SportsArt T621 manual

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    1 2 3 8 10 1 1 13 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 34 34 34 38 40 40 42 42 42 43 44 45 45 46 50 51 53 54 SPORTSART T621 TREADMILL T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... INTRODUCTION Specifications............................................................[...]

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    Thank you for purchasing a high quality product from SportsArt Fitness. Constructed of robust materials and built for years of trouble-free usage, the SportsArt T621 T readmill was designed and manufactured to become an integral part of your fitness regimen. This product is a unique tool made to help you obtain your fitness goals. But like every to[...]

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    INTRODUCTION Specifications T621 treadmill product specifications follow: Speed range: 0.1 to 12.0 mph; 0.2 to 20 kph Incline range: 0 to 15% Motor: 3.2 hp Display type: LED Running surface: 22 x 61 inches; 508 x 1473 mm Workout programs: Programmable interval, random, hill (x3), glute (30-minute and 45- minute programs), quick start, manual/track [...]

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    - 3 - 2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS are not IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Such parts[...]

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    - 4 - The user weight limit for this treadmill is 180 kg (400 lb.). Note that the top speed setting of 12 mph (20 kph) is suitable for users of up to 125 kg (275 lb.). Note also that speed may automatically decrease to avoid the overload of electronic components. Product performance depends on adequate power supply . treadmill requires one 15-Amp ([...]

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    - 5 - The expense to correct such interference must be borne by the product owner or operator . W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS(FRENCH)[...]

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    - 6 - (400 ). 12 20 lb. 180kg (275 ). lb. 125kg 20 Amp 10 Amp ‧ Ce tapis n'est pas destiné à être utilisé par des personnes (y compris des enfants) dont les capacités physiques, sensorielles ou mentales sont réduites ou qui ne disposent pas de l'expérience ou du savoir nécessaires, sauf si celles-ci ont au préalable été form?[...]

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    - 7 - Remarque: Ce matériel a été testé et déclaré conforme aux normes des appareils digitaux de Classe B, conformément à la partie 15 du Règlement de la FCC. Ces limites sont conçues pour offrir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles dans une installation résidentielle. Cet appareil génère, utilise, et peut dif[...]

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    No. Name Qty No. Qty Description A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A6a A6b 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 Assembly Parts A7 A8 A9 A10 - 8 - Display Handlebar assembly Right pedestal Feeder cord W ater guard ring Main frame Right side cover Left side cover A1 1 Left pedestal Owner manual Hardware kit Power cord Applicator tube Silicone lubricant 3. LIST OF P ARTS[...]

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    If you discover items missing or damaged in shipping, please contact the SportsArt Service Department. Keep the hardware kit in a secure place for future use. T ools may be needed to disassemble the product in preparation for moving or other activities. Some components are installed on the product. These items will be needed for product assembly . [...]

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    - 1 0 - 4. ASSEMBLING THE PRODUCT Please follow instructions below to assemble this treadmill. Note: For brevity , throughout this manual, the word “screws” is used where screws, washers, and other hardware may be involved. Also, the words “left” and “right” are used in reference to the product and its parts. Note that, as such, these d[...]

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    STEP 0 Remove Packaging Material Remove packaging material in order A , B , and C as shown to place the treadmill on its cardboard box . A . Cut the corners of the cardboard box to lay the box flat . B . Lift the back end of the treadmill and remove packaging material in the back and center of the treadmill . C . Lift the front end of the treadmill[...]

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    Please make sure that the walk belt runs below the walk belt guides. W alk belt guides should press the walk belt down on both sides. If the walk belt is on top of the guides, loosen screws at position A. Place the walk belt below the guides as shown. Then readjust walk belt tightness per instructions in part 6. Note: If you intend to install the C[...]

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    - 1 3 - STEP 1 Install the Pedestals[...]

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    - 1 4 - Remove screws (41) from the pedestal mount area. Inspect whether the screw sockets in areas A and B are in place on the product. If not, remove them from the hardware kit and insert them into place on the product. Note: If you intend to install the CardioActive™ Entertainment Station, at this point in the treadmill assembly , please refer[...]

