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Precor C966i Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Commercial Treadmill Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPOR IMPORT T T T T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPOR ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPOR IMPOR ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the C996i treadmill, always follow basic precautions, including the following: • To ensure your safety and to protect the unit, read all the instructions before assem- bling and using the treadmill.

  • Page 3: Safety Approval

    The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If you do not follow these Grounding Instructions , you could void the Precor limited warranty. DANGER —...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..........2 Safety Approval ..............3 Grounding Instructions ............3 Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) ........6 European Applications ............6 Obtaining Service ..............7 About this Manual ..............7 Unpacking the Treadmill ..........8 Standard Equipment ............... 8 Other Equipment ..............
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Exercising on the Treadmill..........33 Using the Security Clip ............33 Pause, Cool Down, Summary and Exit Features ....33 Quick Steps to Working Out ........... 35 Workout Tips ................35 Cooling Down After a Workout ..........36 Programs ................37 The Heart Rate Feature ............

  • Page 6: Radio Frequency Interference (Rfi)

    Per the requirements of the Federal Communications WARNING — Commission, changes or modifications to this product, not expressly approved by Precor, could void the user’s authority to operate the product. 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.

  • 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 treadmill, use the model and serial numbers whenever you call a Precor dealer or Precor Customer Support.

  • Page 8: Unpacking The Treadmill

    Optional equipment available through your dealer includes: • POLAR ® chest strap. • Long 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...

  • Page 9: Hardware Kit

    HARDWARE KIT After unpacking the treadmill, open the hardware kit and make sure that you have the following items shown in Diagram 2. ❑ (A) twelve 1-inch buttonhead hex screws ❑ (B) sixteen stainless steel washers — place on 1-inch screws ❑...

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Treadmill

    Fill out and mail the limited warranty card. The serial number can be found on the shipping container or on the label near the power receptacle. Write the serial number onto the Precor limited warranty card found on the back cover of this manual and in the Obtaining Service section on page 7.
  • Page 11 Diagram 3 Lift the rear of the unit and roll it to its assembly location. Rear end cap Lift the unit by grasping the hand holds inside the rear end caps. 3. Move the treadmill. Diagram 3. Grasp the hand holds inside the rear end caps and use proper lifting techniques to lift the rear end so that you can roll the treadmill on its front wheels.
  • Page 12 Remove the Diagram 5 shipping fasteners from the left side front panel. Shipping fasteners found on left and right sides of the front panel. Left side mounting bracket 5. Attach the left side upright support. Diagram 5. Take the following steps. a.
  • Page 13 CAUTION: To avoid damage to the display cable, read the following steps carefully. Damage to the cable due to improper assembly is not covered by the Precor limited warranty. 6. Secure the display console to the left upright support. Diagram 7. Remove any tape or wire ties that secure the display cable.
  • Page 14 Diagram 9 Route the cable. Right upright support Display cable Base frame Base mounting bracket Right upright support Bracket hole Lower board b. Route the display cable through the right upright support. Ask an assistant to hold the upright support close to the right side mounting bracket. Route the cable through the upright support (see Diagram 9, #1) and pull it out of the large hole on the side of the support near its base.
  • Page 15 Diagram 11 Secure the right upright support. Screws (D), washers (E), and barrel spacers (F) Tighten so that the upright is secure, but leave room for adjustments. Front panel Shipping fasteners with washers (B) 8. Secure the right side upright support. Diagram 11. Obtain two long sockethead screws (D), washers (E) and barrel spacers (F) from the Hardware kit.
  • Page 16 Diagram 13 Handrail alignment and installation. Handrail Console extension Lower handrail bracket Screw (A) washer (B) Screw (C) Important: With the handrails attached, the width of the treadmill is 36.75 inches (93 cm). It will not fit through a standard 32-inch doorway. 11.
  • Page 17 Diagram 14 Replace the hood and secure it. Hood Buttonhead screws (A) with washers (B) secure the hood to the siderail. Buttonhead screws (A) with washers (B) secure the front of the hood. 12. Replace the hood. Diagram 14. Reposition the hood on the treadmill. Remove four buttonhead screws (A) with washers (B) from the hardware kit.
  • Page 18 Adjust the level Diagram 16 of the treadmill. Bubble level Running belt Adjustable rear foot 14. Level the unit. Diagram 16. Check to make sure that the running deck is level by taking the following steps: a. Use a bubble level as shown in Diagram 16 to verify that the running deck is level.
  • Page 19 Diagram 18 Attach the power cord clip. Cord clip Front panel Power cord Incline lift CAUTION: To make sure the power cord is not pinched or damaged by the incline lift, attach the power cord to the base frame using the clips provided. 15.

