OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT. Image MyTracks StepCounter 15.0 R, IMTL39105.2, 15.0 Q Treadmill, 15.0r Treadmill

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT

THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT

Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with highperformance lubricant.

IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking platform. Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear.

HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD

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 is not compatible with

GFCI-equipped outlets.

DANGER:

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in an increased risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product—if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be used to connect the surge suppressor to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly grounded outlet is not available.

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Grounded Outlet Box

Surge Suppressor

Grounding Pin

Your treadmill, like any other type of sophisticated electronic equipment, can be seriously damaged by sudden voltage changes in your home’s power.

Voltage surges, spikes, and noise interference can result from weather conditions or from other appliances being turned on or off.

To decrease the possibility of your treadmill being damaged, always use a surge suppressor with your treadmill (see drawing 1 at the right). To purchase a surge suppressor, see your local IMAGE dealer or call the toll-free telephone number on the front cover of this manual and order part number 146148, or see your local electronics store.

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Grounding Pin

Grounded Outlet

Grounding Plug

Grounded Outlet Box

Adapter

Surge Suppressor

Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that is

UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS). The surge suppressor must have a

UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules.

The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for

120 volts AC and 15 amps. There must be a monitoring light on the surge suppressor to indicate whether it is functioning properly. Failure to use a properly functioning surge suppressor could result in damage to the control system of the treadmill. If the control system is damaged, the walking belt may change speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly, which may result in a fall and serious injury.

This product must be grounded.

If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec-

Lug

Metal Screw

The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (drawing 1) can be installed by a qualified electrician.

The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.

Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place by a metal screw.

Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box covers are not grounded. Contact a qualified electrician to determine if the outlet box cover is grounded before using an adapter.

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CONSOLE DIAGRAM

Note: If there are thin sheets of plastic on the console, remove the plastic.

Key

Clip

FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

The treadmill console offers a selection of features designed to make your workouts more effective. When the manual mode of the console is selected, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display continuous exercise feedback. You can even measure your heart rate using the built-in pulse sensor.

MyTracks™ StepCounter

Walking is one of the most popular exercises worldwide. Walking does not require advanced conditioning or special skills, yet it produces numerous benefits, such as increased calorie burning, a slimmer waist, toned muscles, enhanced energy and stamina, lower blood pressure, and reduced stress.

To track your walking exercise, the console features a new MyTracks™ StepCounter that counts the number of steps that you take during each workout. In addition, the console offers a MyTracks™ StepCounter program that allows you to enter the number of steps that you plan to walk, and counts down the steps as you exercise.

More reliable than conventional pedometers, the

MyTracks™ StepCounter is highly accurate with most users. For the best results, try to maintain a steady pace, a uniform stride length, and a consistent position on the treadmill as you walk. Lighter users may also find it helpful to reduce the incline of the treadmill or to increase the speed of the walking belt.

Preset Programs

The console also features four preset programs. Each program automatically controls the speed and incline of the treadmill as it guides you through an effective workout.

To use the manual mode of the console

, follow the steps beginning on page 12.

To use the MyTracks™

StepCounter program

, see page 13.

To use a preset program

, see page 14.

HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER

Plug in the power cord (see page 10). Next, locate the reset/off circuit breaker located on the treadmill frame near the power cord. Make sure that the circuit breaker is in the “reset” position.

Reset

Next, stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Locate the clip attached to the key (see the drawing above), and slide the clip securely onto the waistband of your clothes. Then, insert the key into the console. After a moment, the displays will light.

Important: In an emergency situation, the key can be pulled from the console, causing the walking belt to slow to a stop. Test the clip by carefully taking a few steps backward; if the key is not pulled from the console, adjust the position of the clip.

Note: To prevent damage to the walking platform, always wear clean shoes when using the treadmill.

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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE

1

Insert the key into the console.

See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page

11.

2

Select the manual mode.

When the key is inserted, the manual mode will be selected.

If a program has been selected, press the

Program button repeatedly until the right display shows a time of 0:00.

3

Start the walking belt.

To start the walking belt, press the Start button, the Speed increase button, or one of the buttons numbered 1 through 10.

If the Start button or the Speed increase button is pressed, the walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph. As you exercise, change the speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the Speed increase and decrease buttons.

