Freemotion t8.9b, User Manual

Page 1: ...l for future reference Serial Number Decal Model No VMTL29818 0 Serial No Write the serial number in the space above for reference freemotionfitness com USER S MANUAL QUESTIONS If you have questions or if parts are damaged or missing please see HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on the back cover of this manual ...

Page 2: ...RAWING 36 HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY Back Cover TABLE OF CONTENTS FREEMOTION and IFIT are registered trademarks of ICON Health Fitness Inc App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG Inc and are used unde...

Page 3: ...of the warning decals If a decal is missing or illegible see the back cover of this manual and request a free replacement decal Apply the decal in the location shown Note The decals may not be shown at actual size WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT ...

Page 4: ...ll times 9 The treadmill should be used only by per sons weighing 400 lbs 182 kg or less 10 Never allow more than one person on the treadmill at a time 11 Wear appropriate exercise clothes when using the treadmill Do not wear loose clothes that could become caught in the treadmill Athletic support clothes are recom mended for both men and women Always wear athletic shoes Never use the treadmill wi...

Page 5: ...into any opening on the treadmill 25 DANGER Always unplug the power cord immediately after use before clean ing the treadmill and before performing the maintenance and adjustment procedures described 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 se...

Page 6: ...k cover of this manual To help us assist you note the product model number and serial number before contacting us The model number and the location of the serial number decal are shown on the front cover of this manual Before reading further please review the drawing below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts BEFORE YOU BEGIN Handrail Console Key Clip Power Switch Walking Belt Idler Rol...

Page 7: ...wings below to identify small parts used for assembly The number in parentheses below each draw ing is the key number of the part from the PART LIST near the end of this manual The number following the key number is the quantity used for assembly Note If a part is not in the hardware kit check to see whether it is preattached Extra hardware may be included ...

Page 8: ...leaner Assembly requires the following tools one set of English hex keys one Phillips screwdriver To avoid damaging parts do not use power tools ASSEMBLY 1 Make sure that the power cord is unplugged Be careful not to pinch the power cord Next identify the Right Upright 99 Have a second person hold the Right Upright near the Frame 58 See the inset drawing Tie the wire tie A in the Right Upright 99 ...

Page 9: ...do not tighten the Screws yet 3 Have a second person hold the Left Upright 100 near the Frame 58 Tie the wire tie B in the Left Upright 100 securely around the end of the TV Cable 59 Then insert the TV Cable into the lower end of the Left Upright as you pull the other end of the wire tie through the Left Upright 59 2 3 97 B 17 100 99 58 58 17 ...

Page 10: ...00 5 With the help of a second person hold the handrail assembly C near the Right and Left Uprights 99 100 Next connect the Upright Wire 97 to the Handrail Wire 98 and connect the TV Cable 59 to the Handrail TV Cable 109 See the inset drawing After connecting the TV Cables 59 109 slide the cover D over the connection Then remove the two ties A B 5 C 58 A B 109 59 D 97 98 99 100 59 109 ...

Page 11: ...33 99 7 Have a second person hold the Console Assembly 102 near the handrail assembly C Connect the Handrail Wire 98 the pulse wire E and the Handrail TV Cable 109 to the wires from the console F The connectors should slide together easily and snap into place If they do not turn one connector and then try again IF THE CONNECTORS ARE NOT CON NECTED PROPERLY THE CONSOLE MAY BE DAMAGED WHEN THE POWER...

Page 12: ...xt slide the Power Cord Cover 62 onto the Power Cord 78 and attach the Power Cord Cover to the treadmill with two M4 x 10mm Screws 1 9 Tighten four M8 x 60mm Screws 8 with four M8 Lock Washers 30 and four M8 Washers 33 into the handrail assembly C and the Console Assembly 102 as shown ...