  • Page 20: Turning The Unit On And Off

    CAUTION: If you notice that the belt needs alignment, make the adjustments at once. 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.

  • Page 21: Club Information

    Note: If your customers are interested in the learning more about the C996i tread- mill, you may wish to direct them to the manual available on Precor’s web site (www.precor.com). (The manual that appears on the web site does not contain the information found in this section.)

  • Page 22: Selecting The Language

    Within 1/2 second, begin pressing the key sequences. If the system does not detect a key press (within 1/2 second) after STOP, it resets to the Precor banner. The display console keys that you need to press to change the language, select...

  • Page 23: Determining The Club Speed Limit

    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 button is pressed whether the user planned to return or not.

  • Page 24: Removing Or Providing A Fitness Test

    When you have finished making changes, press ENTER to save the program profile. The display moves to the next Custom Program (#2) or returns to the Precor banner (depending on which Custom Program you were modifying). Note: To exit the custom program mode without saving any of the changes, press STOP or RESET.

  • Page 25: Using Csafe Standard Equipment

    Start at the Precor banner and press the STOP button or RESET key. Then, within 1/2 second, initiate the following key sequence. SPEED ▲, SPEED ▼ (Or, you can opt to use the number keys: 6, 5) The field name ODOMETER appears briefly and then the odometer value (the cumulative distance users have travelled) appears in miles or kilometers.

  • Page 26: The C996I Display

    A brief explanation of each feature on the display console appears in Diagram 21. Look on the next page for a more thorough explanation. Note: If an error message appears, call a Precor qualified service technician or service center. Refer to Obtaining Service on page 7.

  • Page 27: Top Display Windows

    UPPER DISPLAY The Precor banner and program profiles appear in the large center display (LED matrix). Always start a workout at the Precor banner. During workouts, the program profile appears in the center display and corresponds to the program you selected.
  • Page 28 DISTANCE: The distance that you have travelled appears (00.00) once you begin a workout. Distance appears in 100 mile increments. Distance can appear in miles or kilometers. If you wish to change the display, follow the instructions found in Club Information on page 21. SPEED: Displays the running belt’s speed.

  • Page 29: Keys On The Display Console

    KEYS ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE The Precor treadmills have an easy-to-use keypad that is activated by the slightest touch. Remind users that they only need to apply gentle pressure to these ultra- sensitive keys. Each key on the display console’s keypad provides specific functions. Numeric keys (numbered 1 - 0) let you enter data in answer to the display prompts and change the speed or incline during a workout.
  • Page 30 To resume a workout, the SPEED ▲ must be pressed. If no key press is detected and the Pause time limit elapses, the display returns to the Precor banner. A default time limit of 2 minutes exists or a “Pause time limit” can be set by the club, refer to Club Information on page 21.
  • Page 31 Important: As a safety feature, a sharp tug on the security cord that is attached to the STOP button will cause the running belt to stop. It is a requirement that a user attach the security clip on his or her clothing while working out. Please refer to Using the Security Clip on page 33.
  • Page 32 The QUICKSTART key can be pressed any time during the Setup prompts. Default values apply after that point. See the table below: Press QUICKSTART at the,... The following occurs: Precor banner You bypass the Setup prompts. A message appears, Belt Starting 3, 2, 1,... and your work out begins in Manual mode.

  • Page 33: Exercising On The Treadmill

    Exercising on the Treadmill Once the C996i is set up, it is ready to use. There are no complex instructions to follow or mandatory programming steps required to operate the treadmill. The easy- to-understand prompts let you select a program and specify how long you want to work out.
  • Page 34 This is what happens,... RESET Returns to the Precor banner. When you complete the cool down period (or exit from a paused mode by pressing RESET), the WORKOUT SUMMARY banner appears. Workout statistics except TIME, DISTANCE and CALORIES reset to zero. (Note that the TIME display shows the accumulated workout time including warm-up and cool down periods.) You are given...

