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Reebok Fitness ACD3 RBTL15990 User's Manual

1. 3 5mm Y adapter Headphones Speakers 22 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR Note If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack see instruction A below If the AUDIO OUT jack is being used see instruction B If you have a TV with a built in VCR see instruction B If your VCR is connected to your home stereo see HOW CON NECT YOUR HOME STEREO on page 22 A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord Plug the other end of the cable into the included adapter Plug the adapter into the AUDIO OUT jack on your VCR Audio Adapter Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord Plug the other end of the cable into the included adapter Plug the adapter into an RCA adapter available at electronics stores Next remove the wire that is currently plugged into the AUDIO OUT jack on your VCR and plug the wire into the unused side of the RCA adapter Plug the RCA adapter into the AUDIO OUT jack on your VCR RCA Adapter Audio Cable Adapter jam ru Wire removed from AUDIO OUT jack 23 HOW TO USE IFIT COM CD AND VIDEO PROGRAMS To use iFit com CD s or videocassettes the treadmill must be connected to your
2. KEES Model No RBTL15990 Serial USER S MANUAL Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS As a manufacturer we are com mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction If you have questions or if there are missing parts we will guarantee complete satisfaction through di rect assistance from our factory PLEASE CALL DIRECT TO OUR TOLL FREE CUSTOMER HOT LINE The trained technicians on our customer hot line will provide immediate assistance free of charge to you CUSTOMER HOT LINE 1 800 999 3756 Mon Fri 6 a m 6 p m MST A CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc tions in this manual before using LY this equipment Save this manual www workoutwarehouse com for future reference new products prizes fitness tips and much more UNIVERSITY KEES TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 0 000 e E E A a 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN jcc fee oe 5 HOW TO SET UP THE TREADMILL lesse I I n 6 HOW USE THE HEART RATE MONITOR 2 en 7 TREADMILL OPERATION cave ene he Rr eed oon cer e d do aioe ORE Re eR a E RT e 9 HOW FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL sseee RI I t 26 TROUBLE SHOOT ING x kd date Rae ace xeon ECKE GRON RUEDA Y OR RO D taa RD A ER 27 REEBOK UNIVERSITY etes peed Meow REGE ORE GU a d aea RE
3. Headphones gt 1 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO Note If your stereo has an RCA type AUDIO OUT jack see instruction A below If your stereo has a 3 5mm LINE OUT jack see instruction B If your stereo has only a PHONES jack see instruction C A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord Plug the other end of the cable into the included adapter Plug the adapter into an AUDIO OUT jack on your stereo AUDIO OUT Audio Adapter Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo UNE OUT Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord Plug the other end of the cable into a 3 5mm Y adapter available at electronics stores Plug the Y adapter into the PHONES jack on your stereo Plug your headphones into the other side of the Y adapter 3 5mm Audio Y agapter Cable gt Headphones 21 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO Note If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack see instruction A below If the LINE OUT jack is being used see instruction B A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front
4. The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex ercise program Remember these are general guide lines only For more detailed exercise information ob tain a reputable book or consult your physician EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system the key to achieving the desired results is to exercise with the proper intensity The proper intensity level can be found by using your heart rate as a guide The chart below shows recom mended heart rates for fat burning and aerobic exercise 130 125 118 110 105 95 60 70 To find the proper heart rate for you first find your age near the bottom of the chart ages are rounded off to the nearest ten years Next find the three numbers above your age The three numbers define your train ing zone The lower two numbers are recommended heart rates for fat burning the higher number is the recommended heart rate for aerobic exercise You can measure your heart rate using the heart rate monitor If your heart rate is too high or too low adjust the speed or incline of the treadmill accordingly Fat Burning To burn fat effectively you must exercise at a relatively low intensity level for a sustained period of time During the first few minutes of exercise your body uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for en ergy Only after the first few minutes does your body begin to use stored fat cal
5. tion will be shown The SPEED PACE display will show an E for English miles an for metric kilometers The unit of measurement can be changed by pressing the SPEED button The TIME display will show the total number of hours that the treadmill has been used The DISTANCE LAPS display will show the total number of miles that the walking belt has moved DISTANCE LAPS Q IMPORTANT Make sure that there is not a d in the CALS FAT CALS display If a d appears in the display the console is in the demo mode This mode is intended to be Q CALS FAT CALSO used only when a treadmill is displayed in a store When the console is in the demo mode the power cord can be plugged in the key can be removed from the console and the displays and indicators on the console will auto matically light in a preset sequence although the but tons on the console will not operate If a d appears in the CALS FAT CALS display when the information mode is selected press the SPEED button so the display is blank To exit the information mode remove the key from the console 20 By adding the optional iFit com module to the treadmill you can use vir tually endless features from our internet site Imagine on line competi tions personal training sessions via the internet and the ability to use your computer to track your work
6. Console Motor Tension Washer Motor Star Washer Motor Pivot Bolt Motor Pivot Nut Motor Bracket Motor Tension Nut Motor Adj Nut Hood Fastener Jack Console Base Screw Side Receiver Foam Sensor Foam Pulse Receiver Magnet Short Hood Screw IFit com Module IFit com CD IFit com Videocassette Isolator Spacer Key No Qty 123 2 124 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Description Rear Endcap Spacer Chest Strap 8 Blue Wire 2 F 8 Blue Wire M F 14 White Wire 2 F 8 White Wire M F 8 Red Wire M F 9 Black Wire M F 4 Black Wire 2 F 8 Green Wire F Ring User s Manual Includes all parts shown in the box These parts are not illustrated These parts are optional For information about the iFit com module call toll free 1 800 884 0620 For in formation about iFit com CD s or videocassettes call toll free 1 800 735 0768 Specifications are subject to change without notice HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts call our Customer Service Department toll free at 1 800 999 3756 Monday through Friday 6 a m until 6 p m Mountain Time excluding holidays To help us assist you please be prepared to give the following information The MODEL NUMBER of the product RBTL 15990 The NAME of the product REEBOK ACDS treadmill The SERIAL NUMBER of the product see the front cover of this manual The KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the part
7. Plug in the power cord insert the key and carefully walk on the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walk ing belt is properly tightened 28 PROBLEM The displays and indicators on the console remain lit after the key is removed SOLUTION a Hold down the STOP button while inserting the key into the console SET NAXHEART RATER Make sure that there is not a d in the CALS FAT CALS display If a d appears in the display the console is in the demo mode This mode is intended to be used only when a treadmill is displayed in a store When FATEALSO the console is in the demo mode the power cord can be plugged in the key can be removed from the console and the displays and indicators on the console will automatically light in a preset sequence although the buttons on the console will not operate If a d appears in the CALS FAT CALS display press the SPEED button so the display is blank Then remove the key from the console PROBLEM The incline of the treadmill does not change correctly or does not change when iFit com CD s and videos are played SOLUTION a With the key in the console press one of the incline buttons While the incline is changing re move the key After a few seconds re insert the key The treadmill will automatically rise to the maximum incline level and then return to the minimum level This will recalibrate the incline system 29 REEBOK UNIVERSITY Reebok
8. outs For information about purchasing the optional iFit com module call toll free 1 800 735 0768 HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO YOUR CD PLAYER VCR OR COMPUTER To use iFit com CD s the treadmill must be connected to your portable CD player portable stereo home stereo or computer with CD player See this page and page 22 for connecting instructions To use iFit com videocassettes the treadmill must be connected to your VCR See page 20 for connecting instructions To use iFit com programs directly from our internet site the treadmill must be connected to your home computer See page 22 for connecting instructions HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE CD PLAYER Note If your CD player has separate LINE OUT and PHONES jacks see instruction A below If your CD player has only one jack see instruction B A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT jack on your CD player Plug your headphones into the PHONES jack Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord Plug the other end of the cable into a 3 5mm Y adapter available at electronics stores Plug the Y adapter into the PHONES jack on your CD player Plug your headphones into the other side of the Y adapter PHONES Qi er 4 3 5mm Audio Y adapter
