Gold's Gym GGTL80608.0 manual

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    Serial Number Decal Model No. GGTL80608.0 Serial No. 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. 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[...]

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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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    3 1. Before beginning any exercise program, con- sult your physician. This is especially impor- tant for persons over the age of 35 or per- sons with pre-existing health problems. 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. 3. Use the treadmill only as [...]

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    4 2 0. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it is running. Always remove the key, unplug the power cord, and switch the reset/off cir- cuit 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 Thank you for selecting the revolutionary GOLDʼS G YM MAXX™ PERSONAL TRAINER 880 treadmill with Universal Dock for iPod ® . The PERSONAL TRAINER 880 treadmill with Universal Dock for iPod offers an impressive array of features designed to m ake your workouts at home more enjoyable and ef- fective. And when yo uʼre no t exerc ising , the uni [...]

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    6 ASSEMBL Y T o hi re an au tho rize d ser vice t ech nic ian to a sse mble t he tr ead mill , cal l toll -fr ee 1-8 00- 445- 248 0. Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispos e of the p acki ng ma teri als u nti l asse mbly i s com plet ed. Note: The underside of the treadmill[...]

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    7 3. Identify the Right Upright (78) and the Right Upright Spacer (79), which are marked with stickers. Insert the Upright Wire (38) through the Right Upright Spacer as shown. Set the Right Upright Spacer on the Base (83). Be careful not to pinch the Upright Wire. Have a second person hold the Right Upright (78) near the Base (83). Se e th e i ns e[...]

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    8 6. Set the Left Upright Spacer (76) on the Base (83). Have a second person hold the Left Upright (74) near the Base. Hold a Bolt Spacer (80) inside the lower end of the Left Upright. Insert a 3/8" x 4" Bolt (6) with a 3/8" Star Washer (9) into the Left Upright and the Bolt Spacer. Repeat this step with a second Bolt Spacer (80), 3/[...]

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    9 7. Attach the Tray (90) to the handrail assembly with two #8 x 1/2" Screws (1). Have a second person hold the handrail assem- b ly near the Right Upright (78) and the Left Upright (74). Connect the Upright Wire (38) to the console wire. See the inset drawing. The connectors should slide together easily and s nap into place. If they do not, t[...]

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    12. Raise the Frame (56) to the position shown. Have a second person hold the Frame until this step is completed. Orient the Storage Latch (53) so that the large barrel and the Latch Knob (54) are in the posi - tions sho wn. Att ach t he L atc h Bra ck et (1 4) an d Sto ra ge La tch ( 53 ) to th e Bas e (83 ) wi th tw o 3/8" x 2" Bolts (4[...]

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    1 1 If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 22), follo w the steps below to ins tall the re - ceive r inclu ded with the chest pulse sensor. 1 . Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. Remove the indicated #8 x 1/2" Screw (1) and t he Access Door (87) from the Console Back (91). 2. Connect the wire on the receiver to the [...]

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    OPERA TION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT Y our 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 [...]

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    FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The tre admil l conso le offe rs an imp ressi ve arra y of featu res des igned t o make yo ur work outs mo re effe c- tive and en joyab le. When the manual mode of the con- sole is selected, the speed and incline o f the tre admil l can b e cha nged with th e tou ch of a button. As you ex- ercise, the console will display co[...]

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    14 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 th e power c ord (se e page 12 ). Next, locate the reset/off circuit breaker on [...]

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    15 4. Change the incline of the treadmill as desired. To change the incline of the treadmill, press the I ncline increase and decrease buttons or one of the numbered 1 Step Incline buttons. Each time y ou press one of the buttons, the incline will gradu- ally change until it reaches the selected incline set- ting. 5. Monit or your p rogre ss with t[...]

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    16 16 6. Measure your heart rate if desired. You can measure your heart rate using either the h andgrip pulse sensor or the optional chest pulse sensor. See page 22 for more information on the o ptional chest pulse sensor. Before using the handgrip pulse sensor, remove the sheets of clear plastic from the metal contacts. In addition, make sure that[...]

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    17 HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT 1. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 1 4. 2. Select a preset workout. To select a preset workout, press the Weight Loss Workouts button or the Classic Workouts button re- peatedly until “P1,” “P2,” “P3,” “P4,” “P5,” “P6,” “P7,” “P8,” “P9,” or “P[...]

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    18 HOW TO USE THE CUSTOM WORKOUT CENTER 1. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 1 4. 2. Select the Custom Workout Center. To use a Custom Workout Center, press the Select Profile increase button. Select your profile by pressing t he Selec t Profi le in- creas e and dec rease b utton s repea tedly . Then press the St[...]

