Horizon Fitness ELITE 1.1T User manual

Horizon Fitness
2005 Elite Treadmill
Service Manual
Treadmill Models – 1.1T 2.1T, 3.1T, 4.1T, 5.1T
If you have any questions, please call the Horizon Fitness Service Hotline at
1-800-244-4192

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty 3
Safety Instructions 5
Recommended Tools 8
Maintenance 9
Upper Board Troubleshooting 21
Lower Board Troubleshooting 39
InclineMotorTroubleshooting 49
Drive Motor and Roller Troubleshooting 53
SparePartsReplacement 57
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Treadmill Home Warranty
Elite Series Treadmills
LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY
Horizon Fitness extends the following exclusive, limited warranty, which shall apply
to the use of the device in the home, for residential, non-commercial purposes only.
Any other use shall void this warranty.
Horizon Fitness hereby extends the following limited warranties for the following
components of the device, for the time period indicated:
FRAME – LIFETIME
Horizon Fitness warrants the frame against defects in workmanship and materials for
the life of the product, so long as it remains in the possession of the original owner.
DRIVE MOTOR – TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
Horizon Fitness warrants the drive motor against defects in workmanship and
materials for a period of twenty-five years from the date of purchase, so long as the
device remains in the possession of the original owner.
ELEVATION MOTOR – TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
Horizon Fitness warrants the elevation motor against defects in workmanship and
materials for a period of twenty-five years from the date of purchase, so long as the
device remains in the possession of the original owner.
ELECTRONICS & PARTS – TWO YEARS
Horizon Fitness warrants the electronic components and all original parts against
defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of
purchase, so long as the device remains in the possession of the original owner.
LABOR – ONE YEAR
Horizon Fitness shall cover the labor cost for the repair of the device for a period of
one year from the date of original purchase, so lone as the device remains in the
possession of the original owner.
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EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
This warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable. This
warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective frame,
electronic component, or defective part and is the sole remedy of the warranty. The
warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, improper assembly or maintenance, or
installation of parts or accessories not originally intended or compatible with the
treadmill as sold. The warranty does not apply to damage or failure due to accident,
abuse, corrosion, discoloration of paint or plastic, or neglect. Horizon Fitness shall
not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages. All returns must be
pre-authorized by Horizon Fitness. Horizon Fitness’ obligation under this warranty
is limited to replacing or repairing, at Horizon Fitness’ option, the product at one of
its authorized service centers. A Horizon authorized service center must receive all
products for which a warranty claim is made. These products must be received with
all freight and other transportation charges prepaid, accompanied by sufficient proof
of purchase. Parts and electronic components reconditioned to As New Condition
by Horizon Fitness or its vendors may sometimes be supplied as warranty
replacement parts and constitute fulfillment of warranty terms. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and your rights may vary from state to state.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Your warranty card must be completed and sent to Horizon Fitness or register on line
at www.horizonfitness.com, before a warranty claim can be processed.
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Important Safety Instructions
Warning statements indicate a particularly dangerous activity. You should be extremely
cautious when doing the following:
• Removing power from the treadmill, the power cord being disconnected from the wall
outlet. Always ensure that the treadmill is unplugged from the wall outlet when you
inspect or adjust the treadmill, or when you isolate, remove, or replace a treadmill
component.
• Removing the motor cover exposes high voltage components and potentially
dangerous machinery. Exercise extreme caution when you perform maintenance
procedures with the hood removed.
• During service operations you will be very close to moving machinery and high
voltage components. When you perform maintenance procedures with the hood
removed, remove jewelry (especially from ears and neck), tie up long hair, remove
neckties, and do not wear loose clothing.
• When the treadmill is operating, the capacitor will hold a lethal amount of charge.
Do not touch the capacitor as serious injury or death might result.
• When the treadmill is turned off and the power cord is removed from the wall outlet,
the capacitor will hold voltage for 30-60 seconds. Allow the capacitor to discharge for
a period of one minute before you touch or work near the capacitor. Do not attempt
to discharge the capacitor by any other means.
• Exercise caution when touching any wire or electrical component during treadmill
operation.
• When it is necessary to lift the treadmill, ensure that the treadmill has adequate
support. Do not lift the treadmill by the front.
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Safety guidelines you should know and follow include:
• Read the owner’s manual and follow all operation instructions.
• Operate the treadmill on a solid, level surface. Locate the rear of the treadmill at
least four feet from walls or furniture. Keep the area behind the treadmill clear.