9. the excitement of working out with a class and an instructor the hottest new trend at health clubs With the treadmill connected to your computer you can also go to our new internet site at www iFit com and access basic programs audio programs and video programs directly from the internet And by adding an optional iFit com module to the treadmill you can use virtually endless features from our internet site See www iFit com for complete details To purchase iFit com CD s or videocassettes or an optional iFit com module call toll free 1 800 735 0768 DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE Refer to the drawing on page 10 A ENTER Button This button is used to enter age weight and maximum heart rate settings and Buttons These buttons are used to change age weight and maximum heart rate settings USER Button This button is used to select user information Up to three different users can store age weight and maximum heart rate settings QUICK SPEED Buttons These buttons allow you to quickly select speed settings SPEED Buttons These buttons control the speed of the walking belt Each time a button is pressed the speed will change by 0 1 mph if a button is held down the speed will change in increments of 0 5 mph The speed range is 0 5 mph to 10 mph LED Displays These displays provide continuous feedback of the calories and fat calories you have burned the speed of the walking belt
10. University was launched in 1993 to fulfill a vision to establish a university without walls that develops quality researched state of the art fitness programming for the fitness industry throughout the world Working with the world s best professionals Reebok University has created a host of original programs such as Step Reebok Walk Reebok Slide Reebok and Reebok City Jam The industry has adopted Reebok programming as the gold standard Our guidelines and terminology are used by fitness profes sionals and participants around the world and our exceptional programming has been approved in the United States by AFAA and ACE for continuing educa tion credits WALKING AND CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE Scientific studies confirm that walking at a moderate to brisk pace can enhance aero bic fitness Rippe and his colleagues found that of 500 subjects tested 67 of the men and 90 of the women were able to reach their target heart rates by walking 4 to 4 5 miles per hour Pollock and his colleagues found that middle aged men who walked at a pace of 3 5 to 4 5 miles per hour for 40 minutes four times per week had the same car diovascular improvements as men the same age who jogged for 30 minutes three times per week Although the intensity of exercise was lower for the walkers than the runners the increased duration and frequency of walking provided the walkers with similar aerobic ben
11. both the CURRENT PERIOD col umn and the column to the right will flash and a series of tones will sound All target heart rate settings will then move one column to the left The target heart rate setting for the second period will then be shown in the CURRENT PERIOD column As the program progresses the speed and or incline of the treadmill will change automatically to keep your heart rate near the heart rate setting shown in the CURRENT PERIOD column The program will continue until the heart rate setting for the last period is shown in the CURRENT PERIOD column and the TIME display counts down to zero The walking belt will then slow to a stop 17 If your heart rate is not detected during the program the letters PLS will flash in the PULSE display and the speed and or incline of the treadmill will automatically decrease See HEART RATE MONITOR TROUBLE SHOOTING on page 7 While the program is in progress minor adjust ments can be made to the speed or incline of the treadmill with the SPEED or INCLINE buttons However if you increase the speed the incline will automatically decrease if you decrease the speed the incline will increase If you increase the incline the speed will decrease if you decrease the incline the speed will increase The console will always attempt to keep your heart rate near the heart rate setting shown in the CURRENT PERIOD column Note When the incline reaches the lowest setting the speed cann
12. efits as the runners On the basis of current research it seems clear that walking at a moderate to brisk pace can be an excel lent aerobic activity 30 WALKING AND REDUCED RISK FOR CARDIOVAS CULAR DISEASE Several studies have found that regular walking at any speed can increase HDL C cholesterol a high density lipoprotein which removes excess cholesterol from the body and can lower concentrations of blood triglyc erides a storage form of fat thus reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease Duncan and his colleagues concluded that exercise does not have to be vigorous to reduce cardiovascular risk factors In other words people who choose to stroll rather than walk briskly can reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease After studying the physical activity patterns of 17 000 Harvard alumni over a 20 year period Paffenbarger and his colleagues concluded that walking as little as five city blocks per day can reduce the risk of cardio vascular disease and walking 2 miles per day can reduce the risk of a heart attack by 28 or more Therefore while walking at a fast pace will improve aerobic fitness walking at any speed slow or fast can reduce a person s risk for heart disease WALKING AND WEIGHT REDUCTION Walking is an excellent activity for burning calories The steeper the incline and or the faster the speed the more calories are burned For example a 150 pound person walking at 3 5 miles per hour on flat
13. ground will burn about 300 calories per hour This same person will burn 400 calories per hour on a gentle 4 incline and 500 calories per hour on a steeper 10 incline If this person speeds the pace up to 4 miles per hour on level ground 350 calories will be burned in one hour It should be noted that participants who do not wish to walk at faster speeds can burn a comparable number of calories by walking for longer periods of time WALKING AND BONE DENSITY Osteoporosis is a major health problem in the United States affecting an estimated 15 to 30 million people An age related disorder osteoporosis reduces the density of bones This disease can be life threatening since many older people die as a result of complica tions suffered from broken bones Adequate calcium in the diet and weight bearing exercises seem to reduce the risk of osteoporosis Several studies have reported that regular walking at moderate to brisk speeds appears to increase bone density Specifically Fradin and his colleagues found that 70 year old subjects who walked at least 30 min utes per day had higher bone mineral content than subjects who walked less than 30 minutes per day Jones and his colleagues reported that sedentary women aged 30 to 61 years old who began a regular walking program and continued for one year increased their bone density Since walking can be comfortably performed by people of any age walking appears to be practical and effe
14. have selected The SPEED PACE display will flash the program s maximum speed setting and the INCLINE display will flash the program s maximum incline setting for ten seconds Press the START or the SPEED button to start the program A moment after the button is pressed the treadmill will automatically adjust to the first speed and in cline settings for the program Hold the handrails and begin walking Each program is divided into several time periods of different lengths One speed setting and one in cline setting are programmed for each period The speed setting for the first period is shown in the flashing CURRENT PERIOD column of the LED 15 matrix The incline settings are not shown in the matrix The speed set tings for the next twelve pe riods will be shown in the twelve columns to the right CURRENT PERIOD 4 MANUAL FATBURN AEROBIC PULSE CUSTOM When only three seconds remain in the first period of the program both the CURRENT PERIOD col umn and the column to the right will flash a series of tones will sound and all speed settings will move one column to the left The speed setting for the second period will then be shown in the flash ing CURRENT PERIOD column and the treadmill will automatically adjust to the speed and incline settings for the second period The program will continue in this way until the speed setting for the last period is shown in the CURR
15. high under the pectoral mus cles or breasts as is comfortable Make sure that the logo on the sensor unit is facing forward and is right side up Use saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solution to wet the two electrode areas on the sensor unit If heart rate readings do not appear until you begin perspiring re wet the electrode areas Pull the sensor unit away from your body a few inches and locate the two electrode areas on the inner side The electrode areas are the areas covered by shallow ridges Using saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solution wet both electrode areas Return the sensor unit to a position against your chest As you walk or run on the treadmill position your self near the center of the walking belt For the console to display heart rate readings the user must be within arm s length of the console The heart rate monitor is designed to work with people who have normal heart rhythms Heart rate reading problems may be caused by medical conditions such as premature ventricular contrac tions pvcs tachycardia bursts and arrhythmia The operation of the heart rate monitor can be affected by magnetic interference caused by high power lines or other sources If it is suspected that this is a problem try relocating the treadmill The CR2032 battery may need to be replaced Follow the steps at the right to replace the battery Locate the battery cover on the back of the sen sor uni
16. is held down the weight setting will change in increments of 5 pounds When your weight is shown press the ENTER button Note Once your weight is entered it will be saved in memory even when the power cord is unplugged OCALS FAT CALSO Enter your age if desired The current age setting will be shown in the PULSE display Press the or button to enter your age Each button press will change the age setting by 1 year if a button is held down the age setting will change in increments of 5 years When your age is shown press the ENTER button Note Once your age is entered it will be saved in mem ory even when the power cord is unplugged OYCALS FAT CALSO PULSE optional Enter a maximum heart rate setting if desired The current maximum heart rate set OOeooooeeoeo ting will be 00 5 Q shown in the LED matrix When a pulse MANUAL FATBURN AEROBIC PULSE CUSTOM program is used this is the highest level that your heart rate will reach dur ing the program This setting is a percentage of your estimated maximum heart rate Your esti mated maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age For example if you are 30 years old your esti mated maximum heart rate is 190 If desired you can change the maximum heart rate setting by pressing the and buttons Each button press will change the setting by 1 ifa butto
