How to use the control panels of schilling gym equipment: treadmill, ascent trainer (elliptical), upright & recumbent bike and rowing machine (8 pages)
tAble of contents cHAPter 1: seriAl nUMber locAtion ............1 cHAPter 2: iMPortAnt sAfety instrUctions Moving the Unit ......................3 Read and Save These Instructions ................4 Electrical Requirements ..................... 5 cHAPter 3: PreVentAtiVe MAintenAnce Recommended Cleaning Tips ..................6 Check for Damaged Parts ..................
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tAble of contents cHAPter 8: troUblesHooting Electrical Diagram ...................... 31 LCB Error Indicators ....................32 Console Error Codes ....................33 Troubleshooting Various Issues .................. 34 Troubleshooting - Entertainment Keypad Issues ............35 TV Troubleshooting ....................36 cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide Front Disk Replacement ....................
2: iMPortAnt sAfety instrUctions 2.1 MoVing tHe Unit Two hand holds are located just above the MATRIX logo on the rear legs. the A7x-01 Ascent trainer weighs 395 lbs. to avoid injury to the user and the unit, be sure to have proper assistance to move the...
This Ascent Trainer is intended for commercial use. To ensure cAUtion! If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness, or your safety and protect the equipment, read all instructions before shortness of breath, stop exercising immediately and consult operating the MATRIX Ascent Trainer. your physician before continuing. When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be cAUtion! Any changes or modifications to this equipment followed including the following: could void the product warranty.
MAtrix dedicAted circUit/electricAl reQUireMent info All Matrix Ascent Trainers require the use of a 15 amp or 20 amp “dedicated circuit,” with a non-looped (isolated) neutral/ground, for the power requirement. Quite simply this means that each outlet you plug...
3.2 cHeck for dAMAged PArts do not use any equipment that is damaged or has worn or broken Preventative maintenance and daily cleaning will prolong the life and parts. Use only replacement parts supplied by Matrix Fitness look of your MATRIX Ascent Trainer. Systems.
3: PreVentAtiVe MAintenAnce 3.3 cAre And MAintenAnce instrUction 3.4 PreVentAtiVe MAintenAnce cHecklist In order to maximize life span, and minimize down time, all MATRIX equipment requires regular cleaning, and maintenance items performed on a scheduled MAke: Model: basis. This section contains detailed instructions on how to perform these...
cHAPter 4: console oVerlAy And workoUt descriPtion 4.1 console descriPtion A7x entertAinMent zone MULTI-PURPOSE KEYS: Keys have different functions depending on each screen. iPoD®: Will take the user directly to the iPod screen to allow for iPod Go: One touch Start. control and play list selection.
cHAPter 4: console oVerlAy And workoUt descriPtion 4.2 workoUt setUP stePs - MAnUAl 4.4 workoUt setUP stePs - trAining workoUts rollinG Hills - Press to immediately begin a workout. Workout, resistance - The Rolling Hills program is a level based program level, and time will automatically go to default settings.
4.7 workoUt setUP stePs - constAnt wAtts tarGet Heart rate constant Watts - The Matrix Ascent Trainer comes - Constant Watts is a unique program with standard digital contact heart rate sensors and are POLAR that allows you to vary your cadence or RPM and the Ascent telemetry compatible.
3) Press the button next to AUTO CALIBRATION on the display. 4) This will run the Auto Calibration. If the calibration passes, it will say Complete. Press and hold the STOP key to return to normal function. 5) If the auto calibration fails, contact the Matrix Technical Support Team.
cHAPter 5: MAnAger Mode 5.1 MAnAger Mode oVerView The Manager's Custom Mode allows the club owner to customize the Ascent Trainer for the club. 1) To enter Manager Mode, press ENTER, 1, 0, 0, 1, ENTER on the upper display. Manager Mode will appear on the display (Figure A). 2) Select the key next to the setting that needs to be changed, and follow the prompts to change.
cHAPter 5: MAnAger Mode 5.2 MAnAger Mode - AboUt tAb MAnAger Mode fUnction & defAUlts descriPtions Modified About Versions Software version. Cannot be modified. Key Sound Controls whether there is a key sound when On / Off Default: On a key is pressed and whether it is a beep or through the speakers.
cHAPter 5: MAnAger Mode 5.3 MAnAger Mode - tiMe tAb MAnAger Mode fUnction & defAUlts descriPtions Modified Time Maximum Time This option allows the club to set the Maximum: 99 Minutes Default: 60 Minutes maximum workout duration limits during Minimum: 5 Minutes peak and non peak hours.