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    - 1 5 - Follow steps in order to thread the data cable through the right pedestal . (a) In the right pedestal mount area , the data cable is secured with a zip tie . Carefully cut the zip tie to free the data cable . Pull the data cable through the oval opening . (b) Place the right pedestal (A3) flat on the floor , with the bottom area of the pede[...]

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    - 1 6 - Hold the data cable at the top of the right pedestal (A3), and insert the bottom of the pedestal onto the pedestal mount. Avoid pinching or crimping the data cable. Place the water guard (A5) on the pedestal higher than the motor cover . Loosely secure the right pedestal (A3) with screws (41). Insert the left pedestal (A7) onto its pedestal[...]

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    - 1 7 - Follow steps (a-e) to install handlebars. (a) First, remove the screws (42, 43) from the handlebar assembly (A2). (b) Insert the left side of the handlebar (A2) into the left pedestal (A7). (c) Connect the cables in area A from the right pedestal (A3) and from the handlebar (A2). Note: If you intend to install the CardioActive™ Entertainm[...]

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    - 1 8 - (d) T uck cables into the pedestal safely . Then insert the right side of the handlebar assembly (A2) into the right pedestal (A3), without pinching or crimping cables. (e) Thread screws in place by hand. First, secure screws (42) in area B. Then secure screws (43) in area C. ( ) Insert the screw cap (31)(32) onto the screw head. (d) (e) (f[...]

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    - 1 9 - After handlebars are secured in place , fully secure screws in area A on both sides of the treadmill . Snap left and right side covers (A6a , A6b) into place and secure them with screws (33) . Then slide the water guard (A5) into place on the motor cover . B A[...]

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    - 2 0 - STEP 2 Install the Display[...]

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    - 2 1 - Follow steps (a-g) below to install the display assembly . (a) Remove screws (44) from the handlebar (A2). (b) Insert the display (A1) onto the handlebar assembly (A2). Note: Aim properly to avoid damaging the display board. (c) Then slightly lift the display (A1) (d) T emporarily secure the display by inserting it as indicated by arrows. N[...]

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    - 2 2 - (e) ( ) After connecting cables, tuck them away for safety . Then slightly lift the display (A1) and press it into place. Note: In area C, the display cover must be outside of the handlebar cover . (g) Use screws (44) to secure the display (A1) in place. Connect cables in areas A and B. f (e) (f) A B C (g)[...]

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    - 2 3 - STEP 3 Move the T readmill First, place hands under the frame in area A, lift the treadmill, then roll it into position as desired. A[...]

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    - 2 4 - STEP 4 Level the T readmill Press on points A and B to inspect whether the unit is stable and level on theground. If not, please level the treadmill by following instructions (a, b and c): (a) First, loosen leveler nuts. (b) Adjust leveler feet downward until the treadmill is level and does not rock. (c) Then secure leveler nuts against the[...]

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    - 2 5 - STEP 5 Install the Power Cord Please follow instructions below to install the power cord onto the treadmill. (a) First remove screws (45) from the power cord connector on the product. (b) Insert the end of the power cord into the connector on the product. (c) Secure the power cord screws (34) as shown (c). Insert the other end of the power [...]

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    - 2 6 - STEP 6 Align the W alk Belt The walk belt should run in the center of the deck, with an even amount of space on both sides, between the belt edges and the landing strips. If the space on either side is not the same, rotate rear roller screws about one-half turn at a time. T urning the screw on one side clockwise extends that side of the rea[...]

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    - 2 7 - STEP 7 Adjust W alk Belt Tightness As you exercise, does the walk belt suddenly pause and then regain traction? Or , if you bear down against the walk belt, does the belt not pause whatsoever? If either of these two conditions occur , the walk belt may be too loose or too tight. In this case, please turn off the treadmill and adjust walk be[...]

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    - 2 8 - For home use, do not secure the safety key onto the product. Safety regulations require that the safety key be detachable to prevent unsupervised product use of the treadmill by children. For light commercial use, the safety key can be secured to the treadmill to prevent the key from being removed and lost. T o do so, follow instructions in[...]

