Precor 9.27, 9.23 User Manual
9.23
9.27
Important Safety Instructions
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WARNI NG
When using a treadmill, 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.
• Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its
operation on or near the treadmill. Do not leave children
unsupervised around the unit.
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:
• 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 acquiring
authorized service.
• 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 running 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
DANGER
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 power 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 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 to the magnetic safety
key. If you encounter difficulties, a strong tug on the
lanyard disengages the magnetic safety 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.
• When the treadmill is not in use, disconnect the unit by
turning the power switch to the Off position, and then
remove the power plug from the power outlet.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Safety Approval
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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.
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.
120 V Units Designated for U.S. Markets
The treadmill must be connected to a dedicated,
grounded circuit. A 15 amp dedicated circuit is required,
but a 20 amp dedicated circuit is recommended. 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: 120-volt power plug
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Obtaining Service
Serial number
label
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 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/
corp/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: _________________________
Diagram 2: Location of serial number
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions .............................1
Safety Approval ..................................................................... 3
Grounding Instructions ........................................................ 3
Obtaining Service .................................................................4
Treadmill Safety Features ..............................................7
Using the Safety Clip ........................................................... 7
Using the Handrails .............................................................. 8
Turning the Unit On and Off ...............................................8
Using the Reset Switch ....................................................... 8
Location .................................................................................. 8
Heart Rate Features .........................................................9
Important Use and Safety Information ............................. 9
Using the Heart Rate
Touch-Sensitive Handrail Grips ..................................... 12
Using SmartRate ................................................................ 13
Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate ............................... 14
Heart Rate Analysis ........................................................... 14
Display Console ............................................................. 15
More Information about the Center Display ................. 17
More Information about the Lower Display .................. 17
Keypad ................................................................................. 19
User Identification ..........................................................22
Adding a User ..................................................................... 22
Updating User Information ............................................... 23
Workout Options ............................................................24
Choosing QUICKSTART ................................................. 25
Selecting a Program .......................................................... 26
Selecting a USER Key ...................................................... 27
Cooling Down After a Workout ...................................... 28
Pausing During a Workout or the
Cool-Down Period ............................................................. 28
Ending a Workout .............................................................. 29
Programs ..........................................................................30
Choosing a Program ......................................................... 30
Program Tips ....................................................................... 30
Manual Program ................................................................. 31
Weight Loss Program ....................................................... 31
Interval Program ................................................................. 32
Hill Climb Program ............................................................. 33
Walk One Program ............................................................ 33
Walk Two Program ............................................................ 34
5K Track Run Program ..................................................... 34
Fun Run Program ............................................................... 35
9.27 Heart Rate Program Tips ........................................ 35
Heart Rate Fat Burn Program ......................................... 36
Heart Rate Cardio Program ............................................. 36
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Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting ..... 37
Advanced Programming Tips .......................................... 37
Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display ............... 37
Informational Displays ....................................................... 38
Red Reset Button .............................................................. 39
Troubleshooting Error Codes ......................................... 39
Troubleshooting Heart Rate Issues ............................... 40
Maintenance ................................................................... 41
Inspection ............................................................................ 41
Cleaning the Equipment ................................................... 42
Storing the Chest Strap ................................................... 42
Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt .............. 43
Adjusting the Running Belt .............................................. 44
Long-Term Storage ........................................................... 44
Precor Residential Equipment
Limited Warranty .................................................. 45
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Treadmill Safety Features
The treadmill is equipped with certain items that, when
used properly, help sustain an enjoyable workout. These
items include:
• Safety clip and magnetic safety key
•Handrails
•Power 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.
Refer to Diagram 3. A tug on the lanyard disengages the
magnetic safety key and trips the safety power switch
inside the display console which stops the running belt and
ends your exercise session.
Note: If the safety power switch trips, the treadmill does
not retain your workout statistics.
To resume exercising, take the following steps:
1. If needed, reattach the safety clip to your clothing and
the magnetic safety key onto the display console.
2. Straddle the running belt.
3. Press QUICKSTART or select a program.
4. Hold onto a handrail while you step on to the running
belt with the speed at or below 1 mph or 1 kph.
Diagram 3: Attach the safety clip to your clothing
Important: To prevent unauthorized use, remove the
magnetic safety key and safety clip after your workout and
store it in a safe place. The treadmill cannot operate
unless the magnetic safety key is attached to the display
console.
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Using the Handrails
Power switch
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.
Using the Reset Switch
The treadmill contains a circuit breaker that trips if it
detects overload conditions. To protect the lower
electronic boards from damage, a red button, near the
power switch, must be pressed to reset the circuit breaker.
For more information, refer to Advanced Programming and
Troubleshooting.
Turning the Unit On and Off
To turn the unit On and Off, use the power switch located
at the front of the unit, near the power cord connection.
Refer to Diagram 4.
Important: When it is not being used, turn the unit Off.
Diagram 4: Power switch
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Location
To prevent damage to the lower unit, locate your treadmill
away from heating ducts. For safety and maintenance
purposes, it is important to keep the area around the
treadmill open and free from encumbrances such as other
equipment. The minimum space requirement needed for
user safety and proper maintenance is three feet wide by
six feet deep (one meter wide by two meters deep),
directly behind the running belt.
Heart Rate Features
Target HR
Achieved
Heart rate and SmartRate® features are available when
you grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips or wear a
chest strap on the 9.27 treadmill. When a heartbeat is
detected, the heart icon continues to blink while a heart
rate is discernible. If no heart rate is detected, the outline
around the heart icon remains lit and does not blink. During
a workout, a number representing your heart rate is
displayed.
Important Use and Safety Information
Read the following before using the heart rate or
SmartRate features.
