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Page 1: ... If you have questions or if parts are damaged or missing PLEASE CONTACT THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT If you are unable to contact the store see HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on the back cover of this manual USER S MANUAL www freemotionfitness com Model No VMTL34808 0 Serial No __ Write the serial number in the space above for future reference ...

Page 2: ...BLESHOOTING 37 EXERCISE GUIDELINES 41 PART LIST 42 EXPLODED DRAWING 44 HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY Back Cover These drawings show the locations of the warning decals If a decal is missing or il legible see the back cover of this manual and request a free replacement decal Apply the decal in the location shown Note The decals may not be shown at ac tual size WARNING DEC...

Page 3: ... power cord into a surge suppres sor not included and plug the surge sup pressor into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 or more amps No other appliance should be on the same circuit Do not use an extension cord 12 Use only a single outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 15 To purchase a surge suppressor see the back cover of this manual and order par...

Page 4: ... not use the tread mill in any commercial rental or institutional setting 27 Over exercising may result in serious injury or death If you feel faint or if you experience pain while exercising stop immediately and cool down 28 Do not store the television in temperatures below 40 F 40 C or above 140 F 60 C Do not operate the television in temperatures below 23 F 5 C or above 90 F 32 C 29 To protect ...

Page 5: ...2 copper No 8 AWG 8 4 mm2 aluminum No 17 AWG 1 0 mm2 copper clad steel or bronze wire or larger as a ground wire Secure an antenna lead in and ground wires to the house with stand off insulators spaced from 4 to 6 feet 1 22 to 1 83 m apart Mount an antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where the lead in enters the house Use a jumper wire not smaller than No 6 AWG 13 3 mm2 copper or the eq...

Page 6: ...er of this manual To help us assist you note the product model number and serial number before contacting us The model number and serial number are found on the ser ial number decal The location of the serial number decal is shown on the front cover of this manual Before reading further please review the drawing below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts BEFORE YOU BEGIN Handrail Consol...

Page 7: ...with a soft cloth and a mild non abrasive cleaner Assembly requires the included hex key and your own Phillips screwdriver Use the drawings below to identify the assembly hardware The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part from the PART LIST near the end of this manual The number after the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly Note If a part is not in the ...

Page 8: ... Make sure that the Power Cord 70 is unplugged Be careful not to pinch the Power Cord Slide the Upright Cover not shown off the Upright 81 Orient the Upright 81 and the plastic ties as shown Set the Upright on the tabs on the Frame 53 Attach the Upright to the Frame with four 3 8 x 3 1 4 Patch Bolts 1 and four 3 8 Star Washers 2 Start all four Patch Bolts before tightening any of them Be careful n...

Page 9: ...r of the handrail assembly Slide the bracket on the handrail assembly over the crossbar on the Upright 81 and set the handrail assembly on the Upright Be careful not to pinch any wires Handrail Assembly 4 3 Slide the Upright Cover 80 downward onto the Upright 81 Be careful not to pinch the wires Be careful not to hit the ceiling 80 3 81 81 129 Crossbar 111 128 Bracket ...

Page 10: ...con sole wires Make sure that the console wire and the handrail wire that you are connecting have connectors that are the same size See the lower drawing The connectors should slide together easily and snap into place If they do not turn one connector and then try again IF THE CONNECTORS ARE NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY THE CONSOLE MAY BE DAM AGED WHEN THE POWER IS TURNED ON Gently pull the ends of the ...

Page 11: ...dicated Machine Screws first 3 9 Handrail Assembly 86 3 7 Make sure that the teeth on the Fan Grill 102 are on the outside of the Upright Cover 80 and sit inside the grooves on the Upright Cover Tighten two 6 x 5 8 Machine Screws 100 into the Upright Cover 80 in the locations shown Be careful not to overtighten the Machine Screws Teeth 80 1 102 8 Tighten the two 3 8 x 3 1 4 Patch Bolts 1 8 7 100 1...

Page 12: ... CATV cable must be con nected to the 75 ohm terminal see page 13 12 130 75 Ohm Terminal Audio Video Input 10 Tighten two 8 x 1 2 Machine Screws 4 into the bottom of the handrail assembly Be careful not to overtighten the Machine Screws See step 9 Tighten the six 8 x 2 1 4 Machine Screws 3 Be careful not to overtighten the Machine Screws 10 86 Handrail Assembly 4 4 11 If necessary move the treadmi...

Page 13: ...one end of a 75 ohm CATV cable to the 75 ohm output jack on your external source 2 Plug in the power cord of your external source See your external source userʼs manual for proper grounding instructions 3 Connect the 75 ohm CATV cable to the 75 ohm terminal on the treadmill frame near the power cord See the drawing at the left HOW TO CONNECT A VCR OR DVD PLAYER USING THE 96 AV CABLE 1 Connect the ...

