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Cybex LCX-425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Cardiovascular Systems Part Number LT-19341-4 Rev D www.cybexinternational.com...
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DISCLAIMER: Cybex International, Inc. makes no representations or warranties regarding the contents of this manual. We reserve the right to revise this document at any time or to make changes to the product described within it without notice or obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes.
• contact Cybex Customer Service at 888-462-9239 • or contact Cybex Customer Service at 508-533-4300 NOTE: Refer to www.cybexinternational.com for changes and updates to this manual. To contact Cybex with comments about this manual you may send email to techpubs@ cybexintl.com. FCC Compliance Information ! WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate...
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This Declaration of Conformity is suitable to the European Standard EN 45014, “General criteria for supplier’s declaration of conformity.” Manufacturer: EU Representative: Cybex International, Inc. Cybex International UK 10 Trotter Drive Oaktree House...
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Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual As a result of test reports and their evaluation by accredited laboratories, we are in possession of the following certificates for products which carry this marking: Canada, USA CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.68-92/99, UL Std. No. 1647, FCC Part 15...
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Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual EN 61000-3-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for harmonic current emis- sions (equipment input current <= 16A per phase) EN 61000-3-3 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-3: Limits - Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current <=...
Check with a qualified electrician or service provider if you are in doubt as to whether the treadmill is properly grounded. Seek a qualified electrician to perform any modifications to the cord or plug. Cybex is not responsible for injuries or damages as a result of cord or plug modification.
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Important Safety Instructions (Save These Instructions) ! DANGER: To reduce the risk of electric shock, always unplug this treadmill from the electrical outlet immediately after using it and before cleaning it. ! WARNING: Serious injury could occur if these precautions are not observed. To reduce...
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• DO NOT attempt repairs, electrical or mechanical. Seek qualified repair personnel when servicing. If you live in the USA, contact Cybex Customer Service at 888-462-9239. If you live outside the USA, contact Cybex Customer Service at 508-533-4300.
Cybex Customer Service at 888-462-9239. If you live outside of the USA, call 508-533-4300. For location or part number of labels, see the parts list and exploded-view diagram. This information can be found in the Service chapter in this manual or on Cybex web site at www.cybexinternational.com.
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Caution Decals Caution decals indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. There are no caution decals used on this unit. However, there are caution statements listed in Chapters 5 and 6 of this manual. See Chapters 5 and 6.
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Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual 3 - Operation Read and understand all instructions and warnings prior to using the treadmill. See all of the safety related information located in chapter 1. Terms and Symbols Used This section lists some of the common terms and symbols used in this chapter. Other terms and symbols are listed in this chapter as appropriate.
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Quick Operation Guide NOTE: Maximum user weight is 350 lbs. (159 kg). The following is a quick overview of the operation of the treadmill. For more information read Detailed Operation Guide in this chapter. 1. Place your feet on the two top steps located on each side of the running belt.
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Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual ! WARNING: Do not stand on the running belt when starting the treadmill. Always place your feet on the two top steps when beginning a workout. 2. Place your feet on the two top steps located on each side of the running belt.
Cybex International, Inc. Medway, MA USA (508) 533-4300 www.CybexInternational.com Wireless HR Receiver Inside Figure 1 10. Press the Pause/Stop key at any time to stop your workout. Press Pause/Stop once to end your workout and begin your Workout Review.
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Press Pause/Stop a second time to interrupt workout data from cycling and to change the display to Dormant Mode. The function of the immobilization method: The purpose of immobilizing the treadmill is to prevent unauthorized use.
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Data Readouts As you exercise, the treadmill keeps track of the following data: Distance — The total accumulated distance, in miles or kilometers, during your workout. NOTE: Depending on the defaults you’ve chosen this dist measurement will show in English or Metric.
Displaying Heart Rate In order for the Cybex 425T to display your heart rate, hold the handgrips to use Contact Heart Rate or wear a Polar ® compatible heart rate chest strap. Contact Heart Rate — Hold the handgrips on the console handrail until a heart rate is displayed, typically less than thirty seconds.
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Heart Rate Zone Heart Rate is described by the number of times your heart beats in a minute. At rest, the average adult will have a heart rate of about 72 beats per minute (bpm). As one begins to exercise, heart rate increases and continues to increase as exercise intensity or difficulty increases.
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual The degree of incline can be related to % grade by taking the Arctangent of the grade. For instance, 15% grade is equal to 8.53 Degrees (ArcTan(.15)=8.53º). The opposite is true to determine % Grade from Degree of incline (Tan (8.53º)=.15).
