NordicTrack 1500 Treadmill User Manual
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1. 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 spikes 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 on2. MI workouts The AEROBIC CROSS TRAINING graphs labeled P2 INTERVAL P3 and P4 on the ke ek EB cise console show how the incline will change during the HIKER AEROBIC CROSS TRAINER and INTERVAL programs Follow the steps below to use an INCLINE program 1 Plug in the power cord See step 1 on page 9 A Insert the key fully into the console See step 2 on page 9 3 Select one of the INCLINE programs When the key is inserted the MANUAL mode will be selected To select one of the INCLINE programs press the PROGRAM 5 SELECT button repeatedly until a P 2 P 3 or P 4 appears in the TIME PACE display Program 2 is the HIKER program Program 3 is the AERO BIC CROSS TRAINER program Program 4 is the 3 INTERVAL program 4 Press the START ENTER button or the SPEED button to start the program When the button is pressed the SPEED display will flash and a tone will sound twice If the incline of the treadmill is higher than 1 5 it will automatically decrease to 1 5 After a moment the walking belt will begin to move at 1 0 mph Hold the handrails and begin walking 11 As you exercise the incline of the treadmill will peri odically change as indicated by the graphs labeled P2 P3 and P4 on the console The speed of the walking belt can be changed as desired during the program with the SPEED buttons The TIME PACE display will sh
3. center of this owner s guide Key No Qty OMNSAAUNPRON NNN NP AAAANASSASANNEASONNAAAATANESERSONBASNEAN Description Rear Roller Adj Bolt Front Roller Adj Bolt Rear Roller Guard On Off Switch Storage Latch Isolator Ground Wire Screw Platform Screw Left Foot Rail Handrail Endcap Reed Switch Clip Wire Clip Incline Warning Decal Small Plug Key Clip Frame Front Roller Pulley Rear Roller Incline Frame Electronics Shield Incline Motor Shield Pivot Spacer Side Hood Bracket Wheel Nut Incline Bolt Motor Tension Bolt Incline Motor Controller Electronics Plate Rear Isolator Wheel Power Cord Power Cord Grommet Front Hood Bracket Outlet Bracket Circuit Breaker Rear Platform Screw Wheel Bolt Front Belly Pan Motor Pivot Bolt Motor Pivot Nut Motor Pulley Flywheel Fan Motor Belt Screw Endcap Plate Motor Tension Washer Tension Star Washer Sensor Screw Belt Guide 22 Key No Qty RO299A Description Roller Adjustment Washer Belly Pan Plastic Stand Off Wire Harness Rear Pad Left Rear Endcap Sensor Star Washer Frame Pivot Bolt Console Wire Harness Right Foot Rail Incline Spacer Front Roller Adj Nut Sensor Locknut Belly Pan Fastener Right Rear Endcap Base Endcap Releaseable Wire Tie 8 Wire Tie Wire Tie Holder Frame Endcap Incline Disk Upright Base Motor Pulley Flywheel Fan Latch Catch Reed Switch Sensor Wire Wheel Spacer Photo Switch 8 Ground Wire Cons
4. 1500 treadmill combines advanced technology with innova tive design to let you enjoy an excellent form of cardio vascular exercise in the convenience and privacy of your home And when you re not exercising the unique PowerTread 1500 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 Customer Service Department Handrails Storage Latch Walking Belt Foot Rails Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts at 1 888 825 2588 Monday through Friday 6 a m until 6 p m Mountain Time excluding holidays To help us assist you please note the product model number and serial number before calling The model number of the treadmill is 831 298801 The serial num ber 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 Console Key Clip Uprights Circuit Breaker On off Switch Power Cord Cushioned Walking Platform IMPORTANT Always wear the clip while operating the treadmill If the key is pulled from the console the walking belt will stop Assembly Assembly requires two people Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials Ass
5. 2 136 105 128 98 11 60 170 1152 1682 3 136 145 128 138 120 128 1112 11 A CAUTION Before operating the console read the following precautions Do not stand on the walking belt when turning on the power or starting the walking belt Always wear the clip see the drawing above 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 Use only a sealed water bottle gt FIG INCLINE Note If there is a thin sheet of plastic on the console remove it FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers an impressive array of features designed to make your workouts more effective When the console is in the manual mode the speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with a touch of a button As you exercise four displays will provide continuous exercise feedback In addition three preset programs will automatically control the incline of the treadmill as they guide you through effective workouts To use the MANUAL mode follow the steps on pages 9 and 10 To use the INCLINE programs see pages 11 and 12 Note The console can display speed and distance in either miles or kilometers See Speed Display on page 10 For si
