Gold's Gym 550 User's Manual
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1. will appear in the display while the information mode is selected To turn on or turn off the demo mode press the Speed decrease button Note If you press the Display button while in the infor mation mode the display may appear very dim very dark or blank If this happens press the Display button repeatedly until the display looks right To exit the information mode remove the key from the console 20 HOW TO USE THE STEREO SOUND SYSTEM To play music or audio books through the console s stereo speakers you must connect your MP3 player CD player or other personal audio player to the con sole through the audio jack To use the audio jack locate the included audio wire and plug it into the audio jack Then plug the audio wire into a jack on your MP3 player CD player or other personal audio player Make sure that the audio wire is fully inserted Next press the Play button on your MP3 player CD player or other personal audio player Adjust the vol ume on your personal audio player If you are using a personal CD player and the CD skips set the CD player on the floor or another flat sur face instead of on the console THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR An optional chest pulse sensor offers hands free oper ation as it tracks your heart rate during your workouts To purchase the optional chest pulse sensor call the telephone number on the front cover of this manual A y HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREA2. 9 mr rt O O o 3 8 Locknut 3 8 ui bal 3 8 x 3 Bolt 32 4 47 4 1 Orient the Base 48 as shown Attach the four Base Pads 37 to the Base with four 8 x 3 4 Tek Screws 38 2 Orient the Base 48 as shown Identify the Right Upright 36 which has a square hole near the lower end Orient the Right Upright 36 as shown and attach it to the Base 48 with two 3 8 x 2 1 4 Bolts 40 and two 3 8 Star Washers 7 do not fully tighten the Bolts yet 3 Orient the Left Upright 31 as shown and attach it to the Base 48 with two 3 8 x 2 1 4 Bolts 40 and two 3 8 Star Washers 7 do not fully tighten the Bolts yet 4 Attach a Wheel 45 to each side of the Base 48 with a 3 8 x 3 Bolt 32 two Wheel Spacers 44 and a 3 8 Locknut 47 as shown Do not overtighten the Bolts the Wheels should turn freely 5 Raise the Uprights 31 36 so that the Base 48 is flat on the floor and positioned as shown Cut the tie holding the Upright Wire 28 in a bun dle See the far right drawing Wrap the wire tie in the Right Upright 36 around the end of the Upright Wire 28 Then pull the other end of the wire tie until the Wire Harness is extending from the upper end of the Right Upright Make sure that the end of the Upright Wire 28 does not fall into the Right Upright 36 6 See the left
3. do not use the heart rate workouts If you are taking medication regu larly consult your physician to find whether the medication will affect your exercise heart rate Put on the optional chest pulse sensor For best results you should wear the optional chest pulse sensor to use a heart rate workout See page 20 for information on the optional chest pulse sen sor Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 14 Select one of the heart rate workouts To select one of the two heart rate workouts press the Heart Rate Control button repeatedly until the desired workout appears in the display As each heart rate workout is selected the maxi mum incline setting and the duration of the workout will flash in the display for a few seconds A profile of the target heart rate settings of the workout will scroll across the display Enter your maximum target heart rate if desired Press the Enter button Then press the increase and decrease buttons next to the display to change your maximum target heart rate see EXERCISE INTENSITY on page 25 Note If you change the maximum target heart rate setting the intensity level of the entire workout will change Press the Start button to start the workout A moment after you press the Start button the treadmill will automatically adjust to the first target heart rate setting for the workout Hold the handrails and begin walking Each workout is divided
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5. Door 6 with the two included small screws 3 Make sure that no wires are pinched Reattach the Access Door 6 with the 8 x 3 4 Screw 2 Discard the other wires included with the receiver 11 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PRE LUBRICATED WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high performance lubricant IMPORTANT Never apply sil icone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking platform Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD A DANGER Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in an increased risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service man if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the product if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Your treadmill like any other type of sophisticated electronic equipment can be seriously damaged by sudden voltage changes in your home s power Voltage surges spikes and noise interference can result from weather conditions or from other appliances being turned on or off To decrease the possibility of your treadmill being damaged always use a surge suppressor with your treadmill see drawing 1 at the right To purchase a surge suppressor see your local GOLD S GYM dealer or call the tele phon
6. Roller Bolts Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened c If the walking belt still slows when walked on please see the front cover of this manual 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 hex key to turn the left rear roller bolt clockwise 1 2 of a turn if the walking belt has shifted to the right turn the left bolt counterclockwise 1 2 of a turn Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt Then plug in the power cord insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is centered b If the walking belt slips when walked on first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD Using the hex key turn both rear roller bolts clockwise 1 4 of a turn When the walking belt is correctly tightened you should be able to lift each edge of the walking belt 2 to 3 in 5 to 7 cm off the walking platform Be careful to keep the walking belt centered Then plug in the power cord insert the key and carefully walk on the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened PROBLEM The incline of the treadmill does not change correctly SOLUTION a With the key in the console press one of the Incline buttons While the incline is changing re move the key After a few seconds re insert the k
