O w n e r’s Guide Simple AND Deluxe TREADMILLS
C ongratulations on choosing a VISION FITNESS Treadmill. You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your Treadmill is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals.
Table of Contents TREADMILLS MOVING & LEVELING . . . . . . . . . . 11 FOLDING TREADMILLS CONSOLE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 FEEDBACK DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 GENERAL GENERAL USER ENGINEERING MODE DELUXE . 41 AUTO-CALIBRATION DELUXE & USER ENGINEERING MODE SIMPLE . 43 AUTO-CALIBRATION SIMPLE . . . . . . 45 COMMON QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 46 TROUBLESHOOTING: TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 HEART RATE MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . 48 TENSIONING THE BELT .
P L AT F O R M CONSOLE HANDLEBARS SIDE RAILS RUNNING BELT MOTOR COVER LEVELERS TRANSPORT WHEELS 2 SIMPLE DELUXE P L AT F O R M T R E A D M I L L
CONSOLE HANDLEBARS FOLDING SIDE RAILS RUNNING BELT MOTOR COVER TRANSPORT WHEELS 3 SIMPLE DELUXE FOLDING TREADMILL
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. WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons: • Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner’s Guide. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. • Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
ALL MODELS POWER REQUIREMENTS This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated below. An improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of an electrical shock. Do not modify the plug that was provided with this product. If this plug does not fit into your outlet, have a qualified electrician install the proper outlet. Adapters, extension cords and surge protectors should not be used with this product.
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 this Owner’s Guide before operating this Treadmill.
ALL MODELS ASSEMBLY VISION FITNESS recommends this Treadmill be assembled and delivered by qualified personnel. If you have elected to assemble this product yourself, for your safety please read and follow each of the steps in the enclosed Assembly Guide. It is recommended, when possible, that assembly be performed by an authorized VISION FITNESS Retailer. If you have any questions regarding any part or function of your Treadmill, contact your VISION FITNESS retailer.
ALL MODELS POWER Ensure that your Treadmill is properly connected to a power outlet, then turn on the Power switch, located at the front of the main frame. Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill will not start unless the Safety Key is inserted into the keyhole in the center of the console case. You should attach the clip end to your clothing. If at any time you need to stop the Treadmill quickly simply pull the Safety Key off the console.
ALL MODELS SPEED QUICK KEYS After pressing the START button, you can change the speed of the Treadmill by pressing one of the Speed Quick Key buttons numbered 1-9. Each key represents a mile/kilometer per hour. For example, when you press 3, the Treadmill will adjust the speed to 3 mph/kmph. SELECT T SPEED HOLD TO SCAN SPEED 9 QUICK-KEYS 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 IF YOU EXPERIENCE CHEST PAINS, DIZZINESS OR SHORTNESS OF BREATH, STOP EXERCISING IMMEDIATELY AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CONTINUING.
ALL MODELS CONTACT HEART RATE HAND PULSE HEART RATE SENSORS The Contact Hand Pulse Sensors are included on this product to monitor your heart rate. To use, grasp both of the sensors with a comfortable grip during your workout. The console will display your heart rate. Although your signal will be displayed immediately, it may take the system a few seconds to zero in on your actual heart rate. NOTE: For Heart Rate Training programs you must use the chest transmitter. See page 34.
PLATFORM TREADMILLS ONLY MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS PLATFORM TREADMILL P L AT F O R M Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill has a pair of transport wheels built into the front legs. To move, firmly grasp the back end of the frame, carefully lift and roll. CAUTION: Our Treadmills are well-built and heavy, weighing up to 300 pounds! Use care and additional help if necessary. LEVELING Your Treadmill should be level for optimum use.
FOLDING TREADMILLS ONLY TRANSPORT WHEEL LOCK FOLDING Your folding Treadmill comes with transport wheels on the front and back of the bottom frame that should be locked when the Treadmill is in use. Simply press down on the bottom latch with your foot on all four transport wheels. TRANSPORT WHEEL UNLOCK To move your Treadmill you will need to unlock the transport wheels. With the Treadmill folded, simply press down the top latch with your foot on all four transport wheels.
FOLDING FOLDING To fold your Treadmill in the upright position first make sure the Elevation is set to 0; if it is not, lower the Elevation to 0 (if you do not set the Elevation to 0 the Treadmill will not fold and lock). Next, make sure the four transport wheels are locked. Then, simply lift the back end of the Treadmill with both hands and push it up. The Treadmill has a built-in locking mechanism that will automatically engage and click into place when you reach a vertical point.
