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SECTION 1

SAFETY TIPS

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BASICS

1-3

ASSEMBLY

1-4

BELT ADJUSTMENTS

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TREADBELT TENSION

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SAFETY FEATURES

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SECTION 2

500/540 HRC CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTIONS/FUNCTIONS

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550 HRC CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTIONS/FUNCTIONS

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540/550 CI (CARDIOINTERACTIVE) CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTIONS/FUNCTIONS

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PRE-PROGRAM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WITH EXPRESS KEYS - HRC, CI MODELS

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PRE-PROGRAM PROFILES

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USER PROGRAM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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HRC/CI INTRODUCTION

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TRUE HEART RATE CONTROL (HRC) HOW IT WORKS

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CARDIOINTERACTIVE AND HRC TARGET OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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CRUISE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - HRC, CI MODELS

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HRC/CI INTERVAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - HRC, CI MODELS

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HEART RATE CONTROL IMPORTANT POINTS

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TARGET HEART RATE CHART

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THE F.I.T. FORMULA

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SECTION 3

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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DIAGNOSTICS

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SECTION 4

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE CHART

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Table Of Contents

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SECTION 4

Congratulations on your purchase of a TRUE residential treadmill. You have chosen a premium piece of exercise equipment designed to meet your fitness needs for a lifetime.

Before using your treadmill, please review this manual to learn about the unit’s features, functions, maintenance procedures, and safe operation.

SAFETY TIPS:

1.Always use the safety key and attach lanyard to your clothing at about waist height.

2.Wear comfortable, good-qualitywalking or running shoes.

3.Warm-upandcool-downperiods are important for a complete workout.

4.Always straddle the belt and allow it to start moving before stepping onto it.

5.Hold the handrail while adjusting the controls.

6.Keeping your eyes focused straight ahead will help you maintain your balance.

7.Adjust your own speed and grade. Never make adjustments for another person or allow someone else to make adjustments for you.

8.Always allow the belt to stop completely before dismounting. Gradually slowing down also minimizes the sensation of feeling like you are still moving after you stop.

9.Allow space behind treadmill and sides in the event you lose your balance.

10.Always inspect your treadmill to ensure there are no foreign objects obstructing the moving parts.

11.To avoid any possibility of being struck by 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 clear of the incline system. Allow extra slack for inclining the machine. Do not run the power cord under the treadmill.

16.Your treadmill is designed for indoor

use only.

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

18. Do not operate treadmill while using bottled oxygen.

THE BASICS

Your treadmill is made up of two main sections: the base and the pedestal. (See figure 1, page 1-4)

The base of the treadmill consists of a metal frame, a shock-absorbingdeck system and a powerful 3.0 horsepowercontinuous-dutyDC motor. The motor powers a pulley system which moves the running belt over the deck.

The pedestal mounts on the top of the frame. It places the displays, information readout and touch keys within easy sight and reach.

SETTING UP

YOUR TREADMILL

True 540 Soft Select

Place your treadmill on a clean, level surface. Make sure the electrical cord easily reaches a grounded three-prongedoutlet and has enough slack to allow the deck to incline unhindered by 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 the unit. 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 TRUE treadmill is designed for indoor use only.

IMPORTANT

ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS

Your True treadmill requires a dedicated 110 VAC 15 amp grounded outlet circuit. WARNING: 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.

A GROUNDED OUTLET IS CRITICAL

FOR THE HRC SYSTEM TO FUNCTION

PROPERLY.

BASE

PARTS INCLUDED:

1 - HEX KEY

6- BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREWS

6- STAR WASHERS (LOCK WASHERS) 1 - OWNERS MANUAL

1 - WARRANTY CARD

1 - HEART RATE TRANSMITTER WITH STRAP (HRC MODELS ONLY)

ASSEMBLY

TRUE treadmills are shipped in two pieces: the pedestal assembly (which includes the control console) and the base.

Instructions for assembling the unit:

1.Remove the protective packaging materials. NOTE: Do not lift the treadmill by the motor when removing from carton!

2.Lay pedestal on deck as shown. (Fig. 1)

3.Raise top of pedestal into place.

4.Install three of the enclosed screws with lock washers on each side, then tighten all six screws. (Fig. 3)

IMPORTANT: Do not operate unless all six screws are fastened securely. Be sure screws and lock 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.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT:

Your TRUE treadmill requires a dedicated 110 VAC 15 amp grounded outlet circuit. WARNING: 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. This grounded outlet is critical for the HRC system to function properly. NOTE: Units

produced for use outside of the U.S.A. will have voltage indicated on the identification tag.

BELT ADJUSTMENTS

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:

PREFERRED METHOD

Level the treadmill by placing shims 1/8” to 3/8” thick under the front wheel and rear shock absorber on one side. NOTE: This method will provide extended belt life by keeping both rollers parallel. Adjusting the belt tracking by using the roller bolts will cause the belt to stretch on one side.

