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Cateye EC-T220 Instruction Manual

1. Cateye EC T220 Liquid crystal display LCD Incline display Displays the changes of the hills you will pass over 9 Time display Displays the time elapsed since this training session was started Speed display Displays your current speed Distance display Displays the total distance traveled since this training ses sion was started Pattern display When hill profile training or interval training have been selected the pattern hill shape or training interval which is set is indicated by a lamp Training select buttons HR control HR control training is selected HE Waecemeorenee re Hill profile training is selected INTERVAL Interval training is selected QUICK Quick start manual training is selected EMERGENCY STOP button If pressed during training speed is quickly dropped to zero LCD VA Adjust level W Select display Stop STOP button This button ends the program If it is pressed during a cool down period cool down is ended Number buttons During input Increases or decreases the value of the item being changed During training Increases or decreases the speed or incline When training is completed You can check the progress of your training by using these buttons to scroll the graph of incline speed changes on the LCD screen MODE button Selects programs and switches between items to change START button Sends the p
2. EMERGENCY gt stop Increase or decrease of incline HR ct te conve 0 at 9 EMERGENCY STOP AN Switching display INTERVALO EMERGENCY STOP VA Adjust level W Select display Stop Finish your training Finishing training e Press the STOP button when you want to finish Your training will r moms 9 be stopped and cool down will begin The speed and incline will be S reduced to the minimums ror G VEN STOR Reference Alarm buzzer function is not available for quick start e If the STOP button is pressed by mistake the program can be restarted by pressing the START button When the program is restarted both the incline and speed will be the minimums So the speed should be in creased to your desired level by pressing the SPEED button eTo cool down continue to exercise The distance and time data on the numerical display and the calories consumed data on the LCD display will continue to be updated The belt will automatically stop after 5 minutes and the screen will be changed to the scrolling screen The belt can be stopped immediately and screen changed to the scrolling screen by pressing the STOP button at any time during VA Restart H Select display Stop the 5 minute cool down Caution The screen cannot be changed from the scrolling screen back to the cool down screen or the exercise
3. HR control training Exercise under a constant pulse rate Program setting range MaxHR S55 85 Yo Upper pulse limit alarm Buzzer beeps and speed is reduced to the minimum Alarm function Signal for setting time Buzzer sound Confirmation of button function signal for starting the exercise Weight Capacity 400 Ibs 180 kg Measurement Depth 80 inches 2031 mm Width 34 1 3 inches 872 mm Height 57 2 3 inches 1466 mm Running Area WxL 20x 60 inches 510 x 1520 mm Weight 265 Ibs 120 kg Parts specifications Motor 2 5 hp Continuous Duty DC Baldor With Built In Fun Cooling System Cushion 8 pcs Cushions to absolute impact Running Belt 1 inch Prewaxed Phenolic Mode Belt Area Siegling Cool 2 Ply Urethane High Conductivity Roller Crowed Roller amp Guides Elevation 0 12 0 Grade Thrust Motor Push Button Handlebars Frame amp Side Bars Cateye Original Bottle Holder 2x 1 5 L Water Bottle Copyright 2000 Cateye Co Ltd Printed in Japan ECMET22 010226 2 Design Pat Pending The specifications and design are subject to alteration without notice for improvement purpose CATEYE is registered trademarks of CAT EYE CO LTD a3 w CAT EYEo CAT EYE co LTD 2 8 25 Kuwazu Higashi Sumiyoshi ku OSAKA 546 0041 JAPAN PHONE 81 6 6719 7781 FAX 81 6 6719 2362
4. Select the Hill profile training program Selecting training program Z EMERGENCY q e Put on the chest belt heart rate sensor and press the HILL button to select the program Caution Hill profile training can be done without the chest belt heart rate sensor However it can be dangerous Therefore it is recommended that you put it on in or der to monitor your pulse rate while exercising Input training conditions e Input the exercise pattern and exercise time in order on the LCD screen If nothing is input the initial values as shown below are dis played Initial Value Setting Range Exercise pattern 1 1 3 Exercise time 20 minutes 0 99 minutes Exercise patterns PRF1 Rockies PRF2 Cascades PRF3 Pyrenees e The belt speed for each training pattern will be displayed in the lower part of the LCD ji ji A ji ji Increase or decrease of numbers e The exercise pattern input screen will be displayed first e Input the data by pressing the SPEED or INCLINE buttons to mao mo O eremo as increase or decrease the numbers J JA EMERGENCY SN e You can proceed to the next input screen by pressing the MODE an fm STOP ty fm button e After all the data has been input and the MODE button is pressed Changing item for input again a screen appears for you to confirm the data you have input Caution If the START button is pressed during data input ex O ercise begins immedia
5. Caution Although the speed can be adjusted when at rest mini mum speed this can sometimes result in the exercise maximum speed being increased to an unexpected high speed The change of the speed should be kept small e By pressing the INCLINE button you can change the incline in 0 5 increments in the range from 0 12 Select your desired incline Caution If at any time during the exercise you cannot keep up with the belt speed press the SPEED button to lower the belt speed and then continue training If it is still too strenuous press the EMERGENCY STOP button to end the training When the EMERGENCY STOP but ton is pressed the belt will quickly come to a stop and the LCD screen will be returned to the initial screen For safety reasons the incline will remain at the current level when the machine is stopped by the EMER GENCY STOP button Reference Only 10 minutes of data can be displayed on the LCD screen at one time If the exercise time exceeds 10 min utes the screen will scroll to the right and the current position will be moved to the center Finish your training e The buzzer will sound at the specified time However you can con tinue training if you wish Pressing the STOP button will end your training and begin cool down The speed and incline will be reduced to the minimum Reference If the STOP button is pressed by mistake the program can be restarted by pressing the START button When the pro
6. 1200 W Motor 2 5 hp Continuous Duty DC Baldor With Built In Fun Cooling System Display system LCD screen 320 x 240 Full Dot Type Backlight LCD Numeric display Green LED display Display functions LCD screen Display range Pulse Rate Displayed in broken line graph 60 180 bpm Numeric display Numeric display 0 35 199 bpm 0 999 kcal Estimated value Calorie consumption Speed Displayed in bar graph the bar of 0 5 12 0 mph 1 0 18 0 km h the latest time section blinking Incline Displayed in bar graph the bar of 0 12 0 the latest time section blinking Operation prompting Displays instruction messages after each button operation LCD screen can be scrolled back and forth after exercise Other function Numeric display screen Incline 0 12 0 0 5 Speed 0 5 12 mph 0 1 mph 1 0 18 0 km h 0 1 km h Elapse Time 0 99 min 59 sec Distance 0 99 99 mile km Data input System Data card Use specified cards only and buttons Pulse Monitor Chest Belt Type Polar Compatible Emergency System 1 Push Button 2 Safety key Active Cancel which can be selected with the dip switch Exercise Programs Program Specifications Quick Start manual training Exercise under a constant speed and incline Hill profile training Auto adjustable for incline 3 Patterns Interval training Auto adjustable for speed 3 Patterns
7. Loosen the 4 screws at the back of the transmitter 2 Remove the spacers Separate the transmitter from the electrode belt 3 Wipe any dirt off of the two conducting parts of the transmitter then insert it into a new electrode belt Caution If there is dirt on the conducting parts the heart rate sensor fail to detect the heart rate Transmitter Conducting part 4 Fit the spacers on the right and left sides of the transmitter and securely tighten the 4 screws Reference When replacing the electrode belt also check the transmitter s battery life Conducting part Maintenance of the chest belt heart rate sensor For daily maintenance of the sensor e If the chest belt heart rate sensor is dirty wash with water or wipe with a diluted neutral detergent and a soft cloth Then wipe it dry Do not use organic solvents such as benzene and alcohol which will damage the surface e The attachment belt will become particularly soaked with sweat This can be unhygienic if left as is Clean the belt with a neutral detergent OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS Checking the total distances The total distances which can be used as a guide for when to change the running belt can be checked e Press and hold the SPEED button and the INCLINE but ton together for 3 seconds to change to the total distance check display The distance display will show the total distance trav eled up until that time After checking the
8. example one on the wall If two or more machines are connected using an extension cord etc a power volt age failure may occur and the machine may not oper ate properly e Turn on the power switch INSERT SELECT e The control unit will display Cateye EC T220 and prompt you to THE OR TRAINING insert a data card or select a training mode START CARD MODE Insert the start card the blue card provided e Find the blue card start card in the packaging of the exerciser In sert this card into the slot of the control unit card slot If the card is upside down the unit will not work Be sure to insert the card as shown in the figure Caution Use only the blue card at this stage It is a sample card with exercise data already stored in it The unit will not work with the black cards since they do not con tain any data yet For information on how to make a data card refer to page 34 Start card Card slot Check the screen display Check data e The screen prompts you to press the START button and the nu meric display should be as shown in the figure If these displays do COE not appear pull the card out and slowly insert it again The numbers Exercise time 15 00 2 in the display show the training conditions T lt HILL is short for hill profile training and shows the type of Pattern 1 training to be engaged in The incline will automatically change according to the hill shape 15 00 is
