Life Fitness T30/T35, User Manual

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Page 2: ...arueri SP 06465 140 BRAZIL LIFE FITNESS VERTRIEBS GMBH Dückegasse 7 9 3 36 1220 Vienna AUSTRIA LIFE FITNESS IBERIA Pol Ind Molí dels Frares c C nº 12 08620 Sant Vicenç dels Horts Barcelona SPAIN LIFE FITNESS EUROPE GMBH Siemensstrasse 3 85716 Unterschleissheim GERMANY LIFE FITNESS ITALIA S R L Via Vittorio Veneto 57 A 39042 Bressanone Bolzano ITALY LIFE FITNESS LATIN AMERICA and CARIBBEAN 5100 Nor...

Page 3: ...cations 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase t...

Page 4: ...criptions 13 2 3 Reading Rack 15 2 4 Accessory Trays 15 3 HeartSync Exercise 16 3 1 Why HeartSync Exercise 16 3 2 Heart Rate Monitoring 17 The Polar Heart Rate Chest Strap 4 The Workouts 18 4 1 Workout Overviews 18 4 2 Setting Up Workouts 20 4 3 Workout Descriptions 22 Go System Quick Start Hill Random Manual EZ Incline Sport Training 5K Sport Training 10K Sport Training HeartSync Workouts Fat Bur...

Page 5: ...the Striding Belt 46 The Belt Tensioning Bolts Tracking Centering an Existing or New Striding Belt Tensioning an Existing Striding Belt 6 4 How to Obtain Product Service 48 7 Specifications 49 7 1 Life Fitness T30 Treadmill Specifications 49 7 2 Life Fitness T35 Treadmill Specifications 51 8 Warranty Information 53 2005 Life Fitness a division of Brunswick Corporation All rights reserved Life Fitn...

Page 6: ...ise equipment The manufacturer STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an exercise program particularly if the user has a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease or is over the age of 45 or smokes has high cholesterol is obese or has not exercised regularly in the past year The manufacturer also recommends consulting a fitness profession...

Page 7: ...ug is accessible to the user Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces Do not pull the equipment by the power cord or use the cord as a handle Do not run the power cord on the floor under or along the side of the treadmill If the electrical supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer an authorized service agent or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard Do not use thi...

Page 8: ...itional stability is required In case of an emergency such as tripping the handrails should be grabbed and the user should place his her feet on the side platforms Never walk or jog backwards on the treadmill When necessary to immobilize the treadmill set display to read SELECT A WORKOUT Press the STOP key twice if not already there Then hold down the SPEED DOWN key and press the STOP key The trea...

Page 9: ...ded for use on a normal 120 Volt electrical circuit in the United States and Canada The following table provides the current rating for this product based on supply voltage Make sure that this treadmill model supports the proper line voltage for the installation location before plugging into the outlet Supply Voltage VAC Frequency Hz Maximum Current Amps 100 50 60 14 4 120 50 60 12 200 50 60 7 2 2...

Page 10: ...ng technique DO NOT modify the plug provided with the prod uct If it will not fit an electrical outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician DANGER Tout branchement incorrect du conducteur de mise à la terre de l appareil peut causer un risque de décharge électrique Consulter un électricien qualifié en cas de doute sur la technique de mise à la masse NE PAS modifier la fiche de...

Page 11: ...twice until that prompt appears Then press and hold down the SPEED DOWN key and press the STOP key The MESSAGE CENTER displays IMMOBILIZED The immobilized treadmill cannot be oper ated and it remains in this state across resets power cycles etc The main motor and incline are disabled To restore normal operation repeat the same key sequence Press and hold down the SPEED DOWN key and press the STOP ...

Page 12: ...n 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 belt shou...

Page 13: ...onsole on the treadmill allows the user to tailor a workout to personal fitness abilities and goals and to monitor progress With this easy to use console the user can track fitness improvement from one workout to the next 12 A B J D F G E C H C K T3 0 T3 5 INCLINE SPEED STOP K C ...

Page 14: ...AINING 10K SPORT TRAINING HILL RANDOM MANU AL and EZ INCLINE T3 5 Only 30 MINUTE WALK 3 MILE JOG 45 MINUTE CROSS TRAIN workouts E MY WORKOUT The My Workout feature makes it possible to pre set up to seven workouts with personal setup information such as age or desired speed and then store these workouts in the console memory These workouts are accessed with the MY WORKOUTS key Any workout can be p...

Page 15: ...re starting a workout attach the clip to clothing To stop the striding belt on the treadmill pull the cord removing the key from the console Replace the key to reset the system K STOP PAUSE KEY Stops the belt holds the current workout and places the unit in PAUSE mode To resume the workout press the ENTER key Press the STOP key twice in succes sion to terminate the workout When the treadmill is in...

