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Precor C954 Owner's Manual

Precor C954 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Commercial Treadmill Owner’s Manual C954 C956...

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    Before using Precor equipment, we urge you to familiarize yourself and staff with the entire Owner’s Manual. Understanding this manual will help you and your customers use the treadmill safely and successfully.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPOR IMPOR IMPORT T T T T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPOR IMPOR ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the treadmill. These instructions are written to ensure your safety and to protect the unit.

  • Page 4: Grounding Instructions

    If you do not follow these Grounding Instructions , you could void the Precor limited warranty. DANGER Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

  • Page 5: Rfi - Radio Frequency Interference

    Per FCC rules, changes or modifications to the CAUTION treadmill not expressly approved by Precor, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canadian Department of Communications This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis- sions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

  • Page 6: Personal Safety

    PRECOR HEART RATE OPTIONS—SAFETY GUIDELINES The Precor Heart Rate Options are created and designed exclusively for Precor products. The equipment is very sensitive—you should use the heart rate options with this in mind and take time to read the guidelines found in this owner’s manual.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Safety Approval ..............4 RFI — Radio Frequency Interference ........5 European Applications ............5 Personal Safety ..............6 Precor Heart Rate Option - Safety Guidelines ......6 Unpacking the Treadmill ..........9 Standard Equipment ............... 9 Optional Equipment ..............9 Hardware Kit ................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents The C956/C954 Display ..........25 Features on the Display Console ..........25 Top Display Windows ............25 Center Display Window (C956 only) ........26 Elongated Center Display (C956 and C954) ......26 Keys on the Display Console ..........28 Keypad Tips ................

  • Page 9: Unpacking The Treadmill

    Touch Heart Rate (separate display console) • Long handrails If you are interested in obtaining Precor option kits for your unit, check with you dealer. To locate the dealer nearest you, call 1-888-665-4404. For cus- tomer service, see Obtaining Service on page 2.

  • Page 10: Hardware Kit

    HARDWARE KIT After unpacking the treadmill, open the hardware kit and make sure that you have the following items shown in Diagram 1. (A) 20 — 1” long buttonhead screws (B) 14 — washers (C) 4 — 1/2” long flat head screws (D) 1/4”...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Treadmill

    Write the serial number onto the Precor limited warranty card found on the back cover of this manual. Refer to Obtaining Service on page 2 and write the number(s) there as well.
  • Page 12 CAUTION: To avoid injury and ensure your safety, get assistance before lifting the treadmill off the pallet and rolling it onto the floor. Do not drop the unit. 2. Remove the treadmill from its shipping pallet. Eight fasteners secure the treadmill to its pallet.
  • Page 13 Diagram 3 Route the cable through the upright support. Route the cable through the hole and tape it to the side of the upright support. 7. Route the display cable. Diagram 3. Have an assistant hold the other sup- port upright. See “Note:” below. Position the display console above the up- right support and route the cable through it.
  • Page 14 Important: Do not crimp or pinch the cable! Crimped or pinched cables are not covered by the Precor limited warranty. b. Carefully lower the upright support and align the mounting holes. See Dia- gram 5 #2. Check that the display console is seated properly on the left upright support.
  • Page 15 Diagram 6 Attach the console to the left upright support. Buttonhead screws 10. Secure the display console to the left upright support. Diagram 6. Align the mounting holes on the console to those on the left upright support. Insert 2 screws (A) and washers (B). Do not securely tighten the screws until after the handrails have been attached.
  • Page 16 Diagram 8 Secure the handrail to the base. Handrail bracket b. Align the handrail bracket with the 3 base mounts and insert 3 screws (A). See Diagram 8. Tighten the screws securely. c. Return to the upper handrail screws and securely tighten each one. d.
  • Page 17 Diagram 10 Secure the hood. Slide the hood under the 2 screws found on the inboard side of both upright supports. 13. Attach the hood. Diagram 10. Place the hood over the motor and slide it under the upper 4 screws (see Diagram 10 #1) and over the 2 lower screws (1 found on each side) of both upright supports.

  • Page 18: Turning The Unit On And Off

    Diagram 12 Adjust the rear foot. Important: If you need to make adjustments, adjust one rear foot at a time. Do not use the rear foot to raise or lower the unit more than 1/4” in height. Check the level of the unit after each adjustment. 15 To adjust a rear foot, locate the nut that secures the rear foot to the deck.

  • Page 19: Checking The Alignment Of The Running Belt

    Important: 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. 5. To stop the running belt, press the red STOP button.

  • Page 20: Club Information

    Note: If your customers are interested in the learning more about the C956 or C954 treadmill, 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 21: 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. When you begin entering a key sequence, each key must be pressed within 4 seconds of the other or the Precor banner reappears and you have to begin again.

