Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 3 3 4 5 10 11 12 15 20 22 27 ATTENTION This treadmill is intended for residential use only and is warranted for this application. Any other application voids this warranty in its entirety. Product Registration Important Safety Instructions Important Electrical Instructions Grou...
Page 3 - PRODUCT REGISTRATION
XT285 Treadmill 1 RECORD YOUR SERIAL NUMBER Please record the Serial Number of this fitness product in the space provided below. Serial Number REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE The self-addressed product registration card must be completed in full and returned to Spirit Manufacturing, Inc . You can also go to ...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
XT285 Treadmill 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect your Spirit treadmill from the electrical outlet prior to cleaning and/or service work. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, e...
Page 5 - IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS
XT285 Treadmill 3 WARNING! NEVER use a ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI) wall outlet with this treadmill. As with any appliance with a large motor, the GFCI will trip often. Route the power cord away from any moving part of the treadmill including the elevation mechanism and transport wheels. NE...
Page 6 - IMPORTANT OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
XT285 Treadmill 4 NEVER operate this treadmill without reading and completely understanding the results of any operational change you request from the computer. Understand that changes in speed and incline do not occur immediately. Set your desired work level on the computer console and release ...
Page 7 - XT285 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; ASSEMBLY TOOLS
XT285 Treadmill 5 !!ATTENTION: IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASEREAD BEFORE UNPACKING YOUR FOLDING TREADMILL!! Serious injury could occur if this folding treadmill is not unpacked properly.There is a Velcro strap installed around the treadmill base that prevents the treadmill from unfolding a...
Page 8 - UPRIGHT TUBE ASSEMBLY
XT285 Treadmill 6 1. Take the Left and Right upright tubes (part numbers 5 & 4 ) and slide the upright covers ( 99 & 100 right) onto the tubes (observe the cover orientation is correct). Connect the Middle Console Cable ( 38 ) that exits from the bottom of the right upright tube with the low...
Page 10 - CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
XT285 Treadmill 8 1. Connect the Speed Adjustment Switch Cable ( 128 ) to the Speed Cable (Upper)( 126 ). Connect 2. the Incline Adjustment Switch Cable ( 129 ) to the Incline Cable (Upper)( 127 ). Connect the Computer Cable (Middle)( 37 ) to the Computer Cable (Upper)( 38 ). 3. Insert Console Assem...
Page 11 - PLASTIC PARTS ASSEMBLY
XT285 Treadmill 9 1. Attach the lower half of the bottle holder (Right - 100 ) and (Left - 99 ) to the right and left Uprights ( 4 ) and ( 5 ) and Console Support( 6 ) with ten Sheet Metal Screws ( 89 ) using the Phillips Head Screw Driver ( 122 ). PLASTIC PARTS ASSEMBLY 3 # 89 . 3.5 x 12mm Sheet Me...
Page 13 - FEATURES; HANDRAIL ADJUSTMENTS
XT285 Treadmill 11 FEATURES HANDRAIL ADJUSTMENTS The XT285 treadmill allows you to make speed and incline changes on the side handrails. You can also choose to turn these off if you frequently hold on to these rails. This is achieved by pressing the disable button on the right side of the lower port...
Page 14 - OPERATION OF YOUR CONSOLE; GETTING STARTED
XT285 Treadmill 12 OPERATION OF YOUR CONSOLE GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTROL PANEL XT285 CONSOLE Power the treadmill on by plugging it into an appropriate wall outlet, then turn on the power switch located at the front of the treadmill below the motor cover. Ensure that the safety key is installed...
Page 15 - INCLINE FEATURE
XT285 Treadmill 13 STEP 1: Press and release the Start key to wake display up (if not already on). Note: Installing the tether key will also wake up the console. STEP 2: Press and release the Start key to begin belt movement, at .5 mph, then adjust to the desired speed using the + / - or Fast / Slow...
Page 17 - PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES; SELECT A PRESET PROGRAM
XT285 Treadmill 15 PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES SELECT A PRESET PROGRAM The XT 285 offers seven factory preset-programs and one Manual program. Each preset program has a maximum Speed and Incline level that is displayed when a desired workout is chosen. The maximum Speed and Incline that the particular pro...
Page 18 - PRESET PROGRAMS
XT285 Treadmill 16 Hill Resistance: This program follows a triangle or pyramid type of gradual progression from approximately 10% of maximum effort (the level that you chose before starting this program) up to a maximum effort which lasts for 10% of the total workout time, then a gradual regression ...
Page 20 - HEART RATE PROGRAMS
XT285 Treadmill 18 HEART RATE PROGRAMS The old motto, “no pain, no gain”, is a myth that has been overpowered by the benefits of exercising comfortably. A great deal of this success has been promoted by the use of heart rate monitors. With the proper use of a heart rate monitor, many people find tha...
Page 21 - RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION
XT285 Treadmill 19 RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION Heart rate is important but listening to your body also has a lot of advantages. There are more variables involved in how hard you should workout than just heart rate. Your stress level, physical health, emotional health, temperature, humidity, the time ...
Page 22 - USING HEART RATE TRANSMITTER
XT285 Treadmill 20 USING HEART RATE TRANSMITTER How to wear your wireless chest strap transmitter: 1. Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap using the locking parts.2. Adjust the strap as tightly as possible as long as the strap is not too tight to remain comfortable. 3. Position the transmitte...
Page 23 - HEART RATE PROGRAM OPERATION
XT285 Treadmill 21 HEART RATE PROGRAM OPERATION Note: You must wear the heart rate transmitter strap for these programs Both programs operate the same, the only difference is that HR1 is set to 60% and HR2 is set to 80% of the maximum heart rate. They both are programmed the same way. To start an HR...
Page 24 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE; GENERAL CLEANING
XT285 Treadmill 22 GENERAL MAINTENANCE Your treadmill uses a very high-efficient low-friction deck. Performance is maximized when the deck is kept as clean as possible. Use a soft, damp cloth, or paper towel, wipe the edge of the belt and the area between the belt edge and the frame. Also reach as f...
Page 25 - TREADBELT TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
XT285 Treadmill 23 The treadmill is designed so that the tread-belt remains reasonably centered while in use. It is normal for some belts to drift near one side while in use, depending on a user’s gait and if they favor one leg. But if during use the belt continues to move toward one side, adjustmen...
Page 26 - BELT/DECK LUBRICATION PROCEDURE
XT285 Treadmill 24 Do not lubricate with other than Spirit approved lubricant. Your treadmill comes with one tube of lubricant and extra tubes can be ordered directly from Spirit or your authorized Spirit dealer. There are commercially available lube kits, but the only one currently approved by Spir...
Page 27 - SERVICE CHECKLIST - DIAGNOSIS GUIDE
XT285 Treadmill 25 SERVICE CHECKLIST - DIAGNOSIS GUIDE Before contacting your dealer for aid, please review the following information. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common problems that may not be covered under the treadmill’s warranty. 1. Tether cord not in position.2. C...
Page 29 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY
XT285 Treadmill 27 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY Treadmilll WARRANTY - Effective September 15, 2010 Spirit Fitness Inc. warrants all its treadmill parts for a period of time listed below from the date of retail sale, as determined by sale receipt, or in the absence of a sales receipt eighteen (18)...