Precor M9.33i User manual

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Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions
When using an electrical appliance, always take basic
precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using the treadmill. 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.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock
always unplug the treadmill from the
electrical outlet immediately after
using and before cleaning.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire,
electric shock, or injury, take the
following precautions:
• Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its
operation on or near the treadmill. Do not leave children
unsupervised around the unit.
• Never leave the treadmill unattended when it is plugged
in. Unplug the treadmill from the power source when it is
not in use, before cleaning it, and before putting on or
taking off parts.
• Assemble and operate the treadmill on a solid, level
surface. Locate the treadmill a few feet from walls or
furniture. Keep the area behind the treadmill clear.
• Maintain the treadmill in good working condition. Refer to
the Maintenance section. Make sure that all fasteners are
secure and the belt is clean and running smoothly.
• Use the treadmill 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.
• Never operate the unit if it is damaged, not working
properly, when it has been dropped, or has been
dropped in water. Return the treadmill to a service center
for examination and repair.
• Keep the power cord and plug away from heated
surfaces.
• Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol (spray)
products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
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Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not use outdoors.
• Never block the air vents while operating the treadmill.
Keep the air vents clean and free of lint, hair, or anything
that might impede the free flow of air.
• Do not attempt to service the treadmill 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.
• Keep all electrical components, such as the power
cord and I/O switch, away from liquids to prevent shock.
Do not set anything on the handrails, display console,
or hood. Place liquids, magazines, and books in the
appropriate receptacles.
The treadmill must be connected to a
dedicated, grounded circuit. See
Grounding Instructions.
• 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 treadmill. 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 kilometer 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 the safety clip to
the red STOP button on the display console. If you
encounter difficulties, a strong tug on the lanyard stops
the running belt.
• Do not rock the unit. Do not stand on the handrail(s),
display console, or hood.
• Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion. If you
feel any pain or abnormal symptoms, stop your workout
immediately and consult your physician.
• When the treadmill is not in use, disconnect the unit by
turning the power switch to the OFF (O) position, and
then remove the power plug from the wall outlet.
DANGER
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Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Password Security
To help prevent unauthorized use, the treadmill is equipped
with password protection. The password involves entering
three keys in sequence. If the correct keys are not pressed
within two minutes, further access is denied and the
running belt will not move. For more information, refer to
Entering the Password.
Safety Approval
When identified with the ETL-c logo, the unit has
been tested and conforms to the requirements of
CAN/CSA-E-335-1/3-94, Safety of Household and
Similar Electrical Appliances.
Grounding Instructions
The treadmill must be grounded. If the unit malfunctions or
breaks down, grounding provides a path of least resistance
for electric current, which reduces the risk of electrical
shock. The unit 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 treadmill
could void the Precor Limited Warranty.
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 treadmill. If it does
not fit the outlet, get a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
DANGER
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Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
120 V Units Designated for U.S. Markets
The treadmill must be connected to a dedicated, grounded
circuit with a nominal 120-volt rating. The unit’s grounding
plug looks like the plug shown in Diagram 1. The power
outlet must have the same configuration as the plug. No
adapter should be used with this product.
Diagram 1: Power plug
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
Federal Communications Commission, Part 15
The treadmill has been tested and found to comply with
• the IEC EMC Directive (international electromagnetic
compatibility certification)
• 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 treadmill 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 treadmill 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, etc.
• Increase separation between the unit and the receiver
(TV, radio, etc.).
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Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Connect the treadmill 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 treadmill
• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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
radioéélectriques 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.
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European Applications
This product conforms to the requirements of the European
Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Electromagnetic
Compatibility and has been tested to the following
standards:
•EN55022, Limits & Methods of Measurement of Radio
Interference, Information Technology Equipment.
•EN50082-1, Generic Immunity Standard for Residential,
Commercial and Light Industrial Products.
This product additionally conforms to the requirements of
the European Council Directive 73/23/EEC, Low Voltage
Directive and has been tested to the following standard:
•IEC 335-1, Safety of Household and Similar Electrical
Appliances.
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Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Obtaining Service
You should not attempt to service the treadmill except for
maintenance tasks as described in this manual. The
treadmill does not contain any user-serviceable parts. For
information about product operation or service, see the
Precor website at www.precor.com.