• Visually check the treadmill before beginning service or maintenance operations. If
it is not completely assembled or is damaged in any way, exercise extreme caution
while operating and checking the treadmill.
• When operation the treadmill, do not wear loose clothing. Do not wear shoes with
heels or leather soles. Check the soles of your shoes and remove and embedded
stones. Tie long hair back.
• Use care when getting on of off the treadmill. Use the handrails whenever possible.
Do not get on or off the treadmill when the running belt is moving.
• Before starting the running belt, straddle the belt by placing your feet firmly on the
sides of the treadmill. You should also step off the belt and onto the sides of the
treadmill after turning off the running belt.
• Do not rock the unit. Do not stand or climb on the handrails, electronic console, or
hood.
• Do not set anything on the handrails, electronic console, or hood. Never place
liquids on any part of the treadmill.
• To prevent electrical shock, keep all electrical components, such as the drive motor,
power cord, and circuit breaker away from water and other liquids.
• Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the
manufacturer-such attachments might case injuries.
• Turn off the treadmill when adjusting o working near the take-up roller. Do not
make any adjustments to the running belt when someone is standing on the
machine.
• Keep all loose items away from the treadmill running surface. A treadmill running
belt will not stop immediately if an object becomes caught in the belt or rollers.
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WARNING:
Connect this appliance to a properly grounded, dedicated 20-amp outlet only. See grounding
Instructions.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. If a treadmill should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provide a
path of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electrical 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 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 of serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether
the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product, if it will
not fit in the outlet; have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
SAFETY TIPS
• Never use the treadmill before securing the safety tether clip to your clothing.
• If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness, or shortness of breath, stop exercising
immediately and consult your physician before continuing.
• Do not wear clothes that might catch on any part of the treadmill.
• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
• Keep children off of treadmill at all times.
• Do not use treadmill outdoors.
• Unplug treadmill before moving it.
• Do not remove the treadmill motor covers or roller covers. An authorized Horizon Fitness
service provider should perform Service only.
• Treadmill should be plugged into a dedicated 20amp circuit for optimal performance.
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Recommended Tools and Equipment
The following list is a summary of the tools and equipment required by the procedures
in this manual.
Phillips screwdrivers
Anti-static wrist strap (when handling electronic parts)
Flat-head screwdrivers
Digital multi-meter
Drive belt tension gauge
Allen wrench set (Metric)
Open-end wrenches of assorted sizes (Metric)
Clamp-on AC amp meter
½” drive ratchet and sockets of assorted sizes
Blue loc-tite
Cable ties
Motor commutator stone
Needle nose pliers
Damp cloth
Rubber mallet
Drop cloth
Ruler
Snap ring pliers
Wire cutters
Note:
Drive belt tension gauges and motor commutator stone can be ordered from Horizon
Fitness.
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Cleanliness of your Horizon Fitness treadmill and its operating environment will keep maintenance
problems and service calls to a minimum. For this reason, Horizon Fitness recommends that the
following preventive maintenance schedule be followed.
After Each Use
• Turn off the treadmill with the on/off switch, and unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet.
Warning!
To remove power from the treadmill, the power cord must be disconnected from the wall outlet.
• Wipe down the running belt, deck, motor cover, and console casing with a damp cloth.
Never use solvents, as they can cause damage to the treadmill.
• Inspect the power cord. If the power cord is damaged, contact Horizon Fitness.
• Make sure the power cord is not underneath the treadmill or in any other area where it can
become pinched or cut.
• Check the tension and alignment of the running belt. Make sure that the treadmill belt will
not damage any other components on the treadmill by being misaligned
Every Week
Clean underneath the treadmill, following these steps:
• Turn off the treadmill with the on/off switch, and then unplug the power cord at the wall
outlet.
• Fold the treadmill into the upright position; making sure that the lock latch is secure.
• Move the treadmill to a remote location.
• Wipe or vacuum any dust particles or other objects that may have accumulated underneath
the treadmill.
• Return the treadmill to its previous position.
Every Month
• Inspect all assembly bolts of the machine for proper tightness.
• Remove the motor cover and clean the motor and lower board area to eliminate any lint or
dust particles that may have accumulated. Failure to do so may result in premature failure
of key electrical components.
Each 6 months
• Add lubrication to deck and running belt. Use lubrication provided by Horizon Fitness
only!
• Lubricate the air shocks with a Teflon based spray
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Tensioning or Aligning the Running Belt
Tensioning the Running Belt:
If you can feel a slipping sensation when running on the treadmill, the running belt must
be tightened. In most cases, the belt has stretched from use, causing the belt to slip.
