Precor Experience Series 700 Line Assembly Manual

Experience™ Series 700 Line Treadmill

Assembly Guide

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Treadmill Assembly Guide

Follow the steps in the order listed in this assembly guide. For more product
information, visit us at www.precor.com.

WARNING

At least two people are required to assemble the equipment.

DO NOT attempt assembly by yourself.

Assembly requirements

Important Before you fully tighten a fastener, check that its head is flush with the surface
of the equipment. If not, cross-threading may have occurred. DO NOT attempt to rework the
assembly as more damage to the equipment will occur. Instead, contact Customer Support
at www.precor.com.

We recommend you:

• Assemble the equipment close to where you plan to use it.

• Assemble the equipment on a solid, flat surface, so that it remains level and

stable.

• Locate the equipment at least 19.7 inches (0.5 meter) away from walls or

furniture on either side of the equipment, and 19.7 inches (0.5 meter) away
from objects behind or in front of the equipment.

• DO NOT move the equipment without assistance.

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Hardware kit

Component

Quantity Torque

Component

Quantity Torque

Washer
(3/8-inch)

6

Plastic grommet
(1/4-inch)

6

Self-tapping pan head screw
(1/4 x 1-inch)

6

Washer (3/8-inch) 12

Self-tapping pan head screw
(1/4 x .75-inch)

29

Button head screw
(3/8 x 1-inch)

12 25 ft-lb

Hex head cap screw
(3/8 x 5/8-inch)

6 25 ft-lb

Note There may be extra hardware included with the treadmill.

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Begin Assembly

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to connect electrical power until all assembly procedures are complete and console is properly installed.

Important Before unpacking the treadmill, follow the ramp assembly instructions
(included in the box) to build and use a custom ramp to safely and securely roll the
treadmill base off the shipping pallet.

To attach the uprights to the treadmill:

1. Remove the hood from the treadmill base and set it aside.

2. Position a base side cover against the treadmill frame so that the tabs fit into the
frame.

Figure 1

3. Using a #3 Phillips head screwdriver, attach the base side cover using
one screw

for the side attachment and one screw for the front

attachment.

Figure 2

4. Position the right upright support near the base frame and route the data cable
inside of the base side cover and up through the right upright.

Important DO NOT pinch or crush the cable during assembly.

Figure 3

5. Position the right upright support onto the base frame so that the support lip fits
inside the frame and attach it using three screws

and three washers .

Partially tighten.

Figure 4

6. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 to attach the left upright support.
Note Route PVS and console cables up the left upright support. Be careful not

to pinch the cables.

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To attach the dash:

1. With assistance, set the dash assembly on top of the upright supports.
Note The dash slips down into the uprights. Pull it up slightly so that the screw

holes line up correctly.

2. Attach the dash assembly to each upright using three screws

and three

washers

. Partially tighten.

Figure 5

3. Fully tighten all 12 screws to 25 ft-lb. Tighten the lower upright screws in the
order shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6

To complete the dash assembly:

1. Remove the two screws from the back of the dash cover. Remove the dash cover
and set it aside with the screws.

2. Route the data cable through the right tube of the dash assembly, up the back
frame, and out through the top hole.

Note If you are attaching a PVS or networked console, route those cables
through the left side of the dash assembly at this time.

Figure 7

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To attach the heart rate bar:

1. Position the heart rate bar assembly against the dash frame and attach it using
two screws

and two washers . Partially tighten the fasteners.

Figure 8

2. Route the heart rate cable up through the back frame and out through the top
hole.

3. Remove the screw from the bottom of the tread arm.

Figure 9

4. Fit the tread arm into the heart rate bar and against the dash assembly.
Attach it using two screws

and two washers . Use a hex key to

partially tighten the screws.

Figure 10

5. Attach the underside of each heart rate arm using one screw

.

Fully tighten.

Figure 11

6. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 to attach the other arm and then fully
tighten screws to 25 ft-lb.

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Touchscreen consoles only

To attach the filter to the drive power cable:

1. Disconnect the existing power cable from the drive unit, power filter, and ground
terminal. Then completely remove it from the treadmill.

Figure 12

2. Connect the new power cable according to Figure 13 and Table 1.

Figure 13

Table 1

Position Connector

Drive input connectors

Brown lead with quick-connect terminal

Blue lead with quick-connect terminal

Green and yellow lead with quick-connect terminal

AC input cable to the power cable

3. Use the Velcro fasteners to attach the power supply to the right side of the front
cross member on the treadmill base. Plug the AC input cable into the socket on
the power supply.

4. Route the DC output cable through the cable ties behind the power supply,
toward the upright support on your right. Bend the cable ties over the DC output
cable to hold it in place.

Note Bundle the excess cable and secure it under the cable clips.

5. Connect the black, AC power cable on the AC wiring harness to the socket on
the power supply.

Important The touchscreen console includes an accessory jack panel that you must
install on the treadmill. The panel connects the TV and Ethernet cables to the facility’s
network.

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To install the accessory jack panel:

1. Remove the screws securing the blank plate at the right-front corner of the
treadmill. Discard the blank plate.

Figure 14

2. Thread the cable assembly down through the channel in the upright support on
your right. Drape excess cable over the inside edge of the support and tape into
place, if necessary.

Figure 15

3. Pass the lower end of the TV cable through the right-hand grommet, and insert it
into the connector inside the jack panel. Use a 7/16-inch torque wrench to
tighten the connectors to 30 in-lb.

