ESXt Elliptical Owner s Manual

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1 ESXt Elliptical Owner s Manual

2 Frank Trulaske, founder and CEO of TRUE, has had the same simple philosophy of delivering superior products, service and support for over 29 years. Today, TRUE is the global leader in premium cardio equipment for the commercial and residential markets. Our goal is to be the leader in technology, innovation, performance, safety and style. TRUE has received many awards for its commercial and retail product over the years and remains the benchmark for the industry. Fitness facilities and consumers invest in TRUE products for their durable commercial platforms used in all its cardio products, commercial, light commercial and residential alike. The proud manufacturing traditions of quality and the culture of innovation at TRUE has given rise to a full line of truly extraordinary treadmills, indoor cycles and elliptical crosstrainers. As a result, people all over the world are benefiting from the TRUE experience. Innovation across the full product line has made TRUE successful and is a trademark of the TRUE heritage. TRUE s patented Heart Rate Control technology is just one of the remarkable ways we deliver simple and superior performance every user can enjoy, and most importantly, use to achieve personal health and fitness goals. TRUE strives to perfect biomechanically correct and orthopedically comfortable, functional products. Whether it be the mesh seat in the recumbent bike, the Soft Step in the elliptical cross-trainers or the Soft System in our treadmills, we deliver the best. At the heart of our success is the relentless and systematic life testing of both our products and their components. We have dedicated employees who understand our philosophy is to deliver the best products in the world. Our goal is not to sell the most cardio products in the world, but to deliver the world s best premium equipment for our customers health and fitness solutions. To own a TRUE machine is to be part of an exclusive fitness community that delivers results your results. Thank you for becoming a part of the TRUE experience. 2

3 Table of contents Chapter 1: Safety Instructions...4 Chapter 2: Elliptical Overview...10 Chapter 3: Display Console...12 Chapter 4: Programming & Operation...22 Chapter 5: Care & Maintenance...27 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...29 Chapter 7: Additional Information...31 IMPORTANT: Product specifications, features & software are subject to change without notice. 3

4 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions Chapter 1: Safety Instructions Chapter 2: Elliptical Overview Chapter 3: Display Console Chapter 4: Programming & Operation Chapter 5: Care & Maintenance Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Chapter 7: Additional Information 4

5 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Health related injuries may result from incorrect or excessive use of exercise equipment. TRUE STRONGLY recommends seeing a physician for a complete medical exam before undertaking an exercise program, particularly if the user has a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, is over the age of 45, smokes, has high cholesterol, is obese or has not exercised regularly in the past year. TRUE also recommends consulting a fitness professional on the correct use of this product. If at any time while exercising the user experiences faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath, he or she must stop immediately. GETTING STARTED WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE ELLIPTICAL. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug this TRUE product before cleaning or attempting any maintenance activity. WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury, it is imperative to connect each product to a properly grounded electrical outlet. A risk of electrical shock may result from improper connection of the equipment s grounding conductor. Check with a qualified electrician if you are unsure about proper grounding techniques. Do not modify the plug provided with this product. If it will not fit an electrical outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Your TRUE Fitness product must be properly grounded to reduce risk of shock if the elliptical malfunctions. Your elliptical is equipped with an electrical cord, which includes an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. A temporary adapter cannot be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle in North America. If a properly grounded 15 amp outlet is not available, a qualified electrician must install one. WARNING: Keep instructions out of reach of children. WARNING: Do not move the elliptical by lifting the console. Do not use the console as a handlebar during a workout. 5

6 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: DANGER: To reduce the risk of electric shock, always unplug the elliptical before cleaning. WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire and electric shock or injury to persons, follow these instructions: airflow. disabled persons. has been damaged or dropped, or if it has been submerged in water. In these cases, a qualified service technician should examine this elliptical. 6

7 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: warranty. are out of reach of the elliptical while it is in motion. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you area in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product if it will not fit the outlet; have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. illustrated in figure A. Make sure the product is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adaptor should be used with this product. with a specific electric cord and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in figure B. Make sure that the product is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug in Figure B. No electric circuit, the reconnection should be made by qualified service personnel. 7

8 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 8

9 Chapter 1: Safety Instructions CAUTION: damaged, or even partially immersed in water. Contact TRUE Customer Service. cord as a handle. Do not run the power cord along the side or under the elliptical. agent, or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard. administered. Such substances create the danger of combustion and explosion. or near children, or disabled persons. temperature changes obstructing material. unplug the power cord from the outlet and carefully retrieve it. If the item cannot be reached, contact TRUE Customer Service. Containers with lids are recommended. Make sure no stones are embedded in the soles. Do not use this product in bare feet. Keep all loose clothing, shoelaces and towels away from moving parts. the side handrails should be grabbed and the user should place his/her feet on the side platforms. The front handlebars should be used to grasp the heart rate sensors or to rest the hand on while operating the activity zone keys, but not for stability, emergency, or continuous use. 9