17. of the treadmill near the power cord Plug the other end of the cable into the included adapter Plug the adapter into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo B Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord Plug the other end of the cable into the included adapter Plug the adapter into an RCA Y adapter available at electronics stores Next remove the wire that is currently plugged into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo and plug the wire into the unused side of the RCA Y adapter Plug the RCA Y adapter into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo Cable Adapter Wire removed from 3 LINE OUT jack HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note If your computer has a 3 5mm LINE OUT jack see instruction A If your computer has only a PHONES jack see instruction B A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT jack on your computer LINE OUT T Dw B Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord Plug the other end of the cable into a 3 5mm Y adapter available at electronics stores Plug the Y adapter into the PHONES jack on your computer Plug your headphones or speakers into the other side of the Y adapter 90
18. portable CD player portable stereo home stereo computer with CD player or VCR See HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO YOUR CD PLAYER VCR OR COMPUTER on page 18 Note To purchase iFit com CD s or videocassettes call toll free 1 800 735 0768 Follow the steps below to use an iFit com CD or video program 1 Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12 2 Select user 1 2 or 3 See step 2 on page 13 Select the iFit com mode When the key is in serted the manual mode will be selected To use an iFit com CD or video program press the MODE button re peatedly until the iFit com indicator lights The let ters I FIT and three moving indicators will appear in the LED matrix poooooooooOQo Insert the iFit com CD or videocassette If you are using an iFit com CD insert the CD into your CD player If you are using an iFit com video cassette insert the videocassette into your VCR Press the PLAY button on your CD player or VCR A moment after the button is pressed your personal trainer will begin guiding you through your workout Simply follow your personal trainer s instructions Note If the TIME display is flashing press the START button or the SPEED button on the con sole The treadmill will not respond to a CD or video program when the TIME display is flashing During the CD or video program an electronic chirping sound will alert you when the speed and or i
19. product SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The decals shown below have been placed on your treadmill If a decal is missing or illegible please call our Customer Service Department toll free to order a free replacement decal see HOW TO ORDER RE PLACEMENT PARTS on page 35 Apply the decal in the location shown Fully engage storage latch before treadmill is moved or stored Reduce incline to lowest level before folding treadmill into storage position Note Keep hands and feet clear of this area while operating or folding treadmill One decal on each side Protect yourself and others from risk of serious injury Read the user s manual and Stand only on side rails when starting or stopping treadmill Change speed in small increments Hold handrails to prevent falling and always wear the safety clip while operating treadmill 14 The decal is shown at 38 of actual size Stop if you feel faint dizzy or short of breath oak Never allow children on or ill Keep clothing fingers and hair around treadm ing bel away from moving belt Remove key when not in use Never try to adjust or fix the belt while it is moving Always wear athletic shoes while operating treadmill BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the new REEBOK ACD3 at 1 800 999 3756 Monday through Friday 6 a m treadmill The ACD3 treadmill combines advanced until 6 p m Mountain Time exclud
20. s see the PART LIST on pages 34 and 35 35 3 A e o o LO H tn Cc LLI e gt tc e Lu e X 1 1 a p YOL S oN vOL 27 27 901 22 1 1184 ON GQ3a014X3 LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED The entire REEBOK ACD3 Product is warranted to be free of all defects in material and work manship WHO IS COVERED The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser HOW LONG IS IT COVERED ICON Health amp Fitness Inc ICON warrants the hood covers belly pan and decals for six months after the date of purchase The motor is covered for three years after the date of purchase The belt and deck are covered for two years after the date of purchase All mechanical components are covered for two years after the date of purchase All electrical components are covered for two years after the date of purchase Labor is covered for one year WHAT WE DO TO CORRECT COVERED DEFECTS will ship to you without charge any replacement part or com ponent providing the repairs are authorized by ICON first and are performed by an ICON trained and authorized service provider or at our option we will replace the Product WHAT IS NOT COVERED Any failures or damage caused by unauthorized service misuse accident negligence im
21. steps below to use a program from our internet site 4 Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12 E Select user 1 2 or 3 See step 2 on page 14 3 Select the iFit com mode When the key is in serted the manual mode will be selected To use an iFit com CD or video program press the MODE button re peatedly until the iFit com indicator lights The let ters I FIT and three moving indicators will appear in the LED matrix DO 00 0O DOOOOOOOOO Go to your computer and start an internet connection Start your web browser if necessary and go to our internet site at www iFit com Follow the desired links on our internet site to select a program Read and follow the on line instructions for using a program 7 Follow the on line instructions to start the program When you start the program an on screen count down will begin Return to the treadmill and stand on the foot rails Find the clip attached to the key and slide the key onto the waistband of your clothing When the on screen countdown ends the program will begin and the walking belt will begin to move Hold the handrails step onto the walking belt and begin walking During the program an electronic chirping sound will alert you when the speed and or incline of the treadmill is about to change CAUTION Always listen for the chirp and be prepared for speed and or incline changes If the
22. the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps in speed To stop the walking belt press the STOP button The displays will pause and the TIME display will begin to flash To restart the walking belt press the START button or the SPEED button Note When the SPEED buttons are pressed the SPEED PACE display will show the selected speed setting for seven seconds The display will then show the actual speed of the walking belt Adjust the incline as desired To vary the intensity of your workout change the incline of the treadmill as desired by pressing the INCLINE buttons Note After the INCLINE but tons are pressed it will take a moment for the treadmill to reach the selected incline setting Follow your progress with the LED track and the LED displays The LED Track The LED track rep resents a dis tance of 1 4 mile As you exercise the indicators around the track will light one at a time until you have com pleted 1 4 mile A new lap will then begin CALS FAT a fat calories you have burned see FAT BURN ING on page 32 Every seven seconds the display will change from one number to the other M 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 MANUAL FATBURN AEROBIC PULSE CUSTOM CALS FAT CALS display This display shows the approximate numbers of calories and PULSE display This display shows your heart rate when the heart rate monitor is worn CALS FAT CAL
23. the heart rate monitor is not dried after each use it may remain activated longer than necessary draining the battery prematurely Store the heart rate monitor in a warm dry place Do not store the heart rate monitor in a plastic bag or other container that may trap moisture Do not expose the heart rate monitor to direct sunlight for extended periods of time Do not expose the heart rate monitor to tempera tures above 122 Fahrenheit 50 Celsius or below 14 Fahrenheit 10 Celsius Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor unit when using or storing the heart rate monitor Clean the sensor unit periodically using a damp cloth never use alcohol abrasives or chemicals The chest strap may be hand washed and air dried HEART RATE MONITOR TROUBLE SHOOTING The instructions in the following sections of this manual explain how the heart rate monitor is used with the console If the letters PLS appear in the PULSE display or if the displayed heart rate is ex cessively high or low try the steps below Make sure that the heart rate monitor is under your clothing tight against your skin and as high under the pectoral muscles or breasts as is comfortable In addition make sure that the logo on the sensor unit is facing forward and is right side up Note If the heart rate monitor does not function when positioned as described try moving it slightly lower or higher on your chest against your skin and as
24. while you are stand ing on the walking belt 17 Always hold the handrails while using the treadmill 18 The treadmill is capable of high speeds Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps in speed 19 To reduce the possibility of the treadmill over heating do not operate the treadmill continu ously for longer than one hour 20 Never leave the treadmill unattended while it is running Always remove the key unplug the power cord and move the on off switch to the off position when the treadmill is not in use See the drawing on page 5 for the loca tion of the on off switch 21 Do not attempt to raise lower or move the treadmill until it is properly set up See HOW TO SET UP THE TREADMILL on page 6 and HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 26 You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds 20 kg to raise lower or move the treadmill 22 Do not change the incline of the treadmill by placing objects under the treadmill 23 When folding or moving the treadmill make sure that the storage latch is fully closed 24 Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill regularly 25 26 27 The heart rate monitor is not a medical de vice Various factors including the user s movement may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings The heart rate monitor is in tended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general When using iFit com CD s and videos an electronic chirp
