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Elite T5000 Service Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION……………………………………………..………….3
CHAPTER 2: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
2.1 Preventative Maintenance……………………………………………………………….…………………4
2.2 Tension and Centering the Running Belt…………………………………………………….…………...6
CHAPTER 3: CONSOLE OVERLAY AND WORKOUT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Console Description…………………………………………………………………………………..…….7
3.2 Display Window Descriptions ………………………………………..………………………………...….8
3.3 Date & Clock Set up…………………………………………………………………………………..…….8
3.4 Getting Started & Selecting a Workout.……………………………………………………………..…….9
3.5 Program Information…………………………………………………………………………………..……10
3.6 Profile Performance ……………………………..…………………………………………….…………...16
3.7 Entertainment Information…………………………………………………………………………….……17
CHAPTER 4: ENGINEERING MODE
4.1 Engineering Mode…………………………………….………………………………………….….……..18
4.2 Engineering Mode Overview…………………………………………….…………………………..…….19
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 Electrical Diagram…………………………………………………………………………………….…….20
5.2 Troubleshooting - No Power to the Console………………………………………………….……….....21
5.3 Troubleshooting - No Console Response……………………………………………………....….…….23
5.4 Troubleshooting - Incline Motor Issues ……………..………………………………………..….24
5.5 Troubleshooting - Speed Response Inaccurate… …………………………………………..………....25
5.6 Troubleshooting - Noise Issues……………………………………………………………..………….…26
5.7 Troubleshooting - Speaker / Audio Issues………………………………………………..……………...28
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CHAPTER 1: Serial Number Location 1
1-1 Serial Number Location
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CHAPTER 2: Preventative Maintenance
2.1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Preventative maintenance is the key to smoothly operating equipment, as well as keeping the user’s liability to a minimum.
Equipment needs to be inspected at regular intervals. Defective components must be replaced immediately. Improperly
working equipment must be kept out of use until it is repaired. Ensure that any person(s) making adjustments or
performing maintenance or repair of any kind is qualified to do so.
AFTER EACH USE (DAILY)
Clean and inspect, following these steps:
• Turn off the treadmill with the ON / OFF switch, then unplug the power cord at the wall outlet.
• Wipe down the running belt, deck, motor cover, and console casing with a damp cloth. Never use solvents, as they can
cause damage to the treadmill.
• Inspect the power cord. If the power cord is damaged, contact Customer Technical Support.
• Make sure the power cord is not underneath the treadmill or in any other area where it can become pinched or cut.
• Check the tension and alignment of the running belt. Make sure that the treadmill belt will not damage any other
components on the treadmill by being misaligned.
• If any labels are damaged or illegible, contact Customer Technical Support for replacements.
EVERY WEEK (WEEKLY)
Clean underneath the treadmill following these steps:
• Turn off the treadmill with the ON / OFF switch, then unplug the power cord at the wall outlet.
• Fold the treadmill into the upright position, making sure that the lock latch is secured.
• Move the treadmill to a remote location.
• Wipe or vacuum any dust particles or other objects that may have accumulated underneath the treadmill.
• Return the treadmill to its previous position.
EVERY MONTH - IMPORTANT!
• Turn off the treadmill with the ON / OFF switch, then unplug the power cord at the wall outlet.
• Inspect all assembly bolts of the machine for proper tightness.
• Remove the motor cover. Wait until ALL display screens turn off.
• Clean the motor and lower board area to eliminate any lint or dust particles that may have accumulated. Failure to do
so may result in premature failure of key electrical components.
• Vacuum and wipe down the belt with a damp cloth. Vacuum any black / white particles that may accumulate around
the unit. These particles may accumulate from normal treadmill use.
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2.1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
EVERY 6 MONTHS OR 150 MILES
It is necessary to lubricate your treadmill running deck every
six months or 150 miles to maintain optimal performance.
Your treadmill came with a bottle of lubricant which can be
used for two applications. If you need lubricant, contact
Customer Technical Support. Only use lubricant provided by
Customer Technical Support.
