Page 2 - Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual.; ABLE OF
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
21. When using iFIT.com CD’s and videos, an electronic “chirping” sound will alert youwhen the speed and/or incline of the treadmillis about to change. Always listen for the“chirp” and be prepared for speed and/or in-cline changes. In some instances, the speedand/or incline may change before the per...
Page 5 - EFORE
Thank you for selecting the new REEBOK ® RTX 525 treadmill. The RTX 525 treadmill combines advancedtechnology with innovative design to let you enjoy aneffective form of cardiovascular exercise in the conve-nience and privacy of your home. And when you’re notexercising, the unique RTX 525 can be fol...
Page 6 - SSEMBLY
Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do notdispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires your own Phillips screw-driver and rubber mallet . Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated wit...
Page 8 - CHEST PULSE MONITOR; HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE MONITOR
8 H OW TO U SE THE CHEST PULSE MONITOR HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE MONITOR The chest pulse monitor consists of two components:the chest strap and the sensor unit (see the drawingbelow). Insert the tab on one end of the chest strap intoone end of the sensor unit, as shown in the inset draw-ing. Pre...
Page 9 - THE PERFORMANT LUBE; WALKING BELT; HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD
9 T READMILL O PERATION THE PERFORMANT LUBE TM WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated withPERFORMANT LUBE TM , a high-performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or othersubstances to the walking belt or the walking plat-form. Such substances will deteriorate the...
Page 12 - See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 11.; Select one of the personal trainer programs.
12 Time/Segment Timedisplay—When themanual mode or theiFIT.com mode is se-lected, this display willshow the elapsed time.When a program is selected, the display will showboth the time remaining in the program and thetime remaining in the current segment of the pro-gram. The display will alternate be...
Page 13 - Refer to step 6 on page 11.
13 The program dis-play will show asimplified profile ofthe program youhave selected.The Time/Segment Timedisplay will show how long the program will last. Put on the chest pulse monitor if desired. See HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSEMONITOR on page 8. Press the Start button or the Speed + button tost...
Page 18 - Follow your progress with the displays.
The program will continue until the heart rate set-ting for the last segment is shown in the CurrentSegment column and the Time/Segment Timedisplay counts down to zero. The walking belt willthen slow to a stop. While the program is in progress, minor adjust-ments can be made to the speed or incline ...
Page 19 - See step 6 on page 11.; Always remove
19 If the speed or incline settings are too high or toolow, you can manually override the settings at anytime by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons onthe console. However, when the next “chirp” isheard, the speed and/or incline will change tothe next settings of the CD or video program. To stop t...
Page 20 - When the program has ended, remove the key.; See step 6 on page 13.
20 HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM OUR INTERNET SITE Our new internet site at www.iFIT.com allows you to access a selection of programs that interactively con-trol your treadmill to help you achieve your specific ex-ercise goals. In addition, you can play iFIT.com audioand video programs directly ...
Page 22 - OW TO
22 HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. If this is not done, the treadmill may be per-manently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord. CAU-TION: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) inorder to raise, lower, or move ...
Page 24 - Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts
24 PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION: a. 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 orless and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 j...
Page 26 - WALKING AND WEIGHT REDUCTION; EEBOK
26 Reebok University was launched in 1993 to fulfill a vision to establish a “university without walls” that develops quality, researched, state-of-the-art fitnessprogramming for the fitness industry throughout theworld. Working with the world’s best professionals, ReebokUniversity has created a hos...
Page 27 - WALKING AND STRESS REDUCTION; Cramer and his colleagues; WALKING AND INJURIES
27 Several studies have reported that regular walking atmoderate to brisk speeds appears to increase bonedensity. Specifically, Fradin and his colleagues 6 found that 70-year-old subjects who walked at least 30 min-utes per day had higher bone mineral content thansubjects who walked less than 30 min...
Page 28 - Each workout should include the following three parts:; EXERCISE FREQUENCY; WARNING; XERCISE
28 The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex-ercise program. Remember—these are general guide-lines only. For more detailed exercise information, ob-tain a reputable book or consult your physician. EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen yourcardiovascular s...
Page 30 - RBTL15500
30 1 1 Foot Pad (Left) 2 1 Deck Pad (Left) 3 1 Foot Pad (Right) 4 1 Deck Pad (Right) 5 2 Frame Pivot Bolt 6 2 Frame Pivot Spacer 7 1 Magnet 8 1 Front Roller/Pulley 9 8 Frame Pivot Nut 10 1 Reed Switch/SensorWire 11* 1 Latch Assembly 12 1 Reed Switch Clip 13 1 Lift Frame 14 3 Star Washer 15* 1 Idler ...
Page 32 - IMITED
Part No. 170694 R0601A Printed in USA © 2001 ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. WHAT IS COVERED—The entire REEBOK ® RTX 525 (“Product”) is warranted to be free of all defects in material and workmanship. WHO IS COVERED—The original purchaser or any person receiving the Product as a gift from the origin...
Page 34 - XPLODED
Kirk Niebergall PRODUCT LIT . GROUP 63 64 65 66 68 70 75 71 74 73 72 66 33 33 81 82 83 83 84 85 86 87 88 87 87 87 87 40 89 90 91 92 9 95 94 93 99 87 100 99 87 103 104 102 106* 105 99 87 97 98 99 87 103 102 106* 14 9 95 94 93 14 108 69 23 100 87 87 107** 67 67 33 33 11 * 99 76** 77** 78** 87 87 104 1...