Corporate Headquarters: Uropean Ffices

Corporate Headquarters
10601 West Belmont Avenue

Franklin Park, Illinois 60131
U.S.A.
(847) 288-3300 FAX: (847) 288-3703
(800) 735-3867 (Toll Free within the U.S. and Canada)
EUROPEAN OFFICES
Life Fitness Atlantic BV
Life Fitness GmbH
Atlantic Headquarters
Columbusstraat 25
3165 AC Rotterdam
THE NETHERLANDS
Telephone: (010) 494 5728
FAX: (010) 494 5729
Siemenstrasse 3
85716 Unterschleissheim
GERMANY
Telephone: (089) 31 77 51-0
FAX: (089) 3 10 73 69
Life Fitness UK Ltd

Queen Adelaide
Ely, Cambs CB7 4UB
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: (01353) 666017
FAX: (01353) 666018
Life Fitness BeNeLux NV

Lambrechtshoekenlaan 309-311
B-2170 Antwerpen-Merksem
BELGIUM
Telephone: (03) 644 44 88
FAX: (03) 644 24 80
Life Fitness Italia S.R.L.
Life Fitness Austria
Via, Elvas, 92
39042 Bressanone (BZ)
ITALY
Telephone: (0472) 835470
FAX: (0472) 835150
Schiesstattgasse 23
A-2000 Stockerau
AUSTRIA
Telephone: (02266) 61959
FAX: (02266) 61959
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Placing and Leveling the Life Fitness 9500HR Treadmill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Power Safety Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Heart Rate Zone Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The Display Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating Instructions & Program Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The Fat Burn and Cardio Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The Hill Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
For Both the Random and Manual Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The Random Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The Manual Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The Fit Test Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
The Message Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Optional Settings For the Life Fitness 9500HR Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Troubleshooting Your Zone Trainer Chest Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Preventive Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Preventive Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
How to Adjust and Tension the Striding Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
How to Obtain Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Life Fitness 9500HR Treadmill Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
1995 Life Fitness. All rights reserved. The Life Fitness trademark is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office,
Certificate No. 1,400,502, issued July 8, 1986. FlexDeck, Lifepulse, and Heart Rate Zone Training are trademarks and Zone
Trainer is a registered trademark of Life Fitness. Any use of these trademarks, without the express written consent of Life
Fitness, is forbidden. U.S. Patent Numbers 3,767,195 and 4,358,105. M051-00K26-A200 (5/95).
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations . . . and thank you for choosing a Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill. It is
one of the most versatile treadmills ever developed, the culmination of over 20 years of
Life Fitness research, technological innovation and engineering expertise. It is recognized
as one of the world's most popular and advanced computerized running/walking machines.
Like other Life Fitness products, the Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill is designed to give
you an effective workout that is motivating and efficient. The user-friendly console displays
a host of visual feedback in addition to acting as your personal coach with easy-to-follow
prompts and instructions.
Why use a Life Fitness treadmill? Working out with a Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill
gives you more features and programs than most other aerobic trainers. For the first time,
Heart Rate Zone Training is easily achievable. The Fat Burn and Cardio programs offer
specific training programs based on your fitness goals, and the addition of telemetry heart
rate monitoring to the proven Lifepulse heart rate sensor system makes it even easier to
follow your heart to better fitness. The patented FlexDeck shock absorption system minimizes impact to bones, joints and muscles, and its powerful motor allows for a wide
range of belt speeds yet remains incredibly quiet.
If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill,
please call Life Fitness After Market Services at (847) 451-0036 or toll-free within the
U.S. and Canada at (800) 351-3737. For product service in Europe, refer to the first
page of this manual and contact your nearest Life Fitness office.
CAUTION: Life Fitness STRONGLY recommends that if you are undertaking an

exercise program you see your physician for a complete medical exam, particularly if you have a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease,
are over the age of 45, or if you smoke, have high cholesterol, are obese, or
have not exercised regularly in the past year. If, at any time while exercising,
you feel faint, dizzy, short of breath, or pain, stop immediately.
ATTENTION: Avant d'entreprendre un programme d'exercice, Life Fitness
recommande FORTEMENT que vous consultiez un mdecin afin de subir un
examen mdical complet. Les personnes qui ont des antcdents de haute
pression ou de maladie cardiaque, qui ont plus de 45 ans, celles qui fument ou
les personnes qui ont un haut taux de cholestrol, qui sont obses ou qui n'ont
pas fait rgulirement d'exercice depuis la dernire anne sont particulirement
concernes. Arrtez immdiatement l'exercice si vous vous sentez mal, si vous
avez des tourdissements, si vous tes essouffl ou si vous ressentez des douleurs.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ALWAYS
UNPLUG YOUR LIFE FITNESS 9500HR TREADMILL BEFORE CLEANING
OR ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY.
SAFETY
FIRST!
Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.

Never operate a Life Fitness treadmill if it has a damaged power cord or electrical
plug, or if it has been dropped, damaged, or even partially immersed in water.
Contact Life Fitness After Market Services.
Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull the treadmill by the
power cord or use the cord as a handle. Do not run the power cord under or
along the side of the treadmill.
Do not use the treadmill outdoors, near swimming pools or in areas of high
humidity.
Never insert objects into any opening in the treadmill. If an object should drop
inside, unplug the unit and carefully retrieve the item. If you cannot reach the
item, contact Life Fitness After Market Services.
Never place liquids of any type directly on the unit.
Do not use the treadmill in areas where aerosol spray products are being used
or where oxygen is being administered. Such substances create the danger of
combustion and explosion.
Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces, and towels away from the running surface
and belt rollers.
Keep the area six feet behind the treadmill clear of any obstructions, including
walls, furniture and other equipment.
Never mount or dismount the treadmill while the running belt is moving. Use thehandrails whenever additional stability is required.
Wear shoes with rubber or high-traction soles. Do not use shoes with heels,
leather soles, cleats or spikes. Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles.
Do not use the treadmill in bare feet.
Never walk or jog backwards on the treadmill.
Do not reach into or underneath the unit, or tip it on its side during operation.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or personal injury, it is imperative
that you connect each treadmill to a properly grounded outlet.
INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE
DANGER: AFIN DE RDUIRE LES RISQUES DE SECOUSSE LECTRIQUE,
DBRANCHEZ TOUJOURS L'EXERCISEUR DE MARCHE LIFE FITNESS
9500HR AVANT DE LE NETTOYER OU D'EN FAIRE L'ENTRETIEN.
S C U R I T D' A B O R D !
Observez les directives relatives la console afin d'assurer un bon fonctionnement.

