TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Registration Important Safety Instructions Important Electrical Instructions Grounding Instructions Important Operation Instructions XT685 Assembly Instructions Folding/Transport Instructions Features Console Operation Programmable Features Using Heart Rate Transmitter General Maintenance Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty ATTENTION This treadmill is intended for residential use only and is warranted for this application.
Congratulations on your new treadmill and welcome to the Spirit family! Thank you for your purchase of this quality treadmill from Spirit Manufacturing, Inc. 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.
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 110-volt, 15-amp grounded outlet with only the treadmill plugged into the circuit.
The green colored rigid ear-lug, or the like, extending from the adapter, must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw. XT685 Treadmill...
Be familiar with its function and limitations. The treadmill will stop, depending on speed, with a one to two step coast anytime the magnet is pulled off the console. Use the Stop / Pause switch in normal operation. XT685 Treadmill...
XT685 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS !!ATTENTION: IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE READ BEFORE UNPACKING YOUR FOLDING TREADMILL!! Serious injury could occur if this folding treadmill is not unpacked properly. There is a Velcro strap installed around the treadmill base that prevents the treadmill from unfolding accidentally during shipping.
Don’t completely tighten these until the end of step 3. HARDWARE #102. 5/16” x 15mm #108. 3/8” x 2T #103. 3/8” x 2” Button Head Socket Split Washer Button Head Socket Bolt (6 pcs) (2 pcs) Bolt (2 pcs) XT685 Treadmill...
Doing so may affect the console function. Firmly tighten with the Combination M5 Allen Wrench & Phillips Head Screw Driver (107). HARDWARE #108. 3/8” x 2.0T #104. 3/8” x 1-3/4” Split Washer (4 pcs) Button Head Socket Bolt (4 pcs) XT685 Treadmill...
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3. Firmly tighten the eight Button Head Socket Bolts inserted in Step 1 with the M6 Allen Wrench (106). Place the accessory holder tray (48) securely on top of the cross brace (3). HARDWARE #102. 5/16” x 15mm #105. 3.5 x 12mm Button Head Socket Sheet Metal Screw Bolt (4 pcs) (10 pcs) XT685 Treadmill...
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Tapping Screws (147) on each side. Refer to the illustration for screw placement. Tighten with the Phillips Head Screw Driver (109). HARDWARE #146. 5 x 16mm #84. Speed Nut #147. 5 x 16mm Self Tapping Screw Clips (4 pcs) Sheet Metal Screw (2 pcs) (6 pcs) XT685 Treadmill...
TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS Carefully lift the treadmill at the rear roller area, grasping the two end caps, and roll the treadmill away. XT685 Treadmill...
FEATURES HANDRAIL ADJUSTMENTS The XT685 treadmill allows you to make speed and incline changes on the side handrails. You can also choose to turn these off if you frequently hold on to these rails. This is achieved by pressing the disable button on the right side of the lower portion of the console.
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10 programs. The significance of the bar graph colors are as follows: • 50-60% of maximum is Amber • 65-80% of maximum is Amber and Green • 85-90% or more is Amber, Green, and Red XT685 Treadmill...
OPERATION OF YOUR CONSOLE GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTROL PANEL XT685 CONSOLE SPEAKER DATA DISPLAY (Pace, Distance, Time [Elapsed/Countdown], Calories, & Pulse) MUSCLE PROFILE HEART RATE PROFILE DOT MATRIX (Speed, Program Profiles, PROGRAM BUTTONS Incline, Lap Track, Avg. Speed, (Manual, Strength, Fat &...
Operation the Speed / Incline dot matrix window will build a profile “picture” as values are changed during a workout. The speed and incline profiles will display half of the program at one time (9 columns). They will both scroll right to left. The Lap track will move in a counterclockwise direction. XT685 Treadmill...
The treadmill will draw very little current in sleep mode (about as much as your television when it is turned off). 2. Remove the tether cord. 3. Turn off the main switch on the front of the treadmill, below the motor cover. XT685 Treadmill...
