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New Balance 1600 Owner's Manual

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Serial No: _______________________
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  • Page 1 Serial No: _______________________ Date of Purchase: ___ _________ Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Number Decal For Service or Parts call: 1-800-497-5831 OWNER’S MANUAL AXIMUM FFECTIVENESS AFETY LEASE ’ WNER ANUAL EFORE 1600/1800 T ALANCE SING READMILL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ©2005 Fitness Quest Inc. All rights reserved. Made in China. Fitness Quest Inc., d/b/a New Balance Fitness Equipment. New Balance ® and NB ® logo are registered trademarks of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. Fitness Quest Inc. is the exclusive licensee of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. 10/7/05...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this equipment. Exercise of a strenuous nature, as is customarily done on this equipment, should not be undertaken without first consulting a physician. No specific health claims are made or implied as they 1) Before starting this or any other exercise program, consult your physician, who can assist you in determining the target heart rate zone...

  • Page 4: Introduction/Customer Service Information

    Using the treadmill will help in reducing body fat and increasing cardiovascular endurance. Be sure to read through this Owner’s Manual carefully. It is the authoritative source of information about your New Balance Treadmill. Retain this manual for future reference.

  • Page 5: Unit Warning Labels/Specifications & Parts

    Rail Walking • Belt • Walking Deck • Wheel New Balance 1600/1800 Specifications: Approximate: Length: 75” Product Weight: 254 lbs. Maximum User Weight: 1600 - 325 lbs. Computer • Console Left Base Console • • • Upright • Front Motor Cover •...

  • Page 6: Power Cord

    WARNING ALWAYS UNPLUG THE POWER CORD IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE. CAUTION LABEL 1 CAUTION BEFORE FOLDING THE TREADMILL, PRESS STOP TO DECREASE INCLINE LEVEL TO "0 LEVEL". FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO TREADMILL AND VOID WARRANTY.

  • Page 7: Assembly/Setup Instructions

    For Maximum Effectiveness and Safety, Please Read This Owner’s Manual Before Assembling or Using Your New Balance 1600/1800 Treadmill. NOTE: All location references, such as front, rear, left or right, made in these instructions are from the user position – on the Treadmill facing the Console.
  • Page 8 Note: We recommend setting up the unit in the area where it will be used. Remove Box Top. Collapse Box Bottom and leave unit in box to assemble. STEP 1 - Upright Assembly a) Stand on Walking Belt and grip the uprights and slowly raise them into the assembled position.
  • Page 9 Use the Multi Hex Tool with Phillips Screwdriver provided to tighten. Follow the “Setting Up Treadmill For Use” instructions on the next two pages to move the Treadmill off the shipping carton so you upright Figure 3 - Install Side Caps Assembly is now complete.
  • Page 10 After assembly is complete, you must fold and move the Treadmill to remove the box. To fold the Treadmill, raise the Deck. Secure the Deck in the upright position by pushing the Knob in while rotating it clockwise until the Locking Indicator is fully visible.
  • Page 11 FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN CRUSHED HANDS. STEP 3 – Lowering the Walking Deck Once the Treadmill is in the desired place, lower the Deck by pushing in and turn the Knob counter- clockwise until the Locking Indicator is not visible and the Deck is released.

  • Page 12: Folding And Moving Your Treadmill For Storage

    FOLDING AND MOVING YOUR TREADMILL FOR STORAGE knob locking indicator TO FOLD THE TREADMILL You may fold the Treadmill into the upright position for storage. NOTE: Make sure the Treadmill's CAUTION elevation is at the lowest position BEFORE FOLDING THE before folding the Deck.
  • Page 13 TO MOVE THE TREADMILL (in folded position) Always make sure the Treadmill is turned off and unplugged first! Hold the Hand Grips to move the Treadmill forward or backward. The Treadmill comes with Wheels for easy portability. DO NOT TIP the Treadmill.

  • Page 14: Walking Belt Tension

    Note: The Treadmill MUST be placed on a level surface only. If the Treadmill is not level, the belt will continuously slip to the low side of the Treadmill. CAUTION: DO NOT USE Treadmill if it is not on a level surface. WALKING BELT TENSION Walking Belts tend to stretch slightly with use.

  • Page 15: Walking Belt And Deck Lubrication

    (3) switch on/off switch power cord 3. Start the Treadmill Belt and set the speed at 1.0 mph. Let the Belt run for about 45 seconds in order to spread the lubrication on the underneath side of the Belt.

  • Page 16: Electronics Operating Instructions For Your Treadmill

    Treadmill will stop if the user accidentally walks off the Treadmill. • If the user falls off the Treadmill, the Safety Key will come off the Computer and the Treadmill will stop at once to avoid further injury. 1600 •...

