Healthrider HCTL06190 User Manual

USER'S MANUAL

Model No. HCTL06190
Serial No.

CAUTION

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

SETTING UP THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

CONSOLE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Center Page

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

Note: To order replacement parts, see the EXPLODED DRAWING and PART LIST attached in the center of this
manual. Please save them for future reference.

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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.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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
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 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 250 pounds. Never allow
more than one person at a time on the tread­mill.

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.

9. Always wear athletic shoes when using the

treadmill—never use the treadmill with bare
feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.

For maximum walking belt life, never use
shoes with heavy treads.

10. When connecting the power cord (see page

7), plug the power cord into a surge protector
(not included) and plug the surge protector
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15
or more amps. No other appliance should be
on the same circuit.

11. Use only a CUL-listed surge protector, rated
at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet

or less in length. Do not use an extension
cord.

12. Keep the power cord and the surge protector
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.

15. Always hold the handrails when walking or
running on the treadmill.

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

17. 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.)

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

19. When operating the treadmill, keep hands
and feet from underneath the treadmill.

20. You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds to
raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

21. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully engaged.

22. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill
every three months.

23. The treadmill is intended for in-home use
only. Do not use the treadmill in any
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.

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24. 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.

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 has been placed on your
treadmill. If the decal is missing, or if it is not legible,
please call our Customer Service Department toll-free
at 1-888-936-4266 to order a free replacement decal.
Apply the decal in the location shown.

The decal above is shown at 75% of actual size.

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Congratulations for purchasing the SOFTSTRIDER
S150™ treadmill by HealthRider®. The SOFTSTRIDER
S150 offers an impressive array of features that will
help you to achieve your fitness goals in the conve­nience of your home. From the advanced console to
the ultra-soft walking belt, the SOFTSTRIDER S150 is
designed to make each workout more effective and
enjoyable. And when you’re not exercising, the SOFT­STRIDER S150 can be folded away, taking less than
half the space of conventional treadmills.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the SOFTSTRIDER S150 treadmill. If you have

additional questions, please call our Customer Service
Department toll-free at 1-888-936-4266, Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist
you, please note the product model number and serial
number before calling. The model number is
HCTL06190. 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.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Handrail

*Water bottle is not included

Storage Latch

Console

Book Holder

Accessory Tray

Water Bottle Holder*

Key/Clip

Circuit

Breaker

On/Off
Switch

Cushioned Walking Belt for
Maximum Exercise Comfort

Foot Rail

Power

Cord

BACK

RIGHT SIDE

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts

SETTING UP THE TREADMILL

Set-up 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 set up. No tools are required.
With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Uprights (82)

until the Front Wheels (77) are resting on the floor as shown.

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Make sure that all parts are tightened before you use the treadmill. Keep the included allen wrench in a secure
place. The allen wrench is used to adjust the walking belt (see pages 16 and 17). To protect the floor or carpet,
place a mat under the treadmill.

For your benefit, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the “TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTE­NANCE” section on pages 15 to17 before using the treadmill.

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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT

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. They 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
protector (not in­cluded) with your
treadmill.

Surge protectors are
sold at most hardware
stores and department
stores. Use only a CUL­listed surge protector,
rated at 15 amps, with a
14-gauge cord of five
feet or less in length.

This product must be
grounded. If it should

malfunction 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

protector, and plug the surge protector into an ap­propriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.

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 protector 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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2

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounding Plug

Treadmill Power Cord

Grounding Plug

Grounding Plug

Grounding Pin

Surge Protector

Grounding Pin

Grounding Pin

Adapter

Lug

Metal Screw

Grounded Outlet

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CONSOLE OPERATION

FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

The advanced console offers a selection of features
designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and
effective.

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 LED matrix and
the four displays will provide continuous exercise feed­back. The console also offers four preset workout pro­grams. Three programs automatically control the
speed of the treadmill and one program automatically
controls the incline of the treadmill as they guide you
through effective workouts.

Note: The console can display speed and distance
in either miles or kilometers (see page 10). For
convenience, all instructions in this section refer
to miles.

CAUTION:Before operating the

console, read the following precautions.

• Do not stand on the walking belt when turn­ing on the power or starting the walking belt.

• Always wear the clip (see H above) while
operating the treadmill. If the key is pulled
from the console, the walking belt will stop.

