Page 3 - MPOR; Important Safety Instructions; Maintenance; DANGER
Product Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 1 I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions When using the self-powered C846i/C842i cycle, always take basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the cycle. These instructions are writt...
Page 4 - Safety Approval; Safety; Federal Communications Commission, Part 15; The cycle has been tested and found to comply with; WARNING
Product Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 2 I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Safety Approval When identified with the ETL-c logo, the unit has been tested and conforms to the requirements of CAN/CSA-E-335-1/3-94, Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances . Hazardous Materia...
Page 5 - ATTENTION: Haute Tension; European Applications; IEC 335-1, Safety of Household and similar Electrical Appliances.
Product Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 3 I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS 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 De...
Page 6 - Obtaining Service
Product Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 4 Obtaining Service You should not attempt to service the cycle except for maintenance tasks as described in this manual. For information about product operation or service, see the Precor website at www.precor.com. Should you need more informati...
Page 7 - Table of Contents
Product Owner’s Manual: Table of Contents 5 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................................... 1 Safety Approval ............................................................................... 2Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal ........................
Page 8 - Self-Powered Features; Informational Displays Prior to
Product Owner’s Manual: Self-Powered Features 6 Self-Powered Features The power source for the cycle is the user. When a person maintains a pedal speed above 20 revolutions per minute (RPM), the power that is generated allows the cycle to function properly. Informational displays appear when the bat...
Page 9 - Symptoms of a Low Battery; Setting a; Replacing the Battery
Product Owner’s Manual: Self-Powered Features 7 Symptoms of a Low Battery If no one has used the cycle for an extended period of time, the battery may need recharging. Symptoms of a low battery include: • A flickering or erratic display • No workout statistics appear or accumulate • Changes to the p...
Page 10 - Club Features; Club Programming Tips
Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 8 Club Features These next few pages provide information that lets you customize the cycle for your club. All these features remain hidden to the club patrons and can only be accessed using special key presses. Read this section if you want to: • Change the disp...
Page 11 - Choosing a Language
Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 9 Choosing a Language The cycle can display user prompts, text, and user entries in six different languages. When the cycle is shipped from the factory, it is set to display English. To change this setting, perform the following steps: 1. At the Precor banner, p...
Page 12 - Setting a Workout Time Limit; The optional power adapter must be connected to
Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 10 Setting a Workout Time Limit You can limit how long a user can exercise on the cycle. For example, if you set the time limit to 20 minutes, users can only enter a workout time between 1 and 20 minutes. Note: The automatic cool-down period is appended to the e...
Page 13 - At the SET RESISTANCE RANG E prompt, use an arrow key to
Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 11 Setting a Resistance Range (C846i) You can set a low, medium or high range of resistance on the C846i cycle. Within each group, 25 resistance settings are available, but the chosen group affects the overall resistance range. An example of where you might use ...
Page 14 - Changing the Custom Program; To change the Custom Program, it is highly; change resist cstm crs
Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 12 Changing the Custom Program Important: To change the Custom Program, it is highly recommended that you use the optional power adapter. Otherwise, you will need to maintain a pedal speed above 20 revolutions per minute to keep the cycle from shutting down. Whe...
Page 15 - Viewing the Odometer
Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 13 Informational Displays (C842i) The C842i cycle provides information about its use (odometer and hour meter), as well as software version, and error log. In general, you would only access this information if directed to do so by Precor Customer Support. These ...
Page 16 - Viewing the Error Log; To view any additional error codes in the error log, use the arrow; Copy the error code information to paper so you can provide it to
Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 14 Viewing the Error Log The first error log entry scrolls across the display. Up to ten error codes can be retrieved. If there are no errors in the log, you will see NO ERRORS displayed. 7. To view any additional error codes in the error log, use the arrow keys...
Page 19 - Displaying the Serial Number; User ID Entry with CSAFE Equipment; Keypad
Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 17 Displaying the Serial Number SERIAL NUMBER appears on the display followed by the 13-digit serial number. The serial number is helpful when you contact Customer Support. Note: If no serial number has been entered, then NO SERIAL NUMBER appears. Use the serial...
Page 20 - If the user’s pedal speed drops below 20 RPM and the
Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 18 A message appears on the display and indicates when the user ID is accepted by the CSAFE master device. Then, the program prompt appears. The user has the option to choose QUICKSTART or select a program and begin exercising. Note: If the user’s pedal speed dr...
