FreeMotion FMTL8505P-HK0, FMTL8505P-IR0, FMTL82550, FMTL8255P-AU0, FMTL8255P-CA0 Owner's Manual

Model No.

Serial No.

The model number and serial num­ber are found in the location shown
below. Write the model number and
serial number in the space above.

Serial Number Decal

QUESTIONS?

At FreeMotion Fitness, we’re
committed to providing complete
customer satisfaction. If you
have questions, see HOW TO
CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on
page 2 of this manual.

CAUTION

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

How to Contact Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

SECTION 1

Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Warning Decal Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

How to Move the Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

How to Connect the Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

How to Upgrade your Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

SECTION 2

How to Use the Basic Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

SECTION 3

Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Six-month Preventive Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

SECTION 4

Exercise Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

SECTION 5

Part List

Exploded Drawing

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Freemotion is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE

If you have questions after reading this manual, or if you require assistance, please contact Customer Care at the
address and phone number listed below. Please be prepared to give the following information:

• The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (see the front cover of this manual for the location).

• The NAME OF THE PRODUCT (FreeMotion treadmill).

• The SERIAL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (see the front cover of this manual for the location).

When ordering replacement parts, please also give the KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION OF THE PART(S)
(see the PART LIST and the EXPLODED DRAWING on pages 41 to 46).

Customer Care: 1-800-201-2109, Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Mountain Time

FreeMotion Fitness, Inc. • 1096 Elkton Drive, Suite 600 • Colorado Springs, CO 80907

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the

ollowing important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.

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. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure

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hat all users of the treadmill are adequately

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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 2.5 m (8 ft.) of clearance behind it and

0.5 m (2 ft.) on each side. Do not place the
treadmill on a surface that blocks any 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
and fully assembled (see ASSEMBLY on
page 7).

tructions on page 10. No other appliance

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hould be on the same circuit as the treadmill.

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Do not use an extension cord.

13. Keep the power cord 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 6 if the treadmill is
not working properly.)

15. Read, understand, and test the emergency
stop procedure before using the treadmill (see
GETTING STARTED on page 15).

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

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

7. Regularly inspect and tighten all parts of the
treadmill.

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 160 kg (350 lbs).

Never allow more than one person on the

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treadmill at a time.

Wear appropriate exercise clothes when

11.
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.

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

12. When connecting the power cord, follow the in-

18. 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.

Never leave the treadmill unattended while it

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is running.

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

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

22. Make sure to perform all maintenance proce­dures outlined in this manual. Failure to do so
will void the warranty and may result in dam
age to the treadmill.

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ervicing other than the procedures in this

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DANGER: A

cord before cleaning the treadmill and before
performing the maintenance and adjustment
procedures described in this manual.

lways unplug the power

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manual should be performed by an authorized
service representative only.

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. FreeMotion assumes no responsibility for personal injury or prop­erty damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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HAZARDOUS
VOLTAGE

Disconnect power
before servicing.

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.

WARNING

!

:

HIGH VOLTAGE

Disconnect line cord from
outlet before servicing.

HIGH VOLTAGE!

Please do not attempt to service this unit without
contacting FreeMotion Fitness Customer Care at
1-800-201-2109

WARNING:

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

The decals shown below have been placed on the treadmill. If a decal is missing, or if it is not legible, see
HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on page 2 of this manual and order a free replacement decal.
Note: The decals may not be shown at actual size.

Note: There
is one decal
on each side.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the revolutionary
FreeMotion®treadmill. The FreeMotion treadmill offers
an impressive array of features to make your workouts

ore effective and enjoyable.

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or your benefit, read this manual carefully before

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you use the treadmill. If you have questions after

reading this manual, see HOW TO CONTACT CUS­TOMER CARE on page 2 of this manual. To help us

Accessory Tray

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Handrail

assist you, please note the model number and serial
number of the treadmill before calling. The model num­ber and serial number can be found on a decal at-

ached to the treadmill (see the front cover of this man-

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ual for the location of the decal).

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

Console

Key/Clip

Cushioned Walking Platform

Walking Belt

Foot Rail

Roller Adjustment Bolts

On/off Circuit Breaker

Power Cord

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3 1/2” Bolt (64)–2

Long Display Mounting

Screw (114)–5

Short Display Mounting

Screw (113)–4

Console Plate Screw

(94)–4

Audio Housing Screw

(C)–2

These screws are included only with

the Workout TV console treadmill.

Side Base Bolt (95)–4

Top Base Bolt (96)–4

ASSEMBLY

ssembly requires two persons.Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not

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dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly can be completed using a 3//8” hex
key.

For help identifying assembly hardware, see the drawings below. Note: If a part is not found in the part bags,

heck to see if the part has been preattached.

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1. Slide the Uprights (93) to a position near the front of the
Base Frame (56) as shown.

Connect the wires in the right Upright (93) to the wires in
the Base Frame (56). Make sure to connect the con-

nectors 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 place, turn one connector and try again. IF THE

CONNECTORS ARE NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY,
THE CONSOLE MAY BE DAMAGED WHEN THE
POWER IS TURNED ON.

