Epic EPTL814041 Owner's Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

TREADMILL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: 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 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 surface that blocks air openings. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the treadmill.

4. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from moisture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a garage or covered patio, or near water.

5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol products are used or oxygen is administered.

6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets away from the treadmill at all times.

7. The treadmill should not be used by persons weighing more than 350 pounds. Never allow more than one person on the treadmill at a time.

8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes that could become caught in the treadmill. Athletic support clothes are recommended for both men and women.

letic shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.

9. When connecting the power cord (see page 9), plug the power cord into a surge suppressor (not included) and plug the surge suppressor into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 or more amps. No other appliance should be on the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord.

10. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 9. To purchase a surge suppressor, see your local EPIC dealer or call 1-866-997-6999 and order part number 146148, or see your local electronics store.

Always wear ath-

11. Failure to use a properly functioning surge suppressor could result in damage to the control system of the treadmill. If the control system is damaged, the walking belt may change speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly, which may result in a fall and serious injury.

12. Keep the power cord and the surge suppressor away from heated surfaces.

13. Never move the walking belt while the power is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the treadmill is not working properly. (See BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the treadmill is not working properly.)

14. Never start the treadmill while you are standing on the walking belt. Always hold the handrails while using the treadmill.

15. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps in speed.

16. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. Various factors, including the user's movement, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general.

17. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it is running. Always remove the key, unplug the power cord, and move the reset/off circuit breaker to the off position when the treadmill is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the location of the circuit breaker.)

18. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 25.) You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

19. When folding or moving the treadmill, make sure that the storage latch is fully closed.

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 incline changes. In some instances, the speed and/or incline may change before the personal trainer describes the change.

21. When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, you can manually override the speed and incline settings at any time by pressing the speed and incline buttons. However, when the next “chirp” is heard, the speed and/or incline will change to the next settings of the CD or video program.

22. Always remove iFIT.com CDs and videos from your CD player or VCR when you are not using them.

23. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the treadmill every three months.

24. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

25.

DANGER: Always unplug the power

cord immediately after use, before cleaning the treadmill, and before performing the maintenance and adjustment procedures described in this manual. Never remove the motor hood unless instructed to do so by an authorized service representative. Servicing other than the procedures in this manual should be performed by an authorized service representative only.

26. The treadmill is intended for in-home use only. Do not use the treadmill in any commercial, rental, or institutional setting.

WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This

is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The decals shown below have been placed on your treadmill. If a decal is missing, or if it is not legible, please call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-866-997-6999 and order a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown. Note: The decals are not shown at actual size.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for purchasing the EPICTM400 MX treadmill. The 400 MX treadmill 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 platform, the treadmill is designed to make each workout more effective and enjoyable. And when you’re not exercising, the treadmill can be folded away, taking less than half the floor space of conventional treadmills.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before using the treadmill. If you have questions after read-

Accessory Tray

Handrail

400 MX

ing this manual, call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-866-997-6999, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please note the product model number and serial number before calling. The model number is EPTL814041. The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill (see the front cover of this manual for the location).

Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Console

Key/Clip

Storage Latch

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Walking Belt

Foot Rail

BACK

Reset/Off

Circuit Breaker

Power Cord

Cushion Walking Platform

RIGHT SIDE

Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts

ASSEMBLY

1” Tek Screw (98)–4

Nut (25)–2

Star Washer (88)–4

Console Bolt (86)–4

Wheel Bolt (92)–2

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. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton. This is a normal condition and does not affect treadmill performance. If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt, simply wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.

Assembly requires the included allen wrench and your own Phillips screwdriver and adjustable wrench .

For help identifying assembly hardware, see the drawings below. Note: If a part is not found in the part bags, check to see if the part has been preattached.

1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Uprights (99) to the position shown. Have the second person hold the console assembly near the Uprights as shown. Look under the console assembly and locate the Console Wire Harness (22).

