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  • Page 1 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console...
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  • Page 3 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console...
  • Page 4 Preva Business Suite, the accompanying printed materials, any copies of such software, and all data collected via the Preva Business Suite, are exclusively owned by Precor or its suppliers, as the case may be. Precor is widely recognized for its innovative, award-winning designs of exercise equipment.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Note: This product is intended for commercial use. The display apparatus (hereinafter referred to as the console) is intended to be shipped with new Precor exercise equipment (hereinafter referred to as the base unit). It is not packaged for individual sale.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Safety Precautions Always follow basic safety precautions when using this equipment to reduce the chance of injury, fire, or damage. Other sections in this manual provide more details of safety features. Be sure to read these sections and observe all safety notices.
  • Page 7 Important Safety Instructions  Care should be taken when mounting or dismounting the equipment.  For Treadmills: Do not use typing or web surfing features while walking at speeds that exceed a slow and relaxed leisurely pace. Always stabilize yourself by holding a stationary handle bar while using typing or web surfing features.
  • Page 8 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console  SPACING—The below minimum spacing recommendations are based on a combination of the ASTM (U.S.) voluntary standards and EN (European) regulations as of October 1, 2012, for access, passage around, and emergency dismount: –...
  • Page 9 350 pounds (160 kg).  Use the equipment only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by Precor. Such attachments may cause injuries.  Do not operate the equipment where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

  • Page 10: Hazardous Materials And Proper Disposal

    The batteries within self-powered equipment contain materials that are considered hazardous to the environment. Federal law requires proper disposal of these batteries. If you plan to dispose of your equipment, contact Precor Commercial Products Customer Support for information regarding battery removal. Refer to Obtaining Service.

  • Page 11: Regulatory Notices For Cardiovascular Exercise Equipment

    Exercise Equipment The regulatory information in this section applies to the exercise equipment and its control console. Safety Approvals for Cardiovascular Equipment Precor equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following applicable safety standards. Cardiovascular Type Equipment: ...
  • Page 12 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Industry Canada This device complies with RSS-210:2007 of the Spectrum Management & Telecommunications Radio Standards Specification. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 13: Electrical Recommendations: 120 V And 240 V Treadmills

    You should have received a power cable that meets your local electrical code requirements along with the equipment. Precor treadmills must be connected to a 20 amp individual branch circuit that can be shared only with one PVS. If you need additional help with the power connections contact your Precor authorized dealer.

  • Page 14: Electrical Recommendations: All Equipment Excluding Treadmills

    Do not attempt to service the equipment except for maintenance tasks. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. For more information regarding customer support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit the Precor web site at http://www.precor.com.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Setting Club Parameter Values ............23 Viewing the Informational Displays ..........28 User ID Entry with CSAFE Equipment ........... 34 Introducing Users to the P30 Console ........35 Using the Touch Heart Rate Feature ..........36 Using a Chest Strap Transmitter ............ 38 Using the Treadmill Safety Clip ............
  • Page 16 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Starting a Workout ..............43 Starting a Preset Programmed Workout ........44 Setting Options ................... 44 Pausing and Resuming an Exercise Session ........ 46 Ending a Session ................. 47 Workouts ....................49 Maintenance ................63 Cleaning the Console and Display ..........

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Chapter Getting Started The P30 console offers administrators the ability to set default values that meet their specific needs. These settings include items like language, units of measure, and setting a maximum allowed workout time for each piece of equipment.
  • Page 18 CAUTION: The internal cable kit must be installed by authorized service personnel. Do not attempt installation on your own as you could void the Precor Limited Warranty. For more information, refer to Obtaining Service. Important: If this equipment includes a P80 console, the optional...

  • Page 19: Identifying Parts Of The Console

    The following figure provides information about the console keys. The number and actions of the console keys may differ slightly depending on the type of equipment. Figure 4: P30 console keys Table 1. Parts of the console Number Part Name Details Use the ▲...
  • Page 20 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Number Part Name Details Upper Text Scrolls information to guide the user. Display • Muscle • The Muscle Monitor displays the Monitor - muscles used to perform that workout. • Stride • Stride Length describes the length of Length - your steps during a workout.
  • Page 21 Getting Started Number Part Name Details Option • Press to enter Goals, Language, Weight, Age, and Target Heart Rate information, or to select More Options. • Press More Metrics to view additional metric information. Metrics: • Percent Complete • Time in Zone •...
  • Page 22 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Number Part Name Details Speed or AMT, AMT with Open Stride , bike, Intensity treadmill, EFX (single), and EFX (dual) Indicator Incline or Treadmill, EFX (dual), climber, and AMT Resistance with Open Stride Indicator...

