Horizon Fitness RST 5.6 User manual

TREADMILLASSEMB£Y
& USER'S GUIDE
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CONGRATULATIONSand THANKYOUforyourpurchaseof thisHorizonFitnesstreadmill!
Whetheryour goal is to win races or simply enjoy a ruder, healthier lifestyle, a Horizon Fitness treadmill
can help you attain it- adding club-quafity performance toyour at-home workouts, with the ergonomics
and innovative features you need to get stronger and healthier, faster. Because we're committed to
designing fitness equipment from the inside out, we use only the highest quafity components. It's a
commitment we back with one of the strongest frame-to-motor warranty packages in the industry.
Youwantexerciseequipmentthat offers the most comfort, the bestreliability and the highest quality
in its class.
Horizon Fitnessdelivers.
Important Precautions
Assembly 6
Before YouBegin J2
Treadmill Operation 15
Conditioning Guidelines 22
Troubleshooting & Maintenance 28
Limited Warranty 31
CONTACTINFORMATION Back Cover
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SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
Readall instructions beforeusing this treadmill. Whenusing an electrical product, basic precautions
shouldalwaysbe followed,including the following:Readaft instructions beforeusingthis treadmill It isthe
responsibilityof the ownertoensurethat all usersof this treadmill areadequatelyreformedof aft warnings
and precautions.Ifyou haveanyquestionsafter readingthis manual,contact Searsat thenumberfistedon
the backcoverof this manual
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GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
Thisproductmust begrounded.If a treadmill shouldmalfunction orbreakdown,groundingprovidesa path
of leastresistanceforelectrical currentto reducetherisk of electricalshock.Thisproductis equippedwith
a cordhavingan equipment-groundingconductorand a groundingplug. Theplug must bepluggedinto an
appropriateoutlet that is properlyinstalled and groundedin accordancewithlocal codesand ordinances.
'improperconnectiOnOftheeq,¢ment:gro,, ingCon ,ctorcanresuitinariskof
dectric shock.Checkwith a qualified electricianor servicemanif youare in doubt
as towhethertheproduct is properlygrounded.Donot modifythe p!ug provided
with theproduct.!f it wi/!not fit the outlet, haveaproperoutlet installed by
qua!ified e!ectrician
This product is for use on a nominal !10-volt circuit
and has agrounding plug that looks like the illustration
to the right. This product must be used on a dedicated
circuit. Todetermine if you are on a dedicated circuit,
shut off the power to that circuit and observe if any other
devices lose power. If so, move devices to a different
circuit. Note: Thereare usually multiple ouflets on one
circuit. It is recommended that the treadmifl be used
with a 20 amp circuit for optimal performance.
3-Pole Grounded Outlet
GROUNDED
TREADMILL
POWERCORD
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oNeveruse the treadmill beforesecuring thesafety tetherclip toyour clothing.
oIfyouexperienceanykindofpain, including but notlimited tochestpains,nausea,dizziness,orshortness
of breath,stop exercisingimmediatelyand consultyourphysicianbeforecontinuing.
oDonot wearclothesthat might catch onanypart of the treadmill.
oAlwayswearathletic shoeswhile using this equipment.
oDonotjump on the treadmill.
oKeeppowercordawayfromheatedsurfaces.
oDonot insert or drop anyobject intoany opening.
oUnplugtreadmill beforemovingor cleaningit. Toclean,wipesurfacesdownwith soapandslightly damp
cloth only:neverusesolvents.(SeeMAINTENANCE)
oAt no time shouldmorethan onepersonbeon treadmill whilein operation.
oThetreadmill shouldnot beusedbypersonsweighingmorethan 275 pounds.Failureto complywill void
thewarranty.
oThetreadmill is intended forin-homeuseonly.Donot usethis treadmill in anycommercial,rental, school
orinstitutional setting. Failureto complywill voidthe warranty.
oDonot usetreadmill in anylocationthat is not temperaturecontrolled,such asbut not limited to garages,
porches,poolrooms,bathrooms,carportsor outdoors.Failuretocomplymay voidthe warranty.
•Usethe treadmill onlyas describedin this manual.
At NOtime ShOuldpetsOrchiidrenunderthe ageof J2 than ]oieit.
At NOtimeshouldChildrenUndertheage Of !2 usethe treadmill
age°( !2 sh°uldn°t usethe treadmi//with°utadu[t supervisi°n:
OTHERSAFETYTIPSFORYOURTREADMILL
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ToredUcetheriskofdamagi,gimpo antcomPo,entsO,youtreadmiH,itisstrongly
ireCommendedthatyourtreadmillis piuggedinto a dedicated20 ampcircuit, without
theUSeofan additional extensioncordand/orpowerstrip. Failuretocomplymayvoid
arra
iit is essentia!that your treadmiii is usedonlyindoors,in aclimate controltedroOm:ifyourtreadmil! hasbeen
iexposedto colder temperaturesor high moisture cfimates,it is strongly recommendedthat thetreadmifl iS
iwarmedup toroomtemperaturebeforefirst time UselFailure to dosomay Causepremature electronicfai!ure;
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IMPORTANZ.READTHESESAFETYINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSE!
