Horizon Fitness CT9.1, CT12.1 - Treadmill Manual

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this treadmill. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. If you have any questions after reading this guide, contact Customer Tech Support at the number listed on the back panel of the OWNER'S MANUAL.

This treadmill is intended for in-home use only. Do not use this treadmill in any commercial, rental, school or institutional setting. Failure to comply will void the warranty.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
Always unplug the treadmill from the electrical outlet immediately after using, before cleaning, performing maintenance and putting on or taking off parts.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS:

• Never use the treadmill before securing the safety tether clip to your clothing.
• If you experience any kind of pain, including but not limited to chest pains, nausea, dizziness, or shortness of breath, STOP exercising immediately and consult your physician before continuing.
• When exercising, always maintain a comfortable pace.
• Do not wear clothes that might catch on any part of the treadmill.
• Always wear athletic shoes while using this equipment.
• Do not jump on the treadmill.
• At no time should more than one person be on treadmill while in OPERATION.
• This treadmill should not be used by persons weighing more than specified in the OWNER'S MANUAL WARRANTY SECTION. Failure to comply will void the warranty.
• When lowering the treadmill deck, wait until rear feet are firmly on the floor before stepping on the deck.
• Disconnect all power before servicing or moving the equipment. To clean, wipe surfaces down with soap and slightly damp cloth only; never use solvents. (See MAINTENANCE)
• The treadmill should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use, and before putting on or taking off parts.
• Do not operate under blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
• Connect this exercise product to a properly grounded outlet only.
• At NO time should pets or children under the age of 13 be closer to the treadmill than 10 feet.
• At NO time should children under the age of 13 use the treadmill.
• Children over the age of 13 or disabled persons should not use the treadmill without adult supervision.
• Use the treadmill only for its intended use as described in the treadmill guide and owner's manual.
• Do not use other attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer. Attachments may cause injury.
• Never operate the treadmill if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or immersed in water. Return the treadmill to a service center for examination and repair.
• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not carry this unit by its supply cord or use the cord as a handle.
• Never operate the treadmill with the air opening blocked. Keep the air opening clean, free of lint, hair, and the like.
• To prevent electrical shock, never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or when oxygen is being administered.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.
• Do not use treadmill in any location that is not temperature controlled, such as but not limited to garages, porches, pool rooms, bathrooms, car ports or outdoors. Failure to comply may void the warranty.
• This treadmill is intended for in-home use only. Do not use this treadmill in any commercial, rental, school or institutional setting. Failure to comply will void the warranty.
• Do not remove the console covers unless instructed by Customer Tech Support. Service should only be done by an authorized service technician

It is essential that your treadmill is used only indoors, in a climate controlled room. If your treadmill has been exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture climates, it is strongly recommended that the treadmill is warmed up to room temperature before first time use. Failure to do so may cause premature electronic failure.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This product must be grounded. If a treadmill should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electrical shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.

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 properly 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 is for use on a nominal 110-120 Volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug in the illustration. Make sure that the product is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this product.

This product must be used on a dedicated circuit. To determine if you are on a dedicated circuit, shut off the power to that circuit and observe if any other devices lose power. If so, move devices to a different circuit.
Note: There are usually multiple outlets on one circuit. This treadmill should be used with a minimum 15-amp circuit.

Connect this exercise product to a properly grounded outlet only.

Never operate product with a damaged cord or plug even if it is working properly. Never operate any product if it appears damaged, or has been immersed in water. Contact Customer Tech Support for replacement or repair.

ASSEMBLY

There are several areas during the assembly process that special attention must be paid. It is very important to follow the assembly instructions correctly and to make sure all parts are firmly tightened. If the assembly instructions are not followed correctly, the treadmill could have parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and may cause irritating noises. To prevent damage to the treadmill, the assembly instructions must be reviewed and corrective actions should be taken.

Before proceeding, find your treadmill's serial number located near the on/off power switch and power cord and write it down.

• Refer to the SERIAL NUMBER and MODEL NAME when calling for service.
• Be sure to enter both the SERIAL NUMBER and MODEL NAME on your warranty card.

PARTS AND FEATURES

TOOLS INCLUDED:

• 6 mm T-Wrench
• 5 mm T-Wrench
• Screwdriver

PARTS INCLUDED:

• 1 Console Assembly
• 2 Console Masts
• 2 Console Mast Caps
• 2 Console Mast Boots
• 2 Main Frame Boots
• 4 Hardware Bags
• 1 Safety Key
• 1 Power Cord
• 1 Audio Adapter Cable
• 1 Bottle of Silicone Lubricant (for 2 applications)

NEED HELP?

