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Patent Pending Model No. GGTL817040 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. USER'S MANUAL Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? If you have questions, or if there are missing parts, we will guar- antee complete satisfaction through direct assistance from our factory.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 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 11. Failure to use a properly functioning surge that all users of this treadmill are adequately suppressor could result in damage to the con- informed of all warnings and precautions.
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20. When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, an 23. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the electronic “chirping” sound will alert you treadmill every three months. when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill is about to change. Always listen for the 24.
And when you’re not ex- the product model number and serial number before ercising, the VX 5000 can be folded away, taking less calling. The model number is GGTL817040. The serial than half the floor space of conventional treadmills.
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two persons. Place the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until the treadmill is assembled. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt, the sides of the walking platform, or the shipping carton.
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2. Have another person hold one of the Handrails (50) near the right Upright (65) as shown. Hold an Upper Handrail Spacer (67) between the Handrail and the round tube on the right Upright. Insert a 2 1/4” Bolt (70) into the Upper Handrail Spacer and finger tighten the Bolt into the Handrail.
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4. Raise the treadmill to the storage position (see HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE on page 22). Have a second person hold the treadmill in the upright po- sition. Position the U-base (20) against the base of the Uprights (65) as shown, with the Bumpers (98) under the U-base.
TREADMILL OPERATION THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high- plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor, performance lubricant.
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Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear Clip plastic on the console, remove it. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE personal trainer in your home. Using the included audio cable, you can connect the treadmill to your home The treadmill console offers an impressive array of stereo, portable stereo, computer, or VCR and play features designed to make your workouts more special iFIT.com CD and video programs (iFIT.com...
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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER Each time a button is pressed, the speed setting will change by 0.1 mph; if a button is held down, the speed setting will change in increments of 0.5 Plug in the power cord (see page 9). mph.
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Pulse/Calories/Fat the console will Calories display—This not display your display shows the ap- heart rate accu- proximate numbers of rately. Before calories and fat calories using the hand- you have burned (see grip pulse sen- FAT BURNING on page 25). The display will sor, remove the Metal Contacts change from one number to the other every few...
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The speed setting for HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT PROGRAM Current Segment the first segment is shown in the flashing Current Segment col- Insert the key fully into the console. umn of the LED matrix. (The incline settings are See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page not shown in the matrix.) The speed settings for...
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To stop the program temporarily, press the Stop HOW TO USE A PULSE PROGRAM button. The Time/Segment Time/Pace display will begin to flash. To restart the program, press the Start button or the Speed button. To end the CAUTION: program, press the Stop button, remove the key, If you have heart prob- and then reinsert the key.
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During pulse programs, heart rate setting. If the speed reaches the maxi- the LED matrix will mum speed setting for the program (see step 4 at show a graphic that the left) and your heart rate is still too far below represents your heart the current target heart rate setting, the incline of rate.
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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 CDs, 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 To use iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, the treadmill with a built-in VCR, see instruction B.
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If the speed or incline settings are too high or too • Make sure that the audio cable is properly low, you can manually override the settings at any connected, that it is fully plugged in, and that it is not wrapped around a power cord. time by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on the console.
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Return to the treadmill and stand on the foot HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM pads. Find the clip attached to the key and slide OUR WEB SITE the clip onto the waistband of your clothes. When the on-screen countdown ends, the program Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to access will begin and the walking belt will begin to move.
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THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR The console features an information mode that keeps An optional chest pulse sensor adds even more track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has features to the console. The chest pulse sensor provides been operated and the total number of miles that the hands-free operation and continuously monitors your heart rate during your workouts.
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL 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) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 1-877-776-4777, 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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PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt is off-center, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, use the allen wrench to turn the left rear roller bolt clockwise 1/2 of a turn;...
EXERCISE GUIDELINES uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for en- WARNING: ergy. Only after the first few minutes does your body Before beginning this begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal or any exercise program, consult your physi- is to burn fat, adjust the speed or incline of the tread- cian.
PART LIST—Model No. GGTL817040 R1104A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Foot Rail U-Nuts Chest Pulse Receiver Roller Adj. Washer Audio Wire Rear Roller Adjustment Bolt Isolator Left Rear Endcap...
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Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 3/4” Tek Screw Right Fan Cover Power Cord Left Fan Cover Power Cord Grommet Motor Bushing Wheel Spacer Idler Arm Nylon Washer Incline Motor Shield Hand Pulse Wire Jack Incline Bracket iFIT.com Audio Cable Incline Motor Nut Grommet Gold’s Gym Decal...
• The NAME of the product (GOLD’S GYM ® VX 5000 treadmill) • The SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • The KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the part(s) (see the PART LIST on pages 26 and 27) LIMITED WARRANTY ICON Health &...
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