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USER'S MANUAL

Model No. HRTL14900 

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Summary of Contents for HRTL14900

Page 1: ...s tips and much more Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS As a manufacturer we are com mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction If you have questions or if there are missing parts we will guarantee complete satisfaction through direct assistance from our fac tory TO AVOID UNNECESSARY DELAYS PLEASE CALL DIRECT TO OUR TOLL FREE CUSTOMER HOT LINE The trained techni cians on our customer hot line w...

Page 2: ...e than one person on the treadmill at a time 8 Wear appropriate exercise clothing when using the treadmill Do not wear loose cloth ing that could become caught in the treadmill Athletic support clothes are recommended for both men and women Always wear ath letic shoes Never use the treadmill with bare feet wearing only stockings or in sandals 9 When connecting the power cord see page 7 plug the po...

Page 3: ...n all parts of the treadmill every three months 21 Never drop or insert any object into any open ing 22 DANGER Always unplug the power cord immediately after use before cleaning the treadmill and before performing the main tenance and adjustment procedures de scribed in this manual Never remove the motor hood unless instructed to do so by an authorized service representative Servicing other than t...

Page 4: ...uestions please call our Customer Service Department toll free at 1 800 999 3756 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 is HRTL14900 The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill see the front cover of this manual for the location Befo...

Page 5: ...and a mild non abrasive cleaner 1 With the help of a second person carefully raise the Uprights 103 until the Wheels 99 are resting on the floor as shown 1 99 103 2 Next make sure that the Lock Knob Sleeve 68 is fully inserted into the left Upright 103 Remove the Lock Knob 67 from the Lock Pin 72 Make sure that the Lock Pin Collar 70 and the Spring 69 are on the Lock Pin Note If there are two Lock...

Page 6: ...ct sunlight for extended periods of time do not expose it to temperatures above 122 Fahrenheit 50 Celsius or below 14 Fahrenheit 10 Celsius 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 washed and air dried CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLE SHOOTI...

Page 7: ... 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 is not compatible with GFCI equipped outlets This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus trated in draw...

Page 8: ...IFIT com CD programs automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill as a personal trainer guides you through every step of your workout High energy music provides added motivation Each CD features two programs designed by certified personal trainers In addition you can connect the treadmill to your VCR and TV and play iFIT com video programs videocas settes are available separately V...

Page 9: ...ise to your workouts M Pulse Calories display This display shows the approximate number of calories you have burned When the chest pulse sensor is worn the display will also show your heart rate The display will alter nate between one number and the other every seven seconds If the optional handgrip pulse sensor is used the display will show your heart rate contin uously while your hands are on th...

Page 10: ...o stop the walking belt press either of the Stop buttons The displays will pause and the Time Segment Time display will begin to flash To restart the walking belt press the Start button or the Speed button To stop the walking belt and reset the displays press a Stop button remove the key and then reinsert the key Adjust the incline of the treadmill as desired To vary the intensity of your exercise...

Page 11: ...art rate contin uously while your hands are on the pulse sensor Distance Incline display This display shows the distance you have walked and the incline level of the tread mill The display will alternate between one number and the other every seven seconds Note Each time the Incline buttons are pressed the dis play will change to show the incline setting Speed display This display shows the speed ...

Page 12: ... settings for the next seven segments will be shown in the seven columns to the right When only three seconds remain in the first seg ment of the program both the Current Segment column and the column to the right will flash a se ries of tones will sound and all speed settings will move one column to the left The speed setting for the second segment will then be shown in the flashing Current Segme...

Page 13: ...to page 22 and turn off the demo mode When you are finished using the treadmill move the on off switch near the power cord to the off position and unplug the power cord HOW TO USE THE PULSE PROGRAMS Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 10 Put on the chest pulse sensor You must wear the chest pulse sensor to use a pulse program To put on the chest pulse sensor see pa...

Page 14: ...en be shown in the flashing Current Segment column As you exercise the speed and or incline of the treadmill will automatically change as needed to keep your heart rate near the current target heart rate setting The program will continue until no time remains in the Time Segment Time display The walking belt will then slow to a stop If the speed or incline setting for the current seg ment is too h...

Page 15: ... the desired levels with the Speed and Incline buttons Every few times one of the Speed buttons is pressed an additional indicator will light or darken in the Current Segment column When the first segment of the program is com pleted the current speed setting and the current incline setting will be stored in memory All columns in the program display will then move one column to the left and the sp...

Page 16: ...he tread mill will automatically adjust to the speed and in cline settings that you programmed previously The program will continue until the speed setting for the last segment is shown in the Current Segment column and no time remains in the Time Segment Time display The walking belt will then slow to a stop Note If the program is too easy or too difficult the speed or incline setting for the cur...

Page 17: ...at electronics stores Plug the Y adapter into the PHONES jack on your CD player Plug your headphones into the other side of the Y adapter HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO Note If your stereo has an RCA type AUDIO OUT jack see instruction A below If your stereo has a 3 5mm LINE OUT jack see instruction B If your stereo has only a PHONES jack see instruction C A Plug one end of the audio cable in...

Page 18: ...RCA adapter Plug the RCA adapter into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note If your computer has a 3 5mm LINE OUT jack see instruction A If your computer has only a PHONES jack see instruction B A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT jack on your computer B Plug...

