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  • Page 2 XT6600/6800 FCC W ARNING OSSIBLE ADIO EVEVISION NTERFERENCE NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for the compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 3 GROUNDING INSTRCTION'S This product must be grounded. A temporary adapter such as the one illustrated below may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown, if a properly grounded outlet is not available. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    XT6600/6800 ABLE OF ONTENTS Introduction ..........4 Using This Manual .
  • Page 5 XT6600/6800 ABLE OF ONTENTS FOR 6600/6800 UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE Manual ..........24 .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    XT6600/6800 NTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the STEELFEX XT treadmill. With proper use and maintenance this product will last for years of great workouts! Using this Manual Please read this entire manual to become familiar with your treadmill. This will ensure proper and comfortable use of the product.
  • Page 7 XT6600/6800 The manual is divded into thirteen section: Introduction - A quick overview of this manual. Important Safety Instructions - Important information you MUST read. Installation - How to install treadmill properly . Treadmill Overview - A quick description of the treadmill.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    Any service, other than basic cleaning or user maintenance, must be performed by an authorized service agent. There are no user serviceable parts. SteelFlex firmly recommends that you have CAUTION: a complete medical exam by a qualified physician before beginning any exercise...

  • Page 9: Power Sources

    XT6600/6800 CAUTION: If, at any time while exercising, you feel faint, dizzy, pain or a shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately. WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury, this product MUST be plugged into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

  • Page 10: Ventilation

    XT6600/6800 Ventilation • Always keep the ventilation slots located on this product clear of obstruction. • DO NOT insert objects into any slot or orifice on this product. If an object falls into the product, unplug this product • immediately and call Customer Support for assistance. Location •...

  • Page 11: Installation

    NSTALLATION LECTRICAL EQUIREMENT Your SteelFlex’ treadmill is intended for use in the country to which it was shipped. Electrical supplies outside of this country may differ and may not be compatible with the product. Please consult Customer Support before using the treadmill in a different country.

  • Page 12: Grounding Instructions

    XT6600/6800 Grounding Instructions The treadmill must be properly grounded prior to use. Proper grounding reduces the risk of shock or damage to the treadmill. The powercord's plug is equipped with a grounding conductor that must be used with an electrical outlet installed in accordance to all local codes and ordinances.

  • Page 13: Treadmill Overview

    XT6600/6800 READMILL VERVIEW OWER WITCH The power switch is located in the front of the treadmill near the powercord. The power switch has two positions -ON and OFF. The display console will beep when the treadmill is plugged in and the power switch is pressed ON. IRCUIT REAKER ESET...
  • Page 14 XT6600/6800 Dimentions...
  • Page 15 XT6600/6800 Dimentions...

  • Page 16: The Display Console

    XT6600/6800 NFORMATION INDOWS LED Matrix Window The LED Matrix window (or LED window) is located at the top of the Display Console. This window displays graphical information such as the Virtual Track to chart your progress and prompt and display information such as your weight, age and Maximum Heart Rate.
  • Page 17 XT6600/6800 EEDBACK INDOW The Feedback window displays the time, calories, heart rate and distance during a workout. The information continually cycles, alternating between time, calories, heart rate and distance. A red LED next to the Feedback window lights signaling which information is presently being displayed. PEED INDOW The Speed window displays the current belt-speed setting.

  • Page 18: The Speed And Incline Arrows Buttons

    XT6600/6800 PEED RROW UTTONS Press the Speed + Arrow button to increase the running belt speed and the Speed - Arrow button to decrease the running belt speed to the desired setting. As the buttons are pressed the Speed window will display the value in miles per hour (MPH).

  • Page 19: The Select Button

    XT6600/6800 NCLINE RROW UTTONS Press Incline + Arrow button to increase the grade of the running belt and the Incline - Arrow button to decrease the grade of the running belt to the desired setting. As the buttons are pressed the Incline window will display the value in percentage of grade.

  • Page 20: The Stop Button

    XT6600/6800 UTTON The Stop buttons are located at the bottom of the Display Console and perform the same task. Press the Stop button once and it pauses the workout, holding your current workout information such as the time elapsed, calories burned and distance traveled.

  • Page 21: The Safety Key

    Inspect the Running belt monthly to check it's condition. Look for loose pieces, tears or extremely worn areas. If these conditions occur, replace the running belt immediatel y . Please call SteelFlex Customer Support to purchase a replacement running belt.

