Precor P20 Console Installation and operation manual

Operating and Maintaining
the P20 Console
Precor Incorporated
20031 142nd Avenue NE
P.O. Box 7202
Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002
P20 Console OM 300753-201, en
28 June 2011

Edition Information
OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THE P20 CONSOLE
P/N 300753-201 rev B
Copyright © June 2011 Precor Incorporated. All rights
reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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designs of exercise equipment. Precor aggressively seeks U.S.
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Precor Incorporated
20031 142nd Ave NE, P.O. Box 7202
Woodinville, WA 98072-4002
1-800-347-4404
http://www.precor.com

Important Safety Instructions
This apparatus (hereinafter referred to as the console) is
intended to be shipped with new Precor exercise equipment
(hereinafter referred to as the base unit). It is not packaged
for individual sale.
WARNING
To prevent injury, the console must be
attached securely to the base unit following all
assembly and installation instructions shipped
with the base unit. The console is intended to
be connected to AC mains power through the
furnished power supply ONLY. It should be
powered on only when installed as described
in the assembly and installation instructions
shipped with the base unit. The console is
intended for use only with Precor fitness
equipment, not as a standalone device.
Safety Precautions
Read all instructions in the documentation provided with your
exercise equipment before installation of this device including
all assembly guides, user guides, and owner’s manuals.
Always follow basic safety precautions when using this
equipment to reduce the chance of injury, fire, or damage.
Other sections in this manual provide more details of safety
features. Be sure to read these sections and observe all safety
notices. These precautions include the following:
Read all instructions in this guide before installing and
using the equipment and follow any labels on the
equipment.
Make sure all users see a physician for a complete
physical examination before they begin any fitness
program.

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Il est conseillé de subir un examen médical complet avant
d’entreprendre tout programme d’exercise. Si vous avez des
étourdissements ou des faiblesses, arrêtez les exercices
immédiatement.
Do not allow children, or people unfamiliar with the
operation of this equipment, on or near it. Do not leave
children unsupervised around the equipment.
Make sure all users wear proper exercise clothing and
shoes for their workouts and avoid loose or dangling
clothing. Users should not wear shoes with heels or
leather soles, and they should check the soles of their
shoes to remove any dirt and embedded stones. They
should also tie long hair back.
Never leave the equipment unattended when it is plugged
in. Unplug the equipment from its power source when it is
not in use, before cleaning it, and before providing
authorized service.
Note: The optional power adapter is considered a power
source for self-powered equipment.
Use the power adapter provided with the equipment. Plug
the power adapter into an appropriate, grounded power
outlet as marked on the equipment.
Care should be taken when mounting or dismounting the
equipment.
Read, understand, and test the emergency stop
procedures before use.
Keep the power cord or optional power adapter and plug
away from heated surfaces.
Route power cables so that they are not walked on,
pinched, or damaged by items placed upon or against
them, including the equipment itself.
Ensure the equipment has adequate ventilation. Do not
place anything on top of or over the equipment. Do not
use on a cushioned surface that could block the
ventilation opening.
Assemble and operate the equipment on a solid, level
surface.

Important Safety Instructions 5
Proper Location for Equipment
For all equipment other than treadmills: Locate at
least 40 inches (1 meter) away from walls or
furniture on either side of the equipment, and 40
inches (1 meter) away from objects behind the
equipment.
For treadmills: Locate at least 40 inches (1 meter)
away from walls or furniture on either side of the
treadmill, and at least 80 inches (2 meters) away
from objects behind the treadmill.
Important: These location standards should also be used
when positioning equipment away from sources of heat, such
as radiators, heat registers, and stoves. Avoid temperature
extremes.
Keep equipment away from water and moisture. Avoid
dropping anything on or spilling anything inside the
equipment to prevent electric shock or damage to the
electronics.
When using the treadmill, always attach the safety clip to
your clothing before beginning your workout. Failure to
use the safety clip may pose a greater risk of injury in the
event of a fall.
Do not operate electrically powered equipment in damp
or wet locations.
Never operate this equipment if it has a damaged cord or
plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been dropped,
damaged, or exposed to water. Call for service
immediately if any of these conditions exist.
Maintain the equipment to keep it in good working
condition, as described in the Maintenance section of the
assembly and maintenance guide. Inspect the equipment
for incorrect, worn, or loose components, and then
correct, replace or tighten prior to use.
If you plan to move the equipment, obtain help and use
proper lifting techniques.
Equipment Weight Restrictions: Do not use the treadmill
if you weigh more than 500 pounds (225 kg). If you weigh
more than 350 pounds (160 kg), do not run on the
treadmill. For all other fitness equipment, the weight limit
is 350 pounds (160 kg).

