Mortara Quinton CR60, User Manual

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OPERATING THE TREADMILL
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Units Default Setting
To change the default setting for the Units command:
1.
Be sure the
Power
key on the controller is off.
2. Press and hold the
Units
key.
3. While pressing Units , press Power . Release the Power key but continue pressing Units until the self test is
finished.
Guidelines for Getting on and off the Treadmill
Instruct each patient in the following guidelines for getting on and off the treadmill.
 The walking belt should be moving before the patient steps onto the treadmill.
1.
Stand next to the treadmill and place both hands on the front handrail.
2.
Straddle the walking belt or step onto the side of the deck.
3.
(Optional) To get the feel of the moving belt, place the foot nearest the treadmill on the walking belt and let it
move backwards. Lift it and repeat several times until comfortable with the treadmill speed.
4.
Carefully step onto the moving belt and begin walking.
5.
When walking comfortably on the treadmill, let go of the handrail.
6.
When walking comfortably on the treadmill, let go of the handrail.

Face forward. Avoid looking down at the walking belt.

Maintain speed by keeping a consistent distance from the handrail.

Adjust the speed and grade as required. Hold the handrail as the speed and grade change.
7. Before stepping off the treadmill, place one hand on the handrail, wait for the belt to stop, then step off.