Epic FMTL24940 Owner's Manual

CAUTION

Read all precautions and in­structions in this manual before
using this equipment. Keep this
manual for future reference.

Model No. FMTL24940
Serial No.

The serial number is found in the
location shown below. Write the
serial number in the space above.

Serial Number Decal

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If you have questions, or if there
are missing parts, we will guar­antee complete satisfaction
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USER'S MANUAL

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

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

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

HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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

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EPIC is a trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the 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. 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 place the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.

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

6. Do not operate the treadmill until it is properly
assembled (see ASSEMBLY on page 6).

7. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the
treadmill regularly.

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

9. The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 300 pounds. Do not allow
more than one person on the treadmill at a
time.

10. 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.

11. 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 1-800-806-3651
and order part number 146148.

12. 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 or stop unexpectedly, which may result
in a fall and serious injury.

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

14. 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.)

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

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

17. The pulse sensors are not medical devices.
Various factors, including the user's move­ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensors are intended
only as exercise aids in determining heart
rate trends in general.

18. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug
the power cord, and move the on/off switch to
the off position when the treadmill is not in
use.

19. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by
placing objects under it.

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.

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.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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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 not in use.

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

24. Make sure to perform all maintenance proce­dures outlined in this manual. Failure to do so

will void the warranty and may result in dam­age to the treadmill.

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. 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 a
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 decal shown below is found on the treadmill in the indicated location. If the decal is missing or illegi­ble, please call our Customer Service Department toll-free (see the front cover of this manual) to order a
free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown.

Underside

of Console

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WARNING

Do not remove or insert this plug while the
safety key is inserted in the console. Touch
metal frame before removing or inserting plug.
Static sensitive components may be affected.

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Congratulations for selecting the revolutionary EPIC

TM

T20 treadmill. The EPIC T20 treadmill offers an im­pressive array of features to make your home work­outs more effective and enjoyable.

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

ing this manual, please call our Customer Service
Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday
through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (ex-

cluding holidays). To help us assist you, please note
the product model number and serial number before
calling. The model number of your treadmill is
FMTL24940. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the treadmill (see the front cover of
this manual for the location of the decal).

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

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Handrail

Accessory Tray

Console

Key/Clip

Circuit Breaker

On/off Switch

Walking Belt

Cushioned Walking Platform

Foot Rail

Power Cord

Roller Adjustment Bolts

Water Bottle

Holder

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

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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. Assembly can be completed using the included
allen wrenches.

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.

3. Connect the Wire Harness (57) in the indicated location.
Push all of the excess wire up into the right Upright (95).

Make sure that the Wire Harness is fully connected.

2. While a second person holds the Handrail (91) near the
Uprights (95, 97), feed the Wire Harness (57) in the right
Handrail down into the right Upright. Pull the end of the
Wire Harness out of the lower end of the right Upright. If
there is a wire tie on the end of the Wire Harness, re­move it. Set the Handrail on the Uprights.

Finger tighten eight Handrail Bolts (99) into the Uprights
(95, 97) and the Handrail (91). Do not tighten the

Handrail Bolts yet. Be careful to avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (57).

Note: The CD Holder (86) and the Cup Holder (85) are
replaceable. If these parts become dislodged from the
Console Base (89), simply press them back in.

1. Slide the Right and Left Uprights (95, 97) onto the brack­ets near the front of the Frame (76). Make sure that the

Uprights are on the correct sides; the indicated
holes must be facing inward.

Raise the Right Upright (95) until the lower hole in the
front of the Upright is aligned with the upper hole in the
bracket on the Frame (76). Thread an Upright Bolt (96)
into the Upright and the bracket. Do not tighten the

Upright Bolt yet.

Repeat this step with the Left Upright (97).

ASSEMBLY

95

96

96

76

97

Holes

1

97

91

86

89

85

99

99

99

Wire

2

95

57

3

95

7. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Keep the included allen
wrenches for adjustment purposes. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the treadmill.

6. After the treadmill is moved to the location where it will
be used (see HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL
below), make sure that both Rear Feet (5) and both
front Wheels (not shown) rest firmly on the floor. If the
treadmill rocks slightly, loosen the Rear Foot Locknut
(111) above the right Rear Foot. Turn the right Rear
Foot clockwise or counterclockwise until the rocking
motion is eliminated. Then, tighten the Rear Foot
Locknut.

5

111

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5. Plug the indicated end of the Power Cord (48) fully into
the treadmill as shown.

48

5

4. See step 1. While a second person holds the Uprights
(95, 97), remove the two Upright Bolts (96).

Slide the Uprights (95, 97) fully onto the brackets on the
Frame (not shown). Be careful to avoid pinching your
hands or the Wire Harness (not shown). Attach each
Upright with four Upright Bolts (96) as shown. Firmly

tighten all eight Upright Bolts.

Firmly tighten the eight Handrail Bolts (99).

HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL

Note: It may be helpful to leave the treadmill at an in­cline when moving the treadmill. Before moving the

treadmill, make sure that the power cord is un­plugged from the wall outlet.

