 10 years motor 5 years parts 3 years console 1 year labor and lifetime on frame and spring...

Page 32: ... 5 centimeters 34 5 inches 87 5 centimeters Height 58 5 inches 148 5 centimeters 75 inches 190 5 centimeters Weight 264 pounds 119 75 kilograms Shipping Dimensions Carton Length 86 25 inches 219 centimeters Carton Width 33 inches 84 centimeters Carton Height 14 inches 35 5 centimeters Total Weight 291 pounds 132 kilograms ...

Page 33: ...insurance charges after the warranty has expired WHAT WE WILL DO TO CORRECT COVERED DEFECTS We will ship to you any new or rebuilt replacement part or component or at our option replace the Product Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period WHAT IS NOT COVERED Any failures or damage caused by unauthorized service misuse accident negligence improp...

Page 34: ...GET PARTS SERVICE Simply call Customer Service at 1 800 351 3737 or 1 847 288 3300 Monday through Friday from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central Standard Time and tell them your name address and the serial number of your Product consoles and frames may have separate seri al numbers They will tell you how to get a replacement part or if necessary arrange for service where your Product is located EXCLUSIV...

Page 35: ... terms of this limited warranty EFFECT OF U S STATE LAWS This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state MODEL LIFETIME 10 YEARS 5 YEARS 3 YEARS 1 YEAR F3 Frame Motor Electrical Parts Console Parts Labor Lifesprings Mechanical Parts ...

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Page 37: ...tness equipment for the home T O T A L B O D Y E L L I P T I C A L C R O S S T R A I N E R S T R E A D M I L L S L I F E C Y C L E E X E R C I S E B I K E S G Y M S Y S T E M S 2009 Life Fitness a division of Brunswick Corporation All rights reserved Life Fitness and Lifecycle are a registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation 8119901 Rev A 2 06 09 ...