Gold's Gym GGTL12921 Owner's Manual
USER'S MANUAL
Model No. GGTL12921
Serial No.
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this manual for future reference.
Write the serial number in the space
above for future reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
TREADMILL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual.
GOLD'S GYM is a registered trademark of Gold's Gym International, Inc. This product is manufactured and
distributed under license from Gold's Gym Merchandising, Inc.
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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 where oxygen is being
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 250 pounds. Never allow
more than one person on the treadmill at a time.
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothing 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.
9. When connecting the power cord (see page 7),
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 7. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local GOLD’S GYM dealer or call 1-800806-3651 and order part number 146148.
11. Failure to use a properly functioning surge
suppressor could result in damage to the control system of the treadmill. If the control sys-
tem is damaged, the walking belt may change
speed 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. Do not use the hand weights at speeds faster
than walking speeds. Using hand weights and
not holding the handrails may compromise
your ability to maintain your balance.
Exercises using hand weights should be attempted only by experienced users.
17.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.
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. (See the drawing on page 5 for the location of the on/off switch.)
19.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 21.)
You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20
kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
20.When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully closed.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
21.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.
22. 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.
23.Always remove iFIT.com CDs and videos from
your CD player or VCR when you are not
using them.
24.Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the
treadmill every three months.
25.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
26.
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.
27.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 illegible, please call
our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756 to order a free replacement decal. Apply the
decal in the location shown. Note: The long decal is shown at 38% of actual size.
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Congratulations for purchasing the GOLD’S GYM
®
ADVANTAGE treadmill. The ADVANTAGE 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 ADVANTAGE is designed to make each
workout more effective and enjoyable. And when
you’re not exercising, the ADVANTAGE 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 additional questions,
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 (excluding holidays). To
help us assist you, please note the product model
number and serial number before calling. The model
number is GGTL12921. 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.
Handrail
Lock Knob
Console
Book Holder
Hand Weight Holder
Water Bottle Holder
†
Chest Pulse Sensor Holder*
*See page 20 for information about
the optional chest pulse sensor
†
Water bottle is not included
Key/Clip
Circuit Breaker
On/Off Switch
Walking Belt
Foot Rail
Cushioned Walking Platform
Power Cord
BACK
RIGHT SIDE
Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two people. Place the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not
dispose of the packing materials until the treadmill is assembled. No tools are required.
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, the sides of the walking platform, or
the shipping carton. This does not affect treadmill performance. If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt or
on the sides of the walking platform, wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.
1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
Uprights (65) until the Wheels (77) are resting on the floor
as shown.
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2. Remove the Lock Knob (67) from the Lock Pin (72). Make
sure that the Lock Pin Collar (70) and the Spring (69) are
on the Lock Pin. (Note: If there are two Lock Pin Collars,
there should be one Lock Pin Collar on each side of the
Spring.) Insert the Lock Pin into the left Handrail (62), and
tighten the Lock Knob onto it.
After assembly has been completed, pull on the Left
Foam Grip (62) in the direction shown until the Latch Pin
(72) slides freely.
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70
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3. Make sure that all parts are 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 22 and 23.
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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 GOLD’S GYM dealer or call 1-800-8063651 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.
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Grounded Outlet Box
Grounded Outlet Box
Grounding Plug
Surge Suppressor
Surge Suppressor
Grounding Pin
Adapter
Lug
Metal Screw
Grounded Outlet
Grounding Pin
TREADMILL OPERATION
FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The treadmill console offers an impressive selection of
features to help you get the most from your exercise.
When the console is in the manual mode, the speed
and incline of the treadmill can be changed with a
touch of a button. As you exercise, the four displays
will show your workout time, the number of calories
you have burned, the distance you have walked, the
incline level of the treadmill, and the speed of the walking belt. The console will also show your heart rate
when you use the handgrip pulse sensor or the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 20).
The console also offers eight preset workout programs.
Each program automatically controls the speed and
incline of the treadmill as it guides you through an effective workout. The included hand weights can be used for
upper body exercise as well. Two pulse programs are
also offered. Each program automatically adjusts the
speed and incline of the treadmill to keep your heart rate
within a preset range during your workout.
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 (iFIT.com CDs are avail-
able 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). 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 iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, call tollfree 1-800-735-0768. For information about an optional
chest pulse sensor, see page 20.
To use the manual mode of the console, follow the
steps beginning on page 10. To use preset programs,
see page 12. To use pulse programs, see page 13. To
use iFIT.com CD or video programs, see page 17.
To use iFIT.com programs directly from our Web
site, see page 19.
Note: If there is a thin
sheet of clear plastic
on the face of the
console, remove it.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE
Refer to the drawing on page 8 to identify the features
described below.
A. Water bottle holder—This convenient holder keeps
your water bottle handy during your workouts.
B. Hand weight holder—These compartments hold the
included hand weights.
C. Book holder—This area is designed to hold a book
or magazine.
D. Incline buttons—These buttons control the incline of
the treadmill. Each time a button is pressed, the
incline will change by 0.5%. The incline range is 0%
to 10%.
E. Speed buttons—These buttons control the speed of
the walking belt. Each time a button is pressed, the
speed will change by 0.1 mph; if a button is held
down, the speed will change in increments of 0.5
mph. The speed range is 0.5 mph to 10 mph.
F. Start button—This button is used to start the walking
belt.
G. OneTouch Speed buttons—These buttons allow
you to quickly select speed settings.
H. Stop button—This button is used to stop the walking
belt.
I. Waistband clip—This clip is designed to be worn on
the waistband of your clothes. If the key is pulled
from the console, the walking belt will automatically
stop.
J. Key—This key turns the console on and off.
K. Time/Segment Time display—When the manual
mode or the iFIT.com mode is selected, this display
will show the elapsed time. When a preset program
or a pulse program is selected, the display will show
both the time remaining in the program and the time
remaining in the current segment of the program.
The display will alternate between one number and
the other every seven seconds.
L. Cross Training indicator—During the three cross
training programs, this indicator will periodically
flash. The included hand weights can be used while
the indicator is flashing to add upper body exercise
to your workouts.
M. Pulse/Calories display—This display shows the
approximate number of calories you have burned.
When the handgrip pulse sensor is used, the display
will show your heart rate. If the optional chest pulse
sensor is worn, the display will show your heart rate
and the number of calories you have burned, alternating between one number and the other every
seven seconds.
N. Distance/Incline display—This display shows the
distance you have walked and the incline level of
the treadmill. The display will alternate between one
number and the other every seven seconds. Note:
Each time the Incline buttons are pressed, the display will change to show the incline setting.
O. Speed display—This display shows the speed of
the walking belt.
P. Enter button and + and – buttons—These buttons
are used to enter your age when pulse programs
are used.
Q. Program display—When the manual mode or the
iFIT.com mode is selected, this display will show
your progress on an LED track. When a preset
program or a pulse program is selected, the display
will show the settings for the program.
R. Select Workout button—This button is used to select
the manual mode, the preset programs, and the
pulse programs. Note: If the walking belt is moving
when the Select Workout button is pressed, the
walking belt will slow to a stop, the displays will be
reset, and a new program or the manual mode will
be selected.
S. IFIT.com button—This button is used to select the
iFIT.com mode.
T. Mode indicators—These indicators show whether
the manual mode, a preset program, a pulse program, or the iFIT.com mode is selected.
U. Program profiles—These profiles show how the
speed and incline of the treadmill will change during
preset programs and how the target heart rate will
change during pulse programs.
Note: The console can display exercise feedback
in either miles or kilometers (see SPEED DISPLAY
on page 11). For simplicity, all instructions in this
section refer to miles.
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