Page 5 - T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s; CONSOLE
ALL MODELS T9700S T9700HR T GENERAL T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 4MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . . . 7POWER & EMERGENCY STOP . . . . . 8FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9FEATURES & QUICK KEYS . . . . . . . 12 USER LOG-IN . . . . ....
Page 7 - F U L L P L A T F O R M T R E A D M I L L S
3 ALL MODELS TRANSPORT WHEELS CONSOLE T 9 7 0 0 S F U L L P L A T F O R M T R E A D M I L L S HANDLEBARS SIDE RAILS MOTOR COVER LEVELERS RUNNING BELT T 9 7 0 0 H R T
Page 8 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; CHILDREN
4 ALL MODELS 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...
Page 9 - POWER REQUIREMENTS
5 ALL MODELS 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 w...
Page 10 - OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR VISION FITNESS TREADMILL
6 ALL MODELS 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 t...
Page 11 - PLACEMENT IN YOUR HOME; LEVELING
7 ALL MODELS 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...
Page 12 - POWER
8 ALL MODELS POWER Ensure that your Treadmill is properly connected to a poweroutlet, then turn on the Powerswitch, located at the front of themain frame. EMERGENCY STOP If at any time you need to stop theTreadmill quickly, simply press thered Emergency Stop button. Thiswill instantly cut all power ...
Page 14 - ELEVATION
10 ALL MODELS T9700S & T9700HRTFEEDBACK DISPLAY ELEVATION Shown as percentage of incline,Elevation is visible in the left-handLED window. Indicates how steeplyinclined the running surface is, tosimulate walking/running on a hill. SPEED Shown as Miles/Hour orKilometers/Hour, Speed is visiblein th...
Page 15 - PROFILE MATRIX WINDOW 10 X 21
11 ALL MODELS T9700S & T9700HRTFEEDBACK DISPLAY PROFILE MATRIX WINDOW 10 X 21 The Center column will be theSegment Progress Bar. The bar willbe displayed in GREEN andshows how much time is left inyour current segment. This will takethe segment time and divide it into10 dots and as you completemo...
Page 16 - FEATURES; SPEED QUICK KEYS
12 ALL MODELS T9700S & T9700HRT FEATURES USER LOG-IN The console on the T9700S and T9700HRT has a special feature that allows you to Log-In and save all data from your workout. To use this function follow these steps. PRESS LOG-IN BUTTON When selected, the green LEDnext to the button will be lit...
Page 17 - CONTACT HR BAR; CARDIO PORT
13 ALL MODELS CONTACT HR BAR Using the contact heart rate bar will give you a quick view of your heartrate. To use the contact heart rate bar, just grab the metal handgrips. Yourheart rate will appear in the Alphanumeric Message Center. Your heartrate is an excellent indicator of exercise intensity....
Page 19 - ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT
15 T9700S CHOOSING A TIME Choose Time using Arrow keysand press SELECT. The Time window will blink to let you knowwhat time you have input. Timewill count down. T9700S EASY START To start the T9700S, simply press START; the Treadmill will start andTime will count up. ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT Enter weigh...
Page 20 - CHOOSE A PROGRAM
16 T9700HR T T9700HRT FEATURES USER LOG-IN The console on the T9700HRT 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 cho...
Page 25 - PROGRAM DETAILS - FAT BURN
21 T9700HR T T9700HRT PROGRAM DETAILS - FAT BURN The Fat Burn programs use changes in speed or elevation to increase yourcalorie burn, yet keep you within your Target Heart Rate Zone. Great forpeople who want to drop a few pounds, or just to keep a consistent exercise program moving along. Set the s...
Page 26 - PROGRAM DETAILS - SPEED TRAINING
22 T9700HR T Set your heart rate goal, as well as effort and recovery interval times,and the program will adjust your speed toreach the goal. The program default time is32 minutes. Challenge yourself with this effort and recover y speed inter val program. The program default time is 32 minutes. Help...
Page 27 - PROGRAM DETAILS - ENDURANCE TRAINING
23 T9700HR T T9700HRT PROGRAM DETAILS - ENDURANCE TRAINING The Endurance Training Programs uses gradual increases in elevationand/or speed to develop endurance. These programs are great trainingtools for those who have set a personal goal of competing in a race, orfor those who want to increase thei...
Page 28 - HEART RATE TRAINING - FAT BURN
24 T9700HR T CHOOSE THE FAT BURN HRT PROGRAM Press the HRT Elevation Buttonunder the Fat Burn section ofQuick-Keys. ENTER TARGET HEART RATE (See Page 38 to determine your recommended Target Heart Rate.)Using either set of Arrow buttons,enter your Target Heart Rate andpress the SELECT button. NOTE: T...
Page 29 - CHOOSE PROGRAM TIME
25 T9700HR T 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 read...
Page 30 - PROGRAM MODE
26 T9700HR T WARM-UP MODE Now the treadmill is in the manualwarm up mode. You are now in control of both the speed and elevation to reach your targetHeart Rate Zone. Once a steadyHeart Rate within 5+/- Beats PerMinute of your entered TargetZone is found, the console willbeep 3 times and then enter t...