• Turn off the treadmill with the ON / OFF switch,
then unplug the power cord at the wall outlet.
• Loosen both the rear roller bolts. (For best results,
place two removable marks on both sides of the frame to
note roller position). Once the belt is loosened, take the
bottle of lubricant and apply it to the entire top surface of
the running deck (not the belt). Tighten both rear roller
bolts (matching up the marks for proper position) to the
original position. After you have applied lubricant, plug in the power cord, insert the safety key, start the treadmill and
walk on the belt for two minutes to spread the lubricant.
• If your treadmill has air shocks, lubricate them with Teflon based spray.
Contact Customer Technical Support with questions about applying the lubricant to your treadmill.
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2.2 TENSIONING & CENTERING THE RUNNING BELT
If you can feel a slipping sensation when running on the treadmill, the running belt must be tightened. In most cases, the
belt has stretched from use, causing the belt to slip. This is a normal and common adjustment. To eliminate this slipping,
turn the treadmill off and tension both the rear roller bolts using the supplied Allen wrench, turning them ¼ turn to the right
as shown. Turn the treadmill on and check for slipping. Repeat if necessary, but never turn the roller bolts more than ¼
turn at a time. Belt is properly tensioned when the slipping sensation is gone.
The running belt has been properly adjusted at the factory before it was shipped. At times the belt can move off-center
during shipment. Before operating the treadmill, make sure the belt is centered and remains centered to maintain smooth
operation.
If the running belt is too far to the right side: With the treadmill
running at 1 mph, turn the left adjustment bolt counter-clockwise
¼ turn at a time (using the supplied Allen wrench). Check the belt
alignment. Allow belt to run a full cycle to gauge if more
adjustment is needed. Repeat if necessary, until the belt remains
centered during use.
If the running belt is too far to the left side: With the treadmill
running at 1 mph, turn the right adjustment bolt counter-clockwise
¼ turn at a time (using the supplied Allen wrench). Check the belt
alignment. Allow belt to run a full cycle to gauge if more
adjustment is needed. Repeat if necessary, until the belt remains
centered during use.
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CHAPTER 3: Console Overlay and Workout Description
3.1 CONSOLE DESCRIPTION
Note: There is a thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the overlay of the console that should be removed
before use.
A) WORKOUT PROFILE DISPLAY: Displays workout profiles.
B) ADDITIONAL DISPLAY WINDOWS: Time, Incline, Distance, Speed.
C) ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY WINDOW: Displays Pace, Calories, Heart Rate and proFILE™ display information.
D) CLOCK / DATE WINDOW: Displays either Clock or Date.
E) proFILE™ BUTTON : Used to scroll through proFILE™ display modes. Must be pressed after selecting user.
F) CHANGE DISPLAY BUTTON: Used to scroll through display modes. Press to change display feedback during
workout.
G) START: Simply press to begin exercising or starts your workout.
H) STOP: Press to pause/end your workout. Hold for 3 seconds to reset the treadmill.
I) PROGRAMMING BUTTON: Used to select Program, Level and Time, and other options. Press to change display
feedback during workout.
J) INCLINE ARROW KEYS: Press to adjust incline (+/- 0.5% increments).
K) SET INCLINE KEY: Used to confirm desired incline.
L) SPEED ARROW KEYS: Press to adjust speed (+/- 0.1 MPH increments).
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3.1 CONSOLE DESCRIPTION-CONTINUED
M) SET SPEED KEY: Used to confirm desired speed.
N) QUICK ADJUST KEYPAD: Used to reach desired speed or incline more quickly.
O) iPOD® CONTROLS: Press to adjust your attached iPOD
® audio settings.
P) AUDIO IN (NOT SHOWN): Plug your CD / MP3 player into the console using the included audio adaptor cable.
Q) AUDIO OUT / HEADPHONE JACK (NOT SHOWN): Plug your headphones into this jack to listen to your music
through the headphones. NOTE: When headphones are plugged into the headphone jack the sound will no longer
come out through.
3.2 DISPLAY WINDOWS DESCRIPTION
Speed • Shown as MPH. Indicates the speed of the treadmill belt.
