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92x_Owners Manual.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Important Safety Instructions When using a treadmill, always take basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the treadmill. These instructions are written for your safety and to protect the unit. Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a complete physical examination. Il est conseillé de subir un examen médical complet avant d’entreprendre tout programme d’exercise.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 2 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM • • • • • Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your workout and avoid loose clothing. Do not wear shoes with heels or leather soles. Check the soles of your shoes and remove any dirt and embedded stones. Tie long hair back. • • • • DANGER • Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions • Use care when getting on or off the treadmill.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 3 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Safety Approval Grounding Instructions The treadmill must be grounded. If the unit malfunctions or breaks down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current, which reduces the risk of electrical shock. The unit is equipped with a power cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 4 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM 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 information about product operation or service, see the Precor web site at www.precor.com.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 5 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................. 1 Safety Approval ..................................................................... 3 Grounding Instructions ........................................................ 3 Obtaining Service ................................................................. 4 Treadmill Safety Features ..............................................7 Using the Safety Clip ................
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 6 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting ..... 37 Advanced Programming Tips .......................................... 37 Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display ............... 37 Informational Displays ....................................................... 38 Red Reset Button .............................................................. 39 Troubleshooting Error Codes .........................................
2x_Owners Manual.book Page 7 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Treadmill Safety Features The treadmill is equipped with certain items that, when used properly, help sustain an enjoyable workout. These items include: To resume exercising, take the following steps: • • • 2. Straddle the running belt. Safety clip and magnetic safety key Handrails Power switch Important: Before exercising, review the Important Safety Instructions found at the beginning of this manual. 1.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 8 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Using the Handrails Using the Reset Switch To maintain your balance, always grasp a handrail when you step on or off the treadmill, and when you use the keypad. The treadmill contains a circuit breaker that trips if it detects overload conditions. To protect the lower electronic boards from damage, a red button, near the power switch, must be pressed to reset the circuit breaker.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 9 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Heart Rate Features Target HR Achieved Important Use and Safety Information Read the following before using the heart rate or SmartRate features. • • ® 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. When a heartbeat is detected, the heart icon continues to blink while a heart rate is discernible.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 10 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM • Heart Rate Target Zones 200 190 • 180 Your Heart Rate 170 High 160 150 140 Re co mm end ed 130 120 110 100 R ec omm end Car dio vas cul ar • Zon e ed W eigh t Lo ss Z one Peak Cardio 90 Fat Burn 80 Warmup 70 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 If you are using the chest strap on the 9.27, put it on and face the display console for a few seconds.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 11 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Wearing a Chest Strap on the 9.27 Treadmill During a workout, the heart rate features appear on the display when you wear a chest strap. To receive an accurate reading, the chest strap needs to be in direct contact with your skin. 1. Carefully dampen the back of the strap with tap water Refer to Diagram 6. Note: Do not use deionized water. It does not have the proper minerals and salts to conduct electrical impulses. 2.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 12 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM 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 9. Usually, the concentration of salts in a person’s perspiration provides enough conductivity to transmit a signal to the receiver inside the display console.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 13 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Using SmartRate Table 1. Heart rate target zones and SmartRate LEDs The SmartRate feature helps you monitor and maintain your heart rate in the target zone best suited to your specific needs. Heart Rate Zone Percent Below 50 none First WARMUP After you begin a workout, a blinking bar appears on the SmartRate display. The blinking bar indicates the current zone that your heart rate is in.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 14 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate A heart rate receiver is an integral part of the display so you can monitor your heart rate while exercising. You must wear a chest strap (9.27 only) or grasp both touchsensitive handrail grips and enter your age. Your heart rate (beats per minute) appears on the display. Important: Enter an accurate age when queried otherwise a default age of 35 years is used for heart rate calculations.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 15 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Display Console Center display: Initially shows the banner. It changes to the program profile when you select a program or press QUICKSTART. A blinking column in the profile indicates your position. SmartRate display: Blinking horizontal bars appear when the SmartRate feature is activated. Use the SmartRate display to monitor your heart rate and maintain it in your target zone.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 16 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM SmartRate display: Blinking horizontal bars appear when the SmartRate feature is activated. Use the SmartRate display to monitor your heart rate and maintain it in your target zone. PROGRAMS keypad: To begin an exercise session, press the PROGRAMS key to view the menu of programs. For program descriptions, refer to Programs. Center display: Initially shows the banner.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 17 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM More Information about the Center Display The center display shows the program profile and other information pertinent to your workout. In most programs, the incline setting affects the column height as shown in Diagram 10. The profile raises or lowers according to which INCLINE arrow key is pressed. Column height Incline settings 13.5 – 15 11.5 – 13 9.5 – 11 7.5 – 9 5.5 – 7 3.5 – 5 1.