9. screen The records of speed and pulse rate on the LCD can be scrolled by pressing the SPEED or INCLINE buttons End the program Ending program e Pressing the STOP panes will return you to the initial screen e If you are completely finished with your exercise session be sure to lt turn off the power switch on the front part of the main body stor VEX ae G 33 MAKING A Data CARD If you record your training conditions on this data card you can set your training conditions by simply inserting the card into the card slot of the con trol unit You can start a program just by inserting the card confirming your data and pressing the START button To record your training conditions on the data card use a coin or similar object to scratch off the silver parts in the appropriate positions on the back of the card The optical sensor in the control unit will detect the exposed positions Now try making your own data card Caution One data card is necessary for each set of training condi tions You cannot record more than one set of conditions on one card e Each data card is covered with a protective film After you have registered all of your training conditions remove this film e A data card cannot be used for quick start Select a program e In column A select the desired program Indicate your age For HR control training only e Indicate your age in columns B and C e C
10. 1 mph 0 1 km h e Current pulse rate is displayed in the upper part of the LCD screen One dot on the vertical axis represents 2 bpm e Every 3 seconds a new row of dots will appear and blink on and off showing the current training conditions e You can switch from the speed display to the incline display screen by pressing the MODE button 5 dots on the vertical axis represent 0 5 incline Caution If at any time during the exercise you cannot keep up with the belt speed press the SPEED button to lower the belt speed and then continue training If it is still too strenuous press the EMERGENCY STOP button to end the training When the EMERGENCY STOP button is pressed the belt will quickly come to a stop and the LCD screen will be returned to the ini tial screen For safety reasons the incline will remain at the current level when the machine is stopped by the EMERGENCY STOP button Only 10 minutes of data can be displayed on the LCD screen at one time If the exercise time exceeds 10 minutes the screen will scroll to the right and the cur rent position will be moved to the center Reference 2 Selecting training program Therefore it is recommended that you put it on in order to monitor your pulse rate while exercising e When the QUICK on the training selection button is pressed the belt will begin to move immedi _auick o o INTERVALO EMERGENCY STOP TAH gt gt
11. Since the cords are connected into the control unit in side open the unit in the direction indicated by the ar rows Reference The following items can be changed by the dip switch settings in the control unit e Measurement unit mph or km h e Language English French Spanish or Japanese or German e Safety key functions Cancel or Active At the time of delivery the settings are Measurement unit mph Language English and Safety key function Cancel When the dip switch settings are changed turn off and back on the power again so that the setting changes take effect For further information relating to the setting changes for each item refer to page 39 in the Reference Guide Control unit base Control unit PREPARATION AND WARNINGS BEFORE GETTING ON THE TREADMILL AN Warnin Be sure to securely stop the running belt by pressing either the EMERGENCY button or STOP button before you step up on the EC T220 1 Grip the handle securely until you are comfortable on the EC T220 2 When you are accustomed to exercise with EC T220 you may exercise free from the handle swinging your arms freely and naturally at your side 3 Keep your track on the center part of the running tread Caution While exercising stepping on any part other than the running belt may cause you to fall 4 After a few seconds of exercise the running belt speed will become faster 5 Keep your running within a distance
12. card is to be used as a safety key fix the card to the cable 2 Insert the safety key to the card slot 3 Following the instructions on the screen select the training program set necessary conditions and start your training Reference The LCD screen lights up only when the safety key or card is inserted into the slot while the safety key function is activated safely key PUTTING ON THE CHEST BELT HEART RATE SENSOR Your heart rate can be measured by the chest belt heart rate sensor The EC T220 treadmill receives and calculates the number of heartbeats which are transmit ted from the wireless chest belt It is therefore possible to control your heart rate during exercise Accurate heartbeat measurement is possible even for those persons whose pulse is difficult to detect When a heart rate signal is received and calculated a graph of the heart rate is displayed at the top of the LCD screen The pulse itself is also displayed at the top right of the screen When the chest belt is not worn the graph and pulse displays are not shown The HR control training function will not operate if the chest belt is not worn Function of the chest belt heart rate sensor The wireless chest belt heart rate sensor uses a miniaturized and simplified version of the of elec trocardiography concept used in hospitals For an electrocardiogram multiple electrodes are at tached to the body and the electric potential difference between them is u
13. does not mean the end You can continue the exer a cise after the buzzer sounds 1 5 O O a e When the MODE button is pressed again a screen appears for you to HR Control confirm the training conditions Check the training conditions e If you will change your training conditions highlight the items to ad just by pressing the SPEED or INCLINE buttons and then press Check data the MODE button Then the screen returns to the input screen of the RCA ontro data you want to change ee Reference The card is a tool to instantly set a program and training conditions Usually you have to set such conditions by Exercise time 15 00 pressing buttons before each session but the data card Target heartrate 115 tom saves you the trouble The age upper pulse limit setting and target pulse rate will be automatically entered See Making a Data Card on page 34 VA Select H Change gt Start Start your exercise Starting exercising e After inputting the training condition get on the running belt and fees aes press the START button The message Start warming up is dis C we gt STAR played to announce that the HR control training program has N BEN Z A started Start walking slowly hm Caution Begin running when the belt speed becomes too fast for walking During or after warm up the speed can be adjusted manually using the buttons START The incline will be increased
14. or decreased automatically in order to warm up maintain your pulse rate close to target pulse rate Push gt to skip If you press the MODE button when the speed display screen is 9 shown the speed display is switched to the incline display screen If you press the MODE button when the incline display screen is shown the incline display is switched to speed display screen You can see the track of your pulse rate on the upper part of the LCD Finish your exercise Finishing exercising e A buzzer will sound when the exercise time you set has elapsed If y yi c you wish you can continue training even after this buzzer sounds C ro WA EMERGENCY INCLINE STOP e Whenever you want to finish the exercise before or after the buzzer sounds press the STOP button The speed and incline drops to the minimum and the program comes to an end The 5 minutes cool down starts e If you wish you can continue training even after this buzzer sounds During cool down the records such as distance and calories con sumed will continue to be measured and displayed e If you do not need the 5 minutes cool down it can be ended by A COOL DOWN pressing the STOP button V A Restart H Select display Stop Check your exercise record by scrolling the screen Scrolling screen e After cool down you can check your Perce records for this session O ec on the LCD If your exercise time is 10 minut
15. rules A WARNING e Before using the EC T220 it is important to consult a medical specialist if you are suffering from any of the following heart disease angina pectoris myocardial infarction hypertension diabetes respiratory disease asthma chronic bronchitis pulmonary emphysema etc articular metamorphosis rheumatism gout or other diseases and physical complaints Preg nant women should also consult their doctor before commencing a training program e If you are not used to regular physical activity it may be dangerous to suddenly engage in strenuous activity Increase your exercise level gradually e If you feel sick or sense something is wrong with your body during exercise stop immediately e Close supervision is necessary when this exerciser is used by or near children persons in poor health or disabled persons Z CAUTION Always unplug from the electrical outlet immedi ately after using and before cleaning Do not leave plugged in Turn all controls to the off position before removing the plug from the outlet Remove the plug without pulling the cord Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being adminis tered Keep the cord away from heated surfaces aaae YY m e Do not use the unit if the cord or plug is dam aged when the unit does not operate normally when it has been dropped or damaged or when it is wet If such events have o