True 500 Treadmill Manual

NOTE: Your authorized True dealer may provide additional support.

ALTERNATIVE METHOD

1.Stand beside the treadmill, attach the safety key on the control panel and follow operating instructions for running the treadmill at 3 mph. (Section 2.5)

2.If the belt is off-centerto the right, turn the left roller adjustment bolt counterclock-wise1/4 turn. If the belt isoff-centerto the left, turn the left roller adjustment bolt 1/4 turn clockwise. (Figure 1 Detail 1) Observe belt: if more correction is needed, turn the adjustment bolt 1/4 turn and check again. Repeat as needed.

3.Let the machine run for several minutes to check the alignment. (Belt alignment does not need to be perfect).

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.)

Figure 1

Turn both rear roller adjustment bolts (Detail 1) counter-clockwiseuntil 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.

SAFETY FEATURES

PADDED HAND RAIL

The padded hand rail and side rails are mounted to the rear of the control console. The bars provide a convenient support to use throughout your workout.

ON/OFF SWITCH

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.]

CIRCUIT BREAKER

Your TRUE treadmill is protected from overload by a 15 amp circuit breaker that can be reset in the event of a power overload. It is located to the left of the power cord.

SAFETY KEY AND LANYARD

You can protect yourself from injuries resulting from unexpected loss of balance by attaching the lanyard to your clothing at about waist height when you use your treadmill. When the safety key is detached, your treadmill will not operate. Storing the safety key in a secured location while your treadmill is not in use will prevent children and other unauthorized users from operating your treadmill.

REAR ROLLER SHIELDS

Steel guards over the ends of the rear roller prevent towels and other items from getting caught in the running belt.

FULLY ENCLOSED MOTOR

The motor and flywheel are fully enclosed in a protective metal compartment.

LOW PROFILE FRAME

To enhance safety, TRUE treadmills are designed to be as low to the ground as possible.

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. Based on weight, speed, grade and time

SLOW/FAST:

Used to adjust speed in .1 mph increments, to enter weight, other

workout parameters, and to set time to countdown

SELECT/enter:

METS:

One MET is the amount of energy your body uses at rest. If a physical activity has an

equivalent of six METS, its energy demands are six times that of your resting state

EXPRESS KEYS: (Not available on 500, 540P models)

Access your favorite workouts.Choose from target HRC workout, pre-programsand custom programs.

EXPRESS KE (Not available o 500, 540P mo

Access your favorit workouts.Choose fr target HRC workou pre-programsand custom programs.

Used to enter your weight. Also for viewing dual function windows of speed/pace

and calories/metabolic rate

540/550 CI (CARDIOINTERACTIVE) CONTROL PANEL

THE TRUE S.O.F.T. SYSTEM IS A DIFFERENCE YOU CAN FEEL.

True’s unique S.O.F. T. System is the most advanced shock-absorbingsystem available. It cushions the initial impact and then transitions to a firm, secure surface forpush-offproviding lateral stability throughout, eliminating deck shift from side to side. The benefit is less stress on the ankles, knees, hips and back.

NOTE: Movement of S.O.F.T. Select motor does not occur until is pressed.

ADJUST THE FEEL WITH S.O.F.T. SELECT.

All True S.O.F.T. Select series treadmills (540, 550 models) take the user to a new level of comfort. Now you can “personalize” the treadbelt surface to suit your walking or running needs, from soft to firm or anywhere in between.

This True feature is ideal for users of differing weights or those with special physical needs.

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT

It’s simple for the user to choose from 12 manually adjustable settings on the right side of the treadmill base.

Simply slide the S.O.F. T. Select control knob to the desired setting.

ELECTRONIC ADJUSTMENT (550 CI) You electronically adjust the settings on the 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.

MESSAGE CENTER

ACCESS YOUR FAVORITE WORKOUT WITH EXPRESS KEYS ON HRC MODELS.

NOTE:500 model does not include interval HRC.

True HRC models feature Express Keys which allow simple access to HRC workouts and pre-programs.550Pre-programmedmodels also offer one touch Express Keys to accesspre-programs.

550P MODEL

The following is a quick overview of the basic operating features of your True treadmill.

While more detailed operating instructions are on the following pages, these quick references will familiarize you with the basic operating procedures needed to get started.

BASICS:

•Straddle Treadbelt

•Place Safety Key onto the keyboard, attach lanyard to clothing

TO END WORKOUT:

Slow Machine To Below 2 mph UsingKey

Press Key

QUICK START:

(Manual Workout Only)

PROGRAMS: (IF AVAILABLE)

Set Your Weight Using Keys

Press

Scroll To Desired Program