• The treadmill is capable of high speeds;
adjust the speed in small increments.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, keep the
console dry. Avoid spilling liquid on the
console and place only a sealed water bottle
in the water bottle holder.

A

B

C

E F GD

H

I

M N

J

L

K

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

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Refer to the drawing at the top of page 8.

A. Water Bottle Holder—Keeps your water bottle

handy during your workouts.
B. Accessory Tray—Holds your personal items.
C. Reading Rack—Allows you to enjoy your favorite

magazine or read a book while you get in shape.
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 3%

to 10%.
E. PAUSE/STOP Button—This button stops the

walking belt. When the button is pressed, the TIME,

DISTANCE/INCLINE and CALORIES/FAT CALO-

RIES displays will pause. If the button is held down

for two seconds, the displays will be reset.
F. START Button—This button starts the walking belt.
G.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.
H. Key with Clip—The key turns the console on and

off. The attached clip is designed to be worn on

your waistband. If the key is pulled from the

console, the power will automatically turn off.
I. LED Displays—These displays provide continuous

feedback of the elapsed time, speed, distance,

incline and the number of calories and fat calories

you have burned.
J. LED Matrix—When the manual mode is selected,

the LED matrix shows your progress on an LED

“track.” When a program is selected, the matrix

shows upcoming speed or incline settings.

K. Manual/Program Indicators—These indicators show

when the manual mode is selected and when one of
the workout programs is selected.

L. Program Profiles—These profiles show how the

speed or incline of the treadmill will change during
workout programs. During the Speed 1 program, for
example, the profile shows that the speed will grad­ually increase during the first half of the program,
and then gradually decrease during the last half.

M.SELECT Buttons—These buttons are used to select

the manual mode and the workout programs.

N. ENTER Button—This button is used to enter selec-

tions.

Make sure that the
on/off switch on the
front of the treadmill is
in the on position. In
addition, make sure
that the power cord is
properly plugged in
(see page 7).

Next, step onto the
foot rails of the tread­mill. Find the clip
attached to the key,
and slide the clip onto
the waistband of your
clothing. Insert the key
fully into the console. The four displays and the LED
track will light and the MANUAL CONTROL indicator
will begin to flash.

DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE

HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER

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Insert the key into the console.

See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 9.

Select the manual mode.

When the key is inserted,
the MANUAL CONTROL
indicator will begin to
flash. To select the man­ual mode, press the
ENTER button while the
MANUAL CONTROL indicator is flashing. Note: If
a program has been selected, hold down the
PAUSE/STOP button for two seconds to select the
manual mode.

Press the START button or the SPEED + button
to start the walking belt.

When the button is pressed, the LED track will
disappear in a counterclockwise direction. One
flashing indicator will then appear and the walking
belt will begin to move at 1.0 mph. Hold the hand­rails and carefully begin walking.

As you exercise, change the speed of the walking
belt as desired by pressing the SPEED buttons.
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 of the
walking belt is 0.5 mph
to 10.0 mph.

To stop the walking belt for a moment, press the
PAUSE/STOP button. The displays will pause
and the TIME display will begin to flash. To restart
the walking belt, press the START button or the
SPEED

+

button. Note: To stop the walking belt
and reset all displays, hold down the PAUSE/
STOP button for two seconds. The console will
then be in the same state as if the manual mode
had just been selected.

Note: When one of the SPEED buttons is
pressed, the SPEED display will show the se­lected speed setting for seven seconds. The dis­play will then show the actual speed of the walk­ing belt.

Change the incline of the treadmill as desired.

To vary the intensity of
your exercise, change
the incline of the treadmill
by pressing the INCLINE
buttons. Each time a but­ton is pressed, the incline
will change by 0.5%. The incline range is 3% to
10%. Note: When the INCLINE buttons are
pressed, the DISTANCE/INCLINE display will
show the incline setting for seven seconds. After
the buttons are pressed, it may take a few seconds
for the treadmill to reach the selected incline
setting.

Follow your progress with the LED track and
the four displays.

LED track—The

LED track repre­sents a distance of
1/4 mile. As you ex­ercise, the indica­tors around the
track will light one at
a time until you
have completed 1/4 mile. A new lap will then begin.

TIME display—This
display shows the total
time that the walking belt
has been moving. Note:
When a workout program
is selected, this display
will show the time remaining in the program.

SPEED display—This
display shows the speed
of the walking belt, in
miles per hour or kilome­ters per hour.

