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Precor Cycle 842i Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Product Owner's Manual Commercial Products Treadmills: • 932i • 954i Ellipticals: • EFX534i • EFX532i Cycle: • 842i...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions When using Precor equipment, always take basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the equipment. These instructions are written to educate patrons and other users in the proper use of the equipment. Other sections in this manual provide more details of safety features.

  • Page 4: Safety Code

    The club owner or manager has the option to enable the safety code. The code involves entering four number keys in sequence. If the correct keys are not pressed within two minutes, further user access is denied. For more information, refer to Treadmill Safety Features and Club Features. Safety Approval...

  • Page 5: Educating Users

    Proper disposal of the battery is required by federal law. If you plan to dispose of your equipment, contact Precor Commercial Products Customer Support for information regarding battery removal. Refer to Obtaining Service.

  • Page 6: Radio Frequency Interference (Rfi)

    WARNING Per FCC rules, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Precor could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

  • Page 7: Treadmill Grounding Instructions

    The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Failure to properly ground the treadmill could void the Precor Limited Warranty. DANGER Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

  • Page 8: Obtaining Service

    You should not attempt to service the equipment except for maintenance tasks described in this manual. For information about product operation or service, see the Precor web site at www.precor.com. Should you need more information regarding customer support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit the Precor web site at www.precor.com/corp/contact.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Storing the Chest Strap ...31 Treadmill: Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt ...32 Treadmill: Adjusting the Running Belt...33 Upright Cycle: Adjusting the Seat Tilt...34 Recumbent Cycle: Realigning the Seat...35 Moving the Equipment...36 Long-Term Storage ...36 Precor Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty...37...

  • Page 10: Treadmill Safety Features

    Treadmill Safety Features Before allowing users on Precor equipment, review the Important Safety Instructions found at the beginning of this manual. You should also teach your patrons how to safely use the equipment following the guidelines in Educating Users. Entering the Safety Code When the equipment is shipped from the factory, the safety code protection feature is disabled.

  • Page 11: Turning The Treadmill On And Off

    500 lb. (225 kg) on the treadmill. Product Owner's Manual: Treadmill Safety Features Location It is important to keep the area around the treadmill open and free from encumbrances such as other equipment. The minimum space requirement needed for user safety and proper maintenance is three feet wide by six feet deep (one meter wide by two meters deep), directly behind the running belt.

  • Page 12: Self-Powered Features

    Self-Powered Features On self-powered equipment, the battery initializes and displays the Precor banner when a user starts exercising. A minimum rate of motion must be maintained for the banner to appear, as shown in the following table. When a person meets the requirements, the power that is generated allows the equipment to function properly.

  • Page 13: Symptoms Of A Low Battery

    When the pause time limit expires and the user has not resumed exercising, the display returns to the Precor banner. Refer to Setting a Pause Time Limit. To learn how to install...

  • Page 14: The Optional Power Adapter Kit

    CAUTION: The internal cable kit must be installed by authorized service personnel. Do not attempt installation on your own as you could void the Precor Limited Warranty. For more information, refer to Obtaining Service. Once the internal cable kit is installed, you can plug the optional power adapter into the equipment.

  • Page 15: Club Features

    Set the maximum exercise and pause times Set a cool-down time limit Set the maximum speed and incline (treadmill) Enable or disable hidden programs or remote access (treadmill) Product Owner's Manual: Club Features Change the auto-level setting (EFX) Set the resistance range (cycle)

  • Page 16: Club Programming Tips

    Product Owner's Manual: Club Features The club programming mode is accessed by pressing the RESET key at the Precor banner. The remaining key presses must occur quickly and without pause. Note: Treadmill keys that can be used interchangeably in club programming mode are: PAUSE/RESET and the red STOP button.
  • Page 17 S E T R E S I S T A N C E R A N G E Cycle * This feature is available in all Precor club equipment. Note: When you make changes in club programming mode, the new settings replace the factory defaults.

  • Page 18: Accessing Club Programming Mode And Changing The Settings

    Precor equipment. To access the available menus and change the program settings, perform the following steps: At the Precor banner, press the following keys in sequence without pausing between selections: RESET, 5, 6, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5 Note: A PAUSE/REST key appears on some products and functions the same as the RESET key.
  • Page 19 Use the following flowchart to navigate through the menu settings on treadmills. PRECO R PAUSE/RESET, 5, 6, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5 D I A G S – S E T C L U B P A R A M E T E R S [ D I S A B L E D ] S A F E T Y C O D E ▼...
  • Page 20 Use the following flowchart to navigate through the menu settings on ellipticals. PRECO R RESET, 5, 6, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5 D I A G S – S E T C L U B P A R A M E T E R S [ E N G L I S H ] S E L E C T L A N G U A G E ▼...