Time • Shown as Minutes: Seconds. Indicates the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout.
Pulse • Shown as Beats Per Minute. Indicates your heart rate (displayed when contact is made with both pulse grips).
Distance • Shown as Miles. Indicates distance traveled during your workout.
Incline • Shown as Percent. Indicates the incline of the treadmill deck surface.
Calories • Indicates total Calories burned during your workout.
WORKOUT profiles • Represents the profile of the workout being used (speed during speed based workouts and incline
during incline based workouts).
PACE • Indicates how many minutes it takes to complete a mile while running or walking at your current speed. For
example: If at your current speed it will take you 10 minutes to complete a mile, the treadmill will display ‘10.0’ as your
pace.
3.3 DATE & CLOCK SETUP
1) Enter Setup Mode: Press and hold 1 and 2 BUTTONS for 3-5 seconds.
2) Use the ENTER button to confirm settings.
3) Settings include: MONTH, DAY, YEAR, HOUR, MINUTE, and AM/PM.
4) Review Settings: You can review your settings at any time while in Setup Mode. Use the ENTER
button to scroll through settings.
5) Exit Setup Mode: To confirm the Date and Time, press and hold ENTER for 3 seconds.
6) To Reset: Simply reenter Setup Mode and adjust Date and Time to the correct setting.
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3.4 GETTING STARTED & SELECTING A WORKOUT
1) Check to make sure nothing is on or will hinder the movement of the treadmill.
2) Plug in the power cord and turn the treadmill ON.
3) Stand on the side rails of the treadmill.
4) Attach the safety key clip to part of your clothing.
5) Insert the safety key into the safety keyhole in the console.
6) You have two options to start your workout:
A) QUICK START
Simply press the start key to begin working out. OR...
B) SELECT A USER or GUEST (guest workouts are not tracked in profile™)
Once a USER OR GUEST has been chosen, press ENTER.
C) SELECT WEIGHT.
Once a WEIGHT has been selected, press ENTER.
D) SELECT A PROGRAM
Select a PROGRAM using the KEYPAD, ARROW KEYS or PROGRAMMING BUTTON.
Once a PROGRAM has been chosen, press enter.
E) SELECT A TIME
Select a Time using the KEYPAD, ARROW KEYS, PROGRAMMING BUTTON or use the
default time.
Once a TIME has been chosen, press ENTER.
F) SELECT A LEVEL
Select a Level using the KEYPAD, ARROW KEYS, PROGRAMMING BUTTON or use the
default time.
Once a LEVEL has been chosen, press ENTER.
FINISHING YOUR PROGRAM
When your workout is complete, the CONSOLE will beep. Your workout information will stay displayed
on the console for 30 seconds and then reset.
CLEAR CURRENT SELECTION
To clear the current workout selection or screen, hold the Stop button for 3 seconds.
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3.5 PROGRAM INFORMATION
PROGRAM INFORMATION
1. MANUAL (P1): Customized workout, with no default time.
2. SPEED INTERVALS 1 (P2): Speed changes; time defaults to 30 minutes.
3. INCLINE INTERVALS (P3): Speed & Incline changes; time defaults to 30 minutes.
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3.5 PROGRAM INFORMATION-CONTINUED
4. WEIGHT LOSS (P4): Speed & Incline changes; time defaults to 30 minutes.
5. PACER (P5): Trains you to run at a steady “race pace” Enter in the distance plus the time limit, and the program
calculates a steady pace.
6. 5K (P6): Walk a series of alternating INCLINE levels. Distance based goal with 4 difficulty levels to choose from.
Distance shown as Kilometers.
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3.5 PROGRAM INFORMATION-CONTINUED
7. 10K (P7): Walk a series of alternating INCLINE levels. Distance based goal with 4 difficulty levels to choose from.
Distance shown as Kilometers.
8 THR ZONE (P8): Automatically adjusts incline to maintain your Target Heart Rate. Perfect for simulating the intensity of
your favorite sport or everyday activity. Time-based goal.