How to select miles per
hour and kilometers per
hour: Hold down the

PAUSE/STOP button
while inserting the key
into the console. An “E”
for english miles or an “M” for metric kilometers will
appear in the CALORIES/FAT CALORIES display.
Press the SPEED + button to change the unit of
measurement. When the desired unit of measure­ment is selected, remove and then reinsert the key.

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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE

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DISTANCE/INCLINE
display—This display

shows the distance that
the walking belt has
moved and the incline
level of the treadmill.
Every seven seconds, the display will change
from one number to the other. The INCLINE indi­cator will light when the incline is shown. Note: If
the speed is shown in mph, the distance will be
shown in miles; if the speed is shown in kph, the
distance will be shown in kilometers.

CALORIES/FAT
CALORIES display—

This display shows the
numbers of calories and
fat calories you have
burned (see FAT
BURNING on page 18). Every seven seconds,
the display will change from one number to the
other. The FAT CALS indicator will light when the
number of fat calories is shown.

When you are finished exercising, stop the
walking belt and remove the key.

Step onto the foot rails and press the PAUSE/
STOP button. Next, change the incline of the
treadmill to 3%. The incline must be at 3%

when the treadmill is folded to the storage po­sition or the treadmill will be damaged.

Remove the key from the console and put it in a
secure place. Move the on/off switch to the off po­sition (see page 9).

The Speed 1, Speed 2, and Speed 3 programs auto­matically control the speed of the treadmill as they
guide you through effective workouts; the Incline 1 pro­gram automatically controls the incline of the treadmill.
Follow the steps below to use a program.

Insert the key fully into the console.

See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 9.

Select the desired program.

To select a program,
press the SELECT + or –
button repeatedly until
the Speed 1, Speed 2,
Speed 3, or Incline 1 pro­gram indicator is flashing.
Then, press the ENTER
button. Note: If the walk­ing belt is moving when
the SELECT buttons are
pressed, the walking belt will slow to a stop.

Adjust the maximum speed or incline setting.

If you selected the
Speed 1, Speed 2, or
Speed 3 program, a

number will begin to flash
in the SPEED display.
This number shows the
maximum speed that the walking belt will reach
during the program. The maximum speed setting
can be from 4 mph to 10 mph. If you want to
change the maximum speed setting, press the
SELECT buttons. Then, press the ENTER button.
If the maximum speed setting is increased, the
difficulty level of the entire program will increase.

If you selected the
Incline 1 program, a

number will begin to flash
in the DISTANCE/
INCLINE display. This
number shows the maxi-
mum incline that the treadmill will reach during the
program. The maximum incline setting can be
from 6% to 10%. If you want to change the maxi­mum incline setting, press the SELECT buttons.
Then, press the ENTER button. If the maximum in­cline setting is increased, the difficulty level of the
entire program will increase.

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HOW TO USE THE SPEED PROGRAMS AND
THE INCLINE PROGRAM

Program

Indicators

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Press the START button or the SPEED + button
to start the program.

A moment after the button is pressed, the walking
belt will begin to move. (If the incline program is
selected, the treadmill will also adjust to the first
incline setting of the program.) Hold the handrails
and carefully begin walking.

The Speed 1 and Speed 2 programs consist of
twenty, one-minute periods; the Speed 3 and
Incline 1 programs consist of thirty, one-minute
periods. If a speed program is selected, one
speed setting is programmed for each period; if
the incline program is selected, one incline setting
is programmed for each period. The speed or
incline settings will
be shown in the
LED matrix. The
speed or incline
setting for the first
period will be
shown in the flash­ing CURRENT PE­RIOD column. The
settings for the next
seven periods will
be shown in the seven columns to the right.

When only three seconds remain in the first period
of the program, both the CURRENT PERIOD col­umn and the column to the right will flash and a
series of tones will sound. All speed or incline set­tings will then move one column to the left. The
setting for the second period will then be shown in
the CURRENT PERIOD column and the treadmill
will automatically adjust to that setting.

If a speed program is selected, the incline of the
treadmill can be changed during the program with
the INCLINE buttons. The speed of the walking
belt can be adjusted during the current period, if

desired, with the SPEED buttons; however, when

the next period begins, the treadmill will auto­matically adjust to the speed setting for the
next period.

If an incline program is selected, the speed of the
treadmill can be changed with the SPEED buttons.
The incline of the treadmill can be adjusted during
the current period, if desired, with the INCLINE
buttons; however, when the next period begins,

the treadmill will automatically adjust to the
incline setting for the next period.

