Epic EPTL818040 manual

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    USER'S MANUAL Model No. EPTL818040 Serial No. CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc - tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this man - ual for future reference. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? If you have questions, or if there are missing parts, we will guar- [...]

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    2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ASSEMBLY . . . .[...]

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    3 W ARNING: 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. 2. Use the treadmill only as descri[...]

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    20. When using iFIT.com CDs 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 in- cline changes. In some instances, the speed and/or incline may change before the per- sonal trainer describes the change. [...]

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    5 Congratulations for purchasing the EPIC TM T60 tread- mil l. Th e T60 treadmill offers an impressive array of features to help you achieve your fitness goals in the convenience of your home. From the advanced con - sole to the cushioned walking platform, the T60 tread- mill is designed to make each workout more effective and enjoyable. And when y[...]

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    ASSEMBL Y 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. N ote: The und ersi de o f th e tre admi ll w alki ng b elt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to [...]

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    2. Attach the Latch Housing (89) to the Left Upright (90) with two Latch Bolts (77). Do not overtighten the Latch Bolts. 2 90 89 3. Have a second person hold the Handrails (114) near the Right and Left Uprights (90, 95). Feed the Upright Wire Harness (108) down into the Right Upright, and pull the end of the Upright Wire Harness out of the lower en[...]

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    95 86 86 88 99 90 5. See step 1. Hold the Right Upright (95) while another per- son holds the Left Upright (90). Remove the two Upright Bolts (86) used in step 1. Slide the Right Upright (95) and the Left Upright (90) fully onto the brackets on the Base (99) at the same time. Be careful to avoid pinching your hands or the Wire Harnesses (not shown)[...]

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    9 THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high- performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sil- icone 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 Your treadmill, like any [...]

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    10 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers an impressive array of features designed to make your workouts more effec- tive. 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 instant exercise feedback. You can even [...]

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    1 1 HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER Plug in the power cord (see page 9). Locate the reset/off circuit breaker near the power cord. Make sure that the breaker is in the reset position. Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip attached to the key (see the drawing on page 10), and slide the clip onto the waistband of your cloth es. N ext, inse[...]

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    12 Change the incline of the treadmill as desired. To change the incline of the treadmill, press the Inclin e increase and de- crease buttons. Each time a button is pressed, the incline will change by 0.5%. Note: After the buttons are pressed, it may take a moment for the treadmill to reach the se- lected incline setting. Follow your progress with [...]

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    13 Measure your heart rate if desired. You can measure your heart rate using either the handgrip pulse sensor or the optional chest pulse sensor. Note: If you hold the handgrip pulse sen- sor and wear the chest pulse sensor at the same time, the console will not display your heart rate accurately. To use the handgrip pulse sensor, first make sure t[...]

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    14 HOW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 11. Select a preset program. To select a preset pro- gram, press the Program Select button repeatedly until one of the ten indicators on the left side of the con- sole lights. When a preset program is selected, the Incline display will show the maxi[...]

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    15 The program will continue in this way until the speed setting for the last segme nt is shown in the Current Segment column and the last segment ends. The walking belt will then slow to a stop. If the speed or incline setting is too high or too low at any time during the program, you can manually override the setting by pressing the Speed or Incl[...]

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    HOW TO CREATE A CUSTOM PROGRAM Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 11. Select one of the custom programs. To select a custom pro- gram, press the Program Select b ut ton repeatedly until one of the two Custom Program indicators lights. Note: If the custom program has not yet been defined, only three columns of in -[...]

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    17 HOW TO USE A CUSTOM PROGRAM Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 11. Select one of the custom programs. To select a custom pro- gram, press the Program Select b ut ton repeatedly until one of the two Custom Program indicators lights. When a custom program is selected, the Incline display will show the maximum inc[...]

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    18 HOW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM Follow the steps below to use a heart rate program. Note: You must wear the optional chest pulse sen- sor (see page 25) to use a heart rate program. Put on the optional chest pulse sensor. See the instructions included with the optional chest pulse sensor. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE PO[...]

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    19 automatically increase or decrease to bring your heart rate closer to the target heart rate. If the speed reaches the maximum speed setting of the program (see step 4 on page 18) and your heart rate is still too far below the current target heart rate, the incline of the treadmill will also increase to bring your heart rate closer to the target [...]

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    20 HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER To use iFIT.com CDs , the treadmill must be con- nected 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.com videocassettes , the treadmill must be connected to your VCR. See page 22 f[...]

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    21 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO 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. 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. Plug the adapter into the [...]

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    22 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 21. A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the[...]

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    23 If the speed or incline settings are too high or too low, you can manually override the settings by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on the con - sole. However, when the next “chirp” is heard, the speed and/or incline will change to the next settings of the CD or video program. To stop the walking belt at any time, press the Stop button[...]

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    24 HOW TO USE A PROGRAM DIRECTLY FROM OUR WEB SITE Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to access iFIT.com programs directly from the internet. To use a program from our Web site, the treadmill must be con- nected to your computer. See HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER on page 21. In addition, you must have an internet connection and an internet serv[...]

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    25 THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE The console features an information mode that keeps track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has been used and the total number of miles that the walk - ing belt has moved. The information mode also allows you to select miles or kilometers as the unit of mea- surement for speed and distance. In additio[...]

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    26 HOW T O FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE 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) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 1. Hold t[...]

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    27 HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Using your left hand, pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the treadmill down until the frame is past the latch pin. Slowly release the latch knob. 2. Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands, and lower the treadmill to the flo[...]

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    28 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 9). Use onl y a sing le-o utl et s urge sup pre ssor that meets all of the specifications described on page 9. Im port ant: The tre admi ll i s no t [...]

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    29 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 9. b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor- mance may decrease and the walking belt may be permanently damaged. Remove the key and UN- PLUG THE POWER CORD . Using the inclu[...]

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    30 The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex- ercise program. For more detailed exercise informa- tion, obtain a reputable book or consult your physician. EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system, the key to achieving the desired results is to exercise with the proper intensity. Th[...]

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    31 P ART LIST—Model No. EPTL818040 R1004A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 2 Foot Rail Cover 2 29 3/4” Screw 3 1 Left Foot Rail 4 2 Handle Decal 5 4 Handle Screw 6 2 Cushion Handle 7 2 Cushion Housing 8 2 Adjustable Housing 9 2 Ball Detent 10 9 1/2” Screw 11 1 Latch Warning Decal 12 2 Rear Platform [...]

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    Part No. 216114 R1004A Printed in USA © 2004 ICON IP, Inc. HOW T O ORDER REPLACEMENT P ARTS To order replacement parts, call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-866-997-6999, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please be prepared to give the following information: • The[...]