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- Page 1 Z4 Treadmill Owner’s Manual RESIDENTIAL TREADMILL Manual/Pre-Program/Heart Rate Control...
- Page 2 Thank You For Selecting A True Treadmill In 1981, Frank Intensive quality Trulaske launched control standards True Fitness guarantee Technology, Inc. excellence in and began every phase of manufacturing production, hand-crafted resulting in the treadmills. finest treadmills available His team's...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Instructions Setting Up Your Treadmill Assembly Treadbelt Adjustment Control Panel Functions Basic Treadmill Operation 10-11 Quick Reference Operating Instr. Manual Operation Programmed Workouts 14-15 User Programs Heart Rate Control (workouts) 17-20 Cruise Control 21-22 Important Points About Heart Rate Control 23-24 The F.I.T. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions When using this treadmill, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this treadmill. Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. Danger: To reduce the risk of electric shock, always unplug this treadmill immediately after use and before cleaning. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. To disconnect, turn the power switch to the OFF position, then remove the plug from the outlet. Do not allow animals on or near your treadmill. Make sure the power cord has enough slack to allow the treadmill to raise freely without being limited by the cord or caught in the incline rack. -
Page 6: Setting Up Your Treadmill
Setting Up Your Treadmill Allow only one person at a time on your machine. Do not operate treadmill without the safety key attached to the console and the lanyard clipped to your clothing at approximately waist height. Always straddle the treadbelt and allow the belt to begin moving before stepping onto the belt. - Page 7 Setting Up Your Treadmill Important Electrical Requirements Your True treadmill requires a dedicated 110 volt, alternating current (AC), 15 amp grounded outlet circuit. This means nothing else can be plugged into the same power circuit. Most household power circuits are rated for this 110VAC 15-amp requirement, but you must ensure the treadmill does not share the circuit with anything else.
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Page 8: Assembly
Assembly Assembly Hardware Kit: 1. Safety key 2. 5mm T-handle hex key 3. 5mm hex key/Philips screwdriver 4. 3mm hex key 5. 2mm hex key 6. 8mm x 15mm hex screws (4) 7. 8mm x 50mm hex screws (2) 8. 6mm x 15mm hex screws (4) 9. - Page 9 Assembly Detach the rubber band from the upper wiring harness and route the cable down the pedestal leg support and out the bottom hole as shown. Step 4: Tilt the pedestal up and slide it down the pedestal supports, being careful not to pull out the upper wiring harness.
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Page 10: Treadbelt Adjustment
Treadbelt Adjustment Do not tighten any pedestal or handrail screws until instructed. Step 5: The proper side of each handrail is designated by a label. Install the handrails by sliding over the handrail stub next to the handlebar. Install two 2mm x 15mm screws at the top of each handrail. - Page 11 Treadbelt Adjustment 1. Stand beside the treadmill, place the safety key onto the control panel and follow operating instructions for running the treadmill at 5 mph. 2. If the belt is off-center to the right, turn the left roller adjustment bolt counter clock-wise 1/4 turn. If the belt is off-center to the left, turn the left roller adjustment bolt 1/4 turn clockwise.
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Page 13: Basic Treadmill Operation
Basic Treadmill Operation Basic Treadmill Operation Starting Your Treadmill Safely Straddle the treadbelt by placing your feet on the straddle covers. Attach the lanyard to your clothing at about waist height. Place the safety key on the key holder on the console. Set your weight using the keys and press Press the... - Page 14 10% from the treadmill’s estimate. Monitoring Your Heart Rate (HRC model only) The Z4 HRC treadmill can monitor your heart rate when you wear the transmitter strap provided. It will display it as a digital beats-per-minute (bpm) readout, and it is very accurate, typically within two beats per minute.
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Page 15: Quick Reference Operating Instr
Quick Reference Operating Instructions Women should be careful to place the transmitter below their bra line. Some moisture is necessary between the strap and your skin. Sweat from your exercise works best, but ordinary tap water may be used prior to your workout if desired. The Treadmill’s Heart Rate Display Before you start your workout, as you stand on or near the treadmill, you will know the treadmill is properly receiving... -
Page 16: Manual Operation
Manual Operation Set Program Level Using Keys Press Set Time Using Keys (15:00-99:00 Minutes) Press Manual Operation For a Quick Start, simply press . The treadmill belt will start moving at 0.5 mph. Note: Confirm that the body weight setting is correct as displayed in the Time window. -
Page 17: Programmed Workouts
Programmed Workouts Making Time and/or Distance Count Down instead of Up After adjusting your weight if necessary, press twice or until the lights in the time and distance windows flash. Press to set distance and to set time. When you press , time and distance will begin counting down. -
Page 18: Programmed Workouts
Programmed Workouts To stop or pause your workout: slow machine to below 2 mph by pressing then press . This will stop the program and save your workout information. To restart a program, press . To end your workout, press and remove the safety key. -
Page 19: User Programs
"Programmed Workouts" in the previous section. Heart Rate Control Workout True’s patented heart rate control workout allows you to limit both speed and grade for your safety and comfort. The treadmill adjusts both to keep you at your desired target heart rate, and it remembers these setup parameters for your next workout. - Page 20 Heart Rate Control Workout After you have spent some time learning how your heart responds to different levels of speed and grade, you will have a better understanding of how to select the maximum speed and maximum grade required to reach your target heart rate. Consult your physician to determine your target heart rate.
