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Troubleshooting
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- Page 1 FOR MODEL: 725T TREADMIL L U SE R ’S GU ID E...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Whether your goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fuller, healthier lifestyle, a Merit Fitness treadmill can help you attain it – adding quality performance to your at-home workouts, with the ergonomics and innovative features you need to get stronger and healthier, faster. -
Page 4: Important Precautions
I M PO R TA N T P R ECAU TION S SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this treadmill. When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this treadmill. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. - Page 5 Attach safety key clip to clothing before starting. Keep children off and away from this equipment. Possibility of serious injury if equipment is used improperly. Consult a physician before using this equipment. Stop exercising if you feel pain, faint, dizzy or short of breath. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons: WARNING •...
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Page 6: Assembly
A S S E M B LY IMPORTANT: READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE! WARNING During the assembly process of the treadmill there are several areas that special attention must be paid. It is very important to follow the assembly instructions correctly and to make sure all parts are firmly tightened. - Page 7 WATER BOTTLE POCKET CONSOLE ASSEMBLY READING RACK HANDLEBAR CONSOLE SAFTEY KEY PLACEMENT DECK LOCK LATCH CONSOLE MAST ON/OFF SWITCH MOTOR COVER CIRCUIT BREAKER RUNNING BELT/RUNNING DECK POWER CORD SIDE RAIL TRANSPORT WHEEL ROLLER END CAP FRAME EXTENSION REAR ROLLER ADJUSTMENT BOLTS TOOLS INCLUDED 5 mm L-wrench 6 mm T-wrench...
- Page 8 PR E- AS S EM BLY NOTE: During each assembly step, ensure that ALL nuts and bolts are in place and partially threaded in before completely tightening any ONE bolt. NOTE: A light application of grease may aid in the installation of hardware. Any grease, such as lithium bike grease is recommended.
- Page 9 A S S E M BLY ST E P 2 HARDWARE BAG 2 CONTENTS : BOLT (F) LOCK FLAT BOLT (D) 15 mm WASHER (B) WASHER (C) 20 mm Qty: 8 Qty: 8 Qty: 8 Qty: 2 Open HARDWARE BAG 2. CONSOLE CABLE (THREAD THROUGH INSIDE HOLE IN MAST) * NOTE: While assembling the masts,...
- Page 10 A S S EM B LY ST E P HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS : FLAT WASHER (C) BOLT (G) LOCK WASHER (B) ARC WASHER (E) 20 mm 20 mm 20 mm 18 mm Qty: 4 Qty: 4 Qty: 2 Qty: 2 Open HARDWARE BAG .
- Page 11 A S S E M BLY S T E P A Open HARDWARE BAG . HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS : BOLT (H) B Fold up treadmill (see page 13 15mm for folding instructions). Qty: 4 NOTE: Lock latch must be securely engaged before proceeding with assembly.
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Page 12: Before You Begin
B E F O R E YO U BEGIN HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF ExERCISE: • Weight Loss • A Healthier Heart • Improved Muscle Tone • Increased Daily Energy Levels The key to reaping these benefits is to develop an exercise habit. Your new treadmill will help you eliminate obstacles that prevent you from exercising. -
Page 13: Proper Usage
PROPER USAGE Your treadmill is capable of reaching high speeds. Always start off using a slower speed and adjust the speed in small increments to reach a higher speed level. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it is running. When not in use, remove the safety key, turn the on/off switch to off and unplug the power cord. -
Page 14: Tensioning The Running Belt
TENSIONING THE RUNNING BELT The running belt has been properly adjusted at the factory before it was shipped. At times the belt can move off-center during shipment. CAUTION: Running belt should NOT be moving during tensioning. Over-tightening the running belt can cause excessive wear on the treadmill as well as its components. -
Page 15: Treadmill Operation
TR E A DM IL L O P ER AT I ON 72 5 T CON SO L E NOTE: There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console and should be removed. MONITOR DISPLAY: Speed, time, heart rate, distance, incline, and calories. STOP: Press to end your workout. - Page 16 M O N IT OR D I S P L AY SPEED • Shown as MPH. Indicates how fast your walking or running surface is moving. TIME • Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. HEART RATE •...
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Page 17: The Treadmill
G ETTIN G S TA R T E D / S EL E CT I N G A P R OGRA M Check to make sure no objects are placed on the belt that will hinder the movement of the treadmill. Plug in the power cord and turn the treadmill ON. -
Page 18: Rolling Hills
PR O GR A M P RO F ILES MANUAL - User-adjustable Speed and Incline. Start Speed is 1 mph. INTERVALS SEGMENTS REPEAT TIME PROG SEG Warm Up Cool Down SPEED ROLLING HILLS SEGMENTS REPEAT TIME PROG SEG Warm Up Cool Down INCLINE WEIGHT LOSS... -
Page 19: Conditioning Guidelines
CO ND I TI O N I N G GU I DELINES ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING AN ExERCISE PROGRAM. HOW OFTEN? (Frequency of Workouts) The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 to 4 days per week to maintain cardiovascular fitness. - Page 20 TA R G ET HE ART R AT E Z O N E C HA R T What is Target Heart Rate Zone? Target Heart Rate Zone tells you the number of times per minute your heart needs to beat to achieve a desired workout effect.
- Page 21 T IP S STRETCHING STRETCH FIRST Before using your product, it is best to take a few minutes doing a few gentle stretching exercises. Stretching prior to exercise will improve flexibility and reduce chances of exercise related injury. Ease into each of these stretches with a slow gentle motion.
- Page 22 TI P S THE IMPORTANCE OF WARM UP & COOL DOWN WARM UP The first 2 to 5 minutes of a workout should be devoted to warming up. The warm-up will limber your muscles and prepare them for more strenuous exercise. Make sure that you warm-up on your product at a slow pace. The warm up should gradually bring your heart rate into your Target Heart Rate Zone.
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Page 23: Troubleshooting & Maintenance
TR OU B LE S H O OT I N G COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS ARE THE SOUNDS MY TREADMILL MAKES NORMAL? All treadmills make a certain type of thumping noise due to the belt riding over the rollers, especially new treadmills. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting - Heart Rate
• Has the machine been lubricated and maintained per the maintenance schedule? Answering these and other questions will give the technicians the ability to send proper replacement parts and the service necessary to get you and your Merit Fitness treadmill running again! -
Page 25: Maintenance Schedule
• Inspect the power cord. If the power cord is damaged, contact Merit Fitness. • Make sure the power cord is not underneath the treadmill or in any other area where it can become pinched or cut. -
Page 26: Limited Warranty
AT YOUR OWN RISK and all original parts for a period of 90 days from the date and Merit Fitness shall have no liability for any injury to the person or of original purchase, so long as the device remains in the property arising from such repairs. - Page 28 MAY BE COVERED BY ONE OR MORE PATENTS OR PATENTS PENDING US 6273843 TW 586429 TW 494765 US 7104930 CN 03206094.7 CN 01230904.4 US 6682460 725T Rev. 1.4 | © 2008 Merit Fitness | Designed & Engineered in the U.S.A. | Made in China...