The 400T Owner’s Operating Manual The 400T measures, monitors, and motivates your fitness and health. LT-12396 Rev F CYBEX International, Inc.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This treadmill is intended for household use. This treadmill must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of 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.
PREFACE This manual is written for use in North America, the United Kingdom, and other English-speaking areas. For your convenience, all measurements and voltage requirements are listed in both English and metric units. English values are listed first, followed by metric units in parentheses. For example: 1 in. (2.54 cm). Before you assemble your 400T, you should check to make sure it is the right model and has the correct voltage requirements for your area.
NOTE: For European customers only.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCING THE 400T Treadmill Exercise and Fitness Treadmill vs. Other Forms of Exercise The 400T Design Historical Background Special Features of the 400T 3 4 5 5 6 2 SETUP & ASSEMBLY Choosing and Preparing a Site Electrical Power Requirements Unpacking Assembling the 400T 8 8 8 9 3 GETTING STARTED Starting the 400T Setup Mode Programmed Workouts P1 Manual Mode: Creating A Personal Workout Saving Your Personal Workout As P6 Switching from Manual to Program Mode % Grade vs.
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1 / INTRODUCING THE 400T Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the CYBEX 400T programmed treadmill. The 400T combines the latest treadmill technology with superior operation to help you achieve your personal fitness goals, whether they are to train for specific sports, condition your cardiovascular system, or just feel better in your daily activities. The 400T is simple to operate and program. It combines high performance with convenience and safety.
1 / INTRODUCING THE 400T One goal of physical fitness is a healthier heart that gets progressively stronger. It doesn’t matter how young or old you are, if you exercise regularly without overdoing it, your heart rate will improve. Your resting pulse may also go down, which means that your heart isn’t working as hard for even your most mild daily activities. A stronger heart also means that you must exercise more vigorously to attain the recommended 60%-90% of its capacity.
1/ INTRODUCING THE 400T If your workout includes walking or jogging, you may be interested in improving the duration of your workout, or your ability to exercise for longer periods of time without stress. For example, you may now be able to walk for 2 miles and would like to be able to walk 4 or more miles for exercise. This kind of exercise is ideal if you are interested in weight reduction or in maintaining your current physical condition.
1 / INTRODUCING THE 400T Programmed workouts are designed in accordance with the American College of Sports Medicine recommendations. of exercise and recent dramatic changes in the availability of special features and advances in electronic design have greatly increased its popularity and use in commercial fitness centers and in the home. With each succeeding generation of treadmills, CYBEX has improved the performance and increased the level of automation.
2 / SETUP & ASSEMBLY Display Panel Console Handgrip Front Roller Cover Console Support Bars Foot Pad Running Belt Running Belt Tension Bolts Base (Chassis) Assembly 7
2 / SETUP & ASSEMBLY Specifications Overall Length: Overall Width: Running Area Length: Running Area Width: Weight: Programs: Levels of Difficulty: Manual Mode: Speed Range: Incline Range: Chassis Construction: Deck Material: Electrical Voltage: Operating Frequency: Power Requirement: Outlet Requirement: Circuit Requirement: Plug Configuration: 69 in. (175 cm) 30 in. (76 cm) 52 in. (132 cm) 18 in. (46 cm) 250 lb. (113 kg) 4 preset, 1 custom 9 per program Yes 1.0 to 10.0 mph (1.6 to 16.
2 / SETUP & ASSEMBLY Additional Tools In addition to the Allen wrenches shipped with the treadmill, a few common household tools will be required to assemble the treadmill: 1. Phillips head screwdriver 2. 1/2” open end or socket wrench or adjustable wrench 3. 3/4” open end or socket wrench or adjustable wrench Assembling the 400T To ensure correct assembly of the 400T, carefully read and follow these steps: 1.
2 / SETUP & ASSEMBLY console and bars and tighten the console securely to the bars using the 3/16” Allen wrench (included). 10. Place the front cover into position on the front of the treadmill. Insert the four 1/2” button-head screws through the holes in the cover and screw them into the base using the 5/32” Allen wrench (included). Tighten them securely. Checking the 400T Use the following instructions to test the full speed and incline range of the treadmill and check the belt for proper operation. 1.
