Life Fitness 8972801 REV B-3, F3 owner manual Service and Technical Data, Troubleshooting

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6SERVICE AND TECHNICAL DATA

6.1TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

 

Cause / Solution

 

 

 

You may be in “Energy Saver Mode”. Press the “Energy Saver” button to

 

see if console turns on.

 

 

The treadmill console does not turn

Check to see if the treadmill is plugged in and if the ON/OFF switch is on.

If the ON/OFF switch is on, verify that the treadmill power cord is not

on when the ON/OFF switch is

damaged and the wall outlet is functioning (tripped breaker in house).

turned on.

 

 

If the ON/OFF switch is on verify that all the customer assembly connec-

 

 

tions are working properly. Unplug and re-plug each connection to verify.

 

Look to see if any of the cables were pinched during assembly.

 

 

 

 

1.

Do not tighten the screws until the uprights, console and handrails

I am having problems bolting the parts

 

are all installed.

together when assembling the unit.

2.

Check the screw threads for any damage.

 

3.

Tighten the hardware after all components are installed.

 

 

 

 

1.

Turn the treadmill OFF. Make sure all assembly hardware is tightened.

The treadmill shakes a lot when I run

2.

If shaking still occurs, adjust the levelers under the stationary frame

on it.

 

until the shaking decreases. See How to Stabilize the Life Fitness

 

 

Treadmill.

 

 

 

Be sure to grasp the sensors firmly and keep hands still. If heart rate

 

seems substantially higher or lower than expected, remove hands from

 

sensors until heart rate disappears. Life Fitness recommends that the

 

user stand on the side rails when attempting to monitor heart rate with

The contact heart rate sensors are not

contact sensors.

 

 

reading my heart rate correctly.

Tips for contact heart rate:

 

 

1.

Dry hands to prevent slipping on the sensors.

 

2.

Apply hands to all four sensors (two in each hand).

 

3.

Grasp the sensors firmly.

 

4.

Apply constant pressure to the sensors.

 

 

 

The running belt is tracking to the left

See How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt.

or right.

 

 

 

 

The belt seems to slip when I run on it.

You may need to tighten the walking belt. See How to Adjust and Tension

the Striding Belt.

 

 

 

The treadmill will not lock when I fold

The treadmill must be at 0% incline before folding it up. If the incline is

it up.

not at 0% the treadmill will not lock.

 

 

 

Make sure that you pull the release lever located on the top left side of

The treadmill will not unfold.

the deck. You may need to push up on the folded part of the treadmill

 

while pulling the lever to help release the locking pin.

 

 

 

These messages are displayed if the Emergency Stop key is not in place

“REPLACE SWITCH” or

on the Activity Zone.

1.

Place the key back in position.

“EMERGENCY STOP REPLACE KEY”

2.

If the key is in position, verify that the safety switch connector was

is displayed on the console.

 

properly attached to the console. See Section 3.4 Installing the Con-

 

 

 

 

sole.

 

 

 

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Contents F3 Treadmill Page International Offices Corporate HeadquartersPage Table of Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Page F3 with Track Console Life Fitness F3 Treadmill Design IllustrationStar Washer AssemblyUnpacking Component List & HardwareInstalling Uprights Page A EB C E a D F Installing the ConsoleCalibration Attaching the Power CordFrequency Hz SetupFolding and Unfolding the Treadmill Activity Zone and Heart Rate Sensor Overview E GHand Pulse Sensor System Troubleshooting Service and Technical DataProblem Monthly Preventive Maintenance TipsLife Fitness Approved Cleaners HOW to Obtain Product Service Using and Testing the Safety Stop Pull CordPhysical Dimensions Unfolded Folded SpecificationsWhat is Covered Warranty InformationChanges in Warranty not Authorized
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8972801 REV B-3, F3 specifications

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