  • Page 21: Treadmill: Selecting Safety Code Protection

    If you enable the safety code, your patrons will need to enter four number keys in sequence to begin their exercise session and, on the treadmill, start the running belt. If the correct keys are not pressed within two minutes, further access is denied.

  • Page 22: Selecting A U.s. Standard Or Metric Display

    ( CAUTION: If you change the Unit of Measure display on a treadmill, be sure to check the speed setting to verify that it is correct. Refer to Treadmill: Determining the Club Speed Limit.

  • Page 23: Setting A Pause Time Limit

    1 and 120 seconds (two minutes). For example, if you set a pause time limit of 60 seconds, the display automatically resets to the Precor banner if no movement is detected and no key press occurs for one minute.

  • Page 24: Treadmill: Determining The Club Speed Limit

    Treadmill: Determining the Club Speed Limit You can set a maximum speed for the treadmill. This limits how fast the running belt moves and, consequently, the number of speed settings that are available to the user. The speed is displayed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (kph) depending upon the units of measure (U.S.

  • Page 25: Treadmill: Accessing Performance Programs

    Treadmill: Accessing Performance Programs The performance-based Gerkin Fitness Test on the treadmill can be hidden from the user’s view and, consequently, be unavailable during an exercise session. If you keep the default factory setting, the Track program appears when the PERFORMANCE key is pressed.

  • Page 26: Efx: Changing The Auto-Level Setting

    EFX ramp returns to the setting if a user continues pedaling, once the program session has ended, and presses RESET to return to the Precor banner. Note: This setting is available on equipment with adjustable ramps. Important: If you use this feature, connecting the optional power adapter is recommended.
  • Page 27 Table 4. Resistance range settings on cycles Setting Description H I or Provides the full range of resistance available. If an upright H I G H cycle user chooses the high-end resistance levels, the cycle provides enough resistance to simulate sprinting or hill climbing for users wishing to stand on the upright cycle.

  • Page 28: Informational Displays

    In general, you would only access this information if directed to do so by Precor Customer Support. To navigate through the informational displays, use the following flowchart.
  • Page 29 Product Owner's Manual: Club Features Description The odometer value correlates to the type of Precor product and the standard of units, U.S. or Metric, selected in the club programs. Treadmill shows the number of cumulative miles or kilometers logged to date.

  • Page 30: Error Log

    You may want to resolve any issues you are experiencing with the equipment before erasing the error log. When you are ready, press RESET to return to the Precor banner. , scrolls off the display. When the key is...

  • Page 31: User Id Entry With Csafe Equipment

    User ID Entry with CSAFE Equipment The equipment is fully compatible with CSAFE protocols. When the equipment is connected to a CSAFE master device, the user is prompted to press ENTER and begin an identification process. The user ID is displayed as five zeros and indicates the starting point.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Place an OUT OF SERVICE sign on it and make sure all patrons and users know that they must not use the equipment. To order parts or to contact a Precor authorized service provider in your area, refer to Obtaining Service. Product Owner's Manual: Maintenance...

  • Page 33: Efx: Cleaning The Ramp

    EFX: Cleaning the Ramp Whenever the ramp becomes soiled, clean the exposed surfaces of the ramp and roller wheels by taking the following steps. Note: If your equipment has a ramp cover, remove it before performing the following steps. Refer to the EFX Assembly Guide. Moisten a clean, soft cloth in a mild solution of soap and water.

  • Page 34: Treadmill: Checking The Alignment Of The Running Belt

    Proper belt alignment allows the belt to remain centered and ensures smooth operation. Realigning the belt takes a few simple adjustments. If you are unsure about this procedure, call Precor Customer Support. Refer to Obtaining Service. CAUTION: Special care must be taken when aligning the running belt.

  • Page 35: Treadmill: Adjusting The Running Belt

    Treadmill: Adjusting the Running Belt If you are unsure about adjusting the running belt, call Precor Customer Support (refer to Obtaining Service). CAUTION: For your safety, use the power switch to turn Off the treadmill before making any adjustments. Do not adjust the running belt when someone is standing on the equipment.

  • Page 36: Upright Cycle: Adjusting The Seat Tilt

    Upright Cycle: Adjusting the Seat Tilt To adjust the seat tilt on an upright cycle, take the following steps. 1. Use a -inch (17 mm) box-end wrench or crescent wrench to loosen the nut beneath the seat as shown in the following figure. Figure 5: Loosen nut to adjust seat tilt Product Owner's Manual: Maintenance Adjust the seat tilt (forward or backward) as shown in the...

