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So we have a Proform 590Qs treadmill that when we plug it in starts to incline on it's own and the decline button does not work. We've tried the reset and even opened the cover to the board and pulled the cable for incline up and manually pushed it down which temporarily fixed it but when we plugged it in the treadmill would not roll. Maybe the incline up wire needs to be attached for that but anyone have any idea on what to check to fix the decline function?
You've to check the incline and decline limit switches also the incline motor
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Hi sir
1) Please open the covert where the main motor is, disconnect
the connector from the Incline motor.
2) Turn On the treadmill, and see what happen.
3) If the problem does Not appear , is indication the controller motor board is defective.
Since the controller motor board has 3 power supply: 1) Console 2) Main Motor 3) Incline Motor.
Sounds like the button on the panel is stuck somehow, I think this because when you switch the wires this would reverse the polarity to the incline motor.
can you tell if the panel is recognizing the pushing of the incline buttons, like with a beep or light or something? If it didn't seem like it's responding this may be because one button is constantly stuck down.
I have a Proform ZT5 model - had the same incline/decline problem. It needed calibrated. - unplug, turn off, and take the key out - plug machine in - turn switch on - Pres and hold the STOP and SPEED UP button at the same time, while holding them insert the RED KEY - let go of both buttons - press STOP 1 time - pres INCLINE UP 1 time - this should reset it.
The tech on the phone mentioned the importance of turning the maching off, taking the key out, and unplugging after each use. Leaving it plugged in there is still an electrical current running and this can cause more seriouc problems that require a new control panel.
you could unplug the wire for the incline motor take hood off. look for the wire that connects to the incline port and remove. it will say incline mtr this will at least let you use it
Although it is fairly rare the incline motor can jam up into the highest position and get stuck there. To fix this take off the plastic hood that covers the incline motor and depending on the motor you should be able to wind it with your hand out of the highest position. When it is out of the highest position run the calibration as described in the owner's manual and it should go all the way up and all the way down. If it is not this type of motor that can be wound by hand then the first and last thing to do is to try calibration of the incline as described in your manual. If this does not work then a new incline motor is needed.
i just called the manufacturer on this and found out i have a faulty control panel, but these are the steps they told me to go through to reset. If it works, then you are good, if not, you may also have a control panel issue. 1. plug in and turn on treadmill, keep red key out 2. press and hold the stop button and speed up button at the same time and hold them while you insert the red key 3. after red key is inserted, let go of both buttons **CAUTION - be sure to stand on side bars of treadmill, clear of the belt for this next part bc it will go VERY FAST*** 4. press stop button once 5. press speed up button until it reads 85 (see what i mean?!) 6. press stop button once 7. press incline down or up one time and it should get back into normal mode. mine just started a series of flashing lights and "8"s in all the "windows" so my panel needs to be replaced. here is the number i called - 1-877-993-7999. Good Luck!
Under the hood there should be a tech sheet with calibration instructions. I have not worked on these for several years or I would rattle off the procedure. If the sheet is still there make sure you put it back in the plastic sleeve for next time..... Eric
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