Precor 9.5sp User Manual
R
Programmable
Treadmill Ergometer
Owner’s Manual
R
USA
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Safety Information
Before beginning any fitness program, you should have a complete physical
examination by your physician.
Read and observe the following guidelines when using the M9.5sp
Programmable Treadmill Ergometer:
• Read the Owner’s Manual and follow all instructions. These instructions
were written to ensure your safety and to protect the treadmill.
Note for Club Owners: To ensure the proper use and safety of the M9.5sp
treadmill, make sure that all users review this manual. Please make this
manual a part of your training program.
• Assemble and operate the M9.5sp treadmill on a solid, level surface.
Locate the treadmill at least 4 feet from walls or furniture. Keep the area
behind the treadmill clear.
• Never allow children on or near the M9.5sp treadmill. Never leave children
unsupervised around the treadmill.
• Check the M9.5sp treadmill before each use. Do not use the treadmill if it is
not completely assembled or is damaged in any way.
• Keep hands away from moving parts.
• Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your workout—no 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.
• Keep all loose clothing and towels away from the treadmill running surface.
A treadmill running belt will not stop immediately if an object becomes
caught in the belt or rollers.
• Use care when getting on or off the M9.5sp treadmill. Use the handrails
whenever possible. Do not get on or off the treadmill when the running belt
is moving.
• Before starting the running belt, straddle the belt by placing your feet firmly
on the right and left staging platforms. You should also step onto the
staging platforms after turning off the running belt.
• Never turn ON the treadmill when someone is standing on the machine.
• Keep your body and head facing forward. Never attempt to turn around on
the treadmill when the running belt is moving.
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• Do not rock the unit. Do not stand or climb on the handrails, electronic
console, or hood.
• Do not set anything on the handrail, electronic console, or hood. Never
place liquids on any part of the treadmill.
• Keep all electrical components, such as the motor, power cord, and
ON/OFF switch, away from water or other liquids to prevent shock.
• Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the
manufacturer—such attachments might cause injuries.
• Do not attempt to service the M9.5sp treadmill yourself. This treadmill does
not have any user-serviceable parts. See
Getting Service
later in this
manual for service information.
• Turn OFF the treadmill when adjusting or working near the rear roller. Do
not make any adjustments to the running belt when someone is standing
on the machine.
• This treadmill is manufactured with six safe “fail-off” systems. If the treadmill encounters a problem, it will trigger a “fail-off” system, allowing the
running belt to come to a gradual stop. Continued use of the treadmill after
a fail-off system occurs is not recommended. Instead, have your treadmill
serviced as described in
Getting Service
later in this manual.
• Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion.
• Stop your workout immediately if you feel any pain or abnormal symptoms,
and consult your physician.
Precor treadmills are designed for the enjoyment of the serious runner as well
as the dedicated walker. By following the above precautions and using good
common sense, you will have many safe and pleasurable hours of healthful
exercise with your Precor treadmill.
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Table of Contents
Before You Begin ................................................. 5
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About this Manual............................................................. 5
Unpacking the M9.5sp Treadmill ...................................... 6
Setting Up the M9.5sp Treadmill......................... 7
Installation Requirements ................................................. 7
Assembly Instructions....................................................... 7
Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt.................... 11
Using the M9.5sp Treadmill................................. 12
Understanding the Electronic Console ............................. 12
How to Use the M9.5sp Treadmill .................................... 14
Creating Custom Courses ................................................ 16
Configuring the M9.5sp Default Settings .......................... 20
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Getting the Most Out of Your Workout............... 22
How Hard Should I Exercise?........................................... 23
How Long Should I Exercise? .......................................... 24
How Often Should I Exercise?.......................................... 24
Maintaining the M9.5sp Treadmill....................... 25
Cleaning the Treadmill...................................................... 25
Aligning the Running Belt ................................................. 25
Adjusting the Tension of the Running Belt ....................... 27
Getting Service ................................................................. 27
Marathon Courses and Custom Graphs ............ 28
Marathon Courses........................................................... 28
Custom Course Graphs.................................................... 30
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Before You Begin
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Congratulations on purchasing one of the newest, most technologically advanced electronic treadmills available, the M9.5sp Programmable Treadmill
Ergometer. This treadmill belongs to Precor’s exciting “M” series of exercise
equipment, which represents a superior combination of high technology and
ergonomics.
