Precor UBK13 Service Manual
Precor UBK13 Service Manual

Precor UBK13 Service Manual

Vertical upright & recumbent bicycles

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UBK13/ UBK13 B
S
A S E
E R V I C E
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A N U A L
Vertical Upright & Recumbent Bicycles
20039-174 R
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RECOR
USTOMER
UPPORT
© Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law
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  • Page 1 Service Manual UBK13/ UBK13 B A S E E R V I C E A N U A L Vertical Upright & Recumbent Bicycles 20039-174 R RECOR USTOMER UPPORT © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 1...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Replacing a Battery ................................41 Replacing the lower PCA ............................... 42 Replacing the Seat Post Pop-Pin - UBK13 Only ....................... 44 Replacing the Seat Post - UBK Only ........................... 46 Replacing a Seat Post Component - UBK Only ....................... 48 Replacing All or Part of a Seat Carriage - RBK only ....................
  • Page 4: About This Document

    General Information ....................... 4 Right, Left, Front, and Back Conventions In this manual, right, left, front, and back are form the perspective of a user operating the equipment facing the console. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 2...
  • Page 5: Safety

    ♦ Units equipped with Personal Viewing Screens will have external power supply and coaxial cable routed through the bottom of the unit to the top of the display console. Cord management must be maintained. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 3...
  • Page 6: Warning And Caution Statements And General Safety Guidelines

    ♦ Exercise caution when touching any wire or electrical component during equipment operation. General Information For the latest exploded view, part number and part pricing information, visit the Precor dealer website at www.precor.com/connection. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law...
  • Page 7: Required Tools And Equipment

    S e c t i o n T w o Required Tools and Equipment The following is a summary of the tools and equipment that may be required when you service Precor Equipment. Tools ♦ Phillip and flat-head screwdrivers ♦ Metric allen wrench set ♦...
  • Page 8: Preventive Maintenance - Bikes

    Regular Preventive Maintenance (Owner) Cleanliness of the cycle and its operating environment will keep maintenance problems and service calls to a minimum. Precor recommends that you perform the following preventive maintenance schedule. After Each Use ♦ Turn off and, unplug power adapter (if equipped) from the bicycle.
  • Page 9: Quarterly Maintenance

    ♦ Visually inspect the drive belts for cracks, fraying or excessive wear. ♦ Visually examine all wires and check connectors and wire connections. Secure connections and replace wiring as necessary. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 7...
  • Page 10: Checking The Bicycle Operations

    With the banner displayed, press QUICK START. The resistance will start at Level 1. Operate the RBK13/UBK13 for 4–5 minutes. As you operate the bike, concentrate on the operating sounds made by the unit. Be on the alert for unusual rubbing, hitting, grinding, or squeaking noises.
  • Page 11: Primary Belt Tension Adjustment

    The correct belt tension is 70 ± 5 pounds. If the belt tension is correct replace the covers. If the belt tension is incorrect, continue to the next step. Figure 2: Drive Belt Adjustment © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 9...
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Seat Carriage - Rbk Only

    1⁄8 turn. Hold the 10mm wrench at this position and firmly tighten the lock nut. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 10...
  • Page 13 If the seat still wobbles side to side, repeat step 2 but increase from 1⁄8 turn to ¼ turn. Note:Tightening any further may result in accelerated wheel and bearing wear. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 11...
  • Page 14: Rbk13/Ubk13 Base Troubleshooting

    Use extreme caution by staying clear of the bicycles moving parts while taking the voltage measurement. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 12...
  • Page 15: No Or Incorrect Pedaling Resistance

    If the voltage measurement in step 5 is correct, replace the upper PCA. If you have performed all of the previous tests and have not been able to locate the trouble, call Precor customer support. No or Incorrect Pedaling Resistance If the display is not illuminated, go to Procedure, Display does not Illuminate.
  • Page 16 After replacing the generator, tension the primary belt as Primary Belt Tension Adjustment per procedure, (on page 9). If the measurement in step 5 was correct, replace the lower PCA. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 14...
  • Page 17 Figure 6: Lower PCA Cables It is highly unlikely that the RPM reading could be present but incorrect. If this condition should occur, replace the lower PCA © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 15...
  • Page 18: Rbk13/Ubk13 Base Replacement Procedures