Should you need more information regarding customer
support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers,
visit the Precor website at www.precor.com/contact.
For future reference, write the model, serial number, and
date of purchase for your unit in the space provided. The
serial number is printed on a label located on the front
panel, near the power cord (Diagram 2).
Diagram 2: Location of serial number
Model #: _______ Serial #: _______________________
Date purchased: _________________________
Serial number label
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Owner’s Manual: Table of Contents 7
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions .............................1
Password Security ..................................................... 3
Safety Approval .......................................................... 3
Grounding Instructions ............................................. 3
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) ....................... 4
European Applications .............................................. 5
Obtaining Service ...................................................... 6
Treadmill Safety Features ....................................9
Using the Safety Clip ................................................ 9
Entering the Password ............................................10
Using the Handrails .................................................10
Turning the Unit ON and OFF ...............................10
Heart Rate Features ............................................11
Guidelines ..................................................................11
Using the Heart Rate
Touch-Sensitive Grips .............................................13
Using SmartRate ......................................................14
Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate .....................15
Heart Rate Analysis .................................................16
Display Console .................................................... 17
More Information about the Lower Display ........ 19
Keypad ....................................................................... 21
Workout Options .................................................. 25
Choosing QUICKSTART ....................................... 26
Selecting a User ID ................................................. 27
Selecting a Program ............................................... 29
Cooling Down After a Workout ............................ 30
Pausing During a Workout or the
Cool-Down Period ................................................... 31
Ending a Workout ................................................... 32
Programs ................................................................ 33
Choosing a Program ............................................... 34
Program Tips ............................................................ 34
5K Program ............................................................... 35
10K Program ............................................................ 35
Calories Goal Program .......................................... 36
Custom Programs ................................................... 36
Distance Goal Program ......................................... 38
Fitness Test Program ............................................. 38
Heart Rate Program ................................................ 41
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Owner’s Manual: Table of Contents 8
HR Programs .............................................................42
Interval Programs ......................................................44
Manual Program .......................................................45
One Mile Program ....................................................45
Random Program .....................................................46
Run Programs ...........................................................46
Track Program ...........................................................47
Two Mile Program ....................................................47
Walk in the Park Program ......................................48
Walk Programs .........................................................48
Weight Loss Program .............................................49
Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 50
Advanced Programming Tips ................................50
Clearing User ID Preferences ...............................51
Changing a User ID to a Name (M9.35i) ............51
Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display .....52
Selecting Password Protection ............................53
Informational Displays .............................................54
Troubleshooting Error Codes ................................57
Troubleshooting Heart Rate ...................................58
Maintenance .......................................................... 59
Inspection .................................................................. 59
Cleaning the Equipment ........................................ 59
Storing the Chest Strap ......................................... 60
Checking the Alignment of the
Running Belt ............................................................. 60
Adjusting the Running Belt ................................... 61
Servicing the Treadmill ........................................... 62
Long-Term Storage ................................................. 62
Precor Residential Equipment
Limited Warranty.................................................. 63
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Owner’s Manual: Treadmill Safety Features 9
Treadmill Safety Features
The treadmill is equipped with certain items that, when used
properly, help sustain an enjoyable workout. These items
include:
• Safety clip
• Password protection
• Handrail
•I/Opowerswitch
Important: Before exercising, review the Important Safety
Instructions found at the beginning of this manual.
Using the Safety Clip
Attach the safety clip to your clothing before each workout. A
tug on the lanyard trips the safety switch inside the display
console and stops the running belt.
If the safety switch trips while you are exercising, reattach
the safety clip to your clothing, enter the password, and
press SPEED ▲.
Note: The treadmill retains your workout statistics if you
resume your workout within ten minutes.
Diagram 3: Attach the safety clip to your clothing
Lanyard
Safety clip
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Owner’s Manual: Treadmill Safety Features 10
Entering the Password
The treadmill provides password protection to help prevent
unauthorized use. At the password prompt, press the
following key sequence: INCLINE ▼, SPEED ▼, SPEED ▲.
An asterisk appears on the display with each key press. If the
correct keys are not pressed within two minutes, the Precor
banner appears on the display and the running belt does
not move.