Next, slide the Uprights (93) onto the Base Frame (56),
and align the holes in the Uprights with the holes in the
Base Frame. Be careful to avoid pinching the wires.
Finger tighten two Side Base Bolts (95) through the
bracket near the right Upright and into the Base Frame;

do not tighten the Side Base Bolts yet.

Repeat this step on the left side. Note: There are no
wires on the left side.

1

93

Wires

56

95

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. Finger tighten two Top Base Bolts (96) through the top of

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the bracket near the right Upright (93) and into the Base
Frame (56).

epeat this step on the left side.

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2

Then, tighten the Top Base Bolts (96) and the Side Base
Bolts (95) on both sides.

3. Cut the tie holding the wires to the right Upright (93).
Connect the wires in the console assembly to the wires
in the Upright.

properly (see the inset drawing); the connectors
should slide together easily and snap into place.

the connectors do not slide together easily and snap into
place, turn one connector and try again. IF THE CON-

NECTORS ARE NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY, THE
CONSOLE MAY BE DAMAGED WHEN THE POWER
IS TURNED ON. If there is a TV Cable, connect it. Then,

insert the wires down into the right Upright.

Align the Handrail Bolts (102) with the holes in the tops
of the Uprights (93). Be careful to avoid pinching your
hands or the wires. Start all four Handrail Bolts, and
then firmly tighten them.

Make sure to connect the connectors

93

96

56

3

102

If

95

Console

Assembly

102

Wires

93

If your treadmill has a Workout TV console, go to step 4. If your treadmill has a Basic console, go to step 5.

4. Hold the TV Console (A) near the bracket on the
Handrail (103). Connect the wire and the TV cable to
the back of the TV Console (A). Make sure to con-

nect the connectors properly.

Align the five holes in the back of the TV Console (A)
with the five holes in the bracket on the Handrail (103).
Attach the TV Console Back (B) to the TV Console with
five Long Display Mounting Screws (114).
not to pinch any wires. Then, tighten four Short
Display Mounting Screws (113) and the two Audio
Housing Screws (C) into the TV Console Back.

Attach the Console Plate (118) with four Console Plate
Screws (94).

Be careful

4

A

TV Cable

Wire

103

113

B

114

118

94

C

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5. After the treadmill is placed in the location where it will

e used (see HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL

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below), make sure that both Rear Feet (38) and both
front Wheels (not shown) rest firmly on the floor. If the
treadmill rocks even slightly, turn the right Rear Foot
clockwise or counterclockwise until the rocking motion

s eliminated.

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Note: The Power Cord Bracket (64) must be at­tached at all times.

6. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Keep the included hex keys
for adjustments. To protect the floor or carpet, place a mat beneath the treadmill.

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HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL

Before moving the treadmill, unplug the power
cord. Note: It may be necessary to disconnect a

CATV cable and a network wire from the treadmill,
depending on how far the treadmill will be moved.

Due to the size and weight of the treadmill, mov­ing it requires two or three persons. Lift the indi-

cated end of the treadmill and roll the treadmill on
the front wheels. Carefully move the treadmill to the
desired location and then lower it back to the level
position.

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

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HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL

OW TO CONNECT THE POWER CORD IN THE UK

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DANGER: I

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. Do not use
an adapter to connect the plug to an improper
receptacle.

HOW TO CONNECT THE POWER CORD IN THE
UNITED STATES

This product must be grounded.

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

This product is for use on a dedicated, 20-amp,
120-volt circuit. No other appliance should be on the
same circuit. This product is equipped with a cord hav­ing an equipment-grounding conductor and a ground­ing plug.

Plug the grounding plug into a standard NEMA 5-20
receptacle. Do not modify the plug or the receptacle.
Do not use an adapter, a surge protector, or an exten­sion cord. Note: If the included power cord in not long
enough, see HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE
on page 2 of this manual and order a 3.6 m (12-foot)
power cord. The receptacle must be grounded.

NEMA 5-20
Receptacle

mproper connection

If it should malfunc-

This product must be earthed.

tion or break down, earthing provides a path of least

esistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec-

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ric shock.

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This product is for use on a dedicated, 10-amp, 240­volt circuit. No other appliance should be on the same
circuit. The product is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-earthing conductor and an earthing plug.

Plug the earthing plug
into a receptacle as
shown at the right. Do
not modify the plug or
the receptacle. Do not
use an adapter or an ex­tension cord. The recep­tacle must be earthed.

HOW TO CONNECT A CATV CABLE

If your treadmill has the Workout TV console, a

CATV cable must be connected to the treadmill for
cable TV stations to be viewed.

Locate the cable
jack on the front of
the treadmill.
Connect the CATV
cable to the cable
jack (in the UK use
the PAL adapter).
Route the cable so
that it will not be
pinched or crushed
by the lift mechanism or the frame.

A satellite receiver, VCR, or DVD player can also be
connected to the treadmill. Connect a CATV cable
from the coaxial output on your equipment (usually la
beled TV OUT or RF OUT) to the cable jack on the
front of the treadmill.

