User Manual
Pro 500 Anti-Gravity Treadmill
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Страница 1: ...User Manual Pro 500 Anti Gravity Treadmill ...
Страница 2: ...Anti Gravity Treadmill Read and understand these instructions and statements before operating the Pro 500 Anti Gravity Treadmill Warning Cautionary statement or operational procedure that may directly affect the safe operation of the treadmill Compliant product AlterG and Anti Gravity Treadmill are registered trademarks in the US by AlterG Inc Stride Smart is a trademark of AlterG Inc Neoprene is ...
Страница 3: ...ols 18 Adjusting Anti Gravity Treadmill Speed and Direction 19 Adjusting Body Weight 19 Starting Live Video Monitoring 20 Displaying Gait Analytics 20 Setting Pain Levels 23 Using AlterG Assistant to Run Pre programmed Workouts 24 AlterG Assistant Pre programmed Workouts 25 Stopping the Workout Session 27 Stepping Out of the Anti Gravity Treadmill 28 Operating Optional Accessories 29 Heart Rate Mo...
Страница 4: ...D000449 00 Rev A 4 Appendix C Troubleshooting 45 Repairs 45 Touchscreen Display 45 Air Pressure 45 Treadmill 45 Leaks 45 System Errors 45 Adjust Treadmill Creep 46 Appendix D Warranty 48 ...
Страница 5: ...recommended that a request for service be made to AlterG Inc The Anti Gravity Treadmill or any of its parts should only be repaired in accordance with instructions provided by AlterG Inc authorized representatives of AlterG Inc or by AlterG Inc trained personnel The Pro 500 Anti Gravity Treadmill must not be altered without the prior written approval of the AlterG Inc Quality Assurance Department ...
Страница 6: ...elcomes your inquiries and comments If you have any questions or comments please contact our service and support Contact information list is below AlterG Headquarters Service and Support 48368 Milmont Drive Fremont CA 94538 U S 510 270 5900 www alterg com ...
Страница 7: ...use a sprayer or damp cloth Keep all liquids away from electric components Always unplug the Anti Gravity Treadmill before cleaning and maintenance Service should be performed by an authorized AlterG technician Service by non authorized AlterG technicians will void the warranty Contact AlterG before you or an electrician attempt any maintenance Do not place any liquids on any part of the Anti Grav...
Страница 8: ...rts Do not use the Pro 500 Anti Gravity Treadmill if the user s weight is less than 85lbs 39kg or greater than 400lbs 182kg Care should be taken when the user enters and exits the Anti Gravity Treadmill Users should never enter the Anti Gravity Treadmill while the treadmill surface is moving Ensure that the emergency stop safety magnet is attached to the treadmill so that the treadmill belt is loc...
Страница 9: ...ese or have any other chronic disease or physical impairment or if there is a history of such disease in their family The Importance of Warming Up and Cooling Down It is important that users gradually warm up cool down and incorporate a series of stretches prior to and at the end of each work out Stretching encourages the necessary flexibility to help prevent sore muscles and injury during daily a...
Страница 10: ...l local codes and ordinances If you are at all unsure of these requirements contact AlterG or a qualified electrician Location Requirements The Pro 500 Anti Gravity Treadmill measures 4ft 1 2m x 8ft 2 4m and weighs almost 1100lbs 499kg It needs to be placed on a structurally sound surface If it is used above ground level it is advisable to place it near the corner of the room or where the floor wi...
Страница 11: ...dvertently puts weight on the belt during boot up an error message is displayed Have the user stand in a wide stance off the running surface to avoid this problem 3 When you see the Welcome screen you are ready to begin the workout session Note If you have not read this manual it is recommended that you QUIT now or seek appropriate instruction from a qualified operator By tapping START SESSION you...
Страница 12: ... Anti Gravity Treadmill CAUTION Before the user steps into the Anti Gravity Treadmill running surface ensure that the safety magnet is in place on the console If the safety magnet is not in place the treadmill assumes there is a safety problem and disengages the running surface allowing it to freewheel This may present a slip hazard should the user step on the movable surface The user enters from ...
