Precor M9.25i, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...page 1 USA R Owner s Manual Low Impact Treadmill with the CardiologicTM System featuring Smart Rate R...

Page 2: ...s on or near the M9 25i treadmill without adult supervision Close supervision is necessary Use the M9 25i only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use accessory attachments that ar...

Page 3: ...eed is at or below 1 mile per hour 1 6 kilometers per hour Never step off the treadmill while the running belt is moving Before the running belt begins moving prior to your workout and after it stops...

Page 4: ...recor treadmills are designed for the enjoyment of the serious runner as well as the dedicated walker By following the above precautions and using good common sense you will have many safe and pleasur...

Page 5: ...mproper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the treadmill is p...

Page 6: ...Courses 26 Using the Manual Course Program 27 Using the Preprogrammed Courses 27 Using the Interval Course 28 Precor Smart Rate and Cardiologic System 29 Wearing the Chest Strap Transmitter 29 Unders...

Page 7: ...tem This patented technology collects motor and belt speed data using it to monitor your workout and enhance your safety and comfort It replicates the natural walking and running motion of your feet B...

Page 8: ...r lower handrail clamps 2 for mounting water bottle cage F one 5 16 hex key frame to base bolts G one 1 4 hex key belt tracking and tension adjustment H one 3 16 hex key upper handrail bolts I one 5 3...

Page 9: ...area place a piece of heavy cardboard plywood or other solid smooth flat surface under the unit If the floor is not even the running belt will not track properly Refer to Checking the Alignment of the...

Page 10: ...t column support assembly on the front plate Route the ribbon cable under the lower board s cables See inset in Diagram 3 4 Align the tab on the ribbon cable connector with its counterpart located on...

Page 11: ...bolts 9 Insert the upper end of a handrail into the upper handrail clamp Using one hand apply pressure on the portion of the handrail going into the clamp while with the other hand lift and lower the...

Page 12: ...e rail Guide rail Handrail nut plate Handrail mounting hole Base of treadmill Lower handrail clamp Attach lower handrails Nut plate Lower handrail clamp Bolt Lower handrail assembled Handrail Base and...

Page 13: ...sehold outlet Make sure that no other appliances use the same circuit as the treadmill If you need to move the treadmill ask for assistance from one or more persons Roll the treadmill on its front whe...

Page 14: ...press the SPEED key to maintain the running belt at a speed of 3 miles per hour 5 kph 4 Walk to the back of the treadmill and observe the belt for a few minutes as it moves If the running belt Then tr...

Page 15: ...is inserted into the electronic console Refer to the instructions below for more information about the safety key Using the Magnetic Safety Key The magnetic safety key lets you stop the treadmill s ru...

Page 16: ...ore Time Record Pace Speed Distance Incline Weight Loss Cardiovascular S M A R T R AT E TM You must wear the Precor heart rate monitor to activate the SMART RATE feature and the Heart Rate display Kee...

Page 17: ...Any or key lets you change the numerical display Once the correct weight is displayed press ENTER to continue to the next prompt Note If you have taken the Fitness Test your last Fitness Test score al...

Page 18: ...minutes then it appears in hours and minutes Note The TIME display alternates between counting up and counting down during the Interval and Weight Loss programs RECORD The record time or distance of y...

Page 19: ...tions The following information explains the different uses of the keys from left to right To locate each key look at the electronic console or refer to Diagram 10 ENTER When you turn ON the treadmill...

Page 20: ...is shipped from the factory it is set to display to U S Standard units of measure mph and miles You can easily change this setting by taking the following steps Note The M9 25i treadmill will retain y...

Page 21: ...and after a workout gently stretch your lower body and back to help prevent stiffness or soreness Working Out on the M9 25i Low Impact Treadmill Quick Steps to Working Out Put on chest strap optional...

Page 22: ...with one hand while you press the SPEED key with the other hand Step onto the running belt while the speed is at or below 1 mph 1 6 kph Once you are comfortable with the walking or running speed you...

Page 23: ...Hold onto the handrail while the running belt stops so you can safely step off the treadmill Your workout statistics freeze and remain displayed on the console until you resume your workout If you pau...