(6.0%). Use the Incline + or – keys to adjust, then press Enter. You are now done programming data and may press Start to begin your workout or Enter to go back one level to change data entered in the programming phase. XT685 Treadmill...
0, the Time window will begin accumulated time, until Calories reach 0. • After the program has ended, there will be a 3:00 cool down (1:00 @ 1mph, 1:00 @ 2mph, and 1:00 @ 3mph) or you have the option of pressing the Stop key to end the workout. XT685 Treadmill...
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5 exercises a 2nd & 3rd time. Caution: Exercises that require dumbbell use - Select a pair of dumbbells that you will be able to safely and effectively maneuver over the strength interval time you have chosen. XT685 Treadmill...
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2. Begin with your elbows bent at 90˚ 3. Fully straighten your arms 4. Repeat this sequence for the duration of the strength interval XT685 Treadmill...
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2. Tuck your upper arms into your ribcage 3. Curl the dumbbells to shoulder height by pivoting at your elbows 4. Slowly lower to the start position 5. Repeat this sequence for the duration of the strength interval XT685 Treadmill...
PRESET PROGRAMS The XT685 has eight different programs that have been designed for a variety of workouts. Seven of these programs have factory preset Speed and Incline level profiles for achieving different goals. Hill Resistance: This program follows a triangle or pyramid type of gradual progression from approximately...
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Incline: This program will spike similar to the speed profile, but in different segments (columns); this means that all of your lower extremity muscles will be equally challenged throughout this program. The incline alternates between 25 & 65 % of maximum elevation XT685 Treadmill...
With all Spirit Heart Rate program treadmillls you may use the heart rate monitor feature without using the Heart Rate program. This function can be used during manual mode or during any of the nine different programs.
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RPE will support this. If you are feeling tired and sluggish, it is because your body needs a break. In this condition, your pace will feel harder. Again, this will show up in your RPE and you will train at the proper level for that day. XT685 Treadmill...
Normally the transmitter will be oriented so the SPIRIT logo is right side up. 7. The antenna that picks up your heart rate is very sensitive. If there is an outside noise source, turning the whole machine 90 degrees may de-tune the interference.
9. When the program ends you may press Start to begin the same program again Stop to exit the program or you can save the program you just completed as a custom user program by pressing a User key and following the instructions in the Message Center. XT685 Treadmill...
- located under the motor cover - that connects the motor to the front roller. If that belt is loose it feels similar to the walking belt being loose. Tightening the motor belt should be done by a trained service person. XT685 Treadmill...
Proper belt tracking is an owner responsibility common with all treadmills. ATTENTION: DAMAGE TO THE RUNNING BELT RESULTING FROM IMPROPER TRACKING / TENSION ADJUSTMENTS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE SPIRIT WARRANTY. XT685 Treadmill...
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BELT/DECK LUBRICATION PROCEDURE Do not lubricate with other than Spirit approved lubricant. Your treadmill comes with one tube of lubricant and extra tubes can be ordered directly from Spirit or your authorized Spirit dealer. There are commercially available lube kits, but the only one currently approved by Spirit is Lube-N-Walk.
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16 gauge minimum. Low household voltage. Contact an electrician or your SPIRIT dealer. A minimum of 110 volt AC current is required. Tread-belt stops quickly/suddenly High belt/deck friction. See General Maintenance section on lubrication.
VI. Beep - Allows you to disable the speaker so there is no beeping. D. Security - Allows you to lock the keypad so the treadmill cannot be used. Press Enter to change setting (also called child lock). Factory Settings - For factory use only XT685 Treadmill...
Treadmilll WARRANTY - Effective September 15, 2010 Spirit Fitness Inc. warrants all its treadmill parts for a period of time listed below from the date of retail sale, as determined by sale receipt, or in the absence of a sales receipt eighteen (18) months from the original factory shipping date. Spirit’s responsibilities include providing new or remanufactured parts, at Spirit’s option, and technical support to our independent dealers and servicing organizations.
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