  • Page 23: Setting Up The Console

    This means that there is no exercise session, data entry, or diagnostic operation in progress. When the equipment is in the Welcome state:  PRECOR scrolls on the lower text display. SELECT A WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICKSTART TO BEGIN scrolls in the upper text display. ...
  • Page 24 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Note: On self-powered equipment, the console initializes when you begin working out. You must maintain a minimum rate of motion for the Welcome banner to appear. The changes made in System Setting modes become the default settings when the display resets to the Welcome banner.

  • Page 25: Setting Club Parameter Values

    Setting Up the Console Setting Club Parameter Values Use this information to customize the equipment for your setting. Safety Code (Treadmill only) Value Range: Enabled or Disabled (Default: Disabled) When the equipment is shipped from the factory, the safety code protection feature is disabled. If you enable the safety code, your users will need to enter a four digit number to begin their exercise session and start the running belt.
  • Page 26 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Set Max Workout Time (All Equipment) Value Range: 1 to 240 minutes (Default: 60 minutes) You can set a maximum workout time per session. Choose a time limit between 1 and 240 minutes, or select No Limit if you do not want to set a time limit.
  • Page 27 Setting Up the Console Creating a Custom Workout Value Range: ON or OFF (Default Value: OFF) Create a customized program for your workout. Note: This option is not available on all equipment. To create a custom program: At the SET CUSTOM PROGRAM prompt, press OK. The program profile appears in the display and a blinking column indicates your starting point.
  • Page 28 5. Continue adjusting the profile for each column. Note: Two custom programs are available on the treadmill. Some Precor products contain only one custom program. The prompt indicates which one you have accessed. To select a second custom program (treadmill only), press the down arrow key on the navigational keypad, before pressing OK in step 6.
  • Page 29 Setting Up the Console Hidden Programs (Treadmill only) Value Range: Show Programs or Hide Programs (Default: Hide Programs) When set to Show Programs, all Performance Programs are available to a user through the PERFORMANCE key. These programs are: Gerkin Fitness Test, USAF PRT, NAVY PRT, ARMY PFT, USMC PFT, and Federal Law Enforcement PEB.

  • Page 30: Viewing The Informational Displays

    Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Viewing the Informational Displays Information Display settings are values that provide you with information about the equipment. Types of information contained in this setting group include, an event log, software and equipment serial numbers, and usage information.
  • Page 31 Setting Up the Console Product Value Information provided BELT USAGE • Belt Stride Count: Tracks the number of strides on equipment. • Stride Count Reset: Reset increases by one each time a reset is performed. • Odometer at Last Reset: Records the odometer reading at the time the belt was changed.
  • Page 32 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Product Value Information provided SERIAL Used to determine exact model and NUMBER type of equipment USAGE LOG • The number of times each program has been used and displays the associated cumulative minutes. •...
  • Page 33 Setting Up the Console The following table contains a list of events detectable by the software. Table 5. Event log numbers and descriptions Event Description of Event Number Upper PCA memory location event RAM location event EEPROM checksum event Depressed key at power up Lower PCA memory test event Line Frequency out of acceptable range Watchdog (Upper PCA) low voltage power...
  • Page 34 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Event Description of Event Number Communications event lower board to upper board Incorrect Communications event upper board to lower board Communication event upper board to lower board Incorrect communications event lower board to upper board Excessive AC input current (instantaneous;...
  • Page 35 Setting Up the Console Event Description of Event Number Belt replacement warning (AMT only) Belt replacement required (AMT only) Phase A or B missing (incline control; treadmill only) Phase C missing (incline control; treadmill only) Phase A or B missing (speed control; treadmill only) Phase C missing (speed control;...

  • Page 36: User Id Entry With Csafe Equipment

    Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console User ID Entry with CSAFE Equipment This equipment is fully compatible with CSAFE protocols. When the equipment is connected to a CSAFE master device, the user is prompted to press ENTER and begin an identification process.
  • Page 37 The P30 console offers an easy-to-follow display and multiple programs to help people meet their exercise needs. Important: Please review the following sections in this guide with your users before allowing them to use the fitness equipment: ...
  • Page 38  If the touch heart rate feature does not work for you, Precor recommends that you use a chest transmitter strap.