Cut the plastic ties securing the Upright Wire Harness (108) to the right Upright (99). Connect the Upright Wire Harness to the Console Wire Harness (22). Make sure to

connect the connectors properly (see the inset drawing). The connectors should slide together easily and snap into place. If the connectors do not slide together

easily and snap into again. IF THE CONNECTORS ARE NOT CONNECTED

PROPERLY, THE CONSOLE MAY BE DAMAGED WHEN THE POWER IS TURNED ON.

place, turn one connector and try

Console

Assembly

108

2. Insert the excess Wire Harnesses (22, 108) into the right Upright (99)

Set the console assembly on the Uprights (99). While a second person holds the console assembly, attach the console assembly with four Console Bolts (86) and four Console Washers (88) as shown. Start all four Console Bolts before firmly tightening them.

Console

Assembly

22, 108

3. Insert a Wheel (93) into a Wheel Housing (43). Attach the Wheel with a Wheel Bolt (92) and a Nut (25).

not overtighten the Nut. The Wheel should be able to spin freely.

Tip the Uprights (99) forward slightly and insert a Wheel Housing (43) into the base of the Uprights as shown.

Attach the other Wheel and Wheel Housing as described above (not shown).

4. With the help of a second person, carefully lower the Uprights (99). Make sure that the Wheel Housings (43) remain in the base of the Uprights.

Attach each Wheel Housing (43) with a 1” Tek Screw (98). Attach two Base Pads (97) to the bottom on each side of the Upright (99) with 1” Tek Screws.

Note: Do

With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Uprights (99) to the vertical position.

5. Press the Latch Sleeve (89) into the left Upright (99). Note: It may be helpful to use a rubber mallet to fully insert the Latch Sleeve.

Remove the latch knob from the latch pin. Make sure that the latch pin collar and the spring are on the latch pin. (Note: If there are two latch pin collars, place one on each side of the spring.) Insert the latch pin into the left Upright (99), and tighten the latch knob onto the latch pin.

Collar

Knob

Spring

6. Remove the backing from the indicated tape on the console assembly. Press the Book Holder (62) firmly onto the tape. Note: The Book Holder may be preassembled.

7. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Place a mat beneath the treadmill to protect the floor or carpet. For your benefit, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the TROUBLESHOOTING section on pages 27 and 28.

If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 24), follow the steps below to install the receiver included with the chest pulse sensor.

1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. Remove

the indicated Screw (2) and the Access Door (95).

Console

Assembly

Tape

111

2. Remove the paper from the adhesive pad on the back of

the receiver (A).

der is near the lower edge of the receiver and is facing the Console Back (85) as shown. Firmly press the

receiver onto the indicated corner of the Access Door (95). Connect the wire on the receiver to the Pulse Wire (111) extending from the Console Back.

Make sure that no wires are pinched. Reattach the Access Door (95) wires included with the receiver may be discarded.

Orient the receiver so the small cylin-

with the Screw (2). Note: The other

Cylinder

TREADMILL OPERATION

THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT

Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with highperformance lubricant.

icone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking platform. Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear.

HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD

IMPORTANT: Never apply sil-

DANGER: Improper connection

of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in an increased risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product—if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Your treadmill, like any other type of sophisticated electronic equipment, can be seriously damaged by sudden voltage changes in your home’s power. Voltage surges, spikes, and noise interference can result from weather conditions or from other appliances being turned on or off. To decrease the possibility of

your treadmill being damaged, always use a surge suppressor with your treadmill (see drawing 1 at the right). To purchase a surge suppressor, see your local EPIC dealer or call 1-866-997-6999 and order part number 146148, or see your local electronics store.

tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.

Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor, and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Important: The treadmill is not compatible with GFCI-equipped outlets.

This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be used to connect the surge suppressor to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly grounded outlet is not available.

Grounded Outlet Box

Surge Suppressor

Grounding Pin

Grounded Outlet

Grounded Outlet Box

Adapter

Grounding Plug

Surge Suppressor

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 of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules. The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps. There must be a monitoring light on the surge suppressor to indicate whether it is functioning properly. Failure to use a properly functioning surge suppressor could result in damage to the control system of the treadmill. If the control system is damaged, the walking belt may change speed, accelerate, or stop unexpect edly, which may result in a fall and serious injury.

This product must be grounded.

tion or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec

If it should malfunc

Lug

Metal Screw

The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (drawing 1) can be installed by a qualified electrician.