MOVING YOUR VISION FITNESS FOLDING TREADMILL FOLDING Your VISION FITNESS Treadmill has four transport wheels built into the rear frame. Make sure the transport wheels are unlocked before moving the treadmill. To move, fold the Treadmill into the upright position, firmly grasp the frame by the handlebars, then carefully roll. LEVELING The Treadmill should be level for optimum use. If the Treadmill is on an un-level surface, raise or lower one or both of the adjustable levelers located on the front frame.
INTRODUCTION TO THE SIMPLE TREADMILL Simply press the START button to begin exercising, or you can select a workout time and enter your weight. 30:00 0 SIMPLE CHOOSING A TIME Use either set of arrow keys to select a workout time. Press START to start the workout or SELECT to enter your weight. ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT After selecting your workout time, you may enter your weight. Use either set of arrow keys to enter your weight. Press the SELECT button.
SIMPLE FEEDBACK DISPLAY SCAN FUNCTION To scan through the functions during your workout, press the SELECT button. To continuously scan, press and hold SELECT until the console double-beeps (about 2 seconds). The selected function is displayed when the function light is on above the word itself. 125 SIMPLE 34 ELEVATION Shown as a percentage of incline. This indicates how steeply inclined the running surface is, to simulate walking/running on a hill. TIME Shown as (Minutes:Seconds).
DELUXE TREADMILL PROGRAM DETAILS P1 - MANUAL Customized workouts; with no default Time. P2 - MUSCLE TONER • ELEVATION CHANGES Improves your strength, speed, and endurance by raising and lowering the elevation throughout your workout to involve both your heart and muscles; Time defaults to 30 minutes. P3 - SPEED INTERVALS • SPEED CHANGES Promotes weight loss by raising and lowering your speed level while still keeping you within your fat burning zone; Time defaults to 30 minutes.
DELUXE TREADMILL PROGRAM DETAILS P7 - SPRINT 8 SPRINT 8 is an anaerobically-based interval program. It is effective in recruiting fast twitch muscle fibers and improving athletic performance. Medical research supports that this type of exercise will help combat somatopause, which inflicts adults in middle-age and is signified by weight gain, muscle loss, wrinkled skin, and lack of energy. See Page 27 for SPRINT 8 program details. Programs P2-P5 have 10 levels and program 7 has 17 levels.
DELUXE EASY START Simply press the START Button to begin exercising in the MANUAL program. P1 0 DISTANCE AVG. PACE INSTRUCTIONS 0:00 HEART RATE % HEART RATE TIME PA CE 0.0 1. Attach safety key clip to clothing 2. Choose PROGRAM using arrows, press SELECT 3. Choose LEVEL using arrows, press SELECT 4. Choose TIME using arrows, press START to begin OR press SELECT to continue 5. Choose WEIGHT using arrows, press START 0.0 ELEVATION CALORIES SPEED AVG.
DELUXE FEEDBACK DISPLAY % HEART RATE SCAN FUNCTION To scan through the functions during your workout, press the SELECT button. To continuously scan, press and hold SELECT until the console double-beeps (about 2 seconds). The selected function is displayed when the Function light is next to the word itself. PA CE 2.0 SPEED AVG.
DELUXE FEEDBACK DISPLAY ELEVATION Shown as percentage of incline, Elevation is visible in the lefthand LED window. Indicates how steeply inclined the running surface is, to simulate walking/running on a hill. DISTANCE AVG. PACE INSTRUCTIONS 2.
DELUXE FEEDBACK DISPLAY SPB - SEGMENT PROGRESS BAR The center 2 columns on the dot matrix, in the color green, are the segment progress bars (SPB). These two bars represent the accumulated time per segment. Each program has 20 segments (17 for SPRINT 8). The SPB takes the segment time and divides it into 10 vertical dots. More dots appear as you progress in each segment. When the segment bar is complete the SPB starts over.