Each time a button is pressed, the speed setting will change by 0.1 mph; if a button is held down, the speed setting will change in increments of 0.5

mph.

If one of the ten numbered buttons is pressed, the walking belt will gradually increase in speed until it reaches the selected speed setting.

Note: The console can display speed and distance in either miles or kilometers (see THE INFORMA-

TION MODE on page 15). For simplicity, all instructions in this section refer to miles.

To stop the walking belt, press the Stop button.

The time will begin to flash in the right display. To restart the walking belt, press the Start button, the

Speed increase button, or one of the ten numbered buttons.

Note: The first time you use the treadmill, periodically inspect the alignment of the walking belt, and align it if necessary (see page 18).

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Change the incline of the treadmill as desired.

To change the incline of the treadmill, press the

Incline increase and decrease buttons. Each time a button is pressed, the incline setting will change by 0.5%; if a button is held down, the incline setting will change quickly.

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Follow your progress with the three displays.

The left display

—This display will show the speed of the walking belt, the incline level of the treadmill, and the approximate number of calories you have burned during your workout.

The display will change from one number to the next every few seconds. This display will also show your heart rate when you use the pulse sensor (see step 6 on page 13).

The MyTracks™

StepCounter display

—When the manual mode or a preset program is selected, this display will show the number of steps you have walked or run during your workout. When the MyTracks™

StepCounter program is selected, this display will show the number of steps still to be taken.

Note: For the treadmill to count your steps accurately, correct walking form is important. As you walk, try to maintain a steady pace, a uniform stride length, and a consistent position on the treadmill. Lighter users may also find it helpful to reduce the incline of the treadmill or to increase the speed of the walking belt.

IMPORTANT:

Always walk at a speed that is comfortable for you.

The right display

—

This display will show the elapsed time, the distance that you have walked or run during your workout, and your pace (pace is shown in minutes per mile). Note:

When a preset program is selected, the right display will show the time remaining in the program instead of the elapsed time.

To reset the displays, press the Stop button, remove the key, and then reinsert the key.

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Measure your heart rate if desired.

To measure your heart rate,

stand on the foot rails

and place your left thumb on the pulse sensor.

Do not press

Pulse Sensor

too hard, or the circulation in your thumb will be restricted and your pulse will not be detected.

When your pulse is detected, a heart-shaped indicator in the left display will flash each time your heart beats, and then your heart rate will be shown.

For the most accurate heart rate reading, hold your thumb on the pulse sensor for 15 seconds.

If the displayed heart rate appears to be too high or too low, or if your heart rate is not displayed, lift your thumb off the pulse sensor for a few seconds.

Then, reposition your thumb on the pulse sensor.

Remember to stand still while measuring your heart rate.

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Turn on the workout fan if desired.

To turn on the workout fan at low, medium, or high speed, press the Workout Fan button once, twice, or three times. To turn off the fan, press the button a fourth time. Note: If the fan is left on when the walking belt is stopped, the fan will automatically turn off after a few minutes.

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When you are finished exercising, remove the key.

Step onto the foot rails, press the Stop button, and

adjust the incline of the treadmill to the lowest setting. The incline must be at the lowest setting when the treadmill is folded to the storage position, or the treadmill will be damaged.

Next, remove the key from the console and put it in a secure place.

Note: If the displays remains lit after the key is removed, the console is in the

“demo” mode. See page 15 and turn off the demo mode.

When you are finished using the treadmill, switch the reset/off circuit breaker to the “off” position and unplug the power cord.

HOW TO USE THE MYTRACKS™

STEPCOUNTER PROGRAM

1

Insert the key into the console.

See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page

11.

2

Select the MyTracks™ StepCounter program.

Press the 10,000 Steps

Program button; a goal of 10,000 steps will appear in the MyTracks™

StepCounter display.

Note: If the walking belt is moving when the 10,000 Steps Program button is pressed, the walking belt will slow to a stop.

Depending on your fitness level, you may desire to walk fewer than or more than 10,000 steps. To change the goal, press the increase and decrease buttons beside the 10,000 Steps Program button.

Each time a button is pressed, the goal will change by 500 steps. Note: The goal can be changed either before or after the program is started.

