ProForm PFTL81405.0 Treadmill User Manual


 
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H
OW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM
Follow the steps below to use a heart rate program.
Note: You must wear the optional chest pulse sen-
sor (see page 24) to use a heart rate program. While
using the chest pulse sensor, do not use the hand-
grip pulse sensor.
Put on the optional chest pulse sensor.
See the instructions included with the optional
chest pulse sensor.
Insert the key into the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on
page 11.
Select a heart rate program.
To select a heart rate program, press the Heart
Rate Control Programs button repeatedly until
“H1” or “H2” appears in the right display.
During the 85% Max program, your heart rate will
reach approximately 85% of your
estimated maxi-
mum heart rate.
During the Self Select program,
your heart rate will remain near a level that you
select
.
Note: Your maximum heart rate is esti-
mated by subtracting your age from 220. For ex
-
ample, if you are 30 years old, your estimated
maximum heart rate is 190 beats per minute (220
– 30 = 190).
E
nter your age.
When a heart rate program is selected, the word
“AgE” will appear in the left display and the cur-
r
ent age setting will begin to flash. If you have al-
ready entered your age, simply press the Enter
button. If you have not entered your age, press
the + or – button beside the Enter button to enter
y
our age, and then press the Enter button.
Enter a maximum speed setting.
After you have entered your age, the letters “SPd”
will appear in the left display and the maximum
speed setting of the program will begin to flash. If
desired, press the + or – button beside the Enter
button to adjust the maximum speed setting.
When the desired setting is shown, press the
Enter button.
If the 85% Max program is selected, go to step
7. If the Self Select program is selected, go to
step 6.
Enter a target heart rate.
The letters “PLS” will appear in the left display and
the target heart rate setting for the program will
begin to flash. If desired, press the + or – button
beside the Enter button to adjust the target heart
rate setting. When the desired setting is shown,
press the Enter button.
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CAUTION: If you have heart prob-
lems, or if you are over 60 years of age and
have been inactive, do not use the heart rate
programs. If you are taking medication regu-
l
arly, consult your physician to find whether
the medication will affect your exercise heart
rate.