7. belt press the Start button the Speed increase button or one of the numbered IMPORTANT The console features a display demo Precision Quick Speed buttons mode designed to be used if the treadmill is dis played in a store If the displays light as soon as If you press the Start but you plug in the power cord and switch the circuit ton or the Speed in breaker to the reset position the demo mode is crease button the walk turned on To turn off the demo mode hold down ing belt will begin to move the Stop button for a few seconds If the displays at 1 mph As you exer remain lit see THE INFORMATION MODE on page cise change the speed 20 to turn off the demo mode of the walking belt as desired by pressing the Speed increase and decrease buttons Each time Next stand on the foot rails of the treadmill Find the you press a button the speed setting will change clip attached to the key see the drawing on page 13 by 0 1 mph if you hold down a button the speed and slide the clip onto the waistband of your clothes setting will change in increments of 0 5 mph Then insert the key into the console After a moment the displays will light IMPORTANT In an emergency If you press one of the numbered speed buttons situation the key can be pulled from the console the walking belt will gradually change speed until it causing the walking belt to slow to a stop Test the reaches the selected speed setting clip by carefully taking a f
8. increase to 4 mph After a few more minutes the speed setting will flash in the display and a series of tones will sound The speed of the walking belt will then in crease to 5 mph After another minute the speed setting will flash in the display and a series of tones will sound The 17 speed of the walking belt will then increase to 6 5 mph Note To change the speed of the walking belt or the incline of the treadmill at any time during the workout press the Speed or Incline buttons Every few seconds the left side of the display will show the number of kilometers still to be run To stop the workout at any time press the Stop button The time will begin to flash in the display To restart the workout press the Start button The walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph Adjust the speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the Speed increase or decrease button or one of the numbered Speed buttons When you have completed a 5 kilometer run or a 10 kilometer run your total time and the word cool meaning cool down will appear in the left side of the display If the speed of the walking belt was greater than 5 mph when you completed your run the walking belt will then slow to 5 mph for one minute After one minute the walking belt will slow to 4 mph for a few minutes The walking belt will then slow to 3 mph for a few minutes The walking belt will then slow to a stop Follow your progress with the displa
9. sure that your hands are clean Metal Contacts To measure your heart rate stand on the foot rails and place your hands on the metal contacts avoid moving your hands When your pulse is de tected the heart symbol in the display will begin to flash each time your heart beats one or two dashes will appear and then your heart rate will be shown For the most accurate heart rate reading con tinue to hold the contacts for at least 15 sec onds Turn on the fan if desired The fan features high and low speed settings Press the Fan button repeatedly to select a fan speed or to turn off the fan Note If the fan is on when the walking belt is stopped the fan will turn off automatically after a few minutes When you are finished exercising remove the key from the console Step onto the foot rails press the Stop button and adjust the incline of the treadmill to the lowest setting The incline must be at the lowest setting or you may damage the treadmill when you fold itto the storage position Next remove the key from the console and put it in a secure place When you are finished using the treadmill switch the reset off circuit breaker to the off position and unplug the power cord IMPORTANT If you do not do this the treadmill s electrical compo nents may wear prematurely HOW TO USE A HEART RATE WORKOUT A CAUTION i you have heart prob lems or if you are over 60 years of age and have been inactive
10. surge suppressor and that the surge suppressor is plugged into a properly grounded outlet see page 12 Use only a single outlet surge suppres sor that meets all of the specifications described on page 12 IMPORTANT The treadmill is not compatible with GFCI equipped outlets After the power cord has been plugged in make sure that the key is inserted into the console treadmill frame near the power cord If the switch protrudes as shown the circuit breaker has tripped To reset the circuit breaker wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in Tripped The power turns off during use a C d Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill frame near the power cord see the drawing above If the circuit breaker has tripped wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in Make sure that the power cord is plugged in If the power cord is plugged in unplug it wait for five minutes and then plug it back in Remove the key from the console Reinsert the key into the console If the treadmill still will not run see the front cover of this manual The console displays remain lit when you remove the key from the console a The console features a display demo mode designed to be used if the treadmill is displayed in a store If the displays remain lit when you remove the key the demo mode is turned on To turn off the demo mode hold down the Stop button for a few seconds If the displays are st
11. track until the entire track appears The track will then disappear and the indicators will again begin to appear in succession play will show the 358 elapsed time the dis tance that you have ee i walked or run and the incline level of the tread mill Press the Display button repeatedly to view the desired workout information Note When a heart rate weight loss or classic workout is selected the display will show the time remaining in the workout instead of the elapsed time Track A e o e e e ri ILI leas n 1338 The left side of the dis The right side of the dis play will show the ap proximate number of calories you have burned the speed of the walking belt and your pace in minutes per mile The right side of the dis play will also show your heart rate when you use the handgrip pulse sensor or the optional chest pulse sensor Press the Display button repeatedly to view the desired workout information To reset the display press the Stop button remove the key and then reinsert the key Measure your heart rate if desired Note If you use the handgrip pulse sensor and the optional chest pulse sensor at the same time the console will not display your heart 15 8 rate accurately For information on the optional chest pulse sensor see page 20 Before using the handgrip pulse sensor remove the sheets of clear plastic from the metal con tacts In addition make
