Image IMTL22506.0 User Manual

Model No. IMTL22506.0

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CAUTION

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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

Note: A PART IDENTIFICATION CHART, an EXPLODED DRAWING, and a PART LIST are attached in the
center of this manual.

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IMAGE is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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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
hat all users of this treadmill are adequately

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informed of all warnings and precautions.

2. Use the treadmill only as described.

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 mois-

ture 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.

8. Never allow more than one person on the

treadmill at a time.

12. Failure to use a properly functioning surge
uppressor could result in damage to the con-

s
trol 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.

13. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-

sor away from heated surfaces.

14. 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 page
16 if the treadmill is not working properly.)

15. Read, understand, and test the emergency

stop procedure before using the treadmill (see
STEP-BY-STEP CONSOLE OPERATION on
page 11).

16. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-

ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.

17. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.

Adjust the speed in small increments to
avoid sudden jumps in speed.

9. 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.

Never use the treadmill with bare feet, wear

Always wear athletic shoes.

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ing only stockings, or in sandals.

10. When connecting the power cord (see page 10),
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.

11. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that
meets all of the specifications described on
page 10. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local IMAGE dealer or call the toll-free
telephone number on the front cover of this
manual and order part number 146148, or see
your local electronics store.

18. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including your 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.

19. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it is
running. Always remove the key and unplug the
power cord when the treadmill is not in use.

20. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the

treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO MOVE
THE TREADMILL on page 14.) You must be
able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to raise,
lower, or move the treadmill.

21. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by
placing objects under the treadmill.

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

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3. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the

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treadmill regularly.

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

escribed in this manual. Never remove the

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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.

6. This treadmill is intended for in-home use

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only. Do not use this 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 here have been placed on the treadmill. If a decal is missing, or if it is not legible, call
the toll-free telephone number on the front cover of this manual and 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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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the IMAGE®425 GTX tread­mill. The 425 GTX treadmill combines advanced
technology with innovative design to let you enjoy an

xcellent form of cardiovascular exercise in the conve-

e
nience and privacy of your home. And when you’re not
exercising, the unique 425 GTX can be folded up,
requiring less than half the floor space of other tread­mills.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the treadmill.

reading this manual, please see the front cover of this
manual. To help us assist you, note the product model

If you have questions after

Accessory

Storage Latch

Tray

number and serial number before calling. The model
number of the treadmill is IMTL22506.0. The serial
number can be found on a decal attached to the

readmill (see the front cover of this manual for the

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location).

To avoid a registration fee for any service needed
under warranty, you must register the treadmill at
www.imageservice.com/registration.

Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts.

Console

Water Bottle Holder*

Key/Clip

Handrail

Walking Belt

Foot Rails

BACK

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts

Upright

Incline Pin

Incline Leg

FRONT

Reset/Off

Circuit Breaker

Power Cord

RIGHT SIDE

*No water bottle is included

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ASSEMBLY

o hire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call toll-free 1-800-445-2480.

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Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials; do not
dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.

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 or the shipping carton. This does not
affect treadmill performance. If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt, simply wipe off the lubricant with a
soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.

Assembly requires the included hex keyes and your own phillips screwdriver , two
adjustable wrenches , and needlenose pliers . To avoid damaging plastic parts,
do not use power tools for assembly.

To identify the assembly hardware, see the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART in the center of this manual.

1. Attach six Base Pads (63) to the undersides of the Base
(46) and the Extension Legs (56) with six 3/4" Tek
Screws (3). Note: There are small holes for attaching the
Base Pads only in the undersides of the Base and the
Extension Legs.

2.

Insert an Extension Leg (56) into each end of the Base
(46). Attach each Extension Leg with two Extension Leg
Screws (89).

Attach a Wheel (68) to the outer side of each Extension
Leg (56) with a Wheel Bolt (67), a 3/8" W
a 3/8" Nut (61) as shown. Note:

Wheel Bolts; the Wheels should turn freely.

Do not overtighten the

asher (66), and

1

3

63

56

2

67

68

56

61

66

89

3

63

3

63

61

46

3

63

46

89

56

66

68

67

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3. Have a second person hold the Base (46) in a vertical

position as shown. Hold the Right Upright (62) against

he Base so the indicated large hole is in the position

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shown. Attach the Right Upright with two Upright Bolts

65), two 3/8" Washers (66), and two 3/8" Nuts (61) as

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shown. Do not tighten the Upright Bolts yet.

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66

65

61

ttach the Left Upright (not shown) to the Base (46)

A
in the same way.

a large hole.

4. Hold a Frame Spacer (27) against the right side of the

Frame (79) as shown. Insert a Frame Bolt (70) into the
frame bolt hole in the Upright Spacer and the Frame.
Next, tighten a Spacer Screw (45) into the Upright
Spacer and the Frame. Then, remove the Frame Bolt.

Repeat this step on the other side of the Frame.

5. Position the Base (46) over the Frame (79) as shown.

Insert the Wire Harness (60) into the large hole in the
Right Upright (62) and out of the top.

Note: The Left Upright does not have

62

46

66

Large

Hole

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79

5

65

45

27

70

Raise the Right Upright (62) and the Left Upright (not

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shown) so the Base (46) is flat on the floor.

that the upper end of the W
does not fall into the Right Upright.

With the help of a second person, lift and hold the Frame
(79) between the Right Upright (62) and the Left Upright
(not shown). Finger tighten a Frame Bolt (70) with a
Washer (66) and a 3/8" Star Washer (29) through the
Right Upright and the Frame Spacer
Frame.
step on the left side of the treadmill.

Do not tighten the Frame Bolt yet. Repeat this

ire Harness (not shown)

(27) and into the

Make sure

62

46

60

Large

Hole

79

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62

46

29

66

27

79

70

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