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Speed Interval 1 (P-1) Program Overview This program is designed to introduce an individual to incorporating running into their training. The program uses exclusively 0% incline with a repeating 1:2 work to rest ratio. Each work segment lasts 30 seconds and each rest segment lasts 60 seconds.
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Speed Interval 2 (P-2) Program Overview This program is designed for those wishing to introduce speed into their training. The program uses exclusively 0% incline with a repeating 1:3 work to rest ratio. Each work segment lasts 15 seconds and each rest segment lasts 45 seconds.
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Hill Interval (P-3) Program Overview This program is designed to introduce some variability into the program while maintaining a constant walking pace. The Hill Interval program varies the incline between two levels every 60 seconds. This provides for moderate variation that that elicits an improved result over steady state walking up an incline.
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Pikes Peak (P-4) Program Overview Pikes Peak uses a nine-minute core where the incline increases every minute for the first five minutes. As the incline increases, speed is slightly reduced in the same fashion as it would if one where hiking up an ever steeper hill.
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Rolling Hills (P5) Program Overview The Rolling Hills program uses a four-minute core. In the core program each minute represents a segment. Segments two and four are the “rest” intervals and use the same speed. The first and third segments also use higher speeds than the rest intervals with the first segment having the least incline and the third having the greatest.
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Hills (P-6) Program Overview The Hills program is a constant speed walking program that introduces incline that varies each minute to for a series of relative peaks and valleys. See table below and Figure 10.
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Weight Loss (P-7) Program Overview This program was designed to help individuals of all fitness levels achieve their weight loss goals through a protocol that incorporates both low and moderate intensity activity. Because walking has become a popular mode of exercise for those looking to lose weight, all levels of this program are performed at walking speeds.
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Cardio (P-8) Program Overview This program was designed for the exercise participant who wants to improve the overall efficiency of their cardio-respiratory system. Unlike some of the other treadmill programs that incorporate low and moderate intensity segments, the Cardio program contains overall higher intensity levels with more moderate recovery segments.
NOTE: Worn or damaged components shall be replaced immediately or the treadmill removed from service until the repair is made. NOTE: Cybex is not responsible for performing regular inspection and maintenance actions for your treadmill. Instruct all personnel in equipment inspection and maintenance actions and also in accident reporting/recording.
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Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual NOTE: Do not spray cleaning solution directly on the treadmill. Direct spraying could cause damage to the electronics and may void the warranty. ! WARNING: To prevent electrical shock, be sure that the treadmill is unplugged from the electrical outlet before performing any cleaning or maintenance procedures.
E. Walk on the belt to see if it still slips. If it does restart this procedure at step 1 A. If you have to do this procedure three times and it still slips call Cybex Customer Service. Follow the next step to be sure the belt is centered.
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Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual 2. Center the belt. NOTE: While centering the belt choose one bolt to adjust. Do not adjust both bolts. A. With the treadmill running at 5 mph (8 kph) observe the running belt. If the belt tracks off center to the right or left the deck will become exposed.
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Other Preventive Maintenance Other preventive maintenance activities must be completed by a qualified service technician at the recommended intervals listed in the Service Schedule at the end of this chapter. These activities include: • Measure the motor brushes and replace worn motor brushes •...
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Service Schedule All maintenance activities shall be performed by qualified personnel. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. NOTE: This is the minimum recommended service. 1. Determine mileage. A. While in Dormant Mode enter Test Mode by pressing and holding the Heart Rate and Level keys simultaneously for five seconds.
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Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual 2. Resetting the service odometer. A. While in Dormant Mode enter Test Mode by pressing and holding the Heart Rate and Level keys simultaneously for five seconds. B. Press the Cool Down key to display “SVC” and miles or kilometers on service odometer.
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Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual 5 - Setup and Assembly Warnings/Cautions All warnings and cautions listed in this chapter are as follows: ! WARNING: Use extreme caution when assembling the treadmill. Failure to do so could result in injury. ! WARNING: During this procedure STAY OFF THE RUNNING BELT! Stand with your feet on the two steps.
A. Lift up and remove the cardboard sleeve that surrounds the treadmill. B. Check to be sure that the following items are present. Check off ( ) each item as you find it. See Figure 1. If any of the parts are missing contact Cybex Customer Service. Setup Assembly...