16. sensor around your chest Press the HR D control button to select the HR control training program OUV Cg C G Caution If you do not put the chest belt heart rate sensor WATA ANI around your chest the HR control training cannot be performed Input training conditions Input age e Input your age target pulse rate and exercise time in the above or der on the LCD screen The initial values before anything has been HR Control input are shown as in the illustration at right with the initial age value displayed Initial value Setting range Age 40 years 10 99 years Exercise time 20 minutes 0 99 minutes Target heart rate 120 bpm 60 189 bpm The pulse rate upper limit is not displayed It s initial value is 160 bpm calculated by the tormula 200 age l VA E Next gt Start e The belt speed and incline pattern are not displayed on the LCD screen Increase or decrease of numbers e The age input screen is displayed first e Figures can be adjusted by pressing the SPEED or INCLINE sos Us buttons SZ A P Z A e Press the MODE button to proceed to the next screen hm fm wy fm e After inputting all the data confirm the input data by pressing the MODE button Changing item for input Caution Ifthe START button is pressed during data input ex Reference You can start the exercise from any screen by pressing ercise begins immediately and the belt
17. the LCD can be scrolled by pressing the SPEED or INCLINE buttons End the program Ending program e Pressing the STOP button will return you to the initial screen O e If you are completely finished with your exercise session be sure to ro Z EMERGENCY turn off the power switch on the front part of the main body o QUICK START MANUAL TRAINING e Quick start can be done without the chest belt heart rate sensor However it can be dangerous N caution ately Select the Quick start program and start walking e Put the chest belt heart rate sensor around your chest Press the QUICK button to select the quick start program e The buzzer will sound and the belt will start moving e The screen will change to the quick start screen Start walking keep ing pace with the speed of the belt Caution Warm up function is not available for quick start manual training e Increase the speed and incline to the desired levels by pressing the SPEED and INCLINE buttons e By pressing the SPEED buttons you can change the exercise speed in 0 1 mph 0 1 km h increments in the range from 0 5 to 12 mph 1 0 to 18 0 km h e By pressing the INCLINE button you can change the incline in 0 5 increments in the range from 0 12 e The speed is shown on the lower part of the LCD screen One dot on the horizontal axis represents 3 seconds of exercise time One dot on the vertical axis represents 0
18. the exercise time alarm time display and means 15 Tautes V A Select H Change gt Start 1 indicates the shape of the hill to be climbed 1 is the gentlest slope Increase or decrease numbers fel Reference The data on the screen can be revised at this stage mo o O aul The buttons will increase or decrease any of the V7 7 above numbers The screen can be changed back to WI ESTOP Ui a the data input screen by pressing the MODE button q However the purpose of this section is to get you ac quainted with EC T220 so if you have changed any of the numerical values please return them to their original settings EMERGENCY gt STOP SPEED Change items to input V GD 13 Start your exercise e Press the START button to start Starting exercise Caution Grip the handle before pressing the START button auo e After pressing the START button to begin the workout the console will beep and show the shape of the hill pattern on the LCD y Stop Z PEED A e The belt will begin to move slowly Begin your exercise now The 8 Gy STAR incline will gradually become steeper and you may change the speed at any time by pressing the SPEED speed arrows Caution Exercise at a suitable speed and incline Increase or decrease of speed e The LCD screen and numeric display screen display data as shown in the fi
19. upward and in the direction in dicated by the arrow Were multiple programs selected Or some unnecessary parts scratched off Refer to page 34 Be sure to record the data correctly The pulse rate is not measured It shows only zero The pulse rate is abnormally high Has the chest belt heart rate sensor been put on correctly Refer to page 12 Be sure the chest belt heart rate sensor is worn properly Has the sensor s battery power run out Refer to page 38 Replace the chest belt heart rate sensor battery Is the distance too far for the receiver to detect Reception becomes poor when the dis tance from the control unit exceeds 80 cen timeters Exercise within an arm s reach distance from the control unit Has the electrode belt been damaged Refer to page 38 Replace the electrode belt The screen display language is strange Are the dip switches in the wrong posi tion Refer to page 39 Check the positions of the dip switches inside the control unit The exercise stops in the middle of HR control training During training was the pulse rate upper limit exceeded and the pulse alarm func tion activated When the pulse rate upper limit has been ex ceeded the machine decides that the pulse rate has reached a dangerous level The safety mechanism automatically reduces speed and incline to the minimum levels If this happens rest for a while Was your age and pul
20. 0 1 mph 0 1 km h e Current pulse rate is displayed in the upper part of the LCD screen 0 5 One dot on the vertical axis represents 2 bpm V A Adjust level W Select display Stop e Every 3 seconds a new row of dots will appear and blink on and off showing the current training conditions Switching display e If the START button is pressed while warming up warm up is skipped The warm up display disappears and interval training be 5 gins The start time may be different depending on when the START N TAYA Wn 3 gt button is pressed fm 0 59 seconds interval training begins 1 minute after start 1 min 1 min 59 secs interval training begins 2 minutes after start 2 mins 2 mins 59 secs interval training begins 3 minutes after start e You can switch from the speed display to the incline display screen by press ing the MODE button One dot on the horizontal axis represents 3 seconds of exercise time One dot on the vertical axis represents 0 1 mph 0 1 km h 28 Continue the training by repeating exercise and rest e The belt speed will change in cycles according to the training pattern The incline is not changed automatically e The belt speed will be fast during exercise maximum speed and slow during rest minimum speed e By pressing the SPEED buttons you can change the exercise speed in 0 1 mph 0 1 km h increments in the range from 0 5 to 12 mph 1 0 to 18 0 km h
21. How TO USE THIS MANUAL After first reading the Start Guide assemble the machine and give the Model EC T220 Treadmill type Cat eye Fitness a try Once you ve become accustomed to the machine read the Operation Guide and experi ment with the EC T220 s wealth of functions Make use of the Reference Guide as needed CONTENTS Operation Guide Reference Guide 1 2 Starting with assembly 7 1 Training goals oes 22 1 Maintenance of the chest belt Preparation and warnings before 2 Training program characteristics 24 heart rate Sensor smsw wmm 38 getting on the treadmill 11 3 HR control training 0 26 2 Other useful functions 39 Putting on the chest belt heart 4 Interval training s w ws 28 3 Troubleshooting s 40 rate SONSON AAA 12 5 Hill profile training 30 4 Handling warnings 0 41 Trying out the treadmill for the 6 Quick start manual training 32 5 Repair service warranty first IMS ii 13 7 Making a Data Card 34 additional parts eee 42 The 4 kinds of programs 16 6 Product specifications 43 Using the EC T220 without A Data card as 18 Check that you have all the parts Handle Data cards Startcard Safety key B a A g RGO SYRA Installation screw set e A Bolts by which the handle masts are attached e B Bolts by which the handle is attached Hand
22. INTENANCE OF THE CHEST BELT HEART RATE SENSOR A Warnin After removing the battery from the sensor dispose of it properly Be sure to keep it out of the reach gt of small children If through some accident it is swallowed contact a physician immediately Replacing the battery Battery life approx 2 years if used for 1 hour per day The battery life shown in this manual is not definitive and it var ies depending on the use environment Caution The chest belt heart rate sensor continues to consume Lithium battery battery while being attached to your body When you CR2032 are not measuring heart rate remove it from your chest to save the battery life e The battery cover seal is critical for maintaining its watertight capacity Check the battery cover for proper fit and positioning closing When the factory loaded battery has worn out replace it with a new one according to the following instruction 1 Remove the battery cover on the back of the transmitter with a Battery cover Chest belt heart rate sensor coin 2 Remove the battery and insert a new lithium battery CR2032 Insert as shown in the picture so that the side is visible 3 Close the battery cover tightly Replacing the electrode belt The electrode belt will deteriorate after a long time of use If there are cracks in the outer surface or if measurement errors occur follow the procedure below to change the electrode belt 1
23. ached the target pulse rate the incline will be adjusted automatically according to your pulse rate so you can train at your target pulse rate e The speed is not set automatically so you can change the speed as you like by pressing the SPEED buttons e By pressing the SPEED buttons you can change the exercise speed in 0 1 mph 0 1 km h increments in the range from 0 5 to 12 mph 1 0 to 18 0 km h e You San switch from the incline display to the speed display Screen by pressing the MODE button One dot on the horizontal axis rep resents 3 seconds of exercise time and 5 dots on the vertical axis Changing the display represent 0 5 incline O gt Caution If at any time during the exercise you cannot keep up ENERE V7 a with the belt speed press the SPEED button to gt stop one lower the belt speed and then continue training If it is still too strenuous press the EMERGENCY STOP OR HR Oo button to end the training When the EMERGENCY STOP button is pressed the belt will quickly come to a stop and the LCD screen will be returned to the ini tial screen For safety reasons the incline will remain at the current level when the machine is stopped by the EMERGENCY STOP button Reference Only 10 minutes of data can be displayed on the LCD screen at one time If the exercise time exceeds 10 minutes the screen will scroll to the right and the cur rent position will be moved t