cHAPter 5: MAnAger Mode 5.4 MAnAger Mode - defAUlts tAb MAnAger Mode fUnction & defAUlts descriPtion Modified Defaults Level This option controls the dafault Maximum: 1 Default: 1 program level. Minimum: 20 This option controls the default user's Maximum: 100 Default: 30 age used in the target HR calculations.
cHAPter 5: MAnAger Mode 5.5 MAnAger Mode - tV tAb MAnAger Mode fUnction & defAUlts descriPtions Modified Channel This option controls the default TV channel Channels 1-999 Default: 1 on start up. Volume This option controls the default TV volume Maximum: 17 Default: 1 on start up.
cHAPter 5: MAnAger Mode 5.6 MAnAger Mode - lAngUAge tAb MAnAger Mode fUnction & defAUlts descriPtions Modified Language Select default language. This option allows the user to select a flag for a specific language. lAngUAge flAg Unit lAngUAge flAg Unit lAngUAge flAg Unit...
cHAPter 6: engineering Mode 6.1 engineering Mode oVerView The Engineering Mode allows the club owner to keep track of the technical settings and error history for the Ascent Trainer. 1) To enter Engineering Mode, press ENTER, 2, 0, 0, 1, ENTER on the upper display. Engineering Mode will appear on the display (Figure A). 2) Select the key next to the setting that needs to be changed, and follow the prompts to change.
cHAPter 6: engineering Mode 6.2 engineering Mode - cAlibrAtion tAb engineering Mode fUnction & defAUlts descriPtions Modified End Points Auto Calibration This option calibrates the elevation parameters. Incline Stroke % Factory Setting Only Tune Incline 1 Top Sets the maximum incline for incline motor 1. Top: 74.5 - 99.9 Top: 98.5 Tune Incline 1 Bottom...
cHAPter 6: engineering Mode 6.4 engineering Mode - stAtistics tAb engineering Mode fUnction & defAUlts descriPtions Modified Statistics This option displays the workout information for the unit.
cHAPter 6: engineering Mode 6.5 engineering Mode - self Power tAb engineering Mode fUnction & defAUlts descriPtions Modified Self Power Threshold This option controls the minimum RPM limits for 25 - 60 RPM Default: 25 RPM operation. Disconnect This option controls the minimum RPM limit to 20 - 60 RPM operate other functions when no power is present.
6: engineering Mode 6.6 engineering Mode - clUbs tAb engineering Mode fUnction & defAUlts descriPtions Modified Clubs This option allows the club to select a screen Default: MATRIX header from a list.
cHAPter 6: engineering Mode 6.7 engineering Mode - clUb id tAb engineering Mode fUnction & defAUlts descriPtions Modified Club ID This option records the Club ID of the fitness facility.
cHAPter 7: serVice Mode 7.1 serVice Mode oVerView The Service Mode allows an authorized service provider to test and store information on the Ascent Trainer. 1) To enter Service Mode, press ENTER, 3, 0, 0, 1, ENTER on the upper display. Service Mode will appear on the display (Figure A). 2) Select the key next to the setting that needs to be changed, and follow the prompts to change.
cHAPter 7: serVice Mode 7.2 serVice Mode - setUP tAb serVice Mode fUnction & defAUlts descriPtions Setup Machine Type This option selects the current model. Default: Ascent Trainer Serial Number This option displays the serial number of the console and frame. Accumulated Distance This option displays the accumulated workout distance since production.
cHAPter 7: serVice Mode 7.3 serVice Mode - test tAb serVice Mode fUnction & defAUlts descriPtions Test Keypad This option is for a keypad test. TV Keypad This option turns the TV keypad power on / off. Auto Calibration This option auto calibrates the lift motors.
cHAPter 7: serVice Mode 7.4 serVice Mode - dAte & tiMe tAb serVice Mode fUnction & defAUlts descriPtions Time Date & Time This option sets the current date and time on the machine.
cHAPter 7: serVice Mode 7.5 serVice Mode - log tAb serVice Mode fUnction & defAUlts descriPtions Delete This option deletes key components replacement history. Create This option creates key components replacement history.
cHAPter 8: troUblesHooting 8.2 lcb error indicAtors descriPtion LED 1 +5V Power LED LED 2 +32V Power LED LED 3 This light should PULSE when coummunication with LCB is normal. LED 4 - 5 LED 4 ON and LED 5 OFF = Class B error present. LED 4 OFF and LED 5 ON = Class C error present. LED 4 and LED 5 ON = No resistance offset. LED 6 Incline motor 1 up. LED 7 Incline motor 1 down.
