Precor 9.25i Owner's Manual

page 1USAROwner’s ManualLow ImpactTreadmill with theCardiologicTM Systemfeaturing Smart Rate®R

page 102. Remove the treadmill’s hood using a phillips head screwdriver. Unscrew all six screwsand set them aside. See Diagram 2. Grasp both sides of

page 116. Secure the upright column support to the base by lifting it into position onto the basemounting plate. See Diagram 4. Align the bolt holes a

page 1210. To mount the lower portion of the handrails, take the lower handrail clamps (J), two of theinternal star washers (E), and lower handrail cl

page 1311. Return to the upper handrail clamp, check to see that the foam on the handrails touches theedge of the clamp, readjust the handrails if nec

page 14CAUTION: Do not walk on the running beltduring this procedure.Checking the Alignment of the Running BeltThe belt is aligned at the factory bef

page 15SAFETY KEY BELOW3As simple as using the M9.25i Low Impact Treadmill might seem, you should read this section sothat you can use the treadmill s

page 16Removing the safety key does not turn OFF the treadmill. If the safety key becomes dislodged frominside its compartment, the running belt and a

page 17User I.D: One of four user I.D.’s can appear on the display. Choosing a user I.D. enables thetreadmill to identify you and track your cumulativ

page 18If you have used the course being displayed, the record time or distance appears in the rightdisplay window. Your record distance appears with

page 19Incline: The M9.25i treadmill provides inclines from 0% to 15%. You can change the incline anddecrease or increase the level of your workout by

page 2When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be taken, including thefollowing:• Read all instructions before using the M9

page 20QUICK START™: Provides two different options to bypass the setup prompts:• If you press QUICK START at the Precor banner, a message scrolls acr

page 214A variety of exercise options are available on the M9.25i. Refer to the course profiles printed onthe label attached to the electronic console

page 224. Straddle the running belt with your feet firmly planted on the right and left staging platforms.(Stand close enough to the electronic consol

page 23Cooling Down After Your WorkoutCooling down after your workout helps reduce muscle stiffness and soreness by transportingexcess lactic acid out

page 24CAUTION: The QUICK START key automaticallystarts the running belt after the warningmessage appears, “Belt Starting 3, 2, 1,...”Always hold onto

page 25Using the Random CourseChoosing the Random course “7” provides variable course profiles. Each course profile is“randomly” selected by the M9.25

page 266. As you work out through the 8-mile course, you can continue to change the incline by usingthe INCLINE ▼▲ keys to change the cell that is bli

page 274. Once you have finished your workout, press STOP. To add the accumulated cool-downstatistics (Distance and Calories) to your workout statisti

page 28Using the Interval CoursesThe interval courses are among the best for conditioning your cardiovascular system. Thecourses are designed to raise

page 29The Precor CardiologicTM System has many unique features. Before you use the chest straptransmitter, Cardiovascular Course, Fitness Test, or We

page 3Personal Safety• Assemble and operate the treadmill on a solid, level surface. Locate the treadmill at least 4feet from walls or furniture. Keep

page 30Understanding Smart Rate®The M9.25i software incorporates the latest in cardiac monitoring to provide Smart Rate®—a visualaid that lets you kno

page 31• You should not use the Cardiovascular Course or take the Fitness Test if you are taking anymedications that either speed up or slow down your

page 32Note: If your heart rate cannot be detected or no heart rate information is transmitted formore than 20 seconds, dashes scroll across the displ

page 33Important: Six stages ( 3 minute intervals) comprise the Fitness Test. The number of stagesyou complete is dependent on your level of fitness.

page 34Using the Weight Loss ProgramThe Weight Loss program uses the Smart Rate® system and incorporates the results of the CooperInstitute’s latest r

page 35Troubleshooting Heart Rate Error MessagesWhile you are performing the cardiovascular courses, situations can arise that cause certainmessages t

page 36Message: “SORRY—INCONSISTENT DATA” “PLEASE RETAKE TEST AT A LATER TIME”Description: The software calculated your fitness test score to be equal

page 37To help you get started in planning and carrying out your fitness program, this section providessome basic information on aerobic exercise—such

page 38Diagram 16 shows your recommended heart rate training zone, which is calculated using your ageand your maximum aerobic heart rate. Your maximum

page 39How Long Should I Exercise?The length of each exercise session depends on your fitness level. Exercise physiologists havedetermined that, to at

page 4• Keep the equipment dry. Although the chest strap should not be immersed in water, wetting theelectrodes and your chest will improve the initia

page 40Maintaining the M9.25i Low Impact Treadmill7The M9.25i Low Impact Treadmill requires little maintenance to keep it running smoothly andefficien

page 412. Remove the old battery and replace it with a fresh one. Make sure that the positive (+) sideis up facing you.3. Screw the battery cover back

page 423. Insert the Safety key, turn ON the treadmill, press the QUICK START key, and then increasethe running belt speed to 3 mph (5 kph) by pressin

page 43Displaying the Odometer and Software VersionTo display the total number of miles or kilometers that the treadmill has accumulated, thesoftware

page 44Precor IncorporatedP.O. Box 3004Bothell, WA USA 98041-3004P/N 37974-101 9/97USARM9.25i Low Impact Treadmill featuringSmart Rate® with the Car

page 5Canadian Department of Communications“This digital apparatus does not exceed the (Class B) limits for radio noise emissions fromdigital apparatu

page 6Table of ContentsBefore You Begin ... 7Unpacking the Treadmill ...

page 7Before You Begin1This manual explains how to assemble, use,and maintain the M9.25i Low Impact Treadmill.The following conventions are used in th

page 8After unpacking the treadmill, open the hardware kit (refer to Diagram 1) and make sure that youhave the following items:(A) four frame-to-base

page 9Setting Up the Low Impact Treadmill2CAUTION: Do not remove or otherwise bypassthe 3-prong plug with an adapter or extensioncord in order to use