2 / SETUP & ASSEMBLY mph (16.1 kph). Then press the SPEED – key until the treadmill is back to 1.0 mph (1.6 kph). As you press the INCLINE or SPEED increase or decrease keys, the left display will flash the selected incline and the right display will flash the selected speed. The control panel will continue to flash these settings as the treadmill “seeks” to reach the selected incline and/or speed values.
3 / GETTING STARTED CAUTION: DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY ON THE RUNNING BELT WHEN STARTING THE TREADMILL. PLACE YOUR FEET ON THE TWO SIDE FOOTPADS. Using your treadmill is meant to be a pleasant experience. Before starting, however, make sure that you always keep the following safety concerns in mind: • As with any fitness program, have your physician or other health care professional determine your capacity for exercise and proceed accordingly.
3 / GETTING STARTED 6. Press the + key pad four times to advance through the program choices until P5 (the Fitness Test) is displayed in the right window. In Chapter 4 you will learn how to select the other programs available with the 400T. Press the ▼▲ key pad until L1 (Level 1) appears in the display window. Chapter 4 also explains how to determine which level you should use for a workout. Press START/ENTER to accept Program 5, Level 1. The treadmill begins a countdown in both display windows, “3...2...
3 / GETTING STARTED Setup Mode The 400T’s Setup mode allows you to configure the four following features: 1. Memory Retention Mode 2. Metric/English Measurement Units 3. Programs On/Off Mode 4. Time Limits (in Manual mode, only) 5. Pause On/Off Mode The description of each feature, as well as the procedure to access the Setup mode, is listed below: Note: The Setup mode can be accessed only while the treadmill is in the dormant mode, i.e.
3 / GETTING STARTED 2. Metric/English Measurement Units This feature allows you to display speed, distance, and weight in either English or metric units of measurement. You can toggle between the “E” for English or “nn” for metric by using the - and + keys. 3. Programs On/Off Mode The programs on/off mode can be used to prevent or “lock out” the use of the 400T’s programs. When “P on” is selected, the programs are enabled and there is no time limit set. The right display window will not be illuminated.
3 / GETTING STARTED P1 Manual Mode: Creating A Personal Workout If you design your own program, be sure to include a 3 to 5 minute warm-up and cool-down. In addition to the four programmed workouts included with the 400T, you can also create your own workout by manually changing the speed and/or incline as you exercise. You increase or decrease the speed and incline settings, using SPEED + and – and INCLINE ▲ and ▼. You can even create a workout to mimic a route you normally run or walk outside.
3 / GETTING STARTED The center display shows “USE - + TO SET WEIGHT.” The right display flashes the default weight of 160 lb. (73 kg). Use the - and + keys to adjust the weight number displayed in the right windows to your current weight. The 400T accepts weight from 50 to 400 lb. (23 to 182 kg). (If after five seconds no key has been pressed to adjust the weight display, the treadmill will accept 160 lb. (73 kg) as the default weight and revert to the run mode.
3 / GETTING STARTED To review accumulated data, after a program: Press SHIFT to activate a display sequence showing the total calories burned, distance traveled and total time. To cycle continuously through available data during a program: Press and hold down SHIFT for 2-3 seconds. The treadmill shows each set of data, cycling to the next set every 3 seconds. To stop the display on the current data, press SHIFT once.
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4 / PROGRAMMED WORKOUTS The 400T is one of the most advanced personal fitness treadmills available. With the 400T, you choose from four different programs, all of which have 9 levels of difficulty, for a total choice of 36 different preprogrammed options. With this unique combination of programs, you can tailor your workout to achieve exactly the fitness goals you desire: weight loss, conditioning, endurance, or maintenance of overall health. Selecting a Programmed Workout 1.