If it should malfunc-

Cable Jack

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Note: Audio/video equipment without coaxial outputs
(some satellite receivers and DVD players) will require
an RF modulator to work correctly with the treadmill.
RF modulators are not available from
Fitness
owner's manual for the equipment you wish to connect
to determine if an RF modulator is needed, or contact
your local audio/visual service provider.

, but are available at electronics stores. See the

FreeMotion

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WALK / RUN

FSA

WALK / RUN

HOW TO UPGRADE THE CONSOLE

Your treadmill has been pre-configured to operate with
the Basic console or the Workout TV console (see the
drawings below). To upgrade your console and ex-

asic Console

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pand the capabilities of your treadmill whenever
you choose, see HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER
CARE on page 2 of this manual.

orkout TV Console

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WALK / RUN

HOW TO USE THE BASIC CONSOLE

Matrix

Main Display

Note: If there is a
sheet of clear

lastic on the face

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f the console,

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emove it.

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

The Basic console offers an impressive array

of fea­tures designed to help you get the greatest benefits
from your exercise.

When the QUICK START mode is selected, the speed
and incline of the treadmill can be changed with the
touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will
provide continuous exercise feedback. You can even
measure your heart rate using the built-in pulse sensor.

In addition, the console offers a wide selection of work

­out programs. Each program automatically controls the
speed and/or incline of

the treadmill to give you an ef

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fective workout.

The console also offers three HEART

and incline of

that adjust the

speed

RATE programs

the treadmill

to

keep your heart rate near target levels during your
workouts, and three unique FITNESS TEST programs
that measure your relative fitness level. Note: The
HEART RATE programs and the FITNESS TEST pro­grams require the use of a Polar

®

-compatible chest

pulse sensor (not included).

Before using the treadmill, please read OVERVIEW
OF THE CONSOLE beginning on page 13. To use the
QUICK START mode of the console, follow the steps
beginning on page 15. To use a MANUAL program,
see page 16. To use a FITNESS TEST program, see
page 18. To use a HEART

RATE program,

see page

20. To use an INTERVAL program, see page 22. To

use a WALK/RUN program, see page 24. To use a
TERRAIN program, see page 25. To use the FIXED
or RANDOM program, see page 26. To use a CUS­TOM program, see page 27. To use the mainte
nance mode, see page 28.

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VERVIEW OF THE CONSOLE

WALK / RUN

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ALK / RUN

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For your benefit, please read all of the instructions
on pages 13 and 14 before you use the treadmill.

HE BUTTONS

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The CLEAR button

—This
button is used to reset the
console. When this button is
pressed, the main display
will be reset and the words
“SELECT PROGRAM TO
BEGIN” will appear in the main display. Note: If one
program is started and then a different program is se­lected, the main display will not be reset unless the
CLEAR button is pressed before the second program
is selected.

The QUICKTOUCH SPEED buttons—These buttons
control the speed of the walking belt. To change the
speed quickly, press the QUICKTOUCH SPEED but­tons. Note: After the buttons are pressed, it may take a
moment for the treadmill to reach the selected speed
setting.

The QUICKTOUCH PROGRAMS buttons—These
buttons are used to select the various programs.

The DISPLAY LOCK
button—This button can be

sed during your workout to

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keep the main display from

canning from one number to

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the next every few seconds.
Each time the DISPLAY LOCK button is pressed dur­ing your workout, the word LOCKED or UNLOCKED
will briefly appear in the main display.

THE MAIN DISPLAY

The main display will display a variety of text messages
to guide you through your workouts. In addition, the
main display will display the following information while
you exercise:

Incline—The left end of the
main display will show the in­cline setting of the treadmill

.

Pace/Time/Segment
Time—When the QUICK

START mode, the MANUAL
DISTANCE program, the
MANUAL CALORIE program,
or any of the WALK/RUN
programs are selected, this section of the main display
will show your pace, in minutes per mile or minutes per
kilometer, the elapsed time, and the elapsed time in the
current segment. The display will change from one
number to the next every few seconds. When any other
program is selected, the main display will show your
pace, the time remaining in the program, and the time
remaining in the current segment of the program. The
display will change from one number to the other every
few seconds.

The COOL DOWN button—This button is designed to
help you cool down after a workout. When you press
the COOL DOWN button, the speed of the walking belt
will automatically adjust to 3 mph and the incline will
adjust to 0% for a three-minute cool-down walk. Note:
If the walking belt is already moving at less than 3
mph, the speed of the walking belt will not change.

The ENTER button and +
and – buttons—These but-

tons are used to enter infor­mation into the console.

Distance/Vertical Feet—
This section of the main dis­play will show the distance
that you have walked or run,
in miles or kilometers, and
the number of vertical feet
you have climbed.

Calories/Watts—This sec­tion of the main display will
show the approximate num­ber of calories you have
burned and your power out­put in watts. The display will
change from one number to the other every few sec­onds.

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