cHAPter 8: troUblesHooting 8.3 console error codes code descriPtion solUtion 0x0140 When the UCB implements an incline command, there is no Replace the LCB or Incline Motor. movement after 3 seconds. 0x0142 The incline position has a difference of over 3% and is not reduced Look for misalignment of the Incline within 3 seconds. Motors, replace if needed.
cHAPter 8: troUblesHooting 8.4 troUblesHooting issUes Unit does not record distAnce or rPM no or HigH HeArt rAte 1) If the unit resets after 30 seconds despite pedaling, verify that NOTE: Contact (hand grip) heart rate takes approximately 15 "Incline reset" is in the ON position in Manager Mode. seconds to acquire.
cHAPter 8: troUblesHooting 8.5 troUblesHooting - entertAinMent keyPAd issUes ProbleM: The entertainment keypad is not recognizing the correct keys. solUtion: 1) Perform a keypad test. To do so: a. Press ENTER, 3, 0, 0, 1, ENTER on the upper keypad to enter Service Mode. b.
8.6 tV troUblesHooting - oVerView 1) This section will help with diagnosing problems with the integrated screen TV for the Matrix A7x Ascent Trainer. 2) The TV should have power whenever the unit is powered up. If the TV will not power up when the power button is pressed: a) Press ENTER, 3, 0, 0, 1, ENTER on the lower number keypad.
cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.1 front disk rePlAceMent 1) Remove the link arm and pedal arm plastic caps (Figures A and B). figUre A figUre b 2) Detach the dual-action handlebar at the pedal arm (Figure C). 3) Detach the link arm from the crank bearing assembly (Figure D). figUre d figUre c...
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cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.1 front disk rePlAceMent 4) Rest the link arm padded surface on the front stabilizer (Figure E). 5) Press the center cap and turn it counter clockwise to remove (Figure F). figUre e figUre f 6) Remove the 24mm locking nut and washer by turning them counter clockwise (Figure G).
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9.1 front disk rePlAceMent – continUed 7) Thread the Matrix disk removal tool into the center hub (Figures H and I). Note: There are two different removal tools. If you have 3 tapped holes on your center hub see Figure I, if the inside of the hub is tapped (no holes) see Figure H.
cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.2 front sHroUd reMoVAl 1) Remove the front disks as outlined in Section 9.1. 2) Remove the 6 screws that hold the front shrouds in place on each side (Figure A). figUre A 3) Remove the front shrouds for frame access (Figure B). figUre b...
cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.3 lower control boArd rePlAceMent 1) Turn off the power and disconnect the cord from the machine. 2) Remove both front disks from the machine as outlined in Section 9.1. 3) Remove the 2 screws holding the cover on the lower control board to allow wiring access. (Figure A). 4) Disconnect all wires from the LCB (7 connections) (Figure B).
cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.4 ecb (electronic brAke) rePlAceMent 1) Turn off power and disconnect the cord from the machine. 2) Remove the front disks as outlined in Section 9.1. 3) Remove the front shrouds as outlined in Section 9.2. 4) Unplug the ECB (under mast connection point) from the wire harness (Figures A &...
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cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.4 ecb rePlAceMent – continUed 7) Remove the 6 bolts holding the ECB to the frame & remove the belt once loosened (Figure E). 8) Remove the old ECB and install the new ECB from the user’s left side of the frame. (Figure F). figUre e figUre f 9) Install the 6 frame mounting bolts loosely &...
cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.5 ecb belt rePlAceMent 1) Turn off the power and disconnect the cord from the machine. 2) Remove the front disks from the machine as outlined in Section 9.1. 3) Loosen the 6 bolts holding the ECB to the frame (Figure A). figUre A 4) Loosen the 11mm nut on the tension loop bolt until there is enough slack in the belt to remove it (Figure B).
cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.6 driVe belt rePlAceMent 1) Turn off the power and disconnect the cord from the machine. 2) Remove the front disks from the machine as outlined in Section 9.1. 3) Loosen the belt tension bolt on the left side of the tension pulley and rotate the pulley counter-clockwise until there is enough slack in the belt to remove it (Figures A &...
4) Release any bent tabs on the lock washer around the nut. Remove the 75mm nut from the assembly being serviced (Figure C). Shown with special tool available from Matrix Fitness. 5) Remove the tapered split ring that is held in place by the nut (Figure D).