25. ENT PERIOD column and the TIME display counts down to zero The walking belt will then slow to a stop Note Each time a period ends and the speed set tings move to the left if all of the indicators in the CURRENT PERIOD column are lit the speed set tings may move downward so that the highest indi cators in the columns will appear in the LED matrix When the speed settings move to the left again and not all of the indicators in the CURRENT PERIOD column are lit the speed settings will move back up If the speed or incline setting for the current period is too high or too low you can manually override the setting by pressing the SPEED or INCLINE buttons Every few times one of the SPEED buttons is pressed an additional indicator will light or darken in the CURRENT PERIOD col umn If any of the columns to the right of the CURRENT PERIOD column have the same num ber of lit indicators as the CURRENT PERIOD col umn an additional indicator may light or darken in those columns as well Note If you manually ad just the speed setting so that all of the indicators in the CURRENT PERIOD column are lit the speed settings in the LED matrix will not move downward as described above Note If you manually over ride the speed or incline setting for the current period when the next period begins the tread mill will automatically adjust to the speed and incline settings for the next period To stop the program temporarily press the STOP
26. Note It will be easier and safer to perform this operation with two people Locate the two Screws 41 in the space between the front edge of the Motor Hood 62 and the treadmill Remove the Screws Return the Uprights 39 to the vertical position Lift off the Motor Hood 62 being careful not to damage the hook and loop fasteners on the front of the belly pan 27 Locate the Reed Switch 59 and the Magnet 117 on the left side of the Pulley 8 Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1 8 If necessary loosen the Screw 64 and move the Reed Switch slightly Retighten the Screw Re attach the Motor Hood 62 and run the treadmill for a few minutes to check for a correct speed reading PROBLEM The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION a Use only a UL listed surge protector rated at 15 amps with a 14 gauge cord of five feet or less b If the walking belt is overtightened treadmill perfor mance may decrease and the walking belt may be permanently damaged Remove the key and UN PLUG THE POWER CORD Using the allen wrench turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counterclockwise 1 4 of a turn When the walking belt is properly tight ened you should be able to lift each side of the walking belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking platform Be careful to keep the walking belt centered Plug in the power cord insert th
27. SO 10 PULSE SPEED PACE display This display shows the speed of the walking belt and your current pace pace is measured in min utes per mile The dis play will alternate between one number and the other every seven seconds Note When the SPEED buttons are pressed the display will show the speed setting 14 How to select miles per hour or kilometers per hour Speed can be dis played in either miles per hour mph or kilometers per hour kph To change the unit of measurement first hold down the STOP button while inserting the key into the console The SPEED PACE display will show either an E for English miles or an for metric kilometers Press the SPEED button to change the unit of measure ment Then remove and reinsert the key DISTANCE LAPS display This display shows the distance that the walking belt has moved and the number of laps you have com pleted one lap equals 1 4 mile The display will alternate between one number and the other every seven seconds DISTANCE LAPS Q Note If the speed is displayed in miles per hour the distance will be displayed in miles if the speed is displayed in kilometers per hour the distance will be displayed in kilometers TIME display This display shows the total time that the walking belt has been moving Note When a workout pro gram is sele
28. Stretches Calves achilles tendons and ankles 4 Quadriceps Stretch With one hand against a wall for balance reach back and grasp one foot with your other hand Bring your heel as close to your buttocks as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg Stretches Quadriceps and hip muscles 5 Inner Thigh Stretch Sit with the soles of your feet together and your knees outward Pull your feet toward your groin area as far as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times Stretches Quadriceps and hip muscles 33 PART LIST MODEL RBTL15990 R0300A To locate the parts listed below refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual Key No Qty OONDARWNDN PO PO BR AH A 2 A 1 Description Left Foot Rail Front Roller Nut Front Left Endcap Key Clip Frame Pivot Spacer Front Roller Pulley Platform Screw Belt Guide Caution Decal Isolator Spacer Screw Isolator Rear Foot Right Walking Belt Walking Platform Latch Catch Latch Assembly Lock Knob Lock Knob Sleeve Lock Knob Spring Lock Pin Collar Frame Rear Roller Adj Bolt Roller Adj Washer Right Rear Endcap 8 Cable Tie 4 Cable Tie Releasable Wire Tie Reed Switch Clip Tie Clamp Belly Pan Latch Decal Rear Foot Left Platform Screw Front Frame Bolt Belly Pan Fastener Front Ri
29. To use the manual mode of the console follow the steps beginning on page 13 To use a fat burn pro gram or an aerobic program see page 15 To usea pulse program see page 16 To create and use a custom program see pages 18 and 19 To use an iFit com CD or video program refer to page 23 To use an iFit com program directly from our internet site see page 25 12 HOW TO ENTER USER INFORMATION Each time the power is turned on the USER 1 indicator will begin to flash The console allows up to three different users to enter their weight their age and a maximum heart rate setting into the console If you enter your weight into the console the CALS FAT CALS display will be more accurate If you want to use a pulse program you must enter your age and a maximum heart rate setting If you want to enter your weight your age or a maxi mum heart rate setting follow the instructions below Press the USER button Press the USER button to designate yourself as user 1 The USER 1 indicator will remain lit without flashing Note To designate yourself as user 2 or user 3 press the USER button repeat edly IMPORTANT Each time you use the tread mill make sure that the correct user is selected Enter your weight if desired The current weight set ting will be shown in the CALS FAT CALS display Press the or button to enter your weight Each button press will change the weight setting by 1 pound if a button
30. anged with a touch of a button As you exercise the LED displays will provide continuous exercise feedback The console also offers ten preset workout programs four fat burn programs that automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill to give you effective fat burning workouts four aerobic programs that control the speed and incline of the treadmill to provide optimal aerobic exercise and two pulse programs that change the speed and incline to keep your heart rate within a target range during your workouts You can even create your own custom workout programs and store them in memory for future use The console also features new iFit com interactive tech nology IFit com technology is like having a personal trainer right in your home Using the included audio cable you can connect the treadmill to your home stereo portable stereo or computer and play special 10 iFit com CD programs CD s are available separately IFit com CD programs automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill as a personal trainer guides you through every step of your workout High energy music provides added motivation Each CD features two programs designed by certified personal trainers In addition you can connect the treadmill to your VCR and TV and play iFit com video programs videocas settes are available separately Video programs offer the same benefits as iFit com CD programs but add
31. button The TIME display will begin to flash To TOE PULSE PROGRAMS restart the program press the START button or the SPEED button To end the program press the Pulse programs 1 and 2 automatically control the STOP button remove the key and then reinsert speed and incline of the treadmill to keep your heart the key rate within a preset range during your workouts Follow the instructions below to use pulse programs 1 3 Follow your progress with the LED displays or 2 See step 7 on page 14 Insert the key into the console 7 When the program is completed remove the 1 1 key See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12 Make sure that the incline of the treadmill is at the lowest setting The incline must be at the lowest setting when the treadmill is folded to the storage position or the treadmill will be damaged Next remove the key from the console and put it in a secure place In addition move the on off switch to the off position and unplug the power cord E Select user 1 2 or 3 See step 2 on page 13 Enter your weight your age and a maximum heart rate setting If you enter your weight into the console the CALS FAT CALS display will be more accurate To use pulse programs 1 or 2 you must enter your age and a maximum heart rate setting If you have not entered this information see HOW TO ENTER USER INFORMATION on page 12 E Put on the heart rate monitor The heart rate monitor must be worn
32. c tive in reducing a person s risk for developing osteo porosis WALKING AND STRESS REDUCTION There are many stressors in today s society including economic concerns work related pressures and the need to balance career goals with home responsibili ties People who are unable to cope with these types of stressors are often tense and anxious and may even become physically or psychologically ill Researchers have found that exercise is one way to help people reduce stress For example subjects who engaged in a regular aerobic conditioning program and who altered their diets experienced significant gains in self concept feelings of well being and reduced depression Cramer and his colleagues specifically examined the effect of brisk walking on mildly obese sedentary women and found that walking improved general psy chological well being Walking therefore appears to be an effective tool for improving psychological well being WALKING AND INJURIES Walking is often associated with a low injury rate Walking is considered to be a low impact activity be cause one foot remains in contact with the ground at all times Walking at speeds of 3 miles per hour pro duces vertical impact forces that are around 1 25 times body weight whereas running at 7 miles per hour in creases vertical impact forces to more than 2 5 times body weight 31 During a 24 week study not one of 59 participants who walked five days a week at spe