ENTER AGE Use either set of arrow keys to enter your age. Press SELECT. Your age is used to determine your predicted maximum heart rate. 0 30:00 HEART RATE % HEART RATE TIME PA CE 0 40 SPEED AVG. SPEED SPB START PRESS FOR EASY START STOP SELECT HOLD TO RESET SPEED HOLD TO SCAN SPEED 8 7 9 9 QUICK-KEYS 8 7 6 CHOOSING A LEVEL Use either set of arrow keys to choose one of the 10 levels (17 for P7-SPRINT 8); L1 provides the least resistance, L10 the most (L17 for SPRINT 8). Press SELECT.
Deluxe ENTERING YOUR WEIGHT After you have chosen your workout time you may now enter your weight. By entering your weight, the totals for calories will be adjusted according to your entered weight. Use either set of arrow keys to enter your weight. Press SELECT. STARTING When you are ready to begin exercising press START. P1 0 DISTANCE AVG.
PACER PROGRAM DETAILS This is a motivational program that allows you to race against the console. You determine the speed of the pacer and the distance of the workout. You control you own speed and elevation throughout the program. The top row of dots is the pacer. You are the blinking dots in the middle row of the dot matrix profile. The dot matrix will keep track of your progress. The time of the program will depend on how long it takes you to complete the distance.
CHOOSING DISTANCE Delu Set the goal distance using the arrow keys. Press SELECT to enter. DISTANCE AVG. PACE R UCTI ON S HEART R % HEART R 0.0 ty key clip to clothing OGRAM using arrows, CT VEL using arrows, CT ME using arrows, T to begin OR press ontinue IGHT using arrows, T ELEVATION CALORIES SP START ELEVATION STO PRESS FOR EASY START HOLD TO ELEVATION Deluxe SET WEIGHT Set your weight using the arrow keys. Press SELECT to enter.
USING THE SPRINT 8 PROGRAM The SPRINT 8 program is an anaerobic interval program designed to build muscle, improve speed, and naturally increase the release of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) in your body. Producing HGH through exercise and a proper diet has been shown as an effective way to burn fat and build lean muscle mass according to Phil Campbell, author of Ready, Set, GO! SYNERGY FITNESS. Please go to Mr. Campbell’s website, www.readysetgofitness.
DELUXE HEART RATE TRAINING HR1 - SPEED & ELEVATION Program default is 30:00 minutes Enter Target Heart Rate, Time & Weight. The Treadmill has a manual mode warm up until you reach your target heart rate. During the warm up mode, you control both speed and elevation. This does not count for the program time. The program time begins when you are within 5 BPM of your target heart rate. The Treadmill will beep 3 times and begin to control speed and elevation.
CHOOSE HEART RATE PROGRAMS Using either set of arrow keys select “HR1” or “HR2” and press the SELECT button. Delux HA 1 0 DISTANCE AVG. PACE INSTRUCTIONS HEART RATE % HEART RATE 0.0 . Attach safety key clip to clothing . Choose PROGRAM using arrows, press SELECT . Choose LEVEL using arrows, press SELECT . Choose TIME using arrows, press START to begin OR press SELECT to continue .
CHOOSE TIME After you have chosen your target heart rate, the time will show the program default time of 30:00. You may change the time, using either set of arrow keys. Press the SELECT button to enter your time. NOTE: The minimum time is 5 minutes. If you are ready to begin exercising, press the START button. Optionally, if you wish to enter your weight, proceed to the next step. Deluxe 80 DELUXE TIME PA CE 0.
WARM UP MODE - HR1 Now the Treadmill is in the manual warm up mode. You control both the speed and elevation to reach your target heart rate plus or minus 5 Beats-per-Minute (BPM). Once a steady heart rate is found, the console will beep 3 times and then enter the Heart Rate Training mode. WARM UP MODE - HR2 Now the Treadmill is in the warmup mode. The Treadmill is in manual mode for the 2 minute warmup; you select your speed and elevation.
COOL DOWN MODE After you have completed your timed workout, the console will display “COOL DOWN’. This is to let you know that the program has ended. Now you are in a manual mode cool down and have control of the speed and elevation buttons. This lets the you cool down at your own pace. COMPLETING YOUR WORKOUT Once you feel your cool down time is enough, press STOP and the Treadmill will stop. 1.2 7 0 DISTANCE AVG. PACE INSTRUCTIONS 0:00 HEART RATE % HEART RATE TIME PA CE 0.0 1.
