Saturday 26 July 2014

treadmill repair guide

Most common treadmill problems repair & troubleshooting guide.

TREADMILL MAINTENANCE – TREADMILL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING

TREADMILL ERRORS ERROR E1




ERRORS E6, E7




ERRORS E2, E4




MONITOR
THE TREADMILL MONITOR DOESN'T TURN ON
PROBLEMS WITH THE PULSATIONS
THE TREADMILL MONITOR DOES NOT SHOW ANY DATA AT ALL OR ONLY SOME DATA
THE MONITOR DOES NOT FINISH START UP OR BEEPS

BELT MOVEMENT TREADMILL SPEED PROBLEMS
Non constant. Jerky movement.
Accelerates by itself.
the belt slows down, stops or the speeds drops when the user steps on it
TREADMILL BELT PROBLEMS
the belt veers to the right/left.
the belt has a fold.
the belt stops, but the front roller continues to turn.
the belt is worn out.
NOISES BELT
Light continued noise coming from the back.
Intermittent metallica noise (clack-clack).
A ticking or whistling noise

Monday 21 July 2014

STARTRAC TREADMILL DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODES

DISPLAY TEST MODE

Test the display circuit board by holding the [5] key down while switching the treadmill on. All
the displays stay lit until a key is pressed, whereupon the software revision number is displayed.
Pressing different keys, other than [STOP], illuminate different patterns on the display.
Pressing [STOP] ends the display board test.

MOTOR TEST MODE
WARNING: DO NOT RUN ON THE TREADMILL IN MOTOR TEST MODE.

Enter the Motor Test Mode by turning the treadmill power switch ON with the [8] key depressed.
Alternate LED's in the track display blink twice per second.

The numeric displays show elevation motor Revolutions Per Second, speed command num-
ber (SCN) as a number between 3 and 240 and belt speed in km/hr:

ELAPSED TIME DISTANCE SPEED
(RPS) (SCN) (km/hr)
-50 45 8.7

The Program indicator LED's show the state of various sensors:

1 "RPM" sensor ON
2 "RPM" sensor ON
3 Elevation sensor ON
4 0% sensor ON
5 "RPM" sensor OFF
6 "RPM" sensor OFF
7 Elevation sensor OFF
8 0% sensor OFF

The [FAST] key increases and the [SLOW] key decreases the speed command number
(SCN).

The [UP] and [DOWN] keys set the elevation direction relay when pressed; hold either key for
more than half a second to run the elevation motor.

Use the [LAPS] key to test the watchdog circuit on the motor control board, disabling both
motors. The running belt and elevation motors will not operate until power is turned off and re-
started.

The [START] key begins the "Burn-In" program. Error detection is enabled.

The [O] – [9] number and [DISP] keys are ignored

The [STOP] key exits to the "CHOOSE 0-9" opening display.

NOTES:

* Elevation RPS display updates twice per second.
* Downward motion displays with a minus sign.
* Speed display updates ten times per second.

The [UP] and [DOWN] keys switch the direction relay immediately, even if the elevation motor
is moving. The motor does not stop automatically on the zero percent switch. Changing direction
while elevation is running should be avoided.

Except during "Burn-In", the unit will not detect elevation errors, but will detect all
"CPU Errors" and "SPd Error 1".

VOLTAGE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT

STARTRACS are all pre-adjusted at the factory to cover a wide range of line voltages However,
there are cases where the incoming power to a facility are out of the voltage compensation ran ge
of the STARTRAC. If the incoming voltage is too low, a "SPd Error 2" will be displayed. If the volt -
age is too high, the STARTRAC will run faster than 1 MPH ( 2 km/hr On metric systems) when
commanded to minimum speed



For optimal performance of the STARTRAC, check the voltage compensation after initial assembly and whenever the symptoms listed above occur. The procedure is as follows:


A. Switch off main power.


B. Enter motor test mode by holding down the [8] key while switching on power to the
treadmill.

NOTE With the exception of speed, the displays in motor test mode indicate functions
differing from those labeled on the panel.



DO NOT STAND ON THE RUNNING BELT WHEN PERFORMING THE STEPS BELOW:


C.   The center numerical display reflects a speed command value. Initially, this value should
be the number 3 (minimum command). The running belt should be at a stop. If not, VR2
on the motor control board must be adjusted (see location diagram). With a small
screwdriver, slowly adjust VR2 counter-'clockwise just until the belt stops.


D.   Set the command to 18 using the [FAST] key to increase ([SLOW] to decrease). Verify
that the running belt moves at least 1" (25.4 mm) per second. If not, adjust VR2 in the
clockwise direction until it does.



E.    Return the command to 3 using the [SLOW] key to decrease. If the belt is not at a stop,
repeat steps (C) through (E).

