NordicTrack 831.29882 User Manual
Model No. 831.298820
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USER'S MANUAL
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
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Table of Contents
Important Precautions ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Before You Begin................................................................................................................................................................5
Assembly............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
How to Use the CardioTrack™ Heart Rate Monitor.........................................................................................................
Treadmill Operation........................................................................................................................................................ 10
How to Use the Manual Mode....................................................................................................................................12
How to Use the Heart Rate Programs.......................................................................................................................15
How to Use the Incline Programs..............................................................................................................................17
How to Create Custom Programs..............................................................................................................................19
How to Use Custom Programs..................................................................................................................................20
How to Fold and Move the Treadmill..............................................................................................................................22
Maintenance and Trouble-shooting.............................................................................................................................. 24
Conditioning Guidelines .................................................................................................................................................26
Part List ........................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Ordering Replacement Parts...........................................................................................................................................31
Limited Warranty
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Note: An Exploded Drawing is attached in the center of this user's manual.
Important Precautions
^^V\/ARNING. To reciuce the h'skof burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, reed 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
user's manual.
3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with
eight feet of clearance behind it. Do notpiace
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
mof$ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill
in a garage or covered patio^ or near water.
5. Do not operate the treaditlil! 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 shoufd not be used fay persons
v/etghing more than 250 pounds. Never allow
more than one person oh the treadmill at a
must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and
15 amps.
12. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres
sor 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 while running on
the treadmill. When walking, hold the
handrails or use the included hand weights.
16. Do not perform exercises with the hand
weights at speeds higher than a walk. Using
weights and not holding the handrails may ■
compromise your ability to maintain your ; •
balance. Exercises using weights should be
attempted only by experienced users.
8. Wear appropriate clothing when using the
treadmill. Do not wear loose clothing that
could become caught in thé treadmill. Athletic
support clothes are recommended for both
men and women. . ^
9.
Alw/ays wear athletic shoes when using the
treadmill. Never use the fareadmill with bare
feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
10. When connecting the power cord (see
P/ug in the Power Cordon
page 10), 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 single-outlet surge suppressor
that .is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage
s (TVSS).:The Surge suppres-
have a UL suppressed voltage rating
or less and a minimum surge dis
:: sipation of 450 joules; The surge suppressor
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17. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden Jumps in speed. .
18. To reduce the possibility of the treadmill
overheating, do not operate the treadmill
continuously for longer than one hour,
19. The heart rate monitor is not a medical
device. Various factors may affect the accu
racy of heart rate readings. The heart rale .
monitor is intended only as an exercise aid in
determining heart rate trends in general., '
20. 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 foca« ^^
tion of the on/off switch.)
21. During the last ten seconds of any
: except the manual mode, the incline of the
treadmill will automatically decrease to
Keep your feet and objects from beneath
treadmill. .
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22. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
Assembly
on page 6, and
Treadmill on
page 22.) You must be able to
safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to raise,
lower, or move the treadmill.
23. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the frame is held securely by the
storage latch.
24. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill
every three months.
25. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening,
26. TTie roller guards must be 1/8 inch from the
rear roller (see the drawing on page 5).
How to Move the
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guards, if necessary, '
27. DANGER
cord immediately after use, before cleaning
the treadmill, and before performing the/^5
maintenance and adjustment procedures
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 ser
vice representative only. . , '
28. This treadmill is intended tor in-home .
use only. Do not use this treadmill in any' '
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
•
Always unplug the power f
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beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This
Rpty I?' i if»“ persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. .
fiead all instructions before using. SEARS assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
damage sustained by or through theuse of this product. ■ ^ y
M *^®admill. If one of the decals is missing, or if it is not
back cover of this manual). Apply the decal in the location shown.
Customer Service Department toll-free to order a free replacement decal (see the
A ATTENTION
• Gardez les enfants
éloignés du tapis roulant
en tout temps.
' Veuillez vous assurer que
le loquet de rangement
est complètement fermé
avant de déplacer le tapis
roulant ou de le ranger.
Awarning
D' /
’ Never allow children to
play on or around
treadmill.
Storage latch must be
fully engaged before
treadmill is moved or
stored.
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PA1!T#I3SM1
AVIS IMPORTANT:, : IMPORTANT:
■ is degre d inclinaison au Incline must be set at lowest
minimum avant de plier le tapis level before folding treadmill
roulant. . into storage position.
A CAUTION
KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY
FROM THIS AREA WHILE THE
TREADMILL IS IN OPERATION.
