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Precor C952i Product Owners Manual

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  • Page 1 Product Owner's Manual C952i C954i C956i C966i Commercial Treadmills C966i...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Product Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions • Never leave the treadmill unattended when it is plugged in. Unplug the treadmill from the power source when it is not in use, before cleaning it, and before putting on or taking off parts.

  • Page 4: Treadmill Weight Limit

    500 lb (225 kg) on the treadmill. Treadmill 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 by six feet (one meter by two meters) square, directly behind the running belt.

  • Page 5: Canadian Department Of Communications

    Canadian Department of Communications This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioéélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté...

  • Page 6: Grounding Instructions

    Grounding Instructions The treadmill must be grounded. If the unit malfunctions or breaks down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current, which reduces the risk of electrical shock. The unit is equipped with a power cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.

  • Page 7: Obtaining Service

    Precor website at www.precor.com. Should you need more information regarding customer support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit the Precor website at www.precor.com/contact. For future reference, write the model, serial number, and date of purchase for all your units in the space provided.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Turning the Unit ON and OFF ... 8 Educating Users ... 8 Club Features ...9 Club Programming Tips ... 9 Choosing a Language (C952i) ...10 Choosing a Language (C954i, C956i, C966i) ...10 Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display ...11 Selecting Password Protection ...11 Determining the Club Speed Limit ...12...

  • Page 9: Treadmill Safety Features

    An asterisk appears on the display with each key press. If the correct keys are pressed, a program prompt appears on the display. Users can press SELECT (C952i) or ENTER and proceed to select workout session information or press QUICKSTART to begin their workout immediately using club default settings.

  • Page 10: Using The Handrails

    Using the Handrails Educate users on the importance of holding onto a handrail when they step on or off the treadmill, and when they use the keypad. Note: Information about the heart rate touch-sensitive grips on the the C954i, C956i, and C966i is found in the User’s Reference Manuals.

  • Page 11: Club Features

    RESET key at any time. Note: The functionality of the RESET and red STOP button on the C952i is different than the C954i, C956i, and C966i. While in programming mode, pressing the C952i RESET key or red STOP button lets you progress through each program without affecting...

  • Page 12: Choosing A Language (C952I)

    The prompts in this section continue to appear in English. To change the language setting, perform the following steps: 1. At the Precor banner, press the following in sequence and without pause: RESET, 5, 6, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5 2.

  • Page 13: Selecting A U.s. Standard Or Metric Display

    CAUTION: If you change the Unit of Measure display, be sure to check the speed setting to verify that it is correct. 5. When you are ready, press SELECT (C952i) or ENTER to move to the next program or press RESET to return to the Precor banner.

  • Page 14: Determining The Club Speed Limit

    You can also let a user exercise indefinitely by selecting NO LIMIT. You will need to instruct users to select NO LIMIT (C952i) or press the number 0 (C954i, C956i, C966i) when they are prompted for a workout time.

  • Page 15: Setting A Pause Time Limit

    12. At the SET MAX PAUSE TIME prompt, use the arrow keys to cycle through the available time limits. Choose between 1 and 120 seconds (two minutes). 13. When you are ready, press SELECT (C952i) or ENTER to move to the next program or press RESET to return to the Precor banner.

  • Page 16: Enabling Or Disabling The Fitness Test

    ENABLE or DISABLE, depending on whether or not you want to allow access to the Fitness Test. 17. When you are ready, press SELECT (C952i) or ENTER to save the selection and return to the Precor banner. Note: If you prefer to exit the program without changing the selection, press RESET or the red STOP button.
  • Page 17 Viewing the Hour Meter HOURS appears on the display followed by the number of hours that the unit has been in use. The treadmill tracks the elapsed minutes, but the value that appears is truncated to the nearest full hour.

  • Page 18: C952I Entertainment Power Connection

    Pressing the ENTER key moves you through the displays. To exit, press the RESET key at any time. Viewing the Odometer 1. At the Precor banner, press the following keys in sequence and without pause: RESET, 6, 5 ODOMETER appears on the display followed by the odometer value (the number of cumulative miles or kilometers users have taken).
  • Page 19 Important: You cannot retrieve the error log once you have deleted it. You may want to resolve any issues you are Heart Rate experiencing with the treadmill before clearing the error log. Most recent error (Error code index) 10. When you are ready, press ENTER to move to the next display...

  • Page 20: Displaying The Serial Number

    11. If you have not already done so, write the serial number onto the Warranty Registration card. You can also register online at www.precor.com. 12. When you are ready, press ENTER to return to the Precor banner. User ID Entry with CSAFE Equipment (C954i, C956i, C966i) The treadmill is fully compatible with CSAFE protocols.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Make sure users attach the security clip to their clothing before exercising on the treadmill. To order parts or to contact a Precor authorized service provider in your area, refer to Obtaining Service. Product Owner’s Manual: Maintenance...