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Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Item Qty Part Number Description Varies Base assembly Varies Console assembly AX-18546 Upright assembly AX-19027 Console back PL-19061 Cover, console back AX-19239 Motor cover, center PL-18991 Motor cover, right (in box) PL-18992 Motor cover, left (in box)
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Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual C. Check off ( ) each item in the hardware pack as you find it. See Figure 2. Item Qty Part Number Description HS-11977 Screw, SEMS, 8-32 x .38”, PNHD PHIL HS-15706 Screw, 8-16 x .50”, PNHD, STL, BLK HS-16929 Bolt, Whiz Lock, 3/8-16 x .625”, HXHD...
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Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual ! CAUTION: A minimum of two people are required to lift, move and assemble this treadmill. Always use proper lifting methods when moving heavy items. 4. Lift and move the treadmill. A. At least two people should lift and move the treadmill to a level location where you intend to leave it.
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Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual 7. Install the console back to the upright assembly. A. Locate the console back (#4) and twelve screws, 8-32 x .38” (#13). B. Place the console back (#4) in the correct position on the upright assembly (#3). See Figure 5.
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Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Note: If installing the A/V option, refer to the 425T A/V bracket installation instructions (supplied with the A/V bracket). Install the console assembly to the console back. A. Locate the console assembly (#2), two screws, 8-32 x .38” (#13) and nine screws 8-16 x .50”...
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Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual D. Check to see that all of the cables Console are connected firmly in their proper Assembly place. See Figure 8. E. While being sure not to pinch Back any cables, use a Philips head...
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Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual 10. Level your treadmill. A. Confirm that your treadmill is on a level surface. 11. Attach emergency stop key. A. Confirm that the emergency stop key is in place over the e-stop button. See Figure 12.
2. The control panel will light up and be in the Dormant Mode. NOTE: Cybex recommends that the treadmill be unplugged when it is not in use. 3. Press the Quick Start key. The treadmill begins a countdown “3...2...1” and sounds a tone for each count.
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual 11. Run the treadmill through its full % grade range. Press the Incline key until the treadmill reaches its highest grade (15%). Then press the Incline key until the treadmill is back to 0% grade.
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Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual ELV — This is the maximum elevation the treadmill will incline. Choices are between 0 and 15 percent grade. Remember: You must press Enter after changing a value for that value to be stored. 3. To exit Test Mode press the Pause/Stop key once.
Hours of phone service are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. For Cybex customers living in the USA, contact Cybex Customer Service at 888-462-9239. For Cybex customers living outside the USA, contact Cybex Customer Service at 508-533-4300 or fax 508-533-5183.
Contact your authorized Cybex dealer on all warranty-related matters. Your local Cybex dealer will request an RMA from Cybex, if applicable. Under no circumstances will defective parts or equipment be accepted by Cybex without proper RMA and an Automated Return Service (ARS) label.
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Concealed Damage — Damage not seen with a visual check upon receipt of a shipment but noticed later must be reported to the carrier as soon as possible. Upon discovery of the damage, a written or phone request to the carrier asking them to perform an inspection of the materials must be made within ten days of the date of delivery.
Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Parts List ITEM QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION AF-18899 Weldment, Console Back Plate AL-18596 Front Roller, 2.75 O.D. AL-18597 Rear Roller, 2.75 O.D. AX-17578 Assembly, Contact Grip, Pair AF-18394 Weldment, Elevation AX-18729 Assembly, Idler AX-19150 Assembly, E-Stop Lanyard...
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Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual ITEM QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION HB-18768 Bearing, LF-1011-12 HS-60022 Bolt, 3/8 x 2.25, HXHD CAP, Black Zinc, G5 HN-60064 Nut, Jam 3/8 - 16, Black Zinc AF-18481 Weldment, Motor Base AF-18769 Bracket, Heat Sink HB-18768...
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Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual ITEM QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION HS-41006 Screw, 10-24 x 1/2”, RECESS, PAN HD, TT, SS HS-11977 Screw, SEMS, 8-32 x .38”, PNHD PHIL, EXT, STL, BLK ZN AF-19068 Bracket, Power Factor AW-19117 Cable, A/V Option...
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Optional Console Monitor Assembly Bracket Console Assembly Idler Pulley Upright Assembly Upright Assembly Assembly Drive Motor Assembly Serial Number Not Shown Wire Tie and Base Drive Motor 87 70 Assembly 80 86 Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual Page 6-7...
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ORANGE SHIELD LEFT COMMON LEFT SIGNAL SHIELD AW-19221 HA-20175 RIGHT COMMON CABLE,425T GRIP & GND RIGHT SIGNAL HEADPHONES 2ND GRIP BROWN TO J9 ON AD-18207 PCA, 425T STD CSAFE AUDIO EXTERNAL ACCESS JACK Page 6-8 Cybex 425T Treadmill Owner’s Manual...
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