10 Chapter 2: Elliptical Overview Chapter 1: Basic Safety Chapter 2: Elliptical Overview Chapter 3: Display Console Chapter 4: Programming & Operation Chapter 5: Care & Maintenance Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Chapter 7: Additional Information 10

11 Chapter 2: Elliptical Overview Contact Heart Rate Pads Rotating Handgrips Touchscreen Console Handgrip Adjustment Hand Rails Side Rails Footpad Footpad 11

12 Chapter 3: Display Console Chapter 1: Safety Instructions Chapter 2: Elliptical Overview Chapter 3: Display Console Chapter 4: Programming & Operation Chapter 5: Care & Maintenance Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Chapter 7: Additional Information 12

13 Chapter 3: Display Console ESXt Home Screen HRC WORKOUTS Key mix3 WORKOUT Key WEIGHT LOSS WORKOUT Key WORKOUT Description QUICK START Key PERFORMANCE WORKOUT Key MANUAL WORKOUT Key 13

14 Chapter 3: Display Console ESXt Workout Setup Workout Setup: Adjust each setting using the keys and press Next to move to the next setting. Enter your age correctly to use the display s Heart Rate feature. Press lower right Next key to begin your workout. Press back to go back to the Home Screen. Note that the Target Heart Rate setting is only available in the Heart Rate Control workout. 14

15 Chapter 3: Display Console ESXt Calorie Goal Calorie Goal Workout Setup: This workout will choose a pedaling workload that will burn your choice of calories in your desired workout time. Remember that very high calorie goals may result in pedaling that is too difficult for your level of conditioning. The elliptical suggests a calorie burn rate of eight calories per minute, which is a medium effort workout. If you choose a calorie goal that is beyond the elliptical s ability to control workload, either too high or too low, the elliptical will not accept that entry. 15

16 Chapter 3: Display Console ESXt Heart Rate control Heart Rate Control Workout Setup: Correctly enter your age to use the Heart Rate Zone features. Make sure you consult with your doctor to choose a proper target heart rate. You should use a transmitter strap for heart rate control; do not use the contact heart rate system. 16

17 Chapter 3: Display Console ESXt Custom mix3 Custom mix3 Workout Setup: Customize each exercise s workout time from 15 seconds to 99 minutes. Reducing the workout time below 15 seconds will set it to zero, and the exercise will be deleted from the sequence of mix3 exercises. Pre-set Workouts Available Under Weight Loss and Performance keys: One Big Hill, Intervals, and Sport Intervals. These workout profiles expand and compress as you adjust different workout times. 17

18 Chapter 3: Display Console ESXt Running Mode Cruise Control: Selects Constant Heart Rate Control. Distance: An estimate of your distance for a comparable amount of calories expended. AutoStride: Automatically selects stride length based on speed and workload Change display: Changes screen from progress display to heart rate display 18

19 Chapter 3: Display Console ESXt Workout Summary Workout Summary: If you want to save the Workout Setup settings of your workout -- workout time, workout selection, and body weight -- press one of the Save Workout buttons. This will replace any previous saved workout you may have under that selection. Press Next to exit Workout Summary and return to the Home Screen. To recall any saved workout, press the Favorites button on the home page and select one of the saved workouts. 19

20 Chapter 3: Display Console ESXt mix3 Running Mode mix3 Run Mode: Press mix3 on the Home Screen. Select Dynamic mix3 or Custom mix3. Complete the workout setup settings and press the green Start button to start your workout. For the duration of your workout, Dynamic mix3 randomly selects one of the eight mix3 exercises: 1. Stride Forward: At a moderate workload, using exercise arms mainly for balance. 2. Push Arms: Actively push your arms on each forward stroke while striding. 3. Stand on Side and Pull Arms: Step off of the pedals and place your feet on the side steps. Pull your arms on each back stroke. 4. Reverse Stride and Bend Your Knees: Step back on the pedals and stride backwards. Bend your knees to maximize your leg muscle usage. 5. Stride Forward and Lift Your Heels: Maximizes calf muscle usage. 6. Pull Arms: Actively pull your arms on each backward stroke while striding. 7. Stand on Side and Push Arms: Step off of the pedals and place your feet on the side steps. Push your arms on each forward stroke. 8. Reverse Stride and Lift Toes: Step back on the pedals and stride backwards. Lift your toes to increase quadricep muscle usageand randomly selects an exercise duration of either 30, 40, 50, or 60 seconds. During mix3, the Instructor Bar below Motion Man tells you what exercise to perform. Motion Man shows you what muscles you are emphasizing. mix3 timer, to the right of the Instructor Bar, counts down to the end of the current exercise. 20