  • Page 37: Recumbent Cycle: Realigning The Seat

    Recumbent Cycle: Realigning the Seat If the seat rocks side-to-side, you need to realign the center wheel underneath the seat. Adjustment screws are located on the left side of the seat rail. To remove seat wobble (side-to-side movement), take the following steps.

  • Page 38: Moving The Equipment

    Place a hand under each end of the end cap and, using proper lifting techniques, lift the rear of the treadmill so that it rolls on its front wheels.

  • Page 39: Precor Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty

    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 40 SAME PARTS. PRECOR HEREBY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES THOSE WARRANTIES THEREAFTER. Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. PRECOR ALSO HEREBY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS...
  • Page 42 Please detach and mail in the warranty registration within ten days of purchase.
  • Page 44 Any party contemplating the use of Precor’s product designs is hereby forewarned that Precor considers the P.O. Box 7202 unauthorized appropriation of its proprietary rights to be a very serious matter. Precor will vigorously pursue all Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 unauthorized appropriation of its proprietary rights.
  • Page 45 User's Reference Manual C842i Commercial Cycle...
  • Page 47 Obtaining Service The club owner or facility manager can help you with most questions regarding the cycle. For additional information about product operation or exercise routines, refer to the Precor web site at www.precor.com.
  • Page 48 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ...1 Obtaining Service ... 1 Cycle Features ...3 Self-Powered Features ... 3 Using the Handlebars ... 3 Adjusting the Seat ... 3 Heart Rate Features ...4 Important Use and Safety Information ... 4 Using SmartRate ... 5 Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate ...

  • Page 49: Cycle Features

    A pedaling speed above 20 RPM must be maintained for several seconds before information appears on the display. Once the Precor banner appears, you can press QUICKSTART or a PROGRAMS key to begin exercising. For more information, refer to Workout Options.

  • Page 50: Heart Rate Features

    Heart Rate Features 842i HEART RATE Heart rate and SmartRate features are available when you wear the ® chest strap. When a heartbeat is detected, the HEART RATE display shows your heart rate and, if your age has been entered, the SmartRate LED pulses and indicates your target zone.

  • Page 51: Using Smartrate

    • After you put on the chest strap, face the display console for a minimum of 15 seconds. This allows the receiver in the console to recognize the signal from the chest strap. If Hr blinks in the HEART RATE display, the cycle is detecting a signal, but has not yet determined your heart rate.
  • Page 52 Note: You can remedy this situation by choosing a program using one of the PROGRAMS keys and entering your workout time, weight, and age. Zone Label Refer to Fitness Tools on the Precor web site www.precor.com for WARMUP exercise suggestions and routines. FAT BURN...

  • Page 53: Exercise To Your Target Heart Rate

    If you wear a chest strap, your heart rate (beats per minute) appears on the display. The Precor web site (www.precor.com) has several suggestions for workouts with varying levels of intensity. It provides many workout details that include the appropriate target heart rate.

  • Page 54: Display Console

    Display Console Center display: Initially shows the Precor banner. It changes to the program profile. A blinking column in the profile indicates your position. During an exercise session, additional information appears depending on program and user selections. PROGRAMS keypad: To begin an...

  • Page 55: More Information About The Center Display

    More Information about the Center Display The program profile appears during an exercise session in the center portion of the display. Your heart rate appears if you are using the chest strap. Refer to Heart Rate Features. During a workout, the program profile raises or lowers according to which arrow key (▲...
  • Page 56 Column 2: RESISTANCE RESISTANCE—displays the resistance you feel while pedaling. The RESISTANCE arrow keys affect the brake and let you set a resistance between 1 and 25. User’s Reference Manual: Display Console Column 3: DISTANCE, SPEED, RPM DISTANCE—shows the linear distance in either miles or kilometers. The distance calculation is determined by the revolutions per minute.

  • Page 57: Keypads

    Keypads Use the keypads to enter your workout session selections to affect what appears on the display and to establish the pedal resistance. Four distinct keypads exist on the display and are discussed in this section: • Lower Display keypad and the Selection keys •...
  • Page 58 PAUSE/RESET: Press this key to end the exercise session and view your workout summary. An exception to this rule exists if you have entered the 30-second shutdown period. When you press PAUSE/RESET, the display returns to the banner. Refer to Pausing During a Workout or the Cool-Down Period. Right selection key: Every time you press this key, the display reflects either the distance travelled since you began your exercise session, your speed, or the revolutions per minute...
  • Page 59 PROGRAMS Keypad PROGRAMS PROGRAMS HEART MANUAL RATE INTERVAL WEIGHT LOSS VARIETY PERFORMANCE Diagram 7: PROGRAMS keypad The PROGRAMS keypad provides access to all the exercise programs. Choosing a category and pressing the associated PROGRAMS key, accesses the menu selections. Refer to Table 2. For a description of each program, refer to Programs.
  • Page 60 Number Keypad CLEAR ENTER Diagram 8: Number keypad The number keypad has several functions depending on what is connected to the cycle. Connection Description Entertainment Option If an entertainment option is connected to the display, the number keypad acts as a remote control which you use to select the available channels.

