Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; IMPOR; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
page 2 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N When using the C956i or C954i treadmill, always follow basic precautions, including thefollowing: • To ensure your safety and to protect the unit, read all the instructions before assem- bling and using the treadmill. • To ensure the proper ...
Page 3 - PASSWORD SECURITY
page 3 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N • Use care when getting on or off the treadmill. Use the stationary handrail and straddle the running belt. Step onto the running belt when the speed is at or below 1 mph(1.5 kph). • Never step off the treadmill while the running belt is mov...
Page 4 - Diagram 1; 20-volt grounding plug; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS; Grounding Instructions, you could void the Precor Limited; DANGER —; 20V Units and 240V Units Designated for U.S. Markets
page 4 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Diagram 1 Correct poweroutlet for U.S.Markets:120-volt and240-volt plugs. 120-volt grounding plug 240-volt grounding plug GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The C956i or C954i treadmill must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, ground-in...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
page 5 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Important Safety Instructions ................................................................ 2 Password Security ................................................................................................ 3 Maximum User Weight ..........
Page 7 - Federal Communications Commission Part 15; The treadmill has been tested and found to comply with:; CAUTION —; Canadian Department of Communications; EUROPEAN APPLICATIONS; , Generic Immunity Standard for Residential, Commercial and Light
page 7 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI) Federal Communications Commission Part 15 The treadmill has been tested and found to comply with: • The IEC EMC Directive (international electromagnetic compatibility certification) • The limits for a Class...
Page 8 - Contains additional information.; Indicates steps or information necessary to prevent harm to your-
page 8 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N OBTAINING SERVICE Do not attempt to service the treadmill yourself except for the maintenance tasksdescribed in this manual. The treadmill does not contain any user-serviceable parts.For information about product operation or service, visit ...
Page 9 - STANDARD EQUIPMENT; Note; OTHER EQUIPMENT; Unpacking the Treadmill
page 9 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Thank you for purchasing the Precor C956i or C954i treadmill. Built to the exactingstandards of the health club environment, the treadmill is intended for commercialuse and can withstand the rigors of daily club use with little maintenance. ...
Page 10 - HARDWARE KIT; Diagram 2
page 10 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N HARDWARE KIT After unpacking the treadmill, open the hardware kit and make sure that you havethe following items shown in Diagram 2. ❑ (A) twelve 1-inch buttonhead hex screws ❑ (B) sixteen stainless steel washers — place on 1-inch screws ❑ ...
Page 11 - Setting Up the Treadmill
page 11 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N You do not need any special knowledge or experience to set up the treadmill.However, because of its size and weight, you will need to obtain assistance. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Follow these installation requirements when installing the tr...
Page 12 - Diagram 3; Make sure that the power switch is OFF; . Diagram 3. Grasp the hand holds inside the rear end; Diagram 4; Diagram 4. Gently, lift the hood off the treadmill and set it
page 12 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Diagram 3 Lift the unit bygrasping thehand holdsinside the rearend caps. Lift the rear ofthe unit and rollit to its assemblylocation. Rear end cap 2. Make sure that the power switch is OFF . Check the ON/OFF power switch on the front of the...
Page 13 - Attach the left side upright support.; Diagram 5
page 13 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 5. Attach the left side upright support. Diagram 5. Take the following steps. a. Remove the shipping fasteners from the front panel. With the supplied hex key and a ½-inch box end wrench, loosen and remove the two boltsand nuts on the left ...
Page 14 - Secure the display console to the left upright support.; Diagram 7; Diagram 8; Prepare to attach the right side upright.; process as in step 5a. With the supplied hex key and a
page 14 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N CAUTION: To avoid damage to the display cable, read the following stepscarefully. Damage to the cable due to improper assembly is not coveredby the Precor limited warranty. 6. Secure the display console to the left upright support. Diagram ...
Page 15 - Diagram 9
page 15 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 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 thecable through the upright support (see Diagram 9, #1) and pull it out of thelarge ...
