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Using the Heart Rate Control program

 

 

This section describes how to use the heart rate control program.  You MUST be wearing the chest strap to use this program. 
 
1. Stand on the center of the treadbelt.  Attach the clip of the magnetic safety key to your clothing at waist level.  Insert the circular magnetic into the 

recess on the control panel keyboard. 

 
2. You will see "40" in the distance window and the center LED flashing to the right of the number "40".  This is the current user age entered, by 

pressing the INCREASE (CALORIES) or DECREASE (AEROBIC POINTS) buttons adjust the age to your age, now press the ENTER (HEART 
RATE) button.  Now You will see "150" in the distance window and the top LED flashing to the right of the number "150".  This is the current user 
weight entered, by pressing the INCREASE (CALORIES) or DECREASE (AEROBIC POINTS) buttons adjust the weight to your weight, now press 
the ENTER (HEART RATE). 

 
 
3.

 

Press the SELECT button until the light to the left of the heart rate control program is illuminated. 

 
4.

 

Use the FASTER & SLOWER Buttons to enter your maximum speed 

 
5.

 

Enter your workout time using the MIN or MIN x 10 buttons.  The computer will automatically add a warm up & cool down to your workout in this 
mode. 

 

 CAUTION:  Before starting any exercise program, contact your personal physician and have a complete physical.  Only your 

physician can recommend a heart rate training zone that is suitable for you. 
 
6.

 

Use the " + " or " - " buttons to select the desired training level of intensity for the program you have chosen. Before exercise these buttons are 
used to select one of six possible training zones.  The training zones available initially are 57%, 62%, 67%, 72%, 77%, 82% of maximum heart 
rate.  During exercise these buttons may be used to increase or decrease the actual target number one beat at a time. 

 
7.

 

Press START to begin your workout. 

 
•  During exercise use the " + " or " - " buttons to increase or decrease the actual target number one beat at a time. 
 
•  During exercise you can override the speed at any time using the FASTER or SLOWER buttons.  This new speed will become your maximum 

speed.  The speed can be overridden at any time and as often as you like except in a warm up or cool down. 

 
•  During exercise you can override the elevation at any time using the UP or DOWN buttons.  This new elevation will become your maximum 

elevation.  The elevation can be overridden at any time and as often as you like. 

 
•  The warm up/cool down may be shortened by pressing the WARM UP button prior to its completion.  This will advance you to the beginning of the 

main exercise routine.  You may also choose to begin your cool down prior to the end of your main exercise routine.  This is done by pressing the 
COOL DOWN button before time has elapsed on the main routine, this will put you at the beginning of the cool down routine. 

 
•  During the main routine you may, if desired, lengthen the workout by pressing the MIN button, which will add 1 minute to the main routine each 

time you press it.

 

 

Designing Your Own Courses

 

 
Designing your own workout course allows you to tailor the workout to your specific fitness level, abilities, and goals.  PaceMaster has the ability to 
remember four of your favorite exercise routines.  One routine can be stored in each of the four custom memory positions.  Be certain that the proper 
custom memory (1,2,3, or 4) has been selected.  Realize that you will no longer be able to use the existing program in that memory position once a 
new one is memorized. 
 
1. Stand on the center of the treadbelt.  Attach the clip of the magnetic safety key to your clothing at waist level.  Insert the circular magnetic into the 

recess on the control panel keyboard. 

 
2. You will see "40" in the distance window and the center LED flashing to the right of the number "40".  This is the current user age entered, by 

pressing the INCREASE (CALORIES) or DECREASE (AEROBIC POINTS) buttons adjust the age to your age, now press the ENTER (HEART 
RATE) button.  Now You will see "150" in the distance window and the top LED flashing to the right of the number "150".  This is the current user 

 

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Summary of Contents for Pro-Plus HR

Page 1: ...ill When you see the symbol you will find useful suggestions related to the section in which it appears Heart Rate Control Table of Contents About This Manual Cover Using the Heart Rate Monitoring Feature 11 Important Safety Instructions 2 Using PaceMaster for the First Time 12 Installation Requirements 3 Using the Preprogrammed Courses 12 Unpacking our Treadmill 4 Using the Heart Rate control pro...

Page 2: ...ppliance to a service center for examination or repair 6 Do not carry this appliance by supply cord or use cord as a handle 7 Keep the cord away from heated surfaces 8 Never operate the appliance with the air openings blocked Keep the air openings free of lint hair and the like Important Safety Instructions continued 9 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 10 Do not use outdoors 11 Do n...

Page 3: ...ring your exercise program you find the exercise abnormally difficult or if you en p pain in the legs ankles knees etc STOP exercising and consult your physician Always use the magnetic safety key with the cord attached to yourself for the du Do not allow anyone to reach under or be near the treadmill while you are exercising Never attempt to mount or dismount the treadbelt while it is still movin...

