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Summary of Contents for 9800 I Treadmill

Page 1: ...or future reference Model No Serial No The model number and serial num ber are found in the location shown below Write the model number and serial number in the space above QUESTIONS At FreeMotion Fitness Inc we re committed to providing complete customer satisfaction For assis tance please contact your dis tributor Serial Number Decal ...

Page 2: ... your Console 11 SECTION 2 How to Use the Basic Console 13 How to Use the Workout TV Console 25 SECTION 3 Preventive Maintenance 27 Six month Preventive Maintenance Record 29 Troubleshooting 31 SECTION 4 Exercise Guidelines 33 SECTION 5 Part List 37 Exploded Drawing 39 How to Order Replacement Parts 42 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 NordicTrack is a registered trademark of ICON Health Fitness Inc USER S MANU...

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Page 4: ... cord see page 10 plug the power cord into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 10 or more amps No other appliance should be on the same circuit Do not use an extension cord 13 Keep the power cord away from heated sur faces 14 Never move the walking belt while the power is turned off Do not operate the INCLINE TRAINER if the power cord or plug is dam aged or if the INCLINE TRAINER is not work in...

Page 5: ... manual should be per formed by an authorized service representa tive only WARNING Before beginning this or any exercise program consult your physician This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre existing health problems Read all instructions before using ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of thi...

Page 6: ...ct power before servicing WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT Note This decal is shown at 80 Note There is one decal on each side Note This decal is shown at 85 Note This decal is shown at 75 of actual size C A U T I O N Overtightening of J bolt may result in severe motor damage Refer to the service manual for proper tensioning procedure or contact Customer Care HIGH VOLTAGE Disconnect line cord from outlet b...

Page 7: ...fore using the 9800 INCLINE TRAINER If you have questions after reading the manual please contact your distributor Before reading further please familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled in the drawing below Handrail Accessory Tray Console Polar Chest Pulse Sensor Receiver Key Clip On off Circuit Breaker Walking Belt Cushioned Walking Platform Foot Rail Power Cord Roller Adjustment Bolt...

Page 8: ... the Upright Bolts 106 Slide the Uprights fully onto the Base Frame 52 Be careful to avoid pinching your hands or the wires 2 While a second person holds the Handrail 94 near the Uprights 96 107 feed the wires in both sides of the Handrail down into the Uprights Pull the ends of the wires out of the lower ends of the Uprights and remove the wire ties from the ends of the wires Finger tighten four ...

Page 9: ...1 Then remove the Key Move the on off circuit breaker to the off position and unplug the power cord 6 Thread two additional Upright Bolts 106 into each Upright 96 107 in the indicated locations Tighten all eight Upright Bolts in the Uprights 7 Refer to step 2 on page 7 and tighten the four Handrail Bolts 93 Place the Upright Caps 92 over the Handrail 94 and the upper ends of the Uprights 96 107 Pr...

Page 10: ...is to have one person stand on each side of it lift the frame and move it on the rear wheels CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury use extreme caution while moving the INCLINE TRAINER Do not attempt to move the INCLINE TRAINER over uneven surfaces Lift Here Front Wheels Rear Wheels Tip Handrails 9 Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the INCLINE TRAINER Keep the included a...

Page 11: ...be viewed Locate the cable jack on the front of the INCLINE TRAINER Connect the CATV cable to the cable jack using the PAL adapter Route the cable so that it will not be pinched or crushed by the wheels when the incline is changed A satellite receiver VCR or DVD player can also be connected to the INCLINE TRAINER Connect a CATV cable from the coaxial output on your equipment usu ally labeled TV OU...

Page 12: ...For information about the features of the Basic console refer to page 13 To learn about the state of the art Workout TV console refer to page 25 To upgrade your console whenever you choose simply contact your local FreeMotion Fitness Sales Representative HOW TO UPGRADE YOUR CONSOLE EKCL9252 Workout TV Console EKCL9252 Basic Console ...

Page 13: ...12 NOTES ...

Page 14: ... Each pro gram automatically controls the speed and incline of the INCLINE TRAINER to give you an effective workout In addition the console offers three pulse driven pro grams that adjust the speed and incline of the INCLINE TRAINER to keep your heart rate near target levels during your workouts and a unique fitness test pro gram that measures your relative fitness level Note The pulse driven prog...

Page 15: ...ht setting will ap pear in the main display Press the and buttons beside the ENTER WEIGHT button to enter your weight The buttons can be held down to enter your weight quickly To use the manual mode of the console follow the steps beginning on page 15 To use a preset program refer to page 17 To use a pulse driven program refer to page 19 To use the fitness test program refer to page 20 To use the ...

