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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before using your treadmill. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product. 1. Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for persons over age 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. 11.
18. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps in speed. 23. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the treadmill regularly. 19. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. Various factors, including the user's movement, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general. 24. Never insert or drop any object into any opening on the treadmill. 21.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ing this manual, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, note the product model number and serial number before contacting us. The model number and the location of the serial number decal are shown on the front cover of this manual. Thank you for selecting the revolutionary FREEMOTION® T5.8 treadmill. The T5.8 treadmill offers an impressive selection of features designed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable and effective.
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, some lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton. This is normal and does not affect treadmill performance.
1. Make sure that the Power Cord (70) is unplugged. Be careful not to pinch the Power Cord. 1 ! Plastic Ties Slide the Upright Cover (not shown) off the Upright (81). 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 Screws (1) and four 3/8" Star Washers (2). Start all four Patch Screws before tightening any of them. Be careful not to pinch the Upright Wire (111).
3. Slide the Upright Cover (80) downward onto the Upright (81). Be careful not to pinch the Upright Wire (111). Be careful not to hit the ceiling with the Upright Cover. 3 111 81 80 4. Have a second person hold the handrail assembly near the Upright (81). Insert the Upright Wire (111) upward through the center of the handrail assembly. 4 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.
5. Have a second person hold the Console (101) near the handrail assembly. 5 Connect the Upright Wire (111) and the handrail wires to the console 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.
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. 7 Tighten two #6 x 5/8" Machine Screws (128) into the Upright Cover (80) in the locations shown. Be careful not to overtighten the Machine Screws. 128 Teeth 128 102 8. Tighten the two 3/8" x 3 1/4" Patch Screws (1).
9. Remove the packaging from the Handrail Cover (86). 9 Attach the Handrail Cover (86) to the handrail assembly with six #8 x 2 1/4" Machine Screws (3). Start all six Machine Screws but do not tighten them yet. Start the indicated Machine Screws first. 86 First 3 3 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. First Handrail Assembly 10 See step 9. Tighten the six #8 x 2 1/4" Machine Screws (3).
HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR • Store the chest pulse sensor in a warm, dry place. Do not store the chest pulse sensor in a plastic bag or other container that may trap moisture. The chest pulse sensor consists of two components: the chest strap and the sensor unit. Insert the tab on one end of the chest strap into the hole in one end of the sensor unit, as shown in the inset drawing. Press the end of the sensor unit under the buckle on the chest strap.
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 DANGER: Improper connection IMPORTANT: The treadmill is not compatible with GFCI-equipped outlets and may not be compatible with AFCI-equipped outlets.
CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers an impressive array of features designed to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable. When you use the manual mode of the console, you can change the speed and incline of the treadmill with the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display continuous exercise feedback.
HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE IMPORTANT: If the treadmill has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room temperature before turning on the power. If you do not do this, you may damage the console displays or other electrical components. Plug in the power cord (see page 13). Next, locate the power switch on the treadmill frame near the power cord. Make sure that the power switch is in the reset position. 1. Insert the key into the console.
4. Change the incline of the treadmill as desired. 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 setting. To change the incline of the treadmill, press the Incline increase and decrease buttons or one of the 1 Step Incline buttons numbered 0 to 15. The lower right and lower left displays will show the speed of the walking belt and incline of the treadmill.
7. Turn on the fan if desired. The fan has high and low speed settings. Press the Fan button repeatedly to select a fan speed or to turn off the fan. Note: If the fan is on when the walking belt stops, the fan will automatically turn off after a few minutes. 8. When you are finished exercising, remove the key from the console. HOW TO USE A PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUT 1. Insert the key into the console. See step 1 on page 15. 2. Select one of the personal trainer workouts.
3. Start the walking belt. of the workout begins, the treadmill will automatically adjust to the speed and incline settings for the next segment. Note: If you use an Interval workout, the incline will not adjust automatically. Press the Start/Stop button to start the workout. A moment after you press the button, the treadmill will automatically adjust to the first speed and incline settings of the workout. Hold the handrails and begin walking.
HOW TO USE A WALK/RUN WORKOUT OR A MANUAL CONTROL WORKOUT During the workout, the profile will show the speed of the walking belt. As you exercise, change the speed and incline of the walking belt as desired by pressing the Speed and Incline buttons. 1. Insert the key into the console. See step 1 on page 15. The workout will continue until you reach your time, distance, or calorie goal. The walking belt will then slow to a stop. 2. Select one of the workouts.