12. 9 To use the information mode see page 20 To use the stereo sound system see page 20 IMPORTANT If there are sheets of clear plastic on the console remove the plastic To prevent dam age to the walking platform wear clean athletic shoes while using the treadmill The first time you use the treadmill observe the alignment of the walking belt and center the walking belt if neces sary see page 24 Note The console can display speed and distance in either miles or kilometers To find out which unit of measurement is selected or to change the unit of mea surement see THE INFORMATION MODE on page 20 Note For simplicity all instructions in this section refer to miles 13 HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER 3 Select the manual mode IMPORTANT If the treadmill has been exposed to When the key cold temperatures allow it to warm to room tem is inserted AA perature before turning on the power If you do not the manual ii do this the console displays or other electrical mode will be en mm components may become damaged selected If Track LSS cas you have se rir lected a work out press any of the workout buttons repeatedly until a track appears in the display Plug in the power cord see page 12 Next locate the reset off circuit breaker on Reset SS the treadmill frame near the Position O power cord Switch the cir cuit breaker to the reset po 4 Start the walking belt sition To start the walking
13. DMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill adjust the incline to the lowest position If you do not do this you may damage the treadmill when you fold it Next unplug the power cord CAUTION You must be able to safely lift 45 Ibs 20 kg to raise lower or move the treadmill 1 Hold the metal frame firmly in the location shown by the arrow at the right CAUTION To decrease the possibility of injury do not lift the frame by the plastic foot rails Make sure you bend your legs and keep your back straight As you raise the frame make sure to lift with your legs rather than your back Raise the frame about halfway to the vertical position 2 Move your right hand to the position shown and hold the treadmill firmly Using your left hand pull the latch knob to the left and hold it Raise the frame until the hole in the isola tor is aligned with the latch pin and then slowly release the latch knob Make sure that the latch pin is fully inserted into the center of the isolator To protect the floor or carpet from damage place a mat under the treadmill Keep the treadmill out of direct sun light Do not leave the treadmill in the storage position in temperatures above 85 F 30 C HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill convert it to the storage position as described above Make sure that the latch pin is fully in serted into the isolator 1 Hold one of the handrails a
14. F THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers a selection of features designed to make your workouts more effective When the manual mode of the console is selected the speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with the touch of a button As you exercise the console will display continuous exercise feedback You can even measure your heart rate using the built in pulse sensor or the optional chest pulse sensor see page 20 for in formation on the optional chest pulse sensor The console features four classic workouts and two heart rate control workouts Each workout automatically controls the speed and incline of the treadmill as it guides you through an effective workout In addition the console offers two event training work outs the 5K workout counts down from 5 kilometers as you complete a 5 kilometer run and the 10K work out counts down from 10 kilometers The console also features four weight loss workouts Each workout controls the speed and incline of the treadmill to help you burn unwanted pounds L Whether you select the manual mode or a workout you can listen to your favorite workout music or audio books with the console s premium stereo sound system To turn on the power see page 14 To use the man ual mode see page 14 To use a heart rate workout see page 16 To use an event training workout see page 17 To use a weight loss workout see page 18 To use a classic workout see page 1
15. GOLD S GX IM TRAINER 550 www workoutwarehouse com su a GGTL04607 2 U S E R S M A N U A L Write the serial number in the space above for reference Serial Number QUESTIONS If you have questions or if parts are damaged or missing DO NOT CONTACT THE STORE please contact Customer Care IMPORTANT You must note the product model number and serial number see the drawing above before contacting us CALL TOLL FREE 1 877 776 4777 Mon Fri 6 a m 6 p m MT Sat 8 a m 4 p m MT ON THE WEB www workoutwarehouse com A CAUTION A Read all precautions and instruc m tions in this manual before usin FREE 5 this equipment Keep this manual lt for future reference WORKOUT ifit com TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT Ra one ood dad ee Ei a a A 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS suicido rabia da a RETTA 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ius A gla A AAA ea 5 ASSEMBLY iio ici ata bee ee ends ER RR Rat 6 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT 12 HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL 20 000s 21 TROUBLESHOOTING sitos ai a Pw Eee O A aed oe edd 23 EXERGISE GUIDELINES 2 2 00 coco cera nd dea a oe eS ETR ee RE ee eee 25 PART LIST ee NR 27 EXPLODED DRAWING sich nai Pm nei pa A RAR pet pn 28 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS oo oa a se a ER EA Sa TN tenets Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY a sa pe NR ade RE RT AA A a Back Cover WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT This drawing shows the locations of the w
16. arn ing decals If a decal is missing or illegible WARNING Protect yourself and call the telephone number on the front others from risk of serious injury Read the user s cover of this manual and request a free re Ma 1 manual and placement decal Apply the decal in the lo WU I Y dota cation shown Note The decals may not be Farina or topping shown at actual size Change speed in small increments Hold handrails to prevent falling and operating treadmill Stop if you feel faint dizzy or short oi breath Fully engage storage latch before tread mill is moved or Reduce incline to its Q lowest level before ZU folding treadmill into storage position er Never allow children on or KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Z gt around aci Remove key when FROM THIS AREA WHILE THE i rate IT TREADMILL IS IN OPERATION Keep dotting fingers and hair away from moving belt Never try to adjust or fix the belt while it is moving Always wear athletic shoes while operating treadmill GOLD S GYM is a registered trademark of Gold s Gym International Inc This product is manufactured and distributed under license from Gold s Gym Merchandising Inc 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS A WARN ING To reduce the risk of serious injury read all important precautions and in structions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before using your treadmill ICON as sumes no resp