If you have questions or if there are any missing parts, contact Customer Tech Support. Contact information is located on the back panel of this manual.

PRE ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

Place the treadmill carton on a level flat surface. It is recommended that you place a protective covering on your floor. Take CAUTION when handling and transporting this unit. Never open box when it is on its side. Once the banding straps have been removed, do not lift or transport this unit unless it is fully assembled and in the upright folded position, with the lock latch secure. Unpack the unit where it will be used. The enclosed treadmill is equipped with high-pressure shocks and may spring open if mishandled. Never grab hold of any portion of the incline frame and attempt to lift or move the treadmill.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE TREADMILL! Do not move or lift treadmill from packaging until specified to do so in the assembly instructions. You may remove the plastic wrap from console masts.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY!

NOTE: During each assembly step, ensure that ALL nuts and bolts are in place and partially threaded in before completely tightening any ONE bolt.

NOTE: A light application of grease may aid in the installation of hardware. Any grease, such as lithium bike grease is recommended.

ASSEMBLY STEP 1

HARDWARE BAG 1 CONTENTS:

1. Cut the yellow banding straps and lift the running deck upward to remove all contents from underneath the running deck.
2. Open HARDWARE BAG 1.
3. Slide MAIN FRAME BOOT up CONSOLE MAST. Place RIGHT CONSOLE MAST over MAIN FRAME BRACKET.
4. Pull LEAD WIRE through RIGHT CONSOLE MAST. After pulling the LEAD WIRE through the mast, the top of the CONSOLE CABLE should be located at the top of the mast. Detach and discard LEAD WIRE.
   NOTE: Do not pinch CONSOLE CABLE when placing the mast onto the MAIN FRAME BRACKET.
5. Attach CONSOLE MAST to MAIN FRAME BRACKET using 3 BOLTS (A), 3 SPRING WASHERS (B) and 3 ARC WASHERS (C).
6. Slide MAIN FRAME BOOT down over MAIN FRAME BRACKET.
7. Repeat steps D–F on other side.

ASSEMBLY STEP 2

HARDWARE BAG 2 CONTENTS:

1. Open HARDWARE BAG 2.
2. With the CONSOLE upside down, attach the CONSOLE MAST CAPS to the CONSOLE using 4 BOLTS (E) and 4 SPRING WASHERS (B).

NOTE: The console mast caps are marked with an L if they are to be used on the left-hand side of the treadmill or an R if they are to be used on the right-hand side of the treadmill. If the console mast caps are assembled on the incorrect side of the treadmill, the unit will not assemble correctly.

ASSEMBLY STEP 3

HARDWARE BAG 3 CONTENTS:

1. Open HARDWARE BAG 3.
2. Slide CONSOLE through the CONSOLE MAST BOOTS.
   NOTE: Make sure the arrows on the mast rings are pointing upward towards the console when sliding into place.
3. Connect CONSOLE CABLES.
   NOTE: Be careful not to pinch any wires while assembling the right console mast.
4. Connect CONSOLE to RIGHT CONSOLE MAST using 2 BOLTS (A), 2 SPRING WASHERS (B) and 2 ARC WASHERS (C).
5. Repeat on other side.

ASSEMBLY STEP 4

HARDWARE BAG 4 CONTENTS:

1. Open HARDWARE BAG 4.
2. Attach MAIN FRAME BOOTS using 4 SCREWS (D).
3. Before the first use, lubricate the treadmill deck by following the instructions in the MAINTENANCE section in the TREADMILL GUIDE.

YOU ARE FINISHED!

TREADMILL OPERATION

CONSOLE OPERATION

Note: There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console that should be removed before use.

1. LED DISPLAY WINDOWS: time, distance, calories, heart rate, speed and incline. (CT9.1 only has 2 windows.)
2. ETRAK^™ LCD: displays ETRAK^™ fitness journal information.
3. ETRAK^™ CONTROLS: used to adjust ETRAK^™ display settings.
4. START: press to begin exercising, start your workout, or resume exercising after pause.
5. STOP: press to pause/end your workout. Hold for 3 seconds to reset the console.
6. PROGRAMMING BUTTON: used to select program, level and time, and other options.
7. INCLINE KEYS: used to adjust incline in small increments (0.5% Increments).
8. SPEED + / - KEYS: used to adjust speed in small increments (0.1 MPH increments).
9. SPEED/INCLINE QUICK KEYS: used to reach desired speed or incline more quickly. Press SET INCLINE KEY or SET SPEED KEY to confirm.
10. SET INCLINE KEY: used to confirm desired incline. Press after pressing a quick key number.
11. SET SPEED KEY: used to confirm desired speed. Press after pressing a quick key number.
12. CHANGE DISPLAY: press to change display feedback during workout.
13. FAN KEY: press to turn fan on and off.
14. FAN: personal workout fan.
15. SPEAKERS: music plays through speakers when your CD / MP3 player is connected to the console.
16. AUDIO IN JACK: plug your CD / MP3 player into the console using the included audio adaptor cable.
17. AUDIO OUT / HEADPHONE JACK: plug your headphones into this jack to listen to your music through the headphones.
    Note: when headphones are plugged into the headphone jack the sound will no longer come out through the speakers.
18. Mp3 PLAYER POCKET: used to store your MP3 player.
19. WATER BOTTLE POCKETS: holds personal workout equipment.
20. READING RACK: holds reading material.
21. SAFETY KEY POSITION: enables treadmill when safety key is inserted.

