Precor 9.27 ServiceManual

9.23, 9.
27 Treadmill
9.23, 9.27 Treadmill

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If you are not a Precor Trained Servicer, you must not attempt to service any Precor Product;
Call your dealer for service.
This document contains information required to perform the majority of troubleshooting, and
replacement procedures required to repair and maintain this product.
This document contains general product information, software diagnostic procedures (when
available), preventative maintenance procedures, inspection and adjustment procedures,
troubleshooting procedures, replacement procedures and electrical block and wiring diagrams.
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Section One - Things you Should Know
About This Appendix

Section One, Things You Should Know. This section includes technical specifications. Read
this section, as well as the 9.23, 9.27 Treadmill Owners Manual, before you perform the
maintenance procedures in this manual.
Section Two, Software Features. Precor treadmills are programmed with several diagnostic
and setup features. This section contains the procedures you need to access the diagnostic
features on this treadmill.
Section Three, Checking Treadmill Operation. This section provides you with a quick way of
checking treadmill operation. Check treadmill operation at the end of a maintenance procedure
and when it is necessary to ensure that the treadmill is operating properly.
Section Four, Inspection and Adjustment Procedures. Perform inspection procedures when
a trouble symptom points to a particular problem and after removing and replacing major
components. Many maintenance problems can be fixed by adjusting various treadmill
components. This section also provides you with the step-by-step procedures required to make
these adjustments.
Section Five, Troubleshooting Procedures. The diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures
contained in this section should be performed when it is necessary to isolate a problem to a
particular component.
Section Six, Replacement Procedures. When a treadmill component must be replaced, go to
this section and follow the step-by-step procedures required to remove and replace the
component.
Section Seven, Technical Diagrams and Parts Lists. This section includes wiring diagrams,
and block diagrams for the 9.23, 9.27 Treadmill.
General Information
For the latest exploded view diagram, part number and part pricing information, visit the Precor
dealer website at www.precor.com/connection.
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Technical Specifications
Length:
76.5 inches (194.3 cm.)
Width:
30.5 inches (77.5 cm.)
Height:
Running surface:
Motor:
Speed:
55 inches (140 cm.)

20 inches by 59 inches (51 cm. by 149.9 cm.)
2.75 hp. continuous duty DC
0.5 to 12 mph or 0.8 to 20 kph)
10 mph is equivalent to a 6 minute mile
0% to +15% grade
120 Vac 50/60 Hz @ 15 amp
Incline:
Power:
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Procedure 2.1 - Error Codes and Lower PCA Indicators
Error Codes:
03 - EEPROM Error: EEPROM checksum test error, when this error is consistently displayed,
the upper PCA is usually the cause. If displayed intermittently, the cause is typically
external, A.C. power spikes, for example.
26 - Speed Error: This error indicates that the speed control circuit is not receiving correct motor
speed pulses. This could be the result of incorrect speed, speed sensor failure, or drive
motor failure.
40 - Lift Error: This error indicates that the lift control system is not receiving correct analog
position information from the lift motor. This could be the result of lift motor connection
failure, lift motor potentiometer failure, lift motor failure or lower PCA failure.
Lower PCA Indicators: The lower PCA is furnished with seven LED indicators. Their names and
functions are listed below.
Power - The POWER LED should illuminate when the treadmill is powered on. The POWER
LED is in the 12 Vdc power supply and indicates the input to the power supply is
receiving voltage.
UP - The UP LED should illuminate when the incline is operating in the upward direction. The UP
LED indicates that operating voltage has been applied to the incline up relay.
DOWN - The DOWN LED should illuminate when the incline is operating in the downward
direction. The DOWN LED indicates that operating voltage has been applied to the
incline down relay.
PWM - The PWM LED should illuminate whenever the drive motor is in motion. The PWM LED
indicates that the PWM drive signal is being applied to the drive motor power controller
circuit.
LIMIT - The LIMIT LED indicator will illuminate when too much current is being demanded from
the drive motor power controller circuit. If the drive motors instantaneous current
exceeds 28 amps, the current limit circuit is activated. When current limit is activated the
drive motor current and speed can not be increased.
MOT DRV - Indicates a defective drive motor circuit. Typically caused by a component failure on
the lower PCA.
SHUTDOWN - If the drive motor current exceeds 28 amps for 3-5 seconds, the motor drive
signal is removed and the motor drive circuit is shutdown.
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Procedure 2.2 - Accessing the Odometer and Hour Meter
1.
Set the on/off switch in the on position and remove the safety key from the console. Allow
the internal power supply to discharge, approximately 10 seconds, and then replace the
safety key on the console. Within 2 seconds of replacing the safety key, press the STOP,
INCLINE , SPEED keys, sequentially.
2.
The odometer in miles or kilometers will be displayed in the DISTANCE window of the
display. See Diagram 2.1, below.
3.
The hour meter will be displayed in the TIME window. See Diagram 2.1, below.
4.
The upper PCA software version will be displayed in the main window.
5.
Press the STOP key to exit this program.
Diagram 2.1 - 9.27 Display

Distance
Window
Time
Window
Quick Start
Key
Incline Keys
Speed Keys
Enter Key
Stop Key
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Procedure 2.3 - Accessing the Service Mode Program
Calibration - Incline calibration and treadmill calibration

Console Sel - Sets the console for 9.23 or 9.27 operation
Display Test - Tests the display
Key Test - Tests the keypad
1.
the internal power supply to discharge, approximately 10 seconds.
2.
While pressing the QUICK START and SPEED keys, simultaneously, replace the safety
key on the console. Continue to press the QUICK START and SPEED keys until the
display scrolls SERVICE MODE. The main screen will display the upper software version
number.
3.
Press the ENTER key, the display will read CALIBRATION. Use the , to scroll between
the four test modes, Calibration, Key Test, Display Test and Console Sel. Press the
ENTER key to select the appropriate test. You may press and hold the STOP key at any
time to exit the SERVICE MODE program.
Calibration
4.
Inc Limit will be displayed at the bottom of the display and the incline A/D number will be
displayed in the HEART RATE window. As the incline is raised or lowered the A/D number
should track the inclines movement.
5.
The A/D number will be used to calibrate the incline, Procedure 4.1. Warning, Do not
change the A/D number at this point, if the incline requires calibration, go to Procedure 4.1.
6.
Press the ENTER key to enter the treadmill calibration mode.
Warning
During this procedure the running belt will be accelerated to the treadmills maximum
(12.0 mph) speed. Do not stand on the treadmills running belt during this procedure.
7.
This procedure must be performed after the upper PCA, the upper PCA software or the
lower PCA has been replaced and before the treadmill is placed into normal operation.
8.
When the running belt stops the display show the test results Pass or FAIL and will then
return to the normal user mode and the calibration process is complete.
Key Test
9.
One at a time press all of the keys on the console, the key name should be displayed at the
bottom of the display. Pressing the STOP key a second time will exit the key test.
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Display Test
10. The display test will light every segment in the display. You must watch the display
throughout the test to ensure that every display segment is functioning. This test will run
continuously until you press the STOP key to halt the display test.
Console Sel
11. The display will indicate whether the console is set as a 9.23 or 9.27 treadmill/ The will
toggle the setting. Press the ENTER key to save the setting that agrees with the treadmills
model number.
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Procedure 2.4 - U.S. Standard/Metric Selection
1.
the internal power supply to discharge, approximately 10 seconds, and then replace the
safety key on the console. Within 2 seconds of replacing the safety key, press the STOP,
INCLINE , SPEED keys, sequentially.
2.
Press the ENTER key to toggle the selection between U.S. Standard and METRIC.
3.
Press the ENTER key to save the selection.
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Procedure 2.5 - Documenting Software Problems
When a problem is found with the software in the upper or lower PCA, record the information
listed below.
When a problem occurs, record the following information:
Model and serial number. Provide the model number as accessed in Procedure 2.2.
Program number running when the problem occurred

