¨ Model No. RBTL15900 Serial No. USER'S MANUAL 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. PLEASE CALL DIRECT TO OUR TOLL-FREE CUSTOMER HOT LINE. The trained technicians on our customer hot line will provide immediate assistance, free of charge to you. CUSTOMER HOT LINE: 1-800-999-3756 Mon.ÐFri.
¨ TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 HOW TO SET UP THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. 13. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS).
the next settings of the CD or video program. 23. When folding or moving the treadmill, make sure that the storage latch is fully closed. 27. Always remove iFIT.com CDÕs and videos from your CD player or VCR when you are not using them. 24. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill regularly. 28. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. 25. When using iFIT.com CDÕs and videos, an electronic ÒchirpingÓ sound will alert you when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill is about to change.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the new REEBOK¨ RBX 550 treadmill. The RBX 550 treadmill combines advanced technology with innovative design to let you enjoy an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience and privacy of your home. And when youÕre not exercising, the unique RBX 550 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).
HOW TO SET UP THE TREADMILL Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until setup is completed. No tools are required. 1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Uprights (39) until the treadmill is in the position shown. 1 39 2. Make sure the Lock Knob Sleeve (18) is pressed into the left Upright (39). 2 Make sure that the two Lock Pin Collars (20) and the Spring (19) are on the Lock Pin (49).
HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE MONITOR HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR HEART RATE MONITOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE Before you use the heart rate monitor, please read all instructions on this page and the following page. ¥ Thoroughly dry the heart rate monitor after each use. The heart rate monitor is activated when the electrode areas are wetted and the heart rate monitor is put on; the heart rate monitor shuts off when it is removed and the electrode areas are dried.
¥ The heart rate monitor is designed to work with people who have normal heart rhythms. Heart rate reading problems may be caused by medical conditions such as premature ventricular contractions (pvcs), tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia. Locate the battery cover on the back of the sensor unit. Insert a coin into the slot in the cover and turn the cover counterclockwise to the ÒopenÓ position. Remove the cover.
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.
H N O A F G F B C J I E K E F D L Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove it. M iFIT.com CD programs (CDÕs are available separately). IFIT.com CD programs automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill as a personal trainer guides you through every step of your workout. High-energy music provides added motivation. Each CD features two programs designed by certified personal trainers.
DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE H. LED MatrixÑWhen the manual mode is selected, the matrix will show your progress on an LED track. When a workout program is selected, the matrix will show the upcoming speed settings or target heart rate settings of the program. Refer to the drawing on page 10. A. ENTER ButtonÑThis button is used to enter age, weight, and maximum heart rate settings. I. MODE ButtonÑThis button is used to select the manual mode, workout programs, and the iFit.com mode. B.
HOW TO ENTER USER INFORMATION CAUTION: Before operating the console, read the following precautions. Each time the power is turned on, the USER 1 indicator will begin to flash. The console allows up to three different users to enter their weight, their age, and a maximum heart rate setting into the console. ¥ Do not stand on the walking belt when turning on the power or starting the walking belt. ¥ Always wear the clip (see M on page 10) while operating the treadmill.
3 Enter your age if desired. HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE The current age setting will be shown in the PULSE display. Press the + or Ð button to enter your age. Each button press will change the age setting by 1 year; if a button is held down, the age setting will change in increments of 5 years. When your age is shown, press the ENTER button. Note: Once your age is entered, it will be saved in memory, even when the power cord is unplugged. 4 1 See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12.
6 How to select miles per hour or kilometers per hour: Speed can be displayed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (kph). To change the unit of measurement, first hold down the STOP button while inserting the key into the console. The SPEED/PACE display will show either an ÒEÓ for English miles or an ÒMÓ for metric kilometers. Press the SPEED + button to change the unit of measurement. Then, remove and reinsert the key. Adjust the incline as desired.
matrix.) The speed settings for the next twelve periods will be shown in the twelve columns to the right. HOW TO USE FAT BURN PROGRAMS AND AEROBIC PROGRAMS The four fat burn programs and the four aerobic programs automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill as they guide you through effective workouts. Follow the steps below to use a fat burn program or an aerobic program. 1 Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. 2 Select user 1, 2, or 3.
To stop the program temporarily, press the STOP button. The TIME display will begin to flash. To restart the program, press the START button or the SPEED + button. To end the program, press the STOP button, remove the key, and then reinsert the key. 6 Follow your progress with the LED displays. Pulse programs 1 and 2 automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill to keep your heart rate within a preset range during your workouts. Follow the instructions below to use pulse programs 1 or 2.
6 If your heart rate is not detected during the program, the letters ÒPLSÓ will flash in the PULSE display and the speed and/or incline of the treadmill will automatically decrease. (See HEART RATE MONITOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING on page 7.) Press the START button or the SPEED + button to start the program. A moment after the button is pressed, the treadmill will automatically adjust to the first speed and incline settings for the program. Hold the handrails and begin walking.
the first period CURRENT PERIOD is shown in the flashing CURRENT PERIOD column of the LED matrix. (The incline settings are not shown in the matrix.) To program speed and incline settings for the first period, simply adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill to the desired levels with the SPEED and INCLINE buttons. Every few times the SPEED buttons are pressed, one additional indicator will light or darken in the CURRENT PERIOD column.
When only three seconds remain in the first period of the program, both the CURRENT PERIOD column and the column to the right will flash and a series of tones will sound. All speed settings will then move one column to the left. The speed setting for the second period will then be shown in the CURRENT PERIOD column and the speed and incline of the treadmill will adjust to the second settings that you programmed previously. HOW TO USE CUSTOM PROGRAMS 1 Insert the key into the console.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an RCA-type AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If your stereo has a 3.5mm LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your stereo has only a PHONES jack, see instruction C. To use iFIT.com CDÕs, the treadmill must be connected to your portable CD player, portable stereo, home stereo, or computer with CD player. See pages 20 and 21 for connecting instructions. To use iFIT.
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 YOUR VCR HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO PROGRAMS 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 21. To use iFIT.com CDÕs or videocassettes, the treadmill must be connected to your portable CD player, portable stereo, home stereo, computer with CD player, or VCR.
¥ adjust the volume of your CD player or VCR. If the volume is too high or too low, the console may not detect the program signals. 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 ÒchirpÓ is heard, the speed and/or incline will change to the next settings of the CD or video program.
7 HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM OUR INTERNET SITE When you start the program, an on-screen countdown will begin. Our new internet site at www.iFIT.com allows you to access a selection of programs that interactively control your treadmill to help you achieve your specific exercise goals. In addition, you can play iFIT.com audio and video programs directly from the internet. By adding an optional iFIT.com module to the console, you can use virtually endless features from our internet site. Explore www.
THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE THE OPTIONAL IFIT.COM MODULE 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. By adding the optional iFIT.
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 does not turn on SOLUTION: a.
Locate the Reed Switch (59) and the Magnet (117) on the left side of the Pulley (8). 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 1/8Ó. If necessary, loosen the Screw (64) and move the Reed Switch slightly. Retighten the Screw. 1/8Ó 8 64 59 117 Top View Re-attach the Motor Hood (62) and run the treadmill for a few minutes to check for a correct speed reading.
PROBLEM: When the heart rate monitor is used, the letters ÒPLSÓ appear in the PULSE display or the displayed heart rate is excessively high or low SOLUTION: a. Refer to HEART RATE MONITOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING on pages 7 and 8.
REEBOK UNIVERSITY WALKING AND REDUCED RISK FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Reebok University was launched in 1993 to fulfill a vision to establish a Òuniversity without wallsÓ 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 During the first few minutes of exercise, your body uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for energy. Only after the first few minutes does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal is to burn fat, adjust the speed or incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in your training zone. WARNING Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician.
SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretchÑnever 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 LISTÑMODEL NO. RBTL15900 R1100A To locate the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center 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 1 1 1 1 2 1 4 2 2 32 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 2 14 1 1 1 1 1 39 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 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 # 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 4 1 2 1 8 2 1 1 1 1 1 Description Nylon Washer Incline Spacer Console Motor Tension Washer Motor Star Washer Motor Pivot Bolt Motor Pivot Nut Motor Bracket Motor Tension Nut Motor Adj. Nut Hood Fastener Jack Console Base Screw (Side) Short Hood Screw Magnet Pulse Receiver Heart Rate Monitor Pulse Receiver Extension Wire 8Ó Blue Wire, 2 F Key No. Qty.
80 29 28 27 22 25 23 100 41 22 23 56 41 41 56 32 10 24 10 15 21 1 35 7 81 11 35 31 10 41 41 12 14 81 97 33 10 3 10 41 8 11 30 7 37 38 35 33 9 34 33 13 EXPLODED DRAWINGÑMODEL NO. RBTL15900 35 5 6 41 10 115 33 11 81 35 35 R1100A 8 91 41 5 10 9 34 41 81 11 41 36 60** 99** 26** OD PR ll P ergaGROU NiebT LIT.
4 73 117 53 57 41 16* 39 98 17 103 41 19 92 10 20 18 90 89 113 49 113 41 102 40 42 98 41 53 101 96 94 92 10 113 43 41 116 55 118 48 92 10 96 41 44 94 95 113 96 92 10 102 74 70 109 28 72 59 71 64 88 89 90 76 76 113 47 104 108 41 64 46 43 41 45 42 54 96 82 50 107 75 75 77 105 47 104 EXPLODED DRAWINGÑMODEL NO.
LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVEREDÑThe entire REEBOK¨ RBX 550 (ÒProductÓ) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. WHO IS COVEREDÑThe original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser. HOW LONG IS IT COVEREDÑICON Health & Fitness, Inc. (ÒICONÓ), warrants the motor for five years after the date of purchase. The belt and deck are covered for two years after the date of purchase.