33. ce is covered by war ranty ICON is not responsible or liable for indirect special or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product or damages with respect to any economic loss loss of property loss of revenues or profits loss of enjoyment or use costs of removal installation or other consequential damages of whatsoever nature Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages Accordingly the above limitation may not apply to you The warranty extended hereunder is in lieu of any and all other warranties and any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in its scope and duration to the terms set forth herein Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts Accordingly the above limitation may not apply to you No one is authorized to change modify or extend the terms of this limited warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state ICON HEALTH amp FITNESS INC 1500 S 1000 W LOGAN UT 84321 9813 Part No 162540 RO300A Printed in USA 2000 ICON Health amp Fitness Inc
34. cted this display will show the time remaining in the program DISTANCE LAPS Q When you are finished exercising stop the walking belt and remove the key Step onto the foot rails and press the STOP button Next change the incline of the treadmill to the lowest setting The incline must be at the low est setting when the treadmill is folded to the storage position or the treadmill will be dam aged Remove the key from the console and put it in a secure place Finally move the on off switch to the off position and unplug the power cord HOW TO USE FAT BURN PROGRAMS AND AEROBIC PROGRAMS The four fat burn programs and the four aerobic pro grams automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill as they guide you through effective work outs Follow the steps below to use a fat burn program or an aerobic program 1 Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12 2 Select user 1 2 3 See step 2 on page 13 E Enter your weight if desired If you have not entered your weight see HOW TO ENTER USER INFORMATION on page 12 E Select the desired program When the key is in serted the manual mode will be selected To select a fat burn pro gram or an aerobic pro gram press the MODE button repeatedly until one of the four fat burn indi cators or one of the four aerobic indicators lights The LED matrix will show the first twelve speed settings of the program you
35. d patio or near water Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol products are used or where oxygen is being administered Keep children under the age of 12 and pets away from the treadmill at all times The treadmill should not be used by persons weighing more than 300 pounds Never allow more than one person on the treadmill at a time Wear appropriate exercise clothing when using the treadmill Do not wear loose cloth ing that could become caught in the treadmill Athletic support clothes are recommended for both men and women Always wear athletic shoes when using the treadmill Never use the treadmill with bare feet wearing only stockings or in sandals When connecting the power cord see page 9 plug the power cord into a surge protector not included and plug the surge protector into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 or more amps No other appliance should be on the same circuit Do not use an extension cord 13 Use only a UL listed surge protector rated at 15 amps with a 14 gauge cord of five feet or less in length Do not use an extension cord 14 Keep the power cord and the surge protector away from heated surfaces 15 Never move the walking belt while the power is turned off Do not operate the treadmill if the power cord or plug is damaged or if the treadmill is not working properly See BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the tread mill is not working properly 16 Never start the treadmill
36. decade V Y ce IG EP pea tcs 30 EXERCISE GUIDELINES ERE e dia X awa x KO em CR ORO QR a 32 PART LIST eder ital er COPY Ua RO ee dea dad Raila ded d YU 34 HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS cece e m 35 LIMITED WARRANTY ick aix tthe Lita C Ivan ET BOR douane Back Cover Note An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual REEBOK and the Vector Logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Reebok This product is manufactured and distributed under license from Reebok International 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS A DANG ER To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons read the following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill 1 10 11 12 It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions Use the treadmill only as described in this manual This treadmill is intended for home use only Do not use this treadmill in any commercial rental or institutional setting Place the treadmill on a level surface with at least eight feet of clearance behind it Do not place the treadmill on any surface that blocks air openings To protect the floor or carpet from damage place a mat under the treadmill Keep the treadmill indoors away from mois ture and dust Do not put the treadmill in a garage or covere
37. e key and run the treadmill for a few minutes Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened c If the walking belt still slows when walked on please call our Customer Service Department toll free PROBLEM The walking belt is off center SOLUTION a If the walking belt has shifted to the left first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD Using the allen wrench turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt clockwise and the right bolt counterclockwise 1 4 of a turn each Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt Plug in the power cord insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is centered b If the walking belt has shifted to the right first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD Using the allen wrench turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt counterclockwise and the right bolt clockwise 1 4 of a turn each Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt Plug in the power cord insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is centered c If the walking belt slips when walked on first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD Using the allen wrench turn both rear roller adjustment bolts clockwise 1 4 of a turn When the walking belt is cor rectly tightened you should be able to lift each side of the walking belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking platform Be careful to keep the walking belt centered
38. eadmill back until it rolls freely on the wheels Carefully move the treadmill to the desired location Never move the treadmill without tipping it back To reduce the risk of injury use extreme caution while moving the treadmill Do not attempt to move the treadmill over an uneven surface 3 Place one foot on the base and carefully lower the tread mill until it is resting in the storage position HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1 Refer to drawing 2 above Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as shown Using your left hand slide the lock knob to the left Pivot the treadmill down until the frame is past the lock pin 2 Refer to drawing 1 above Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands and lower the treadmill to the floor CAUTION To decrease the possibility of injury bend your legs and keep your back straight 26 TROUBLE SHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below Find the symptom that applies and follow the steps listed If further assistance is needed please call our Customer Service Department toll free at 1 800 999 3756 Monday through Friday 6 a m until 6 p m Mountain Time excluding holidays PROBLEM The power does not turn on SOLUTION a Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill Check the on off switch located on the treadmill Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge protector and that the surge protector is plu
39. eds between 3 and 5 miles per hour sustained a walking related injury that necessitated consulting with a physician Carroll and his colleagues reported that 14 of the elderly sub jects participating in a walking study suffered training related orthopedic injuries mostly to the lower leg and foot The majority of injuries occurred in the group as signed to fast walking It is important to note that all forms of exercise have some degree of risk associated with the activity Generally the less mechanical stress on the muscu loskeletal system the less risk of becoming injured Because of the low impact nature of walking the inci dence of injury appears to be low when compared to other high impact activities REFERENCES 1 Rippe J Ross J et al Cardiovascular effects of walking Abstract Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Physical Activity Aging and Sports July 1985 p 47 Pollock M Miller H Jr et al Effects of walking on body com position and cardiovascular function of middle aged men Journal of Applied Physiology 1971 30 126 130 Duncan J Gordon N et al Women walking for health and fit ness How much is enough Journal of the American Medical Association 1991 266 23 3295 9 Paffenbarger R Hyde R et al Physical activity all cause mortality and longevity of college alumni New England Journal of Medicine 1986 314 605 613 Better walki
40. epeat this procedure until you have pro grammed speed and incline settings for as many periods as desired Programs can have up to forty periods Note To stop the program for a moment press the STOP button The displays will pause and the TIME display will begin to flash To restart the pro gram press the START or SPEED button Press the STOP button remove the key and then reinsert the key When you have programmed speed and incline settings for as many one minute periods as desired press the STOP button remove the key and then reinsert the key The speed and incline settings that you have programmed and the length of the program will be stored in memory To use the program again see HOW TO USE CUSTOM PRO GRAMS on page 19 When the program is completed remove the key See step 7 on page 16 HOW TO USE CUSTOM PROGRAMS Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12 Select user 1 2 or 3 See step 2 on page 13 Enter your weight if desired If you have not entered your weight see HOW TO ENTER USER INFORMATION on page 12 Select custom program 1 or 2 When the key is inserted the manual mode will be selected To select a cus tom program press the MODE button repeatedly until the custom 1 or 2 in dicator lights Press the START or the SPEED button to start the program A moment after the button is pressed the walking belt will begin to move Ho