DISPLAY WINDOWS

CT9.1 DISPLAYS

CT12.1 DISPLAYS

• TIME: Shown as minutes: seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout.
• DISTANCE: Shown as miles. Indicates distance traveled.
• INCLINE: Shown as percent. Indicates the incline of your walking or running surface.
• SPEED: Shown as MPH. Indicates how fast your walking or running surface is moving.
• CALORIES: Total calories burned.
• HEART RATE: Shown as BPM (beats per minute). Used to monitor your heart rate (displayed when contact is made with both pulse grips).
• ETRAK™ LCD DISPLAY: When ETRAK^™ is activated, the ETRAK^™ information is displayed in this window. Use the four buttons underneath the display to change display information.

GETTING STARTED

1. Check to make sure no objects are placed on the belt that will hinder the movement of the treadmill.
2. Plug in the power cord and turn the treadmill ON.
3. Stand on the side rails of the treadmill.
4. Attach the safety key clip to part of your clothing making sure that it is secure and will not become detached during operation.
5. Insert the safety key into the safety keyhole in the console.
6. You have two options to start your workout:

1. QUICK START UP
   Simply press the START key to begin working out.
   Time, distance, and calories will all count up from zero. OR...
2. SELECT A USER
   Use the PROGRAMMING BUTTON to select USER 1, USER 2 or GUEST and press ENTER.
3. SELECT A PROGRAM
   1. Use the PROGRAMMING BUTTON, ARROW KEYS or NUMBER KEYS until you reach your desired program and press ENTER to confirm.
   2. Use the PROGRAMMING BUTTON to complete the program SETUP by pressing UP and DOWN and ENTER to confirm.
   3. When setup is complete, press START to begin your workout.

FINISHING YOUR WORKOUT

When your workout is complete, the console will display "WORKOUT COMPLETE" and beep. Your workout information will stay displayed on the console for 30-45 seconds and then reset.

DATE AND CLOCK SETUP

1. Enter Setup mode: Press and hold the 1 and 2 buttons for 3-5 seconds.
2. Use the ARROW KEYS to change settings and press ENTER to confirm.
3. Settings include: Month, day, year, hour, minute, and am/pm.
4. Review settings: You can review your settings at any time while in setup mode. Press ENTER to scroll through settings.
5. Exit setup mode: To confirm the date and time, press and hold ENTER for 3 seconds.
6. To reset: simply re-enter setup mode and adjust date and time to the correct setting.

TO RESET THE CONSOLE

Hold STOP key for 3 seconds.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

1. MANUAL: Allows 'on the fly' manual speed and incline changes.
2. SPEED INTERVALS: Improves your strength, speed and endurance by increasing and decreasing the speed throughout your workout to involve your heart and other muscles. Speed changes and segments repeat 90 seconds and 30 seconds.
   
   
3. PEAK INTERVALS: Improves your strength, speed and endurance by increasing and decreasing the speed and incline throughout your workout to involve your heart and other muscles. Speed and Incline changes, segments repeat 90 seconds and 30 seconds.
   
4. WEIGHT LOSS: Promotes weight loss by increasing and decreasing the speed and incline, while keeping you in your fat burning zone. Speed and Incline changes, segments repeat every 30 seconds.
   
   
5. ROLLING HILLS: Simulates running up and down hills to improve stamina, muscle tone, and promote weight loss. Speed changes and segments repeat every 30 seconds.
   
   
6. FOOT HILLS: Simulates a hill ascent and descent. This program helps tone muscle and improve cardiovascular ability. Incline changes and segments repeat every 30 seconds.
   
   
7. MOUNTAIN CLIMB: A more-intense version of FOOT HILLS. Simulates a mountain ascent and descent. This program helps tone muscle and improve cardiovascular ability. Incline changes and segments repeat every 30 seconds.
   
   
8. & 9. 5k/10k: Programs that allow you to set and work toward a distance goal. Treadmill automatically adjusts incline to simulate running on an actual course. Incline changes and all segments are 0.16 Km.
   

10. PACER: Trains you to run at a steady "race pace". Enter in the distance plus the time limit, and the program calculates a steady pace.
11. & 12. CUSTOM 1/CUSTOM 2: Lets you create and reuse a perfect workout for you with specific speed, incline and time combination. The ultimate in personal programming. Time-based goal.
    1. Select CUSTOM 1 or 2 using ARROW KEYS. Press ENTER.
    2. Select WEIGHT using ARROW KEY. Press ENTER.
    3. Select TIME using ARROW KEYS. Press ENTER.
    4. Select SPEED for segments 1 through 15 using ARROW KEYS. Press ENTER to set each segment.
    5. Select INCLINE for segments 1 through 15 using ARROW KEYS. Press ENTER to set each segment.
    6. Press START to begin exercising. At this time, your program has been successfully saved into memory, and can be used for future workouts.
       • While using your saved program, you are able to adjust the speed or incline, but any changes will not be saved.

13. THR ZONE (CT12.1 ONLY): Automatically adjusts incline to maintain your Target Heart Rate. Perfect for simulating the intensity of your favorite sport or everyday activity. Time-based goal. Use this chart to select your Target Heart Rate.
14. HR INTERVALS (CT12.1 ONLY): Automatically adjusts peak and valley incline levels to put you in your target heart rate work and rest intervals. Perfect for providing an intense workout with recovery bursts. Time based goal.
    
    NOTE: The heart rate function on this product is not a medical device.

ETRAK™ FITNESS JOURNAL SYSTEM

Congratulations! Research shows that those who journal their fitness routines or workouts, on average, achieve greater success than those who do not. Because your new treadmill is equipped with the exclusive ETRAK^™ Fitness Journal System, you've taken an important step towards achieving your fitness goals.

ETRAK^™ is an innovative new software program, integrated into your treadmill console, that will allow you to track your fitness progress over time, without the need for paper journals or logs. ETRAK^™ allows you to easily compare your current workout to your personal bests or your last five workouts. With quick access to feedback like duration of workout, distance traveled, calories burned or your overall pace, you'll be able to quickly and easily see the progress you've made. You can also track your workout totals. By following your total number of workouts, distance, and calories, you'll be able to see just how far you have come. Read further to see how ETRAK^™ can help motivate you to enhance your performance.

SETUP

To activate ETRAK^™ fitness journal system a user MUST be chosen before the program begins. To select a USER 1 or 2, use the ARROW KEYS and press ENTER to confirm. All workout data will accumulate only for the user that is chosen.
NOTE: If no user is selected data will not be tracked.

RESET

Reset all recorded information for User 1 or User 2 by selecting the user and then holding down the WORKOUT STATS/HOLD TO RESET key for 10 seconds.
NOTE: This step is permanent and will delete ALL previously accumulated data for the chosen user.

ACCUMULATED DATA

With the ETRAK^™ fitness journal system, you can scroll through your accumulated data in multiple formats by pressing the ETRAK^™ buttons. A workout is saved when: the program ends, the console is paused and not resumed within 10 minutes, or the STOP button is held to reset the console.

1. PERSONAL BEST: allows user to scroll through and view 5 personal bests for all previous workouts.
   They are:
   • Best Mile – fastest time in which the user has run a mile
   • Best 5K – fastest time in which the user has run a 5K
   • Longest Workout – (time)
   • Longest Workout – (distance)
   • Calories Burned – most calories user has burned in one workout
2. LAST 5 WORKOUTS: allows you to view data from your previous 5 workouts. The following data from these 5 workouts can be scrolled through and viewed by pressing the WORKOUT STATS key:
   • Time – total time of selected workout
   • Distance – total distance of selected workout
   • Calories – total calories burned during selected workout
   • Pace (average) – average pace during selected workout
   • Elevation gain (feet) – total elevation climbed, in feet, during selected workout
3. WORKOUT TOTALS: allows you to view the total accumulated workout data. Pressing the WORKOUT TOTAL key will allow you to scroll through the following totals:
   • Total Workouts
   • Total Distance
   • Total Calories
   • Total Time
   • Elevation gain – total elevation climbed in feet

USING YOUR CD / Mp3 PLAYER

1. Connect the included AUDIO ADAPTOR CABLE to the AUDIO IN JACK on the top right of the console and the headphone jack on your CD / MP3 player.
2. Use your CD / MP3 player buttons to adjust song settings.
3. Remove the AUDIO ADAPTOR CABLE when not in use.
4. If you don't want to use the SPEAKERS, you can plug your headphones into the AUDIO OUT JACK at the bottom of the console.

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