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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The Matrix Stepper has different electrical requirements depending on the model chosen. The chart below should assist you with your
facility planning:
3x / 5x: These products are designed to be self powered and do not require an external power supply source to operate. However,
these units can be AC powered if an optional power cord is purchased. This will power the console at all times and requires no
minimum RPM for operation. These units can be daisy-chained together, up to 4 units per dedicated 15 amp circuit, using a Matrix
daisy-chain cord adapter (sold separately).
3xe / 7x / 7xe: These products must be AC powered. These units can be daisy-chained together, up to 4 units per dedicated 15 amp
circuit, using a Matrix daisy-chain cord adapter (sold separately).
For your safety and for the performance of your Matrix product, the ground on your circuits must be non-looped. Please refer to NEC
article 210-21 and 210-23. Any alterations to the standard Matrix power cords will void all warranties.
DEDICATED CIRCUIT AND ELECTRICAL INFO
All Matrix units require the use of a 15 amp or 20 amp “dedicated circuit,” with a non-looped (isolated) neutral/ground, for the power
requirement. Quite simply this means that each outlet you plug into should not have anything else running on that same circuit. The
easiest way to verify this is to locate the main circuit breaker box, and turn off the breaker(s) one at a time. Once a breaker has been
turned off, the only thing that should not have power to it are the units in question. No lamps, vending machines, fans, sound systems,
or any other item should lose power when you perform this test.
Non-looped (isolated) neutral/grounding means that each circuit must have an individual neutral/ground connection coming from it,
and terminating at an approved earth ground. You cannot “jumper” a single neutral/ground from one circuit to the next.
In addition to the dedicated circuit requirement, the proper gauge wire must be used from the circuit breaker box, to each outlet that
will have the maximum number of units running off of it. If the distance from the circuit breaker box, to each outlet, is 100 ft or less,
then 12 gauge wire may be used. For any distance greater than 100 ft from the circuit breaker box to the outlet, 10 gauge wire must
be used.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. If a unit should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical
current to reduce the risk of electrical shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with local
codes and ordinances.
Connect this exercise product to a properly grounded outlet only.
Never operate product with a damaged cord or plug even if it is working properly. Never operate any product if it appears
damaged, or has been immersed in water. Contact Customer Tech Support for replacement or repair.
WARNING
DANGER
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided
with the product. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This product is for use on a nominal 110-120 Volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug in the illustration. Make
sure that the product is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this
product.
This product must be used on a dedicated circuit. To determine if you are on a dedicated circuit, shut off the power to that circuit and
observe if any other devices lose power. If so, move devices to a different circuit.
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