A description of:
a.
What happened or failed to happen.
b.
The action taken by the user just before the problem occurred.
c.
Problem-related information (such as how far into the program the problem occurred,
the work level being used when the problem occurred, etc.).
The frequency of occurrence.
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Section Three - Checking Treadmill Operation
This section provides you with a quick method of checking treadmill operation. Check treadmill
operation at the end of a maintenance procedure and when it is necessary to ensure that the
treadmill is operating properly.
Procedure
1.
Plug the power cord into the AC outlet. Set the safety switch in on its operating position on
the console, refer to Diagram 2.1. Set the on/off switch in the on position, the on/off switch
should illuminate. All of the LEDs on the display should illuminate for a couple of seconds
and the scroll the message PRESS QUICKSTART OR PROGRAM. The POWER LED
should illuminate on the lower PCA.
2.
Place the treadmill in Manual Mode. Adjust the speed of the running belt to 23 m.p.h.
Remove the safety switch from the console. The display should go blank and the treadmill
belt stop. Replace the safety switch on the console, all of the LEDs on the display should
illuminate for a couple of seconds and the scroll the message PRESS QUICKSTART OR
PROGRAM.
3.
Place the treadmill in Manual Mode. Adjust the speed of the running belt to 23 m.p.h.
Operate the treadmill for at least 5 minutes.
a.
Concentrate on the feel of the running belt and the sound of the drive motor and rollers.
Be on the alert for unusual noises, smells, or vibrations.
b.
Log the AC input current under loaded and unloaded conditions.
c.
Observe the LEDs on the electronic console. Make sure that each LED lights as the information corresponding to that LED is displayed on the electronic console.
4.
Press the STOP key. When the treadmill comes to a stop, view the electronic console as the
treadmill the message PAUSED - PRESS QUICK START TO CONTINUE scrolls on the
display. Adjust the speed of the running belt to 23 m.p.h.
5.
Press the INCLINE key while viewing the electronic console. Confirm that the running
bed inclines and the incline display increments to 15% as the INCLINE key is pressed.
6.
Press the INCLINE key while viewing the electronic console. Confirm that the running bed
returns to a level position and the incline display decrements to 0% as the INCLINE key is
pressed.
7.
Set the on/off switch in the off position, then unplug the treadmill from the AC outlet.
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Procedure 4.1 - Calibrating the Lift Motor
Note: This calibration procedure must be performed whenever the lift motor has been replaced
or the lift calibration has been disturbed.
1.
Set the on/off switch in the off position and unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
2.
Place the treadmill on its left side. Remove the bolt that fastens the lift tube to the lift
platform and swing the lift platform away from the lift motors lift tube.
3.
Plug the treadmills AC power cord into a 120 VAC outlet. Set the on/off switch in the on
position. When the treadmill is initially placed in a program and the running belt starts in
motion, the incline will always return to the 0% incline position (unless it is already in the 0%
incline position).
4.
Press the QUICKSTART key when the running belt starts the incline will move to its 0%
incline position (unless it is already in the 0% incline position). When the incline motor stops
remove the safety key. Enter the incline calibration mode per procedure 2.3. Set the incline
A/D number between 44 and 48.
5.
Press the ENTER key to save the A/D number. The treadmill will then go into the calibration
mode.
Warning
During this procedure the running belt will be accelerated to the treadmills maximum
(12.0 mph) speed.
6.
Rotate the lift tube until the distance from the end of the lift tube to the lift tube sleeve is
1-9/16 inch. Refer to Diagram 4.1.
Diagram 4.1 - Lift Motor Calibration

Lift
Tube
Sleeve
Lift
Tube
1-9/16
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7.
The lift tube must turn freely during step 5, if you turn the lift drive screw while turning the lift
tube, you must return to step 4 and repeat steps 4 and 5. Set the on/off switch in the off
position.
8.
Swing the lift platform into its mounting position with the lift tube and fasten it with the bolt
removed in step 2.
9.
Set the treadmill in its normal upright position. Set the on/off switch in the on position.
Place the treadmill in the manual program and operate the incline several times between its
minimum and maximum incline positions to ensure that the incline is operating normally
throughout its entire range.
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Procedure 4.2 - Adjusting Drive Belt Tension
1.
Set the treadmill on/off switch in the off position and unplug the AC power cord from the
AC outlet.
2.
Remove the hood.
3.
Place the drive belt tension gauge on the drive belt as shown in Diagram 4.2.
Diagram 4.2 - Drive Belt Tension Gauge
4.
The gauge should read approximately 80 pounds. The drive belt tension is acceptable if it is
in the range of 70 to 90 pounds.
5.
If the drive belt tension is less than 70 or greater than 90 pounds, slightly loosen the four
drive motor mounting nuts. The drive motor mounts on slotted holes allowing the drive motor
to be move forward or rearward. Using the drive belt tension adjustment bolt, move the drive
motor forward or rearwards, as required, until the belt gauge reads approximately 80
pounds and tighten the four drive motor mounting nuts. See Diagram 4.3. Momentarily
remove the drive belt tension gauge from the drive belt. Replace the drive belt tension
gauge on the drive belt and re-adjust the drive belt tension, if necessary. Torque the four
drive motor mounting nuts to 180 inch pounds.
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Diagram 4.3 - Drive Motor Mounting
Belt Tension Adjustment Bolt
6.
Plug the AC power cord into the AC outlet and set the treadmill circuit breaker in the on
position.
7.
Check treadmill operation per Section 3.
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Procedure 4.3 - Treadmill Belt Cleaning
Procedure:
1.
First, check for proper operation of the safety stop key. Stand to one side of the treadmill.
Insure that the stop key tether is hanging straight down from the stop key and is not
wrapped around the handle bars. Push the Quick Start button and wait for the display to
count down and for the running belt to begin moving. Once the running belt is moving pull
the safety stop key tether. See the illustration below.
CAUTION: If the running belt does not stop, turn off the power using the ON/
OFF switch at the front of the treadmill and unplug the power cord.
The treadmill must remain out of service until the stop switch is
repaired.
If the running belt stops, continue with the cleaning procedure.
2.
A clean, dry towel approximately 36 inches or 1 meter in length is required.

Fold the towel in half lengthwise, lift the running belt up and insert the
towel beneath the belt so that an end of towel extends on to each deck
trim. See the illustration below.
Safety Stop Key Tether

Towel
Front
3.
Stand to one side of the treadmill, push the Quick Start button, grasp the
towel as illustrated in the illustration above. Note: You will have 3 seconds
to firmly grasp your hands on the towel before the treadmill running belt
begins to move. Allow the treadmill to run for about one minute while holding the towel firmly in place.
CAUTION: If the towel becomes loose it may be pulled into the treadmills
rollers. Pull the safety key tether to stop the treadmill and retrieve
the towel, no damage should occur. Start the procedure over again.
See the illustration below.
4.
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Keep one hand firmly grasped on the towel, use your other hand to pull on
the safety stop key tether to stop the treadmill running belt. See the illustration below.
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5.
6.
Turn the power off. Place your hands on the towel and push it up and down
the length of the running deck several times to clean the deck.
Remove the towel.
Safety Stop Key Tether
It is recommended that this procedure be performed frequently to extend the

life of the running belt and running deck.
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Procedure 5.1 - Troubleshooting the Keypad
Procedure
1.
If the malfunctioning key is not required for access to the service mode program, Procedure
2.3, access the KEY TEST portion of Procedure 2.3. If the key is stuck in the operated
condition, the key name will be constantly displayed. If the key is not functioning, the keys
name will not be displayed when the key is pressed.
1.
Set the on/off switch in the off position.
2.
Remove the four screws that fastens the backplate to the rear of the console and remove
console from the backplate. Refer to Diagram 6.9. Disconnect the heart rate cable and data
cable from the rear of the console. Remove the six screws from the rear of the console,
remove the display face from the console rear cover. See Diagram 5.1. The keypad
connector (JK6) on the upper PCA is now accessible.
Diagram 5.1 - Rear View of Console
Mounting Screw
Data Cable
(JK8)Connector
Mounting Screw
Heart Rate Cable

