Precor 9.21 manual

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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 u sing an electrical appliance, always t ake basic precautio ns, inc luding t he fol lowing: • Read all instructions before using the treadmill. These instructions are written for your s afety and to protect the unit. • Befo[...]

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

Owner’s Manual: Important Safe ty Instructions 3 I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Grounding Instructions The treadmill must be grounded. If the unit malfunctions or breaks down, ground ing provides a path of least resistance for electric current, which reduces the risk of electrical shoc k. The treadmill i s equipped with a power cord having an[...]

Owner’s Manual: Important Safe ty Instructions 4 I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS P r oduct Recycling and Disposal This equ ipment must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations. Product labels, in accordance with European Directi ve 2002/96/ E C concerning w aste electrical and electronic equipment (WE E E[...]

Owner’s Manual: Table of Contents 5 T able of Contents Treadmill Safety Fe atures .... ......... ........... ......... ........... .. 6 Using the Safety Clip ................ ................ .............. ............. 6 Using the Handrails .. ................. ............. ............. ................. 6 Turning the Unit ON and OFF ... ....[...]

Owner’s Manual: Treadmill Safety Features 6 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 magnet •I / O p o w e r s w i t c h • Handrail • Reset switc h Important: Before exercising, review the Import an t S afe[...]

Owner’s Manual: Treadmill Safety Features 7 T urning the Unit ON and OFF T o turn the unit O N and O FF , use the I /O power switc h located at the front of the uni t, near the power co rd. Refer to Diagr am 4. Important: When it is not being used, turn the unit OFF . Diagram 4: I /O power switch Using the Reset Switc h The treadmill is designed [...]

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 8 Heart Rate F eatures The heart rate receiver and c hest str ap are optional purchase items for t he 9.21 treadmill. If you are interested in purchasing this option, refer to Obtaining Ser vice . When the heart rate receiver is installed in the display console and you wear a chest strap, a heart beat can be de[...]

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 9 Exercise to Y our T arget Heart Rate The 9.21 treadmil l includes a program that lets you exercise based on a specified heart rate. Y ou set your target heart r ate (TH R) and the speed of the running belt after selecting the program. As you exercise, the Heart Rate Control Program monitors your heart rate an[...]

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 10 Display Console 9.21 Center display: When you begin a program, the program prof ile displays and remains until the scanning process is initi ated. SmartRate dis play: LEDs light in this column when the SmartRate feature is activated. Foll ow the LEDs to monitor your heart rate and maintain i t in y our target zo[...]

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 11 The following information explai ns what appears in the different displays. The numbers in th is diagr am only show the sequential order of information in this section. IN C L INE —displays the percenta ge of incline during your workout. Th e I N C LI N E ▲ and ▼ keys affect the lift and let you set an inc[...]

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 12 DI ST ANCE —shows a linear distance in miles. The distance is calculated based on your speed. CALOR I E S —displays the estimated cumulativ e number of calories burned. T he calorie calculation is derived from the speed, incline , and your weight. An accurate weight entry results in a more accurate calorie c[...]

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 13 Key p a d Use the keypad to enter your workout session selec tions. The following info rmation expl ai ns the different uses of the keys from left to right. T o locate each key , look at the display console or refer to the diagram on this page. PRO G RAM / S E LEC T: T his key has two functions: • It lets you [...]

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 14 QU ICK ST ART: Press QU I C KS T ART to bypass the setup prompts and start your workout immediately using the Manual Program. Refer to Choosing QU I CKS T ART . ST OP: A firm tap on the ST OP key slows the running belt to a stop and the trea dmill enters pause mode. T o resume, press the SP E E D ▲ key. Refer [...]

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 15 W ork out Options CA UTION: Before beginnin g any fitness program, see your physician for a comple te physic al examination. Know your physician-r ecommended heart rate t arget zone. 1. T urn the unit O N. The banner PR ES S Q U I C KS T ART OR P R O G RAM scrolls across the display . 2. Step on the treadmill. 3[...]

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 16 Selecting a Program 1. W hile the banner PR E SS Q U I CKST ART OR PR O G RAM scrolls across the displ a y , press the PROG RAM/SELEC T k ey . 2. Continue to press PR O G RAM /S E LE CT to cycle through the avai lable progr ams. Refer to T able 1. The program profile appears in the center display for a few secon[...]

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 17 5. Continue through the set up phase by entering or changing your W GT (23 through 4 40 lb/10 to 200 kg) and AG E (1 through 9 9). Important: Y ou can also press QU I CKS T AR T after a ny of the prompts (PRO G RAM, TI M E, W GT , or AG E). QU I CKST AR T applies default settings to any prompts you ski pped and [...]

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 18 T o prematurely end the 5-minute cool-down period, do the following: 1. Grasp the handrail with one hand. 2. Press the ST O P key with your other hand. The treadmill enters pause mode. 3. Press and hold the HO LD T O R E S ET key for two seconds. WOR KOUT S U M MARY scrolls across the display . 4. Press HO LD T [...]

Owner’s Manual: Programs 19 Pr o g r a m s Thi s section describes the prog r ams printed on the display label. Choosing a P r ogram Choosing a progr am depends on your goals. If you are a beginner or returning to regular exercise, you can start a cardio-conditioning program to slowly return your body to a comfortable level of exercise. If you ha[...]

Owner’s Manual: Programs 20 P r ogram Tips • W ork out indefini tely in any program (except W eight Loss). At the TI M E prompt, specify 0:00. W hile you exercise, TI M E indicates the amount of time you have been exercising. If you ch oose to exercise without a time limit, the aut omatic 5-minut e cool-down period is eliminated. Y ou will need[...]

