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SECTION 1

SAFETY TIPS

1-2

BASICS

1-3

ASSEMBLY

1-4

BELT ADJUSTMENTS

1-4

TREADBELT TENSION

1-5

SAFETY FEATURES

1-5

SECTION 2

500/540 HRC CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTIONS/FUNCTIONS

2-1

550 HRC CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTIONS/FUNCTIONS

2-2

540/550 CI (CARDIOINTERACTIVE) CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTIONS/FUNCTIONS

2-3

S.O.F. T. SELECT AND EXPRESS COMMAND KEYS

2-4

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MANUAL PROGRAM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - 5

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PRE PROGRAM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - 5

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0  P,  HRC, CI MODELS

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PRE-PROGRAM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WITH EXPRESS KEYS - HRC, CI MODELS

2-9

PRE-PROGRAM PROFILES

2-10

USER PROGRAM  OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2-11

HRC/CI INTRODUCTION

2-12

TRUE HEART RATE CONTROL (HRC) HOW IT WORKS

2-13

CARDIOINTERACTIVE AND HRC TARGET OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2-14, 15, 16, 17

CRUISE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - HRC, CI MODELS

2-18

HRC/CI INTERVAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - HRC, CI MODELS

2-19, 20, 21

HEART RATE CONTROL IMPORTANT POINTS

2-22

TARGET HEART RATE CHART

2-23

THE F.I.T. FORMULA

2-24, 25, 26

SECTION 3

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

3-1

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

3-2

DIAGNOSTICS

3-3

SECTION 4

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE CHART

4-1, 2

Table Of Contents

1-1

Summary of Contents for 500 HRC

Page 1: ...0 0 H HR RC C C CII 5 55 50 0 H HR RC C C CII M MO OD DE EL LS S 2 6 MANUAL PROGRAM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 50 00 0 5 54 40 0 5 55 50 0 ALL MODELS 2 7 PRE PROGRAM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 50 00 0 5 54 40 0 5 55 50 0 P HRC CI MODELS 2 8 PRE PROGRAM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WITH EXPRESS KEYS HRC CI MODELS 2 9 PRE PROGRAM PROFILES 2 10 USER PROGRAM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 11 HRC CI INTRODUCTION 2 12 ...

Page 2: ...o avoid any possibility of being struck by or caught between moving parts bystanders should not be within reach of the treadmill while it is in motion 12 For safety reasons and to prevent damage to your treadmill allow only ONE person at a time on your machine 13 Never leave unsupervised children near your treadmill 14 Animals should never be allowed on or near your treadmill 15 Keep the power cor...

Page 3: ...n c co or rd d o or r a an n u un ng gr ro ou un nd de ed d o ou ut tl le et t T Th he e g gr ro ou un nd d h he el lp ps s p pr re ev ve en nt t e el le ec ct tr ri ic ca al l d da am ma ag ge e t to o y yo ou ur r t tr re ea ad dm mi il ll l a an nd d e en nh ha an nc ce es s y yo ou ur r s sa af fe et ty y b by y p pr re ev ve en nt ti in ng g s sh ho oc ck k A A G GR RO OU UN ND DE ED D O OU U...

Page 4: ...al Remove pedestal console only while treadmill is at zero grade and unplugged E EL LE EC CT TR RI IC CA AL L R RE EQ QU UI IR RE EM ME EN NT T Y our TRUE treadmill requires a a d de ed di ic ca at te ed d 1 11 10 0 V VA AC C 1 15 5 a am mp p g gr ro ou un nd de ed d o ou ut tl le et t c ci ir rc cu ui it t W WA AR RN NI IN NG G Do not use an extension cord or an ungrounded outlet The ground helps...

Page 5: ...ord on the front of the machine It completely removes AC power from your treadmill I It t i is s r re ec co om mm me en nd de ed d t th ha at t y yo ou u u us se e t th hi is s s sw wi it tc ch h t to o t tu ur rn n t th he e m ma ac ch hi in ne e o of ff f a af ft te er r e ea ac ch h w wo or rk k o ou ut t C CI IR RC CU UI IT T B BR RE EA AK KE ER R Y our TRUE treadmill is protected from overloa...