41. gged into a properly grounded outlet HOW PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 9 Use only a UL listed surge protector rated at 15 amps with a 14 gauge cord of five feet or less in length After the power cord has been plugged in make sure that the key is inserted into the console as far as it will go near the power cord If the switch protrudes as shown the circuit breaker has tripped To reset the Tripped 8 circuit breaker wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in near the power cord The switch must be in the on On 2 position Position PROBLEM The power turns off during use SOLUTION a b C d e Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill frame near the power cord see 1 c above If the circuit breaker has tripped wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in Make sure that the power cord is plugged in Remove the key from the console Reinsert the key into the console as far as it will go Make sure that the on off switch is in the on position If the treadmill still will not run please call our Customer Service Department toll free PROBLEM The displays of the console do not function properly SOLUTION a Remove the key from the console and unplug the power cord Next remove the two Short Hood Screws 118 from the Motor Hood 62 Pivot the Uprights 39 in the direction shown by the arrow until the handles are resting on the floor
42. ght Endcap Ground Screw Ground Wire Upright Base Pin Clip Screw Left Pulse Pad Right Pulse Pad Console Base Top Motor Belt Console Base Bottom Motor Tension Bolt Reading Rack Lock Pin Incline Stop Bracket 34 Key No Qty Description 12 Audio Wire 10 IFit com Audio Cable Foam Grip Motor Nut Static Warning Decal Motor Pulley Flywheel Fan 8 Wire Harness Wheel Spacer Reed Switch Sensor Wire Sensor Wire Incline Motor Bolt Lower Motor Hood Controller Electronics Screw Power Supply Plastic Stand Off Hood Bracket Front Electronics Plate Hood Support Bracket Motor Adj Bolt Lift Frame Hood Bracket Side Heart Rate Monitor Motor Isolator Plate Motor Bolt Motor Isolator Motor Adj Washer Incline Motor Bolt Front Roller Adj Bolt Allen Wrench 24 Reed Switch Incline Motor Front Belly Pan Power Cord On Off Switch Circuit Breaker Power Cord Grommet Incline Motor Shield Front Wheel Bolt Front Wheel Right Foot Rail Bumper Grommet Wire Harness Shock Wheel Nut Rear Roller Upright Endcap Upright Endcap Screw Left Rear Endcap Key No Qty 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 Re PO AH 050 OB 7 gt Description Nylon Washer Incline Spacer
43. ing sound will alert you when the speed and or incline of the treadmill is about to change Always listen for the chirp and be prepared for speed and or in cline changes In some instances the speed and or incline may change before the per sonal trainer describes the change When using iFit com CD s and videos you can manually override the speed and incline settings by pressing the speed and incline buttons However when the next chirp is heard the speed and or incline will change to the next settings of the CD or video program 28 Always remove iFit com CD s and videos from your CD player or VCR when you are not using them 29 Never drop or insert any object into any Opening DANGER Always unplug the power cord immediately after use before cleaning the treadmill and before performing the main tenance and adjustment procedures de scribed in this manual Never remove the motor hood unless instructed to do so by an authorized service representative Servicing other than the procedures in this manual should be performed by an authorized service representative only AWARN NG Before beginning this or any exercise program consult your physician This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre existing health problems Read all instructions before using ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this
44. ing holidays To technology with innovative design to let you enjoy an help us assist you please mention the product model excellent form of cardiovascular exercise in the conve number and serial number when calling The model nience and privacy of your home And when you re not number is RBTL15990 The serial number can be exercising the unique ACD3 can be folded up requir found on a decal attached to the treadmill see the ing less than half the floor space of other treadmills front cover of this manual for the location For your benefit read this manual carefully before Before reading further please review the drawing using the treadmill If you have additional questions below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are please call our Customer Service Department toll free labeled Book Holder Water Bottle Holder Bottle is not included Console LEFT SIDE Lock Knob RIGHT SIDE Walking Belt On Off Switch Foot Rails Breaker Storage Latch Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts HOW TO SET UP THE TREADMILL Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials Do not dispose of the packing materials until set up is completed No tools are required 1 With the help of a second person carefully raise the Uprights 39 until the treadmill is in the position shown 2 Make sure that the Lock Knob Sleeve 18 is pressed into the left Upright 39 Make sure that the Lock Pin Co
45. ld the handrails and begin walking Each custom program is di vided into one minute periods One speed set ting and one in cline setting are pro grammed for each period The speed set ting for the first period is shown in the flashing CURRENT PERIOD column of the LED matrix The incline settings are not shown in the matrix CURRENT PERIOD 00000 o00000 0000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 j00000000 do 0609 0ooo 2 SE CUSTOM ivi M 1 2 3 4 2 MANUAL FATBURN AEROBI U 19 When only three seconds remain in the first period of the program both the CURRENT PERIOD col umn and the column to the right will flash and a series of tones will sound All speed settings will then move one column to the left The speed set ting for the second period will then be shown in the CURRENT PERIOD column and the speed and incline of the treadmill will adjust to the sec ond settings that you programmed previously The program will continue in this way until the speed setting for the last period is shown in the CURRENT PERIOD column and the TIME display counts down to zero The walking belt will then slow to a stop During the program the speed and incline settings for the current period can be adjusted with the SPEED and INCLINE buttons Adjustments will not be stored in memory To reprogram speed and in cline settings p
46. ll may be permanently damaged Next unplug the power cord CAUTION You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds 20 kg in order to raise lower or move the treadmill 1 Hold the treadmill with your hands in the locations shown at the right CAUTION To decrease the possibility of in jury bend your legs and keep your back straight As you raise the treadmill make sure to lift with your legs rather than your back Raise the treadmill about halfway to the vertical position 2 Move your right hand to the position shown and hold the treadmill firmly Using your left hand slide the lock knob to the left and hold it Raise the treadmill until the lock pin is aligned with the hole in the catch Slowly release the lock knob so that the lock pin slides into the catch Make sure that the lock pin is inserted into the catch Closed To protect the floor or carpet from damage place a mat under the treadmill Keep the treadmill out of direct sunlight Do not leave the treadmill in the stor age position in temperatures above 85 Fahrenheit HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill convert the treadmill to the stor age position as described above Make sure that the lock ing pin is inserted into the left handrail 1 Hold the handrails as shown and place one foot against the hood only in the location shown Do not hold or push on the book holder or it may be damaged 2 Tilt the tr
47. llar 20 and the Spring 19 are on the Lock Pin 49 Insert the Lock Pin into the Lock Knob Sleeve 18 and the left Upright 39 Tighten the Lock Knob 17 onto the Lock Pin 3 Make sure that all parts are tightened before you use the treadmill Place a mat under the treadmill to protect the floor or carpet HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE MONITOR HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR Before you use the heart rate monitor please read all instructions on this page and the following page The heart rate mon itor consists of two components the chest strap and the sensor unit Chest Strap Refer to drawing 2 and attach the chest strap to the sensor unit Insert one of the tabs on the chest strap through one end of the sensor unit Make sure to press the end of the sen sor unit under the buckle on the chest strap the tab should be almost flush with the sen sor unit Sensor Unit Next wrap the heart rate monitor around your chest and at tach the other end of the chest strap to the sensor unit Adjust the length of the chest strap if necessary The heart rate moni tor should be under your clothing tight HEART RATE MONITOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE Thoroughly dry the heart rate monitor after each use The heart rate monitor is activated when the electrode areas are wetted and the heart rate monitor is put on the heart rate monitor shuts off when it is removed and the electrode areas are dried If
48. n is held down the setting will change in in crements of 5 The setting can be from 65 to 85 When the desired setting is shown press the ENTER button Note When the key is removed from the console the maximum heart rate setting will be reset to 65 13 HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12 Select user 1 2 or 3 When the key is inserted user 1 will be selected as shown by the USER 1 indicator If you have designated yourself as user 2 or 3 press the USER button repeatedly until the appropriate indi cator lights Enter your weight if desired If you have not entered your weight see HOW TO ENTER USER INFORMATION on page 12 Select the manual mode When the key is inserted the manual mode will be selected If you have se lected a workout pro gram or the iFit com mode select the manual mode again by pressing the MODE button repeat edly until the manual indicator lights 00000 O00000 M 2 3 2 4 1 BURN AEROBIC 1 MANUAL FAT Press the START button or the SPEED button to start the walking belt A moment after the button is pressed the walking belt will begin to move at 1 0 mph Hold the handrails and begin walking As you exer cise change the speed of the walking belt as de sired by pressing the SPEED buttons or the QUICK SPEED buttons CAUTION Change