1. Once the THR ZONE program has been chosen, press ENTER.
2. Choose the desired TIME using the arrow keys and press ENTER.
3. Choose a TARGET HEART RATE using the arrow keys on the programming button and
press ENTER.
Note: Use the chart provided in this guide, to determine your target heart rate.
4. Press START to begin your program.
In this program, the large LED dot matrix window displays your heart rate during exercise. The middle row represents your
target heart rate (THR) and the other rows equal +/-2 heart beats. If you are working out beneath your THR, the LEDs
BELOW the middle row will illuminate. If you are over, the LEDs ABOVE the middle row will illuminate. Your current heart
rate is represented by the flashing column and the window will refresh every 5 seconds.
NOTE: If no heart rate is detected, the large LED window will display the incline profile.
After the 4 minute warm-up period, the SPEED level will increase gradually until the user reaches the entered TARGET
HEART RATE ZONE. Once the user reaches the TARGET HEART RATE ZONE (plus or minus 5 beats per minute) the
SPEED level will remain. The speed will increase or decrease to match your target heart rate. The last 4 minutes of the
program will begin the cool down period. At this time, the program will gradually decrease the resistance level to give the
user a smooth cool down.
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3.5 PROGRAM INFORMATION-CONTINUED
9. INTERVALS HR(P9): Automatically adjusts peak and valley incline levels within your desired heart rate. Perfect for
providing an intense workout with recovery bursts. Time based goal.
1. Set WORK INTERVAL TIME using PROGRAMMING BUTTON, KEYPAD or ARROW KEYS and press
ENTER.
2. Set WORK INTERVAL TARGET HEART RATE using PROGRAMMING BUTTON, KEYPAD or ARROW KEYS
and press ENTER.
3. Set REST INTERVAL TIME using PROGRAMMING BUTTON, KEYPAD or ARROW KEYS and press ENTER.
4. Set REST INTERVAL TARGET HEART RATE using PROGRAMMING BUTTON, KEYPAD or ARROW KEYS
and press ENTER.
5. Set TOTAL WORKOUT TIME using PROGRAMMING BUTTON, KEYPAD or arrow keys and press ENTER.
10. STEP THR (P10): Set custom target heart rates for 4 different steps. Incline is automatically adjusted to maintain your
goal for each step. Time based goal.
11. CUSTOM 1 & 2 (P11-12): Lets you create and reuse a perfect workout for you with specific speed, incline and time
combination.
The ultimate in personal programming. Time-based goal.
1. Once the CUSTOM 1 OR 2 program has been chosen, press ENTER.
2. Choose the desired TIME using the PROGRAMMING BUTTON, KEYPAD or ARROW KEYS and press ENTER.
3. Choose the desired SPEED for each segment, using PROGRAMMING BUTTON, KEYPAD or ARROW KEYS and
press ENTER. Note: You will need to press ENTER after each segment.
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3.5 PROGRAM INFORMATION-CONTINUED
4. Choose the desired INCLINE for each segment, using PROGRAMMING BUTTON, KEYPAD or ARROW KEYS
press ENTER. Note: You will need to press ENTER after each segment.
5. Press START to begin your program. At this time, your program has been successfully saved into memory, and can
be used for future workouts.
•To RESET your program information and delete it from memory, press and hold the ENTER key for 5 seconds. Note:
Program must be selected and entered before deleting.
• While using your saved program, you are able to adjust the speed or incline, but any changes will not be saved.
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3.6 proFILE™ PERFORMANCE
proFILE™ INTRODUCTION
Research shows that those who journal their fitness routines or workouts, on average, achieve greater success than those
who do not. Because your new treadmill is equipped with AFG’s exclusive proFILE™ Performance Tracker, you’ve taken
an important step towards achieving your fitness goals. Congratulations!
proFILE™ is an innovative new software, integrated into your treadmill console, that will allow you to track your fitness
progress over time, without the need for paper journals or logs. proFILE™ allows you to easily compare your current
workout to your last, average or lifetime workout totals. With quick access to feedback like duration of workout or calories
burned during previous workouts, you’ll be able to quickly and easily see the progress you’ve made. Read further to learn
about how proFILE™ can help motivate you to enhance your Performance.
proFILE™ OPERATION
SETUP: To activate proFILE™ a user MUST be chosen before the program begins. To select a USER 1 or 2, use
PROGRAMMING BUTTON and press ENTER to confirm. All accumulated data specifically relates to the user that is
chosen. Note: If no user is selected and clock and date are not set, no data will be tracked.