Page 16: ...NG RACK The display console design includes a built in reading rack where a book or magazine can be placed during a workout 2 4 ACCESSORY TRAYS The accessory trays are located on either side of the display console ...

Page 17: ... and EXTREME HEART RATETM Each workout offers different benefits as discussed in Section 4 titled The Workouts NOTE Consulting a fitness trainer is recommended for defining specific fitness goals and designing a workout program All HeartSync workouts measure heart rate Wear a telemetry chest strap to enable the treadmill s on board computer to monitor the heart rate during a workout The computer a...

Page 18: ...two grooved surfaces on the underside of the strap must remain wet to transmit accurately the electrical impulses of the heart back to the receiv er Moisten the electrodes Then secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible The strap should be snug but comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing The transmitter strap delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are...

Page 19: ...ty level does not change automatically EZ INCLINE is an incline based workout The gradual changes in elevation are extremely subtle lowering perceived exertion SPORT TRAINING TM simulates outdoor conditions that a runner would experience 5K SPORT TRAINING TM simulates an actual terrain with varying incline levels It is designed to assist runners in training for a 5 kilometer 3 1 mile race 10K SPOR...

Page 20: ...s designed to bring the heart rate up and down as quickly as possible The user must wear a heart rate chest strap T3 5 Only 30 MINUTE WALK is ideal for beginning exercisers or regular walkers 3 MILE JOG is an ideal next step for users who no longer derive a sufficient workout from the 30 minute walk pro gram 45 MINUTE CROSS TRAIN is a complete varied workout designed to reduce the risk of stress r...

Page 21: ...TER when the name of the desired workout appears Afterward the MESSAGE CENTER displays prompts for workout setup information such as weight and desired speed At each prompt use the ARROW keys to scroll to the desired value and press ENTER Then begin the workout Press the ARROW keys to change values while the workout is in progress To switch programs on the fly press the WORK OUT PROFILES key repea...

Page 22: ...lect level Select speed Begin workout FAT BURN Press WORKOUT PROFILE Select FAT BURN Enter weight Select time Enter age Enter THR Select speed Begin workout CARDIO Press WORKOUT PROFILE Select CARDIO Enter weight Select time Enter age Enter THR Select speed Begin workout HEART RATE HILL Press WORKOUT PROFILE Select HEART RATE HILL Enter weight Select time Enter age Enter THR Select speed Begin wor...

Page 23: ... 8 6 5 JOG 5 0 mph 0 5 7 8 0 kph 0 8 11 0 RUN 7 0 mph 0 5 10 12 11 0 kph 0 8 16 20 These speeds can be changed To do so use the SPEED ARROW keys to adjust the speed value displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER Then press and hold down the WALK JOG or RUN key until the console beeps twice indicating that the new speed has been programmed When the WALK JOG and RUN keys are used to select or change a speed ...

Page 24: ...descriptions below the heart rate should be measured at two stages in the workout to gauge its effectiveness Wear the the chest strap 1 Warm up is a phase of low gradually rising resistance which brings the heart rate into the lower end of the target zone and increases respiration and blood flow to working muscles 2 Plateau increases the intensity slightly and keeps it steady to bring the heart ra...

Page 25: ... of this duration at various stages 10 to 19 minutes The interval durations initially are set at 30 seconds for a 10 minute workout For every minute over 10 each interval increases by three seconds A 15 minute workout consists of 20 intervals at 45 seconds each 20 to 99 minutes All intervals last 60 seconds If the user adds minutes to the pre set duration while the workout is in progress the progr...

Page 26: ...workout the gradual changes in elevation are extremely subtle lowering perceived exertion The cardiovascular workout is effective efficient and enjoyable at the same time The program consists of one hill The user determines the elevation of the peak during the setup This peak is reached after 75 percent of the workout is completed Afterward the incline gradually returns to zero percent NOTE For wo...

Page 27: ...he user completes 10 kilometers 6 2 miles HEARTSYNCTM WORKOUTS During the setup for each of these workouts the treadmill computer calculates a target heart rate based on age and the workout type The MESSAGE CENTER displays this target rate and prompts the user to accept or change it The work out program uses this value as the upper heart rate within the target zone The computer then calculates the...

Page 28: ... target This system eliminates over and under training and it maximizes the aerobic benefits of exercise by using the body s fat stores for fuel CARDIO This is a higher intensity workout for more fit users emphasizing cardiovascular benefits and maximum fat burning It is virtually identical to FAT BURN except that the recommended target heart rate is calculated at 80 of a theoretical max imum to p...