  • Page 39: Introducing Users To The P30 Console

    Introducing Users to the P30 Console Heart Rate Target Zones High Peak Cardio Fat Burn Warm Up 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 Your Age Figure 5: Heart rate target zones CAUTION: Your heart rate should never exceed 85% of your maximum aerobic heart rate.

  • Page 40: Using A Chest Strap Transmitter

    Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Using a Chest Strap Transmitter WARNING Signals used by the chest strap transmitter (or heart rate strap) may interfere with pacemakers or other implanted devices. Consult your physician and the manufacturers of your chest strap transmitter and implanted device before using a chest strap transmitter.

  • Page 41: Using The Treadmill Safety Clip

    Introducing Users to the P30 Console Using the Treadmill Safety Clip The treadmill is equipped with three different stop functions, which behave as follows: If the user … Then the And the console … treadmill belt … Pulls on the lanyard...
  • Page 42 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Instruct users on how important it is to use the safety clip while exercising on the treadmill, and demonstrate how they should attach it to their clothing near the waistline. If the restart switch trips during exercise, perform the following steps: Reattach the safety clip if necessary.
  • Page 43 Introducing Users to the P30 Console Tip: The small, flexible tab underneath the restart switch is designed for storage of the safety clip. When the treadmill is not in use, attach the safety clip to the tab as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 44: Treadmill Auto Stop™ (Automatic Stop) Function

    Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Treadmill Auto Stop™ (Automatic Stop) Function Important: The default setting for this feature is ON. An administrator can turn off this feature in the System Settings; however, Precor recommends it remain ON. The Auto Stop™ (Automatic Stop) feature is designed to bring the treadmill to a gradual stop when it is not in use.

  • Page 45: Starting A Workout

    The equipment is in the Welcome state when the words SELECT A WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICKSTART TO BEGIN scroll across the scrolling upper text display and PRECOR scrolls on the lower text display. If the equipment is connected to CSAFE, the words SELECT A WORKOUT, PRESS QUICKSTART, OR ENTER TO BEGIN scroll across the upper text display.

  • Page 46: Starting A Preset Programmed Workout

    Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Starting a Preset Programmed Workout Preset workouts are a great way to tailor your workouts to your fitness goals, stay challenged, and add variety to your sessions. These workouts are arranged in the following groups: ...
  • Page 47 Starting a Workout To choose a language setting before you begin exercising: From the Welcome banner, press OPTION. 2. Press OPTION again to choose the Language option, and press OK. 3. Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate the list of available languages.

  • Page 48: Pausing And Resuming An Exercise Session

    Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Pausing and Resuming an Exercise Session When you interrupt a workout, the equipment responds in one of two ways, depending on how it is powered. Paused (Externally Powered Equipment) When the session is paused, the belt speed is slowly reduced to zero, or the resistance is slowly reduced to the minimum.

  • Page 49: Ending A Session

    Starting a Workout Ending a Session Cooling down is an important aspect of your workout because it helps reduce muscle stiffness and soreness by transporting excess lactic acid out of the working muscles. In addition, a three to five minute cool down allows your heart rate to return to its normal, resting state.
  • Page 50 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Three different types of metrics are captured during a workout. Controlled Metrics can be set and changed. They include:  Resistance Level (AMT, EFX, bike)  Speed (treadmill)  Incline (treadmill)  Steps/Minute (climber) Current Performance Metrics describe the intensity of a workout in real time.