  • Page 22: Storing The Chest Strap

    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 23: Adjusting The Running Belt

    Adjusting the Running Belt If you are unsure about adjusting the running belt, call Precor Customer Support (see Obtaining Service). CAUTION: To ensure your safety, use the I/O power switch to turn OFF the treadmill before making any adjustments. Do not adjust the running belt when someone is standing on the unit.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Error Codes

    Table 1 may help you understand and troubleshoot erratic heart rate readings. Important: A heart rate can only be detected when the Precor heart rate receiver is properly installed in the display. A user must wear the chest strap on the C952i or grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips on the C954i, C956i, or C966i.

  • Page 25: 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 26 2. Normal wear and tear, consumables and cosmetic items, including, but not limited to the following: grips, seats, and labels. 3. Repairs performed on Precor equipment missing a serial number or with a serial tag that has been altered or defaced.
  • Page 27 Thank You and Welcome to Precor 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 28 ❑ 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 ❑ Stair Climber...
  • Page 30 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 31 User's Reference Manual C952i Commercial Treadmill...
  • Page 33 User’s Reference Manual: Important Safety Instructions • Use care when getting on or off the treadmill. Always grasp the handrail when stepping on the running belt and keep the initial speed at or below 1 mile per hour (mph) or 1 kilometer per hour (kph).
  • Page 34 Entering the Password. Obtaining Service The club owner or facility manager can help you with most questions regarding the treadmill. For additional information about product operation or exercise routines, see the Precor website at www.precor.com. User’s Reference Manual: Important Safety Instructions...
  • Page 35 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ...1 Password Security ... 2 Obtaining Service ... 2 Treadmill Safety Features ...4 Safety Considerations ... 4 Using the Security Clip ... 4 Entering the Password ... 5 Using the Handrails ... 5 Turning the Unit ON and OFF ... 5 Heart Rate Features ...6...

  • Page 36: Treadmill Safety Features

    Note: The facility can set a limit on the amount of time you can pause during a workout. Check with the manager to find out about the pause time limit. If you exceed the time limit, the display returns to the Precor banner.

  • Page 37: Entering The Password

    INCLINE ▼, SPEED ▼, SPEED ▲. An asterisk appears on the display with each key press. If the correct keys are not pressed within two minutes, the Precor banner appears on the display and the running belt does not move.

  • Page 38: Heart Rate Features

    HEART RATE LED is lit. The SmartRate LED pulses and indicates your target zone. The chest strap is an optional purchase item for the C952i treadmill. Check with the club or facility manager to see if a chest strap is available.

  • Page 39: Using Smartrate

    • If three dashes (— — —) appear on the display, the treadmill cannot detect a heart rate. Make sure the chest strap is positioned properly around your chest and against your skin.

  • Page 40: Exercise To Your Target Heart Rate

    HEART RATE LED is lit. The SmartRate LED pulses and indicates your target zone. For more information about exercise routines, refer to the Precor web site at www.precor.com. User’s Reference Manual: Heart Rate Features...

  • Page 41: Display Console

    User’s Reference Manual: Display Console SmartRate display: LEDs light in this column when the SmartRate feature is activated. Follow the LEDs to monitor your heart rate and maintain it in your target zone. C952i SmartRate Above Cardiovascular Weight Loss Below...
  • Page 42 The center display shows the following information. This information is shown in alphabetic order. CALORIES—displays the estimated cumulative number of calories burned. The calorie calculation is derived from the speed, incline, and your weight. An accurate weight entry results in a more accurate calorie count.

  • Page 43: Keypad

    RESET: During pause mode, press the RESET key to display a WORKOUT SUMMARY. Press RESET again to return to the Precor banner. No workout statistics are saved. QUICKSTART: Press QUICKSTART to bypass the setup prompts and start your workout immediately using the Manual Program.

  • Page 44: Changing The Display Features Using The Select Key

    STOP: A firm tap on the red STOP button slows the running belt to a stop and the treadmill enters pause mode. To resume, press the SPEED ▲ key and, if necessary, enter the password. Refer to Pausing During a Workout or the Cool-Down Period.

  • Page 45: 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. Turn the unit ON. The Precor banner scrolls across the display. C952i PRECOR 2. Hold on to a handrail while stepping onto the treadmill.

  • Page 46: Choosing Quickstart

    Choosing QUICKSTART 1. Press QUICKSTART while the banner is scrolling to bypass the setup prompts and access the Manual Program. QUICKSTART applies the following defaults: Prompts Default Value Program Manual (MANL) Time Club setting or 30 minutes Weight 150 lb (68 kg) To use the SmartRate feature, you need to specify your age.

  • Page 47: Selecting A Program

    Selecting a Program 1. At the scrolling Precor banner, press SELECT. 2. If needed, enter the password by pressing, INCLINE ▼, SPEED ▼, SPEED ▲ An asterisk appears on the display with each entry. 3. Press the arrow keys to cycle through the available programs.

