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Part No. 152500  H04441-C R1298A

Printed in USA  © 1998 Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Limited Warranty

WHAT IS COVERED—The entire NordicTrack PowerTread™ 1500 (“Product”) is warranted to be free of all defects in
material and workmanship.

WHO IS COVERED—The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser.

HOW LONG IS IT COVERED—ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. (“ICON”), warrants the motor for three years after the date of
purchase. All other parts are covered for two years after the date of purchase. Labor is covered for one year.

WHAT WE DO TO CORRECT COVERED DEFECTS—We will ship to you, without charge, any replacement part or com-
ponent, providing the repairs are authorized by ICON first and are performed by an ICON trained and authorized service
provider, or, at our option, we will replace the Product.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED—Any failures or damage caused by unauthorized service, misuse, accident, negligence,
improper assembly or installation, alterations, modifications without our written authorization or by failure on your part to
use, operate, and maintain as set out in your User’s Manual (“Manual”). 

WHAT YOU MUST DO—Always retain proof of purchase, such as your bill of sale; store, operate, and maintain the
Product as specified in the Manual; notify our Customer Service Department of any defect within 10 days after discovery of
the defect; as instructed, return any defected part for replacement or, if necessary, the entire product, for repair.

USER’S MANUAL—It is VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE MANUAL before operating the Product. Remember
to do the periodic maintenance requirements specified in the Manual to assure proper operation and your continued satis-
faction.

HOW TO GET PARTS AND SERVICE—Simply call our Customer Service Department at 1-888-825-2588 and tell them
your name and address and the serial number of your Product. They will tell you how to get a part replaced, or if neces-
sary, arrange for service where your Product is located or advise you how to ship the Product for service. Before shipping,
always obtain a Return Authorization Number (RA No.) from our Customer Service Department; securely pack your
Product (save the original shipping carton if possible); put the RA No. on the outside of the carton and insure the product.
Include a letter explaining the product or problem and a copy of your proof of purchase if you believe the service is covered
by warranty.

ICON is not responsible or liable for indirect, special or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use
or performance of the product or damages with respect to any economic loss, loss of property, loss of revenues or profits,
loss of enjoyment or use, costs of removal, installation or other consequential damages of whatsoever nature. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, the above limitation may not
apply to you.

The warranty extended hereunder is in lieu of any and all other warranties and any implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose is limited in its scope and duration to the terms set forth herein. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts. Accordingly, the above limitation may not apply to you.

No one is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of this limited warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC., 1500 S. 1000 W., LOGAN, UT 84321-9813

Summary of Contents for 831.298800

Page 1: ... we are com mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction If you have questions or if there are missing or damaged parts we will guarantee complete satis faction through direct assistance from our factory TO AVOID UNNECESSARY DELAYS PLEASE CALL DIRECT TO OUR TOLL FREE CUSTOMER HOT LINE The trained techni cians on our Customer Hot Line will provide immediate assis tance free of charge to you C...

Page 2: ...ly 6 Treadmill Operation 7 How to Fold and Move the Treadmill 13 Maintenance and Trouble shooting 15 Conditioning Guidelines 18 Part List 22 Ordering Replacement Parts 23 Limited Warranty Back Cover Note An Exploded Drawing is attached in the center of this owner s guide ...

Page 3: ...0 volts or less and a minimum surge dis sipation of 450 joules The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps 11 Keep the power cord and the surge protector away from heated surfaces 12 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 Before You B...

Page 4: ...he 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 service representative only 23 This treadmill is intended for in home use only Do not use this treadmill in any commercial rental or institutional setting WARNING Before beginning this or any exercise program consult your physician...

Page 5: ... Monday through Friday 6 a m until 6 p m Mountain Time excluding holidays To help us assist you please note the product model number and serial number before calling The model number of the treadmill is 831 298810 The serial num ber can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill see the front cover of this manual for the location Before reading further please review the drawing below and famili...

Page 6: ... Storage Latch 5 and the two Latch Spacers 93 to the left Upright 70 with the two Screws 43 Be careful not to overtighten the Screws Note If it is difficult to fold or lower the treadmill remove one or both of the Latch Spacers 93 2 70 93 43 5 4 Make sure that all parts of the treadmill are properly tightened Place a mat beneath the treadmill to protect the floor or carpet 3 Remove the backing fro...

Page 7: ...ctor and a grounding plug Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus trated in drawing 1 below A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter...

Page 8: ...pages 11 and 12 Note The console can display speed and distance in either miles or kilometers see Speed Display on page 10 For simplicity all instructions in this owner s guide refer to miles Clip Key CAUTION Before operating the console read the following precautions Do not stand on the walking belt when turning on the power or starting the walking belt Always wear the clip see the drawing above ...

Page 9: ... exercise change the speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the SPEED buttons Each time one of the buttons is pressed the speed will change by 0 1 mile per hour mph The buttons can be held down to change the speed quickly The speed range is 0 5 mph to 10 mph Note When the SPEED buttons are pressed the SPEED display will show the selected speed setting for six seconds The display will the...