Page 29: ...rogram returns to the first hill and heart rate goal and the sequence repeats as long as the duration allows The user s fitness level determines the number of hills and valleys encountered At the end of the duration the workout goes into a cool down phase If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after five minutes the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to increase or decrease speed depending on ...

Page 30: ...mber of hills and valleys encountered At the end of the duration the workout goes into a cool down phase If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after five minutes the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to increase or decrease speed depending on whether the workout is in a hill or valley phase The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal Target H...

Page 31: ...the duration the workout goes into a cool down phase If the user does not reach a heart rate goal after five minutes the MESSAGE CENTER displays a prompt to increase or decrease speed depending on whether the workout is in a hill or valley phase The program does not proceed to a new heart rate goal until the user reaches the current goal Target Heart Rate THR is a percentage of the theoretical max...

Page 32: ... keys to select a maximum speed between 2 0 and 4 5 MPH 3 2 and 7 2 KPH and press ENTER After selecting a maximum speed choose an effort level using the ARROW keys and press ENTER The speed and level can be changed at any time during the workout however manual changes in speed are overridden by those scheduled in the program 30 Minute Walk Program Speed Incline Time minutes Change MPH KPH Time min...

Page 33: ... speed between 4 0 and 7 0 MPH 6 4 11 2 KPH and press ENTER After selecting a maximum speed choose an effort level using the ARROW keys and then press ENTER The speed and level can be changed at any time during the workout however manual changes in speed are overridden by those scheduled in the program 3 Mile Jog Program Speed Incline Distance miles km Change MPH KPH Distance miles km Change based...

Page 34: ...ROW keys to select a maximum walk speed between 2 0 and 4 5 MPH 3 2 and 7 2 KPH and press ENTER Use either the SPEED or INCLINE keys to select a maximum jog speed between 4 0 and 7 0 MPH 6 4 and 11 2 KPH and press ENTER After selecting maximum walk and jog speeds select a level using the ARROW keys and press ENTER The speed and level can be changed at any time during the workout however manual cha...

Page 35: ...et and stored including FAT BURN CARDIO HEART RATE HILL HEART RATE INTERVAL EXTREME HR 5K SPORT TRAINING 10K SPORT TRAINING HILL RANDOM MANUAL and EZ INCLINE T3 5 Only 30 MINUTE WALK 3 MILE JOG 45 MINUTE CROSS TRAIN USING A WORKOUT SAVED UNDER MY WORKOUTS Press the MY WORKOUT key Scroll through the names displayed in the MESSAGE CENTER either by pressing the MY WORKOUT key repeatedly or by pressin...

Page 36: ... on to the next letter Repeat this step for all characters 7 Press ENTER to save the new name The MESSAGE CEN TER displays USER NAME SAVED To exit this mode without saving the name change press the STOP key twice TIP The User Statistics feature which stores workout statistics identi fies each stored workout as a User Name By factory default the work outs are stored under the names WORKOUT 1 throug...

Page 37: ...EDITING CUSTOM WORKOUT SETTINGS Press the MY WORKOUT key repeatedly until the MESSAGE CENTER displays CUSTOM Press and hold down the ENTER key until the console beeps twice indicating that the custom program is in edit mode At the MESSAGE CENTER prompt select a program type to be customized using the ARROW keys Options include HILL RANDOM MANUAL or HEART RATE which is a HeartSync workout For more ...

Page 38: ...ct Goal time dis tance or calories Set value for goal Enter weight Select level Select speed RANDOM Select Goal time dis tance or calories Set value for goal Enter weight Select level Select speed MANUAL Select Goal time dis tance or calories Set value for goal Enter weight Select incline percentage Select speed HEART RATE Select Goal time dis tance or calories Set value for goal Enter weight Ente...

Page 39: ... 5 9 9 4 0 0 3 6 14 5 0 10 6 5 0 0 4 3 15 5 5 11 3 6 0 0 5 0 16 6 5 12 0 7 0 0 5 7 17 7 0 12 7 8 0 0 6 4 18 8 0 13 4 9 0 5 7 1 19 8 7 14 1 10 1 5 7 8 20 9 0 15 0 Within each level are seven incline percentages or hills During a workout each hill appears in the WORKOUT PRO FILE window as rows of light stacked in a column The number of lit rows within a column corresponds to an incline per centage F...

Page 40: ...mains in effect only for the duration of the hill in question When the workout program brings up a new hill the incline percentage changes automatically to match that hill To change levels during a workout use the ARROW keys During the EZ INCLINE workout the number of the selected level equals the height of the hill expressed as an incline percentage For example at Level 5 the peak of the hill is ...

Page 41: ...ee times indicating that the USER MENU has been activated OR hold down the ENTER key and turn the treadmill on The message USER MENU will appear After about one sec ond the MESSAGE CENTER displays the first menu item Use the ENTER key to scroll forward through the menu items Use the STOP key to scroll backwards There are two ways to exit the menu Press the STOP key continuously to return to the be...

