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Owner’s Manual: Important Safe ty Instructions 1 I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions W hen using a t readmill, always t ake basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the treadmill. These instructions are written for yo ur s afety and to protect the unit. • Before beginning an[...]

Owner’s Manual: Important Safe ty Instructions 2 I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS • Do not attempt to service the treadmill yourse lf except to follow the maintenance instructions found in this manual. • Never drop or in sert objects into any opening. Keep hands away from moving parts. • Keep all electrical components, such as the power c[...]

Owner’s Manual: Important Safe ty Instructions 3 I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Safety Approval W hen identified with the ETL -c logo, the unit has been tested and conforms to the requi rements of CAN/C SA-E-3 35-1/3-04 , E N 6 0335-1: 2002 S afety of Household and Similar El ectrical Appliances. Grounding Instructions The treadmill must be g[...]

Owner’s Manual: Important Safe ty Instructions 4 I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Obtaining Service Y ou should not a ttempt to servic e the trea dmill e xcept for maintenance tasks as described in this manual. T he treadmill does not contain any user-serviceable parts that require lubrication. F or information about product operation or servic[...]

Owner’s Manual: Table of Contents 5 T a ble of Contents Important Safety Instructions .......................... ... 1 Safety Approval ................... ................. ............. ................. ... 3 Grounding Instructions .......... ............. ................ .............. ... 3 Obtaining Service ..... .............. ............[...]

Owner’s Manual: Table of Contents 6 Advanced Programmin g and Troubleshoo ting ..... 37 Advanced Programming Tips ......... ................ ................. 37 Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display ............... 37 Informational Displays .. ................ ................. ............. ....... 38 Red Reset Button ......... ..........[...]

Owner’s Manual: Treadmill Safety Features 7 T readmill Safety F eatures The treadmill is equipped with cert ain items that, when used properly , help sustain an enjoyable workout. These items include: • Safety clip and magnetic safety key •H a n d r a i l s •P o w e r s w i t c h Important: Before exercising, review the Import an t S afety [...]

Owner’s Manual: Treadmill Safety Features 8 Using the Handrails T o maint a in your ba lance, al w ays gr asp a handr ail w hen you step on or off the treadmill, and when you use the keypad. T o learn more about the touc h-sensitive handr ail grips, refer to Heart R ate Features . T urning the Unit On and Off T o turn the unit On and Off, use the[...]

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 9 Heart Rate F eatures Heart rate and SmartRate ® features are available when you grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips or wear a chest strap on the 9.27 treadmill. W hen a heartbeat is detected, the heart icon continu es to blink while a heart rate is discernible. If no heart r ate is detected, the ou tli[...]

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 10 Diagram 5: Heart rate target zones • If you are using the c hest str ap on the 9.27 , put it on and face the display console for a fe w seconds. This allows the receiver in the console to recogn ize the signal from the c hest str ap. • If the  icon does not blink, the tr eadmill cannot detect your hea[...]

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 11 W earing a Chest Strap on the 9.2 7 T readmill During a workout, the heart rate features appear on the display when you wear a ches t strap. T o receive an accurate reading, the chest strap needs to be in direct contact with your skin. 1. Carefully dampen the bac k of the strap with t ap water Refer to Diagr[...]

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 12 Using the Heart Rate T ouc h-Sensitive Handrail Grips W hile exercising, you must grasp both touc h-sensitive handrail grips for a minimum of five to ten seconds to transmit your heart r ate to the display . Refer to Diagr am 9. Diagram 9: T ouch-sensitiv e handrail gri ps Usually , the concentration of s al[...]

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 13 Using SmartRate The SmartRate feature he lps you monitor and maint ain your heart rate in the t arget zone best suited to your specific needs. After you begin a workout, a blinkin g bar appears on the SmartRate display . The blinkin g bar indicates the current zone that your heart r ate is in. Important: T o[...]

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 14 Exercise to Y our T arget Heart Rate A heart rate receiver is an inte gr al part of the display so you can monitor you r heart rate while exercising. Y ou must wear a chest strap (9.27 only) or grasp both touch- sensitive handrail grips and enter your age. Y our heart rate (beats per minute) appears on the d[...]

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 15 Display Console Target HR Achieved PROGRAM GUEST User 1 User 2 1 2 0 21.5 0.3 25:05 0. 6.5 .0. 60.00 00 4.0 Center display: Initially sho ws the banner . It changes to the program profile when you select a program or press QUI CKS T ART . A blinking column in the profi le indicates your position. SmartRate displ[...]

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 16 Target HR Achieved PROGRAM GUEST User 1 User 2 1 2 0 21.5 0.3 25:05 0. 6.5 .0. 60.00 00 4.0 Center display: Initially sho ws the banner . It changes to the program profil e when y ou select a program or press QUI CKS T ART . A blinking column in the pr ofile in dicates yo ur posit ion. SmartRate display: Blink i[...]

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 17 More Information about the Center Display The cent er display shows the program profile and other information pertinent to your workout. In most pr ogram s, the incline setting affect s the column height as shown in Diagram 10. The profile raises or lowers according to which IN C LI N E arrow key is pressed. Dia[...]