4 / PROGRAMMED WORKOUTS The right display flashes the default weight, 160 lb. (73 kg). Use the - and + keys to adjust the weight displayed in the right window. The 400T accepts weights from 50 to 400 lb. (23 to 182 kg). If no key has been pressed after 5 seconds, the treadmill will accept 160 lb. (73 kg) as the default weight and revert to the run mode. 12. After adjusting the weight display, the center display window will flash “PRESS START.
4 / PROGRAMMED WORKOUTS Note: If the memory retention mode is enabled “on” (See Chapter 3.), pressing SHIFT from the dormant mode will also allow you to review the data from your last workout.The program level and maximum grade will be displayed in the left control panel window. The program number and maximum speed will be displayed in the right control panel window (for 3 seconds). Then calories burned and distance run will be displayed (for 3 seconds) before the treadmill returns back to the dormant mode.
4 / PROGRAMMED WORKOUTS Changing Level in a Programmed Workout During a programmed workout, you may want to change to an easier or more difficult level. You do not have to begin the program again to change levels. To change a program level: Press START/ENTER to display the current program and level status information. Press the ▼ or ▲ key to select a new program level. The level change will occur immediately.
4 / P1: MANUAL MODE AND P6: SAVED PROGRAM MODE For an explanation of P1 Manual Mode and P6 Saved Program Mode see Chapter 3, Getting Started.
4 / P2: SPEED CHALLENGE PROGRAM The P2 Speed Challenge Program is a 30-minute, high-intensity walking workout designed to improve your cardiorespiratory system and increase your muscle workload capability. P2 uses changes in intensity to exercise your body at near maximum capacity for short time intervals. If you are training for road races or other high-energy sports, the P2 program will help you shave minutes off your race times. P2 is designed to push you to the limit to improve your walking speed.
4 / P2: SPEED CHALLENGE PROGRAM P2 Program Profile Maximum Speed and Incline Fitness Level Max. Speed mph (kph) Max. % Grade L1 2.8 (4.5) 4.0 L2 3.4 (5.5) 5.0 L3 3.7 (5.8) 6.0 L4 3.9 (6.3) 7.0 L5 4.2 (6.8) 8.0 L6 4.5 (7.2) 9.0 L7 5.1 (8.2) 10.0 L8 5.6 (9.0) 11.0 L9 6.2 (9.9) 12.
4 / P3: CARDIOVASCULAR PROGRAM The P3 Cardiovascular Program is a 30-minute workout that uses high-intensity, aerobic exercise to strengthen the heart muscle, stressing the heart at about 70% to 85% of its maximum pumping rate. Program Profile P3 gives you a complete cardiovascular workout geared to your workout level. The P3 Program consists of an initial 4-minute warm-up segment of relatively mild increases in speed and incline.
4 / P3: CARDIOVASCULAR PROGRAM P3 Program Profile Maximum Speed and Incline Fitness Level % Grade Max. Speed Max. mph (kph) % Grade L1 2.5 (4.0) 4.0 L2 3.0 (4.8) 5.0 L3 3.2 (5.1) 6.0 L4 3.5 (5.6) 7.0 L5 3.8 (6.1) 8.0 L6 4.0 (6.4) 9.0 L7 4.5 (7.2) 10.0 L8 5.0 (8.0) 11.0 L9 5.5 (8.8) 12.
4 / P4: WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM P4 is designed for weight reduction. intensity allows you to handle a longer duration and distance workout and thus burn more calories. With other lifestyle factors remaining the same (such as diet), simply adding the P4 workout to your schedule should result in weight loss because of the increase in calories burned. You could alternate this program with any of the other 400T programs to combine weight reduction and fitness training.
4 / P4: WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM P4 Program Profile Maximum Speed and Incline Fitness Level % Grade Max. Speed Max. mph (kph) % Grade L1 2.2 (3.5) 4.0 L2 2.6 (4.2) 5.0 L3 2.8 (4.5) 6.0 L4 3.1 (5.0) 7.0 L5 3.3 (5.3) 8.0 L6 3.5 (5.6) 9.0 L7 3.9 (6.2) 10.0 L8 4.4 (7.0) 11.0 L9 4.0 (7.7) 12.
