ProForm 831.298072 Treadmill User Manual
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1. OP SH SH SH SH HK DWH AH WH HAH NI NN NANI NNO HATH AH NM PRA AH NbN A R0199A Description Belly Pan Rear Endcap Rear Roller Adj Bolt Motor Latch Decal Rear Platform Screw Catch Screw Latch Catch Walking Platform 8 cable Tie 4 cable Tie Front Roller Adj Nut Handrail Reed Switch Screw Belly Pan Screw Storage Latch Handrail Bolt Long Screwl Speed Control 3 4 Screw Upright Incline Leg Pivot Bolt Incline Leg Pivot Washer Incline Control Wheel Bolt Console Base Console Console Screw Key Clip Incline Motor Plate Wheel Nut Hood Screw Motor Hood Front Wheel Handrail Washer Base Pad Base Pad Screw Wrench Clip Allen Wrench Short Screw Upright Hole Plug Extension Leg Extension Leg Cap Shock Upright Grommet Incline Motor Shield Book Holder Right Foot Rail Cap Endcap Clip Foot Rail Insert Motor Tension Nut Motor Tension Bolt 8 Blue Wire 2 Female 4 Blue Wire 2 Female 10 White Wire 2 Female 4 White Wire Male Female 9 Wire Harness 4 Black Wire Harness 2 Female 4 Green Wire F Ring User s Manual Includes all parts shown in the box These parts are not illustrated 15 veoiou 0862 168 IPPON ONIMVHC veoiou 0862 168 IPPON 59NIMVHG The mo2. Model No 831 298072 Serial No Find the serial number in the location shown below Write the serial number in the space above for reference ExwerRcise EQUIPMENT e 5 HELPLINE 1 800 736 6879 CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc tions in this manual before using this equipment Save this manual for future reference USER S MANUAL SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ize packed uk k br bb DD RR yea 2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN yea Rc Reale Wes eae ees Se ete CR ROCK RAE CR e ROC OR 4 ASSEMBLY ora PA RR NR De ec Y C PS P ce b wake FUE Oa EC EORR E S 5 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT 7 HOW FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL 10 TROUBLE SHOOT ING cR a RR XOU wa ees ee DEOR BE AEA UC ene eee RR a 11 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES sese me 13 PART EIST scooters dase neta Role RA m pack ORC RC E 15 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Back Cover FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY Back Cover Note An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual IMPORTANT PRECAUTION
3. will light one at a time until you have com pleted 1 4 mile A new lap will then begin DISTANCE display This display shows the I i1 distance that you have I LJ walked or run in miles DISTANCE CALS FAT CALS display This display shows the approximate numbers of calories and fat calories you CALS FAT CALS have burned See FAT BURNING on page 13 Every seven seconds the display will change from one number to the other Arrows in the display will indicate which number is currently shown SPEED display This display shows the speed of the walking belt in miles per hour TIME display This display shows the elapsed time To reset the displays at any time press the ON RESET button ON RESET When you are finished exercising stop the walking belt and remove the key Step onto the foot rails stop the walking belt and remove the key from the console The displays will turn off about five minutes after the key is removed Note To conserve the batteries the displays will automatically turn off any time that the walking belt is stopped and the ON RESET button is not pressed for five minutes 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 treadmill may be permanently damaged Next unplug the power cord
4. 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 thumb slide the storage latch to the left and hold it Raise the treadmill until the storage latch closes over the catch Make sure that the storage latch is fully closed over the latch catch 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 stor age latch is closed fully over the catch 1 Hold the handrails as shown and place one foot against a wheel Do not hold or push on the book holder or the book holder may be damaged 2 Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on the front wheels Carefully move the treadmill to the desired location Never move the treadmill without tipping it back To reduce the r
5. Adjustment Bolts Console Handrail RIGHT SIDE Circuit Power Cord Cushioned Walking Platform ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed Assembly requires the included allen wrench and your own phillips screwdriver and adjustable wrench 1 With the help of a second person carefully raise the treadmill to the upright position While a second person tips the treadmill to one side and holds it insert one of the Extension Legs 103 into the treadmill as shown Make sure that the Extension Leg is turned so the Warning Decal 20 is on top Next tip the treadmill to the other side and insert the other Extension Leg not shown in the same way Lower the side of the treadmill so that both Extension Legs 103 are resting flat on the floor 2 Refer to HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE on page 10 Follow the instructions in step 2 to lower the treadmill Attach the latch support to the center hole in the left Upright 82 with a 3 4 Screw 81 Make sure that the Screw is tight but do not overtighten it if the Screw is overtightened the latch will not slide smoothly Remove the tape from the Latch Assembly 77 Be careful to hold the parts in place Inset drawing a shows how the Latch Assembly fits together Refer to inset drawing b In
6. INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system the key to achieving the de sired 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 exer cise This chart is also found on the console HEART RATE TRAINING ZONE C Fat Burn 20 145 165 120 MAX BPM Max Burn Aerobic 138 155 40 130 145 50 125 40 60 WOE 118 1 70 95 110 1 80 ED 103 To find the proper heart rate for you first find your age on the left side of the chart ages are rounded off to the nearest ten years Next find the three numbers to the right of your age The three numbers are your training zone The lower two numbers are recom mended heart rates for fat burning the higher number is the recommended heart rate for aerobic exercise 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 energy Only after the first few minutes does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy If your goal is to burn fat adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near one of the lower two numbers in your 13 training zone It may also be helpful to set the
7. 6 into the left Upright 82 and the lower end of the left Handrail not shown With the help of a second person carefully tip the Uprights 82 back to the upright position 5 Remove the backing from the Wrench Clip 99 Press the Wrench Clip onto the base of the right Upright 82 as shown Press the Allen Wrench 100 into the Wrench Clip 6 Make sure that all parts are tightened before you use the treadmill To protect the floor or carpet place a mat under the treadmill OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT 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 Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD A DANGER 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 installed 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 sp
8. 8072 Key No Qty Key No Qty 00 Se e HSH ASH KS PBS Description Motor Belt Pulley Flywheel Fan Motor Nut Motor Pulley Flywheel Fan Incline Motor Bolt Incline Motor Spacer Incline Motor Stop Bracket Small Nut Star Washer Optic Switch Frame Small Bolt Incline Optic Disk Incline Motor Nut Screw Plastic Stand Off Hood Bracket short Hood Bracket long Warning Decal Reed Switch Reed Switch Clip Motor Controller Wire Controller Electronics Bracket Circuit Breaker Power Cord Power Cord Grommet Motor Star Washer Inlet Bracket Incline Leg Frame Pivot Bolt Frame Pivot Spacer Hood Bracket Clip Front Roller Adj Bolt Roller Adj Washer Choke Motor Bolt Cap Screw Left Foot Rail Cap Foot Rail Front Roller Pulley Magnet Platform Screw Isolator Isolator Screw Belly Pan Fastener Wire Harness Belt Guide Console Cover Front Belly Pan Power Supply Cable Tie Clamp Cable Tie Walking Belt Roller Guard Rear Roller Rear Isolator Rear Foot Rear Foot Screw Ground Wire Ground Wire Screw 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113
9. S A WARN ING 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 Itis the responsibility of the owner to ensure ing that could become caught in the treadmill that all users of this treadmill are adequately Athletic support clothes are recommended for informed of all warnings and precautions both men and women Always wear athletic shoes Never use the treadmill with bare feet 2 Use the treadmill only as described in this wearing only stockings or in sandals manual 10 When connecting the power cord see page 7 3 Place the treadmill on a level surface with at plug the power cord into a surge suppressor least eight feet of clearance behind it Do not not included and plug the surge suppressor place the treadmill on any surface that blocks into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 air openings To protect the floor or carpet or more amps No other appliance should be from damage place a mat under the treadmill on the same circuit Do not use an extension cord 4 Keep the treadmill indoors away from mois ture and dust Do not put the treadmill in a 11 Use only a single outlet surge suppressor garage or covered patio or near water that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor TVSS The surge suppres 5 Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol sor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating p
10. after use before cleaning plug the power cord when the treadmill is not the treadmill and before performing the main in use tenance and adjustment procedures de scribed in this manual Never remove the 17 Do not attempt to raise lower or move the motor hood unless instructed to do so by an treadmill until it is properly assembled See authorized service representative Servicing ASSEMBLY on page 5 and HOW TO MOVE other than the procedures in this manual Ue US on page 10 You mes E should be performed by an authorized service able to safely lift 45 pounds 20 kg in order to 2 representative only raise lower or move the treadmill 23 This treadmill is intended for in home use 18 Do not change the incline of the treadmill by placing objects under the treadmill only Do not use this treadmill in any commer cial rental or institutional setting A WARN 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 SEARS assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The decals shown have been placed on your treadmill If a decal is missing or if it is not legible please call our toll free HELPLINE to order a free replacement decal Apply the decal in the location s
