Universal 915 Threadmill Owner's manual

Brand: Universal

Model: 915 Threadmill

Category: Treadmills

Type: Owner's manual

Universal 915 Threadmill

This treadmill offers a wide range of features to help you get the most out of your workouts. With its adjustable incline, you can simulate walking or running up hills, which can help you burn more calories and improve your cardiovascular fitness. The treadmill also features a variety of preset programs, so you can choose a workout that matches your fitness level and goals.

The Universal 915 Treadmill is also easy to use. The computer display panel is simple and straightforward, and the controls are conveniently located on the handlebars. You can easily adjust the speed, incline, and program settings with the touch of a button.

Universal 915 Threadmill

OWNER'S MANUAL

915 Universal Treadmill

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. REVIEW AND FOLLOW ALL

REFERENCED SAFETY GUIDELINES. RETAIN ALL PRODUCT LITERATURE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

SAFETY CAUTION: PROPERLY WARM UP & STRETCH BEFORE EXERCISING. IF YOU FEEL PAIN OR DIZZINESS AT

ANY TIME WHILE EXERCISING, STOP IMMEDIATELY AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.

IMPORTANT:

Part No. 06031

Revision: A Date: 1/05

STEP 1

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Part # Description QTY

Main frame & computer

Upright side cap

Allen Bolt

Washer

Phillips Head Screw

Allen Key

Screwdriver

Safety Key

Figure 1

Take the whole treadmill out of the box, and lay all parts flat on floor as shown in Figure 1.

Locate the hardware bag and parts that are listed in the chart below.

STEP 2

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 2

Lift the upright and carefully thread the Allen Bolts (C) and washers (D) inside holes at the bottom of the

upright. Use the Allen Key (F) to tighten them down.

STEP 3

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 3

Put the console to the correct position by holding and pushing both handlebars down.

Use the handgrips to pivot the console into position. (Caution: be careful not to pinch the computer wire)

Use the Allen Key (F) to securely tighten the Allen Bolts (C) with Washers (D).

STEP 4

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 4

Place the upright side caps (B) to the correct position.

Use the screwdriver to tighten the Phillips Head Screws as shown in Figure 4.

FOLDING AND LOWERING THE TREADMILL

Figure 6

Figure 5

TO FOLD THE TREADMILL

After assembly is complete, you may

fold the machine into the upright

position for storage. To fold the

machine, raise the deck and make

sure the latch is in place by turning

the knob as shown. (Figure 5)

WARNING: Make sure the treadmill's

elevation is at 0 before

folding the deck. If the

elevation is not at 0, it

will cause damage to the

machine.

TO LOWER THE TREADMILL

To lower the deck, pull and turn the

knob on the latch until it releases

the deck. (Figure 6)

** This machine has a built-in soft-

lowering system to help the deck

lower slowly.

WARNING: Please make sure there

are no children or other

things under the deck

when you lower it.

MOVING THE TREADMILL

TO MOVE THE TREADMILL

Fold the treadmill to the upright position and make sure to engage the safety latch as

shown in Figure 5. Use the handgrips to maneuver your treadmill on its transport wheels.

Caution: treadmills are heavy pieces of equipment and require extreme care during transportation.

Power cord

Safety switch

CAUTION

The machine will shut off when the electricity load is above the machine's capacity.

To restart the machine, please follow the procedure below:

A. Unplug the power cord from the machine's socket.

B. Push in the safety switch.

C. Replug the power cord into the machine's socket.

** DO NOT PUSH IN THE SAFETY SWITCH BEFORE UNPLUGGING THE MACHINE'S POWER CORD.

If you leave the treadmill plugged in after turning off the console, there will still be current

running to the console. This treadmill is equipped with a safety control program that will

automatically shut down the machine after six hours of no use. In the event of an automatic

shut down, please follow the procedure below to restart the treadmill:

A. Unplug the power cord form the machine's socket.

B. Replug the power cord into the machine's socket to restart the machine.

CAUTION

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

Caution

Do Not attempt to plug in or operate your treadmill before reading the Important Precautions.

Important Precautions

Power Source

Plug the treadmill power cord into a dedicated (not shared) 110 volt, alternating current (AC),

15 amp grounded outlet circuit. Do not use an extension cord or an ungrounded outlet.

Do not modify the plug to fit an existing outlet. If it will not fit your outlet, have the correct

outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Never operate your treadmill if the power cord has been damaged. Keep the power cord away

from any heated surfaces.