6. LE a If the console detects an incline error an E6 may appear in the INCLINE DISTANCE display when the INCLINE buttons are pressed and when the display shows the current incline level If this error code appears remove the key from the console wait for ten seconds and then reinsert the key If the error code appears again call our Customer Service Department Do not operate the treadmill until the problem is corrected b If the console detects a speed error no speed signal an erratic speed signal etc an E1 may appear in the SPEED display If this error codes appears remove the key from the console wait for ten seconds and then reinsert the key If the error code appears again call our Customer Service Department Do not oper ate the treadmill until the problem is corrected 15 4 SYMPTOM THE WALKING BELT IS OFF CENTER WHEN WALKED ON a If the walking belt has shifted to the left first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD Using the included 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 Oo 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 counterclock
7. LSE CALS the console An E for english miles or an M for metric kilometers will appear in the PULSE CALORIES display Press the SPEED button to change the unit of measurement Remove and then reinsert the key FT INCLINE DISTANCE display This display shows the distance that the walk ing belt has moved and the current incline NCLINE DIST level of the treadmill Every seven seconds the display will change from one number to the other Indicators below the display will show which number is currently shown ET lI Note When the INCLINE buttons are pressed the display will change to show the selected incline set ting If the KPH indicator beside the SPEED display is dark the distance will be displayed in miles If the KPH indicator is lit the distance will be displayed in kilometers When you are finished exercising stop the walking belt and remove the key Step onto the foot rails and press the STOP button Change the incline of the treadmill to 1 5 The incline must be at 1 5 before the treadmill is folded to the storage position or the treadmill may be damaged Next remove the key from the console Store the key in a secure place In addition press the on off switch to the off position See the drawing near the top of page 9 HOW TO USE THE INCLINE PROGRAMS The three INCLINE programs automati cally control the incline of the tread mill during your
8. Model No 831 298801 Serial No Find the serial number in the location shown below Write the serial number in the space above for reference Questions As a manufacturer we are com mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction If you have questions or if there are missing or damaged parts we will guarantee complete satis faction through direct assistance from our factory TO AVOID UNNECESSARY DELAYS PLEASE CALL DIRECT TO OUR TOLL FREE CUSTOMER HOT LINE The trained techni cians on our Customer Hot Line will provide immediate assis tance free of charge to you CUSTOMER HOT LINE 1 888 825 2588 Mon Fri 6 a m 6 p m MST 44 CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc tions in this manual before using this equipment Save this manual for future reference NordicTrack POWERTREAO OWNER S GUIDE SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 Nordiclrack POWERTREAD Table of Contents Important Precautions rn eee Before You BEGIN ma ict at Kaman han tie heie eo tl ie del ange an kre Ge elt briten sert ASSeMbIy vagina se dele Giles BA Seth wk F RE ABANGAN AUNG masken sek sed Treadmill Operation nen n arrene rann narr rann How to Fold and Move the Treadmill nr vnr rn narr rn eee Maintenance and Trouble shooting vnr cette Conditioning Guidelines auuaanennarne tenes Part List aag hhaha a dah
9. STEPS The following nine steps for designing your exercise program were developed by exercise physiologists at NordicTrack The actual exercise you perform is only kj Determine your target heart rate Your target heart rate THR is the rate at which you would like your heart to work during aerobic exercise It is expressed as a percentage of your maximum heart rate MHR MHR is the maximum number of times that your heart can pump during one minute To determine your approximate MHR subtract your age in years from 220 This is only an estimation of your MHR only clinical stress testing can provide an actual MHR reading Once you have determined your MHR you can establish your target heart rate zone Beginning exercisers may wish to start at 60 to 70 percent of their MHR This level is called the Health level Exercise at 70 to 85 percent of your MHR for the optimal training aerobic or cardiovascular level the Fitness level Advanced exercisers or those wishing to do sports athletic conditioning or inter val training workouts should exercise at 80 to 85 percent of the MHR for short periods of time The chart below shows Target Heart Rate Zones for Health Fitness and Advanced exercisers Be sure to check your heart rate at least twice during an aerobic conditioning session First check your heart rate five minutes into your workout to be sure that you are at the proper intensity Then check it again near the end of yo
10. 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 available 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 DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE Norahdracd lt smerten 500 HEART RATE INTENSITY 20 40 50 60 70 ONE BUTTON QUICK START Press SPEED or START ENTER INCLINE PROGRAMS PROGRAM OPERATION LOSS HIKER Select program with PROGRAM SELECT AEROBIC CROSS TRAINING Press START ENTER or SPEED INTERVAL o 1 14 128 108 128 102 119 96 112 20 105 84 140 170 133 182 128 152 l118 145 11
