The PRO-FORM 745CS is a treadmill designed for in-home exercise, offering a combination of advanced technology and innovative design to enhance personal fitness routines. It is capable of being folded up for storage, reducing its footprint to less than half the space required by other treadmills.
Function Description:
The treadmill serves as an exercise machine for walking or running, providing a moving belt for users to engage in cardiovascular workouts. Its console offers various modes of operation, including a manual mode, six certified personal trainer programs, and advanced iFIT.com interactive technology. The iFIT.com features allow users to connect the treadmill to a home stereo, portable stereo, or computer to play special iFIT.com CD programs or videocassettes, which automatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill while a personal trainer guides the workout. Additionally, with an optional upgrade module, users can access programs directly from the iFIT.com internet site, offering online competitions, personal training sessions, and workout tracking.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model Number: 831.299472
- Weight Capacity: The treadmill should not be used by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.
- Electrical Rating: The treadmill requires a nominal 120-volt AC circuit and 15 amps. It must be plugged into a UL 1449 listed single-outlet surge suppressor with a suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules. It is not compatible with GFCI-equipped outlets.
- Lubrication: The walking belt is coated with PERFORMANT LUBE™, a high-performance lubricant.
- Speed and Incline: The treadmill offers adjustable speed and incline settings, which can be controlled manually or automatically by programs. The incline display indicates levels from 1% to 10% grade.
- Heart Rate Monitoring: Features a built-in pulse sensor for measuring heart rate. The pulse sensor is intended as an exercise aid and not a medical device.
- Dimensions (folded): The treadmill can be folded to reduce its storage footprint.
- Assembly: Requires two people for assembly and a Phillips screwdriver and rubber mallet.
Usage Features:
- Console Displays: The console includes an Incline Display, LED Track, and four primary displays:
- DISTANCE/LAPS: Shows distance walked/run and number of 1/4-mile laps completed.
- TIME: Displays elapsed time in manual mode or remaining time in programs.
- CALS/FAT CALS/PULSE: Shows approximate calories/fat calories burned and heart rate when using the pulse sensor.
- SPEED/MIN-MILE: Displays walking belt speed and current pace (minutes per mile/kilometer).
- Control Buttons: Features buttons for START, STOP, PROGRAM selection, SPEED adjustment (up/down), and INCLINE adjustment (up/down). Quick speed buttons are also available.
- Safety Key: A key with a clip must be inserted into the console and attached to the user's clothing for the treadmill to operate. Removing the key immediately stops the walking belt.
- Handrails: Users are instructed to hold the handrails while using the treadmill.
- Water Bottle Holder: A holder is integrated into the console for convenience.
- Book Holder: A dedicated space for holding reading material.
- Folding Mechanism: The treadmill can be folded into a storage position by raising the walking platform and securing it with a latch pin. It requires the incline to be at its lowest level before folding.
- Moving the Treadmill: Equipped with front wheels for easy relocation when folded.
- iFIT.com Compatibility: Supports iFIT.com CD and video programs, as well as internet-based programs (with optional upgrade module and computer connection).
- Personal Trainer Programs: Six pre-programmed workouts that automatically adjust speed and incline.
- Information Mode: Allows users to view total operating hours, total miles moved, and switch between miles and kilometers for speed/distance display. Also used to turn on/off "demo" mode.
- Optional Accessories: Compatible with an optional chest pulse sensor for hands-free heart rate monitoring and optional hand weights for upper-body exercise.
Maintenance Features:
- Regular Inspection: All parts of the treadmill should be inspected and tightened regularly.
- Cleaning: The walking belt can be wiped with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner if lubricant transfers to the top surface. The console should be kept dry.
- Walking Belt Adjustment: The walking belt may need adjustment if it slows down, is off-center, or slips. This involves using an allen wrench to adjust the rear roller adjustment bolts.
- Reed Switch Adjustment: If the speed display malfunctions, the gap between the Reed Switch and the Magnet on the pulley may need to be adjusted to approximately 1/8".
- Incline Recalibration: If the incline does not change correctly, a recalibration procedure can be performed by removing and reinserting the key while the incline is changing.
- Circuit Breaker: A circuit breaker is located near the power cord and can be reset if the power turns off during use.
- Power Cord: Users are advised to keep the power cord and surge suppressor away from heated surfaces and to unplug the power cord after use and before cleaning or maintenance.
- Storage: When storing, the treadmill should be kept indoors, away from moisture, dust, direct sunlight, and temperatures above 85° Fahrenheit. A mat should be placed under the treadmill to protect the floor.
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