Star Trac TR 4500 manual Code EL Lost Flowchart, Possible Cause Out of range

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Code: EL LOST Flowchart

Definition: "ELEVATION LOST

BEYOND 0% or 15% RANGE"

Possible Cause: Out of range

elevation count or elevation system

malfunctioned.

Start

Note 1: Press and hold

 

 

 

 

the "0", "2" & "START"

 

Engage

keys down at the same

 

 

"TEST MODE"

time, then release the "1"

 

key. The display will

 

Verify elevation

read: MAINTENANCE.

response in "Test

Press and release the

 

Mode".

"8" key.

 

 

See (note 1)

Or manually hold the "8"

 

 

 

 

 

key and simultaneously

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

turn the treadmill on by

 

 

 

 

 

 

the on & off switch.

Is

Both methods will

engage "Test Mode".

incline within

 

 

range

Note 2: When treadmill is

See (note 2)

?

 

at physical 0% the

 

 

 

 

elevation

 

 

 

range will read 240 across

 

 

 

the display screen.

YES

Pressing the elevation "UP"

 

 

 

key the elevation range

 

 

 

number will decrease, 57 =

 

 

 

15% for 110v units, 80 =

 

 

 

15% for 220v units.

Clear display

 

Note 3: Engage

code.

 

See (note 3)

 

MAINTENANCE mode scroll

 

 

 

 

up through the menu to the

 

 

 

different error references

 

 

 

by using the "UP" elevation

 

 

 

key. Clear all error codes

 

 

 

by pressing the "HEART"

 

 

 

key.

Stop

 

 

NO

If incline reading is less than 20 verify elevation motor potentiometer readings.

See (note 4)

If elevation motor readings register 0, check display cable for possible pinch or tear. Manually toggle the cable, if readings are now registered replace the display cable.

 

 

 

 

 

Diagram #1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% Grade

Incline

DC Voltage across

Ohm reading between

 

DC Voltage on

 

 

 

 

number in

Blue and Orange

the Blue and Orange

 

Pin 4 of the

 

 

 

 

Motor Test

wire on the Elev.

(elev. motor

 

display

 

 

 

 

Mode

motor connector

unplugged)

 

electronics

 

 

0

240

4.68

9.76k

4.8

 

 

1

228

4.44

9.33 k

4.58

 

 

2

216

4.21

8.86 k

4.37

 

 

3

204

3.98

8.41 k

4.12

 

 

4

192

3.75

7.92 k

3.88

 

 

5

180

3.51

7.48 k

3.64

 

 

6

168

3.27

6.95 k

3.42

 

 

7

156

3.04

6.48 k

3.18

 

 

8

144

2.81

6.01 k

2.95

 

 

9

132

2.57

5.50 k

2.71

 

 

10

120

2.34

4.98 k

2.48

 

 

11

108

2.11

4.48 k

2.26

 

 

12

96

1.88

3.99 k

2.03

 

13

84

1.64

3.52 k

1.79

 

Note 4: The elevation motor potentiometer may have failed or register the incorrect elevation value causing the motor to hesitate while operating. Using a Volt Meter, see diagram #1, use the chart in diagram #2 to instruct you in verifing the correct elevation values.

If no readings are registered by toggling the display cable replace the elevation motor.

14

72

1.41

2.97 k

1.55

15

60

1.17

2.48 k

1.33

Stop

Diagram #2

4.43

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Contents Section Introduction How To Use This Manual Precautions Product Support Department Product Support AsistanceEquipment Function Tools and EquipmentTreadmill Overview DC Power SupplySection Preventive Maintenance Schedules Maintenance Clean Inspect Lubricate Replace Daily Preventive Maintenance ChartWeekly MonthlyTools Required Quarterly WaxingSection Diagnostics To engage Manager Mode Manager ModeLang Maintenance Mode Maintenance Mode 10 REV EL MAX = Unit was resetting Engage Test Mode Motor Test ModeAutomatic Speed Calibration CalibrationDisplay Test Mode Heart Rate Test Section Troubleshooting 110v MCB LED Layout 110v MCB LED Layout 220v MCB LED Layout 220v MCB LED Layout Auto-Calibration fluctuates Calibration TroubleshootingDiagram #1 Will not Calibrate to MAX speed Diagram #1 Diagram #2Manual Calibration 110v Unit No Display Power220v Unit Elevation Motor Elevation system shuts-off when used consistentlySymptoms Elevation Motor overheats and blows the MCB fuse Elevation Troubleshooting10 REV Speed TroubleshootingTreadmill will not reach maximum speed Treadmill hesitates during initial speed start-up Symptom Heart Rate TroubleshootingNo Heart Rate reading DiagramConnect Heart Rate Board straight to the display input Intermittent or erratic polar heart reading Polar Heart TroubleshootingIntermittent or no speed reading Display CableIng these steps. Intermittent or no elevation Drive Motor making noise Tripping the ON/OFF switch breakerDrive Motor Head / Tail Roller SymptomRunning belt slips when running or walking Drive Belt TroubleshootingWrench Running Belt TroubleshootingWill track to the side less tensioned Running Belt TrackingBelt is properly Tensioned Running Belt TensionRunning Deck Running deck squeaks when runningRunning Deck Isolating Noise Running belt travels to one side Treadmill vibrates LevelingUnit vibrates while running VibrationStatic Shock Slight shock from handrails or when using the display panelStar Trac Product Support Department at Display Codes ChartDefinition KEY Stuck Possible Cause Damaged or Code KEY DN FlowchartPage Definition RPM Loss Possible Cause Damaged or Code no RPM FlowchartStop Re-engage Auto Calibration See note Possible Cause RPM pick-up Code SP CNG FlowchartStop Diagram #2 Volt StopStop Diagram #5 Possible Cause Out of range Code EL Lost FlowchartCode EL RNG Flowchart Proceed to EL STL flowchart Definition Elevation Code EL STL FlowchartStop Section Parts Replacement Procedure Lift motor shroud Drive Motor ReplacementDisconnecting Motor Wiring ToolsRemove Motor Install Replacement Motor Check and Adjust Belt Tension Replace Shroud Reconnect Motor WiringRemove the Elevation Motor Elevation Motor ReplacementTip the Treadmill on its side Diagram a Replacement the Elevation Motor Set the Treadmill Upright Test Treadmill Operation Procedure Removing the Side Bed Cover Side Bed Cover ReplacementInstalling Replacement Side Bed Cover Diagram C Remove the Autotransformer Autotransformer ReplacementReplace the Autotransformer Replace the Shroud Autotransformer ReplacmentProcedure Remove the Display Panel Heart Grip ReplacementDiagram B Replace the Handgrips Remove the HandgripsReplace Display Panel Page Deck & Frame Assy Page Elevation Assy Page Motor & Electrical Assy Page Running Belt Assy Page Handrail Assy Page Handrail Assy Page Display Assy Page Display Assy

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