Freemotion Treadmill, User Manual

Page 1: ...l No The model number and serial num ber are found in the location shown below Write the model number and serial number in the space above QUESTIONS At FreeMotion Fitness weʼre committed to providing complete customer satisfaction If you have questions see HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on page 2 of this manual USER S MANUAL Serial Number Decal ...

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Page 3: ... How to Connect the Treadmill 12 SECTION 2 How to Upgrade the Console 13 How to Use the Basic Console 14 SECTION 3 Preventive Maintenance 33 Six month Preventive Maintenance Record 36 Troubleshooting 37 SECTION 4 Exercise Guidelines 39 SECTION 5 Part List 43 Exploded Drawing 45 1 FREEMOTION is a registered trademark of ICON IP Inc TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 4: ...give the following information The MODEL NUMBER of the product see the front cover of this manual for the location The NAME of the product FreeMotiontreadmill The SERIAL NUMBER of the product see the front cover of this manual for the location HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE Customer Care 1 800 201 2109 Monday Friday 8 a m 5 p m Mountain Time FreeMotion Fitness Inc ...

Page 5: ...connecting the power cord follow the in structions on page 12 No other appliance should be on the same circuit as the treadmill Do not use an extension cord 13 Keep the power cord away from heated sur faces 14 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 BE FORE YOU BEGIN ...

Page 6: ... performed by an authorized service representative only 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 FreeMotion assumes no responsibility for personal injury or prop erty damage sustained by or through the use of this product SA...

Page 7: ...actual size HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE Disconnect power before servicing Do not remove or insert this plug while the safety key is inserted in the console Touch metal frame before removing or inserting plug Static sensitive components may be affected WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE Disconnect line cord from outlet before servicing HIGH VOLTAGE Disconnect line cord from outlet before servicing WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT ...

Page 8: ...his manual To help us assist you please note the model number and serial number of the treadmill before calling The model num ber and serial number can be found on a decal at tached to the treadmill see the front cover of this man ual for the location of the decal Before reading further please familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled in the drawing below Handrail Accessory Tray Console...

Page 9: ...or assembly Console Plate Screw 94 4 Display Mounting Screw 114 5 These Screws are included only with the Workout TV console treadmill 1 2 Star Washer 124 4 Side Base Bolt 95 4 Top Base Bolt 96 4 ASSEMBLY 1 Place the Uprights 93 near the front of the Base Frame 56 as shown Connect the indicated wires on the right side of the tread mill See the inset drawing The connectors should slide together eas...

Page 10: ... con sole assembly is held securely by the Bolts Connect the wire in the right Upright 93 and the wire in the console assembly See the inset drawing The con nectors should slide together easily and snap into place If they do not turn one connector and try again IF THE CONNECTORS ARE NOT INSERTED PROP ERLY THE CONSOLE MAY BE DAMAGED WHEN THE POWER IS TURNED ON If there is a TV Cable connect the TV ...

Page 11: ... the rocking motion is eliminated Note The Power Cord Bracket 64 must be at tached at all times 9 38 64 6 7 Remove the two Cover Screws 2 and the four Front Cover Screws 16 from the Frame 22 16 2 7 5 With the help of a second person pivot the console as sembly to the position shown Be careful to avoid pinching your hands or the wires Align the Handrail Bolts 102 with the holes in the tops of the U...

Page 12: ...nd the ground wire into the bottom of the TV console assembly A as you slide the TV Console assembly onto the bracket on the Handrail 103 Connect the wire harness the TV cable and the ground wire to the back of the TV Console assembly Make sure to connect the con nectors properly Align the indicated five holes in the back of the TV con sole assembly A with the five holes in the bracket on the Hand...

Page 13: ... the possibility of damage to the treadmill or of injury do not lift the frame by the plastic front cover Carefully roll the treadmill on the wheels to the desired location and then lower it back to the level position CAUTION To reduce the risk of in jury use extreme caution while moving the tread mill Do not attempt to move the treadmill over un even surfaces Frame Front Cover Wheels HOW TO MOVE ...

Page 14: ...treadmill has the Workout TV console a CATV cable must be connected to the treadmill for cable TV stations to be viewed Locate the cable jack on the front of the treadmill Connect the CATV cable to the cable jack in the UK use a PAL adapter not included Route the cable so that it will not be pinched or crushed by the lift mechanism or the frame A satellite receiver VCR or DVD player can also be co...

Page 15: ... the Workout TV console see the drawings below To upgrade your console and ex pand the capabilities of your treadmill whenever you choose see HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on page 2 of this manual WALK RUN F S A WALK RUN HOW TO UPGRADE THE CONSOLE Basic Console Workout TV Console ...

Page 16: ...r heart rate near target levels during your workouts and three unique FITNESS TEST programs that measure your relative fitness level Note The HEART RATE programs and the FITNESS TEST pro grams require the use of a Polar compatible chest pulse sensor not included Before using the treadmill please read OVERVIEW OF THE CONSOLE beginning on page 15 To use the QUICK START mode of the console follow the...

