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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Treadmill will not start

1. Not plugged in

1. Plug into three prong grounded outlet

2. Not turned on

2. Turn on the Main Power, on/off button

3. Safety Key not on correctly

3. Put Safety Key on Console where 

indicated

4. Circuit Breaker opened in home

4. Reset home breaker

5. Treadmill Circuit Breaker tripped 

5. Reset Treadmill Circuit Breaker 

(see below)

Treadmill Speed Not Correct

1. Treadmill starts at 0.5 calibrated

1. With Monitor powered off, press & hold the

in miles – 0.8 calibrated in Kilometers

Select button for 4 sec. to adjust reading

Treadmill Speed Surges

1. Walking Belt slipping

1. Tighten Walking Belt (see page 13)

2. Lubricate Walking Belt

2. Lubricate Belt and Deck (see page 14)

3. Motor Controller not set properly

3. Call 800-497-5831 for service

Treadmill Belt will not move - 

1. Lost speed input signal

1. Call 800-497-5831 for service

ERR 1 on screen

Incline will not operate - 

1. Lost incline signal

1. Remove and replace Safety Key and 

ERR 3 on screen

Treadmill will recalibrate

Treadmill Belt Slipping

1. Walking Belt loose

1. Tighten Walking Belt (see page 13)

2. Deck needs lubrication

2. Lubricate Belt and Deck (see page 14)

Treadmill Noisy

1. Loose hardware

1. Tighten all visible Screws, Nuts, and Bolts

2. Motor straining

2. Check Belt tension - 3 finger test

(see page 13)

3. Clicking sound - Roller knocking

3. Adjust Rear Rollers - check for tension

(see page 13)

Inaccurate pulse rate

1. Too much hand movement

1. Stand on Side Rails to get accurate pulse 

reading 

- OR -

Must have two hands on grips

2. Palms too wet

2. Dry palms

3. Gripping hand grips too tight

3. Grip using moderate pressure

4. Wearing rings

4. Remove all rings

Inaccurate heart rate strap

1. Electrical interference

1. Keep at least six feet away from 

Televisions, Computers and 

Fluorescent Lights

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CAUTION

The Treadmill will shut off when the electricity load is above it’s
capacity (example: power surge or storm). To restart the Treadmill,
please follow the procedure below:

A. Unplug the power cord from the Treadmill’s socket.

B.

Push in the safety switch.

C. Plug the power cord back into the Treadmill’s socket.

NOTE:  DON'T PUSH IN THE SAFETY SWITCH BEFORE 

UNPLUGGING THE TREADMILL’S POWER CORD.

safety switch

on/off switch

power cord

Summary of Contents for 1200, 1400, 1500

Page 1: ...MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR NEW BALANCE 1200 1400 1500 TREADMILL 1200 1400 and 1500 Treadmills Serial No _______________________ Date of Purchase ___ _________ Write the serial number in the space above...

Page 2: ...to Exercise 24 Measuring Your Heart Rate 24 25 Clothing 25 Tips to Keep You Going 25 Heart Rate Target Zone Chart 26 Warm Up Cool Down Stretches 27 28 Troubleshooting Guide 29 Workout Progress Charts...

Page 3: ...e session cool down with slow walking and stretching 10 This equipment should not be used by or near children 11 Handicapped or disabled people must have medical approval before using this equipment a...

Page 4: ...ough Friday 8 30am to 8 00pm EST IMPORTANT You must have your serial number and this manual ready when calling for parts Serial ____________________________ Please also provide the following informati...

Page 5: ...nsole Foot Rail Rear End Cap Wheel Power Cord Fan Left Console Pulse Sensors Pulse Sensors Suspension Walking Deck FRONT REAR WARNING LABEL 1 WARNING LABEL 2 WARNING LABEL 2 WARNING LABEL 1 WARNING LA...

Page 6: ...wly lower the deck to the floor and keep your hands and feet clear to avoid crushing or other serious injury WARNING LABEL 6 10 power cord on off switch WARNING LABEL 5 safety switch WARNING LABEL 4 W...

Page 7: ...s screwdriver safety key M8 x 20mm allen bolt 6 M4 x 6mm phillips screw 6 For Maximum Effectiveness and Safety Please Read This Owner s Manual Before Assembling or Using Your New Balance 1200 1400 150...

Page 8: ...g Belt put the Console Base Assembly in the user position by pivoting it carefully down See Figure 2b Note During assembly DO NOT PINCH WIRES when the Console is folded down and secured to the Upright...

Page 9: ...Console Base Assembly Insert Cup Holders into the two holes provided Please make sure the taller side of the Cup Holder is facing away from the Walking Belt Figure 3 Install Side Caps upright M4 x 6mm...

Page 10: ...ly is complete you must fold and move the Treadmill to remove the box To fold the Treadmill raise the deck Secure the Deck in the upright position by lowering the latch It will snap on the handle and...