11. ccordingly WORKOUT GUIDELINES A well rounded workout includes the following three important parts A Warm up Start each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching and light exercise see SUGGESTED STRETCHES on page 14 A proper warm up increases your body temperature heart rate and circulation in preparation for exercise Training Zone Exercise After warming up increase the intensity of your exer cise until your pulse is in your training zone for 20 to 60 minutes During the first few weeks of your exer cise program do not keep your pulse in your training zone for longer than 20 minutes Breathe regularly and deeply as you exercise never hold your breath A Cool down Finish each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching to cool down This will increase the flexibility of your muscles and will help to prevent post exercise problems Exercise Frequency To maintain or improve your condition complete three workouts each week with at least one day of rest be tween workouts After a few months you may com plete up to five workouts each week if desired The key to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown in the drawings below Move slowly as you stretch never bounce 1 Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips Allow your back and sh
12. del number and serial number of your PROFORM 118 Model No 831 298072 treadmill are listed on a decal attached to the frame See the front cover of this manual to find the location of the decal QUESTIONS All replacement parts are available for immediate purchase or special order when you visit your nearest SEARS Service Center If you find that To request service or to order parts by telephone call the toll free numbers listed at the left you need help assembling or operating the PROFORM L18 When requesting help or service or ordering parts please be treadmill prepared to provide the following information apart is missing The NAME OF THE PRODUCT PROFORM L18 treadmill or you need to schedule repair service The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT 831 298072 call our toll free HELPLINE The KEY NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PART see the 1 800 736 6879 EXPLODED DRAWING and PART LIST included in this manual Monday Saturday 7 am 7 pm Central Time excluding holidays REPLACEMENT PARTS If parts become worn and need to be replaced call the following toll free number 1 800 FON PART 1 800 366 7278 FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY For 90 days from the date of purchase if failure occurs due to defect in material or workmanship in this SEARS TREADMILL EXERCISER contact the nearest SEARS Service Center throughout the United States and SEARS will repair or replace the TREADMILL EXERCISER free of charge Th
13. he lower right while using the treadmill When the key is removed from the console the walking belt will stop Adjust the speed in small increments The training zones marked above the speed control are general guidelines only See page 13 for more information reduce the possibility of electric shock keep the console dry Avoid spilling liquids on the console and use only a sealable water bottle BATTERY INSTALLATION The console requires two AA batteries not in cluded Alkaline batteries are recommended Open Key the battery cover as shown in the drawing at the upper right Insert two batteries into the battery compartment making sure that the negative ends of the batteries ON RESET 4 Battery Cover Tab are touching the springs in the battery compartment Close the battery cover push up on the battery cover tab and then push the tab forward as shown in the inset drawing Be sure that the tab locks into place STEP BY STEP CONSOLE OPERATION Before operating the console make sure that the power cord is properly plugged in See HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 7 Next step onto the foot rails of the treadmill Find Clip the clip attached to the key 8 and slide the clip onto the waistband of your clothing Follow the steps on page 9 to operate the console 4 Insert the key fully into the power sw
14. hown WARNING Never allow children to play on or around treadmill Storage latch must be fully engaged before treadmill is moved or stored KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM THIS AREA WHILE THE e cL TREADMILL IS IN OPERATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM L18 treadmill The L18 treadmill combines advanced tech nology with innovative design to let you enjoy an excel lent form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience and privacy of your home And when you re not exer cising the unique L18 can be folded up requiring less than half the floor space of other treadmills For your benefit read this manual carefully before using the treadmill If you have additional questions please call our toll free HELPLINE at 1 800 736 6879 Water Bottle Monday through Saturday 7 a m until 7 p m Central Time excluding holidays To help us assist you please note the product model number and serial num ber before calling The model number of the treadmill is 831 298072 The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill see the front cover of this manual for the location Before reading further please review the drawing below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled Book Holder Holder Bottle not included Storage Latch LEFT SIDE Walking Belt Foot Rails Rear Roller
