Gold's Gym 685 manual

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    Serial Number Decal CAUTION Read al l preca ution s and ins truc- tions i n this ma nual be fore us ing this eq uipme nt. Sav e this ma nual for fut ure ref erenc e. USER'S MANUAL QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete cus- tomer satisfaction. If you ha ve que st ion s, or i f pa rts a re m iss ing , DO NO T CON[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS W A R N I N GD E C A LP L A C E M E N T .............................................................. 2 I M P O R T A N TP R E C A U T I O N S ................................................................ 3 B E F O R EY O UB E G I N ...................................................................... 5 A S S E M B L Y .....[...]

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    1. Before beginning this or any exercise pro- gram, consult your physician. This is espe- cially important for persons over age 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. Read all instructions before using. 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautio[...]

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    4 20. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it is running. Always remove the key, unplug the power cord, and switch the reset/off cir- c uit breaker to the off position when the treadmill is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the location of the circuit breaker.) 21. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the treadmill until it is pro[...]

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    5 T hank you for selecting the revolutionary GOLDʼS GYM MAXX™ TRAINER 685 treadmill. The TRAINER 685 treadmill offers an impressive array of features de- signed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable a nd effective. And when youʼ re not ex ercis ing, th e uniqu e treadmill can be fold ed up, re quiri ng less t han half th e floor s pace o[...]

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    1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the treadmill onto its left side as shown. Partially fold the Frame (26) so that the treadmill is more stable. Do not fully fold the Frame until the treadmill is completely assembled. Identify the Right Upright (76), which has a RIGHT sticker. Hold the Ri[...]

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    7 2. Slide a Front Endcap (80) onto the Base (81). Partially tighten an Endcap Screw (79) into the Front Endcap and the Base. Slide a Wheel Housing (86) onto the Base (81). A ttach the Wheel Housing with a 1" Tek Screw (77), a Base Pad (89), and a 1 1/4" Tek Screw (49) as shown. Attach an additional Base Pad (89) to the Base (81) with a 1[...]

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    8 5. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Left Upright (70) and the Right Upright (not shown) to a vertical position. Locate the Latch Pin Assembly (73). Remove the k nob from the pin. Make sure that the collar and the spring are on the pin. (Note: If there are two collars, place one on each side of the spring.) Then, insert the pi[...]

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    9 8. Have a second person hold the console assem- bly near the Pulse Bar (66). Connect the Console Ground Wire (102) on the Pulse Bar to t he ground wire from the console assembly. Connect the console wire to the Upright Wire (75). See the inset drawing. The connectors should slide together easily and snap into place. If they do not, turn on e conn[...]

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    10 12. See the inset drawing. Push the Uprights (70, 76) sideways so that the treadmill Frame (26) is centered between the Uprights. Firmly tighten the Upright Bolts (84, 85) on each side of the treadmill. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Uprights (70, 76) to a vertical position. 76 70, 76 26 26 70 View From Above Side View 12 [...]

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    1 1 OPERA TION AND ADJUSTMENT T HE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high- performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sil- i cone 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 [...]

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    12 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The tre admil l conso le offe rs an imp ressi ve array o f featu res des igned t o help yo u get the m ost fro m your worko uts. When you use the manual mode of the con- sole, you can change the speed and i nclin e of the tread mill with the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display continuous exercise [...]

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    13 HOW TO TU RN ON THE P OWER IMPORTANT: If the treadmill has been exposed to c old temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem- perature before turning on the power. If you do not d o this, the console displays or other electrical components may become damaged. Plug in the power cord (see page 11). Next, lo- cate the reset/off circuit breaker on th[...]

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    14 The Cal ories /Dist ance displ ay —Th is disp lay will sh ow the ap proxi - m ate nu mber of c alori es you hav e burne d and the d ista nce tha t you hav e walke d or run du ring yo ur work out. The d ispl ay will chang e from on e measu remen t to the ot her eve ry few sec onds. The Inc line/ Pulse d is- play — This di splay w ill show th [...]

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    15 HOW TO USE A PERSONAL TRAINER QUICK PROGRAM 1 . Insert the ke y into the conso le. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 13. 2. Select one of the personal trainer quick programs. To select one of the twelve personal trainer quick programs, press one of the six Personal Trainer Quick Programs buttons. If you press the button a second time the int[...]

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    16 4. Follo w your pr ogres s with th e matri x and the displ ays. S ee ste p 5 on page s 13 and 14 . 5 . Measure your heart rate if desired. See step 6 on page 14. 6. Turn on the fan if desired. See step 7 on page 14. 7. When yo u are fin ished e xerci sing, r emove t he key fro m the con sole. See ste p 8 on page 1 4. HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN QUICK[...]