Страница 13: ...e support frame at the correct height push it into the slots of the height adjusters in the front and rear of the Anti Gravity Treadmill Make sure it is at the same height on both right and left sides 6 Push the frame forward until it is fully engaged in the adjustment slots and contacts the ends of the slots The rear of the frame can be placed up to 2 slots higher or lower than the front 7 Verify...
Страница 14: ...place the user zips into the Anti Gravity Treadmill The zipper should be started at the front and center of the body and zipped counter clockwise all the way around until it returns to overlap in the front Make sure that the zipper is completely closed When the user is in the Anti Gravity Treadmill the seal is completed by zipping the shorts and the enclosure together The zipper provides a means o...
Страница 15: ... by clipping the lanyard to the enclosure structure of the Anti Gravity Treadmill or anywhere else other than to the user s shirt Should the user fall while exercising the magnet is pulled off the console and power to the treadmill is cut air pressure is released the treadmill running surface disengages from its drive and can move freely 3 You are ready to start the software and operate the Anti G...
Страница 16: ...s critical information the Anti Gravity Treadmill needs for accurate control of body weight during exercise Note For an accurate calibration it is critical that the user s full body weight be applied to the belt surface Holding onto any other part of the treadmill for example resting an arm on the top of the enclosure while the treadmill calibrates will result in an erroneous calibration and inacc...
Страница 17: ...D000449 00 Rev A 17 Operator or User Action Screen 4 Use the features and controls on the touchscreen to view and modify the workout session See Using the Touchscreen Controls ...
Страница 18: ... body weight For example if the user weighs 160lbs 73kg and body weight percentage is set to 20 the effective body weight is 32lbs 15kg A minimum body weight of 85lbs 39kg is required for accurate gait analytics 4 Speed mph Tap up arrow to increase tap down arrow to decrease For more information see Adjusting Anti Gravity Treadmill Speed and Direction 5 Tap to stop the session 6 Tap to pause resum...
Страница 19: ... in a reverse direction forcing you to walk backwards 2 Continue to tap the down arrow speed control to increase the speed 3 To slow the backwards walking speed tap the up arrow speed control until it reaches 0 mph and treadmill stops General Recommendation for Speed vs Intensity Speed mph Speed km h Exercise Intensity 1 to 3 1 6 to 4 8 Walk 3 to 8 4 8 to 12 9 Jog 8 to 10 12 9 to 16 1 Run 10 to 13...
Страница 20: ... least an 85lb 39kg load to supply gait data This threshold is not a fixed demarcation it may be closer to 80lbs 36kg or 90lbs 41kg on different systems with different individuals This becomes important when using gait analysis with lower weight patients For example at a reduction of 20 body weight a person with an AlterG weight see AlterG weight below of 115lbs 52kg is at the 85lb 39kg threshold ...
Страница 21: ...the system must remain in running mode for the duration of the clip If the clip is interrupted by turning off running mode the clip ends at the point of interruption Increasing treadmill incline The gait data may become inaccurate while increasing the treadmill incline because the treadmill begins to lift off of the load cells As a result the load cells may not sense any weight which means they ca...
Страница 22: ...ng by tapping the button again Repeat this step to record individual clips of gait data at various times during the workout session You can save the gait data recordings to the session report at the end of the workout session For more information see Stopping the Workout Session 3 Tap CROSS OVER GAIT OFF or CROSS OVER GAIT ON to turn this mode off and on When cross over gait mode is in effect the ...
Страница 23: ...nt algorithm for accurate gait data tracking If running mode is not detected but is needed a yellow highlighted message indicates that the gait data may not be accurate Setting Pain Levels Operator or User Action Screen 1 Tap PAIN on the session screen A graphical display showing a 10 point number scale appears The lowest pain level is 0 no pain and the highest pain level is 10 worst possible 2 Th...
Страница 24: ...outs The AlterG Assistant allows you to choose from a variety of pre programmed therapy sessions with various intervals of workout conditions You can also create custom workouts and exercise sessions online in the AlterG Assistant Workout Programmer For information on creating a custom workout see Creating AlterG Assistant Custom Workouts Operator or User Action Screen Note If you want to load and...