Page 11: ...readmill Turn the ON OFF switch to the ON position ASSEMBLY AND SETUP ARE NOW COMPLETE IMPORTANT Please read this owner s manual before beginning your workout for important instructions on how to use...

Page 12: ...L DECREASE INCLINETO 0 LEVEL FAILURETO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGETOTREADMILL ANDVOIDWARRANTY 1200 1400 UNITS TO FOLD THE TREADMILL You may fold the Treadmill into the upright position for stor...

Page 13: ...ety feature to help the Deck lower slowly when unfolding Please make sure there are no children or other things under the Deck when you lower it WARNING CRUSH HAZARD KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF DECK FAILURE T...

Page 14: ...level surface Have plenty of clearance behind and in front of your Treadmill It is important to keep children pets furniture and other objects out of the way when using your Treadmill You should have...

Page 15: ...leeve to retain moisture 14 WARNING Always turn off and unplug the Treadmill from the electrical outlet before cleaning lubricating or servicing the Treadmill CLEANING Keeping the Treadmill clean will...

Page 16: ...ore exercising to ensure the Treadmill will stop if the user accidentally walks off the Treadmill If the user falls off the Treadmill the Safety Key will come off the Computer and the Treadmill will s...

Page 17: ...ssing these keys slowly changes the Incline to that value SAFETY KEY or KEYS Increases or decreases the INCLINE when pressed START STOP KEY Pressing this starts and stops the Treadmill Belt The Comput...

Page 18: ...STOP KEY Pressing this starts and stops the Treadmill Belt The Computer can be operated only with the Safety Key attached to the Treadmill The Computer shuts off and the Treadmill stops when this key...

Page 19: ...ximum time is 99 59 When the Safety Key is first attached to the Computer this display shows the accumulated Distance odometer for one second 1200 DISPLAY FUNCTION MANUAL FAT BURN USER 2 HILL WALK WAL...

Page 20: ...ed and incline at the end of each segment and will retain these values PROGRAMS MANUAL MODE If you elect to operate the Treadmill in Manual Mode press START The Treadmill will start at 0 5mph after a...

Page 21: ...it is difficult for the Computer to accurately read your pulse rate See page 22 for more details TIME Shows workout Time Time begins at 00 00 and counts up The maximum time is 99 59 When the Safety K...

Page 22: ...begin the workout If a speed or incline value is changed during usage the Computer will store the value of the speed and incline at the end of each segment and will retain these values PROGRAMS MANUAL...

Page 23: ...e 26 of this manual For additional information about the importance of working within certain heart rate ranges see pages 24 25 Measuring Your Heart Rate 5 This estimate is not exact and persons with...

Page 24: ...d to remove wastes over sustained periods of time Using your Treadmill will improve this MUSCULAR STRENGTH the ability of a muscle to exert force for a brief period of time Upper body strength for exa...

Page 25: ...tant to exercise at an intensity vigorous enough to cause your heart rate and breathing to increase How hard you should exercise depends to a certain degree on your age and is determined by measuring...

Page 26: ...lay monitor provide a reasonably accurate estimate of your actual heart rate This estimate is not exact and persons with medical conditions and or a specific need for accurate heart rate monitoring sh...

Page 27: ...3 90 min 9 10 5 min 70 85 25 5 min 35 min 3 105 min 11 12 5 min 70 85 25 5 min 35 min 3 105 min HEART RATE TARGET ZONE FOR CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS TABLE 1 Maximum Attainable Heart Rate 85 Target Zone 7...

Page 28: ...when you feel the stretch Keep your kneecap pointing straight down and keep your knees close together Do not let the lifted knee swing outward Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds Repeat for the oth...

Page 29: ...gently grasp the bent knee with your hands and pull it over your body and towards the ground You should feel a stretch in your hips abdominals and lower back Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and release Repe...

Page 30: ...ill recalibrate Treadmill Belt Slipping 1 Walking Belt loose 1 Tighten Walking Belt see page 13 2 Deck needs lubrication 2 Lubricate Belt and Deck see page 14 Treadmill Noisy 1 Loose hardware 1 Tighte...

Page 31: ...u will find it both informative and motivational to look back at what you ve done and this data will help you to chart future fitness goals as you progress Every two weeks measure yourself to rechart...

Page 32: ...T NAME PART QTY 8 ARC BRACKET T1214 08 2 14 SAFETY KEY TM 01 1 15 LEFT HOLDER T1500 04 1 17 RIGHT HOLDER T1500 05 1 18 BOOK RACK TM 04 1 20 TOP BOTTOM PULSE SENSOR W WIRE TM 06 2 21 HAND GRIP TM 07 2...

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Page 35: ...from all defects in material and workmanship when used according to the manufacturer s instructions See Limited Warranty Card for details Save your sales receipt You may wish to staple it into this ma...

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