NordicTrack C 220i, User Manual

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1.  It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure 

that all users of this treadmill are adequately 

informed of all warnings and precautions.

2.  Before beginning any exercise program, 

consult your physician. This is especially 

important for persons over age 35 or persons 

with pre-existing health problems.

3.  Use the treadmill only as described in this 

manual.

4.  The treadmill is intended for home use only. 

Do not use the treadmill in any commercial, 

rental, or institutional setting.

5.  Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-

ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a 

garage or covered patio, or near water.

6.  Place the treadmill on a level surface, with 

at least 8 ft. (2.4 m) of clearance behind it 

and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each side. 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.

7.  Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol 

products are used or where oxygen is being 

administered.

8.  Keep children under age 12 and pets away 

from the treadmill at all times.

9.  The treadmill should be used only by per-

sons weighing 330 lbs. (150 kg) or less.

10. Never allow more than one person on the 

treadmill at a time.

11. Wear appropriate exercise clothes while 

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 

with bare feet, wearing only stockings, or in 

sandals.

12. When connecting the power cord (see page 

16), plug the power cord into an earthed 

circuit. No other appliance should be on the 

same circuit. When replacing the fuse in the 

power cord adapter, insert an ASTA-approved 

BS1362, 13-amp fuse into the fuse carrier.

13. If an extension cord is needed, use only a 

3-conductor, 14-gauge (1 mm

2

) cord that is 

no longer than 5 ft. (1.5 m).

14. Keep the power cord away from heated 

surfaces.

15. 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 

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 

on page 26 if the treadmill is not working 

properly.)

16. Read, understand, and test the emergency 

stop procedure before using the treadmill 

(see HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on  

page 18). Always wear the clip while using 

the treadmill.

17. Always stand on the foot rails when starting 

or stopping the walking belt. Always hold the 

handrails while using the treadmill.

18. When a person is walking on the treadmill, 

the noise level of the treadmill will increase.

19. Keep fingers, hair, and clothing away from 

the moving walking belt.

20. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. 

Adjust the speed in small increments to 

avoid sudden jumps in speed.

21. The heart rate monitor is not a medical 

device. Various factors, including the user’s 

movement, may affect the accuracy of heart 

rate readings. The heart rate monitor is 

intended only as an exercise aid in determin-

ing heart rate trends in general.

    WARNING:

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read 

all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before 

using your treadmill. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sus-

tained by or through the use of this product.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS