Precor C932 Owner's Manual
Precor C932 Owner's Manual

Precor C932 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Commercial Treadmill Owner’s Manual C932...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING — persons, take the following precautions: • Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its operation on or near the C932 treadmill. Do not leave children unsupervised around the treadmill. • Never leave the treadmill unattended. Unplug the unit from the power outlet when it is not in use, before cleaning it, and before putting on or taking off parts.
  • Page 3: Safety Approval

    CAN/CSA-E-335-1/3-94, Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The C932 Low Impact Treadmill must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current which reduces the risk of electrical shock.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Setting a Cool Down Time Limit ... 24 Viewing the Odometer, Hours of Use, Software Version, and Error Log ... 24 The C932 Display ...26 Features on the Display Console ... 26 Setup Mode and Prompts ... 27 The Setup Mode and the QUICKSTART Center Display During a Workout ...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents The C932 Keypad ...30 Keypad Tips ... 30 Special Keypad Functions at the Precor Banner ... 30 Keys on the Keypad ... 32 Changing the Display Features Using the SELECT Key ... 34 Exercising on the C932 ...35 Safety Features ...
  • Page 6: Radio Frequency Interference (Rfi)

    EEC, Electromagnetic Compatibility and has been tested to the following standards: EN55022, Limits & Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference, Information Tech- nology Equipment (Class A). Per the standard, the treadmill is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user is responsible to take adequate measures to alleviate the interference.
  • Page 7: Obtaining Service

    The serial number can be found on the shipping container or on the label near the power receptacle. If you have any questions regarding the tread- mill, use the model and serial numbers whenever you call a Precor dealer or Commercial Products Customer Support Representative.
  • Page 8: Unpacking The Treadmill

    POLAR ® chest strap • Side handrails If you are interested in obtaining Precor option kits for your unit, check with your dealer. For customer support, see Obtaining Service on page 7. page 8 Look inside the cardboard packing material...
  • Page 9: Hardware Kit

    Diagram 2 Hardware kit. Carefully unpack the pieces of the treadmill and lay them on the floor near the location where you plan to use the treadmill. HARDWARE KIT After unpacking the treadmill, open the hardware kit (refer to Diagram 2) and make sure that you have the following items: ❑...
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Treadmill

    However, you will need assistance during assembly. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Follow these installation requirements when installing the treadmill. If you do not install the treadmill according to the following guidelines, you could void the Precor limited warranty. • Set up the treadmill on a solid, flat surface. Unpack and assemble the treadmill close to where you plan to use it.
  • Page 11 3. Move the treadmill. Diagram 3. To avoid injury to yourself or damage to the unit, ask for help in placing the treadmill where you plan to use it. Diagram 3 illustrates how to properly lift the rear end so that you can roll it on its front wheels.
  • Page 12 CAUTION: To avoid damage to the display cable, read and follow these steps carefully. Damage to the cable due to improper assembly is not covered by the Precor limited warranty. 6. Route the display cable. Diagram 5. Unwrap the cable and remove any kinks.
  • Page 13 (see inset) and then, rest the display console on the upright supports and align the mounting holes. CAUTION: Do not crimp or pinch the cable! Crimped or pinched cables are not covered by the Precor limited warranty. page 13...
  • Page 14 Diagram 8 Connect the cable. Cable connector Cable receptacle Display console Mounting holes Tie wrap Upright support Cable connector 10. Connect the display cable and secure the display console. Refer to Diagram 8, #1 and take the following steps to secure the display cable and console.
  • Page 15 11. Install the center handrail. Loosen the four fasteners in the handrail clamp bracket with the hex key provided. See Diagram 9, #1. The center handrail is packaged in two pieces. Install one side at a time by following these steps: a.
  • Page 16 13. Tighten all mounting screws with the hex key (H) provided. Diagram 12. Start at the front of the treadmill with the four screws that attach the upright supports to the front panel. Tightening these screws first helps pull the rest of the treadmill’s parts into alignment.
  • Page 17 Diagram 14 Level the unit. 15. Level the unit. Diagram 14. The C932 has adjustable rear feet. Check to make sure that the running surface is level (use a bubble level as shown in Diagram 14). If the treadmill is placed on a slightly, uneven surface, adjusting the rear feet can help, but will not compensate for extremely uneven surfaces.
  • Page 18: Turning The Unit On And Off

    17. Plug the power cord into an appropriate power outlet. Refer to Ground- ing Instructions on page 3. Make sure that the ON/OFF (I/O) power switch, located on the front panel of the treadmill, is placed in the OFF (O) position. CAUTION: The treadmill requires a dedicated, grounded circuit.
  • Page 19: Checking The Alignment Of The Running Belt

