Vision Fitness T8100, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Treadmill Owner s Manual It All Starts With a Vision TR1 621 D EAST LAKE STREET P O BOX 280 LAKE MILLS WI 53551 1 800 335 4338 ...

Page 2: ...ew Vision Fitness 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 Vision Fitness Treadmill in the comfort of your home This manual provides you with basic information on starting an exercise program A more complete knowledge of your new treadmill will assist you in re...

Page 3: ...ow are some of the advantages of having a Vision Fitness Treadmill in your home Exercise is not weather dependent Saves you time by eliminating the drive time you would have to and from a health club You can exercise before or after work when it might be dark You can do multiple activities such as watching TV or listening to your favorite music It s easier to control exercise intensity It s a safe...

Page 4: ...oss Elevation Change20 P5 5K Run Elevation Change 21 P6 10K Run Elevation Change 21 T8200 T8100 Console page 22 Choosing the Profile 22 Choosing the Workout Level 23 Choosing the Time 23 Start Program 24 Finish Program 24 Turn Power Off 24 Elevation 24 Special Console Features T8200 T8100 Manual Start page 25 Easy Start 25 Changing Course Difficulty 25 Pause 25 Reset 25 Feedback Functions 26 Scan ...

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Page 6: ...ic coating for long surface life Wax impregnated surface needs little maintenance Elastomer cushioned deck eliminates jarring and joint stress Extra Thick 2 Ply Belt Extra thickness minimizes stretch Lays flat to provide a level walking surface Time Tested Electronics Smooth even belt speed from the PWM motor control made by one of America s most experienced treadmill electronics manufacturers Cur...

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Page 8: ...rior motor cooling to extend motor life Low Maintenance Pre Waxed Slik Deck Thick phenolic coating for long surface life Wax impregnated surface needs little maintenance Extra Thick 2 Ply Belt Extra thickness minimizes stretch Lays flat to provide a level walking surface Time Tested Electronics Smooth even belt speed from the PWM motor control made by one of America s most experienced treadmill el...

Page 9: ...uipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the product if it will fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that ...

Page 10: ...n top of the power cord 9 Do not remove the Treadmill motor covers or roller covers Service should be performed only by an author ized Vision Fitness dealer 10 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 OTHER SAFET...

Page 11: ... your treadmill contact your dealer ATTACH DECK LOCKING KNOB Remove the deck locking knob from the parts box and thread it into the left side support By twisting this knob the locking pin will engage the deck ATTACH FRAME STABILIZER Thread the rubber based foot into the frame stabilizer so that the rubber side will rest on the floor Attach the frame stabilizer to the frame using the enclosed 5mm a...

Page 12: ...ision Fitness Treadmill by rolling it on the front transport wheels Before mov ing your treadmill 1 Turn power switch off 2 Always unplug and remove power cord 3 Make sure the deck locking pin is engaged in the slot Moving your T8500 T8400 Treadmill The T8500 T8400 treadmill also has wheels at the front To move lift the back end of the treadmill lift and roll Caution All our treadmills are well bu...

Page 13: ...l This dust can be easily removed with a vacuum cleaner If you wish to prevent this dust from getting on your floor or carpet place a rubber or vinyl mat beneath your treadmill LEVELING THE BASE If your Vision Fitness Treadmill wobbles when you have placed it where you intend to use it raise or lower one or both of the adjustable levelers located on the bottom of the base Once you have leveled the...

Page 14: ...fety Key is placed on the key holder in the center of the con sole The other end of the Safety Key should be securely clipped to your clothing The Safety Key is designed to cut power to the treadmill should you fall NEVER USE THE TREADMILL WITHOUT SECUR ING THE SAFETY KEY CLIP TO YOUR CLOTHING PULL ON THE SAFETY KEY CLIP FIRST TO MAKE SURE IT WILL NOT COME OFF YOUR CLOTHING BEFORE THE SAFETY KEY D...

Page 15: ...out level Profile Profile Preset Time Fitness Benefits P1 Manual Not preset Customized workouts P2 Intervals 24 minutes Improve strength Speed Changes speed and endurance P3 Weight Loss 48 minutes Weight Loss Speed Changes P4 Weight Loss 48 minutes Weight Loss Elevation Changes P5 5 K Run None Cardiovascular Elevation Changes Training P6 10 K Run None Endurance Elevation Changes Training All the p...