Do not run the power cord under the treadmill. Make sure that the power cord has enough slack

to allow the walking deck to fully elevate.

Treadmill Placement

Select a location that is:

• Indoors, away from a water source (pool, hot tub, sauna etc.)

• Away from the use of aerosol sprays or the administration of oxygen.

• Level, free of obstructions, and offers clear access on all sides.

You may place the treadmill on a carpeted floor, but deep pile shag carpeting could interfere

with proper ventilation. Use a treadmill mat (usually available from your retailer) if you have

deep pile carpeting.

Treadmill Operation

Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.

Do not overexert yourself during a workout. If you feel any pain or discomfort, consult your

physician immediately.

Close supervision is required whenever your treadmill is in use. This is especially important when

in use around children, invalids, disabled persons and pets.

Wear clothing appropriate for exercising on your treadmill. Always wear running or training shoes

with rubber soles. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that may become caught in the treadmill.

Keep fingers, jewelry, towels and long hair away from any moving parts.

Always attach the Safety Key lanyard clip to your clothing so that the unit will shut down if you

stumble or fall.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Never power up the computer or start the treadmill while standing on the walking belt.

You should straddle the walking deck by standing on the side rails until the belt starts

moving. Don’t wait for the treadmill to ramp up to full speed before stepping onto the

walking belt.

Make sure that all users are familiar with the instructions and precautions in this manual.

Allow only one person at a time on your treadmill. Always keep your body facing forward

when the walking belt is moving. Use the handles when mounting, operating and exiting

your treadmill.

It’s a good idea to remove the magnetic Safety Key when you finish your workout to

prevent unauthorized use. If your treadmill is going to be left unattended, remove the

Safety Key and unplug the power cord.

Treadmill Maintenance

Allow only trained personnel to service your treadmill.

Do not modify your treadmill, use any parts or attachments not recommended by the

manufacturer, or attempt any service other than the assembly and maintenance

recommended in this manual.

Always unplug the power cord before attempting to move or perform any maintenance

on your treadmill.

When folded, make sure that the Safety Lock is fully engaged. Refer to the Folding And

Lowering The Treadmill section of this manual for the proper folding and lowering

procedure.

Regularly inspect and tighten any of the hardware used in the treadmill assembly process.

915 COMPUTER OPERATION

Before Starting

Note: Never stand on the walking belt while starting or stopping the treadmill.

Straddle the walking belt by standing on the side rails. If you are a new user, start at a slow speed and hold the handles until you become comfortable.

Computer Control Bar

Magnetic Safety Key

Note: The 915 computer and walking belt will not function without the Magnetic Safety Key in place.

To operate the 915 treadmill, attach the safety key lanyard clip to your clothing and position the Magnetic Safety Key on the “Safety Key” circle.

When not in use, move the Magnetic Safety Key to the “Off” circle.

Power Key

With the Magnetic Safety Key in place, press this key to turn on and off the 915 computer.

Incline Up Key

Note: In addition to increasing the walking deck incline, this key allows you to toggle through programs or increase the setting values.

Press this key (on either the Computer Control Bar or above the left hand grip) to increase the walking deck incline. Press and hold this key to quickly

reach your desired incline setting.

Incline Down Key

Note: In addition to decreasing the walking deck incline, this key allows you to toggle through programs or decrease the setting values.

Press this key (on either the Computer Control Bar or above the left hand grip) to decrease the walking deck incline. Press and hold this key to quickly reach

your desired incline setting.

Start/Stop Key

Press this key to start or stop the selected program. Both the speed and incline will automatically return to 0.

Scan/Select Key

To Select: Press this key to toggle through and display either Distance, Calories, Pulse or Incline on the Computer Display Panel.

To Scan: (automatically cycle through the 4 display options at 5 second intervals) Press and hold this key until the L.E.D. begins to flash.

This will confirm that you are in Scan mode.

Enter/Reset Key

Press this key to confirm the selected program or setting value. Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to return to the default setting values.

Speed Up Key

Note: In addition to increasing the walking belt speed, this key allows you to toggle through programs or increase the setting values.

Press this key (on either the Computer Control Bar or above the right hand grip) to increase the walking belt speed from 0.5 to 10 MPH (0.8 to 16 KPH) in 0.1

MPH (0.2 KPH) increments. Press and hold this to quicking reach your desired speed setting.

Speed Down Key

Note: In addition to decreasing the walking belt speed, this key allows you to toggle through programs or decrease the setting values.

