Life Fitness Treadmill tr 8500 User Manual

TREADMILL  
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
 
S A F E T Y F I R S T !  
Þ DO NOT position the rear of the treadmill within 3 feet ( 1 meter ) of the nearest obstruction.  
Life Fitness recommends a clearance of 6 feet ( 2 meters ) at the rear of the treadmill. The  
sides of the treadmill should maintain a minimum clearance of 8 inches  
( 21 cm ) from the nearest treadmill or other obstruction.  
Þ DO NOT locate the treadmill any closer than 30 inches ( 76 cm ) to a television set.  
Þ DO NOT locate the treadmill outdoors, near swimming pools, or in areas of high humidity.  
Þ DO verify the contents of the delivery carton against the accompanying parts listing prior to  
setting the cartons and shipping material aside. If any parts are missing, contact Life Fitness  
Customer Support Services at the number listed on the back page of this installation  
instruction booklet. Save the shipping cartons in case of return.  
Þ DO read the entire Operation Manual prior to attempting to operate this machine as this is  
essential for proper use. The Manual explains how to properly use the treadmill and helps you  
to design an aerobic workout tailored to your personal fitness needs or requirements.  
Þ Ne Jamais Placer l'arrière de l'exerciseur à moins de 3 pieds (1 mètre) de l'obstacle le  
plus près. Life Fitness recommande un espace libre de 6 pieds (2 mètres) à l'arrière de  
l'exerciseur.  
Þ Le Life Fitness 8500 doit être installé à 8 pouces (20 cm) d'un autre exerciseur et à 30  
pouces (76 cm) d'une télévision.  
Þ Ne pas utiliser l’exerciseur à l’extérieur, à proximité des piscines ou dans des lieux ou  
l’humidité est élevée.  
Avant de commencer l'assemblage et de jeter les matériaux d'emballage, comparer le  
contenu avec la liste des pièces comprises. S'il manque des pièces, appeler le service de  
soutien Le Services Life Fitness Customer Support (É.-U.) en composant le 1-800-351-3737 ou  
le 1-847-451-0036, ou le Life Fitness Europe, Munich, Germany, en composant le  
49.89.310.6078. Sauvegarder les boîtes d'emballage en cas de renvoi.  
Þ Avant de faire fonctionner l'appareil Life Fitness 8500, il est nécessaire de lire tout le  
guide de fonctionnement. Celui-ci explique comment utiliser correctement le l'exerciseur et  
facilite l'élaboration d'un programme d'entraînement aérobique adapté à vos besoins de  
conditionnement personnels.  
 
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY... Phillips screwdriver, Hex key wrench set  
PARTS DESCRIPTION  
1
3
5
7
DISPLAY CONSOLE ASS’Y  
AK45-00036-0001  
DISPLAY CONSOLE SCREWS  
0017-00101-1148  
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY  
AK36-00019-0002  
HANDLEBAR WASHERS  
0017-00104-0005  
Qty: 1  
Qty: 4  
Qty: 1  
Qty: 6  
Qty: 1  
Qty: 4  
Qty: 4  
Qty: 1  
Qty: 1  
Qty: 2  
2
4
6
8
CENTER SUPPORT  
AK36-00072-0000  
CENTER SUPPORT SCREWS  
0017-00101-1007  
HANDLEBAR SCREW  
0017-00101-1380  
Qty: 1  
Qty: 4  
Qty: 6  
Qty: 1  
Qty: 1  
Qty: 4  
Qty: 4  
Qty: 1  
Qty: 6  
Qty: 1  
STOP KEY  
AK36-00027-0002  
9
LEFT HANDRAIL  
AK36-00056-0004  
10 RIGHT HANDRAIL  
AK36-00056-0003  
12 HANDRAIL WASHERS  
0017-00104-0044  
14 REMOVEABLE RIVET  
0017-00042-0870  
16 HANDRAIL SIDE CAP (LEFT)  
0K36-1089-0006  
11 HANDRAIL BOLTS  
0017-00101-1235  
13 HANDRAIL SCREWS  
0017-00101-1210  
15 HANDRAIL SIDE CAP (RIGHT)  
0K36-1089-0005  
17 ENDCAP  
18 ENDCAP SCREWS  
0017-00101-1159  
20 WAX KIT  
0K36-01085-0004  
19 TINNERMAN CLIP  
0017-00103-0185  
GK45-00002-0001  
 