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Use the equipment only for its intended purpose as
described in this manual. Do not use accessory
attachments that are not recommended by Precor. Such
attachments may cause injuries.
Do not operate the equipment where aerosol (spray)
products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself, except
to follow the maintenance instructions in this manual.
Never drop or insert objects into any opening. Keep hands
away from moving parts.
Do not set anything on the stationary handrails,
handlebars, control console, or covers. Place liquids,
magazines, and books in the appropriate receptacles.
Do not lean on or pull on the console at any time.
CAUTION: DO NOT remove the cover, or you may risk injury due
to electric shock. Read the assembly and maintenance guide
before operating. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Contact Customer Support if the equipment needs servicing. For
use with single phase AC power only.
Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal
The batteries within self-powered equipment contain
materials that are considered hazardous to the environment.
Federal law requires proper disposal of these batteries.
If you plan to dispose of your equipment, contact Precor
Commercial Products Customer Support for information
regarding battery removal. Refer to Obtaining Service.
Product Recycling and Disposal
This equipment must be recycled or discarded according to
applicable local and national regulations.
Product labels, in accordance with European Directive
2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE), determine the framework for the return
and recycling of used equipment as applicable throughout the
European Union. The WEEE label indicates that the product is
not to be thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life
per this Directive.

Important Safety Instructions 7
In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, electrical
and electronic equipment (EEE) is to be collected separately
and to be reused, recycled, or recovered at end of life. Users
of EEE with the WEEE label per Annex IV of the WEEE
Directive must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted
municipal waste, but use the collection framework available
to customers for the return, recycling, and recovery of WEEE.
Customer participation is important to minimize any potential
effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to
the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE. For
proper collection and treatment, refer to Obtaining Service.
Regulatory Notices for Cardiovascular
Exercise Equipment
The regulatory information in this section applies to the
exercise equipment and its control console.
Safety Approvals for Cardiovascular Equipment
Precor equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the following applicable safety standards.
Cardiovascular Type Equipment:
CAN/CSA, IEC, EN 60335-1 (Household and similar
electrical appliances - Safety)
EN 957 (Stationary training equipment, class S/B
compliant equipment)
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
This Precor exercise equipment conforms to the following
national standards defining acceptable limits for radio
frequency interference (RFI).
Federal Communications Commission, Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a commercial
installation. The equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the owner’s manual instructions, can cause
harmful interference to radio communications.

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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
Per FCC rules, changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Industry Canada
This device complies with RSS-210:2007 of the Spectrum
Management & Telecommunications Radio Standards
Specification. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
ATTENTION: Haute Tension
Débranchez avant de réparer
European Applications
CE compliance is claimed to the following directives:
2004/108/EC EMC Directive
2006/95/EC LVD Directive
2002/95/EC RoHS Directive
Directive compliance has been verified to the following
standards:
EN 55022
EN 55024
EN 60335-1
EN 60065 (P80 and PVS)

Important Safety Instructions 9
Electrical Recommendations: 120 V and 240
V Treadmills
Note: This is a recommendation only. NEC (National Electric
Code) guidelines or local region electric codes must be
followed.
You should have received a power cable that meets your local
electrical code requirements along with the equipment.
Precor treadmills must be connected to a 20 amp individual
branch circuit that can be shared only with one PVS. If you
need additional help with the power connections contact your
Precor authorized dealer.
Important: An individual branch circuit provides a hot conductor
and neutral conductor to a receptacle. The conductors must not be
looped, "daisy-chained", or connected to any other conductors.
The circuit must be grounded according to NEC guidelines or local
region electric codes.
Figure 1: North American 120-volt, 20-amp power receptacle
Figure 2: North American 240-volt, 20-amp power receptacle