Page 13: ...to install the MYE receiver To order the MYE receiver see the back cover of this manual 11 Remove the four Access Door Screws 44 and then remove the Access Door 105 Next unplug the cable labeled In G and the cable labeled Out H from the coupler I Discard the coupler Next plug the cable labeled In into the In port on the receiver J and plug the cable labeled Out into the Out port on the receiver Ne...

Page 14: ...ed by unauthorized service misuse accident negligence improper assembly or installation debris resulting from any destruction activi ties in the product s environment rust or corrosion as a result of the product s location alterations or modifica tions without written authorization or failure on your part to use operate and maintain the product as set forth in this manual will void the warranty All...

Page 15: ...ouch of a button You can also connect your tablet to the console and use the iFit Smart Cardio Equipment app to record and track your workout information As you exercise the console will display instant exer cise feedback You can also measure your heart rate using the handgrip heart rate monitor or a compatible heart rate monitor See page 23 for information about purchasing an optional chest heart...

Page 16: ...e left 2 Enter your weight if desired Use the Wt increase and decrease buttons to adjust the weight shown in the display 3 Enter your age if desired Use the Age increase and decrease buttons to adjust the age shown in the display 4 Start the walking belt To start the walking belt press the Quick Start button The walking belt will begin to move at a low speed As you exercise change the speed of the...

Page 17: ... key Note If the treadmill is not used for a few minutes the dis plays will reset automatically 7 Measure your heart rate if desired You can measure your heart rate using either the handgrip heart rate monitor or a compatible heart rate monitor For information about purchasing an optional chest heart rate monitor see page 23 The console is compatible with all Bluetooth Smart heart rate monitors To...

Page 18: ...e same speed and or incline settings may be pro grammed for consecutive segments At the end of each segment the speed and or in cline setting for the next segment will flash in the display to alert you The treadmill will then auto matically adjust to the speed and incline settings for the next segment The workout will continue in this way until the last segment ends The walking belt will then slow ...

Page 19: ...rie goal is an estimate of the number of calories that you will burn during the workout The actual number of calories that you burn will depend on various factors such as your weight 6 Follow your progress with the displays See step 6 on page 17 7 Measure your heart rate if desired See step 7 on page 17 8 Turn on the fan if desired See step 8 on page 17 9 When you are finished exercising press the...

Page 20: ...ut The actual number of calories that you burn will depend on various factors such as your weight 7 Follow your progress with the displays See step 6 on page 17 IMPORTANT The heart rate target is intended only to provide motivation Make sure to exer cise at an intensity that is comfortable for you If the speed and incline settings are uncomfort able for you press the Pause Stop button or remove th...

Page 21: ...ablet Make sure that the Bluetooth option is enabled on your tablet Then open the iFit Smart Cardio Equipment app and follow the instructions to set up an iFit account and customize settings 2 Connect your heart rate monitor to the console if desired If you are connecting both your heart rate monitor and your tablet to the console you must connect your heart rate monitor before you connect your ta...

Page 22: ...e inserting the key into the console and then release the Pause Stop button When the maintenance mode is selected press the Pause Stop button to access the optional screens Then press the Speed increase button to change settings UNITS This display will show which unit of measure ment is selected To view distance in miles select UNITS ENGLISH To view distance in kilometers select UNITS METRIC INCLI...

Page 23: ...y from the console THE OPTIONAL CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system the key to achieving the best results is to maintain the proper heart rate during your workouts The optional chest heart rate monitor will enable you to continuously monitor your heart rate while you exercise helping you to reach your personal fitness goals To purcha...

Page 24: ...pages 14 to 16 Then remove the key and unplug the power cord CAUTION To decrease the possibility of injury or of damage to the treadmill do not lift the treadmill by the handrail Raise the frame A until the tread mill will roll on the wheels B Then carefully roll the treadmill to the desired location and lower it to the level position CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury use extreme caution while ...

Page 25: ...rd Remove the five M5 x 15mm Screws 24 and lift off the Motor Hood 79 2 Using a handheld vacuum clean the area that was under the motor hood Be careful to avoid touch ing any components Then check the Motor Belt 56 for wear cracks dust buildup and proper ten sion If the Motor Belt needs to be replaced see the back cover of this manual 3 Lift the edge of the walking belt and slide your hand between...