Page 21 - Daily Inspection; If you determine that the cycle needs service, move it; Daily Cleaning
Product Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 19 Maintenance It is important to perform the minor maintenance tasks described in this section. Failure to maintain the cycle as described here could void the Precor Limited Warranty. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the unit from its optiona...
Page 22 - Adjusting the Seat; Upright Seat Adjustment
Product Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 20 Long-Term Storage When the cycle is not in use for any length of time, ensure that the optional power adapter is unplugged from its power source and is positioned so that it and the power cord will not become damaged or interfere with people or other equipment....
Page 23 - Recumbent Seat Adjustment; Upright Cycles: Adjusting the Seat Tilt
Product Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 21 Recumbent Seat Adjustment 1. Sit on the seat with your feet in the pedals. 2. Pull the seat adjustment handle up while you bend your knees and slide the seat forward or backward along the seat rail. Refer to Diagram 8. Diagram 8: Adjusting the seat on the C842i...
Page 24 - Wrench tighten the nut; Recumbent Cycles: Realigning the Seat; -inch hex key to loosen the two adjustment screws as
Product Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 22 2. Adjust the seat tilt (forward or backward) as shown in Diagram 10. Diagram 10: Tilt the seat forward or backward 3. Wrench tighten the nut 4. Apply pressure to the seat and make sure that it does not move. Readjust and retighten the nut, if needed. Recumbent...
Page 25 - -inch hex key to turn the wheel lock adjustment key; Using the Optional Power Adapter
Product Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 23 Diagram 12: Wheel lock adjustment 3. Use the ⁵⁄₁₆ -inch hex key to turn the wheel lock adjustment key clockwise ¼ turn. Refer to Diagram 12. This process realigns the center wheel inside the top rail. Leave the ⁵⁄₁₆ -inch hex key in place while you tighten the ...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting Error Codes; Troubleshooting Heart Rate; A heart rate can only be detected when the Precor heart; To conduct electrical impulses from a user’s heart, both; grips (C846i) must be grasped firmly for
Product Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 24 Troubleshooting Error Codes If any error codes appear in the display, call an authorized service person for assistance. Refer to Obtaining Service . Troubleshooting Heart Rate Table 1 may help you understand and troubleshoot erratic heart rate readings. Importa...
Page 27 - Precor Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty; Warranty Periods and Coverage.; Conditions and Restrictions.
Product Owner’s Manual: Precor Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty 25 Precor 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 WARRAN...
Page 28 - Disclaimer and Release.
Product Owner’s Manual: Precor Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty 26 This Limited Warranty shall not apply to: 1. Software (PROM) version upgrades.2. Normal wear and tear, consumables and cosmetic items, including, but not limited to the following: grips, seats, and labels. 3. Repairs performed o...
Page 29 - Thank Y
W e are confident that y ou will be pleased with y our purchase and that y our ne w Precor equipment will help satisfy y our customers’ fitness needs , while helping y ou meet y our b usiness goals . T o allo w us to ser v e y ou better , please tak e a fe w moments to complete and retur n your w ar...
Page 30 - TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEW PRECOR PRODUCTS; TELL US ABOUT YOUR F
P/N 45622-101 Effective 30 June 2002 ❑ EFX ❑ Cycle ❑ StretchT rainer TM ❑ T readmill ❑ Stair Climber ❑ Strength Machine ❑ Other Whic h best describes this pur c hase (chec k all that appl y): ❑ First Precor product ❑ Replaces a Precor product of the same type ❑ Replaces same type of product – diff e...
Page 33 - User's Reference Manual; Commercial Cycle
C 846i User's Reference Manual Commercial Cycle C846i Recumbent
Page 37 - Cycle Features; Before exercising, review the; Workout Options; Product Owner’s Manual
User’s Reference Manual: Cycle Features 3 Cycle Features The cycle is equipped with certain items that, when used properly, help sustain an enjoyable workout. These items include: • Self-powered features • Seat Adjustments • Handlebars • Heart rate grips on the handlebars • Workout statistics storag...