Page 6: ...re programs and custom programs KEYS DIST ANCE Indicates miles traveled in 01 mile increments up to 9 99 and 1 mile increments past 10 miles Can also be set to countdown See countdown on page 2 7 SPEED Indicates mph in 1 increments PACE Indicates amount of time required to complete 1 mile at that current speed CALORIES Indicates estimated calories burned Based on weight speed grade and time METS O...

Page 7: ...Control Panel Functions 2 2 550 CONTROL PANELHRC MODEL SHOWN ...

Page 8: ...Control Panel Functions 2 3 540 550 CI CARDIOINTERACTIVE CONTROL PANEL ...

Page 9: ... Select control knob to the desired setting E EL LE EC CT TR RO ON NI IC C A AD DJ JU US ST TM ME EN NT T 5 55 50 0 C CI I Y ou electronically adjust the settings on the 550 CI models on the control panel The display will indicate the level from 1 12 With 1 being the softest and 12 being the firmest This special feature makes it even quicker and easier to meet your changing workout needs A Ad dj j...

Page 10: ... Press Scroll T o Desired Program Using Keys Set Program Level Using Keys Pre Programs Only Press Set Time Using Keys 15 00 99 00 Minutes Press TO END WORKOUT Slow Machine T o Below 2 mph Using Key Press Key The following is a quick overview of the basic operating features of your T rue treadmill While more detailed operating instructions are on the following pages these quick references will fami...

Page 11: ...everal Time Variables T o Edit T otal Time Work Time Rest Time Press Edit Max Grade Using Keys Press QUICK START Manual Workout Only Press Adjust Speed Using Keys Adjust Grade Using Keys PROGRAMS H HR RC C M MO OD DE EL LS S Set Y our Weight Using Keys Press Press key to access programs Scroll T o Desired Program Using Key Set Program Level Using Keys Pre Programs Only Press Set Time Using Keys 15...

Page 12: ...may be adjusted any time duringyourworkoutbypressing for speed and for grade T To o s st to op p o or r p pa au us se e y yo ou ur r w wo or rk ko ou ut t Slow machine to below 2 mph by pressing Press This will stop the treadbelt and retain all workout information T o restart your workout press enter speed and step back onto treadbelt T o shut off the control panel remove the safety key and turn o...

Page 13: ...een selected set time using keys 15 00 99 00 minutes Press to begin C Ca ar re ef fu ul ll ly y step onto treadbelt T To o S St to op p o or r p pa au us se e y yo ou ur r w wo or rk ko ou ut t slow machine to below 2 mph by pressing Press This will stop the program and save all valuable information T o restart a program press T o end workout press and remove the safety key T To o r re es se et t ...

Page 14: ...ow machine to below 2 mph by pressing Press This will stop the program and save all valuable information T o restart a program press T o end workout press and remove the safety key T To o r re es se et t d di is st ta an nc ce e t ti im me e a an nd d c ca al lo or ri ie es s During workout Press and hold until zeros appear in the time distance calorie windows If not in use press and hold T To o c...

Page 15: ... 8 9 2 0 2 2 2 6 3 0 3 4 3 8 4 0 4 4 4 8 2 4 2 8 3 2 3 6 4 2 4 6 5 0 5 4 6 0 1 0 1 5 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 10 0 11 0 12 0 SPEED MPH GRADE MIN MAX MIN MAX LEVEL SPEED MPH GRADE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 2 2 2 6 3 0 3 4 3 8 4 0 4 4 4 8 2 4 2 8 3 2 3 6 4 2 4 6 5 0 5 4 6 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 10 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 10 0 11 0 12 0 WEIGHT LOSS WORKOUT CARDIOV ...