4) Release any bent tabs on the lock washer around the nut. Remove the 75mm nut from the assembly being serviced (Figure A). Shown with special tool available from Matrix Fitness. 5) Remove the tapered split ring that is held in place by the nut (Figure B).
cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.9 console rePlAceMent 1) Turn off the power and disconnect the cord from the machine. 2) Remove the 4 screws that hold the console to the top of the console mast (Figure A). figUre A 3) Disconnect the data cable, heart rate, and ground wires and remove the console (Figure B).
cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.10 oVerlAy & keyPAd rePlAceMent note: The instructions below are for console overlays / keypads, but the procedure is the same regardless of where the overlay / keypad is. 1) Turn off power and disconnect the cord from the machine. 2) Remove the console as outlined in Section 9.9.
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cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.10 oVerlAy / keyPAd rePlAceMent - continUed 7) Peel part of the protective film from the back of the overlay (Figure E). 8) Push the overlay ribbon cable through the hole in the console and plug it in (Figure F). figUre e figUre f 9) Match the overlay to the cutout on the console (Figure G).
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cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.10 keyPAd & oVerlAy rePlAceMent - continUed 10) Press down on the corners of the overlay to keep it in place, then remove the protective film (Figure H & I). figUre H figUre i 11) Once the overlay is in the correct position, press down on the overlay with a cloth to adhere it to the console plastic (Figure J). figUre j 12) Use the same procedure to replace any additional faulty overlays.
cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.11 HAndlebAr AsseMbly rePlAceMent 1) Turn off the power and disconnect the cord from the machine. 2) Remove the two screws holding the plastic handlebar cover in place and remove the cover (Figure A). 3) Remove the 4 bolts that hold the handlebar to the console mast (Figure B). figUre A figUre b 4) Pull the handlebar away from the console mast to expose the HR grip wiring (Figure C).
cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.12 reAr sHroUd rePlAceMent 1) Remove the 3 screws on the outer shroud (1 at the rear of the machine and 2 at the front) (Figure A). 2) Remove the 6 screws on the inner shroud (Figure B). figUre A figUre b 3) Remove the shrouds from the machine.
cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.13 incline Motor rePlAceMent 1) Turn off the power and disconnect the cord from the machine. 2) Remove the rear shrouds as outlined in Section 9.11. 3) Disconnect the incline motor ground wire from frame. (Figure A). 4) Carefully remove the two 8mm bolts that hold the swing arm to the motor assembly (Figure B).
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cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.13 incline Motor rePlAceMent - continUed 8) Disconnect the wire connection (Figure E). 9) Prepare the new motor for installation, the new motor will have the nut placed at the end of the screw shaft – do not move the nut (Figure F). figUre e figUre f 10) Install the new motor using the plastic washers (Figure G).
cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.14 dUAl Action HAndlebAr rePlAceMent 1) Remove the plastic cover where the dual action handlebar meets the pedal arm (Figure A). 2) Remove the bolt and bushings where the dual action handlebar and the pedal arm meet (Figure B). figUre A figUre b 3) Remove the two bolts holding the dual action handlebar to the console mast pivot (Figure C).
cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.15 foot PedAls rePlAceMent 1) Remove the 4 Phillips screws that hold the plastic foot pedal to the foot plate (Figure A). 2) Remove the plastic foot pedal (Figure B). figUre A figUre b 3) Remove the rubber grip (Figure C). 4) Clean the foot plate to remove any rubber or debris (Figure D).
cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.16 PedAl ArM rePlAceMent 1) Remove the plastic cover where the dual action handlebar meets the pedal arm (Figure A). 2) Remove the bolt and bushings where the dual action handlebar and the pedal arm meet (Figure B). figUre A figUre b 3) Remove the pedal as outlined in Section 9.15.
cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.17 link ArM rePlAceMent 1) Remove the plastic cover at the joint of the link arm and the crank assembly (Figure A). 2) Disconnect the link arm from the crank assembly (Figure B). figUre A figUre b 3) Disconnect the pedal and link arm from the rear of the machine by separating the joint between the swing arm and the link arm.
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cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.17 link ArM rePlAceMent - continUed 4) The swing arm can now be separated from the pedal arm (Figure E). 5) Remove the 3 bolts that hold on the mounting plate at the link arm / pedal arm joint (Figure F). figUre e figUre f 6) Note the plastic washer that mounts at the end of the shaft, this will needed during re-assembly (Figure H).
cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.18 swing ArM rePlAceMent 1) Remove the black plastic cover on the lower swing arm joint (Figure A). 2) Remove the bolt that holds the swing arm to the pedal and link arms (Figure B). figUre A figUre b 3) Carefully tap the crank arm inward until it can be pulled free of the bearing housing (Figure C &...
