Healthrider R65 User Manual

Model No. HRTL71830
Serial No.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

TREADMILL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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

Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual.

HealthRider is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, 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 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 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 8),
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 8. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local HealthRider dealer or call 1-800-806­3651 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 sys­tem 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.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.

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 page 5 for
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 TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 24.)
You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20
kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

19.When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully closed.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

20.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.

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.

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

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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The decals shown below have been placed on your treadmill. If a decal is missing,
or if it is not legible, 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 decals are not shown at actual size.

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Congratulations for purchasing the HealthRider®R65
treadmill. The R65 treadmill 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 R65
treadmill is designed to make each workout more ef­fective and enjoyable. And when you’re not exercising,
the treadmill 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 questions after read-

ing this manual, 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 HRTL71830. 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

Console

Book Holder

Tray

Key/Clip

Reset/Off

Circuit Breaker

Walking Belt

Foot Rail

Adjustable Cushioned

Walking Platform

Power Cord

BACK

RIGHT SIDE

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts

Fan

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

ASSEMBLY

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

dispose of the packing materials until the treadmill is assembled.
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 your own phillips screwdriver , and the included allen wrench .

1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
Uprights (65) to a vertical position.

Have the second person hold the console assembly near
the Uprights (65) as shown. Look under the console as­sembly and locate the Console Wire Harness (71).

Cut the plastic ties securing the Upright Wire Harness
(85) to the right Upright (65). Connect the Upright Wire
Harness to the Console Wire Harness (71). Make sure to

connect the connectors properly (see the inset draw­ing). The connectors should slide together easily and
snap into place. If the connectors do not slide together

easily and snap into place, turn one connector and try
again. IF THE CONNECTORS ARE NOT CONNECTED

PROPERLY, THE CONSOLE MAY BE DAMAGED
WHEN THE POWER IS TURNED ON.

65

85

71

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2. Insert the excess Wire Harnesses (71, 85) into the right
Upright (65).

Set the console assembly on the Uprights (65). While a
second person holds the console assembly, attach the
console assembly with four Console Bolts (133) and four
Console Washers (69) as shown. Firmly tighten the
Console Bolts.

Console

Assembly

Console

Assembly

69

71, 85

69

133

133

65

2

6

85

71

7

68

5

Collar

Spring

143

55

Knob

132

3

Small
Holes

3. With the help of a second person, raise the treadmill
Frame (55). Hold the Latch Housing (68) and the Latch
Housing Cover (5) against the sides of the Frame as
shown. Loosely thread the two blunt-tipped 1/2” Screws
(132) into the Latch Housing Cover and the Latch Housing
as shown. Do not tighten the Screws yet.

Remove the knob from the pin. Make sure that the collar
and the spring are on the pin. The collar should be on the
side of the spring shown. Insert the pin into the Latch
Housing (68), and tighten the knob back onto it.

Align the pin with the hole in the Left Handgrip (140) by
sliding the Latch Housing (68) up or down. Make sure that
the pin can be inserted fully into the hole. Hold the Latch
Housing in place as you tighten two 1/2” Tek Screws (143)
into the Latch Housing and the Frame (55). Then, tighten
the 1/2” Screws (132). Note: It may be necessary to pull
on the knob to access and tighten the Screws.

4. Make sure that all parts are properly 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 26 and 27.

Hole

Pin

140

143

If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see
page 23), follow the steps below to install the receiver
included with the chest pulse sensor.

1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. Remove

the indicated Screw (40) and the Access Door (135).

2. Remove the paper from the adhesive pad on the back of

the receiver (A). Orient the receiver so the small cylin-

der is near the lower edge of the receiver and is fac­ing the Console Back (117) as shown. Firmly press the

receiver onto the indicated corner of the Access Door
(135). Connect the wire on the receiver to the Pulse Wire
(101) extending from the Console Back.

3. Make sure that no wires are pinched. Reattach the

Access Door (135) with the Screw (40). Note: The other
wires included with the receiver may be discarded.

A

117

135

Cylinder

40

101

132

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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 HealthRider dealer or call 1-800-806-3651
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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2

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounding Plug

Surge Suppressor

Surge Suppressor

Grounding Pin

Adapter

Lug

Metal Screw

Grounded Outlet

Grounding Pin

TREADMILL OPERATION

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

The treadmill console offers an impressive array of
features designed to help you get the most from your
workouts.

When the manual mode of the console is selected, the
speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with
a touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will
display instant exercise feedback. You can even mea­sure your heart rate using the handgrip pulse sensor or
the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 23).

The console also offers six personal trainer programs.
Each program automatically controls the speed and in­cline of the treadmill as it guides you through an effec­tive workout. Two heart rate programs are also offered.
Each program adjusts the speed and incline of the
treadmill to keep your heart rate near a target heart rate
while you exercise. You can even create custom pro­grams and save them in memory for future workouts.

The console also features new iFIT.com interactive
technology. Having iFIT.com technology is like having a
personal trainer in your home. Using the included audio

cable, you can connect the treadmill to your home
stereo, portable stereo, computer, or VCR and play
special iFIT.com CD and video programs (iFIT.com
CDs and videocassettes are available separately).
iFIT.com CD and video programs automatically control
the speed and incline of the treadmill as a personal
trainer coaches you through every step of your work­out. High-energy music provides added motivation. To

purchase iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, call toll­free 1-800-735-0768.