  • Page 22: Determining The Club Speed Limit

    Note: The Quick Start program is automatically limited to 30 minutes. How- ever, if a user presses Quick Start at the Precor banner, and the Club pro- gram has limited Workout Time to less than 30 minutes, than that duration takes effect.

  • Page 23: Changing The C956 Custom Courses

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

  • Page 24: Viewing The Odometer, Hours Of Use, Software Version And Error Log

    VIEWING THE ODOMETER, HOURS OF USE, SOFTWARE VERSION AND ERROR LOG Start at the Precor banner and press the Stop key. Then, within 1/2 second, initiate the following key sequence. Speed , Speed The field name Odometer appears briefly and then the odometer value (the cumulative distance users have travelled) appears in miles or kilometers.

  • Page 25: The C956/C954 Display

    Diagram 14. Look on the next page for a more thorough expla- nation. Note: If an error message appears, call a Precor qualified service technician or service center. For the service center nearest you call, 1-888-665-4404. page 25...

  • Page 26: Top Display Windows

    CENTER DISPLAY WINDOW (C956 only) The Precor banner and course profiles appear in the large center display (LED matrix). Always start a workout at the Precor banner. During workouts, the course profile appears in the center display and corresponds to the program you selected.
  • Page 27 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 20. SPEED: Displays the running belt’s speed.

  • Page 28: Keys On The Display Console

    Smart Rate display does not appear. • A time-out occurs during the Setup prompts if the treadmill detects no key presses for 2 seconds. The display returns to the Precor banner. • Press Reset to return to the Precor banner. •...
  • Page 29 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 20.
  • Page 30 POLAR ® chest strap. If no Age entry occurs, the Smart ® Rate display lights up, but no blinking sensor appears. Note: The heart rate “touch” sensors on the handrail are an option available through your Precor dealer. page 30...
  • Page 31 See the table below: Press Quick Start 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 32: Exercising On The Treadmill

    Exercising on the Treadmill Once the C956 or C954 is set up, it is ready to use. There are no complex instruc- tions to follow or mandatory programming steps required to operate the treadmill. The easy-to-understand prompts let you select a course and specify how long you want to work out.
  • Page 33 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 2...

  • Page 34: Quick Steps To Working Out

    • A time-out occurs during the Setup prompts if the treadmill detects no key presses for 2 seconds. The display returns to the Precor banner. 1. For your Heart Rate to appear on the display, you need to Put on the chest strap.

  • Page 35: Cooling Down After A Workout

    You are given 2 min- utes 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. 8. Detach the security clip from your clothing and carefully Remove the security clip and step off the treadmill.

  • Page 36: Courses

    • Heart Rate course • Weight Loss course • Goal-based courses Note: To choose a course, begin at the Precor banner and press Enter. User- friendly prompts guide you through the course selections. Refer to Quick Steps to Working Out on page 34.

  • Page 37: Manual Mode And The Quick Start Key

    You can choose Manual mode in two different ways: • pressing the Quick Start key at the Precor banner. Quick Start bypasses the remaining selections and starts the Manual course. Default values include a time limit of 30 minutes (or the Club setting, whichever is smaller), ®...

  • Page 38: The Track Course

    • pressing Enter at the Precor banner. This causes the C954 or C956 to dis- play several Setup prompts. At the course prompt, you select #1 — Manual course. The Manual course profile appears as a flat line. Use the keys or the numeric keys to adjust the incline or speed.

  • Page 39: Custom Courses

    To use the interval course, take the following steps: 1. Follow the instructions on page 30, Quick Steps to Working Out . 2. At the course prompt, use the key or numeric keys to select course 12, 13 or 14 (depending on the interval length). 4.

  • Page 40: Heart Rate Course

    HEART RATE COURSE Once you set your target heart rate and the running belt’s speed, the C956 Heart Rate Course monitors your heart rate and automatically maintains it within a few beats per minute (bpm) of the selected target. Blinking lights on ®...

  • Page 41: Weight Loss Course

    THE WEIGHT LOSS COURSE The Precor Weight Loss course 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 42: Maintenance

    However, you are responsible for typical maintenance tasks such as, cleaning the unit to keep it free from dust and dirt accumulation. If you fail to maintain the treadmill as described below, it could affect or void the Precor limited warranty. CLEANING THE EQUIPMENT DANGER —...

  • Page 43: Storing The Polar Chest Strap

    Stop key. Contact Precor Customer Support. 5. If the belt needs additional alignment, repeat steps 1 through 4 of this procedure until the belt is properly aligned. 6. Press Stop. To return to the Precor banner, press Reset. ® STORING THE POLAR...
  • Page 44 Notes:...
  • Page 45 Notes:...
  • Page 47 Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty Thank you for purchasing a PRECOR product. In order that we may continue to serve you in the future, please take a few minutes to complete and return this warranty registration. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the Precor Limited Warranty and affirms that the date of purchase was_____________ 19___;...

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Precor aggressively seeks 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 serious matter.

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