RESET: Reset all recorded information for User 1 or User 2 by selecting the user and then holding down the proFILE™
button for 10 seconds. Note: This step is permanent and will delete ALL previously accumulated data for the chosen user.
ACCUMULATED DATA: Once proFILE™ is activated, you can scroll through your accumulated data in multiple formats by
pressing the proFILE™ button. A workout is saved when: the program ends, the console is paused and not resumed within
10 minutes, or the STOP button is held to reset the console.
1) CURRENT WORKOUT: The console automatically defaults to Current Workout, displaying your progress in real time.
2) AVERAGE WORKOUT: This option allows you to see your average accumulated data for the last 30 workouts. The
following information will be shown in each display window:
INCLINE - Average incline level.
TIME - Average workout time.
CALORIES - Average calories burned.
PACE - Average pace of workout.
DISTANCE - Average workout distance.
SPEED - Average speed of workout.
3) LAST WORKOUT: This option allows you to view your accumulated data from your last workout. The Current Workout
becomes the Last Workout once a program has ended or the console has been reset.
The following information will be shown in each display window:
INCLINE- Average incline of last workout.
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3.6 proFILE™ PERFORMANCE -CONTINUED
TIME - Total time of last workout.
CALORIES - Total calories burned during last workout.
PACE - Average pace of last workout.
DISTANCE - Total distance of last workout.
SPEED - Average speed of last workout.
4) WEEKLY GOAL: Indicates the weekly goal you set. “LEFT” – Indicates the time or distance you have left to complete to
meet your weekly goal.
TIME or DISTANCE – The total time or distance goal you selected and the time or distance you have left to complete to
meet your weekly goal.
A) The “GOAL” and “LEFT” will display alternately every 3 seconds.
B) A “GOAL DONE” message will appear when goal is completed.
C) If the date and clock are not set and/or a weekly goal is not set, WEEKLY GOAL will display zeros.
D) The time or distance left for the weekly goal will reset at the end of each week.
5) WEEKLY TOTAL: View your accumulated data from the last Sunday to the present day. Note: This data is based on
week to date NOT the previous seven days. For instance, if you have not used the machine since Sunday, the console will
read zeros. The following information will be shown in each display window:
INCLINE - Average incline level.
TIME - Total time of workout.
CALORIES - Average calories burned.
PACE - Average pace of weekly workout.
DISTANCE - Total distance of workout.
SPEED - Average speed of weekly workout.
Note: If the Date and Clock are not set, Weekly Total will default to the Last Workout data.
6) LIFETIME TOTAL: This option allows you to view the total accumulated data. The following information will be shown in
each display window:
INCLINE - Average incline level.
TIME - Total accumulated time. Note: If time is greater than 59:59, the time will no longer display minutes and will
display hours only.
CALORIES - Average calories burned.
PACE - Average pace.
DISTANCE - Total accumulated distance.
SPEED - Average speed.
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3.7 ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION
USING non –iPodR MP3 / CD PLAYERS
Using Speaker/MP3 Audio Function
1) Leave RUBBER PLUG at bottom of DOCKING STATION .
2) To hold your MP3 player in place in the DOCKING STATION , use
the UNIVERSAL MP3 PLAYER INSERT.
Note: Only iPods are compatible with the CONNECTOR PIN in the
iPod Docking station.
3) Connect the included AUDIO ADAPTOR CABLE to the AUDIO IN
JACK on the top of the CONSOLE and the HEADPHONE JACK on
your CD / MP3 player.