Duringtheassemblyprocessof thetreadmill thereareseveralareasthat special attention must be paid.
It is veryimportant to follow the assemblyinstructions correctlyand to make sure all parts are firmly
tightened. If theassemblyinstructions arenotfollowedcorrectly,thetreadmill couldhaveframeparts that
arenottightenedand will seemlooseand maycauseirritating noises.Thereshouldbeno side=to=sideplay
in theconsolemastsor anyforward and backplay in theconsoleassemblyorhandlebars.If thereis any
playin theseareas,the treadmill has not beenproper!vassembled.Tooreventdamagetothe treadmill, the
assemblyinstructions must bereviewedand correctiveactionsshouldbe taken.
UNPACKING
Placethe treadmill cartonon a levelflat surface.It is recommendedthat youplace aprotectivecoveringon
your floor. TakeCAUTIONwhenhandling and transporting this unit. Neveropenbox whenit is on its side.
Oncethe bandingstraps have beenremoved,clonot rift or transportthis unit unless it is fully assembled
anti in the upright folded position, with the lock latch secure.Unpackthe unit whereit will be used.Never
grabhold of anyportion of theincline frameand attempt to rift or movethe treadmill FAILURETOFOLLOW
THESEINSTRUCTIONSCOULDRESULTIN INJURY!
Beforeproceeding,findyo'rtre"dmilrseriai',mbe
and modelnamelocated under the deckon the frame
crossbarand enterit in the spaceprovidedbelow.
ENTERYOURSERIALNUMBER
MODELNAMEINTHEBOXESBELOW
SERIALNUMBER:
MODELNAME:
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*Referto theSERIALNUMBERand MODELNAMEwhencalfing forservice.
READINGRACK LCDDISPLAY
CONSOLE
GRIPPULSEHANDRAILS
MASTINSERTS
ON/OFFSWITCH
HANDLEBAREXTENSIONS
SAFETYKEYPLACEMENT
CONSOLEMAST
MOTORCOVER
POWERCORD_
ORTHOFLEXCELLCUSHION
TRANSPORTWHEELS
FOOTLOCKLATCH
RUNNINGBELT/RUNNINGDECK
SIDERAIL
ROLLERENDCAP
REARROLLER
[] 5ramAllenWrench
[] 6ram T-Wrench
[] Screwdriver
[] iSdetyKey
[] i ConsoleAssembly(locatedundertreadmifl deck)
[] i PowerCord
[] 3 HardwareBags
[] 2 RollerEndCaps
[] 2 ConsoleMasts
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if youhave questionsorif thereare anymissing partsl contacti _8OO4:MY-HOME',
iFurthercontactinformationis iocatedonthe backcoverof this manual.
Fora completeexplodeddiagram,seeQuickStart anti Parts Guide(includedin the owner'smanual bag).
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Disassembleboxand removethe cardboardpackagingthat is not beneaththe treadmill. Donot attempt to
lift the treadmill at this time.Removeplastic wrapfrom consolemasts.
*NOTE: During each assemblystep,ensurethat ALLnuts and bolts are in placeand partially threadedin
beforecompletelytightening any ONEbolt. NOTE:A light application of greasemay aid in the installation of
hardware.Anygrease,suchaslithium bikegreaseis recommended.
__ BOLT(A)
55rnrn
Qty:4
FLATWASHER(B)
Qty:4
LEADWIRE RIGHTCONSOLEMAST CONSOLECABLE
A) OpenHARDWAREBAGI.
B) PullLEADWIREthroughRIGHT
CONSOLEMASTto dragupward.
c) PlaceRIGHTCONSOLEMAST
into upright positionusing2
DOLTS(A)and2 FLATWASHERS
(B),then tighten.Besureto
holdthe CONSOLEMASTfirmly,
asit will not stayin theupright
positiononits own.
*NOTE:Donotpinch CONSOLE
CABLEwhenplacingthemast
ontothemain frame.
CONSOLEMAST
FLATWASHERS(B)
BOLT(A)
D) Repeatonthe left side.
*NOTE:Thereis no wirein the
LEFTCONSOLEMAST.
NOTE:Thereis nohardwarebagfor thisstep.
A) Lift theRUNNINGDECKuntil LOCKLATCHonsideof treadmill is fully engaged.
B) RemoveCONSOLEfromboxandplaceout of theway.
C) LowerthetreadmillRUNNINGDECKfromthefoldedpositionbysteppingonLOCKLATCH
onthebottomleft sideof thedeck.
SCHEW(C)
12rnrn
Qty:2
A)
D)
OpenHARDWAREBAG3.
Slideleft ROLLERENDCAPonto
MAINFRAMEandattach with
SCREW(C).
_ROLLERENDCAP
C) Repeaton otherside.
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