17. assemble the treadmill call 1 800 445 2480 Assembly re quires two persons Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove the packing materials do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed Note The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high performance lubricant During shipping lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or to the shipping carton This is a normal condition and does not affect treadmill performance If there is lu bricant on top of the walking belt wipe it off with a soft cloth and mild non abrasive cleaner Assembly requires the included hex keys and your own Phillips screwdriver 3 rubber mallet Ss adjustable wrench Wire cutters e and needlenose pliers D Use the drawings below to identify the assembly hardware The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part from the PART LIST near the end of this manual The number after the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly Note If a part is not in the hardware kit check to see if it is preattached to one of the parts to be assembled To avoid damaging plastic parts do not use power tools for assem bly Extra hardware may be included mu esp lt O 9 1 4 x 1 2 10 x 1 Tek 8 x 3 4 Wheel Spacer 1 4 Star Washer Bolt 22 2 Screw 27 2 Tek Screw 38 4 44 4 21 2 LAAN wa 5 16 x 2 1 4 Bolt 20 4 8 x 3 4 Screw 4 MI
18. atch Housing Left Upright 3 8 x 3 Bolt 3 8 Flat Washer Frame Spacer Base Cap Right Upright Base Pad 8 x 3 4 Tek Screw Audio Wire 3 8 x 2 1 4 Bolt Caution Decal Console Support Bracket Warning Decal Wheel Spacer Wheel 3 8 Jam Nut 3 8 Locknut Base Clamp Belly Pan Controller Key No Qty 52 53 54 I Q Q Q R0109A Description 8 x 1 2 Cover Screw 3 8 x 2 Bolt Hood Cover Lift Motor Stop Bracket 3 8 x 1 3 4 Bolt 3 8 x 1 1 4 Bolt Lift Frame 3 8 Flange Nut Motor Belt Reed Switch Clip Front Roller Pulley 3 8 x 4 Bolt 5 16 x 1 1 4 Bolt Magnet Belt Guide Power Cord Grommet Isolator Belt Guide Screw Walking Belt Walking Platform Frame Right Foot Rail 5 16 Flange Nut 1 4 Flat Washer 5 16 x 3 1 2 Bolt Rear Roller Right Rear Foot 1 4 Lock Washer Rear Roller Bolt Left Rear Foot Ground Wire Hex Key 8 x 3 4 Isolator Screw 5 32 Hex Key Rear Roller Bracket Roller Bushing Releasable Tie Reset Off Circuit Breaker Wire Tie U nut Controller Ground Wire 4 Black Wire M F 4 Red Wire M F 8 Blue Wire 2F 10 White Wire M F User s Manual These parts are not illustrated Specifications are subject to change without notice 27 R0109A EXPLODED DRAWING A Model No GGTL04607 2 EXPLODED
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20. e number on the front cover of this manual and order part number 146148 or see your local electronics store Use only a single outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge sup pressor TVSS The surge suppressor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps There must be a moni toring light on the surge suppressor to indicate whether it is functioning properly Failure to use a properly functioning surge suppressor could result in damage to the control system of the treadmill If the control system is damaged the walking belt may change speed accelerate or stop unexpect edly which may result in a fall and serious injury This product must be grounded If it should malfunc tion or break down grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec tric shock This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances IMPORTANT The treadmill is not compatible with GFCI equipped outlets This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug ill
21. ee step 8 on page 15 When you are finished exercising remove the key from the console See step 9 on page 15 THE INFORMATION MODE The console features an information mode that keeps track of treadmill usage information The information mode also allows you to select miles or kilometers as the unit of measurement and to turn on and turn off the demo mode To select the information mode hold down the Stop button insert the key into the console and then release the Stop button When the information mode is se lected the following information will appear in the dis play The center of the display will show the number of hours that the treadmill has been operated The lower right corner of the dis play will show the total number of miles or kilometers that the walking belt has moved In addition an E for English miles or an M for metric kilometers will appear in the right side of the display To change the unit of measurement press the Speed increase button The console features a display demo mode designed to be used if the treadmill is displayed in a store While the demo mode is turned on the console will function normally when you plug in the power cord switch the reset off circuit breaker to the reset position and insert the key into the console However when you remove the key the displays will remain lit although the but tons will not function If the demo mode is turned on a d
22. ew steps backward if the key is not pulled from the console adjust the posi To stop the walking belt press the Stop button tion of the clip The time will begin to flash in the display To restart the walking belt press the Start button the Speed increase button or one of the numbered speed HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE buttons 1 Insert the key into the console 5 Change the incline of the treadmill as desired See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER above To change the incline of the treadmill press the 358 2 Enter your weight if desired Incline increase and de ing crease buttons or one of MR cS the numbered Quick Incline buttons Each time you press the Incline increase or decrease button the incline will change by 0 5 If you press one of the numbered Quick Incline buttons the treadmill For the most accurate calorie count enter your weight into the console by repeatedly pressing the increase and decrease buttons next to the dis will adjust to the selected incline setting Note play Note Once you have entered your weight After you press the buttons it may take a moment your weight will be saved in memory for the treadmill to reach the selected incline set ting 14 6 Follow your progress with the display When the manual mode is se lected the upper part of the display will show a track that represents 1 4 mile 400 meters As you walk or run indicators will appear in succession around the
