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PaceMaster Platinum Pro Owner's Manual

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    Pacemaster platinum pro vr owner’s manual manufactured by: aerobics inc., 34 fairfield place west caldwell, nj 07006, (973) 276-9700 www.Pacemaster.Com part # tmp1620 rev. 04/18/07 serial # ________________________( page 8 fig 7) date of purchase ______/______/_____ dealer name _____________________...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 table of contents introduction 3 important safety instructions 4 assembly instructions 5-9 installation requirements 5 unpacking your treadmill 5 tools required for assembly 5 grounding instructions 5 assembly instructions 6-8 testing your treadmill 9 the pacemaster platinum pro vr control panel 1...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    3 introduction congratulations and thank you for choosing pacemaster – your partner in achieving your fitness goals and mastering your well-being. Pacemaster’s advanced digital technology allows your treadmill to process information instantly, anticipating and adjusting to meet your needs. Think of ...

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    4 important safety instructions read these instructions before using your treadmill caution: before starting any exercise program, contact your personal physician and have a complete physical. This is highly recommended if you have not been on a regular exercise program within the last year, or are ...

  • Page 5: Assembly Instructions

    5 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...

  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions

    6 a a b b handlebar side rail side rail adaptor handle bar support tube h i g j side rail assembly instructions assembly 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 ba...

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    7 figure 5 purse lock clip shown closed 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 of each side rail as shown in figure 4. You must drive the screw all of th...

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    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. 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 sec...

  • Page 9: Testing Your Treadmill

    9 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 adjustm...

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    10 the pacemaster platinum pro vr 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 gr...

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    11 (quick) (reset) (enter) (user id) workout intensity level 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 the pacemaster platinum pro vr 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 aft...

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    12 the pacemaster platinum pro vr control panel (cont’d) virtual reality - press this button choose one of the 6 vr courses. For details, refer to the virtual reality courses section in this manual. Avg speed heart rate distance left data select – 1) prior to beginning your workout, press this butto...

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    13 the pacemaster platinum pro vr control panel (cont’d) incline max – the incline max led indicator light is illuminated when a fat burn, cardio, personal trainer workout is selected. The number displayed in the incline display window is the maximum incline that will be encountered for the program ...

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    14 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 h...

  • Page 15: Configuring User Id’S

    15 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. Selecting and setting a user id step one: stand on the running belt and attach the garment clip on the end...

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    16 configuring user id’s (cont’d) step two: press the (user id) button until the your user id number is displayed in the profile display window. Press the avg speed heart rate distance or calories aerobic pts pace button to scroll through a cumulative summary of the results from your last seven work...

  • Page 17: Quick Start

    17 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 pa...

  • Page 18: Timed Workout (Manual)

    18 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 k...

  • Page 19: Fat Burn Workouts

    19 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. Additi...

  • Page 20: Fat Burn Workouts (Cont’D)

    20 fat burn workouts (cont’d) 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: ...

  • Page 21: Fat Burn Workout Profiles

    21 fat burn workout profiles f2 thigh shaper level speed incline min max min max 1 1.4 2.2 0 1.5 2 2.0 2.8 0 2.0 3 2.6 3.4 0 2.5 4 3.2 4.0 0 3.0 5 3.8 4.6 0 3.5 6 4.4 5.2 0 4.0 7 5.0 5.8 0 4.5 8 5.6 6.4 0 5.0 9 6.2 7.0 0 5.5 f3 glute toner level speed incline min max min max 1 1.2 2.8 0 12.0 2 1.6 3...

  • Page 22: Cardio Workouts

    22 cardio workouts train less and benefit more from your workouts to maximize the benefits from your workouts, you must maintain a sufficiently high heart rate. Target heart rate training takes the guesswork out of exercising. It provides you with the means to train within safe and effective ranges,...

  • Page 23: Cardio Workouts (Cont’D)

    23 cardio workouts (cont’d) 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 22. Step two: stand on the running belt and attach the garment clip on the end of the magnetic safety...