The program will continue until the speed or in­cline setting for the last period is shown in the
CURRENT PERIOD column of the LED matrix
and the TIME display counts down to zero. The
walking belt will then slow to a stop.

To stop the program for a moment, press the
STOP button. The displays will pause and the
TIME display will begin to flash. To restart the
program, press the START button or the SPEED
+

button. To end the program at any time, hold
down the STOP button for two seconds. The
MANUAL mode will then be selected.

Follow your progress with the four displays.

See step 5 on pages 10 and 11.

When you are finished exercising, remove the
key.

Make sure that the incline of the treadmill is at
3%. The incline must be at 3% when the tread-

mill is folded to the storage position or the
treadmill will be damaged. Remove the key

from the console and put it in a secure place. In
addition, move the on/off switch to the off position
(see page 9).

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CURRENT PERIOD

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The console features an information mode that keeps
track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has
been operated and the total number of miles that the
walking belt has moved. The information mode also al­lows you to switch the console from miles per hour to
kilometers per hour.

To select the information mode, hold down the
PAUSE/STOP button while inserting the key into the
console. When the information mode is selected, the
following information will be shown:

The TIME display will show
the total number of hours
that the treadmill has been op­erated.

The DISTANCE/INCLINE dis­play will show the total num­ber of miles that the walking
belt has moved.

The CALORIES/FAT CALO­RIES display will show an “E”
for english miles or an “M” for
metric kilometers. To change
the unit of measurement,
press the SPEED + button.

IMPORTANT: The SPEED
display should be blank. If a

“d” appears in the display, the
console is in the “demo” mode.
This mode is intended to be
used only when a treadmill is
used as a store display model. If the console is in the
demo mode, the power cord can be plugged in, the key
can be removed from the console, and the displays and
indicators on the console will automatically light in a
preset sequence, although the buttons on the console
will not operate. If a “d” appears in the SPEED display

when the information mode is selected, press the
SPEED – button so that the SPEED display is blank.

To exit the information mode, remove the key from the
console.

THE INFORMATION MODE

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HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL

HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE

Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the
lowest position. If this is not done, the treadmill may be
permanently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord.
Caution: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds in
order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

1. Hold the treadmill in the locations shown at the right. To

decrease the possibility of injury, bend your legs and
keep your back straight. As you raise the treadmill,
make sure to lift with your legs rather than your back.

Raise the treadmill about halfway to the vertical position.

2. Move your right hand to the position shown, and hold the
treadmill firmly. Using your left hand, push the storage
latch to the left. Raise the treadmill until the storage latch
snaps into the catch. You may need to push on the tread­mill with your right hand when latching the treadmill.

Make sure that the storage latch is inside of the
catch.

To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a
mat under the treadmill. Keep the treadmill out of
direct sunlight. Do not leave the treadmill in the stor­age position in temperatures above 85° Fahrenheit.

HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL

Before moving the treadmill, convert the treadmill to the
storage position as described above. Make sure that the

storage latch is inside of the catch.

1. Hold the handrails and place one foot on the base.

2. Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on the front wheels.

Carefully move the treadmill to the desired location. To re-

duce the risk of injury, use extreme caution while
moving the treadmill. Do not attempt to move the
treadmill over an uneven surface.

3. Place one foot on the base, and carefully lower the tread-

mill until it is resting in the storage position.

Base

Front Wheels

Catch

Storage

Latch

HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE

1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand

as shown. Using your left hand, push the storage latch to
the left. Pivot the treadmill until the storage latch is past
the catch. Note: You may need to push on the treadmill
with your right hand when unlatching the treadmill.

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2. Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands, and lower the

treadmill to the floor. To decrease the possibility of in-

jury, bend your legs and keep your back straight.

Catch

PROBLEM SOLUTION

a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge protector, and that the

surge protector is plugged into a properly grounded outlet. (See page 7.) Use only
a CUL-listed surge protector, rated at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet

or less in length.
b. Make sure that the key is fully inserted into the console.
c. Check the circuit breaker located on the frame near

the power cord. If the switch protrudes as shown, the

circuit breaker has tripped. To reset the circuit

breaker, wait for five minutes and then press the

switch back in.

d. Check the on/off switch located on the frame near the

power cord. The switch must be in the on position.

