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Freemotion FMTL8255-INT.0 User Manual

Freemotion FMTL8255-INT.0 User Manual

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Model No. FMTL8255-INT.0
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for future reference.
Serial
Number
Decal
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions, or if parts
are damaged or missing, please
see HOW TO CONTACT CUS-
TOMER CARE on the back cover
of this manual.
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
USERʼS MANUAL
www.freemotionfitness.com

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  • Page 1 USERʼS MANUAL Model No. FMTL8255-INT.0 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? If you have questions, or if parts are damaged or missing, please see HOW TO CONTACT CUS- TOMER CARE on the back cover of this manual.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE ..........Back Cover FREEMOTION is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

  • Page 3: Warning Decal Placement

    WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT These drawings show the locations of the warning decals. If a decal is missing or illegible, see the back cover of this manual and request a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown. Note: The de- cals may not be shown at actual size.

  • Page 4: Important Precautions

    To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and in- structions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before using your treadmill. FreeMotion Fitness assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
  • Page 5 19. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it performing the maintenance and adjustment is running. procedures described in this manual. Servicing other than the procedures in this 20. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by manual should be performed by an autho- placing objects under it.

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN Congratulations for selecting the revolutionary manual. To help us assist you, note the product model FREEMOTION TREADMILL. The TREADMILL offers number and serial number before contacting us. The ® an impressive array of features to make your workouts model number and the location of the serial number more effective and enjoyable.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly can be completed using a 3/8" hex key, a 7/32" hex key, and a Phillips screwdriver. Use the drawings below to identify the assembly hardware.
  • Page 8 2. Locate the 80" Wire Harness (118) and 72" Wire Harness (119) in the Upright (93) access hole. Connect the 80" Wire Harness (118) and 72" Wire Harness (119) at the front of the Uprights (93). See the inset drawing. The connectors should slide together easily and snap into place.
  • Page 9 5. Orient one of the Handrail Brackets (92) with the 5/16" x 1 3/4" Bolt (113) postioned as shown. Insert the 72" Wire Harness (119) through the large hole in the Handrail Bracket. Attach the Handrail Bracket (92) to the top of the right Upright (93) with two 5/16"...
  • Page 10 8. Attach the handrail assembly to the Handrail Brackets (92) with four 3/8" x 1" Bolts (51); start all four Bolts, Handrail and then tighten each of them. Assembly 9. After the treadmill is placed in the location where it will be used (see HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 11), make sure that both Rear Leveling Feet (38) and the Base Pads (not shown) rest firmly on the floor.

  • Page 11: How To Move The Treadmill

    HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill, unplug the power cord. Due to the size and weight of the treadmill, moving it requires two or three persons. Hold the metal frame firmly in the location shown at the right. CAUTION: To decrease the possibility of damage to Frame the treadmill or of injury, do not lift the frame by the...

  • Page 12: Operation And Adjustment

    OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT DANGER: WARRANTY INFORMATION Improper connection The warranty for this product does not cover damage of the equipment-grounding conductor can or equipment failure caused by electric wiring not in result in an increased risk of electric shock. compliance with electrical codes or the specifications Check with a qualified electrician or service- in this manual, or failure to provide reasonable and man if you are in doubt as to whether the...
  • Page 13 Note: If there is a sheet of plastic on Matrix the face of the con- sole, remove it. Main Display WALK / RUN FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE keep your heart rate near target levels during your workouts, and three unique FITNESS TEST programs The console offers an impressive array of features de- that measure your relative fitness level.
  • Page 14 OVERVIEW OF THE CONSOLE will automatically adjust to 3 mph (or 4.8 kph) and the incline will adjust to 0% for a three-minute cool-down For your benefit, please read all of the instructions walk. Note: If the walking belt is already moving at less on pages 14 and 15 before you use the treadmill.
  • Page 15 Distance/Vertical Feet— with both hands; your palms must be resting on the This section of the main dis- upper contacts, and your fingers must be touching the lower contacts. Avoid moving your hands. When play will show the distance that you have walked or run, your pulse is detected, the PULSE indicator above the in miles or kilometers, and main display will begin to flash, and then your heart...
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED HOW TO USE THE QUICK START MODE 1. Plug in the power cord. If you do not plan to use a program, the QUICK START mode will allow you to simply start exercising See HOW TO CONNECT THE POWER CORD on and adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill manu- page 12.
  • Page 17 4. Follow your progress with the matrix and the HOW TO USE A MANUAL PROGRAM main display. The MANUAL TIME program allows you to enter a The matrix will show your progress and the speed time goal for your workout. The program will then settings that you select.
  • Page 18 4. Enter your weight. As you exercise, change the speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the SPEED + and – Next, the words ENTER WEIGHT and a weight buttons. Each time a button is pressed, the speed setting of 185 pounds will appear in the main dis- setting will change by 0.1 Km/H;...
  • Page 19 GERKIN FIT TEST, the EBBEL- measure of your ability to take in and utilize oxygen to ING FIT TEST, or the FREEMOTION FIT TEST. generate energy for endurance activities such as run- ning and cycling. In technical terms, VO...
  • Page 20 Either the word MALE or the word FEMALE will appear in When the FREEMOTION FITNESS TEST is com- the main display. To enter your gender, press the + pleted, the walking belt will slow to a stop and your and –...
  • Page 21 HOW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM During HEART RATE programs, the matrix will show a moving graphic that represents your heart HEART RATE programs automatically control the rate. Each time a heartbeat is detected, an addi- speed and incline of the treadmill to keep your heart tional peak will appear in the graphic.
  • Page 22 If desired, you can change the target heart rate and then the speed and/or incline of the treadmill setting by pressing the + and – buttons beside the will change, if needed, to bring your heart rate ENTER button. The buttons can be held down to closer to the target heart rate setting for the next change the target heart rate setting quickly.
  • Page 23 HOW TO USE AN INTERVAL PROGRAM 3. Enter your age. The INTERVAL programs will automatically change See step 3 on page 17. the speed of the walking belt as they guide you 4. Enter your weight. through an effective interval training workout. 1.
  • Page 24 8. Press the QUICK START button to start the pro- pressed, an additional indicator will light or darken gram. in the flashing column. (If any of the columns to the right of the flashing column have the same number A moment after the button is pressed, the treadmill of lit indicators as the flashing column, an addi- will automatically adjust to the first speed setting for tional indicator may light or darken in those...
  • Page 25 HOW TO USE A WALK/RUN PROGRAM If you have selected the 5K or 10K program, go to step 6. If you have selected the CROSS COUNTRY program, go to step 5. The 5K program is designed to help you train for a 5K race.
  • Page 26 HOW TO USE A TERRAIN PROGRAM 3. Enter your age. During the FOOTHILLS program, the incline of the See step 3 on page 17. treadmill will gradually increase and then gradually de- 4. Enter your weight. crease. The number of times that the incline will in- crease and decrease will depend on the maximum in- cline setting and the program length that you select.
  • Page 27 HOW TO USE THE FIXED OR RANDOM PROGRAM 3. Enter your age. The FIXED program controls the speed of the treadmill See step 3 on page 17. to create a workout with a warm-up period, a steady 4. Enter your weight. workout, and a cool-down period.
  • Page 28 HOW TO USE A CUSTOM PROGRAM Each custom program is divided into several seg- ments. One speed setting and one incline setting is 1. Insert the key into the console. programmed for each segment. (The same speed and/or incline setting may be programmed for two See GETTING STARTED on page 16.
  • Page 29 HOW TO USE THE MAINTENANCE MODE 5. Press the ENTER button again and set the delay time for the timeout mode. The console features a maintenance mode that allows you to access information and to view and change var- Any time that the treadmill is not used for several ious default settings.
  • Page 30 Enter a name for the program. The name can have The speed and incline settings that you have pro- up to twelve characters, including spaces. To enter grammed and the number of segments that you a name, press the + and – buttons beside the have programmed will then be saved in memory ENTER button until the desired character appears and you will be returned to the maintenance mode.