21 Chapter 3: Display Console ESXt Heart Rate Zone Display Heart Rate Zone Display: These are calculated based on an estimated maximum heart rate of 220 minus your age. Therefore they are only available if you enter your age correctly. Note that this estimated maximum heart rate is only an estimate. You must use either a transmitter strap or the contact heart rate system for this display to work. A wireless heart rate strap is preferred. 21

22 Chapter 4: Programming & Operation Chapter 1: Safety Instructions Chapter 2: Elliptical Overview Chapter 3: Display Console Chapter 4: Programming & Operation Chapter 5: Care & Maintenance Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Chapter 7: Additional Information 22

23 Chapter 4: Programming & Operation operation please visit Quick Start: Weight Loss: Calorie Goal: This workout allows you to choose the number of calories you wish to burn within a specified workout time. Rolling Hills: A series of gradual increasing and decreasing WORKLOAD changes that simulate rolling hills. mix3: mix3: is a cross-training workout that gives you the most exercise for your training time, both lower-body and upper-body. The program takes you through a sequence of exercises that seconds. 23

24 Target Heart Rate Chapter 4: Programming & Operation your heart rate, then automatically adjust the workload to keep you at your target heart rate and thus your desired exercise intensity. condition, how tired you are, the comfort of the workout environment, even your diet and emotional state. Using heart rate to control workload takes the guesswork out of your workout settings. Consult your physician before using heart rate controlled workouts for advice on selecting a target heart rate range. Also, it is important to use the elliptical for several workouts in the manual mode while monitoring your heart rate. Compare your heart rate with how you feel to ensure your safety and comfort. You need to wear a heart rate monitoring chest strap to use heart rate control. Monitoring is not recommended when using the contact heart rate system for heart rate control workouts. Instructions: Put on a Polar or compatible transmitter chest strap. Press ENTER until you reach desired program. Enter your target heart rate using numeric keys or + and keys and press ENTER Adjust time using numeric keys or + and keys and press ENTER Enter maximum speed and press ENTER Enter maximum grade and press ENTER Press START to begin program Warm up: At the beginning of an HRC workout, the elliptical is in full Manual Control mode. Gradually increase your At the heart rate control stage the elliptical takes control of workload and resistance keeping your heart rate within a few bpm of your target. If you are using interval HRC, the elliptical alternates between work and rest intervals. Cool-down: At the end of your workout time or distance, the elliptical reduces workload by half and goes back into Manual Control mode, where you directly control your cool-down. Your elliptical can remember more than one workout setup for a heart rate control workout. You can select these in later workouts so you don t have to re-enter your workout parameters, which tend to stay the same from workout to workout. During workout setup, if you keep pressing ENTER you will continue to scroll through the workout setup parameters. You can press ENTER at any time to accept the current parameters and begin your workout. 24

25 Heart rate Cruise Control Chapter 4: Programming & Operation While in any workout, set your current heart rate as your target heart rate by pressing the HRC CRUISE CONTROL key. User Defined Workouts/Settings: Heart Rate Monitoring: This treadmill can monitor your heart rate using either the chest strap provided with the treadmill or the to the treadmill via radio, and the CHR pads connect to a special computer circuit to extract your heart rate. Chest Strap Heart Rate Monitoring: Although this treadmill functions fine without using the heart rate monitoring level. Chest strap monitoring also allows you to use Heart Rate Control, the most advanced exercise control system available. When you wear a Polar or compatible transmitter strap, the treadmill will The transmitter strap should be worn directly against your skin, about one inch to place the transmitter below their bra line. Some moisture is necessary between the strap and your skin. Sweat from your exercise works best, but ordinary tap water may be used prior to your workout if desired. 25

26 Chapter 4: Programming & Operation A Note On Heart Rate Monitoring: The chest strap produces a FM signal that the treadmill reads and registers your heart rate. The accuracy of Contact Heart rate (CHR): The CHR system lets you monitor your heart rate without wearing a strap. Gently grasp the CHR pads. During this time, the system is analyzing and locking in your heart rate. Important: Exercise with smooth body motions. Breathe smoothly and regularly, and avoid talking. Grip the pads lightly, not tightly. Make sure your hands are clean, free of both dirt and hand lotions. When using a HRC workout, it is best to use chest strap monitoring. Heart rate based workouts work best with the extra accuracy gained from a chest strap heart rate monitoring system. A Note on CHR Accuracy: CHR monitoring may be less accurate than a chest strap, since the heart rate signals are much stronger at the chest. 26

