Precor products. Obtaining Service Do not attempt to service the 903/904 electronic console yourself other than assembling the magnet and reed switch and maintaining the electronic console as discussed in this manual.
Obtaining Service ............Before You Begin ............Unpacking the Electronic Console ........ Installing the Electronic Console ......... 903 Assembly Procedures ........... 904 Assembly Procedures ........... Installing the Mounting Pads ........12 Attaching the Magnet and Reed Switch ....... 14 Using the Electronic Console ........17 Electronic Console Buttons ..........
Obtain the appropriate tools before assembling the electronic console onto the 903 or 904 treadmill. You will need a Phillips head screwdriver to attach the electronic console onto the handrail clamp.
Installing the Electronic Console The handrail clamp can be used on either the 903 or 904 treadmill. However, the steps used to install the console onto the clamp are slightly different depending on which treadmill you have. Please refer to the steps that apply to your treadmill.
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Diagram 2 Unlock and remove the mounting bracket from the back of the electronic console. Unlock the mounting bracket by pushing it down toward the base of the console. See Diagram 2. Diagram 3 Position the mounting bracket onto the handrail clamp so that the smooth side of the plate is facing you.
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Secure the mounting bracket and clamp by inserting the two long screws through the mounting holes. You may need to squeeze the ends of the clamp together to install the screws. See Diagram 3. Tighten the screws into the recessed holes on the mounting plate using the Phillips head screwdriver.
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Diagram 5 Attach the C clips around the handrail as shown in Diagram 5. Position the slight protrusion on the C clip around the reed switch wire and micro-adjustment knob cable. Squeeze the C clips together to close them and secure the wires in place.
904 Assembly Procedures To install the 904 electronic console, take the following steps: Remove the handrail clamp from its box. Take the long and short screws out of the handrail clamp using your fingers or a Phillips head screwdriver. Set the screws aside. Diagram 6 Position the handrail clamp over the right handrail’s micro-adjustment knob as shown in Diagram 6.
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Diagram 7 C clamp Insert the long screws through the mounting holes on the clamp. See Diagram 7. You may need to squeeze the ends of the clamp together to install the screws. Tighten the screws using a Phillips head screwdriver until the clamp remains securely in place.
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Diagram 8 Position the electronic console over the handrail clamp and plug the connector into the receptacle. See Diagram 8. Do not force the connection. The connec- tor is designed to engage in one direction only. A tab on the connector and a slot on the receptacle help you determine the proper alignment.
Diagram 9 To install the mounting pads to the flywheel and side rail on your 903 or 904 treadmill, take the following steps: Locate the area on the side rail between the right roller guard and the deck of the treadmill. See Diagram 9.
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Diagram 10 Remove the paper backing from one side of the thick pad and press the pad firmly in place between the roller guard and the deck of the treadmill. See Diagram 10. Make a copy of the template shown in Diagram A. See Appendix A.
Diagram 11 Remove the paper backing from one side of the thin pad and press the pad firmly in place onto the flywheel. See Diagram 11. To mount the magnet and reed switch continue with the steps below, Attaching the Magnet and Reed Switch. Attaching the Magnet and Reed Switch For the electronic console displays to operate properly, a magnet and reed switch need to be precisely installed.
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Diagram 12 Remove the paper from the adhesive strip on the flywheel’s foam mounting pad. Wipe the back of the magnet with a dry clean, soft cloth. Position it over the foam mounting pad on the flywheel and press it onto the adhesive strip. Check that it is securely mounted.
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Diagram 13 Remove the paper to expose the adhesive strip that is on the foam mounting pad. Press the reed switch onto the pad. Be sure that the reed switch is positioned so that the wires are easily routed up the handrail. See Diagram 13. Rotate the flywheel by hand to make sure that the magnet and reed switch are secure and are not rubbing on each other or on the treadmill.
Using the Electronic Console The electronic console provides multiple features and an easy- to-read LCD display that lets you review your progress as you work out. The three buttons on the console let you control what information you want to display. The features, TIME, SPEED, DISTance, and CALORies, appear sequentially while in SCAN mode or you can “select”...
To hold on one particular feature, press the SELECT button while the feature (such as TIME) is being displayed. The icon stops blinking. To return to SCAN mode, press the SELECT button one more time. The electronic console automatically shuts off when the treadmill is not in use after approximately 4 minutes.
PULSE—shows your heart rate if you have attached and are using the ear clip. Refer to Choosing a Target Heart Rate . You can also set an alarm to indicate when you reach your target heart rate. CALORIES - shows the estimated total number of calories burned during your workout.
Setting the DISTANCE If you have a specific number of kilometers that you want to travel during your workout, use this feature. An alarm sounds when you reach the specified distance. To set the distance, take the following steps: When DISTANCE is displayed, press the SELECT button.
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Diagram 15 shows your recommended heart rate training zone which is calculated using your age and your maxi- mum attainable heart rate. The chart is based on a resting heart rate of about 72 for males and 80 for females. The optimum training zone is between 65% and 80% of your maximum heart rate.
Note: The located in the upper left corner of the display begins to blink once a heart rate is detected. When the (PULSE) icon is displayed, press the SELECT button. The icon stops blinking. Press the CLEAR button (“OFF” appears on the display). Press the SET button (“50”...
Maintaining the Electronic Console Use a damp, clean cloth after every workout to wipe off any perspiration that might have fallen on the electronic console. Periodically, clean the electronic console using a cloth dampened with a mild dishwashing detergent solution. Rinse the solution off with a clean, damp cloth.
Diagram 17 Disconnect the reed switch wire by gently pulling the connector out of the receptacle. See Diagram 17. Diagram 18 Remove the back of the electronic console by unscrewing the four Phillips head screws. See Diagram 18. Set the screws aside. Use your finger to pull up on the battery holder and slide the battery out.
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Phillips head screws back into place. Tighten the screws using the Phillips head screwdriver. Reconnect the reed switch wire into the console. For the 903 treadmill, be sure to route the wire through the hole on the handrail clamp before reconnecting the wire.
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