(JK5) Connector
3.
If the key is stuck in the operated condition, disconnect the keypad cable from the JK6
connector on the PCA. Replace the console rear cover, reconnect the data cable to the
console. Set the on/off switch in the on position. If the stuck key is still displayed, replace
the display face. If the stuck is no longer displayed, replace the upper PCA.
4.
If you have performed all of the procedures above and have been unable to correct the
problem, call Precor customer support.
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Procedure 5.2 - Troubleshooting the Lift System
Lift System Description:

The lift system on these units consists of an AC line voltage driven lift motor (120 Vac), and an
internal 10 K potentiometer for lift position identification. The lift motor contains two motor
windings, one to operate the motor in an upward direction and the other to operate the motor in
a downward direction. As the lift motor is operated, the motor also rotates the potentiometer via
an internal gear system. Therefore, the position of the lift system can be determined by
monitoring the value of the internal potentiometer. The lift motor is initially set at a known starting
position (calibration, See Procedure 4.1), subsequent motor movement is tracked via the
potentiometer resistance reading.
Note:
All resistance measurements must be performed with power removed from the treadmill.
Performing resistance measurements with voltage applied may damage your ohmmeter.
Procedure
1.
If the lift motor operates briefly and creates a lift error (error 40) go to step 13. If the lift motor
will not move continue with step 2.
2.
Set the treadmills on/off switch in the off position and remove the AC power cord from the
AC outlet.
3.
Remove the hood from the treadmill.
Diagram 5.2 - Lower PCA

JK1
JK3
UP
PWM
DOWN
JK2
POWER
LIMIT
SHUTDOWN
JK4
T2 (AC2)
T1 (AC1)
T4 (M-)
T3 (M+)
Fuse
MOT DRV
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4.
Insert the AC power cord in the AC outlet and set the on/off switch in the on position. Set
the treadmill to operate in the manual program. Connect an AC voltmeter between terminal
of 1 (red wire) and terminal 2 (white wire) of the JK4 connector on the lower PCA. Press the
INCLINE key. The UP LED should illuminate and the AC voltmeter should read AC line
voltage (105 to 120 VAC). If the incline operated normally in the upward direction skip to
step 8.
5.
If the display indicated that the incline should be moving upwards and the UP LED did not
illuminate the problem is probably in the data cable between the upper and lower PCA.
Replace the data cable per Procedure 6.11.
6.
If the UP LED illuminated and the AC voltage reading in step 4 was absent or significantly
low, the problem is probably in the lower PCA. Replace the lower PCA per Procedure 6.3.
7.
If the voltage reading in step 4 was correct and incline motor did not move, the problem is
probably the incline motor. To verify the lift motors condition, remove power from the
treadmill and measure between terminals 1 and 2 of JK4 with an ohmmeter. The motor
winding should measure approximately 27. If the measurement is significantly high,
replace the incline motor per Procedure 6.1.
8.
Connect an AC voltmeter between terminal 2 (white wire) and terminal 3 (black wire) of the
JK4 connector on the lower PCA. Press the INCLINE key. The DOWN LED should
illuminate and the AC voltmeter should read AC line voltage (105 to 120 VAC)
9.
If the display indicated that the incline should be moving downwards and the DOWN LED
did not illuminate the problem is probably in the data cable between the upper and lower
PCA. Replace the data cable per Procedure 6.11.
10. If the DOWN LED illuminated and the AC voltage reading in step 8 was absent or
significantly low, the problem is probably in the lower PCA. Replace the lower PCA per
Procedure 6.3.
11. If the voltage reading in step 8 was correct and incline motor did not move, the problem is
probably the incline motor. To verify the lift motors condition, remove power from the
treadmill and measure between terminals 2 and 3 of JK4 with an ohmmeter. The motor
winding should measure approximately 27. If the measurement is significantly high,
replace the incline motor per Procedure 6.1.
12. If you have performed all of the procedures above and have been unable to correct the
13. Remove Jk3 connector from the lower PCA, refer to Diagram 5.2. With an ohmmeter,
measure between pins 1 and 3 of JK3 (red and black wires). You should measure
approximately 10 K (10,000).
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14. With an ohmmeter, measure between pins 1 and 2 of JK3 (red and white wires) and
measure between pins 2 and 3 of JK3 (white and black wires). These two measurements
should total 10K when added together. If these three measurements in steps 13 and 14
are correct the incline should be functioning normally, replace JK3 and retest incline
operation. If any of the three measurements were significantly incorrect continue with step
15.
15. Remove the screw that fasten the cover on the top of the incline motor and carefully lift the
cover off of the incline motor. Check the wire connections on the incline potentiometer to
ensure they are securely connected to the incline potentiometer. Refer to Diagram 5.3.
Diagram 5.3 - Incline Potentiometer
Incline
Potentiometer
Incline
Cover
Red
White
Black
16. Repeat the three ohmmeter measurements in steps 13 and 14 directly on the three
terminals of the incline potentiometer. If the three measurements are now correct the
problem is in the cable from the incline potentiometer to the lower PCA. The cable may be
repairable. If the cable can not be repaired, replace the incline motor per Procedure 6.1.
17. If the measurements in step 16 are still significantly incorrect, replace the incline motor per
Procedure 6.1.
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Procedure 5.3 - Troubleshooting the Speed Sensor
Note: The speed sensor is a reed switch mounted beside the drive roller pulley. There are two
magnets in the drive roller pulley that activates the reed switch (speed sensor) once each
revolution. The speed sensors signal is sent to the speed controller circuit via the lower PCA and
is used to determine the treadmills actual running speed.
Typically, when the speed sensor is not functioning, the drive motor will operate briefly when
started and then shutdown and display a error. 26
1.
Set the on/off switch in the off position and remove the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
Diagram 5.4 - Speed Sensor
Magnet
Speed
Sensor
2.
Remove the treadmills hood.
3.
Remove the JK2 connector from the lower PCA. Refer to Diagram 5.2.
4.
With an ohmmeter measure between the two pins on the JK2 connector and slowly push the
running belt to rotate the drive roller. When the magnet is not opposite the speed sensor the
meter reading will be open (). When the magnet in the drive roller is opposite the speed
sensor, the meter reading should be approximately 0.
5.
If the measurements in step 4 are not correct, repeat those measurements using a strong
hand held magnet to operate the speed sensor.
6.
If the measurements in step 5 are now correct, replace the drive roller. If the measurements
are still incorrect, replace the speed sensor per Procedure 6.4.
7.
If you have performed all of the procedures above and have been unable to correct the
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Procedure 5.4 - The Display does not Illuminate
1.
Set the on/off switch in the off position and insert the AC power cord into a 120 Vac outlet.
The on/off switch should illuminate. If the on/off switch illuminates skip to step 5. If the on/off
switch does not illuminate continue with step 2.
2.
Remove the AC power cord from the AC outlet, and check the AC outlet with an AC
voltmeter. The meter should read between 105 and 120 Vac. If the reading is not correct, the
problem is in the AC service.
3.
If the reading in step 2 was correct, reinsert the AC power cord in the AC outlet and
measure between the two lower terminals of the on/off switch (black and white wires). The
meter should read between 105 and 120 Vac. If the reading is not correct, the problem is in
the AC power cord. Replace the AC power cord.
4.
If the reading in step 3 was correct, replace the on/off switch per Procedure 6.7.
5.
Ensure that the safety key magnet is operating the reed switch in the console. If the reed
switch is not activated the display will not illuminate. See Procedure 5.5.
6.
Remove the treadmills hood. Set the on/off switch in the on position. Set the safety key in
its mounting position on the console. If the safety switch is not in its proper operating
position or if the safety switch is not functioning, the display will not illuminate.
7.
Referring to Diagram 5.2, check that the POWER LED on the lower PCA is illuminated. If it
is illuminated, skip to step 12. If it is not illuminated continue with step 8.
8.
With an AC voltmeter, measure between the two upper terminals of the on/off switch (red
and red-black wires). The meter should read between 105 and 120 Vac. If the reading is not
correct, the problem is in the on/off switch. Replace the on/off switch per Procedure 6.7.
9.
With an AC voltmeter, measure between the red-black wire on the on/off switch to each of
the red wires on the circuit breaker. Refer to Diagram 5.5. Both readings should read
between 105 and 120 Vac.
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Diagram 5.5 - Circuit Breaker and On/Off Switch
On/Off
Switch
Circuit
Breaker
Power
Cord
10. If the readings in step 8 are not correct, press the circuit breakers reset button and repeat
the measurements in step 8. If the readings are still not correct, replace the circuit breaker
per Procedure 6.6.
11. Test the safety key circuit per Procedure 5.5. If the safety key circuit is functioning correctly,
continue with step 12.
12. Set the on/off switch in the off position and remove the AC power from the AC outlet.
Referring to Diagram 5.2, remove the fuse from the lower PCA. With an ohmmeter, measure
across the fuse, it should read approximately, 0.2. If the reading is significantly high,
replace the fuse with an appropriate 3 amp slow blow fuse.
13. The problem has now been narrowed down to either the lower PCA, the data cable between
the lower and upper PCA and the upper PCA.
Diagram 5.6 - JK1 Connector, Lower PCA
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14. With a DC voltmeter, measure between VCC (orange wire) and GND (green wire) on the
JK1 connector on the lower PCA. The reading should be approximately 16 Vdc. If the
reading is 0 Vdc or significantly low, set the on/off switch in the off position, remove the
four screws that fasten the backplate to the console and remove the Jk1 connector from the
upper PCA. Refer to Diagram 5.2.
15. Set the on/off switch in the on position. Repeat the measurement in step 14. If the reading
is still 0 Vdc or significantly low, replace the lower PCA. If the reading is now correct, the
problem is either the data cable or the upper PCA.
16.
Repeat the measurement in step 14 between the orange and green wires on the upper
PCA JK1 connector. If the reading is still 0 Vdc or significantly low, replace the data cable. If
the reading is now correct, replace the upper PCA.
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Procedure 5.5 - Troubleshooting the Safety Key Circuit
1.
Set the on/off switch in the off position and remove the console from the backplate from the
console. Refer to Diagram 5.2.
2.
Remove the JK7 connector from the upper PCA.
3.
With an ohmmeter, measure between the two pins of the JK7 connector with the safety key
installed on the console in its operating position and with the safety key removed from the
console. The readings should be approximately 0 with the safety key installed and open
() with the safety key removed.
4.
If the readings in step 3 are incorrect, replace the JK7 connector on the upper PCA and
remove the push on connectors from the safety switch. Measuring between the terminals on
the safety switch with an ohmmeter, repeat the measurements in step 3
Diagram 5.7 - Safety Key Switch
JK7 Connector
Safety Switch
5.
If the measurements are still incorrect replace the safety switch. If the measurements are
now correct, replace the safety switch to upper PCA cable.
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Procedure 5.6 - Troubleshooting the Drive Motor System
Note: The drive motor controller is a PWM (pulse width modulated) system. The system
incorporates current limit (set at 28 amps of drive motor current). The lower PCA has several
LED indicators to depict lower PCA status. Refer to Procedure 2.1.
1.
If the MOT DRV LED is illuminated, replace the lower PCA per Procedure 6.3. The
MOT DRV LED typically indicates a component failure on the lower PCA.
1.
If the drive motor starts briefly then stops and an error 26 is displayed, troubleshoot the
speed sensor per Procedure 5.3. If the drive motor does not start and an error 26 is
displayed, continue with step 2.
2.
Remove the treadmill hood.
Warning: The treadmill will be operated with the hood removed in this procedure. The service
provider will be exposed to both electrical shock hazards and mechanical hazards. Extreme
caution must be exercised to avoid contact with exposed electrical connections and moving
parts.
3.
Insert the AC power cord in an 120 VAC outlet and set the on/off switch in the on position.
4.
Set the treadmill to operate in the manual program (at 1 mph).
5.
With a DC voltmeter, measure between the T3 (M+) terminal and the T4 (M-) terminal on the
lower PCA. The reading should be approximately 12 Vdc. If the voltage is absent or
significantly low and/or the PWM LED does not illuminate, skip to step 10.
6.
If the PWM LED does illuminate and the reading in step 2 is approximately 95 VDC the drive
motor is open (). The most probable reason for the motor to be open is a badly worn motor
brush.
7.
Set the on/off switch in the off position and remove the A.C. power cord from the A.C
outlet. Warning: If the A.C power cord is not removed from the A.C. outlet, a shock hazard
exists. Remove the drive motor wires from the lower PCA (red, T3-M+ and black, T4-M-).
With an ohmmeter, measure between the two wires, the reading should be approximately
4.6. If the reading is open () or significantly high, check both motor brushes for adequate
length, for solid contact with the motor commutator and for a good electrical connection at
the brush holder. Note: New motor brushes are about 3/4 inches long.
8.
If necessary replace the brushes per Procedure 6.8.
9.
If the brushes and brush contact is good and the reading in step 7 is still open () or
significantly high, replace the drive motor per Procedure 6.5.
10. If either the MOT DRV or SHUTDOWN LED is illuminated on the lower PCA, replace the
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lower PCA per Procedure 6.3.
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11. If the display does not indicate that the speed should be increasing when the SPEED key
is pressed, the problem is in either the keypad or the upper PCA. Troubleshoot the keypad
per Procedure 5.1. If the keypad is defective, replace the console per Procedure 6.9.
12. If the keypad is good and the display still does not indicate that the speed should be
increasing when the SPEED key is pressed, replace the upper PCA per Procedure 6.10.
13. If the display does not indicate that the speed should be increasing when the SPEED key
is pressed, bypass the data cable with a known good data cable. It is not necessary to install
the bypass cable, just connect it between the upper PCA and lower PCA. If the drive motor
functions normally with the bypass cable installed, replace the data cable per Procedure
6.11.
14. If the drive motor does not function normally with the bypass cable installed, replace the
lower PCA per Procedure 6.5.
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Procedure 5.7 - Troubleshooting the External A.C. Power

