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XT485 T r eadmill OWNER’S MANUAL Please carefully r ead this entire manual befor e operating your new treadmilll[...]
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 3 3 4 5 11 12 14 17 26 28 33 A TTENTION This treadmill is intended for r esidential use only and is warranted for this application. Any other application voids this warranty in its entirety . Pr oduct Registration Important Safety Instructions Important Electrical Instructions Gr ounding Instructions Important Operation Instr[...]
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XT485 T readmill 1 RECORD YOUR SERIAL NUMBER Please recor d the Serial Number of this tness product in the space provided below . Serial Number REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE The self-addressed pr oduct registration car d must be completed in full and returned to Spirit Manufacturing, Inc . Y ou can also go to www .spirittness.com/warranty .asp under[...]
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XT485 T readmill 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING - Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER - T o reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect your Spirit treadmill fr om the electrical outlet prior to cleaning and/or service work. W ARNING - T o reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons, insta[...]
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XT485 T readmill 3 WARNING! NEVER use a ground fault cir cuit interrupt (GFCI) wall outlet with this treadmill. As with any appliance with a lar ge motor , the GFCI will trip often. Route the power cord away fr om any moving part of the treadmill including the elevation mechanism and transport wheels. NEVER remove any cover without rst disconnec[...]
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XT485 T readmill 4 NEVER operate this treadmill without r eading and completely understanding the results of any operational change you r equest from the computer . Understand that changes in speed and incline do not occur immediately . Set your desired work level on the computer console and r elease the adjustment key . The computer will o[...]
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XT485 T readmill 5 !!A TTENTION: IMPORT ANT UNP ACKING INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE READ BEFORE UNP ACKING YOUR FOLDING TREADMILL!! Serious injury could occur if this folding treadmill is not unpacked pr operly . There is a V elcro strap installed ar ound the treadmill base that pr events the treadmill from unfolding accidentally during shipping. If this s[...]
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XT485 T readmill 6 1. Install the four speed nuts ( 128 ) onto the tabs of the frame. 2. T ake the Left and Right upright tubes (part numbers 5 & 4 ) and slip the upright covers ( 67 & 61 left, 66 & 62 right) onto the tubes (observe the cover orientation is correct). Connect the Middle Console Cable ( 50 ) that exits from the bottom of [...]
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XT485 T readmill 8 1. Connect the Speed Adjustment Switch Cable ( 54 ) to the Speed Cable (Upper)( 37 ). Connect the Incline Adjustment Switch Cable ( 55 ) to the Incline Cable (Upper)( 38 ). Connect the Computer Cable (Middle)( 50 ) and Computer Cable (Upper)( 48 ). 2. Insert Console Assembly ( 52 ) into right and left Uprights ( 4 ) and ( 5 ) and[...]
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XT485 T readmill 9 1. Attach the Frame Base Covers (Left - 61 ) and (Right - 62 ) to the Frame Base ( 2 ) with four T apping Screws ( 120 ) using the Phillips Head Screw Driver ( 148 ). BASE COVERS 3 # 120 . 5 x 16mm Self T apping Screw (4 pcs) HARDW ARE[...]
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XT485 T readmill 10 1. Attach the lower half of the bottle holder (Right - 66 ) and (Left - 67 ) to the right and left Uprights ( 4 ) and ( 5 ) and Console Support(6) with ten Sheet Metal Screws ( 122 ) using the Phillips Head Screw Driver ( 148 ). PLASTIC P ARTS ASSEMBL Y 4 # 122 . 3.5 x 12mm Sheet Metal Screw (10 pcs) HARDW ARE 7 6[...]
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XT485 T readmill 11 Do not attempt to move the unit unless it is in the folded and locked position. Be sure the power cord is secur ed to avoid possible damage. Use both handrails to maneu- ver the unit to the desired position. TO FOLD THE TREADMILL Make certain the treadmill is at minimum incline. Lift the treadmill running deck until it is se[...]
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XT485 T readmill 12 FEA TURES HANDRAIL ADJUSTMENTS The XT485 treadmill allows you to make speed and incline changes on the side handrails. Y ou can also choose to turn these off if you frequently hold on to these rails. This is achieved by pressing the disable button on the right side of the lower portion of the console. Y ou are able to set your s[...]
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XT485 T readmill 13 The console LCD screen will display your curr ent heart rate anytime a pulse is detected. The Bar Graph, located to the right of the LCD screen, will show your curr ent heart rate % in relation to your pr ojected maximum heart rate, which is determined by your age that you entered during the programming phase of any of the 10 pr[...]
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XT485 T readmill 14 OPERA TION OF YOUR CONSOLE GETTING F AMILIAR WITH THE CONTROL P ANEL XT485 CONSOLE Power the treadmill on by plugging it into an appr opriate wall outlet, then turn on the power switch located at the front of the tr eadmill below the motor cover . Ensure that the safety key is installed, as the treadmill will not power on withou[...]
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XT485 T readmill 15 STEP 1: Press and r elease the Start key to wake display up (if not already on). Note: Installing the tether key will also wake up the console. STEP 2: Press and r elease the Start key to begin belt movement, at .5 mph, then adjust to the desired speed using the + / - or Fast/Slow keys (console or hand rail). Y ou may also use t[...]
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XT485 T readmill 16 The 1/4-mile track (one lap) will be displayed around the dot matrix window . The ashing segment indicates your progr ess. Once the 1/4-mile (Metric - 0.4k) is complete this feature will begin again. Ther e is a lap counter in the message window for monitoring your distance. 1/4 MILE TRACK The Pulse (Heart Rate) console windo[...]
