Reebok RX 4000 RBTL18910 manual

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    ® USER'S MANUAL Model No. RBTL18910 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 ® 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 REEBOK ® RX 4000 treadmill. The RX 4000 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 belt, the RX 4000 is de- signed to make each workout more effective and en- joyable. And when you’re not e[...]

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    6 A SSEMBL Y Assembly requires two people. Place the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until the treadmill is assembled. No tools are required. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant [...]

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    7 HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR The 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 be [...]

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    8 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 PLUG IN THE POWER CORD[...]

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    9 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 five displays will show your workout time, the number of calories you hav[...]

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    10 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE Refer to the drawing on page 9 to identify the features described below. A. Water bottle holder—This convenient holder keeps your water bottle handy during your workouts. B. Chest pulse sensor/hand weight holders—These compartments hold the chest pulse sensor and the hand weights. C. Book holder—This area is desi[...]

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    11 HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER Plug in the power cord (see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 8). 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[...]

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    12 Follow your progress with the LED track and the displays. LED Track —When the manual mode or the iFIT.com mode 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/Segment T[...]

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    13 HOW TO USE THE PRESET PROGRAMS Insert the key into the console. See 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. To select one of the preset pro- grams, press the Select Workout button repeat- edly until one of the six preset program indicators lights. Whe[...]

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    14 To stop the program temporarily, press the Stop button. All displays will pause and the Time/ Segment Time display will begin to flash. To restart the program, press the Start button or the Speed + button. To end the program, press the Stop button, remove the key, and then reinsert the key. Use the hand weights, if desired. If one of the three c[...]

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    15 Enter a maximum heart rate setting. After you have entered your age, the letters PLS will appear in the Pulse dis- play. Press the + or – button. A number will then appear in the display. 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[...]

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    16 HOW TO CREATE CUSTOM PROGRAMS Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 11. Select one of the two custom programs. When the key is inserted, the manual mode will be selected. To select one of the custom pro- grams, press the Select Workout button repeatedly until one of the two custom program indicators lights. Note: [...]

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    HOW TO USE CUSTOM PROGRAMS Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 11. Select one of the two custom programs. When the key is inserted, the manual mode will be selected. To select one of the custom pro- grams, press the Select Workout button repeatedly until one of the two custom program indicators lights. When a custo[...]

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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 soon 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 HO[...]

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    23 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 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 informa[...]

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    24 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) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 1. Ho[...]

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    25 PROBLEM 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 8). Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS). The surge suppressor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating[...]

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    26 PROBLEM SOLUTION a. If the walking belt is off-center, first re- move 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 turn. If the walking belt has shifted to the right, turn the left rear roller bolt counterclock- wise 1/2 of a turn. Be ca[...]

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    27 R EEBOK U NIVERSITY 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 program[...]

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

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    31 H OW T O O RDER R EPLACEMENT P ARTS To 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). To help us assist you, please be prepared to give the following information: • The MODEL NUMBER of the product (RBTL18910) • The NAME [...]

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    Part No. 178543 R1101A Printed in USA © 2001 ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. WHAT IS COVERED—The entire REEBOK ® RX 4000 (“Product”) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED—The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser. HOW LONG IS IT COVERED—I[...]