23. ey The treadmill will automatically rise to the maximum incline level and then return to the minimum level This will recalibrate the incline system 24 EXERCISE GUIDELINES 44 WARNING Before beginning this or any exercise program consult your physi cian This is especially important for persons over age 35 or persons with pre existing health problems The pulse sensor is not a medical device Various factors may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings The pulse sensor is in tended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general These guidelines will help you to plan your exercise program For detailed exercise information obtain a reputable book or consult your physician Remember proper nutrition and adequate rest are essential for successful results EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system exercising at the proper inten sity is the key to achieving results You can use your heart rate as a guide to find the proper intensity level The chart below shows recommended heart rates for fat burning and aerobic exercise 165 155 145 140 130 125 115 Y 145 138 130 125 118 110 103 Y 125 120 115 110 105 95 90 gt 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 To find the proper intensity level find your age at the bottom of the chart ages are rounded off to the near est ten years The three numbers listed above your age define your training zone T
24. g only stockings or in sandals When connecting the power cord see page 12 plug the power cord into a surge suppressor not included and plug the surge suppressor into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 or more amps No other appliance should be on the same circuit Do not use an extension cord 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Use only a single outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 12 To purchase a surge suppressor see your local GOLD S GYM dealer or call the tele phone number on the front cover of this man ual and order part number 146148 or see your local electronics store Failure to use a properly functioning surge suppressor could result in damage to the con trol system of the treadmill If the control sys tem is damaged the walking belt may slow accelerate or stop unexpectedly which may result in a fall and serious injury Keep the power cord and the surge suppres sor away from heated surfaces Never move the walking belt while the power is turned off Do not operate the treadmill if the power cord or plug is damaged or if the treadmill is not working properly See TROU BLESHOOTING on page 23 if the treadmill is not working properly Read understand and test the emergency stop procedure before using the treadmill see HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 14 Never start the treadmill while you are stand ing on the walking be
25. hat you burn will de pend on your weight In addition if you manu ally change the speed or incline of treadmill during the workout the number of calories you burn will be affected Follow your progress with the display See step 6 on page 15 Measure your heart rate if desired See step 7 on page 15 Turn on the fan if desired See step 8 on page 15 When you are finished exercising remove the key from the console See step 9 on page 15 HOW TO USE A CLASSIC WORKOUT 1 Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 14 Enter your weight if desired Press the Enter button See step 2 on page 14 Select one of the classic workouts To select one of the four classic work outs press the Classic Workouts button re peatedly until the desired workout appears in the display As each classic workout is selected the maximum speed setting the maximum incline setting and the duration of the workout will flash in the display for a few seconds A profile of the speed settings of the workout will scroll across the display Press the Start button to start the workout A moment after you press the Start button the treadmill will automatically adjust to the first speed and incline settings for the workout Hold the handrails and begin walking Each workout is divided into one minute segments One speed setting and one incline setting are pro grammed for each segment Note The
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27. he lowest number is the heart rate for fat burning the middle number is the heart rate for maximum fat burning and the highest number is the heart rate for aerobic exercise Burning Fat To burn fat effectively you must exer cise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of time During the first few minutes of exercise your body uses carbohydrate calories for energy Only after the first few minutes of exercise does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy If your goal is to burn fat adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is near the lowest number in your training zone For maximum fat burning exercise with your heart rate near the middle number in your training zone Aerobic Exercise If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular system you must perform aerobic exer cise which is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time For aerobic ex ercise adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is near the highest number in your training zone WORKOUT GUIDELINES Warming Up Start with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching and light exercise A warm up increases your body temperature heart rate and circulation in preparation for exercise Training Zone Exercise Exercise for 20 to 30 min utes with your heart rate in your training zone During the first few weeks of your exercise program do not keep your heart rate in your training zo
28. ill lit see THE INFORMATION MODE on page 20 to turn off the demo mode The displays of the console do not function properly a Remove the key from the console and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD Remove the two 12 x 1 1 4 Screws 4 and the two 8 x 3 4 Screws 2 and carefully remove the Hood 1 23 Locate the Reed Switch 62 and the Magnet 67 on the left side of the Pulley 64 Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1 8 in 3 mm If necessary loosen the 8 x 1 2 Ground Screw 11 move the Reed Switch slightly and then retighten the Screw Reattach the Hood not shown and run the treadmill for a few minutes to check for a correct speed reading PROBLEM The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION a Use only a single outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 12 b If the walking belt is overtightened treadmill perfor mance may decrease and the walking belt may be come damaged Remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD Using the hex key turn both rear roller bolts counterclockwise 1 4 of a turn When the walking belt is properly tightened you should be able to lift each edge of the walking belt 2 to 3 in 5 to 7 cm off the walking platform Be careful to keep the walking belt centered Then plug in the power cord insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes Rear
