Reebok RBTL15981 User Manual

CAUTION

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

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Model No. RBTL15981
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USER'S MANUAL

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

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

HOW TO SET UP THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

TREADMILL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

TROUBLE-SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

REEBOK UNIVERSITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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. 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 300 pounds.

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

9. 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.

10. Always wear athletic shoes when using the
treadmill. Never use the treadmill with bare
feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.

11. When connecting the power cord (see page 9),
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. Do not use an extension
cord.

12. Use only a UL-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.

13. Keep the power cord and the surge protector
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
BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the tread­mill is not working properly.)

15. Never start the treadmill while you are stand­ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.

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

17. To reduce the possibility of the treadmill over­heating, do not operate the treadmill continu­ously for longer than one hour.

18. The heart rate monitor is not a medical de­vice. Various factors, including the user's
movement, may affect the accuracy of heart
rate readings. The heart rate monitor 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, 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.)

20. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly set up. (See HOW
TO SET UP THE TREADMILL on page 6 and
HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 19.)
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.

23. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill
regularly.

DANGER: 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

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

25. This treadmill is intended for home use only.
Do not use this treadmill in any commercial,
rental, or institutional setting.

26. 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 decals shown at the right have been
placed on your treadmill. If a decal is
missing, or if it is not legible, please call
our Customer Service Department, toll­free, to order a free replacement decal
(see HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT
PARTS on page 27). Apply the decal in
the location shown.

(There is one decal

on each side)

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Thank you for selecting the new REEBOK¨ACD3
treadmill. The ACD3 treadmill combines advanced
technology with innovative design to let you enjoy an
excellent form of cardiovascular exercise in the conve­nience and privacy of your home. And when youÕre not
exercising, the unique ACD3 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 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 mention the product model
number and serial number when calling. The model
number is RBTL15981. 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 review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labeled.

Handrail

Storage Latch

Book Holder

Key/Clip

Circuit

Breaker

On/Off Switch

Walking Belt

Front

Wheel

Foot Rails

Power

Cord

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts

Water Bottle Holder

(Bottle not included)

RIGHT SIDE

LEFT SIDE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Console

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1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
Uprights (39) until the treadmill is in the position shown.

2. Make sure that all parts are tightened before you use the treadmill. Place a mat under the treadmill to
protect the floor or carpet.

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Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until
set-up is completed. No tools are required.

HOW TO SET UP THE TREADMILL

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HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR

Before you use the heart rate monitor, please read all
instructions on this page and the following page.
The heart rate
monitor consists of
two components:
the chest strap and
the sensor unit.
Refer to the draw­ing below to attach
the chest strap to
the sensor unit.

Insert the tab on
one end of the
chest strap through
one end of the sen­sor unit. Press the
end of the sensor
unit under the
buckle on the chest
strap. The tab
should be almost
flush with the front
of the sensor unit.

Next, wrap the
heart rate monitor
around your chest
and attach the other
end of the chest
strap to the sensor
unit. Adjust the
length of the chest
strap, if necessary.

The heart rate mon­itor should be under
your clothing, tight
against your skin,
and as high under
the pectoral muscles or breasts as is comfortable.
Make sure that the logo on the sensor unit is facing
forward and is right-side-up.

Pull the sensor unit away from your body a few inches
and locate the two electrode areas on the inner side.
The electrode areas are the areas covered by shallow
ridges. Using saline solution such as saliva or contact
lens solution, wet both electrode areas. Return the
sensor unit to a position against your chest.

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
monitor 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,
draining the battery prematurely.

¥ 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 tempera-

tures above 122¡ Fahrenheit (50¡ Celsius) or below
14¡ Fahrenheit (-10¡ Celsius).

¥ Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor unit

when using or storing the heart rate monitor.

¥ Clean the sensor unit periodically using a damp

cloth; never use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals.
The chest strap may be hand washed and air dried.

HEART RATE MONITOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING

The instructions on the following pages explain
how the heart rate monitor is used with the console.
If the letters ÒPLSÓ appear in the PULSE display or if
the displayed heart rate is excessively high or low,
try the steps below.

¥ Make sure that the heart rate monitor is under your

clothing, tight against your skin, and as high under
the pectoral muscles or breasts as is comfortable. In
addition, make sure that the logo on the sensor unit
is facing forward and is right-side-up. Note: If the
heart rate monitor does not function when positioned
as described, try moving it slightly lower or higher on
your chest.

¥ Use saline solution such as saliva or contact lens

solution to wet the two electrode areas on the
sensor unit. If heart rate readings do not appear until
you begin perspiring, re-wet the electrode areas.

HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE MONITOR

Chest Strap

Sensor Unit

Tab

Buckle

Sensor

Unit

¥ 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 armÕs length of the console.

¥ 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 contrac­tions (pvcs), tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia.

¥ 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
this is a problem, try relocating the treadmill.

¥ The CR2032 battery may need to be replaced.

Follow the steps below to replace the battery.

Locate the battery cover
on the back of the sen­sor unit. Insert a coin
into the slot in the cover
and turn the cover coun­terclockwise to the
ÒopenÓ position. Remove
the cover.

Remove the old battery
from the sensor unit.
Insert a new CR 2032
battery, making sure
that the writing is on top.
In addition, make sure
that the rubber gasket is
in place in the sensor
unit. Replace the battery
cover and turn it to the
closed position.

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CR2032
Battery

Rubber
Gasket

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TREADMILL OPERATION

THE PERFORMANT LUBETMWALKING BELT

Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with
PERFORMANT LUBETM, 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 homeÕs 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 UL­listed 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 productÑif 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