  • Page 22: The Basics Of Operation

    XT6600/6800 ASICS OF PERATION ETTING TARTED After the treadmill is correctly installed and plugged in, it's time to start our workout. Begin by depressing the power switch, located in the front of the treadmill near the powercord, to the ON position. EIGHT After the power switch is depressed to the ON position, the Set Weight LED will light and the display console will read the last...

  • Page 23: Changing The Running Belt Speed

    XT6600/6800 If no key is pressed within six (6) second, the default setting of 150 pounds or the last weight previously entered will be automatically accepted. NOTE: It is important to enter the correct weight. The treadmill uses this value to compute the number of calories burned during a workout.

  • Page 24: Changing The Incline

    XT6600/6800 HANGING THE NCLINE Press the Incline + Arrow button to increase the incline and the Incline - Arrow button to decrease the incline of the treadmill to the desired setting. As the buttons are pressed the Incline window will display the value in "percentage of grade"...

  • Page 25: Cool Down

    XT6600/6800 The Cool Down function allows a workout to end with a gradual slowing down. Press the Cool Down button and the treadmill slow down 0.1 MPH per second until it reaches 2.0 MPH. At this point it will slow from 2.0 MPH to 0 MPH in six (6) seconds.

  • Page 26: The Workouts

    XT6600/6800 ORKOUTS ANUAL (includes SET-TIME, SET-CALORIE and SET-DISTANCE) The Manual workout let's you control the effort. Change your effort level and speed to challenge yourself. Press the MPH Bar and Start button and you're working out instantly. After entering your weight, the LED next to MANUALw ill be lighted. Press the Start button to begin a basic, manual workout.

  • Page 27: Set Time (Manual Workout Withe Time Goal)

    XT6600/6800 ANUAL ORKOUT WITH Set the duration of your workout and get to it! The count down of the time goal is displayed in the Main window and keeps you moti- vated. After entering your weight the Manual workout will be selected. Press the Select button until the LED next to SET TIME is lighted.
  • Page 28 XT6600/6800 TIP: To quickly start a Manual program at a spe- cific speed, you may press any of the 1-10 MPH buttons first and then press the Start button. Press Stop button to pause the workout. TIP: Press the Stop button twice to immediately end the current Time-Goal program and select a different Time.

  • Page 29: Set Caiories (Manual Workout Withe Time Goal)

    XT6600/6800 ALORIES ANUAL ORKOUT WITH ALORIES Need to burn off that milkshake? Set the number of calories and get to work. Watch as you burn off calorie after calorie. After entering your weight the Manual workout will be selected. Press the Select button until the LED next to SET CALORIES is lighted.

  • Page 30: Set Distance (Manual Workout Withe Time Goal)

    XT6600/6800 ISTANCE ANUAL ORKOUT WITH ISTANCE Training for your marathon? Increase your endurance by gradually increasing your distance. After entering your weight the Manual workout will be selected. Press the Select button until the LED next to SET DISTANCE is lighted.

  • Page 31: Custom Learn (1 & 2)

    XT6600/6800 (1&2) USTOM EARN Do you like to work hard in the beginning of your workout and coast towards the end.? Or do you like an easy warm-up and gradually increase the effort level? Create your perfect workout with the Custom Learn workout.

  • Page 32: Walking Courses(3)

    XT6600/6800 ALKING OURSES The walking courses add a lower degree of effort to your workout but are still very beneficial. Low impact with high results. After entering your weight, the Manual workout will be selected. Press the Select button until the LED next to WALKING COURSES is lighted.

  • Page 33: Running Courses(3)

    XT6600/6800 UNNING OURSES Let the treadmill create a challenging workout for you! After entering your weight, the Manual workout will be selected. Press the Select button until the LED next to RUNNING COURSES is lighted. Press the Speed or Incline Arrow buttons to choose an effort level - Beginner, Novice or Expert.

  • Page 34: Cardio 15 Minutes

    XT6600/6800 15 M ARDIO INUTES The first step to a healthier heart! Aw orkout profile to raise your heart rate to a higher level effectively helping your heart become stronger. The Cardio 15 Minute workout has seven sessions. The first ses- sion is the Warm-Up and the seventh session is the Cool-Down.
  • Page 35 XT6600/6800 Next, use the Speed or Incline Arrow buttons to enter a value for the goal and press the Enter button to accept it. TIP: You can press the Cool Down button at any time to end the workout slowly. TIP: Press the Stop button once to pause the workout and twice to end the workout com-...