4 / P5: FITNESS TEST PROGRAM you remain active on a daily basis. This is the ideal way to schedule your weight loss program for maximum results. The P5 Fitness Test Program is a 20-minute walking workout designed to test your aerobic walking capacity. It is the guide by which you determine which fitness “L” level is best suited to your current performance capability and physical condition. If you successfully complete the 20-minute test at a certain fitness level (L1...
4 / P5: FITNESS TEST PROGRAM are able to complete the P5 workout with no strain at all, increase your “L” level one number and repeat the fitness test in 24 hours. If you are just able to complete the P5 workout and realize that the next highest “L” level is out of your reach, you have found your true “L” fitness level. The 400T is designed to help you set goals and measure your progress. The key is to evaluate your fitness level “L” and to reevaluate it periodically at different stages of your training.
5 / MAINTENANCE CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, BE SURE THAT POWER IS SHUT OFF AND THE TREADMILL IS UNPLUGGED FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. Your CYBEX 400T is a high-quality machine that is built to last. Many CYBEX products are still in daily use twenty years after the original date of their manufacture.
5 / MAINTENANCE Running Belt/Deck Maintenance The running belt and deck will need to be cleaned and the belt may need minor adjustments. Use the following two sections to keep your 400T operating properly. Cleaning the Belt and Deck Surfaces To minimize the effect of friction between the wood deck and the running belt, we recommend cleaning the underside of the running belt and the top of the running deck surface by wiping them with a clean dry towel.
5 / MAINTENANCE CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERTIGHTEN THE RUNNING BELT TENSION. OVERTIGHTENING CAN CREATE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE ON THE FRONT AND REAR ROLLER BEARINGS, CAUSING PREMATURE ROLLER BEARING WEAR AND/OR FAILURE. To decrease the tension on the running belt, turn both bolts counter-clockwise the same number of turns. Set the bolt tension so that your last 1¼4 turn removes the apparent belt slippage and/or hesitation.
Odometer Reading in Miles (Km) 100 (162) 250 (402) 500 (805) 750 (1207) 1000 (1609) 1250 (2012) 1500 (2414) 1750 (2816) 2000 (3219) 2250 (3621) 2500 (4023) 2750 (4426) 3000 (4828) 3250 (5230) 3500 (5633) 3750 (6035) 4000 (6437) 4250 (6840) 4500 (7242) 4750 (7644) 5000 (8047) 5250 (8449) 5500 (8851) 5750 (9254) 6000 (9656) 6250 (10058) 6500 (10461) 6750 (10863) 7000 (11265) C Service Schedule he ck Va R cu unn u in C md gB he eb e ck ris lt & t M h ea e c insi Ten de su u s re rre ho ion C n M he od /Tr o
6 / TROUBLESHOOTING The CYBEX 400T is equipped with the most sophisticated service diagnostics available in any treadmill today. The cause of most operating problems is usually easily seen, detected, and repaired. If the cause of a problem is not obvious, it is important to follow a logical process of checking each component in the system. The authorized CYBEX dealer network and our Customer Service Department can provide this kind of assistance.
6 / TROUBLESHOOTING A stylized letter “m” (nn) will be displayed in the left window, and the maintenance prompt number will be displayed in the right window. The maintenance prompt will be displayed for two seconds before each start of the treadmill, until the prompt is cleared. The prompt can be cleared by entering the diagnostic mode, test 12. See page 47. nn 1: Clean Treadmill This message appears every 500 miles (805 km). See Chapter 5 for information on cleaning the treadmill.
6 / TROUBLESHOOTING nn 4: Check Deck Wear This message appears every 2,500 miles (4023 km). The treadmill running deck should be checked routinely for signs of wear. Any signs of abnormal deck wear, such as excessive furrowing, scraping, cracking, fissures, or burnt or insufficient wax, may indicate the need for deck replacement. The front and rear rollers should also be checked for any signs of build-up of wax or other foreign materials and cleaned if necessary.
