Auto Stop Sensor Replacement

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This procedure provides instruction to remove and replace the Auto Stop Sensor.

Procedure

Review entire procedure before starting.

CAUTION: Do not place the Auto Stop Magnet on or near a steel structure. If the magnet assembly comes in contact with a steel structure and then pulled away from the steel structure, the magnet can become dislodged from the magnet assembly housing. Contact PRECOR customer service for repair or replacement.

1. Set the treadmill circuit breaker to OFF and unplugDisconnect a device power cord plug or cable connector from the power receptacle or outlet. the treadmill’s power cord.
2. Remove the front hood and right side step cover.
3. Unplug the Auto Stop Cable from the Auto Stop assembly.
4. The Auto Stop Sensor assembly has round alignment tabs that match the holes of the treadmill frame support. With one hand grasp the side of the Auto Stop Sensor assembly that is closest to the outside of the treadmill and apply pressure toward the running deck. With your other hand push on each alignment tab from the inside of the frame mounting holes. The Auto Stop Assembly should disengage from the frame.



5. Position the replacement Auto Stop assembly with the cable connector facing to the right side of the treadmill. Slide the Auto Stop assembly over the treadmill frame support and push down until the round tabs align with the holes in the support. The round tabs will snap into the treadmill frame mounting holes securing the Auto Stop assembly in place.
6. Check the alignment of the magnet and the Auto Stop assembly. The magnet and the Auto Stop assembly each have an alignment mark on the top of their housings. The magnet mark and the Auto Stop mark should align and the gap should be approximately 3/16 of an inch between the housings. A 3/16 hex key can be used as a feeler gauge to set the correct gap. If the gap or alignment are off adjust the running deck until the magnet and auto housing are properly aligned, see Auto Stop Magnet Replacement.



7. Reconnect the Auto Stop Cable to the Auto Stop Sensor Assembly.
8. Replace front hood and side step cover.
9. Connect power cord and Switch the input power ON.
10. Verify the Auto Stop function by doing the Auto Stop diagnostics test, see .
11. Verify treadmill operation per "" and return to service.

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Replacement Procedures