FreeMotion FMXT0116-1200, FMXT0116-2200, FMXT01160 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.

Model and 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.

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

Warning Decal Placement

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

How to Set Up the Vibration Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

SECTION 2

How to Use the Vibration Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

SECTION 3

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

SECTION 4

Exercise Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

SECTION 5

How to Order Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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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 provide the following information:

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

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• the NAME OF THE PRODUCT (FREEMOTION

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

Customer Care: 1-800-201-2109, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mountain Time

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

ITONIC vibration platform)

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions

nd information before operating the vibration platform.

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. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure

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that all users of the vibration platform are ad­equately informed of all warnings and precau­tions.

2. Operate the vibration platform only as de­scribed in this manual.

3. Do not operate the vibration platform until it
is properly assembled (see HOW TO SET UP
THE VIBRATION PLATFORM on page 6).

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

5. Place the vibration platform on a level sur­face. To protect the floor or carpet from dam­age, place a mat beneath the vibration plat­form.

6. Regularly inspect and tighten all parts of the
vibration platform.

7. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the vibration platform at all times.

8. The vibration platform should not be used by
persons weighing more than 400 lbs. (182 kg).

1. Keep your back straight when using the vibra-

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tion platform; do not arch your back. When
standing on the vibration platform, bend your
knees slightly and balance your weight on the
balls of your feet.

12. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.

13. The following is a list of factors and condi­tions that may make exercising on the vibra­tion platform inadvisable (this list is not ex­haustive; it is intended only for reference). If
one or more factors or conditions apply to
you, consult your physician before using the
vibration platform.

• Knee or hip implant

• Pacemaker

• Recently placed screws, pins, bolts, or

spirals

• Acute hernia, discopathy, or spondylitis

• Serious heart or vascular disease

• Acute thrombosis

• Tumor

• Serious migraine

• Epilepsy

• Serious diabetes

• Recent wound due to operation

• Fresh inflammation

• Pregnancy

Never allow more than one person on the

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vibration platform at a time.

10. Always wear appropriate exercise clothes and
athletic shoes when operating the vibration
platform. Do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on the vibration plat­form.

It is recommended that you use the vibration

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platform no more than 15 minutes per day and
no more than 3 times per week.

15. Be careful when stepping down from the vi­bration platform; your muscles will feel differ­ent after you exercise on the vibration plat­form.

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16. When connecting the power cord, follow the in­tructions on page 6. No other appliance

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hould be on the same circuit as the vibration

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platform.

17. Do not modify the power cord or use an
dapter to connect the power cord to an im-

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proper receptacle. Keep the power cord away
from heated surfaces. Do not use an extension
cord.

18. Never leave the vibration platform unattended

while it is running.

19. Never insert or drop any object into any
pening on the vibration platform.

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DANGER: Always unplug the power

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ord before cleaning the vibration platform

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and before performing the maintenance and

djustment procedures described in this

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manual. Servicing other than the procedures
in this 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 Fitness assumes no responsibility for personal injury
or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

The warning decals shown below have been placed on the console in
the locations shown. If a decal is missing or illegible, see HOW TO

CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on page 2 and order a free replace­ment decal. Apply the decal in the location shown. Note: The

decal may not be shown at actual size.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the revolutionary
FREEMOTION®ITONIC vibration platform. The vibra­tion platform offers whole body vibration options that

ill make your workouts effective and enjoyable.

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or your benefit, read this manual carefully before

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using the FREEMOTION ITONIC vibration platform.

If you have questions after reading this manual, please
see HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on page

2. To help us assist you, note your product model num­er and serial number before contacting us. The model

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number and serial number can be found on a decal at-

ached to the vibration platform (see the front cover of

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this manual for the location of the decal).

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HOW TO SET UP THE VIBRATION PLATFORM

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HOW TO ATTACH AND ADJUST THE LEVELING

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Turn the four leveling feet into the underside of the
frame, one in each corner. If the vibration platform

rocks slightly during use, turn the leveling feet under
the front and rear of the frame until the rocking motion
is eliminated.

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. 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 exten-

If it should malfunc-

sion cord. Note: If the included power cord in not long

nough, see HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE

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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

HOW TO CONNECT THE POWER CORD IN THE UK

This product must be earthed. If it should malfunc-

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

This product is for use on a dedicated, 10-amp,
240-volt 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.

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HOW TO USE THE VIBRATION PLATFORM

HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER

IMPORTANT: If the vibration platform has been ex­posed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to
room temperature before turning on the power. If
you do not do this, the console displays or other
electronic components may become damaged.

Plug in the power cord (see
page 6). Next, locate the
on/off switch on the right
side of the vibration platform
near the power cord. Make
sure that the on/off switch is
in the on position.

HOW TO USE THE STRAPS

Some exercises on the vibration platform require the
use of straps (see EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page

13). To use the straps, connect the ends of the straps
to the hooks beneath the right and left sides of the
platform. Then, adjust the straps to the desired length.

On

Position

HOW TO USE THE CONSOLE

Turn on the power.

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See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER above.

When you turn on the power, the display of the
console will light, the software version number will
scroll across the display, and then the word
ITONIC will appear. The console is now ready for
use.

Select exercise settings.

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Press the Start button, and then select the desired
frequency, amplitude, and time settings for your vi­bration session:

Frequency (Hz)–Turn the Hz knob to set the fre­quency of the vibrations to 25Hz, 30Hz, 35Hz or
Massage (50Hz). The selected setting will appear
in the display above the knob.
Amplitude (l/h)–Turn the l/h knob to set the ampli­tude of the vibrations to low or high. An “L” or an
“H” will appear in the display above the knob to in­dicate the selected setting.

Time (Sec)–Turn the Sec knob to set the length of
the vibration session for 30, 45, or 60 seconds.
The selected setting will appear in the display
above the knob.

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Start the vibration session and exercise on the
vibration platform.

Continue programming vibration sessions as

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desired.

Press the Start button on the console or press the

tart button on the right side of the frame to begin

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the vibration session. Note: If you do not begin ex­ercising within 30 seconds of entering your exer­cise settings, the vibration platform will enter a dor-

ant mode and the word ITONIC will scroll across

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the display. To exit the dormant mode, press the
Start button once.

See the accompanying exercise chart for the cor­rect form of exercises that can be performed on
the vibration platform. When standing on the vibra­tion platform, bend your knees slightly and bal­ance your weight on the balls of your feet.

The display will count down the seconds remaining
in the session. When there is no time remaining,
the vibration platform will stop automatically. To
stop the vibration session at any time, press the
Stop button on the console.

When a vibration session is completed, you can

ontinue to program additional vibration sessions

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as desired. Note: If you do not program or start a
new vibration session within 90 seconds of the
previous session, the vibration platform will enter a

ormant mode and the word ITONIC will scroll

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across the display. To exit the dormant mode,
press the Start button once.

Important: It is recommended that you use the
vibration platform no more than 15 minutes per
day and no more than 3 times per week.

When, you are finished exercising, turn off the

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power.

When you are finished using the vibration plat­form, switch the on/off switch to the off posi­tion and unplug the power cord.

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