True Fitness 400 User Manual

400 Series

Owner’s Manual

RESIDENTIAL TREADMILL

Manual/Pre-Program/Heart Rate Control

Thank You For Selecting A True Treadmill

Our original goal was to build the world’s best treadmills, and today we believe we’re doing it!”

-Frank Trulaske

engineering laboratory and testing facility.

Over the years, True has designed, developed and fabricated new and cutting-edge components for their complete residential and commercial treadmill line, including innovative frame and suspension systems.

NOTE: The serial number must remain intact for the warranty to remain valid. Please check your serial # ID to verify it has not been tampered with, removed or altered.

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions	1-2
Setting Up Your Treadmill	3-4
Assembly	5-6
Treadbelt Adjustment	7-8
Control Panel Functions	9
Basic Treadmill Operation	10-11
Quick Reference Operating Instr.	12
Manual Operation	13
Programmed Workouts	14-15
User Programs	16
Heart Rate Control (workouts)	17-20
Cruise Control	21-22
Important Points About Heart
Rate Control	23-24
The F.I.T. Formula	25-29
Beginning Your Exercise Program	30-32
Care and Maintenance	33-34
Troubleshooting Guide	35
Diagnostics	36-37

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.

Warning: to reduce the risk of burns, fire and electric shock and injury to persons:

This treadmill should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug it from the outlet when not in use and before any service is performed.

Close supervision is necessary when this treadmill is being used by or near children, invalids, or disabled persons.

Use this treadmill only for its intended use as described in this manual.

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

Never operate this treadmill if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been damaged or dropped, or if it has been submerged in water. In these cases, the treadmill should be examined by a qualified service technician.

Use a dedicated 110 volt, alternating current (AC), 15 amp three-prong grounded outlet.

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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. Do not run the power cord under treadmill.

Use the treadmill indoors only.

Never use your treadmill near water or while wet. Using the treadmill around a pool, hot tub or sauna will void the warranty.

Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

Allow only trained personnel to service this equipment.

Keep the area under the treadmill free from obstruction, as the deck will return to 0% grade when the safety key is placed on console.

Avoid the possibility of bystanders being struck or caught between moving parts by making sure that they are out of reach of the treadmill while it is in motion.

Keep the space behind and on both sides of the treadmill clear should you lose your balance.

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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.

Use extreme caution when stepping onto moving tread belt. Some programs begin at speeds as high as 4.8 mph.

Gradually slow down the belt before stopping. This will minimize the sensation of movement after you stop.

When making treadbelt adjustments, keep fingers, loose clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from moving parts.

Setting Up Your Treadmill

Place your treadmill on a clean, level surface. Make sure the electrical cord easily reaches a grounded three-pronged outlet and has enough slack to allow the deck to incline without tightening the cord. Do not allow the treadmill assembly to rest on the cord.

Although your treadmill is designed to operate on most carpeted surfaces, some deeply padded or heavy shag carpets can cause damage. To prevent damage to your treadmill or carpet, have someone stand on the deck and make sure the treadmill belt doesn’t touch the carpet at any point.

Your treadmill is designed for indoor use only. Always keep the control panel out of direct sunlight.

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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.

Danger: Do not use an extension cord or an ungrounded outlet. The ground helps prevent electrical damage to your treadmill and enhances your safety by preventing shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the treadmill is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the treadmill – if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

A grounded outlet is critical for the Heart Rate Control system to function properly.

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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.handrail clamps (2)

Step 1: Carefully unpack treadmill and check that all hardware is present as shown.

Step 2: Remove motor cover by taking out the six screws with Philips screwdriver.

Step 3: The upper wiring harness is tucked into the bottom of the right pedestal leg. Lay the pedestal on the treadmill as shown on page 6.

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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. Plug the upper wiring harness into the motor controller. Install the four 5mm x 15mm screws into the pedestal legs.

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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. Install one 8mm x 50mm screw through the handrail clamp and into the bottom of the handrail as shown. Tighten all pedestal and handrail screws.

Step 6: Reinstall the motor cover using the Philips screwdriver. Place the safety key on the circle labeled Safety Key on the console.

Treadbelt Adjustment

Your treadmill’s running belt has been properly aligned at the factory. However, when the treadmill is used on an uneven surface, please follow these instructions:

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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.

3.Let the machine run for several minutes to check the alignment. (Belt alignment does not need to be perfect). If more correction is needed, turn the adjustment bolt 1/4 turn and check again.

Treadbelt Tension

To assure maximum life of the treadbelt, roller and drive motor, make sure the treadbelt tension is set correctly. (Your treadbelt has been properly tensioned at the factory.)

Turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counter-clockwise until treadbelt just begins slipping when walking on it, then turn both rear roller adjustment bolts clockwise in equal quarter turn increments until treadbelt stops slipping.

Note: Be sure to run on treadbelt to ensure that the treadbelt does not slip while under load.

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Control Panel Functions

		(400 HRC Shown)
Distance	Grade	Time	Speed	Pace	Calories
Miles traveled in 0.1 mile	Incline in percent grade	Elapsed time. Can also	Miles per hour in	Time per mile at	Estimated total
increments up to 9.99 miles,	in 0.5% increments.	be set to count down.	0.10 increments.	current speed.	calories burned.
or 0.10 mile increments past
10 miles. Can also be set to
count down.

Safety Key

Removable magnetic key must be in place for treadmill to operate.

Start/Reset

Starts the belt in motion. Also resets workout data when held for 3 seconds.

				METS
				Emergency
				expenditure rate.
Grade Up/Down	Stop/Pause	Speed Slow/Fast	Select/Enter
Adjusts incline. Also	Stops the belt and pauses	Adjusts speed in 0.1 mph	Accepts workout
used to choose programs	workout. If held for 5	increments. Also used to	parameters, and toggles
and to set distance in	seconds, resets all work-	set weight and other	the dual function
count down mode.	out information.	workout parameters.	displays.

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 key for a quick start into a manual control workout, or press the key to begin setting up a

different workout, as described in later sections.

Stopping Your Treadmill Safely

Slow the treadmill to below 2 mph using the key. Press .

Setting Your Weight

Your body weight must be entered so that the treadmill accurately estimates your calorie expenditure. This weight must include your workout clothing, too, which typically adds about three pounds. The treadmill will work fine without your weight setting, but will be unable to calculate your calories. When you are setting your weight, it is displayed in the Time Window.

Your treadmill will remember the last weight you entered.

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