11. ave reached your desired fitness goals It is intended to be a mainte nance program and should continue on a regular long term basis You may wish to add Interval Training to your mainte nance program as well Interval training will add variety to your workout routine and further condition your cardiovascular system Interval training has been shown to promote higher levels of aerobic conditioning It consists of spurts of high intensity activity followed by active rest periods of exercise at a lower intensity For example a one minute spurt of high resistance fast exercise is followed by a two to three minute active rest period of low resistance slow exercise The duration of these periods should be based more on how you feel rather than time A sequence such as this should be repeated 5 to 20 times during your workout session Estimated maximum heart rate MHR 220 your age 60 70 HEALTH 70 85 FITNESS 80 85 ADVANCED aaa HEART RATE INTENSITY 20 Heart Rate Intensity 30 40 50 60 70 80 120 140 114 133 108 126 102 119 96 112 90 105 84 98 140 170 133 162 126 153 119 145 112 136 105 128 98 119 160 170 152 162 144 153 136 145 128 136 120 128 112 119 21 Part List Model No 831 298801 To find the parts listed below refer to the Exploded Drawing attached in the
12. elax Repeat 3 times for both legs Stretches Hamstrings lower back and groin 4 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 to 30 seconds then relax Repeat 3 times Stretches Quadriceps and hip muscles 5 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 to 30 seconds then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg Stretches Quadriceps and hip muscles BENEFITS OF AEROBIC EXERCISE Effective weight loss and management Added protection from heart disease Increased strength and health of bones Higher levels of energy for greater productivity during the day Healthy stress relief from a pressure packed day Greater intellectual capacity and productivity 3 Get FIT with the PowerTread 1500 Effective aerobic exercise has three major parts frequency intensity and time The acronym FIT may help you to remember these three parts F Three to five workouts per week are recom mended Exercise at least four times a week for weight loss P i refers to the intensity of your workout Check your heart rate at least twice during your aerobic exercise session once during the session and once again at the end Maintain a workout intensity level within your Targ
13. embly requires a phillips screwdriver not included 1 With the help of a second person carefully raise the Uprights 70 until the Wheels 30 are resting flat on the floor 2 Remove the two indicated Screws 43 from the left Upright 70 Attach the Storage Latch 5 and the two Latch Spacers 93 to the left Upright 70 with the two Screws 43 Be careful not to overtighten the Screws Note If it is difficult to fold or lower the treadmill remove one or both of the Latch Spacers 93 3 Remove the backing from the Wrench Clip 88 Press the Wrench Clip onto the left or right Upright 70 in the indi cated location Press the Allen Wrench 87 into the Wrench Clip 4 Make sure that all parts of the treadmill are properly tightened Place a mat beneath the treadmill to protect the floor or carpet 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 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
14. et Heart Rate Zone You can measure your heart rate using the method described below 1 Lower your wrist below your heart level This will make your heart rate stronger and easier to feel 2 Using the index and middle fingertips O JOT of your right 2 hand touch your left wrist one fourth inch from your wrist joint at the base of your thumb 3 Apply minimal pressure with both fingers let the beat come to your fingers If you can t find your pulse use the opposite wrist and hand F stands for the frequency of your workouts 20 T T is for the time or duration of your workout Beginning exercisers may wish to start with 5 to 10 minutes of aerobic activity Those in average physical condition should exercise for 20 to 30 minutes Highly fit people or people who want to lose weight should exercise for 30 to 60 minutes The key to the time factor is that you maintain your target heart rate for the duration of the workout period Remember to take it slowly Fitness is a lifelong commitment If you can t go the full 20 minutes from the start which is common try to exercise for five minutes at a time a couple of times a day Recent research indicates that several short workouts in one day can also provide fitness benefits Gradually your stamina will increase and it will become easier to exercise for longer periods of time Cool down after aerobic exercise Keep moving It is im
15. et khan KGG AG KELAN Peep eek eed GP ske rede RRE Sees Ordering Replacement Parts rann rennene rn eae Limited Warranty ics iiccctedsiy died ew de pare eee et EARRAN ede dekk kamel Note An Exploded Drawing is attached in the center of this owner s guide Important Precautions WARN NG 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 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 owner s guide Place the treadmill on a level surface with 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 moisture and dust Do not put the treadmill in a garage or covered 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 250 pounds Never allow more than one person on the treadmill at a time Wear appropriate clothing when using the treadmill Do not wear loose clothing that could become cau