Страница 25: ...kout you want and tap Continue Note If you select a custom workout do not remove the USB key during the workout session AlterG Assistant Pre programmed Workouts The available AlterG Assistant pre programmed workouts are listed below Walking Medium Pace 14 minutes average Speed of 3 1 BW 80 Incline 3 Time Speed Incline Body Weight 0 15 0 0 40 2 2 7 2 85 5 3 1 3 80 7 3 3 3 75 1 2 7 1 85 Walking Slow...
Страница 26: ... 7 BW 77 Incline 0 Retro 3 forwards Time Speed Incline Body Weight 0 15 0 0 40 2 2 9 2 85 2 2 5 0 80 3 3 1 3 80 2 3 3 4 75 2 3 0 70 Retro Walking Medium Pace 14 minutes average Speed 2 7 BW 80 Incline 0 Time Speed Incline Body Weight 0 15 0 0 40 2 2 5 0 85 5 2 7 0 80 7 3 1 0 75 1 3 1 85 Retro Walking Slow Pace 14 minutes average Speed 2 3 BW 50 Incline 0 Time Speed Incline Body Weight 0 15 0 0 40 ...
Страница 27: ... place to avoid becoming light headed Upon stopping the Session Complete screen appears The user s average running pace and average body weight for the entire workout session are displayed These averages will be low if the user performs a slow warmup For a better indication of the user s workout pace have the user perform a warmup and then start a new workout session at their workout pace 2 To sav...
Страница 28: ...the Anti Gravity Treadmill Stepping Out of the Anti Gravity Treadmill 1 Stop the session and wait for the treadmill to come to a complete stop 2 Wait for the enclosure to completely deflate 3 The user can then Unzip the enclosure Release the 2 safety latches that hold the support frame in place Grab the oval support frame on both sides and remove it from the latches and height adjusters Gently low...
Страница 29: ...ved Note that the transmitter may fluctuate erratically if the user is too close to other Polar equipment A distance of at least 3 feet must be maintained between other Polar units Erratic heart rate reception may occur if the Polar Monitor is too close to strong sources of electromagnetic radiation such as television sets personal computers electric motors and other types of fitness equipment Onl...
Страница 30: ...rtunity to make adjustments 5 Click the Save Workout button if you are satisfied Otherwise make adjustments as described below Actions column Click up arrow to move the selected interval up 1 row click down arrow to move the selected interval down 1 row Click Ins to open a new row above the selected interval so that you can insert a new interval Click Del to delete the selected interval To edit an...
Страница 31: ...er and save all workout programs in that folder Click the Save Program button and give the workout program file a unique name to distinguish it from other saved program files 7 Copy the file from your hard disk to a USB key 8 Rename the file on the USB key and make sure it is saved in XML format Click the Continue button ...
Страница 32: ...tructions on the labels for a safe and enjoyable exercise experience Should any label become damaged and unreadable contact AlterG immediately to order a replacement The locations of the labels are indicated in the diagram below A graphical representation and detailed description of each label follow Label 1 This is the service contact label It displays the phone number email and website to contac...
Страница 33: ... critical that you close and lock the latches after installing the oval support bar and before exercising The latches should always be closed when the fabric enclosure is inflated Never open these latches during exercise or during calibration when the enclosure is pressurized Label 4 The emergency stop label is located on the control pod below the touchscreen It indicates where the safety magnet s...
Страница 34: ...lled from its resting position on the console should the user fall The treadmill will stop in response to the removal of the safety magnet Label 6 This label is located on the lower right corner of the tubular frame surrounding the touchscreen and console The oval support frame must be secured in the vertical height adjusters and the safety latches must be closed before the user begins exercising ...
Страница 35: ...r and voltage requirements Label 9 This label is located within the structure of the Anti Gravity Treadmill and indicates that a high voltage is present in that location If you see this label do not get close to or disassemble any of the components to which it is attached Because the high voltage can cause serious injury or death only a qualified AlterG service technician should attempt any repair...
Страница 36: ...C recommended procedures for decontamination when shorts become exposed to human waste or blood or when high risk patients or high risk microbial contamination is involved Disposal of the shorts following exposure to waste blood or highly contagious microorganisms or when patients at high risk for infection are involved is recommended Direct exposure of the shorts to solid waste feces blood or bro...