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Electrical Recommendations: All Equipment
Excluding Treadmills
Note: This is a recommendation only. NEC (National Electric
Code) guidelines or local region electric codes must be
followed.
For equipment fitted with a P80 console or Personal Viewing
System (PVS) screen a separate power connection is
required. For a 20 amp branch circuit up to 10 screens can be
connected. If the branch circuit has any other devices plugged
into the circuit the number of screens must be reduced by the
wattage of the other devices.
Note: The typical splitter power cords that have IEC-320 C13
and C14 plugs have a recommended maximum capacity of
five screens.
Figure 3: IEC-320 C13 and C14 plugs
Obtaining Service
Do not attempt to service the equipment except for
maintenance tasks. If any items are missing, contact your
dealer. For more information regarding customer support
numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit
the Precor web site at http://www.precor.com.
For the most current manuals, go to http://www.precor.com.

Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ................................................... 3
Safety Precautions.................................................................................3
Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal.................................... 6
Product Recycling and Disposal ....................................................... 6
Regulatory Notices for Cardiovascular
Exercise Equipment ...................................................................... 7
Electrical Recommendations:
120 V and 240 V Treadmills...................................................... 9
Electrical Recommendations: All Equipment
Excluding Treadmills.................................................................. 10
Obtaining Service................................................................................ 10
Getting Started .........................................................................13
Activating the Console for Self-Powered Equipment ................13
Setting Up the Console ............................................................ 15
Viewing the Odometer Informational Menu................................18
Viewing the Club Settings Menu.....................................................21
Introducing Users to the P20 Console..................................... 27
Using the Touch Heart Rate Feature.............................................27
Using a Chest Strap Transmitter....................................................29
Using the Treadmill Safety Clip ......................................................29
Treadmill Auto Stop™ (Automatic Stop) Function....................31
Using SmartRate®...............................................................................32
Starting a Workout.................................................................. 33
Starting a Preset Programmed Workout......................................33
Pausing and Restarting an Exercise Session................................35
Ending a Session..................................................................................36
Programs..................................................................................39
Maintenance ............................................................................43
Cleaning the Console and Display .................................................43

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Chapter 1
Getting Started
The P20 console offers administrators and members the
ability to set defaults that meet their specific needs.
Activating the Console for Self-Powered
Equipment
Precor equipment is either self-powered or externally
powered using an optional power adapter. Self-powered
equipment requires the user exercise to initialize the console.
This section provides more detail about powering equipment.
Activating the Console for Self-Powered Equipment
On self-powered equipment, when a user starts exercising,
the console initializes and displays the Welcome banner. A
minimum rate of motion must be maintained for the
Welcome banner to appear. The words PEDAL FASTER (or
the equivalent message depending on the equipment type)
appear in the display when the rate of motion drops below the
minimum requirements.
The equipment saves its battery charge by moving into a
shutdown mode. If the user does not maintain the minimum
rate of motion, a 30-second shutdown process begins.
In this mode, the console displays a countdown indicator and
ignores all keypresses. If no movement is detected or the rate
of motion remains below the minimum, the indicator changes
as the countdown continues.
Note: The user can resume exercising before the countdown
period elapses and the program will continue from the point
at which it was paused.

