F3 TREADMILL ASSEMBLY & USER MANUAL
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Before using this product, it is essential to read this ENTIRE operation manual and ALL installation instructions. This will help in setting up the equipment quickly and in instructing others on how to use it correctly and safely. FCC Warning - Possible Radio / Television Interference NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
TABLE 1. OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 2. Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 2.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This Operation Manual describes the functions of the following product: Life Fitness Treadmill Model: F3 Thank you for purchasing a Life Fitness treadmill. Before using this product please read this user manual in its entirety to ensure that you have the knowledge to safely and properly operate all of the features on your treadmill.
1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE TREADMILL. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug this Life Fitness product before cleaning or attempting any maintenance activity. WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury, it is imperative to connect each product to a properly grounded electrical outlet. WARNING: This treadmill has immobilization or lock out software.
6 • Do not use this product outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity. • Never operate a Life Fitness product with the air openings blocked. Keep air openings free of lint, hair or any obstructing material. • Never insert objects into any openings in this product. If an object should drop inside, turn off the power, unplug the power cord from the outlet and carefully retrieve it. If the item cannot be reached, contact Life Fitness Customer Service.
HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS The heart rate hand pulse sensors found on your Life Fitness F3 fitness product provide an approximate heart rate value. The sensors are not medical devices and should not be used in any type of medical application. If you purchased the advanced console use the Polar heart rate chest strap that was included with your product for more accurate readings. To improve heart rate accuracy when using the hand pulse sensors follow the guidelines below.
2 ASSEMBLY For safety, and to save time and effort, read these setup instructions and the Operation Manual completely before installing your Life Fitness Treadmill. Place the treadmill near where it will be used before beginning the unpacking procedure. 2.1 UNPACKING These unpacking instructions assume you have already done the following: • Removed the top of the shipping carton. • Removed the styrofoam packing material. • Removed these assembly instructions from the bridge assembly carton.
2.2 PARTS LIST Identify the following components after unpacking your treadmill: 1. Left Upright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 1 2. M8 x 60mm Bolt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 6 3. Star Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qty: 19 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) .
2.3 INSTALLING UPRIGHTS AND HANDLEBARS Locate the left upright (1). Position the left upright near the left upright bracket and attach the wire connectors that lead from the bottom of the left upright and the left upright bracket. Be sure the connectors are fully seated together. Feed any excess wire into the hollow inside the left upright.
Position the console bridge (5) near the top of the uprights. Attach the wire connectors leading from the left upright and the console bridge. Be sure the connectors are fully seated together. Feed any excess wire into the hollow inside the left upright. Attach the console bridge to the uprights using six M8 x 15mm zinc bolts (6) and four star washers (3), two for each upright. Leave the bolts finger-tight at this time. CAUTION: Do not pinch the wire when attaching the left upright to the console bridge.
2.4 INSTALLING THE CONSOLE Remove the pre-installed bolt (A) from the back of the main console (B). Position the main console near the top of the console bridge and attach the connectors leading from the console bridge to the corresponding tabs on the back of the main console. The wires are color wrapped to match colored tabs on the main console circuit board. The main console harness (C) wrapped in a green sleeve corresponds with the green tab on the console circuit board.
2.5 ATTACHING THE POWER CORD Insert the female plug of your treadmill’s power cord into the male outlet next to your treadmill’s power switch. Note: F3 treadmills shipped in the USA and Canada are supplied with a North American line cord. 230V F3 treadmills shipped outside North America are supplied with three line cords: a UK line cord, a continental line cord, and an Australian line cord. Attach the cord suited to your area. 2.
3 SETUP ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS Most Life Fitness Treadmills are intended for use on a normal 120 volt circuit in the United States and Canada. Below is a table that provides the current rating for this product based on supply voltage. Make sure that the treadmill model supports the proper line voltage for the installation location before plugging into the outlet. Supply Voltage (VAC) 120 230 Frequency (Hz) 50 / 60 50 / 60 Maximum Current (Amps) 12 6.
HOW TO STABILIZE THE LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL After placing the unit where it will be used, check its stability. If there is even a slight rocking motion or the unit is not stable, determine which stabilizing leg is not resting on the floor. To adjust, turn the STABILIZING LEG (A) until the rocking motion ceases and both stabilizing legs rest firmly on the floor. NOTE: If excessive vibration occurs during use, adjust the height of the levelers closer to the uprights.
RAISING AND LOWERING THE DECK The treadmill’s deck can be folded up when not in use. To do so, make sure that the incline is set to 0%, then simply grab the deck and lift it until it snaps into place. To lower the deck again, squeeze the release handle (A) and slowly lower it to the ground. Make sure the deck is completely lowered before using the treadmill. NOTE: When raising and lowering deck, take care not to get hands or skin caught in the treadmill’s pinch points (C).