Source
It is extremely important that any Precor treadmill be connected to and operated on a dedicated
15 amp A.C. circuit. A 15 amp dedicated circuit is defined as: a circuit fed by a 15 amp circuit
breaker that feeds a single load. A treadmill operating from a non-dedicated circuit or a circuit
breaker of less than 15 amps capacity will not have the necessary power available to operate
normally under higher load conditions. The lack of available power can cause any number of
symptoms ranging from numerous intermittent (seemingly inexplicable) error conditions, poor
speed control, or tripping the house circuit breaker.
If any of the above symptoms exist the external A.C. circuit must be checked and confirmed to be
a 15 amp dedicated circuit before troubleshooting the treadmill.
In addition the A.C. voltage must be checked. Nominal A.C. operating voltage on 120 Vac circuits
is 105 Vac to 120 Vac. Nominal A.C. operating voltage on 240 Vac circuits is 208 Vac to 240 Vac.
For operator safety considerations and to minimize electrostatic discharge conditions the A.C.
frame ground continuity must also be verified to be a low resistance connection to the A.C.
distribution ground bar.
Important
If the A.C. circuit feeding a treadmill is found to be a non-dedicated circuit or a circuit equipped
with a circuit breaker with a capacity of less than 15 amps, the A.C. circuit must be corrected to
be a 15 amp dedicated circuit before any reliable troubleshooting can be performed on the
treadmill. More importantly, a non-dedicated circuit may constitute a safety hazard to the
treadmill operator.
120 Vac Systems

