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¨ Model No. RBTL15900 Serial No. SER'S ANUAL Serial Number Decal UESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction. If you have questions, or if there are missing parts, we will guarantee complete satisfaction through di- rect assistance from our factory.
LIMITED WARRANTY ............. . .Back Cover Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual. REEBOK and the Vector Logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Reebok. This product is manufactured and distributed under license from Reebok International.
MPORTANT RECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill. 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure 13. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that that all users of this treadmill are adequately is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge informed of all warnings and precautions.
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23. When folding or moving the treadmill, make the next settings of the CD or video program. sure that the storage latch is fully closed. 27. Always remove iFIT.com CDÕs and videos 24. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill from your CD player or VCR when you are not regularly.
And when youÕre not number is RBTL15900. The serial number can be exercising, the unique RBX 550 can be folded up, re- found on a decal attached to the treadmill (see the quiring less than half the floor space of other treadmills.
OW TO P THE READMILL Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until setup is completed. No tools are required. 1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Uprights (39) until the treadmill is in the position shown.
OW TO SE THE EART ONITOR HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR HEART RATE MONITOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE Before you use the heart rate monitor, please read all ¥ Thoroughly dry the heart rate monitor after each instructions on this page and the following page. use.
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¥ The heart rate monitor is designed to work with Locate the battery cover people who have normal heart rhythms. Heart rate on the back of the sen- reading problems may be caused by medical sor unit. Insert a coin conditions such as premature ventricular contrac- into the slot in the cover tions (pvcs), tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia.
READMILL PERATION THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus- Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with trated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that PERFORMANT LUBE , a high-performance lubricant.
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Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove it. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE iFIT.com CD programs (CDÕs are available separately). IFIT.com CD programs automatically control the speed The advanced console offers an impressive array of and incline of the treadmill as a personal trainer guides features to make your workouts more effective.
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DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE H. LED MatrixÑWhen the manual mode is selected, the matrix will show your progress on an LED track. Refer to the drawing on page 10. When a workout program is selected, the matrix will show the upcoming speed settings or target heart A.
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HOW TO ENTER USER INFORMATION CAUTION: Before operating the console, read the following precautions. Each time the power is turned ¥ Do not stand on the walking belt when turn- on, the USER 1 indicator will ing on the power or starting the walking belt. begin to flash.
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Enter your age if desired. HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE The current age setting will be shown in the Insert the key into the console. PULSE display. Press the + or Ð button to enter See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. your age.
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How to select miles per Adjust the incline as desired. hour or kilometers per hour: Speed can be dis- To vary the intensity of played in either miles per your workout, change the hour (mph) or kilometers incline of the treadmill as per hour (kph).
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matrix.) The CURRENT PERIOD HOW TO USE FAT BURN PROGRAMS AND speed settings AEROBIC PROGRAMS for the next twelve periods will be shown The four fat burn programs and the four aerobic pro- in the twelve grams automatically control the speed and incline of columns to the the treadmill as they guide you through effective work- right.
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To stop the program temporarily, press the STOP HOW TO USE PULSE PROGRAMS button. The TIME display will begin to flash. To restart the program, press the START button or the SPEED + button. To end the program, press the Pulse programs 1 and 2 automatically control the speed STOP button, remove the key, and then reinsert the and incline of the treadmill to keep your heart rate within...
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If your heart rate is not detected during the program, Press the START button or the SPEED + button the letters ÒPLSÓ will flash in the PULSE display to start the program. and the speed and/or incline of the treadmill will automatically decrease.
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the first period HOW TO CREATE CUSTOM PROGRAMS CURRENT PERIOD is shown in the flashing CURRENT Custom programs 1 and 2 are workout programs that PERIOD col- you create. The programs control both the speed and umn of the incline of the treadmill and can be up to 40 minutes LED matrix.
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When only three seconds remain in the first period HOW TO USE CUSTOM PROGRAMS of the program, both the CURRENT PERIOD col- umn and the column to the right will flash and a series of tones will sound. All speed settings will Insert the key into the console.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an RCA-type AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If your stereo has a 3.5mm LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your To use iFIT.com CDÕs, the treadmill must be con- stereo has only a PHONES jack, see instruction C.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, Note: If your computer has a 3.5mm LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is see instruction A.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO PROGRAMS Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is being used, see instruction B. If you have a TV with To use iFIT.com CDÕs or videocassettes, the treadmill a built-in VCR, see instruction B.
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If the speed or incline settings are too high or too ¥ adjust the volume of your CD player or VCR. If low, you can manually override the settings at any the volume is too high or too low, the console time by pressing the SPEED or INCLINE buttons may not detect the program signals.
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Follow the on-line instructions to start the HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM program. OUR INTERNET SITE When you start the program, an on-screen count- down will begin. Our new internet site at www.iFIT.com allows you to access a selection of programs that interactively control Return to the treadmill and stand on the foot your treadmill to help you achieve your specific exer- rails.
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THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE THE OPTIONAL IFIT.COM MODULE The console features an information mode that keeps By adding the optional track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has iFIT.com module to the been operated and the total number of miles that the treadmill, you can use vir- walking belt has moved.
OW TO OLD AND OVE THE READMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. If this is not done, the treadmill may be permanently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
ROUBLE-SHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please call our Customer Service Department toll- free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a.
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Locate the Reed Switch (59) and the Magnet (117) on the left side of the Pulley (8). Turn the Pulley until the 1/8Ó Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1/8Ó.
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PROBLEM: When the heart rate monitor is used, the letters ÒPLSÓ appear in the PULSE display or the displayed heart rate is excessively high or low SOLUTION: a. Refer to HEART RATE MONITOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING on pages 7 and 8.
EEBOK NIVERSITY Reebok University was launched in 1993 to fulfill a WALKING AND REDUCED RISK FOR CARDIOVAS- vision to establish a Òuniversity without wallsÓ that CULAR DISEASE develops quality, researched, state-of-the-art fitness programming for the fitness industry throughout the Several studies have found that regular walking at any world.
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Several studies have reported that regular walking at During a 24-week study, not one of 59 participants moderate to brisk speeds appears to increase bone who walked five days a week at speeds between 3 and density. Specifically, Fradin and his colleagues found 5 miles per hour sustained a walking-related injury that that 70-year-old subjects who walked at least 30 min-...
XERCISE UIDELINES During the first few minutes of exercise, your body WARNING uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for en- ergy. Only after the first few minutes does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal Before beginning any exercise program, con- is to burn fat, adjust the speed or incline of the tread- sult your physician.
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SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretchÑnever bounce. 1. Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible.
ÑM RBTL15900 ODEL R1100A To locate the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Left Foot Rail 12Ó Audio Wire Front Roller Nut iFIT.com Audio Cable Front Left Endcap Foam Grip Key/Clip...
Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please be prepared to give the following information: ¥ The MODEL NUMBER of the product (RBTL15900) ¥ The NAME of the product (REEBOK ¨ RBX 550 treadmill) ¥...
ARRANTY WHAT IS COVEREDÑThe entire REEBOK ¨ RBX 550 (ÒProductÓ) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. WHO IS COVEREDÑThe original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the original purchaser.
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