Precor M9.57 - Manuals

Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 5 I MPOR T ANT S AF ET Y I NSTRUCTIONS Obtaining Service You should not attempt to service the treadmill except for maintenance tasks as described in this manual. The treadmill does not contain any user-serviceable parts that require lubrication. For inf...

Owner’s Manual: Table of Contents 7 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................. 1 Safety Code ........................................................................... 3Safety Approval ..................................................................... 3Groundin...

Owner’s Manual: Treadmill Safety Features 9 Treadmill Safety Features The treadmill is equipped with certain items that, when used properly, help sustain an enjoyable workout. These items include: • Safety clip • Safety code • Handrails • I/O power switch Important: Before exercising, review the Imp...

Owner’s Manual: Treadmill Safety Features 10 Entering the Safety Code The treadmill provides a safety code to help prevent unauthorized use. You have the option to enable or disable the feature using the OPTIONS key. Refer to Setting Display Preferences Before Exercising . At the safety code prompt,...

Owner’s Manual: Treadmill Safety Features 11 Weight Limit You should not allow runners over 350 lb. (160 kg) or walkers heavier than 500 lb. (225 kg) on the treadmill. Location It is important to keep the area around the treadmill open and free from encumbrances such as other equipment. The minimum ...

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 12 Heart Rate Features Heart rate and SmartRate ® features are available when you wear the chest strap or grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips. When a heartbeat is detected, the H EART RATE display shows your heart rate and, if your age has been entered, the ...

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 13 Diagram 5: Heart rate target zones • After you put on the chest strap, face the display console for a minimum of 15 seconds. This allows the receiver in the console to recognize the signal from the chest strap. If Hr appears on the display, the treadmill is det...

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 14 Using the Heart Rate Touch-Sensitive Handrail Grips While exercising, you must grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips for a minimum of five to ten seconds to transmit your heart rate to the display. Refer to Diagram 6. Diagram 6: Touch-sensitive handrail gri...

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 15 Using SmartRate The SmartRate feature helps you monitor and maintain your heart rate in the target zone best suited to your specific needs. All 10 LE Ds may light during a workout. When the treadmill detects a heart rate, a single LED blinks and indicates the z...

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 16 The SmartRate indicator lights do not appear when: • You press QUICKSTART at the banner. • You do not enter your age before an exercise session. • You do not wear or improperly position the chest strap. • You fail to grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips fo...

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 17 Heart Rate Analysis Every time you complete a program using the chest strap or touch-sensitive handrail grips, the treadmill provides a heart rate analysis after the workout summary. Your average heart rate appears followed by the maximum heart rate achieved du...

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 18 Display Console CALORIES ENTER CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PROGRAMS WARMUP FATBURN CARDIO PEAK HIGH HEART RATE SmartRate MANUAL HEARTRATE PERFORMANCE INTERVAL VARIETY TIME ELAPSED TIME REMAINING DISTANCE PACE AVERAGE SPEED 9.57 Before beginning any fitness program, s...

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 19 More Information about the Upper Display The estimated cumulative number of calories burned and the program profile appear during an exercise session in the upper portion of the display. Your heart rate appears if you are using the chest strap or touch-sensitive ha...

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 21 Keypads Use the keypads to enter your workout session selections, to affect what appears on the display, and to establish your incline and speed preferences. Five distinct keypads exist on the display and are discussed in this section: • Lower Display keypad and th...

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 22 I NCLI NE: Press and hold the INCLINE arrow keys to increase or decrease the incline from -3% to 15% in 0.5% increments. Changes to the incline are not immediate. It takes time for the lift to reach the target incline shown on the display. The incline setting affec...

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 23 User ID Keys Diagram 9: User ID keys USER I D Keys: To personalize your exercise session, press a user ID (1 through 4) at the Precor banner. Selecting a user ID lets you track your workout statistics from session to session. When you choose a user I D, personal in...

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 24 GOAL: Press the GOAL key to set exercise session goals: time, calories, or distance. You can set your preferences once you are already engaged in an exercise program. Refer to Adjusting Program Goals . Up and Down Arrows: These up and down arrows present the availa...

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 25 PROGRAMS Keypad Diagram 11: PROG RAM S keypad The PROGRAMS keypad provides access to all the exercise programs. Choosing a category and continually pressing the associated PROGRAMS key, cycles you through the menu selections. Refer to Table 3. For a description of ...

