• To ensure your safety and to protect the unit, read all the instructions before assembling and using the climber. • To ensure the proper use and safety of the C764, make sure that all users read this manual. Please make this manual a part of your club’s training program.
120-Volt groundging plug 120V Units and 240V Units Designated for U.S. Markets The C764 climber must be connected to a dedicated, grounded circuit. A 20 amp dedicated circuit is recommended. The climber is factory-equipped with a specific power supply cord to permit connection to a proper electric circuit as shown in Diagram 1.
Assembly Instructions ... Programmable Options on the C764 Climber ... Changing the Club Settings ... Designing a Custom Course On the C764 Climber ... Using the C764 Climber ... Turning the Climber ON and OFF ... Understanding the Display Console ...
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C764 Courses ... Using Manual Mode and the QuickStart Key ... Preprogrammed Courses ... Changing the Interval Course Profile On the C764 ... Using the Random Course on the C764 Climber ... Maintenance ... Inspection ... Accessing the Software Version Number and Odometer ...
IEC 335-1, Safety of Household and similar Electrical Appliances. page 6 Per the requirements of the Federal Communications Commission, changes or modifications to this product, not expressly approved by Precor, could void the user's authority to operate the product.
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 climber, use the model and serial numbers whenever you call a Precor dealer or Commercial Products Customer Support Representative.
• POLAR ® chest strap • CSAFE connection for devices such as FitLinxx 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 9...
Diagram 2 Hardware kit HARDWARE KIT Carefully unpack the parts from the shipping container. Open the hardware kit and make sure that you have the following items: ❏ (A) four hex head screws—for installing the upper column support ❏ (B) six split lock washers—attach to screws on upper column support and to the handrail clamp screws ❏...
Precor limited warranty. • Set up the C764 climber on a solid, flat surface. A flat surface is required for your safety and proper use of the climber.
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3. Make sure that the climber is unplugged and turned OFF. Do not assemble the C764 climber if it is plugged into a power outlet. 4. Take the following steps to secure the upper column to the base frame assembly.
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Set the fasteners and clamp aside for use in a later step. Attach the lower portion of the Diagram 5 handrails to the C764 and upper portion to the handrail clamp. Handrail Handrail boot (J)
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Diagram 6 Attach the upper portion of the handrails to the handrail clamp. Handrail Foam grip Handrail clamp Rotate handrail clamp. Secure handrails in clamp. 8. Attach the upper portion of the handrails to the handrail clamp (removed in step 5). Position the handrails as shown in Diagram 6, #1. Slide the handrails into the clamp.
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Diagram 8 Secure the handlebar bracket and handrail clamp to the upper column. Vertical handlebar Handrail Handlebar bracket Upper column Heart rate cable Handrail clamp Reinsert screws and washers removed in step 5. 13. Align the holes in the handlebar bracket and the holes in the handrail clamp with the two holes in the upper column.
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Diagram 9, #3. Gently place any excess cable into the opening on the back of the display console. Important: Be sure not to crimp or pinch the cables. Damaged cables are not covered by the Precor Limited Warranty. page 16...
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Diagram 10 Secure the display console to the upper column. Display console Upper column Screws (C), lock washers (D), and washers (E) Make sure that the base of console is parallel to the top of the handrail clamp. d. Remove three screws (C), lock washers (D) and washers (E) from the Hardware kit.
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18. Lower the rubber boot over the base mounting plate. Make sure that the boot seats correctly over the plastic casing. Diagram 11, #4. You have completed the installation of the C764 vertical handlebars with the heart rate feature. To learn more about the heart rate feature continue reading.
• set maximum workout and pause times • customize a course Note: If your customers are interested in the learning more about the C764, you may wish to direct them to the manual available on Precor’s web site (www.precor.com). (The manual, which appears on the web site, does not contain the information found in this section.)
6. On the C764 climber, the “MODIFY CUSTOM” prompt appears. If you plan to customize a program, select “YES” and refer to Designing a Custom Course on the C764 Climber below. If you do not want to customize a program at this time, select “NO” by pressing the The “PRESS ENTER FOR PROGRAMS OR PRESS QUICKSTART”...
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Meters Feet Steps % COMPLETED 1 For information about Precor products, call 1-800-859-8404. CAUTION Do not allow children and people unfamiliar with climber operation on or near the climber. Before beginning any fitness program, you should have a complete physical examination by your physician.