27 Chapter 5: Care & Maintenance Chapter 1: Safety Instructions Chapter 2: Elliptical Overview Chapter 3: Display Console Chapter 4: Programming & Operation Chapter 5: Care & Maintenance Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Chapter 7: Additional Information 27

28 Chapter 5: Care & Maintenance Care & Maintenance It is important to perform the minor maintenance tasks described in this section. Failure to maintain the elliptical as described here could void the TRUE Fitness Warranty. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the unit from its power source before cleaning or performing any maintenance tasks. Inspection: Inspect the elliptical daily. Look and listen for loose fasteners, unusual noises, worn or frayed power cords, and any other indications that the equipment may be in need of service. If you notice any of these, obtain service. Important: If you determine that the elliptical needs service, make sure that the elliptical cannot be magnetic safety key and safety clip and store it in a safe place. Make sure other users know that the elliptical needs service. Cleaning the Equipment: TRUE recommends the elliptical be cleaned before and after each workout. Use mild soap and water to dampen a soft cloth and wipe all exposed surfaces. This helps remove any dust or dirt. CAUTION: Do not use any acidic cleaners. Doing so will weaken the paint or powder coatings and may void the TRUE Fitness Warranty. Never pour water or spray liquids on any part of the elliptical. Allow the elliptical to dry completely before using. Frequently vacuum the floor underneath the unit to prevent the Storing the Chest Strap: Store the chest strap in a place where it remains free of dust and dirt such as, in a closet or drawer. Be sure to protect the chest strap from extremes in temperature. Do not store it in a place that may be exposed to dampened in mild soap and water. Dry the surface thoroughly with a clean towel. Long Term Storage: unplugged from the power source and is positioned so that it will not become damaged or interfere with people or other equipment. 28

29 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Chapter 1: Safety Instructions Chapter 2: Elliptical Overview Chapter 3: Display Console Chapter 4: Programming & Operation Chapter 5: Care & Maintenance Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Chapter 7: Additional Information 29

30 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Basic Treadmill Troubleshooting Guide The following are common questions that are asked. For all other inquiries we would ask that you call your local dealer/service provider in your area for support. Q. What does it mean when my panel displays no lights? A. Such symptoms can be caused by: and the lights should reappear on your display. If it will not reset, you will need to call your local dealer or service provider to set up a service call. Q. The upper display shows an error code or has odd characters. A. If your display has any error messages on it TRUE Fitness recommends that you contact your local dealer or service provider to arrange a service call. The error codes are there for your protection and we do not recommend that you continue using the unit without consulting a professional. Q. Is there any maintenance that I need to do to my elliptical? A. TRUE Fitness encourages our customers to set themselves up with a preventative maintenance contract. These can be provided through your dealer or local service provider. Q. How do I arrange for a service or preventative maintenance appointment? A. TRUE Fitness recommends that you gather the serial number, model number, and a brief description of the reason for the request before contacting anyone. Once that information has been gathered you may is in your area, you may visit our website at and use our dealer locator to obtain the If you would like you may also contact TRUE Fitness customer support team by calling or ing us at info@truefitness.com Monday Friday during normal business hours with any further questions or comments. 30

31 Chapter 7: Additional Information Chapter 1: Safety Instructions Chapter 2: Elliptical Overview Chapter 3: Display Console Chapter 4: Programming & Operation Chapter 5: Care & Maintenance Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Chapter 7: Additional Information 31

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36 Chapter 7: Additional Information What Is TRUE World? TRUE World is the way in which we hope to further engage our TRUE community. Whether you are a TRUE dealer, an owner of a piece of TRUE cardio equipment, or simply a fitness enthusiast, we hope you become part of TRUE World. With the new Universal Console on TRUE cardio equipment, TRUE World is a place where YOU select the machine with the display YOU choose, tailoring each machine to fit your needs and budget. The new console choices range from classic to trendsetting. Only in the TRUE WORLD can you find this new console design that not only provides a sleek, cohesive But that s just the beginning. Share what your TRUE World is online with us -- through our website or through our social media sites on Facebook and Twitter. TRUE World is a community of users. Through that community of users we hope to continue the tradition of excellence that is TRUE. TRUE World is a place where tradition meets technology; where 29 years of continuous innovation and improvement produces ONE THING - the world s finest cardio equipment. Only TRUE users know - these rugged yet elegant machines are simply the smoothest, quietest, and most durable on the market. TRUE WORLD is helping us prepare our premier cardio machines to meet the future. This truly is just the beginning

37 Chapter 7: Additional Information CONTACT INFORMATION 865 HOFF ROAD ST. LOUIS, MO HOURS OF OPERATION: 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. CST TRUE FITNESS HOME OFFICE 865 HOFF ROAD ST. LOUIS, MO