This is a normal and common adjustment. To eliminate this slipping, tension both the
rear roller bolts with the appropriate sized Allen wrench, turning both the left and right
bolt 1/4 TURN as shown below. Try the treadmill again to check for slipping. Repeat
if necessary, but NEVER TURN the roller bolts more than 1/4 turn at a time.
NOTE: The belt tension is set properly when the running belt is ¼ of an inch from
the deck, towards the rear roller.
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Aligning the Running Belt:
If the running belt moves rapidly to one side when performing the next step, press the
Stop button immediately.
• Turn on the treadmill. With the treadmill speed between 6-8 mph, stand behind
the treadmill and watch the movement of the running belt. As you watch the
running belt, make sure that the belt runs without moving from one side to the
other and that the belt is centered between the side rails.
If the running belt is not tracking properly follow the following procedures:
• If the running belt tracks to the left, turn the left roller bolt clockwise ¼ of a turn,
keeping the belt tension in mind. Over-tightening the running belt may cause
damage to the running belt and roller bearings.
• If the running belt tracks to the right, turn the right roller bolt clockwise ¼ of a turn,
keeping the belt tension in mind. Over-tightening the running belt may cause
damage to the running belt and roller bearings.
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Tensioning the Drive Belt (1.1T, 2.1T, 3.1T)
Procedure:
1. Turn off the power to the treadmill and remove the power cord from the wall
outlet.
2. With a Philips head screwdriver, remove the motor cover.
3. Unplug the motor wires from the lower board.
4. Before continuing, it is a good idea to weight down the treadmill deck to prevent
the treadmill from springing up. Removing the weight of the motor will
significantly reduce the weight in the front end of the treadmill.
5. With a 13mm wrench, loosen the attachment nuts (M08) and washers (M09)
holding the motor to the frame.
6. With a 6mm Allen wrench, loosen the two motor bracket attachment bolts (M45,
M46) and adjust to proper position.
7. Tighten the two motor attach bolts (M45, M46) with a 6mm Allen wrench.
8. Verify the proper tension on the drive belt. Using a timing belt tension gauge, the
proper tension should be between 65 to 75 lbs. If a timing belt tension gauge is
not available, the drive belt should have approximately 3/8 of inch deflection. If
the drive belt tension is not set properly, loosen the motor attachment bolts and
adjust.
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Treadmill Deck Lubrication Procedures
There are three different applications in which you would be required to add lubrication to a
Horizon Fitness treadmill.
1. MAINTENANCE
A Horizon Fitness treadmill does not need to be lubricated regularly. However, Horizon Fitness
recommends that a 100% pure silicone lubricant be applied every 6 months. This is necessary to
ensure the longevity of the treadmill.
2. BELT REPLACEMENT
When lubrication is added to a treadmill deck at the factory it is impregnated into the filament
backing of the running belt, providing a low friction, long lasting coat. When replacing the
original belt on a treadmill, this new belt will not be properly coated. Always add lubrication
when replacing the belt.
3. BREAKER TRIPS
With time, the lubrication between the running deck and running belt of the treadmill will wear
down. The lack of lubrication between the deck and belt will cause a high amount of friction
when running on the treadmill. This, in turn, will cause the treadmill breaker to trip. If this
happens, lubrication should be added.
These three applications should be the only times lubrication is ever added to a Horizon Fitness
treadmill. Please contact the Horizon Fitness service department to obtain the proper lubrication
for reapplication.
PROCEDURES
1. For optimal results, the running deck and belt should be warm before reapplication of
lubrication. It is recommended to run the treadmill at 5mph for 10–15 minutes before
proceeding.
2. With the appropriate sized Allen wrench, loosen the rear roller bolts on both the left and right
side. It is a good idea to note the position of the roller to reassemble properly. For best
results, place two removable marks on the left and right side of the deck and the running belt.
When reinstalling, match up the marks for proper tension. It is not necessary to take off the
roller, just loosen it enough so that you can fit your hands underneath the belt comfortably.
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3. Once the belt is loosened, take a small amount of silicon oil (20 cc squeeze bottle provided by
Horizon Fitness) and apply it to the entire top surface of the running deck.
After the silicon oil has been applied to the top surface of the running deck, the roller can be
tightened to the proper position. With a damp cloth, wipe off any excessive silicon oil that may
have seeped out from underneath the running belt
Note – Only use the lubrication provided by Horizon Fitness. Do not try to apply other
manufacture’s lubrication to a Horizon Fitness deck.