  • Page 61: Workout Options

    Workout Options CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a complete physical examination. Know your physician-recommended heart rate target zone. 1. Sit on the seat and place your shoes inside the pedal straps. 2. When you are comfortably situated, begin pedaling. User’s Reference Manual: Workout Options 3.

  • Page 62: Choosing Quickstart

    To use the SmartRate feature, you need to specify your age and wear a chest strap. In this case, press MANUAL, as the Precor banner scrolls, and follow the prompts to address your weight and age. You can use the number keypad to change the blinking...

  • Page 63: Selecting A Program

    WEIGHT LOSS VARIETY PERFORMANCE 1. While the Precor banner scrolls, press a PROGRAMS key and then, press OK. 2. A workout time blinks in the center display. Use the navigational arrow keys or the number keys to adjust the minutes (1 - 60) and then press OK.

  • Page 64: Cooling Down After A Workout

    Cooling Down After a Workout Incorporate a cool-down period into your workout to help lower your heart rate and minimize muscle stiffness or soreness. When you complete a program with a time limit or specified goal, you automatically enter a cool-down period. The resistance is reduced by 20%.

  • Page 65: Ending A Workout

    When you complete the cool-down period, the workout summary appears. Press PAUSE/RESET again to return to the Precor banner. If you wear a chest strap while exercising, a heart rate analysis appears during the workout summary. Refer to Heart Rate Analysis.

  • Page 66: Programs

    If you move the pedals during the countdown period, you can resume exercising where you left off. • Begin at the Precor banner and choose a program by pressing PROGRAMS or QUICKSTART. Refer to Workout Options. •...

  • Page 67: Manual Program

    Manual Program MANUAL The Manual Program profile, available by pressing the MANUAL key, begins as a flat line. You control resistance settings using the RESISTANCE arrow keys. The program profile reflects any changes. The blinking column indicates your position in the program. The workout time reflects the club default setting.

  • Page 68: Basic Hrc Program

    These tips provide general information regarding how the program functions. For more information and exercise suggestions, refer to the Precor web site at www.precor.com. Important: Maintain a consistent pedaling speed between 20 and 150 RPM. Automatic adjustments to the resistance cannot take place if you drop below 20 RPM.

  • Page 69: Weight Loss Program

    Weight Loss Program With the Weight Loss Program, the workout time is fixed at 28 minutes and consists of seven 4-minute intervals. You are not prompted for a workout time. Use the arrow keys to change the resistance for the rest or work interval. When you make changes, the program repeats the settings for the remaining intervals.
  • Page 70 Notes: User’s Reference Manual: Programs...
  • Page 72 Any party contemplating the use of Precor’s product designs is hereby forewarned that Precor considers the P.O. Box 7202 unauthorized appropriation of its proprietary rights to be a very serious matter. Precor will vigorously pursue all Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 unauthorized appropriation of its proprietary rights.

  • Page 73: Assembly Guide

    Assembly Guide C842i C846i C846i Commercial Upright Cycle...

  • Page 75: Installation Requirements

    Product Owner’s Manual. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Should you need more information regarding customer support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit the Precor web site at www.precor.com/corp/contact. Unpacking the Equipment Ask for help from two or more people to unpack and assemble the cycle.
  • Page 76 Hardware Kit (not to scale) Fasteners 1 — Rubber bib (E) C846i/C842i Upright Cycle Assembly Guide (A) Hex head cap screw (5-inch) (B) Washer (½-inch) (C) Buttonhead screw (1 -inch) Important: You can discard the buttonhead screws because they are not used in this assembly. (D) Phillips-head screw (¾-inch) Quantity...

  • Page 77: Assembly Steps

    Important: Do not stretch, crimp, or damage the cable. Any cable damaged by improper installation will not be covered by the Precor Limited Warranty. CAUTION: Before tightening the screws, make sure the cable is not in danger of being crimped or pinched.
  • Page 78 Adjust the seat. Pull up on the seat to raise it. To lower the seat, hold onto the seat pad while you pull out the pop pin. Slide the seat into position and reinsert the pop pin. CAUTION: Always apply downward pressure to the upright cycle seat to make sure it is securely in place before a user sits on the seat.
  • Page 80 Precor Incorporated ©2007 Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE www.precor.com P.O. Box 7202 C846i/C842i Upright AG 49101-103, en Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 19 February 2007...

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