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    19 HOW TO USE THE FITNESS TEST WORKOUT The fitness test workout measures your approximate f itness age. Your fitness age is the average age of someone at your fitness level. For the most accurate results, use the fitness test workout when you are not feeling tired, when you have not eaten for at least two hours, and when you have not exercised for [...]

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    20 The workout is de- signed to last for nine minutes. When the w orkout ends, the walk- ing belt will slow to a s top and your fitness age will appear in the Fitness Age Calculator dis- play. 5. Monitor your progress with the displays. See step 5 on page 15. 6. When you are finished exercising, remove the key from the console. See step 7 on page 1[...]

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    21 HOW TO USE AN IFIT CARD 1. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 1 4. 2. Insert an iFit card and select a workout. To use an iFit workout, insert an iFit card into the iFit slot; make sure that the iFit card is oriented so the metal contacts are face-down and are inserted into the iFit slot. Next, select an iFit w[...]

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    22 THE INF ORMAT ION MOD E The console features an information mode that keeps t rack of the total distance that the walking belt has moved and the total number of hours that the treadmill h as been used. The information mode also allows you to select a measurement system of miles or kilome- ters, and to turn on and off the display demo mode. To se[...]

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    23 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 c or d. CA UT ION : You mu st b e abl e to s af[...]

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    24 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. It may be neces- sary to push the frame forward as you pull the knob to the left. Pivot the frame downward and release the latch knob. 2. Hold the metal frame firmly with both hands and lower it to the flo[...]

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    25 TROUBLESHOOTING M ost 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 th[...]

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    26 Remove t he three # 8 x 3/4" Screws (12) and care- fully pivot the Hood (61) off. Locate the Reed Switch (71) and the Magnet (50) on the left side of the Pulley (51). 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 neces- sary, loosen[...]

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    27 PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt is off-center, first remove the k ey and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, use the hex k ey t o turn t he lef t rea r rol ler bo lt cl ockw ise 1 /2 of a turn; if the walking belt has shifted to the right, turn the b[...]

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    28 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, exercising at the p[...]

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    29 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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    30 P ART LIST—Model No. GGTL80608.0 R1108A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual. K ey No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 18 #8 x 1/2" Screw 2 4 #8 x 1" Tek Screw 31 Hex Key 46 3/8" x 2" Bolt 54 1/4" x 3/4" Bolt 64 3/8" x 4" Bolt 76 5/16" x [...]

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    31 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 01 1 Pulse Bar Ground Wire 102 1 Latch Endcap 103 1 iFit Card Kit 104 1 Lift Motor Spacer 1 05 2 #8 x 2" Screw 106 1 Right Handrail Trim 1 07 2 #8 Star Washer 108 8 #8 x 5/8" Screw 109 2 3/8" Jam Nut *– 4" White Wire, M/F * – Userʼs Manual N ote: Specifications are subj[...]

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    4 4 54 53 8 8 17 17 18 18 20 20 31 30 31 30 60 59 24 24 29 29 46 46 25 25 25 25 25 41 36 36 49 50 48 43 44 42 45 49 51 55 58 43 56 57 57 48 3 25 25 25 47 16 16 16 47 16 16 16 34 34 1 40 1 40 27 27 102 32 EXPLODED DRA WING A—Model No. GGTL80608.0 R1108A 32[...]

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    11 11 11 11 72 15 71 37 37 37 12 1 2 12 1 24 24 68 69 28 24 67 61 66 73 70 39 19 19 26 64 63 62 65 105 105 EXPLODED DRA WING B—Model No. GGTL80608.0 R1108A 33[...]

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    81 2 81 2 81 2 4 84 8 8 84 4 6 9 6 6 9 9 7 10 7 1 0 7 10 21 22 109 75 23 23 8 8 77 77 74 78 83 82 76 79 82 86 85 80 80 80 13 81 2 13 104 52 38 7 10 4 8 14 38 109 34 EXPLODED DRA WING C—Model No. GGTL80608.0 R1108A[...]

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    89 1 87 12 92 100 91 1 1 1 1 88 88 1 1 96 97 97 12 12 93 98 98 12 94 95 1 1 90 1 1 106 99 33 33 5 5 5 24 101 35 1 103 107 107 108 108 108 108 108 EXPLODED DRA WING D—Model No. GGTL80608.0 R1108A 35[...]

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    Part No. 274388 R1108A Printed in USA © 2008 ICON IP, Inc. ORDERING REPLACEMENT P ARTS T o 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) • t[...]