The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place by a metal screw.

covers are not grounded. Contact a qualified electrician to determine if the outlet box cover is

grounded before using an adapter.

Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box

Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the console or pulse bar, remove the plastic.

Key

Clip

FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

The treadmill console offers an impressive array of features designed to help you get the most from your workouts.

When the manual mode of the console is selected, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display continuous exercise feedback. You can even measure your heart rate using the handgrip pulse sensor or the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 24).

In addition, the console offers 6 preset programs. Each program automatically controls the speed and incline of the treadmill as it guides you through an effective work

You can even create custom workout programs

out. and store them in memory for future use.

Two heart rate programs are also offered. Each pro gram automatically adjusts the speed and incline of the treadmill to keep your heart rate near a target heart rate while you exercise. quire the use of the optional chest pulse sensor.

Note: The heart rate programs re

The console also features iFIT.com interactive technology. Having iFIT.com technology is like having a personal trainer in your home. Using the included audio cable, you can connect the treadmill to your home stereo, portable stereo, computer, or VCR and play special iFIT.com CD and video programs (iFIT.com CDs and videocassettes are available separately). iFIT.com CD and video programs automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill as a personal trainer guides you through every step of your workout. High-energy music provides added motivation.

chase iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, call tollfree 1-866-997-6999.

With the treadmill connected to your computer, you

can also go to our Web site at www.iFIT.com and ac cess programs directly from the internet.

www.iFIT.com for more information.

To use the manual mode of the console, follow the

steps beginning on page 11. To use a preset program, see page 13. To create and use a custom program, see pages 15 and 16. To use a heart rate program, see page 17. To use an iFIT.com CD or video

gram

, see page 21. To use iFIT.com programs di-

rectly from our Web site, see page 23.

See

To pur-

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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER

Plug in the power cord (see page 9).

To stop the walking belt, press the Stop button. The time will begin to flash in the left display. To restart the walking belt, press the Start button, the Speed + button, or one of the Quick Speed buttons.

Locate the reset/off

circuit breaker near the power cord. Make sure that the circuit breaker is in the “reset” position.

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 into the console. After a moment, the displays will light. Test the clip by

carefully taking a few steps backward until the key is pulled from the console. If the key is not pulled from the console, adjust the position of the clip.

HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE

Insert the key into the console.

Reset

Position

See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER above.

Note: The first time the treadmill is used, observe the alignment of the walking belt, and align the walking belt if necessary (see page 28).

Change the incline of the treadmill as desired.

To change the incline of the treadmill, press the Incline buttons. Each time a button is pressed, the incline will change by 0.5%. To change the incline setting quickly, press the Quick Incline buttons. Note: After the buttons are pressed, it may take a moment for the treadmill to reach the selected incline setting.

Follow your progress with the two displays.

The left display—This display will show the

elapsed time, your pace (in minutes per mile), and the incline level of the treadmill. Note: When a program is selected, this display will show the time remaining in the program instead of the elapsed time. Each time the incline of the treadmill changes, the display will show the incline setting for several seconds.

Select the manual mode.

When the key is inserted, the manual mode will be selected. If you have selected a program, press the Manual button to reselect the manual mode.

Start the walking belt.

To start the walking belt, press the Start button, the Speed + button, or one of the twelve Quick Speed buttons.

If the Start button or the Speed + button is pressed, the walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph. As you exercise, change the speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the Speed + and – buttons. Each time a button is pressed, the speed setting will change by 0.1 mph; if a button is held down, the speed setting will change in increments of 0.5 mph. Note: After the buttons are pressed, it may take a moment for the walking belt to reach the selected speed setting.

If one of the Quick Speed buttons is pressed, the walking belt will gradually increase in speed until it reaches the selected speed setting.

Training Zone Bar

The left display will also show a training zone bar that indicates the approximate intensity of your exercise. For example, if four to six segments of the bar appear, the bar shows that your exercise intensity is ideal for weight loss.

When the manual mode or the iFIT.com mode is selected, the left display will also show a track. As you exercise, the indicators around the track will light, one at a time, until the entire track is lit. The track will then disappear and a new lap will begin.

Track

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