Page 16: ...he number in the furthest right LED display now shows workout time There are two ways to use the timer in Profile P1 Manual Count Down Mode or Count Up Mode When using Profiles P2 to P4 the timer can be operated in Count Down Mode only When using P5 or P6 the timer will only operate in count up mode When the preset distance is completed the timer and program will stop Count Down Mode In count down...

Page 17: ...Then press the STOP KEY When your program is completed record your time and mileage in your personal exercise log book You can begin a new program by repeating the above instructions ALWAYS TURN POWER OFF Always turn the power switch off when you are done with your workout Remove the Safety key to pre vent children from operating the treadmill PUSH BUTTON ELEVATION An electric motor is used to cha...

Page 18: ... to customize only the Level you can press the START button immediately after selecting the Level and the Profile will begin with your selected Level Change Difficulty Once your workout has begun you can vary the level of each segment by using the UP or DOWN SPEED arrow This feature allows you to adjust select sections of a course to meet your present fitness level If you wish to vary the Level of...

Page 19: ... log mileage as a motivational tool CALORIES View your total calorie expenditure TIME View the time remaining if the count down mode is used or view the elapsed time if the count up time mode is used PACE Compare running times This number indicates how many minutes it would take to complete a mile at the current speed SCAN ON OFF When the SELECT button is pressed and held for 2 seconds the console...

Page 20: ... Description The Intervals Profile is one of the most challenging workouts The alternating high and low intensity load will improve your power speed and endurance while keeping your metabolism high for the entire workout 19 PART 3 T8500 T8400 Console Speed P2 INTERVALS Speed Range KPH L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 1 5 2 2 3 3 7 3 7 4 5 5 2 6 6 6 6 7 7 5 8 2 9 710 511 2 12 15 LEVEL Start Speed Peak Sp...

Page 21: ...s Course Description With regular use the Weight Loss Profile is a powerful tool for weight loss By using ele vation instead of speed to vary intensity a more vigorous workout can be achieved while maintaining a walking pace 20 PART 3 T8500 T8400 Console Speed Speed Range MPH L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 1 1 5 2 2 5 2 5 3 3 5 4 4 3 3 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 5 7 LEVEL Start Speed Peak Speed Speed Range KPH...

Page 22: ...ork out P6 10 KILOMETER RUN ELEVATION CHANGES Preset Time None Distance Program Primary Fitness Goal Endurance Training Course Description A hilly course that is great training for long distance runs 21 PART 3 T8500 T8400 Console Elev Elevation Range Percent Grade L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 2 5 3 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 6 5 8 LEVEL Peak Elev Elevation Range Percent Grade L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 2 5 3 3 5...

Page 23: ...ose to use is displayed on the screen press the SELECT button Now you are ready to choose your workout level Profile Profile Preset Time Fitness Benefits P1 Manual Not preset Customized workouts P2 Intervals 24 minutes Improve strength speed and endurance P3 Weight Loss 48 minutes Weight Loss All the profiles can provide an aerobic and cardiovascular benefit in addition to the specific benefits li...

Page 24: ... you might want to start with a Level of 1 or 2 CHOOSING THE TIME The number in the furthest right LED display now shows workout time There are two ways to use the timer in Profile P1 Manual Count Down Mode or Count Up Mode When using Profiles P2 or P3 the timer can be operated in Count Down Mode only Count Down Mode In count down mode the timer starts with a set number of minutes and moves to zer...

Page 25: ...n begin a new program by repeating the above instructions ALWAYS TURN POWER OFF Always turn the power switch off when you are done with your workout Remove the Safety key to pre vent children from operating the treadmill PUSH BUTTON ELEVATION MODEL T8200 An electric motor is used to change the elevation on the Model T8200 Press the UP or DOWN ELEVA TION arrows to adjust As you change the elevation...

Page 26: ...Profile will begin with your selected Level Change Difficulty Once your workout has begun you can vary the level of each segment by using the UP or DOWN SPEED arrow This feature allows you to adjust select sections of a course to meet your present fitness level If you wish to vary the Level of the entire Profile you must stop the Profile you are in and start over You can also change the difficulty...

Page 27: ... log mileage as a motivational tool CALORIES View your total calorie expenditure TIME View the time remaining if the count down mode is used or view the elapsed time if the count up time mode is used PACE Compare running times This number indicates how many minutes it would take to complete a mile at the current speed SCAN ON OFF When the SELECT button is pressed and held for 2 seconds the console...

