NordicTrack 831.298800 User Manual
Model No. 831.298800
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this equipment. Save this manual
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USER'S MANUAL
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
Table of Contents
Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Treadmill Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
How to Fold and Move the Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Maintenance and Trouble-shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Conditioning Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Part List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Note: An
Exploded Drawing
is attached in the center of this owner’s guide.
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Important Precautions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the
ollowing important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.
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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 in this
owner’s guide.
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 where oxygen is being
administered.
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmill at all times.
7. The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 250 pounds. Never allow
more than one person on the treadmill at a
time.
8. Wear appropriate clothing when using the
treadmill. Do not wear loose clothing that
could become caught in the treadmill. Athletic
support clothes are recommended for both
men and women. Always wear athletic shoes.
Never use the treadmill with bare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
9. When connecting the power cord (see
Plug in the Power Cord
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.
10. 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
on page 7), plug the
How to
must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and
5 amps.
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11. Keep the power cord and the surge protector
away from heated surfaces.
12. 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
is not working properly.)
13. Never start the treadmill while you are
standing on the walking belt. Always hold
the handrails while using the treadmill.
14. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
15. To reduce the possibility of the treadmill
overheating, do not operate the treadmill
continuously for longer than one hour.
16. 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.)
Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
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treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
Assembly
Treadmill
safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to raise,
lower, or move the treadmill.
When folding or moving the treadmill, make
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sure that the frame is held securely by the
storage latch.
Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill
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every three months.
The roller guards must be 1/8 inch from the
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rear roller (see the drawing on page 5).
Remove the key and adjust the roller guards,
if necessary.
on page 6, and
on page 13.) You must be able to
on page 5 if the treadmill
How to Move the
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1. Never drop or insert any object into any
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pening.
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22.
DANGER: Always unplug the power
cord immediately after use, before cleaning
the treadmill, and before performing the main-
enance and adjustment procedures
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described in this manual. Never remove the
motor hood unless instructed to do so by an
uthorized service representative. Servicing
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other than the procedures in this manual
hould be performed by an authorized service
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representative only.
23. This treadmill is intended for in-home
use only. Do not use this treadmill in any
ommercial, rental, or institutional setting.
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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. SEARS 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 to order a free replacement decal (see
cover of this manual). Apply the decal in the location shown.
the back
(There is one decal
on each side)
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Before You Begin
hank you for selecting the new NordicTrack
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owerTread™ 1500 treadmill. The PowerTread 1500
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treadmill combines advanced technology with innovative design to let you enjoy an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience and privacy of
our home. And when you’re not exercising, the unique
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PowerTread 1500 can be folded up, requiring less than
half the floor space of other treadmills.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill
please call our toll-free Customer Service Department
Handrails
Storage Latch
. If you have additional questions,
t 1-888-825-2588, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.
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ntil 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To
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help us assist you, please note the product model
number and serial number before calling. The model
number of the treadmill is 831.298810. The serial num-
er can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill
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(see the front cover of this manual for the location).
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labeled.
Console
Key/Clip*
Uprights
Walking Belt
Foot Rails
Roller Guards
Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts
IMPORTANT: Always wear the clip while operating the treadmill. If the key is pulled from the
*
console, the walking belt will stop.
Cushioned Walking Platform
Circuit
Breaker
On/off
Switch
Power Cord
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Assembly
Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Assembly
equires a phillips screwdriver (not included).
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. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
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Uprights (70) until the Wheels (30) are resting flat on the
floor.
2. Remove the two indicated Screws (43) from the left Upright
(70).
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70
30
2
Attach the Storage Latch (5) and the two Latch Spacers
(93) to the left Upright (70) with the two Screws (43). Be
careful not to overtighten the Screws.
Note: If it is difficult to fold or lower the treadmill,
remove one or both of the Latch Spacers (93).
3. Remove the backing from the Wrench Clip (88). Press the
Wrench Clip onto the left or right Upright (70) in the indi
cated location. Press the Allen Wrench (87) into the
Wrench Clip.
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70
93
5
3
70
43
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4. Make sure that all parts of the treadmill are properly
tightened. Place a mat beneath the treadmill to
protect the floor or carpet.
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Treadmill Operation
HE PERFORMANT LUBE
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Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with
PERFORMANT LUBETM, a high-performance lubricant.
MPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other
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ubstances to the walking belt or the walking plat-
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form. Such substances will deteriorate the walking
belt and cause excessive wear.
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD
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ALKING BELT
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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).
his product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit,
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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
sed to connect the surge suppressor to a 2-pole
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eceptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly
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grounded outlet is not available.
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Grounded Outlet Box
Surge Suppressor
Grounding Pin
Grounding Pin
Grounded Outlet
2
Grounded Outlet Box
Adapter
Lug
Metal Screw
Grounding Plug
Surge Suppressor
Surge suppressors are sold at most hardware stores
and department stores. 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.
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 the power cord into a surge suppressor,
plug.
and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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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DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE
Note: If there is a thin
sheet of plastic on the
console, remove it.
Clip
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 the drawing
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. Use only a sealed water
bottle.
Key
FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The treadmill console offers an impressive array of
features designed to make your workouts more 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, four displays will provide
continuous exercise feedback. In addition, three preset
programs will automatically control the incline of the
treadmill as they guide you through effective
To use the MANUAL mode, follow the steps on pages 9
and 10. To use the INCLINE programs, see pages 11
and 12.
Note: The console can display speed and distance in
either miles or kilometers (see
10). For simplicity, all instructions in this owner’s guide
refer to miles.
Speed Display
workouts.
on page
8
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