16. f the walking belt as desired by pressing the SPEED buttons Each time one of the buttons is pressed the speed will change by 0 1 mile per hour mph The buttons can be held down to change the speed quickly The speed range is 0 5 mph to 10 mph Note When the SPEED buttons are pressed the SPEED display will show the selected speed setting for six seconds The display will then show the actual speed of the walking belt To stop the walking belt momentarily press the STOP button The displays will pause and the TIME PACE display will begin to flash To restart the walking belt press the START ENTER button or the SPEED button To stop the walking belt and reset the displays hold down the STOP button for two seconds Change the incline of the treadmill if desired To change the incline of the treadmill press the INCLINE buttons Each time one of the NCLINE DIST buttons is pressed the incline will change by 0 5 The buttons can be held down to change the incline quickly The incline range is 1 596 to 10 The incline setting is shown in the INCLINE DISTANCE display lI Note After the INCLINE buttons are pressed it may take a few seconds for the treadmill to reach the selected incline setting When you are finished exercising change the incline of the treadmill to 1 5 The incline must be at 1 5 before the treadmill is folded to the storage position or the treadmill may be damaged 3 Follow yo
17. ght in the treadmill Athletic support clothes are recommended for both men and women Always wear athletic shoes Never use the treadmill with bare feet wearing only stockings or in sandals When connecting the power cord see How to Plug in the Power Cord on page 7 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 Use only a single outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor TVSS The surge suppres sor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dis sipation of 450 joules The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volis AC and 15 amps Keep the power cord and the surge protector away from heated surfaces 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 treadmill is not working properly Never start the treadmill while you are standing 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 sudden jumps in speed To reduce the possibility of the treadmill overheating do not operate the t
18. mplicity all instructions in this owner s guide refer to miles HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE 1 Plug in the power cord Follow the instructions on page 7 to plug in the power cord When the power cord is plugged in the displays on the console will flash once Note If the key is in the console when the power cord is plugged in the letters PO will flash in the SPEED display If this occurs remove the key Next press the on off switch on the front of the treadmill to the on position On GN Insert the key fully into the console Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill Locate the clip attached to the key and slide it onto your waistband Next insert the key fully into the con sole as shown After a moment the displays will light Note When you are familiar with the console you may go directly to step 4 if desired The first time you use the console please follow all steps Select the MANUAL mode When the key is inserted the MANUAL mode will be selected If a different program has been selected press the PROGRAM SELECT button repeatedly until a P 1 appears in the TIME PACE display program 1 is the MANUAL mode Press the START ENTER button or the SPEED button to start the walking belt After the button is pressed there will be a brief pause the walking belt will then begin to move at 1 0 mph Hold the handrails and begin walking As you exercise change the speed o
19. ole Shock Walking Belt Walking Platform Incline Stop Bracket Latch Warning Decal Motor Hood Incline Motor Plate Hood Screw Allen Wrench Wrench Clip Base Pad Small Screw Pad Screw Power Supply Latch Spacer Foot Rail Track Magnet Motor Tension Nut Key No Qty Description Key No Qty Description 8 Black Wire 2 Female 4 Black Wire 2 Female 8 Wire Harness 14 White Wire 2 Female 8 Blue Wire 2 Female 8 Green Wire Ring Female 10 Pulse Wire Owner s Guide KH HR OH HK Kh Kk RK i ed These parts are not illustrated Includes all parts shown in the box Specifications are subject to change without notice Ordering Replacement Parts To order replacement parts call our Customer Service Department toll free at 1 888 825 2588 Monday through Friday 6 a m until 6 p m Mountain Time excluding holidays When ordering parts please be prepared to give the following information The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT 831 298801 The NAME OF THE PRODUCT NordicTrack PowerTread 1500 The SERIAL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT see the front cover of this manual The KEY NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PART S see the EXPLODED DRAWING attached to the center of this manual and the PART LIST on pages 22 and 23 If possible place the treadmill near your telephone for easy reference when calling 23 V65708 108867 L 8 ON IPPON B