  • Page 48: Cooling Down After A Workout

    1. Grasp a handrail with one hand. 2. Press the red STOP button with your other hand. The treadmill enters pause mode. 3. Press RESET to view the workout summary. 4. Press RESET again to return to the Precor banner.

  • Page 49: Pausing During A Workout Or The Cool-Down Period

    CAUTION: Hold on to a handrail when you near the end of a workout. The treadmill stops the running belt when you complete the automatic cool-down period. After the running belt stops, time stops accruing. The WORKOUT SUMMARY shows your cumulative workout statistics including warm-up and cool-down periods.

  • Page 50: Programs

    Precor web site (www.precor.com) can give you many ideas about fitness routines and advice from the experts. The Manual Program on the C952i treadmill lets you select your pace and incline levels. The Interval Program is preprogrammed with recommendations for incline levels, pace, and alternating rest or work intervals.

  • Page 51: Program Tips

    A blinking column tracks the progress that you make during a program. • To use the SmartRate feature, you need to specify your age and wear a chest strap. Refer to Selecting a Program. User’s Reference Manual: Programs Manual (MANL) Program C952i SmartRate Above MANL Cardiovascular Weight Loss Below You control incline and speed settings when you use the Manual Program.

  • Page 52: Interval (Intv) Program

    IAFF fitness test and part of their Wellness and Fitness Initiative. During the test, the treadmill gradually increases the incline and speed in specific stages. The test ends when you surpass your target heart rate (85% of your maximum heart rate) or complete the 13-minute time limit.

  • Page 53: Warm-Up Period

    Follow these steps to use the Fitness Test. 1. Buckle the heart rate strap around your chest. 2. Grasp a handrail while you step on to the treadmill and straddle the running belt. 3. Press SELECT at the scrolling Precor banner.

  • Page 54: Fitness Test Scores

    Completing the Fitness Test When you finish the Fitness Test, a 1-minute cool-down period is provided to help return your heart rate to a normal, restful state. You can extend the cool-down period by pressing QUICKSTART at the scrolling banner. The Fitness Test automatically ends if one of the following occurs: •...
  • Page 56 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 57: Assembly Guide

    Assembly Guide C966i C952i C954i C956i C966i Commercial Treadmills...

  • Page 59: Installation Requirements

    Thank you for choosing Precor. For proper installation, please read this guide thoroughly and follow the assembly instructions. If you do not assemble the treadmill according to these guidelines, you could void the Precor Limited Warranty. Obtaining Service You should not attempt to service the treadmill except for maintenance tasks as described in the Product Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 60: Hardware Kit

    Hardware Kit (not shown to scale) Fasteners Commercial Treadmill Assembly Guide (A) Buttonhead screw (1-inch) (B) Washer (stainless steel) (C) Socket head screw (3 -inch) (D) Flat head hex screw (1-inch) (E) Washer (stainless steel) Quantity...
  • Page 61 4 — Barrel spacers (F) 6 — Power cord clips (G) Commercial Treadmill Assembly Guide 1 — -inch hex key (H) 1 — -inch hex key (J) 1 — -inch hex key (K) 1 — -inch hex key (L)

  • Page 62: Assembly Steps

    Note: The front panel will drop slightly when you remove the fasteners. Commercial Treadmill Assembly Guide Place the left side upright support into the base frame side bracket. Secure the upright support to the side bracket using two socket head screws (C), two washers (E), and two barrel spacers (F).
  • Page 63 Make sure the fasteners do not pinch the cable. Cables damaged by improper installation will not be covered by the Precor Limited Warranty. Note: Place excess cable inside the upright support. Secure the display console to the...
  • Page 64 Secure the base of the handrails using four screws (A) and four washers (B). Wrench tighten. Return to the upper handrail fasteners. Perform any needed adjustments and wrench tighten. Note: If you are assembling a C952i treadmill, skip step 13.
  • Page 65 Test the heart rate touch-sensitive grips on the C954i, C956i, or C966i. a. Turn the unit ON. The Precor banner appears in the display. b. Face the display and straddle the running belt. c. Grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips. d. Look at the Heart Rate display. The letters Hr should be blinking.
  • Page 66 Insert the serrated portion of the clip into the hole located under the front panel. Commercial Treadmill Assembly Guide c. Place the clips, as needed, along the length of the power cord while you redirect it to the power outlet. The holes, found in the frame beneath the side rail, are spaced one foot (31 cm) along the length of the side rail.
  • Page 67 Adjustable rear foot 1. Place a bubble level on the running belt to see if the treadmill is level. If the treadmill needs leveling, continue to step 2. 2. Situate yourself next to the adjustable rear feet. Plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet.
  • Page 68 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 70 Precor Incorporated ©2005 Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE www.precor.com P.O. Box 7202 C9xxi AG 48417-101, en Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 15 February 2005...

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