Precor ENERGY SERIES User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
WELCOME TO A PERSONALIZED FITNESS EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR HOME
Precision™
& Energy™
SERIES
TREADMILLS
TRM 445
TRM 243
TRM 243
TRM 445

Important Safety
Instructions
When using the equipment, always take basic
precautions, including the following:
Read all instructions before using the equipment.
These instructions are written for your safety and
to protect the unit.
Before beginning any fitness program, see your
physician for a complete physical examination.
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.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electrical shock
always unplug the treadmill from the
electrical outlet immediately after
using and before cleaning.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire,
electric shock, or injury, take the
following precautions:
Do not allow children, or those unfamiliar with the
operation of the equipment, on or near it. Do not
leave children unsupervised around the unit.
Never leave the equipment unattended when it is
plugged in. Unplug the equipment from the power
source when it is not in use, before cleaning it, and
before acquiring authorized service.
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Important The heart rate and SmartRate® features
are intended for reference only. They may not be
accurate for every user or at every speed and are not
intended for use as a medical device. Holding the heart
rate handle touch sensor while running may also
decrease accuracy of the heart rate reading and is not
recommended. Also visit: www.precor.com/en-
us/customer-service/faq.
Treadmill Weight Restrictions: For treadmills 211,
223, and 243: DO NOT use the treadmill if you
weigh more than 300 pounds (136 kg). For
treadmills 425 and 445: DO NOT use the treadmill
if you weigh more than 350 pounds (159 kg).
When the equipment is not in use, disconnect it by
turning the power switch to the Off position, and
then remove the power plug from the power outlet.
Alternatively, you can prevent inappropriate use by
disconnecting the magnetic stop key and removing
it from the location where the equipment is
installed.
Assemble and operate the equipment on a solid,
level surface. Locate the equipment a few feet from
walls or furniture. Keep the area behind the
equipment clear.
Never operate the unit if it is damaged, not
working properly, when it has been dropped, or has
been dropped in water. Return the equipment to a
service center for examination and repair.
DANGER
The treadmill must be connected to a
dedicated, grounded circuit (refer to
Grounding Instructions).
Keep the power cord and plug away from heated
surfaces.
Keep all electrical components, such as the power
cord and power switch, away from liquids to
prevent shock.
Do not operate the equipment where aerosol
(spray) products are being used or where oxygen
is being administered.
Do not use outdoors.
Maintain the equipment in good working condition
(refer to Maintenance). Make sure that all fasteners
are secure and the running belt is clean and
running smoothly.

Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself
except to follow the maintenance instructions
found in this manual.
Never drop or insert objects into any opening.
Keep hands away from moving parts.
Use the equipment only for its intended purpose as
described in this manual. Do not use accessory
attachments that are not recommended by the
manufacturer, as such attachments may cause
injuries.
Do not set anything on the handrails or hood. Place
liquids, magazines, and books in the appropriate
receptacles.
Do not rock the unit. Do not lean or pull on the
console at any time. Do not stand on the hood.
Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your
workout and avoid loose clothing. Do not wear
shoes with heels or leather soles. Check the soles
of your shoes and remove any dirt and embedded
stones. Tie long hair back.
Use care when getting on or off the equipment.
Always grasp the handrail when stepping on the
running belt and keep the initial speed at or below 1
mile per hour (mph) or 1.6 kilometers per hour
(kph). Never step off the treadmill while the
running belt is moving.
Before the running belt begins moving (before your
workout), and after it stops (at the end of your
workout), straddle the belt by placing your feet
firmly on the right and left staging platforms.
Keep your body and head facing forward. Never
attempt to turn around on the treadmill.
The safety clip must be attached at waist level
before your workout. A lanyard connects to the red
magnetic stop key within the STOP switch. If you
encounter difficulties, a strong tug on the lanyard
disengages the magnetic stop key and stops the
running belt.
Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion. If
you feel any pain or abnormal symptoms, stop
your workout immediately and consult your
physician.
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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 60335-1 (Household and similar
electrical appliances - Safety)

Grounding Instructions
The equipment must be grounded. If the equipment
malfunctions or breaks down, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electric current, which
reduces the risk of electrical shock. The equipment is
equipped with a power cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be inserted into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances. Failure to properly ground the
equipment could void the Precor Limited Warranty.
DANGER
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service person if you are in
doubt as to whether the unit is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the equipment. If it does not
fit the outlet, get a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
120 V Units Designated for North
American Markets
The unit must be connected to a dedicated, grounded
circuit. A 15 amp dedicated circuit is required, but a
20 amp dedicated circuit is recommended. The power
outlet must have the same configuration as the plug.
No adapter should be used with this product.
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Radio Frequency Interference
(RFI)
Federal Communications Commission,
Part 15
This fitness equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential 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, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
If the equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the unit off and on, you are encouraged to
try to correct the interference using one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna for your
TV, radio, VCR, DVR, etc.
Increase separation between the unit and the
receiver (TV, radio, etc.).
Connect the equipment into a different power
outlet on a dedicated circuit different from the one
used by the receiver (TV, radio, etc.). No other
appliance should be plugged into the same power
outlet as the equipment.
Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
WARNING
Per FCC rules, changes or
modifications not expressly
approved by Precor could void the
user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