  • Page 31: Preventive Maintenance

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance is necessary for optimal performance and long life of the treadmill. Please read and follow all instructions below. If the treadmill is not maintained as described, components may wear excessively, the treadmill may be damaged, and the warranty will be voided. If you have questions about maintenance, please see the back cover of this manual.
  • Page 32 TURNING THE WALKING PLATFORM Both sides of the walking platform are designed to be used as walking surfaces. Inspect the walking platform peri- odically for wear. If there is any wood showing through the phenolic coating, or if the surface is damaged, the walking platform should be turned over.
  • Page 33 REPLACING THE WALKING BELT When the walking belt becomes worn, it should be replaced. The walking belt will need to be replaced after every 16,000 to 24,000 kilometers (10,000 to 15,000 miles). See the service manual for replacement instructions. Please see the back cover of this manual to order a new walking belt. REPLACING THE WALKING PLATFORM When both sides of the walking platform become worn, the walking platform should be replaced.

  • Page 34: Six-Month Preventive Maintenance Record

    SIX-MONTH PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE RECORD Photocopy this form and use it to record the preventive maintenance performed on the treadmill. Each copy of the form can be used for six months (26 weeks). When maintenance is performed, write the date in the appropriate spaces.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Most problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please see the back cover of this manual. 1. SYMPTOM: THE POWER DOES NOT TURN ON a.
  • Page 36 4. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT IS OFF-CENTER OR SLIPS WHEN WALKED ON a. If the walking belt has shifted to the right: Remove the key and unplug the power cord. Using a 7/32" hex key, turn the roller adjustment bolts in the directions shown, 1/4 of a turn each.

  • Page 37: Exercise Guidelines

    EXERCISE GUIDELINES WARNING: Burning Fat—To burn fat effectively, you must exer- cise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of Before beginning this time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your or any exercise program, consult your physi- body uses carbohydrate calories for energy.

  • Page 38: Part List

    PART LIST—Model No. FMTL8255-INT.0 R0710A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Side Cover 3/8" x 1" Bolt Cover Screw Drive Motor Center Isolator Drive Motor Isolator Isolator Nut Torsion Bar Bolt Plastic Insert Torsion Bar Bushing Belt Guide...
  • Page 39 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Grip 80" Wire Harness 5/16" x 2" Bolt 72" Wire Harness Handrail 1/2" Electronics Screw Handrail Endcap Caution Decal Key/Clip Hazardous Warning Decal Accessory Tray Mounting Screw Warning Decal Incline Link Bolt 1/2"...

  • Page 40: Exploded Drawing

    EXPLODED DRAWING A—Model No. FMTL8255-INT.0 R0710A...
  • Page 41 EXPLODED DRAWING B—Model No. FMTL8255-INT.0 R0710A...
  • Page 42 EXPLODED DRAWING C—Model No. FMTL8255-INT.0 R0710A...
  • Page 43 EXPLODED DRAWING D—Model No. FMTL8255-INT.0 R0710A...

  • Page 44: How To Contact Customer Care

    LIST and the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual). In the United States and Canada Call: 1-800-201-2109, Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. MT Write: FreeMotion Fitness 1500 South 1000 West Logan, UT 84321-9813 United States Outside the United States and Canada Call: 001-435-786-3521 Email: intlcustomercare@freemotionfitness.com...

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