Страница 37: ...eristics such as Unusual sounds such as hissing of air leaks from the treadmill air blower or enclosure Unusual sights or odors that appear out of the ordinary Any operational characteristics that have changed such as reduced treadmill speed or erratic or low enclosure pressure Note that low enclosure pressure can be caused by a miscalibration Ensure that you have properly followed the calibration...
Страница 38: ...n the touchscreen you apply pressure that the computer might recognize as a touch You can use any standard glass cleaner but DO NOT use products containing ammonia When cleaning the touchscreen use a microfiber cloth dampened with soap and water to avoid scratching the screen surface Always spray the cleaner on the cloth first and then clean the touchscreen Glass cleaner sprayed directly on the mo...
Страница 39: ...e the black plastic sliders side ways out from under the metal tabs as shown in this illustration Take care not to cut the enclosure To prevent the slider removal tool from slipping off the tabs gently tap the end of the plastic tool with a mallet to ease out the black plastic sliders 4 After you slide out all the plastic tabs on the frame tilt the metal slat towards the inside of the treadmill In...
Страница 40: ...oth sides should be sufficient Typically it is best to leave the front of the enclosure attached to the frame As shown in the illustration the enclosure has been released on both sides and the back The front of the enclosure remains attached You can suspend the enclosure for better access by placing the oval support frame in the vertical height adjusters Be sure to close the safety latches 7 Thoro...
Страница 41: ...er frame Set the plastic sliders on the slat with the tapered end of each slider facing the metal tab The slat will be angled toward the enclosure Using your hands push down on the metal slat pushing on the plastic sliders will be more comfortable to clear the metal tabs then rotate the top edge of the slat outwards capturing the slat under the metal tabs In the illustration the plastic sliders ha...
Страница 42: ...the metal tabs 3 Slide the black plastic sliders under each metal tab on each side of the enclosure that you are reattaching Push the sliders far enough such that the metal tab rests on the flat surface of the slider You might need to tap the sliders into place using the plastic tool and a mallet Be careful not to slip and cut the enclosure ...
Страница 43: ...ft 2 4m wide for adequate spacing around the treadmill Check the ceiling height to ensure that users will not hit their heads on the ceiling when running at desired inclines The running surface is 15 38cm off the ground Environmental Operating Conditions Ambient Temperature 50o F to 84o F 10o C to 29o C Relative Humidity 20 to 95 Transportation and Storage Conditions Temperature Range 50o F to 120...
Страница 44: ...D000449 00 Rev A 44 Appendix B Options and Accessories Please visit the AlterG Store at http store alter g com or contact your AlterG Sales representative for pricing and ordering ...
Страница 45: ...s still blank there may be a loose connection Contact AlterG Air Pressure If improper pressure is felt during a workout session check shorts and unit enclosure for leaks If pressure issues persist contact AlterG Treadmill 1 Free wheel if the treadmill belt is free to move check and make sure the safety magnet is on the console in the correct location Next check that the treadmill is plugged in 2 T...
Страница 46: ...uchscreen while you adjust the treadmill creep Stand next to the treadmill and install the oval support frame in the vertical height adjusters and close the safety latches Operator or User Action Screen 1 On the Welcome screen double tap the top left corner A number keypad appears 2 Enter the facility settings code 5900 and tap OK The facility screen appears 3 Tap TM CALIBRATION The Treadmill Cali...
Страница 47: ... until the belt just stops moving This is the starting point for adjustment c Continue tapping the down arrow successively counting the number of taps until the treadmill just begins to move forward In the example you tapped the down arrow 5 times and on the fifth tap the belt began to move forward The range over which the treadmill does not move is defined by 5 taps You want to leave the creep ad...
Страница 48: ...s are only available within one 1 year of the purchase date of the product and prices are subject to change During the Warranty period or Extended Warranty period AlterG or its authorized service technician will diagnose and repair your Pro 500 Anti Gravity Treadmill including parts and labor The service can range from phone calls and emails to onsite service visits as necessary If you choose not ...
