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Aerobics PaceMaster Gold Elite Owner's Manual

Aerobics PaceMaster Gold Elite Owner's Manual

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PaceMaster
Gold Elite
OWNER'S MANUAL
Manufactured by: Aerobics Inc., 34 Fairfield Place West Caldwell, NJ 07006, (973) 276-9700
www.pacemaster.com
Part # TMP1610
Rev. 03/07/06

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  • Page 1 PaceMaster Gold Elite OWNER’S MANUAL Manufactured by: Aerobics Inc., 34 Fairfield Place West Caldwell, NJ 07006, (973) 276-9700 www.pacemaster.com Part # TMP1610 Rev. 03/07/06...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Installation Requirements Unpacking Your Treadmill Tools Required for Assembly Grounding Instructions Assembly Instructions Testing Your Treadmill THE PACEMASTER GOLD ELITE CONTROL PANEL 10-12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13-30 Metric Units Setting Your Weight & Age Warm Up and Cool Down Configuring User ID’s...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    We wish you an enjoyable and rewarding partnership with your PaceMaster treadmill. This treadmill is in compliance with EN 957-2 class H. The PaceMaster Gold Elite treadmill is designed for home use only.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    • Use your PaceMaster treadmill only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by Aerobics, Inc. • Never operate your PaceMaster treadmill if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not operating properly, if it has been dropped or damaged or if it has been immersed in water.
  • Page 5: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Installation Requirements Your PaceMaster should be installed indoors on a flat, level surface near a 120Volt/ 15Amp outlet. PaceMaster requires a dedicated, non- switched outlet that is not part of a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) circuit, preferably no more than 5 feet from the outlet to eliminate the need for an extension cord.
  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Assembly HANDLEBAR Step One: (see figure 1) Carefully lower the handlebar on to its mounting brackets as shown in figure 1. The mounting brackets must slide inside the handle bar. With the handle bar in place install 2 screws (A) with washers into both handlebar uprights as shown, do not tighten these screws yet.
  • Page 7 Step Four: (see figure 4) The grip on the side rail must slide inside the control panel till it can go no more. Install the set screws “K” #8 x ½” into the predrilled hole on the bottom each side rail as shown in figure 4. You must drive the screw all of the way in. Figure 4 CAUTION: The treadmill MUST be unplugged.
  • Page 8 Step Six: (see figure 6) Remove the 2 Phillips head screws (L) from the right handle bar upright. Install the water bottle cage using screws (L) as shown in figure 6. Figure 6 Step Seven: (see figure 7) Position the grey motor cover as shown in figure 7. Use two #8 x 3/8 screws from the hardware kit to secure the motor cover at the two points “M”...
  • Page 9: Testing Your Treadmill

    Testing Your Treadmill Your PaceMaster has been adjusted and tested at the factory. However, due to changes that can occur during shipment, it should be tested prior to use. Once you have assembled your treadmill and it is located where it will be used, proceed as follows. (Do not make any adjustments unless necessary.) For the purpose of this test, DO NOT stand on the tread belt.
  • Page 10: The Pacemaster Gold Elite Control Panel

    THE PACEMASTER GOLD ELITE CONTROL PANEL Although your PaceMaster has many advanced features to provide versatility in meeting exercise needs, basic operation is extremely easy. Basic operation involves setting your TIME and SPEED goals, then pressing the START button. Your PaceMaster will gradually accelerate to the set speed, maintain that speed until the timer counts to zero and then gradually come to a complete stop.
  • Page 11 THE PACEMASTER GOLD ELITE CONTROL PANEL (cont’d) START (QUICK) – 1) Use this button to QUICK START your workout with the press of one button. 2) In all other program modes, use this button to START your workout after the desired time, speed and incline have been entered.
  • Page 12: The Pacemaster Gold Elite Control Panel

    THE PACEMASTER GOLD ELITE CONTROL PANEL (cont’d) SELECT – 1) Prior to beginning your workout, press this button to see the predicted distance, caloric expenditure, Aerobic SELECT Points and average speed for the workout you have chosen. 2) During workout, press this button to lock onto the desired feedback you want displayed;...
  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Initially, you may want to keep both hands on the side rails until you feel comfortable walking on your PaceMaster. Once you feel comfortable, try removing your hands to let them swing naturally, as you would when walking outdoors. Always hold on to the side rail or front handle bar with one hand when operating the buttons of the control panel.
  • Page 14: Configuring User Id's