Page 16: ... the incline of the INCLINE TRAINER press the INCLINE and buttons Each time a button is pressed the incline will change by 0 5 To change the incline quickly press the QUICK IN CLINE buttons The incline range is 3 to 30 Note After the buttons are pressed it may take a moment for the INCLINE TRAINER to reach the se lected incline setting Follow your progress with the matrix and the main display The ...

Page 17: ...ay will show the speed of the walking belt To reset the displayed time distance vertical meters and Calories at any time press the RESET button Measure your heart rate if desired To measure your heart rate stand on the foot rails and hold the hand grip pulse sensor with both hands Your palms must be resting on the upper contacts and your fingers must be touching the lower contacts avoid moving you...

Page 18: ...ng in the current segment of the pro gram One speed setting and one incline setting are programmed for each segment The speed setting for the first segment is shown in the flashing CURRENT SEG MENT column of the matrix The incline settings are not shown in the matrix The speed settings for up coming segments are shown in the columns to the right When only three seconds remain in the first seg ment...

Page 19: ... the SPEED button The walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph When the next segment of the pro gram begins the INCLINE TRAINER will automati cally adjust to the speed and incline settings for the next segment Follow your progress with the main display Refer to step 5 on page 15 Measure your heart rate if desired Refer to step 6 on page 16 When the program is completed remove the key Step onto the...

Page 20: ...ing pulse driven programs the matrix will show a moving graphic that repre sents your heart rate Each time a heart beat is detected an additional peak will appear in the graphic Enter your age You must enter your age to use a pulse driven program To enter your age press the and but tons beside the ENTER AGE button The buttons can be held down to enter your age quickly The age range is 20 to 80 yea...

Page 21: ... and the incline and speed of the INCLINE TRAINER may automatically decrease until your pulse is de tected If this occurs refer to the instructions in cluded with your chest pulse sensor To stop the program at any time press the STOP button Pulse driven programs should not be stopped temporarily and then restarted To use a pulse driven program again reselect the program and start it at the beginni...

Page 22: ...and the current four minute level is completed The fitness test program will then end regardless of how many levels remain When the fitness test program is completed the word COOL DOWN will be shown in the main dis play and a two minute cool down period will begin The incline and speed will then decrease When the cool down period is completed the walking belt will slow to a stop and your fitness l...

Page 23: ...e main display To set the number of min utes before the console will enter the timeout mode press the and buttons beside the ENTER AGE button The delay time can be from 1 to 15 minutes Press the ENTER AGE button again and set the program time for the CARDIO WALK 1 ENDURANCE 1 and FINISH LINE 1 programs The CARDIO WALK 1 ENDURANCE 1 and FIN ISH LINE 1 programs can be set to last for 20 30 or 40 min...

Page 24: ...ords SAFETY KEY EN ABLED appear in the main display To allow the INCLINE TRAINER to be used without the key press the or button until the words SAFETY KEY DISABLED appear CAUTION If the safety key is missing or damaged please contact your distributor If you have the Basic console go to step 16 If you have the Workout TV console go to step 12 Press the ENTER AGE button again and enable or disable t...

Page 25: ...e or button beside the ENTER AGE button to delete the channel If the word ADD ap pears beside the channel press the or button beside the ENTER AGE button to add the chan nel Then select the next channel that you want to delete or add Repeat this process until you have finished deleting or adding channels Hold down the ENTER AGE button and the RESET button simultaneously for two seconds to exit the...

Page 26: ... an effective workout In addition the console offers three pulse driven pro grams that adjust the speed and incline of the INCLINE TRAINER to keep your heart rate near target levels during your workouts and a unique fitness test pro gram that measures your relative fitness level Note The pulse driven programs and the fitness test pro gram require the use of a Polar compatible chest pulse sensor no...

Page 27: ...w the instruc tions on pages 14 to 24 of this manual To use the personal TV follow the instructions below Select the desired channel Press the CHANNEL and buttons to select a channel The selected channel will appear in the main display Note If a satellite receiver VCR or DVD player is connected the channel must be changed at the satellite receiver VCR or DVD player Put on headphones not included i...

Page 28: ... insert the key into the console Raise the INCLINE TRAINER to the highest incline level Remove the key and unplug the power cord Check the motor belt for wear and cracks If the motor belt needs to be re placed refer to page 44 to order a new motor belt 3 Plug in the power cord and insert the key into the console Press the START button Be careful to avoid in jury keep your hands away from moving pa...

Page 29: ...hat the Front Roller Guards 121 are between the Walking Belt and the Walking Platform see the inset drawing 4 Reattach the six Front and Rear Platform Screws 8 122 Thread the Roller Adjustment Bolts 16 with the Washers 17 into the Roller 180 Reattach the Front Endcaps 64 18 with the Endcap Screws 6 5 Next the Walking Belt 20 will need to be adjusted to the proper tension Using chalk make two marks...