Page 17: ...te If the walking belt is already moving at less than 3 mph or 3 kph the speed of the walking belt will not change The ENTER button and and buttons These but tons are used to enter infor mation into the console The DISPLAY LOCK button This button can be used during your workout to keep the main display from scanning from one number to the next every few seconds Each time the DISPLAY LOCK button is...

Page 18: ...g your hands When your pulse is detected the PULSE indicator above the main display will begin to flash and then your heart rate will be shown For the most accurate heart rate reading hold the contacts for at least 15 seconds without moving your hands If your heart rate is not shown make sure that your hands are positioned as described Be careful not to move your hands excessively or to squeeze th...

Page 19: ... QUICK START mode press the QUICK START button A moment after the button is pressed the walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph Hold the handrails and begin walking Note You can set a starting speed for the walking belt using the QUICKTOUCH SPEED buttons To set a starting speed press the desired QUICK TOUCH SPEED button and then press the QUICK START button to start the walking belt 3 Change the ...

Page 20: ...ch the on off circuit breaker near the power cord to the off posi tion and unplug the power cord HOW TO USE A MANUAL PROGRAM The MANUAL TIME program allows you to enter a time goal for your workout The program will then count down the time remaining in your workout as you control the speed and incline of the treadmill The MANUAL DISTANCE program allows you to enter a distance goal for your workout...

Page 21: ...on and then press the QUICK START button to start the walking belt As you exercise change the speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the SPEED and buttons Each time a button is pressed the speed setting will change by 0 1 mph if a button is held down the speed setting will change in rapid incre ments To change the speed quickly press the QUICKTOUCH SPEED buttons The selected speed will t...

Page 22: ...FITNESS TEST is completed in 9 min utes The FREEMOTION FITNESS TEST is completed when your heart rate reaches greater than 70 of your age predicted maximum heart rate or when the program reaches 30 minutes Follow the steps below to use a FITNESS TEST pro gram 1 Put on a Polar compatible chest pulse sensor not included You must wear a chest pulse sensor to use a FITNESS TEST program 2 Insert the ke...

Page 23: ...x and your fitness level will be shown in the main display Note There are 11 4 fitness levels fitness level 11 4 is the highest When the EBBELING FITNESS TEST is com pleted the walking belt will slow to a stop and your VO2 max will be shown in the main display When the FREEMOTION FITNESS TEST is com pleted the walking belt will slow to a stop and your VO2 max and your fitness level will be shown i...

Page 24: ...ur heart rate Each time a heartbeat is detected an addi tional peak will appear in the graphic 4 Enter your age See step 3 on page 18 5 Enter your weight See step 4 on page 19 If you have selected the CONSTANT HEART RATE or VARIABLE HEART RATE program go to step 6 If you have selected the FAT BURN program go to step 7 6 Enter a target heart rate setting After you have entered your age the words MA...

Page 25: ... target heart rate setting for the next segment The speed and or incline setting will flash in the main display to alert you before the speed and or incline changes The program will continue until no time remains in the program The walking belt will then slow to a stop Note The SPEED and INCLINE buttons will not function while a HEART RATE program is se lected If your pulse is not detected during ...

Page 26: ... SPEED and the maximum speed setting will appear in the main display To enter the maximum speed you want to walk or run dur ing your workout press the and buttons be side the ENTER button hold down the buttons to enter the maximum speed quickly Then press the ENTER button 8 Press the QUICK START button to start the program A moment after the button is pressed the tread mill will automatically adju...

Page 27: ...se columns as well Important When the next seg ment of the program begins the treadmill will automatically adjust to the speed setting for the next segment To stop the program press the STOP button The time will begin to flash in the main display To restart the program press the QUICK START but ton 9 Change the incline of the treadmill as desired See step 7 on page 19 10 Follow your progress with ...

Page 28: ...gram go to step 5 5 Enter a distance goal If you have selected the CROSS COUNTRY pro gram the words ENTER DISTANCE and a dis tance setting of 10 miles will appear in the main display To change the distance you want to walk or run during your workout press the and but tons beside the ENTER button Then press the ENTER button 6 Enter a program time See step 7 on page 22 Note The speed of your workout...

Page 29: ...ERRAIN program is selected the name of the program will appear in the main display The words ENTER AGE and the current age setting will then be shown When a TERRAIN program is selected the matrix will show a graph representing the incline settings for the program 3 Enter your age See step 3 on page 18 4 Enter your weight See step 4 on page 19 5 Enter a maximum incline setting The words MAX INCLINE...

Page 30: ...appear in the main dis play The words ENTER AGE and the current age setting will then be shown When a FIXED or RANDOM program is selected the matrix will show a graph representing the speed settings for the program 3 Enter your age See step 3 on page 18 4 Enter your weight See step 4 on page 19 5 Enter a maximum speed setting See step 7 on page 24 6 Enter a program time See step 7 on page 22 7 Pre...

Page 31: ...ails and begin walking Each custom program is divided into several seg ments One speed setting and one incline setting is programmed for each segment The same speed and or incline setting may be programmed for two or more consecutive segments The speed setting for the first segment is shown in the flashing column of the matrix The speed settings for the next several segments are shown in the colum...

