Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; IMPOR
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 C936i 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. • To ensure the proper use and ...
Page 3 - SAFETY APPROVAL; DANGER —; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; Diagram 1; 20-volt grounding plug
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 • Never step off the treadmill while the running belt is moving. Keep your body and head facing forward. Never attempt to turn around on the treadmill. • Never turn ON the treadmill when someone is standing on the machine. • Never block the ...
Page 4 - SmartRate; Table of Contents
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 Important Safety Instructions .......................................... 2 Safety Approval ..................................................................... 3 Grounding Instructions ..........................................................
Page 5 - Using the SmartRate
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 Table of Contents Exercising on the Treadmill ............................................ 36 Using the Security Clip ........................................................... 36 Using the Handrails ...........................................
Page 6 - 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 6 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 7 - Contains additional information.; Indicates steps or information necessary to prevent harm to
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 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-serviceableparts. 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 C936i treadmill. Built to the exacting stan-dards of the health club environment, the treadmill is intended for commercialuse and can withstand the rigors of daily club use with little maintenance. Importa...
Page 10 - HARDWARE KIT; ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED; 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 (refer to Diagram 2) andmake sure that you have the following items: ❑ (A) four 2-inch long socket head screws — mount upright supports to base ❑ (B) four barrel spacers — pl...
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 the size and weight of the treadmill, you will need to obtainassistance. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Follow these installation requirements when i...
Page 12 - Move the treadmill; . Diagram 3. To properly lift the rear end and roll it on its; Remove the shipping fasteners from the front panel.; Diagram 3; Diagram 4
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 3. Move the treadmill . Diagram 3. To properly lift the rear end and roll it on its front wheels, review Diagram 3. To avoid injury to yourself or damage to theunit, ask for help in placing the treadmill where you plan to use it. 4. Remove ...
Page 13 - Route the display cable.; Diagram 5. Unwrap the cable and remove any; assembled. Make sure that the bolt and spacer do not pinch the cable.; Diagram 5; Diagram 6
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 6. Route the display cable. Diagram 5. Unwrap the cable and remove any kinks. Have an assistant hold the right upright support close to the basewhile you route the cable through it. Note : Attaching a string to the cable with a washer tied ...
Page 14 - Secure the display console to the upright supports.; Diagram 7; Diagram 8; Do not use the receptacle covered by the plastic plug. This CSAFE; Attach the; Refer to
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 9. Secure the display console to the upright supports. Diagram 7. a. Make sure that the cable is routed through the top of the upright support.Have an assistant hold onto the cable (see inset). Diagram 7 Install thedisplay console. Display ...
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 Important : With the handrails attached, the width of the treadmill is 33½ inches (85 cm). It will not fit through a standard 32-inch doorway. 10. Prepare the unit for handrail installation. Diagram 9. For an easier installation, raise the ...
Page 16 - Attach handrails to the side and base brackets.; Attach one handrail at a time. Take the following steps on one
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 12. Attach handrails to the side and base brackets. Diagram 11. Important: Attach one handrail at a time. Take the following steps on one side of the treadmill and then, attach the opposite handrail. a. Slide the end of the handrail toward ...
Page 17 - Connect the heart rate cables.; Diagram 12. Cables protrude from the ends of; Test the heart rate feature.; a. Turn the unit ON. The Precor banner should appear in the display.
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 13. Connect the heart rate cables. Diagram 12. Cables protrude from the ends of both handrails and connect the metal strips on the handrails to the receiverinside the display. Once the cables are properly connected, a user’s heart rateappea...
Page 18 - Replace the lower handrail clamp.; Diagram 14. Replace the lower
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 c. Place your left hand on the left handrail’s heart rate grip and place your right hand on the right handrail grip. The letters “Hr” begin to blink in theupper right display indicating that a signal is being transmitted. Withinabout 15 sec...
Page 19 - Tighten all the handrail mounting screws.; Diagram 16. So that you don’t
page 19 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 17. Tighten all mounting screws with the hex key (H) provided. Diagram 15. Start at the front of the treadmill with the four screws that attach the uprightsupports to the front panel. See Diagram 15, #1. Tightening these screws firsthelps p...
Page 21 - TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF; To complete the installation of the treadmill, continue with
page 21 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 21. Adjust the rear deck. Diagram 18. To raise the rear deck, insert the ¼-inch hex key (H). Make sure that the key is fully engaged and turn it clockwise.Turning the hex key counterclockwise lowers the unit. 22. Plug the power cord into an...