29. inset drawing Identify the two Frame Spacers 34 Open the included packet of grease and apply grease to both sides of both Frame Spacers Then identify the outer side of each Frame Spacer Hold the Frame Spacer 34 between the Right Upright 36 and the Lift Frame 59 with the outer side of the Frame Spacer facing the Right Upright Attach the Right Upright to the Lift Frame with a 3 8 x 3 Bolt 32 a 3 8 Flat Washer 33 and a 3 8 Locknut 47 do not fully tighten the Bolt yet Top View 47 _36 33 30 i 7 See the left inset drawing Identify the outer side of the remaining Frame Spacer 34 Hold the Frame Spacer 34 between the Left Upright 31 and the Lift Frame 59 with the outer side of the Frame Spacer facing the Left Upright Attach the Left Upright to the Lift Frame with a 3 8 x 3 Bolt 32 a 3 8 Flat Washer 33 and a 3 8 Locknut 47 do not fully tighten the Bolt yet Top View 31 A 33 vd 8 Route the Upright Wire 28 through one of the Handrails 18 as shown If necessary use needlenose pliers to help pull out the Upright Wire Remove the wire tie from the Upright Wire Wire Tie Attach the Handrail 18 to the Right Upright 36 with two 5 16 x 2 1 4 Bolts 20 and two 5 16 Star Washers 19 Be careful not to pinch the Upright Wire 28 Attach the other Handrail 18 to the Left Upright 31 w
30. into one minute segments One target heart rate setting is programmed for 16 each segment Note The same target heart rate setting may be programmed for consecutive seg ments During each segment of the workout the console will compare your heart rate to the target heart rate setting for that segment If your heart rate is too far below or above the target heart rate setting the speed and or incline will automatically increase or decrease to bring your heart rate closer to the tar get heart rate setting Each time the speed and or incline of the treadmill is about to change the speed and or incline setting will flash in the display to alert you The workout will continue in this way until the last segment of the profile flashes in the display and the last segment ends The walking belt will then slow to a stop If the speed and or incline settings are too high or too low you can change the intensity level of the workout at any time by pressing the Speed and Incline buttons however when the console com pares your heart rate to the target heart rate for the current segment the speed and or incline of the treadmill may change to bring your heart rate closer to the target heart rate setting To stop the workout at any time press the Stop button To restart the workout press the Start but ton The walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph however when the console compares your heart rate to the target heart rate setting fo
31. ith two 5 16 x 2 1 4 Bolts 20 and two 5 16 Star Washers 19 9 While another person holds the Console Base 26 near the right Handrail 18 attach the ground wire on the Console Base to the right Handrail with a 8 x 1 2 Ground Screw 11 Connect the wire harness on the Console Base 7 a 26 to the Upright Wire 28 See the inset drawing The connectors should slide to gether easily and snap into place If they do not turn one connector and try again IF THE CONNECTORS ARE NOT CONNECTED PROP ERLY THE CONSOLE MAY BE DAMAGED WHEN THE POWER IS TURNED ON 10 Insert the wires into the Console Base 26 as you set the Console Base on the Handrails Be careful not to pinch the wires Next thread two 1 4 x 1 2 Bolts 22 with 1 4 Star Washers 21 into the Handrails and the Console Base do not tighten the Bolts yet Attach the Console Base 26 to the Handrails 18 with four 8 x 3 4 Screws 2 Then tighten the two 1 4 x 1 2 Bolts 22 4 k Lower the Uprights 31 36 See the inset drawing Position the Uprights 31 36 so that the Frame 74 is centered be tween the Uprights Firmly tighten the 3 8 x 3 Bolts 32 and then tighten the 3 8 x 2 1 4 Bolts 40 on each side of the treadmill Do not overtighten the 3 8 x 3 Bolts 10 12 Attach the ground wire on the Upright Wire 28 to the indica
32. lt Always hold the handrails while using the treadmill The treadmill is capable of high speeds Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps in speed Never leave the treadmill unattended while it is running Always remove the key and unplug the power cord when the treadmill is not in use The pulse sensor is not a medical device Various factors including the user s move ment may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings The pulse sensor is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general 21 Do not attempt to raise lower or move the treadmill until it is properly assembled See ASSEMBLY on page 6 and HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 21 You must be able to safely lift 45 Ibs 20 kg to raise lower or move the treadmill 22 When folding or moving the treadmill make sure that the storage latch is holding the frame securely in the storage position 23 Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the treadmill regularly 24 Never insert any object into any opening on the treadmill 25 DANGER Always unplug the power cord immediately after use before cleaning the treadmill and before performing the maintenance and adjustment procedures de scribed in this manual Never remove the motor hood unless instructed to do so by an authorized service representative Servicing other than the procedures in this manual should be performed by an authorized ser vice re
33. nd place your other hand on the deck Place one foot against one of the wheels 2 Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on the wheels Carefully move the treadmill to the desired location To re duce the risk of injury use extreme caution while mov ing the treadmill Do not move the treadmill over an un even surface 3 Place one foot against one of the wheels and carefully lower the treadmill until it is resting in the storage position 21 HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1 Hold the treadmill with your right hand as shown Pull the latch knob to the left and hold it Pivot the frame down until it is past the latch pin 2 Hold the metal frame firmly with both hands and lower it to the floor CAUTION To decrease the possibility of in jury do not lower the frame by gripping only the plastic foot rails do not drop the frame to the floor Make sure to bend your legs and keep your back straight 22 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 see the front cover of this manual PROBLEM The power does not turn on SOLUTION a PROBLEM SOLUTION PROBLEM SOLUTION PROBLEM SOLUTION Check the reset off circuit breaker located on the Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a