HOW TO USE A FITNESS TEST WORKOUT automatically adjust to the first speed and incline settings of the fitness test. Begin walking on the treadmill. Note: For the most accurate results, do not hold the handrails during a fitness test workout. The fitness test workouts measure your relative fitness level. For the most accurate results, use a fitness test workout when you are not feeling tired, when you have not eaten for at least two hours, and when you have not exercised for at least 24 hours.
HOW TO USE A HEART RATE WORKOUT will begin to move and the treadmill will automatically adjust to the first speed and incline settings of the workout. Hold the handrails and begin walking. CAUTION: If you have heart problems, or if you are over 60 years of age and have been inactive, do not use the pulse workouts. If you are taking medication regularly, consult your physician to find out whether the medication will affect your exercise heart rate.
HOW TO USE A CUSTOM WORKOUT 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 programmed 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. 1. Insert the key into the console. See step 1 on page 15. 2. Select one of the custom workouts.
HOW TO USE AN IFIT WORKOUT will automatically adjust to the first speed and incline settings of the workout. Hold the handrails and begin walking. To purchase iFit cards, please see the front cover of this manual or go to www.iFit.com. iFit cards are also available at select stores. A personal trainer will guide you through the workout. 1. Insert the key into the console. At the end of each segment, a series of tones will sound.
HOW TO USE THE MAINTENANCE MODE 3. Create a custom workout. The console has a maintenance mode that keeps track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has been operated and the total distance that the walking belt has moved. The maintenance mode also allows you to adjust the maximum workout time, the pause timeout, and the sleep timeout. You can also select the desired language and disable or enable the safety key. If desired, create a custom workout.
HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Due to the size and weight of the treadmill, moving it requires two or three persons. Before moving the treadmill, plug in the power cord and insert the key into the console (see step 1 on page 15). Raise the incline to the highest position (see step 4 on page 16). Then, remove the key and unplug the power cord. Hold the handle firmly in the location shown at the right.
TROUBLESHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please see the front cover of this manual. PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor, and that the surge suppressor is plugged into a properly grounded outlet (see page 13).
PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION: a. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 13. b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill performance may decrease and the walking belt may become damaged. Remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the hex key, turn both idler roller bolts counterclockwise, 1/4 of a turn.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES WARNING: Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for persons over age 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. Various factors may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general. These guidelines will help you to plan your exercise program.
SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce. 1. Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Hamstrings, back of knees and back. 1 2. Hamstring Stretch Sit with one leg extended.
PART LIST Model No. SFTL 27808.2 R0111A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual. Key No. Qty. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 6 6 6 2 12 2 2 6 2 4 1 2 2 1 1 4 23 4 6 2 8 2 20 24 22 8 2 8 2 8 1 2 2 14 2 2 4 2 2 2 6 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 Description Key No. Qty.
Key No. Qty. 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 1 2 Description Key No. Qty.
8 22 62 32 33 7 38 64 32 5 36 127 112 33 32 7 60 34 44 43 34 46 5 21 5 17 5 45 41 63 38 47 34 5 9 21 8 127 22 64 5 21 62 34 48 119 45 34 43 12 49 114 10 25 12 36 89 37 5 61 34 25 5 21 9 89 113 117 50 60 17 41 25 20 65 114 100 17 49 10 42 51 37 59 25 24 25 58 25 119 123 55 11 57 31 120 23 8 54 124 23 56 8 53 55 23 24 52 23 EXPLODED DRAWING A Model No. SFTL 27808.
EXPLODED DRAWING B 17 37 66 16 24 16 74 24 17 74 17 24 130 129 6 118 17 16 77 34 78 129 73 35 13 122 69 23 30 16 23 24 30 23 17 70 23 71 75 131 17 131 14 17 76 35 15 34 115 130 129 6 79 33 37 17 130 115 79 67 30 68 17 17 17 23 30 72 Model No. SFTL 27808.
EXPLODED DRAWING C 26 90 91 94 26 17 30 24 93 25 26 95 23 25 25 17 30 25 116 116 25 116 83 84 19 82 25 3 128 18 128 121 87 88 87 19 19 19 24 86 121 92 85 Model No. SFTL 27808.
EXPLODED DRAWING D Model No. SFTL 27808.
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