49. ncline of the treadmill is about to change CAUTION Always listen for the chirp and be prepared for speed and or incline changes In some instances the speed and or incline may change before the personal trainer describes the change If the speed or incline settings are too high or too low you can manually override the settings at any time by pressing the SPEED or INCLINE buttons on the console However when the next chirp is heard the speed and or incline will change to the next settings of the CD or video program To stop the walking belt at any time press the STOP button on the console The TIME display will begin to flash To restart the program press the START button or the SPEED button After a moment the walking belt will begin to move at 1 0 mph When the next chirp is heard the speed and incline will change to the next set tings of the CD or video program The program can also be stopped by pressing the stop button on your CD player or VCR When the CD or video program is completed the walking belt will stop and the TIME display will begin to flash Note To use another CD or video program press the STOP button or remove the key and go to step 1 on page 20 Note If the speed or incline of the treadmill does not change when a chirp is heard 24 make sure that the IFit com indicator is lit and that the TIME display is not flashing If the TIME display is flashing press the START bu
50. ndrails and begin walking 6 Press the LEARN button and program the desired speed and incline settings When the LEARN button is pressed the LEARN indic tor will light Speed and in cline settings can be pro grammed only when the indicator is lit Each program is divided into one minute periods One speed setting and one incline setting can be programmed for each period The speed setting for the first period is shown in the flashing CURRENT 18 PERIOD col CURRENT PERIOD umn of the LED matrix The incline 000000000000 settings shown 000000000000 the matrix To program Wea 4 172 3 2 3 2 speed and in cline settings for the first period simply adjust the speed and in cline of the treadmill to the desired levels with the SPEED and INCLINE buttons Every few times the SPEED buttons are pressed one additional indica tor will light or darken in the CURRENT PERIOD column When the first period of the program is completed a series of tones will sound and the current speed and incline settings will be stored in memory All speed settings shown in the LED matrix will then move one column to the left and the speed setting for the second period will be shown in the flashing CURRENT PERIOD column Program speed and incline settings for the second period as described above R
51. ng workouts University of California at Berkeley Wellness Letter 1992 8 12 4 5 Fradin K Grimby G et al Walking habits and health related factors in a 70 year old population Gerontology 1991 37 5 281 8 Jones P Hardman A et al Influence of brisk walking on the broadband ultrasonic attenuation of the calcaneus in previously sedentary women aged 30 61 years Calcified Tissue International 1991 49 2 112 5 Blair S Collingwood T et al Health Promotion for Educators Impact on Health Behaviors Satisfaction and General Well Being American Journal of Public Health 1984 74 147 49 Cramer S Nieman D et al The effects of moderate exercise training on psychological well being and mood state in women Journal of Psychosomatic Research 1991 35 4 5 437 49 Carroll J Pollack M et al Incidence of injury during moder ate and high intensity walking in the elderly Journal of Gerontology 1992 47 3 M61 6 10 EXERCISE GUIDELINES A WARNING Before beginning any exercise program con sult your physician This is especially impor tant for individuals over the age of 35 or indi viduals with pre existing health problems The heart rate monitor is not a medical de vice Various factors including the user s movement may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings The heart rate monitor is in tended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general
52. of stretching to cool down This will increase the flexibility of your muscles and will help prevent post ex ercise problems Exercise Frequency To maintain or improve your condition complete three workouts each week with at least one day of rest between workouts After a few months you may complete up to five workouts each week if desired SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right Move slowly as you stretch never bounce 1 Toe Touch Siretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times Stretches Hamstrings back of knees and back 2 Hamstring Stretch Sit with one leg extended Bring the sole of the opposite foot toward you and rest it against the inner thigh of your extended leg Reach toward your toes as far as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg Stretches Hamstrings lower back and groin 3 Calf Achilles Stretch With one leg in front of the other reach forward and place your hands against a wall Keep your back leg straight and your back foot flat on the floor Bend your front leg lean forward and move your hips toward the wall Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg To cause further stretching of the achilles tendons bend your back leg as well
53. ories for energy If your goal is to burn fat adjust the speed or incline of the tread mill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in your training zone For maximum fat burning adjust the speed or incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the middle number in your training zone Aerobic Exercise If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys tem your exercise must be aerobic Aerobic exercise is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for pro longed periods of time This increases the demand on the heart to pump blood to the muscles and on the lungs to oxygenate the blood For aerobic exercise ad just the speed or incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the highest number in your training zone WORKOUT GUIDELINES Each workout should include the following three parts A Warm up Start each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching and light exercise A proper warm up in creases your body temperature heart rate and circula tion in preparation for exercise Training Zone Exercise After warming up increase the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is in your training zone for 20 to 60 minutes During the first few weeks of your exercise program do not keep your heart rate in your training zone for longer than 20 minutes Breathe regularly and deeply as you exer cise never hold your breath A Cool down Finish each workout with 5 to 10 min utes
54. ot be increased any further When the incline reaches the highest setting the speed cannot be decreased any further To stop the program temporarily press the STOP button The TIME display will begin to flash To restart the program press the START button or the SPEED button To end the program press the STOP button remove the key and then reinsert the key Follow your progress with the LED displays See step 7 on page 14 When the program is completed remove the key See step 7 on page 16 HOW TO CREATE CUSTOM PROGRAMS Custom programs 1 and 2 are workout programs that you create The programs control both the speed and incline of the treadmill and can be up to 40 minutes long The programs are stored in memory and can be changed as many times as desired Follow the steps below to create a custom program Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12 E Select user 1 2 or 3 See step 2 on page 13 E Enter your weight if desired If you have not entered your weight see HOW TO ENTER USER INFORMATION on page 12 E Select custom program 1 or 2 When the key is inserted the manual mode will be selected To select a cus tom program press the MODE button repeatedly until the custom 1 or 2 in dicator lights E Press the START button or the SPEED button to start the program A moment after the button is pressed the walking belt will begin to move Hold the ha
55. outlet box cover Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place by a metal screw Some 2 pole receptacle outlet box covers are not grounded Contact a qualified elec trician to determine if the outlet box cover is grounded before using an adapter Grounded Outlet Box Treadmill Power Cord Grounding Pin Grounding Plug Grounding Pin Grounded Outlet Grounded Outlet Box Adapter Grounding Pin SET WEIGHT AGE SET MAX HEART RATE 16509005029 oeoooooe o0eoooooe 1000 00 OOO OO 000 4 B Fla EI c 2 2 gt MANGA E EROBIC ULSE CUSTOM PULSE c wronMATION QUICK 10 QUICK START INSERT KEY MPH SPEED PRESS PRESS START MPH KEY Note If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console remove it FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The advanced console offers an impressive array of features to make your workouts more effective When the console is in the manual mode the speed and incline of the treadmill can be ch
56. proper assembly or installation alterations modifications without our written authorization or by failure on your part to use operate and maintain as set out in your User s Manual Manual WHAT YOU MUST DO Always retain proof of purchase such as your bill of sale store operate and maintain the Product as specified in the Manual notify our Customer Service Department of any defect within 10 days after discovery of the defect as instructed return any defected part for replacement or if necessary the entire product for repair USER S MANUAL It is VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE MANUAL before operating the Product Remember to do the periodic maintenance requirements specified in the Manual to assure proper operation and your continued satisfac tion HOW TO GET PARTS AND SERVICE Simply call our Customer Service Department at 1 800 999 3756 and tell them your name and address and the serial number of your Product They will tell you how to get a part replaced or if necessary arrange for service where your Product is located or advise you how to ship the Product for service Before shipping al ways obtain a Return Authorization Number RA No from our Customer Service Department securely pack your Product save the original shipping carton if possible put the RA No on the outside of the carton and insure the product Include a letter explaining the product or problem and a copy of your proof of purchase if you believe the servi