N'utilisez jamais l'exerciseur de marche Life Fitness si le cordon d'alimentation ou
la fiche est endommag, si l'appareil est tomb, endommag ou s'il a t
immerg dans l'eau (mme partiellement). Prenez contact avec le service aprsvente de Life Fitness.
Tenir le cordon d'alimentation l'cart des surfaces chauffes. Ne pas tirer
l'exerciseur par le cordon dalimentation ni utiliser le cordon comme poigne. Ne
pas passer le cordon sous lexerciseur.
Ne pas utiliser lexerciseur lextrieur, proximit des piscines ou dans des lieux
ou lhumidit est leve.
N'introduisez jamais d'objets dans les ouvertures de l'exerciseur de marche
Life Fitness 9500HR. Si un objet tombait dans une des ouvertures, dbranchez
l'appareil et retirez soigneusement l'objet. Si vous ne pouvez retirer l'objet, prenez
contact avec le service aprs-vente de Life Fitness.
Ne placez jamais de liquide sur l'unit.
N'utilisez pas l'appareil Life Fitness l'extrieur.
Ne pas l'exerciseur dans des lieux o des produits en arosol sont utiliss, o on
donne loxygne. De telles substances provoquent un danger de combustion et
dexplosion.
Tenez tous les vtements, les lacets et les serviettes l'cart des rouleaux de la
courroie et de la surface de marche de l'exerciseur Life Fitness 9500HR.
Placez l'exerciseur Life Fitness six pieds de toute obstruction, y compris les
murs et les autres appareils.
Ne jamais monter ou descendre de l'exerciseur lorsque la courroie est en mouvement. Utiliser les mains courantes pour un meilleur quilibre.
Portez des chaussures avec des semelles en caoutchouc ou des semelles qui ont
une forte traction. Ne portez pas de chaussures avec des talons, des semelles en
cuir, des crampons ou des pointes. Assurez-vous qu'aucune roche n'est coince
dans la semelle. N'utilisez pas l'exerciseur pieds nus.
Ne marchez/joggez JAMAIS reculons sur l'exerciseur.
Ne mettez pas la main l'intrieur, dessous l'unit et n'inclinez pas l'unit sur le
ct lorsqu'il fonctionne.
Pour diminuer les risques de brlure, dincendie, de secousse lectrique ou de
blessure, il est absolument ncessaire de brancher lexerciseur sur une prise de
courant adquatement mise la terre.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill must be properly grounded. Should it malfunction,
proper grounding provides a path of least resistance for the electric current, reducing
the risk of electrical shock to you or anyone touching or using the unit. Each treadmill
has an electrical cord with a grounding conductor and plug. The unit must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with local
codes and ordinances.
A temporary adapter should NOT be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole

receptacle in North America. If a properly grounded outlet is not available, A
PROPERLY GROUNDED, 20-AMP OUTLET MUST BE INSTALLED BY A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
DANGER! Electrical shock may result from improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor. DO NOT modify the plug provided with the product. If it does not fit your electrical outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
LOCATION
VOLTAGE
Hz
AMPs
120
60
20
220/240
50
10
220
50
10
Brazil, Colombia
115/220
60
20/10
France, Belgium
127/220
50
20/10
Mexico
120
50/60
20
Costa Rica
120
50
20
Guatemala
115/230
60
20/10
Spain
110/220
50
20/10
Australia
240/250
50
10
Japan
100/200
50/60
20/10
230
50
10
U.S., Canada, Ecuador, Italy, Venezuela

United Kingdom
Germany, The Netherlands, Korea,
Chile, Argentina
New Zealand
Electrical requirements
EXIGENCES LECTRIQUES
L'exerciseur de marche Life Fitness 9500HR DOIT tre mis la terre correctement pour assurer
un fonctionnement sans danger. En cas de mauvais fonctionnement, la mise la terre
assure un parcours de moindre rsistance pour le courant lectrique, ce qui rduit les
risques de secousse lectrique pour la personne qui touche ou qui utilise l'appareil.
Chaque unit est munie d'un cordon lectrique, d'un fil de terre et d'une fiche de terre.
L'unit doit tre branche dans une prise de courant adquate. La prise doit tre correctement installe et mise la terre conformment aux codes et aux rglements locaux.
Si aucune prise de courant avec mise la terre adquate n'est disponible,
N'utilisez PAS un adaptateur temporaire pour brancher la prise de courant
femelle 2 ples (aux tats-Unis et au Canada). DEMANDEZ UN
LECTRICIEN QUALIFI D'INSTALLER UNE PRISE DE COURANT DE
20 A AVEC MISE LA TERRE ADQUATE.
DANGER: Une mauvaise connexion du fil de terre pourrait causer une secousse lectrique. Si vous avez des doutes quant aux techniques appropries
de mise la terre, consultez un lectricien qualifi. NE modifiez PAS la fiche
qui est comprise avec l'appareil. Si vous ne pouvez utiliser la fiche dans la
prise de courant, demandez un lectricien qualifi d'installer une prise adquate.
LOCATION
VOLTAGE
Hz
AMPs
120
60
20
220/240
50
10
220
50
10
Brazil, Colombia
115/220
60
20/10
France, Belgium
127/220
50
20/10
Mexico
120
50/60
20
Costa Rica
120
50
20
Guatemala
115/230
60
20/10
Spain
110/220
50
20/10
Australia
240/250
50
10
Japan
100/200
50/60
20/10
230
50
10
U.S., Canada, Ecuador, Italy, Venezuela

United Kingdom
Germany, The Netherlands, Korea,
Chile, Argentina
New Zealand
Exigences electriques
PLACING AND LEVELING THE

LIFE FITNESS 9500HR TREADMILL
When deciding where to place the Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill, please pay close
attention to the following:
4 Do not place the sides of the treadmill closer than eight (8) inches, or 20 centimeters, from any electrical device, including any other electrical aerobic trainers.
4 Do not locate the treadmill near swimming pools or in areas of high humidity.
4 Do not place the treadmill in such a manner that the power cord runs beneath
the frame or wheels of the unit.
After placing the unit where it will be used, check
its stability. If the unit is not stable, loosen the
JAM NUT on the leveling leg located on the
users back left side of the machine (as the user
faces the console). Turn the LEVELING LEG
until the rocking motion ceases. Retighten the JAM NUT.
Leveling the treadmill
NOTE: IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT THE TREADMILL LEVELING LEG BE

CORRECTLY ADJUSTED FOR PROPER OPERATION. AN UNBALANCED UNIT
MAY CAUSE STRIDING BELT MISALIGNMENT.
REMARQUE : IL EST EXTRMEMENT IMPORTANT QUE LES PIEDS DE MISE
NIVEAU SOIENT BIEN AJUSTS POUR QUE L'APPAREIL FONCTIONNE CORRECTEMENT. SI L'APPAREIL N'EST PAS NIVEAU, LA COURROIE RISQUE DE
SE DSALIGNER.
POWER SAFETY SWITCH

The POWER SAFETY SWITCH is one of the many safety features of
the Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill. This allows you to be certain the
treadmill is used only in a supervised manner. Removing the Key from
the Switch mechanically locks the Switch in the OFF position.
The Switch Key should be removed while you are not using the treadmill to avoid unauthorized persons from doing so.
Remember to store the Switch Key out of the reach of children.
WARNING: REMOVE POWER SWITCH SAFETY KEY WHEN NOT IN USE
AND STORE OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
MISE EN GRADE: RETIREZ LA CL DALIMENTATION LORSQUE LAPPAREIL
NEST PAS UTILIS. RANGEZ LA CL HORS DE LA PORTE DES ENFANTS.
HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING

Extensive independent research has shown that exercising within a predetermined heart
rate range is the best way to both measure your exercise intensity and achieve optimal
results. Thats the whole idea behind the Life Fitness Heart Rate Zone Training
approach to exercise.
Heart Rate Zone Training takes the guesswork out of working out by identifying specific
ranges, or zones, in which you should maintain your heart rate to achieve maximum
exercise results according to your goals. In short, Heart Rate Zone Training all but eliminates under-training and over-training by allowing you to target your heart rate to your
individual fitness objectives.
For instance, if your primary goal is to burn fat, you should exercise at a level between
60% and 75% of your theoretical maximum heart rate (defined by the American College
of Sports Medicines Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as 220 minus
your age). If you wish to improve your cardiovascular condition, you should work out at
75% to 85% of your theoretical maximum heart rate.
The Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill offers you two exclusive new programs designed to
take full advantage of the benefits of Heart Rate Zone Training: Fat Burn and Cardio.
You can vary the focus of your exercise activities by switching between the Fat Burn and
Cardio programs at any time during a workout or entering a new target heart rate with the
keypad.
FAT BURN The Fat Burn program will automatically place you in a workout regimen set
at 65% of your theoretical maximum heart rate and designed to burn the majority of
calories from your bodys fat supply. By maintaining a relatively low heart rate in the area
of 60% to 75% of your zone your body can efficiently burn fat as its primary fuel
source; the workload is light enough that your body has time to convert fat to fuel.
Exercising at a lower level of intensity also allows you to work out for a longer period of
time.
CARDIO The Cardio program automatically sets your target heart rate at 80% of your
theoretical maximum heart rate and places you in a workout developed specifically to
increase cardiovascular fitness. By making the heart work harder in the 75% to 85%
range the heart muscle is heavily taxed and as a result comes back stronger.
Both the Fat Burn and Cardio programs measure your heart rate. All you need to do is
wear a Life Fitness Zone Trainer (or similar) chest strap around your chest or grasp the
Lifepulse sensors when prompted and your heart rate will be transmitted to the
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Heart Rate Zone Training chart

EXAMPLE
STEP 1 Calculate your theoretical maximum heart rate:
The theoretical maximum heart rate for a 30-year-old would be
220 - 30 = 190 beats per minute (bpm).
STEP 2 Calculate the desired training zone:
FAT BURN:
190 x .60 = 114 bpm (the low end of the Fat Burn heart rate zone)
190 x .75 = 143 bpm (the high end of the Fat Burn heart rate zone).
CARDIO:
190 x .75 = 143 bpm (the low end of the Cardio heart rate zone)
190 x .85 = 162 bpm (the high end of the Cardio heart rate zone).
The Fat Burn and Cardio training zones shown in the chart above overlap to some
extent. This is because everyone will receive some cardiovascular and some fat burning
benefits throughout the entire zone, but the Fat Burn and Cardio target zones emphasize those particular goals.
Training below 60% of ones theoretical maximum heart rate is usually not sufficient to
yield results, while training above 85% is not only dangerous for all but highly conditioned
athletes but actually produces little or no additional benefits.
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HOW
TO
USE THE LIFEPULSE DIGITAL HEART RATE SENSORS
The patented Lifepulse digital heart rate sensors are the default heart rate monitoring
system on the Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill. To use the Lifepulse sensors, simply
grasp the stainless steel sensors when the display console prompts you to do so or anytime you wish to check your heart rate. There are four sensors, two on each side of the
handrail, and you must make contact with all four to obtain your heart rate. The console
will display your ECG-accurate heart rate in 10 to 30 seconds.
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO GRASP THE LIFEPULSE SENSORS AT

SPEEDS ABOVE 4.5 MPH (7.2 KPH).
ATTENTION: NE METTRE PAS LES MAINS SUR LES ELECTRODES LIFEPULSE
EN VITESSE AU-DESSUS 4.5 (7.2 KPH).
HOW
TO
USE THE HEART RATE ZONE TRAINER CHEST STRAP
Wet the electrodes of the transmitter (the two grooved surfaces on the underside of the
strap) and secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible. The strap
should be snug, but comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing.
The transmitter strap will deliver an optimum
heart rate reading when the electrodes are
directly in contact with bare skin. It will also,
however, function properly through wet,
lightweight clothing. The key is for the
electrodes to remain wet so that
they can conduct the electrical
impulses of the heart back to
the receiver.
If it becomes necessary to
remoisten the chest strap transmitter,
grasp the center of the strap, pull it
away from the chest to expose the two
electrodes, then moisten them in this
position.
Zone Trainer chest strap transmitter
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THE DISPLAY CONSOLE

The computerized display console is easy to use. It allows you to follow your progress
as you walk, jog or run. The Life Fitness 9500HR treadmills on-board computer lets
you tailor your workout to your individual fitness capabilities and goals while providing a
unique means of measuring fitness improvement from one workout to the next.
C
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Display console
A. FEEDBACK:
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TIME: A continuous display of the elapsed time of each workout.
DISTANCE: A continual display of miles or kilometers traveled. At the end of the

program, total distance traveled will be displayed.
CALORIES / WATTS: Display alternates between total calories burned and watts
level every five seconds.
STOP: Pressing this button will immediately stop the striding belt and discontinue
any program.
B. MESSAGE CENTER, PROGRAM PROFILE WINDOW AND

PROGRAM SELECTION KEYS:
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The Message Center provides simple step-by-step instructions and motivational

messages. Also, calories per hour, METS and heart rate will be displayed in this window.
In the Fit Test program, a message will prompt you to take and enter your pulse (if
you are not wearing a Zone Trainer telemetry chest strap).
The Program Profile Window is a matrix of LED lights displaying your current
position and the upcoming terrain. As you stride, the light columns move across the
screen from right to left. The higher the column of lights, the greater the incline and
workout intensity.
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PROGRAM KEYS: You can choose the Fat Burn or Cardio Heart Rate Zone
Training programs in addition to Life Fitnesss proven Hill, Random, Manual, and
Fit Test programs.
C. SPEED AND INCLINE KEYS AND DISPLAYS:

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SPEED: This window shows the current striding belt speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour on metric units.
SPEED s and t: Pressing the s and t key allows you to increase or decrease the
striding belt speed from 1.5 mph (2.4 kph) to 10.0 mph (16.1 kph). You may use this
key to change the belt speed at any time during any program except Fit Test.
INCLINE (%): Displays the current deck elevation of the Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill.
INCLINE s and t: Pressing the s and t key allows you to increase or decrease
the elevation of the treadmill deck from 0% to 15% in increments of 0.5%. Use this
key to alter the incline during any program except Fit Test.
D. KEYPAD:
The keypad is used to enter information, including program durations, difficulty level,
weight, and Fit Test and program-specific information (such as age and gender).
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NUMERIC KEYS: Use these keys to enter exercise time, belt speed, weight, distance,
goal selection, incline level, gender and target heart rate.
CLEARPAUSE KEY: Press this key once to clear data not yet entered. Press it once
during a program to pause the program. Pressing twice in succession during programming
resets the unit and begins the programming sequence again.
STARTENTER KEY: This key is used to begin an exercise program, to restart a

program after pausing or to enter the data displayed in the message center.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
& PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Selecting a workout program on the Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill is as easy as pushing a button. Six computerized aerobic workout programs are pre-programmed on the
Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill:
Fat Burn
Cardio
Hill
Manual
Random
Fit Test
FAT BURN is a Heart Rate Zone Training program designed to burn an optimum
amount of calories from fat by using heart rate monitoring to maintain a target heart rate
of 65% of your theoretical maximum heart rate.
CARDIO is a Heart Rate Zone Training program designed to increase cardiovascular fitness by using heart rate monitoring to maintain a target heart rate of 80% of your theoretical maximum heart rate.
HILL is a workout consisting of a warm-up period followed by a plateau of constant
effort, progressively more difficult levels of effort separated by periods of recovery or
lower effort, and a cool-down period.
RANDOM is a program of varying effort levels which occur randomly with each exercise
session, resulting in more than one million workout combinations.
MANUAL is a program that allows you to determine your goal and set your own speed
and incline values, which may be altered at any time during the workout.
FIT TEST is a measure of your aerobic fitness level compared to the average of others
of your age and sex.
TO BEGIN ANY WORKOUT (EXCEPT FIT TEST):

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Press the STARTENTER key.
Enter your weight using the numeric keypad and then press the STARTENTER
key. (Correct weight data is necessary to properly calculate caloric burn
information.)
Select a program or begin by pressing the speed control arrows.

