TARGET HRC
CRUISE
CONTROL

Cruise Control Operating Instruction

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CRUISE CONTROL HEART RATE CONTROL

HereÕs the simplest way to enter target heart rate training. While in manual workout on all HRC, CI models, you can easily enter Target Heart Rate Control by simply pressing the Target Heart Rate Express Key marked Cruise Control.

¥Secure heart rate transmitter around chest. (see page 2-12.)

¥Step onto treadmill.

¥Straddle treadbelt.

¥Place safety key onto the keyboard.

Caution: When the safety key is inserted, the treadmill will return to 0% grade. Please keep the area under the treadmill free from obstructions.

Connect safety lanyard clip to the waistband of your clothing. Do not operate treadmill without safety lanyard clipped to your clothing at about waist height.

The message center will read

WGT FAST/SLOW followed by

PRESS SELECT/PRESS START

The time window will display last entered

weight. Use to change the weight and press

Press .

Begin manual workout, heart rate will be displayed as it is picked up. When you reach

desired heart rate press (cruise control). You are now hands-free in target heart rate control.

¥To increase your heart rate while in the HRC mode, the speed will always increase until the maximum speed is attained, then the grade will begin to increase.

¥To lower heart rate in the HRC mode, grade will always decrease first, followed by speed.

¥If you enter the HRC stage, below 5mph, the speed you enter will be the maximum speed of your workout. i.e.: If you like to walk at a maximum speed of 3.8 mph, you should enter HRC at 3.8 mph.

¥If you enter the HRC stage above 5 mph, you will have an additional 1 mph of speed. i.e.: If you enter HRC at 6 mph, your maximum attainable speed in the HRC stage will be 7 mph.

¥If at any time you enter the HRC stage with grade, you will 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. Only speed will be used to control your heart rate.

EXAMPLES OF WALKING WORKOUTS: 1.Enter HRC at 3.5 mph and 4% grade to

allow a maximum speed of 3.5 mph and 8% grade.

2.Enter HRC at 4.2 mph and 6% grade to allow a maximum speed of 4.2 mph and 10% grade.

EXAMPLES OF RUNNING WORKOUTS: 1.Enter HRC at 6 mph and 0% grade to allow

NOTE: To change target press TARGET HRC You are now in full manual control. Work to desired target heart rate

press CRUISE.

CONTROL

TARGET HRC

To end workout press .

CRUISE. CONTROL

a maximum of 7 mph and 0% grade. 2.Enter HRC at 5 mph and 2% grade to allow

a maximum of 6 mph and 6% grade.

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True Fitness 540 manual Cruise Control Operating Instruction, Cruise Control Heart Rate Control

540 specifications

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