Press this key (on either the Computer Control Bar or above the right hand grip) to decrease the walking belt speed from 0.1 MPH (0.2 KPH) increments. Press

and hold this to quickly reach your desired speed setting.

Computer Control Bar

Incline Quick

Adj Keys

Speed Quick

Adj Keys

Computer Display Panel

Program L.E.D. Display

As you toggle through the Manual, 6 preset and 2 user defined program, the corresponding L.E.D. will light to confirm your selection.

Time Display Window

This window will display exercise time in your choice of count-up or count-down mode. For count-down mode, select program, press

the Enter/Reset Key and use the Speed Up key to choose your exercise time. For count-up mode, press the Start/Stop Key without

using the Enter/Reset Key. The 915 computer will count up from 0:00 to 99:59, or count down from 10:00 through 99:00. When the

count-down time reaches 0:00, the computer will beep 12 times and stop.

Speed Display Window

This window will display the speed of the walking belt in MPH (0.5 to 10) or KPH (0.8 to 16).

Multi-Function Display Window

Distance

This default display will show distance traveled in count-up mode from 0 to 999. You can choose a total distance target

by pressing the Enter/Reset Key until the window flashes 0.00. Use the Speed Up Key to select your distance target. The 915 computer

will count down distance to 0.00, beep 12 times and stop

Calories

This display will show estimated calories burned in count-up mode from 0 to 999. You can choose a total calories target by pressing the

Scan/Select Key to select calories and then following the steps described in choosing a distance target.

Pulse

This display will show your heart rate in beats per minute.

Incline

This display will show your selected incline level from 1 through 12.

Progress L.E.D. Display

This display will show your progress around a quarter mile (400 meter) oval. Each “lap” is divided into twelve segments represented by one L.E.D.

Your progress will be shown by first lighting then unlighting the oval.

Caution

Read Important Precautions and 915 Computer Operation before attempting to workout on your treadmill.

Manual Programs

Note: Never stand on the walking belt while starting or stopping the treadmill.

With the treadmill properly attached to the required power source and the magnetic Safety Key in place, press the Power Key to start the computer.

Confirm that the L.E.D. next to Manual on the Computer Display Panel is lit.

Count-up Mode: Press the Start/Stop Key to begin the Manual Program in count-up mode. The walking belt will automatically begin moving at 0.5 MPH.

Using the Speed Up Key, select a comfortable warm up speed and begin walking. Using the Speed and Incline Keys you can tailor the workload to suit your

needs. To stop on the side rails and press the Start/Stop Key. Press the Power Key to shut down the computer and slide the magnetic Safety Key to the Off Circle.

Count-down Mode: After pressing the Power Key, press the Enter Key and confirm that the Time Display Window is flashing 0.00. Use any Speed or Incline Key

to select a count-down workout time from 10:00 to 99:00 and press the Start/Stop Key to begin.

Distance Target: After pressing the Power Key, press the Enter Key twice and confirm that the Multi-Function Display Window is flashing 0.00. The Distance

L.E.D. will also be lit. Use any Speed or Incline Key to select a distance target from 1 to 999 miles and press the Start/Stop Key to begin.

Calorie Target: After pressing the Power Key, press the Enter Key 3 times and confirm that the Multi-Function Display Window is flashing 0.00. The Calorie

L.E.D. will also be lit. Use any Speed or Incline key to select a calorie target from 1 to 9999 and press the Start/Stop Key to begin.

Note: If you program multiple targets, the treadmill will stop when the first goal is reached. To continue, press the Start/Stop key.

PRESET PROGRAMS

Automatic Incline Programs

Rollings Hills, Weight Loss, Triathlon and 5K Fun Run programs are all Automatic Incline programs. The incline will automatically adjust to match

the hill profiles shown on the Computer Display Panel.

After pressing the Power Key, use any Speed or Incline key to select one of the Automatic Incline Programs and press the Start/Stop Key to

begin. Using the Speed Up Key, select a comfortable warm up speed and begin walking. Follow the steps outlined in the Manual Count-Down

Mode to enter Time, Distance or Calorie Targets.

Automatic Speed Programs

Both the Interval Walker and Interval Jogger programs are Automatic Speed programs. The walking belt speed will automatically adjust to

match the speed profiles shown on the Computer Display Panel.

After pressing the Power Key, use any Speed or Incline key to select one of the Automatic Speed Programs and press the Start/Stop Key

to begin walking/jogging. Press the Incline Up Key to adjust the incline and increase your workload.