NOTES FOR YOUR HEART RATE TRAINING PROGRAM • If there is no Heart Rate detected, the Treadmill will not adjust speed or elevation. • If the Heart Rate detected is higher than the target zone by 10 BPM the console will “beep” 4 times to warn the user. • If the Heart Rate detected is higher than the target zone by 15 BPM, the console will “beep” 4 times, stop, and then continue beeping 4 times again and the same process will repeat 5 times.
WIRELESS CHEST TRANSMITTER Prior to wearing the strap on your chest, moisten the two rubber contact pads with several drops of water and spread about with your fingers. TRANSMITTER STRAP PLACEMENT DELUXE Center the Transmitter Strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles, directly over your sternum with the logo facing out. Adjust the elastic strap length to avoid bouncing or sliding.
EXERCISE INTENSITY To reap the most cardiovascular benefits from your workout, it is necessary to exercise within a recommended intensity. The two ways to monitor exercise intensity are Target Heart Rate and Perceived Exertion. TARGET HEART RATE Target Heart Rate is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Heart Rate will vary for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. Exercise heart rate should range from 55% to 85% of your maximum heart rate.
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is one of the easiest ways to monitor exercise intensity. By becoming familiar with the RPE scale, you can continually assess your level of intensity and insure a level of exertion that is comfortable. An increase in exercise intensity is directly related to elevation in exercise heart rate. Consequently RPE can be used alone or together with heart rate when monitoring exercise intensity. RPE SCALE DELUXE 0 Nothing at all .
CUSTOM USER PROGRAMS U1-U3 Design your own programs by setting the desired speed and elevation. All programs have 20 intervals. By designing your own programs you now can control your fitness goals workout-by-workout. This allows you to modify your training based on certain events or milestones you may have set for yourself. Deluxe PROGRAMMING A USER PROGRAM U1 Select U1 thru U3 by using either set of arrow keys. Press the SELECT button. 0 DISTANCE AVG.
ENTER SEGMENT SPEED To program, press SELECT. The #1 column will blink. Press the speed quick keys and/or the SPEED arrows to change the Speed segment column (Speed numeric values changing with red column). HEART RATE % HEART RATE 3.0 SAVING SEGMENT DATA DELUXE Press the SELECT button to store speed and elevation, then proceed to the next column.
CUSTOM USER PROGRAMS U4 & U5 You can customize your own workout, including the segment time, by creating your own program in U4 or U5. These programs operate the same as U1-U3 except you customize each of the the 20 segment times as well as the segment speed and elevation. Follow the steps below to set up your User Program. PROGRAMMING USER PROGRAMS U4 & U5 Select U4 or U5 using either set of arrow keys. Press SELECT. ENTER AGE Using either set of arrow keys, enter your age and press the SELECT button.
ENTER SEGMENT SPEED The #1 column will blink. Press the SPEED arrows to change the Speed segment column (Speed numeric values changing with red column). HEART RATE % HEART RATE 3.0 ART STOP DELUXE Press the SELECT button to store speed and elevation, then proceed to the next column. NOTE: Repeat entering segment time, speed, and segment elevation until all 20 segments are completed BEGINNING WORKOUT 40 Begin exercising in your new custom user program by pressing the START button.
USER ENGINEERING MODE (DELUXE Only) Your treadmill offers a User Engineering Mode that can access certain data and help to troubleshoot your treadmill. User Engineering Mode is designed for you to access functions that will not affect important treadmill settings. To access this mode please hold down SPEED DOWN and SELECT for 5 seconds while the treadmill is in any state of setting up a program. When in the User mode, "USEr" is displayed.
USER ENGINEERING MODE (DELUXE Only, Continued) ACCUMULATED TIME P9 represents accumulated time, in hours. To exit, press STOP. This information can not be modified. ACCUMULATED DISTANCE P10 represents accumulated distance, in either miles or kilometers. To exit, press STOP. This information can not be modified. PAUSE TIME P14 represents the pause time, which is displayed in the upper right window. The default pause time is 5 minutes. You can modify the pause time from 20 seconds to 10 minutes.
AUTO-CALIBRATION (DELUXE Only) DO NOT STAND ON THE BELT WHEN PERFORMING THE AUTO-CALIBRATION! Auto-calibration is not represented by a Px designation. "Auto" appears in the center window. When you enter the function, "Auto" begins flashing. To begin auto-calibration, press START. The treadmill will run through minimum and maximum speed and maximum incline, this will take three to five minutes. Let the treadmill perform this complete function before exiting the Engineering Mode.