4) Use your CD / MP3 player buttons to adjust song settings. NOTE: If
you don’t want to use the speakers, you can plug your headphones
into the AUDIO OUT JACK at the bottom of the CONSOLE.
5) Remove the AUDIO ADAPTOR CABLE when not in use.
USING iPodR AUDIO PLAYER
The ELITE iPod Docking Station is the entertainment solution for your workouts. Various models of iPod with a dock
connector can fit with the use of the included inserts.
Using Your iPod Docking Station (iPod not included)
1) Remove rubber plug from bottom of DOCKING STATION.
2) Place the insert that fits your iPod model into the DOCKING STATION . NOTE: Dock inserts will not fit all of the way to
the bottom of the docking station.
3) Plug in your iPod by matching the dock connector pin on the treadmill with the dock connector on your iPod.
NOTE: If you want to connect a different sized iPod, simply lift out the insert and replace with a new one.
4) Use the iPod controls on the bottom of the CONSOLE to adjust volume and song settings.
NOTE: If you don’t want to use the speakers, you can plug your headphones into the AUDIO OUT JACK at the bottom of
the CONSOLE.
5) Replace the rubber plug into the bottom of the DOCKING STATION when the station is not in use.
NOTE: iPod audio will not play through speakers if audio adaptor cable is plugged in while iPod is in the DOCKING
STATION.
IPodR
Docking Station
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CHAPTER 4: Engineering Mode
4.1 ENGINEERING MODE
1) To enter Engineering Mode, press & hold
the INCLINE UP “” and SPEED DOWN “----”
keys at the same time for 3-5 seconds until
Engineering Menu appears on the display.
2) Use the INCLINE and SPEED UP and
DOWN keys to select a parameter.
3) Press ENTER to enter a parameter setting.
4) Use the INCLINE and SPEED UP and DOWN keys to change the parameter.
5) Press the START key to save the change to the parameter.
6) Press and hold the STOP key to exit Engineering Mode and return to normal operation.
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4.2 ENGINEERING MODE OVERVIEW
MODE FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
ENG 0 Display Test Start Key – LCD/LED on
Stop Key – LCD/LED off
Any Other Key - Will show on the display window.
Hold the STOP key for 3 seconds to return to the Engineering Menu.
ENG 1 Hardware Test Motor & Incline Motor Test.
ENG 2 Auto Calibration Auto calibrates the speed only.
ENG 3 Switch Function Use the INCLINE or SPEED UP and DOWN keys to switch DEMO
MODE off or on(Demo on=1 & Demo off=0 on DISTANCE window).
Use the START key to select unit (1=KM & 0=Mile on TIME window).
ENG 4 Information Accumulated Time and Distance
Press and hold the START key for 5 seconds to clear all data.
Remarks: Unit of Time is Hour.
Unit of Distance is KM or Mile based on your set.
SECOND LEVEL
ENG 8
Software Version To Get to ENG 8 - Enter into ENG 3, the press and hold the SPEED UP
and INCLINE DOWN key at the same time for 3-5 seconds.
Press ENTER at P0 - Software version.
Press ENTER at P1 - Select speed up rate (normal or quick).
Press ENTER at P3 - Hold the START key to clear all data.
※※※※ “START” key to save the change.
※※※※ Demo off-- console will display Figure A after remove the safety key; Demo on--60 seconds later after remove the
safety key, the console will enter into DEMO ON MODE. The LED and LCD will display in turns (Figure B).
FIGURE A FIGURE B
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CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting
5.1 Electrical Diagram
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5.2 TROUBLESHOOTING – NO POWER TO THE CONSOLE
NO POWER TO THE CONSOLE
1) SYMPTOM:
a. The power switch is in the on position, but the console will not turn on.
2) SOLUTION:
a. Check to see if the power switch is lit. If it is not, try a different outlet.
- If the power switch still does not light up with a known good outlet, replace the power switch.
b. Check to see if the MCB has power. There is a red power LED on the MCB that should be lit.
c. If the MCB does not have power, check the connection of the power wiring from the power receptacle to the MCB.
