PaceMaster Pro-Plus HR Owner's Manual

About This Manual

This manual contains all of the information you will need to know about your PaceMaster treadmill. Please read this manual in its entirety before attempting to use your treadmill.

For your safety and the protection of your treadmill we have included warnings and other valuable information throughout this manual. This information will be in bold print and marked by the symbols below. Be absolutely sure to thoroughly read and understand this information.

When you see the symbol CAUTION: be sure to understand and utilize this information. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to your treadmill.

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 program - - - - - - - -	15
Tools for Assembly - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	4	Designing Your Own Courses - - - - - - - - - - - - -	15
Assembling your PaceMaster - - - - - - - - - - - - -	4	Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	17
Understanding the Control Panel - - - - - - - - - -	7	Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	19
Exercise and Your Treadmill - - - - - - - - - - - - -	9	Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	19
Using the Wireless Chest Strap - - - - - - - - - - - -	10	Workout log - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	20

OWNERS MANUAL

Manufactured by: Aerobics Inc., 34 Fairfield Place, West Caldwell NJ 07006 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] www.pacemaster.com

Owners Manual Pro-Plus.doc

03/14/00

Congratulations on the purchase of your PaceMaster Treadmill. Not only did you buy one of the highest quality treadmills on the market, you also obtained excellent value for your dollar. Aerobics, Inc. was founded in 1968, and has over 28 years experience in designing and building treadmills. Aerobics, Inc. is a family owned and operated business comprised of physical fitness enthusiasts. Our goal is to provide the consumer with outstanding quality Treadmills at affordable prices.

Personal Safety Instructions - Read all instructions before using (this appliance)

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.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using (this appliance).

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING - To reduce the risk burns, fire, electrical, or injury to persons:

1.An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use, and before putting on or taking off parts

2.Do not operate under blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons.

3.Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near children, invalids, or disabled persons.

4.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer

5.Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance 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 not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

12.To disconnect turn all controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.

WARNING - Connect this appliance to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions below.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER - Improper connection of the equipment grounding-conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This product is rated more than 15 amperes and is for use on a circuit having a nominal rating of 120 volts and is factory equipped with a specific electric cord and plug to permit connection to a proper electric circuit. Make sure that the product is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this product. If the product must be reconnected for use on a different type of electrical circuit, the reconnection should be made by qualified service personal.

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CAUTION - Read owners manual carefully before operating this equipment. Keep hands and clothing away from belt and rear roller when in motion. Do not allow children or anyone unfamiliar with its operation on or near this treadmill.

WARNING - Remove safety key when not in use and store out of reach of children.

•If at any time during your exercise program you find the exercise abnormally difficult, or if you encounter dizziness, feel faint, experience chest pains, feel as though your heart may be skipping beats, or you experience forced heavy breathing after minimum exercise, or you experience severe 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 duration of your workout.

•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 moving.

•Never allow more than one person on the treadmill at a time.

•When you are finished exercising, be sure to leave your treadmill in a non-elevated position to help prevent toys or other objects from getting trapped under your treadmill.

•Always unplug your treadmill during a electrical storm or during prolonged periods of non-use.

•Never move the treadbelt while the power is turned off.

•Wear only the appropriate running or walking shoes and only the appropriate exercise attire while exercising.

•Your PaceMaster treadmill generates and uses radio frequency energy during its operation. This radio frequency energy may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. To find about interference with other devices consult the troubleshooting section in this manual.

Heart Rate Safety Guidelines - The heart rate feature was designed exclusively for the PaceMaster treadmill. The equipment is extremely sensitive and should be used keeping this in mind. Please take time to read all of the precautions listed below. 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.

•Handle the wireless chest strap with care and do not drop it. It might damage the transmitter and you could void the manufacturers warranty.

•The wireless chest strap should not be used near sources of strong electromagnetic radiation. Devices such as television sets, electric motors, and radios can interfere with transmission of the heart rate signal and/or the receiver, possible resulting in inaccurate heart rate readings.

•Only one transmitter may be used at a time with the treadmill. Use of more than one transmitter simultaneously could result in inaccurate heart rate readings.

•If you are taking any medication or have a pacemaker do not use the heart rate feature as this could cause inaccurate heart rate readings.

Installation Requirements

•Electrical Requirements: It is the owner's responsibility to be sure that the electrical requirements for PaceMaster are adequate. PaceMaster requires standard household current (120 VAC/60 Hz.) and a dedicated 20 amp non-switched circuit. The treadmill has a three-prong plug, this grounding plug is necessary. Attempting to bypass it with an adapter or in any way defeating its purpose can result in a serious shock hazard. As a safety precaution you should unplug the treadmill during electrical storms or if the treadmill will not be in use for periods greater than one week.