Page 42: ...y statistical item is greater than the listed maximum the MESSAGE CENTER displays dashes To clear statistics to zero Press the SPEED UP ARROW key The MESSAGE CENTER displays PRESS SPEED DOWN ARROW KEY TO CLEAR STATS Press the SPEED DOWN ARROW key The statistics are cleared and the MESSAGE CENTER displays STATS CLEAR If any other key is pressed after the SPEED UP ARROW is pressed the console cancel...

Page 43: ...istics of up to seven different users Select User Use ARROW keys to select 1 of 7 users T3 5 My Workout 1 7 MY WORKOUT X Press ENTER to access accumulated statistics of the selected user T3 0 My Workout 1 4 STATISTICS MILES XXXX XX Total accumulated distance displayed in miles and percentage of miles CALS XXXXXXX Total accumulated workout calories TIME XXXX XX Total accumulated workout time displa...

Page 44: ...n Sleep mode press any key To disable set to off UNITS English English Sets the units of weight speed and distance in English or Metric Metric SOFTWARE Mode shows software version for console and motor controller VERSION NUMBERS CONSOLE VER XX X Displays software version for the console board MOTOR VER XX X Displays software version for the motor controller board If user name is already programmed...

Page 45: ...f the equipment is examined regularly for damage or wear Keep the equipment out of use until defective parts are repaired or replaced Pay special attention to parts that are sub ject to wear as outlined below The following preventive maintenance tips will keep the Life Fitness treadmill operating at peak performance Clean the display console and all exterior surfaces regularly with mild soap and w...

Page 46: ...to pick up and transmit accurate heart rate readings Make sure the electrodes are flat against the skin Wash the belt transmitter regularly with mild soap and water Make sure the chest strap transmitter is within three feet one meter of the heart rate receiver The chest strap is battery operated and will eventually stop functioning If the chest strap transmitter battery is deplet ed contact Life F...

Page 47: ...ng 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 REAR R...

Page 48: ...erve if tracking remains stabi lized 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 The phone numbers are listed in How to Obtain Product Service TENSIONING AN EXISTING STRIDING BELT Under normal usage the treadmill striding belt may stretch slightly If the belt starts to slip du...

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Page 50: ...on crowned Belt 58 Length x 20 Width 147 cm Length x 51 cm Width multi ply Deck Commercial grade cushioned not reversible Handrails Ergo Crossbar with side handrails 1 15 Workouts Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme HR Sport Training 5K and 10K Sport Training Hill Random Manual EZ Incline and 7 My Workout slots Levels 20 levels each in Sport Training 5K and 10K Sport Traini...

Page 51: ... on frame and life springs Physical Dimensions Length 76 inches 194 centimeters Width 32 25 inches 82 centimeters Height 55 5 inches 141 centimeters Weight 253 pounds 115 kilograms Shipping Dimensions Carton Length 84 0 inches 213 centimeters Width 34 0 inches 86 4 centimeters Height 18 5 inches 47 0 centimeters Weight 277 pounds 125 9 kilograms 50 ...

Page 52: ...1 cm Width multi ply Deck Commercial grade cushioned not reversible Handrails Ergo Crossbar with side handrails 1 15 Workouts Fat Burn Cardio Heart Rate Hill Heart Rate Interval Extreme HR Sport Training 5K and 10K Sport Training Hill Random Manual 30 Minute Walk 3 Mile Jog 45 Minute Cross Train EZ Incline 7 My Workout slots and 1 Custom Workout slot Levels 20 levels each in Sport Training 5K and ...

Page 53: ...and life springs Physical Dimensions Length 78 5 inches 199 centimeters Width 33 inches 84 centimeters Height 55 5 inches 141 centimeters Weight 270 pounds 122 kilograms Shipping Dimensions Carton Length 84 0 inches 213 centimeters Width 34 0 inches 86 4 centimeters Height 18 5 inches 47 0 centimeters Weight 308 pounds 139 7 kilograms 52 ...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...T 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 serial numbers They will tell you how to get a replacement part or if necessary arrange for service where your Product is located EXCLUSIVE W...

Page 56: ...arranty 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 1 YEAR T30 Frame Motor Electrical Parts Labor Lifesprings Mechanical Parts T35 Frame Motor Electrical Parts Labor Lifesprings Mechanical Parts ...

Page 57: ...ent 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 S T A I R C L I M B E R S G Y M S Y S T E M S 2005 Life Fitness a division of Brunswick Corporation All rights reserved Life Fitness and Lifecycle are a registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation 7965201 Rev A 09 05 ...