  • Page 51: Workouts

    By keeping your muscles guessing, you’ll keep your energy use up, promoting faster weight loss and better conditioning. The workouts in the following table are available on units equipped with the P30 console. Table 7. P30 Console Workouts Console Workout...
  • Page 52 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Console Workout AMT EFX Treadmill Bike Climber ✓ Perfor- Track mance ✓ ✓ ✓ Hill Climb ✓ ✓ Cross Training Workouts 1-2 Interval ✓ ✓ Watts Target ✓ Steady Climb ✓ Pyramid ✓ ✓...
  • Page 53 Starting a Workout Console Workout AMT EFX Treadmill Bike Climber ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Interval 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 Interval ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Custom Interval ✓ Total Body Interval ✓ Speed Bumps ✓ City Steps ✓...
  • Page 54 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Aerobic Workouts Aerobic workouts are designed to keep your oxygen consumption as high as possible, which improves your fitness over time. Benefits of aerobic conditioning include greater heart and lung capacity, stress management, and an overall sense of vitality.
  • Page 55 Starting a Workout Custom Weight Loss HRC This workout is similar to the Basic HRC workout. However, at the beginning of the Custom Weight Loss HRC workout, the equipment asks you to enter the active and recovery heart rates you want to maintain. As the workout progresses, the equipment adjusts incline levels to keep your heart rate between the active and recovery boundaries you have specified.
  • Page 56 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Performance Key Press the Performance key repeatedly to scroll through the available workouts that condition and test the body’s muscular and aerobic performance. Note: Operators may choose to hide Performance workouts if they feel that some of the options may be too strenuous for their customers.
  • Page 57 Starting a Workout Hill Climb This workout simulates a walk, run, or ride up a long grade and down a shorter one. It engages a wide range of muscle groups by adjusting the resistance, CrossRamp, or both to deliver a hill climbing experience. You can change these settings at any time, and your changes will affect the intensity of the rest of your workout.
  • Page 58 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Watts Target This workout holds the exerciser accountable for maintaining a constant power output throughout the training session. The bike will vary resistance as needed to keep the power level constant as you progress through your workout. At the...
  • Page 59 Starting a Workout Fitness Tests Fitness tests evaluate your body’s overall fitness in terms of its aerobic capacity. During the warmup stage of the test, you can adjust your starting resistance settings. After that, you complete a series of stages of increasing intensity. Based on your progress through these stages and the changes in your heart rate as you complete them, the equipment calculates your fitness score at the end of the test.
  • Page 60 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console The following tables show how to interpret your test score. Table 8. Fitness score categories for women (treadmill) Age in Years Low Medium High Fitness Fitness Fitness 20-39 28 or below 28-34 34 or above...
  • Page 61 Starting a Workout Variety Key Pressing the Variety key repeatedly scrolls through a group of random, customizable, and specialized workouts. Random Variety (for both the muscles and the mind) is the key to continued success for every exercise goal. The Random workout delivers a different training profile every time you select it.
  • Page 62 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Twin Peaks In this workout, you work your way through two long stages of increasing and then decreasing intensity. The workout is similar to the Aerobic workout, but allows longer intervals between changes. You can adjust the intensity of the workout at any time.
  • Page 63 Starting a Workout Interval Key Interval workouts help exercisers improve strength, endurance, aerobic and anaerobic fitness. They alternate short bursts of high intensity activity with recovery periods. Pressing the Interval key repeatedly scrolls through the available interval workouts. 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 Interval The 1-1 Interval workout is designed to raise and lower your heart rate in a repeating fashion for a user-defined period of time by alternating rest and work intervals of two minutes...
  • Page 64 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Total Body Interval Workout This workout, created specifically for EFX models with moving arms, includes work and rest stages designed to train your upper and lower body in one coordinated exercise. The console displays instructions on how best to exercise your arms and when to pedal backward.

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    To keep the equipment functioning properly, perform the minor maintenance tasks in this section at the intervals suggested. Failure to maintain the equipment as described in this section could void the Precor Limited Warranty. DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always...

  • Page 66: Cleaning The Console And Display

    Simple Green® (for more information, visit www.simplegreen.com). Important: Do not use any acidic cleaners. Doing so will weaken the paint or powder coatings and void the Precor Limited Warranty. Never pour water or spray liquids directly on the console or console’s screen.

  • Page 67: Checking And Resetting The Active Status Light (Treadmill Only)

    Maintenance Checking and Resetting the Active Status Light (Treadmill Only) Experience Series treadmills manufactured after June 2014 include many improvements in design, function, and usability. One of those improvements is the status indicator light at the front of the treadmill hood, which gives a club owner or technician an easy way to check up on the condition of the treadmill.
  • Page 68 If the error occurs taken itself out of again, check the console’s service. event log for more information, then contact Precor Customer Support. Important: Contact Precor Customer Support before running any of the diagnostic tests on the Hardware Validation menu.
  • Page 69 Maintenance To review and reset the status of the treadmill: At the Welcome banner, press the Pause key, then enter the following digits on the keypad: 5 1 7 6 5 7 6 1 2. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the menu names until HARDWARE VALIDATION appears, then press OK.

