Regular use of your treadmill can improve the quality of your life in so many ways. Whether your goal is to win races or simply enjoy a fuller, healthier lifestyle, a Merit Fitness treadmill can help you attain it – adding club-quality performance to your at-home workouts, with the ergonomics and innovative features you need to get stronger and healthier, faster.
I M P O R TA N T P RECAUT I ONS To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons: WARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • Never use the treadmill before securing the safety tether clip to your clothing. Read all instructions before using this treadmill.
A S S E M B LY CONSOLE CONTROL PANEL IMPORTANT: READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE! WATER BOTTLE SAFTEY KEY POCKET PLACEMENT WARNING CONSOLE MAST MOTOR COVER 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 RUNNING BELT tightened.
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P R E- A S SE M B LY ASSEM BLY STEP 2 HARDWARE BAG 2 CONTENTS : NOTE: During each assembly step, ensure that ALL nuts and bolts are in place and partially threaded in before completely tightening any ONE bolt. BOLT (E) SPRING WASHER (B) 25 mm...
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AS S EM B LY S T E P ASSEM BLY STEP Open HARDWARE BAG . HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS : * NOTE: There is no hardware bag Fold up treadmill (see page 13 for SCREW (F) for Assembly Step 3. 15 mm folding instructions).
B E F O R E Y OU BEGI N PROPER USAGE Your treadmill is capable of reaching high speeds. Always start off using a slower speed and adjust the speed in HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF ExERCISE: small increments to reach a higher speed level.
TREADMI LL OP ERATI ON 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.
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M O N IT O R D I SP L AY G ETT ING STAR T ED / SEL EC T I NG A P R O GR AM Check to make sure no objects are placed on the belt that will hinder the movement of SPEED •...
P R O G R A M PR O FI L ES CO NDI TI ONI NG GUI DEL IN ES P2 : IN T E R VA L S (S PEED C HANGES) ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING AN ExERCISE PROGRAM. WARM-UP WORKOUT SEGMENTS - REPEAT COOL-DOWN...
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TA R G E T H E AR T R AT E Z O N E CH ART TIP S STRETCHING STRETCH FIRST What is Target Heart Rate Zone? 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.
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T ROUB LESHOO TI NG TI PS THE IMPORTANCE OF WARM UP & COOL DOWN 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 WARM UP treadmills.
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• Verify that the belt is properly tightened and centered (Refer to the Adjustment section for detailed directions). they can cause damage to the treadmill. • Inspect the power cord. If the power cord is damaged, contact Merit Fitness. TROUBLESHOOTING - HEART RATE •...
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90 days from the date of original purchase, so long as the device remains and Merit Fitness shall have no liability for any injury to the person or property arising from such repairs.
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