15. ikes and noise interference can result from weather conditions or from other appliances being turned on or off To decrease the possibility of your treadmill being damaged always use a surge suppressor with your treadmill see drawing 1 at the right Surge suppressors are sold at most hardware stores and department stores Use only a single outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor TVSS The surge suppressor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps This product must be grounded If it should malfunc tion or break down grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec tric shock This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate 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 suppressor to a 2 pole receptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly grounded outlet is not ava
16. ilable Grounded Outlet Box Grounded Outlet Grounding Plug Grounded Outlet Box Surge Suppressor Metal Screw 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 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 CONSOLE DIAGRAM Incline Control LED Track Displays Speed Control AQ PRO FORM o o ojo og H E B8 QUARTER MILE TRACK DISTANGE CALS CAES TRAINING ZONES WARM UP FAT BURN AEROBIC PERFORMANCE o o 11 Gr S BEBE BB L TIME SPEED RESET SLOW FAST ZS C POWER Qo Kev B ON RESET reser ser s Ao Note If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console remove it A CAUTION Before operating the console read the following precautions Do not stand on the walking belt when turning on the power Always wear the clip see the drawing at t
17. is warranty does not apply when the TREADMILL EXERCISER is used commercially or for rental pur poses This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO DEPT 817WA HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 Part No 152793 H04534 C R0199A Printed in USA 1999 Sears Roebuck and Co
18. isk 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 lt Front Wheels 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 thumb slide the storage latch to the left and hold it Pivot the treadmill down until the frame is past the storage latch 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 10 TROUBLE SHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below Find the symptom that applies and follow the steps listed If further assistance is needed call our toll free HELPLINE at 1 800 736 6879 Monday through Saturday 7 a m until 7 p m Central Time excluding holidays 1 SYMPTOM THE POWER DOES NOT TURN ON a Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor and that the surge suppressor is plugged into a properly grounded outlet see page 7 Use only a single outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor TVSS The surge suppressor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissipa
19. itch Inserting the key will not turn on the dis plays The displays will O 570 turn on when the did ON RESET button is pressed or when the walking belt is started Note If you just installed batteries the displays will already be on 2 Reset the speed control Slide the speed control to the RESET position Note Each time the walking belt is stopped the speed control must be moved to the RESET position before the walking belt can be restarted RESET SLOW El Start the walking belt After you have moved the speed control to the RESET position slowly slide it to the right until the walking belt begins to move at slow speed Carefully step onto the walking belt and begin ex ercising Change the speed of the walking belt as desired by sliding the speed control To stop the walking belt step onto the foot rails and slide the speed control to the RESET position 4 Adjust the incline of the treadmill as desired To change the incline of the treadmill press the di PROFORM top or bottom of the in i desired incline level is reached cline control until the POWER INCLINE Follow your progress with the LED track and the four displays The LED Track The LED track represents a A INN 1 distance of 1 4 mile 2 you exercise the indi T cators around the track
20. lking 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 PROBLEM The walking belt slips when walked on SOLUTION a 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 correctly 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 Plug in the power cord insert the key and carefully walk on the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened 12 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES A WARNING Before beginning this or any exercise program consult your physician This is especially important for in dividuals over the age of 35 or individuals with pre existing health problems 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
21. ly Retighten the Screw Re attach the hood and run the treadmill for a few minutes to check for a correct speed reading Top View 11 PROBLEM The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION a Use only a UL listed surge suppressor rated at 15 amps with a 14 gauge cord of five feet or less in length 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 counterclock wise 1 4 of a turn When the walking belt is properly 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 Plug in the power cord insert the key and run the treadmill for a Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened c If the walking belt still slows when walked on please call our toll free HELPLINE PROBLEM The walking belt is off center when walked on 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 wa