Due to the size and weight of the treadmill, moving it
requires two persons. While one person lifts the indi-

cated end, firmly hold the handrails and tip the treadmill
forward until it rolls on the front wheels. Carefully move
the treadmill to the desired location and then lower it.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, use extreme
caution while moving the treadmill. Do not attempt
to move the treadmill over uneven surfaces.

Lift

Here

Wheels

Handrails

7

5

111

99

99

99

95

96

96

97

4

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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 draw­ing. Press the end of the sensor unit under the buckle
on the chest strap. The tab should be flush with the
front of the sensor unit.

Next, wrap the
chest pulse sen­sor around your
chest and attach
the other end of
the chest strap to
the sensor unit.
Adjust the length
of the chest strap,
if necessary. The
chest pulse sen­sor should be under your clothes, tight against your
skin, and as high under the pectoral muscles or
breasts as is comfortable. Make sure that the logo on
the sensor unit is facing forward and is right-side-up.

Pull the sensor unit away from your body a few inches
and locate the two electrode areas on the inner side
(the electrode areas are covered by shallow ridges).
Using saline solution such as saliva or contact lens so­lution, wet both electrode areas. Return the sensor unit
to a position against your chest.

CHEST PULSE SENSOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Thoroughly dry the chest pulse sensor after each

use. The chest pulse sensor is activated when the
electrode areas are wetted and the heart rate
monitor is put on; the chest pulse sensor shuts off
when it is removed and the electrode areas are
dried. If the chest pulse sensor is not dried after

each use, it may remain activated longer than nec­essary, draining the battery prematurely.

• Store the chest pulse sensor in a warm, dry place.
Do not store the chest pulse sensor in a plastic bag
or other container that may trap moisture.

• Do not expose the chest pulse sensor to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time; do not expose
it to temperatures above 122° Fahrenheit (50°
Celsius) or below 14° Fahrenheit (-10° Celsius).

• Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor unit
when using or storing the chest pulse sensor.

• Clean the sensor unit using a damp cloth—never
use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals. The chest
strap may be hand washed and air dried.

CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTING

The instructions on the following pages explain
how the chest pulse sensor is used with the con­sole. If the chest pulse sensor does not function
properly, try the steps below.

• Make sure that you are wearing the chest pulse sen­sor as described at the left. Note: If the chest pulse
sensor does not function when positioned as de­scribed, move it slightly lower or higher on your
chest.

• Use saline solution such as saliva or contact lens
solution to wet the two electrode areas on the
sensor unit. If heart rate readings do not appear until
you begin perspiring, re-wet the electrode areas.

• As you walk or run on the treadmill, position your­self near the center of the walking belt. For the

console to display heart rate readings, the user
must be within arm’s length of the console.

• The chest pulse sensor is designed to work with
people who have normal heart rhythms. Heart rate
reading problems may be caused by medical
conditions such as premature ventricular contrac­tions (pvcs), tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia.

• The operation of the chest pulse sensor can be
affected by magnetic interference caused by high
power lines or other sources. If it is suspected that
this is a problem, try relocating the treadmill.

• The CR2032 battery in the chest pulse sensor may
need to be replaced (see page 25).

Chest Strap

Tabs

Sensor Unit

Tab

Sensor

Unit

Buckle

HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR

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TREADMILL OPERATION

THE PERFORMANT LUBETMWALKING 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 plat­form. Such substances will deteriorate the walking
belt and cause excessive wear.

HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD

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 1-800-806-3651 and
order part number 146148.

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 or stop unexpect­edly, which may result in a fall and serious injury.

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunc-

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

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. Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box

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

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.

1

2

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounding Plug

Surge Suppressor

Surge Suppressor

Grounding Pin

Adapter

Lug

Metal Screw

Grounded Outlet

Grounding Pin

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

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

When the manual mode of the console is selected, the
speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with
a touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will
provide continuous exercise feedback. The console
will also show your heart rate when you use the hand­grip pulse sensor or the chest pulse sensor.

Six preset workout programs are also offered. Each
program automatically controls the speed and incline
of the treadmill to give you an effective workout.

In addition, the console offers three pulse-driven pro­grams that adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill
to keep your heart rate near target levels during your
workouts, and a unique fitness test program that mea­sures your relative fitness level.

The console also features new iFIT.com interactive
technology. IFIT.com technology is like having a per­sonal trainer right in your home. Using the included

audio cable, you can connect the treadmill to your home
stereo, portable stereo, or computer and play special
iFIT.com CD programs (CDs are available separately).
IFIT.com CD 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. Each CD features
two programs designed by certified personal trainers.

In addition, you can connect the treadmill to your VCR
and TV and play iFIT.com video programs (videocas­settes are available separately). IFIT.com video pro­grams offer the same benefits as iFIT.com CD pro­grams, but add the excitement of working out with a
class and an instructor—the hottest new trend at
health clubs.

With the treadmill connected to your computer, you
can also go to our Web site at www.iFIT.com and 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 purchase additional iFIT.com CDs or videocas­settes, call toll-free 1-800-735-0768.

Main Display

Matrix

Note: If there is a thin
sheet of clear plastic
on the face of the
console, remove it.