How to Replace a Lost Plastic Key for a Precor Treadmill
Precor is a company that produces high-end fitness equipment including treadmills for home and commercial customers. Precor home treadmills are top notch and have many quality features including a safety key. This plastic key must be inserted into a slot on the treadmill, for it to begin operation. Without it, the treadmill doesn't work. If you have lost or damaged your safety key, have no fear, there are ways to have it replaced.
Instructions
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Call Precor to order a new key. Precor can be contacted at 800-347-4404. Speak with customer service and inform them of the treadmill model number that you own. A replacement key can be located and shipped to you, at your expense.
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Email Precor to request a new key. The Precor customer service department is accessible by email and can be contacted at custsupp@precor.com. The safety key you need can be ordered and shipped to you for a charge.
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Locate an authorized Precor distributor, and find out if it offers the specific key you are looking to replace. By logging on to Precor's website, you can locate a local distributor close to you, where you can stop in and pick up your replacement key if you need it in a hurry. It may be beneficial to call first, since not all distributors have supplies for every model of treadmill.
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Order a Precor replacement safety key from treadmill-supply companies such as The Treadmill Doctor. They may be more expensive than going directly through the company, but they have fast shipping and easy ordering, if you are looking get your equipment up and running.
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Reattach the key to the treadmill. Precor keys are attached to the treadmill with a string. If the string is still intact, you will just need to thread the string through the hole on the key and tie a knot. If the string is missing, you will need to replace that first and then reattach the key to the string.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a high quality string to attach the key to the treadmill.