Page 31 - ENDING THE PROGRAM
27 T9700HR T ENDING THE PROGRAM Once you feel your cool down haselapsed, press the STOP buttonand the treadmill will stop. COOL-DOWN MODE After you have completed yourtimed workout, the console will display: “Cool Down Mode, PressStop to complete workout”. This isto let you know that your programhas...
Page 32 - ENTER TARGET HEART RATE; HEART RATE TRAINING - SPEED TRAINING
28 T9700HR T CHOOSE THE SPEED TRAINING HRTPROGRAM Press the HRT Interval Button underthe Speed Training section ofQuick-Keys. ENTER TARGET HEART RATE (See Page 38 to determine your recommended Target Heart Rate.)Using either set of Arrow buttons,enter your Target Heart Rate andpress the SELECT butto...
Page 33 - CHOOSE INTERVAL WORK TIME
29 T9700HR T 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. NOTE: The function window will blink and the time LED will be...
Page 37 - HEART RATE TRAINING - ENDURANCE
33 T9700HR T CHOOSE THE ENDURANCE HRT PROGRAM Press the HRT Elevation & SpeedButton under the Endurance section of Quick-Keys. ENTER TARGET HEART RATE (See Page 38 to determine your recommended Target Heart Rate.) Using either set of Arrow buttons,enter your Target Heart Rate andpress the SELECT...
Page 45 - ENTER PROGRAM TIME; CUSTOM PROGRAMS
41 PROGRAM DETAILSPROGRAMMING A 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 to modify prog...
Page 46 - ENTER SEGMENT SPEED; ENTER SEGMENT ELEVATION
42 T9700HR T 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 Elevati...
Page 47 - BEGINNING WORKOUT; SAVING SEGMENT DATA
43 T9700HR T 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 c...
Page 49 - USER ENGINEERING MODE; UNITS
45 GENERAL USER ENGINEERING MODE (Models T9700S & T9700HRT Only) 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 ac...
Page 50 - ACCUMULATED DISTANCE
46 GENERAL ACCUMULATED DISTANCE P10 represents accumulated distance, in either miles or kilometers. TheSPEED keys are disabled while viewing. To exit, press STOP. This information can not be modified. DECK LUBRICATION MESSAGE P16 represents whether the service message for deck lubrication has beenen...
Page 51 - EXIT USER ENGINEERING MODE
47 GENERAL AUTO-CALIBRATION (Models T9700S & T9700HRT Only) 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, "Us...
Page 52 - TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR TREADMILL
48 GENERAL 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 ou...
Page 53 - TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR CHEST STRAP
49 GENERAL 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 dista...
Page 54 - COMMON TREADMILL QUESTIONS
50 GENERAL 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 be...
Page 55 - TENSIONING THE BELT
51 GENERAL TENSIONING THE BELT If the running belt slips when used, use the supplied 8mm Allen wrench toturn 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 8mm Alle...
Page 56 - PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE; QUARTERLY INSPECTION; DECK WAXING
52 GENERAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Following are several tips on taking care of your VISION FITNESS tread-mill. The location of your treadmill is important in maintaining your tread-mill. Find a location that does not accumulate dust and dirt easily. A cleanenvironment can help to prolong the life an...
Page 58 - LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY
54 GENERAL 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 fo...
Page 60 - LIMITED COMMERCIAL WARRANTY
56 GENERAL LIMITED COMMERCIAL WARRANTY COMMERCIAL USES DEFINED VISION FITNESS warrants the T9700S and T9700HRT model treadmills for use in non-dues paying commercial facilities.Examples of non-dues paying commercial facilities include but are not limited to:Hotels, Resorts, Police and Fire Stations,...
Page 62 - DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM
58 GENERAL DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM By purchasing this piece of VISION FITNESS exercise equipment, youhave made a commitment to exercise and now have the convenience ofexercising in your own home. Your new equipment offers the flexibility toexercise at whatever time suits you best. It will be ea...
Page 63 - EXERCISE GUIDELINES; EXERCISE INTENSITY
59 GENERAL EXERCISE GUIDELINES WARM-UP A warm-up activity should be a progressive aerobic activity that utilizes themuscles you will be using during the workout. There is no set warm-upintensity. A typical warm-up will produce a small amount of perspiration,but not leave you feeling fatigued. Intens...
Page 64 - BALANCED FITNESS
60 GENERAL BALANCED FITNESS While cardiovascular exercise has been the primary method of fitness formany programs over the years, it should not be the only method. StrengthTraining and Flexibility Training have become more popular as exercisehas developed. Incorporating Strength and Flexibility Trai...
Page 65 - STRETCHING
61 GENERAL STRETCHING Flexibility Training is not associated with fitness as often as cardiovascularexercise or Strength Training, even though it is just as important. A goodstretching program will help to maintain flexibility of the hips and lowerback. A flexible person will be less likely to injur...
Page 66 - STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH
62 GENERAL STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH Using a wall to provide balance,grasp your left ankle with your lefthand and hold to stretch. Yourknee should be pointing towardthe floor. Hold the stretch for 15 to30 seconds. Repeat with yourright leg, and continue to alternateas necessary. STANDING CALF STRE...
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