Before You Begin
Thank you for selecting the new NordicTrack
PowerTread'^'^ 2000 treadmill. The PowerTread 2000
treadmill combines advanced technology with innova
tive design to let you enjoy an excellent form of cardio
vascular exercise in the convenience and privacy of
your home. And when you’re not exercising, the unique
PowerTread 2000 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. If you have additional questions,
please call our Customer Sen/ice Department toll-free
at 1-888-825-2588, 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 of the treadmill is 831.298820. The serial num
ber can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill
(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.
Assembly
Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Assembly
requires the included alien wrench
wrench ~
1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
Uprights (70) until the Wheels (30) are resting flat on the
floor.
2. Remove the four Handrail Screws (103) from the posts on
the left and right Uprights (70). Slide the upper end of a
Handrail (101) onto the right Upright (70) as shown. Note:
It will be necessary to pivot the Handrail to the side
and back repeatedly (see arrow A) while pushing on
the Handrail (see arrow B) to slide it fully onto the
Upright. Next, pivot the lower end of the Handrail down,
push it toward the right Upright, and then align it with
the indicated hole.
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| and your own phillips screwdriver
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and adjustable
Tighten two Handrail Screws (103) into the upper end of
the Handrail (101) and the right Upright (70).
Attach the other Handrail (101) to the left Upright (70) as
described above. .
3. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the Uprights
(70) down as shown.
Tighten a Handrail Bolt (95) with a Handrail Washer (102)
into the right Upright (70) and the lower end of the right
Handrail (101) as shown. Note; It may be necessary to
press down on the Handrail to align the holes in the
Upright and Handrail.
Next, tighten a Handrail Bolt (95) with a Handrail Washer
(102) into the left Upright (70) and the lower end of the left
' Handrail (101) (not shown).
With the help of a second person, carefully tip the Uprights
(70) back to the upright position.
4. Locate the two tabs on the Reading Rack (12). Slide the
tabs up into the two slots in the front of the Console (78).
Attach the Reading Rack to the Console with the six
Screws (43).
5. Attach a Weight Rack (112) to each Upright (70) with two
Screws (43) as shown.
Refer to the inset drawing. Insert a 2-lb. Handle (115) and
two 1-lb. Weights (114) into each Weight Rack (112).
6. Remove the two indicated Screws (43) from the left Upright
(70).
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 theJ=atch Spacers (93).
7. Remove the backing from the Wrench Clip (88). Press the
Wrench Clip onto the Upright (70) in the indicated location.
Press the Allen Wrench (87) into the Wrench Clip
8. Make sure that all parts of the treadmill are properly
tightened. Place a mat beneath the treadmill to
protect the floor or carpet.
How to Use the CardioTrack'" Heart Rate Monitor
IMPORTANT: If a user has aa implanted
medical device such as a pacemaker, the
user must check with his or her physician
prior to using the heart rale monitor.
The unique CardioTrack heart rate monitor is speciaiiy
designed for accuracy, comfort, and durability. To get
the best performance from the heart rate monitor,
please read the instructions below.
HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR
The heart rate monitor consists of two components:
the chest strap and the transmitter. Follow the steps
below to put on the heart rate monitor.
3. Pul! the transmitter away from your body a few
inches and locate the two electrode areas on the
inner side. The electrode areas are the two long,
grooved rectangles. Using saline solution such as
saliva or contact lens solution, wet both electrode
areas. Return the transmitter to a position against
your chest.
HEART RATE MONITOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING
The instructions on pages 11 to 17 of this user’s
manual explain how the heart rate monitor is used
with the console. If the letters “PUS” appear in the
PULSE display, or if the displayed heart rate is
excessively high or low when the heart rate moni
tor is used, try the trouble-shooting steps below.
1.
Make sure that the heart rate monitor is under your
clothing, against your skin, and as high under the
pectoral muscles or breasts as is comfortable.
Note: If the heart rate monitor does not function
when positioned as described, try moving it slightly
lower or higher on your chest.
1.
Refer to the inset drawing above. Insert the tab on
one end of the chest strap through the hole in one
end of the transmitter. Press the end of the trans
mitter under the buckle on the chest strap. The tab
should be flush with the front of the transmitter.
2. Wrap the
heart rate
monitor
around your
chest and
attach the
other end of
the chest
strap to the
transmitter.
Adjust the
length of the
chest strap, if necessary. The heart rate monitor
should be under your clothing, against your skin,
and as high under the pectoral muscles or breasts
as is comfortable. Make sure that the NordicTrack
logo is facing forward and is right-side-up.