Page 32: ... time press the and buttons beside the ENTER button The maxi mum program time can be up to 90 minutes 5 Press the ENTER button again and set the delay time for the timeout mode Any time that the treadmill is not used for several minutes the console will enter a timeout mode and the words SELECT PROGRAM TO BEGIN will appear in the main display To set the number of seconds before the console will en...

Page 33: ...program will not appear in the matrix Program a speed setting and an incline setting for the second segment as described above Continue programming speed and incline settings for the remaining columns After you have entered the last speed setting the words CUSTOM PRO GRAM CREATED will appear in the main display The speed and incline settings that you have pro grammed and the number of segments tha...

Page 34: ...rds TV ON appear in the main display To prevent the TV from being used press the or button until the words TV OFF appear 10 Hold down the ENTER button and the CLEAR button simultaneously for two seconds to exit the maintenance mode To exit the maintenance mode at any time hold down the ENTER button and the CLEAR button si multaneously for two seconds ...

Page 35: ... spray cleaner directly onto the treadmill or use ammonia or acid based cleaners 3 Make sure that the walking belt is centered and properly tightened If it is centered and runs smoothly do not make any adjustments If the walking belt needs to be adjusted see pages 37 and 38 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE 1 Unplug the power cord Remove the Hood Support Bolts 37 attaching the Motor Hood 91 and lift off the Mot...

Page 36: ...ut of the Walking Belt 18 Lift the Walking Platform and the Walking Belt to the position shown by the dotted lines Slide the Walking Platform out of the Walking Belt turn it and then slide it back into the Walking Belt 3 Lay down the Walking Platform 23 and the Walking Belt 18 Slide the Front Roller 13 back into the Walking Belt 4 Reattach the Walking Platform Bolts 10 20 Thread the Front Roller A...

Page 37: ... See HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on page 2 to order a new walking belt REPLACING THE WALKING PLATFORM When both sides of the walking platform become worn the walking platform should be replaced The walking platform will need to be replaced after every 32 000 to 48 000 kilometers 20 000 to 30 000 miles See HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on page 2 to order a new walking platform Follow the instructio...

Page 38: ...he warranty will be voided Weekly Maintenance Inspect and tighten all ex ternal parts of the treadmill Clean the treadmill Check the walking belt for proper tension and alignment Remove the motor hood and vacuum the motor compart ment Check the motor belt for cracks and other wear Check the motor for arc ing check for noises or odors Monthly Maintenance Week1 Week2 Week3 Week4 Week5 Week6 Week7 We...

Page 39: ...nsole d Check the walking belt and the walking platform for excessive wear Replace the walking belt or the walking platform if necessary e If the power still turns off during use see HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on page 2 3 SYMPTOM THE WALKING BELT SLOWS WHEN WALKED ON a If the walking belt is overtightened performance may decrease and the walking belt may be damaged If the walking belt is properl...

Page 40: ...e walking platform The center of the walking belt should just touch the walking platform Make sure to keep the walking belt centered Then plug in the power cord insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is properly tight ened Note As you tighten the roller adjustment bolts the front roller will move If the front roller stops moving do not further tighten ...

Page 41: ...he 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...

Page 42: ...tendons bend your back leg as well Stretches Calves achilles tendons and ankles 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 relax Repeat 3 times for both legs Stretches Hamstrings lower back and groin 4 Inner Thigh Stretc...

Page 43: ...f 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 7 Cool down after aerobic exercise Keep moving It is important tha...

Page 44: ... by active rest periods of exercise at a lower in tensity For example a one minute spurt of high resis tance fast exercise is followed by a two to three minute active rest period of low resistance slow exer cise 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 WORKOUT TIPS Full b...

Page 45: ...sor Bracket Bolt 50 2 Sensor Bracket Insert 51 1 Speed Disk 52 1 Drive Motor 53 1 Drive Motor Isolator 54 2 Torsion Bar Bolt 55 2 Torsion Bar Bushing 56 1 Base Frame 57 2 Base Frame Pad 58 4 Base Frame Pad Screw 59 4 Incline Link Bushing 60 2 Incline Link Bolt 61 2 Incline Link Nut 62 1 Torsion Bar 63 1 On Off Circuit Breaker 64 1 Power Cord Bracket 65 1 Power Cord Receptical 66 2 Receptical Bolt ...

Page 46: ...Audio Jack 141 1 Cardio Circuit Board 1 Console Matrix Wire Harness 1 20 Wire Harness 1 Pulse Grip Wire Harness 1 Pulse Wire Harness 1 Pulse Circuit Board 1 CSAFE Circuit Board 1 Main PCB Circuit Board 1 Ferrite Clamp 1 Pulse EKG Decal 1 45 TV Cable 1 65 TV Cable 1 18 TV CAT5 Wire 1 36 TV CAT5 Wire 1 Cardio Board Wire Harness 1 Console Controller Assembly 1 10 Green Yellow Wire 1 24 Green Yellow W...

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