Problem with treadmill shutting off every 40 seconds
KnM
I have a treadmill that worked fine for a few years. Lately I could
smell the motor getting really hot and the treadmill would shut off.
I then replaced the motor and now it is shutting down within 30-40
seconds of running. The new motor is not getting hot and appears to
be working fine.
Does anyone know what might be causing it to shut off like that.
In Advance, Thank You Very Much!
-Mike-
rundout
> Sorry for the cross posting, but I am getting desperate here!
>
> I have a treadmill that worked fine for a few years. Lately I could
> smell the motor getting really hot and the treadmill would shut off.
problem What ever was wrong caused the motor to overheat. Check to see
if any thing is rubbing binding which would cause to much load on the
motor Also check all electrical connections for a loose wire or
connection
> I then replaced the motor and now it is shutting down within 30-40
> seconds of running. The new motor is not getting hot and appears to
> be working fine.
off is caused by some type of overload device that senses to much
current You need to find out what is the correct current draw for that
motor and then measure it If it is more, then there is some other
problem, mechanical maybe. If current is correct the the overload
device may be bad You will need tester to do this. It may be time to
call the repairman
>
> Does anyone know what might be causing it to shut off like that.
mechanical.
good luck Hope I have helped
feel free to email me with treadmill in the subject line
Robert
KnM
The motor I originally had was a 9 volt and the new motor I put in is
a 6.2 volt.
Once I try to hold back the treadmill it will stop and some kind of
switch pops out which I suppose is something that is made to cut off
on any kind of voltage change.
Now this is where I need help, the switch/breaker thing says 10amp on
it and I am suspecting that the switch/breaker may be the wrong size
for the new motor or might be faulty. I am considering putting a
jumper in if all else fails but is it possible that the new
switch/breaker might not be compatable with the new 6.2 volt motor, or
can that device go bad?
Thanks!
P.S. There is absolutely no drag anywhere on the treadmill,
everything spins nice and easy without a problem so I don't think that
there is any mechanical problems. From what I can see all the
electrical contacts seem OK.
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rundout
> Thanks for you help, I have actually made some progress.
>
> The motor I originally had was a 9 volt and the new motor I put in is
> a 6.2 volt.
Now your new problem makes sense. By Putting in a 6.2v motor your
current increases by 30% and you have new problems
>
> Once I try to hold back the treadmill it will stop and some kind of
> switch pops out which I suppose is something that is made to cut off
> on any kind of voltage change.
+
Its designed to limit current not voltage and protect your unit
from damage
>
> Now this is where I need help, the switch/breaker thing says 10amp on
> it and I am suspecting that the switch/breaker may be the wrong size
> for the new motor or might be faulty. I am considering putting a
> jumper in
Be prepared for smoke and sparks
if all else fails but is it possible that the new
> switch/breaker might not be compatable with the new 6.2 volt motor,
YES
or
> can that device go bad?
The breaker is doing what it is supposed to do. Your current has
increased
If you change the breaker to say 15amp will the rest of the system
be able to carry the increased load? if not you will damage the
drive which controls the motor and will be big bucks to repair or you
may now have a high speed treadmill!!!!
I would question putting a different lower voltage motor on this.
Did the
factory or dealer supply you with this motor if so take it back
and get the correct voltage motor
If you are stuck with your parts try this run the new motor say
at 3/4 speed does it trip the breaker? NO ok this is now your new max
speed YES try 1/2 speed At this point all your speed and distance
calibrations will be off
Good luck and be careful
Robert
KnM
I am encountering another problem with this treadmill dilemma and I
hope someone might be able to reply with some help.
First off When I said the old motor was a 9 Volt and the new one is a
6.2 volt I made a mistake. The old motor is a 9 AMP and the new one
is a 6.2 AMP. (I confused volts with amps)
Being that I confused the amps and volts does that still hold true
about the breaker going off becuase it is incompatable with the power
supply/motor?
Now my problem is that they no longer make the exact same motor, this
new one with 6.2 amps is a replacement. Can you recommend what I
might try to do to make this new one work?
Does that still hold true about burning out the motor if I were to get
a higher amp breaker?
I am a bit confused how putting in a motor with a lower amp rating
would trip the circuit.
Once again, Thanks Very Much for your help!
-Mike-
dahammel
unneeded electronic crap?
d.
"KnM" <mike...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Denise Howard
<dahammel"nospam"@yahoo.com> wrote:
> um, run outside, breathe fresh air and enjoy nature, and say screw the
> unneeded electronic crap?
Winter is pretty harsh in some parts of the world. And not everyone
has a place to run.
--
Denise denise dot howard at attbi dot com
ACE and AFAA certified fitness instructor
AFAA step certified
Lorne Sundby
> um, run outside, breathe fresh air and enjoy nature, and say screw the
> unneeded electronic crap?
Lotsa reasons for a treadmill. Here are three of mine:
1. The first day of a HUGE dump of fresh snow is impossible to run in. So I
run the treadmill to avoid plowing through the snow.
2. Any speed work can't be run outside because of snow, ice and darkness. So
I run the treadmill with old Star Trek episodes on the VCR for inspiration.
3. I am stuck from time to time with childcare and no available babysitter so
I run indoors and keep an eye on the kidlets.
--
Lorne Sundby
The Neals
the belt and board? Have you mixed wax and silicon lubricants? What is the
make & model of this treadmill?
More detail please,...
prosper,
Ian
Willy
> > unneeded electronic crap?
No matter what newsgroup you are in there will be elitists who suggest
things are better "some other way" . Not surprisingly this way is usually
their way. I myself have never met two runners that completely agree on
training methodology. Runners not only have different "motivations", they
have different "motivators", and different life conditions.
By Motivations I mean .. to lose weight.. to beat a PR... To live longer..
to smell nature and exhaust fumes ?
By Motivators I mean - music.. fresh air.. the mirror..other
runners..strength of will.. sunshine and exhaust fumes ?
By Life Conditions I Mean - Safety - weather - family obligations -
treadmill availibility.
I have gotten far past being insulted by ignorance that tries to diminish or
invalidate my motivation, or motivators, or conditions.
Enjoy your treadmill workouts.. savor them.. and the images that your mind
creates as you run.. there is a beauty in treadmill running.. A focus.. a
meditative state that is unachievable on the road. Not saying it's better or
worse.. It's just different.
Those who say treadmill running is boring... are not unlike non runners who
say running is boring.
Good for you for having motivation, listening to your motivators.. and
coping with your life conditions.
~Willy