With the treadmill connected to your computer, you
can also go to our Web site at www.iFIT.com and ac­cess programs directly from the internet. Additional op­tions are soon to be available. See www.iFIT.com for

more information.
To use the manual mode of the console, follow the

steps beginning on page 10. To use a personal trainer
program, see page 12. To use a heart rate program,

see page 14. To create and use a custom program,
see pages 16 and 17. To use an iFIT.com CD or video

program, see page 20. To use an iFIT.com program
directly from our Web site, see page 22.

Clip

Key

Note: If there are thin sheets of clear
plastic on the console, remove them.

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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER

Plug in the power cord (see page 8).

Locate the reset/off
circuit breaker on the
treadmill near the power
cord. Move the circuit
breaker to the reset
position.

Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip
attached to the key (see the drawing on page 9)
and slide the clip onto the waistband of your
clothes. Next, route the cord attached to the clip
under the handgrip pulse sensor, and insert the
key into the console. After a moment, the displays
and various indicators will light. Test the clip by

carefully taking a few steps backward until the
key is pulled from the console. If the key is not
pulled from the console, adjust the position of
the clip.

HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE

Insert the key into the console.

See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER above.

Select the manual mode.

When the key is in­serted, the manual
mode will be selected
and the indicator on the
Manual Control button
will light. If you have se­lected a program, reselect the manual mode by
pressing the Manual Control button.

Start the walking belt.

To start the walking belt, press the Start button,
the Speed increase button, or one of the twelve
Quick Start buttons.

If the Start button or the
Speed increase button is
pressed, the walking belt
will begin to move at 1
mph. As you exercise,
change the speed of the
walking belt as desired by pressing the Speed in­crease and decrease buttons. Each time a button
is pressed, the speed setting will change by 0.1
mph; if a button is held down, the speed setting
will change in increments of 0.5 mph.

If one of the Quick Start buttons is pressed, the
walking belt will gradually increase in speed until it
reaches the selected speed setting. Note: The

console can display speed and distance in ei­ther miles or kilometres. For simplicity, all in­structions in this section refer to miles.

To stop the walking belt, press the Stop button.
The time will begin to flash in the Pace/Time dis­play. To restart the walking belt, press the Start
button, the Speed increase button, or one of the
twelve Quick Start buttons.

Note: The first time the treadmill is used, observe
the alignment of the walking belt, and align the
walking belt if necessary (see page 27).

Change the incline of the treadmill as desired.

To change the incline of
the treadmill, press the
Incline increase and de­crease buttons. Each time
a button is pressed, the
incline will change by

0.5%.

Follow your progress with the matrix and the
displays.

The matrix—When the

manual mode or the
iFIT.com mode is se­lected, the matrix will
display a 1/4-mile track.
As you exercise, the in­dicators around the track
will light in succession until the entire track is lit.
The track will then darken and the indicators will
again begin to light in succession.

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4

3

2

1

3

2

1

Reset

Position

11

Distance/Incline dis­play—This display

shows the distance that
you have walked or run
and the incline level of
the treadmill. The display
will change from one number to the other every
few seconds. Note: Each time the incline changes,
the display will show the incline setting for several
seconds.

Calories/Pulse
display—This display

shows the approximate
number of calories you
have burned. The dis­play will also show your
heart rate when you use the handgrip pulse sen­sor or the optional chest pulse sensor. The display
will change from one number to the other every
few seconds.

Speed display—This
display shows the
speed of the walking
belt.

Note: The console can
display speed and dis­tance in either miles or
kilometres. To find which
unit of measurement is
selected, hold down the
Stop button while inserting the key into the con­sole. An “E” for English miles or an “M” for metric
kilometres will appear in the Speed display. Press
the Speed increase button to change the unit of
measurement. When the desired unit of measure­ment is selected, remove the key.

Pace/Time display—
When the manual mode
or the iFIT.com mode is
selected, this display will
show your current pace,
in minutes per mile, and
the elapsed time. The display will change from
one number to the other every few seconds.
When a program is selected (except for the Self
Select heart rate program), the display will show
the elapsed time and the time remaining in the pro­gram.

To reset the displays, press the Stop button, re­move the key, and then reinsert the key.

Measure your heart rate if desired.

To use the hand­grip pulse sen­sor, first make
sure that your
hands are clean.
Next, stand on

the foot rails

and hold the
handgrip pulse
sensor, with your palms on the metal contacts.
Avoid moving your hands. When your pulse is
detected, two dashes (– –) will appear in the
Calories/Pulse display, and then your heart rate
will be shown. For the most accurate heart rate

reading, continue to hold the contacts for
about 15 seconds.

Turn on the fan if desired.

To turn on the fan, press the button below the fan.
To turn on the fan at high speed, press the button
a second time. To turn off the fan, press the but­ton a third time. Note: A few minutes after the
walking belt is stopped, the fan will automatically
turn off.

When you are finished exercising, remove the
key from the console.

Step onto the foot rails, press the Stop button, and

adjust the incline of the treadmill to the lowest
setting. The incline must be at the lowest setting
when the treadmill is folded to the storage posi­tion or the treadmill will be damaged. Next, re-

move the key from the console and put it in a se­cure place. Note: If the displays and various indi-

cators on the console remain lit after the key is
removed, the console is in the “demo” mode.
See page 23 and turn off the demo mode.

When you are finished using the treadmill, move
the reset/off circuit breaker to the off position and
unplug the power cord.

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Contacts