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 18 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Upper Display Workout Statistics: HEART RATE, CALORIES, DISTANCE, and TIME Lower Display Workout Statistics: INCLINE, PACE, and SPEED HEART RATE—Your heart rate appears in the HEART RATE display if you are using a chest strap (9.27 only) or the touch-sensitive handrail grips. Refer to Heart Rate Features. INCLINE—displays the percentage of incline during your workout.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 19 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Keypad Table 2. Available programs Use the keypad to enter your workout session selections, to affect what appears on the display, and to establish your incline and speed preferences.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 20 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM INCLINE: Press and hold the INCLINE 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 reach the target incline shown on the display. The incline setting affects the column height in the program profile. Refer to Diagram 10. The INCLINE display shows the new setting.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 21 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM 9.27 USER Keys Diagram 12: USER keys User Keys: On the 9.27, you can personalize your exercise session by pressing a USER key (1 or 2) at the banner. When you choose a USER key, personal information such as workout time, age, weight, and preferred program are reinstated as your exercise session begins. If you haven’t already done so, you’ll need to select a user number. For more information, refer to Selecting a USER Key.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 9 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM User Identification Choosing a user identification (USER key) enables the treadmill to identify you and track your cumulative workout statistics. Once you configure your USER key, you can personalize your workout session and store information about your workout time, weight, age and preferred program. Adding a User The USER keys on the 9.27 treadmill allow two people to customize, store, and retrieve workout selections.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 10 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM 3. Select a program by pressing the PROGRAMS key and then pressing ENTER. Refer to Selecting a Program. Updating User Information Note: The workout time and program you choose becomes the default the next time you select the same USER key. You have the option to change the program, but if you wish to change the workout time, you will need to follow the steps in Updating User Information.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 24 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM 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 lower display. 9.27 prompt: CHOOSE USER, QUICKSTART OR PROGRAM TO BEGIN 9.23 prompt: CHOOSE QUICKSTART OR PROGRAM TO BEGIN. 2. Hold on to a handrail while stepping on to the treadmill. 3.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 25 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Choosing QUICKSTART 2. Hold onto a handrail and straddle the running belt. BELT STARTING scrolls across the display. A 3-second countdown appears in the upper display, and then the running belt starts moving. 3. Step on to the running belt with the speed at or below 1 mph or 1 kph and begin exercising. Use the SPEED arrow keys to increase or decrease the speed of the running belt. To use the SmartRate feature, you need to specify your age.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 26 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Selecting a Program 3. Continue through the setup phase and enter your weight (23—350 lbs/10—159 kg) and then your age (10—99). Note: To change a value (program, weight, or age) that you have already entered press STOP/HOLD TO RESET or wait 30 seconds to return to the banner. Select a program and reenter the appropriate values. 1. While the banner prompt scrolls, continually press the PROGRAMS key to review the list of programs.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 27 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Selecting a USER Key To start your exercise session using personal identification and preferences set up in Adding a User, take the following steps: 1. At the banner, press the same USER key you designated in step 1, Adding a User. Note: Refer to User Identification if you have not previously chosen a USER key. 2. Press ENTER to select the program being displayed or choose another program using the arrow or the PROGRAMS keys.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 28 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Cooling Down After a Workout Incorporate a cool-down period into your workout to help lower your heart rate and minimize muscle stiffness or soreness. When you complete a program with a time or distance limit, you automatically enter a 5-minute, cool-down period. The running belt slows by about 20% and the incline returns to 0% grade and the Manual Program appears. To readjust the speed or incline, press the SPEED or INCLINE arrow keys.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 29 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM 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 complete the automatic cool-down period and you hear a series of audible beeps. After the running belt stops, time stops accruing.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 30 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM 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. To see a list of programs, refer to Keypad and Table 2. Choosing a Program Choosing a program depends on your goals.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 31 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Manual Program Weight Loss Program The Manual Program profile, available by pressing the MANUAL key, begins as a flat line. You control incline and speed settings using the INCLINE or SPEED arrow keys. The program profile reflects changes in all subsequent columns. The blinking column indicates your position in the program. A cooldown period occurs automatically when you reach the time goal set for the program. Refer to Selecting a Program.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 32 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Interval Program Column height The Interval Program is among the best for conditioning your cardiovascular system. The program raises and lowers your level of exertion repeatedly for a specified period of time. PROGRAM When you begin the program, the incline is preset. You can change the incline levels using the INCLINE arrow keys. Refer to Diagram 13. The settings are repeated throughout the program.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 33 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Hill Climb Program Walk One Program The Hill Climb Program is great for endurance building. The program uses the full range of incline (0% to 15%). You can change the speed or override pre-programmed inclines using the arrow keys. The blinking column indicates your position in the program. Changes to incline affect only the blinking column. The 9.