Follow the steps outlined in the Manual Count-Down Mode to enter Time, Distance or Calorie Targets.

USER DEFINED PROGRAMS

The User Setting 1 and User Setting 2 program allow you to create two customized workouts without which will be saved until the computer

is reset. After pressing the Power Key, use any Speed or Incline key to select one of the User Defined Programs and press the Enter Key. Follow the

steps outlined in the Manual Count-Down Mode to enter Time, Distance or Calorie Targets.

After you’ve entered the targets (or skipped them by hitting enter 4 times), both the Speed and Multi-Function Display Windows should be flashing.

Using the Speed and Incline keys you can input both the speed and incline for the first of 20 equal workout segments. Press the Enter Key and

input the speed and incline for the second workout segment. Continue entering the values for the remaining 18 segments and then press

the Start/Stop Key to begin

Note: While exercising in either of the User Defined Programs, you can manually adjust the speed or incline of a segment using any of

the Speed or Incline keys.

PROGRAM PROFILES

MANUAL

ROLLING HILLS

TRIATHLON

INTERVAL WALKER

USER SETTING 1 USER SETTING 2

WEIGHT LOSS

5K FUN RUN

INTERVAL JOGGER

0 1 0 2 1 3 0 3 2 1 0 1 0 2 1 3 0 3 2 1

0 1 3 5 5 5 5 5 3 1 0 1 3 5 5 5 5 5 3 1

2.5 3.0 2.6 3.1 2.7 3.2 2.8 3.3 3.0 3.5 2.5 3.0 2.6 3.1 2.7 3.2 2.8 3.3 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 4.1 4.6 4.2 4.7 4.3 4.8 4.5 5.0 4.0 4.5 4.1 4.6 4.2 4.7 4.3 4.8 4.5 5.0

0 0 8 8 0 0 8 8 0 4 0 0 8 8 0 0 8 8 0 4

0 1 0 2 0 3 0 1 3 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 1 3 1

INCLINE

SPEED SPEED

INCLINE

USING YOUR TREADMILL

HOW TO START: First of all, start out slow and easy. Just walk for 10 minutes. Do this every

day for a week. If this was easy for you, add five minutes to your exercise for week 2. Keep

adding 5 minutes until you are running as long as desired.

WATCH YOUR POSTURE: Think of elongating your body. Hold your head up and eyes forward.

Your shoulders should be down, back and relaxed. Tighten your abdominals and buttocks.

Be sure to drink plenty of water before, during, and after exercise. Incorporate a warm up, cool

down and stretches into your routine. Start your walk at a slow warm up pace, stop and do a

few warm up stretches. Then exercise for the desired length of time. End your exercise with

the slower cool down pace and stretch well. Stretching will make you feel great and assist in

injury prevention.

The toughest thing about starting a fitness program is developing a habit. Walking daily will

help (a minimum of 5 days a week is a good goal). You should walk fast enough to reach your

target heart rate, but you should not be gasping for air.

After you have formed the habit you will want to evaluate your program and your goals.

To improve cardiovascular fitness walk 3 to 4 days a week, 20 to 30 minutes at a very fast pace

- breathing hard but not gasping for air.

If you are exercising for weight loss you should walk a minimum of five days a week, 45 to 60

minutes at a "purposeful" pace.

If you're new to exercise, start off with slow, short sessions and build your way up gradually.

If you have any health concerns or medical conditions, be sure to check with your doctor for

advice before you begin a routine.

STRETCHING

Stretching is one of the most important elements of a good fitness regimen. Many users don't

stretch enough, or stretch incorrectly. Stretching can be time consuming, but it is important for

good exercise form and injury prevention.

Important rules for stretching:

1. Always warm up prior to stretching.

2. Do not bounce. A stretch should be a gentle movement. Slowly go to the point where you

feel tension in the muscle.

3. A good stretch should not hurt. If you are stretching to the point of pain you are stretching

too hard.

4. To lengthen the muscles hold the stretch for 30 to 40 seconds.

Stretching Routine

Toe points -- Lift one foot off the floor and gently point the toe. Hold for a few seconds. Now,

flex your foot pointing your toe up. Do about five of these on each foot.

Ankle Circles -- Stand with your weight on one foot. Lift one foot off the floor and gently point

the toe. Rotate your ankle and do about ten circles in each direction. Then change feet. Do this

two or three times with each foot.

Arm Circles -- Hold your arms straight out to the side. Make small circles going backward,

gradually getting larger and larger. Rest for a second and do the same thing in the forward

direction. Do this a couple of times until your arms, shoulders and upper back are warmed up.

