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Owners Manual
Version 1.4
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page Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Limited Home Use Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Getting Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Electronics Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Congratulations on the purchase of your LifeSpan treadmill. We all know that exercise is a key component to achieving the level of Health and Wellness that all of us desire. Regular activity prevents the development of numerous diseases, helps to reduce stress, leads to an improved self image, weight loss and increased energy levels. The LifeSpan product line is designed specifically for people who want to make exercise a part of their lifestyles. Your softstride treadmill includes the featur
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1. Console 2. Running Belt 3. Hood 4. Side Rail 5. On/Off Switch 6. Power Cord Outlet 7. Transport Wheels Dimensions 59" L * 30.7" W * 50" H 154.5cm L* 78.1cm W * 127.8cm H Weight 170 Pounds Construction All Steel Welded Frame Power Requirements 120 Volts nominal (grounded outlet required) 10 Amps Motor 2 Horsepower Continuous Duty Display Type 4 LED Windows Data Displayed Time, Distance, Calories, Incline, Speed Programmed Courses Manual, Stride, Interval, Hill Climb, Weight Loss Speed Range .5
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The LifeSpan softstride TR1550-SL comes with the following limited warranty, which applies only to the use of this treadmill in the home, for residential, non-commercial purposes: • Frame: Lifetime • Motor: Lifetime • Parts: 2 years • Labor: 1 year PCE Health and Fitness warrants that the equipment it manufacturers is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The periods above are based on the date of purchase. During these periods, PCE Health and Fitness will r
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Note: Read ALL instructions before using your LifeSpan treadmill. When using electrical equipment, basic precautions should always be followed, including: • Never drop or insert any object into any opening. • Never operate this treadmill if it has been damaged, if it is not working properly or if it has been exposed to water. Return the treadmill to a retailer for examination and repair. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the treadmill from the wall outlet when not in use, before
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Cardiovascular endurance is the most important component of physical fitness. There are two types of cardiovascular training, these are interval training and steady state training. Interval training varies the amount of effort required to workout. On your softstride treadmill several programs fall under the definition of interval training. The Interval program keeps the incline constant and increases the speed for short periods, the Stride program modifies the speed and incline, and the Hill Cl
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The three components of a successful cardiovascular exercise program are: • Frequency • Intensity • Time In terms of frequency, you should try and exercise at least three times per week and no more than five times per week. Preferably you should try to exercise every other day to give your body a days rest in-between workouts. The intensity of each workout refers to how hard you feel your working and can be measured by your heart rate. Depending on your fitness goals, exercise between 55% and
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Since your treadmill is a heavy piece of equipment, we recommend that after taking off the top portion of the box, you slit the corners of the lower carton and fold down the sides. This will eliminate the need for you to pick up the treadmill over the sides of the box. We also recommend that you use 2 people to assemble your treadmill, as some of the parts need to be held in place while the electrical connectors are pushed together. Prior to starting the assembly process take all of the parts o
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Handlebar Support Post Assembly Note: During the handlebar assembly process it is best to wait to tighten all screws until after the handlebars are assembled. 1. (a.) Locate the right side handlebar support post, remove the three Button-Head screws at the bottom of the post, and connect the wiring harness on the bottom of the support post with the wiring harness coming from the base (see illustration). Make sure that the connectors are properly aligned before pushing them together. Once pushe
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Handlebar Assembly Note: During the handlebar assembly process it is best to wait to tighten all screws until after the handlebars are assembled. 1. (a.) Locate the Console Support Tube. This is a round tube with a bracket to mount the display console. The right end of the console has 1 wire connector coming out of the end. Push this connector through the round hole on the inside of the right side Handlebar Support Post and up through the top of the support post. Then push the end of the Cons
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Assembly (Cont.) 3. (a.) Now find the "U" shaped handlebar. Align the holes in the handlebar with the holes on the top of each post, hand tighten the 4 handlebar screws. (b.) Once all four screws are tightened by hand you can securely tighten the 4 flat head screws with the 5mm Allen wrench provided. a b Connect and push inside tube to avoid being pinched 4. Push on the plastic covers that go over the handlebar joint as shown in the picture. Push on Plastic Cover 5. Using the 5mm Allen wrench
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Display Assembly The 4 screws that attach the display console onto the handlebars are shipped screwed into the back of the display. Prior to starting this step remove these four screws. 1. (a.) To attach the display you will first need to connect the main wiring harness onto the back of the display. When pushing in the main connector, make sure that the connector is turned to match the connector on the inside of the display. (b.) Once this is complete push the wiring harness back inside the di
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Display Functions Readouts Readouts Pause/Stop Pause/Stop Decrease Speed Increase Incline Decrease Incline Mode Increase Speed Quick Start Grounding Instructions This product must be properly grounded to work safely and properly. If a malfunction should occur, grounding provides a path for electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. Your LifeSpan treadmill includes a standard American ground plug. Do not alter this plug in anyway and do not by pass the ground with an adapter. Plug
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The Softstride comes with 5 Program types. For each program, except Manual you can select five different levels of difficulty with one being the easiest and 5 being the most difficult. Name Program Profile Name Program Profile Program 1 – Manual Program 4 – Hill Climbs Program 2 – Stride Program 5 – Weight Loss Program 3 – Intervals Manual –the Manual program can be selected by depressing the "Quick/Start" button or by selecting Program 1 and entering a workout time before starting your workout
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Interval – the Interval program changes "Speed" to raise your heart rate for a short period and then reduces the speed to bring your heart rate back down again. The starting and maximum speeds vary depending on the level that you chose but range from a starting speed of 1 MPH in Level 1 to 4 MPH in Level 5. At each level, the speed will increase by 3 MPH during the sprint portion of the interval. The length of the sprint period will depend on the length of the workout that you choose. Hill Cl
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Before starting your treadmill the following actions will need to be properly completed: 1. Be certain that your treadmill sits stable on the floor. It is also recommended that you locate your treadmill in a pleasant area that gives you something to look at while your working out, such as a window or television. Maintaining an exercise program with a treadmill located in a poorly lit basement room is more difficult than when your treadmill is located in an active and pleasant location. 2. Ma
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Program Setup and Selection 1. To Start a program simply select the desired program by pressing on either the "Up" and "Down" or "Fast" and "Slow" buttons and then pressing the "Mode" button. 2. For all programs except the "Manual Program" you will now need to select a "Level". To select a "Level" press either set of "Up" and "Down" arrow keys. Level 1 is the easiest and Level 5 the most difficult. Once the desired level is obtained, push the "Mode" key. Note: If you choose the "Weight Loss
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The softstride treadmill comes with a folding feature that reduces the amount of storage space required when your treadmill is not in use and makes the treadmill easier to move. Folding the Treadmill 1. Make sure that the On/Off switch is turned Off and the power cord is removed from the treadmill and placed in a safe place, away from where you will be moving the treadmill. 2. Make sure that nothing is on or near your treadmill which might spill, be knocked over or prevent the treadmill from
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Moving the Treadmill You will notice that there are two wheels located on the treadmill base to transport the treadmill once folded. See the picture below: 1. (a.) While standing securely on the floor, grab the handlebar on each side and pull back on the treadmill to transfer the treadmill weight onto the transport wheels. (b.) Lower the treadmill so that the weight is shifted to your hands, like moving a wheel barrow, and pull or push the treadmill into the proper position. (c.) Once you get
