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INTRODUCTION

IMPORT

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PRECAUTIONS

ABOUT 

YOUR

TREADMILL

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YOU 
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TREADMILL

OPERA

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ARRANTY

TROUBLESHOOTING

MAINTENANCE

CONDITIONING

GUIDELINES

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INTRODUCTION

IMPORT

ANT

PRECAUTIONS

ABOUT 

YOUR

TREADMILL

BEFORE YOU 

BEGIN

TREADMILL OPERA

TION

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES

TROUBLESHOOTING & 

MAINTENANCE

LIMITED WARRANTY

PROBLEM:

 

The treadmill circuit breaker trips during a workout.

SOLUTION:

 

Verify the following:

• Make sure the treadmill is plugged into a dedicated 15 amp circuit.

• Verify that you do not have the machine on an extension cord or surge protector.

• Confirm that the machine is not plugged into a GFCI-equipped outlet or on a circuit that has a GFCI-equipped 

outlet on it.

PROBLEM:

 The running belt does not stay centered during a workout.

SOLUTION:

 

Verify the following:

• Make sure the treadmill is on a level surface.

• Verify that the belt is properly tightened and centered (Refer to the Adjustment section for detailed directions).

If the above troubleshooting section does not remedy the problem, discontinue use and turn the power off.

PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER TECH SUPPORT AT THE NUMBER ON THE BACK PANEL.

The following information may be asked of you when you call. Please have these items readily available:

•  Model Name

•  Serial Number

•  Date of Purchase (receipt or credit card statement)

In order for Customer Tech Support to service your treadmill they may need to ask detailed questions about the 

symptoms that are occurring. Some troubleshooting questions that may be asked are:

•  How long has this problem been occurring?

•  Does this problem occur with every use? With every user?

•  If you are hearing a noise, does it come from the front or the back? What kind of noise is it (thumping, grinding, 

squeaking, chirping etc.)?

•  Has the machine been lubricated and maintained per the maintenance schedule?

Answering these and other questions will give the technicians the ability to send proper replacement parts and the 

service necessary to get you and your Horizon Fitness treadmill running again!

COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS

ARE THE SOUNDS MY TREADMILL MAKES NORMAL?

All treadmills make a certain type of thumping noise due to the belt riding over the rollers, especially new 

treadmills. This noise will diminish over time, although may not totally go away. Over time, the belt will stretch, 

causing the belt to ride smoother over the rollers.  

WHY IS THE TREADMILL I PURCHASED LOUDER THAN THE ONE AT THE STORE?

All fitness products seem quieter in a large store showroom because there is generally more background noise 

than in your home. Also, there will be less reverberation on a carpeted concrete floor than on a wood overlay floor. 

Sometimes a heavy rubber mat will help reduce reverberation through the floor. If a fitness product is placed close 

to a wall, there will be more reflected noise.

TROUBLESHOOTING - TREADMILL

Your treadmill is designed to be reliable and easy to use. However, if you experience a problem, please reference the 

troubleshooting guide listed below.

PROBLEM:

 

The console does not turn on and/or the belt does not move.

SOLUTION:

 

Verify the following:

DOES THE RED LIGHT ON THE ON/OFF SWITCH LIGHT UP? 

IF YES:

• Make sure treadmill is turned on. 

• Double check that all connections are secure, especially the console cable.  Unplug and reconnect the console 

cable to verify.

• Make sure the console cable is not pinched or damaged in any way.

• Turn the power off, unplug the power cable and wait 60 seconds. Remove motor cover. Wait until all red LED lights 

have gone off on the motor control board before proceeding. Next, verify that none of the wires connected to the 

lower board are loose or disconnected.

IF NO:

• Verify that the outlet the machine is plugged into is functional. Double check that the breaker has not tripped, it is 

on a dedicated 15 amp circuit, it is not on a GFCI-equipped outlet, and it is not plugged into a power strip/surge 

protector or extension cord.

• The power cord is not pinched or damaged and is properly plugged into the outlet AND the machine.

• The power switch is turned to the ON position.

PROBLEM:

 

Noise coming from under treadmill deck.  Belt appears to be interfering with carpeted floor.

SOLUTION:

 

The low profile of deck may cause interference with high/thick carpeted floors.  It is recommended to 

place treadmill on a mat or non-carpeted surface during use.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Summary of Contents for Evolve Simple Steps

Page 1: ...TREADMILL USER S GUIDE HORIZON SERIES FOR MODEL EVOLVE SIMPLE STEPS Evolve_SS_Treadmill_Rev 1 5 indd1 1 6 23 08 2 43 04 PM...

Page 2: ...lifestyle a Horizon Fitness treadmill can help you attain it adding quality performance to your at home workouts with the ergonomics and innovative features you need to get stronger and healthier fas...

Page 3: ...ure before first time use Failure to do so may cause premature electronic failure WARNING WARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this treadmill When using an electrical pro...

Page 4: ...SE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY Before proceeding find your treadmill s serial number and model name located on the stabilizer leg and enter it in the space provided below Enter your serial num...

Page 5: ...rea has enough space to store the treadmill This treadmill is equipped with two STABILIZER LEGS on the front side To store the treadmill vertically follow these steps To stand the treadmill up pull th...

Page 6: ...e the treadmill on a level surface There should be 6 feet of clearance behind the treadmill 3 feet on each side and one foot in front for folding and the power cord Do not place the treadmill in any a...

Page 7: ...slipping sensation when running on the treadmill the running belt must be tightened In most cases the belt has stretched from use causing the belt to slip This is a normal and common adjustment To eli...

Page 8: ...in working out OR SELECT A Program Select a Program using the PROGRAM KEYS Press start to begin 1 2 A B GETTING STARTED SELECTING A PROGRAM PROGRAM INFORMATION MANUAL MODE Is only selected by pressing...

Page 9: ...changes Time will count up from 0 00 NOTE 5 000 steps 2 5 miles based on the average stride length Actual distance may vary P3 5 000 STEPS Step based program Transmits steps taken from your pedometer...

Page 10: ...ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation TROUBLESHOOTING Pedometer case is difficult to or will not open The pedometer case is designed to open as if worn on the hip Hold the p...

Page 11: ...hey set aside a specific time of day to exercise It doesn t matter whether it s in the morning before breakfast during lunch hour or while watching the evening news What s more important is that it s...

Page 12: ...r personal goals in precise measurable terms and then put your goals in writing The more specific you can be the easier it will be to track your progress If your goals are long term divide them up int...

Page 13: ...e a certain type of thumping noise due to the belt riding over the rollers especially new treadmills This noise will diminish over time although may not totally go away Over time the belt will stretch...

Page 14: ...t be pre authorized by Horizon Fitness Horizon Fitness obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at Horizon Fitness option the same or comparable model at one of its authoriz...

Page 15: ...nfitness com CUSTOMER TECH SUPPORT 1 6 2 0 L a n d m a r k D r i v e C o t t a g e G r o v e W I 5 3 5 2 7 T e l 1 8 0 0 2 4 4 4 1 9 2 DO NOT RETURN TO THE RETAILER if you have any problems during ass...

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