The M9.5sp treadmill offers 105 professionally-designed exercise programs.
Incorporating the latest in exercise science, these programs are designed to
maximize cardiorespiratory benefits, while providing challenge and motivation.
You can also custom design up to nineteen courses for even more challenge
and variety.
The easy-to-understand electronic console displays the speed and percent
incline of your chosen course. After an optional 3-minute warm-up, an electronic pacer motivates you to maintain your pace uphill or downhill, or around a
quarter-mile or 400-meter track. Other displays include time, distance, speed,
and calories burned. If you ever have a question about a prompt, the “Help”
feature can give clarification.
The M9.5sp Programmable Treadmill Ergometer has unique features which set
it apart from conventional treadmills. To maximize your use of the M9.5sp
treadmill, please study this guide thoroughly.
About this Manual
This Owner’s Manual explains how to assemble and use the M9.5sp Programmable Treadmill Ergometer. This manual also provides a basic explanation of
aerobic conditioning, and describes how to tailor a M9.5sp fitness program to
your needs. If you encounter problems while installing or using the M9.5sp
treadmill, refer to this manual for troubleshooting information.
This manual uses the following conventions:
Note: Contains additional information that applies to the preceding text.
Important: Indicates information to which you should pay special attention.
CAUTION: Indicates steps or information necessary to prevent harm to
yourself or damage to the equipment.
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Unpacking the M9.5sp Treadmill
Your M9.5sp treadmill is carefully inspected before shipment, so it should arrive
in good operating condition. Precor ships the unit in five pieces as listed below:
• running bed assembly
• handrail/display assembly
• lift motor
• lift motor cover
• hardware kit (contents described below)
Carefully unpack the parts from the original shipping container.
CAUTION: This unit weighs over 150 pounds. To avoid back strain and to
ensure the safety of the unit and yourself, we suggest that you drop the
sidewalls of the box and slide the running bed assembly from the box,
rather than lifting the running bed assembly from the box.
After unpacking the treadmill, open the hardware kit and make sure that you
have the following items:
two hex-head shoulder bolts
one long shoulder bolt
four 3/8" screws
one 7/8" washer
one 3/8" locknut
two plastic plug caps
three cable ties
one 1/4" hex key
one 5/16" hex key
If any items are missing, contact your authorized Precor dealer. For the dealer
nearest you, call 1-800-4-PRECOR.
Important: The packaging for this equipment was designed to protect it during
shipment. Please store the original packaging in a safe place in case you need
to ship the M9.5sp treadmill in the future.
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Setting Up the M9.5sp Treadmill
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Installation Requirements
You do not need special knowledge or experience is required to set up an
M9.5sp treadmill. However, you must carefully review and follow the instructions in this manual. If you do not assemble and use this treadmill according to
following guidelines, you could void the Precor warranty.
CAUTION: Precor recommends that two people move the treadmill to its
proper location. A fully assembled M9.5sp treadmill is very heavy, and
may cause back strain if one person tries to move it.
Follow these installation requirements when installing the treadmill:
• Set up the M9.5sp treadmill on a solid, level surface. Do not install the
treadmill on deeply padded, plush, or shag carpeting due to possible
damage to the carpet and the machine. If the treadmill is placed on a
carpeted surface, place a piece of heavy cardboard, plywood, or other
smooth, flat surface under the unit to protect the carpet and treadmill.
• Locate the treadmill at least 4 feet from walls and furniture. Be sure to
provide ample space in front of the machine to allow easy access to the
ON/OFF switch. Open space to the sides and back of the unit makes for a
safer mount and dismount and easier belt adjustment.
• Use a 220-volt outlet. Precor recommends that you plug the treadmill into
an outlet with a dedicated 20 amp circuit breaker. The treadmill comes
equipped with a 20 amp circuit breaker to protect the electrical and electronic components from sustained overloads, and an integral 3-prong plug
grounded to protect the machine and provide for your safety.
CAUTION: Do not remove or otherwise bypass the plug with an
adapter in order to use a non-grounded outlet.
• Supply the appropriate tools. To properly assemble the 9.5sp treadmill,
you need to supply two box end wrenches. A 1/2" box end wrench is
needed to complete the handrail assembly installation while a 9/16" box
end wrench is required to secure the lift platform and lift tube.