20. on See the drawing near the top of page 9 Notes 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 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 To decrease the possibility of injury 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 halfway to the vertical position 2 Move your right hand to the position shown and hold the treadmill firmly Raise the treadmill until the frame passes the storage latch Make sure that the storage latch is inserted into the slot in the side of the frame 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 storage position in temperatures above 85 Fahrenheit HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill convert the treadmill to the storage position as described above Make sure that the storage latch is inserted into the slot in the side of the frame 1 Hold the handrails of the treadmill as shown Place one foot on the base in the indicated location 2 Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on the fr
21. on 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 153315 J00312 C R0299A Printed in USA O 1999 Sears Roebuck and Co
22. ont wheels Carefully move the treadmill to the desired location Never move the treadmill without tipping it back or the base pads may come off 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 13 HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1 Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as shown Using your left thumb press the storage latch to the left Pivot the treadmill until the frame and foot rails are past the storage latch Storage Latch 2 Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands and lower the treadmill to the floor To decrease the possibility of injury bend your legs and keep your back straight 14 Maintenance and 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 Customer Service Department toll free at 1 888 825 2588 Monday through Friday 6 a m until 6 p m Mountain 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 How to Plug in the Power Cord on page 7 Use only a single o
23. ow the time remaining in the program During the last three minutes of the program the walking belt will slow to allow you to cool down During the last ten seconds of the program the incline will decrease to 1 5 When no time remains the walking belt will slow to a stop To stop the program momentarily press the STOP button The displays will pause and the TIME PACE display will begin to flash To restart the program press the START ENTER button or the SPEED button To end the program hold down the STOP button for two seconds Note While the program is in progress the difficulty level of the program can be adjusted if desired with the INCLINE buttons Press the INCLINE button A number will flash in the INCLINE DISTANCE display for three seconds This number is the maximum incline that the treadmill will reach during the program Press the INCLINE button again Each time the button is pressed the maximum incline setting and all other incline settings of the program will increase slightly The INCLINE button can be used in the same way to decrease the difficulty level of the program Follow your progress with the four displays See step 6 on page 10 When the program is completed remove the key from the console Make sure that the incline of the treadmill is set at 1 5 Remove the key from the console Store the key in a secure place In addition press the on off switch to the off positi
24. portant that you cool down properly to allow your heart rate to decrease slowly after it has been elevated This helps the blood flow from your extremities back to your heart Keep your legs moving on the treadmill at a slower pace for at least five minutes following the aerobic phase Stretch again at the end of your exercise session Stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness See step 5 on page 19 Participate in strength training Balanced fitness including both strength training and aerobic exercise can do more to ensure a happy life than just about anything else known to medical science today Kenneth Cooper M D M P H founder of The Cooper Institute For Aerobic Research Dallas Texas A strength training program increases your lean muscle mass Lean muscle mass aids in burning body fat With additional muscle mass and strength you will receive the full benefits of an exercise program You will also be less prone to injuries during the aerobic phase of your workout WORKOUT TIPS Full body conditioning helps take care of many of life s aches and pains However it takes time for your body to adapt to any new routine Below are some tips that will help ease you into your new NordicTrack routine Begin and end each exercise session with the stretches on page 19 Stretch in a smooth controlled manner Hold each stretch for 15 to 30 seconds You may experience some initial muscle soreness and discomfo
25. readmill continuously for longer than one hour 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 Do not attempt to raise lower or move the treadmill until it is properly assembled See Assembly on page 6 and How to Move the Treadmill on page 13 You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds 20 kg in order to raise lower or move the treadmill When folding or moving the treadmill make sure that the frame is held securely by the storage latch 19 Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill every three months 20 The roller guards must be 1 8 inch from the rear roller see the drawing on page 5 Remove the key and adjust the roller guards if necessary 21 Never drop or insert any object into any authorized service representative Servicing opening other than the procedures in this manual should be performed by an authorized service 22 DANG ER Always unplug the power representative only cord immediately after use before cleaning Ne the treadmill and before performing the main 23 This treadmill is intended for in home tenance and adjustment procedures use only Do not use this treadmill in any described in this manual Never remove the commercial rental or institutional setting motor hood unle