Page 16 - Secure the right side upright support.; Diagram 11. Obtain two long; Secure the display console to the upright supports.
page 16 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 8. Secure the right side upright support. Diagram 11. Obtain two long sockethead screws (D), washers (E) and barrel spacers (F) from the Hardwarekit. Place a washer and barrel sleeve on each bolt and insert the fastenersthrough the side of ...
Page 17 - Important; : With the handrails attached, the width of the treadmill is 36.75; Attach the handrails.; Diagram 13. For ease of assembly, place the side rails; Do; To attach the handrails, perform the following steps on
page 17 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 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. Attach the handrails. Diagram 13. For ease of assembly, place the side rails or adjustable ...
Page 18 - Tighten all mounting screws with the hex keys provided.
page 18 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 12. Replace the hood. Diagram 14. Reposition the hood on the treadmill. Re- move four buttonhead screws (A) with washers (B) from the hardware kit. Twobuttonhead screws and washers are placed through the front panel and theremaining two scr...
Page 20 - Diagram 19. Wrap at least two more cord; Plug the power cord into a dedicated, grounded circuit.; Place the clips; Grounding
page 20 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N CAUTION: To make sure the power cord is not pinched or damaged by theincline lift, attach the power cord to the base frame using the clips provided. 15. Attach the power cord clip. Diagram 18, #1. Remove a cord clip from the Hardware kit. W...
Page 22 - Club Information; CHANGING THE CLUB SETTINGS; Language
page 22 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N These next few pages provide information so you can customize the treadmill.This section covers the following information about how to: • determine which language appears on the display • set password security • set maximum speed, workout, ...
Page 23 - Display key functions within the Club Custom Mode
page 23 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N • Maximum Workout Time — Sets a maximum limit on workout time. Note : Remember that the user will get up to five minutes additional cool down time appended to a completed program. (Refer to Setting a Cool Down Time Limit.) So, adjust the ma...
Page 24 - Password Settings
page 24 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N SELECTING THE LANGUAGE On the C956i, display prompts can appear in English, German, Spanish, French,Dutch, or Por tuguese. Use the ▼▲ keys to make your choice and press ENTER to select it. DETERMINING THE UNITS OF MEASURE Two different unit...
Page 25 - SETTING A PAUSE TIME LIMIT
page 25 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N DETERMINING THE CLUB SPEED LIMIT You can set the maximum speed for the treadmill. This limits how fast the running beltmoves and, consequently, how many adjustments a user can make to the treadmill’sspeed. The speed is displayed in miles pe...
Page 26 - REMOVING OR PROVIDING A FITNESS TEST; CHANGING THE C956i CUSTOM PROGRAMS
page 26 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N REMOVING OR PROVIDING A FITNESS TEST The Fitness Test is “disabled” at the factory, so if you wish to add the option to theuser’s choice of programs, you need to “enable” the Fitness Test. Important : On the C956i, the Fitness Test takes th...
Page 28 - USING CSAFE STANDARD EQUIPMENT; Program Keys
page 28 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N USING CSAFE STANDARD EQUIPMENT The C956i and C954i are fully compatible with CSAFE protocols. If the unit isconnected to a CSAFE master device, the user will be prompted to enter a user ID. Fivezeros appear on the display. The left zero bli...
Page 29 - FEATURES ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE
page 29 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N The C956i or C954i is designed so users can work out with minimal instruction ortraining. The directions on the console and the prompts on the display will guide auser through the entire workout session. Before the treadmill is used, howeve...
Page 30 - TOP DISPLAY WINDOWS; Weight Loss; During a program, you will need to grasp the handrail grips before; HEART RATE; : The hear t rate display lets you monitor your hear t rate. When a; TIME; appears in minutes and seconds. However, should you exceed 60
page 30 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N TOP DISPLAY WINDOWS SmartRate: You must enter your age (during the program setup prompts), and wear a chest strap, while in a program, before the blinking segment in the bargraph can show the zone that your heart rate is in, either: Weight ...