  • Page 70: Changing The Belt (Amt Only)

    BELTS CHANGE REQUIRED scrolls continuously on the Welcome screen. The input keys are not functional and the user cannot enter values or begin a workout until the belts are changed. Please contact Precor Customer Support to schedule a belt change.
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  • Page 72 Precor Incorporated P30 Console Guide 301096-341 rev G, en-us 20031 142nd Avenue NE May 2014 P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002...
  • Page 73 Assembling and Maintaining ® 800-Series ® Adaptive Motion Trainers...
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  • Page 75 Assembling and Maintaining 800-Series ® Adaptive Motion Trainers ®...
  • Page 76 Preva Business Suite, the accompanying printed materials, any copies of such software, and all data collected via the Preva Business Suite, are exclusively owned by Precor or its suppliers, as the case may be. Precor is widely recognized for its innovative, award-winning designs of exercise equipment.
  • Page 77 Note: This product is intended for commercial use. The display apparatus (hereinafter referred to as the console) is intended to be shipped with new Precor exercise equipment (hereinafter referred to as the base unit). It is not packaged for individual sale.
  • Page 78 Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Safety Precautions Always follow basic safety precautions when using this equipment to reduce the chance of injury, fire, or damage. Other sections in this manual provide more details of safety features. Be sure to read these sections and observe all safety notices.
  • Page 79 Important Safety Instructions  Care should be taken when mounting or dismounting the equipment.  For Treadmills: Do not use typing or web surfing features while walking at speeds that exceed a slow and relaxed leisurely pace. Always stabilize yourself by holding a stationary handle bar while using typing or web surfing features.
  • Page 80 Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers  SPACING—The below minimum spacing recommendations are based on a combination of the ASTM (U.S.) voluntary standards and EN (European) regulations as of October 1, 2012, for access, passage around, and emergency dismount: –...
  • Page 81 350 pounds (160 kg).  Use the equipment only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by Precor. Such attachments may cause injuries.  Do not operate the equipment where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

  • Page 82: Educating Users

    The batteries within self-powered equipment contain materials that are considered hazardous to the environment. Federal law requires proper disposal of these batteries. If you plan to dispose of your equipment, contact Precor Commercial Products Customer Support for information regarding battery removal. Refer to Obtaining Service.

  • Page 83: Regulatory Notices For The Rfid Module

    Important Safety Instructions Regulatory Notices for the RFID Module When equipped with a control console as described in this document, this equipment may include a radio-frequency identification (RFID) module. The RFID module has been certified to operate at temperatures between -20°C and 85°C (-4°F and 185°F).
  • Page 84 Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Industry Canada This device complies with RSS-210:2007 of the Spectrum Management & Telecommunications Radio Standards Specification. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 85 Exercise Equipment The regulatory information in this section applies to the exercise equipment and its control console. Safety Approvals for Cardiovascular Equipment Precor equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following applicable safety standards. Cardiovascular Type Equipment: ...
  • Page 86 Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ATTENTION: Haute Tension Débranchez avant de réparer European Applications CE compliance is claimed to the following directives: ...
  • Page 87 Important Safety Instructions Electrical Recommendations: All Equipment Excluding Treadmills Note: This is a recommendation only. NEC (National Electric Code) guidelines or local region electric codes must be followed. For equipment fitted with a P80 console or Personal Viewing System (PVS) screen a separate power connection is required.
  • Page 88 Do not attempt to service the equipment except for maintenance tasks. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. For more information regarding customer support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit the Precor web site at http://www.precor.com. Obtaining Updated Documentation Current Precor product documentation is available at http://www.precor.com/productmanuals.
  • Page 89 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............ 3 Safety Precautions ................4 Educating Users ..................8 Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal ........8 Product Recycling and Disposal ............8 Regulatory Notices for the RFID Module ........9 Regulatory Notices for Cardiovascular Exercise Equipment ..................
  • Page 90 Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Maintenance ................57 Daily Cleaning ..................57 Daily Inspection .................. 58 Cleaning the P80 Console and Display ........59 Weekly Maintenance ................ 60 Monthly Maintenance ..............60 Changing the Belt (AMT Only) ............61 Storing the Chest Strap ..............

  • Page 91: Equipment

    Provide ample space around the unit.  Assemble the equipment according to the guidelines in this manual to ensure you do not void the Precor Limited Warranty. Important: Any damage caused during installation is not covered by the Precor Limited Warranty.

  • Page 92: Hardware Kit (Not To Scale)

    The hardware kit shipped with this equipment contains the fasteners and other hardware components shown in the following table. Before you begin assembly, make sure that your hardware kit is complete. If not, please contact Precor Customer Support. Fasteners Quantity Nylon lock nuts (⁵...

  • Page 93: Required Tools

    Assembling the AMT Required Tools  #2 Phillips screwdriver  Rubber mallet  SAE standard socket set  Wire cutter  Two #1 Phillips screwdrivers  Torque wrench (calibrated in inch-pounds, and including ³ ₁₆-inch hex wrench bit) Unpacking the AMT DANGER Do not attempt to connect electrical power until all assembly procedures are complete and the...