26. repares your body and mind for vigorous exercise It also provides insurance against injury and soreness Warm up with two to five minutes of slow exercise at minimal intensity Stretch after your warm up A pliable well stretched muscle is less susceptible to injury Perform the recommended stretches on a smooth flat surface The correct form for several stretches is described below refer to the drawings at the right Be sure to move slowly as you stretch never bounce 1 Toe Touch Stretch Sit with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach toward your toes as far as possible Hold for 15 to 30 seconds then relax Repeat 3 times Stretches Hamstrings back of knees and back 2 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 to 30 seconds 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 19 3 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 to 30 seconds then r
27. rt as a result of exercising inactive or poorly stretched muscles For maximum benefit a stretching routine must be performed every day Be aware of your body s signals and react to them accordingly At your correct exercise intensity you should be able to whistle or maintain a normal conversation If during exercise you feel tired light headed dizzy or nauseated stop exercising immediately and consult your physician Your heart rate may also be affected by such things as stress caffeine nicotine or prescription drugs WORKOUT PROGRAMS The Health level typically lasts four to six weeks At this level you should be concerned with slowly improving your fitness level and endurance Take it slowly Set mini goals for yourself You may want to begin your fitness routine with three or four short 5 or 10 minute workouts in a day Move on to the Fitness Level only when you feel ready and your heart rate has moved below your target heart rate zone The Fitness level usually lasts 12 to 20 weeks It may last longer depending on your fitness goals At this level you should strive to achieve your fitness goals Set realistic short and long term goals for yourself Frequently re evaluate your fitness goals and reward yourself as you are successful Move on to the Advanced Level when you have reached your fitness goals and your heart rate has moved below your target heart rate zone Work out at the Advanced level once you h
28. s prop erly tightened Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts c If the walking belt still slows when walked on please contact our Customer Service Department 16 6 SYMPTOM THE DISPLAYS OF THE CONSOLE DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY a Remove the screws from the hood Carefully remove the hood Locate the Reed Switch 74 and the Magnet 95 on the left side of the Pulley 17 Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch Make sure that there is a 1 8 gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch If necessary loosen the Screw 90 and move the Reed Switch slightly Retighten the Screw Re attach the hood and run the treadmill for a few min utes to check for a correct speed reading 17 1 8 90 74 Top View Conditioning Guidelines FACTORS IN A SENSIBLE DIET Choose high fiber low fat and low in sugar foods fruits vegetables and whole grains Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day Cut back on red meat consumption eat lean meat white meat and fish Choose healthy snacks bring healthy foods with you to work or in the car Eat regular meals or mini meals Control your portion size don t binge or overeat Eat slowly Reduce fast food and pre packaged meals Pay attention to fat content and calories Limit alcoholic beverages and caffeine Drink at least eight to ten glasses of water a day EXERCISE
29. ss instructed to do so by an A WARNING 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 below have been placed on your treadmill If one of the decals is missing or if it is not legible please call our Customer Service Department toll free to order a free replacement decal see the back cover of this manual Apply the decal in the location shown Gardez les enfants loign s du tapis roulant en tout temps Veuillez vous assurer que le loquet de rangement est completement ferm avant de d placer le tapis roulant ou de le ranger Avis Important R glez le degr d inclinaison au minimum avant de plier le tapis roulant Never allow children to KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY ie a dl FROM THIS AREA WHILE THE There is one decal on each side TREADMILL IS IN OPERATION Storage latch must be fully engaged before treadmill is moved or stored Important incline must be set at lowest level before folding treadmill into storage position Before You Begin Thank you for selecting the new NordicTrack PowerTread 1500 treadmill The PowerTread
30. umed papojdx3 RO299A RO299A Model No 831 298801 31 298801 9 d Drawing Model No Exploded Drawin Explode Limited Warranty WHAT IS COVERED The entire NordicTrack PowerTread 1500 Product is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship 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 motor for three years after the date of purchase All other parts are covered for two years after the date of purchase Labor is covered for one year WHAT WE DO TO CORRECT COVERED DEFECTS We 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 improper 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 disco
