Reebok V1500 RBTL11830 manual

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    USER'S MANUAL ® Serial Number Decal Model No. RBTL11830 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. Patent Pending QUESTIONS? If you have questions, or if there are missing or da[...]

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    2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 HOW TO SET UP THE TREADMILL . . . .[...]

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    3 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 described in this manual. 3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at least eight feet of clearance behind it and two feet on each side. Do not place the treadmill on any [...]

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    4 22. When folding or moving the treadmill, make sure that the storage latch is fully closed. 23. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the treadmill regularly. 24. 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 “chi[...]

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    5 Thank you for selecting the new REEBOK ® V 1500 treadmill. The V 1500 treadmill combines advanced technology with innovative design to let you enjoy an excel lent form o f cardiovascular exercise in the conve- nience and privacy of y our h ome. And when you’re not exercising, the unique V 150 0 can be folded up, requir- ing less than half the [...]

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    6 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. A rubber mallet may be needed for assembly. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubric[...]

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    7 HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR Before you use the heart rate monitor, please read all instructions on this page and the following page. The heart rate mon- itor consists of two components: the chest strap and the sensor unit. See drawing 2 and attach the chest strap to the sensor unit. Insert one of the tabs on the chest strap through one e[...]

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    8 • 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 contrac- tions (pvcs), tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia. • The operation of the heart rate monitor can be affected by magnetic interference caused by high power[...]

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    9 T READMILL O PERA TION THE PERFORMANT LUBE TM WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with PERFORMANT LUBE TM , a high-performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking plat- form. Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear. HOW TO[...]

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    10 E Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove it. D K L B C I J B F B A G H FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The advanced console offers an impressive array of features to make your workouts more effective. When the console is in the manual mode, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with a touch of [...]

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    11 DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE Refer to the drawing on page 10. A. ENTER Button and + and – Bu ttons—These but- tons are used to enter age and maximum speed settings for pulse programs . B. LED Displays—These displays provide continuous feedback of the calories and fat calories you have burned, the speed of the walking belt, your current pace, the[...]

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    Attach the clip to the waistband of your clothes. 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 clothes. Next, insert the key fully into the console. Test the clip by carefully taking a few steps backward until the key is pulled from the consol[...]

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    Note: During the first few minutes that the treadmill is used, inspect the alignment of the walking belt and align it if necessary (see page 26). Follow your progress with the LED track and the LED displays. The LED Track — The LED track represents a dis- tance of 1/4 mile. As you exercise, the indicators around the track will light one at a time[...]

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    14 Insert the key fully into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Select the desired program. When the key is inserted, the manual mode will be sele cted . To select a fat burn program or an aero- bic program, press the MODE button repeatedly until one of the two fat burn indicators or one of the two aerobic indicators lights. When[...]

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    15 Put on the heart rate monitor. You must wear the heart rate monitor when using a pulse program (see page 7). Insert the key fully into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Select the desired program. When the key is inserted, the manual mode will be selected. To se lect a pulse program, press the MODE button repeatedly until one[...]

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    16 To stop the program, press the STOP button. Puls e programs should not be stopped temporarily and then restarted. To use the pulse program again, reselect the program and start it at the be- ginning. Follow your progress with the LED displays. See step 5 on page 13. When the program is completed, remove the key. See step 6 on page 13. Custom pro[...]

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    17 Insert the key fully into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Select custom program 1 or 2. When the key is inserted, the manual mode will be selected. To se lect a custom program, press the MODE button re- peatedly until the custom 1 or 2 indicator lights. Press the START button or the SPEED + but- ton to start the program. A [...]

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    18 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 18 and 19 for connecting instructions. To use iFIT.com videocassettes , the treadmill must be connected to your VCR. See page 20 f[...]

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    19 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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    20 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 19. A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the[...]

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    21 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. To stop the walking belt at any time, press the ST[...]

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    22 HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM OUR WEB SITE Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to access basic programs, audio programs, and video programs directly from the internet. Additional options are s oon to be available. See www.iFIT.com for details. To use programs from our Web site, the treadmill must be connected to your home computer. See H[...]

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    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 [...]

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    H OW T O F OLD AND M OVE THE T READMILL 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) in order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.[...]

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    25 T ROUBLESHOOTING 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 toll- free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). PROBLEM: The pow[...]

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    26 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 and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD . If the walking belt has shifted to the left, use the allen wrench to turn the left rear roller bolt clockwise 1/2 of a tu rn; if the walking belt has shifted to the right, turn the bolt [...]

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    27 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. Working with the world’s best professionals, Reebok University has created a host of original programs, such as Step Reeb[...]

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    28 Several studies have reported that regular walking at moderate to brisk speeds appears to increase bone density. Specifically, Fradin and his colleagues 6 found that 70-year-old subjects who walked at least 30 min- utes per day had higher bone mineral content than subjects who walked less than 30 minutes per day. Jones and his colleagues 7 repor[...]

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    29 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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    30 1 1 Foot Rail Insert 2 2 Foot Rail 3 1 Audio Wire 4 4 Isolator 5 1 Latch Catch 6 1 Platform 7 4 Walking Platform Screw 8 1 Walking Belt 9 2 Frame Pivot Bolt 10 4 Frame Pivot Washer 11 1 Front Wheel/Pulley 12 1 Magnet 13 9 Front Roller Nut/Front Wheel Nut 14 2 Spacer Insert 15 2 Frame Pivot Spacer 16 1 Reed Switch Clip 17 1 Reed Switch 18 1 Lift [...]

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    31 101 1 Reset/Off Circuit Breaker 102 1 Power Cord 103 1 Power Cord Grommet 104 2 Warning Decal 105 1 Heart Rate Sensor 106 1 Adapter 107 1 iFIT.com Audio Cable 108 4 Rear Foot Screw 109 1 Pulley Washer 110 1 Idler Pulley 111 1 Pulley Spacer 112 2 Outlet Bracket Star Washer 113 2 Static Decal 114 1 Foam Grip (right) # 1 8” Blue Wire, 2 F # 1 4?[...]

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    Part No. 205015 R1003A Printed in USA © 2003 ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. WHAT IS COVERED—The entire REEBOK ® V 1500 (“Product”) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and work- manship. WHO IS COVERED—The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser. HOW LONG IS IT COVERED—[...]