24. ccurred contact our authorized dealer in your location Never operate the exerciser with the air vents blocked Keep the air vents free of lint hair and the like Never drop or insert any object into an opening Avoid using the unit in manners other than those de scribed in this manual When repairing the unit be sure to use genuine parts for Cateye Treadmill only Avoid using or storing the unit outdoors or in ar eas where it is exposed to direct sunlight Do not use the unit in areas where temperature or humidity are high Do not touch the main unit or plug if your hands are wet Close supervision is necessary when this exer ciser is used by or near children persons in poor health or disabled persons This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this computer Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interfer ence to radio and TV reception PART NAMES Main body Drink holder Control unit Breaker Power cable Handle Handle mast Motor cover Running belt Side rails These rails may be stood on when setting a training program or for emergencies Side cap End cap N Control unit FITNESS
25. djusted by pressing the buttons e Exercise per training session should be for at least 15 minutes If possible a 20 to 30 minutes exercise is better e Because the exercise time alarm is not set you can end the program at any time The current conditions on the LCD screen advance along the time scale once every 3 seconds When 10 minutes is exceeded the screen will scroll leftward by 5 minutes e There may be those who choose to exercise beyond the pulse limit 200 age for their ages depending on their training goals and physical conditions If you choose to do so use sufficient caution and control your pulse rate Checking your exercise record VA Adjust level W Select display Stop 5 10min 0 V A Adjust level W Select display Stop After finishing your exercise you can check the details changes in speed incline and pulse rate of your exercise on the LCD screen If the exercise time exceeds 10 minutes you can scroll the screen by pressing either the INCLINE or SPEED buttons to view the details that are not shown on the screen e button Details that are concealed on the right side will appear e button Details that are concealed on the left side will appear Pressing the STOP button will end the program and erase the memory of your exercise HR CONTROL TRAINING Select the HR control training program Selecting training program e Put the chest belt heart rate
26. e automatically according to the training pat tern The speed is not changed automatically The incline will become steeper as you come close to the top of a hill and it will be gentler in the lower areas By pressing the SPEED buttons you can change your exercise speed in 0 1 mph 0 1 km h increments in the range from 0 5 to 12 mph 1 0 to 18 0 km h By pressing the INCLINE buttons you can change the incline in 0 5 increments to change the shape of the hill pattern The display of the hills not yet climbed will be altered to reflect this change One hill pattern is set for 15 minutes If your exercise time exceeds 15 VA Adjust level Hi Select display Stop minutes the same hill shapes will repeat to match the training time Caution If at any time during the exercise you cannot keep up Increase or decrease of speed with the belt speed press the SPEED button to lower the belt speed and then continue training If it is C still too strenuous press the EMERGENCY STOP Sones WA LAN button to end the training When the EMERGENCY hm fm STOP button is pressed the belt will quickly come to a stop and the LCD screen will be returned to the ini Increase or decrease of incline tial screen For safety reasons the incline will remain O th level when the machine i b 7 A at the current level when the machine is stopped by IAS Be the EMERGENCY STOP button of fm R
27. e circulatory system If the function of the circulatory system i e aerobic power is insufficient we may experience being out of breath or other physical problems That s why we perform health for the heart aerobic exercise which causes the heart to work a little harder a few times a week thus increasing the oxygen supply to the body via the circulatory system The purpose of exercise with the EC T220 is to improve both your physical condition and the function of the circu latory system to improve your aerobic power Training plan To effectively perform health for the heart it is necessary to find out the appro priate target pulse rate for your age and fitness level and to exercise at a pulse rate close to that target If the exercise intensity is beyond your current fitness level you may damage your health and if the exercise is below your target rate you may not receive any benefit The EC T220 has 4 different types of exercise modes including HR control training in which the incline is adjusted by the computer to keep your pulse rate close to your target How to determine your target pulse rate e When you input your age the EC T220 automatically sets your target pulse rate by 160 your age This target pulse rate corresponds to 50 60 of the exercise level for people in their twenties 40 50 for the forties and 30 40 for the sixties The older you are the less intense the setting of your target pulse
28. e no 1 switch of dip switch 1 SW1 is ON the safety function is activated When the no 1 switch is turned OFF the function is canceled e Switches no 2 no 3 and no 4 are not used e After changing the dip switch settings turn the power off and back on again for the change in settings to take effect Dip switch 1 SW1 No 1 ON Safety key function activated No 1 OFF Safety key function canceled Dip switch 2 Dip switch 1 Dip switch 1 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting In the following cases the machine is not broken Be sure to check the following before asking for the machine to be serviced Trouble The LCD screen is completely blank Check items Is the power source connected Action Check that the plug is inserted into an out let Is the power switch ON Turn the power switch ON Are the cords all plugged in correctly Correctly connect all cords to the circuit board under the motor cover Has the safety key function been acti vated Insert the safety key or card Has the circuit breaker been tripped Next to the power switch on the front of the main unit there is a button for recovery when the breaker has been tripped Press this button The data card is inserted but nothing ap pears except CARD ERROR or strange displays Has the card been inserted correctly Insert the card slowly with the arrow on the card facing
29. eference Only 10 minutes of data can be displayed on the LCD screen at one time If the exercise time exceeds 10 minutes the screen will scroll to the right and the cur rent position will be moved to the center Finish your training Finishing training e The buzzer will sound at the specified time However you can con Cle STOP EMERGENCY S INCLINE STOP tinue training if you wish Pressing the STOP button will end your training and begin cool down The speed and incline will be reduced to the minimum Reference If the STOP button is pressed by mistake the program can be restarted by pressing the START button When the program is restarted both the incline and speed will be the minimums So the speed should be increased to your desired level by pressing the SPEED button To cool down continue to exercise The distance and time data on G the numerical display and the calories consumed data on the LCD display will continue to be updated The belt will automatically stop after 5 minutes and the screen will be changed to the scrolling screen The belt can be stopped immediately and screen changed to the scrolling screen by pressing the STOP button at any time during the 5 minute cool down gt Restart H Select display Stop Caution The screen cannot be changed from the scrolling screen back to the cool down screen or the exercise screen e The records of speed and pulse rate on
30. er pulse limit alarm is provided in all programs of the EC T220 If your pulse rate exceeds this limit the alarm buzzer sounds and the belt speed automatically drops to the minimum This function urges the user to stop the exercise e When your pulse rate has dropped back to within the pulse rate upper limit restart the exercise by pressing the START button and raising the speed manually UsING THE EC T220 WITHOUT A DATA CARD The blue card you used for your first session serves to input the type and conditions of training But it is also possible to do the same thing without the card by using the buttons on the control unit You need the chest belt heart rate sensor for the HR control training You must put on the chest belt heart rate sensor around your chest as per the instruction on page 12 Turn on the power supply e Insert the AC plug of the AC adapter into any household AC outlet CAT E Y E e Turn on the power switch located on the front of the main body EC T220 On the screen the initial display is shown and a message prompts the Lk user to insert a data card or select a training mode Gs INSERT SELECT THE OR TRAINING START CARD MODE Select a training program e Select one mode from the four training modes when you see the mes Training mode sage Select a training mode at the lower right of the LCD 2 O e The four training program buttons are as follows from left to right O
31. es or longer press the lt LAAN A EMERGENCY SPEED or INCLINE buttons to scroll the screen You can use INCLINE STOP ZA Al the buttons to recall the data of past time frames The button hm hm G will scroll the screen to the left and the button to the right e After checking the exercise records return to the initial screen by Ending program pressing the STOP button ee O S STOP IZ EMERGENCY For further details about this product proceed to the Operation Guide section once you are accustomed to using this unit 19 OPERATION GUIDE Training goals sacsssesssassssesasisnsssusasssosasivesstansscesacssneesisssissiasasnsts Training program characteristics HR control training s sssseseseesesessesosoeeososeesesosoeoososese Interval training s ssssssseseeseesosoossesoeooesosoosoesocooeeecoesoee0e Hill profile training sesscsososossosesoososossesosesoosososossesesoesesossso Quick start manual training sessssesesessososossosesocsosososoecesee 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Making a Data Card ssseseseesesessesesoeeoseseesesosoeeososese TRAINING GOALS Training goals e Do you feel out of breath after climbing up the stairs or after a brisk walk While walking running or even sleeping our body is taking in oxygen and generating energy Oxygen taken in by the lungs is sent to the entire body via th