  • Page 19: Display Functions & Program Functions - 1600

    Time window for one second when the Safety Key is placed on the Computer. Time-Out: If the Treadmill is turned on, and the Belt is not moving, the Computer will shut-off after five minutes. DISPLAY FUNCTION Please read carefully before using the Treadmill.
  • Page 20 1600 PROGRAMS ON/OFF SWITCH: Turn on the ON/OFF switch located on the front of the Treadmill. The switch will light up if there is power to the Treadmill. PRESS POWER: This turns the Computer power on. The Treadmill Belt will not start unless POWER is pressed first.

  • Page 21: Display Functions & Program Functions - 1800

    PIKES PEAK CARDIO BURN DISPLAY FUNCTION Please read carefully before using the Treadmill. TIME: Shows workout Time. Time begins at 00:00 and counts up. The maximum time is 99:99. When the Safety Key is first attached to the Computer, this display shows the accumulated Distance (odometer) for one second.
  • Page 22 1800 PROGRAMS ON/OFF SWITCH: Turn on the ON/OFF switch located on the front of the Treadmill. The switch will light up if there is power to the Treadmill. PRESS POWER: This turns the Computer power on. The Treadmill Belt will not start unless POWER is pressed first.

  • Page 23: Using The Pulse Function

    Distance will appear in the Time window for one second when the Safety Key is placed on the Computer. Time-Out: If the Treadmill is turned on, and the Belt is not moving, the Computer will shut-off after five minutes. 1600...

  • Page 24: Exercise Guidelines

    Using your Treadmill will improve this. MUSCULAR STRENGTH – the ability of a muscle to exert force for a brief period of time. Upper-body strength, for example, can be measured by various weight-lifting exercises.

  • Page 25: Aerobic Exercise: How Much? How Often

    You can do different types of aerobic activities, say walking one day, and use your Treadmill the next. Make sure you choose an activity that can be done regularly, and is enjoyable for you. The impor- tant thing to remember is not to skip too many days between workouts or fitness benefits will be lost.

  • Page 26: Clothing

    Count pulse for 10 seconds and multiply by six to get the per-minute rate. Remember, your New Balance Treadmill also comes with pulse sensors located on the Console. When used properly, the unit pulse sensors can help you to determine your estimated heart rate.

  • Page 27: Heart Rate Target Zone Chart

    FOR CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS TABLE 1 Heart Rate (Beats/ Min) TABLE 2 Exercise Warm Up Week Period 1 & 2 5 min 3 & 4 5 min 5 & 6 5 min 7 & 8 5 min 9 & 10 5 min 11 &...

  • Page 28: Warm Up & Cool Down Stretches

    WARM UP & COOL DOWN STRETCHES Stretches can help improve flexibility and relieve the tightness in muscles that results from repetitive sport movements that require a limited range of motion. 10 to 12 minutes of daily stretching is recommended. This can be done when warming up or cooling down.
  • Page 29 4. Back Stretch Stand with your legs shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent. Bend forward from your waist with your arms extending loosely in front of your body. Gently bend from the waist flexing your body as far forward as it will go. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide

    A. Unplug the power cord from the Treadmill’s socket. safety switch B. Push in the safety switch. C. Plug the power cord back into the Treadmill’s socket. NOTE: DON'T PUSH IN THE SAFETY SWITCH BEFORE on/off switch UNPLUGGING THE TREADMILL’S POWER CORD.

  • Page 31: Workout Progress Charts

    Use the charts below to keep track of your progress over time. Before writing on them, make as many copies as you think you’ll need. We suggest you keep these in a notebook. You will find it both informative and motivational to look back at what you’ve done, and this data will help you to chart future fitness goals as you progress.
  • Page 32 ADDITIONAL WORKOUT PROGRESS CHARTS Date Weight Waist Abdomen Date Weight Waist Abdomen Resting Hips Thighs Calves Heart Rate Resting Hips Thighs Calves Heart Rate...

  • Page 33: Parts List/Exploded View

    ITEM # PART NAME CONSOLE BASE LEFT UPRIGHT RIGHT UPRIGHT SAFETY KEY LEFT CONSOLE B03-16 CENTER CONSOLE W/COMPUTER (1600) B03-18 CENTER CONSOLE W/COMPUTER (1800) RIGHT CONSOLE BOOK RACK FAN TUBE TOP PULSE SENSOR WITH WIRE BOTTOM PULSE SENSOR HAND GRIP...

  • Page 34: Exploded View

    1600/1800 EXPLODED VIEW...
  • Page 35 New Balance Fitness Equipment Dedication to Quality We warrant this product to be free from all defects in material and workmanship when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. See Limited Warranty Card for details. Save your sales receipt. (You may wish to staple it into this manual.)

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