  • Page 36: Interval 20Minutes

    XT6600/6800 20 M NTERVAL INUTES Want a slightly greater challenge? Tone-up and continue your exer- cise regiment with the Interval 20 Minute workout. The Interval 20 Minute workout has eleven sessions. The first ses- sion is the Warm-Up and the eleventh session is the Cool-Down. They are preprogrammed and you cannot change them.
  • Page 37 XT6600/6800 Next, use the Speed or Incline Arrow buttons to enter a value for the goal and press the Enter button to accept it. TIP: You can press the Cool Down button at any time to end the workout slowly. TIP: Press the Stop button once to pause the workout and twice to end the workout com-...

  • Page 38: Fat Burn 25 Minutes

    XT6600/6800 25 M INUTES Really get into the zone! Raise your heart rate to the proper level and use the duration to burn away! Twenty-five minutes to really feel the progress. The Fat Burn 25 Minute workout has thirteen sessions. The first session is the Warm-Up and the thirteenth session is the Cool- Down.
  • Page 39 XT6600/6800 Next, use the Speed or Incline Arrow buttons to enter a value for the goal and press the Enter button to accept it. TIP: You can press the Cool Down button at any time to end the workout slowly. TIP: Press the Stop button once to pause the workout and twice to end the workout com-...

  • Page 40: Endurance 30 Minutes

    XT6600/6800 30 M NDURANCE The ULTIMATE workout! Build your endurance and feel the burn! The Endurance 30 Minute workout has thirteen sessions. The first session is the Warm-Up and the thirteenth session is the Cool- Down. They are preprogrammed and you cannot change them. The second through twelfth sessions are preprogrammed but each segment (four LEDs) can be changed temporarily.
  • Page 41 XT6600/6800 Next, use the Speed or Incline Arrow buttons to enter a value for the goal and press the Enter button to accept it. TIP: You can press the Cool Down button at any time to end the workout slowly. TIP: Press the Stop button once to pause the workout and twice to end the workout com-...

  • Page 42: Heart Rate Control

    Choose your Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) for proper control of your workout! SteelFlex firmly recommends that you have a complete medical exam by a qualified physician before beginning any exercise pro- gram, particularly if you have a family history of high blood pres-...
  • Page 43 XT6600/6800 Caution: If you have a family history of heart dis- ease, a diagnosed heart ailment or have not undertaken an exercise program recent- ly, an incorrect percentage of MHR could set your targeted rate too high and may cause injury or death. If you are unsure of what your maximum heart rate should be, please consult your physician before attempting any exercise program.
  • Page 44 XT6600/6800 If the Display Console does not detect a heart rate signal, a heart will appear on the LED Matrix window and an audible beep will be heard. You must move closer to the Display Console (within two to three feet) or re-adjust the heart rate chest strap to properly transmit your heart rate.

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Instead, place the non-abrasive cleaning solution on a soft cloth and wipe down the unit. Customer Service Contact the Customer Service group at: SteelFlex No. 35, Tun Hi Rd. Chin Chan Li Sa Lu Taichung Hsien, Taiwan Phone: 8862-2720-9980 FAX: 8862-2722-9750 E-mil:joong@ms13.hinet.net...
  • Page 46 XT6600/6800...

  • Page 47: Mph/Kph Function

    Dimensions Height - 56.5" XT-6500, 57" XT-6600, 57" XT-6800 Width - 32" XT-6500, 32" XT-6600, 32" XT-6800 Length - 58" XT-6500, 69" XT-6600, 77" XT-6800 Weight - 242 lbs. MPH/KPH FUCTION KPH/MPH Switch Step1 Take off the safety key Step2 Press INCLINE"+"&"-" at the same time. After it shows KPH (MPH) in the matrix window, then use SPEED "+"&"-"...

  • Page 48: Glossary

    XT6600/6800 LOSSARY Here are some more commonly used words. Belt (Running Belt) Running surface of the treadmill Beats Per Minute Deck Cushioned running surface that supports the Belt Display Console The dashboard of the treadmill. Contains the but- tons and windows to control the workouts. Information windows The Incline, Main and Speed windows.
  • Page 49 XT6600/6800 1. After pressing START, it stops and shows E1 after the motor runs for a few seconds. Method 1 Check if the switch connector (CNT6) is plugged in.If not, plug it in. Method 2 Adjust the switch sensor position paorallel to the roller. Method 3 If either of the said methods do not solv the problem, please change the driving board.
  • Page 50 XT6600/6800 Method 2 Tade off the connector of the lift motor (CNT4) and test the motor resistance with the electronic meter. If the loop is off, please change the lift motor. Method 3 If none of the said methods work, please change driving board. 5.Key shown in the monitor Method 1 Check if the safety key is plugged in.

