Precor 9.21 User Manual
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Important Safety Instructions
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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 treadmill.
• 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.
• Do not use outdoors.
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• Do not attempt to service the treadmill yourself except to
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follow the maintenance instructions found in this manual.
• Never drop or insert objects into any opening. Keep
hands and towels 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.
• Do not rock the unit. Do not stand on the handrail(s),
display console, or hood.
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 onto the running belt
and keep the initial speed at or below 1 mile per hour
(mph) or 1.5 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 a red
magnet on the display console. If you encounter
difficulties, a strong tug on the lanyard dislodges the
magnet 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.
• 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.
Safety Approval
When identified with the ETL-c logo, the unit has
been tested and conforms to the requirements of
CAN/CSA-E-335-1/3-04, EN 60335-1: 2002 Safety
of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances.
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Grounding Instructions
DANGER
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 treadmill 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
treadmill 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 technician.
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
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Product Recycling and Disposal
Serial number label
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.
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.
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).
Model #: _______ Serial #: _____________________
Date purchased: _________________________
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Diagram 2: Location of serial number
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Table of Contents
Treadmill Safety Features ..............................................6
Using the Safety Clip ........................................................... 6
Using the Handrails .............................................................. 6
Turning the Unit ON and OFF ........................................... 7
Using the Reset Switch ....................................................... 7
Heart Rate Features .........................................................8
Guidelines .............................................................................. 8
Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate .................................. 9
Display Console ............................................................. 10
Keypad ................................................................................. 13
Workout Options ........................................................... 15
Choosing QUICKSTART ................................................. 15
Selecting a Program ......................................................... 16
Cooling Down After a Workout ...................................... 17
Pausing During a Workout or the
Cool-Down Period ............................................................. 18
Ending a Workout .............................................................. 18
Programs .......................................................................... 19
Choosing a Program ......................................................... 19
Program Tips ...................................................................... 20
Manual (MANL) Program ................................................. 20
Weight Loss (WLS) Program ......................................... 21
Interval (INTV) Program .................................................... 22
Random (RAND) Program ............................................... 22
Walk (WALK) Program ..................................................... 23
Heart Rate Control (HRC) Program .............................. 23
Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting ......25
Programming Tips .............................................................. 25
Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display ............... 25
Informational Displays ....................................................... 26
Red Reset Button .............................................................. 28
Troubleshooting Error Codes .......................................... 28
Troubleshooting Heart Rate Issues ............................... 29
Maintenance .................................................................... 30
Inspection ............................................................................ 30
Cleaning the Equipment ................................................... 30
Storing the Chest Strap ................................................... 31
Checking the Alignment of
the Running Belt ................................................................. 31
Adjusting the Running Belt .............................................. 32
Servicing the Treadmill ..................................................... 33
Long-Term Storage ............................................................ 33
Precor Residential Equipment
Limited Warranty.............................................. 34
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Treadmill Safety Features
Safety
Clip
Magnet
Lanyard
The treadmill is equipped with certain items that, when
used properly, help sustain an enjoyable workout. These
items include:
• Safety clip and magnet
•I/O power switch
• Handrail
• Reset switch
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
and attach the opposite end (the red magnet) to the
display console. A tug on the lanyard dislodges the
magnet, trips the safety switch, and stops the running belt.
If the safety switch trips while you are exercising, the
treadmill does not retain your workout statistics. To resume
your workout, reattach the magnet, reattach the safety clip
to your clothing, and select a program from the banner.
Important: To prevent unauthorized use, remove the red
magnet and safety clip after your workout and store it in a
safe place. The treadmill will not operate without the red
magnet attached to the display console.
Diagram 3: Attach the safety clip to your clothing
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.
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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
Using the Reset Switch
The treadmill is designed to automatically turn off if its
electronic boards overheat. A red button near the power
switch resets the unit after the thermal circuit breaker trips.
Do not press this button indiscriminately. Excessive heat
can damage the electronic boards on the treadmill.
To help eliminate overheating, locate your treadmill away
from heating ducts. For more information, refer to
Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting.
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Heart Rate Features
The heart rate receiver and chest strap are optional
purchase items for the 9.21 treadmill. If you are interested
in purchasing this option, refer to Obtaining Service. When
the heart rate receiver is installed in the display console
and you wear a chest strap, a heart beat can be detected.
