Page 2 - Congratulations
Congratulations on choosing a Vision Fitness Treadmill. You’ve taken an important step in developing andsustaining an exercise program! Your Vision Fitness Treadmill is a tremendously effective tool for achievingyour personal fitness goals. Regular use of your Treadmill can improve the quality of yo...
Page 3 - ABOUT HOME EXERCISE; About Home Exercise
ABOUT HOME EXERCISE Your Vision Fitness Treadmill is the ideal choice to help you maintain year round fitness. You can use your Vision Fitness Treadmill as the core of your exercise program, or as a supplement to other fitnessactivities. Many people will ride their bikes, hike, or swim in the more p...
Page 6 - Features and Benefits
PART 1 - TREADMILL FEATURES & BENEFITST8500/T8400 FULL PLATFORM TREADMILLS Spacious • Spacious 20” wide running area Powerful 2 HP Continuous Duty Industrial Grade Motor • U.S. made industrial grade motor with full sealed bearing construction• Easy access to motor brushes• Open frame design for ...
Page 9 - PART 2 - GETTING STARTED; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS; Getting Started
PART 2 - GETTING STARTED 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 Vision Fitness Treadmill. WARNING! Connect this appliance to a properly groun...
Page 11 - ATTACH DECK LOCKING KNOB; knob the locking pin will engage the deck.; ATTACH FRAME STABILIZER; Assembly
ASSEMBLY - T8200/T8100 The Vision Fitness T8200/T8100 Treadmills comes preassembled. Please follow the instructions below for proper unboxing and initial testing. It is recommended, when possible, that the treadmill be unboxedand initially tested by an authorized Vision Fitness dealer. If you have a...
Page 12 - MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL
ASSEMBLY - T8500/T8400 See assembly instructions included with your Vision Fitness T8500/T8400 treadmil. MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL Your Vision Fitness T8200/T8100 Folding Treadmills have a pair of transport wheels built into the front legs. It is easy to move your Vision Fitness Treadmill...
Page 13 - a grounded 115V wall socket and turn the power switch on.; USE DEDICATED CIRCUIT
PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME It is important that you place your Vision Fitness Treadmill in a comfortable and inviting room. Your Vision Fitness Treadmill is designed to use minimal floor space and go nicely in your family room, den, or bedroom.Many people will place their treadmills facing the TV or a p...
Page 14 - Using Your Console
PART 3 - USING YOUR CONSOLE PROGRAMMABLE CONSOLE Your Vision Fitness computer console offers variety of different profiles. These profiles are designed to make each exercise session enjoyable while you make progress toward your personal fitness goal. TURN POWER ON The On/Off switch for your Treadmil...
Page 16 - In count up mode, the timer starts with zero and goes up.
CHOOSING THE WORKOUT LEVEL If you have selected Profile P1 (Manual), the console will skip this step and go directly to setting timeoption described below. If you have selected either Profile P2 to P6, ‘L1’ will now be showing in the furthest right display window.Each Profile has 9 different Levels ...
Page 17 - vent children from operating the treadmill.; PUSH BUTTON ELEVATION
STARTING YOUR TREADMILL You are now ready to start exercising. After you press the START button to begin the workout, the consolewill beep and the belt will begin to move. Begin walking on the Treadmill belt now. You may change thespeed at any time by pressing the UP or DOWN speed arrows. FINISH YOU...
Page 18 - press the START button.
SPECIAL CONSOLE FEATURES Manual Start If you wish to skip all programming steps, simply press START, and the treadmill will start in Manual Profile mode, P1, at the speed of 1 MPH. To change speeds, press the UP or DOWN arrow. Easy Start Each Profile has a ‘default’ Level. If a Profile Level is not ...
Page 20 - PROFILE DETAILS; None; Customized Workouts; Primary Fitness Goal:; Improve strength, speed and endurance; P2 INTERVALS
PROFILE DETAILS P1 - MANUAL PROFILEPreset Time: None Primary Fitness Goal: Customized Workouts Course Description: The Manual Profile allows you to choose your own speed at any time during the workout. P2 - INTERVALS PROFILE - SPEED CHANGESPreset Time : 24 Minutes Primary Fitness Goal: Improve stren...
Page 21 - Weight Loss
P3 - WEIGHT LOSS PROFILE - SPEED CHANGESPreset Time: 48 Minutes Primary Fitness Goal: Weight Loss Course Description: With regular use, the Weight Loss Profile is a powerful tool for weight loss. The combina- tion of low load intensity over a longer period of time has been found to be the most effec...