  • Page 94: Adding The Side Arm Supports

    Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Adding the Side Arm Supports In the next procedure you will need the following pieces of hardware:  Two side arm supports  Two inner side arm covers  Two outer side arm covers ...
  • Page 95 Assembling the AMT 3. Slide one ⁵ ₁₆-inch flat washer and one ⁵ ₁₆-inch sleeve over one of the ⁵ ₁₆-inch x 3¹ ₂-inch hex head bolts. Figure 3: Adding the sleeve and washer 4. Insert the ⁵ ₁₆-inch x 3¹ ₂-inch hex head bolt, with the washer and sleeve, into the screw hole on the inside of the right-hand side arm.
  • Page 96 Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers 6. Place the flanges of the two side arm supports against the sets of screw holes on the center support. Insert a screwdriver through the middle holes in both flanges and the center support to keep the screw holes aligned. Note: Use narrow screwdrivers, such as #1 Phillips screwdrivers, for this step.
  • Page 97 Assembling the AMT 8. On the opposite side of the center support from the handles of the screwdrivers, insert the four ⁵ ₁₆-inch x 3¹ ₂-inch hex head bolts. Attach a ⁵ ₁₆-inch nylon lock nut to each bolt. Partially tighten the fasteners, then remove the screwdrivers.
  • Page 98 Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers 9. Adjust the side arm supports as needed, then tighten all of its fasteners to 160 inch-pounds of torque. 10. Extend the adjustable feet on the side arm supports until they touch the floor, then remove the spacer block from under the back end of the AMT.
  • Page 99 Assembling the AMT 12. Fit the right-hand inner and outer side arm covers to the right side arm. Insert three #10 x 1¹ ₄-inch self-tapping screws and the two #10 x ³ ₄-inch screws you removed in the previous step, then tighten all of the screws completely using a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
  • Page 100 Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers CAUTION: Do not move the AMT off of its shipping pallet without assistance. Do not apply any weight or other force to the side arms of the AMT until the side arm supports have been installed. To avoid unnecessary movement of the foot plates, do not position the handlebars until instructed to do so.

  • Page 101: Removing Access Covers

    Removing the front and side access covers provides sufficient space to install the console cables. Note: If you are installing a P10 or P30 console without a Personal Video System (PVS) or other accessory cap, you do not need to remove any access covers. Continue with the next section of the manual.
  • Page 102 Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers 2. Extend a finger through the moisture seal opening and under the front edge of the top cover on one side. While pressing upward on the top cover, use the heel of your hand to tap gently below its front edge and release it.
  • Page 103 Assembling the AMT 4. Remove the two #10 x ³ ₄-inch screws at the bottom corners of the front cover assembly. 5. Gently press in on each of the side covers, just behind the front edge and about 8¹ ₂ inches from the bottom, while pulling the front cover assembly forward to disengage it.

  • Page 104: Threading The Console Cables

    Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Threading the Console Cables Before you begin this procedure, make sure that you have retrieved the following parts from the console package:  Ethernet (CAT 5) coupler and cable (models with P80 consoles only) ...
  • Page 105 Assembling the AMT 2. Remove the nut from the outward end of the television cable coupler. 3. Insert the connectors into the jack plate at the lower front of the AMT, as shown in the following figure and table. Figure 15: Jack plate layout Table 1.
  • Page 106 Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers 7. Route the cables through the three clips next to the front flywheel, then through the topmost cable clip on the main frame, and finally up to the center column. Figure 16: Cable routing along the frame to the center column 8.

  • Page 107: Replacing Access Covers

    Assembling the AMT Replacing Access Covers For this procedure, you will need the covers you removed earlier, as well as the fasteners you removed with them. To replace the access covers: Guide the arm openings in the front cover around the arms of the AMT, taking care that the tabs at the bottom corners of both openings are inside the two side covers, then guide the front cover into place until the latches on...
  • Page 108 Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers 5. Wrap the moisture seal around the center column below the heart rate sensor grips, then fit it into the top cover. Make sure that the surfaces and edges of the moisture seal are flush with those on the top cover.

