Troubleshooting: Treadmills INDEX 10. Elevation problems 1. Data cables • Elevation does not move when key is pressed • Large data cable • Elevation does not reach minimum or maximum elevation • Small data cable • Elevation jumps to maximum elevation on power up •...
Troubleshooting: Treadmills continued DATA CABLE Small Data Cable Large Data Cable The small data cable carries power (11 volts) from the The large data cable carries the communication between lower board to the upper board. This is the only function the lower board and the upper board.
Troubleshooting: Treadmills ERROR MESSAGE CODES If an error occurs during auto-calibration of new console, an override of the error may be necessary. Cycle power, press “STOP”, then, on the speed key numeric press “5”, “9”, then “3”. Incline position is outside the tolerances Elevation stall condition Signal from elevation is lost Speed time out error...
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Troubleshooting: Treadmills continued E4: Solution 1. Check power to the treadmill, as insufficient voltage to the treadmill can cause this error to reoccur. Check the power socket that the tread is plugged into. Eliminate any extension cords or surge protectors (plug the tread directly into a functional power source).
Troubleshooting: Treadmills continued MAINTENANCE MESSAGES: The T9700 have maintenance messages programmed into the software. These messages indicate that the treadmill has reached the recommended number of hours of use since the last lubrication (LUBE HRS) or the recommended distance since the last cleaning (CLEAN) or the motor brushes (BRUSH) should be replaced. This is NOT an error message and the treadmill can continue to be used, providing the user arranges for the appropriate service.
Troubleshooting: Treadmills continued RUNAWAY BELT Symptom Solution Zero to fast in seconds 1. Replace lower board (Console does not reflect • Lower board has a damaged component or moisture on it increase in speed) 2. Inspect and clean brushes and commutator. Replace worn brushes. 3.
Troubleshooting: Treadmills continued TREADMILL RUNNING BELT SURGES Symptom Solution Running belt surges 1. Check the power socket that the tread is plugged into. Eliminate any extension cords or surge protectors (plug the tread directly into a functional power source). Make sure the circuit is not overloaded. Make sure the circuit is NON-GFI. 2.
Troubleshooting: Treadmills continued NO POWER TO THE TREADMILL Symptom Solution Power switch does not glow. 1. Check the power socket that the tread is plugged into. Eliminate any extension cords or surge protectors (plug the tread directly into a functional power source). Make sure the circuit is not overloaded.
Troubleshooting: Treadmills continued ELEVATION PROBLEMS Symptom Solution Elevation does not move 1. Check data cable connections at the lower and the upper boards when key is pressed 2. Calibrate (See engineering mode guide for specific treadmill) 3. Check that the Up Elevation LED on lower board lights when the Up key is pressed and the Down Elevation LED lights when the Down key is pressed.
Troubleshooting: Treadmills continued NOISE PROBLEMS (continued) Symptom Solution Squeaking or chirping noise 1. Adjust motor pulley and align with front roller pulley 2. Remove drive belt and check the grooves in the belt for debris. Clean drive belt, under front motor cover motor pulley and front roller pulley.
HR with all other electrical devices in area turned off. Ex: TV's, Computer monitors, home security, electric dog fence, and various motors. No Heart-Rate Training 1. Check configurations. function Note: All Vision Fitness Heart-Rate transmitters have an operational life of approximately 2500 hours. Date of last revision: 11.06 TREADMILL.TROUBLESHOOTING.2007.REV1...
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