Troubleshooting - Tempo Fitness T903 User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS
ARE THE SOUNDS MY TREADMILL MAKES NORMAL?
All treadmills make a certain type of thumping noise due to the belt riding over the rollers, especially new treadmills.
This noise will diminish over time, although may not totally go away. Over time, the belt will stretch, causing
the belt to ride smoother over the rollers.
WHY IS THE TREADMILL I PURCHASED LOUDER THAN THE ONE AT THE STORE?
All fitness products seem quieter in a large store showroom because there is generally more background
noise than in your home. Also, there will be less reverberation on a carpeted concrete floor than on a wood
overlay floor. Sometimes a heavy rubber mat will help reduce reverberation through the floor. If a fitness
product is placed close to a wall, there will be more reflected noise.
WHEN SHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT A NOISE?
As long as the sounds your treadmill makes are no louder than a normal conversational tone of voice, it is
considered normal noise.
NOTE: Following instructions might vary according to the model you buy. Please contact your local dealer
for further information.
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: The console does not light up and/or the belt does not move.
SOLUTION: Verify the following:
Does the red light on the ON/OFF switch light up?
NOTE: Some treadmill models do not have a switch that lights up. If this is the case, please proceed with
the yes and no solutions below.
If yes:
• Double check that all connections are secure, especially the console cable. Unplug and reconnect the
console cable to verify.
• Make sure the console cable is not pinched or damaged in any way.
• Turn the power off, unplug the power cable and wait 60 seconds. Remove motor cover. Wait until all
red LED lights have gone off on the motor control board before proceeding. Next, verify that none of
the wires connected to the lower board are loose or disconnected.
If no:
• Verify that the outlet the machine is plugged into is functional. Double check that the breaker has not
tripped, it is on a dedicated circuit.
• The power cord is not pinched or damaged and is properly plugged into the outlet AND the machine.
• The power switch is turned to the ON position.
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PROBLEM: The treadmill circuit breaker trips during a workout.
SOLUTION: Verify the following:
• Make sure the treadmill is plugged into a dedicated circuit.
• Verify that you do not have the machine on an extension cord or surge protector.
• Lubricate treadmill deck if necessary.
PROBLEM: The running belt does not stay centered during a workout.
SOLUTION: Verify the following:
• Make sure the treadmill is on a level surface.
• Verify that the belt is properly tightened and centered (Refer to the TENSIONING and CENTERING THE
RUNNING BELT sections for detailed directions).
PROBLEM: Operating speed appears inaccurate.
SOLUTION: Auto-calibrate the treadmill:
• Power on the treadmill and have the safety key in position on the console. Press and hold the elevation
"+" and speed "–" buttons for approximately 5 seconds to enter the Engineering Mode. The console will
beep and "ENG0" appears in the display.
• Press the Speed "+" or "–" button until "ENG2" appears in the display.
• Press, "ENTER" to select. Press, "START" to begin. The treadmill running belt will begin to move
automatically and the auto-calibration sequence will properly set and store the speed values.
• Upon successful calibration, the treadmill will beep several times. The console will automatically exit
Engineering Mode and return to the start-up screen.
NOTE: Some treadmill models do not have auto-calibrate. Turn the treadmill off and disconnect the power
cord. Check the console cable for pinches and make sure it is connected properly to both the upper and
lower boards.
DO NOT stand on running belt while calibrating – stand on the side rails. The
WARNING
treadmill will fluctuate between low and high speeds for several minutes until
calibration is complete.
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