  • Page 109: Positioning The Handlebars

    Assembling the AMT Positioning the Handlebars To avoid damage in shipment, the ATM is packed with its handlebars reversed. Two ³ ₈-inch x 1¹ ₄-inch set screws are loosely threaded into the screw holes on each handlebar. The plastic boots that will cover the screw holes are positioned just above them on the handlebars.
  • Page 110 Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers 2. Rotate the handlebar exactly one half turn (180°). Note: When the handlebar is positioned correctly, it bends slightly outward. The screw holes in the handlebar should also line up with those on the AMT. Figure 20: Handlebar positioning steps 3.
  • Page 111 Assembling the AMT 5. Adjust the positions of both handlebars outward as much as possible. Both handlebars should be at equal angles to the body of the AMT and angled slightly outward, as shown in the following figure. Figure 21: View of handlebar placement 6.

  • Page 112: Leveling The Amt

    Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Leveling the AMT It is important that you level and stabilize the AMT properly every time you move it. CAUTION: To eliminate movement, make sure the adjustable feet are in contact with the floor. Also, make sure that the unit sits on a flat surface.
  • Page 113 Assembling the AMT 3. Reposition the adjustable feet as needed. If you want to … Then turn the adjustable feet … Raise the front end of the AMT Counterclockwise Lower the front end of the AMT Clockwise Figure 22: Location of adjustable feet and jam nuts Important: To allow the rear pedestal to fit properly, the adjustable feet must extend at least 2"...

  • Page 114: Breaking In The Equipment

    Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Breaking In the Equipment Precor equipment does not require an actual break-in period. However, moving components such as belts, gears, and bearings can settle while the equipment is being stored or shipped. This can cause the equipment to operate with a small amount of roughness or noise when it starts up for the first time.

  • Page 115: Installing The Console

    Chapter Installing the Console To make installation easier, all Precor Experience Series consoles use the same mounting hardware and connector locations whenever possible. The installation sequence for any of them is as follows:  Threading the console cable assembly ...

  • Page 116: Threading The Console Cable Assembly (P80)

    Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Threading the Console Cable Assembly (P80) Earlier in the installation, you threaded the necessary cables through the frame of the base unit and out the passthrough opening in the console mount. As you line up the back plate on the console with the console mount, you must make sure that the console cable assembly passes correctly through the openings in both components.
  • Page 117 Installing the Console 3. Rest the console on the console mount so that the notch on the bottom of the console’s back plate rests on the rectangular hook at the bottom of the console mount, as shown in the following figure. Figure 25: Console positioning on base unit 4.

  • Page 118: Connecting Cables (P80)

    Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Connecting Cables (P80) After the console has been seated, separate the individual cables out of the end of the console cable assembly and attach them to the appropriate circuit connectors inside the console.
  • Page 119 Installing the Console Table 2. P80 internal cable connections Cable Connector Type Circuit Connector Location Ethernet (LAN) Eight-contact modular, on round black cable TV in F-type coaxial Power Two-contact plug, polarized and latched Data from base unit Eight-contact modular, on flat gray cable Heart rate sensors Four-contact strip, keyed Safety key (treadmills...
  • Page 120 Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Connecting the Television Cable The console’s television tuner is mounted inside the console’s back plate. The tuner includes a short cable adapter that allows the television cable to be connected outside the back plate.
  • Page 121 Installing the Console The following illustration shows how the cable is positioned once it is installed. Figure 27: Connecting the television cable...
  • Page 122 Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Connecting the Ethernet and Base Unit Data Cables Both the Ethernet and base unit data cables pass through the cutaway opening at the upper right corner of the back plate and connect to nearby modular jacks in the console. Because of this, it is important to exercise caution when connecting the cables.
  • Page 123 Installing the Console Connecting the Heart Rate Sensor Cable The heart rate sensor cable passes through the cutaway opening at the upper left corner of the back plate, then down to the small circuit board at the lower left of the console. The following illustration shows how the cable should look once it is installed.
  • Page 124 Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Connecting the Power Cable Route the power cable through the cutaway opening at the upper left corner of the back plate. In the nearby opening within the steel console framework, locate the socket that matches the power cable plug and connect the power cable to it.

  • Page 125: Completing The Console Installation (P80)

    Installing the Console Completing the Console Installation (P80) Before you complete the final installation steps, double-check the connections you have made. Make sure that all cables are fully and securely connected, and that any unneeded cables are tied back properly. To complete the installation: Feed extra cable back into the neck tube.

  • Page 126: Threading The Console Cable Assembly (P30 And P10)

    Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Threading the Console Cable Assembly (P30 and P10) Earlier in the installation, you threaded the necessary cables through the frame of the base unit and out the passthrough opening in the console mount. As you line up the back plate on the console with the console mount, you must make sure that the console cable assembly passes correctly through the openings in both components.