34. ne for longer than 20 minutes Breathe regularly and deeply as you exercise never hold your breath Cooling Down Finish with 5 to 10 minutes of stretch ing Stretching increases the flexibility of your muscles and helps to prevent post exercise problems EXERCISE FREQUENCY To maintain or improve your condition complete three workouts each week with at least one day of rest be tween workouts After a few months of regular exer cise you may complete up to five workouts each week if desired Remember the key to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life 25 SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right Move slowly as you stretch never bounce 1 Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times Stretches Hamstrings back of knees and back 2 Hamstring Stretch Sit with one leg extended Bring the sole of the opposite foot toward you and rest it against the inner thigh of your extended leg Reach toward your toes as far as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg Stretches Hamstrings lower back and groin 3 Calf Achilles Stretch With one leg in front of the other reach forward and place your hands against a wall Keep y
35. onsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product 1 10 11 Before beginning any exercise program con sult your physician This is especially impor tant for persons over age 35 or persons with pre existing health problems It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions Use the treadmill only as described Place the treadmill on a level surface with at least 8 ft 2 4 m of clearance behind it and 2 ft 0 6 m on each side Do not place the treadmill on any surface that blocks air open ings To protect the floor or carpet from dam age place a mat under the treadmill Keep the treadmill indoors away from mois ture and dust Do not put the treadmill in a garage or covered patio or near water Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol products are used or where oxygen is being administered Keep children under age 12 and pets away from the treadmill at all times The treadmill should be used only by persons weighing 275 Ibs 125 kg or less Never allow more than one person on the treadmill at a time Wear appropriate exercise clothes when using the treadmill Do not wear loose clothes that could become caught in the treadmill Athletic support clothes are recommended for both men and women Always wear athletic shoes Never use the treadmill with bare feet wearin
36. our back leg straight and your back foot flat on the floor Bend your front leg lean forward and move your hips toward the wall Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg To cause further stretching of the achilles ten dons bend your back leg as well Stretches Calves achilles ten dons and ankles 4 Quadriceps Stretch With one hand against a wall for balance reach back and grasp one foot with your other hand Bring your heel as close to your buttocks as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg Stretches Quadriceps and hip muscles 5 Inner Thigh Stretch Sit with the soles of your feet together and your knees outward Pull your feet toward your groin area as far as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times Stretches Quadriceps and hip muscles 26 PART LIST Model No GGTL04607 2 Key No Qty OO OO HA WAT ANRAANAAGARANNARAAAANMAANDANNAANAHANAANDAAANGTANAANA Description Hood 8 x 3 4 Screw Left Foot Rail 12 x 1 1 4 Screw 3 8 x 3 4 Bolt Access Door 3 8 Star Washer 1 4 Motor Bolt Drive Motor Motor Bracket 8 x 1 2 Ground Screw 8 Star Washer Power Cord Power Cord Bracket Foot Rail Decal Console Fan Handrail Cap Handrail 5 16 Star Washer 5 16 x 2 1 4 Bolt 1 4 Star Washer 1 4 x 1 2 Bolt Key Clip Frame Pivot Spacer Console Console Base 10 x 1 Tek Screw Upright Wire Latch Pin Assembly L
37. presentative only 26 This treadmill is intended for in home use only Do not use this treadmill in a commer cial rental or institutional setting SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the new GOLD S GYM TRAINER 550 treadmill The TRAINER 550 treadmill offers a selection of features designed to make your workouts at home more effective And when you re not exercising the unique TRAINER 550 treadmill can be folded up requiring less than half the floor space of other treadmills For your benefit read this manual carefully before using the treadmill If you have questions after read ing this manual please see the front cover of this man Accessory Tray ual To help us assist you note the product model number and serial number before contacting us The model number and the location of the serial number decal are shown on the front cover of this manual To avoid a registration fee for any service needed under warranty you must register the treadmill at www workoutwarehouse com registration Before reading further please review the drawing below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts Handrail Storage Latch Upright Walking Belt Foot Rail Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts Console Pulse Sensor Key Clip Reset Off Circuit Breaker Power Cord Isolator ASSEMBLY To hire an authorized service technician to
38. r the current segment the speed and or incline of the treadmill may change to bring your heart rate closer to the target heart rate setting Follow your progress with the display See step 6 on page 15 Measure your heart rate if desired See step 7 on page 15 Turn on the fan if desired See step 8 on page 15 When you are finished exercising remove the key from the console See step 9 on page 15 HOW TO USE AN EVENT TRAINING WORKOUT 1 Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 14 Enter your weight if desired Press the Enter button See step 2 on page 14 Select an event training workout To select an event train ing workout press the Event LIL Training but moi ton once or MT twice until a distance goal of 5 000 or 10 00 kilometers appears in the left side of the display When an event training workout is selected the maximum speed setting of the workout will flash in the right side of the display for a few seconds and the maximum incline setting of the workout will appear in the left side of the dis play SO og LI LIL CALS SPEED Press the Start button to start the workout A moment after you press the Start button the walking belt will begin to move at 3 mph Hold the handrails and begin walking After a few minutes the speed setting will flash in the display and a series of tones will sound The speed of the walking belt will then