Page 4: ...mitter 2 1 OD fender washers If any parts are missing please contact your authorized PaceMaster dealer Tools Required for Assembly 3 16 Allen wrench supplied 7 16 combination wrench Phillips head screwdriver Assembly Instructions CAUTION Be extremely careful not to damage the speed sensor Figure 2 while installing the handlebar or motor cover 1 Place two of the insulator bushings in the holes in t...

Page 5: ...aceMaster is upside down Holding the motor cover level and waist high tilt it 45 degrees by lowering your left hand Now slide it between the handlebar and rotate the motor cover so that it is level by raising your left hand Lower the cover all the way making sure you keep it level Install the three 8x1 2 black sheet metal screws into the front of the motor cover Press down on each side of the moto...

Page 6: ...er a few second delay the treadbelt will begin to move NOTE If the treadbelt does not move or stops after a few seconds and displays an error message make a note of the error message and refer to the trouble shooting section 4 After the treadmill has reached 2 0 m p h the decimal in the speed window stops flashing and run for a few minutes look at the treadbelt to make sure that it is centered on ...

Page 7: ...the distance window and the top LED flashing to the right of the number 150 This is the current user weight entered Use the INCREASE CALORIES or DECREASE AEROBIC POINTS buttons to adjust the user weight then press the ENTER HEART RATE button to enter the weight Once you change the age and weight settings the new weight will appear during power up until it is changed again MINx10 MIN Before exercis...

Page 8: ...o to 90 of that speed during the 5 minute warm up If your main exercise finishing speed is 4 5 mph or less your cool down will begin at 90 of that speed and go to 65 of that speed during the 5 minute cool down If your main exercise starting speed is 4 6 mph or greater your warm up will begin at 50 of that speed and go to 75 of that speed during the 5 minute warm up If your main exercise finishing ...

Page 9: ...efinition means in the presence of oxygen Aerobic exercise refers to a physical activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for long periods of time Building strength muscle tone and burning fat are benefits of aerobic exercise While exercising your muscles require large of oxygen and it is your lungs that must oxygenate the blood that your heart will pump to the muscles Therefore aerobic exerc...

Page 10: ...fects Also keep in mind effective weight control requires adjusting your caloric intake in addition to regular exercise Wearing the wireless chest strap properly Your PaceMaster treadmill comes equipped with a wireless chest strap that can be used to monitor your heart rate during exercise on your treadmill This chest strap must be used when using the heart rate control program Below are instructi...

Page 11: ...n confirm you are exercising in your desired training zone by making certain that the flashing LED represents the desired training percentage Troubleshooting the Heart Rate Monitor No Heart Rate Reading Check that the elastic strap is tight enough Check that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened and you are wearing it as instructed Check that you have kept the CardioSport transmitter cle...

Page 12: ...the preprogrammed courses or any course you might program in the memory of your PaceMaster 1 Stand on the center of the treadbelt Attach the clip of the magnetic safety key to your clothing at waist level Insert the circular magnetic into the recess on the control panel keyboard 2 You will see 40 in the distance window and the center LED flashing to the right of the number 40 This is the current u...

Page 13: ...13 During the main routine you may if desired lengthen the workout by pressing the MIN button which will add 1 minute to the main routine each time you press it ...

Page 14: ...e beat at a time During exercise you can override the speed at any time using the FASTER or SLOWER buttons This new speed will become your maximum speed The speed can be overridden at any time and as often as you like except in a warm up or cool down During exercise you can override the elevation at any time using the UP or DOWN buttons This new elevation will become your maximum elevation The ele...

Page 15: ...can be made as often as desired The computer will remember the changes made You re allowed to make between 28 and 50 speed and elevation changes per course If the maximum number of changes are exceeded the LEARN light will turn off and any further changes will not be memorized 10 When the workout is ended by either pressing stop or letting the time expire the course is automatically stored in memo...

Page 16: ...y carefully after washing never store the transmitter wet 2 The transmitter has an estimated life battery life of 2500 hours of use When your CardioSport transmitter battery is depleted consult the enclosed CardioSport instructions for battery replacement instructions Centering Your Treadbelt To improve treadbelt life the treadbelt should remain reasonably centered while in use To center the tread...

Page 17: ... is still present repeat the procedure and test again If you tighten the drive belt adjustment screw 1 1 2 turns and there is still hesitation slippage contact your authorized PaceMaster dealer Tightening the drive belt adjustment screw more than 1 1 2 turns can result in bearing damage to the motor and or drive roller Treadbelt tension adjustment 1 Locate the two treadbelt adjustment screws 13 as...

Page 18: ...the same conditions If it occurs again call the dealer where you purchased the treadmill and explain the problem so he can arrange to service your treadmill Interference 1 Reorient or relocate the antenna for the device that is receiving the interference 2 Increase the distance between the device and the treadmill 3 Confirm that the device is not plugged into an outlet on the same circuit as the t...

Page 19: ...ly record of your workouts By recording your workouts on a copy of this page you will be able to keep track of your progress and this is also good for motivation Date Start Miles Calories Aerobic Average Average Warm up Cool down Comments Time Points Speed Incline 19 ...

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