® ® Model No. RBTL15500 Serial No. USER'S MANUAL Find the serial number in the location shown below. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are committed 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 factory. TO AVOID UNNECESSARY DELAYS, PLEASE CALL DIRECT TO OUR TOLL-FREE CUSTOMER HOT LINE.
® ® TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill. 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. 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. 2.
21. When using iFIT.com CD’s and videos, an electronic “chirping” sound will alert you when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill is about to change. Always listen for the “chirp” and be prepared for speed and/or incline changes. In some instances, the speed and/or incline may change before the personal trainer describes the change. 24. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill regularly. 25. Never insert or drop any object into any opening. 26. DANGER: Always unplug the power 22.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the new REEBOK® RTX 525 treadmill. The RTX 525 treadmill combines advanced technology with innovative design to let you enjoy an effective form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience and privacy of your home. And when you’re not exercising, the unique RTX 525 can be folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of other treadmills. at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays).
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires your own Phillips screwdriver and rubber mallet . Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton.
4. Refer to drawing 4a. Make sure that the tab on the Right Foam Grip (75) is inserted into the slot between the post and the Console Base (82). 4a 4b 82 Post 75 Refer to drawing 4b. Make sure that the front edge of the Right Foam Grip (75) is under the Console Base (82) as shown. Tighten one of the two Foam Grip Screws (33) into the side of the Right Foam Grip as shown. Note: It may be necessary to pull the Right Foam Grip outward (see arrow A) to align the Screw with the hole in the post.
HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE MONITOR HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE MONITOR each use, it may remain activated longer than necessary, draining the battery prematurely. The chest pulse monitor consists of two components: the chest strap and the sensor unit (see the drawing below). Insert the tab on one end of the chest strap into 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.
TREADMILL OPERATION THE PERFORMANT LUBETM WALKING BELT 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. Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with PERFORMANT LUBETM, a high-performance lubricant.
Manual/Program Indicators Program Display Display Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove it. Key Display Program Indicators Clip The console also features new iFIT.com interactive technology. IFIT.com technology is like having a personal trainer right in your home. Using the included audio cable, you can connect the treadmill to your home stereo, portable stereo, or computer and play special iFIT.com CD programs (CD’s are available separately). IFIT.
and begin walking. As you exercise, change the speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the Speed 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. To change the speed setting quickly, press the Quick Speed buttons. HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER 1 Plug in the power cord (see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 9). 2 Locate the on/off switch on the treadmill near the power cord.
Time/Segment Time display—When the manual mode or the iFIT.com mode is selected, this display will show the elapsed time. When a program is selected, the display will show both the time remaining in the program and the time remaining in the current segment of the program. The display will alternate between one number and the other every seven seconds. The Segment Time indicator will light when the segment time is shown. 7 When you are finished exercising, remove the key.
The program display will show a simplified profile of the program you have selected. The Time/ Segment Time display will show how long the program will last. 3 Note: Each time a segment ends and the speed settings move one column to the left, if all of the indicators in the Current Segment column are lit, the speed settings will move downward so that only the highest indicators in the columns will appear in the program display.
program. If you have already entered your age, go to step 4. If you have not entered your age, press the Incline buttons to enter your age. Your age will be shown in the Time/Segment Time display. Once you have entered your age, your age will be saved in memory. HOW TO USE PULSE PROGRAMS CAUTION: If you have heart problems, or if you are over 60 years of age and have been inactive, do not use the pulse programs.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is being used, see instruction B. If you have a TV with a built-in VCR, see instruction B. If your VCR is connected to your home stereo, see HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO on page 17. 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 included adapter.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is being used, see instruction B. 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 included adapter.
HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER To use iFIT.com CD’s, the treadmill must be connected to your portable CD player, portable stereo, home stereo, or computer with CD player. See pages 16 and 17 for connecting instructions. To use iFIT.com videocassettes, the treadmill must be connected to your VCR. See page 18 for connecting instructions. To use iFIT.com programs directly from our internet site, the treadmill must be connected to your home computer.
The program will continue until the heart rate setting for the last segment is shown in the Current Segment column and the Time/Segment Time display counts down to zero. The walking belt will then slow to a stop. While the program is in progress, minor adjustments can be made to the speed or incline of the treadmill with the Speed or Incline buttons. However, if you increase the speed, the incline will automatically decrease; if you decrease the speed, the incline will increase.
If the speed or incline settings are too high or too low, you can manually override the settings at any time by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on the console. However, when the next “chirp” is heard, the speed and/or incline will change to the next settings of the CD or video program. • adjust the volume of your CD player or VCR.
7 HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM OUR INTERNET SITE When the on-screen countdown ends, the program will begin and the walking 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. Our new internet site at www.iFIT.
THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE OPTIONAL HAND WEIGHTS The console features an information mode that keeps track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has been operated and the total number of miles that the walking belt has moved. The information mode also allows you to switch the console from miles per hour to kilometers per hour. In addition, the information mode allows you to turn on and turn off the demo mode. Hand weights let you exercise your upper-body while you walk on the treadmill.
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE 1 Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. If this is not done, the treadmill may be permanently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 1. Hold the treadmill with your hands in the locations shown at the right.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING 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 call our Customer Service Department tollfree at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). PROBLEM: The power turns does not turn on SOLUTION: a.
PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION: a. 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. b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill performance may decrease and the walking belt may become damaged.
PROBLEM: The displays of the console do not function properly SOLUTION: a. Remove the key from the console and unplug the power cord. Carefully tip the treadmill down as shown in drawing a. Remove the Screws (39, 83) from the hood. Raise the Uprights (69) and carefully remove the hood. a 39 69 Locate the Reed Switch (10) and the Magnet (7) on the left side of the Pulley (8). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch.
REEBOK UNIVERSITY WALKING AND REDUCED RISK FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Reebok University was launched in 1993 to fulfill a vision to establish a “university without walls” that develops quality, researched, state-of-the-art fitness programming for the fitness industry throughout the world.
Several studies have reported that regular walking at moderate to brisk speeds appears to increase bone density. Specifically, Fradin and his colleagues6 found that 70-year-old subjects who walked at least 30 minutes per day had higher bone mineral content than subjects who walked less than 30 minutes per day. Jones and his colleagues7 reported that sedentary women (aged 30 to 61 years old) who began a regular walking program and continued for one year increased their bone density.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES WARNING Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for individuals over the age of 35 or individuals with pre-existing health problems. The heart rate monitor is not a medical device. Various factors, including the user's movement, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The heart rate monitor is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general.
SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce. 1 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. 2 2. Hamstring Stretch Sit with one leg extended.
PART LIST—MODEL NO. RBTL15500 R0601A To locate the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Key No. Qty.
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, 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).
LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED—The entire REEBOK® RTX 525 (“Product”) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED—The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser. HOW LONG IS IT COVERED—ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. (“ICON”), warrants the motor for three years after the date of purchase. The belt and deck are covered for two years after the date of purchase.
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