120 Vac distribution systems utilize a single pole circuit breaker (hot lead) and a neutral lead
connected to a common neutral (ground) bar. The A.C. safety ground (green wire) is connected
to a separate ground bar in the distribution system.
The most common problems found are (1) the circuit is fed by a circuit breaker of less than 20
amp capacity, (2) the circuit breaker correctly feeds a single A.C. outlet but the neutral is common
between several A.C. outlets and (3) both the hot and neutral leads feed several A.C. outlets.
The appropriate correction action or actions (see below) must be followed if any of the above
conditions exist. Corrective actions should only be undertaken by a licensed electrician.
1.
The circuit breaker feeding the treadmill is not a 15 amp circuit breaker.
If the circuit breaker is greater than 15 amps, the circuit breaker should be replaced with a
15 amp circuit breaker. If the circuit breaker is less than 15 amps the circuit breaker must be
replaced with a 15 amp circuit breaker and the wiring from the A.C. distribution must be
capable of safely handing 15 amps. If the A.C. wiring is under sized, it must be replaced
with wire capable of safely handling 15 amps. Please, refer to local electrical codes when
determining the appropriate wire size for a 15 amp circuit.
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2.
The circuit breaker correctly feeds a single A.C. outlet but the neutral is common
between several A.C. outlets.
The common neutral lead must be removed from treadmills A.C. outlet and a new neutral
lead from the treadmills A.C. outlet to the A.C. neutral distribution bar must be added.
3.
Both the hot and neutral leads feed several A.C. outlets.
Both the common neutral and hot leads must be removed from treadmills A.C. outlet and a
new neutral lead and hot lead from the treadmills A.C. outlet to the A.C. neutral distribution
bar and circuit breaker must be added.
240 Vac Systems

240 Vac distribution systems utilize a double pole circuit breaker (two hot leads) The A.C. safety
ground (green wire) is connected to a ground bar in the distribution system.
The most common problems found are (1) the circuit is fed by a circuit breaker of less than 15
amp capacity and (2) both the hot leads feed several A.C. outlets. The appropriate correction
action or actions (see below) must be followed if any of the above conditions exist. Corrective
actions should only be undertaken by a licensed electrician.
1.
The circuit breaker feeding the treadmill is not a 15 amp circuit breaker.
If the circuit breaker is greater than 15 amps, the circuit breaker should be replaced with a
15 amp circuit breaker. If the circuit breaker is less than 15 amps the circuit breaker must be
replaced with a 15 amp circuit breaker and the wiring from the A.C. distribution must be
capable of safely handling 15 amps. If the A.C. wiring is under sized, it must be replaced
with wire capable of safely handling 15 amps. Please, refer to local electrical codes when
determining the appropriate wire size for a 15 amp circuit.
2.
Both the hot leads feed several A.C. outlets.

Both hot leads must be removed from treadmills A.C. outlet and two new hot leads from the
treadmills A.C. outlet to the circuit breaker must be added.
A licensed electrician may use the followings hints to determine if an A.C. service is dedicated.
1.
If, on a 120 Vac system, the A.C. distribution panel contains more circuit breakers than
neutral leads, the system has shared neutral leads and is not dedicated.
2.
If an A.C. outlet (120 or 240 Vac) has multiple hot and/or neutral leads, it is not a dedicated.
3.
If either of the above conditions exist, the system is not dedicated. However, absence of the
above conditions does not necessarily mean that the system is dedicated. If any doubt
exists about A.C. systems dedication, point to point tracing of the A.C. wiring may be the
only way to prove system dedication.
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Procedure 5.8 - Running Belt & Deck Troubleshooting
This procedure is to be used to determine the condition of the running belt and running deck
combination. A clamp-on ammeter will be used to measure the treadmills A.C. input current
under load. The A.C input current is a direct indication of the load being placed on the treadmill.
Treadmill loading consists of several factors, the users weight, treadmill speed, treadmill incline
setting and the condition of the running belt and running deck condition. By making all of the
other factors consistent we will be able to determine the relative condition of the running belt and
deck combination. The A.C input current measurements will be performed at 3 m.p.h. (4.8 k.p.h.)
and 0% incline. Because the loading varies with the users weight, you should perform the A.C
input current measurement test on a new running belt and deck combination. That will provide
you with a benchmark reading to account for your individual weight.
Because the A.C. input current reading will pulse between a high value (during foot plant) and a
low reading (between foot plants) we suggest the use of an analog clamp-on ammeter. An analog
ammeter makes it very easy to see the A.C. current pulses. The refresh rate on digital ammeters
may make it difficult to see the current peaks.
1.
Remove the treadmills motor cover and place the A.C clamp-on ammeter on the brown wire
from the A.C. input module (or A.C. power cord) to the circuit breaker (on/off switch). See
the illustration below.
Circuit Breaker
A.C. Input Module
Clamp-on Ammeter
2.
Set the treadmills speed at 3 m.p.h. (4.8 k.p.h.) and the incline at 0%. Walk on the treadmill
and observe the peak A.C. current reading. Typical peak A.C. current readings on a new
running belt and deck are between 3 and 6 amperes.
3.
If the peak current reading approach 20 amperes, the running belt should be replaced. The
running deck should be flipped or replaced if the running deck has been previously flipped.
See Procedure X for running belt and running deck replacement.
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4.
If the peak A.C. current readings are greater than on a new running belt and deck
combination but not approaching 20 amperes, the reading will give you an indication of the
running belt and deck combinations general condition.
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Procedure 6.1 - Replacing the Incline Motor
1.
Set the on/off switch in the off position and remove the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
2.
3.
Disconnect the JK3 and JK4 cables from the lower PCA. Disconnect the incline motors
frame ground (green wire) from the frame. Cut and remove the cable ties retaining the
incline motor cables.
4.
Lay the treadmill on its side (preferably its left side).
5.
Remove the bolt that fastens the inline motors lift tube to the lift platform.
6.
Remove the bolt that fastens the top of the incline motor to its upper mounting bracket.
7.
Remove the incline motor from the treadmill.
8.
Set the replacement incline motor at its mounting position and fasten it to its upper mounting
bracket with the hardware removed in step 6.
9.
Connect the incline motors frame ground, the drive motor frame ground and the AC power
cord frame ground to the frame ground with the screw removed in step 3.
10. Connect the incline motors JK3 and JK4 connectors to the lower PCA.
11. Dress the incline motors cables and frame ground wire in place and fasten the to the cable
holders with cable ties.
12. Insert the AC power cord in the AC outlet and set the on/off switch in the on position.
13. Calibrate the incline motor and complete this replacement procedure per Procedure 4.1,
steps 3-8.
14. Test the treadmill per Procedure 3.
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Procedure 6.2 - Replacing the Incline Platform
1.
Set the treadmills on/off switch in the off position. Remove the AC power cord from the AC
outlet.
2.
Carefully, lay the treadmill on either its left or right side.
3.
Remove the bolt that fastens the incline motor to the lift platform. Care must be taken
throughout this procedure to not allow the incline motors lift tube to rotate. The incline motor
may require calibration if the incline motors lift tube has rotated.
4.
Remove the two bolts that fasten the lift platform to the frame and remove the lift platform
from the treadmill. Refer to Diagram 6.1.
Diagram 6.1 - Lift Platform