Use a multi-meter to measure AC1 & AC2, AC voltage shall be same as local’s standard voltage (110V-240V)
- If AC voltage value is standard, replace the MCB as it shall be defective.
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5.2 TROUBLESHOOTING – NO POWER TO THE CONSOLE-CONTINUED
d. If the MCB does have power, check the connection of the console cable wire at the MCB and UCB.
- Remove the console cable from MCB, and use a multi-meter to measure the DC voltage between the “GND pin” (Pin
4&5) and the ” + 15V Pin” (Pin7 & 8)---see section 5.1. DC output is normally around DC 15V. If no output, replace
the MCB.
- If output is around DC 15V, check the console cable. If it is defective, replace the console cable.
- If the console cable connections are all good, replace the PCB.
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5.3 TROUBLESHOOTING – NO CONSOLE RESPONSE
THE POWER IS ON, BUT MACHINE HAS NO RESPONSE
1) SYMPTOM:
a. The power is on and the console lights up, but the treadmill does not run when keys are pressed.
2) SOLUTION:
a. Check if the console beeps when all keys are pressed. If no, replace the keypads.
b. Enter Engineering Mode (See Section 4.1), and scroll to ENG 1 (Hardware Test).Press the key “ENTER” first and
then the key ”START”.
- When press the key “SPEED + / -“, if the data on windows “TIME” & “DISTANCE” is changed, the console is ok.
If not, replace the PCB.
c. Turn off the power switch, and open the motor upper cover. Remove the red & black wires of motor from the MCB,
and use a multi-meter to measure the resistance of drive motor.
If the resistance is bigger than 10 Ω, the drive motor is defective. Replace the drive motor.
If the resistance is lower than 10 Ω, the drive motor is ok. Then,
- Check the connection of the speed sensor (encoder disk group) at the MCB (Figure A).
- Remove the speed sensor (Figure B) from the motor and clean it, then re-test.
- If the speed sensor is clean and has a good connection but still will not operate, replace the speed sensor.
- Replace the MCB as the last step if machine does still not run after to take above actions.
FIGURE A FIGURE B
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5.4 TROUBLESHOOTING - INCLINE MOTOR ISSUES
INCLINE MOTOR ISSUES
1) SYMPTOM:
a. The incline motor does not lift up or down.
2) SOLUTION:
a. Enter Engineering Mode (See Section 4.1), and scroll to ENG 1 (Hardware Test). Press the key “ENTER” first and
then the key ”START”.
- Press the key “INCLINE /”.
If can hear beeps from two relays (Figure A) at the MCB, the MCB is ok. Then check the connection of the
elevation motor at the MCB (Figure B) first, try to unplug and re-plug these two pins. If can not resolve the issue,
replace the elevation motor.
If there is no beeps from these two relays, MCB is defective and replace the MCB.
FIGURE A FIGURE B
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5.5 TROUBLESHOOTING - SPEED FEEDBACK INACCURATE
SPEED FEEDBACK INACCURATE
1) SYMPTOM:
a. The treadmill speed is higher or lower than the actual speed.
1) SOLUTION:
a. Enter Engineering Mode (See Section 4.1), and scroll to ENG 2 (Auto Calibrate). Press the key “ENTER” first
and then the key ”START” (Figure A & B). The treadmill running belt will begin to move automatically from speed
level P0 to P4.
P0—speed range around 0-1 KMPH P3—speed range around 10-15 KMPH (Figure C)
P1—speed range around 1-5 KMPH P4—speed range around 15-20 KMPH (Figure D)
P2—speed range around 5-10 KMPH
Upon successful calibration, the treadmill will beep several times. The console will automatically exit
Engineering Mode and return to the start-up screen.
b. If Auto Calibration can be completed successfully, normally this issue will be fixed.
If “E1” mistake is presented on the console during auto-calibration (Figure A), check the connection of the speed
sensor wire from the left frame (close to front roller pulley) to the MCB (Figure B & C). Replace the speed sensor
wire if needed.
If auto calibration can still not performed, replace the MCB as the last step.