31. ur progress with the four displays PULSE CALORIES display This display shows the your heart rate and the approximate number of calories you have o PULSE CALS burned during your workout The display will change from one number to the other every seven seconds Indicators below the display will show which number is currently shown For your heart rate to be shown you must wear the optional CardioTrack heart rate monitor TIME PACE display This display shows the total time that the walk ing belt has been mov ing and your current pace pace is mea sured in minutes per mile The display will change from one number to the other every seven seconds Indicators below the display will show which number is currently shown Note When an INCLINE program is selected the display will show the time remaining in the program rather than the elapsed time SPEED display This display shows the current speed of the walking belt Note When the SPEED but tons are pressed the display will show the selected speed setting for six seconds The display will then show the actual speed of the walking belt Note The speed can be shown in either miles per hour mph or kilometers per hour kph The KPH indicator beside the SPEED display will light when the speed is shown in kph To change the unit of 10 measurement first hold down the START ENTER button while ii inserting the key into o PULSE CALS O PU
32. ur workout to verify that you have maintained your target heart rate for the recommended period of time TARGET HEART RATE ZONES a part of a safe and effective training program There 200 are many other aspects to developing a life long 180 commitment to physical fitness o 160 Consult your physician before beginning 3140 any exercise program 0 120 ee 100 A medical examination or consultation with your 80 physician is essential A Establish personal fitness goals Set attainable realistic goals Reward yourself when you meet those goals Remember your goals should act as a guide for your workout program 18 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 Age Fitness Optimal train ing aerobic or cardiovascular Health Beginner Advanced Sports athletic conditioning interval training low intensity long duration fat burning WEIGHT LOSS TIPS At least four 30 minute workouts per week along with a reduced calorie diet are recommended if you are trying to lose weight However be sure to stay within your target heart rate zone and exercise a maximum of 5 days per week for 60 minutes per workout Good posture is the key to safe comfortable workouts Keep your chin up and your head facing forward Align your head and shoulders with your hips Avoid leaning forward Keep your back straight 4 Warm up before you begin A warm up routine p
33. utlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor TVSS The surge suppres sor 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 b After the power cord has been plugged in make sure that the key is fully inserted into the console See step 2 on page 9 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 O Reset minutes and then press the switch back in O Cc d Check the on off switch located at the front of the treadmill d near the power cord The switch must be in the on position On Position 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 Check to make sure that the on off switch is in the on position See 1 d above c Make sure that the power cord is plugged in d Remove the key from the console Reinsert the key fully into the console See step 2 on page 9 e If the treadmill still will not run please call our Customer Service Department toll free 3 SYMPTOM AN ERROR CODE E1 OR E6 APPEARS ON THE CONSO
34. very 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 satis faction HOW TO GET PARTS AND SERVICE Simply call our Customer Service Department at 1 888 825 2588 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 neces sary arrange for service where your Product is located or advise you how to ship the Product for service Before shipping always 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 service is covered by warranty 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 exclusi
35. wise and the right bolt clockwise 1 4 of a turn each Be careful not to over tighten 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 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 the edges of the walking belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking plat form Be careful to keep the walking belt centered Plug in the power cord insert the key and run the treadmill for a few min utes Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened O 5 SYMPTOM THE WALKING BELT SLOWS WHEN WALKED ON a Use only a UL listed surge protector rated at 15 amps with a 14 gauge cord of five feet or less in length b If the walking belt is overtightened treadmill performance may decrease and the walking belt may be permanently damaged Remove the key and UNPLUG 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 correctly tightened you should be able to lift the edges 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 few minutes Repeat until the walking belt i
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