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XT485 T readmill 17 STEP 1: Press the desir ed Program (Hill, Fat Burn, Cardio, Strength, or Interval) key . Pr ess Enter to select the program. The display will prompt you thr ough the programming or you can just press Start to begin the pr ogram with default values. STEP 2: If Enter was pressed, the Message Center will now be blinking a value, in[...]
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XT485 T readmill 18 USER PROGRAMS STEP 1:Press the User 1-2 key once for User 1 or twice for User 2 then press Enter . Note that the dot matrix display portion will have a single r ow of segments at the bottom (Unless there is a pr eviously stored pr ogram). STEP 2: The Message Center will now be blinking an Age value. Adjust the age and press Ente[...]
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XT485 T readmill 19 FUSION PROGRAM STEP 1: Press the Fusion key . Press Enter to select the pr ogram. The display will prompt you through the pr ogramming. STEP 2: If Enter was pressed, the Message Center will now be blinking a value, indicating your Age (default is 35). Entering your correct age af fects the heart rate Bar Graph Display and the He[...]
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XT485 T readmill 20 1. Grasp the dumbbells with an overhand grip and arms fully extended in front of thighs; feet are spaced shoulder width apart 2. Maintain a slightly arched lower back throughout the exer cise (see side view) 3. Begin the exercise by drawing your elbows up and out until there is a 90˚ bend in your elbows 4. Slowly lower the dumb[...]
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XT485 T readmill 21 1. Hold the dumbbells at shoulder height with an overhand (palms facing forward) or neutral (palms facing one another) grip 2. Press the dumbbells straight overhead until your arms are fully extended 3. Slowly lower to the start position 4. Repeat this sequence for the duration of the strength interval DUMBBELL SHOULDER PRESS 1.[...]
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XT485 T readmill 22 Hill Resistance: This program follows a triangle or pyramid type of gradual pr ogression fr om approximately 10% of maximum effort (the level that you chose befor e starting this program) up to a maximum ef fort which lasts for 10% of the total workout time, then a gradual regr ession of resistance back to approximately 10% of m[...]
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XT485 T readmill 23 Strength Resistance: This program has a gradual pr ogression of speed up to 100% of maximum ef fort that is sustained for 25% of workout duration. This will help build strength and muscular endurance in the lower body and gluts. A brief cool down follows. Incline: There is a quick climb to a moderate, sustained elevation that la[...]
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XT485 T readmill 24 HEAR T RA TE PROGRAMS The old motto, “no pain, no gain”, is a myth that has been overpowered by the benets of exercising comfortably . A gr eat deal of this success has been promoted by the use of heart rate monitors. With the proper use of a heart rate monitor , many people nd that their usual choice of exercise inten[...]
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XT485 T readmill 25 RA TE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION Heart rate is important but listening to your body also has a lot of advantages. There ar e more variables involved in how har d you should workout than just heart rate. Y our stress level, physical health, emotional health, temperature, humidity , the time of day , the last time you ate and what you [...]
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XT485 T readmill 26 USING HEART RA TE TRANSMITTER How to wear your wireless chest strap transmitter: 1. Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap using the locking parts. 2. Adjust the strap as tightly as possible as long as the strap is not too tight to remain comfortable. 3. Position the transmitter with the logo centered in the middle of your [...]
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XT485 T readmill 27 HEAR T RA TE PROGRAM OPERA TION Note: Y ou must wear the heart rate transmitter strap for these programs Both programs operate the same, the only dif ference is that HR1 is set to 60% and HR2 is set to 80% of the maximum heart rate. They both are pr ogrammed the same way . T o start a HR program follow the instructions below or [...]
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XT485 T readmill 28 GENERAL MAINTENANCE Y our treadmill uses a very high-efcient low-friction deck. Performance is maximized when the deck is kept as clean as possible. Use a soft, damp cloth, or paper towel, wipe the edge of the belt and the area between the belt edge and the frame. Also reach as far as practical dir ectly under the belt edge. [...]
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XT485 T readmill 29 The treadmill is designed so that the tr ead-belt remains r easonably centered while in use. It is normal for some belts to drift near one side while in use, depending on a user’ s gait and if they favor one leg. But if during use the belt continues to move toward one side, adjustments ar e necessary . SETTING TREAD-BEL T TRAC[...]
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XT485 T readmill 30 Do not lubricate with other than Spirit approved lubricant. Y our treadmill comes with one tube of lubricant and extra tubes can be order ed directly fr om Spirit or your authorized Spirit dealer . There ar e commercially available lube kits, but the only one currently appr oved by Spirit is Lube-N-W alk. These kits come with an[...]
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XT485 T readmill 31 SERVICE CHECKLIST - DIAGNOSIS GUIDE Before contacting your dealer for aid, please r eview the following information. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common problems that may not be covered under the tr eadmill’ s warranty . 1. T ether cord not in position. 2. Circuit br eaker on front grill tripped. P[...]
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XT485 T readmill 32 A. Key T est - T ests that each key is functioning pr operly B. Display - T est the LCD display segments are all lighting properly C. Functions I. Sleep Mode - Allows you to turn off the sleep mode. Console will stay on all the time unless power is turned off. II. Pause Mode - When the console is paused during a program this wil[...]
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XT485 T readmill 33 MANUF ACTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY T readmilll W ARRANTY - Effective September 15, 2010 Spirit Fitness Inc. warrants all its treadmill parts for a period of time listed below fr om the date of retail sale, as determined by sale receipt, or in the absence of a sales receipt eighteen (18) months fr om the original factory shippin[...]