Page 16: ... recorded Each speed incline pair of changes must be separated by at least 30 seconds T o save a manual workout press as you normally would to end your workout Now press and hold until the display shows Save User 1 Y ou can save your workout in User 1 or press to select User 2 or User 3 Press and hold to save your workout in the User Program you have selected T o use a User Program that you have s...

Page 17: ...ance based workouts The duration of the workout will depend on your speed 3 3 I In nt te er rv va al l H He ea ar rt t R Ra at te e T Tr ra ai in ni in ng g M Mo od de ell 5 54 40 0 H HR RC C 5 54 40 0 C CII 5 55 50 0 O On nlly y Interval heart rate training takes your workout to an even higher level Interval training allows you to program periods of rest between periods of work For each workout y...

Page 18: ...ally increases the user s heart rate to within 10 beats of the target heart rate In the situation where workload needs to be increased in order to elevate the heart rate the speed will be increased first in 1 10 mph increments If needed the speed will continue to increase up to the pre set maximum If the user still requires additional workload to raise the heart rate the grade will be raised in 5 ...

Page 19: ...et ty y k ke ey y i is s i in ns se er rt te ed d t th he e t tr re ea ad dm mi il ll l w wi il ll l r re et tu ur rn n t to o 0 0 g gr ra ad de e P Pl le ea as se e k ke ee ep p t th he e a ar re ea a u un nd de er r t th he e t tr re ea ad dm mi il ll l f fr re ee e f fr ro om m o ob bs st tr ru uc ct ti io on ns s Connect safety lanyard clip to the waistband of your clothing Do not operate trea...

Page 20: ...speed and grade to the preset maximum values entered It is important that you start at a low level of perceived exertion and gradually increase your work load over several minutes until you approach your target heart rate This allows your body to adapt to your workout Increasing work load gradually will allow you to enter the heart rate control stage without overshooting your target N NO OT TE E W...

Page 21: ...et heart rate When your heart rate is at plus or minus 2 beats the message center will read A AT TT TA AR RG GE ET T N NO OT TE E Do not touch or T ouching any key before pressing or first will immediately exit you from heart rate control and begin your cool down stage As your heart rate increases or decreases from your target the treadmill will automatically make adjustments to speed and or grade...

Page 22: ...admill will now operate in the manual mode The time will reset to 00 00 and begin to ascend Y ou will be in complete control of all speed and grade changes It is recommended that you spend an equal amount of time in the cool down stage as you did in the warm up stage or a minimum of at least two minutes Press when you are finished N NO OT TE E Workout totals of average heart rate time distance and...

Page 23: ...rol Work to desired target heart rate press T o increase your heart rate while in the HRC mode the speed will always increase until the maximum speed is attained then the grade will begin to increase T o lower heart rate in the HRC mode grade will always decrease first followed by speed If you enter the HRC stage below 5mph the speed you enter will be the maximum speed of your workout i e If you l...

Page 24: ... OW W followed by P PR RE ES SS SS SE EL LE EC CT T P PR RE ES SS SS ST TA AR RT T Last entered weight will be displayed Use to change the weight and press Press Scroll to desired workout using Press In the window labeled heart rate the last edited heart rate will appear A AD DJ JT TA AR RG GE ET T will appear in the message followed by N NE EX XT T S SE EL LE EC CT T P PR RE ES SS SS ST TA AR RT ...

Page 25: ...e only 5 beat changes are permitted when editing target Do this only while dis play is flashing or the software may exit you from heart rate control Press to set new heart rate target Continue to warm up W Wa ar rm m U Up p S St ta ag ge e I In ns st tr ru uc ct ti io on ns s Using gradually increase speed to a comfortable walk If you have entered a maximum grade in your workout you may increase g...

Page 26: ...l that your selected target is too high or too low you can change your target heart rate as follows when you are in Heart Rate Control Press The target value message will appear T TA AR RG GE ET TX XX XX X A AD DJ JT TA AR RG GE ET T Using change your target heart rate Only 5 beat changes are permitted when editing target while in Interval Workouts Press to set new heart rate target The treadmill ...