39. same speed setting and or incline setting may be programmed for consecutive segments During the workout the profile will show your progress The flashing segment of the profile repre sents the current segment of the workout The height of the flashing segment indicates the speed 19 setting for the cur rent segment At the end of each segment a series of tones will sound and the new speed and incline settings will flash in the display to alert you Current Segment The workout will continue in this way until the last segment of the profile flashes in the display and the last segment ends The walking belt will then slow to a stop If the speed or incline setting for the current seg ment is too high or too low you can manually over ride the setting by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons however when the current segment of the workout ends the treadmill will automati cally adjust to the speed and incline settings for the next segment To stop the workout at any time press the Stop button To restart the workout press the Start but ton or the Speed increase button The walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph When the next seg ment of the workout begins the treadmill will auto matically adjust to the speed and incline settings for that segment Follow your progress with the display See step 6 on page 15 Measure your heart rate if desired See step 7 on page 15 Turn on the fan if desired S
40. segments During the workout the profile will show your progress The flashing segment of Current Segment 95 m 18 the profile represents the current segment of the workout The height of the flashing segment indi cates the speed setting for the current segment At the end of each segment a series of tones will sound and the next segment of the profile will begin to flash If a different speed or incline setting is pro grammed for the next segment the speed or incline setting will flash in the display to alert you If the speed or incline setting for the current seg ment is too high or too low you can manually over ride the setting by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons IMPORTANT When the current seg ment of the workout ends the treadmill will au tomatically adjust to the speed and incline set tings for the next segment To stop the workout at any time press the Stop button To restart the workout press the Start but ton or the Speed increase button The walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph When the next seg ment of the workout begins the treadmill will auto matically adjust to the speed and incline settings for that segment The workout will continue in this way until the last segment of the workout ends The walking belt will then slow to a stop IMPORTANT The calorie goal is an estimate of the number of calories that you will burn during the workout The ac tual number of calories t
41. ted hole in the Base 48 with a 8 x Grommet 1 2 Ground Screw 11 Press the indicated grommet into the Right Upright 36 Raise the Uprights 31 36 Hole Ground Wire 13 Attach the Latch Housing 30 to the Left Upright 31 with two 10 x 1 Tek Screws 27 Make sure that the large hole in the Latch Housing is on the side shown Do not overtighten the Tek Screws Locate the Latch Pin Assembly 29 Remove the knob from the pin Make sure that the collar and the spring are on the pin as shown Insert the pin into the Latch Housing 30 and tighten the knob onto the pin 14 Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill Note Extra hardware may be included Keep the included hex keys in a secure place the large hex key is used to adjust the walking belt see page 24 To protect the floor or carpet place a mat under the treadmill If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor see page 20 follow the steps below to install the re ceiver included with the chest pulse sensor 1 Make sure that the power cord is unplugged Remove the indicated 8 x 3 4 Screw 2 and the Access Door 6 from the Console Base 26 2 Connect the wire on the receiver to the indicated wire extending from the Console Base 26 Hold the re ceiver so that the small cylinder is oriented as shown and is facing the Console Base Attach the receiver to the plastic posts on the Access
42. us trated in drawing 1 below A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be used to connect the surge suppressor to a 2 pole receptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly grounded outlet is not available Grounded Outlet Box Surge Suppressor Grounding Pin Grounding pin SAE Grounded Outlet Grounding Plug Grounded Outlet Box Surge Suppressor s Metal Screw The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet drawing 1 can be installed by a qualified electrician 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 Some 2 pole receptacle outlet box covers are not grounded Contact a qualified elec trician to determine if the outlet box cover is grounded before using an adapter CONSOLE DIAGRAM E RATE q CR GE WEIGHT LOSS WORKOUTS plug 8 play MP3 sound system A WARNIN CLASSIC NING wrotes nit iraia Kiry giir in tn ion pt WORKOUTS and the warnings before Ue Keep char N aay IMPORTANT inina must be Set at lowest level before folding readmil inte storage position PRECISION QUICK SPEED sur T e see Key FEATURES O
43. y See step 6 on page 15 Measure your heart rate if desired See step 7 on page 15 Turn on the fan if desired See step 8 on page 15 When you are finished exercising remove the key from the console See step 9 on page 15 HOW TO USE A WEIGHT LOSS WORKOUT 1 Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 14 Enter your weight Press the Enter button See step 2 on page 14 Note Always enter your weight before using a weight loss workout the speed and incline set tings of the workout will depend on the weight setting you enter Select a weight loss workout To select a weight loss workout press the Weight Loss Workouts button re peatedly As each weight loss workout is selected the approximate number of calories to be burned the maximum speed set ting the maximum incline setting and the duration of the workout will flash in the display for a few seconds A profile of the speed settings of the workout will scroll across the display Press the Start button to start the workout A moment after you press the Start button the treadmill will automatically adjust to the first speed and incline settings of the workout Hold the handrails and begin walking Each workout is divided into 30 or 40 one minute segments One speed setting and one incline set ting are programmed for each segment Note The same speed setting and or incline setting may be programmed for consecutive
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