    Failure to do so might cause the belt to tear or fray, which is not covered by the Precor, limited warranty. 6. To stop the running belt, press the red Stop button. If the belt is functioning correctly, the C932 treadmill is ready to use. Then,... the belt is functioning correctly and no adjustment is necessary.
  • Page 20: Club Information

    Software Version Error Log Note: If your customers are interested in the learning more about the C932 treadmill, you may wish to direct them to the manual available on the web site (www.precor.com). (The manual, which appears on the web site, does not contain the information found in this section.)
  • Page 21: Programming Tips

    Keypad keys PROGRAMMING TIPS Certain aspects of the C932 are hidden and can only be accessed using special key presses. To avoid unauthorized use, certain rules apply. See Diagram 16. Tips to consider while programming or viewing diagnostic information are shown below: •...
  • Page 22: Selecting The Language

    U.S. Standard units of measure. You can easily change this setting by taking the following steps: 1. Check that the C932 is ON. If necessary, turn ON the treadmill using the power switch located at the front of the unit.
  • Page 23: Determining The Club Speed Limit

    The exception is the Weight Loss course. SETTING A PAUSE TIME LIMIT Setting a pause time limit is useful because the treadmill returns to the PRECOR banner at a selected interval after the Stop key is pressed.
  • Page 24: Setting A Cool Down Time Limit

    To view the odometer, the number of hours that the running belt has been in use, the C932 software version number, or the error log, begin at the PRECOR banner and press the following key sequence: RESET, SPEED ▼, SELECT The numbers 6, 5 appear on the display as you press the associated key.
  • Page 25 Important: You cannot retrieve the error log once you have deleted it. To return to the PRECOR banner, press RESET, SELECT, or the red Stop button. The number of hours that the treadmill has been...
  • Page 26: The C932 Display

    The C932 Display The C932 is designed so users can work out with minimal instruction or training. The directions on the console and the prompts on the display will guide a user through the entire workout session. Before the treadmill is used, however, we recommend that you, as club owner or manager, familiarize yourself with it so you can instruct your customers to use it safely and effectively.
  • Page 27: Setup Mode And Prompts

    ® SETUP MODE AND PROMPTS The PRECOR banner is the “starting point” when a user begins a workout. If the banner does not scroll across the display, press the RESET key. If the display appears blank, make sure that the treadmill is turned ON. Press the ON/OFF [I/O] switch located at the front, near the power receptacle, to ON.
  • Page 28: The Setup Mode And The Quickstart

    However, the values that the QuickStart program uses are dependent on when a user presses QuickStart in the Setup mode. See the table below. CAUTION: Pressing the QuickStart key at the PRECOR banner or after any one of the Setup prompts causes the running belt to begin moving auto- matically.
  • Page 29: Center Display During A Workout

    Age prompt CENTER DISPLAY DURING A WORKOUT The PRECOR banner, setup prompts, course profiles and feature selections appear in the center display. Prior to working out, prompts guide the user through the Setup mode. Refer to Setup Mode and Prompts .
  • Page 30 If a user is not wearing a POLAR will not be detected and no pulse rate appears (the display remains blank). Important: If a “— — —” appears in the display, the C932 is having difficulty detecting a user’s heart rate. Make sure that the POLAR tioned properly on a user’s chest against the skin.
  • Page 31: The C932 Keypad

    The C932 Keypad The C932 keypad allows a user to control the workout session. Information that you will find in this section includes: • Tips on using the display keypad • Descriptions of each key on the keypad • How to use the SELECT key to change which features appear on the display KEYPAD TIPS Review the following tips and make sure that your customer’s know how to use...
  • Page 32: Keys On The Keypad

    Workout Summary display while in Pause mode. Refer to Pause, Workout Summary, and Exit Features on page 39. Note that if the user presses RE- SET during the Setup mode, the use exits Setup mode and the PRECOR banner returns.
  • Page 33 When a user presses QuickStart at the PRECOR banner, the default values shown below apply. QUICKSTART Default Values Setup Prompts Default Value Course Manual (MANL) Workout time Club limit Weight 150 lbs. (68 kg.) AGE 0 : A valid AGE must be entered to use the SmartRate play.
  • Page 34: Changing The Display Features Using The Select Key

    CHANGING THE DISPLAY FEATURES USING THE SELECT KEY The SELECT keys lets a user choose which feature(s) appears on the display. When a user begins a course, the display automatically scans all highlighted features. The indicator light (LED) next to the SCAN label is lit. To turn off the scanning feature entirely, a user can switch the indicator lights, next to the item, on or off.
  • Page 35: Exercising On The C932

