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Precor EC 850 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 EC 850 eddy current technology by Precor Incorporated Owner’s Manual Professional Cycle...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Stop your workout immediately if you feel any pain or abnormal symptoms, and consult your physician. By following the above precautions and using good common sense, you will have many safe and pleasurable hours of healthful exercise with your Precor EC850 Professional Cycle.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before You Begin ... 4 About this Manual ... 4 Setting Up the EC850 Professional Cycle ... 5 Installation Requirements ... 5 Interconnecting Cycles ... 5 Using the Club Setting Program ... 6 Using the EC850 Professional Cycle ... 8 Understanding the Electronic Console.

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Congratulations on purchasing one of the most advanced cycles available—the Precor EC850 Professional Cycle. Built to the exacting standards of the health club environment, the EC850 Professional Cycle can withstand the rigors of daily club use with little maintenance.

  • Page 5: Setting Up The Ec850 Professional Cycle

    Instructions on how to use the program are found in this section. Installation Requirements Follow the installation requirements below when installing the cycle. If you do not install the cycle according to the following guidelines, you could void the Precor warranty. •...

  • Page 6: Using The Club Setting Program

    page 6 Using the Club Setting Program The Club Setting Program lets you customize your cycle with the following features: • Language—The words displayed on the electronic console can appear in one of the three languages (French, German, or English). Typically, on the cycle you buy, the language is preset to English.
  • Page 7 U.S. Standard or Metric, then press ENTER/RESET. The “Choose Workout Program” prompt appears and the cycle is ready for use. EC 850 eddy current technology by Precor Incorporated Program, Level Club Settings Pedal RPM Enter Club Time Limit...

  • Page 8: Using The Ec850 Professional Cycle

    page 8 Using the EC850 Professional Cycle The EC850 Professional Cycle is designed so users can work out without instruction or training. The directions on the console and the prompts on the screen will guide a user through the entire workout session. Before the cycle is used, however, we recommend familiarizing yourself with it so it will be used safely and effectively.
  • Page 9 You can change the effort level any- time during a workout by using the arrow keys to increase or decrease the resistance. EC 850 eddy current technology by Precor Incorporated Program, Level Pedal RPM Fitness Score...
  • Page 10 Right Display Window page 10 Pedal RPM: Shows pedal speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). Use this display to determine exercise intensity (how hard you are working out) at any given moment. Fitness Score: Shows a fitness score from 1 to 100 percent. The fitness score is associated with the pacer and helps you determine whether or not you are using the correct exercise level.

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Seat

    represents you appears to move ahead and become smaller in size. Hill Profile: Appears in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. It provides a graphic representation of the current grade of incline in the course. Below this window, you will see a number that represents the relative effort level of that part of the course.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Handlebars

    Photo 2 Seat post adjustment pin page 12 Adjusting the seat pin located on front of the seat post (see Photo 2). 3. Slide the seat post up or down into the desired position. 4. Release the seat post adjustment pin. CAUTION: Make sure that the seat is securely in place before using the cycle for a workout.

  • Page 13: Turning The Cycle On And Off

    side of the handlebar shaft). 5. Pull the handlebars toward you to decrease the distance between the seat and the handlebars. (Slide the handlebars in the opposite direction to increase the distance). Note: You can increase or decrease the distance between the seat and the handlebars within a 6 inch span.

  • Page 14: Exercising On The Ec850 Cycle

    page 14 As you proceed through your workout, the left portion of the course profile becomes shaded indicating the course segments you have already completed. Exercising on the EC850 Cycle This section explains how to exercise on the cycle. The EC850 comes with seven preprogrammed courses.
  • Page 15 appears. Note: If the cycle is already ON and EC850 is scrolling across the bottom of the display. You can press any key and the initial start-up prompt, “Choose Workout Program” will appear. 4. Once the “Choose Workout Program” prompt appears, select a program using the arrow keys.
  • Page 16 page 16 manual mode (program 0). To help you select from the preprogrammed courses, Diagram 3 illustrates the course profiles. Note: You might want to remember or write down the program number. By specifying the same number again you can repeat the workout. 5.

  • Page 17: Designing A Customized Course

    You can start pedaling, press the ENTER/RESET and the initial start-up prompt, “Choose Workout Pro- gram” will appear. Diagram 4 User Programming screen EC 850 eddy current technology by Precor Incorporated Program, Level User Progamming Pedal RPM Fitness Score User Adjust Item Progam 1...
  • Page 18 page 18 3. Access the User Programming screen by pressing and holding ON and simultaneously for a minimum of 5 seconds. 4. Release both keys when you see the User Programming screen. In the upper left-hand window, “User Program 1” will be highlighted as shown in Diagram 4.

  • Page 19: Getting The Most Out Of Your Workout

    Diagram 5 Muscles exercised during an EC850 workout 1. Trapezius 2. Deltoid 3. Pectorals 4. Rhomboids 5. Triceps 6. Biceps 7. Latissimus Dorsi 8. Forearm Flexors/ Extensors 9. Abdominals 10. Erector Spinae 11. Gluteals 12. Hip Flexors 13. Quadriceps 14. Hamstrings 15.

  • Page 20: How Hard Should I Exercise

    Diagram 6 Training zones page 20 advise on training, technique, and exercise physiology. Your dealer can also recommend good books on these subjects. To help you get started in planning and carrying out your fitness program, this section provides some basic information on aerobic exercise—such as how hard you should workout, how long each session should be, and how often you need to exercise to benefit from a regular program.

  • Page 21: How Long Should I Exercise

    neck, over the temple, or on the thumb side of either wrist. Wherever you measure your pulse, make sure that you use your index and middle fingers— not your thumb. Your thumb has a strong pulse which can affect your heart rate reading.

  • Page 22: Getting Service

    page 22 Maintaining the EC850 Professional Cycle Because of its advanced design, the EC850 cycle requires little maintenance beyond periodic cleaning, which is explained in this section. Keep in mind that, as owner of this machine, you are solely responsible for its maintenance. If you encounter problems with the cycle, follow the instructions in Using the Diagnostic Program .
  • Page 23 EC 850 eddy current technology by Precor Incorporated Diagnostics Program, Level EC 850 V1.6...

  • Page 24: Getting Service

    Do not attempt to service an EC850 cycle yourself except for the maintenance and diagnostic tasks described in this manual. The EC850 cycle does not contain any user-serviceable parts. To contact a Precor Commercial Products Customer Service Representative, call 1-800-347-4404.

  • Page 25: Appendix A. Specifications

    Appendix A. Specifications Chassis Welded steel uni-frame construction Readouts Multi-functional motivational digital display: • Program and level selection • Pedal RPM • Fitness score • Watts (resistance level) • Calories/hour • Calories used • Distance • Time (in minutes) • Hill profile •...
  • Page 26 Precor Incorporated P.O. Box 3004 Bothell, WA USA 98041-3004 Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated. © 1991 Precor Incorporated Specifications subject to change without notice. 1-800-4-PRECOR P/N 33269-102 7/92...

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