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Optional Use of the Power Adapter
An optional AC power adapter provides sustained power to
the equipment. This adapter allows you to change settings
without having to pedal the equipment. To purchase the
power adapter, contact your dealer.
If you purchase the optional power adapter, you must also
purchase the internal cable kit. The kit supplies the cable,
bracket, and fasteners that connect the power adapter to the
lower electronics board.
CAUTION: The internal cable kit must be installed by authorized
service personnel. Do not attempt installation on your own as you
could void the Precor Limited Warranty. For more information,
refer to Obtaining Service.
Important: If this equipment includes a P80 console, the optional
power adapter and the internal cable kit must still be installed to
provide continuous power to the base unit and support its internal
battery.
Once the internal cable kit is installed, you can plug the
optional power adapter into the equipment. Plug the opposite
end into the appropriate power source for your equipment
(120 V or 240 V). Review the safety instructions found at the
beginning of this manual before using the power adapter.
CAUTION: When the optional power adapter is in use, make sure
that the power supply cord does not create a safety hazard. Keep
it out of the way of traffic and moving parts. If the power supply
cord or power conversion module is damaged, it must be replaced.
The control console functions differently when the power
adapter is connected. Because the power adapter provides a
constant source of power, a user can pause for brief periods
without initiating shutdown procedures. When the pause time
limit expires and the user has not resumed exercising, the
console returns to the Welcome screen. The default pause
time is 30 seconds for all fitness equipment. Refer to the
manual for your control console for instructions on setting or
changing the pause time limit.

Chapter 2
Setting Up the Console
Use the System mode to configure settings in ways that
benefit your users and your facility. The System menu is
visible only to administrators and registered service
technicians. Changes made to these settings are saved to the
fitness equipment.
The system settings are:
Odometer Settings
Club Settings

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Identifying Parts of the Console
The following diagram provides information about the console
keys. The number and actions of the console keys may differ
slightly depending on the type of equipment.
Figure 4: P20 Console Display
Note: Some equipment has both an intensity (resistance)
indicator and an incline indicator. Other equipment may only
have one type of indicator.
Table 1. Parts of the P20 console display
Number Part Name Details
Upper text
display
Scrolls information to guide the user
Lower text
display
Displays graphical information about your
workout progress
SmartRate®
and Heart
Rate icon
SmartRate® displays a range of heart rate
intensity to the user. The heart-shaped
icon pulses in sync with the detected
heartbeat.

Setting Up the Console 17
Number Part Name Details
Enter key
Workout key Displays preset workouts
Input Up key Use to navigate user menus
Input Down
key
Use to navigate user menus
GO key Use to begin your workout
Reset key (Pause/Reset on tread consoles)
Intensity
indicator
Displays level of resistance. This window
can appear on single and dual indicator
equipment.
Incline
indicator
Displays level of incline
Treadmill, EFX
Incline Up Increases incline level
Treadmill, EFX
Incline Down Decreases incline level
Treadmill, EFX
Intensity Up
key
Increases resistance or speed. This key
appears on single indicator equipment.
Intensity
Down key
Decreases resistance or speed. This key
appears on single indicator equipment.
Welcome State
The equipment is in the Welcome state when it is on, but not
actually in use. This means that there is no exercise session,
data entry, or diagnostic operation in progress.
When the equipment is in the Welcome state:
WELCOME scrolls on the program display. This is
referred to as the Welcome banner.
PRESS GO OR PROGRAMS TO START scrolls in the text
display.
The heart rate signal is the only segment activated.
On the treadmill, the belt is not moving and the lift motor
is off.

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On self-powered equipment, the battery initializes when you
begin working out. You must maintain a minimum rate of
motion for the Welcome banner to appear. PEDAL FASTER
(or the equivalent message depending on the equipment
type) appears in the display when the battery is low or when
the rate of motion drops below the minimum requirements.
Viewing the Odometer Informational Menu
Each piece of equipment provides information about its use,
as well as its software version, serial number, usage log, and
event log. In most cases, you will only access this information
if directed to do so by Precor® Customer Support.
To view the odometer informational menu:
1. Press the following keys in the order presented.
Reset (Pause/Reset on tread consoles)
Input Up
Enter
Note: Only two seconds are allowed between keypresses.
If a key is not pressed, the console display returns to the
Welcome banner.
2. Press Up or Down to navigate the menu.
3. Press GO to select a test.
4. Press Programs once to return to the Odometer menu or
twice to return to the Welcome banner.
Odometer
The odometer tracks equipment usage by the number of units
traveled. The Odometer Units and Values table provides
information on how usage is tracked depending on the
equipment type.
The odometer information updates under these conditions:
Every 30 minutes
At the end of a course
When an event occurs
If the course is terminated by turning off the power, then the
odometer data for that workout is lost.