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cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.18 swing ArM rePlAceMent - continUed 5) Holding onto the swing arm, push / pull the pivot shaft out of the bearing housing (Figures F and G). figUre f figUre g 6) Transfer the rubber arm pad and plastic parts to the new swing arm. (Figure H). 7) Reverse Steps 1-6 to install the new swing arm.
cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.19 reAr PiVot ArM rePlAceMent 1) Turn off the power and disconnect the cord from the machine. 2) Remove the rear shrouds as outlined in Section 9.11. 3) Remove the bolts holding the rear pivot arm to the incline motor (Figure A). 4) Remove the 4 bolts that hold the upper pivot arm assembly to the lower pivot arm (Figure B) and carefully swing the upper arm assembly forward and out of the way.
cHAPter 9: PArt rePlAceMent gUide 9.20 testing tHe Ascent trAiner once tHe Unit or rePlAceMent PArt is fUlly instAlled And AsseMbled And ProPerly PlAced on tHe floor, Use tHe following instrUctions to test tHe MAcHine: 1) Check that the console is set for Ascent Trainer. a.
cHAPter 10: Ascent trAiner sPecificAtions And AsseMbly gUide 10.2 fAsteners & AsseMbly tools QUAntity PArt # sketcH descriPtion PAckAge color PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER PURPLE 13 MM OPEN WRENCH PURPLE 6 MM ALLEN WRENCH PURPLE HEX SOCKET HEAD CAP (M8 X 15L) YELLOW HEX SOCKET HEAD CAP (M8 X 25L) YELLOW...
10: Ascent trAiner sPecificAtions And AsseMbly gUide 10.4 stAbilizing tHe Ascent trAiner stabiliZinG tHe matriX a7X-01 ascent trainer On a new Ascent Trainer, the rubber foot on the underside of the center of the frame should be flush against the frame itself. The rubber foot has a washer that eliminates pressure against the nut that is inside the frame.
cHAPter 10: Ascent trAiner sPecificAtions And AsseMbly gUide 10.5 tV ProgrAMMing instrUctions 1) Press ENTER, 1, 0, 0, 1, ENTER on the number keypad on the upper display and Manager Mode will appear on the display. 2) Press the key next to TV (Figure A), and then press the key next to CHANNEL SCAN (Figure B). figUre A figUre b 3) Press the - key on the number keypad and a Menu will appear on the TV (Figure C).
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cHAPter 10: Ascent trAiner sPecificAtions And AsseMbly gUide 10.5 tV ProgrAMMing instrUctions - continUed 6) Then go down to CHANNEL SCAN and use the volume button to select it (Figure E). 7) Move the cursor down to START TO SCAN and use the volume button to select it (Figure F). figUre e figUre f 8) If the channels are now coming in clearly, press the BACK key to return to normal operation (Figure G).
cHAPter 11: UPgrAdes 11.3 UPgrAding HAndgriPs witH resistAnce bUttons Replacement instructions for the resistance level buttons that are handle bar mounted to the Ascent Trainer. re-work PArts reQUired. 1. Each kit includes: Complete left and right hand grip components. figUre A tools And eQUiPMent reQUired 1.
And eQUiPMent reQUired 1. 24 mm Socket / Ratchet. 7. Place the alignment block over the small pulley and then place 2. Matrix Wheel Puller. the new tensioner onto the frame. 3. Torque Wrench to 2000kgf*cm/196 N-m (145 ft*lbf).
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cHAPter 11: UPgrAdes 11.4 instAlling AdjUstAble tensioner - continUed 9. Thread the two cable ties through the bottom holes in the 11. Grasp the pulley on the opposite side of the machine from the alignment block and around all of the components. small pulley and rotate it back and forth slightly to confirm that the components are all seated tightly against each other.
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cHAPter 11: UPgrAdes 11.4 instAlling AdjUstAble tensioner - continUed 14. Next, tighten the three hex head screws (13 mm wrench). 15. Cut the cable ties and remove the alignment block from the 13. Start at the bottom and tighten the Cap Screws (6 mm Hex)., machine.
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cHAPter 11: UPgrAdes 11.4 instAlling AdjUstAble tensioner - continUed 17. Choose shims from the kit to go behind and in front of the 16. Install the drive belt and move the tensioner assembly on the bracket and do a test installation of the tensioner bracket. If mounting post until it is centered on the belt.
cHAPter 12: softwAre UPgrAde ProcedUre 12.1 softwAre UPgrAde ProcedUre 1) Copy three software files (7x deploy.cab, io.txt, and update.config) onto a USB drive. 2) Turn on the power to the Ascent Trainer, wait until the standby picture has been cleared (Figure A). 3) Insert the USB drive into the Reprogram Port in the back of the console back cover (Figure B).
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