Page 38 - Using the Handlebars; Heart Rate Features; Storing Workout Statistics
User’s Reference Manual: Cycle Features 4 Using the Handlebars To maintain your balance on the C846i upright cycle, always grasp a handlebar when you step on or off the cycle, and when you use the keypad. On the recumbent cycle, use the handlebar to maintain your comfort. To learn more about the tou...
Page 39 - Heart rate and SmartRate; Guidelines; Read the following before using the heart rate feature.; The calculation used for the heart rate target zone is:; Heart Rate Target Zones
User’s Reference Manual: Heart Rate Features 5 Heart Rate Features Heart rate and SmartRate ® features are available when you wear the chest strap or grasp both touch-sensitive handlebar grips. When a heartbeat is detected, the Heart Rate display shows your heart rate and the SmartRate LED pulses an...
Page 40 - flashes in the Heart Rate display. Within a few
User’s Reference Manual: Heart Rate Features 6 • After you put on the chest strap, face the display console for a minimum of 15 seconds. This allows the receiver in the console to recognize the signal from the chest strap. If three dashes (— — —) appear on the display, the cycle is detecting a signa...
Page 41 - Using SmartRate; The SmartRate indicator lights do not appear when:
User’s Reference Manual: Heart Rate Features 7 Using SmartRate The SmartRate feature helps you monitor and maintain your heart rate in the target zone best suited to your specific needs. All 15 LEDs may light during a workout. When the cycle detects a heart rate, a single LED blinks and indicates th...
Page 42 - Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate; Heart Rate Analysis; The Fitness Test does not provide a heart rate analysis display. It
User’s Reference Manual: Heart Rate Features 8 Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate The cycle includes a heart rate receiver so you can monitor your heart rate while exercising. If you wear a chest strap or grasp both touch-sensitive handlebar grips, your heart rate appears on the display. The Precor ...
Page 43 - Display Console
User’s Reference Manual: Display Console 9 Display Console H e a r t R a t e Above Below Weight Loss Cardiovascular TIME REMAINING TIME SEGMENT TIME DISTANCE SPEED RESISTANCE RPM METS AVERAGE SPEED CALORIES WATTS CAL PER MIN C846i CAUTION Before beginning any fitness program, you should have a compl...
Page 44 - More Information about the Lower Display
User’s Reference Manual: Display Console 10 More Information about the Center Display During a workout, the program profile on the cycle is affected by the RESISTANCE arrow keys. The profile raises or lowers according to which arrow key ( ▼ or ▲ ) is pressed. In most programs, the resistance setting...
Page 46 - The optional power adapter must be connected; RE SISTANCE
User’s Reference Manual: Display Console 12 Keypad Use the keypad to enter your workout session selections. Keys on the keypad respond to the slightest touch. Use gentle pressure on the keys as you exercise. NUMBER KEYS (1–9 and 0): You can use the number keys to change workout session information s...
Page 47 - Sit on the seat and place your feet inside the pedal straps.
User’s Reference Manual: Workout Options 13 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. Sit on the seat and place your feet inside the pedal straps. 2. When you are c...
Page 48 - Choosing QUICKSTART; Changing the; Selecting a Program
User’s Reference Manual: Workout Options 14 Choosing QUICKSTART 1. Press QUICKSTART at the Precor banner to bypass the setup prompts and access the Manual Program. QUICKSTART applies the following defaults: To use the SmartRate feature, you need to specify your age. In this case, press ENTER and fol...
Page 50 - When the club time limit is set to expire within one minute,; Cooling Down After a Workout; Ending a Workout
User’s Reference Manual: Workout Options 16 2. Select one of the following options: Note: When the club time limit is set to expire within one minute, the PROGRAM CHANGE ▲▼ keys are disabled. Cooling Down After a Workout Incorporate a cool-down period into your workout to help lower your heart rate ...
Page 51 - To view your workout summary, continue pedaling above 20 RPM.
User’s Reference Manual: Workout Options 17 Pausing During a Workout or the Cool-Down Period If you stop pedaling anytime during your exercise session or during a cool-down period, the cycle begins a 30-second shutdown. You cannot pause beyond the 30-second limit unless the club has the optional pow...
Page 52 - Choosing a Program
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 18 Programs Diagram 6: C846i program label This section describes the programs printed on the C846i display console. Choosing a Program Choosing a program depends on your goals. If you are a beginner or returning to regular exercise, you can start a cardio-condition...