Page 14: ...r container that may trap moisture Do not expose the chest pulse sensor to direct sunlight for extended periods of time do not expose it to temperatures above 122 F 50 C or below 14 F 10 C Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor unit when using or storing the chest pulse sensor Clean the sensor unit using a damp cloth never use alcohol abrasives or chemicals The chest strap may be hand washe...

Page 15: ...a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec tric shock This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor 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 IMPORTANT The treadmill i...

Page 16: ... system is compatible with iFit inter active workout cards containing workouts designed to help you achieve specific fitness goals For example lose unwanted pounds with the iFit Weight Loss work out or train for a long distance run with the iFit Marathon workout iFit workouts automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill To purchase iFit cards please see the back cover of this manua...

Page 17: ...lometers For simplicity all instruc tions in this section refer to miles HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE 1 Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER at the left The incline will automatically rise the maximum in cline level and then return to the minimum incline level 2 Select the manual mode Each time the key is inserted the manual mode will be selected If you have selected a workou...

Page 18: ...our walking or running pace in minutes per mile or minutes per kilometer Regardless of which display mode you select the speed or incline setting will appear in the display for a few seconds each time you change the set ting The lower right and lower left displays will show the speed of the walking belt and incline of the tread mill As you switch between workouts and the manual mode the console wi...

Page 19: ...rainer work out press the Interval Workouts button the Terrain Workouts button or the Random Workouts button repeatedly until the name of the desired workout appears in the dis play Interval workouts use speed settings to pro vide a personalized workout Terrain workouts use speed and incline settings to simulate an actual walking experience Random workouts use preset speed and incline settings Not...

Page 20: ...ends The walking belt will then slow to a stop If the speed or incline setting is too high or too low at any time during the workout you can manually override the setting by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons however when the next segment of the workout begins the treadmill will auto matically adjust to the speed and incline set tings for the next segment Note If you use an Interval workout the...

Page 21: ...e per exercise session Note To use the cross country workouts you must also enter your distance goal To use a manual control workout enter your time distance or calorie goal 3 Press the Start Stop button to start the workout A moment after you press the Start Stop button the walking belt will begin moving Hold the handrails and begin walking During the workout the profile will show the speed of th...

Page 22: ...d weight only once per exercise session Note To use the Ebbeling Fitness Test you must also enter your gender 4 Press the Start Stop button to start the workout A moment after you press the Start Stop button the treadmill will automatically adjust to the first speed and incline settings of the fitness test Begin walking on the treadmill Note For the most accu rate results do not hold the handrails...

Page 23: ...kouts are divided into several one minute segments One target heart rate setting is programmed for each segment The same target heart rate setting may be programmed for consec utive segments For a shorter workout simply stop the workout before it ends During all heart rate workouts the console will reg ularly compare your heart rate to the target heart rate setting If your heart rate is too far be...

Page 24: ...of the flashing segment indi cates the incline setting for the current segment At the end of each segment a series of tones will sound and the next segment of the profile will begin to flash If a new speed or incline setting is pro grammed for the next segment of the workout the speed or incline setting will appear at the top of the display for a few moments to alert you The tread mill will then a...

Page 25: ...tomatically adjust to the first speed and incline settings of the workout Hold the handrails and begin walking A personal trainer will guide you through the work out At the end of each segment a series of tones will sound If a new speed or incline setting is pro grammed for the next segment of the workout the speed or incline setting will appear at the top of the display for a few moments to alert...

Page 26: ...rce Select a television source by pressing the Input button repeatedly If you have connected an an tenna or a 75 ohm CATV cable to the 75 ohm ter minal on the treadmill select the TV source If you have plugged the 96 AV Cable into the audio video input jack select the AV source To use a VCR or DVD player make sure that the VCR or DVD player is connected correctly see page 13 Select the AV source a...

Page 27: ... also view this list by pressing the PRLIST button on the console Press the EPG button to view the electronic program guide Note The electronic program guide is only available when viewing ATSC digital television Press the Info button to view information about the cur rent program and the broadcast or cable signal Press the CC button repeatedly to turn on or turn off closed captioning See step 5 o...

Page 28: ...f another audio signal is available 4 Adjust the time settings Adjust the OSD on screen display duration sleep timer time zone or daylight savings time settings The clock will display the current date and time and is reset every time the power is turned on The OSD duration is the length of time indicators like channel number or the electronic program guide will remain on the screen after they appe...

Page 29: ...ich it locates them Do not re move the key while the television is scanning channels Note If a television channel disappears scan for channels again After all valid chan nels available in your area have been saved into the televi sionʼs memory you can manually skip unwanted channels To skip a channel highlight CHANNEL SKIP and press the Volume increase button on your remote control In the channel ...

Page 30: ...elect one of five lan guages for the displays If desired select a lan guage for the displays 3 Create a custom workout If desired create a custom workout Press the Display button until the desired custom workout is highlighted Then press the Enter button Program a speed setting and an incline setting for the first one minute segment by pressing the Speed and Incline buttons Press the Enter button ...