    Exercising on the C932 Once the C932 is set up, it is ready to use. The easy-to-understand prompts let the user select a course and specify how long he or she wishes to work out. The speed and incline levels can be adapted to meet their fitness goals.
  • Page 36: Using The Stop Button

    Tips to consider during your workout are shown below: Keypad Tips ▼ or ▲ — presses to the arrow keys are ignored when the PRECOR banner is being displayed. SELECT — initiates the Setup mode. You can change the display selections using the ▼...
  • Page 37: Quick Steps To Working Out

    QUICK STEPS TO WORKING OUT When you first turn the unit ON, the PRECOR banner scrolls across the display. This banner indicates that the C932 is ready to accept user entries. 1. To use the heart rate capabilities in the C932 treadmill, you Put on the chest strap.
  • Page 38: Cooling Down After Your Workout

    Note that certain courses have preprogrammed speed and incline changes. Refer to C932 Courses on page 40. Note: To pause during your workout before finishing the se- lected course, press the red Stop button. The displays on the console freeze.
  • Page 39: Pause, Workout Summary, And Exit Features

    PRECOR banner. Workout Summary display — provides a two minute time frame in which you can review your workout statistics before the display automatically resets to the PRECOR banner. The Workout Summary display can be accessed from the Pause or Cool Down/Pause modes, or by prematurely exiting a course.
  • Page 40 Displays the Workout Summary banner so that you can view your workout statistics. This is what happens,... Returns to the PRECOR banner. Note: If the two minute time limit elapses, the display returns to the PRECOR banner.
  • Page 41: C932 Courses

    C932 Courses A variety of exercise options are available on the C932. This section provides: • Descriptions of the courses printed on the display console label • A more detailed look at the SmartRate COURSE FEATURES • If the club allows it, you can work out indefinitely in any course (except Weight Loss).
  • Page 42: Course Descriptions

    The interval course on the C932 lets you set the rest and work intervals according to your training regimen. You set the speed and incline for the first rest and work intervals and the software takes over from there, repeating the intervals throughout the course until you press the Stop button.
  • Page 43 HEART RATE COURSE (HRC)* This course lets you set a target for your heart rate. The treadmill adjusts the incline to maintain your target heart rate while you work out. Similar to the Weight Loss course, you must wear a POLAR chest strap.
  • Page 44: Heart Rate Capabilities

    • After putting on the chest strap, be sure that the C932 is ON. Face the display console for a minimum of 15 seconds. This allows the receiver in the console to acknowledge the presence of the transmitter.
  • Page 45 Diagram 20 Target zones. CAUTION: Keep in mind that the “Heart Rate” or “target” zones are approxi- mations. Always check with your physician to learn what the appropriate heart rate is for your level of fitness. Do not push yourself beyond the recommended range.
  • Page 46: Heart Rate Course

    (bpm) of the selected target. Blinking lights on the SmartRate graph appear to show the “zone” that you are in. Note: For the C932 to detect a heart rate, you must purchase the heart rate option and wear the POLAR The chest strap transmits your heart rate signal to the receiver that is installed in the display console.
  • Page 47: Maintenance

    Maintenance The C932 is built to withstand the rigors of the health club environment. However, as club manager or owner, you are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the unit’s integrity. If you fail to maintain the treadmill as described below, it could affect or void the Precor limited warranty.
  • Page 48 Realigning the belt takes a few simple adjustments. If you are unsure about this procedure, call Precor Customer Support (see Obtaining Service on page 7.) Take the following steps to align the running belt on the treadmill. To ensure your safety, make all adjustments while the treadmill is OFF.
  • Page 49: Servicing The Treadmill

    32 degrees Fahrenheit. LONG TERM STORAGE When the treadmill is not in use for any length of time, turn it OFF. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet and is positioned so that it will not become damaged or interfere with other equipment or people.
  • Page 57: Warranty Registration

    We are confident that you will be pleased with your purchase and that your new Precor equipment will help satisfy your customers’ fitness needs, while helping you meet your business goals. To allow us to serve you better, please take a few moments to complete and return your warranty registration.
  • Page 58 ❑ Ellipticals What other brands of cardio equipment do you currently offer (check all that apply): ❑ Life Fitness ❑ True What other Precor equipment do you currently offer (check all that apply): ❑ EFX ❑ Cycle ® ❑ Treadmill ❑...
  • Page 59 To claim under this warranty, the buyer must notify Precor or your authorized Precor dealer within 30 days after the date of discovery of any nonconformity and make the affected product available for inspection by Precor or its service representative.
  • Page 60: Specifications

    U.S. and foreign patents for both the mechanical construction and the visual as- pects of its product design. Any party contemplating the use of Precor’s product designs is hereby forewarned that Precor considers the unauthorized appropriation of its proprietary rights to be a very serious matter.

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