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    Secure the safety key to the treadmill as follows in steps . ( ) Remove one screw on the left as shown. (g) Put the safety key in its place. (h) Insert the screw back into the loop. Secure the screw back into place. Bend the loop downward 90°. Note: The cord should extend from the loop, facing the user . Note: The safety key should not be secured [...]

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    - 3 0 - 5. UNDERST ANDING THE T621 DISPLA Y CONSOLE Overview DISPLA Y The T621 treadmill is designed for user convenience. With better feedback about your workout, you get better results. The following explains the display window and key functions. Please read this manual, understand the display functions, and thereby get optimum enjoyment and bene[...]

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    Windows DISPLA Y CardioAdvisor™ helps you maintain a workout heart rate to meet your fitness goals. WT LOSS 65% shows the optimum heart rate zone for weight loss workouts. HEART RA TE shows the actual heart rate. Range: 40 to 250 beats per minute CARDIO 80% shows the optimum heart rate for cardio conditioning workouts. Workout illustration screen[...]

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    Keys DISPLA Y Below is a brief introduction to display keys and their functions. QUICK ST ART – Press this key to immediately begin exercising, without first inputting user information. ST ART – Press this key to begin exercising after inputting user information. ENTER – Press this key to confirm your selections. MANUAL – Press this key to [...]

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    SPEED UP/DOWN – Press these keys to control the speed of the walk belt. The SPEED UP key also acts like QUICK ST ART . At the start of a workout, press the SPEED UP key to activate the walk belt. STOP/HOLD T O RESET – This key has two functions: pause and reset. When exercising, press this key to pause. The walk belt will stop rotating as the t[...]

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    - 3 4 - 6. OPERA TING THE T621 TREADMILL OPERA TION Quick Start OPERA TION Start K ey OPERA TION Workout Programs ▲ ▲ / ▼ ▲ / ▼ D Press the ST ART key to begin exercising without the benefit of user information.[...]

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    - 3 5 - This product has three heart rate control programs: weight loss, cardio conditioning, and zone trainer . In heart rate control programs, the treadmill automatically adjusts incline or speed to help you maintain an ideal target heart rate to meet your fitness goals. All heart rate control programs require the user to wear a telemetry heart r[...]

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    - 3 6 - HILL – There are three hill programs. Press the hill key to toggle between programs 1, 2, and 3. When your preferred hill workout illustration appears, press the ENTER key to confirm your choice. The following prompt appears: “TIME-1 DIST -2”. Press INCLINE ▲ / ▼ keys to select time or distance, then press the ENTER key , or press[...]

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    “INCL-1 SPEED-2” “SELECT SPEED OR INCLINE PROGRAM” appears on the display . Y ou can choose either incline or speed as the variable to maintain your target heart rate. Press numeric keys to select incline (1) or speed (2). If you choose incline, the workout can begin. Press the SPEED ▲ key to begin exercising. The incline will gradually i[...]

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    Press INCLINE ▲ / ▼ keys or numeric keys to establish a maximum speed. Then press the ENTER key to confirm your choice. At this point, the workout can begin. Press the SPEED ▲ key to begin exercising. Speed will gradually increase until the maximum speed or the target heart rate is reached. If no heart rate signal is detected, “NO HEART RA [...]

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    DISPLA Y BOARD IC VERSION The display will show “CTL xxxxx-xx” where “x” represents either alphabetical or numerical digits. This is the display board program IC version number . Press the ENTER key to proceed to view the drive board program IC version. DRIVE BOARD IC VERSION The display will show “DRV xxxxx-xx” where “x” represents[...]

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    The word "telemetry heart rate" refers to the detection of the heart rate, usually via a strap worn on the exerciser's chest and transmitted over the air for reception by a receiver built into the product. The following explains conditions that influence the performance of the telemetry heart rate function in all products. 1. The tel[...]

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    4.The vibration of treadmills at speeds over 4 mph / 6.4 kph makes heart rate detection difficult. Also, if your hands move, heart rate detection becomes difficult. SUGGESTIONS For better heart rate detection, keep hands in one place on the contact plates. Or wear a telemetry heart rate strap on your chest. NOTE T O PREVENT ST A TIC ELECTRICAL SHOC[...]