    CONFIGURING USER ID’S The four USER ID positions give you the ability to view the results from your last seven workouts. They can be recalled as a cumulative total or as individual workouts. USER 1 cumulative USER 1 cumulative results for workout time for the the last seven workouts.
  • Page 15 Recalling the individual workout results from your last seven workouts: Step One: Stand on the running belt and attach the garment clip on the end of the magnetic safety key to your clothing. Insert the safety key into its recess on the control panel. Step Two: (USER ID) Press the...
  • Page 16: Quick Start

    QUICK START Quick Start allows you to begin your workout by pressing one button. You control the speed, incline and time. Step One: Stand on the running belt and attach the garment clip on the end of the magnetic safety key to your clothing. Insert the safety key into its recess on the control panel.
  • Page 17: Timed Workout (Manual)

    TIMED WORKOUT (MANUAL) Timed Workout allows you to choose the length of time and the degree of intensity for your workout. You can make speed and incline adjustments at any time during the workout. Step One: Stand on the running belt and attach the garment clip on the end of the magnetic safety key to your clothing. Insert the safety key into its recess on the control panel.
  • Page 18: Fat Burn Workouts

    FAT BURN WORKOUTS To assist you in reaching your fitness goals, your PaceMaster comes with 4 Fat Burn Workouts- F1 Calorie Coach, F2 Thigh Shaper, F3 Glute Toner, and F4 Waist Reducer. F2, F3, and F4 each offer 9 different levels of intensity, giving you 27 different workout possibilities. Additionally, each Fat Burn workout is time adjustable from 20 to 60 minutes During your workout, you will be alerted to all speed and/or elevation changes in the workout with 4 audible chirps and a flashing speed and/or incline display.
  • Page 19 USING F2, F3, and F4: Step One: Stand on the running belt and attach the garment clip on the end of the magnetic safety key to your clothing. Insert the safety key into its recess on the control panel. TIP: If you have selected your user ID, go to Step Three. Step Two: Press the Incline buttons to set your weight and the Speed...
  • Page 20: Fat Burn Workout Profiles

    FAT BURN WORKOUT PROFILES PROFILE F2 THIGH SHAPER Warm Up Cool Down Level Speed Incline HEART RATE ZONE < 55% 55% to 69% 70% to 85% > 85% Min Max Min Max F2L4 F3 GLUTE TONER PROFILE Warm Up Cool Down Level Speed Incline...
  • Page 21: Cardio Workouts

    The PaceMaster Gold Elite has integrated heart rate control programs, which act as your personal trainer. You set your target based on your individual fitness goal (weight management or cardiovascular improvement), the time and maximum speed and incline parameters and the treadmill does the rest.
  • Page 22 To begin using HEART ZONE MONITOR, TARGET HRC, FAT BURN HRC, CARDIO HRC and INTERVAL HRC (C1 through C5): Step One: Put on the chest strap transmitter as pictured on page 21. Step Two: Stand on the running belt and attach the garment clip on the end of the magnetic safety key to your clothing. Insert the safety key into its recess on the control panel.
  • Page 23 the Profile display. Correspondingly, when the heart rate falls below target the ⊥ (On-Target Indicator) will move to the left of center and if the heart rate exceeds the target the ⊥ (On-Target Indicator) will move to the right of center. TIP: Because the warm up and cool down phases are an essential part of your workout, they cannot be deleted prior to beginning a Heart Rate workout.
  • Page 24: Fitness Evaluator

    Fitness Evaluator Your PaceMaster Gold Elite Treadmill offers cardio program C6 a Fitness Evaluation. Thru the administration of a fitness test your treadmill can provide an estimation of your aerobic condition as well as analyzing the progress you make with training. The test is suitable for all fitness levels and provides a general classification of your aerobic condition based upon predicted VO2 max.
  • Page 25: Personal Trainer Workouts

    PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUTS The Gold Elite has six PERSONAL TRAINER workouts; three Interval courses and three Custom programs. The Hill, Speed and Mixed Interval programs, each with nine levels, were designed to improve your aerobic capacity by varying the intensity, enabling you to exercise harder, longer and burn more calories.
  • Page 26 If a problem should occur, the treadmill can be stopped quickly by pulling on the magnetic safety cord to dislodge the key from the Control Panel. The treadmill will stop a bit more abruptly, but still gently enough to prevent you from being injured. This is an emergency procedure only and should not be used as the normal stopping procedure.
  • Page 27 To PROGRAM your own CUSTOM workout in advance of beginning your workout: Step One: Stand on the running belt and attach the garment clip on the end of the magnetic safety key to your clothing. Insert the safety key into its recess on the control panel.
  • Page 28 Incline buttons or by using the keys. For details, refer to EXPRESS KEYS in THE PACEMASTER GOLD ELITE CONTROL PANEL section of this manual. Your workout will end when the button has been pressed. Stor will appear in the RESULTS display window, indicating that you (RESET) have successfully recorded your custom program.
  • Page 29: Personal Trainer Workout Profiles

    PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUT PROFILES P1 Hill Intervals PROFILE Warm Up Cool Down Level Speed Incline HEART RATE ZONE < 55% 55% to 69% 70% to 85% > 85% Min Max Min Max 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 P1L4 PROFILE P2 Speed Intervals Warm Up Cool Down Level...
  • Page 30: Exclusive Pacemaster Features

    PaceMaster computer to automatically calculate the number of AEROBIC POINTS you earn for each workout Dr. Cooper states in his book, The Aerobics Program For Total Well Being; “The main idea of this system is that, in order to stay in good shape and move toward a goal of total well-being, a person must earn a certain number of points each week by doing a certain amount of aerobic exercise.”...
  • Page 31 EXCLUSIVE PACEMASTER FEATURES (cont’d) TIP: If you have selected your user ID, go to Step Four. Step Three: Press the Incline buttons to set your weight and the Speed buttons to set your age, then press the button to store your personal information. You can now begin your desired program and the results; total Time, Distance, (ENTER) Calories burned, Aerobic Points earned and Average Speed, for seven workouts will be stored.
  • Page 32: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance The following section describes necessary maintenance for your PaceMaster treadmill. This maintenance is the responsibility of the purchaser and is not covered under our warranty. Failure to perform this necessary maintenance could result in damage to your treadmill. CAUTION: Unplug your treadmill before attempting any cleaning or maintenance.
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION: Unplug your treadmill before attempting any cleaning, maintenance, or service. Is the magnetic key inserted into the control panel? Is treadmill plugged into the wall outlet? Check the household circuit breaker to see if it is tripped. The treadmill will not operate if plugged into a GFCI (Ground Fault Current Interrupt) outlet.
  • Page 34: Elevation Error Codes

    TROUBLESHOOTING (cont’d) CAUTION: Unplug your treadmill before attempting any cleaning, maintenance, or service. Error Code 117 This error will occur if the control panel is on and the user pushes the belt. If this error appears during a workout the user is manually pushing the belt faster than the set speed.
  • Page 35: Hesitation Of The Belt

    If “Err” appears in the incline display after attempting an elevation change, the control panel did not see elevation movement. Touch the incline Up or Down button and an “E 217” will appear in the Data Window. Check the wiring connection between the elevation motor and the power supply.
  • Page 36: Tread Belt Tension Adjustment

    TROUBLESHOOTING (cont’d) Tread Belt Tension Adjustment Step One: Keep Treadbelt Locate the two tread belt adjustment screws (#1 & #2 in fig 9) as Reasonably Centered shown. Step Two: Turn both the left and right tread belt adjustment screws 1/2 turn clockwise.
  • Page 37: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. Why is time displayed as a negative number (i.e. 1:15)? – A. The treadmill’s computer displays time in minutes and seconds (MM:SS) for workout times less than 1 Hour, and in hours and minutes ( H:MM) for workout times 1 hour or greater. 1:15 represents one hour and 15 minutes.
  • Page 38 Lifetime Frame, 12 Years Motor, 5 Years Parts, 1 Year Labor Operating Temperature Range 50º F (10ºC) to 100º F (37º C) Manufacturer reserves the right to change the products specifications without notice. © Aerobics, Inc. 2004 PaceMaster is a registered trademark of Aerobics Inc.