Page 28: ... Description The Intervals Profile is one of the most challenging workouts The alternating high and low intensity load will improve your power speed and endurance while keeping your metabolism high for the entire workout 27 PART 3 T8200 T8100 Console Speed P2 INTERVALS Speed Range KPH L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 1 5 2 2 3 3 7 3 7 4 5 5 2 6 6 6 6 7 7 5 8 2 9 710 511 2 12 15 LEVEL Start Speed Peak Sp...

Page 29: ... of time has been found to be the most effective for weight control The course profile changes are just enough to keep your workouts interesting P3 WEIGHT LOSS Speed Speed Range MPH L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 1 1 5 2 2 5 2 5 3 3 5 4 4 3 3 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 5 7 LEVEL Start Speed Peak Speed Speed Range KPH L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 1 5 2 2 3 3 7 3 7 4 5 5 2 6 6 4 5 5 2 6 6 7 7 5 8 2 9 9 7 10 5 LEVE...

Page 30: ...justment to keep it centered To center the belt use the enclosed Allen wrench to adjust the rear roller position Centering Belt Procedure 1 Do not wear loose clothing neckties or loose jewelry while making this adjustment 2 Never turn the bolts more than 1 4 turn at a time 3 Always tighten one side and loosen the other to prevent over tightening or loosing the belt 4 Select manual program and pres...

Page 31: ...n the left roller bolt 1 4 turn clockwise tighten 2 Turn the right roller bolt 1 4 turn counterclockwise loosen If Belt is too far to the right side 1 Turn the right roller bolt 1 4 turn clockwise tighten 2 Turn the left roller bolt 1 4 turn counterclockwise loosen ...

Page 32: ... above Try the treadmill again to check for slip ping Repeat if necessary but NEVER TURN the roller bolts more than 1 4 turn at a time CAUTION OVER TIGHTENING OF THE ROLLER WILL SEVERELY SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE BELT AND MAY CAUSE FURTHER DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS Drive Belt If you have tensioned the running belt and are still experiencing a slipping sensation call your Vision Fitness Dealer Tensi...

Page 33: ...t of 10 Repeat with your right foot and hand Seated Toe Touch Sit on the floor with your legs together and straight out in front of you Do not lock your knees Extend your fingers towards your toes and hold for a count of 10 Do not bounce THE IMPORTANCE OF THE WARM UP AND COOL DOWN Warm Up The first 2 to 5 minutes of a work out should be devoted to warming up The warm up will limber your mus cles a...

Page 34: ...s to as little as five minutes initially Your body will need time to adjust to the new activity If your goal is weight loss a longer exercise session at lower intensities has been found to be most effective A workout time of 48 minutes or more is recommended for best weight loss results How Hard How hard you workout is also determined by your goals If you use your Vision Fitness Treadmill to prepa...

Page 35: ...of your Target Zone Lower Limit of Target Zone Maximum heart rate X 6 Upper Limit of Target Zone Maximum heart rate X 75 You may find the chart below helpful for a quick reference Age Target Zone 60 75 20 120 150 25 117 146 30 114 142 35 111 138 40 108 135 45 105 131 50 102 127 55 99 123 60 96 120 65 93 116 70 90 113 Perceived Exertion Level The second and simpler way to gauge your exercise intens...

Page 36: ...sed to record your progress You can track Distance Calories or Time Time is the most important and useful of these functions Sample Goals Goal setting is a popular motivational technique It s important to set goals and reward yourself when initiating a new exercise program because you re attempting to break current patterns and form a new habit Whether you use this technique or another make fitnes...

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Page 41: ...Pamphlet by the American Heart Association See your local American Heart Association Office The New Fit or Fat Covert Bailey Houghton Mifflin Company Fit or Fat for the 90 s A 60 Minute Video Covert Bailey Pacific Arts The Aerobics Program for Total Well Being Kenneth H Cooper MD Bantam Books 40 PART 6 Further Reading ...

Page 42: ...ase so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner LABOR ONE YEAR VISION FITNESS shall cover the Labor cost for the repair of the device for a period of one year from the date of original pur chase so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner WARRANTIES FOR MODELS T8600HRC T8600S T8900 LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY FRAME LIFETIME VISION FITNESS warrants ...

Page 43: ...anty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective Frame Electronic component or defective Part and is the sole remedy of the warranty The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear improper assembly or maintenance or installation of parts or accessories not originally intended or compatible with the Fitness Product as sold The warranty does not apply to damage or failure due ...