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    Studies show that to achieve the benefits of aerobic exercise, it is necessary to work within your training zone. Y our training zone depends on your age and level of fitness. The above chart indicates the recommended Heart Rate training zones (darkened area of the chart). These figuress are calculated by taking 220 minus your age, and calculating [...]

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    9. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Error Messages The following messages can appear on this product for diagnostic purposes. ERR1 – Optic sensor error . The main program IC has not received the optic sensor signal. Re-start the unit to see if normal operation will resume. ERR3 – ERR7 – Incline motor calibration error . Have a technician calibrate or [...]

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    MAINTENANCE Fuse Replacement If current becomes too high, the fuse breaks. This protects the product. T o replace a fuse, follow instructions (a-g) below . (a) Press inward on the fuse cap. (b) T urn the fuse cap counterclockwise. (c)The fuse and fuse cap springs out. (d) Remove the burnt fuse. (e) Insert a new fuse into the fuse cap. ( ) Insert th[...]

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    Periodic maintenance is crucial to the performance of fitness equipment, just like it is to the performance of an automobile. The better you maintain a product, the longer it will serve your needs. This treadmill requires periodic lubrication of the walk belt and has a built-in system to prevent overuse without maintenance. Periodic lubrication of [...]

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    1. 2. Remove screws from the left end cap. Then remove the left end cap. Remove screw covers and screws from the left landing strip. Then remove the left landing strip. - 4 6 - MAINTENANCE Lubrication Procedure[...]

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    - 4 7 - 3. 4. 5. Remove screws from the left finger guard. Note the position of the finger guard. Then remove the left finger guard. Simultaneously press and hold INCLINE ▲ + INCLINE ▼ + 0 keys for two seconds. This activates the lubrication mode. The treadmill will operate at low speed. At this point, ▲▼ keys will not operate. Insert the a[...]

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    - 4 8 - 7. 9. Hold the applicator tube in place for about three minutes to allow the lubricant to disperse. 8. Once the lubrication mode is activated, the message “PLEASE PRESS THE ST OP KEY AFTER FINISHING LUBRICA TION” will appear on the screen. At this point, press the STOP key to deactivate the lubrication mode. This clears the lubrication [...]

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    10. Secure the left landing strip. Secure the left end cap. 12. Note: The lubrication mode can be activated at any time. If you notice a buildup of static electricity or that the bottom side of the walk belt is dry , applying lubricant may help. Activate the treadmill's lubrication mode at any time. Walk belt lubrication, along with other main[...]

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    Area 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Unit exterior Screws W alk belt Deck Guide wheel Front roller Rear roller Motor compartment Drive belt Clean. Inspect for looseness. T ighten if needed. Inspect alignment. Inspect for wear . Lubricate with SportsArt lubricant. Inspect for wear . Inspect for normal rotation. Inspect for normal rotation. Inspect for normal rota[...]

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    - 5 1 - Like cars, fitness products require maintenance. Regular maintenance extends product life, and failure to maintain products can void the manufacturer's warranty . Copy the maintenance log sheet, and record maintenance work for each fitness product. Daily tasks 1. Use a clean, lint-free towel, dampened with a mixture of Simple Green® a[...]

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    turned off. For safety , turn off unit power . W ait five minutes to allow capacitors to discharge. Then disconnect the power cord from the wall socket (if applicable). Only after such steps have been completed should covers be removed and electronic components accessed. ˙ Do NOT use cleaners with alcohol, ammonia, or other damaging chemicals. The[...]

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    - 5 3 - Daily T asks Notes: Fa cil it y : Su per vi sor : Pr odu ct Mo del Num ber : Se ria l Num ber : St ar t Dat e: E n d D at e : Weeks 1-7 Weeks 8-14 Weeks 15-21 Weeks 22-28 Completed Daily T asks Weeks 29-35 Weeks 36-42 Weeks 43-49 Weeks 50-52 Weeks 1-7 Weeks 8-14 Weeks 15-21 Weeks 22-28 Completed Weekly T asks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Completed Mon[...]

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    Y our Authorized Distributor - 5 4 - T 6 2 1 10. BLOCK DIAGRAM[...]