4. Pass the lower end of the Ethernet cable through the right-hand grommet and
snap it into the eight-pin coupler in the jack panel.

5. Fit the lower ends of any optional console cables into the notch in the upper edge
of the jack panel.

6. Replace the panel and fully tighten the corresponding screws.

7. Place the hood onto the treadmill. Using a #3 Phillips head screwdriver, attach it
using four screws

. Fully tighten.

Figure 16

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To attach the safety key assembly:

1. Fit the bottom part of the safety key assembly onto the bottom of the dash
assembly and heart rate arms.

2. Position the top piece of the safety key assembly on top of the bottom part.

Figure 17

3. Attach the top part of the safety key assembly using two screws

.

Figure 18

4. Insert two grommets

into each of the dash arms, just above each upright

support.

Figure 19

5. Attach the front arm cover using four screws

.

Figure 20

6. Attach the bottom arm cover using four screws

.

Figure 21

7. Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to attach the covers to the other arm.

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Console installation

To attach a console, refer to the installation instructions shipped with your console.
Once you have attached all the cables, follow the steps below to complete assembly
of your treadmill.

To attach the console:

1. Secure the console to the dash assembly using four screws .

Figure 22

2. Place the dash cover onto the back of the dash assembly and attach it using the
two screws previously removed plus five screws

from the hardware kit.

Figure 23

Level the treadmill

Important Adjust only one rear foot at a time. DO NOT extend the adjustable feet more
than 3/4 inch (2 cm). Adjusting the rear feet can’t compensate for extremely uneven
surfaces. If you can’t make the running surface level and stable, move the treadmill to a
level surface.

1. Use a 3/4-inch open-end wrench to loosen the jam nuts on the rear feet and
adjust as needed to level the treadmill. Then retighten the jam nuts.

Figure 24

2. Plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet.

Important The treadmill requires a 20-amp individual branch circuit grounded per
NEC (National Electric Code) guidelines or local region electric code.

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Adjust the running belt tracking

1. Start the treadmill and set the speed to 3 MPH (5 KPH).

2. Observe the running belt tracking while verifying that the belt remains
centered:

If...

Then turn the right side roller mounting bolt …

If the belt starts to
drift toward the
right

slowly and manually turn the right side take-up roller
mounting bolt clockwise (Figure 13) in quarter-turn
increments until the drifting stops.

If the belt starts to
drift toward the left

slowly and manually turn the right side take-up roller
mounting bolt counter-clockwise in quarter turn
increments until the drifting stops.

Figure 25

3. Increase the speed to 9 MPH (14 KPH) and then 12 MPH (19 KPH), making any
small adjustments as needed.

Important During this functional test, if there is noticeable hesitation of the running belt
with each foot plant, check the Running Belt Tension procedure in the Maintenance Guide
that came in your treadmill box or on our website at www. precor.com.

Notes

• The tracking adjustments should only be done in quarter turn increments.

• ONLY use the right side take-up roller mounting bolt to adjust tracking.

• ONLY use hand tools to adjust tracking.

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Check the alignment of the running belt

1. Turn on the treadmill.

2. Standing beside the treadmill (not on it), press GO or Quick Start on the
console.

3. Press SPEED UP until the console shows a speed of 3 MPH (5 KPH).

4. Observe the belt from the rear of the treadmill for a few minutes. The belt
should remain centered along the running bed. If it drifts off center, adjust it
(refer to Adjusting the Running Belt section).

Important Failure to align the belt may cause the belt to tear or fray, which is not
covered by the Precor Limited Warranty.

5. Press STOP to stop the belt.

6. Turn off the treadmill.

Test safety features

Important Before any exerciser uses the treadmill, verify that the STOP button, reset
switch, and Auto Stop ™ feature are all working correctly.

To test the Stop button:

1. Start any workout on the treadmill.

2. Press STOP once. The console indicates that the workout is paused.

3. Press STOP again. The console displays a workout summary.

To test the reset switch:

4. Start any workout on the treadmill.

5. Give the safety clip lanyard a slight tug. The reset switch pops up and the
treadmill should slow to a stop immediately.

6. Press the reset switch back into its normal position. The console should reset
itself and return to the Welcome screen or banner.

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Safety code

Activate a safety code to prevent unauthorized use of the treadmill. This setting
requires the exerciser to enter a code (1 2 3 4) on the keypad before the treadmill
will operate.

To activate a safety code for your setting:

1. Enter code 5651565 to go to Club Settings.

2. Press OK for Safety Code setting.

3. Use the up/down arrows to enable the setting.

4. Press OK to save the setting.

5. Test the Safety Code.
Note If the safety code is properly enabled, you will be prompted to enter a

safety code (1 2 3 4) on the key pad before you can begin a workout.

Treadmill Auto Stop

Important The default setting for this feature is ON. An administrator can turn off this
feature in the System Settings; however, Precor recommends it remain ON.

Auto Stop™ (Automatic Stop) is a feature designed to bring the treadmill to a gradual
stop when it is not in use (after two minutes). This might occur if an exerciser steps
off the treadmill before the end of a workout and leaves the treadmill running.

To test Auto Stop :

1. Start any workout on the treadmill, but DO NOT step onto the running belt.

2. Wait two minutes without stepping onto the running belt. At this point or shortly
beforehand, the treadmill should slow to a stop and the console should ask the
previous user to confirm that he or she is still present. If there is no confirmation,
the console returns to the Welcome screen or banner and it is safe to step onto
the running belt.

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700 Line Treadmill Assembly Guide | P/N 304387-101 rev A, ENU
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