1. The power does
not turn on

TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE

Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the instructions below. If further assistance is
needed, please call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-888-936-4266, Monday through Friday,
8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (excluding holidays).

On

Position

Reset

Tripped

Storage

Latch

Reset

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PROBLEM SOLUTION

a. Check the circuit breaker (see c. on page 15). If the circuit breaker has tripped,

wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in.
b. Make sure that the power cord is plugged in.
c. Remove the key from the console and then reinsert it.
d. Make sure that the on/off switch is in the on position (see d. on page 15).

a. Remove the key from the console and UN-

PLUG THE POWER CORD. Next, remove
the screws from the hood and carefully re­move the hood. Locate the Reed Switch
(35) and the Magnet (112) on the left side
of the Pulley (21). Turn the Pulley until the
Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch.

Make sure that the gap between the
Magnet and the Reed Switch is about
1/8”. If necessary, loosen the Screw (8)

and move the Reed Switch slightly. Retighten the Screw. Re-attach the hood, and
run the treadmill for a few minutes to check for a correct speed reading.

a. Use only a CUL-listed surge protector, rated at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of

five feet or less in length.

b. If the walking belt is overtightened, tread-

mill performance may decrease and the
walking belt may be permanently dam­aged. Remove the key and UNPLUG THE
POWER CORD. Using the included allen
wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment
bolts counterclockwise 1/4 of a turn. When
the walking belt is properly tightened, you
should be able to lift the edges of the
walking belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking
platform. Be careful to keep the walking
belt centered. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and run the treadmill for a few
minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.

c. If the walking belt still slows when walked on, call our Customer Service

Department toll-free.

2. The power turns
off during use

3. The displays of
the console do not
function properly

4. The walking belt
slows when
walked on

Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts

3–4”

b

112

35

8

Top

View

1/8”

21

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PROBLEM SOLUTION

a. If the walking belt has shifted to the

left, first remove the key and UNPLUG
THE POWER CORD. Using the allen
wrench, turn the left rear roller adjustment
bolt clockwise, and the right bolt counter­clockwise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful
not to overtighten the walking belt. Plug in
the power cord, insert the key and run the
treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is centered.

b. If the walking belt has shifted to the right,

first remove the key and UNPLUG THE
POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench,
turn the left rear roller adjustment bolt
counterclockwise, and the right bolt clock­wise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to
overtighten the walking belt. Plug in the
power cord, insert the key and run the
treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is centered.

c. If the walking belt slips when walked on,

first remove the key and UNPLUG THE
POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench,
turn both rear roller adjustment bolts clock­wise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt
is correctly tightened, you should be able
to lift the edges of the walking belt 3 to 4
inches off the walking platform. Be careful
to keep the walking belt centered. Plug in the power cord, insert the key and run
the treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened.

a. If error code “E1,” “E2,” or “E3” appears in the SPEED display, remove the key,

wait for ten seconds, and then reinsert it. If the error code appears again, call our
Customer Service Department. Do not operate the treadmill until the problem

is corrected.

b. Error code “E4” may appear in the SPEED display if the walking belt is moving at

a slow speed and there is excessive stress on the motor. If this occurs, remove
the key, wait for ten seconds, and then reinsert it. If you weigh over 200 pounds,
it may also be helpful to increase the incline of the treadmill. If the error code
appears again, call our Customer Service Department. Do not operate the tread-

mill until the problem is corrected.

a. Use a color-fast upholstery cleaner to clean the walking belt. Test the

cleaner on a small area before cleaning the entire belt.

a. Due to variations in humidity and temperature, there is a possibility that

bubbles may form in the walking belt. Although the bubbles will disappear with
time, you may unplug the power cord, carefully insert a needle into the bubbles,
and push the air out of the bubbles.

a

b

c

5. The walking belt is
off-center or slips
when walked on

6. An error code (“E1,”
“E2,” “E3,” or “E4,”)
appears in the SPEED
display

7. The walking belt
becomes soiled

8. Bubbles form in the
walking belt

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The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex­ercise program. For more information about exercise,
consult your physician or obtain a reputable book.

EXERCISE INTENSITY

Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your
cardiovascular system, the key to achieving the desired
results is to exercise with the proper intensity. The
proper intensity level can be found by using your heart
rate as a guide. The chart at the bottom of this page
shows recommended heart rates for fat burning and
aerobic exercise.