Assembly Instructions
Take the following steps to assemble the M9.5sp treadmill. We recommend
that two people assemble the treadmill.
1. Make sure that the treadmill is unplugged and turned OFF. Do not
assemble the M9.5sp treadmill if it is plugged in and turned ON.
2. Remove the black hood by unscrewing the eight phillips-head screws.
3. Remove the four 5/16" locknuts and washers (two on each side) from the
handrail/display assembly mounts near the front of the treadmill as shown
in Photo 1.
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Photo 1
Install handrail/
display assembly.
Handrail/display assembly
Handrail/display assembly mount
4. Position the handrail assembly so both the right and left handrail columns
align over the mounts. (See Photo 1.) Replace the washers and locknuts.
Using the 1/2" box end wrench, begin to tighten each locknut. Alternate
between each one until all four locknuts are snug up against the handrail
columns.
Photo 2
Install ribbon
cable connector.
Printed circuit board
Ribbon cable connector receptacle
Ribbon cable connector
Handrail/display assembly
5. Locate the ribbon cable connector that protrudes from the handrail/display
assembly.
6. Align the tab on the side of the ribbon cable connector with its corresponding receptacle on the printed circuit board located near the motor. (See
Photo 2.) Make sure that all pins are aligned and fully engaged. The
connector is designed to engage in one direction only. Do not force the
connector into the receptacle.
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Photo 3
Secure top two
bolts.
Lift motor
Treadmill motor
Lift motor support mount
7. Slide the lift motor into position, shaft side down, with the long tube toward
8. Secure the lift motor by placing one of the two hex-head shoulder bolts on
the front of the treadmill and the short tube facing the treadmill motor. (See
Photo 3.)
the 5/16" hex wrench (both are found in the hardware kit). Insert the bolt
through the lift motor mount and into the lift motor. Follow the same procedure for the second shoulder bolt. (See Photo 3.) Align the motor and
securely tighten the shoulder bolts.
9. Locate the two plastic plug caps in the hardware kit. Insert the plastic plug
caps over the two shoulder bolts on the lift motor support mount.
Photo 4
Plug lift-motor
wiring harness
into printed circuit
board.
Lift-motor wiring harness receptacle
Printed circuit board
Lower board chassis
10. Plug the lift-motor wiring harness into the receptacle on the printed circuit
board. (See Photo 4.)
11. Using the cable ties supplied in the hardware kit, secure the lift-motor
wiring to the lower board chassis. Cut the ends of the cable ties so the
excess plastic does not interfere with the motor or circuit board.
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12. Place the lift motor cover over the lift motor. Locate the four 3/8" screws
and appropriate hex key in the hardware kit. Use the screws to securely
attach the cover to the lift motor. Do not overtighten the screws. Overtightening can cause damage to the plastic cover.
Photo 5
Lift platform
Lift tube
Long shoulder bolt
Secure lift
platform and lift
tube.
13. Lay the treadmill on its right-hand side with the help of another person.
Note: Right and left are determined while standing behind the treadmill,
facing towards the front of the machine.
14. Locate the long shoulder bolt, 7/8" washer and 3/8" locknut in the hardware
kit. Insert the long shoulder bolt through the center of the lift platform and
the lift tube. Secure the lift platform and tube together by sliding the washer
and fastening the 3/8" locknut onto the end of the shoulder bolt. Hold the
locknut in place using your 9/16" box end wrench while fully tightening the
bolt with the hex key provided. (See Photo 5.)
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15. Return the treadmill to an upright position, so it rests flat on the floor.
16. Replace the black hood that you removed in Step 2 and tighten the eight
phillips-head screws.
CAUTION: Precor recommends that two people move the treadmill to
its final location. A fully-assembled M9.5sp treadmill is very heavy,
and might cause back strain if one person tries to move it.
17. If you need to move the treadmill, ask for assistance from another person.
Roll the treadmill on its front wheels to the new location by lifting the rear
end of the unit.
CAUTION: Do not remove or otherwise bypass the 3-prong plug with
an adapter in order to use a non-grounded outlet.
18. Plug the treadmill into a 220v outlet. Make sure that no other major appliances use the same circuit as the treadmill.
19. Continue to
Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt
to complete the
installation of the M9.5sp treadmill.
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