IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the M9.31 treadmill. These instructions are written to ensure your safety and to protect the unit. Before beginning any fitness program, you should obtain a complete physical examination by your physician.
CAN/CSA-E-335-1/3-94, Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances. Precor treadmills are designed for the enjoyment of the serious runner as well as the dedicated walker. By following the above precautions and using good common sense, you will have many safe and pleasurable hours of healthful exercise with your Precor treadmill.
Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION Per FCC rules, changes or modifications to the treadmill not expressly approved by Precor could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canadian Department of Communications This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
If you do not follow these Grounding Instructions , you could void the Precor limited warranty. DANGER Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............. 2 Safety Approval ................. 3 Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) ..........4 European Applications ..............4 Grounding Instructions ..............5 Before You Begin ..............9 Obtaining Service ................9 Unpacking the M9.31 Low Impact Treadmill ........9 Other Equipment ................
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Advanced Programming Techniques ......31 Programming Tips ................31 Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display ........31 Securing the Treadmill with a Password .......... 32 Viewing the Odometer, Hours of Use, Software Version, and Error Log ............32 The M9.31 Courses ............33 Course Features and Course Descriptions ........
Before You Begin Thank you for purchasing the Precor M9.31 Low Impact Treadmill. Precor has incorporated an innovative design and some of the most popular features in the health and fitness industry into the M9.31 product line. This manual explains how to assemble, use, Ground Effects allows the treadmill’s running bed to absorb and cushion the shock of...
Diagram 2 Hardware kit. Carefully unpack the pieces of the treadmill and lay them on the floor near the location where you plan to use the treadmill. Hardware Kit After unpacking the treadmill, open the hardware kit (refer to Diagram 2) and make sure that you have the following items: (A) four 2-inch long socket head screws —...
3-prong plug with an adapter or the shipping container or on the label near the power receptacle. Write the serial number onto the Precor limited warranty card found inside the back cover of this extension cord in order to use a non- grounded outlet.
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Have an assistant hold the right upright support close to the base while you fully. Damage to the cable due to improper route the cable through it. assembly is not covered by the Precor Note: Attaching a string to the cable with a washer tied to the opposite end of the limited warranty.
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Position the display console onto the upright supports. Diagram 7. Make Crimped or pinched cables are not covered sure that the cable is routed through the top of the upright support. Have an by the Precor limited warranty. assistant hold onto the cable (see inset). page 13...
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Diagram 8 Connect the cable. Cable receptacle Cable connector Display console Mounting holes Tie wrap Upright support 10. Connect the display cable and secure the display console. Diagram 7. As the display console rests on the upright supports, align the mounting holes. Refer to Diagram 8, #1.
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Diagram 10 Secure the display console and center handrail. Center handrail mounting bracket (right side) ¾-inch screws (C) with washers (D) (right side) Side bracket screw (C) with washer (E) (left side) Align the handrail’s mounting bracket with the holes in the upright support. Insert two ¾-inch screws (C) with washers (D) and finger tighten.
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Diagram 11 Secure the fasteners. Second: Alternately tighten four side upright screws. First: Alternately tighten four front panel screws. Third: Alternately tighten the four screws that secure the console to the uprights. CAUTION: Do not overtighten the screws 13. Tighten all mounting screws with the hex key (G) provided. Diagram 11. or you may inadvertently cause stress Start at the front of the treadmill with the four screws that attach the upright supports cracks.
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Diagram 13 Level unit. 15. Level the unit. Diagram 13. The M9.31 has adjustable rear feet. Check to make sure that the running surface is level (use a bubble level as shown in Diagram 13). If the treadmill is placed on a slightly, uneven surface, adjusting the rear feet can help, but will not compensate for extremely uneven surfaces.
Important: If you notice that the belt needs alignment, make the adjustments at once. Failure to do so might cause the belt to tear or fray which is not covered by the Precor limited warranty. To stop the running belt, press the red Stop button.
Refer to Entering a Password below. • Prior to the start of a course, the display will return to the Precor banner if more than two minutes elapse without a key press occurring. This feature is helpful if you get called away just prior to starting your workout.
For more information, refer to page 24, The M9.31 Display . Important: During a course, your heart rate must be above 40 beats per minute before the segment begins to blink. Note that pressing QuickStart at the Precor ® banner makes the SmartRate display feature inactive.
An asterisk appears on the display with each entry. If the correct key is not the running belt begins moving at pressed within two minutes, the Precor banner reappears and access to the 1 mph (1.5 kph). Default values apply.
Review your workout statistics 11. You are given ten minutes to review your workout statistics before the display automatically resets to the Precor banner. You can also press Reset during that time to return to the Precor banner. Remove the Security clip.
Precor banner. Workout Summary display — provides a ten minute time frame in which you can review your workout statistics before the display automatically resets to the Precor banner. The Workout Summary display can be accessed from the Pause or Cool Down/Pause modes, or by prematurely exiting a course.