NOTE: YOU MAY CHANGE THE SPEED AND INCLINE AT ANY TIME
DURING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM (OTHER THAN THE FIT TEST) BY
PRESSING THE UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS.
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THE FAT BURN AND CARDIO PROGRAMS

To utilize the telemetry feature of the Fat Burn and Cardio programs, you must be wearing a heart rate monitor chest strap. See How To Use The Heart Rate Zone Trainer
Chest Strap for instructions on using the Zone Trainer heart rate monitor chest strap
from Life Fitness.
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After pushing either the Fat Burn or Cardio key, select a program goal by pressing
1 for a goal based on time, 2 for a distance-based goal or 3 for a goal based on
calories, followed by a numeric value for the chosen goal (1 to 99 minutes, 0.1 to
10.0 miles (.16 to 15.9 kilometers), and 1 to 2,000 calories) and STARTENTER.
To have the Life Fitness computer automatically set your fat burning or cardiovascular target heart rate based on your age, input your age and press the
START ENTER button. If you prefer, you may enter your own target heart rate by
pressing 0, inputting your preferred target and pressing the STARTENTER key.
Finally, select a striding belt speed from 1.5 to 10.0 mph (if telemetry is used) or 1.5
to 4.5 mph (if Lifepulse sensors are used; 2.4 to 16.1 or 2.4 to 7.2 kph, respectively),
again using the keypad and pressing the STARTENTER key.
The Fat Burn program is the latest workout program developed by Life Fitness to bring
the benefits and results of Heart Rate Zone Training to exercisers on a daily basis.
On the Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill, the Fat Burn program uses the technology of
heart rate monitoring to automatically keep your heart rate at a specific point (65% of
your theoretical maximum heart rate, defined by the American College of Sports
Medicines Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription as 220 minus your age)
within a target zone based on your age, maximizing the aerobic benefits of exercise by
accessing the bodys fat stores for fuel.
The result is a perfect workout every time, eliminating both under- and over-training. You
can concentrate on your workout, because the Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill automatically responds to your heart rate and adjusts the incline of the deck in .10 percent
increments to keep you at your target heart rate.
The Cardio program is virtually identical to the Fat Burn program. The only difference is
that your target heart rate is calculated at 80% of your theoretical maximum to accentuate
cardiovascular improvement by placing a heavier work load on the heart muscle. If you
wish to vary the focus of your exercise activities, you can switch back and forth between
the Fat Burn and Cardio programs at any time during a workout.
You can change your target heart rate at any time during your workout by simply keying
in your new target heart rate.
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THE HILL PROGRAM

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After selecting the Hill workout, you must select a desired workout time from 1 to
99 minutes using the keypad, then press STARTENTER.
After selecting a workout duration, choose an incline level between 1 and 12 using
the keypad and press the STARTENTER key (see How To Choose An Incline
Level on page 18).
Finally, select a belt speed from 1.5 to 10.0 mph (2.4 to 16.1 kph), again using the
keypad and pressing the STARTENTER key.
The Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill's patented Hill program offers the ideal configuration
for interval training: periods of intense aerobic activity separated by regular intervals of
lower-intensity exercise. The computerized interval training program has been scientifically demonstrated to yield greater cardiorespiratory improvement than steady-pace
training. Not only does the Hill program offer the challenge of alternating periods of high
and low intensity, but the levels of intensity become progressively more difficult during
the course of the program. The longer the Hill program you choose, the longer the
amount of time spent on top of a hill and at the bottom of a valley.
Each Hill program session comprises the following phases:
(1) Warm-up, (2) Plateau, (3) Interval Training, and (4) Cool-down.
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Warm-up: Gradually brings heart rate into the lower portion of the target heart rate
zone, increasing respiration and blood flow to working muscles.
Plateau: Increases heart rate so that it is within target zone. Check your heart rate
at the end of the plateau period to ensure that you have entered your target heart
rate zone.
Interval Training: A series of hills and valleys. During this portion of the workout,
you are confronted with a series of successively steeper hills, each separated from
the next by a valley or recovery period. Check your heart rate at the end of the
interval training period to ensure that you have stayed within your target zone.
Cool-down: The cool-down allows the body to begin removing accumulated

by-products of exercise, such as lactic acid, which build up in muscles during your
workout and contribute to muscle soreness.
The Hill profile diagram shows the effort level and recovery periods encountered during
a Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill Hill program workout. Effort and recovery periods are
simulated on the display console by columns of red lights in the Program Profile window.
Each column represents one interval and 20 intervals comprise the program. The
columns move from right to left during the workout. The higher the column, the higher
the incline. Consequently, you must increase your effort to continue training.
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Hill profile diagram

1-9 minutes: Because workouts with durations of fewer than 10 minutes are insufficient
for the Hill program to complete all four phases adequately, the program truncates at
various stages in order to meet the chosen workout time.
10-19 minutes: The interval durations are initially set at 30 seconds for a 10-minute
workout. For every additional minute of workout duration, the Hill program lengthens
each interval by three seconds. Thus, a 15-minute Hill workout will feature 20 intervals
of 45 seconds each.
20-99 minutes: All intervals last 60 seconds. As minutes are added, additional hills
and valleys are presented beyond the initial four of the interval training phase. The additional hills and valleys will follow the form of the first four, dropping back down to the level
of the very first hill encountered and progressing in height every two minutes until the
highest hill is reached again. This process repeats until the workout duration is met.
HEART RATE CHECK POINTS:

For Fat Burning:
(1) First Heart Rate Check Point Your heart rate should be between 60%
and 70% of the theoretical maximum heart rate for your age category.
(2) Second Heart Rate Check Point Your heart rate should be between
70% and 75% of the theoretical maximum heart rate for your age category.
For Cardio:
(1) First Heart Rate Check Point Your heart rate should be between 75%
and 80% of the theoretical maximum for your age category.
(2) Second Heart Rate Check Point Your heart rate should be between
80% and 85% of the theoretical maximum for your age category.
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FOR BOTH
THE
RANDOM AND MANUAL PROGRAMS:
Select a program goal by pressing 1 for a goal based on time, 2 for a distancebased goal or 3 for a goal based on calories, followed by a numeric value for the
chosen goal (1 to 99 minutes, 0.1 to 10.0 miles (.16 to 16.1 kilometers) and 1 to
2,000 calories). Press the STARTENTER key.
For the Random program only, key in an incline level from 1 to 12 and press the
STARTENTER key (see the box below).
Finally, select a striding a belt speed from 1.5 to 10.0 mph (2.4 to 16.1 kph), again
using the keypad and then press the STARTENTER key.
In both the Random and Manual programs, check your heart rate after the first
five minutes of exercise and again every five to 10 minutes thereafter. This
ensures that you are exercising within your target heart rate zone.
HOW TO CHOOSE AN INCLINE LEVEL