Page 19: ... the steps below to use an iFIT com CD or video program Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 10 Select the iFIT com mode When the key is in serted the manual mode will be selected and the manual indica tor will light To use iFIT com CD s or video cassettes press the Select Workout button repeatedly until the iFIT com indicator lights Insert the iFIT com CD or videoc...

Page 20: ...irp is heard make sure that the iFIT com indicator is lit and that the Time Segment Time display is not flashing If the Time Segment Time display is flashing press the Start button or the Speed button on the console adjust the volume of your CD player or VCR If the volume is too high or too low the console may not detect the program signals make sure that the audio cable is properly connected that...

Page 21: ...lking belt will begin to move Hold the handrails step onto the walking belt and begin walking During the program an electronic chirping sound will alert you when the speed and or incline of the treadmill is about to change CAUTION Always listen for the chirp and be prepared for speed and or incline changes If the speed or incline settings are too high or too low you can manually override the setti...

Page 22: ... play Press the Speed button to change the unit of measurement IMPORTANT The Pulse Calories display should be blank If a d appears in the display the console is in the demo mode This mode is in tended to be used only when a treadmill is displayed in a store When the con sole is in the demo mode the power cord can be plugged in the key can be removed from the console and the displays and indicators...

Page 23: ...he treadmill are past the latch pin Release the lock knob Make sure that the lock knob is fully released so the latch pin is securely holding the catch 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 stor age position in temperatures above 85 Fahrenheit HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the...

Page 24: ... knob to the left and hold it Pivot the treadmill down until the frame and foot rails are past the pin Slowly release the lock knob 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 Lock Knob Catch Latch Pin 24 ...

Page 25: ... switch back in b Make sure that the power cord is plugged in c Remove the key from the console and then reinsert it d Make sure that the on off switch is in the on position see 1 d above a Make sure that only an appropriate surge suppressor is used see 1 a above b If the walking belt is overtightened tread mill performance may decrease and the walking belt may be permanently dam aged Remove the k...

Page 26: ... lift the edges of the walking belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking platform Be careful to keep the walking belt centered Plug in the power cord in sert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened a Remove the key from the console and UN PLUG THE POWER CORD Next remove the screws from the hood and carefully re move the hood Locate the Reed Swit...

Page 27: ... sensor unit Insert a coin into the slot in the cover and turn the cover counterclockwise to the open position Remove the cover Remove the old battery from the sensor unit Insert a new CR 2032 battery making sure that the writing is on top In addition make sure that the rubber gasket is in place in the sensor unit Replace the battery cover and turn it to the closed position 7 The chest pulse sen s...

Page 28: ...cardiovascular sys tem your exercise must be aerobic Aerobic exercise is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time This increases the demand on the heart to pump blood to the muscles and on the lungs to oxygenate the blood For aerobic exercise adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the highest number in your training zone WORK...

Page 29: ...les Stretch With one leg in front of the other reach forward and place your hands against a wall Keep your back leg straight and your back foot flat on the floor Bend your front leg lean forward and move your hips toward the wall Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg To cause further stretching of the achilles tendons bend your back leg as well Stretches Calves achilles tendons...

Page 30: ...eft Endcap 61 1 Allen Wrench 62 1 Walking Platform 63 2 Handrail Grip 64 1 Shock 65 2 Crossbar Bolt 66 2 Crossbar Washer 67 1 Lock Knob 68 1 Lock Knob Sleeve 69 1 Lock Spring 70 1 Lock Pin Collar 71 1 Pin Clip 72 1 Lock Pin 73 1 Crossbar 74 3 Console Base Screw 75 1 Console Base Cover 76 8 Cover Screw 77 1 Pulse Sensor Cover 78 2 Sensor Cover Screw 79 1 Key Clip 80 2 Lift Frame Spacer 81 1 Book Ho...

Page 31: ...g holidays Before calling please note the following information The MODEL NUMBER of the product HRTL14900 The NAME of the product HealthRider SOFTSTRIDER S500xi treadmill The SERIAL NUMBER of the product see the front cover of this manual The KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the replacement part s see the PART LIST on page 30 and the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual ...

Page 32: ...2 20 20 20 26 23 20 19 20 19 20 22 20 61 43 45 44 46 29 27 32 34 33 3 4 5 2 3 4 62 51 10 11 10 50 49 95 80 3 4 80 16 31 30 28 24 47 97 83 35 3 4 3 4 3 4 56 92 92 54 54 85 93 101 87 20 39 40 41 42 20 38 35 21 6 6 4 59 57 58 2 2 104 104 106 97 EXPLODED DRAWING Model No HRTL14900 R1200A ...

Page 33: ...64 20 94 93 92 96 93 91 92 20 94 96 95 94 102 91 72 71 69 68 70 67 65 66 66 65 79 73 63 20 63 20 107 74 74 74 76 75 76 76 76 76 76 81 82 16 103 90 89 84 76 86 88 78 77 97 17 48 25 37 36 92 106 105 EXPLODED DRAWING Model No HRTL14900 R1200A ...

Page 34: ... 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 satisfaction HOW TO GET PARTS AND SERVICE Simply call our Customer Service Department at 1 800 999 3756 and tell them your name and address and the serial number of your Product Th...

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