32. gram is restarted both the speed and incline will be the minimums So the incline should be increased to your desired level by pressing the INCLINE button e To cool down continue to exercise The distance and time data on the numerical display and the calories consumed data on the LCD display will continue to be updated The belt will automatically stop after 5 min utes and the screen will be changed to the scrolling screen The belt can be stopped immediately and screen changed to the scrolling screen by pressing the STOP button at any time during the 5 minute cool down Caution The screen cannot be changed from the scrolling screen back to the cool down screen or the excise screen e The records of speed and pulse rate on the LCD can be scrolled by pressing the SPEED or INCLINE buttons End the program e Pressing the STOP button will return you to the initial screen e If you are completely finished with your exercise session be sure to turn off the power switch on the front part of the main body V A Adjust level W Select display Stop Increase or decrease of speed y oi GAE E gt Increase or decrease of incline YA S S EMERGENCY STOP Finishing training HR control O HILL O ZA sent COOL DOWN gt Restart H Select display Stop Ending program au 29 HILL PROFILE TRAINING
33. gure The data on the two screens shows your current condi EMERGENCY rooe gt L STOP A tions which will keep changing as time passes vA Adjust ieee H Select display Stop Current pulse rate beats per minute Calories consumed during exercise The lower part of the LCD displays either the incline or the speed O The display can be switched between speed and incline by pressing the MODE button The changes in pulse is displayed The LCD screen will scroll to move the present position to the center of the screen after exercise YU Numeric Display Cateye EC T220 FITNESS SPEED C INCLINE s0 10 20 30 aa oa Cuma Commis Gassan O oF Current incline is displayed by You can ad just it by pressing the INCLINE buttons dur ing exercise Elapsed time since starting the current session Current speed Distance since starting the current session You can select a display of either incline or speed by pressing the MODE button e You can switch between the incline and speed displays by pressing the MODE button You can still adjust the speed when the incline is displayed on the LCD And you can still adjust the incline when the speed is dis played on the LCD Keep on exercising for a while The incline will change automatically and
34. he outlet e If the running belt is rubbing against the side the belt will wear more quickly Adjust the running belt before use Do not use paint thinner kerosene gasoline alcohol or other organic solvents to clean the main unit For cleaning wipe with a cloth and neutral detergent Then dry well by rubbing with a dry cloth e Avoid placing in a location which receives direct sunlight REPAIR SERVICE WARRANTY ADDITIONAL PARTS About the repair service warranty e If trouble with this EC T220 treadmill due to material of manufacturing defect should occur under normal usage conditions within one year from the date of pur chase Cat Eye Co Ltd will repair or replace the product part subject to the con tents of the included warranty card e If service is necessary please contact your dealer where the unit was purchased e Only the control unit and main body are covered by the warranty The chest belt heart rate sensor and other accessory items are not covered Accessories Consumable Parts Data cards 10 cards Chest belt heart rate sensor 1699806 Part no 0298200 Replacement electrode belt Mounting belt 1699816 Lithium battery CR2032 1699826 1665150 ee PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Item Power source Specification Home AC Power For commercial use dedicated circut only 115 volts 20 amps for the 100V 120V area 230 volta 10 amps for the 220V 240V area Power consumption Max approx
35. he belt When adjusting the belt take care not to get your hands trapped or pinched Power switch e Turn the power switch on Caution Connect the power plug directly to a power socket for example one on the wall If two or more machines are connected using an extension cord etc a power voltage failure may occur and the machine may not operate Power cable properly e Press the QUICK on the training select buttons e Press and hold the SPEED button until the speed is around 2 5 mph 4 0 km h e Let it run for a few moments Be sure that the running belt is cen Running belt tered and does not tend toward one side or the other e If the running belt is too close to the right side tighten the adjusting screw in the right end cap If the belt is too close to the left side tighten the adjusting screw in the left end cap e When the belt is centered or if no tendency toward either side is seen press the EMERGENCY STOP button to finish adjustment Selecting quick start Speed increase y Ien NAO gt 5 ee SZ ZAE AN es F gt gt End cap Reference Using the provided silicon grease Wo the run ning belt inside evenly every month in daily mainte nance extends the life of the running belt Wrenche Big Adjusting screw How to open the control unit Control unit Remove the 10 screws of the control unit base and then remove the control unit and the control unit base Caution
36. he program completely and return the screen to the initial display Finishing training ZA ng So far we have covered only the beginning of the Model EC T220 Cateye Treadmill functions Let us move on to an explanation of other functions 15 THE 4 KINDS OF PROGRAMS HR control training Training at a set pulse rate e You set a target pulse rate at which you want to exercise and the Model EC T220 automatically adjusts the incline to maintain your pulse rate close to the desired level This is ideal for effective aerobic training e As you continue to exercise at a certain pulse rate and make progress in your fitness level you will be able to exercise more easily at the same pulse rate Consequently you will then be able to exercise at a higher target pulse rate Reference The HR of HR training means heart rate the same as pulse rate Interval training Repetition of a pattern of exercise and rest tailored for a serious workout e By switching back and forth between exercise and rest periods of varying length interval training gives you the kind of program that serious athletes often use to build up their total power e On the model EC T220 3 patterns of interval training programs are available for developing sprint power speed and endurance respectively PRF 1 dash strength training sprint power 30 seconds of exercise followed by a 90 second rest PRF 2 speed training anaerobic powe
37. ire Handle mast Wire Cords Handle mast Wire Attach the control unit base to the handle masts e Position the control unit cross to the handle masts and then pre pare to pass the cords through the handle mast inside Caution Be careful that the control unit does not fall down e Remove the wire lower side which is wrapped around the Control unit handle mast e Through the lower opening pull the wire which comes from the handle mast inside and draw the 3 cords from the inside Caution Do not pull the wire forcefully Pull the cords gradu ally while the cords are sending from the upper part of the handle mast e Fit the control unit onto the handle masts and fix it using the 4 bolt As Caution Be sure that the cords are not pinched when installing the control unit base onto the handle masts Circuit board Attach the connectors on the 3 cord ends to the circuit board inside the main body e Connector white Connector big Connector small Caution The shape of the connectors on each of the 3 cords is different Be sure to connect each of them to the cor rect place Cords Circuit board inside main body Attach the motor cover e Remove the 4 screws put the motor cover in position and replace the 4 screws to fix it in place Motor cover o Adjust the running belt Caution Do not operate the buttons while standing on t
38. le masts Instruction manual Warranty Certificate PLA Tool set e Wrenches Small and big e Screwdriver e Silicon grease INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for purchasing the Model EC T220 Treadmill type Cat eye Fitness The model EC T220 is a new high tech running exerciser with a built in computerized training system designed specifically to promote cardio vascular fitness and overall endurance the keystone of good health With its four training programs the EC T220 will help you to maintain or improve your physical condition in a fun and pleasant way The pilot system with LCD leads your through you chosen program easily We hope you will make good use of your Cateye Treadmill EC T220 for years to come Before using your new exerciser please read this manual carefully Then keep the manual in a safe place along with the warranty card Symbol marks used for safety precautions in this manual The descriptions accompanying the following symbol marks in this manual refer to very important matters in terms of your safety and handling of the unit You are strongly urged to observe these precautions YAN Warning A Caution Reference Failure to observe this warning could result in serious injury or death Failure to observe this warning could result in physical injury or damage to the treadmill This symbol mark denotes helpful information or associated items FOR SAFE OPERATION E For safe use always observe the following