Page 30: ...e An additional copy of this form is found on page 30 Weekly Maintenance Inspect and tighten all ex ternal parts of the INCLINE TRAINER Clean the INCLINE TRAINER Check the walking belt for proper tension and alignment Remove the motor hood and vacuum the motor compartment Check the motor belt for cracks and other wear Lubricate the walking plat form Monthly Maintenance SIX MONTH PREVENTIVE MAINTEN...

Page 31: ...ents may wear excessively and the INCLINE TRAINER may be damaged Weekly Maintenance Inspect and tighten all ex ternal parts of the INCLINE TRAINER Clean the INCLINE TRAINER Check the walking belt for proper tension and alignment Remove the motor hood and vacuum the motor compartment Check the motor belt for cracks and other wear Lubricate the walking plat form Monthly Maintenance Week1 Week2 Week3...

Page 32: ...le Reinsert the key into the console d If the power still turns off during use please contact your distributor 3 SYMPTOM THE WALKING BELT SLOWS WHEN WALKED ON a If the walking belt is overtightened performance may decrease and the walking belt may be damaged If the walking belt is properly tightened you should be able to lift each side of the walking belt 1 to 2 inches off the walking platform If ...

Page 33: ...run the INCLINE TRAINER for a few min utes Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened Note As you tighten the roller adjustment bolts the front roller will move If the front roller stops moving do not further tighten the roller adjustment bolts contact your distributor 5 SYMPTOM THE WALKING BELT STOPS OR THE INCLINE CANNOT BE ADJUSTED EVEN THOUGH THE CONSOLE REMAINS LIT a This indicates t...

Page 34: ...l 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 conditio...

Page 35: ...ndons bend 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 ...

Page 36: ... t 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 ...

Page 37: ...by active rest periods of exercise at a lower in tensity For example a one minute spurt of high resis tance fast exercise is followed by a two to three minute active rest period of low resistance slow exer cise 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 WORKOUT TIPS Full bo...

Page 38: ...ing Plate Right 49 1 Power Wire Harness Right 50 4 Base Pad Screw 51 2 Base Pad 52 1 Base Frame 53 2 Incline Motor Bolt Lower 54 2 Caution Decal 55 1 Roller Pulley 56 2 Belt Guide Bolt 57 1 Power Supply Box 58 1 High Voltage Decal 59 1 Electronics Cover 60 2 Frame Pivot Bolt 61 2 Frame Pivot Bushing 62 2 Frame Spacer 63 1 J Bolt Caution Decal 64 1 Front Endcap Right 65 8 Handrail Cover Cage Nut 66...

Page 39: ...ensor Screw 144 1 Filter Wire 145 1 Power Wire Harness Left 146 1 Roll Pin 147 2 Front Isolator Nut 148 50 Small Insert 149 2 Pulse Housing Clip 150 1 Resistor Wire 151 2 Motor Insert 152 5 Rear Base Inserts 153 2 Fastener Receptacle 154 2 Plastic Spacer 155 2 Incline Pivot Bushing 156 2 Incline Bushing Short 157 2 Incline Bushing Long 158 1 Cable Bushing 159 2 Fastener Spring 160 2 Fastener Retai...

Page 40: ... 161 8 122 122 19 20 21 22 6 116 5 161 8 124 146 154 154 148 148 69 67 68 71 72 74 75 76 77 79 31 83 126 151 143 150 128 57 6 58 88 6 80 81 23 84 23 86 85 169 137 67 68 118 118 118 82 82 55 63 87 45 171 144 16 17 64 6 148 11 6 14 123 147 11 6 78 34 148 E XPLODED D RAWING R0204A Part 1 of 3 39 ...

Page 41: ...165 138 137 137 138 137 138 34 155 134 23 114 7 7 23 7 23 138 137 170 133 144 167 15 33 54 52 62 62 152 152 152 66 66 61 152 152 70 153 148 127 127 26 135 115 71 59 159 160 135 59 54 40 40 23 23 39 39 70 23 40 39 49 50 51 119 40 23 46 148 53 48 49 6 60 61 24 24 82 23 47 37 38 39 74 74 131 145 158 53 82 23 Part 2 of 3 40 ...

Page 42: ...4 95 96 98 98 91 91 93 92 98 98 100 102 101 103 98 98 98 89 98 105 107 106 106 106 106 95 108 109 110 65 111 10 142 139 140 141 149 41 91 91 92 132 112 163 97 113 99 97 130 99 97 99 99 113 130 175 104 87 Part 3 of 3 ...

Page 43: ...ordicTrack 9800 INCLINE TRAINER The SERIAL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT see the front cover of this manual for the location The KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION OF THE PART S see the PART LIST and the EXPLODED DRAWING on pages 37 to 41 HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS Part No 211180 R0204A Printed in USA 2004 ICON Health Fitness Inc FreeMotion Fitness Inc 1096 Elkton Suite 600 Colorado Springs CO 80907 Seated Ha...

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