Page 53 - Program Tips; To use the SmartRate feature, you need to specify your age. Refer to
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 19 Program Tips • While exercising, your pedaling speed (RPM) needs to remain above 20 RPM. Dropping below 20 RPM causes the cycle to shut down to conserve battery power. The cycle displays a 30-second countdown before it shuts off. If you pedal above 20 RMP during ...
Page 54 - Cross Country Program
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 20 2 Cross Country Program The Cross Country Program is a variable resistance program. It is similar to the Hill Program, but provides a different preprogrammed resistance profile. To override the resistance settings for each column, press the RESISTANCE arrow keys....
Page 55 - Random Program
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 21 4 Random Program Every time the Random Program is selected, a different program profile appears. The columns that appear in the program profile show the preprogrammed resistance. To override the settings for each column, press the RESISTANCE arrow keys. The chang...
Page 56 - Watts Control Program; In the Watts Control Program the RESISTANCE; Heart Rate Control Program
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 22 8 Watts Control Program The Watts Control Program automatically regulates the resistance settings to keep the level of energy expenditure constant regardless of the pedaling speed. Important: In the Watts Control Program the RESISTANCE ▼▲ keys affect the target w...
Page 57 - If your heart rate moves into the target heart rate zone; Using the Heart Rate Control; When you access the Heart Rate Control; 0 Weight Loss Program
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 23 Warm-Up Period The cycle provides a 3-minute warm-up period. During this time, you may change the resistance. Note: If your heart rate moves into the target heart rate zone [(220 minus age) x 70%] during the 3-minute warm-up period, the warm-up period ends and th...
Page 58 - For more information about the SmartRate display, refer to; 1 Custom Resistance Program; To learn how to create this custom program, refer to the
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 24 For the ideal weight loss range, your heart rate should be between 55% and 70% of your maximum aerobic heart rate. If you wear the chest strap or grasp both touch-sensitive grips, you can use SmartRate as a visual cue. • Set a comfortable pedaling speed (RPM) and...
Page 59 - 2 Distance Program; 3 Calories Program
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 25 12 Distance Program This program lets you designate a fixed distance. When you reach your goal, the program ends and the automatic cool-down period begins. After selecting the Distance Program, specify your distance goal at the blinking prompt. Acceptable entries...
Page 60 - 4 Fitness Test; Before selecting the Fitness Test, read the following guidelines:
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 26 14 Fitness Test The Fitness Test monitors your heart rate and calculates a fitness score based on your average heart rate during specific test stages. When the test is completed, the display provides a fitness score and fitness category. The test results can help...
Page 61 - Using the Fitness Test; Let the program adjust the resistance for you.; Completing the Fitness Test; Your heart rate cannot be detected.; Fitness Test Scores
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 27 Using the Fitness Test Let the program adjust the resistance for you. CAUTION: If you need to stop to regain control or reduce your heart rate, please do so. You can retake the Fitness Test later. Completing the Fitness Test When you finish the Fitness Test, the ...
Page 65 - Assembly Guide; Commercial Recumbent Cycle
C 846i C 842i Assembly Guide Commercial Recumbent Cycle C846i
Page 67 - Unpacking the Equipment; Installation Requirements
C846i/C842i Recumbent Cycle Assembly Guide 1 Thank you for choosing Precor. For proper installation, please read this guide thoroughly and follow the assembly instructions. If you do not assemble the C846i/C842i Recumbent Cycle according to these guidelines, you could void the Precor Limited Warrant...
Page 68 - Hardware Kit
C846i/C842i Recumbent Cycle Assembly Guide 2 Hardware Kit (not to scale) Fasteners Quantity (A) Hex head cap screw (5-inch) 2 (B) Washer (½-inch) 2 (C) Buttonhead screw (1 ³⁄₄ -inch) 4 2 — Rubber bib (D) 1 — ³⁄₁₆ -inch hex key (E)
Page 69 - Assembly Steps
C846i/C842i Recumbent Cycle Assembly Guide 3 Assembly Steps Position the rubber bib so the flared side faces the floor (as shown in the illustration) and slide it into the base of the upright support. Place the upright support on the base crossbar so that the lip of the rubber bib rests on the cross...