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Page 21: Heart Rate Control Workout
Heart Rate Control Workout Adjust maximum speed with the keys, then press Adjust workout time with the keys, then press . (This does not include warm-up/cool down time.) Adjust maximum grade with the keys, then press Press to begin your workout. Note: if you keep pressing , you will continue to scroll through the workout setup parameters. - Page 22 Heart Rate Control Workout Warm Up Stage Increase speed and grade gradually to slowly increase your heart rate to within 10 bpm of your target. For best results, you should take about five minutes to get to that point. The treadmill will operate in a manually-controlled mode during the warm-up stage.
- Page 23 Heart Rate Control Workout 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 to keep your heart rate near your selected target.
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Page 24: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Cruise Control This is the simplest way to enter target heart rate training. While in manual or any program you can enter Target Heart Rate Control by simply pressing the key. For best results, you should be at least five minutes into your workout and warmed up. - Page 25 Cruise Control have an additional 4% of grade available in the HRC stage. i.e.: If you enter the HRC stage at 1% grade your maximum attainable grade will be 5%. If you do not enter the HRC stage with grade, no grade will be available during the HRC stage of your workout.
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Page 26: Important Points About Heart Rate Control
Important Points About Heart Rate Control maximum grade of 6%. The walker is limited to a maximum speed of 4.0 mph and grade will be used if required to elevate the heart rate up to a maximum of 6%. Important Points About Heart Rate Control The Heart Rate Monitor transmitter strap provided with your treadmill should be worn directly against your skin at about one inch below the pectoral muscles/breast line. -
Page 27: Rate Control
Two users wearing the same kind of transmitter at the same time and in close proximity may cause false heart rate display readings. Use only the transmitter provided with your True HRC Treadmill or a Polar brand standard transmitter. True’s Heart Rate Control is patented under USPTO #5,462,504. -
Page 28: The F.i.t. Formula
The F.I.T. Formula their speed or grade at anytime. The warm-up stage is not predetermined by the amount of time input prior to workout, and the user may take as much time as they wish to approach their target heart rate. The warm-up stage ends when the user’s heart rate is 10 beats below the pre-set target heart rate. - Page 29 The F.I.T. Formula Frequency: How Often You Exercise You should exercise three to five times a week to improve your cardiovascular and F F R R E E Q Q U U E E N N C C Y Y I I N N T T E E N N S S I I T T Y Y T T I I M M E E muscle fitness.
- Page 30 The F.I.T. Formula workload in order to reach your target heart rate. The first increase may be necessary after two to four weeks of regular exercise. Never exceed your target heart rate zone. Increase the speed and/or incline on the treadmill to raise your heart rate to the level recommended by your doctor.
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Page 31: Your Fitness Program
True assumes you are walking if the treadmill speed is 3 mph or below, and running if the speed is 5 mph or higher. In between 3 and 5 mph, True doesn’t know if you are walking or running, so we use an in-between value. - Page 32 The F.I.T. Formula 100% INCREASED PERFORMANCE RANGE AEROBIC TRAINING RANGE WEIGHT LOSS TRAINING RANGE minute minus your age. To find your pulse, locate a vein on your neck or inside your wrist, then count beats for ten seconds, then multiply by six. (See chart above.) It’s also important to know your target training zone or target heart rate.
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Page 33: Beginning Your Exercise Program
Beginning Your Exercise Program current level of fitness. Reducing the intensity of your workout is recommended. The age-adjusted 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. - Page 34 Beginning Your Exercise Program Cool-Down: Slow and Relaxed Exercise Cooling down relaxes your muscles and gradually lowers your heart rate. Slowly reduce your workload until your heart rate is below 60 percent of your maximum heart rate. The cool down should last at least five minutes, followed by some light stretching to enhance your flexibility.
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Page 35: Beginning Your Exercise Program
Beginning Your Exercise Program Maintaining Aerobic Fitness If you can sustain 20 continuous minutes in your target heart rate zone, begin to increase the length and intensity of your workout: Exercise four to six days a week or on alternate days. Try to reach and maintain 70-85 percent of your maximum heart rate with moderate to somewhat hard exercise. -
Page 36: Care And Maintenance
Remember, every workout should begin with a warm-up and finish with a cool-down. Care and Maintenance Your True treadmill is constructed of quality materials and manufactured to provide many years of faithful service. Simple routine cleaning and a preventive maintenance program will extend the life of your treadmill. -
Page 37: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Treadbelt Lubrication For average use of your treadmill, True recommends you lubricate under the treadbelt once per year. For heavy use, which ismore than 10 hours per week, True recommends lubricating every six months. Please contact your dealer to obtain the proper lubricants. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Circuit breaker on treadmill trips A. Damaged motor Service required when the power cord is plugged B. Damage or defective Service required into wall. motor power supply Circuit breaker on treadmill trips board when inputting speed and start- C. -
Page 39: Diagnostics
Diagnostics SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Treadbelt tracks left to right A. Uneven floor Move treadmill to even surface B. Rear roller not adjusted for Refer to Owner’s Manual to sloped floor adjust belt Treadmill trips household A. Defective breaker Replace breaker circuit breaker B. - Page 40 Diagnostics E1:STALL Incline not moving when commanded E2:OVERSPEED This error occurs when an acceleration >2.1 mph occurs. Error cleared by turning off power switch then turning it back on. E2:CAL Feedback cannot reduce or increase speed to target. Error cleared by calibrating.
- Page 41 Founded 1981 865 Hoff Road O’Fallon, MO 63366 1-800-426-6570 www.truefitness.com ©2005 TRUE FITNESS TECHNOLOGY, INC. TRUE is a registered trademark of TRUE FITNESS Specifications subject to change Rev. 6/05...