Page 5 - T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s; CONSOLE
T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . . 7POWER & SAFETY BUTTON . . . . . . 8PROGRAM DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9PROGRAM DETAILS - SPEED . . . . . 10PROGRAM DETAILS - TEMPO . . . . . . 11PROGRAM DETAILS - HILLS . . ...
Page 7 - F U L L P L A T F O R M T R E A D M I L L
3 TRANSPORT WHEELS CONSOLE F U L L P L A T F O R M T R E A D M I L L HANDLEBARS SIDE RAILS MOTOR COVER LEVELERS RUNNING BELT T 9 7 0 0 R u n n e r
Page 8 - CHILDREN
4 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...
Page 9 - POWER REQUIREMENTS
5 POWER REQUIREMENTS This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a groundingplug that looks like the plug illustrated below. An improper connection ofthe equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of an electricalshock. Do not modify the plug that was provided with this pr...
Page 10 - OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL; CLEANING
6 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...
Page 11 - PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME; LEVELING
7 PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME It is important that you place your Treadmill in a comfortable and invitingroom. Your Treadmill is designed to use minimal floor space. Many people will place their Treadmills facing the TV or a picture window. If atall possible, avoid putting your Treadmill in an unfinished...
Page 14 - PROGRAM DETAILS - SPEED
10 T9700Runner PROGRAM DETAILS - SPEED The Speed programs are designed to help build your speed. You can choosefrom 400 Meter, 800 Meter, 1 Mile Repeats. Each program has 22 different levels ranging from 10:00 minute mile to 5:00 minute mile pace. TheHRT Repeats allows you to pick the interval dista...
Page 15 - PROGRAM DETAILS - TEMPO
11 Choose from 15 different levels. The 5K is broken into threesegments, each segment increases a coupleof tenths of a mile per hour. The first segmentis 1K, the second segment is 1K and the finalsegment is 3K. Choose from 15 different levels. The 10K is broken into three segments,each segment incre...
Page 16 - PROGRAM DETAILS - HILLS
12 T9700Runner PROGRAM DETAILS - HILLS The Hills programs are designed to help build strength. You can choosefrom 3% and 5% Incline Repeats. Each program has 22 different levelsranging from 10:00 minute mile to 5:00 minute mile pace. The speed isadjusted to compensate for the incline, so an 8:00 mil...
Page 20 - FEATURES; SPEED QUICK KEYS
16 T9700Runner FEATURES USER LOG-IN The console on the T9700Runner has a special feature that allows you to Log-In and save all data from your workout. To use this function followthese steps. PRESS LOG-IN BUTTON When selected, the green LEDnext to the button will be lit. Usethe Arrow keys to choose ...
Page 29 - ENTER TARGET HEART RATE ZONE; HEART RATE TRAINING - TEMPO
25 CHOOSE THE NON-TEMPO HRT PROGRAM Press the HRT Non-Tempo Buttonunder the Tempo section of Quick-Keys. ENTER TARGET HEART RATE ZONE Using either set of Arrow buttons,enter your Target Heart Rate andpress the SELECT button. NOTE: The Function Window will blink and the heart rate LED will be litto l...
Page 30 - CHOOSE PROGRAM TIME; ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT
26 CHOOSE PROGRAM TIME After you have chosen your TargetHeart Rate, the time window willshow the program default time of32:00. You may change the Time,using either set of Arrow buttons. Press the SELECT button toenter your Time. The MinimumTime for this program is 5 minutes.If you are ready to begin...
Page 35 - ENTER PROGRAM TIME; CUSTOM PROGRAMS
31 CUSTOM PROGRAM DETAILSPROGRAMMING A CUSTOM PROGRAM Select a user program by pressingone of the User Program Buttons. ENTER PROGRAM TIME Enter Time using Arrows, thenpress the SELECT button to savetotal workout time. NOTE: The Alphanumeric Message Center will scroll two messages:“Press arrow keys ...
Page 36 - ENTER SEGMENT SPEED; ENTER SEGMENT ELEVATION
32 ENTER SEGMENT SPEED The #1 column will blink. Press Speed Arrows to change the segment column Speed (Speed numeric values changing with red column). NOTE: The Alphanumeric Message Center will scroll: “Press select to move to next interval”. ENTER SEGMENT ELEVATION Then press the Elevation Arrows ...
Page 37 - BEGINNING WORKOUT; SAVING SEGMENT DATA
33 BEGINNING WORKOUT Begin your exercising in your newCustom Program by pressing theSTART button. NOTE: This program will be saved permanently and may be changedby repeating the steps above SAVING SEGMENT DATA Press the SELECT button to store Speed and Elevation, then proceed to thenext column. NOTE...
Page 46 - T E M P O - 5K Run
42 T E M P O 5K Run PACE/MINUTES WARM-UP STRIDE REST STRIDE 1 STRIDE REST STRIDE 2 STRIDE REST STRIDE 3 STRIDE REST STRIDE 4 STRIDE REST TEMPO 1 TEMPO 2 TEMPO 3 COOL DOWN L1 12:00 1 mile 4.5 5.2 4.5 5.2 4.5 5.2 4.5 5.2 4.5 4.7 5 5.2 1 mile L2 11:32 1 mile 4.5 5.4 4.5 5.4 4.5 5.4 4.5 5.4 4.5 4.9 5.2 ...