  • Page 24: Cardio Workouts (Cont’D)

    24 cardio workouts (cont’d) step nine: press the (quick) button. After the warm up phase, you will see a graphic depiction of a heart and a ⊥ (the on-target indicator) in the profile display window. When your heart rate is at the target the ⊥ (on-target indicator) will be centered under the heart de...

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    25 using the contact heart rate feature prior to your workout: insert the magnetic key, adjust your age and weight, press enter. Follow the instructions for “during your workout”. During your workout: grab on to the front ergo bar with your hands placed over the silver contact heart rate sensors as ...

  • Page 26: Fitness Evaluator

    26 fitness evaluator your pacemaster platinum pro vr 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 fo...

  • Page 27: Personal Trainer Workouts

    27 personal trainer workouts the platinum pro vr 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 ...

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    28 personal trainer workouts (cont’d) 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 ...

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    29 personal trainer workouts (cont’d) 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. Tip: if y...

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    30 personal trainer workouts (cont’d) to record a custom workout as you work out: 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...

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    31 personal trainer workout profiles p1 hill intervals level speed incline min max min max 1 2.4 2.4 1.0 5.0 2 2.8 2.8 2.0 6.0 3 3.2 3.2 3.0 7.0 4 3.6 3.6 4.0 8.0 5 4.0 4.0 5.0 9.0 6 4.4 4.4 6.0 10.0 7 4.8 4.8 7.0 11.0 8 5.2 5.2 8.0 12.0 9 5.6 5.6 9.0 12.0 p2 speed intervals level speed incline min ...

  • Page 32: Vr Courses

    32 vr courses vr courses begin a new era in treadmill exercise technology. Until the introduction of vr courses all treadmills pre-programmed workouts were based upon time. Vr courses are based upon distance thereby duplicating the outdoor walk/jog/run experience. They are in essence virtual reality...

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    33 step five: press the start (quick) button; you will see the vr course workout profile in the profile display window. Tip: you can adjust the speed of the vr course workout however incline is not adjustable. Using v1, v2, v3, v4, v5 and v6 in constant effort compensation mode: step one: stand on t...

  • Page 34: Vr Course Data

    34 vr course data v1 = 2.65 miles level speed incline avg max min max manual v1 user adjusted 0 11.5 constant effort compensation v1l1 2.0 3.5 0 11.5 v1l2 2.2 3.8 0 11.5 v1l3 2.4 4.2 0 11.5 v1l4 3.9 4.6 0 11.5 v1l5 4.5 5.3 0 11.5 v1l6 5.1 6.0 0 11.5 v1l7 5.7 6.7 0 11.5 v1l8 6.2 7.3 0 11.5 v1l9 6.8 8...

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    35 exclusive pacemaster features exercise preview you can see exactly what you will accomplish prior to beginning a timed workout (manual), or variable intensity workout. An exercise preview predicts the total distance, caloric expenditure and aerobic points to be earned based on the time, incline a...

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    36 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 (enter) button. Step four: enter the workout time using the timer buttons. Until the desir...

  • Page 37: Care & Maintenance

    37 care & 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: u...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    38 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 operat e if p...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting (Cont’D)

    39 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 t...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting (Cont’D)

    40 figure 8 figure 7 troubleshooting (cont’d) display. Check the both wiring connections between the elevation motor and the power supply. Also, check the wiring harness for cuts or visual damage. If “err” appears in the incline display after attempting an elevation change, the control panel did not...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting (Cont’D)

    41 1 keep treadbelt reasonably centered 2 figure 9 troubleshooting (cont’d) tread belt tension adjustment step one: locate the two tread belt adjustment screws (#1 & #2 in fig 9) as shown. Step two: turn both the left and right tread belt adjustment screws 1/2 turn clockwise. Step three: walk on the...

  • Page 42: Frequently Asked Questions

    42 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 a...

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    43 pacemaster platinum pro vr technical specifications boxed dimensions 83”l x 33”w x 19” h assembled dimensions 73”l x 32” w x 54”h boxed weight 239 lbs. Assembled weight 205 lbs. Frame welded aircraft grade extruded aluminum alloy running surface 60”l x 20”w drive motor 3.0 hp continuous duty dc m...