In the Hill and Random programs, incline level refers to a range of hill inclines
measured in percentages. The higher the incline level selected (between 1 and
12), the greater the range of hill incline percentages.
Level 1:
Level 2:
Level 3:
Level 4:
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.0%
4.0%
6.0%
7.0%
7.0%
Level
Level
Level
Level
5:
6:
7:
8:
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
8.0%
9.0%
10.0%
11.0%
Level 9:
Level 10:
Level 11:
Level 12:
6.0% 12.0%
7.0% 13.0%
8.0% 14.0%
9.0% 15.0%
There are seven possible hill incline percentages within the range for any level.
The first hill height is represented by four lights per column in the Program
Profile window, and each successive LED represents a higher hill. For example,
in level 5, the lowest incline percentage for any hill is 2.0% (represented by four
LEDs) and no hill will be higher than an 8.0% incline (all 10 LEDs in the column
will be lit). You may increase or decrease the elevation, but the change will only
last as long as the hill you are currently on. When the program calls for a
change in incline, the elevation will change in accordance with the incline level
you originally selected. You can choose a new incline level at anytime during
either program.
THE RANDOM PROGRAM

The Life Fitness 9500HR treadmills on-board computer randomly selects hill and valley
terrain which varies with each and every workout, resulting in more than one million
combinations. An ideal choice for those who like variety in your workout!
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THE MANUAL PROGRAM

The Manual program gives you complete control over your workout. You determine your
goal, you select the incline percentage you want (if any), and you set a speed thats
comfortable for you. In the Manual program, you can work out as intensely or as casually as you wish.
THE FIT TEST PROGRAM

The Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill Fit Test program is another exclusive feature of this
versatile aerobic trainer. Think of it as your relative fitness score. The Fit Test can be
used to monitor improvement in endurance every four to six weeks.
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Use the numeric keys to enter your age from 10 to 99, then press STARTENTER.
After entering your age, input your sex by pressing 1 for male or 2 for female
followed by the STARTENTER button.
The message center will prompt you to select one of four speeds: 2, 3, 4 or 4.5
mph (3.2, 4.8, 6.4 or 7.2 kph). Consult the table below for an approximate speed
based on your perceived effort level and key in the appropriate striding belt speed.
(NOTE: If your heart rate is lower than 60% of your theoretical maximum heart rate,
you will
be instructed to perform the Fit Test again at a faster belt speed.)
Beginner
2.0 mph / 3.2 kph
Intermediate
3.0, 4.0 mph / 4.8, 6.4 kph
Advanced
4.5 mph / 7.2 kph
The Fit Test will last five minutes (a one-minute warm-up followed by four minutes of
consistent effort). Speed and incline cannot be changed in the Fit Test; they must be
maintained in order to ensure an accurate Fit Test score computation.
After the Fit Test is complete, you will be instructed to take your 15-second pulse at the
sound of the beep and then enter your pulse using the keypad (if you are wearing a
Zone Trainer chest strap, your pulse is automatically transmitted to the on-board computer; if you are using the Lifepulse sensors, simply grasp them when instructed to). Your
Fit Test score and ranking will appear in the Message Center window. The Fit Test scoring tables on page 21 can be used to determine how you rank with others in your category.
The Fit Test is also an estimate of the your VO2 max, which is a measurement of how
well the heart supplies oxygenated blood to the exercising muscles and how efficiently
those muscles receive oxygen from the blood. This measurement is generally regarded
by physicians and exercise physiologists as the standard for aerobic capacity.
Please note that the VO2 max values received will be 10% to15% higher than those
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achieved on a stationary cycle. Stationary cycling offers a specific workout for the
quadriceps muscles which often reach maximum fatigue at a lower level of VO2 max
than what a person would reach on a stairclimber or a treadmill.*
The rate of pedaling or stepping is often difficult to control. However, treadmill speed
and incline can be precisely regulated. And unlike cycling or stepping, walking is a
natural, habitual activity. Most people become accustomed to treadmill walking within
two minutes.
Fit Test Tips

The computer will not accept:
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heart rates less than 52 or greater than 200 beats per minute;
body weights less than 50 pounds (22 kg) or greater than 300 pounds (136 kg);
ages below 10 years;
data input that exceeds human potential.
If you make an error when entering any Fit Test data, you can correct it by
pressing CLEAR, inputting the correct information, and pressing STARTENTER.
It is important for you to take the Fit Test under similar circumstances each time.
Your heart rate is dependent on many factors, including:
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amount of sleep the previous night (at least seven hours is recommended);
time of day;
time you last ate (two to four hours after the last meal is recommended);
time since you last drank a liquid containing caffeine or alcohol, or smoked
a cigarette (at least four hours is recommended);
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For the most accurate Fit Test results you should perform the Fit Test on three
consecutive days and average the three scores.
NOTE: To receive a proper Fit Test score, you must be working within your training heart rate zone, which is 60%-85% of your theoretical maximum heart rate.
* Ebbeling, Cara B.; Puleo, Elaine M.; Ward, Ann; Widrick, Jeffrey, and Rippe, James M, Development Of A Single Stage
Submaximal Treadmill Walking Test. University Of Massachusetts Medical Center,1991 Unpublished.
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Fit Test Scoring
RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATIONS FOR MEN

AGE
RATING
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
61+
57+
55+
53+
50+
Excellent
55-60
52-56
50-54
47-52
44-49
Good
50-54
46-51
44-49
42-46
39-43
Above Average
44-49
41-45
39-43
36-41
33-38
Average
40-43
36-40
34-38
32-35
29-32
Below Average
34-39
31-35
29-33
26-31
23-28
Poor
29-33
25-30
22-28
20-25
18-22
<29
<25
<22
<20
<18
Elite
Very Poor
RELATIVE FITNESS CLASSIFICATIONS FOR WOMEN

AGE
RATING
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
54+
51+
48+
46+
44+
Excellent
48-53
45-50
43-47
41-45
39-43
Good
43-47
40-44
37-42
35-40
33-38
Above Average
37-42
34-39
32-36
30-34
28-32
Average
33-36
30-33
28-31
25-29
23-27
Below Average
28-32
24-29
22-27
20-24
18-22
Poor
22-27
19-23
17-21
14-19
12-17
<22
<19
<17
<14
<12
Elite
Very Poor
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THE MESSAGE CENTER

The Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill constantly monitors your performance during an
exercise program, and displays prompts to inform and advise you of your performance.
The following messages are representative of what you may see over the course of a workout.
PROGRAM SET-UP MESSAGES:
MESSAGE
COMMENT
PRESS START TO BEGIN
Begins the exercise program set-up.
ENTER WEIGHT ___ LBS (or KGS)
You must enter accurate weight in

pounds (or kilograms).
SELECT PROGRAM OR...

BEGIN BY PRESSING... SPEED
CONTROL ARROWS
Prompts you to select an exercise

program or begin by pressing the
speed increase arrow (s).
SELECT PROGRAM TIME...

ENTER TIME __ MIN
In the Hill program only, you must

select a workout duration from 1-99
minutes.
SELECT INCLINE LEVEL...1 TO 12

LEVEL IS __
In the Hill and Random programs only,

you must select an incline level from
1 to 12.
CHOOSE PROGRAM GOAL...