39. ll return you to the initial screen WA i K tm INCLINE STOP e If you are completely finished with your exercise session be sure to turn off the power switch on the front part of the main body 27 INTERVAL TRAINING Select the Interval training program Selecting training program e Put the chest belt sensor around your chest Press the INTERVAL emo button to select the program Caution Interval training can be done without the chest belt gt ESTOP TA heart rate sensor However it can be dangerous There fore it is recommended that you put it on in order to monitor your pulse rate while exercising Select exercise pattern Input training conditions INTERVAL e Input the exercise pattern and exercise time in order on the LCD screen If nothing is input the initial values as shown below are displayed PATTERN Initial Value Setting Range Exercise pattern 1 1 3 LLL Exercise time 20 minutes 0 99 minutes 2 Exercise patterns PRFI Dash strength training PRF2 Speed training PRF3 Stamina training 15 seconds of exercise 30 seconds of exercise 45 seconds of exercise with 45 seconds of rest with 30 seconds of rest with 15 seconds of rest e The belt speed for each training pattern will be displayed in the lower Increase or decrease of numbers part of the LCD screen L an e The training pattern input screen will be displayed first D WA e Input the da
40. n PRF 3 or NO SFT Ge ONGO Cautions on Handling the Data Card Caution Treat the card with care Do not bend the card Do not allow the card to become wet e Scratch off only the appropriate silver parts on the back of the card If other parts have been scratched off the sensor will not be able to read the data e Wipe any remaining scraps of the scratched off silver ink from the card before inserting the card into the control unit e The blank memo space on the card can be used as to record the user s data name etc If CARD ERROR appears on the screen when the card is inserted check whether any incorrect or unnecessary parts have been scratched off If you have scratched off an area by mistake use typing correction fluid white out to cover the transpar ent space Hold the card up to the light If light doesn t pass through the space that you have covered up the card can be used normally REFERENCE GUIDE Nn un gt amp N m Maintenance of the chest belt heart rate sensor 000 38 Other useful functions coors oes seccnscssnecnscrcszosnersssessecsstesecessesasces 39 Troubleshooting s sssseseseseeeeseseesesosoeeoseseesososoesosesese 40 Handling warnings lt lt 5 ccesceoscoscosseseascsseesesosenseorcoscaseesoaseasecssieee 41 Repair service warranty additional parts cccscssseeee 42 Product specifications s seseesesessesosoeeososeesesosoeoososese 43 I MA
41. ndard exercise e For weight loss exercise over 30 minutes exercise time at a comfortable level with a 5 minute cool down is recommended Frequency of training e A Minimum of two days of exercise a week is required just to maintain your present fitness level With 3 4 days of exercise you can expect improvement Always consult with your doctor before proceeding with any exercise program Concentrated and repeated exercise in a day may produce an adverse result For those who are confident of their exercises ability e When an age which is younger than your actual age is selected the target pulse rate calculated by the selected age can be set higher than that of your actual age If the target pulse rate is raised according to the procedure above the upper limit of the pulse rate is raised simultaneously Be aware of your physical condition and start training 2 Terminology Target Pulse Rate Chart Maximum Heart Rate The heart rate increases according to the intensity of exercise but there is a limit The highest heart rate that a person can sustain is called the maxi mum heart rate Generally the maximum heart rate declines as we get older however this differs between individuals and is largely due to how much a person exercises who have xim The difference between heart rate and pulse rate The heart rate is the number of heartbeats per minute measured by an electrocardiograph On the other hand the pulse
42. o 0 HR traini MA gt WA see VeA Interval training Quick start manual training Selecting training mode e This time we will choose HR control as an example TD lt e Choose the program by pressing the HR control on the training select ror hm F EMERGENCY baton prog YP 8 8 ul STOP Input training conditions e The screen prompts you to set the training conditions HR Corto e The screen changes as shown here and the initial value for age 40 is shown e You can increase or decrease this number by pressing the SPEED or INCLINE buttons The value changes rapidly if either button is held down For example press the INCLINE button to change the value for age from 40 to 52 Caution Do not press the START button before completely input ting the data If you press the START button before com pleting data input the skip function is activated and exer HR Control cise begins Exercise level e After inputting your age go on to the next screen by pressing the 1 1 8 Advance aerobic MODE button Aerobic Caution Input contents vary depending on the program bpm Welaht os e Try changing the displayed target pulse rate from 118 to 115 e After finish inputting your target pulse rate go to the next screen by pressing the MODE button Input exercise time e Input the exercise time Reference The exercise time is equal to the alarm time The alarm time
43. o are confident enough the target pulse rate can be increased in 10 bpm increments Refer to the target zone in the illus tration on pages 22 and 23 e The exercise time alarm is initially set for 20 minutes but you can change it in 1 minute increments to any value in the range from 0 to 99 minutes The current conditions on the LCD screen advance along the time scale once every 3 seconds When 10 minutes is ex ceeded the screen will scroll leftward by 5 minutes Exercise per training session should be for at least 15 minutes If possible a 20 to 30 minute session is better If weight control burning calories is the purpose of your exercise set the target pulse rate lower so that you can exercise easily How ever extend your exercise time longer preferably to over 30 min utes V A Adjust level W Select display Stop Hill profile training e For this program select the one of the three patterns that suits your needs The incline is changed automatically depending on the shape of the mountain The speed is not changed automatically so you can adjust the speed however you like The duration of one hill profile is 15 minutes If your exercise time exceeds 15 minutes the same hill profile will be repeated until the end of the session Exercise per training session should be for at least 15 minutes If possible a 20 to 30 minute session is better The exercise time alarm is initially set for 20 min
44. o the center gt Restart H Sclect display Stop Finish your training Finishing training e The buzzer will sound at the specified time However you can con ieee I j tinue training if you wish e Pressing the STOP button will end your training and begin cool ZA A een down The speed and incline will be reduced to the minimum hm Reference If the STOP button is pressed by mistake the program can be restarted by pressing the START button 180 When the program is restarted both the incline and speed will be the minimums So the speed should be HR Control increased to your desired level by pressing the SPEED button e To cool down continue to exercise The distance and time data on the numerical display and the calories consumed data on the LCD display will continue to be updated The belt will automatically stop after 5 minutes and the screen will be changed to the scrolling COOL DOWN 15 20 25 min screen The belt can be stopped immediately and the screen changed WA Rett E Select display Stop to the scrolling screen by pressing the STOP button at any time dur ing the 5 minute cool down Caution The screen cannot be changed from the scrolling screen back to the cool down screen or the exercise screen e You can see your exercise record on the scrolling screen by pressing either the SPEED or INCLINE buttons Ending program End the program e Pressing the STOP button wi
45. olumn B is for the first digit of your age tens digit and column C for the second digit ones digit Specify the exercise time alarm For all training modes e Specify the number of minutes of exercise time in columns D and E e Column D is for the first digit of the exercise time tens digit and column E for the second ones digit Select the training pattern For Hill profile training and Interval training e Select the desired training pattern in column F The content of this column is different depending on the training program HR CONTROL geI MTA YL GRAD ATASC J z 00000080 NIS SNE a A A NE QAA ave a A A n Exercise time minutes two digits m Training pattern PRF 1 3 Indicate your target pulse rate For HR control training only Specify the training target in columns G H and I G is for the first digit of the value hundreds column H for the sec ond digit tens column and I for the third digit ones column sya Target pulse rate bpm 3 digits Sample data cards HR control training Age 28 years Exercise time 35 minutes Target pulse rate 130 bpm HR om ee ee ABCDEFGHI o no Aae DAN O Interval training Exercise time 15 minutes Training pattern PRF 2 o NOFA HT CDN DO O Hill profile training Exercise time 25 minutes Training patter
46. r 60 seconds of exercise followed by a 120 second rest PRF 3 endurance training aerobic power 120 seconds of exercise followed by a 60 second rest e Choose one of the above patterns and adjust the intensity by selecting your desired speed and incline Hill profile training Casual mountain climbing e The incline changes to simulate the effects of climbing up and down mountains The changing patterns of the incline are shown on the screen e The following three types of mountain profiles are programmed PRF 1 the Rockies PRF 2 the Cascades PRF 3 the Pyrenees e The mountain profiles from 1 to 3 are arranged in order of difficulty Try to start with a profile that looks easy enough for you e Choose one of the above patterns and adjust the intensity by selecting your desired speed and incline When you change the incline pattern it will be reflected through out the whole pattern e The preset training time is 15 minutes If you set a longer training time the same pattern will repeat to match the training time Quick start Manual training training at a set belt speed e You designate the belt speed and it stays constant regardless of your pulse rate This is the basic traditional way the treadmills have been utilized Setting range 0 5 12 mph Adjustment increment 0 1 mph 1 0 18 0 km h Adjustment increment 0 1 km h 0 12 Adjustment increment 0 5 Upper pulse limit alarm e For your safety the upp
