Star Trac eSPINNER Use and care manual

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Display Cables Replacement: Power, Coax, RPM
eSpinner
Required tools/parts:
•3/16 Allen key
•Philips-head screwdriver
•Power Cable (PN: 740-6971)
•Coax Cable (PN: 740-6976)
•RPM Cable (PN: 740-6964)
1. Turn the unit off.
2. Lift the display all the way to the top position and remove the 2 screws that hold the sleeve inside the frame.

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3. Pull the pop pin and lift the complete display post upwards until the cables that run inside the frame can be
reached.
Note: It is recommended to have another person help to hold the display. The screen is awkward and may fall and
break.
4. Disconnect all cables and place the console on a safe surface.

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5. Remove the 4 screws that attach the display post to the display.
6. Carefully remove the display post taking extra care with the cables that run though the inside of the display post.

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7. Remove all screws from the display bottom cover including the two screws for the headphone cable and the
screw for the SD card cover.
8. Push the CSAFE connector down to detach it from the plastic cover and remove the display bottom plastic cover.

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9. Disconnect the fan cable from the mother board.
10. Remove all relevant screws as shown below including the one for the fan tunnel plastic.

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11. Carefully lift the back metal. If any resistance is felt
DO NOT
lift any further. Check any cables that may have
been left plugged in. If the metal back cover is forced to come off, damage to cables or the mother board may
occur which will void the warranty of the display.
12. The cables that come out of the display are tied together with tie straps that need to be removed in order to be
able to replace single cables.
Note: Use extreme caution when cutting tie straps as cables can be damaged easily.

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POWER CABLE REPLACEMENT
Locate the power cable connector on the mother board (J28, black and red cable). See the following picture for the
actual location.
Disconnect the power cable and replace it with the new one (part number 740-6971).

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COAX CABLE REPLACEMENT
Locate the coax cable connector on the tuner card. See the following picture for the actual location.
Note: There was a change of the location in the early days of production so the tuner card might not be attached to
the under site of the metal cover (shown below) but mounted onto the top of the SD card reader (on top of the mother
board).
Disconnect the coax cable and replace it with the new one (PN: 740-6976). Make sure the coax cable is tightened all
the way so that there is a solid connection between the tuner card and coax cable. Note: A loose connection can
cause poor or loss of picture quality.

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RPM CABLE REPLACEMENT
Locate the RPM cable connector on the mother board (J39, black and white cable). See the following picture for the
actual location
Disconnect the RPM cable and replace it with the new one (part number 740-6964).

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13. Use new tie straps to bundle the cables like it was from the factory.
14. Carefully place the metal back plate back into position and check for pinched cables that might be between the
metal screen frame and the back plate BEFORE you tighten the screws again.
15. Tighten all screws that attach the back plate onto the screen plate. Make sure the cable for the heart rate board
routes below the plastic fan tunnel and does NOT go below any electronic board (can cause HR issues).

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16. Re-connect the fan cable to the mother board.
17. Re-route all cables through the cut out on the back plastic and re-locate the CSAFE connector.

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18. Make sure back plastic fits correctly and the head phone cable is not pinched. Re-tighten all screws.
19. Route the cables through the display post and make sure the cables are tied together using tie straps.

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20. Tighten the 4 display post screws and make sure that no cables are pinched.
21. Reconnect the coax cable, power cable (red/black), RPM sensor cable (black/white) and the ground cable
(yellow/green) and make sure to use enough tie straps so they keep together as a bundle. Do not forget to wrap
non-conductive tape around the coax cable connection or you might lose picture quality or pick up noise.

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22. Carefully insert the display post inside the frame and tighten the pop pin in the first possible position to where the
display post is at the highest position. Do not push it down deeper or force it into the frame.
23. Gently place the bike onto its side and take care to not drop it. Remove the 4 screws that hold the slotted power
adaptor cover. There is a small cut out for the adaptor cable to be able to remove the adaptor attached to the
plate.

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24. Gently pull out all extra wire but DO NOT force them to come out. Bundle them and put the power adaptor with
cover on but do not tighten screws.
25. Bring the unit up to a standing position. Check for pinched cables. If no pinched cables, tighten the power adaptor
cover screws all the way.

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26. Re-tighten the 2 sleeve screws.
27. Test the display post to make sure it moves in and out easily.
28. Turn the unit on and check for its proper function. Check for cadence (RPM) and the TV picture quality. Perform a
channel scan to ensure the quality of the picture if needed.