Hi there. It sounds like something is shorting out inside your treadmill. If you're handy with electrical systems, I would recommend taking the cover off the treadmill and looking at all the connections for any wires that may be stripped/touching. Make sure the treadmill is unplugged when you do this! The only reason for the breaker to trip when you turn it on is for an electrical short or a serious malfunction (my guess would be the motor). If you come across a stripped wire, you can tape it up using electrical tape. If you aren't handy with this sort of thing, please call an expert! It can be very dangerous, especially if you are unfamiliar with the parts/how a circuit works! Good luck! Alex
Hi.
the circuit breaker probably only covers the motor anyway, and if this is the case then the problem has been isolated already.
it sounds like the motor has burnt out, and there is a short in it somewhere. the best (and safest) thing to do is to remove the motor and either just replace it, or have it tested by an electrician.
most repair shops will happily test a motor for free if you take it to them. it should only take a few minutes.
take the circuit breaker to them as well, as it is possible to have a faulty circuit breaker.
please feel free to ask if you need more advice.
hope this helps
hi.
the circuit breaker probably only covers the motor anyway, and if this is the case then the problem has been isolated already.
it sounds like the motor has burnt out, and there is a short in it somewhere. the best (and safest) thing to do is to remove the motor and either just replace it, or have it tested by an electrician.
most repair shops will happily test a motor for free if you take it to them. it should only take a few minutes.
take the circuit breaker to them as well, as it is possible to have a faulty circuit breaker.
please feel free to ask if you need more advice.
hope this helps
if this unit is under warranty, then contact the store you bought the treadmill from.
they should be able to sort this out under warranty.
a puff of smoke, electrical burning smell, and a tripped circuit breaker mean there is an electrical fault in the motor. when the motor is removed, just make sure that the belt moves freely on the treadmil and has not jammed.
any faults like this would be covered under warranty anyway, so the first thing to do is contact the store, or manufacturers helpline for advice.
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Unfortunately it sounds like the motor has burnt out and would require replacing.
As this treadmills come with a 10 year warranty on the motor if you've not had it for that long the you need to contact Horizon Fitness at the link below.
http://www.horizonfitness.co.uk/6/service/
If they're unable or unwilling to help you then please ask for further assistance and I'll see what I can do.
A replacement motor is in the region of $400 + fitting, but you could possibly fit it yourself.
As the treadmill is more than likely under warranty I didn't think you would have wanted to start checking things yourself which would void the warranty. First thing to check would be to disconnect the supply to the Main Drive Motor and switch on. If the circuit breaker trips then reset and disconnect the Incline Motor. If the circuit breaker still trips then ask for furterh assistance.
For your future reference it is normal courtesy to ask for further information or clarification before leaving feedback and dismissing the expert.
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That response did not suggest how I can troubleshooting to isolate the problem.
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