Page 24: ...old to Reset the workout statistics are not saved or added to any cumulative totals Refer to Using the Manual Course Program You can press QUICK START while the Precor banner scrolls across the displa...

Page 25: ...the Program prompt your record time appears in the Record display and the length in miles kilometers of the custom course appears in the Distance display Use any or key to select program course number...

Page 26: ...at are available with each user I D let you preset the incline in 0 1 mile segments along a specific course that can be up to 8 miles in length Note Prior to using a custom course you must create it b...

Page 27: ...your workout a blinking cell represents your position in the course Important You need to press STOP to end a workout in manual mode Otherwise the course continues on indefinitely there is no time or...

Page 28: ...or two minutes depending on the segment time to set the speed and incline settings for your rest or work intervals 3 When the work interval begins to blink use the SPEED keys to set your work speed Ch...

Page 29: ...ake the following steps to put on the chest strap Precor Smart Rate and CardiologicTM System 5 1 Adjust the tightness of the chest strap by sliding the buckle along the strap 2 Determine the length of...

Page 30: ...gram the M9 25i software automatically adjusts the incline or prompts you to adjust the speed if necessary to keep your heart rate within the cardiovascular heart rate zone Note You can override the i...

Page 31: ...ated into the Fitness Test A warm up and cool down period is also part of the Cardiovascular Course Using the M9 25i Cardiovascular Course The M9 25i Cardiovascular Course monitors your heart rate and...

Page 32: ...re taking the Fitness Test sit and rest for five minutes prior to running or walking on the treadmill This brings your heart rate to a resting state To use the Fitness Test follow the steps in Working...

Page 33: ...or above 50 59 24 or below 24 28 28 or above 60 and over 22 or below 22 26 26 or above Table 1 Cardiovascular Fitness Score Category Females Age in Years Low Fitness Medium Fitness High Fitness 20 39...

Page 34: ...ls and attempts to keep it at 70 of maximum heart rate while in the work intervals Important You can workout without the chest strap transmitter if you have previously completed the Weight Loss progra...

Page 35: ...he test will be invalid Message SORRY TEST INVALID MUST COMPLETE AT LEAST 2 STAGES Description If your heart rate exceeds 85 of your maximum heart rate maximum heart rate is defined as 220 minus your...

Page 36: ...ompleted was equal to or less than the previous stage This situation might occur if your heart rate signal is poor or incomplete your workout is inconsistent or interrupted or you place weight on the...

Page 37: ...0 Erector Spinae 11 Gluteals 12 Hip Flexors 13 Quadriceps 14 Hamstrings 15 Gastrocnemius Soleus 16 Peroneus Longus Brevis 9 16 6 12 2 1 4 3 16 1 8 5 8 13 14 15 11 10 7 To get the most out of each work...

Page 38: ...over the heart on the left side of the chest on either side of the neck over the temple or on the thumb side of either wrist Wherever you measure your pulse make sure that you use your index and midd...

Page 39: ...he workout to bring your heart rate down to near resting level The higher your fitness level the longer you should maintain your heart rate in the training zone between 20 and 30 minutes Beginners sho...

Page 40: ...lectronic console Allow the treadmill to dry completely before using it Manually advance the running belt to clean the opposite side Do not clean the belt while the running belt is moving Liquid can s...

Page 41: ...dmill is OFF 1 Make sure the treadmill is OFF and the running belt has completely stopped CAUTION Turn OFF the treadmill and wit for the belt to stop when adjusting or working near the rear roller Be...

Page 42: ...ear a chafing sound or the belt begins to tear or fray stop the running belt immediately by pressing the STOP key or pulling the magnetic safety key out of the electronic console Contact your Precor s...

Page 43: ...er service 5 To review the past ten error messages stored in the unit press ENTER again To clear error messages simultaneously press and hold STOP and QUICK START for a few seconds when an error messa...

Page 44: ...ute rest 1 minute work Speed mph or kph 1 minute rest 2 minute work Incline 5 Preprogrammed courses Calories 2 Custom courses Heart rate Weight Loss Fitness score Fitness Test Smart Rate Heart Rate Pr...