Page 31: ...mill by the handrail Carefully roll the treadmill on the wheels to the desired location and then lower it to the level position CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury use extreme caution while moving the treadmill Do not attempt to move the treadmill over uneven sur faces After the treadmill is placed in the location where it will be used make sure that the leveling feet rest firmly on the floor If ...

Page 32: ...reens Do not 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 four 5 16 x 1 2 Bolts 16 attaching the Motor Hood 66 and l...

Page 33: ...kilometers Follow the instructions below to replace the walking platform and or the walking belt Make sure to keep track of which holes the screws go in 1 Remove the key and unplug the power cord Remove the four 5 16 x 1 2 Bolts 16 and the Motor Hood 66 2 Remove the two 8 x 3 4 Screws 25 only one side is shown Then remove the Right Rear Cap Insert 61 and the Left Rear Cap Insert not shown 3 Remove...

Page 34: ...king Belt onto the Walking Platform 44 Follow steps 1 5 in reverse order Turn both 5 16 x 2 1 2 Bolts 7 clockwise four times only Go to step 7 6 Remove the Walking Belt 46 and the Walking Platform 44 from the treadmill Then remove the Walking Belt from the Walking Platform Remove the twelve 3 8 x 1 5 8 Bolts 5 and the 3 8 Locknuts 34 Slide the Rear and Front Platform Brackets 47 48 off the Walking...

Page 35: ... one foot against the moving Walking Belt If the Walking Belt stops moving remove the key from the con sole unplug the power cord and turn the two 5 16 x 2 1 2 Bolts 7 clockwise one time Continue to test the ten sion of the Walking Belt until the Walking Belt no longer slips Make sure to keep the Walking Belt centered If the Idler Roller 63 stops moving do not further tighten the Bolts please see ...

Page 36: ...cessively the treadmill may be damaged and the 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 ...

Page 37: ... If the circuit breaker has tripped wait for five minutes and then press the switch to the reset position b Make sure that the power cord is plugged in If the power cord is plugged in unplug it wait for five minutes and then plug it back in c Remove the key from the console Reinsert the key into the console d If the treadmill still will not run please see the back cover of this manual PROBLEM The ...

Page 38: ...en tered Then plug in the power cord insert the key and carefully walk on the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened PROBLEM The incline of the treadmill does not change correctly SOLUTION a The incline system may need to be calibrated To initiate the calibration routine switch the reset off circuit breaker to the off position wait 5 seconds and then switch...

Page 39: ...the Volume increase or decrease button on the remote control until the volume level is 80 percent Once the volume reaches 80 percent adjust the volume by pressing the Volume but tons on the console only PROBLEM The volume cannot be turned up SOLUTION a If the volume cannot be turned up the volume may have been adjusted with the remote control Press the Volume increase or decrease button on the rem...

Page 40: ...em Ghosts Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths one is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings hills or other objects Change the direction or po sition of the antenna to improve reception Blue Screen If the treadmill is located in the fringe area of a television station where the sig nal is weak the picture may be of poor quality or a blue screen may...

Page 41: ...e If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular system you must perform aerobic exer cise which is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time For aerobic ex ercise adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is near the highest number in your training zone WORKOUT GUIDELINES Warming Up Start with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching and light exercise...

Page 42: ...1 Walking Platform 45 2 Belt Guide 46 1 Walking Belt 47 1 Rear Platform Bracket 48 1 Front Platform Bracket 49 2 Platform Cushion 50 1 Magnet 51 1 Reed Switch 52 1 Controller 53 1 Frame 54 1 Drive Motor 55 4 Motor Bushing 56 1 Motor Mounting Plate 57 1 Motor Belt 58 1 Left Rear Cap Insert 59 1 Rear Cap 60 2 Cap Insert Bracket 61 1 Right Rear Cap Insert 62 2 Rear Platform Bracket Bearing 63 1 Idler...

Page 43: ...age Warning Decal 121 2 English Warning Decal 122 1 TV Remote 123 1 Motor Bracket 124 2 5 16 x 3 8 Washer Head Bolt 125 1 3 8 Star Washer 126 1 8 Wire Tie 127 4 Platform Bracket Bushing 128 1 60 TV Cable 129 1 60 AV Wire 130 1 96 AV Cable 131 2 3 8 Cable Nut 132 1 Static Decal 133 1 AV Wire Nut 134 2 Reed Switch Washer 135 2 8 x 3 4 Machine Screw 136 2 Incline Motor Washer 4 Red Wire M F 4 Blue Wi...

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Page 48: ...elivery WHAT TO DO IF SERVICE IS REQUIRED FreeMotion Fitness warranty service may be obtained by contacting the authorized dealer from which you purchased this product Make sure to retain your original invoice and se rial number information If this product experiences a failure under the warranty terms set forth FreeMotion Fitness shall provide at their option either repair replacement or refund o...

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