Healthrider HRTL19990 manual

® USER'S MANUAL Model No. HRTL19990 Serial No. CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc - tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. Visit our website at www .healthrider .com new products, prizes, fitness tips, and much more! V Seri[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 B EFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ASSEMBLY . . . . [...]

3 1 6. Using hand weights and not holding the handrails may compromise your ability to m aintain your balance. Exercises using hand weights should be attempted only by experi- enced users. 1 7. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. Various factors, including the user's move- ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse s[...]

4 C ongratulations for purchasing the Hea lthR ider ® S OFT- STR IDE R S900i™ treadmill. The SOFTSTRIDER S90 0i offers an impressive array of features to help you achieve your fitness goals in the convenience of your home. From the advanced console to the cushioned walking belt, the SOFTSTRIDER S900i is designed to make each workout more effecti[...]

5 ASSEMBL Y Assembly requires two people. Place the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not d ispose of the packing materials until the treadmill is assembled. N o tools are required. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant[...]

6 H OW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR T he chest pulse sensor consists of two components: the chest strap and the sensor unit (see the drawing below ). Insert the tab on one end of the chest strap into one end of the sensor unit, as shown in the inset draw- ing. Press the end of the sensor unit under the buckle on the chest strap. The tab should [...]

7 OPERA TION AND ADJUSTMENT T HE PERFORMANT LUBE TM W ALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with PERFORMANT LUBE TM ,a high-performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other s ubstances to the walking belt or the walking plat- form. Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear. H[...]

8 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers an impressive selection of features to help you get the most from your exercise. When the console is in the manual mode, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with a touch of a button. As you exercise, the displays will show your workout time, the number of calories and fat calo[...]

9 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE R efer to the drawing on page 8 to identify the features described below. A. Water bottle holder—This convenient holder keeps your water bottle handy during your workouts (no water bottle is included). B. Hand weight holder—These compartments hold the included hand weights. C. Book holder—This area is designed to [...]

10 HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER Plug in the power cord (see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 7). Locate the on/off switch on the front of the treadmill near the power cord. Move the on/off switch to the on position. Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip attached to the key and slide the clip fully onto the waistband of your cloth[...]

11 Follow your progress with the LED track and the five displays. LED Track —When the manual mode or an i Fit.com program is selected, the program display will show a track representing a distance of 1/4 mile. As you exercise, the indicators around the track will light one at a time until the entire track is lit. A new lap will then begin. Time/S[...]

12 H OW TO USE THE PRESET PROGRAMS I nsert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 10. Select one of the six preset programs. When the key is inserted, the manual mode will be selected and the manual indicator will light. To select one of the pre- set programs, press the Select Workout button repeatedly until one of the six [...]

To stop the program temporarily, press one of the Stop buttons. All displays will pause and the Time/ S egment Time display will begin to flash. To restart the program, press the Start button or the S peed s s b utton. To end the program, press a Stop button, remove the key, and then reinsert the key. Use the hand weights, if desired. If the Fitnes[...]

14 Enter a maximum heart rate setting. After you have entered your age, another n umber will begin to flash in the Pulse dis- play. This num- ber is the maximum heart rate setting for the pro- gram. If Pulse program 1 is selected, the maxi- mum heart rate setting can be from 65% to 85% of your maximum possible heart rate (your maxi- mum possible he[...]

15 H OW TO CREATE CUSTOM PROGRAMS I nsert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 10. Select one of the two custom programs. When the key is inserted, the manual mode will be selected and the manual indicator will light. To select one of the custom programs, press the Select Workout button repeatedly until one of the two cus[...]

16 H OW TO USE CUSTOM PROGRAMS I nsert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 10. Select one of the two custom programs. When the key is inserted, the manual mode will be selected and the manual indicator will light. To select one of the custom programs, press the Select Workout button repeatedly until one of the two custom[...]

17 HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER To use iFit.com CD’s , the treadmill must be con- n ected to your portable CD player, portable stereo, h ome stereo, or computer with CD player. See pages 17 and 18 for connecting instructions. To use iFit.com videocassettes , the treadmill must be connected to your VCR. See page[...]

18 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO N ote: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is b eing 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 th[...]

19 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR N ote: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is b eing 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 18. A. Plug one end of the audio cable into t[...]

20 If the speed or incline settings are too high or too low, you can manually override the settings at any t ime by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on the console. However, when the next “chirp” is h eard, 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 eith[...]

21 HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM OUR INTERNET SITE Our new internet site at www.iFit.com allows you to access a selection of programs that interactively con- trol your treadmill to help you achieve your specific ex- ercise goals. In addition, you can play iFit.com audio and video programs directly from the internet. By adding an optional upgrad[...]

22 THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE T he console features an information mode that keeps track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has b een operated and the total number of miles that the walking belt has moved. The information mode also al- lows you to switch the console from miles per hour to kilometers per hour. In addition, the infor[...]

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 lowest position. If this is not done, the treadmill may be p ermanently 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.[...]

24 HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Using your left hand, pull the lock knob to th e lef t and hold i t. Pivot the treadmill down until the frame and foot rails are past the pin. Slowly release the lock knob. 2. Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands and lower the treadmill to the floor. To [...]

P ROBLEM SOLUTION a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge protector, and that the surge protector is plugged into a properly grounded outlet. (See page 7.) Use only a UL-listed surge protector, rated at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or less in length. b. Make sure that the key is fully inserted into the console. c. Che[...]

26 PROBLEM SOLUTION a. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD . Using the allen w rench, turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt clockwise, and the right bolt counter- c lockwise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and run [...]

27 PROBLEM SOLUTION a. Make sure to stand on the foot rails and avoid moving your hand s whi le mea - suring your heart rate. Excessive movement may interfere with heart rate read- ings. If the handgrip pulse sensor is not used correctly, your heart rate will not be s hown. b . Do not hold the metal contacts too tightly; doing so may interfere with[...]

28 The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex- ercise program. Remember—these are general guide- lines only. For more detailed exercise information, ob- tain 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 resu[...]

29 SUGGESTED STRETCHES T he 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, the[...]

30 P ART LIST—Model No. HRTL19990 R1299A 1 1 Motor Hood 2 11 Hood Screw 3 8 Platform Screw 4 11 Platform Washer 5 1 Latch Catch 6 2 Latch Catch Screw 7 4 Isolator 8 6 Belt Guide Screw 9 2 Belt Guide 10 2 Frame Pivot Bolt 11 1 Front Roller/Pulley 12 2 Incline Motor Spacer 13 2 Incline Motor Bolt 14 2 Incline Motor Nut 15 1 Incline Motor 16 1 Front[...]

31 HOW T O ORDER REPLACEMENT P ARTS T o order replacement parts, 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). Before calling, please note the following information: • The MODEL NUMBER of the product (HRTL19990) • The NAME of the product (HealthRi[...]

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Part No. 160528 R1299A Printed in USA © 1999 ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. HealthRider ® is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. LIMITED W ARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED—The entire HealthRider ® SOFTSTRIDER S900i™ treadmill (“Product”) is warranted to be free of a ll defects in material and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED—T[...]