CENTERING THE BELT After the treadmill has been installed and leveled, the belt must be checked to confirm proper tracking. First, plug the power cord into a suitable outlet. See the topic titled Electrical Requirements, which appears earlier in this section, for details. Then, turn the treadmill ON. Stand on the siderails of the treadmill and straddle the belt. Press the START key and increase the speed to 4.0-mph (6.4 kph) using the SPEED UP ARROW key.
4 FEATURES READING RACK The display console design includes a built-in reading rack (A), where a book or magazine can be placed during a workout. ACCESSORY TRAYS Accessory trays (B) are located on either side of the display console.
D. Start: Causes the belt to begin moving at .5 mph and 0% elevation. E. Stop: Causes the belt to slow to a gradual stop. One push pauses the workout, two pushes displays workout information, and three pushes reset the workout. F. Incline Arrows: Change the belt’s incline gradually, increasing (up arrow) or decreasing (down arrow) the incline by .5% each time the user presses an arrow. G. Speed Arrows: Change the belt’s speed gradually, increasing (up arrow) or decreasing (down arrow) the speed by .
HAND PULSE SENSOR SYSTEM The hand pulse sensors (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.
5 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA 5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Why do I hear a rubbing noise from the belt? a. 2. The console display looks strange or has an error message and is not functioning. a. 3. Unplug the unit to reset the console and then plug it back in. Do this multiple times if the console error message still appears. If the problem still exists please call customer service. My treadmill keeps going into a mode where the message center displays "Press Enter to Unlock" a. 4.
5. My contact heart rate sensors are not reading my heart rate correctly. a. If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing, do the following: i. Dry the hands if necessary to prevent slipping. ii. Apply hands to all four sensors; two in each hand. iii. Grasp the sensors firmly. iv. Apply constant pressure around the sensors. 6. My belt is tracking off to the left or right. a. 7. The belt seems to slip when I run on it. a. 8. Make sure the treadmill is at 0% incline before folding it up.
10. My treadmill will not turn on. a. Make sure that the treadmill’s power cord is connected to the treadmill at one end and is plugged into a power outlet at the other. Also, make sure that the power switch is pushed to on. The power switch is located on the front of the treadmill right below the motor cover. 11. The handrails on my treadmill wobble. a. Make sure to tighten all of the bolts that are on the uprights and handlebars. 12. My treadmill shakes a lot when I run on it. a.
5.2 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS The Life Fitness F3 treadmill is backed by the engineering excellence and reliability of Life Fitness and is one of the most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on the market today. NOTE: Safety of the equipment can be maintained only if 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 subject to wear, as outlined below.
5.3 HOW TO ADJUST AND TENSION THE STRIDING BELT ON THE LIFE FITNESS TREADMILL Do not move treadmill or place hands under treadmill while it is plugged into an electrical outlet! Tool required: 6mm hex key wrench THE BELT TENSIONING BOLTS The Life Fitness treadmill has access holes in the rear roller guards, which allow access to the tensioning bolts. These tensioning bolts make it possible to adjust tracking and centering of the striding belt (A) without removing the guards.
TRACKING (CENTERING) AN EXISTING OR NEW STRIDING BELT 1 Locate the two access holes to the belt tensioning bolts on each of the rear roller guards. 2 Stand on the sides of the treadmill and straddle the belt, not standing on it. Enter the MANUAL Workout and set the belt speed to run at 4.0 mph (6,4 kph).
5.4 HOW TO OBTAIN PRODUCT SERVICE 1. Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions. 2. Locate and document the serial 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: For Product Service within the United States and Canada: Telephone: (+1) 847.451.0036 FAX: (+1) 847.288.
6 SPECIFICATIONS LIFE FITNESS F3 TREADMILL SPECIFICATIONS Designed use: Home Maximum user weight: 350 pounds / 159 kilograms Speed range: 0.5 - 10.0 mph in 0.1 increments Elevation range: 0%-12% (in 0.5% increments) 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.
Physical Dimensions: Unfolded Folded Length: 78 inches / 198 centimeters 34.5 inches / 87.5 centimeters Width: 34.5 inches / 87.5 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.
7 WARRANTY INFORMATION WHAT IS COVERED: This Life Fitness consumer product ("Product") is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED: The original purchaser or any person receiving a newly purchased Product as a gift from the original purchaser. HOW LONG IS IT COVERED: Residential: All electrical and mechanical components and labor are covered, after the date of purchase, as listed on the chart below.
WHAT YOU MUST DO: Retain proof of purchase (our receipt of the attached registration card assures registration of purchase information but is not required); use, operate and maintain the Product as specified in the Manual; notify Customer Service of any defect within 10 days after discovery of the defect; if instructed, return any defective part for replacement or, if necessary, the entire Product for repair. Life Fitness reserves the right to decide whether or not a product is to be returned for repair.
CHANGES IN WARRANTY NOT AUTHORIZED: No one is authorized to change, modify or extend the 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.
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