Page 27: ...i in na ap pp pr ro op pr ri ia at te e s sp pe ee ed d a an nd d o or r g gr ra ad de e c ch ha an ng ge es s a an nd d a af ff fe ec ct t t th he e e ef ff fi ic ci ie en nc cy y o of f y yo ou ur r H HR RC C w wo or rk ko ou ut t A grounded outlet is critical for the HRC system to function properly If erroneous heart readings are displayed above the target selected you can pull the transmitter ...

Page 28: ... be used only as an average reference point and is in NO WAY a recommendation of your personal abilities Medications may affect your heart rate Consult your physician for specific advice before exercising Do not use this treadmill if you have an acute illness cold or fever STOP EXERCISING IF YOU FEEL FAINT OR DIZZY YOU EXCEED YOUR MAXIMUM HEART RATE SET BY YOUR PHYSICIAN AGE ...

Page 29: ... target heart rates indicated in the previous chart reflect averages A variety of factors including medication emotional state temperature and other conditions can affect the exercise heart rate appropriate for you W WA AR RN NI IN NG G C Co on ns su ul lt t y yo ou ur r d do oc ct to or r t to o e es st ta ab bl li is sh h t th he e e ex xe er rc ci is se e i in nt te en ns si it ty y t ta ar rg ...

Page 30: ...o raise your heart rate to the level recommended by your doctor The incline feature can be used to greatly increase the workload without increasing speed The chart below indicates how much the effort changes with each percent of grade at popular speeds for a person weighing 155 pounds M ME ET TS S One MET is the amount of energy your body uses when you re resting If a physical activity has an equi...

Page 31: ...ek T ry to reach and maintain 60 75 percent of your maximum heart rate with moderate exercise Exercise for 30 45 minutes at 60 65 percent of your target heart rate Here are some tips to achieving your weight management goal Consume most of your dietary calories at breakfast and lunch and eat a light dinner Do not eat close to bedtime Exercise before meals Moderate exercise will help suppress your ...

Page 32: ...pattern in the center 1 3 of the deck See image below 5 Plug in and turn on treadmill then walk normally on treadmill at 0 5 mph for five minutes C CL LE EA AN NI IN NG G D DA AI IL LY Y Perspiration should be wiped from the control console and treadmill surfaces after your workout C CL LE EA AN NI IN NG G W WE EE EK KL LY Y Y ou should wipe down your treadmill once a week with a water dampened so...

Page 33: ... tread motor A Pedestal to frame electrical Service required will not turn on connector not connected or completely connected Incline motor does not operate A Incomplete wire harness connection Service required but the treadbelt moves Scrambled digits on computer LED s A Damaged E Prom Service required B Damaged computer board Service required Squeaking noise from motor A Poly V belt slipping Serv...

Page 34: ... E2 2 R RE EC CA AL L This error occurs when a data error is detected on the EEprom Error is cleared by calibrating E E5 5 S SE EN NS SO OR R This message is displayed when there is no speed feedback The following service messages will be displayed as they occur as well as for the subsequent six safety key insertions These messages will be displayed until a key is pressed Every time these messages...

Page 35: ...INC P O BOX 8803 865 HOFF ROAD O FALLON MO 63366 INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE CHART Photocopy this chart for repeated use and keep a weekly record of your performance progress D A T E W O R K O U T T I M E D I S T A N C E A V E R A G E S P E E D P R O G R A M L E V E L G O A L T A R G E T H E A R T R A T E ...

Page 36: ...INC P O BOX 8803 865 HOFF ROAD O FALLON MO 63366 INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE CHART Photocopy this chart for repeated use and keep a weekly record of your performance progress D A T E W O R K O U T T I M E D I S T A N C E A V E R A G E S P E E D P R O G R A M L E V E L G O A L T A R G E T H E A R T R A T E ...

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