Lift Platform
Mounting Bolts
Incline Motor
Mounting Bolt
Wheel
Mounting Bolt
5.
Remove the bolts that fasten the wheels to the lift platform and remove both wheels from the
lift platform.
6.
Unthread the rubber bumpers from the top front end of the lift platform.
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7.
Thread the rubber bumpers, removed in step 6, into the replacement lift platform.
8.
Install both wheels on the replacement lift platform with the hardware removed in step 5.
9.
Set the replacement lift platform in its mounting position and fasten it with the hardware
removed in step 4.
10. Fasten the incline motors lift tube to the lift platform with the hardware removed in step 3.
11. Ensure that the wheel, lift platform and incline motor bolts are securely tightened.
12. Set the treadmill in its normal upright position and test it per Procedure 3.
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Procedure 6.3 - Replacing the Lower PCA
Note: If the lower PCA is replaced, the treadmill calibration procedure (Procedure 2.3) must be
performed to ensure proper operation.
1.
Set the treadmills on/off switch in the off position and remove the AC power cord from the
AC outlet.
2.
A grounded anti-static wrist strap must be worn whenever the lower PCA is being handled.
3.
4.
Remove the JK1, JK2, JK3 and JK4 connectors from the lower PCA. Remove the wires from
the T1 (AC1), T2 (AC2), T3 (M-) and T4 (M+) terminals on the lower PCA.
5.
Remove the two screws that fasten the lower PCA to the frame and remove the lower PCA
from the treadmill.
6.
Set the replacement lower PCA at its mounting position and fasten it with the hardware
removed in step 5.
7.
Connect the JK1, JK2, JK3 and JK4 connectors to the replacement lower PCA. Refer to
Diagram 5.2 for the correct positioning of these connectors.
8.
Connect the red wire (from the circuit breaker) to terminal T1 (AC1) of the lower PCA, redblack wire to T2 (AC2) of the lower PCA, the red wire (from the drive motor) to T3 (M+) of
the lower PCA and black wire to T4 (M-) of the lower PCA.
9.
Replace the treadmills hood. Insert the AC power cord into the AC outlet and set the on/off
switch in the on position.
10. Perform Procedure 2.3, treadmill calibration. Test the treadmill per Procedure 3.
Diagram 6.2 - Lower PCA Mounting
Lower PCA
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Procedure 6.4 - Replacing the Speed Sensor
1.
Set the treadmills on/off switch in the off position. Remove the AC power cord from the AC
outlet.
2.
3.
Disconnect the JK2 connector from the lower PCA, refer to Diagram 5.2.
4.
Cut and remove the cable ties retaining the speed sensor wires.
5.
Remove the speed sensor mounting screws and remove the speed sensor from the
treadmill.
Diagram 6.3 - Speed Sensor
Speed
Sensor
Mounting
Screws
Cable Tie
6.
Set the replacement speed sensor at its mounting position and fasten it with the hardware
removed in step 5.
7.
Dress the speed sensor wires in place and fasten the wires with cable ties. It is important
that all of the cable ties are replace to ensure that the speed sensor wires do not get caught
by any of the moving parts.
8.
Insert the speed sensor cable into the JK2 connector on the lower PCA.
9.
Replace the treadmills hood
10. Test the treadmill per Procedure 3.
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Procedure 6.5 - Replacing Drive Motor
1.
Set the treadmills on/off switch in the off position and remove the treadmills power cord
from the AC outlet.
2.
3.
The drive motor and flywheel are balanced as a matched pair. Since the flywheel is
balanced to a specific motor, flywheels should not be removed from one motor and installed
on a different motor. If the drive motor is replaced, the drive motor and flywheel should be
replaced as a unit.
4.
Disconnect the red and black drive motor wires from the lower PCA and green-yellow wire
from its frame ground.
Diagram 6.4 - Drive Motor Mounting
Drive Belt
Tension Adj.
Bolt
5.
Loosen the four drive motor mounting nuts. See Diagram 6.4. Loosen the drive belt tension
adjustment bolt to remove tension from the drive belt. Remove the drive belt from the drive
motor pulley.
6.
Remove the four nuts that fasten the drive motor to its mounting base. Remove the drive
motor from the treadmill.
7.
Set the replacement drive motor in its mounting position. Replace and hand tighten the
drive motor mounting nuts removed in step 6. Set the drive belt in place on the drive motor
pulley.
8.
Tension the drive belt and mount the drive motor per Procedure 4.2.
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9.
Connect the black wire removed in step 4 to the T4 (M-) terminal of the lower PCA, the red
wire removed in step 4 to the T3 (M+) terminal of the lower PCA and the green -yellow lead
to its frame ground termination.
10. Dress the drive motor wires and fasten them in place with cable ties.
11. Check treadmill operation per Procedure 3.
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Procedure 6.6 - Replacing the Circuit Breaker
1.
from the AC outlet.
2.
3.
Make note of the location of the wiring and disconnect both red leads from the circuit
breaker. Refer to diagram 5.5.
4.
Push the circuit breaker toward its mounting plate to compress the spring on the circuit
breaker and then sidewise to remove the circuit breaker from the mounting plate. refer to
Diagram 6.5.
Diagram 6.5 - Circuit Breaker
To Lower PCA
To On/Off Switch
Circuit Breaker
Spring
5.
Press the replacement circuit breaker into its mounting hole until it snaps into place.
6.
Connect the red wire from the on/off switch to the left hand terminal of the circuit breaker
and the red wire from the lower PCA to the right hand terminal of the circuit breaker.
7.
Replace the treadmills hood.
8.
Insert the AC power cord into the AC outlet and set the on/off switch in the on position.
9.
Test the treadmill per Procedure 3.
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Procedure 6.7 - Replacing the On/Off Switch
1.
from the AC outlet.
2.
3.
Make note of the location of the switchs wring and remove the white and black wires from
the on/off switch.
4.
Depress the four clips on the on/off switch (two on each side) and push the on/off switch out
the bottom of the treadmill. Refer to Diagram 6.6.
Diagram 6.6 - On/Off Switch
Clip
5.
Clip
Orient the on/off switch so that the off position is nearest the power cord, refer to Diagram
6.7. Insert the replacement on/off switch into its mounting hole from the bottom of the
treadmill and press it into the mounting plate until it snaps into place.
Diagram 6.7 - On/Off Switch Orientation
Off
On
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6.
Connect the white wire from the AC power cord to the lower left hand terminal of the on/off
switch, the black wire from the AC power cord to the lower right hand terminal of the on/off
switch, the red wire from the circuit breaker to the upper left hand terminal of the on./off
switch and the red-black wire from the lower PCA to the upper right hand terminal of on/off
switch.
7.
Replace the treadmills hood.
8.
Check treadmill operation per Section 3.
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Procedure 6.8 - Replacing the Drive Motor Brushes
1.
from the AC outlet.
2.
3.
Unsnap both brush covers (front and rear of the drive motor) from the drive motor. Refer to
Diagram 6.8.
Diagram 6.8 - Drive Motor Brush
Brush
Cover
Spring
Brush
4.
Press inwards on the end of the one of brush springs and upwards to allow the brush spring
to disengage from the brush holder and slide out of the brush holder.
5.
Disconnect the brush connector and remove the brush from the brush holder.
6.
Slide the replacement brush into the brush holder and connect it to the brush connector on
the brush holder.
7.
Slide the brush spring into the brush holder and then downwards and allow the brush spring
to slide into place and hook itself on the brush holder.
8.
Repeat steps 4 to 7 on the remaining drive motor brush.
9.
Snap the motor brush covers, removed in step 3, into place on the drive motor.
10. Replace the treadmills hood.

