Model No. GGTL04607.1 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. USER'S MANUAL Serial Number Decal V QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are committed to providing complete customer satisfaction. If you have questions, or if parts are missing, PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE STORE; please contact Customer Care. IMPORTANT: You must note the product model number and serial number (see the drawing above) before contacting us: 1-877-776-4777 CUSTOMER HOT LINE: Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–6 p.m.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for persons over age 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. 12.
21. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 21.) You must be able to safely lift 45 lbs. (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 22. When folding or moving the treadmill, make sure that the storage latch is holding the frame securely in the storage position. 23. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the treadmill regularly. 24.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the new GOLDʼS GYM® TRAINER 550 treadmill. The TRAINER 550 treadmill offers a selection of features designed to make your workouts at home more effective. And when youʼre not exercising, the unique TRAINER 550 treadmill can be folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of other treadmills. ual. To help us assist you, note the product model number and serial number before contacting us.
ASSEMBLY To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call 1-800-445-2480. Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove the 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, lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or to the shipping carton.
2. Orient the Base (48) as shown. 2 Identify the Right Upright (36), which has a square hole near the lower end. 36 Orient the Right Upright (36) as shown, and attach it to the Base (48) with two 3/8" x 2 1/4" Bolts (40) and two 3/8" Star Washers (7); do not fully tighten the Bolts yet. 48 3. Orient the Left Upright (31) as shown, and attach it to the Base (48) with two 3/8" x 2 1/4" Bolts (40) and two 3/8" Star Washers (7); do not fully tighten the Bolts yet.
5. Raise the Uprights (31, 36) so that the Base (48) is flat on the floor and positioned as shown. 5 Cut the tie holding the Upright Wire (28) in a bundle. 28 Wire Tie 36 31 See the far right drawing. Wrap the wire tie in the Right Upright (36) around the end of the Upright Wire (28). Then, pull the other end of the wire tie until the Wire Harness is extending from the upper end of the Right Upright.
7. See the left inset drawing. Identify the outer side of the remaining Frame Spacer (34). 7 Hold the Frame Spacer (34) between the Left Upright (31) and the Lift Frame (59), with the outer side of the Frame Spacer facing the Left Upright. Attach the Left Upright to the Lift Frame with a 3/8" x 3" Bolt (32), a 3/8" Flat Washer (33), and a 3/8" Locknut (47); do not fully tighten the Bolt yet. 31 32 34 33 47 59 34 Top View 31 Outer Side 32 Inner Side 8.
9. While another person holds the Console Base (26) near the right Handrail (18), attach the ground wire on the Console Base to the right Handrail with a #8 x 1/2" Ground Screw (11). 9 Wire Harness Connect the wire harness on the Console Base (26) to the Upright Wire (28). See the inset drawing. The connectors should slide together easily and snap into place. If they do not, turn one connector and try again.
12. Attach the ground wire on the Upright Wire (28) to the indicated hole in the Base (48) with a #8 x 1/2" Ground Screw (11). 12 Press the indicated grommet into the Right Upright (36). Grommet 28 48 Raise the Uprights (31, 36). 36 Hole Ground Wire 13. Attach the Latch Housing (30) to the Left Upright (31) with two #10 x 1" Tek Screws (27). Make sure that the large hole in the Latch Housing is on the side shown. Do not overtighten the Screws. 11 13 30 Knob Locate the Latch Pin Assembly (29).
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT 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. Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with highperformance lubricant.
CONSOLE DIAGRAM Clip Key FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE Whether you select the manual mode or a workout, you can listen to your favorite workout music or audio books with the consoleʼs premium stereo sound system. 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.
HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER 3. Select 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, the console displays or other electrical components may become damaged. Plug in the power cord (see page 12). Next, locate the reset/off circuit breaker on the treadmill frame near the power cord. Switch the circuit breaker to the reset position.
6. Follow your progress with the display. Before using the handgrip pulse sensor, remove the sheets of clear plastic from the metal contacts. In addition, make sure that your hands are clean. When the manual Track mode is selected, the upper part of the display will show a track that represents 1/4 mile (400 meters). As you walk or run, indicators will appear in succession around the track until the entire track appears.
HOW TO USE A HEART RATE WORKOUT each segment. Note: The same target heart rate setting may be programmed for consecutive segments. CAUTION: If you have heart problems, or if you are over 60 years of age and have been inactive, do not use the heart rate workouts. If you are taking medication regularly, consult your physician to find whether the medication will affect your exercise heart rate.
HOW TO USE AN EVENT TRAINING WORKOUT speed of the walking belt will then increase to 6.5 mph. 1. Insert the key into the console. Note: To change the speed of the walking belt or the incline of the treadmill at any time during the workout, press the Speed or Incline buttons. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 14. 2. Enter your weight if desired. Every few seconds the left side of the display will show the number of kilometers still to be run. Press the Enter button. See step 2 on page 14.
HOW TO USE A WEIGHT LOSS WORKOUT the profile represents the current segment of the workout. The height of the flashing segment indicates the speed 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 different speed or incline setting is programmed for the next segment, the speed or incline setting will flash in the display to alert you. 1. Insert the key into the console.
HOW TO USE A CLASSIC WORKOUT height of the flashing segment indicates the speed setting for the current segment. At Current Segment the end of each segment, a series of tones will sound and the new speed and incline settings will flash in the display to alert you. 1. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 14. 2. Enter your weight if desired. Press the Enter button. See step 2 on page 14.
THE INFORMATION MODE HOW TO USE THE STEREO SOUND SYSTEM The console features an information mode that keeps track of treadmill usage information. The information mode also allows you to select miles or kilometers as the unit of measurement and to turn on and turn off the demo mode. To play music or audio books through the consoleʼs stereo speakers, you must connect your MP3 player, CD player, or other personal audio player to the console through the audio jack.
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. If you do not do this, you may damage the treadmill when you fold it. Next, unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 lbs. (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 1. Hold the metal frame firmly in the location shown by the arrow at the right.
HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the frame down until it is past the latch pin. Latch Knob Frame 2. Hold the metal frame firmly with both hands, and lower it to the floor. CAUTION: To decrease the possibility of injury, do not lower the frame by gripping only the plastic foot rails; do not drop the frame to the floor. Make sure to bend your legs and keep your back straight.
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 12).
Locate the Reed Switch (62) and the Magnet (67) on the left side of the Pulley (64). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1/8 in. (3 mm). If necessary, loosen the Screw (11), move the Reed Switch slightly, and then retighten the Screw. Reattach the Hood (not shown), and run the treadmill for a few minutes to check for a correct speed reading. 1/8 in.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES WARNING: Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for persons over the age of 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. GGTL04607.1 Key No. Qty.
82 81 11 77 4 87 84 85 38 83 76 88 78 82 43 4 77 11 80 81 79 70 86 15 11 4 38 88 76 78 86 3 71 68 72 66 76 4 74 73 63 89 24 64 4 62 46 61 86 65 67 11 75 4 70 66 47 60 15 86 71 89 12 11 68 24 76 46 10 5 69 11 4 9 6 91 14 8 11 12 13 7 4 5 EXPLODED DRAWING A—Model No. GGTL04607.
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