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 26 Number Keypad Diagram 12: Number keypad The CLEAR and E NTER keys provide the following functions: CLEAR: Use the CLEAR key to remove the last number being displayed. ENTE R: Use the ENTE R key to accept the number being displayed. Note: The OK and E NTER keys are ...

Owner’s Manual: User Identification 27 User Identification Choosing a user identification (user ID) enables the treadmill to identify you and track your cumulative workout statistics. Once you configure your user ID key, you can personalize your workout session and store information about your prefe...

Owner’s Manual: User Identification 28 Adding a User To select a user number, take the following steps: 1. At the Precor banner, press a USER key. A blinking line prompts you to enter the first letter in your name. 2. Use the alphabet, on the number keypad, to enter your name. To enter a letter, pre...

Owner’s Manual: User Identification 29 Updating User Information To update user information such as weight and age without clearing the workout statistics associated with a user ID, take the following steps: 1. At the Precor banner, press and hold the user I D key. A welcome greeting scrolls across ...

Owner’s Manual: User Identification 30 Changing the User Name and Clearing Workout Statistics You can clear the stored workout statistics for any user ID by changing the name associated with a user ID. Changing the user name resets workout goal, weight, age, and gender preferences to the original fa...

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 31 Workout Options CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a complete physical examination. Know your physician-recommended heart rate target zone. 1. Turn the unit On. The Precor banner scrolls across the display. 2. Hold on to a handrai...

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 33 Selecting a Program 1. While the Precor banner scrolls, continually press one of the PROGRAMS keys to review its list of programs. Choose the program you want, and then press OK. For a description of each program, refer to Programs. Note: After pressing a PROGRAMS ...

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 34 Selecting a User ID To start your exercise session using personal identification and preferences set up in Adding a User , take the following steps: 1. At the Precor banner, press the same USE R key you designated in step 1, Adding a User . Note: Refer to User Iden...

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 35 Setting Display Preferences Before Exercising While the Precor banner scrolls, you have the opportunity to change what units of measure appear on the display and designate safety code preferences. 1. As the Precor banner scrolls, press OPTIONS. 2. Use the arrow key...

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 36 To prematurely end the cool-down period, do the following: 1. Grasp a handrail with one hand. 2. Press the red STOP button with your other hand. The treadmill enters pause mode. 3. Press STOP to view the workout summary. 4. Press STOP again to return to the Precor ...

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 37 Ending a Workout CAUTION: Hold on to a handrail when you near the end of your exercise session. The incline automatically recalibrates to a 0% grade. If the lift is moving, wait until it stops before stepping off the treadmill. The running belt stops when you compl...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 38 Programs This section describes the programs available on the treadmill. Use this section as a reference tool to better understand each program’s purpose. For more information, refer to Selecting a Program . The program descriptions are presented in menu selection order. ...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 39 Program Tips • Begin at the Precor banner. Refer to Workout Options . • A blinking column indicates your position as you progress through a program. • Prior to choosing a program, you may press the OPTIONS key to access units of measure and safety code settings. Refer to ...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 40 Interval Programs The Interval Programs, available by pressing the INTE RVAL key, are among the best for conditioning your cardiovascular system. Each program raises and lowers your level of exertion repeatedly for the specified period of time. Four programs let you choos...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 41 Random Program The Random Program can be accessed by pressing the VARIETY key. Every time the Random program is selected, a different program profile appears. The columns that appear in the program profile show the preprogrammed incline. You can override the preprogrammed...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 42 Distance Goal Program The Distance Goal Program, available by pressing the VARIETY key, lets you designate a fixed distance. When you reach your goal, the program ends and the automatic cool-down period begins. After selecting the Distance Goal Program, specify your dista...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 43 Clearing the Settings in a Custom Program Perform the following steps to clear (delete) any speed and incline settings stored in a custom program. 1. At the Precor banner, select a user ID, and then press OK. 2. Display the custom program that you wish to clear. Important...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 44 Heart Rate Program Tips The Heart Rate programs enhance your overall cardiovascular fitness levels to help you achieve your weight loss and fitness goals. Read through the following tips before selecting a program. These tips provide general information regarding how the ...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 45 Table 5. Heart Rate Programs Visit our web site www.precor.com for more information and to supplement your workout with additional plans. Program Description Basic H RC Start with the Basic H RC Program if this is the first time you have used a heart rate program or you a...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 46 Weight Loss Programs The Weight Loss Programs, available by pressing the WE IGHT LOSS key, begin with a warm-up period similar to the Heart Rate Programs. The target heart rate for the rest intervals is set in the lower fat-burn range. During the work intervals, the targe...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 47 5K Program The 5K Program, available by pressing the PE RFORMANCE key, provides a favorable distance to run or walk depending on your level of fitness. The distance is fixed at five kilometers (3.1 miles) and cannot be changed. The incline is preprogrammed. You can change...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 48 Track Program An oval track appears on the display; one lap around the track represents 440 yards (400 meters). A blinking LED (moving counterclockwise) indicates your position on the track. You control speed and incline. If you wish to know the remaining time required to...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 49 Two Mile Program The distance is fixed at two miles and the incline is preprogrammed. You can change the speed and override the preprogrammed incline using the arrow keys. This program records your personal best time when you select a user I D and complete the program. If...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 50 During the test, the treadmill gradually increases the incline and speed in specific stages. The keypads are disabled. The test ends if no heart rate is detected for 15 seconds, you surpass your target heart rate (85% of your maximum aerobic heart rate), or you complete t...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 51 Fitness Test Scores When you finish the Fitness Test, the program stops the running belt and returns the incline to a 0% grade. No automatic cool-down period is provided after the test. A fitness score appears on the display as part of the workout summary. This test provi...