Canadian Department of
Communications
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B
limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus
set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de la class B prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
ministére des Communications du Canada.
ATTENTION: Haute Tension
Débranchez avant de réparer
Obtaining Service
You should not attempt to service the equipment
except for maintenance tasks as described in this
manual. The equipment does not contain any user-
serviceable parts that require lubrication. For
information about product operation or service, see the
Precor web site at www.precor.com.
Should you need more information regarding customer
support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service
centers, visit the Precor web site at www.precor.com.
For future reference, write the model number,
equipment serial number, console serial number, and
date of purchase for your unit in the space provided.
Model number:
Equipment serial number:
Console serial number:
Date purchased:
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The equipment serial number is located at the lower
front edge of the treadmill cover, near the power
switch and cord.
Figure 1: Treadmill serial number label position
The console serial number is located inside the USB
connector compartment on the back of the console.
You will need to open the cover of this compartment to
see the number.
Figure 2: Console serial number label position

Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions...........................1
Safety Approvals for Cardiovascular
Equipment......................................................... 4
Grounding Instructions .........................................4
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) .................. 6
Obtaining Service ................................................... 7
Treadmill Safety Features............................... 11
Location.....................................................................11
Turning the Unit On and Off...............................12
Using the Treadmill Safety Clip .........................12
Using the Handrails...............................................15
Getting Started................................................16
Using the Console Controls .............................18
Setting Up Your Equipment ............................21
Measuring Your Heart Rate ........................... 25
Using SmartRate ...................................................27
Getting Accurate Heart Rate Readings ..........29
Setting Your Target Heart Rate .........................31
Troubleshooting Heart Rate Readings............32
Choosing and Completing a Workout ............ 34
Choosing a Workout............................................36
Available Workouts ............................................ 40
Changing Settings and Metrics While
You Work Out ...............................................47
Finishing Your Workout......................................53
Saving Your Workout..........................................54
Checking Your Weekly Progress......................56
Creating User Profiles .................................... 57
Choosing a User Profile........................................61
Changing Your Default Settings .......................62
Deleting User Profiles..........................................63
Changing the System Settings .......................64
Retrieving System Information .........................65
Displaying the Error Log......................................67
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Maintenance................................................... 68
Inspection ...............................................................68
Cleaning the Equipment......................................69
Storing the Chest Strap.......................................69
Checking the Alignment of the
Running Belt ...................................................70
Adjusting the Running Belt..................................71
Long-Term Storage ..............................................72

Treadmill Safety
Features
The treadmill is equipped with certain items that, when
used properly, help sustain a safe and enjoyable
workout. These items include:
Safety clip and magnetic stop key
Handrails
Power switch
Important: Before exercising, review the Important Safety
Instructions found at the beginning of this manual.
Location
It is important to keep the area around the treadmill
open and free from encumbrances such as other
equipment. The minimum space requirements needed
for user safety and proper maintenance are as follows:
An area three feet wide by six feet long (one meter
wide by two meters long) must be left open
directly behind the running belt.
Three feet (one meter) of space should be
available on either side of the equipment.
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Turning the Unit On and Off
To turn the unit on and off, use the power switch
located underneath the front of the unit, near the
power cord connection. Refer to the following figure
and the product label to see the location of the switch.
Important: When the unit is not being used, turn it off.
Figure 3: Power switch location

Using the Treadmill Safety Clip
The treadmill is equipped with two different stop
functions, which behave as follows:
If the user … Then the
treadmill
belt …
And the console …
Pulls on the
lanyard
attached to the
safety clip and
removes the
stop key
Slows to
a stop
Shows the words “Please
Replace the Stop Key.”
Presses down
on the red
STOP switch
Slows to
a stop
Shows that the exercise
workout is paused. Pressing
the button again ends the
workout and displays the
workout summary. Pressing
it a third time returns the
user to the home screen.
The following figure shows the location of the STOP
switch and the stop key.
Figure 4: STOP switch, stop key, and safety clip
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CAUTION: When you work out, ALWAYS attach the
safety clip to your clothing. A position near your waistline
normally works best.
If the stop key is removed during exercise, perform
the following steps:
1. Reattach the safety clip if necessary.
2. Insert the stop key into the recess on the STOP
switch, returning it to its normal position.
3. Wait for the treadmill to reset itself.
Note: If the stop key is removed from the STOP
switch, all information about the current workout is
deleted.
4. Start the workout from the beginning, reducing the
time as needed to account for the amount of
exercise that has been completed.
Figure 5: Attaching the safety clip

Using the Handrails
To maintain your balance, always grasp a handrail
extension when you step on or off the treadmill, and
when you use the keypad.
To learn more about the touch-sensitive grips, refer to
Measuring Your Heart Rate.
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Getting Started
As you get to know your new Precor®treadmill and
your own fitness goals, you’ll use the advanced
features of the treadmill more often. To begin with,
though, here’s an easy way to start out.
Note: These instructions assume that your treadmill
has been completely installed and set up (refer to
Setting Up Your Equipment).
WARNING
Read through ALL of the safety
information in this manual, and make
sure that the treadmill is properly
connected to the electrical supply in
your house, before you use the
treadmill.
To get started with your new Precor treadmill:
1. Turn the treadmill on if necessary.
2. Step onto the treadmill.
3. Attach the safety clip securely to your clothing
(refer to Using the Treadmill Safety Clip).
4. Place one foot on each of the rails on either side of
the treadmill belt.
5. Touch one of the following buttons:
–Go (to start the suggested workout)
–QuickStart
6. After the console has displayed its countdown and
the belt has started to move, step onto the belt.

7. Use the motion controls to adjust the incline angle
of the treadmill and the speed of the belt.
Figure 6: Motion controls
8. If you need to end your workout early, do one of
the following things:
–Press the STOP switch just below the console
three times.
–On the console screen, touch Pause, then
Finish, then Home.
Note: If you’ve been inactive for 20 minutes or
more, the console reverts to stand-by mode.
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Using the Console
Controls
The figure and table on the following page show the
main areas on the front surface of the console. You can
reach any menu, setting, control, or feature of your
equipment by using these areas.