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Lubricating the Air Shock
Procedure:
1. Fold the treadmill to the upright position; making sure the treadmill is locked securely.
2. Add lubricating oil on the shaft of the air shock.
3. Lift the frame up and down, repeating this several times to allow the lubricating oil blend into air
shock
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FIVE-STEP DIAGNOSIS PROCESS
The following steps are provided as routine checkpoints when diagnosing problems on a
Horizon Fitness treadmill. If followed correctly, these checkpoints should help
diagnosis the majority of problems that may be encountered.
1. Proper supplying power to treadmill.
- Make sure the treadmill is not on an extension cord. Extension cords create
energy loss, which prevents proper voltage from being supplied to the
treadmill.
- Make sure the treadmill is on a dedicated circuit. Horizon Fitness
recommends a 20 amp dedicated circuit, but a 15 amp dedicated circuit may
be sufficient.
- Make sure that proper voltage is being supplied from the wall outlet.
Warning! Hazardous voltages will be tested in the following procedure.
Exercise extreme caution when performing these procedures. Do not
connect or disconnect any wiring, connectors, or other components with the
power applied to the treadmill.
- Disconnect the treadmill power cord from the wall outlet. Using an AC
voltmeter, verify that the proper AC voltage is present at the wall outlet.
Nominal 120 volts AC may vary between approximately 105 volts AC and
135 volts AC. If the AC voltage is missing or incorrect, check the AC
service or consult an electrician.
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FIVE-STEP DIAGNOSIS PROCESS - Continued
2. Proper Wiring
- Verify that all wires are secure and attached in the correct position (reference
wiring diagrams in table of contents).
- Verify that there aren’t any pinches or cuts in any of the wires, especially the
console cable connecting from the lower board to the upper board. Replace
and wires that are pinched or cut.
3. Proper Sensor Wire Function
- Verify that the rpm sensor wire is positioned as close to the front roller
pulley as possible. The factory standard is a distance or 2-4 mm between
the sensor wire and the front roller pulley. Loosen the sensor bracket
attachment screws and position sensor bracket closer to front roller pulley if
the distance is greater than 2-4 mm.
- Verify that the sensor wire is attached to the sensor bracket properly. The
proper position would be so that the sensor wire is protruding from the left
hand side of the sensor and sensor bracket while facing the treadmill.
- Verify that the rpm magnet is positioned in the front roller pulley.
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- Verify that the lower control board is outputting the proper voltage (5 volts
DC). See Voltage checkpoints in table of contents for voltage measurement
instructions.
- Verify that the sensor wire is functioning properly in Engineering Mode.
(For directions on entering and using the Engineering Mode please refer to
Engineering Mode starting on page 25).
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FIVE-STEP DIAGNOSIS PROCESS – Continued
4. Proper Speed Calibration.
- Press Start. Verify that the treadmill motor begins moving within 1 second.
If the treadmill motor begins hesitates and starts moving after 1 second,
follow the auto-calibration instructions listed in the table of contents.
- Verify that the treadmill motor turns smoothly. There should not be any
jerky or choppy movement of the motor. If there is please adjust the torque
cube on the lower board by referencing page 25. It may also be necessary
to stand on the belt at a slow speed and ride the treadmill belt from the front
roller to the rear roller to verify that the treadmill motor and running belt are
traveling smoothly.
- Verify start up speed (0.5 mph) in Engineering Mode. (For directions on
entering and using the Engineering Mode please refer to Engineering Mode
page 25).
- The start speed of the treadmill can also be determined by counting the
revolutions/minute of the running belt. At 0.5 mph, the treadmill belt should
make 4 revs/minute for the Elite 5.1T and 4.5 revs/minute for Elite 4.1T,
3.1T & 2.1T. If the belt revolutions are incorrect, adjust the speed dial
located on the lower control board (see speed calibration in contents).
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FIVE-STEP DIAGNOSIS PROCESS – Continued
5. Voltage Checkpoints/Engineering LED’s.
- Verify that the lower board is functioning properly by referencing the
Engineering LED’s located on the lower control board. A complete
description for each Engineering LED can be found by referencing the lower
control board Engineering LED chart in the table of contents.
- Verify that proper voltage is being transferred through the console cable
(reference console cable voltage chart in the table of contents).
If the techniques described in the five-step Engineering process did not resolve the
problem, reference the symptoms in the table of contents and review other possible
causes in the troubleshooting section.
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