6 / TROUBLESHOOTING ERR 1: NO SPEED SIGNAL AT STARTUP This error code usually occurs only during start-up and indicates that the computer in the control panel is not receiving any indication of motor speed. To isolate the source of this problem, you need to determine whether the drive motor tried to start up and did rotate or whether it never came on at all.
6 / TROUBLESHOOTING Another source of this problem could be excessive friction between the deck and belt, usually caused by a lack of routine belt/deck cleaning (see Chapter 5), or by a worn deck. A third cause for this code could be a defective choke or a poor connection at the choke assembly. Last, the failure of an electronic component in the relay box or loss of magnetism in the drive motor permanent magnet could also generate this error message.
6 / TROUBLESHOOTING If the speed attempts to increase, it may be because of a defect in the power supply circuitry to the drive motor, the speed sensor, or the filter capacitor. If the speed attempts to decrease, it may be because of a defect in the drive motor, the speed sensor, or a worn running deck. If either of these conditions exist, call your local CYBEX dealer or CYBEX Customer Service. An authorized CYBEX technician can usually detect the source of the problem with a service visit.
6 / TROUBLESHOOTING d1: SOFTWARE REVISION This test displays the configuration information for the main program chip in the control panel. “d1” is displayed in the left control panel window, and the right control panel window displays the revision level of the main program. For example: Note: The heart icon will also illuminate in d1. It d1 1.09 will blink with the signal from a Polar® transmitter.
6 / TROUBLESHOOTING d4: INCLINE, INCLINE VOLTAGE, and CALIBRATION This test allows you to: Note: To calibrate the 400T, run the elevation to its lowest limit (0% grade) using the ▼ key. Next back off one pulse of the elevation motor by pressing the ▲ key. Set the lower limit by pressing the - key. The “CAL” light will illuminate on the display to indicate acceptance. To set the upper limit, run the elevation to its maximum limit (15% grade), using the ▲ key.
6 / TROUBLESHOOTING Active keys during this test: Note: The keys listed below must be held for two seconds to activate the described response. START/ENTER will advance you to the next diagnostic test. STOP will exit and return you to the mode you were in before entering the diagnostic tests. SHIFT backs you up one step in the diagnostics test menu. d7: TOTAL TIME This test displays the total accumulated time to date, in hours, that the treadmill has been used.
6 / TROUBLESHOOTING The diagnostic test number, d9, is displayed in the left control panel window. The right control panel window displays the number of times that the treadmill has been started if 9,999 or less. As the number increases to 10,000 and above, the most significant digits expand into the left window, as additional space is needed. For example: d9 1 START 9480 This display indicates 19,480 starts. Active keys during this test: START/ENTER will advance you to the next diagnostic test.
6 / TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR CODE NUMBERS 1: NO SPEED SIGNAL AT STARTUP 2: EXCESSIVE CURRENT DRAW 3: LOSS OF SPEED SIGNAL 4: NO FREQUENCY LOCK 5: ELEVATION ERROR 6: OVERSPEED 7: LOSS OF NOVRAM Only one error code from the log can be displayed at any time. To scroll through the Error Log, use either the speed or the elevation keys. All errors will cause the treadmill to be inoperative. Power must be cycled on and off to resume usage. If errors recur, the treadmill will again be inoperative.
6 / TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance Prompt and backs you up one step in diagnostic test menu. The ▼ and ▲ keys toggle the Error Log from Set (S) to Clear (C). The - and + keys toggle the Maintenance Prompt from Set (S) to Clear (C). EXIT...PRESS STOP To exit the diagnostic test mode, press STOP to return the treadmill to its previous state. Note: If you were in the middle of a program before entering the test mode, you will be returned to the exact spot in the program where you left off.
6 / TROUBLESHOOTING CYBEX for evaluation and repair or replacement. The technician will assign you an RGA number. This number should be put on the outside of the package that contains the item(s) to be returned. Include a description of the problem, the serial number of the treadmill and the name and address of the owner in the package along with the part(s). 5. Forward the package to CYBEX, prepaid. Note: Merchandise returned without an RGA number on the outside of the package or shipments sent C.O.D.