The letters Hr appear in the heart rate display and continue
to blink until a heart rate is discernible. During a workout, a
number representing your heart rate is displayed. (A small
dot blinks in rhythm with your heart rate.)
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 (pulse) and your physicianrecommended heart rate target zone. Individual heart
rates vary according to several physiological factors
and may not correspond directly with Diagram 5.
• 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.
200
190
180
170
160
150
140
130
120
110
100
90
80
70
20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
Diagram 5: Heart rate target zones
•If <V appears in the display, the treadmill cannot
detect a heart rate. Make sure that the chest strap is
positioned properly around your chest and against
your skin. If the heart rate receiver in the display console
has become disconnected, the display appears blank.
• Always face forward on the treadmill and use the
handrail for balance. Keep upper body movement to a
minimum.
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Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate
The 9.21 treadmill includes a program that lets you
exercise based on a specified heart rate. You set your
target heart rate (THR) and the speed of the running belt
after selecting the program. As you exercise, the Heart
Rate Control Program monitors your heart rate and
automatically maintains it within a few beats per minute
(bpm) of your selected target. Your actual heart rate
appears in the HEART RATE display.
To use the Heart Rate Control Program, select HRC. You
must also wear the chest strap so the program can monitor
your heart rate throughout the workout. For more
information, refer to Heart Rate Control (HRC) Program.
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Display Console
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Center display: When you begin a
program, the program profile displays
and remains until the scanning
process is initiated.
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:
• Control your workout session
• Answer prompts prior to starting a program
• Determine which display features appear
• Prematurely end a program
• Adjust the speed or incline
Informational displays:
Review these displays to see
your incline, distance, speed,
time, and more.
STOP key: Press to pause
a workout.
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.
Note: The heart rate receiver and
chest strap are optional purchase
items. The receiver must be installed
and you must wear a chest strap to
display your heart rate.
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PROFILE—appears on the center display and
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corresponds to the program you selected. As you
continue your workout, a blinking column indicates
your position in the program. Changes in incline
affect column height as shown in Diagram 6.
If the profile is only one row in height, then markers
( ) appear occasionally and provide a sense of
movement through the program.
Note: The center display provides an LED matrix
consisting of 8 rows and 20 columns. You can
determine the duration of each column in a program
(if the workout time is less than 20 minutes) by
dividing the program’s time limit by 20. If the workout
time is greater than 20 minutes, each column
represents 1 minute.
The following information explains what appears in the
different displays. The numbers in this diagram only show
the sequential order of information in this section.
HEART RATE—displays your heart rate. If you are
wearing the chest strap, the display shows your heart
rate. A small dot blinks in rhythm with your heart rate.
INCLINE—displays the percentage of incline during
your workout. The INCLINE ▲ and ▼ keys affect the
lift and let you set an incline between 0% and 15%.
The values displayed can change in 0.5% increments.
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DISTANCE—shows a linear distance in miles. The
distance is calculated based on your speed.
CALORI ES—displays the estimated cumulative
number of calories burned. The calorie calculation is
derived from the speed, incline, and your weight. An
accurate weight entry results in a more accurate
calorie count. When using QUICKSTART and no
weight has been specified, the default weight is 150
pounds (68 kilograms).
Note: You can toggle between displaying the
DISTANCE or CALORIES by pressing the
PROGRAM/SELECT key.
TIME—displays workout time in minutes and seconds;
however, when you exceed 60 minutes during a single
workout, the TIME display converts to hours and
minutes. For programs with a workout time limit, the
TIME display shows the amount of time remaining. For
programs without a workout time limit, the TIME
display indicates the amount of time you have been
exercising.
SPEED—displays the running belt speed in miles per
hour. The running belt speed ranges from 0.5 to 12
mph (0 to 20 kph) and can be changed in 0.1
increments using the SPEED keys.
PACE—displays your target speed in minutes and
seconds per mile. For example, the number “4.23”
indicates that your pace (speed at which you are
moving) is 4 minutes and 23 seconds per mile.
Note: You can toggle between displaying the SPEED
or PACE by pressing the ENTER/SELECT key.
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