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 18 Upper Display W orkout Statistics: H EART RA TE, C AL OR I E S, D I ST AN CE, and TI M E H EART RA TE —Y our heart r ate ap pear s in the H EART RA TE display if you are using a chest strap (9.27 only) or the touc h-sensitive handr ail grips. Refer to Hear t Rate Features . CALOR I E S —shows the cumulative [...]

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 19 Key p a d Use the keypad to enter your workout session selec tions, to affect what appears on the display , and to establish your incline and speed preferences. Diagram 11: Lower Display keypad PRO G RAM S : Every time you press this key the display cycles through the avai lable programs. Refer to T able 2. The [...]

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 20 IN C L INE : Press and hold the I NC LI N E arrow keys to increase or decrease the incline from 0% to 15% in 0.5% increments. Changes to the incline are not immediate. It takes time for the lift to reac h the target incline shown on the display . The in cline setting affects th e column height in the program pro[...]

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 21 9.27 US E R Keys Diagram 12: US E R keys User Keys: On the 9.27 , you can personalize your exercise session by pressing a US E R key (1 or 2) at the banner . W hen you choose a US E R key , personal information suc h as workout time, age, weight, and prefer red program a re reinstated as your exercise session be[...]

Owner’s Manual: User Identi fication 9 User Identification Choosing a user identification (US E R key) enables the treadmill to identify you and tr ac k your cumulative workout statistics. Once you configur e your US E R key , you can personalize your workout se ssion and store informat ion about your workout time, weight, age and preferred progr[...]

Owner’s Manual: User Identi fication 10 3. Select a program by pr es sing the P R O G RAMS key and then pressing E NTE R. Refer to S electing a Program . Note: T he workout time and program you choose becomes the default the next time you sel ect the same US E R key . Y ou have the option to c h ange the program, but if you wish to change t he wo[...]

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 24 W orkout Options C AUTION: Be fore beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a comple te physic al examination. Know your physician-recomm ended heart rate target zone. 1. T urn the unit On. T he Precor banner scrolls across the lower displ ay . 9.27 prompt: CH O O S E US E R, Q U I C KS T ART O R PR[...]

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 25 Choosing QU ICK ST ART 1. W hile the banner scrolls, press QU IC KS T ART to enter the Manual Program as a guest user . W hen you use the QU IC KS T ART key , you enter the MAN UAL program as a guest user . There is no time limit and weight and age are set to default values. Each column in the program’s profil[...]

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 26 Selecting a Program 1. W hile the banner prompt scrolls, continually press the PR O G RAMS key to review the list of progr ams. Choose the program you w ant, and then press E NTE R. For a description of each program, refer to Programs . 2. E NTE R TI M E appears in the displ a y and the Guest bar is highlighted [...]

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 27 Selecting a U S E R K ey T o start your exercise session using personal identifi cation and preferences set up in Add i ng a U se r , ta ke the following steps: 1. At the banner , press the sa me US E R key you designated in step 1, Adding a User . Note: Refer to User Identification if you have not previously c [...]

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 28 Cooling Down A fter a Work out Incorporate a cool-dow n period into your workout t o help lower your heart rate and mi nimize muscle stiffness or soreness. W hen you co mplete a program with a time or dist ance limit, you automatically enter a 5-minute, cool-down period. The running belt slows by about 20% and t[...]

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 29 Ending a W ork out C A UTION: Hold on to a hand rail when you near the end of your exercise session. T he incline automatically recalibrates to a 0% grade. If the lift is moving, wait until it stops before stepping o ff the treadmill. The running belt stops whe n you complete the automatic cool-down period and y[...]

Owner’s Manual: Programs 30 Pr o g r a ms Thi s section describes the programs available on the treadmill. Use this section as a referen ce tool to better understand each program’s purpose. For more information, refer to S electing a Program . The program descriptions are presented in menu selection order . T o see a list of programs, refer to [...]

Owner’s Manual: Programs 31 Manual P r ogram The Man ual Program profile, available by pressing t he MAN UAL key , begins as a flat line. Y ou control incline and speed settings using the I N C LI N E or SP E E D arrow keys. The program profile reflects c hanges in all subsequent columns. The blinki ng column indicates your position i n the progr[...]

Owner’s Manual: Programs 32 Interval Program The Inte rval Program is among the best for conditioning your cardiovascular system. T he progr am r aises and low ers your level of exertion repeatedly for a specified period of time. W hen you begin the program, the incline is preset. Y ou can change t he incline levels using the I N C LI N E arrow k[...]

Owner’s Manual: Programs 33 Hill Climb Program The Hill Cl imb Progr am is great for endurance building. The program uses the full range of incline (0% to 15%). Y ou can change the speed or override pre-programmed inclines using the arrow keys. The blinking column indic ates your position in the program. Changes to incline affect only the blinkin[...]