    Replacing a Battery ......................41 Replacing the lower PCA ....................42 Replacing the Seat Post Pop-Pin - UBK13 Only ............44 Replacing the Seat Post - UBK Only ................46 Replacing a Seat Post Component - UBK Only ............48 Replacing All or Part of a Seat Carriage - RBK only ..........
  • Page 19 Remove the six screws that secure the left side cover to the frame. Pull and remove the left cover. Right Cover Removal Move the pedal so that it is at the top of its rotations. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 17...
  • Page 20 Place the left side cover against the frame and align the cover with the screw holes. Ensure the right side cover edge is seated in the seat post gasket. 10 Secure the left side cover to the frame with the six screws removed earlier. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 18...
  • Page 21 Ensure the right side cover edge is seated in the seat post gasket. 12 Secure the right side cover to the frame with the five screws removed earlier. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 19...
  • Page 22 13 Place the top cover on the side covers; align the back of the top cover so that the edge is seated in the seat post gasket. 14 Secure the left and right side of the top cover with the screws removed earlier. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 20...
  • Page 23: Replacing The Covers - Rbk13

    Replacing the Covers - RBK13 Top Cover Removal Remove the left side screw and the right side screw that secures the top cover. Lift and remove the top cover. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 21...
  • Page 24 Remove the four screws that secure the left side cover to the frame. Pull and remove the left cover. Figure 8: Left Side Cover Screw Locations - RBK13 © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 22...
  • Page 25 Place the right side cover against the frame and align the cover with the left side cover and the screw holes. 10 Secure the right side cover to the frame with the three screws removed earlier. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 23...
  • Page 26 11 Place the left side cover against the frame and align the cover with the screw holes. 12 Secure the left side cover to the frame with the four screws removed earlier. Figure 11: Left Side Cover Screw Locations - RBK13 © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 24...
  • Page 27: Replacing A Primary Drive Belt

    Tension the primary drive belt as per procedure, (on page 9). Replacing the Covers - RBK13 Replacing the Replace the covers as per procedure, (on page 21) or Covers - UBK13 (on page 16). © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 25...
  • Page 28: Replacing A Crankarm

    Use a opened wrench to tighten the crankarm puller, continue to tighten the crankarm puller until the crankarm is removed. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 26...
  • Page 29 Thread the crankarm mounting bolt into the crankarm axle and fully tighten. Install the pedal to the crankarm. Pedal the bike for one minute and then re-tighten the crankarm mounting bolt. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 27...
  • Page 30: Replacing The Primary Pulley

    Use a opened wrench to tighten the crankarm puller, continue to tighten the crankarm puller until the crankarm is removed. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 28...
  • Page 31 12 Remove the 32mm retaining nut from the center of the primary pulley while holding the opposite side crank arm and pedal, turning counterclockwise. 13 Remove the primary pulley. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 29...
  • Page 32 Note: The concaved side of the primary pulley will be facing the frame. Figure 20: Crankarm Axle & Key 15 Thread the 32mm retaining nut onto the input axle and fully tighten. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 30...
  • Page 33: Replacing The Input Pulley And Axle Assembly

    Replacing the Covers - RBK13 Replacing the Remove the covers as per procedure, (on page 21) or Covers - UBK13 (on page 16). Remove the left hand crankarm and pedal. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 31...
  • Page 34 Use a opened wrench to tighten the crankarm puller, continue to tighten the crankarm puller until the crankarm is removed. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 32...
  • Page 35 11 Remove the 32mm retaining nut from the center of the primary pulley while holding the opposite side crank arm and pedal, turning counterclockwise. 12 Remove the primary pulley. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 33...
  • Page 36 14 Remove the three 3mm screws and washers that secure the crankarm axle assembly. Figure 26: Crankarm Retainning Screws 15 Pull on the crankarm axle shaft to remove the crankarm axle assembly. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 34...
  • Page 37 Note: The concaved side of the primary pulley will be facing the frame. Figure 28: Crankarm Axle & Key 19 Thread the 32mm retaining nut onto the input axle and fully tighten. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 35...
  • Page 38: Replacing The Idler Pulley

    (on page 16). Replacing the Idler Pulley Replacing the Covers - UBK13 Replacing the Remove the covers as per procedure, (on page 16) or Covers - RBK13 (on page 21). © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 36...
  • Page 39 Figure 30: Drive Belt Adjustment Remove the primary drive belt. Removing the Idler Pulley Remove the retaining ring that secures the idler pulley to the axle. Remove the idler pulley. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 37...
  • Page 40: Replacing A Generator