2. Make sure that the NordicTrack logo on the trans
mitter is facing forwards and is right-side-up.
3. Use saline solution such as saliva or contact lens
solution to wet the two electrode areas on the
transmitter. If heart rate readings do not appear
until you begin perspiring, re-wet the electrode areas.
4. As you walk or run on the treadmill, position your
self near the center of the walking belt. For the
console to display heart rate readings, the user
must be within arm’s length of the console.
5. The heart rate monitor is designed to work with
people who have normal heart rhythms. Heart rate
reading problems may be caused by medical
conditions such as premature ventricular contrac
tions (pvcs), tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia.
6. The operation of the heart rate monitor can be
affected by magnetic interference caused by high
power lines or other sources, if it is suspected that
magnetic interference may be causing a problem,
try relocating the treadmill.
7. If the heart rate monitor still does not function
properly, test it by having another person try it.
8. The CR2032 battery may need to be replaced (see
page 9).
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HEART RATE MONITOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Thoroughly dry the heart rate monitor after each
use. The heart rate monitor is activated when the
electrode areas are wetted and the heart rate moni
tor is put on; the heart rate monitor shuts off when it
is removed and the electrode areas are dried. If the
heart rate monitor is not dried after each use, it may
remain activated longer than necessary.
• Store the heart rate monitor in a warm, dry place.
Do not store the heart rate monitor in a plastic bag
or other container that may trap moisture.
• Do not expose the heart rate monitor to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time. Do not expose
the heart rate monitor to temperatures above 122®
Fahrenheit (50® Celsius) or below 14“ Fahrenheit
(-10“ Celsius).
• Do not excessively bend or stretch the transmitter
when using or storing the heart rate monitor.
• Clean the transmitter using wat^r and mild soap—
never use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals. The
chest strap may be hand washed and air dried.
If the heart rate monitor
does not function prop
erly, the CR 2032 bat
tery may need to be
replaced. To replace the
battery, locate the bat
tery cover on the back of
the transmitter. Insert a
coin into the slot in the
cover and turn the cover counterclockwise to the
"open” position. Remove the cover.
Remove the old battery
and insert a new CR
2032 battery, making
sure that the battery is
turned so the writing is
on top. In addition, make
sure that the rubber gas
ket is in place in the
transmitter. Replace the
battery cover and turn it
to the closed position.
Operation and Adjustment
THE PERFORMANT LUBE"“ WALKING BELT
Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with
PERFORMANT LUBE™, a high-performance lubricant.
IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other
substances to the walking belt or the walking plat
form. Such substances will deteriorate the walking
belt and cause excessive wear.
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD
A DANGER: Improper connection
of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in an increased risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified eiectncian or service
man if you are in doubt as to whether the" '
product is property grounded. Oo not modify
the plug provided with the product—if it will
not fit the outret have a proper outlet '
insfalfed by a qualified eiectrician.
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).
This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit,
and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus
trated 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.
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 malfunc
tion or break down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec
tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor,
and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with ail 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. Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box
covers are not grounded. Contact a qualified elec
trician to determine if the outlet box cover is
grounded before using an adapter.
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ACAUTION: Before opOrafing the
cònsole, read the foliowing precautions.
• Do not stand on fee walking òell when
Always wear fee clip (see fee drawing
above) while operating the freadmlif. If the
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The heart rate monitor Is not a medical >
device. Various factors may affect the accu
racy of heart rate reading^^The heart rate
monitor is intended only as an exercise aid
in determining heart rate trends in general.
• If you have heart problems, or if you are
over 60 years of age and have been inactive,
do not use the HEART RA TE programs.
If
you are taking medication regularly, consult
your physician to find whether the medica
tion will affect your exercise heart rate.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, keep
the console dry. Use a sealable wafer bottle.
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, you can watch your
progress on the LED “track" while the six displays
provide continuous exercise feedback. Eight preset
programs are also offered; three HEART RATE
programs automatically control the speed and incline
of the treadmill to keep your heart rate near predeter
mined settings, and five INCLINE programs
automatically control the incline of the treadmill as they
guide you through effective workouts. The console also
features two CUSTOM programs that allow you to create
your own programs and store them in the console’s
memory for future use.
To use the manual mode, follow the steps beginning
on page 12. To use the HEART RATE programs, see
page 15. To use the INCLINE programs, see page 17.
To create a CUSTOM program, see page 19. To use a
CUSTOM program, see page 20.
Note; The console can display speed and distance in
either miles or kilometers {see
13). For simplicity, all instructions in this user’s manual
refer to miles.
Speed Display on
page
11
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