Owner’s Manual: Programs 34 W a lk T wo P rogram The 9.2 7 W alk T wo Progr am is a more intense cardio- conditioning program that provides higher levels of incline than the W alk One Progr am. As you move through the program, the profile mimics the prior column’s incline level unless you c hange it or the program’s time limit is reached. Y o[...]

Owner’s Manual: Programs 35 Fu n Run Program The di stance for the Fun Run Program on the 9.23 and 9.27 is fixed at ten kilometers (6.2 miles) and the incline is preprogrammed. Y ou can change the speed and override the preprogrammed incline using the arrow keys. Note: On the 9.23, the Fun Run Program appears as P6 (Program number 6) On the 9.2 7[...]

Owner’s Manual: Programs 36 Heart Rate Fa t Burn P rogram Start with the 9.27 Heart Rate Fat Burn Program if this is the first time you have used a heart rate progr am or yo u are returning to an exerc ise fitness routine. T he target heart r ate set for this progr am is 65% of your maximum aerobic heart rate. Consul t your physician to determine[...]

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programmin g and Troubleshooting 37 A dvanced Programming and T roubleshooting Certain features remain hidden and can only be accessed using special key presses. Read this section if you w ant to: • Change the display to U.S. standard or Metric • V iew the odometer • Display t he number of hours you have used your t[...]

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programmin g and Troubleshooting 38 5. Press E NTE R to accept the displayed setti ng. The change will be re tained in memory even if the treadmill is turned Off and un plugged. 6. If you want to exit without s aving the c hange, press ST O P . Informational Displays The treadmill provides information about its us e (odom[...]

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programmin g and Troubleshooting 39 Red Reset Button A red button, near the power switch, reset s the treadmill’s circuit breaker . If the running belt stops unexpectedly and all display console funct ions cease, the circui t breaker may have been tripped. T o reset the system, take the following steps: 1. Use the power[...]

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programmin g and Troubleshooting 40 T roubleshooting Heart Rate Issues The following c hart may help you underst and and troubleshoot erratic heart rate readings. Note: T he following c hart does not apply to the 9.23 treadmill where it concerns the c hest str ap since the chest strap is only available on the 9.2 7 . A he[...]

Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 41 Maintenance It is import ant to perform th e minor ma intenanc e t asks described in this section. Failure to main tain the treadmill as described here could void the Precor Limited W arr anty . T o reduce the risk of electric al shock, always unplug the unit fr om its power source befor e cleaning it or performing [...]

Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 42 Cleaning the Equipment Most of the working mec h anisms are protected inside the hood and base of the treadmill. However , for efficient operation, the treadmill relies on low friction. T o keep the friction low , the unit’s running belt, staging platforms, and internal mechanisms must be as clean as possi ble. Pr[...]

Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 43 Chec king the Alignment of the Running B elt Proper belt alignment allows the belt to remain cent ered and ensures smooth operation. Realigning the belt takes a few simple adjustments. If you are unsure about this procedure, call Precor Customer Support. Refer to Obtaining S er vice . C A UTION: Special care must be[...]

Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 44 A djusting the Running B elt If you are unsure about adjusting the running belt, call Precor Customer Support. Refer to Obtaining Ser vice . C A UTION: For your safe ty, use the po wer switch to turn Off the treadmill before making any adjustments. Do not adjust the running belt when someone is standing on the unit.[...]

Owner’s Manual: Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty 45 Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty PLEASE READ THESE WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR PRECOR INCORPORATED PRODUCT. BY USING THE EQUI PMENT, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Limited Warranty Precor Inco[...]

Owner’s Manual: Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty 46 3. Warranty of all Precor products applies to residential use only and is void when products are used in a nonresidential environment or installed in a country other than where sold. 4. Except in Canada, Precor does not pay labor outside the United States. 5. Warranties outside the [...]

Owner’s Manual: Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty 47 Exclusive Remedies For any product described above that fai ls to conform to its warranty, Precor will provide, at t heir option, one of the following: (1) repair; (2) replacement; or (3) r efund of the purchase price. Precor Limited Warranty service may be obtained by contacting th[...]

Owner’s Man ual 48 Notes: 92x_Owners Manual.book Page 48 Wedn esday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM[...]

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9.23/9.27 Low Impact T readmill Pro d u ct Specifications Pr oduct F eatures Length: 80.86 in (205.4 cm) W idth: 31.14 in (7 9.1 cm) Height: 53.8 6 in (136.8 cm) We i g h t : 9.2 3 - 226.6 lb (103 kg) 9.27 - 23 7 .6 lb (108 kg) Shipping weig ht: 9.23 - 27 9.4 lb (127 kg) 9.27 - 291.5 lb (132.5 kg) Running surface : 20 in x 5 7 in (51 cm x 145 cm) M[...]

9.23/9. 27 OM# 3 45 0 8-102 W arr anty # 3 6287 -110 Registration Card# 45623-102 1 April 2008 Precor , C, CrossRamp, E FX, M, Move Beyond, and SmartR ate are register ed trademarks of Precor Incorporated. Crosstrainer , QuickStart, and Stretc hT rainer are trademarks of Precor I ncorpor ated. Copyright 200 8 Pr ecor Incorpor ated . Specifications [...]