To find the proper heart rate for you, first find your age
at the top of the chart (ages are rounded off to the
nearest ten years). Next, find the three numbers below
your age. The three numbers define your “training
zone.” The lowest two numbers are recommended
heart rates for fat burning, and the highest number is
the recommended heart rate for aerobic exercise.

Fat Burning

To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relatively
low intensity level for a sustained period of time. During
the first few minutes of exercise, your body uses easily
accessible carbohydrate calories for energy. Only after
the first few minutes does your body begin to use stored
fat calories for energy. If your goal is to burn fat, adjust
the speed and incline of the treadmill until your heart
rate is near the lowest number in your training zone.

For maximum fat burning, adjust the speed and incline
until your heart rate is near the middle number in your
training zone.

Aerobic Exercise

If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular system,
your exercise must be “aerobic.” Aerobic exercise is
activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for pro­longed periods of time. This increases the demand on
the heart to pump blood to the muscles, and on the
lungs to oxygenate the blood. For aerobic exercise,
adjust the speed and incline until your heart rate is near
the highest number in your training zone.

HOW TO MEASURE YOU HEART RATE

To measure your heart
rate, stop exercising
and place two fingers
on your wrist as
shown. Take a six­second heartbeat
count, and multiply the
result by ten to find
your heart rate. (A six­second count is used
because your heart rate drops quickly when you stop
exercising.) If your heart rate is too high or too low, ad­just the speed or incline of the treadmill accordingly.

WORKOUT GUIDELINES

Each workout should include three parts: (1) a warm­up, (2) training zone exercise, and (3) a cool-down.

Warming Up

Begin each workout with five to ten minutes of stretch­ing and light exercise to warm up. A proper warm-up
increases your body temperature, heart rate and circu­lation in preparation for exercise.

Training Zone Exercise

After warming up, increase the intensity of your exer­cise until your heart rate is in your training zone for 20
to 30 minutes. Breathe regularly and deeply as you
exercise—never hold your breath.

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES

WARNING:Before beginning

this or any exercise program, consult your
physician. This is especially important for
individuals over the age of 35 or individuals
with pre-existing health problems.

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Cooling Down

End each workout with five to ten minutes of stretching
to cool down. This will develop muscle flexibility and
will help to prevent post-exercise problems.

Exercise Frequency

To maintain or improve your condition, complete three
workouts each week, with at least one day of rest be­tween workouts. After a few months, you may com­plete up to five workouts each week if desired. The key
to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable
part of your everyday life.

SUGGESTED STRETCHES

The correct form for several basic stretches is shown in the
drawings at the right. Move slowly as you stretch—never
bounce.

1. Toe Touch Stretch

Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward
from your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you
reach down toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15
counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Hamstrings,
back of knees and back.

2. Hamstring Stretch

Sit with one leg extended. Bring the sole of the opposite foot
toward you and rest it against the inner thigh of your extended
leg. Reach toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15
counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times for both legs. Stretches:
Hamstrings, lower back and groin.

3. Calf/Achilles Stretch

With one leg in front of the other, reach forward and place your
hands against a wall. Keep your back leg straight and your
back foot flat on the floor. Bend your front leg, lean forward and
move your hips toward the wall. Hold for 15 counts, then relax.
Repeat 3 times for both legs. To cause further stretching of the
achilles tendons, bend your back leg as well. Stretches:
Calves, achilles tendons and ankles.

4. Quadriceps Stretch

With one hand against a wall for balance, reach back and
grasp one foot with your other hand. Bring your heel as close
to your buttocks as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax.
Repeat 3 times for both legs. Stretches: Quadriceps and hip
muscles.

5. Inner Thigh Stretch

Sit with the soles of your feet together and your knees outward.
Pull your feet toward your groin area as far as possible. Hold
for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times. Stretches:
Quadriceps and hip muscles.