11. Check treadmill operation per Section 3.
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Procedure 6.9 - Replacing the Safety Key Switch
1.
from the AC outlet.
2.
A grounded anti-static wrist strap must be worn whenever the upper PCA is being handled.
3.
Remove the four screws that fasten the backplate to the rear of the console. Refer to
Diagram 6.9.
4.
Disconnect the data cable from the JK8 connector and the heart rate cable from the JK5
connector on the console. See Diagram 5.1.
5.
Remove the six screws that fasten the console rear cover to the display face, remove the
console rear cover.
6.
Disconnect the safety switch connector JK7 from the upper PCA. Remove the two screws
that fasten the safety switch to the display face. Remove the safety switch cable from the
safety switch.
7.
Set the replacement safety switch in its mounting position on the display face and fasten it
with the hardware removed in step 6.
8.
Connect the safety switch cable to the safety switch and to the JK7 connector on the upper
PCA.
9.
Set the console rear cover in its mounting position on the display face and fasten it with the
hardware removed in step 5.
10. Connect the data cable to the JK8 connector on the console and the JK1 connector of the
lower PCA. See Diagram 5.1.
11. Set the console in its mounting position on the backplate and fasten it with the hardware
removed in step 3.Check treadmill operation per Section 3
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Procedure 6.10 - Replacing the Display Face with Keypad
Note: The keypad is furnished as part of the display face, the display face must be replaced
when a replacement keypad is required.
1.
from the AC outlet.
2.
3.
Remove the four screws that fasten the backplate to the rear of the console and remove the
console from the backplate. Refer to Diagram 6.9.
Diagram 6.9 - Console, Rear View
Backplate
Screw
4.
Disconnect the data cable and heart rate cable (9.27 only) from the console
5.
Remove the six screws that fasten the display face to the console rear cover. See Diagram
5.1.
6.
Disconnect the JK6 keypad connector, the JK7 safety switch connector and the JK10 user
1/2 keypad connector from the upper PCA.
7.
Remove the two screws that fasten the safety switch to the display face and remove the
safety switch.
8.
Remove the four screws that fasten the upper PCA to the display face and remove the
upper PCA from the display face.
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9.
Set the safety switch in its mounting position on the replacement display face and fasten it
with the screws removed in step 7.
10. Set the upper PCA in its mounting position in the replacement display face and fasten it with
the hardware removed in step 8. Connect the keypad cable to the JK6 connector, safety
switch cable to the JK7 connector and the user 1/2 keypad cable to the JK10 connector of
the upper PCA.
11. Set the console rear cover in its mounting position on the display face and fasten it six
screws removed in step 5.
12. Connect the data cable to the JK8 connector on the console and the heart rate cable (9.27
only) to the JK5 connector on the console. See Diagram 5.1.
13. Set the console in its mounting position on the backplate and fasten it with the screws
removed in step 3.
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Procedure 6.11 - Replacing the Upper PCA
Note: If the upper PCA is replaced, the treadmill calibration procedure (Procedure 2.3) must be
performed to ensure proper operation.
1.
from the AC outlet.
2.
3.
Remove the four screws that fasten the backplate to the rear of the console. Refer to
Diagram 6.9.
4.
Disconnect the data cable from the JK8 connector and the heart rate cable from the JK5
connector on the console. See Diagram 5.1.
5.
Remove the six screws that fasten the console rear cover to the display face, remove the
console rear cover.
6.
Disconnect the keypad cable from the JK6, the safety key cable from the JK7 connector and
the user 1/2 keypad cable from the JK10 connector on the upper PCA.
7.
Remove the four screws that fasten the upper PCA to the display face and remove the
upper PCA from the display face.
8.
Set the replacement upper PCA in its mounting position in the display face and fasten it with
the hardware removed in step 7. Connect the keypad cable to the JK6 connector, the safety
switch cable to the JK7 connector and the user 1/2 keypad cable to the JK10 connector of
the upper PCA.
9.
Set the console rear cover in its mounting position on the display face and fasten it with the
hardware removed in step 5.
10. Connect the data cable to the JK8 connector and the heart rate cable (9.27 only) to the JK5
connector on the console. See Diagrams 5.1.
11. Fasten the console to the backplate with the hardware removed in step 3.
12. Perform Procedure 2.3, treadmill calibration.
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Procedure 6.12 - Replacing the Data Cable
1.
from the AC outlet.
2.
3.
Remove the four screws that fasten console to the backplate. Refer to Diagram 6.9.
4.
Disconnect the data cable from the JK8 connector on the console. See Diagram 5.1.
5.
Tie a seven to eight foot long piece of string onto the lower end of the data cable.
6.
Draw the data cable out of the upper end of the targa upright. Stop when the string is
projecting out of the upper and lower ends of the targa upright. Remove the data cable from
the string and discard the data cable.
7.
Tie the lower end of the string onto the replacement data cable. Carefully draw the string out
of the top of the targa upright while feeding the data cable into the lower end of the targa
upright. Stop when the data cable is projecting out of the upper and lower ends of the targa
upright. Untie the string from the data cable.
8.
Connect the data cable to the JK8 connector on the console and the JK1 connector on the
lower PCA. See Diagrams 5.1. and 5.2
9.
Set the console in its mounting position on the backplate and fasten it with the hardware
removed in step 3.
10. Replace the treadmills hood.