  • Page 35: Quick Steps To Working Out

    5 seconds. Prompts appear requesting that the user press the arrow or number keys. If no key presses occur within the next 2 minutes, the display returns to the Precor banner. Put on the chest strap. 1. For your Heart Rate to appear on the display, you need to...

  • Page 36: Cooling Down After A Workout

    You are given 2 minutes to review your workout statistics before the display automatically resets to the Precor banner. You can also press RESET, to return to the Precor banner. Remove the 9.

  • Page 37: Programs

    • Heart Rate program • Weight Loss program • Goal-based programs Note: To choose a program, begin at the Precor banner and press ENTER. User-friendly prompts guide you through the program selections. Refer to Quick Steps to Working Out on page 35.
  • Page 38 Diagram 23 HEART RATE TARGET ZONES Target Zones. MAX. HEART RATE Cardio Zone Weight Loss Zone 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 YOUR AGE For the ideal “weight loss” range, your heart rate should be between 55% and 70% of your maximum aerobic heart rate.

  • Page 39: Manual Mode And The Quickstart

    The SmartRate display is inactive. • pressing ENTER at the Precor banner. This causes the C996i to display several Setup prompts. At the program prompt, you select #1 — Manual program. The Manual program profile appears as a flat line. Use the ▼▲ keys or the numeric keys to adjust the incline or speed.

  • Page 40: 5K Course

    5K COURSE The 5K course is limited by time and distance (five kilometers). It responds to user commands much like the Manual program. You can make changes to the running belt speed (numeric keys or SPEED ▼▲ keys) throughout the course and any preset incline can be overridden using the INCLINE ▲▼...

  • Page 41: Custom

    CUSTOM PROGRAMS Two custom programs exist on the C996i. The second custom program is available only if the Fitness Test is disabled. The incline on these programs can be preset by the club. Refer to Club Information on page 21. FITNESS TEST The Fitness Test (program number 16) provides a means of comparing your fitness level with official fitness test of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF).

  • Page 42: Random

    • The treadmill provides a 3-minute warm-up period before entering the Fitness Test. • After the warm-up period, the treadmill automatically adjusts the running belt and treadmill incline according to the Gerkin protocol for this Fitness Test. The Fitness Test ends if any one of the following occurs: •...

  • Page 43: Weight Loss

    Note: The speed remains constant, if you were at or below 0.5 mph (1.0 kph). WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM The Precor Weight Loss program incorporates the latest findings on fat-burning and weight loss through exercise. It is based on research at the world-renowned Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research and it is designed to help you burn the most fat during a 28-minute workout, while minimizing the risk of discomfort and injury.

  • Page 44: Goal-Based

    To use the Weight Loss program, follow the steps found in Quick Steps to Work- ing Out on page 35. When the program prompt appears, enter program number 19. (Age must be entered during the Setup prompts.) Once you have finished answer- ing the remaining Setup prompts, the following occurs: •...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    STOP button. Do not allow users on a tread- mill without it. To order parts or to contact a Precor authorized service provider in your area, refer to Obtaining Service on page 7. CLEANING THE EQUIPMENT Most of the working mechanisms are protected inside the treadmill’s hood and...

  • Page 46: Aligning The Running Belt

    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 47: Storing The Polar Chest Strap

    Tighten any loose fasteners or other components on the equipment. If you hear unusual noises or you feel that the treadmill is in need of repair or service, contact Precor Customer Support. Refer to Obtaining Service on page 7. SERVICING THE TREADMILL Do not attempt to service the treadmill yourself except for the maintenance described in this manual.

  • Page 53: 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 54 What other brands of cardio equipment do you currently offer (check all that apply): ❑ Life Fitness ❑ True ❑ Cybex ❑ StarTrac ❑ Other ______________________________ What other Precor equipment do you currently offer (check all that apply): ❑ EFX ❑ Cycle ❑ StretchTrainer ® ❑ Treadmill ❑...

  • Page 55: Warranty

    INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THAT APPLY the original warranty period only. To claim under this warranty, the buyer must notify Precor or TO ANY PARTS DESCRIBED ABOVE ARE LIMITED IN your authorized Precor dealer within 30 days after the date of discovery of any nonconformity DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF EXPRESS WARRAN- and make the affected product available for inspection by Precor or its service representative.

  • Page 56: Specifications

    U.S. and foreign patents for both the mechanical construction and the visual aspects 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...

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