The Integra T500 Treadmill is a fitness device designed for residential use, offering a range of features for walking and running exercises. It emphasizes safety, ease of use, and maintainability to ensure a pleasant ownership experience.
Function Description:
The Integra T500 Treadmill provides a platform for cardiovascular exercise through walking or running. Users can adjust speed and utilize various pre-programmed workouts to tailor their exercise sessions. The treadmill is equipped with a console that displays workout metrics and allows for control over speed and program selection. A key safety feature is the tether cord, which immediately stops the tread-belt if pulled, preventing accidents. The unit is designed for easy folding and transportation, making it suitable for home environments where space may be a concern.
Important Technical Specifications:
While specific numerical technical specifications like motor horsepower or maximum weight capacity are not explicitly detailed in the provided pages, the manual highlights several important technical aspects:
- Electrical Requirements: The treadmill requires a 120-volt, 15-amp grounded outlet. It is crucial not to use a ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI) wall outlet, as it may trip frequently. The use of extension cords is discouraged unless it is 14AWG or better with only one outlet. The product must be properly grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
- Environmental Conditions: The treadmill is designed for indoor use only, within a temperature range of 5-48 degrees Celsius (40-120°F) and 95% non-condensing humidity. It should not be exposed to rain or moisture.
- Circuit Breakers: The manual notes that some home circuit breakers may not be rated for the high inrush currents of a treadmill. If the house circuit breaker trips (while the treadmill's internal breaker does not), a high inrush type breaker may be needed.
- Belt and Deck System: The treadmill features a high-efficient low-friction deck, which requires periodic lubrication to maintain performance and prevent undue stress on the drive motor and other components.
Usage Features:
- Console Operation: The T500 console includes a display for various metrics and control buttons for speed, programs, and start/stop functions.
- Quick-Start Operation: Users can quickly start the treadmill by attaching the safety key, pressing the "Start" key, and adjusting the speed using the Speed ▲/▼ keys or Quick Speed keys (1-9).
- Preset Programs: The treadmill offers 12 pre-programmed workouts (P1-P12), each with specific speed variations designed to run for 30 minutes. Users can select a program using the "Program" button and start it. Speed can be manually adjusted during a program.
- Pause/Stop/Reset: The "Stop" key allows users to pause a workout, decelerating the belt to a stop while holding time, distance, and calorie readings. Pressing "Start" resumes the workout. Pressing "Stop" a second time resets the console to idle mode.
- Safety Tether Cord: A magnetic safety tether cord is provided. It must be placed on the console control head for the treadmill to operate. Removing it immediately stops the tread-belt, acting as an emergency stop. It also secures the treadmill from unauthorized use.
- Incline Feature: The manual describes an incline feature, though the mechanism appears to be manual, involving lifting the running deck, removing a "Step Up Frame Pop Pin," sliding the Incline Foot forward to the desired height, reinserting the pin, and lowering the deck. This needs to be applied to both sides for an even incline.
- Calorie Display: The console displays cumulative calories burned, serving as a rough guide for comparison between exercise sessions.
- Folding and Transportation: The treadmill can be folded by lifting the running deck until it locks into place. To unfold, slight forward pressure is applied to the deck while pulling out a round knob, allowing it to slowly lower. For transportation, the treadmill is equipped with two transport wheels. It should be folded and leaned back onto the wheels for movement.
Maintenance Features:
- General Cleaning: Regular cleaning is recommended. On a monthly basis, users should vacuum underneath the treadmill. Every other month, the black motor hood should be removed to vacuum out accumulated dirt (after unplugging the power cord).
- Belt and Deck Maintenance:
- Cleaning: The area between the frame and 6-8 inches under the belt should be wiped with a soft, damp cloth or paper towel every other month. The top of the textured belt can be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution and a nylon scrub brush.
- Lubrication: The deck comes pre-lubricated. Subsequent lubrication is required every 40 hours of use or if the deck feels dry. The manual provides a detailed procedure for applying silicone lubricant, which involves cleaning between the belt and deck, measuring 18 inches from the motor cover, and squirting lubricant in an "S" pattern under the belt. Failure to lubricate regularly may void the warranty. The console displays a "LUBE" message when lubrication is needed, which can be reset by holding the "Program" button for 3 seconds.
- Belt Adjustments:
- Tread-belt Tension Adjustment: If the tread-belt slips or hesitates, tension adjustment is needed. This is done from the rear roller using a 6mm Allen wrench. Bolts on both sides must be turned clockwise a 1/4 turn each, ensuring even adjustment to keep the belt centered. Overtightening can cause damage.
- Tread-belt Tracking Adjustment: If the belt drifts to one side during use, tracking adjustments are necessary. Using a 6mm Allen wrench, adjustments are made to the left side bolt while the belt is running at 3 mph. Turning the bolt clockwise moves the belt to the right, and counter-clockwise moves it to the left. Small, 1/4-turn adjustments should be made, waiting a few minutes between turns for the belt to stabilize. Improper tracking/tension adjustments are not covered under warranty.
- Troubleshooting: The manual includes a "SERVICE CHECKLIST - DIAGNOSIS GUIDE" to help users identify and resolve common issues indicated by console error messages (e.g., LUBE, E0, E1, E2, E4, E5, E6, E7). These messages correspond to problems like lubrication needs, safety switch malfunction, over current protection, improper motor input, communication errors, controller malfunction, and abnormal power input, with suggested solutions.
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