Page 26: ...o M5 x 15mm Screws 24 Next remove the two M10 x 80mm Screws 28 and M10 Lock Washers 36 Then remove the Right and Left Frame Caps 74 75 3 Loosen the eight M8 x 115mm Screws 18 on the underside of the Frame 58 enough to slide off the Foot Rails 48 4 Remove the four M8 x 40mm Flat Head Screws 14 and the six M8 x 40mm Screws 13 Next remove the M10 Roller Locknut 41 the M10 x 100mm Bolt 21 the M10 Star...

Page 27: ...Walking Belt if neces sary as you look for an arrow If you find an arrow make sure that the arrow is pointing toward the rear of the treadmill as shown If it is not remove the Walking Belt turn it around and slide it back onto the Walking Platform 52 Note Your walking belt may not have an arrow If it does not have an arrow it can be turned either way Next move the Walking Belt 53 if necessary unti...

Page 28: ...ion of the Walking Belt until the Walking Belt no longer slips Make sure to keep the Walking Belt centered If the Idler Roller 76 stops turning do not further tighten the Screws please see the back cover of this manual LUBRICATING THE WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high performance lubricant If the underside of the walking belt is dry you may need to apply more lub...

Page 29: ...voided Weekly Maintenance Inspect and tighten all external parts of the treadmill Clean the treadmill and vacuum the area around the treadmill Check the walking belt for proper tension and alignment Remove the motor hood and vacuum the motor compartment Check the motor belt for wear and check the walking belt for lubricant Check the motor for arcing and check for noises or odors Monthly Maintenanc...

Page 30: ...r does not turn on a Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a properly earthed outlet see page 14 If an exten sion cord is needed use only a 3 conductor 14 gauge 2 mm2 cord that is no longer than 5 ft 1 5 m b After the power cord has been plugged in make sure that the key is inserted into the console c Check the power switch located on the treadmill near the power cord Make sure that the po...

Page 31: ...e 1 2 of a turn if the walking belt has shifted to the right turn the left idler roller screw counterclockwise 1 2 of a turn Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt Then plug in the power cord insert the key and walk on the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is centered b If the walking belt slips when walked on first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD To proper...

Page 32: ...bic Exercise If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular system you must perform aerobic exercise which is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time For aerobic exercise adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is near the highest number in your training zone WORKOUT GUIDELINES Warming Up Start with 5 to 10 minutes of stretch ing and ligh...

Page 33: ...illes 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 tendo...

Page 34: ...1 1 M10 Roller Locknut 42 3 M10 Lock Nut 43 4 M3 x 8mm Screw 44 4 Access Door Screw 45 6 Console Back Screw 46 4 Fan Screw 47 1 Motor Guard Plate 48 2 Foot Rail 49 2 Foot Rail Spacer 50 2 Rear Foot 51 8 Foot Rail Bracket 52 1 Walking Platform 53 1 Walking Belt 54 6 Platfor Cushion 55 1 Drive Rolley Pulley 56 1 Motor Belt 57 2 Caution Decal 58 1 Frame 59 1 TV Cable 60 1 Power Cord Bracket 61 1 Rece...

Page 35: ...notice For information about ordering replacement parts see the back cover of this manual These parts are not illustrated 101 1 Warning Decal 102 1 Console Assembly 103 1 Console Frame 104 1 TV Board 105 1 Access Door 106 1 Console Back 107 1 Fan 108 1 Fan Grill 109 1 Handrail TV Cable User s Manual ...

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Page 40: ... number information If this product experiences a failure under the warranty terms set forth Freemotion Fitness shall provide at their option either repair replacement or refund of the purchase price Freemotion Fitness compen sates service providers for warranty trips within their service area You may be charged additionally for service calls beyond this service area Freemotion Fitness is not resp...