Note: To find an appropriate starting goal, walk on the treadmill with the manual mode selected (see page 12), and note the number of steps that you walk during your workout. Then, round that number up to the nearest 500 steps. This can be a starting goal. As your fitness level improves, you can increase the goal by 500 steps every few weeks.

IMPORTANT: Always exercise at an intensity level and for a length of time that is comfortable for you.

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Press the Start button or the Speed increase button to start the program.

A moment after the button is pressed, the walking belt will begin to move at 2 mph. Hold the handrails and begin walking.

As you exercise, adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill as desired by pressing the Speed and Incline buttons.

During the program, the MyTracks™ StepCounter display will show the number of steps still to be taken. When only ten steps remain, the

MyTracks™ StepCounter display will flash and a tone will sound repeatedly until you reach the goal. The walking belt will then slow to a stop.

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To stop the program temporarily, press the Stop button. The time will begin to flash in the right display. To restart the program, press the Start button or the Speed increase button. The walking belt will begin to move at 2 mph. To end the program, press the Stop button, remove the key, and then reinsert the key.

4

Follow your progress with the displays.

See step 5 on page 12.

5

Measure your heart rate if desired.

See step 6 on page 13.

6

Turn on the workout fan if desired.

See step 7 on page 13.

7

When the program is completed, remove the key from the console.

See step 8 on page 13.

HOW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM

1

Insert the key into the console.

See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page

11.

2

Select a preset program.

To select a preset program, press the

Programs button repeatedly. When a preset program is selected, the left display will flash the maximum speed setting of the program for a few seconds, and the right display will show how long the program will last. Note: If the walking belt is moving when the Programs button is pressed, the walking belt will slow to a stop.

3

Press the Start button or the Speed increase button to start the program.

A moment after the button is pressed, the treadmill will automatically adjust to the first speed and incline settings of the program. Hold the handrails and begin walking.

Each program is divided into several time periods of different lengths. One speed setting and one incline setting are programmed for each period.

Note: The same speed setting and/or incline setting may be programmed for two or more consecutive periods.

When only three seconds remain in the first period of the program, the left display will flash and a series of tones will sound. The treadmill will then automatically adjust to the speed and incline settings for the second period.

Note: If the speed setting and/or incline setting for the current period is too high or too low, you can manually override the setting by pressing the speed and incline buttons. However,

when the next period of the program begins, the treadmill will automatically adjust to the speed and incline settings for the next period.

The program will continue until no time remains in the right display. The walking belt will then slow to a stop.

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To stop the program temporarily, press the Stop button. The time will begin to flash in the right display. To restart the program, press the Start button or the Speed increase button. The walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph. When the next period of the program begins, the treadmill will automatically adjust to the speed and incline settings for the next period. To end the program, press the Stop button, remove the key, and then reinsert the key.

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Follow your progress with the displays.

See step 5 on page 12.

5

Measure your heart rate if desired.

See step 6 on page 13.

6

Turn on the workout fan if desired.

See step 7 on page 13.

7

When the program is completed, remove the key from the console.

See step 8 on page 13.

THE INFORMATION MODE

The console features an information mode that keeps track of treadmill usage information and allows you to select a unit of measurement for the console.

To select the information mode, insert the key into the console while holding down the Stop button, and then release the Stop button. When the information mode is selected, the following information will be shown:

An “E” (for English) or an “M”

(for metric) will appear in the left display. Press the Speed increase button to change the unit of measurement, if desired.

IMPORTANT:

If a

“d” appears in the left display, the console is in the

“demo” mode. This mode is intended to be used only when a treadmill is displayed in a store. When the console is in the demo mode, the power cord can be plugged in, the key can be removed from the console, and the displays will remain lit, although the buttons will not operate.

If a “d” appears when the information mode is selected, press the Speed decrease button so the “d” disappears.

The MyTracks™

StepCounter display will show the total number of steps taken by all users of the treadmill. Note: If the total number exceeds 99,999, a

“K” will appear in the display and the display will show the number of

thousands

of steps taken.

The right display will show the total number of hours that the treadmill has been used and the total number of miles (or kilometers) that the walking belt has moved.

To exit the information mode, remove the key from the console.

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