Page 32 - KEYS ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE; Numeric keys; KEYPAD TIPS
page 32 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N KEYS ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE The Precor treadmills have an easy-to-use keypad that is activated by the slightesttouch. Remind users that they only need to apply gentle pressure to the keypad. Each key on the keypad provides specific function...
Page 34 - QUICKSTART Default Values
page 34 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 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. Pl...
Page 35 - The following occurs:
page 35 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 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 messageappears, ...
Page 36 - USING THE SECURITY CLIP; Always attach the security clip to your clothing before each work-; key until you; ENTERING A PASSWORD; INCLINE; PAUSE, COOL DOWN, SUMMARY AND EXIT FEATURES; Exercising on the Treadmill
page 36 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Once the C956i or C954i 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 program and specify how lon...
Page 38 - Put on the chest strap.
page 38 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N At the WorkoutSummary banner,you press This is what happens,... RESET Returns to the Precor banner. When you complete the cool downperiod (or exit from a paused mode by pressing RESET), theWORKOUT SUMMARY banner appears. Workout statisticse...
Page 40 - COOLING DOWN AFTER A WORKOUT
page 40 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 9. After you complete the cool-down period, the running beltcomes to a complete stop and a WORKOUT SUMMARYbanner appears. Workout statistics except TIME, DISTANCEand CALORIES reset to zero. (Note that the TIME displayshows the accumulated w...
Page 41 - THE HEART RATE FEATURE; USING THE SMARTRATE FEATURE; Programs
page 41 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N The C954i provides four programs while the C956i lets you choose between 21variable programs. This section provides information about the special featuresand functions of the treadmill’s programs and how to best utilize the: • Smar tRate fe...
Page 44 - C956i INTERVAL PROGRAM
page 44 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N C956i INTERVAL PROGRAM The three inter val programs on the C956i let you select the rest and workintervals according to your training regimen. In the 1-3 interval program, eachrest interval is followed by three work intervals. In the 1-2 in...
Page 46 - C956i WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM; C956i GOAL-BASED PROGRAMS
page 46 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N keep your heart rate at the selected target. Check the SmartRate display tosee if you are in your preferred zone (cardiovascular or weight loss). Important : Once you exit the warm-up period and begin the program, the INCLINE ▼▲ keys no lon...
Page 47 - FITNESS TEST; Fitness Test Guidelines
page 47 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N These C956i programs are similar to the time-based Manual program except that theuser’s position and program duration are based on a “distance” or “calorie” goal. Note : A club time limit may exist for these programs. Refer to Club Informat...
Page 48 - key to begin your workout.; : If your hear t rate cannot be detected (transmitted through the; The Fitness Test ends if any one of the following occurs:; you press the STOP button.
page 48 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N setup prompts to enter your AGE. Once you have finished answering the setupprompts, the following occurs: • The software verifies that it detects a hear t rate signal. You need to press theSPEED ▲ key to begin your workout. Note : If your h...
Page 49 - Maintenance; DANGER; — To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the unit; INSPECTION; Perform a daily inspection of the treadmill.; CLEANING THE EQUIPMENT; clean cloth using a diluted solution of mild soap; ALIGNING AND ADJUSTING THE RUNNING BELT
page 49 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Maintenance taining the unit’s integrity. If you fail to maintain the treadmill as described below,it could affect or void the Precor limited warranty. DANGER — To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the unit from its power s...
Page 51 - STORING THE CHEST STRAP
page 51 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 4. Stand beside the treadmill and press QUICKSTART. 5. If you are prompted for a password, press INCLINE ▼ , SPEED ▼ , SPEED ▲ . The running belt starts automatically after the 3-second countdown appears onthe display. 6. Press the SPEED ▲ ...
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Page 55 - Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty
Effective 01 December, 2004 P/N 36286-111 Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty PLEASE READ THESE WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR PRECOR INCORPORATED PRODUCT.BY USING THE EQUIPMENT, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Disclaimer an...
Page 56 - Systems; Electronic Specifications; C954i Display Readouts; Product
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