You can change which features are scanned by using the SELECT key. Refer to page 30, Changing the Display Features Using the SELECT Key. Keypad keys Precor SmartRate ® and Heart Rate System: The SmartRate ® and Heart Rate system The keys on the keypad let you: •...
Important: During a course, your heart rate must be above 40 beats per minute before the segment begins to blink. Note that pressing QuickStart at the Precor banner makes the SmartRate ® display feature inactive. Heart Rate Display The heart rate display lets you monitor your heart rate. When a heart beat is de- tected, the number appears when the display scans HEART RATE.
Refer to Keys on the Keypad . Setup Mode and Prompts The Precor banner is your “starting point” when you begin a workout. If the banner does not scroll across the display, press the Reset key. If the display appears blank, make sure that the treadmill is turned ON.
Select key at this point because you have answered all the Setup prompts. When you first turn the unit ON, the Precor banner scrolls across the display. This banner indicates that the M9.31 is ready to accept user entries.
• Press Select to select the information being displayed. • Pressing QuickStart at the Precor banner bypasses further selections and displays the Manual course. Default values apply. The SmartRate ® display does not appear. Refer to The Setup Mode and the QuickStart Feature on page 27.
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27, The Setup Mode and the QuickStart Feature . SELECT key: While the Precor banner is displayed, the SELECT key accesses the Setup mode. Refer to Setup Mode and Prompts on page 26. During a course, the Select key changes what features appear on the display.
Any time during your workout, you can view the actual speed by lightly tapping either Speed key. Your “pace” (minutes per mile) appears in the left-most display. You can opt to change the speed, if you hold the key down for more than one second. During Setup mode, the Speed keys are used for data selection.
The advanced programming and diagnostic mode is accessed by pressing the Reset key (or the red STOP button) while the Precor banner is displayed. A second key press must occur within 1/2 second after pressing Reset (or the red STOP button) or the display returns to the Precor banner.
Review Programming Tips on the previous page before taking the following steps. To view the odometer (the number of hours of that the M9.31 has been used), its software version number or the error log, start at the Precor banner and press the following key sequence:...
Prompts appear on the display and let you know when the error messages have been deleted (“cleared” from memory). Important: You cannot retrieve the error log once you have deleted it. To return to the Precor banner, press Reset, Select, or the red Stop button. page 33...
M9.31 Courses A variety of exercise options are available on the M9.31. Descriptions of the courses printed on the display console label are described in this section. The information includes: • brief course features descriptions • using the SmartRate ® and heart rate features When using the treadmill, follow these general guidelines: •...
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The blinking cursor indicates your position on the course. If you press QuickStart at the Precor banner to access the Manual course, the course TIME is infinite. You need to press the red Stop button when you have completed your workout.
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Weight Loss (WTLS) Course duration Description TIME preset The workout time is fixed at 28 minutes. You are not prompted (during Setup mode) for a workout time after selecting this course. The course consists of seven, four-minute intervals. You can change the incline or speed (using the appropriate key) any time during the four-minute rest or four- minute work interval.
The blinking segment indicates the zone that your heart rate is in: Weight Loss or Cardiovascular. Note: Review the information that accompanies the Precor Heart Rate System option. It explains how to install the receiver and adjust the chest strap.
Target zones. Diagram 20 HEART RATE TARGET ZONES MAX. HEART RATE Cardio Zone Weight Loss Zone 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 YOUR AGE CAUTION: Keep in mind that the “Heart • Know your heart rate (pulse) and your physician-recommended heart rate target Rate”...
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Note: If the treadmill is having difficulty detecting your heart rate, three dashes will (- - -) appear in the Heart Rate display. Use the Precor spray that is supplied with the chest strap and readjust the strap around your chest. Make sure that it is against your skin.
However, you are responsible for typical maintenance tasks such as, cleaning the unit to keep it free from dust and dirt accumulation. If you fail to maintain the treadmill as described below, it could affect or void the Precor limited warranty. Cleaning the Equipment...
Contact Precor Customer Support. Press the red Stop button (the running belt slows and stops moving). To return to the Precor banner, press Reset. Servicing the Treadmill Do not attempt to service the treadmill yourself except for the maintenance tasks described in this manual.
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YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER ONLINE AT www.precor.com/warranty If you have questions or need additional information, contact your local dealer or call Precor Customer Support at 800-347-4404. Fold along dotted line and tape closed prior to mailing. RET. 98072-4002...
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This warranty is valid only in accordance with the conditions set forth below. Warranty applies to the Precor product only while A) it remains in the possession of the original purchaser and proof of purchase is demonstrated, B) it has not been subjected to accident, misuse, abuse, improper service, or non-Precor modification and C) claims are made within the warranty period.
U.S. and foreign patents for both the mechanical construction and the visual as- pects of its product design. Any party contemplating the use of Precor’s product designs is hereby forewarned that Precor considers the unauthorized appropriation of its proprietary rights to be a very...
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