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 34 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Walk Two Program 5K Track Run Program The 9.27 Walk Two Program is a more intense cardioconditioning program that provides higher levels of incline than the Walk One Program. As you move through the program, the profile mimics the prior column’s incline level unless you change it or the program’s time limit is reached. You can override the incline levels at any time by pressing the INCLINE arrow keys. The 5K Track Run Program is a great 9.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 35 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Fun Run Program 9.27 Heart Rate Program Tips The distance 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. You can change the speed and override the preprogrammed incline using the arrow keys. The 9.27 heart rate programs enhance your overall cardiovascular fitness levels to help you achieve your weight loss and fitness goals.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 36 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Heart Rate Fat Burn Program Heart Rate Cardio Program Start with the 9.27 Heart Rate Fat Burn Program if this is the first time you have used a heart rate program or you are returning to an exercise fitness routine. The target heart rate set for this program is 65% of your maximum aerobic heart rate. Similar to the Heart Rate Fat Burn Program, the Heart Rate Cardio Program on the 9.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 37 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting Certain features remain hidden and can only be accessed using special key presses. Read this section if you want to: Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display • • • The treadmill can display measurements in either METRIC or U.S. STANDARD. The default factory setting is set to display U.S. STANDARD. To change this setting, perform the following steps: • Change the display to U.S.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 38 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM 5. Press ENTER to accept the displayed setting. The change will be retained in memory even if the treadmill is turned Off and unplugged. 6. If you want to exit without saving the change, press STOP. Informational Displays The treadmill provides information about its use (odometer and hour meter), as well as the software version. In general, you would only access this information if directed to do so by Precor Customer Support. 3.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 39 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Red Reset Button Troubleshooting Error Codes A red button, near the power switch, resets the treadmill’s circuit breaker. If the running belt stops unexpectedly and all display console functions cease, the circuit breaker may have been tripped. Initially, when the unit is turned On, the display lights all the LEDs. If any are dark, call an authorized service person for assistance. To reset the system, take the following steps: 1.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 40 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Troubleshooting Heart Rate Issues The following chart may help you understand and troubleshoot erratic heart rate readings. Note: The following chart does not apply to the 9.23 treadmill where it concerns the chest strap since the chest strap is only available on the 9.27. A heart rate is detectable when the Precor heart rate receiver is properly installed in the display and the unit is turned ON.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 41 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM 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. DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the unit from its power source before cleaning it or performing any maintenance tasks. 2. Check for worn, frayed or missing safety lanyards. Replace missing or worn safety lanyards immediately.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 42 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Cleaning the Equipment Storing the Chest Strap Most of the working mechanisms are protected inside the hood and base of the treadmill. However, for efficient operation, the treadmill relies on low friction. To keep the friction low, the unit’s running belt, staging platforms, and internal mechanisms must be as clean as possible. Store the chest strap in a place where it remains free of dust and dirt such as, in a closet or drawer.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 43 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Checking the Alignment of 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, call Precor Customer Support. Refer to Obtaining Service. CAUTION: Special care must be taken when aligning the running belt. Turn Off the treadmill while adjusting or working near the rear roller.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 44 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Adjusting the Running Belt If you are unsure about adjusting the running belt, call Precor Customer Support. Refer to Obtaining Service. CAUTION: For your safety, use the power switch to turn Off the treadmill before making any adjustments. Do not adjust the running belt when someone is standing on the unit. 1. Locate the right belt adjustment bolt in the rear end cap of the treadmill. Refer to Diagram 14.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 45 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM 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 TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Limited Warranty Precor Incorporated warrants all new Precor products to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for the warranty period set forth below.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 46 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM 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 United States and Canada may vary. Please contact your local Dealer for details. This limited warranty shall not apply to: 1. Software version upgrades 2.
92x_Owners Manual.book Page 47 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2:31 PM Exclusive Remedies For any product described above that fails to conform to its warranty, Precor will provide, at their option, one of the following: (1) repair; (2) replacement; or (3) refund of the purchase price. Precor Limited Warranty service may be obtained by contacting the authorized dealer from whom you purchased the item.
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User_Guide_Cover_A4.fm Page 3 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:28 AM 9.23/9.27 Low Impact Treadmill Product Specifications Length: Width: Height: Weight: Shipping weight: Running surface: Motor: Power: Speed: Incline: Frame: Regulatory Approvals: 80.86 in (205.4 cm) 31.14 in (79.1 cm) 53.86 in (136.8 cm) 9.23 - 226.6 lb (103 kg) 9.27 - 237.6 lb (108 kg) 9.23 - 279.4 lb (127 kg) 9.27 - 291.5 lb (132.5 kg) 20 in x 57 in (51 cm x 145 cm) 3.0 hp continuous duty 120 VAC, 50/60Hz 0.
User_Guide_Cover_A4.fm Page 4 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:28 AM Precor, C, CrossRamp, EFX, M, Move Beyond, and SmartRate are registered trademarks of Precor Incorporated. Crosstrainer, QuickStart, and StretchTrainer are trademarks of Precor Incorporated. Copyright 2008 Precor Incorporated. Specifications subject to change without notice. www.precor.com Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Ave NE P.O.