PRESS 1 FOR TIME... 2 FOR
DISTANCE...OR 3 FOR CALORIES
Instructs you to select workout duration

distance to be traveled or calories
to burn goal in all programs except the
the Fit Test.
SELECT DISTANCE...
ENTER MILES [or KM] _._
Prompts you to select desired distance

to be traveled from 0.1 to 10.0 (0.1 to
16 kilometers).
ENTER TIME...__ MIN
Instructs you to select a time goal for

your workout from 1 99 minutes.
ENTER CALORIES ____
Instructs you to select a caloric goal for

your workout from 1 2,000 calories.
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MESSAGE
COMMENT
ENTER AGE OR PRESS... 0 KEY

TO SET YOUR...TARGET HEART
RATE
In the Fat Burn and Cardio programs,

you must input your age for
computation of your target heart rate, or
enter another target from 72 to 178
beats per minute using the 0 key.
SELECT YOUR SPEED...FROM 1.5

TO 10.0 MPH (or 2.4 to 16.1 kph)
You must select a belt speed within the

specified range. In the Fat Burn and
Cardio programs, the upper limit is 4.5
mph (7.2 kph) with the Lifepulse system
or 10.0 mph (16.1 kph) when using
telemetry. In the Fit Test program the
choices are 2, 3, 4 or 4.5 mph (3.2, 4.8,
6.4 or 7.2 kph).
FIT TEST LASTS 5 MIN...ENTER

YOUR AGE __
In the Fit Test program, you must enter

your age, from 10 to 99 years.
ENTER YOUR SEX...PRESS 1 FOR

MALE...PRESS 2 FOR FEMALE
In the Fit Test program, you must

indicate your sex, male or female.
SELECT 1 OF 4 SPEEDS...2, 3, 4, or
4.5 MPH (or 3, 5, 6 or 7 KPH)
You may enter Fit Test striding belt

speeds based on perceived activity
level: Beginner, Advanced, or Expert.
BEGIN 1 MIN WARM-UP
Start 1-minute warm-up for the Fit Test

program.
HAVE A GOOD WORKOUT...TO

SELECT NEW SPEED...SIMPLY
PRESS THE...UP DOWN ARROW
KEY...OR...KEY IN A NEW SPEED
Your Manual workout is about to begin.

Speed may be increased or decreased
by pressing the speed arrow key or by
entering a new running speed via the
numeric keypad.
HAVE A GOOD WORKOUT...USE

KEYPAD TO CHANGE...INCLINE
LEVEL
Your Hill or Random workout is about to

begin. By pressing the incline arrow key
you can change the programs level.
BEGIN 3 MIN WARM-UP...HAVE A

GOOD WORKOUT...USE KEYPAD
TO CHANGE...TARGET HEART RATE
Your Fat Burn or Cardio workout is

about to begin with a 3-minute warmup period to get your heart rate into the
appropriate target zone.
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PROGRAM FEEDBACK MESSAGES:

MESSAGE
COMMENT
MIN TARGET HR 72
MAX TARGET HR 178
The lowest and highest target heart

rates allowable.
TO MEET TARGET HR...

DECREASE SPEED
You must reduce speed to reach your

target heart rate (only in the Fat Burn
and Cardio programs).
TO MEET TARGET HR...INCREASE

SPEED OR...LOWER TARGET HR
You must either increase your speed

or select a lower target heart rate (only
in the Fat Burn and Cardio programs).
TO MEET TARGET HR...RAISE INCLINE

OR...INCREASE SPEED OR...
LOWER TARGET HR
You must either increase the incline,

increase speed or select a lower target
heart rate (only in the Fat Burn and
Cardio programs).
TARGET HR IS ___
Your target heart rate (only in the

Fat Burn and Cardio programs).
YOUR CHEST STRAP...IS NOT

DETECTED
The heart rate receiver is not detecting

a signal from the chest strap transmitter.
HEART RATE ___ BPM
Your current heart rate.
USE KEYPAD TO CHANGE...

TARGET HR
To alter your selected target heart rate,

you must input a new target heart rate
rate using the numeric keypad.
USE KEYPAD TO CHANGE...

INCLINE LEVEL
To alter the percent of incline, key in a

number from 1-12 and press
STARTENTER.
#### [CALORIES/TIME/MILES or KM]

TO GO
The amount of calories, time, miles or

kilometers remaining until you reach
your goal and complete your workout.
ENTER TIME __ MIN

ENTER CALORIES ____
SELECT DISTANCE...ENTER_._
[MILES or KM]
After selecting any program except Hill

or Fit Test, you must enter a goal of
time, distance or calories for that
program.
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MESSAGE
COMMENT
INVALID ____ ENTERED...OPTIONS

AVAILABLE # THRU ####
The goal value entered calories, time,

or distance is not valid and must be
within the indicated range.
WORKOUT PAUSED...TO RESTART

WORKOUT...PRESS THE START KEY...
TO END YOUR WORKOUT...
PRESS THE STOP KEY
Prompts action in pause mode in all

programs except Fit Test.
PRESS START TO BEGIN...

NEXT 5 MIN FIT TEST
(Appears if initial Fit Test results
were invalid.)
You must press STARTENTER to

begin taking your Fit Test again.
AT END OF 5 MINUTES...TAKE
15 SEC PULSE
You must take your 15-second pulse

at the conclusion of the Fit Test. If you
are wearing a Zone Trainer heart rate
monitor chest strap, your heart rate is
automatically conveyed to the treadmills on-board computer; if you are
using the Lifepulse sensors, simply
grasp them when instructed to do so.
TAKE 15 SECOND PULSE...

15 SECOND PULSE IS ___
Prompts you to take your 15-second

pulse and then confirms it upon entry.
YOUR HEART RATE...IS NOT HIGH

ENOUGH...REDO TEST AT _.__ MPH
[or KPH]
Your heart rate is too low to calculate

your Fit Test score accurately. Take the
test again at a higher belt speed.
PULSE SEEMS TOO HIGH...

CONSULT INSTRUCTOR
Your heart rate is above the expected

reading; you should see a trainer to
determine possible cause(s).
PULSE SEEMS TOO LOW
Your heart rate is below the expected

reading; you should see a trainer to
determine possible cause(s).
FIT TEST ENDED
Your Fit Test is over.
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MESSAGE
COMMENT
FIT TEST SCORE [ELITE/

EXCELLENT/GOOD/ABOVE
AVERAGE/AVERAGE/BELOW
AVERAGE]
Your Fit Test score as compared

to others of your age and sex.
PACE __._ MIN [MILE or KM]
Your current pace, expressed in time

(in min.) to travel one mile or kilometer.
COOLDOWN PERIOD __
Time remaining in your 60- or 90second cool-down period
WORKOUT ENDED
You have reached your goal and

completed your workout.
NOTE NOTE NOTE...MAXIMUM

SPEED REDUCED TO __._ MPH
[or KPH] FOR WORKOUT...
NOTIFY MAINTENANCE
Temporary maximum speed imposed

based on your weight and stress to the
striding belt. The user should notify
maintenance or club personnel.
NOTE: YOURE PUSHING...BELT

TOO HARD...PLEASE RUN CORRECTLY
You are running at a speed beyond the

capacity of the machine and must slow
down.
NOTIFY MAINTENANCE
An internal malfunction has occurred.

