Quinton TM55, User Manual

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Cardiac Stress Treadmills User Guide Operating the Treadmill 2-3
WARNING! Do not start the belt while someone is on the
treadmill belt.
2. Set the speed and grade to the minimum settings.
3. Have the patient step onto the treadmill as previously
instructed.
4. Inform the patient beforehand when you are about to
change speed or grade.
Emergency Stop Button (option)
If your treadmill is equipped with an optional emergency stop
button, pressing this button will cut power to the belt drive
motor and the grade motor, stopping the belt. The button will
lock into place and the treadmill will not run until the button
is disengaged. To unlock the button, turn it counter-clockwise.
Ending the Exercise
1. Tell the patient when the test is about to end. Decrease
the speed and grade gradually to minimum settings.
2. Before stopping the walking belt, tell the patient to grasp
the handrail for balance.
3. Stop the walking belt.
4. Tell the patient to hold the handrail and step off to the
side.
Warning! The patient may be slightly unsteady for several
seconds after stepping off the walking belt.
Emergency Stop Button