Page 10: ...dicator beside the SPEED display will light when the speed is shown in kph To change the unit of measurement first hold down the START ENTER button while inserting the key into the console An E for english miles or an M for metric kilometers will appear in the PULSE CALORIES display Press the SPEED button to change the unit of measurement Remove and then reinsert the key INCLINE DISTANCE display T...

Page 11: ...ttons The TIME PACE display will show the time remaining in the program During the last three minutes of the program the walking belt will slow to allow you to cool down During the last ten seconds of the program the incline will decrease to 1 5 When no time remains the walking belt will slow to a stop To stop the program momentarily press the STOP button The displays will pause and the TIME PACE ...

Page 12: ...12 Notes ...

Page 13: ...To protect the floor or carpet from damage place a mat under the treadmill Keep the treadmill out of direct sunlight Do not leave the treadmill in the storage position in temperatures above 85 Fahrenheit HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill convert the treadmill to the storage position as described above Make sure that the storage latch is inserted into the slot in the side of the...

Page 14: ...ing your left thumb press the storage latch to the left Pivot the treadmill until the frame and foot rails are past the storage latch 2 Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands and lower the treadmill to the floor To decrease the possibility of injury bend your legs and keep your back straight Storage Latch ...

Page 15: ...readmill near the power cord The switch must be in the on position 2 SYMPTOM THE POWER TURNS OFF DURING USE a Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill frame near the power cord see 1 c above If the circuit breaker has tripped wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in b Check to make sure that the on off switch is in the on position See 1 d above c Make sure that the power c...

Page 16: ...ockwise 1 4 of a turn When the walking belt is correctly tightened you should be able to lift the edges of the walking belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking plat form Be careful to keep the walking belt centered Plug in the power cord insert the key and run the treadmill for a few min utes Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened 5 SYMPTOM THE WALKING BELT SLOWS WHEN WALKED ON a Use only a...

Page 17: ...he left side of the Pulley 17 Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch Make sure that there is a 1 8 gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch If necessary loosen the Screw 90 and move the Reed Switch slightly Retighten the Screw Re attach the hood and run the treadmill for a few min utes to check for a correct speed reading 95 74 90 Top View 1 8 17 ...

Page 18: ...al 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 conditi...

Page 19: ...end 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 Stretch Sit wit...

Page 20: ... 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 Cool down after aerobic exercise Keep moving It is important that you cool do...

Page 21: ...wer intensity For example a one minute spurt of high resistance fast exercise is followed by a two to three minute active rest period of low resistance slow exercise 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 Estimated maximum heart rate MHR 220 your age WORKOUT TIPS Full b...

Page 22: ...her 47 2 Sensor Screw 48 2 Belt Guide 49 3 Roller Adjustment Washer 50 1 Belly Pan Key No Qty Description 51 4 Plastic Stand Off 52 1 Wire Harness 53 2 Rear Pad 54 1 Left Rear Endcap 55 1 Sensor Star Washer 56 4 Frame Pivot Bolt 57 1 Console Wire Harness 58 1 Right Foot Rail 59 1 Incline Spacer 60 1 Rubber Washer 61 2 Sensor Locknut 62 18 Belly Pan Fastener 63 1 Right Rear Endcap 64 2 Base Endcap ...

Page 23: ...l our Customer Service Department toll free at 1 888 825 2588 Monday through Friday 6 a m until 6 p m Mountain Time excluding holidays When ordering parts please be prepared to give the following information The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT 831 298800 The NAME OF THE PRODUCT NordicTrack PowerTread 1500 The SERIAL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT see the front cover of this manual The KEY NUMBER AND DESCRIPTIO...

Page 24: ...9 91 49 1 43 43 8 8 56 56 80 7 77 83 68 68 28 62 62 24 36 36 44 99 90 29 6 8 6 90 90 6 8 73 90 94 94 34 44 8 8 39 96 46 45 25 71 40 42 41 72 90 90 3 3 74 90 11 95 60 59 25 25 55 82 90 90 27 90 92 51 51 13 Exploded Drawing Model No 831 298800 R1298A To identify the parts shown on this Exploded Drawing refer to the Part List on page 22 of the owner s guide ...

Page 25: ...5 64 70 89 91 89 91 89 91 89 91 79 85 21 37 24 30 84 38 43 90 90 43 43 43 86 86 86 56 90 90 56 43 43 43 88 87 52 52 57 15 93 97 97 64 43 10 89 91 89 91 14 14 43 75 75 10 10 99 Exploded Drawing Model No 831 298800 R1298A ...

Page 26: ... and your continued satis faction HOW TO GET PARTS AND SERVICE Simply call our Customer Service Department at 1 888 825 2588 and tell them your name and address and the serial number of your Product They will tell you how to get a part replaced or if neces sary arrange for service where your Product is located or advise you how to ship the Product for service Before shipping always obtain a Return...

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