  • Page 51: Developing A Fitness Program

    XT6600/6800 Developing a Fitness Program Warm Up: Warming up is an extremely important phase, but unfortunately, it•s often an activity that is ignored and painful, frustrating muscle pulls or strains may be the result. There are two goals for warm - up: warming up the muscles of the back and the extremities ( so that you can stretch them without injury), and slight acceleration of the heart rate so the body can move gradually into the target heart rate.

  • Page 52: Flexibility

    XT6600/6800 Flexibility Adequate flexibility is the ability to move your limbs and joints easily (through a complete range of motion) the way you need to in order to meet the callenges of daily life. Fortunately there•s a positive reinforcing cycle between flexibility and activity.
  • Page 53 XT6600/6800 2. Iliotibial Band ( outside of hip) a. Start with the leg to be stretched one step back and behind the opposite foot. Move your hips sideways toward the side of your body being stretched. Keep the upper body away from the wall and do not bend forward.
  • Page 54 XT6600/6800 4. Side Bends a. Stand with your feet about shoulder - width apart and toes pointed straight ahead. Keep your knees slightly bent, one hand on your hip; extend your other arm up and over your head. Slowly bend at your waist to one side, toward the hand on your hip b.
  • Page 55 XT6600/6800 6. Groin (inside of thigh) a. Sit on the floor with the soles of your feet together. Gently push knees down toward the floor with your elbows. b. Stand with your feet three to four feet apart and turned out slightly. Keep the knee of the leg to be stretched straight, and bend the opposite knee as you...
  • Page 56 XT6600/6800 9. Anterior Tibialis (front of shin) a. Stand with all of your weight on one leg. Extend the opposite leg forward and flex and point at the ankle. b. Repeat with the other leg. 10. Iliopsoas (lower back) a. If you have a neck problem, be very careful with this stretch. In a sitting position (on a mat or rug hold your knees with your hands and pull them to your chest.

  • Page 57: Exercise Guidlines

    XT6600/6800 Exercise Guidelines: The American Council of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends the following exercise guidelines, for healthy aerobic activity: Warm - up: Warm - up 5 to 10 minutes before aerobic activity. Duration: Maintain your exercise intensity for 20 to 60 minutes. Cool Down: Gradually decrease the intensity of your workout, then stretch to cool down during the last 5 to 10 minutes.

  • Page 58: Achieving Your Fitness Goals

    Each of us are individuals with possibly different fitness goals. It is critical to determine what your goals are when deleloping a long term fitness program. STEELFLEX fitness products are pleased with your decision in using our quality products to help reach your fitness goals. Below are some benefits of exercising.

  • Page 59: Sample Goals

    Setting long terms are best reached if one incorportates short term goals in order to reach the overall long term goal. The STEELFLEX product console provides you with several readouts that can be used to record your progress. You can track Distance, Calories or Time.
  • Page 60 XT6600/6800 Diary Week # Date:___________________ Number hours of sleep:__________________ Weekly Goals:_______________ Sheduled work out time:_______________ Reward:_______________ Level of intensity by % of your predicted maximal heart rate: __________________ Rating of your percieved exertion (R.P.E., Borg Scale) Some What Hard Very, Very Light Hard Very Light Very Hard...

  • Page 61: Heart Rate Conversion Chart

    XT6600/6800 Heart Rate Conversion for 10 Seconds (Use as reference) 11 = 66 19 = 114 27 = 162 12 = 72 20 = 120 28 = 168 13 = 78 21 = 126 29 = 174 14 = 84 22 = 132 30 = 180 15 = 90...
  • Page 62 NO.280,Nangang 3rd Rd., Taiwan 540 R.O.C. 3F28, NO.5, Shin-Yi Rd., Sec.5, Taipei 110 R.O.C. Tel:886-2-27209980 Fax:886-2-27229750 E-mail:joong@ms13.hinet.net http://www.joong.com.tw...

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