Important: Do not assume the treadmill is safe because of
password protection. Never leave children unsupervised
around the treadmill.
Using the Handrails
To maintain your balance, always grasp a handrail when you
step on or off the treadmill, and when you use the keypad.
To learn more about the touch-sensitive handrail grips, refer
to Heart Rate Features.
Turning the Unit ON and OFF
To turn the unit ON and OFF, use the I/O power switch
located at the front of the unit, near the power cord. Refer to
Diagram 4.
Important: When it is not being used, turn the unit OFF.
Diagram 4: I/O power switch
I/O power switch
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Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 11
Heart Rate Features
Heart rate and SmartRate®features are available when you
wear the chest strap or grasp both touch-sensitive handrail
grips. When a heartbeat is detected, the Heart Rate display
shows your heart rate and the SmartRate LED pulses and
indicates your target zone.
Guidelines
Read the following before using the heart rate feature.
• Consult your physician before engaging in any vigorous
exercise. Do not use the heart rate features until
authorized by your physician.
• Know your heart rate and your physician- recommended
heart rate target zone. Individual heart rates vary
according to several physiological factors and may not
correspond directly with Diagram 5.
Heart Rate
Above
Below
Weight Loss
Cardiovascular
120
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Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 12
Diagram 5: Heart rate target zones
• The calculation used for the heart rate target zone is:
Low range: (220 minus your age) multiplied by 55%
High range: (220 minus your age) multiplied by 85%
• After you put on the chest strap, face the display console
for a minimum of 15 seconds. This allows the receiver in
the console to recognize the signal from the chest strap.
• If you prefer to use the hand-held heart rate feature, grasp
both touch-sensitive handrail grips and wait five to ten
seconds. Your heart rate appears in the Heart Rate
display.
• If three dashes (— — —) appear on the display, the treadmill
cannot detect a heart rate. Make sure the chest strap is
positioned properly around your chest and against your
skin. If you are using the touch-sensitive handrail grips,
make sure your hands are moist (not dry) and you use
both hands.
• Always face forward on the treadmill and use the handrail
for balance. Keep upper body movement to a minimum.
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Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 13
Using the Heart Rate
Touch-Sensitive Grips
While exercising, you must grasp both touch-sensitive
handrail grips for a minimum of five to ten seconds to
transmit your heart rate to the display. Refer to Diagram 6.
Diagram 6: Touch-sensitive handrail grips
Usually, the concentration of salts in a person’s perspiration
provides enough conductivity to transmit a signal to the
receiver inside the display console. However, some people,
because of body chemistry or erratic heart beats cannot use
the hand-held heart rate feature on the treadmill. A chest
strap may provide better results.
Important: While exercising, do not grasp the touch-
sensitive handrail grips and wear the chest strap at the
same time. The touch-sensitive handrail grips override the
signals from the chest strap transmitter. If used together,
inconsistent reading may occur.
Touch-sensitive
handrail grips
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Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 14
Using SmartRate
The SmartRate feature helps you monitor and maintain your
heart rate in the target zone best suited to your specific
needs. All 15 LEDs may light during a workout. When the
treadmill detects a heart rate, a single LED blinks and
indicates the zone that your heart rate is in, either weight loss
or cardiovascular.
The 15 LEDs in the SmartRate display are color-coded. A
pulsating red LED indicates you are outside the
recommended heart rate target zone. Yellow LEDs indicate
when you are exercising within the weight loss zone. Green
LEDs indicate when you are exercising within the
cardiovascular zone.
Refer to Table 1 to see the relationship between the
pulsating LED and your target heart rate.
The SmartRate indicator lights do not appear when:
• You press QUICKSTART at the banner.
• You bypass the AGE prompt.
• You do not wear or improperly position the chest strap.
• You fail to grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips for five
to ten seconds.
Note: Review the information on the QUICKSTART card that
accompanies your literature packet. It explains how to adjust
the chest strap.
Table 1. Heart rate target zones and SmartRate LEDs
CAUTION: Your heart rate should never exceed 85% of
your maximum aerobic heart rate. If it does, immediately
reduce your speed or, if possible, adjust the incline to
return your heart rate to your physician-recommended
target zone.