1

2

3

4

5

PART LIST—Model No. HCTL06190 R0999A

Key

No. Qty. Description

1 1 Rear Roller
2 6 Isolator
3 5 Hood Screw
4 4 Hood Bracket Clip
5 1 Handrail
6 1 Walking Platform
7 2 Frame Pivot Bolt
8 21 Screw

9 8 Platform Screw
10 2 Cable Tie Clamp
11 6 Small Screw
12 1 Releasable Tie
13 5 8” Cable Tie
14 1 Belly Pan
15 1 Hood
16 2 Frame Pivot Spacer
17 2 Console Spacer
18 1 Right Rear Grip Tape
19 1 Incline Leg
20 1 Shock
21 1 Front Roller/Pulley
22 1 Walking Belt
23 1 Motor Tension Nut
24 1 Motor Star Washer
25 1 Motor Tension Washer
26 6 Incline Motor Bolt
27 1 Motor
28 1 Motor Belt
29 1 Pulley/Flywheel/Fan
30 6 Motor Pivot Nut
31 1 Front Roller Adjust. Bolt
32 5 Roller Adjust. Washer
33 1 Motor Pivot Bolt
34 1 Front Roller Adjust.Nut
35 1 Reed Switch/Sensor Wire
36 1 Reed Switch Clip
37 1 Optic Switch Bolt
38 1 Bracket Nut
39 1 Optic Switch
40 1 Optic Switch Star Washer
41 2 Optic Switch Nut
42 2 Hood Bracket (short)
43 2 Grommet
44 4 Plastic Stand-Off
45 1 Power Cord Bracket
46 1 On/Off Switch
47 1 Circuit Breaker
48 2 Roller Belt Guide
49* 1 Motor/Pulley/Fly./Fan
50 2 Hood Bracket (long)

Key

No. Qty. Description

51 1 Power Supply w/Clips
52 1 Controller
53 1 Power Cord Grommet
54 1 Power Cord
55 1 Sensor Housing
56 2 Handrail Bolt
57 4 Console Screw
58 1 Sensor Cap
59 1 Console Base
60 1 Console
61 1 Electronics Bracket
62 2 Latch Screw
63 1 Handrail Cap (left)
64 1 Key/Clip
65 1 Storage Latch
66 1 Rear Roller Ground Wire
67 1 Book Holder
68 1 Storage Catch
69 1 Incline Motor Spacer
70 2 Endcap Insert
71 6 Center Grip Tape
72 1 Allen Wrench
73 2 Wire Harness Grommet
74 2 Upright Base Endcap
75 8 Frame Pivot Washer
76 2 Wheel Nut
77 2 Front Wheel
78 2 Wheel Bolt
79 6 Base Pad
80 1 Left Front Grip Tape
81 1 Wire Harness
82 1 Upright/Base
83 1 Incline Motor Plate
84 1 Incline Motor Shield
85 1 4” Cable Tie
86 1 Incline Optic Disk
87 1 23” Cable Tie
88 1 Incline Motor
89 1 Incline Stop Bracket
90 1 Right Front Grip Tape
91 1 Photo Switch Wire
92 1 Frame
93 1 Right Endcap
94 1 Left Endcap
95 2 Endcap Pad
96 1 Motor-Controller Wire
97 2 Rear Roller Adjust. Bolt
98 1 Latch Decal
99 1 Handrail Cap (right)

100 1 Electronics Shield

Key
No. Qty. Description

101 2 Wheel Washer
102 1 Choke Bracket
103 2 Console Screw, Long
104 3 Incline Warning Decal
105 1 Left Rear Grip Tape
106 1 Choke
107 1 Motor Tension Bolt
108 1 Storage Catch Bolt
109 1 Storage Catch Washer
110 1 Storage Catch Nut
111 1 Console Plug
112 1 Magnet
113 2 Roller Guard

# 1 8” Black Wire, 2 Ring
# 1 4” Black Wire, 2 F
# 1 8” White Wire, 2 F
# 1 4” White Wire, M/F
# 1 8” Blue Wire, 2 Female
# 1 4” Blue Wire, 2 F
# 1 12” Wire Harness
# 1 User’s Manual

* Includes all parts shown in the box.

# These parts are not illustrated

Specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Remove this EXPLODED DRAWING and

PART LIST from the user’s manual

Save this EXPLODED DRAWING and

PART LIST for future reference.

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

To order replacement parts, call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-888-936-4266, Monday through
Thursday, 8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (excluding holidays). When
ordering parts, please be prepared to give the following information:

• The MODEL NUMBER of the product (HCTL06190)

• The NAME of the product (HealthRider

®

SOFTSTRIDER S150™ treadmill)

• The SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual)

• The KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the replacement part(s) (see the EXPLODED DRAWING and PART
LIST).