Press 9-1-9 START- ENTER for
malfunction code and contact
maintenance staff or call Life Fitness
After Market Services.
MEMORY CHIP FAILURE
The on-board computers memory chip

has sustained some type of damage
or malfunction. Press 9-1-9
STARTENTER for diagnostic
evaluation and call Life Fitness
After Market Services.
POWER-UP RESET . . .
Appears whenever the treadmill is

turned on.
WAXER NEEDS REFILL
The treadmills auto waxer needs

refilling. Notify maintenance personnel
or call Life Fitness After Market Services.
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OPTIONAL SETTINGS FOR THE

l Maximum speed option
With the maximum speed option, the maximum speed of the Life Fitness 9500HR
treadmill can be set to any speed between 2.0 and 10.0 mph (3.2 and 16.1 kph) in 0.5
increments. To change the maximum speed on the Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill:
1. Press CLEARPAUSE until the Message Center displays Press Start to Begin.
Press CLEARPAUSE again.
2. Press 9-1-9 on the numeric keypad and press STARTENTER.
3. Press the Hill, Random and Fit Test keys so that they are lit. The letters E and A
will appear in the Program Profile window.
4. Various messages will scroll through the Message Center window. When the
message Maximum Speed - _._ m.p.h. appears in the window, press the speed
up/down key to change the maximum speed from 2.0 - 10.0 mph (3.2 - 16.1 kph)
in 0.5 increments.
5. After setting the new maximum speed, press CLEARPAUSE. The new maximum
speed will be in effect.
l Minimum speed option
With the minimum speed option, the minimum speed of the Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill can be changed from 1.5 to 1.0 mph (2.4 to 1.6 kph). To change the minimum
speed on the Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill:
1. Press CLEARPAUSE until the message center displays Press Start to Begin.
message Minimum Speed - _._ m.p.h. appears in the window, press the speed
up/down key to toggle the minimum speed between 1.5 - 1.0 mph (2.4 and 1.6 kph).
5. After setting the desired minimum speed, press CLEARPAUSE. The new minimum
speed will now be in effect.
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l Maximum program time option
The maximum program time option allows the maximum program time to be changed
from the standard maximum time limit of 60 minutes to anywhere from 1 to 99 minutes.
To change the Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill maximum program time:
message Normal Program Time appears in the window, press the speed up key
to increase the maximum program time and the speed down key to decrease the
maximum program time.
5. After setting the new maximum program time, press CLEARPAUSE. The new
maximum program time will now be in effect.
l Turning telemetry on and off
message Telemetry HR on/off appears in the window, press the speed up/down
key to toggle the telemetry function on and off.
5. After turning the telemetry function on or off, press CLEARPAUSE. Telemetry will
be either on or off, depending on where you set it.
l Password protection option
Password protection allows you to limit the use of your Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill
to only those who have been given a numeric password which you have preset.
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l Setting the password
2. Press 9-5-0-0 on the numeric keypad and press STARTENTER.
3. Password ___ will appear in the Message Center window. Enter a password at
this time (a valid password is any number between 1 and 999). You can press
CLEARPAUSE at any time while setting a password to delete your entry.
4. After setting a password, press the STARTENTER key. The new password has
now been accepted.
Once the password protection mode has been set, each time someone presses the
STARTENTER, the message center will ask the user for the password. The user must
press the numeric code and the STARTENTER key for the Life Fitness 9500HR trainer to continue. If an incorrect password is entered, the message center will continue to
prompt the user for the correct password.
l If you forget the password
2. Press 9-5-0-0 on the numeric keypad and press STARTENTER. Your password
will now appear in the Message Center window. Press the STOP button to exit.
l Changing the password
will now appear in the Message Center window.
3. Key in a new password (1-999).
4. Press the STARTENTER key. The new password is now in effect.
l Disabling the password
will now appear in the Message Center window.
3. Press CLEARPAUSE and the STARTENTER key. Your password is now disabled
and the Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill will operate without requiring a password.
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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR
ZONE TRAINER CHEST STRAP
YOUR
HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY.
4 Repeat the electrode wetting procedure (see How to Use the Zone Trainer
Heart Rate Monitor Chest Strap). The electrodes must be wet to pick up and
transmit accurate heart rate readings.
4 Make sure the electrodes are flat against the skin and the Life Fitness logo is
right side up.
4 Wash your belt transmitter regularly with mild soap and water.
4 Make sure your chest strap transmitter is within three feet (one meter) of the
heart rate receiver.
4 The estimated battery life of the chest strap transmitter is 2500 hours of use. If
your chest strap transmitter battery is depleted, contact Life Fitness After
Market Services at (800) 351-3737 for instructions on how to have your chest
strap replaced.
YOUR
HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR EXTREMELY HIGH (ABOVE
200).
4 When exercising with your Life Fitness Zone Trainer heart rate monitor you may
come within range of electromagnetic signals strong enough to cause abnormally
elevated heart rate readings. Possible sources of such signals include television
sets and/or antennas, computers, cars, high voltage power lines and motor driven
exercise equipment. Another heart rate transmitter within three feet (one meter)
may also cause abnormal heart rate readings.
NOTE: THERE IS A VERY SMALL LESS THAN ONE PERCENT PORTION OF THE
GENERAL POPULATION WHOSE HEART RATES CAN NOT BE DETECTED BY
HEART RATE MONITORS, INCLUDING ECGs. THIS PHENOMENON IS CALLED
BIOPOTENTIAL AND IS EXTREMELY RARE.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS

The Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill is backed by the engineering excellence of Life
Fitness and is one of the most rugged and trouble-free pieces of exercise equipment on
the
market today. Commercial Life Fitness treadmills are among the most popular of aerobic
trainers, regularly standing up to marathon use 18 hours a day, 7 days a week in
health clubs, colleges and military facilities the world over.
The following preventive maintenance tips will keep your Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill
operating at peak performance:
l Clean the display console and all exterior surfaces regularly with soap and water
or a mild household cleaner. DO NOT use paper towels.*

l Check operation of the stop button once a week.
l Vacuum the striding belt regularly to keep debris from accumulating.
l Inspect exterior parts regularly for wear, particularly the striding belt and deck.
l Inspect and vacuum the area under unit regularly.
* NOTE: When cleaning the exterior of the unit, a non-abrasive cleaner and soft cotton
cloth are strongly recommended. At no time should cleaner be applied directly to any
part of the equipment; use non-abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth and then wipe the unit.
* REMARQUE: Il est fortement recommand dutiliser un linge doux en coton et un nettoyant non abrasif pour nettoyer lextrieur de lunit. Ne jamais appliquer le nettoyant
directement sur une pice de lappareil; appliquer le nettoyant non abrasif sur un linge
doux et essuyer lappareil.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

ITEM
WEEKLY
Anti-Static
Cords
Console
Mounting
Bolts
MONTHLY
QUARTERLY BI-ANNUALLY
R
I
Frame
Striding Belt
(Top)
Brush
Deck
C
(vacuum)
Power Cord
Display Console
Handlebar
Handrail &
Handlebar Bolts
Front Roller
Rear Roller
Stop Button
Rear Roller
Guard
C and I
Tracking Spring
V Belt
Wax Assembly
Container
Wax System
Leaks
Wax Nozzle
ANNUALLY
I
C and I
Wax Refill
R
KEY: C = Clean; I = Inspect; R = Replace
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HOW TO TENSION THE STRIDING BELT

CAUTION: DO NOT MOVE TREADMILL OR PLACE YOUR HANDS
UNDER TREADMILL WHILE IT IS PLUGGED INTO AN ELECTRICAL
OUTLET!
ATTENTION : SI L'UNIT EST BRANCHE DANS UNE PRISE DE