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Procedure 6.13 - Drive Roller Replacement
This procedure is to be used to replace a drive roller while maintaining the drive belts original
tensioning and the running belts original tension and tracking settings. Two running belt gauges,
Precor part number 20007-101, are required. It is important that this procedure be followed to
maintain correct drive belt and running belt tension. When tension is removed from the running
belt, the belt requires 24 hours for it to relax. If tension is removed from the belt and then
re-tensioned without following this procedure or allowing a 24 hour relaxation period, the running
belt may be over tensioned. Over tensioning the belt will lead to premature running belt wear,
premature driver roller bearing failure and premature take up roller bearing failure.
1.
Place two running belt gauges on each side of the running belt, being sure that the gauges
are not across a belt seam. Set the gauges to the 3% mark as shown in the Illustration
below.
2.
Once set the belt gauges can not be disturbed or moved, doing so will invalidate the tension
settings and necessitate a 24 hour relaxation period before the running belt can be
re-tensioned.
3.
Remove the end caps from the rear of treadmill to expose the take up roller mounting bolts.
Remove the treadmills motor cover.
4.
Loosen, but do not remove the take up roller mounting bolts. The bolts are being loosened
to remove tension from the running belt.
Take Up Roller
Mounting Bolt
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5.
Slowly rotate the drive motor flywheel while pressing the drive belt off of the drive roller
pulley. Continue until the drive belt walks completely off of the drive roller pulley.
Drive Belt
Mark Bolt Here
Drive Roller Pulley
6.
Using a fine tip marker or scribe, place a mark on the right hand drive roller mounting bolt
directly in front of the drive roller shaft. The bolt is being marked so that the drive roller can
be returned to the exact same position. The use of a fine marking line allows for more
accuracy when the replacement drive roller is installed.
7.
Remove both drive roller mounting bolts. Remove the drive roller from the treadmill.
8.
Slide the replacement drive roller into running belt and into the drive belt. Hand start both
drive roller mounting bolts.
9.
Tighten the left hand drive roller bolt fully. The left hand side of the drive roller should be as
far forward as possible.
10. Tighten the right hand drive roller bolt until the mark placed on it in step 6 aligns with the
front edge of the drive roller shaft. Steps 8 and 9 should place the drive roller into its original
position and should now be square to the treadmill frame.
11. Slowly rotate the drive motor flywheel while pressing the drive belt onto of the drive roller
pulley. Continue until the drive belt walks completely onto the drive roller pulley. Be sure
that the drive belt is fully onto and correctly aligned on the drive roller pulley.
12. Alternate tightening the two take up roller mounting bolts, in order to tighten both ends
evenly, until both running belt gauges again read exactly 3%.
13. When both gauges again read 3% the belt is at its original tension. It will now be necessary
to touch up the running belt tracking, however if this procedure was carefully followed, the
belt tracking should be very close.
14. Remove both belt gauges from the running belt.
15. Start the treadmill and operate it at 2 m.p.h. Observe the running belt. If the belt drifts away
from its centered position re-track it by adjusting the take up roller mounting bolts as
described in step 16.
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16. If the belt drifts to the right, slowly turn the right hand mounting bolt clockwise until the
drifting stops. If the belt drifts to the left, slowly turn the left hand mounting bolt clockwise
until the drifting stops. Only a very small adjustment should be required, 1/8 to 1/4 turn.
17. Increase the treadmill speed to 4 m.p.h., if the belt drifts away from center, touch up the
tracking as described in step 18.
18. If the belt drifts to the right, slowly turn the left hand mounting bolt counter-clockwise until
the drifting stops. If the belt drifts to the left, slowly turn the right hand mounting bolt counterclockwise until the drifting stops. Only a very small adjustment should be required, 1/8 to 1/4
turn.
19. Increase the treadmill speed to 8 m.p.h., if the belt drifts away from center, track it as
20. Increase the treadmill speed to maximum, if the belt drifts away from center, track it as
21. Set the treadmill at a comfortable running speed and run on the treadmill for a couple of
minutes and note the running belt tracking. If required track it as described in step 16.
Replace the end caps and motor cover removed in step 3.
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Procedure 6.14 - Take Up Roller Replacement
This procedure is to be used to replace a take up roller while maintaining the running belts
original tension and tracking settings. Two running belt gauges, Precor part number 20007-101,
are required. It is important that this procedure be followed to maintain correct running belt
tension. When tension is removed from the running belt, the belt requires 24 hours for it to
relax. If tension is removed from the belt and then re-tensioned without following this procedure
or allowing a 24 hour relaxation period, the running belt may be over tensioned. Over tensioning
the belt will lead to premature running belt wear, premature driver roller bearing failure and
premature take up roller bearing failure.
1.
Place two running belt gauges on each side of the running belt, being sure that the gauges
below.
2.
Once set the belt gauges can not be disturbed or moved, doing so will invalidate the tension
settings and necessitate a 24 hour relaxation period before the running belt can be
re-tensioned.
3.
4.
If applicable, remove the finger guard located in front of take up roller.
5.
Remove both take up roller mounting bolts. The belt gauge readings will decrease as the
take up roller mounting bolts are removed. Remove the take up roller from the treadmill.
Take Up Roller
Mounting Bolt
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6.
Slide the replacement take up roller into the running belt and set it in its mounting position.
Hand start both take up roller mounting bolts that were removed in step 5.
7.
Alternate tightening the two take up roller mounting bolts, in order to tighten both ends
evenly, until both running belt gauges again read exactly 3%.
8.
When both gauges again read 3% the belt is at its original tension. It will now be necessary
to touch up the running belt tracking, however if this procedure was carefully followed, the
belt tracking should be very close.
9.
Remove both belt gauges from the running belt.
the drifting stops. If the belt drifts to the left, slowly turn the right hand mounting bolt counterclockwise until the drifting stops. Only a very small adjustment should be required, 1/8 to 1/4
turn.
17. If applicable, replace the finger guard removed in step 4.
18. Replace the end caps removed in step 3.
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Procedure 6.15 - Running Belt and/or Deck Replacement
This procedure is to be used to replace the running belt and/or deck while maintaining the drive
belts original tensioning and setting the running belts tension and tracking. Two running belt
gauges, Precor part number 20007-101, are required. It is important that this procedure be
followed to maintain correct drive belt and running belt tension. Over tensioning the belt will lead
to premature running belt wear, premature driver roller bearing failure and premature take up
roller bearing failure. This procedure addresses decks that can be flipped, however it is important
to note that only double sided decks can be flipped. Single sided decks must be replaced.
1.
Remove the treadmills motor cover.
2.
If applicable, remove the finger guard from in front of the take up roller.
3.
Remove both take up roller mounting bolts. Remove the take up roller from the treadmill.
Take Up Roller
Mounting Bolt
4.
Slowly rotate the drive motor flywheel while pressing the drive belt off of the drive roller
pulley. Continue until the drive belt walks completely off of the drive roller pulley.
Drive Belt
Mark Bolt Here
Drive Roller Pulley
5.
Using a fine tip marker or scribe, place a mark on the right hand drive roller mounting bolt
directly in front of the drive roller shaft. The bolt is being marked so that the drive roller can
be returned to the exact same position. The use of a fine marking line allows for more
accuracy when the replacement drive roller is installed.
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6.
Remove both drive roller mounting bolts. Remove the drive roller from the treadmill.
7.
Remove the running belt and deck from the treadmill. If both sides of the deck have been
used, discard the deck. If the bottom side of the deck has not been used, flip the deck so
that when it is replaced it will now be the top side.
8.
Decks with inserts that are being flipped need to be reversed so that the bottom of the deck
can be used, the inserts can be removed by threading the deck screw into the insert from
the top. Using a hammer or mallet the insert can be tapped out the bottom of the deck.
Remove the insert from the deck screw. Using one of the CATN025-150 bolts and a flat
washer, to cover the hole, thread the bolt into the insert and pull the insert into the opposite
side of the deck until the insert is flush with the deck surface. Repeat this procedure with the
remaining five inserts.
9.
Using a clean, dry cloth, wipe the top surface of the deck clean of any dirt, dust or debris.
Set the replacement or flipped deck inside of the replacement running belt. Set the running
belt and deck combination in its mounting position on the treadmill.
10. Place two running belt gauges on each side of the running belt, being sure that the gauges
below
3.55%
3.5%
3%
11. Slide the drive roller into running belt and into the drive belt. Hand start both drive roller
mounting bolts.
12. Tighten the left hand drive roller bolt fully. The left hand side of the drive roller should be as
far forward as possible.
13. Tighten the right hand drive roller bolt until the mark placed on it in step 5 aligns with the
front edge of the drive roller shaft.
14. Steps 12 and 13 should place the drive roller into its original position and should now be
square to the treadmill frame.
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15. Slowly rotate the drive motor flywheel while pressing the drive belt onto of the drive roller
pulley. Continue until the drive belt walks completely onto of the drive roller pulley. Be sure
that the drive belt is fully onto and correctly aligned on the drive roller pulley.
16. Slide the take up roller into the running belt and set it in its mounting position. Hand start
both take up roller mounting bolts that were removed in step 2.
17. Alternate tightening the two take up roller mounting bolts, in order to tighten both ends
evenly, until both running belt gauges again read exactly 3.5% on consumer treadmills or
3.55% on commercial treadmills.
18. When both gauges again read 3.5 or 3.55% the belt is at its original tension. It will now be
necessary to touch up the running belt tracking, however if this procedure was carefully
followed, the belt tracking should be very close.
19. Remove both belt gauges from the running belt.
the drifting stops. If the belt drifts to the left, slowly turn the right hand mounting bolt counterclockwise until the drifting stops. Only a very small adjustment should be required, 1/8 to
1/4 turn.
27. If applicable, replace the finger guard removed in step 2.
28. Replace the end caps and motor cover removed in step 1.
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Diagram 7.1 - Wiring Diagram

Safety
Switch
JK7
JK6
Keypad
JK10
User 1/2
Keypad
Upper
PCA
HHHR
Grips
JK5
JK8
JK1
Circuit
Breaker
T1 (AC1)
BK
JK2
T3 (M+)
T4 (M-)
On/Off
Switch
BK
BK-W
Speed
Sensor
R
BK
Drive
Motor
G-Y
T2 (AC2)
R
Lower
PCA
BK
A.C.
Power
Cord
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G-Y
JK4
W
BK
G-Y
Up
Com
Down
Incline
Motor
R
W
BK
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Diagram 7.2 Block Diagram
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9.23, 9.

9.23, 9.27 Treadmill

2007 Precor Incorporated

9.23, 9.27 Treadmill

Section One - Things you Should Know

About This Appendix

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76.5 inches (194.3 cm.)

30.5 inches (77.5 cm.)

55 inches (140 cm.)

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Procedure 2.1 - Error Codes and Lower PCA Indicators

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Procedure 2.2 - Accessing the Odometer and Hour Meter

Press the STOP key to exit this program.

Diagram 2.1 - 9.27 Display

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Procedure 2.3 - Accessing the Service Mode Program

Calibration - Incline calibration and treadmill calibration

Press the ENTER key to enter the treadmill calibration mode.

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Procedure 2.4 - U.S. Standard/Metric Selection

Press the ENTER key to save the selection.

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Procedure 2.5 - Documenting Software Problems

When a problem occurs, record the following information:

Program number running when the problem occurred

What happened or failed to happen.

The frequency of occurrence.

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Section Three - Checking Treadmill Operation

Log the AC input current under loaded and unloaded conditions.

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Procedure 4.1 - Calibrating the Lift Motor

Diagram 4.1 - Lift Motor Calibration

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Procedure 4.2 - Adjusting Drive Belt Tension

Remove the hood.

Diagram 4.2 - Drive Belt Tension Gauge

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Diagram 4.3 - Drive Motor Mounting

Belt Tension Adjustment Bolt

Check treadmill operation per Section 3.

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Procedure 4.3 - Treadmill Belt Cleaning

A clean, dry towel approximately 36 inches or 1 meter in length is required.

Safety Stop Key Tether

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Safety Stop Key Tether

It is recommended that this procedure be performed frequently to extend the

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Procedure 5.1 - Troubleshooting the Keypad

Set the on/off switch in the off position.

Diagram 5.1 - Rear View of Console

Heart Rate Cable

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Procedure 5.2 - Troubleshooting the Lift System

Lift System Description: