Precor AMT 835 - Manual

Important Safety Instructions 7  Maintain the equipment to keep it in good working condition, as described in the Maintenance section of the assembly and maintenance guide. Inspect the equipment for incorrect, worn, or loose components, and then correct, replace or tighten prior to use.  If you pl...

8 Assembling and Maintaining Adaptive Motion Trainers: AMT 885 /835 Educating Users Take time to educate users about the Important Safety Instructions found in both the User Reference Manual and Product Owner’s Manual . Explain to your club or facility patrons that they should observe the following ...

Important Safety Instructions 9 Regulatory Notices for the RFID Module When equipped with a control console as described in this document, this equipment may include a radio-frequency identification (RFID) module. The RFID module has been certified to operate at temperatures between -20ºC and 85°C (...

10 Assembling and Maintaining Adaptive Motion Trainers: AMT 885 /835 Industry Canada This device complies with RSS-210:2007 of the Spectrum Management & Telecommunications Radio Standards Specification. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful i...

Important Safety Instructions 11 Regulatory Notices for Cardiovascular Exercise Equipment The regulatory information in this section applies to the exercise equipment and its control console. Safety Approvals for Cardiovascular Equipment Precor equipment has been tested and found to comply with the ...

12 Assembling and Maintaining Adaptive Motion Trainers: AMT 885 /835 Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ATTENTION: Haute Tension Débranchez avant de réparer European Applicat...

Important Safety Instructions 13 Electrical Recommendations: All Equipment Excluding Treadmills Note : This is a recommendation only. NEC (National Electric Code) guidelines or local region electric codes must be followed. For equipment fitted with a P80 console or Personal Viewing System (PVS) scre...

Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ................................................... 5 Safety Precaution s ................................................................................ 5 Educating Users ..................................................................................

Chapter 1 Assembling the AMT Important: The instructions in the following procedures are described from the perspective of a person standing directly in front of the equipment (that is, on the opposite side of the control console from a person using the equipment). These descriptions may not match t...

18 Assembling and Maintaining Adaptive Motion Trainers: AMT 885 /835 Hardware Kit (not to scale) The hardware kit shipped with this equipment contains the fasteners and other hardware components shown in the following table. Before you begin assembly, make sure that your hardware kit is complete. If...

Assembling the AMT 19 Required Tools  ⁵₁₆ -inch hex wrench  ⁵₃₂ -inch hex wrench  #2 Phillips screwdriver  Rubber mallet  SAE standard socket set  Wire cutter  Torque wrench (calibrated in inch-pounds) Performing the Assembly DANGER Do not attempt to connect electrical power until all assem...

20 Assembling and Maintaining Adaptive Motion Trainers: AMT 885 /835 3. Insert the end caps into the front frame tube. If necessary, use a rubber mallet to tap them into place. Figure 2: Removal of unit from pallet and insertion of end caps To attach the handlebars: 1. Slide a plastic boot onto each...

22 Assembling and Maintaining Adaptive Motion Trainers: AMT 885 /835 Removing Access Covers With its access covers removed, the AMT provides easy access to its cables and internal components. Tip: In the following procedure, set aside the covers and their mounting hardware in groups, in the order in...

Assembling the AMT 23 To thread new cables through the equipment: 1. Select the console power cable (red and black, individual leads), the Ethernet cable (flat and black), or the television cable (round and black). 2. Thread the cable through the center column at the front of the equipment. 3. Guide...

24 Assembling and Maintaining Adaptive Motion Trainers: AMT 885 /835 Replacing Access Covers After you install the console cables, you can return the access covers to their previous positions on the equipment. To replace the access covers: 1. Snap the front cover back into place. Reinsert the two bu...

26 Assembling and Maintaining Adaptive Motion Trainers: AMT 885 /835 Breaking in the Equipment Precor equipment does not require an actual break-in period. However, moving components such as belts, gears, and bearings can settle while the equipment is being stored or shipped. This can cause the equi...

Chapter 2 Installing the Console To make installation easier, all Precor Experience Series consoles use the same mounting hardware and connector locations whenever possible. The installation sequence for any of them is as follows:  Threading the cable assembly  Connecting cables  Completing the i...

28 Assembling and Maintaining Adaptive Motion Trainers: AMT 885 /835 Important : Before you begin the following procedure, remove the rear cover from the control console. To remove the cover, use your fingernails to pry the lower edge loose, then swing the cover up and out as shown in the following ...

Installing the Console 29 Connecting Cables (P80) After the console has been seated, separate the individual cables out of the end of the cable assembly and attach them to the appropriate circuit connectors inside the console. Refer to the following diagram and table to identify the cables and conne...

30 Assembling and Maintaining Adaptive Motion Trainers: AMT 885 /835 Cable Connector Type Circuit Connector Location Heart rate sensors Four-contact strip, keyed Safety key (treadmills only) Six-contact strip, keyed CSAFE Eight-contact modular, on flat gray cable Auto Stop sensor (treadmills only) F...

Installing the Console 31 The following illustration shows how the cable is positioned once it is installed. Figure 12: Connecting the television cable Connecting the Ethernet and Base Unit Data Cables Both the Ethernet and base unit data cables pass through the cutaway opening at the upper right co...

32 Assembling and Maintaining Adaptive Motion Trainers: AMT 885 /835 Connecting the Heart Rate Sensor Cable The heart rate sensor cable passes through the cutaway opening at the upper left corner of the back plate, then down to the small circuit board at the lower left of the console. The following ...

Installing the Console 33 Completing the Console Installation (P80) Before you complete the final installation steps, double-check the connections you have made. Make sure that all cables are fully and securely connected, and that any unneeded cables are tied back properly. To complete the installat...

36 Assembling and Maintaining Adaptive Motion Trainers: AMT 885 /835 Completing the Console Installation (P30) Before you complete the final installation steps, double-check the connections you have made. Make sure that all cables are fully and securely connected, and that any unneeded cables are ti...

Chapter 3 Maintenance To keep the equipment functioning properly, perform the minor maintenance tasks in this section at the intervals shown on the maintenance checklist. Failure to maintain the equipment as described in this section could void the Precor Limited Warranty. DANGER To reduce the risk ...

38 Assembling and Maintaining Adaptive Motion Trainers: AMT 885 /835 Alternatively, you can clean the equipment with Athletix fitness equipment cleaning wipes (for more information, visit www.athletixproducts.com ) CAUTION Vacuum the floor underneath the equipment frequently to prevent the accumulat...

Maintenance 39 Weekly Maintenance Perform the following maintenance tasks every week: 1. Disconnect the external power supply. 2. Clean the floor under the equipment using a vacuum cleaner or a damp mop. 3. Verify that the stair-arm bumpers are aligned correctly. 4. When the floor is completely dry,...

40 Assembling and Maintaining Adaptive Motion Trainers: AMT 885 /835 Storing the Chest Strap If you purchased the optional heart rate chest strap, store it in a place where it remains free of dust and dirt (for example, in a closet or drawer). Be sure to protect the chest strap from extremes in temp...

Chapter 4 Self-Powered Features Important : This chapter of the manual describes Precor fitness equipment that can operate without being connected to AC power. This includes units equipped with P40 or P20 consoles. However, P80 consoles must be connected to AC power through their power supplies to o...

42 Assembling and Maintaining Adaptive Motion Trainers: AMT 885 /835 Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown The equipment saves its battery charge by moving into a shutdown mode. If the user does not maintain the minimum rate of motion, a 30-second shutdown process begins. In this mode, the consol...

Self-Powered Features 43 The control console functions differently when the power adapter is connected. Because the power adapter provides a constant source of power, a user can pause for brief periods without initiating shutdown procedures. When the pause time limit expires and the user has not res...

Chapter 5 Commercial Cardiovascular 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 TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Limited Warranty. Precor Inco...

46 Assembling and Maintaining Adaptive Motion Trainers: AMT 885 /835 Options / Accessories Many options or accessories have components that are connected internally or mounted inside the electronic console. The following guidelines determine the warranty for these components. If the internal compone...

48 Assembling and Maintaining Adaptive Motion Trainers: AMT 885 /835 EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. PRECOR AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT (INCLUDING WARRANTY), TORT (INCLUDING ACTIVE, PASSIVE, OR IMPUTED NEGLIGENCE AND STRI...

Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ................................................... 3 Safety Precautions .................................................................................3 Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal .................................... 6 Product Recycling...

Chapter 2 Getting Started The P30 console offers administrators the ability to set default values that meet their specific needs. These settings include items like language, units of measure, and setting a maximum allowed workout time for each piece of equipment. Activating the Console for Self-Powe...

14 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Optional Use of the Power Adapter An optional AC power adapter provides sustained power to the equipment. This adapter allows you to change settings without having to pedal the equipment. To purchase the power adapter, contact your dealer. If you purchase...

Getting Started 15 Identifying Parts of the Console The following diagram provides information about the console keys. The number and actions of the console keys may differ slightly depending on the type of equipment. Figure 3: P30 console keys Table 1. Parts of the console Number Part Name Details ...

Chapter 3 Setting Up the Console Use the System Settings mode to configure settings in a way that benefits your users and your facility. The System Settings menu is visible only to administrators and registered service technicians. Changes made to these settings are saved to the fitness equipment. T...

20 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Note: On self-powered equipment, the battery initializes when you begin working out. You must maintain a minimum rate of motion for the Welcome banner to appear. The changes made in System Setting modes become the default settings when the display resets ...

Setting Up the Console 21 Setting Club Parameter Values Use this information to customize the equipment for your setting. Safety Code (Treadmill only) Value Range: Enabled or Disabled (Default: Disabled) When the equipment is shipped from the factory, the safety code protection feature is disabled. ...

22 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Set Max Workout Time (All Equipment) Value Range: 1 to 240 minutes (Default: 60 minutes) You can set a maximum workout time per session. Choose a time limit between 1 and 240 minutes, or select No Limit if you do not want to set a time limit. For example,...

Setting Up the Console 23 Creating a Custom Workout Value Range: ON or OFF (Default Value: OFF) Create a customized program for your workout. Note: This option is not available on all equipment. To create a custom program: 1. At the SET CUSTOM PROGRAM prompt, press OK . The program profile appears i...

24 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console 6. When you have finished creating your program, press OK to save the program profile, and return to the Welcome banner. Press BACK , to exit this setting without saving your changes to the custom profile. Set Speed Limit (Treadmill only) Value Range: Ful...

Setting Up the Console 25 Set Resistance Range (Bike only) Value Range: High, Medium, or Low (Default: High) You can set a low, medium, or high base resistance on the recumbent or upright bikes. There are 25 levels of resistance within each base setting, but the base setting affects the overall resi...

26 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Viewing the Informational Displays Information Display settings are values that provide you with information about the equipment. Types of information contained in this setting group include, an event log, software and equipment serial numbers, and usage ...

Setting Up the Console 27 Product Value Information provided All UPPER BASE SW PART NUMBER Upper base application software version All LOWER BASE SW PART NUMBER Lower application software version All METRICS BOARD Software number on the Metrics Board AMT STRIDE DIAL SW PART NUMBER Stride Dial softwa...

Setting Up the Console 29 User ID Entry with CSAFE Equipment This equipment is fully compatible with CSAFE protocols. When the equipment is connected to a CSAFE master device, the user is prompted to press ENTER and begin an identification process. The user ID is displayed as five zeros and indicate...

Chapter 4 Introducing Users to the P30 Console CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a thorough physical examination. Seek advice from your physician to learn the target heart rate appropriate for your fitness level. The P30 console offers an easy-to-follow display an...

Introducing Users to the P30 Console 33 Using a Chest Strap Transmitter WARNING Signals used by the heart rate straps may interfere with pacemakers or other implanted devices. Consult your physician and the manufacturers of your heart rate strap and implanted device before using a heart rate strap. ...

34 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Using the Treadmill Safety Clip The treadmill is equipped with two different stop functions, which behave as follows: If the user … Then the treadmill belt … And the console … Presses down on the red STOP button Slows to a stop Shows that the exercise wor...

Introducing Users to the P30 Console 35 If the restart switch trips during exercise, perform the following steps: 1. Reattach the safety clip if necessary. 2. Press the restart switch down until it clicks, returning it to its normal position. Note: If the restart switch trips, all information about ...

36 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Treadmill Auto Stop™ ( Automatic Stop) Function Important: The default setting for this feature is ON. An administrator can turn off this feature in the System Settings; however, Precor recommends it remain ON. The Auto Stop™ (Automatic Stop) feature is d...

Chapter 5 Starting a Workout CAUTION: If you are using a treadmill, be sure to attach the security clip to your clothing before starting your workout. The equipment is in the Welcome state when the words SELECT A WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICKSTART TO BEGIN scroll across the scrolling upper text display and...

38 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Starting a Preset Programmed Workout Preset workouts are a great way to tailor your workouts to your fitness goals, stay challenged, and add variety to your sessions. The P30 includes the following preset programs depending on the type of equipment:  Man...

Starting a Workout 39 To choose a unit of measure before you begin exercising: 1. From the Welcome banner, press OPTIONS . 2. Press OPTIONS twice to go UNITS . 3. Use the Up and Down arrows to select a unit of measure. 4. Once you have selected a unit of measure, press OK . Setting Options after You...

40 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Pausing and Resuming an Exercise Session When you interrupt a workout, the equipment responds in one of two ways, depending on how it is powered. Paused (Externally Powered Equipment) When the session is paused, the belt speed is slowly reduced to zero, o...

Starting a Workout 41 Ending a Session Cooling down is an important aspect of your workout because it helps reduce muscle stiffness and soreness by transporting excess lactic acid out of the working muscles. In addition, a three to five minute cool down allows your heart rate to return to its normal...

42 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Three different types of metrics are captured during a workout. Controlled Metrics can be set and changed. They include:  Resistance Level (AMT, EFX, bike)  Speed (treadmill)  Incline (treadmill)  Steps/Minute (climber) Current Performance Metrics des...

Starting a Workout 43 Programs Preset workouts are a great way to tailor your workouts to your fitness goals, stay challenged, and add variety to your sessions. Most P30 equipment contains six preset workouts.  Manual  Heart Rate  Interval  Weight Loss  Variety  Performance The one exception i...

44 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Weight Loss The workout time is fixed at 28 minutes. The workout consists of four intervals, each lasting eight minutes. You can change the resistance at any time during the work interval. Variety During this workout, resistance and speed vary throughout ...

Chapter 6 Maintenance To keep the equipment functioning properly, perform the minor maintenance tasks in this section at the intervals suggested. Failure to maintain the equipment as described in this section could void the Precor Limited Warranty. DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock, alwa...