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“MODIFY CUSTOM” prompt and the initial start-up prompt, “PRESS ENTER FOR PROGRAMS OR PRESS QUICKSTART” appears. The C764 climber is ready to use. To review your custom course modifications, do not use QUICKSTART. Instead, press ENTER at the initial start-up prompt and select the appropriate custom course number at the “SELECT COURSE”...
UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLAY CONSOLE Once the C764 climber is set up, it is ready to use. There are no complex instructions to follow or mandatory programming steps required to operate the climber. Choose either the QuickStart feature which lets you immediately start the manual program, or the setup mode which prompts you for more specific information.
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RESET. The initial start-up prompt, “PRESS ENTER FOR PROGRAMS OR PRESS QUICKSTART” appears on the display. You can then begin another exercise program. During a workout on the C764 climber, pressing RESET exits the course or program, erases the workout statistics, and displays the start-up prompt after the climber performs a systems diagnostic test.
RATE PER MINUTE: Provides a comparison chart to help you determine the number of meters, feet, or step rate at which you are travelling. This chart corresponds to the bar graph on the C764. You can also use the comparison chart to convert a highlighted numerical display (STEPS PER MINUTE, FEET PER MINUTE, or METERS PER MINUTE) found on the far right of the console.
Weight Loss or Cardiovascular. Refer to Understanding SmartRate . Important: The SmartRate blinking indicator light and the heart rate display only appear when the Precor heart rate receiver is installed in the electronic display and the chest strap transmitter is used. The SmartRate indicator lights do not appear when a user presses the QuickStart key.
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CHANGE key until the indicator lights next to the words “HEART RATE” on the console’s label. Note: You must wear the Precor chest strap to transmit your heart rate to the receiver in the electronic console. Refer to your Precor Heart Rate Option Owner’s Manual .
COOLING DOWN AFTER YOUR WORKOUT A cool-down period exists on the C764 climber when a user reaches the end of a course. The five-minute, cool-down period lets the user vary the step rate while calorie count and distance continues to accumulate on the workout statistics.
See Obtaining Service on page 7. The SmartRate indicator lights do not appear when you use the QuickStart key. A user can make each program on the C764 a heart rate interactive course by monitoring and maintaining his or her heart rate in the SmartRate zone best suited for their specific needs.
15 seconds. This allows the unit to acknowledge the presence of the transmitter. While the C764 software monitors your heart rate, you have the capability to maintain it within the cardiovascular or weight loss zones by changing the step height, the cadence (step rate), or the resistance (work level) felt through foot plates.
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However some people, because of body chemistry or erratic heartbeats, cannot use the heart rate touch-sensitive feature on the C764. A POLAR® chest strap may provide better results. POLAR chest strap •...
(for instructions, see Designing a Custom Course on the C764 Climber ). You can also select manual, random or interval courses which let you control your work level while the program is in progress.
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To pause during your workout, simply step off the climber. A two-minute pause occurs before the climber resets your workout statistics. Refer to Pausing Your Workout for more information. Note: On the C764 climber, you can change the work level by pressing the ▼ WORK LEVEL level of the course profile.
• pressing ENTER at the “PRESS ENTER FOR PROGRAMS OR PRESS QUICKSTART” prompt. This causes the climber to display a number of prompts as explained in the previous section titled Exercising on the C764 Climber . When you choose the MANUAL program on the C764 climber, the program’s course profile appears in the left display window and shows a flat, constant course (4 cells high).
CHANGING THE INTERVAL COURSE PROFILE ON THE C764 The interval courses on the C764 climber allows a user to set rest and work intervals according to their training regimen. A user sets the work level for the first rest and work interval (first two columns of the course) and the software takes over from there, repeating the intervals throughout the course until the time limit runs out or the user steps off the climber.
Obtain service should you notice Important: If you determine that the C764 is in need of service, move it away from the main workout area and place an large “Out of Service” sign on it.
Obtaining Service on page 7. When the C764 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.
After you program the course into the C764’s memory, it might be helpful to write the program number above the grid to remind you what Custom Course program number is associated with the course profile.
WORKOUT STATISTICS LOG Keep track of your workouts using the form below. After you finish exercising, record your workout statistics off of the electronic console display onto this form. To maintain the original blank form, be sure to make a working copy. Name Course Time...
❑ 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 ❑...
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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.
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