  • Page 127: Connecting Cables (P30 And P10)

    Installing the Console Connecting Cables (P30 and P10) Important: Pass all cables through the semicircular opening just above the console mount, as shown in the following figure. Do not attempt to route any cables through other openings or through the steel channel above the mount.
  • Page 128 Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers After the console has been seated, separate the individual cables out of the end of the console cable assembly and attach them to the appropriate circuit connectors inside the console. Refer to the following diagram and table to identify the cables and connectors.

  • Page 129: Completing The Console Installation (P30 And P10)

    Installing the Console Table 3. P30 and P10 internal cable connections Cable Connector Type Circuit Connector Location Safety key (treadmills Six-contact strip, keyed only) Automatic stop sensor Four-contact strip, (treadmills only) keyed Data from base unit Eight-contact modular, on flat gray cable Heart rate sensors Four-contact strip, keyed...

  • Page 130: Verifying That The Heart Rate Display Is Operational

    Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers 4. Line up the two small tabs at the bottom of the console’s back cover with the slots at the bottom of the console case. Insert the tabs into the slots. 5. Insert the two #8–32 x ¹ ₂-inch Phillips-head screws that you removed earlier into the holes at the top edge of the console’s back cover.

  • Page 131: Maintenance

    To keep the equipment functioning properly, perform the minor maintenance tasks in this section at the intervals shown on the maintenance checklist. Failure to maintain the equipment as described in this section could void the Precor Limited Warranty. DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always...

  • Page 132: Daily Inspection

    CAUTION: Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions, particularly dilution instructions, before using any cleaner on Precor fitness equipment. Do not use concentrated cleaners at full strength, or acidic cleaners of any kind; such cleaners weaken the protective finish on the equipment and void the Precor Limited Warranty.

  • Page 133: Cleaning The P80 Console And Display

    Material Safety Data Sheet and product label. Important: Do not use any acidic cleaners. Doing so will weaken the paint or powder coatings and void the Precor Limited Warranty. Never pour water or spray liquids directly on the console or console’s screen.

  • Page 134: Weekly Maintenance

    Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Weekly Maintenance Perform the following maintenance tasks every week: Disconnect the external power supply. 2. Clean the floor under the equipment using a vacuum cleaner or a damp mop. 3. When the floor is completely dry, reconnect the power (if necessary).

  • Page 135: Changing The Belt (Amt Only)

    Please contact Precor Customer Support to schedule a belt change. Storing the Chest Strap If you purchased the optional heart rate chest strap, store it in a place where it remains free of dust and dirt (for example, in a closet or drawer).

  • Page 136: Moving The Equipment

    Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Moving the Equipment The equipment is very heavy. If you plan to move it to a new location, obtain the help of an adult assistant and use proper lifting techniques. If the equipment includes roller wheels on one end, use the wheels to reduce the load on yourself and your assistant.

  • Page 137: Self-Powered Features

    Chapter Self-Powered Features Important: This chapter of the manual describes Precor fitness equipment that can operate without being connected to AC power. This includes units equipped with P30 or P10 consoles. However, P80 consoles must be connected to AC power through their power supplies to operate.

  • Page 138: Informational Displays Prior To Shutdown

    Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown The equipment saves its battery charge by moving into a shutdown mode. If the user does not maintain the minimum rate of motion, a 30-second shutdown process begins. In this mode, the console displays a countdown indicator and ignores all keypresses.

  • Page 139: Symptoms Of A Low Battery

    Self-Powered Features Symptoms of a Low Battery If no one has used the equipment for an extended period of time, the battery may need recharging. Symptoms of a low battery include the following:  A flickering or erratic display  Loss of user and program information after the user stops exercising, without any display of a workout summary or a notification of pending shutdown...

  • Page 140: Using The Optional Power Adapter

    Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Using the Optional Power Adapter After connecting the power adapter to the equipment, plug the opposite end into the appropriate power source (120 V or 240 V). CAUTION: When the optional power adapter is in use, make sure that the power supply cord does not create a safety hazard.

  • Page 141: The Optional Power Adapter Kit

    CAUTION: The internal cable kit must be installed by authorized service personnel. Do not attempt installation on your own as you could void the Precor Limited Warranty. For more information, refer to Obtaining Service. Important: If this equipment includes a P80 console, the optional...

  • Page 142: Replacing The Battery

    Assembling and Maintaining AMT 800-Series Adaptive Motion Trainers Replacing the Battery The equipment’s battery is built to last for a long time. However, if you feel that the battery may need replacing, check with an authorized service technician. Refer to Obtaining Service.
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