Gold's Gym GGTL817040 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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.

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 325 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. Always wear ath-

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.

Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that

11. meets all of the specifications described on page 9. To purchase a surge suppressor, your local 776-4777 and order part number 146148, or see your local electronics store.

GOLD’S GYM

dealer or call

see

1-877-

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 medical device. Various factors, including the user's movement, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is intended only as 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 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 AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 22.) You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

When folding or moving the treadmill, make

19. sure that the storage latch is fully closed.

page 5 for

FOLD

20. When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, an

KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM THIS AREA WHILE THE TREADMILL IS IN OPERATION.

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.

Never drop or insert any object into any open-

24. ing.

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.

The decals shown below have been placed on your treadmill. If the decal is missing, or if it is not legible, please call our Customer Service Department, toll-free, to order a free replacement decal (see ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back cover of this manual). Apply the decal in the location shown. Note: The decals are not shown at actual size.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for purchasing the GOLD’S GYM®VX 5000 treadmill. The VX 5000 treadmill offers an impressive array of features designed to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable. And when you’re not exercising, the VX 5000 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.

ing this manual, please call our Customer Service

Book Holder

Water Bottle Holder*

Handrail

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

If you have questions after read-

Department toll-free at 1-877-776-4777, 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 GGTL817040. The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the tread mill (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

Fan

Key/Clip

Walking Belt

Foot Rail

BACK

Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts

Reset/Off

Circuit Breaker

Power Cord

Cushioned

Walking Platform

RIGHT SIDE

*No water bottle is included

ASSEMBLY

3/4” Screw (43)–2

3/4” Tek Screw (101)–4

2 1/4” Bolt (10)–2

Nut (13)–2

Base Washer (94)–4

2” Bolt (26)–2

3” Bolt (23)–2

8” Bolt (71)–4

Assembly requires two persons. Place the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose

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.

Assembly requires included allen wrench , your own phillips screwdriver , rubber mallet , wire cutters , and adjustable wrench .

of the packing materials until the treadmill is assembled.

For help identifying the assembly hardware, see the drawings below.

check to see if it has been preassembled.

If a part is not in the parts bag, first

1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Uprights (65) until the Wheels (not shown) are resting on the floor.

Hold the Book Holder (114) against the back of the Console Base (117) and the Uprights (65) as shown. Attach the Book Holder with four 3/4” Tek Screws (101).

114

101

117

101

2. Have another person hold one of the Handrails (50) near the right Upright (65) as shown. Hold an Upper Handrail Spacer (67) between the Handrail and the round tube on the right Upright. Insert a 2 1/4” Bolt (70) into the Upper Handrail Spacer and

finger tighten the Bolt into the Handrail.

114

Next, hold a Lower Handrail Spacer (62) against the right Upright (65) as shown. Insert two 8” Bolts (71), into the right Upright and the Lower Upright Spacer, and tighten the Bolts several turns into the Handrail (50).

Bolts are started, tighten them.

Attach the other Handrail (not shown) in the same way.

Press the Right Cup Holder (10) into the Book Holder (114). Press the other Cup Holder (not shown) into the other side of the Book Holder.

Press a Round Endcap (87) into each end of the round tube on the Upright (65) (only one side is shown). Use a rubber mallet, if necessary.

Remove the paper backing from the GOLD’S GYM Decal (126), and apply to the center of the Round Endcap (87).

3. Note: The parts shown in this step may be preassembled but may need to be adjusted.

With the help of a second person, raise the Frame (55) and hold it. Insert the Left Frame Guide (68) into the left side of the Frame. Next, remove the knob from the pin.

Make sure that the collar and the spring are on the pin. Insert the pin into the Frame and the Left Frame

Guide. Press the Latch Insert (5) onto the Frame, with the pin in the center hole. Then, tighten the knob back onto the pin.

Align the pin with the hole in the left Upright (65) by sliding the Left Frame Guide (68) up or down. Make sure that the pin can be inserted fully into the hole. Hold the Left Frame Guide in place and tighten two 3/4” Screws (43) into the Latch Insert and the Left Frame Guide. Note: It may be necessary to pull the knob to access and tighten the Screws.

After all three

Hole

Collar

Spring

126

Knob

Note: After a period of use, the Latch Insert (5) may need to be adjusted for the pin to be aligned with the hole in the left Upright (65).

4. Raise the treadmill to the storage position (see HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE on page 22).

Have a second person hold the treadmill in the upright position. Position the U-base (20) against the base of the Uprights (65) as shown, with the Bumpers (98) under the U-base. Finger tighten two 2” Bolts (26) with Base Washers (94) down into the base of the Uprights and the U-base. Then, attach the U-base with two 3” Bolts (23), two Base Washers (94), and two Nuts (13). Tip the treadmill forward if necessary.

Lower the treadmill (see HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE on page 22).

5. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Place a mat beneath the

treadmill to protect the floor. For your benefit, familiarize yourself with the information

Tighten the two 2” Bolts.

on pages 23 and 24.

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 GOLD’S GYM store or call 1-877-7764777 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 indi cate 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 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

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