Precor EC 850 - Manuals

page 5 2 Setting Up the EC850 Professional Cycle The EC850 Professional Cycle comes fully assembled. You simply need tofollow the installation requirements listed in this section and place the cycle inthe appropriate location. The cycle has a unique program that lets you determine which language and...

page 6 Using the Club Setting Program The Club Setting Program lets you customize your cycle with the followingfeatures: • Language—The words displayed on the electronic console can appear inone of the three languages (French, German, or English). Typically, on thecycle you buy, the language is pres...

page 7 7. At the “Enter Club Time Limit” prompt, specify the maximum workout timeby using the and keys. Use the key to raise the time displayed; Use the key to lower the time displayed. The cycle provides a maximum workout time of 60 minutes. You canchange the settings and limit workout sessions to ...

page 8 Using the EC850 Professional Cycle The EC850 Professional Cycle is designed so users can work out withoutinstruction or training. The directions on the console and the prompts on thescreen will guide a user through the entire workout session. Before the cycle isused, however, we recommend fam...

page 9 Keypad Diagram 2 EC850Electronicconsole display The electronic console keypad has four keys: ON: When starting a workout, press the ON key and the initial start-up prompt,“Choose Workout Program” appears on the display. and keys: Use the arrow keys to move through the selections that appear o...

page 10 Pedal RPM: Shows pedal speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). Use thisdisplay to determine exercise intensity (how hard you are working out) at any given moment. Fitness Score: Shows a fitness score from 1 to 100 percent. The fitness scoreis associated with the pacer and helps you determine ...

page 11 represents you appears to move ahead and become smaller in size. Hill Profile: Appears in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. It provides agraphic representation of the current grade of incline in the course. Below thiswindow, you will see a number that represents the relative effort ...

page 12 pin located on front of the seat post (see Photo 2). 3. Slide the seat post up or down into the desired position. 4. Release the seat post adjustment pin. CAUTION: Make sure that the seat is securely in place before usingthe cycle for a workout. 5. Before sitting on the cycle, press down fir...

page 13 side of the handlebar shaft). 5. Pull the handlebars toward you to decrease the distance between the seatand the handlebars. (Slide the handlebars in the opposite direction toincrease the distance). Note: You can increase or decrease the distance between the seat and thehandlebars within a 6...

page 14 As you proceed through your workout, the left portion of the course profilebecomes shaded indicating the course segments you have already completed. Exercising on the EC850 Cycle This section explains how to exercise on the cycle. The EC850 comes withseven preprogrammed courses. These course...

page 15 appears. Note: If the cycle is already ON and EC850 is scrolling across the bottom ofthe display. You can press any key and the initial start-up prompt, “ChooseWorkout Program” will appear. 4. Once the “Choose Workout Program” prompt appears, select a programusing the arrow keys. Select from...

page 17 summary. We recommend that you keep track of your workouts by writing them down.This way you can monitor your progress toward your fitness goals and also usethe information as a reference in planning interesting and challenging workoutsin the future. Designing a Customized Course The EC850 P...

page 18 3. Access the User Programming screen by pressing and holding ON and simultaneously for a minimum of 5 seconds. 4. Release both keys when you see the User Programming screen. In theupper left-hand window, “User Program 1” will be highlighted as shown inDiagram 4. Note: User Program 1 represe...

page 19 profile consists of 24 segments. Once you reach the 24th segment, the cursor moves from profile view toprogram name, and the program name is highlighted. 8. If desired, modify the other program by returning to Step 5. 9. When you are finished, press ENTER/RESET to save your changes. The init...

page 20 advise on training, technique, and exercise physiology. Your dealer can alsorecommend good books on these subjects. To help you get started in planning and carrying out your fitness program, thissection provides some basic information on aerobic exercise—such as howhard you should workout, h...

page 22 5 Maintaining the EC850 Professional Cycle Because of its advanced design, the EC850 cycle requires little maintenancebeyond periodic cleaning, which is explained in this section. Keep in mind that,as owner of this machine, you are solely responsible for its maintenance. If you encounter pro...

page 23 2. Press the ON key. The initial start-up prompt, “Choose Workout Program”appears. (The display may take a minute to appear.) Note: If the cycle is already ON and EC850 is scrolling across the bottom ofthe display, press any key and the initial start-up prompt will appear. 3. When the “Choos...

page 24 7. Test the Hall 1 speed sensor by SLOWLY moving the pedals. Continuepedaling for about 1 minute. The asterisk to the right of “Hall 1” will blink onand off if the sensor is working correctly. If the asterisk stays solid, the cycleneeds servicing. Please note that only Hall 1 is used; ignore...

page 25 Appendix A. Specifications Chassis Welded steel uni-frame construction Readouts Multi-functional motivational digital display: • Program and level selection • Pedal RPM • Fitness score • Watts (resistance level) • Calories/hour • Calories used • Distance • Time (in minutes) • Hill profile • ...

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