57. rease the pos sibility of your tread mill being damaged always use a surge protector not in cluded with your treadmill Surge protectors are sold at most hardware stores and department stores Use only a UL listed surge protector rated at 15 amps with a 14 gauge cord of five feet or less in length This product must be grounded If it should malfunction or break down grounding pro vides a path of least re sistance for electric cur rent to reduce the risk of Metal Screw Grounding Plug electric shock This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug Plug the power cord into a surge protector and plug the surge protector into an ap propriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus trated in drawing 1 below A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be used to connect the surge protector to a 2 pole recep tacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly grounded out let is not available The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet drawing 1 can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded
58. ress the LEARN button The LEARN indicator will light Speed and incline set tings can be reprogrammed only when the indi cator is lit Next adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill with the SPEED and INCLINE but tons When the current period of the program is completed the new speed and incline settings will be stored in memory When you have repro grammed speed and incline settings for as many periods as desired press the LEARN button again To stop the program temporarily press the STOP button The TIME display will begin to flash To restart the program press the START button or the SPEED button To end the program press the STOP button remove the key and then reinsert the key Follow your progress with the LED displays Refer to step 7 on page 14 When the program is completed remove the key See step 7 on page 16 THE INFORMATION MODE DEMO MODE THE OPTIONAL IFIT COM MODULE The console features an information mode that keeps track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has been operated and the total number of miles that the walking belt has moved The information mode also allows you to switch the console from miles per hour to kilometers per hour In addition the information mode allows you to turn on and turn off the demo mode To select the information mode hold down the STOP button while inserting the key into the console When the information mode is selected the following informa
59. speed or incline settings are too high or too low you can manually override the settings at any time by pressing the SPEED or INCLINE buttons on the console However when the next chirp is heard the speed and or incline will change to the next settings of the program To stop the walking belt at any time press the STOP button on the console The TIME display will begin to flash To restart the program press the START button or the SPEED button After a moment the walking belt will begin to move at 1 0 mph When the next chirp is heard the speed and incline will change to the next set tings of the program When the program is completed the walking belt will stop and the TIME display will begin to flash Note To use another program press the STOP button and go to step 5 Note If the speed or incline of the treadmill does not change when a chirp is heard make sure that the iFit com indicator is lit and that the TIME display is not flashing In addition make sure that the audio cable is properly con nected that it is fully plugged in and that it is not wrapped around a power cord Follow your progress with the LED displays See step 7 on page 14 When the program is completed remove the key See step 7 on page 16 HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill adjust the incline to the lowest position If this is not done the treadmi
60. t Insert a coin into the slot in the cover and turn the cover coun terclockwise to the open position Remove the cover Remove the old battery from the sensor unit Insert a new CR 2032 battery making sure that the writing is on top In addition make sure that the rubber gasket is in place in the sensor unit Replace the battery cover and turn it to the closed position CR2032 Battery Rubber TREADMILL OPERATION THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with PERFORMANT LUBE a high performance lubricant IMPORTANT Never apply silicone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking plat form They will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD A DANG ER Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in an increased risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service man if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the product if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet in stalled by a qualified electrician Your treadmill like any other type of sophisticated electronic equipment can be seriously damaged by sudden voltage changes in your home s power Voltage surges spikes and noise interference can re sult from weather conditions or from other appliances being turned on or off To dec
61. tton or the SPEED button on the console adjust the volume of your CD player or VCR If the volume is too high or too low the console may not detect the program signals make sure that the audio cable is properly connected that it is fully plugged in and that it is not wrapped around a power cord if you are using your portable CD player and the CD skips set the CD player on the floor or another flat surface instead of on the console 6 Follow your progress with the LED displays See step 7 on page 14 7 When the program is completed remove the key See step 7 on page 16 HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM OUR INTERNET SITE Our new internet site at www iFit com allows you to access a selection of programs that interactively con trol your treadmill to help you achieve your specific ex ercise goals In addition you can play iFit com audio and video programs directly from the internet By adding an optional iFit com module to the console you can use virtually endless features from our internet site Explore www iFit com for details To purchase an op tional iFit com module call toll free 1 800 884 0620 To use programs from our internet site the treadmill must be connected to your home computer See HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER on page 19 In addition you must have an internet connection and an internet service provider A list of specific system requirements will be found on our internet site Follow the
62. when a pulse program is used See HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE MONITOR on page 7 Note A pulse pro gram can be started without a heart rate reading however the speed and or incline of the treadmill will automatically decrease if your heart rate is not detected during the program E Select the desired program When the key is inserted UY Y YTYYTYT the manual mode will be selected To select pulse 290999 8 program 1 2 press the MODE button repeatedly until the pulse program 1 or 2 indicator lights The first thirteen target heart rate settings of the program you have selected will appear in the LED matrix 16 Press the START button or the SPEED button to start the program A moment after the button is pressed the treadmill will automatically adjust to the first speed and in cline settings for the program Hold the handrails and begin walking Pulse programs 1 and 2 consist of twenty three one minute periods One target heart rate setting is programmed for each period The target heart rate setting for the first period will be shown in the flashing CURRENT PERIOD column of the LED matrix The target heart rate settings for the next twelve periods will be shown in the twelve columns to the right CURRENT PERIOD M 1 2 3 412 3 4 1 2 1 2 MANUAL FATBURN AEROBIC PULSE CUSTOM When only three seconds remain in the first period of the program
63. will change by 0 596 The incline range is 1 596 to 1296 INCLINE Display This display shows the incline level of the treadmill The first indicator will light when the incline is at 1 596 the second indicator will light when the incline is at 296 or 2 596 the third in dicator will light when the incline is at 3 or 3 5 and so forth A CAUTION Before operating the console read the following precautions Do not stand on the walking belt when turn ing on the power or starting the walking belt Always wear the clip see M on page 8 while operating the treadmill If the key is pulled from the console the walking belt will stop The treadmill is capable of high speeds adjust the speed in small increments To reduce the risk of electric shock keep the console dry Avoid spilling liquid on the console and use only a sealable water bottle HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER Make sure that the on off switch located on the front of the treadmill is in the on position Next make sure that the power cord is properly plugged in see page 9 Step onto the foot rails of the treadmill Find the clip attached to the key and slide the clip onto the waistband of your clothing Pull the cord on the clip to make sure that the clip is securely attached to your waistband Next insert the key into the console After a moment various displays and indi cators will light
64. your current pace the distance you have walked or run the number of laps you have completed and the elapsed time In addition the PULSE display shows your heart rate when the heart rate monitor is worn Note The console can display speed and dis tance in either miles or kilometers see page 14 For simplicity all instructions in this manual refer to miles Manual Program Indicators These indicators show when the manual mode a workout program or the iFit com mode is selected 11 LED Matrix When the manual mode is selected the matrix will show your progress on an LED track When a workout program is selected the matrix will show the upcoming speed settings or target heart rate settings of the program MODE Button This button is used to select the manual mode workout programs and the iFit com mode START Button This button starts the walking belt LEARN Button This button is used to program speed and incline settings for custom programs STOP Button This button stops the walking belt When the button is pressed the LED displays will pause and the TIME display will flash Key with Clip The key turns the console on and off The attached clip is designed to be worn on your waistband If the key is pulled from the console the power will automatically turn off INCLINE Buttons These buttons control the incline of the treadmill Each time a button is pressed the incline

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