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EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. HCTL06190 R0999A

60

67

58

55

59

102

8

106

8

52

11

4

8

96

3

4

54

8

53

46

47

4

51

50

30

8

4

3

3

15

8

63

50

100

45

44

42

75

56

43

61

30

29

8

36

16

35

99

73

8

65

57

5

64

30

4

8

31

32

19

33

49*

28

30

34

27

75

7

3

57

56

75

104

8

103

17

111

62

42

16

30

24

25

107

112

9

2

8

75

23

21

22

48

9

8

2

74
75

76

26

20

91

75

9

80

6

9

89

26

7

2

90

9

71

105

74

26

75

79

8

8

79

104

41

30

88

69

26

48

71

2

18

9

78

75

76

73

101

77

78

39

8

37

86

30

8

8

9

113

77

101

8

79

82

81

8

79

8

79

84

2

104

79

8

83

72

66

8

92

93

95

8

8

2

108

110

109

68

85

3

14

8

13

87

12

98

9

1

113

11

10

94

97

70

95

32

32

97

8

Part No. 159711 R0999A ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. © 1999 Printed in USA

LIMITED WARRANTY

ICON OF CANADA INC., (ICON), warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and material,
under normal use and service conditions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. This warranty
extends only to the original purchaser. ICON's obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at
ICON's option, the product at one of its authorized service centers. All products for which warranty claim is made
must be received by ICON at one of its authorized service centers with all freight and other transportation charges
prepaid, accompanied by sufficient proof of purchase. All returns must be pre-authorized by ICON. This warranty
does not extend to any product or damage to a product caused by or attributable to freight damage, abuse, mis­use, improper or abnormal usage or repairs not provided by an ICON authorized service center, to products used
for commercial or rental purposes, or to products used as store display models. No other warranty beyond that
specifically set forth above is authorized by ICON.

ICON is not responsible or liable for indirect, special or consequential damages arising out of or in connection
with the use or performance of the product or damages with respect to any economic loss, loss of property, loss
of revenues or profits, loss of enjoyment or use, costs of removal, installation or other consequential damages of
whatsoever nature. Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam­ages. Accordingly, the above limitation may not apply to you. The warranty extended hereunder is in lieu of any
and all other warranties and any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited
in its scope and duration to the terms set forth herein. Some provinces do not allow limitations on how long an im­plied warranty lasts. Accordingly, the above limitation may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from province to province
or so specified by the retailer of your equipment.

ICON OF CANADA, 900 de l’Industrie, St. Jerôme, QC J7Y 4B8

IMPORTANT: MAIL WITHIN 14 DAYS OF PURCHASE
NAME:
ADDRESS:
COUNTY:
MODEL NO.
RETAILER NAME:

PHONE:

POSTCODE:

SERIAL NO. PURCHASE DATE:

RETAILER ADDRESS:

1) Primary user(s) of product:

❏ Male ❏ Female ❏ Family

2) Age of primary user:

❏ 0–24 ❏ 35–44 ❏ 55–64
❏ 25–34 ❏ 45–54 ❏ 65 and over

3) Annual household income:

❏ 0–9,999 ❏ 15,000–19,999
❏ 10,000–14,999 ❏ 20,000+

4) How many times a week do you exercise?

❏ Less than 3 times ❏ 3 times or more

5) Have you ever purchased an ICON product before?

❏ Yes ❏ No

6) Where did you first see or hear about ICON products?

❏ Magazine ❏ Friend/relative
❏ Newspaper Ad ❏ Store
❏ Other

7) What was the primary reason for purchasing this ICON product?

❏ Store Employee ❏ Television Ads ❏ Colour
❏ Electronic Features ❏ Magazine Ads ❏ Price
❏ Product Design ❏ Product Innovation
❏ Other Features

8) Did you consider purchasing fitness equipment from another
manufacturer?

❏ No ❏ Yes

What other Manufacturer?

9) Based on your impression of what you have purchased,
would you buy another ICON product?

❏ Yes ❏ No ❏ No Opinion

If not, what other brand name equipment would you purchase?

10)What other type of exercise equipment do you own?

❏ Bicycle ❏ Exercise Cycle ❏ Treadmill
❏ Home Gym ❏ Weight Bench ❏ Stepper
❏ Cardio Glide ❏ Other

11)Which type of magazines do you read regularly?

❏ Sports ❏ Fitness ❏ Motoring
❏ Business ❏ Computer ❏ General

12) Do you wish to be sent further bulletins about ICON products?

❏ Yes ❏ No

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME

PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION

© 1999 ICON of Canada, Inc. Printed in USA

HealthRider®is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

™

of/du Canada Inc.

®