Owner’s Manual: Exercise Session 52 Exercise Session This section describes how to use the navigational keys to affect changes to your exercise session. While exercising, you can: • Change the program you are using • Record your personal best time • Change the workout time • Choose between time-, di...

Owner’s Manual: Exercise Session 53 Recording Your Personal Best Time The distance programs (5K, 10K, One Mile, Two Mile) record your personal best time when you select a user ID and complete the program. During your exercise session, the distance traveled is being recorded whether or not the progra...

Owner’s Manual: Exercise Session 54 Changing the Workout Time To change the duration of your exercise session, take the following steps: 1. Press TIME +/–. 2. A workout time blinks in the center display. Use the navigational arrow keys or the number keys to adjust the time. 3. Press OK. A message sc...

Owner’s Manual: Exercise Session 56 Table 8. Workout statistics available in the METRICS menu METRICS Menu Description % COMPLETE Shows how much of the program goal you have completed. TIME IN ZONE Displays the total time that your heart rate is within the range of 55% to 84% of your target heart ra...

Owner’s Manual: Exercise Session 57 Changing the Units of Measure Display Display measurements can appear in either Metric or U.S. Standard. To change this setting while exercising, perform the following steps: 1. Press the OPTIONS key until UNITS appears. 2. Press OK. 3. The current setting appears...

Owner’s Manual: Exercise Session 58 Changing Safety Code Protection You can change the safety code setting while exercising, by taking the following steps: 1. Press the OPTIONS key until SAFETY CODE appears. 2. Press OK. 3. The current setting appears in the display. Use the navigational arrow keys ...

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 59 Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting Certain features remain hidden and can only be accessed using special key presses. Read this section if you want to: • Set the pause or cool-down times • Set the maximum speed limit • View the odomet...

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 60 Changing Treadmill Settings Through a specific set of number key presses, you can customize the pause or cool down times and adjust the maximum limit for the running belt speed. To access the menu and change the settings, perform the follow...

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 61 Setting a Cool-Down Time Limit You can limit how long a user cools down after exercising on the unit by entering a time between 0 and 5 minutes. Important: It is highly recommended that you set the cool- down period at or above three minute...

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 62 Informational Displays The treadmill provides information about its use (odometer and hour meter), as well as software version, serial number, usage log, and error codes. In general, you would only access this information if directed to do ...

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 63 Viewing the Hour Meter HOU R M ETER scrolls across on the display. 4. Press OK to view the number of hours that the unit has been in use or press the ▼ arrow key to move to the next informational display. The treadmill tracks the elapsed mi...

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 64 Viewing the Serial Number SE R. NU MB ER scrolls across the display. 13. When you are ready, press OK to view the serial number or press the ▼ arrow key to move to the next informational display. The serial number is helpful when you contac...

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 65 Viewing the Error Log ER ROR LOG scrolls across the display. 19. When you are ready, press OK to determine how many errors exist in the error log or press the ▼ arrow key to cycle back to the ODOMETE R display. Note: If there are no errors ...