Heart Rate Zone
Percent LED Lit LED Blinking
Below 50 First Red
50 to 54 Second Red
55 to 57 Third Yellow
58 to 60 Fourth Yellow
61 to 63 Fifth Yellow
64 to 66 Sixth Yellow
67 to 69 Seventh Yellow
70 to 71 Eight Green
72 to 74 Ninth Green
75 to 76 Tenth Green
77 to 79 Eleventh Green
80 to 81 Twe lfth Green
82 to 84 Thirteenth Green
85 to 87 Fourteenth Red
Above 87 Fifteenth Red
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Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 15
Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate
The treadmill includes heart rate programs that let you
exercise based on a specified heart rate or target zone. As
you exercise, the heart rate programs monitor your heart rate
and automatically maintain it within a few beats per minute
(bpm) of the selected target or zone. Refer to Table 2. Your
actual heart rate appears in the Heart Rate display.
You must wear the chest strap so the programs can monitor
your heart rate throughout the workout. For more information,
refer to Programs.
Table 2. Heart rate programs adjust the incline or speed by
monitoring your heart rate
Program M9.33i M9.35i
Heart Rate ✓✓
HR Weight Loss ✓✓
HR Heart Health ✓
HR Endurance ✓
HR Speed ✓
Fitness Test ✓
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Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 16
Heart Rate Analysis
Every time you complete a program using the chest strap or
touch-sensitive grips, the treadmill provides a heart rate
analysis after the workout summary.
Your average heart rate appears followed by the maximum
heart rate achieved during your workout. A third display,
indicates the amount of time your heart rate remained
between the target zones shown. The heart rate analysis is
based on how often your heart rate signal is received while
exercising. If you use the chest strap, the average heart rate
will be more accurate than if you occasionally grasp the
touch sensitive grips.
Note: The Fitness Test does not provide a heart rate analysis
display. It is replaced by a fitness score. Refer to Fitness Test
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Owner’s Manual: Display Console 17
Display Console
Center display: Initially shows the Precor
banner. It changes to the program profile. A
blinking column in the profile indicates
your position. The height of the column
indicates the incline level.
SmartRate display: LEDs light in this column
when the SmartRate feature is activated.
Follow the LEDs to monitor your heart rate
and maintain it in your target zone.
Keypad: Use the keypad to:
• Select a program
• Answer prompts prior to starting a
program
• Adjust the incline or speed
For more information, refer to Keypad.
QUICKSTART: Press QUICKSTART
to begin your workout immediately. It
lets you bypass the setup prompts.
Heart Rate display: If a heart rate is
detected, this area displays your heart rate.
Lower display: Four sets of numbers show
information about your session. Use the
SELECT keys to choose what information
to display. SELECT keys: Each key lets you
move through the information in each
column, choosing what you want to
display during your session.
Red STOP button: Press to
pause a workout or return to
the banner.
LEDs: Light and clarify what workout
statistics appear on the display.
User 1—6: Press a user ID (1—6) at
the Precor banner to personalize your
workout session. Key workout
information is stored between
sessions.
Number keys: During a workout, use the
number keys to quickly change the speed or
incline, then press the corresponding INCLINE
or SPEED keys to initiate the change. When you
begin a program, you can use these keys to
specify new information.
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Owner’s Manual: Display Console 18
QUICK
START
INCLINE SPEED
STOP
Center display: Initially shows the Precor
banner. It changes to the program profile. A
blinking column in the profile indicates
your position. The height of the column
indicates the incline level.
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Follow the LEDs to monitor your heart rate
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QUICKSTART: Press QUICKSTART
to begin your workout immediately. It
lets you bypass the setup prompts.
Heart Rate display: If a heart rate is
detected, this area displays your heart rate.
Lower display: Four sets of numbers show
information about your session. Use the
SELECT keys to choose what information
to display. SELECT keys: Each key lets you
move through the information in each
column, choosing what you want to
display during your session.
User 1—2: Press a user ID (1—2)
at the Precor banner to personalize
your workout session. Key workout
information is stored between
sessions.
Red STOP button: Press to
pause a workout or return to
the banner.
LEDs: Light and clarify what workout
statistics appear on the display.
Keypad: Use the keypad to:
• Select a program
• Answer prompts prior to starting a
program
• Adjust the incline or speed
For more information, refer to Keypad.
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