Life Fitness E5 User Manual (English)

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Questions and Answers:

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Ashley RobinsonAug 20, 2025
What to do if my Life Fitness E5 has no power?
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  James WrightAug 21, 2025
  If your Life Fitness fitness equipment isn't powering on, there are several potential causes: * **Insufficient voltage:** Try plugging the cross-trainer into a different outlet with sufficient voltage. * **Loose or damaged line cord:** Ensure the line cord is properly connected to both the wall outlet and the power supply. * **Defective DC inlet:** The DC inlet on the product may need replacement. * **Energy Save Mode:** If the Energy Save Green LED is flashing, press the Energy Save button on the console to exit Energy Save Mode. * **Loose or damaged cables:** Disconnect and reconnect the main I/O cable at the console. * **Malfunctioning console:** If power is present through the cable, the console may need to be replaced.
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Kathleen YoungAug 22, 2025
Why is there no heart rate reading when using hand sensors on my Life Fitness Fitness Equipment?
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  Christina VincentAug 22, 2025
  If you're not getting a heart rate reading using the hand sensors on your Life Fitness fitness equipment, consider these possibilities: * **Incorrect hand placement/movement:** Refer to the user manual for proper hand placement on the heart rate sensors. * **Defective heart rate cables:** Inspect the heart rate cables for damage and test their continuity. Replace if necessary. * **Malfunctioning hand sensors:** The hand sensors may need to be replaced. * **Malfunctioning heart rate board:** Consult the Go and Track Plus console manuals for troubleshooting the heart rate board. You can test telemetry and contact heart rate in the console's Diagnostics mode.
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scookeAug 25, 2025
Why is there no heart rate when using chest strap transmitter with my Life Fitness E5?
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  brettburnsAug 25, 2025
  If you're not getting a heart rate reading using a chest strap transmitter with your Life Fitness fitness equipment, consider the following: * **Malfunctioning telemetry receiver:** Consult the Go and Track Plus console manuals for full diagnostic steps of the heart rate board. Check cable connection to external heart rate board. * **Malfunctioning transmitter (Chest Strap):** Test with a known working transmitter. Replace the transmitter (chest strap) battery CR2032 (3V) if necessary. * **Electrical interference:** Move the product away from sources of electrical interference like fluorescent lights and kitchen appliances. * **Wireless HR turned OFF:** Ensure wireless HR is turned 'on' in the console's user settings.
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Elizabeth BowmanAug 26, 2025
What to do if my Life Fitness E5 console goes to sleep during a workout?
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  Mrs. Michelle DiazAug 27, 2025
  If the console on your Life Fitness fitness equipment goes to sleep during a workout, it might not be getting a signal from the reed switch. Here's what to check: * **Loose or damaged cables:** Disconnect and reconnect the main cable at the console. * **Gap between Reed Switch and Magnet:** Readjust the Reed Switch to be closer to the magnet in the plastic pulley. * **Faulty Reed Switch:** Replace the Reed Switch. * **Magnet fell out:** Replace the magnet if it's missing from the plastic pulley.
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Brandon WilliamsAug 28, 2025
How to fix excessive grinding noises when pedal levers rotate under load on Life Fitness E5?
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  lowekarenAug 28, 2025
  Excessive grinding, rubbing, or knocking noises when the pedal levers rotate under load on your Life Fitness fitness equipment can be due to: * **Loose hardware:** Check all moving components for loose hardware. * **Leveler nut not tight:** Tighten the leveler nut against the frame. * **Noisy pedal lever bearings:** Replace the pedal lever assembly. * **Noisy user arm bearings:** Replace the user arm bearings. * **Noisy idler bearings:** Replace the idler assembly. * **Noisy crankshaft bearings:** Replace the crankshaft bearings.
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Elijah WolfAug 29, 2025
Why is there no power at the Activity Zone on my Life Fitness E5 Fitness Equipment?
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  Amy SantosAug 29, 2025
  If there's no power at the Activity Zone on your Life Fitness fitness equipment, check the following: * **Loose or damaged cables:** Disconnect and reconnect the main cable at both the console and the Activity Zone. * **Faulty Activity Zone:** Replace the Activity Zone.
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Christina HansenAug 31, 2025
What to do if pedals are slipping or skipping on my Life Fitness E5?
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  bryantangelaAug 31, 2025
  If the pedals are slipping or skipping on your Life Fitness fitness equipment, it could be due to a loose drive belt. Increase the tension on the drive belt.
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Donna StevensSep 2, 2025
Why is there no change in resistance on my Life Fitness Fitness Equipment?
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  Joel GrantSep 2, 2025
  If you're experiencing no change in resistance on your Life Fitness fitness equipment, consider these potential causes: * **Malfunctioning resistance stepper motor:** Replace and calibrate the resistance stepper motor. * **Broken cable in Eddy Current brake mechanism:** Replace the Eddy Current brake mechanism. * **Loose or damaged cables:** Inspect and test cables for continuity, replacing if necessary. * **Improper cable installation:** Ensure the cable from the resistance stepper motor to the eddy current brake is installed correctly.
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charlesbeardSep 3, 2025
Why is the resistance too high on my Life Fitness E5?
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  Catherine HopkinsSep 4, 2025
  If the resistance feels too high on your Life Fitness fitness equipment, here are a few things to check: * **Resistance motor range too high:** The resistance motor may need recalibration. * **Console in Safety Mode:** Turn OFF Safety Mode in the console settings menu. * **Mechanical Interference:** Inspect the product for parts that are not freely moving and replace damaged parts if needed.
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Debbie GibbsSep 5, 2025
What does 'OFF' displayed in Level Window on Life Fitness E5 Fitness Equipment console mean?
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  sharpevanSep 5, 2025
  If you see 'OFF' displayed in the Level Window on your Life Fitness fitness equipment console, it indicates that the Potentiometer (POT) on the servo motor isn't communicating with the console. This could be due to: * **Incorrect resistance motor range:** The resistance motor needs to be recalibrated. * **Faulty POT:** Replace the resistance stepper motor and calibrate. * **Loose or damaged cables:** Disconnect and reconnect the main cable at the console.

Life Fitness E5 Specifications

General

Type	Elliptical
Resistance Levels	20
Display	LCD
Stride Length	20 inches
Weight Capacity	350 lbs
Heart Rate Monitoring	Contact and wireless
Power Requirements	Self-powered