47. rate according to the programming of the EC T220 For a beginner the exercise level automatically set by this unit could be too hard even for a young person If you feel it is too hard you can decrease the target pulse rate by 10 bpm from the original level If you feel it is too easy you can increase it by 10 bpm so that you can continue to exercise in the appropriate target zone as shown in the illustration e At less than 30 of the exercise level you can not exercise effectively The desirable target pulse rate corresponds to 70 of the exercise level for people in their thirties or younger 60 70 of the exercise level for the for ties 50 60 of the exercise level for the fifties and 50 of the exercise level for people who are sixty or older e If you can continue your exercise at the target pulse rate of 180 your age your exercise can be considered effective enough Upgrade your exercise gradually so that you can reach the suggested final target of 190 age Exercise time for each session Pulse rate bpm 200 139 Target pulse r r thos 85 undergone special traini 80y _ 160 70 ee ee 60 140 m T p me 120 407 D 30 Exercise level o 100 90 20 30 40 e A minimum of 30 minutes of exercise is most effective for each session of exercise A 5 minute warm up period 20 minutes of exercise time with a 5 minute cool down period is suggested for sta
48. rate is measured as fol lows e From the palpations of an artery near the skin surface such as the ca rotid artery e By passing a sensor light through an earlobe or fingertip and measuring the pulse count via the subtle changes of the sensor light transmission caused by the heart beat Although the measurement principle and method are different both the heart and pulse rates have the same value per minute and are therefore regarded as synonymous Pulse Limit For the standard maximum heart rate 220 Age 204 0 69 x Age and other formulas are used In the EC T220 however 200 Age is used taking into account a certain safety margin and is incorporated in the computer setting Target Pulse Rate The pulse rate you should maintain during a workout is called the target pulse rate The automatic training program allows you to stay close to this target but it is recommended that you always be conscious of your pulse rate even when performing different types of training programs by referring to the Target Pulse Rate Chart You can input a target pulse rate up to 85 of the maximum pulse rate Exercise Level Based on the Pulse Rate Pulse rate increases according to the intensity of the exercise In other words the pulse rate during exercise is a measure for the exercise level The exercise level can be expressed in percentages by using the following formula ji Pulse rate d
49. rogram to the next stage 8 Card slot Safety key slot Insert a data card Insert the safety key when the safety key function is acti vated Heart rate bpm Incline scale Speed scale mph Graph of changes in pulse Graph of changes in incline graph of changes in speed Heart rate bpm Calories consumed kcal Time scale minutes ASSEMBLY Read this warning before assembling the unit Caution Do not remove the wires which are wrapped around the handle masts before assembly Remove the motor cover e The motor cover must be removed for assembly Attach the handle masts and handle e Insert the handle into the sides of the handle masts Fix in place by screwing in the 2 bolts B from above Caution Be sure which handle mast is the left one and which is the right one before inserting the handle e Tighten the screws loosely at first After the handle masts handle and main body are assembled to gether firmly tighten all the screws e Stand the handle masts up on the main body and fix them in place with the six bolts A Put the cords through the handle mast e Remove the wire upper side which is wrapped around the handle mast e Wrap the same wire around the ends of the cords which come from the control unit e Insert the 3 cords with the wire wrapped around into the handle mast inside Motor cover Bolt B W
50. se rate upper limit input correctly Correctly set the age and pulse rate upper limit Avoid reaching an unnecessarily high pulse rate The running belt is too close to one side or the other or the running belt is rub bing against the side Has the belt adjustment been done Refer to page 10 Adjust the belt so the bal ance between the left and right sides is im proved The running belt moves abnormally 0 Are two or more electric appliances con nected to the power outlet This has happened due to a power voltage failure Use a power socket directly for ex ample one on the wall Never use multiple plugs in a single socket HANDLING WARNINGS Handling warnings Please observe the following to ensure that you will have many years of good use from your EC T220 treadmill AN Caution Do not disassemble the control unit or main body If there is a problem contact your dealer where the unit was purchased e Avoid using in locations with high temperature or high humidity or in locations where it may get wet e Handle the power cable with care If the cord is pulled the connection may be severed e Connect the power plug directly to a power socket for example one on the wall If two or more machines are connected using an extension cord etc a power voltage failure may occur and the machine may not operate properly e When not using the machine be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the plug from t
51. sed to calculate the heart rate The chest belt heart rate sensor s two internal electrodes are applied to the body and detect the electric potential difference providing a simpler way of detecting heartbeats This information is sent to the control unit by radio waves so even hard training is possible The chest belt heart rate sensor uses the chest belt transmitter and the signal receiving circuit board receiver contained in the control unit to read your heart rate and calculate and display your per minute pulse Before putting on the chest belt heart rate sensor Warning Pace maker users should never use this device Caution e Put on the chest belt heart rate sensor at the center of your chest and in con tact with your skin e To increase measurement effectiveness dampen the electrode area with wa ter or electrocardiograph electrolyte cream People with sensitive skin can put on the chest belt over a thin shirt with electrode area damped with water Hair on the chest may interfere with accurate measurements Putting on the chest belt heart rate sensor Attachment belt Put it on following the procedure below 1 Adjust the length of the attachment belt to fit your chest Caution May be painful if tightened too much 2 Hook the attachment belt to the electrode belt Place the electrode area at the center of your chest Be sure that the electrode area is held firmly against your skin Reference When wearing the chest bel
52. t heart rate sensor over a Hook shirt it is necessary to moisten the electrode area for the better results In the winter season when skin can be dried errors may occur even when the electrodes are in direct contact with your skin This can be improved by Electrode belt moistening the electrodes 3 Adjust the belt so that the transmitter is at the center just above your diaphragm of your chest Reference When wearing the chest belt heart rate sensor over a shirt it is necessary to moisten the electrode area for the better results Electrode area The chest belt heart rate sensor uses a lithium battery Transmitter The lithium battery has a limited lifetime when chang ing the battery refer to the Reference Guide page 38 Maintenance of the chest belt heart rate sensor ee TRYING OUT THE TREADMILL FOR THE FIRST TIME Put on the chest belt heart rate sensor and turn on the power Power switch e Put the chest belt heart rate sensor around your chest with the two electrodes at the center in contact with your body as per the instruc tions on page 12 e Insert the power plug into any household AC outlet 120 V or 220 V The power plug is attached to the front of the main body To outlet Because of the danger of electric shock do not in AN War mng sert the AC plug into an outlet if your hands are met CATEYE EC 1220 Caution Connect the power plug directly to a power socket for
53. ta by pressing the SPEED or INCLINE buttons iwcune TOP Z A e You can proceed to the next input screen by pressing the MODE button Ya fm hm fm e After all the data has been input and the MODE button is pressed again a screen appears for you to confirm the data you have input Caution Ifthe START button is pressed during data input exer O omno C aviex o cise begins immediately and the belt starts moving EMERGENCY MODE gt Reference You fee begin your ae at any time during WA in STOP re EJ put by pressing the START button Changing item for input G Start the program Starting program e After all the conditions have been input get on the running belt and O uco start the program by pressing the START button gt e The buzzer will sound and the running belt will start moving STOP z SPEED A 4 Start walking e The LCD screen displays START WARMING UP Start walking keeping pace with the speed of the belt e During the 3 minute warm up period the belt speed will increase au tomatically to prepare you for interval training If the speed is too slow START for you increase the speed by pressing the SPEED button warm up Caution During warm up you can adjust the speed to a maxi mum of 6 0 mph 9 6 km h warm up e The belt speed is shown on the lower part of the LCD screen One dot on the horizontal axis represents 3 seconds of exercise time One vertical dot represents
54. tely and the belt starts moving EMERGENGY Z ro Reference You can begin your exercise at any time during data tm input by pressing the START button Start the program e After all the conditions have been input get on the running belt and start the program by pressing the START button ro Z gt e The buzzer will sound and the belt will start moving w Starting program Start walking e The hill pattern is displayed on the LCD screen Start walking keep ing pace with the speed of the belt Reference Warm up function is not available for Hill profile training e Increase the belt speed to the desired level by pressing the SPEED button e The incline is shown on the lower part of the LCD One dot on the horizontal axis represents 3 seconds of exercise time 5 dots on the vertical axis represent 0 5 incline e Current pulse rate is displayed in the upper part of the LCD one dot on the vertical axis represents 2 bpm e Every 3 seconds a new row of dots will appear and blink on and off showing the current training conditions Switching display e You can switch from the incline display to the speed display screen O by pressing the MODE button One dot on the horizontal axis rep Heck YV ice resents 3 seconds of exercise time One dot on the vertical axis repre stop i os sents 0 1 mph 0 1 km h tm 30 Continue the training e The incline will chang