F.  Exit motor test mode either pressing the [STOP] key or switching main power off.


BELT ADJUSTMENTS

RUNNING BELT

Belt tracking adjustments may become necessary. The adjustment bolts are at the tail roller
and require a 1/4" (6.35mm) Hex Key Drive. Turning the right bolt clockwise will cause the belt
to move to the left and vice versa. Adjust one bolt only half a turn at a time. Run the belt slowly
at 2-3 MPH (3-5 km/hr) while adjusting, then run it fast for 30 seconds or more to check the result.
Adjust the belt to ride in the center of the running surface and motor shroud.



MOTOR BELT

The motor drive belt might require tensioning during normal use.  Adjust the motor belt tension
to eliminate slippage. The adjusting procedure is as follows:
Unplug the unit, unscrew and lift the motor shroud. Loosen the motor bolts and tension bolt
lock nut. Turn the tension bolt 1/4 turn clockwise. Tighten tension bolt lock nut and motor bolts.
Position the motor shroud and plug the unit in.

ELEVATION BELT

We designed and engineered the elevation belt and pulley assembly for years of trouble free
use; however, if the belt and assembly needs servicing or if you hear a "popping" noise when
using the elevation system proceed as follows:

1. Elevate the treadmill to a 10% grade.
2. Unplug the unit, lift the motor shroud and place a piece of carpet or other soft material
next to the equipment.
3. Carefully tip the unit on its side and inspect the belt tension.  A 1/4" (8mm) deflection with
moderate pressure is acceptable.
4. If more tension is necessary, loosen the 1/2" (12.7mm) bolt retaining the idler pulley
assembly. Increase the tension to a 1/4" (6mm) deflection by moving the idler pulley.
5. Tighten the 1/2" (12,7mm) idler assembly bolt.
6. Return the unit to an upright position, plug it in and check the operation of the elevation
mechanism. If it's working satisfactorily, unplug the power cord, lower and position the
motor shroud and reinsert the plug.

RUNNING BED

The phenolic material laminated running bed surface is coated with a "wax-like" substance.
During the break-in period, (20-30 hrs. of operation), this material may "migrate" along the sur-
face of the running bed and accumulate on the head and tail rollers: This accumulation could
cause a slight "thumping" noise. If the thumping noise persists after a prolonged period of time,
you should remove some of the accumulation from the tail roller. The procedure is as follows:

1.     Turn the belt adjustment bolts counter-clockwise with the 1/4" (8.35mm) Hex Key Driver
far enough to loosen the running belt.
2.      Remove the largest accumulations of the "wax-like" material, DO NOT remove all the
substance, as it is needed to lubricate the running bed and belt.
3.      Turn the belt adjustment bolts clockwise and adjust the belt to ride in the center of the
running surface and motor shroud.  DO NOT over tighten, as this will distort the shape
of the running belt.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART


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BELT ADJUSTMENTS

RUNNING BELT

Belt tracking adjustments may become necessary. The adjustment bolts are at the tail roller
and require a 1/4" (6.35mm) Hex Key Driver. Turning the right bolt clockwise will cause the belt
to move to the left and vice versa. Adjust one bolt only half a turn at a time. Run the ban slowly
at 3-5 km/hr while adjusting, then run it fast for 30 seconds or more to check the result. Adjust
the belt to ride in the center of the running surface and motor shroud.

MOTOR BELT

The motor drive belt might require tensioning during normal use. Adjust the motor belt tension
to eliminate slippage. The adjusting procedure is as follows:

Unplug the unit and lift the motor shroud. Loosen the motor bolts and tension bolt lock nut.
Turn the tension bolt 1/4 turn clockwise. Tighten tension bolt lock nut and motor bolts. Position
the motor shroud, and plug the unit in.

ELEVATION BELT

We designed and engineered the elevation belt and pulley assembly for years of trouble free
use; however, if the belt and assembly needs servicing or if you hear a "popping" noise when
using the elevation system proceed as follows:

1.  Elevate the treadmill to a 10% grade.

2.      Unplug the unit, lift the motor shroud and place a piece of carpet or other son material
next to the equipment.

3.      Carefully tip the unit on its side and inspect the belt tension. A 6mm deflection with
moderate pressure is acceptable.

4.      If more tension is necessary, loosen the 1/2" (12.7mm) bolt retaining the idler pulley
assembly. Increase the tension to a 6mm deflection by moving the idler pulley.

5.  Tighten the 1/2" (12.7mm) idler assembly bolt.

6.      Return the unit to an upright position, plug it in and check the operation of the elevation
mechanism. If it's working satisfactorily, unplug the power cord, lower and position the
motor shroud and reinsert the plug.

RUNNING BED

The phenolic material laminated running bed surface is coated with a "wax-like" substance.
During the break-in period, {20-30 hrs. of operation), this material may "migrate" along the
surface of the running bed and accumulate on the head and tail rollers. This accumulation could
cause a slight "thumping" noise. If the thumping noise persists after a prolonged period of time,
you should remove some of the accumulation from the tail roller. The procedure is as follows:

1.     Turn the belt adjustment bolts counter-clockwise with the 1/4" (6.35mm) Hex Key Driver
far enough to loosen the running belt.

