True Fitness 450 CI, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNERS MANUAL 450 SERIES 500 SERIES 550 SERIES RESIDENTIAL TREADMILL Manual Pre Program Heart Rate Control CI Cardiointeractive ...

Page 2: ...sand world classathletes T ruetreadmillsare consistentlyrated 1insmoothness quietness andsoftness T ruewillcontinuetodevelopnew andinnovative productswith IIn nt te elllliig ge en nt tE En ng giin ne ee er riin ng gf fo or ra allo on ng g lliif fe e y yo ou ur rs s Thank You For Selecting A True Treadmill S SE ER RI IA AL L N NU UM MB BE ER R The serial number of your treadmill is located on a pla...

Page 3: ... LS S 2 6 6 MANUAL PROGRAM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 450 500 550 ALL MODELS 2 7 7 PRE PROGRAM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 450 500 550 P HRC MODELS 2 8 PRE PROGRAM PROFILES 2 9 9 USER PROGRAM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 9 9 CARDIOINTERACTIVE AND HEART RATE CONTROL INTRODUCTION HRC CI MODELS 2 1 10 0 TRUE HEART RATE CONTROL HRC HOW IT WORKS AND UL TRACOACH 2 1 11 1 CARDIOINTERACTIVE AND HRC TARGET OPERATING IN...

Page 4: ... o avoid any possibility of being struck 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 cord ...

Page 5: ...en ns si io on 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...

Page 6: ...ck washers thread into the holes in pedestal Reverse procedure whenever removing the pedestal 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 ...

Page 7: ...ut your workout O ON N O OF FF F S SW WI IT TC CH H The on off switch is located to the right of the power cord on the front of the machine It completely removes AC power from your treadmill It is recommended that you use this switch to turn the machine off after each workout C CI IR RC CU UI IT T B BR RE EA AK KE ER R Y our TRUE treadmill is protected from overload by a 15 amp circuit breaker tha...

Page 8: ...rkouts Choose from target HRC workout pre 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 Base...

Page 9: ...vides updated information on progress during workout GRADE Indicates incline in percent of grade in 5 increments WINDOWS ST ART reset Starts the treadbelt in motion Also resets distance time calories and metabolic rate when held for 3 seconds SELECT enter Used to enter your weight Also for viewing dual function windows of speed pace and calories metabolic rate UP DOWN Adjusts the grade at any time...

Page 10: ...shock absorbing system Control Panel Functions 2 3 500 550 CI CARDIOINTERACTIVE CONTROL PANEL ...

Page 11: ...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 50 00 0 5 55 50 0 C CI I Y ou electronically adjust the settings on the 500 550 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 ju us st...

Page 12: ... 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 familiarize you wit...

Page 13: ...les 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 00 99 00 Minutes ...

Page 14: ...usted 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 off the on ...

Page 15: ...et 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 d di is st ta ...

Page 16: ...1 0 12 0 WEIGHT LOSS WORKOUT CARDIOV ASCULAR WORKOUT HILL INTERV AL WORKOUT SPEED INTERV AL WORKOUT screened area is the grade solid line is the speed screened area is the speed solid line is the grade screened area is the speed solid line is the grade screened area is the speed solid line is the grade U US SE ER R P PR RO OG GR RA AM M A total of 50 changes can be made to speed and or grade in a ...

Page 17: ...s 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 50 00 0C 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 you enter target heart rate maximum spee...

Page 18: ...ncrements up to the maximum pre set grade unless zero grade was entered Conversely whenever the workload needs to be reduced in order to lower the heart rate the grade will always be reduced first The grade will be reduced to zero if required before speed is reduced E EX XA AM MP PL LE ES S O OF F H HO OW W H HR RC C C CA AN N W WO OR RK K F FO OR R Y YO OU U E Ex xa am mp pl le e 1 1 A user who p...

Page 19: ...l 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 treadmill without safety lanyard clipped to your clothing at about waist height The m...

Page 20: ...eed 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 W...

Page 21: ...oad until you reach your selected target 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 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 mak...

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: ... Y ou are now in full manual control 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 s...

Page 24: ...A AS ST T S SL LO 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 S...

Page 25: ...sing edit heart rate 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...

Page 26: ... you feel 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 tr...

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: ... 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 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 ...

Page 29: ... 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 30: ... 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 31: ... to 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 eq...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...he running deck as possible 4 Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet 5 Immediately after applying the lubricant W WA AL LK K on the treadmill for 3 4 minutes at 1 mph Y ou must W WA AL LK K on all areas of treadbelt to ensure the lubricant is evenly distributed Y our TRUE dealer can provide lubricant and additional instructions or you may call T TR RU UE E F Fi it tn ne es ss s a at t 1 1 ...

Page 34: ... 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 35: ...ease speed to target Error cleared by calibrating E E3 3 E EE EP PR RO OM M This error occurs when a data error is detected on the EEprom replace the control panel 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 ...

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 ...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...k in unison with our extensive factory trained dealer network to provide fast friendly and knowledgeable response to customer needs If you have any questions or comments please call us toll free at 1 800 426 6570 The industry s most modern treadmill manufacturing facility located just outside St Louis Missouri Over 131 000 square feet is dedicated to treadmill research design and manufacturing ...

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