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MOTORIZED TREADMILL
OWNER'S MANUAL
SL188
SL198
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR NEW TREADMILL!
Part No. 22412

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  • Page 1 MOTORIZED TREADMILL OWNER’S MANUAL SL188 SL198 PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW TREADMILL! Part No. 22412...
  • Page 2: Product Registration

    Your new treadmill was manufactured by one of the leading fitness manufacturers in the world and is backed by one of the most comprehensive warranties available*. Through your dealer, Spirit will do all we can to make your ownership experience as pleasant as possible for many years to come.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Product Registration.......................1 Important Safety Instructions....................2 Important Electrical Information....................3 Treadmill Assembly.........................4 Important Operation Instructions.....................5 Folding Instructions.........................6 Operation of Your New Treadmill....................7 Programmable Features......................9 Programmable Operation of Your New Treadmill..............9 Maintenance of Your New Treadmill..................10 Service Checklist - Diagnosis Guide..................12 Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty..................13 ATTENTION - THIS TREADMILL IS INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions WARNING - Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect your Spirit treadmill from the electrical outlet prior to cleaning and/or service work. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, install the treadmill on a flat level surface with access to a 120-volt, 20-amp grounded outlet.
  • Page 5: Important Electrical Information

    Important Electrical Information WARNING! ● ● ● ● ● NEVER use a ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI) wall outlet with this treadmill. Route the power cord away from any moving part of the treadmill including the eleva- tion mechanism and transport wheels. ●...
  • Page 6: Treadmill Assembly

    Locate the 10 shortest (1/2”) Allen bolts. Start all 1/2” Allen bolts before securing any. Tighten all 10 Allen bolts with enclosed hex wrench. *Note: SL188 has only one (in right hand upright). STEP 4: Locate both right / left cushioned hand rails. The speed (fast / slow) hand rail attaches on the right side.
  • Page 7: Important Operation Instructions

    ● ● ● ● ● NEVER mount or dismount the treadmill while the belt is moving. Spirit treadmills start with zero speed and it is unnecessary to straddle the belt during start up. Simply standing on the belt during slow acceleration is proper after you have learned to oper- ate the unit.
  • Page 8: Folding Instructions

    (held down) the square green switch. Repeat the folding procedure and maintain the Up/Down incline switch longer before releasing. Repeat if necessary. SL188 Folding Instructions Caution: You must be able to safely lift 40 lbs. in order to raise / lower and move the treadmill.
  • Page 9: Operation Of Your New Treadmill

    Note: Refer to upper drawing showing console display layout. SL198 display is shown, SL188 is similar. You have two option control choices for speed and incline. The right hand handle bar has a remote speed switch offering the same function as the display control keys.
  • Page 10: Incline Feature

    To Turn Treadmill Off: Two methods accomplish this: Use either one. (1) Press and maintain for 3 seconds the Scan key (SL198) or Select key (SL188). The display values (not incline) will reset to zero. Display will automatically turn off (blank out) after 4 minutes (no key operations).
  • Page 11: Programmable Features

    Programmable Features Programs All Spirit Programmable treadmills are equipped with five different programs that are designed to add variety to your workout. Each program is evenly divided into 20 equal segments. The workout computer will automatically divide any selected workout time by 20 to give you equal segment lengths.
  • Page 12: Maintenance Of Your New Treadmill

    General Maintenance Belt and Bed - Your treadmill uses a very high-efficient low-friction bed. Performance is maximized when the bed is kept as clean as possible. Use a soft, damp cloth or paper towel to wipe the edge of the belt and the area between the belt edge and frame. Also reach as far as practical directly under the belt edge.
  • Page 13: Treadbelt Tracking Adjustment

    TENSION ADJUSTMENTS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE SPIRIT WARRANTY. BELT / DECK LUBRICATION: Do not relube with other than Spirit lubricant. Spirit provides one application with this unit. See your Spirit dealer for additional purchases. The use of some other lubricants may destroy the deck surface or belt and will void warranty.
  • Page 14: Service Checklist - Diagnosis Guide

    16 gauge minimum. 7 mph but shows higher speed on dis- Low household voltage. Contact an electrician or your Spirit dealer. play A minimum of 110 volt AC current is required. Treadbelt stops quickly/suddenly when High belt/deck friction.
  • Page 15: Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

    TREADMILL WARRANTY Spirit Manufacturing Inc. warrants all its treadmills’ parts for a period of one (1) year from the date of retail sale, as determined by sale receipt, or eighteen (18) months from the original factory shipping date, whichever comes first. Spirit’s responsibilities include providing new or remanufactured parts, at Spirit’s option, and technical support to our independent dealers and servicing...

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