2.      Remove the largest accumulations of the "wax-like" material. DO NOT remove all the
substance, as it is needed to lubricate the running bed and belt.

3.      Turn the belt adjustment bolts clockwise and adjust the belt to ride in the center of the
running surface and motor shroud DO NOT over tighten, as this will distort the shape
of the running belt.

ERROR MESSAGES

STARTRAC Displays Error Messages when the computer detects a malfunction. Please
record the Error Type AND Number displayed. This information, along with the definition of
Error Messages in the troubleshooting section, will tell the repair person what to do.

Error messages can be cleared only by switching off power to the treadmill.

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CPU ERROR

If STARTRAC detects a fault in its internal operations it will stop and display "CPU Error 0 or
1 or 2" (Probably caused by turning the treadmill OFF and ON too quickly - the microprocessor
is not reset and also trips the circuit watchdog). Turn the power switchOFF, wait a couple of
seconds and then turn the power switch ON If the problem occurs again, contact Unison for assistance.

ELEVATION ERROR
If a problem develops with the elevation mechanism, "El Error 0, 1, 2 or 3" is displayed and the
treadmill stops.

Possible causes of this error include a stalled elevation motor, a defective elevation sensor or
cable, or a defective zero percent sensor or cable.

To allow operation of the treadmill until elevation can be serviced, depress the [0] key while
switching the machine on. In this mode, "EL-OFF' will appear for several seconds at power up
and no elevation operations will occur.


FAIL-SAFE ERROR
If the microprocessor detects the fail-safe (watchdog) circuit tripped on the motor control board
at the start or during a run, the display will show "FS Error O". Possible causes for this are cycling
power too fast (see CPU ERROR), defective motor control board or defective display cable.

SPEED ERROR
The display reads "SPEED Error 0, 1, or 2" when the microprocessor detects a problem with
the motor speed control.

THIS MAY SHOW AN UNSAFE CONDITION

Possible causes are a defective or misadjusted motor speed sensor / cable or motor control
board.

Thursday 17 July 2014

Treadmill repair in UK

Treadmill Maintenance & Repair Service

Treadmill Repair UK

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Friday 4 July 2014

FITNESS EQUIPMENT SERVO MOTOR SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING


Item
Breakdown
Troubleshooting
  1
 LCD no display.
1. Make sure the Adaptor have plug in the AC electrical outlet properly..
2. Make sure the Adaptor’s electrical socket have plug in the stage. Check whether it
bad contact or not.
3. Check the Adaptor’s AC voltage ,to see if it is same as the user’s household
voltage.
4.Check the console together with the stage’s 12PIN connect cable, to see if  the
console are bad contact or get loose with the stage’s 12PIN connect cable.
5. Check the DC JACK 3PIN connect cable are loose or not.
  2
No alteration of resistance
1. When the LOAD/LEVEL is up or down, to see the Motor is running or not .
2.Check the console together with the stage’s 12PIN connect cable, to see if the console are bad contact or get loose with the stage’s 12PIN connect cable.
3. To see the Motor is running or not after plug in the adaptor again and turn on the console.
  3
NO Hand pulse figure display
1. Make sure the user holds both hands on the handgrip sensor. Please keep both hands together at the same tame on handpulse, during training period.
2. Check the signal cable which in the handgrip sensor, to see if it loose or not.
3. To see the console whether in the low-speed (energy saving mode) or not.
  4
No display of Built-in figure
1. Make sure user have wear the built-in belt in the proper position. Make sure the body is abreast with the console.
2. Check the battery is is dead or not, please changes the battery and tests it again.
3. To see the console whether in the low-speed (energy saving mode) or not.
  5
LCD display error E-1
1.E-1 is indicate the console have not receive the body fat figure , Make sure the user have hold onto the handgrip sensor ,Please do hold two hands together during training period.

  6
LCD display error E-4
1.  E-4 is indicate the user’s age, height, weight figure have exceed of the setting range when user setting their information. please according the use’s actual figure setting your information.
  7
LCD display error E-2
1.Check the console together with the stage’s 12PIN connect cable, to see if  the console are bad contact or get loose with the stage’s 12PIN connect cable.
2. Check the Motor distance have exceed of the setting range or not.
  8
No display of SPEED figure
1.       Check the console together with the stage’s 12PIN connect cable, to see if  the console are bad contact or get loose with the stage’s 12PIN connect cable
2.  Check the Speed SENSOR cable, to see if it is bad contact or getting loose.
  9
Fail to respond the RECOVERY function.
1 Check the console is in the STOP condition or not.
2. Check the pulse function, to see if it can display the pulse figure or not.

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