Step 1  
Untie and uncoil the WIRE HARNESS attached to the  
front, right side of the treadmill. Pull gently on the  
HARNESS to remove any slack.  
Step 2  
Place the RIGHT HANDRAIL next to the treadmill and  
feed the WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR into the slot  
located at the bottom of the RIGHT HANDRAIL (#10) until  
it exits through the top opening.  
Step 3  
Position the RIGHT HANDRAIL (#10) in place on the treadmill  
FRAME and align the mounting holes in the HANDRAIL with those in  
the FRAME. Insert the two HANDRAIL BOLTS (#11) and WASHERS  
(#12) through the HANDRAIL and into the FRAME to secure it.  
Tighten these BOLTS until snug, then loosen both BOLTS two  
complete revolutions counter-clockwise. Repeat this step for the  
LEFT HANDRAIL (#9).  
NOTE: The HANDRAIL BOLTS (#11) must be loose at this time to facilitate the assembly of the HANDLEBAR  
ASSEMBLY (#5) and the CENTER SUPPORT (#2).  
CAUTION! BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH WIRES BETWEEN THE RIGHT HANDRAIL AND THE UNIT FRAME.  
REMARQUE! FAIRE ATTENTION DE NE PAS PINCER LES FILS LORSQU’ON ABAISSE LA MAIN COURANTE  
 
Step 4  
Snap together the male and female 10-PIN CONNECTORS protruding  
from the top of the RIGHT HANDRAIL (#10) and the underside of the  
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (#5). Once connected, feed the excess  
cable carefully back into the top of the HANDRAIL. Rest the  
HANDLEBAR in position on the VERTICAL HANDRAILS and install the  
six SCREWS (#6) and WASHERS (#7) to secure the HANDLEBAR  
ASSEMBLY to the two VERTICAL HANDRAILS.  
Step 5  
Snap the 10-PIN CONNECTOR protruding from the top of the  
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (#5) into the  
corresponding CONNECTOR in the back of the  
DISPLAY CONSOLE (#1). Snap the 6-PIN  
1 3  
X
CONNECTOR of the extended memory board wire  
harness (located in the display console bracket)  
into the corresponding CONNECTOR in the back of the  
4 2  
DISPLAY CONSOLE. Install the four SCREWS (#3) in a criss-  
cross pattern to secure the DISPLAY CONSOLE to the  
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY.  
Step 6  
Place the  
HANDRAIL CENTER SUPPORT into position between the two  
HANDRAILS and secure it with the four CENTER SUPPORT SCREWS  
(#4).  
Step 7  
Secure the bottom sides of the HANDRAILS to the angled FRAME  
BRACKETS using two SCREWS (#13) for each HANDRAIL.  
THE SCREWS (#13) MUST BE FIRMLY TIGHTENED BEFORE TIGHTENING THE HANDRAIL BOLTS (#11) TO  
INSURE PROPER STABILITY OF THE UPPER TREADMILL.  
Step 8  
Tighten the HANDRAIL BOLTS (#11) securing the base of each of the VERTICAL  
HANDRAILS to the FRAME of the treadmill.  
Position the right (#15) and left (#16) HANDRAIL SIDE CAPS into place on the  
corresponding HANDRAILS and secure each with two REMOVEABLE RIVETS (#14).  
Step 9  
Insert the two TINNERMAN CLIPS (#19)  
into the slots as shown below. Check  
that the holes in the extrusion align with  
the holes in the TINNERMAN CLIPS. Set  
the ENDCAP (#17) into position and  
secure in place with the six ENDCAP  
SCREWS (#18).  
 