• Consult your physician before engaging in any vigorous
exercise. Do not use the heart rate programs 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.
• The calculation used for the heart rate target zone is:
(220 minus your age) multiplied by a percent.
For example:
Warm up range: (220 minus your age) multiplied by 55%
High range: (220 minus your age) multiplied by 85%
Refer to Table 1 in Using SmartRate.
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• If you are using the chest strap on the 9.27, put it on
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and face the display console for a few seconds. This
allows the receiver in the console to recognize the
signal from the chest strap.
• If the
icon does not blink, the treadmill cannot detect
your heart rate. Every SmartRate bar is lit. Make sure
the chest strap is positioned properly around your
chest and against your skin.
• If you prefer to use the touch-sensitive handrail grips,
grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips and wait five
to ten seconds. Make sure both hands are moist.
Note: When a signal is detected, a number appears in
the HEART RATE display and indicates your heart rate.
• Always face forward on the treadmill and use the
handrail for balance. Keep upper body movement to a
Diagram 5: Heart rate target zones
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minimum.
Wearing a Chest Strap on the 9.27 Treadmill
During a workout, the heart rate features appear on the
display when you wear a chest strap. To receive an
accurate reading, the chest strap needs to be in direct
contact with your skin.
1. Carefully dampen the back of the strap with tap water
Refer to Diagram 6.
Note: Do not use deionized water. It does not have the
proper minerals and salts to conduct electrical
impulses.
2. Adjust the strap and fasten it around your chest. The
strap should feel snug, not restrictive. Refer to
Diagram 7.
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Diagram 7: Adjust chest strap
3. Make sure that the chest strap is right side up, lies
horizontally across your chest, and is centered in the
middle of your chest. Refer to Diagram 8.
Diagram 6: Moisten chest strap
Diagram 8: Fasten chest strap
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.
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Using the Heart Rate
Touch-sensitive
handrail grips
Touch-Sensitive Handrail 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 9.
Diagram 9: 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 touch-sensitive heart rate feature on
the treadmill. Using a chest strap on the 9.27 may provide
better results.
Important: While exercising, do not grasp the touchsensitive 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 readings may occur.
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Using SmartRate
The SmartRate feature helps you monitor and maintain
your heart rate in the target zone best suited to your
specific needs.
After you begin a workout, a blinking bar appears on the
SmartRate display. The blinking bar indicates the current
zone that your heart rate is in.
Important: To use the SmartRate feature, you must
choose a program and enter your age during the setup
phase of your exercise session.
Table 1 shows the percents used in calculating the heart
rate target zones. While your heart rate remains within
these zones, the corresponding bar blinks and provides a
visual cue.
The calculation used to determine your maximum aerobic
heart rate is (220 minus your age). When you multiply it by
the percent indicated in Table 1, you can understand the
relation-ship between the blinking SmartRate bar and your
target heart rate.
CAUTION: Your heart rate should never exceed 85% of
your maximum aerobic heart rate or go above PEAK. If it
does, immediately reduce your pace or adjust the incline
to return your heart rate to your physician-recommended
target zone.
Table 1. Heart rate target zones and SmartRate LEDs
Heart Rate Zone
Percent
Below 50 none First WARMUP
50 to 54 First Second WARMUP
55 to 59 Second Third FATBURN
60 to 64 Third Fourth FATBURN
65 to 69 Fourth Fifth FATBURN
70 to 74 Fifth Sixth CARDIO
75 to 79 Sixth Seventh CARDIO
80 to 84 Seventh Eighth CARDIO
85 to 87 Eighth Ninth PEAK
Above 87 Ninth Tenth HIGH
SmartRate
Bars Lit Blinking Target Zone
The SmartRate indicator lights do not appear when:
• You press QUICKSTART at the banner.
• You do not enter your age before starting a program.
• You do not wear or improperly position the chest strap
on the 9.27 treadmill.
• You fail to grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips for
five to ten seconds.
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Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate
A heart rate receiver is an integral part of the display so
you can monitor your heart rate while exercising. You must
wear a chest strap (9.27 only) or grasp both touchsensitive handrail grips and enter your age. Your heart rate
(beats per minute) appears on the display.
Important: Enter an accurate age when queried otherwise
a default age of 35 years is used for heart rate
calculations.
The Precor web site (www.precor.com) has several
suggestions for workouts with varying levels of intensity. It
provides many workout details that include the appropriate
target heart rate.
The 9.27 treadmill includes two programs, Heart Rate Fat
Burn (P9) and Heart Rate Cardio (P10), which let you
exercise based on a specified heart rate. Refer to
Programs.
During the warm-up period, you can change the incline or
speed using the INCLINE and SPEED arrow keys.
Tapping the INCLINE key, displays your target heart rate
(THR). When the warm-up period ends, the INCLINE keys
affect the target heart rate and not the treadmill’s incline.
If you wish to adjust your target heart rate (THR) you can
do so after selecting a program and completing the warmup period.
To use the 9.27 programs, press the PROGRAMS key
until the desired program, P9 or P10 appears. For more
information, refer to Programs.
Note: The 9.23 does not contain programs that
automatically maintain your heart rate within a target zone,
but you can monitor your heart rate with any program if you
use the touch-sensitive handrail grips. When you enter
your age during the setup prompts, the SmartRate display
provides a visual cue that helps keep you within the
desired heart rate target zone.
Heart Rate Analysis
Every time you complete a program using the chest strap
(9.27 only) or the touch-sensitive handrail grips, your
average heart rate appears along with your workout
summary statistics.
The heart rate analysis is based on how often your heart
rate signal is received while exercising. If you use the chest
strap on the 9.27, the average heart rate will be more
accurate than if you occasionally grasp the touch-sensitive
handrail grips.
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