COURANT, NE DPLACEZ PAS L'UNIT ET NE PLACEZ PAS LES
MAINS SOUS CELLE-CI.
Tools required: 7/32" and 9/16" hex key wrenchs; ratchet wrench
The Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill has an electronic belt alignment system which will
detect any belt misalignment and automatically realign the belt.
NOTE: IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT THE TREADMILL BE CORRECTLY

LEVELED PRIOR TO ANY TRACKING ADJUSTMENTS. AN UNSTABLE UNIT MAY
CAUSE STRIDING BELT MISALIGNMENT. SEE PLACING AND LEVELING THE LIFE
FITNESS 9500HR TREADMILL PRIOR TO MAKING ANY REAR ROLLER ADJUSTMENTS.
IL EST EXTRMEMENT IMPORTANT QUE L'EXERCISEUR DE MARCHE SOIT DE
NIVEAU AVANT DE PROCDER UN QUELCONQUE AJUSTEMENT. SI L'UNIT
EST INSTABLE, LA COURROIE POURRAIT SE DSALIGNER. AVANT D'AJUSTER
UN DES ROULEAUX ARRIRE, REPORTEZ-VOUS LA SECTION RELATIVE LA
FAON DE METTRE NIVEAU L'EXERCISEUR LIFE FITNESS 9500HR.
Step 1
Remove the right FRONT END CAP to access the belt tensioning bolt.
Step 2
Enter the Manual program and run the unit for five minutes (DO NOT run on the belt).
Set the speed at 5.0 mph (8.1 kph) for two minutes.
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Step 3
After two minutes, reduce the speed to 2.0 mph (3.2 kph). Tightly grasp the handrails
and attempt to stall the striding belt. If the belt slips, stop the unit and turn the tensioning
bolt one-quarter turn clockwise to tension the belt. DO NOT turn the tensioning bolt more
than one-quarter turn at a time or more than a maximum of one full turn. Repeat Steps 1
and 2 until the belt no longer slips.
NOTE: If, after completing one full turn (four one-quarter turns) of the tensioning bolt,
the belt still slips, call Life Fitness After Market Services at the numbers on the following page.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE TENSIONING BOLTS WHILE

MAKING BELT ADJUSTMENTS. OVER TIGHTENING OF BOLTS MAY
OVERSTRETCH AND DAMAGE THE STRIDING BELT AS WELL AS
PLACE AN UNNECESSARY LOAD ON THE ROLLER BEARINGS.
ATTENTION : NE SERREZ PAS OUTRE MESURE LES BOULONS

DE TENSION LORSQUE VOUS AJUSTEZ LA COURROIE. DES
BOULONS TROP SERRS POURRAIENT TIRER, ENDOMMAGER
LA COURROIE ET AJOUTER UNE CHARGE INUTILE SUR LES
PALIERS DES ROULEAUX.
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HOW TO OBTAIN PRODUCT SERVICE

Step 1
Verify the symptom and review the operating instructions. Sometimes the problem turns
out to be unfamiliarity with your Life Fitness 9500HR trainer's features and programs.
Step 2
Locate and document the serial number of the
unit. The serial number of the Life Fitness
9500HR treadmill is located on the left side of the
treadmill base, directly below the base of the handrail
(above the on/off switch), approximately 12 inches
(30 centimeters) from the front of the machine.
Step 3
Contact Life Fitness After Market Services:
Life Fitness After Market Services
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(800) 351-3737 (Toll Free within the U.S. and Canada)
(847) 451-0036
FAX: (847) 288-3702
Serial number location
For Product Service In Europe:

Life Fitness GmbH
Telephone: (089) 31 77 51-0
FAX: (089) 3 10 73 69
Life Fitness UK Ltd

Telephone: (01353) 666017
FAX: (01353) 666018
Life Fitness BeNeLux

Telephone: (03) 644 44 88
FAX: (03) 644 24 80
Life Fitness Italia S.R.L.

Telephone: (0472) 835470
FAX: (0472) 833150
Life Fitness Austria

Telephone: (02266) 61959
FAX: (02266) 61959
Please have the serial number of your Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill and the problem/
symptom ready for the After Market Services Specialist who will be assisting you. This
information is necessary for us to help solve any problems you may be encountering.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Designed use
Maximum user weight
Heavy/Commercial
300 pounds / 136.1 kilograms
Speed range
1.510.0 mph / 2.416.1 kph in 0.1 increments;

(1.0 mph / 1.6 kph minimum speed setting is optional.)
0%15% (in 0.5% increments)
Elevation range
Drive train
Motor type
Motor size
Power requirements
Two stage Poly-V Kevlar drive

Variable Speed AC
2.0 hp
120 volt, 20 amp (U.S.). See Electrical Requirements
for requirements outside the United States.
Roller diameter
Crowned rollers
Belt color/type
Belt waxing system
Belt size
Deck type
Side hand rails
Stop button
9.0 inches / 22.9 centimeters

Front and back
Grey multi-ply urethane
Computer controlled pump system
58.5 inches L x 18 inches W / 148.6 cm L x 45.7 cm W
FlexDeck Shock Absorption System
Cantilevered
Red, raised and prominently positioned
Programs
Heart rate monitoring
systems
Fat Burn, Cardio, Hill, Random, Manual, Fit Test
Console displays
Elapsed time, total distance, total calories burned, watts,

calories burned per hour, speed (mph or kph), incline
Lifepulse digital sensors and Telemetry chest strap
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:
Length
Width
Height
Weight
70 inches / 178 centimeters

400 pounds / 181.4 kilograms
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS:
Length
Width
Height
Weight

540 pounds / 245 kilograms
FCC Warning Possible Radio/Television Interference

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
l Increase the space between the equipment and the receiver.
l Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit
than that to which the receiver is connected.
l Consult an exercise equipment dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
An electrical fast transient event may interfere

with heart rate detection.
Une activit lectrique rapide et passagre risque de
peturber la dtection du rythme cardiaque.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications

to this equipment could void your product warranty!
Nous vous avisons que tout changement ou toute
modification de l'appareil pourrait annuler la garantie!
Before using this Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill, it is essential that you read
this ENTIRE operation manual. It wont take very long, and it will help you
set up the Life Fitness 9500HR treadmill quickly and instruct your members
on how to use it correctly.

Franklin Park, IL 60131
M051-00K26-A228
Life Fitness Treadmill
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Always follow the console instructions for proper operation.

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Observez les directives relatives la console afin d'assurer un bon fonctionnement.

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A temporary adapter should NOT be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole

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PLACING AND LEVELING THE

Leveling the treadmill

NOTE: IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT THE TREADMILL LEVELING LEG BE

POWER SAFETY SWITCH

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HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING

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USE THE LIFEPULSE DIGITAL HEART RATE SENSORS

CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO GRASP THE LIFEPULSE SENSORS AT

USE THE HEART RATE ZONE TRAINER CHEST STRAP

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Zone Trainer chest strap transmitter

THE DISPLAY CONSOLE

TIME: A continuous display of the elapsed time of each workout.

DISTANCE: A continual display of miles or kilometers traveled. At the end of the

B. MESSAGE CENTER, PROGRAM PROFILE WINDOW AND

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C. SPEED AND INCLINE KEYS AND DISPLAYS:

STARTENTER KEY: This key is used to begin an exercise program, to restart a

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Press the STARTENTER key.

Select a program or begin by pressing the speed control arrows.

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THE FAT BURN AND CARDIO PROGRAMS

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THE HILL PROGRAM

Cool-down: The cool-down allows the body to begin removing accumulated

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Hill profile diagram

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