Hamstring and Lower Back -- Slowly bend forward from your waist with your knees slightly

bent. Reach for the floor and hold. Only bend as far as comfortable.

Lower back -- While lying on your back, bring both knees up towards the chest with the hands.

Round the lower back and relax into the stretch. Don't do this stretch on a hard surface...use a

stretching mat, which will provide the required support.

Shoulder Stretch -- Standing upright, cross left arm over chest. Place your right hand on your

upper arm and pull arm in tight to chest. Be sure to keep shoulders down and do not pull at

the elbow. Hold, and then repeat stretch with other arm.

Neck Relax -- Turn and look over your right shoulder and hold. Repeat on the left side. Don't

hyper-extend the neck, or tilt it backwards.

YOUR TARGET HEART RATE

You should know your Maximum Heart Rate and your correct training zone to know if you

are training at the right pace. Here are a few ways to figure your target heart rate.

You can easily find your Target Heart Rate with this simple method. Subtract your age from

220 (226 for women) to calculate your Maximum Heart Rate. Find your training zone below

and multiply that number times your maximum rate.

TRAINING ZONES

Healthy Heart Zone (Warm up) --- 50 - 60% of maximum heart rate: The easiest zone and

probably the best zone for people just starting a fitness program. It can also be used as a

warm up for more serious walkers. This zone has been shown to help decrease body fat,

blood pressure and cholesterol. It also decreases the risk of degenerative diseases and has

a low risk of injury. 85% of calories burned in this zone are fats!

Fitness Zone (Fat Burning) --- 60 - 70% of maximum heart rate: This zone provides the same

benefits as the healthy heart zone, but is more intense and burns more total calories. The

percent of fat calories is still 85%.

Aerobic Zone (Endurance Training) --- 70 - 80% of maximum heart rate: The aerobic zone will

improve your cardiovascular and respiratory system AND increase the strength of your heart.

This is the preferred zone if you are training for an endurance event. More calories are burned

with 50% from fat.

Anaerobic Zone (Performance Training) --- 80 - 90% of maximum heart rate: Benefits of this

zone include an improved VO2 maximum (the highest amount of oxygen one can consume

during exercise) and thus an improved cardiorespiratory system, and a higher lactate tolerance

ability which means your endurance will improve and you'll be able to fight fatigue better.

This is a high intensity zone burning more calories, 15 % from fat.

Red Line (Maximum Effort) --- 90 - 100% of maximum heart rate: Although this zone burns the

highest number of calories, it is very intense. Most people can only stay in this zone for short

periods. You should only train in this zone if you are in very good shape and have been cleared

by a physician to do so.

BELT ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE: The treadmill should be placed on a level surface. If the treadmill is not

level, the belt will continuously track to the low side of the treadmill.

WALKING BELT TENSION

As walking belts tend to stretch slightly with use, the belt may occasionally need to be tightened.

If belt is too loose, you may find the belt stops while running or walking, while the motor continues

to run. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE BELT. This will cause reduced motor performance and roller

damage.

When properly tensioned, you should be able

to lift the side of the belt about 2-3 inches

(5-7.5 centimeters). A quick test for belt tension:

you should be able to fit three fingers under the

edge of the belt.

To tighten belt:

Use allen key provided with the treadmill, place

it in the hole in rear end cap and into the socket

of the adjustment screw. Turn key one full turn

clockwise. Then place allen key in hole in right

end cap and turn key one full turn clockwise.

Check the tension of the belt. Continue back

and forth until belt is at the correct tension.

Make sure to adjust both sides equally to

ensure correct belt alignment.

WALKING BELT CENTERING

The walking belt may occasionally need to be centered. First be certain that belt is tensioned

properly. Start the treadmill and run it at about 4km/h, place the allen key through the hole in

the rear end cap and into the socket of the adjustment screw.

1. If belt has moved to the right:

Turn the right adjustment screw 1/4 turn clockwise, continue adjusting at 1/4 of a turn until

belt returns to the center.

2. If belt has moved to the left:

Turn the left adjustment screw 1/4 turn clockwise, continue adjusting at 1/4 of a turn until belt

returns to the center.

Continue to run the treadmill around 3-5 minutes to ensure the belt has been centered and

you have not made over-adjustment.

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Universal 915 Threadmill Owner's manual

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Model: 915 Threadmill

Category: Treadmills

Type: Owner's manual

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