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MARATHON 230 CARDIO TREADMILL LEG WORKOUT USER MANUAL CAUTION Visit facebook.com/trojanhealth READ ALL PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL www.trojanhealth.co.za BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR www.instagram.com/trojanhealth FUTURE REFERENCE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of Trojan products to read the owner’s manual, warning labels and instruct all individuals, on proper usage of the equipment. Understanding each and every warning to the fullest is important. If any of these instructions or warnings are unclear please contact Trojan Customer Services on 0861 TROJAN (0861 876526), within the Republic of South Africa.
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INSPECTION • Do not use or permit use of any equipment that is damaged, or has worn or broken parts. For all Trojan equipment use only replacement parts supplied by Trojan. • Always make sure that all nuts and bolts are tightened prior to each use.
PRE ASSEMBLY CHECK LIST Thank you for choosing the Trojan Marathon 230 Treadmill. We take great pride in producing this product and hope it will provide many hours of quality exercise to make you feel better, look better and enjoy life to its fullest.
HARDWARE & TOOLS LIST INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLY • Before you start to assemble, please check the hardware packaging to make sure all parts are included. • Basic tools, such as spanners will be provided for assembly. 79. Flat Washer 94. Button Head Socket Bolt 95.
PARTS LIST Description Description Main Frame Top Motor Cover Frame Base Rear Adjustment Base (L) Left Upright Rear Adjustment Base (R) Right Upright Square End Cap (38 x 38 mm) Rubber Foot Pad (Ø6 x Ø26.5 x 10T) Console Support Filter Rubber Foot Choke...
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PARTS LIST Description Description Frame Cover Flat Washer (Ø8 x Ø18 x 1.5T) Isolator (L) Sheet Metal Screw (Ø4 x 12 mm) Isolator (R) Sheet Metal Screw (Ø3 x 10 mm) Rubber Foot Pad (Ø5 x Ø30 x 40T) Tapping Screw (Ø5 x 16 mm) Phillips Head Screw (M5 x 20 mm) Sheet Metal Screw (Ø3.5 x I2 mm) Hex Head Bolt (3/8”...
ASSEMBLY STEPS 1. PREPARATION • Before assembling make sure that you will have enough space around the item. • Use the supplied parts and hardware for the assembly. • Before assembling, please check whether all the required parts have been supplied as per the exploded drawing on the opposite page.
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ASSEMBLY STEPS STEP 3: UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY STEP 3 Insert the Uprights (L, R) (3, 4) into the Frame Base (2) with 2 Flat Head 93 79 Socket Bolts (5/16” × 1-1/2”) (96), 2 Split Washers (Ø8 × 1.5T) (93), 2 Flat Washers (Ø8 ×...
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ASSEMBLY STEPS STEP 5: CONSOLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY STEP 5 Install the Console Support (5) into the Uprights (L, R) (3, 4) with 4 Button Head Socket Bolts (5/16” × 1/2”) (94), 2 Curved Washers (Ø8 × Ø23 × 1.5T) (95) and 2 Flat Washers (Ø8 × Ø18 × 1.5T) (79) by using the Combination (M5) Allen Wrench &...
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ASSEMBLY STEPS STEP 7 STEP 7: Expand the deck until it clicks into place. Use the Combination Allen Wrench and Phillips Head Screw Driver (M5) (45) to tighten the Phillips Head Screw (M5 × 20 mm) (54) and the Rubber Foot Pad (Ø5 × Ø30 × 40T) (53) on the Main Frame (1).
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Hold the Trojan Marathon 230 Treadmill running board with your left hand. Pull the locking knob with your right hand and slowly lower the Trojan Marathon 230 Treadmill running board. Remove your right hand as you slowly lower the running board to the floor.
Trojan Marathon 230 Treadmill, below the motor hood. Ensure that the safety key is in place, as the Trojan Marathon 230 Treadmill will not operate without it.
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Treadmill, below the motor cover. PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES The Trojan Marathon 230 Treadmill provides 12 programs (P1 - 12). Each program has specific speed variations. TO SELECT AND START • Ensure the machine is in “READY” mode. Press the program button to A PRESET PROGRAM: choose the desired program (P1 –...
EXERCISE INSTRUCTIONS Using your Trojan Marathon 230 Treadmill provides you with several benefits, it will improve your physical fitness, tone muscle and in conjunction with a calorie controlled diet, help you lose weight. THE WARM UP PHASE This stage helps get the blood flowing around the body and the muscles working properly. It will also reduce the risk of cramp and muscle injury.
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MUSCLE TONING To tone muscle while on your Trojan Marathon 230 Treadmill you will need to have the resistance set quite high. This will put more strain on your leg muscles and may mean you cannot train for as long as you would like.
Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. MUSCLE CHART The exercise routine that is performed on the Trojan Marathon 230 Treadmill will develop the lower body muscle group as well as condition the circulatory system and provide a good aerobic workout. These muscle groups are highlighted on the muscle chart below.
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES How you begin your exercise program depends on your physical condition. If you have been inactive for several years, or are severely overweight, you must start slowly and increase your time on the equipment, a few minutes per workout. Initially, you may be able to exercise only for a few minutes in your target zone, however, your aerobic fitness will improve over the next 6 to 8 weeks.
WARM UP & COOL DOWN WORKOUT GUIDELINES Each workout should include the following 3 parts: 1. A WARM-UP: 5 to 10 minutes of stretching and light exercise. A proper warm-up increases your body temperature, heart rate, and circulation in preparation for exercise. 2.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING The Trojan Marathon 230 Treadmill can be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents on plastic parts. Please wipe your perspiration off the Trojan Marathon 230 Treadmill after each use. Please inspect all assembly bolts and pedals on the machine for proper tightness before use.
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BELT TRACKING ADJUSTMENT This Trojan Marathon 230 Treadmill is designed to keep the belt reasonably centred while in use. It is normal for some belts to drift near one side while the belt is running with no one on it. After a few minutes of use, the belt should have a tendency to centre itself.
TROUBLESHOOTING This Trojan Marathon 230 Treadmill is designed in a way that in the event of an electrical fault, the machine will turn off automatically to prevent any injuries to the user and any damage to the machine (i.e. motor).
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• Check the circuit breaker reset switch located on the front of the Trojan Marathon 230 Treadmill. Turn the Trojan Marathon 230 Treadmill off, wait 5 minutes then turn it back on and press the rest switch. • Check the house electrical breaker box and the circuit breaker it is located in. If it has tripped, reset or have an electrician replace the breaker in your home.
The Consumer does not need to return the product to the store. The Consumer should call the Trojan Call Centre on 0861 Trojan (0861 876526). Customers residing outside South Africa can contact us on +27 10 206 4405 and the call centre will advise of the procedure.
Do not return the product to the store. Call the Trojan Call Centre on 0861 Trojan (0861 876526) to log the faulty product (under warranty or out of warranty). Customers residing outside South Africa can contact us on +27 10 206 4405.
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