22. oulders 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 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 both legs 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 14 PART LIST Model No 831 29
23. roducts are used or where oxygen is being of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dis administered sipation of 450 joules The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 6 Keep children under the age of 12 and pets 15 amps away from the treadmill at all times 12 Keep the power cord and the surge suppres 7 The treadmill should not be used by persons sor away from heated surfaces weighing more than 250 pounds 13 Never move the walking belt while the power 8 Never allow more than one person on the is turned off Do not operate the treadmill if treadmill at a time the power cord or plug is damaged or if the treadmill is not working properly See 9 Wear appropriate exercise clothing when BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 4 if the tread using the treadmill Do not wear loose cloth mill is not working properly 14 15 Never start the treadmill while you are stand ing on the walking belt Always hold the handrails while using the treadmill The treadmill is capable of high speeds Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid 19 20 When folding or moving the treadmill make sure that the storage latch is fully closed Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill regularly sudden jumps in speed 21 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 16 Never leave the treadmill unattended while it 22 DANG ER Always unplug the power is running Always remove the key and un cord immediately
24. sert the springs into the bracket as shown Make sure the tabs are touching the bracket and the back end of the latch is flush with the bracket Attach the Latch Assembly 77 to the left Upright 82 with two 3 4 Screws 81 3 Slide the upper end of a Handrail 75 onto the right Upright 82 as shown Note It will be necessary to pivot the Handrail to the side and back repeatedly see arrow A while pushing on the Handrail see arrow B to slide it fully onto the Upright Next pivot the lower end of the Handrail down push it toward the right Upright and then align it with the indicated hole Slide the other Handrail 75 onto the left Upright 82 as described above 4 With the help of a second person carefully tip the Uprights 82 down as shown Make sure the Extension Legs 103 remain inserted into the Uprights Attach one of the Extension Legs with two of the four Short Screws 101 as shown Attach the other Extension Leg in the same way Tighten a Handrail Bolt 78 with a Handrail Washer 96 into the right Upright 82 and the lower end of the right Handrail 75 as shown Note Refer to drawing 4b To align the hole in the Handrail 75 with the hole in the Upright 82 it may be necessary to have a second per son place one foot on the treadmill as they lift the Handrail Insert the Handrail Bolt when the holes are aligned Next tighten a Handrail Bolt 78 with a Handrail Washer 9
25. speed control on the console to FAT BURN to help you main tain the proper intensity level See page 9 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 prolonged 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 adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the highest number in your training zone It may also be helpful to set the speed control on the console to AEROBIC to help you maintain the proper intensity level See page 9 High Performance Athletic Conditioning If your goal is high performance athletic conditioning set the speed control on the console to PERFOR MANCE to help you maintain the proper intensity level See page 9 Note During the first few weeks of your exercise program keep your heart rate near the low end of your training zone HOW TO MEASURE YOUR HEART RATE To measure your heart rate stop ex ercising and place LA two fingers on Gry your wrist as shown Take a six second heartbeat count and multiply the result by ten to find your heart rate A six second count is used because your heart rate drops quickly when you stop exercising If your heart rate is too high or too low adjust the speed or in cline of the treadmill a
26. tion of 450 joules The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps b After the power cord has been plugged in make sure that the key is fully inserted into the console See step 1 on page 8 c Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill near the power cord If the switch protrudes as shown the circuit breaker has tripped To reset the circuit breaker wait for five Tripped 8 minutes and then press the switch back in Reset 2 SYMPTOM THE POWER TURNS OFF DURING USE a 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 b Make sure that the power cord is plugged in c Remove the key from the console Reinsert the key fully into the console See step 1 on page 9 d If the treadmill still will not run please call our toll free HELPLINE 3 SYMPTOM THE DISPLAYS OF THE CONSOLE DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY a Remove the six screws from the hood Carefully remove the hood Locate the Reed Switch 21 and the Magnet 43 on the left side of the Pulley 42 Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is 1 8 aligned with the Reed Switch Make sure that the gap between 76 i I 42 the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1 8 If necessary 21 43 loosen the Reed Switch Screw 76 and move the Reed Switch slight
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