CAUTION: If you need to use an extension cord it must be a 14 gauge three wire cord rated for and no longer than 12 feet.

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•Where to install your treadmill? Your treadmill should be installed indoors on a flat level surface near a 120Volt/ 20Amp electrical outlet, preferably no more than 5 feet from the outlet to eliminate the need for an extension cord. You must have a minimum of 4 feet clearance between the rear of the treadmill and any wall or obstruction.

If you are installing your treadmill on a carpeted surface, use a pad or scrap piece of carpet in between to avoid marking or soiling of the carpet. Deep pile carpet is not recommended.

Unpacking Your Treadmill

•The PaceMaster is packed in five pieces: the main unit, the handlebar, the siderails, the motor cover, and the hardware package that contains this manual. Once you have removed all of the pieces from the box, inspection of the treadmill should be made to check for any concealed damage that may have occurred during shipment.

•Before assembling your treadmill, open the hardware package and verify that you have the following items.

2 --------	1/4 - 20 x 4” black carriage bolt	1 --------	3/16” Allen wrench
4 --------	1/4-20 x 3.5" silver carriage bolt	1 --------	magnetic key with garment clip
6 --------	1/4-20 kep nuts	2 --------	insulator spacers
3 --------	#8 x 1/2 black sheet metal screws	8 --------	insulator bushings
2 --------	black siderail brackets	1 --------	CardioSport wireless chest strap transmitter
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 the top of the frame for the handlebar as shown in figure 1. Now place one of the insulator spacers on top of the frame making sure that the holes in the spacer go over the two bushings placed in the frame previously. It is very important to make sure that the top surface of the spacer is above the top of the bushings. Carefully place the bottom of the handlebar on the frame so the two holes in the plate at the bottom of the handlebar line up with the two holes in the frame. Insert two 3.5” carriage bolts #1 through the handlebar and the frame. Install an insulator bushing on to each carriage bolt with the narrow end up and slide the bushing up into the frame. Install a kep nut #2 on to the carriage bolt to keep the handlebar in place (Make sure the insulator bushing is in place after installing the kep nuts).

Follow the same procedure for the other side of the handlebar. Do not tighten any nuts until both sides are bolted in place.

Figure 1

2.With the handlebar in place plug the wire harness #3 into the socket #4 on the power supply board (figure 2).

3.Take one of the siderails #7 (figure 3) and slide the end with the grip over the end of the steel tube protruding from the control panel. Slide the siderail on until the grip touches the control panel.

4.As shown in Figure 4 put one of the black 4” carriage bolts #8 through the siderail #7, bracket #9 (make sure the foam on the back of bracket #9 is facing up) and through the frame.

When the bolt is all the way through the frame install a 1” fender washer #10 and a kep nut #2. Use this procedure to install the other siderail and then tighten both siderails.

5.Standing in front of the treadmill (as shown in figure 5)

pick up the motor cover so that it is level and the word	Figure 2
PaceMaster 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
motor cover where it meets the gray plastic shrouds to
lock the Velcro pads in place.

CAUTION: Do not raise or lower motor cover without it being level.

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

Testing Your Treadmill

• Your treadmill is completely adjusted and tested at the factory. However, due to changes occurring during shipment it should be tested. 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).

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CAUTION: When performing these tests DO NOT stand on the treadbelt. Once tested, always start and finish on the treadbelt.

1.After your treadmill is in place and plugged in to the wall outlet, insert the magnetic key in to the recess on the control panel.

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, for testing this is fine, now press the ENTER (HEART RATE) button to enter the age. 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, for testing this is fine, now press the ENTER (HEART RATE) button to enter the age. In standard operation you will change both the age and weight to represent that of the user by pressing the INCREASE (CALORIES) or DECREASE (AEROBIC POINTS) buttons prior to pressing ENTER.

2.Now set the workout time for 3 minutes by pressing the MIN button 3 times and set the workout speed by pressing the FASTER button until the speed displayed is 2.0 m.p.h.

3.Press the START / STOP button. After 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 the bed. If the treadbelt is not centered, refer to the maintenance section for instructions on adjustment.

5.To test the elevation the treadbelt must be moving, therefore you must set a few minutes of workout time, set a workout speed (use 1.0 m.p.h.), and press start. To check your current elevation, press either the UP or DOWN button momentarily and your current elevation will be displayed in the distance window. To change your elevation you may either press and hold the UP or DOWN button (the elevation will change in .5 percent increments) or you may repeatedly press either button obtaining a .5 percent change per press of the button. Bring the treadmill up to 3.0 percent incline and once it reaches 3.0 percent bring it down to 0.0 percent.

CAUTION: Always remember to leave your treadmill at 0.0 percent incline when finished exercising.

Understanding the PaceMaster Control Panel