55. total distance press the EMERGENCY STOP button to return to the initial screen Changing the language e As mentioned on page 10 of the Start Guide the language can be changed from English to French Spanish or Japanese or German by the dip switches inside the control unit e For English specifications the no 1 and no 2 switch of dip switch 2 SW2 is ON and all the others are OFF e Switches no 3 and no 4 are not used e After changing the dip switch settings turn the power off and back on again for the change in settings to take effect Dip switch 2 SW2 No 1 ON No 2 ON eee English No 1 ON No 2 OFF sssss French No 1 OFF No 2 ON Japanese German 220V No 1 OFF No 2 OFF Spanish Switching between mph display and km h display e As mentioned on page 10 of the Start Guide the display can be switched between mph and km h by the dip switches inside the control unit e When the no 4 switch of dip switch 1 SW1 is OFF the display units are mph When the no 4 switch is turned ON the display units are changed to km h e Switches no 1 no 2 and no 3 are not used e After changing the dip switch settings turn the power off and back on again for the change in settings to take effect Dip switch 1 SW1 No 4 ON km h No 4 OFF mph Setting the Safety Key Function e As mentioned on page 10 of the Start Guide open the con trol unit and change the settings e When th
56. uring ezercise Pulse rate at rest Exercise level x 100 Maximum heart rate Pulse rate at rest Therefore if you want to determine the target exercise level target pulse rate from the pulse rate you can calculate as follows Target pulse rate maximum heart rate pulse rate at rest Exercise level x pulse rate at rest 100 If you are a beginner you can start the exercise with a target pulse rate of 160 your age If you can continue your exercise at the target pulse rate of 180 your age your exercise can be considered effective enough Upgrade your exercise gradually so that you can reach the suggested final target of 190 your age E TRAINING PROGRAM CHARACTERISTICS HR control training e This training program is for exercising while maintaining a set pulse HR Control rate The incline of the running belt will change automatically so that the set pulse rate is maintained The speed can be adjusted however you like If the chest belt heart rate sensor cannot pick up your pulse rate this program will not work e The exercise intensity is set by your target pulse rate beats per minute bpm Select your target pulse rate from a lower position in the target zone for your age If the target you select is difficult to achieve reduce the target pulse rate by 10 bpm and continue Continuing is what is most important here There is no reason to overdo it from the beginning For those wh
57. utes but you can change it in 1 minute increments to any value in the range from 0 to 99 minutes The current conditions on the LCD screen advance along the time scale once every 3 seconds When 10 minutes is ex ceeded the screen will scroll leftward by 5 minutes There may be those who choose to exercise beyond the pulse limit 200 age for their ages depending on their training goals and physical conditions If you choose to do so use sufficient caution and control your pulse rate The incline is automatically changed to correspond to the shape of the hill profile If needed the incline can be further adjusted by pressing the INCLINE buttons Speed can be adjusted by press ing the SPEED buttons Maintain comfortable speeds to match the changing incline V A Adjust level W Select display Stop ee Interval training e This program is intended for serious exercisers with training experience This training automatically changes the speed between exercise maxi mum speed and rest minimum speed The incline does not change so you can adjust the incline to suit your needs e Select one of the three patterns depending on the training goal you are working for e This program is made up of repeated intervals of exercise maximum speed and rest minimum speed The rest speed is different depending on the pattern Pattern 1 Rest speed is 30 of exercise maximum speed Patterns 2 3 Rest speed is 50 of e
58. where you can still reach the EMERGENCY STOP or STOP button and operate the treadmill Caution Stay in the center part of running belt area for safest operation Slow down or stop your exercise immedi ately if you are unable to keep up with the belt speed Safety Key Function The card slot of this machine functions as a safety key when you change the setting of dip switch in the control unit Removing the safety key from the card slot will stop the treadmill as will pushing the emergency stop button The LCD screen lights up and then the program starts only when the safety key or card is inserted into the slot while the safety key function is activated This allows you to use the function to prevent tampering For further information relating to the procedures for how to set the safety key func tion refer to Setting the Safety Key Function in page 39 of the Reference Guide Reference The program will be initiated when a key is inserted to the card slot and you can use the data card as a key to initiate the program Caution For your safety attach the clip end of the cable from the safety key to your clothes How to Use the Safety Key How to start the program when the safety key function is activated 1 Attach the clip end of the cable from the safety key to your clothes Caution Check that the safety key will come out of the card slot when your body is away from the control unit Reference When the data
59. will start mov J ing gt EM SPEED A i the START button Start the program Starting program e After the conditions have been input get on the running belt and ae O ucxo start the program by pressing the START button e The buzzer will sound and the running belt will start moving N eee YA Start walking e The LCD screen displays START WARMING UP Start walk ing keeping pace with the speed of the belt During the 3 minutes of warm up increase the speed by pressing the ST ART SPEED button and try to bring your pulse rate close to the target Warm up Caution During warm up you can adjust the speed to a maxi mum of 6 0 mph 9 6 km h warm up e The belt speed is shown on the lower part of the LCD screen One dot on the horizontal axis represents 3 seconds of exercise time One vertical dot represents 0 1 mph 0 1 km h e Current pulse rate is displayed in the upper part of the LCD screen One dot on the vertical axis represents 2 bpm e Every 3 seconds a new row of dots will appear and blink on and V A Adjust level W Select display Stop off showing the current training conditions If the START button is pressed while warming up warm up is skipped and the warm up display disappears The program then begins to track the target pulse rate aS Perform training while maintaining the target heart rate HR Control e When the warm up is completed and your pulse rate has re
60. xercise maximum speed e The incline can be adjusted by pressing the INCLINE buttons This program is hard training so it is recommended that you try with zero in cline at first e Exercise per training session should be for at least 15 minutes If possible a 20 to 30 minute session is better e The exercise time alarm is initially set for 20 minutes but you can change it in 1 minute increments to any value in the range from 0 to 99 minutes The current conditions on the LCD screen advance along the time scale once every 3 seconds When 10 minutes is exceeded the screen will scroll leftward by 5 minutes e There may be those who choose to exercise beyond the pulse limit 200 age for their ages depending on their training goals and physical conditions If you choose to do so use sufficient caution and control your pulse rate e The intensity of the training can be adjusted by changing the exercise maximum speed Caution Although the speed can be adjusted when at rest mini mum speed this can sometimes result in the exercise maximum speed being increased to an unexpected high speed The change of the speed should be kept small Quick start manual training e This program is for basic treadmill training By pressing the QUICK but ton exercise begins at the lowest speed e This program is different from other training programs In this program the speed and incline are not pre programmed the speed and incline are a
61. your calorie consumption and pulse rate can be seen The Model EC T220 offers programs to display the information you may need through your exercise You can slow down your exercise speed by pressing the SPEED buttons in case you are unable to keep up with the speed and incline By pressing the button one time you will decrease the speed by 0 1 mph 0 1 km h To enjoy your exercise with this treadmill select exercise that is appropriate for your condition Selecting incline or speed during exercise warms AN Finish your exercise e After 15 minutes of exercise the buzzer will sound to inform you that the training will end You can continue the training by not pressing anything or you can finish the training by pressing the STOP button You can stop your exercise during the 15 minute session by pressing the STOP button After pressing the STOP button the cool down starts It lasts 5 min utes and you can finish the exercise at any time by pressing the STOP button After the exercise you can review your workout data on the screen The display can be switched between incline and pulse display and speed display by pressing the MODE button If you have worked AA ANENA H Select display Stop out more than 15 minutes you can use the SPEED or INCLINE buttons The button will scroll the screen to the left and the button will scroll the screen to the right Press the STOP button to end t

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