    Slightly loosen the three idler pulley bracket mounting bolts. Loosen the adjustment bolt lock nut. Turn the adjustment bolt counter clockwise as required to remove the tension from the primary drive belt. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 38...
  • Page 41 Figure 33: Generator Cable Connectons Remove the four 5mm mounting bolts, nuts and washers that secure the generator to the frame, two bolts on each side. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 39...
  • Page 42 Figure 36: Generator Cable Connectons 13 Thread the three mounting bolts through the idler pulley bracket and into the generator, only hand tighten at this time. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 40...
  • Page 43: Replacing A Battery

    Figure 37: Battery Remove the battery. Installing the battery Place the battery in the battery bracket. Tighten the velcro strap to secure the battery to the battery bracket. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 41...
  • Page 44: Replacing The Lower Pca

    Disconnect all of the wires from the lower PCA. Figure 38: Lower PCA Cables Remove the two screws that secure the lower PCA mounting bracket to the frame. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 42...
  • Page 45 Reconnect the wiring to the lower PCA as follows: two red load wires to M1, M8; red generator wire to M3, white generator wire to M4; generator wire to M5; red battery wire to M6, Black battery wire to M7; data cable to connector J2. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 43...
  • Page 46: Replacing The Seat Post Pop-Pin - Ubk13 Only

    Remove the pop-pin knob; turn the knob counter clockwise to remove. Note: Sitting on the seat while removing the knob will help prevent the pop-pin from rotating. Remove the retaining ring. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 44...
  • Page 47 Slide the pop-pin assembly into place so the pin locks the seat post into place. Secure the pop-pin assembly in place with the retaining ring. Replace the pop-pin knob. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 45...
  • Page 48: Replacing The Seat Post - Ubk Only

    Press on the seat post collar tabs located on the left and right side of the seat post frame. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 46...
  • Page 49 10 Slide the pop-pin assembly into place so the pin locks the seat post into place. 11 Secure the pop-pin assembly in place with the retaining ring. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 47...
  • Page 50: Replacing A Seat Post Component - Ubk Only

    Press on the seat post collar tabs located on the left and right side of the seat post frame. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 48...
  • Page 51 Remove the two screws that secure the seat axle to the seat post. Pull the seat post axle from the seat post. Compress one side of the compression spring and then pull to release it from the seat axle. Figure 49: Seat Post Components © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 49...
  • Page 52 15 Slide the pop-pin assembly into place so the pin locks the seat post into place. 16 Secure the pop-pin assembly in place with the retaining ring. 17 Replace the pop-pin knob. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 50...
  • Page 53: Replacing All Or Part Of A Seat Carriage - Rbk Only

    Move the seat carriage to its most back position. Remove the 3mm screw and washer that secures the water bottle holder to the seat rail. Carefully unsnap the water bottle holder from the rear of the seat carriage. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 51...
  • Page 54 Removing the Heart Rate Cables On the underside of the seat carriage, remove the cable cover and disconnect the flat ribbon cable from the cable to the heart rate grips. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 52...
  • Page 55 15 Connect the flat ribbon cable to the heart rate cable and replace the cable cover.Replace the screw and fully tighten. Replacing a Seat Carriage Wheel Remove the 14mm lock nut and washer from the wheel being replaced, remove the 14mm shoulder bolt and wheel © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 53...
  • Page 56 Remove the 14mm lock nut that secures the spring and the release handle pivot to the carriage, remove the release handle. Figure 56: Seat Carriage Release Handle © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 54...
  • Page 57 12 Slide the seat carriage fully to forward most position. Replace the end cap and fasten it to the carriage with the hardware removed earlier. Fully tighten. © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 55...
  • Page 58: Wire And Block Diagrams

    S e c t i o n S e v e n Wire and Block Diagrams In This Section Block Diagrams ....................... 57 Wire Diagrams ........................ 58 © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 56...
  • Page 59: Block Diagrams

    Block Diagrams © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 57...
  • Page 60: Wire Diagrams

    Wire Diagrams © Precor Incorporated, Unauthorized Reproduction and Distribution Prohibited by Law Page 58...
  • Page 61: Index

    Adjusting the Seat Carriage - RBK Only • 10 Replacing the Covers - RBK13 • 9, 21, 25, 28, 31, 36, 38, 41, 42, 44 Replacing the Covers - UBK13 • 9, 16, 25, 28, 31, 36, 38, 41, 42, 44 Block Diagrams • 57 Replacing the Idler Pulley •...

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