Step 10  
Open the WAX KIT (#20) and install the WAX according to the directions provided on the Instruction Sheet enclosed  
within the WAX KIT.  
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE LIFE FITNESS 8500 TREADMILL PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE WAX  
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS ENCLOSED WITHIN THE WAX KIT. FAILURE TO INSTALL THE WAX  
PRIOR TO USE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE UNIT AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.  
MISE EN GARDE: VOUS DEVEZ METTRE DE LA CIRE CONFORMÊMENT AUX INSTRUCTIONS COMPRISES  
AVEC LE NÊCESSAIRE DE CIRE AVANT DE FAIRE FONCTIONNER L’EXERCISEUR DE MARCHE LIFE  
FITNESS 8500. LE FAIT DE NE PAS METTRE DE CIRE AVANT D’UTILISER L’APPAREIL POURRAIT  
ENDOMMAGER L’EXERCISEUR ET ANNULER LA GARANTIE.  
Step 11  
The treadmill STRIDING BELT is properly centered at the factory however, the Life Fitness 8500 treadmill must be  
leveled in the location it is to be used. After placing the treadmill in its intended location for use, check the stability of  
the unit. If the unit is not stable, turn the LEVELING LEGS clockwise or counterclockwise until the rocking motion is  
diminished.  
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT THE TREADMILL BE CORRECTLY LEVELED FOR PROPER  
OPERATION. AN UNSTABLE UNIT MAY CAUSE STRIDING BELT MISALIGNMENT.  
IL EST EXTRÊMEMENT IMPORTANT QUE L'EXERCISEUR SOIT DE NIVEAU POUR UN FONCTIONNEMENT  
ADÉQUAT. UN APPAREIL INSTABLE RISQUE DE DÉSALIGNER LA COURROIE DE MARCHE.  
Step 12  
Insert the STOP KEY (#8) into the slot on the front of the  
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (#5).  
Plug the machine POWER CORD into a properly grounded  
ELECTRICAL outlet.  
Insert the SAFETY KEY into the POWER SWITCH (near the  
POWER CORD) and toggle it to the “ON” or “I” position.  
The Safety key can be removed to prevent unauthorized use.  
Step 13  
Begin a program, but DO NOT begin running. It is important to  
insure that the STRIDING BELT remains centered during operation.  
If the BELT drifts to the right, see Figure A. If the BELT drifts to the  
left, see Figure B.  
NOTE: WHEN ADJUSTING THE STRIDING BELT YOU MUST ADJUST BOTH SIDES EQUALLY.  
(E.G. ADJUST THE LEFT SIDE 1/4 TURN CLOCKWISE AND THE RIGHT SIDE 1/4 TURN COUNTER-CLOCKWISE)  
 
OPERATION CHECKLIST  
Þ
Þ
Þ
Þ
Make sure the HANDLEBAR and HANDRAIL BOLTS are tight.  
Make sure the STRIDING BELT is properly centered or tracked.  
Check the operation of the STOP KEY.  
Check to insure that the POWER CORD is not located beneath  
or alongside the machine.  
Þ
Þ
Read the entire Operation Manual before attempting to operate the treadmill  
Check to insure the WAX KIT was installed prior to operation.  
ENGLISH / METRIC DEFAULT SETTING TOGGLE  
The default setting of the Life Fitness 8500 Treadmill Display Console is set to English units of measurements at the  
factory. If your Display Console will require units of measurements to be in Metric, it may be necessary to change the  
setting from English to Metric. To do so, you will need to enter into the Diagnostic Programs and proceed to  
Diagnostic State 4. To do so, follow the instructions as listed below.  
·
·
Start with the Life Fitness model 8500 treadmill turned OFF at the I/O switch located adjacent to the power cord.  
Press and hold the SPEED DOWN KEY Ñ while switching the I/O switch setting to ON. All LED’s on the Display  
Console will light.  
·
Press ENTER four times to scroll through the Diagnostic Modes and enter the Software Version / Language  
default settings. The display console will now show a series of numbers and letters.  
For example, the Display will read 2.9EE1.  
2.9  
E
Software Version  
English Measurement (miles)  
M “ would designate Metric (kilometers)  
English Language  
E
1
120V  
·
Press ENTER a fifth time and “ UNITS ” appears in the Display readout. Pressing the SPEED UP D KEY  
enables you to change the unit of measure from ENGLISH/ENGLISH to ENGLISH/METRIC. Pressing the SPEED  
DOWN KEY Ñ enables you to change the unit from ENGLISH/METRIC to ENGLISH/ENGLISH. Press the CLEAR  
key 1 time to verify the default after you have chosen a setting.  
Continue to press the CLEAR/PAUSE key to scroll backwards through the Diagnostics and return to normal operation.  
Before attempting to operate your Life Fitness 8500 treadmill, it is imperative that you familiarize yourself  
with the contents of the Operation Manual. If your treadmill does not respond as described in the  
OPERATION MANUAL contact:  
Life Fitness Customer Support Services  
at (800) 351-3737 or (847) 451-0036  
Prior to your call, please be sure you have located and noted the  
MODEL and SERIAL NUMBER  
of your Life Fitness 5500HR treadmill. This information is contained on  
a label located in front of the Left Handrail on the frame of the  
treadmill.  
Copyright 1996 Life Fitness. All rights reserved. Life Fitness is a registered trademark of Life Fitness.  
M051-00K45-B019  
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