FOR MODEL : 710T TREADMILL USER’S GUIDE 710T_Rev.1.7.
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS CONGRATULATIONS! on choosing your treadmill. You’ve taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program! Your treadmill is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your personal fitness goals. Regular use of your treadmill can improve the quality of your life in so many ways.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded. If a treadmill should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electrical shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
ASSEMBLY 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. If the assembly instructions are not followed correctly, the treadmill could have frame parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and may cause irritating noises.
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION P R E - A S S E M B LY ASSEMBLY STEP 2 note: During each assembly step, ensure that ALL nuts and bolts are in place and partially threaded in before HARDWARE BAG 2 CONTENTS : SPRING WASHER (B) 15.4 mm Qty: 4 BOLT (A) 25 mm Qty: 4 HARDWARE BAG 1 CONTENTS : IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS A S S E M B LY S T E P 1 ARC WASHER (C) 17 mm Qty: 4 A Open HARDWARE BAG 2.
INTRODUCTION ASSEMBLY STEP 4 ASSEMBLY C Attach console cable cover. B Fold up treadmill (see page 13 for folding instructions). CONSOLE CABLE COVER NOTE: Lock latch must be securely engaged before proceeding with assembly. BOLT (E) Qty: 4 ROLLER END CAPS D Slide the WATER BOTTLE HOLDER down into the hole in the CONSOLE and snap together. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS B Connect the CONSOLE CABLES and carefully tuck wires in MAST to avoid damage. Note: Do not pinch console cable.
INTRODUCTION PROPER USAGE Do not operate the treadmill if the power cord or plug is damaged. If the treadmill appears to not be working properly, do not use the treadmill. LOCATION OF THE TREADMILL BEFORE YOU BEGIN Place the treadmill on a level surface. There should be 6 feet of clearance behind the treadmill, 3 feet on each side and one foot in front for folding and the power cord. Do not place the treadmill in any area that will block any vent or air openings.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS The running belt has been properly adjusted at the factory before it was shipped. At times the belt can move off-center during shipment. G INTRODUCTION A F H IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS TENSIONING THE RUNNING BELT TREADMILL OPERATION CAUTION: Do not run belt faster than 1 mph while centering. Keep fingers, hair and clothing away from belt at all times.
walking or running surface is moving. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS time • Shown as Minutes:Seconds. View the time the treadmill. 2) Plug in the power cord and turn the treadmill ON. remaining or the time elapsed in your workout. 3) Stand on the side rails of the treadmill. heart rate • Shown as Beats Per Minute. Used 4) Attach the safety key clip to part of your clothing. to monitor your heart rate (displayed when contact is made with your thumb to the thumb pulse button).
SPEED 60 60 60 Warm Up 2 2 2 3 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 60 2 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 2 4 2 4 2 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 2 3 4 5 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 1 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 60 60 60 Cool Down 2 2 2 60 60 60 ROLLING HILLS (SPEED CHANGES) TIME 60 ASS
INTRODUCTION ASSEMBLY 0% % 15 12 0 0 TREADMILL OPERATION AGE 14 6 14 1. STANDING CALVE MUSCLE STRETCH 3 T A 139 1 35 R 11 7 G E 131 11 4 T 11 1 10 8 12 8 12 4 12 Z 0 O 10 5 NE 10 2 9 9 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Stand near a wall with the toes of your left foot about 18" from the wall, and the right foot about 12" behind the other foot. Lean forward, pushing against the wall with your palms. Keep your heels flat and hold this position for a count of 15 seconds.
THE IMPORTANCE OF WARM UP & COOL DOWN IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS TIPS ARE THE SOUNDS MY TREADMILL MAKES NORMAL? BEFORE YOU BEGIN TIPS ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS TREADMILL OPERATION An important step in developing a long term fitness program is to determine your goals.
SOLUTION: Remove the console and verify that the heart rate cables are attached properly, making sure that the cables are securely inserted into the console. Check your exercise environment for sources of interference such as fluorescent lights, computers, underground fencing, home security systems or appliances containing large motors. These items may cause erratic heart rate readouts.
INTRODUCTION L I M I T E D H OME-USE WARRANTY WEIGHT CAPACITY = 250 lbs. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS FRAME • LIFETIME Merit Fitness warrants the frame against defects in workmanship and materials for a lifetime period of the buyer from the date of purchase. (The frame is defined as the welded metal base of the unit and does not included any parts that can be removed.
C U S T O MER TECH SUPPORT If you have any questions or comments, you may contact one of our trained customer technicians via phone, email or our website. Customer Tech Support Hotline: 1 - 8 7 7 - 5 0 - M E R I T Website: www.Merit-fitness.com Customer Tech Support hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm CST (excluding holidays) Note: Please read the troubleshooting section before contacting Customer Tech Support. DO NOT return the product to the store.