FIGURE A FIGURE B
FIGURE C
FIGURE D
FIGURE A FIGURE B FIGURE C
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5.6 TROUBLESHOOTING - NOISE ISSUES
NOISE ISSUES
1) SYMPTOM:
a. Thumping noise twice per rotation on new machine.
b. Rubbing / grinding noise.
c. High pitched “bell-like” sound from under the motor cover.
d. Banging or clunking sound.
e. Slapping / thunking / squeaking sound with each footstep.
f. Rubbing sound underneath the treadmill.
g. Squeaking noise when raising / lowering the deck into storage positions.
h. Squeaking / grinding noise when using elevation.
2) SOLUTION:
a. This noise is from the roller or running belt.
- If this is a new unit, some noise is normal as the running belt forms around the rollers.
- Check that the belt is centered and tensioned correctly.
- Remove and clean the rollers if needed.
- Replace the rollers or running belt as needed.
b. This sound is likely a moving component.
- Remove the motor cover and check the drive belt for alignment and make sure it is not slipping or is frayed / cut
in any way. Replace the drive belt if needed.
- Make sure the optic disk on the motor is not rubbing the speed sensor.
- Turn the motor by hand to see if motor brushes or bearings are rubbing. Replace the motor
if needed.
- Check the front and rear rollers, replace if needed.
c. This sound is likely caused by the optic disk.
- Check that the optic disk is tight on the motor and not rubbing the speed sensor.
d. The sound is likely due to the unit not being level.
- Check that all levelers are touching the ground.
- Move the treadmill to another flat surface.
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e. This sound is from the running deck / belt.
- Check that the running deck is tightly attached to the frame.
- Check the deck shocks for detioration or crumbling. Replace if needed.
- Check to see if the air shock is making this noise, lubricate or replace if needed.
f. This sound is likely due to the air shock.
- Lubricate or replace the air shock as needed.
g. This sound is likely from the incline motor.
- Check that the incline motor connection points include Teflon washers.
- Lubricate the incline motor worm screw and connection points with grease.
- Replace the incline motor.
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5.7 TROUBLESHOOTING - SPEAKER / AUDIO ISSUES
Speaker / Audio Issues
1) SYMPTOM:
a. No sound through the speakers but headphones work.
b. No sound through headphones but the speakers work.
c. No sound through speakers or headphones.
d. IPod not charging.
e. Speakers buzzing.
f. Sound from one speaker only.
g. Shock from headphones.
2) SOLUTION:
a. One of the speaker boards has a bad connection or is faulty.
- Check the connection of the wires going from the speakers to the speaker power board.
- Check the connection of the wires going from the speaker power board to the amp board.
- Check the connection of the wires going from the amp board to the console.
- Replace the speaker or amp boards and wiring.
- Replace the speakers.
- If the speaker board, amp board, wiring, and speakers do not solve the issue,
replace the console.
b. There is a bad connection between the headphones and the console.
- Verify the connection of the music player to the dock or audio adaptor cable.
- Verify the audio adaptor cable connection at the console.
- Replace the headphone jack.
- Replace the audio adaptor cable.
c. There is a bad connection between one of the audio boards and the console.
- Verify the connection of the music player to the dock or audio adaptor cable.
- Verify the audio adaptor cable connection at the console.
- Replace the audio adaptor cable.
- Replace the console.
d. IPod or IPod dock has a bad connection.
- Verify the connection of the IPod.
- Verify the connection of the IPod dock at the console.
- Replace the IPod dock.
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e. Speakers are not getting a clear signal through the speaker wires.
- Check the speaker wire connections.
- Check for any kinks or cuts in the speaker wires.
- Replace the speaker wiring.
- Replace the speakers.
f. The speaker or speaker wiring is bad.
- Check the speaker wire connections.
- Switch the speaker connections from one speaker to the other to see if sound switches sides.
- If the sound does not switch sides, replace the speaker board.
- If the sound does switch sides, replace the speaker and speaker wires.
g. Grounding issue.
- Try a different set of headphones.
- Check the grounding of the console.