Owner’s Manual: Programs 21 W eight Loss (WLS) P rogra m W ith the W eight Loss Program, the workout time is fi xed at 28 minutes and consists of seven, 4-minute intervals. Y ou are not prompted for a workout time. For i deal weight loss range, your heart rate should be between 55% and 7 0% of your maximum aerobic heart rate. Set a comfort able p[...]

Owner’s Manual: Programs 22 Interval (I NTV) Program The Interval Program is among the best for conditioning your cardiovascular system. T he program r aises and lowers your level of exe rtion repeat edly for a specified period of time. W hen you begin the program, the speed and incline are preset. Y ou can change the speed and incl ine levels us[...]

Owner’s Manual: Programs 23 W alk (W ALK) Program The W a lk Progr am is a great cardio-conditioning program for both beginners and serious walkers. The incline is preprogr ammed. The percentage of incline and the frequency with whic h the columns c hange determine the level of difficulty . Y ou can ch ange the speed and override the preprogramme[...]

Owner’s Manual: Programs 24 Note: T o monitor your heart rate and use the H R C Program, yo u must purchase a n d install the optional heart rate receiver . Wh ile exercising, you need to wear the c hest strap. War m-up Pe riod The treadmi ll provides a 3-minute, warm-up period. During this time, you may c hange the incline or speed. Note: If you[...]

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programmin g and Troubleshooting 25 A dvanced Programming and T roubleshooting Certain features remain hidden and can only be accessed using special key presses. Read this sect ion if you are interested in learning how to: • Change the display to U.S. standard or Metric • V iew the odometer • Display t he number of [...]

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programmin g and Troubleshooting 26 4. Press E NTE R to accept the displayed setting. the ch ange will be retained in memory even if the treadmill is turned OF F and unplugged. 5. If you want to exit without saving the change, press ST O P . Informational Displays The treadmill provides information about its us e (odomete[...]

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programmin g and Troubleshooting 27 Viewing the Hour Meter HO U R appears in the center display . The number of hours that the unit has been in use appears in both the DI ST AN C E /CAL O R I ES and TI M E displays. The hour meter resets to zero afte r 99,000 hours. Refer to Diagram 10. Diagram 10: Understand ing hour met[...]

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programmin g and Troubleshooting 28 Red Reset Button A red button near the power switc h resets the unit. Do not use this button indiscriminately ; it is attached to a thermal circuit breaker . If the circuit breaker trips, it may mean the unit is overheating. Excessiv e heat can damage the electronic boards on the unit. [...]

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programmin g and Troubleshooting 29 T roubleshooting Heart Rate Issues The following c hart may help you underst and and troubleshoot erratic heart rate readings. Note: A heart rate can only be detected when the Precor heart rate receiver is properly installed in the display and the unit is turned ON. Y ou must also wear [...]

Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 30 Maintenance It is import ant to perform th e minor ma intena nce t ask s described below . Failure to maintain the treadmill as described in this section could void the Pre c or Limited W arranty. T o reduce the risk of electric al shock, always unplug the unit fr om its power source befor e cleaning it or performin[...]

Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 31 Periodic ally, cl ean the running belt using a soft nylon scrub brush. Frequently vacuum t he floor underneath the unit to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt, which can affect the smooth operation of the unit. Storing the Chest Strap Store the ch est str ap where dust and dirt cannot accumulate on it, such as[...]

Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 32 5. W alk around to th e rear of the unit and observe the bel t for a few minutes. T he belt should be centere d on the platform. If the belt drifts off center , you must make adjustments. Important: If the belt needs alignment, make the adjustments at once. Failure to align the belt may cause the belt to tear or fra[...]

Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 33 Servicing the T readmill Do not attempt to service the treadmill yourself exce pt for the maintenance tasks described in this manual. The unit does not contain any user-serviceable parts that require lubrication. F or information about product operation or service, call your dealer . Fo r dealer locations nearest to[...]

Owner’s Manual: Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty 34 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 35 Conditions and Restrictions This warranty is valid only in accordance with the conditions set forth below: 1. The warranty applies to the Precor product only while: a. It remains in the possession of the original purchaser and proof of purchase is demonstrated b. It has not been sub[...]

Owner’s Manual: Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty 36 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[...]

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Fold along dotted line and tape closed before mailing. RET . T o allow us to serve you better , please tak e a fe w moments to complete and return your warranty registration. Y OU MA Y ALSO REGISTER ONLINE A T www .precor .com/warranty If you ha ve questions or need additional inf or mation, contact your local dealer or call Precor Customer Suppor [...]

TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEW PRECOR PRODUCT TELL US ABOUT YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR PURCHASE Please detach and mail in the warranty registration within ten days of purchase. Gender: Marital status: Age : Annual household income: What are y our fitness goals? ❑ Male ❑ Married ❑ Under 18 ❑ Under $50,000 ❑ W eight loss/management ❑ Female ❑ Div o[...]

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9.21 OM 300027 -101 W arr anty # 36 28 7-110 Registration Card# 45623-102 25 Febru ary 2008 Precor , C, CrossRamp, E FX, M, Move Be yond, and SmartRate are registered tr ademarks of Precor Incorporated. Crosstrainer , QuickStart, and Stretc hT rainer are trademarks of Precor I ncorporated. Copyright 20 08 Pr ecor Incorpor at ed. Specifications subj[...]