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    17 HOW TO USE YOUR OWN QUICK PROGRAM 1. Insert the ke y into the conso le. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 1 3. 2. Select a custom quick programs. To select a custom quick programs, press one of the two Create Your Own Quick Programs buttons. A few seconds after you select a custom quick pro- gram, the maximum incline setting and the maxi- mum[...]

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    18 THE INF ORMAT ION MOD E The console features an information mode that keeps t rack of the total number of miles that the walking belt has moved and the total number of hours that the t readmill has been operated. The information mode also allows you to select miles or kilometers as the unit of measurement and to turn on and turn off the display [...]

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    19 HOW T O FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the l o w es t p os iti o n. I f y ou d o n ot d o t hi s , yo u m ay d a ma g e th e tr e ad m il l w he n you f o ld i t . Re m ov e t he k ey an d u np l ug t h e po w er cord . CA UTI ON : You m us t be ab le to s af [...]

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    20 HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1 . Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand. Pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the frame down- ward until the frame is past the latch pin. 2. Ho ld t h e me ta l fr a me f ir m ly w it h bo t h ha nd s , a nd lo we r it t o th e fl o or . CA UT I ON : To d e cr ea se t h e po s[...]

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    21 TROUBLESHOOTING M ost treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If you need further assistance, 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[...]

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    22 With the h elp of a sec ond perso n, caref ully rai se the Uprigh ts (70, 76 ) as shown . Carefully pivot the Hood (28) off. Locate the Reed Switch (39) and the Magnet (6) on the left side of the Pulley (7). 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/[...]

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    23 PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt is off-center, first remove the key a nd UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, use the hex key to t urn t he le ft re ar rol ler b olt cl ockw ise 1 /2 of a turn; if the walking belt has shifted to the right, turn the le[...]

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    24 EXERCISE GUIDELINES These guidelines will help you to plan your exercise program. For detailed exercise information, obtain a reputable book or consult your physician. Remember, proper nutrition and adequate rest are essential for successful results. EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system,[...]

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    25 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 [...]

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    26 P ART LIST—Model No. GGTL58608.0 R1108A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty . Description 12 Foot Rail Decal 2 10 Foot Rail Screw 31 Left Foot Rail 42 Frame Pivot Bolt 52 Front Platform Bolt 61 Magnet 71 Front Roller/Pulley 82 Platform Nut 94 Belt Guide Sc[...]

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    27 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty . Description 101 1 Console Fan 102 1 Console Ground Wire 1 03 1 Front Roller Nut 104 1 Rear Roller 105 1 Incline Motor Wire *– 12" Blue Wire, 2F *– 12" Blue Wire, M/F * – 22" Red Wire, M/F *– 20" Black Wire, M/F Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. See the ba[...]

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    3 17 10 9 4 5 6 7 5 16 15 26 20 21 22 27 10 4 24 9 14 1 1 8 8 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 18 17 104 21 20 25 18 19 19 2 23 23 72 72 11 11 12 12 11 11 28 EXPLODED DRA WING A—Model No. GGTL58608.0 R1108A[...]

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    41 40 44 37 43 11 41 40 39 38 35 36 33 30 83 46 34 29 60 59 59 58 61 35 30 45 32 50 28 11 11 53 54 52 51 51 55 57 56 54 54 51 59 82 13 11 23 23 48 59 59 103 11 59 59 29 EXPLODED DRA WING B—Model No. GGTL58608.0 R1108A[...]

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    105 64 64 6 5 89 77 89 77 89 77 78 41 80 59 78 41 79 79 75 87 88 86 86 87 88 47 90 91 41 92 93 61 94 95 73 74 62 62 68 67 67 23 71 69 52 52 23 66 23 23 23 6 3 80 89 77 83 84 85 83 85 84 76 70 81 63 31 41 65 42 97 75 59 1 02 69 42 49 49 30 EXPLODED DRA WING C—Model No. GGTL58608.0 R1108A[...]

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    96 23 101 23 23 23 23 23 23 100 98 23 99 31 EXPLODED DRA WING D—Model No. GGTL58608.0 R1108A[...]

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    Part No. 274387 R1108A Printed in USA © 2008 ICON IP, Inc. ORDERING REPLACEMENT P ARTS To order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, be prepared to pro- vide the following information when contacting us: • the model number and serial number of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • th[...]