Page 22 - None - Distance Program; Cardiovascular Conditioning; Endurance Training
P5 - 5 KILOMETER RUN - ELEVATION CHANGESPreset Time: None - Distance Program Primary Fitness Goal: Cardiovascular Conditioning Course Description: Simulates a short hilly course that is ideal for a quick but efficient cardiovascular work- out. P6 - 10 KILOMETER RUN - ELEVATION CHANGESPreset Time: No...
Page 25 - PUSH BUTTON ELEVATION - MODEL T8200
STARTING YOUR TREADMILL You are now ready to start exercising. After you press the START button to begin the workout, the consolewill beep and the belt will begin to move. Begin walking on the Treadmill belt now. You may change thespeed at any time by pressing the UP or DOWN speed arrows. FINISH YOU...
Page 28 - Preset Time
PROFILE DETAILS P1 - MANUAL PROFILEPreset Time: None Primary Fitness Goal: Customized Workouts Course Description: The Manual Profile allows you to choose your own speed at any time during the workout. P2 - INTERVALS PROFILE - SPEED CHANGES Preset Time : 24 Minutes Primary Fitness Goal: Improve stre...
Page 29 - P3 WEIGHT LOSS
P3 - WEIGHT LOSS PROFILE - SPEED CHANGESPreset Time: 48 Minutes Primary Fitness Goal: Weight Loss Course Description: With regular use, the Weight Loss Profile is a powerful tool for weight loss. The combination of low load intensity over a longer period of time has been found to be the most effecti...
Page 30 - CLEANING; • Remove dust with a vacuum or slightly damp cloth.; CENTERING THE BELT; Centering Belt Procedure:
PART 4 - MAINTENANCE CLEANING • Remove dust with a vacuum or slightly damp cloth. • Never use solvents on the deck or belt. Use of solvents can reduce critical lubrication of deck and belt CENTERING THE BELT Your Vision Fitness Treadmill is built with a crowned roller to assure proper tracking of th...
Page 31 - Maintenance; If Belt is too far to the left side:
30 PART 4 Maintenance If Belt is too far to the left side: 1) Turn 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...
Page 32 - If when you plant your foot on the belt, you can feel a; Drive Belt; If you have tensioned the running belt and are still; AND
TENSIONING THE BELT Running Belt If when you plant your foot on the belt, you can feel a slipping sensation then the belt has stretched and is slip-ping across the rollers. This is a normal and commonadjustment on a new treadmill. To eliminate this slipping,tension both the rear roller Allen bolts 1...
Page 33 - Developing a Fitness Program
PART 5 - DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM Stretch First Before using your Vision Fitness Treadmill, it is best to spend a few minutes doing a few gentle stretchingexercises. Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exercise related injury.Ease into each of these stretc...
Page 34 - EXERCISE GUIDELINES
EXERCISE GUIDELINES Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program. How Often? The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per week to maintain cardio-vascular fitness. If you have other goals such as weight or fat loss, you will achieve your ...
Page 35 - Target Heart Rate Zone; You may find the chart below helpful for a quick reference.; Perceived Exertion Level
Target Heart Rate Zone The most common method for calculating your target heart rate is to first find your maximum heart rate.The standard formula for this is: 220—Your Age = Maximum heart rate. You do not want to workout at your maximum heart rate, you want to workout in your Target Heart RateZone....
Page 36 - ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS; • To strengthen my heart by exercising 24 minutes three days a week.; Keeping an Exercise Dairy
ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals. Is your primary goal forexercising on your Vision Fitness Treadmill to lose weight? Improve muscle tone? Relieve stress? Prepare forthe spring racing schedule? Knowing what your goals...
Page 37 - Weekly Log
Page 39 - Monthly Log
Page 41 - FURTHER READING ON FITNESS; Further Reading
FURTHER READING ON FITNESS ACSM Fitness BookAmerican College of Sport MedicineLeisure Press Exercise and Your HeartPamphlet by the American Heart AssociationSee your local American Heart Association Office The New Fit or FatCovert BaileyHoughton Mifflin Company Fit or Fat for the 90’s A 60 Minute Vi...
Page 43 - LIMITED LIGHT COMMERCIAL WARRANTY - Up to 5 hours use per day
WARRANTIES FOR MODELS: T8600HRC, T8600S, & T8900 (continued) LIMITED LIGHT COMMERCIAL WARRANTY - Up to 5 hours use per day LIGHT COMMERCIAL USES DEFINED VISION FITNESS warrants models T8600S & T8600HRC for use in light commercial facilities including: Hotels,Resorts, Police & Fire Statio...
