Sears Lifestyler EXPANSE 2000 Owner's Manual

F ANS-E 2000

2.5 HP • 0 _I0 J_PH • POWER INCLINE • EXPANDED RUNNING SURFACE

SI _/AJRSo

Model No. 831.297273

Serial No.

The serial number can be found in the

location shown below. Write the serial
number in the space above.

Serial Number Decal

Z_ CAUTION!:

Read all safety precautions
and instructions in this

manual before using this
equipment. Keep this
manual in a safe place for

future reference.

OWNER'S MANUAL

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

RNING: To reduce the risk of burns, tire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the fol-

lowing Important safety precautions and information before operating the treadmill.

1. Position the treadmill on a level surface, with at least 8 feet of clearance behind the treadmill. Do not
place the treadmill near water, outdoors or on any surface that blocks an air opening. Do not operate

where aerosol products are used or where oxygen is being administered.

2.

When connecting the power cord (see OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT on page 5), plug the power
cord directly into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 12 or more amps. No other appliance should
be on the same circuit. Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces, if an extension cord is
needed, use only a 14-gauge general-purpose cord of five feet or less in length with a three-wire con-

ductor.

3. 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 3 if the treadmill is not working properly.)

4..Wear appropriate exercise clothing when using the treadmill; do not wear loose clothing that could

•become caught in the treadmill. Always wear athletic shoes; tiever use the treadmill with bare feet,
wearing only stockings or#) sandals. Athletic support clothes are recommended for both men and

women.

5. The pulse earclip is not a medical device. Various factors, including the user's movement while exer-

cising, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The earclip is intended only as an exercise aid
in determining heart rate trends in general.

6. Never start the treadmill while you are standing on the walking belt. Always hold the handrail when
exercising on the treadmill.

7. Never allow more than one person on the treadmill at a time. The treadmill should not be used by

persons weighing more than 250 pounds.

8. Keep small children away from the treadmill at all times. Never leave the treadmill unattended whlle

It Is running. Always turn the power off when the treadmill is not in use.

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

10. To reduce the possibility of overheating, do not operate the treadmill continuously for longer than 1
hour.

11. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. Adjust the speed slowly to avoid sudden jumps In speed.

12_ Use the treadmill only as described in this manual,

13. Always unplug the power cord before performlng the maintenance and adjustment procedures

described In this manual. Never remove the safety cover 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.

ik WARN ING: 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 b_fore using. SEARS assumes no responsibility for personal Injury or property

damage sustained by or through the use of this producL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . ....... .............................................................. 3

ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 4

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................. 5

TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND STORAGE ....................................................... 10

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ............................................................... 13

PART LIST ..... : ........................................................................ 14

EXPLODED DRAWING .................................................................... 15

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

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

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the SEARS LIFESTYLEFP EXPANSE 2000 treadmill. The EXPANSE 2000 treadmill

blends advanced technology with innovative design to let you enjoy an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise
in the convenience and privacy of your home. For your safety and 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 note the product model number and serial number before calling. The model number of the

treadmill is 831.297273. 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 paris that are labeled.

Console

tandrail

Key/Clip

Upright

FRONT

Walkin(

Power Cord

BACK Circuit Breaker

Rear Roller Cushion Knob
Adj

RI_'I--ITSIDE

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ASSEMBLY

Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing msterials

until assembly is completed. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY: An adjustable wrench

(not I.nc!uded ).

1. Wlt.hthe help of a second person, raise the right Upright (3) to

a vertical position. Align the hole in the lower end of the right

Upright withthe hole in the side of the Right Frame Rail (47).

Insert a 3/4" x 4 1/2" Bolt (2), with a Washer (1), into the right
Upright. Hand tighten both Bolts (2) into the Right Frame Rail.
Do not fully tighten the Bolts yet. Repeat the step with the Left

Updght (not shown).

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2, It is recommended that a seconcl person hold the Handrail (5)

whileyou complete step 2.

Connect the Handrait Wire Harness (13) to the Upright Wire
Harness (30). Slide the brackets on the Handrail (5) into the

right Upright (3) and the left Upright (not shown). Be careful not
to damage the wires. Insert a 3/8" x I 1/4" Bolt (7), with a
Washer (1), into each Upright. It may be necessary to raise the
frontof the Handrail to insert the Bolts. _ghten the Bolts.
Tighten the 3/4" X 41/2" Bolts (2) in the lower ends of the

Uprights (see step 1).

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3. Slidethe meta! Clothes Clip onto the Pulse Earclip in the indicat-
ed location. The use of the Pulse Earclip is explained in OPER-

ATING THE MONITOR MODES on page 9.

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Pulse Earclip

Clothes Clip

4. Remove the paper backing from the Wrench Clip (84). Press the
Wrench Clip onto the Right Endcap (78) in the indicated loca-

tion. Press the Allen Wrench (83) into the Wrench Clip.

Make sure that all pads are tightened before using the treadmill.
Note: To protect the floor, a covering should be placed under
the treadmill.

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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT

PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric cur-

rent to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped

with a cord having an equipment-greunding conductor and a ground-

ing plug. Plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet that is
properly Installed and grounded in accordance with all local

codes and ordinances.

DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the product is propedy 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.

This product iSfor use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a
grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Drawing 1. A

temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in Drawing 2

may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in
Drawing 2 it a properly grounded outlet is not available. The tempo-

rary 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 out-

let 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.

2

Grounded

Grounding Plug

Grounding Pin

3rounded Outlet

Grounded

/ Outlet Box

Adapter

_7"/Greunding Pin

re nding

Metal Screw

BREAKING IN THE MAINTENANCE-FREE WALKING PLATFORM

IMPORTANT: This treadmill features a maintenance-free walking platform. After completion of the following
break-in procedure, the walking platform requires no further maintenance. The walking platform must be broken

in completely so that the coating on the walking platform impregnates the walking belt. +Ifthis is not done, the
treedmill may function erratically. Follow the steps below to break in the walking platform completely.

1. Adjust the incline of the treadmill to the highest setting. (See pages 6 and 7.)

2. Adjust the speed of the walking belt to about 3 or 4 miles per hour. (See pages 6 and 7.) Hold the handrail
and begin walking on the treadmill. Be sure to walk on all areas of the walking belt--not only on the cen-
ter. Continue for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the walking belt no longer slows as you walk.

3. To complete the break-in procedure, first stop the walking belt
and unplug the power cord. Lift each side of the walking belt

and apply the included lubricant generously onto the area of the
walking platform shown at the right. This one-time application

completes the break-in of the r_air_tenance-free walking plat-
form. IMPORTANT: The included 100% silicone lubricant is

specially formulated for this one-time application. Do not apply
any other silicone lubr'_ant or spray. Such substances may

damage the walking platform and cause excessive wear or pre-

mature failure of the treadmill.

Apply lubricant to
entire shaded area.

Note: The treadmill may function erratically during the break-in procedure. The walking belt may slow to a stop
Orsurge in speed, and an error code (=EEE') may appear in the SPEED display. If this happens, remove the
safety key, wait for ten seconds, and then reinsert the safety key.

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