Page 48 - T E M P O - 15K Run
44 T E M P O 15K Run PACE/MINUTES WARM-UP STRIDE REST STRIDE 1 STRIDE REST STRIDE 2 STRIDE REST STRIDE 3 STRIDE REST STRIDE 4 STRIDE REST TEMPO 1 TEMPO 2 TEMPO 3 COOL DOWN L1 12:00 1 mile 4.5 5.2 4.5 5.2 4.5 5.2 4.5 5.2 4.5 4.7 5 5.2 1 mile L2 11:32 1 mile 4.5 5.4 4.5 5.4 4.5 5.4 4.5 5.4 4.5 4.9 5.2...
Page 50 - H I L L S
46 NOTES 1) The COOL-DOWN Speed begins at the Interval REST Pace. 2) NA means these Intervals are not part of the program. You will go directly to COOL-DOWN. 3) All Chart Numbers are MPH. L6 9:00 1 Mile 5.46.75.46.75.46.75.46.75.46.45.46.45.46.45.46.45.46.45.46.45.46.45.46.45.46.45.46.4 1 Mile L7 8:...
Page 56 - TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR TREADMILL
52 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR TREADMILL Our Treadmills are designed to be reliable and easy to use. If, however,you have a problem, these troubleshooting steps may indicate the cause. PROBLEM: The Console does not light up.SOLUTION: Check to make sure the Treadmill is connected to a functioning outlet, an...
Page 57 - TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR CHEST STRAP
53 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR CHEST STRAP PROBLEM: No pulse reading appearsSOLUTION: There may be a poor connection between the contactpads and skin. Remoisten electrodes.SOLUTION: Transmitter is not properly positioned. Reposition the chest strap.SOLUTION: Verify that the distance betw...
Page 58 - USER ENGINEERING MODE; UNITS
54 USER ENGINEERING MODE Your treadmill offers a User Engineering Mode that can access certaindata and help to troubleshoot your treadmill. User Engineering Mode isdesigned for you to access functions that will not affect important treadmillsettings. To access this mode please hold down SPEED DOWN a...
Page 60 - EXIT USER ENGINEERING MODE
56 AUTO-CALIBRATION DO NOT STAND ON THE BELT WHEN PERFORMING THE AUTO-CALIBRATION! You need to access User Engineering Mode to run the Auto Calibration.To access this mode, please hold down SPEED DOWN and SELECT for5 seconds. When in the User mode, "User Mode" appears in the alphanumeric win...
Page 62 - COMMON TREADMILL QUESTIONS
58 COMMON TREADMILL QUESTIONS Q: Are the sounds my Treadmill makes normal?A: All Treadmills make a certain type of thumping noise due to the belt riding over the rollers. This noise will diminish over time, although it mightnot totally go away. With use, the belt will stretch, causing the belt to ri...
Page 63 - TENSIONING THE BELT; CENTERING THE BELT
59 TENSIONING THE BELT If the running belt slips when used, use the supplied 8 MM Allen wrench to turn the left and right tension bolts clockwise 1 / 4 -turn at a time until the belt no longer slips. CENTERING THE BELT If the running belt is too far to the right side, use the supplied 8 MM Allen wre...
Page 64 - LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY
60 LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY VISION FITNESS extends the following exclusive, limited warranty, which shallapply only to the use of the device in the home, for residential, non-commercial purposes only. Any other use of the device shall void this warranty. VISION FITNESS hereby extends the following ...
Page 66 - LIMITED COMMERCIAL WARRANTY
62 LIMITED COMMERCIAL WARRANTY COMMERCIAL USES DEFINED VISION FITNESS warrants the T9700Runner treadmill for use in non-dues paying commercial facilities. Examples of non-duespaying commercial facilities include but are not limited to: Hotels, Resorts, Policeand Fire Stations, Apartment Complexes, R...
Page 70 - STANDING CALF STRETCH
66 STANDING CALF STRETCH Standing about 3 feet from a wall,take one step forward with yourleft foot. Place your hands on thewall in front of you. Your elbowsslightly bent, shoulders, hips, andfeet are pointed directly towardsthe wall. Bend your left leg slowlyusing the movement to control theamount ...
Page 71 - EXERCISE GUIDELINES
67 EXERCISE GUIDELINES The American Council of Sports Medicine (A.C.S.M.) recommends the following exercise guidelines, for healthy aerobic activity: Frequency: Exercise 3 to 5 days each week. Warm-up: Warm-up 5 to 10 minutes before aerobic activity. Duration: Maintain your exercise intensity for 20...
Page 72 - ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS
68 ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your primary goal for exercising on your VISIONFITNESS Product to lose weight? Improve muscle tone? Relieve stress?Prepare for the spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goal...
Page 73 - KEEPING AN EXERCISE DIARY
SAMPLE GOALS: Goal-setting is a popular motivational technique. It’s important to set goalsand reward yourself when initiating a new exercise program becauseyou’re attempting to break current patterns and form a new habit. Whetheryou use this technique or another, make fitness a priority in your lif...
Page 80 - s t a r t s; v i s i o n; w i t h a
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