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 66 Troubleshooting Error Codes If any error codes appear in the center display, turn the unit Off and On. If the error continues to occur, call an authorized service person for assistance. Refer to Obtaining Service . Troubleshooting Heart Rat...

Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 67 Maintenance It is important to perform the minor maintenance tasks described in this section. Failure to maintain the treadmill as described here could void the Precor Limited Warranty. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the unit from its power sourc...

Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 68 Frequently vacuum the floor underneath the unit to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt, which can affect the smooth operation of the unit. Use a soft nylon scrub brush to clean the running belt. Storing the Chest Strap Store the chest strap in a place where it re...

Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 69 4. If needed, enter the safety code by pressing the following number keys in sequence: 1, 2, 3, 4. The running belt starts automatically after a 3-second countdown appears on the display. 5. Press the SPEE D ▲ key until the display shows a speed of 3 mph (5 kph). CAUTI...

Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 70 • If the belt is off center to the LE FT, turn the adjusting bolt ¼ turn counterclockwise , which moves the running belt to the right. • If the belt tracks off center to the RIGHT, turn the bolt ¼ turn clockwise ; this moves the belt to the left. Important: Do not turn...

Owner’s Manual: Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty 71 Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty PLEASE READ THESE WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR PRECOR INCORPORATED PRODUCT. BY USING THE EQUIPMENT, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TER...

Owner’s Manual: Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty 72 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 outsi...

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M9.57 Low Impact Treadmill Product Specifications Product Features Length: 88 in (224 cm) Width: 35 in (89 cm) with handrails Height: 64 in (163 cm) Weight: 508 lb (231 kg) Shipping weight: 549 lb (249 kg) Running surface: 60 in x 20 in (153 cm x 51 cm) Motor: 2.0 hp continuous duty Power: 120 VAC, ...

QUICKSTART™ CAUTION: Before using the treadmill, read all these instructions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. • Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its operation, on or near this equipment. • Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a thorough physical e...

Choose a Program • Determine your level of fitness: beginner, intermediate, or advanced. • Determine your immediate goal: endurance training, cardio-conditioning, or weight loss. If you are a beginner, start a cardio-conditioning program to slowly adjust your body to a comfortable level of exercise....

M9.57 Low-Impact Treadmill Assembly Guide 1 Thank you for choosing Precor. For proper installation, please read this guide thoroughly and follow the assembly instructions. If you do not assemble the treadmill according to these guidelines, you could void the Precor Limited Warranty. Obtaining Servic...

M9.57 Low-Impact Treadmill Assembly Guide 2 Hardware Kit Fasteners Quantity (A) Socket head screw, black ( ⁵⁄₁₆ -18 x ¾-inch) 8 (B) Flat washer, black ( ⁵⁄₁₆ x .688) 12 (C) Buttonhead screw, silver ( ⁵⁄₁₆ -18 x ¾-inch) 6 (D) Flat washer, silver ( ⁵⁄₁₆ x .688) 6 (E) Buttonhead screw, black zinc ( ⁵⁄₁...

M9.57 Low-Impact Treadmill Assembly Guide 4 Assembly Steps Remove the hood and set it aside. Place the left side upright support into the base frame side bracket. Secure the upright support to the side bracket using four socket head screws (A) and four washers (B). Finger tighten. Place the right si...

M9.57 Low-Impact Treadmill Assembly Guide 5 Tie a string to a washer (D) and feed the washer through the lower side bracket hole in the right upright support. As the washer falls to the floor, leave the upper end of the string hanging out the side bracket hole. Remove the washer from the other end o...

M9.57 Low-Impact Treadmill Assembly Guide 6 Tighten all mounting screws.1. Start at the base and alternately tighten the eight fasteners that secure the upright supports to the base assembly. 2. Wrench tighten the six screws that secure the display console to the upright supports. CAUTION: Be aware ...

M9.57 Low-Impact Treadmill Assembly Guide 7 Level the unit. Before using on the unit, make sure it is level. Important: If the load is not equally compensated, you will feel excessive vibration or movement at the display console. Adjust one rear foot at a time. Do not raise the unit beyond ¾-inch (2...

M9.57 Low-Impact Treadmill Assembly Guide 8 Checking the Alignment and Adjusting the Running Belt Proper belt alignment allows the belt to remain centered and ensures smooth operation. Realigning the belt takes a few simple adjustments. If you are unsure about this procedure, contact Precor Customer...