USER ENGINEERING MODE (SIMPLE Only, Continued) UNITS P6 represents units, Metric or English. You can change this configuration for your Treadmill. When you enter P6, the large window shows the model number and the small window shows the units. An even number represents English units (miles/mph), and an odd number represents Metric units (kilometers/kph). You can change the number using either set of arrow keys. Press and hold SELECT to save the data.
USER ENGINEERING MODE (SIMPLE Only, Continued) DEFAULT TIME P15 represents the program default time. You can modify this time by using the SPEED or ELEVATION arrows. Press and hold SELECT to save the new value. AUTO-CALIBRATION (SIMPLE Only) DO NOT STAND ON THE BELT WHEN PERFORMING THE AUTO CALIBRATION AUTO appears in the data window for the auto-calibration function. To begin auto-calibration, press START. The Treadmill will run through minimum and maximum speed and elevation.
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 might not totally go away. With use, the belt will stretch, causing the belt to ride more smoothly over the rollers. It might appear that one Treadmill is louder another. There are many reasons for this and may not be due to a defect.
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, and that the Treadmill is turned on. PROBLEM: The Treadmill’s built-in circuit breaker trips repeatedly, shutting-off for no apparent reason.
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR CHEST STRAP PROBLEM: No pulse reading appears SOLUTION: There may be a poor connection between the contact pads and skin; remoisten the electrode pads. SOLUTION: Transmitter is not properly positioned. Reposition the chest strap. SOLUTION: Verify that the distance between transmitter and receiver is not beyond the recommended range of 36 inches. PROBLEM: There is an erratic pulse rate. SOLUTION: Chest strap is too loose; readjust according to directions.
TENSIONING THE BELT If the running belt slips when used, use the supplied 8mm 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 Run the treadmill at 2.0 mph. If the running belt is too far to the right side, use the supplied 8mm Allen wrench to turn the right tension bolt clockwise 1/4-turn at a time until the belt remains centered during use.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Following are several tips on taking care of your VISION FITNESS Treadmill. The location of your treadmill is important in maintaining your treadmill. Find a location that does not accumulate dust and dirt easily. A clean environment can help to prolong the life and improve the performance of your treadmill. CLEANING TREADMILL IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, be sure to turn off and unplug the treadmill. • After each use wipe the perspiration off the console and treadmill surfaces.
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LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY VISION FITNESS extends the following exclusive, limited warranty, which shall apply 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.
LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY (continued) EXCLUSIVE REMEDY The exclusive remedy for any of the above warranties shall be repair or replacement of defective Parts, or the supply of Labor to cure any defect, provided that Labor shall be limited to one year. All Labor shall be supplied by the local Retailer who sold the Product and the Product must be located within that Retailer’s service area. Products located outside the Retailer’s service area will not be covered by the Labor warranty.
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM By purchasing this piece of VISION FITNESS exercise equipment, you have made a commitment to exercise and now have the convenience of exercising in your own home. Your new equipment offers the flexibility to exercise at whatever time suits you best. It will be easier to maintain a consistent exercise program that will help you achieve your fitness goals.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES WARM-UP A warm-up activity should be a progressive aerobic activity that utilizes the muscles you will be using during the workout. There is no set warm-up intensity. A typical warm-up will produce a small amount of perspiration, but not leave you feeling fatigued. Intensity and fitness level will affect the duration of your warm-up, but 5-10 minutes is usually recommended.
BALANCED FITNESS While cardiovascular exercise has been the primary method of fitness for many programs over the years, it should not be the only method. Strength Training and Flexibility Training have become more popular as exercise has developed.
STRETCHING Flexibility Training is not associated with fitness as often as cardiovascular exercise or Strength Training, even though it is just as important. A good stretching program will help to maintain flexibility of the hips and lower back. A flexible person will be less likely to injure themselves in common activities, such as reaching, twisting and turning, or in uncommon activities such as the annual softball tournament.
STANDING QUADRICEPS STRETCH Using a wall to provide balance, grasp your left ankle with your left hand and hold to stretch. Your knee should be pointing toward the floor. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat with your right leg, and continue to alternate as necessary. STANDING CALF STRETCH GENERAL Standing about three to four feet from the wall, take one step forward with your right foot. Place your hands on the wall in front of you.
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