Page 22 - CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RUNNING BELT
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 CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RUNNING BELT The belt is aligned at the factory before shipment. However, during shipment or byusing the treadmill on an uneven surface, the belt might move off center. Properbelt alignment is important because...
Page 23 - Club Information; CHANGING THE CLUB SETTINGS
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 Diagram 19 Display console keypad. These next few pages provide information that lets you customize the treadmill foryour Club. It is not information that your customer needs or, necessarily, shouldsee. This section covers the following inf...
Page 24 - Display key functions within the Club Custom Mode; DETERMINING THE UNITS OF MEASURE
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 ▼▲ lets you scroll through thevarious selections that appear.The longer the key is held down,the faster the numbers scroll past. Stop advances to the next aspect of the program without storing theinformation that appears on thedisplay. To a...
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 runningbelt moves and, consequently, how many adjustments a user can make to thetreadmill’s speed. The speed is displayed in miles pe...
Page 27 - USING CSAFE STANDARD EQUIPMENT; Program Keys
page 27 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 C936i is fully compatible with CSAFE protocols. If the unit is connected to aCSAFE master device, the user will be prompted to enter a user ID. Five zerosappear on the display. The left zero blinks to indi...
Page 28 - FEATURES ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE
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 TIME DISTANCECALORIES INCLINE PROFILECALORIES/MINUTEMETSSPEED The C936i is designed so users can work out with minimal instruction or training.The directions on the console and the prompts on the display will guide a userthrough the entire ...
Page 29 - HEART RATE; : The hear t rate display lets the user monitor their hear t rate.; SETUP MODE AND PROMPTS
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 SMARTRATE ® DISPLAY A user must enter an AGE (during the program Setup prompts) and wear achest strap, while in a program, before the blinking segment in the bar graph canshow the zone that his or her heart rate is in, either: Weight Loss o...
Page 30 - THE SETUP MODE AND THE QUICKSTART FEATURE
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 TIME : Acceptable entries range between INFINITE and 240 minutes. (See “Note” below.) The display blinks to indicate that it is awaiting a selection. Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to change the selection. To continue in Setup mode, press ENTER. Note...
Page 31 - DISPLAY FEATURES DURING A WORKOUT
page 31 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 following occurs: The age (1 through 99) that appears on the display becomesthe designated age that the C936i uses for SmartRate ® . A correct age entry between 1 and 99 is very important if theuser plans to utilize the hear t rate char...
Page 33 - KEYS ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE; INCLINE; Keypad; QUICKSTART
page 33 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 following information explains the different uses of the keys on the keypad.To locate each key, look at the display console or refer to Diagram 21. INCLINE ▲▼ ▲▼ ▲▼ ▲▼ ▲▼ : During a workout, the INCLINE ▲▼ ▲▼...
Page 35 - CHANGING THE DISPLAY FEATURES USING THE SELECT KEY
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 CHANGING THE DISPLAY FEATURES USING THE SELECT KEY The SELECT keys let the user choose which features appear on the display.When a user enters a program, the TIME and PROFILE features are preselected. Each SELECT key affects four different ...
Page 36 - USING THE SECURITY CLIP; Always; Remind users how; USING THE HANDRAILS; 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 C936i is set up, it is ready to use. There are no complex instructions tofollow or mandatory programming steps required to operate the treadmill. Theeasy-to-understand prompts let the user select a program and specify how longhe or...
Page 37 - Put on the chest strap.; KEYPAD TIPS; Important; WORKOUT TIPS
page 37 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 1 Put on the chest strap. (Available with the PrecorHeart Rate Option.) Attach security clipto clothing. 3 2 Straddle belt. KEYPAD TIPS Important : The keys on the keypad are touch-sensitive. A light “touch” is all that is required to activ...
Page 39 - COOLING DOWN AFTER A WORKOUT; WORKOUT SUMMARY banner appears. See the; red STOP button
page 39 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 COOLING DOWN AFTER A WORKOUT Cooling down is an impor tant aspect of your workout because it helps reducemuscle stiffness and soreness by transpor ting excess lactic acid out of theworking muscles. Cooling down for at least three minutes he...
Page 40 - PAUSE, WORKOUT SUMMARY, AND EXIT FEATURES; — can be accessed while in a program or during cool down. Note
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 PAUSE, WORKOUT SUMMARY, AND EXIT FEATURES Pausing and exiting are integral parts of your workout and can be accessed anytime during a program. Pause mode — can be accessed while in a program or during cool down. Note that the Pause mode has...
Page 41 - THE HEART RATE FEATURE; Add the benefit of SmartRate; Weight; Cardiovascular; 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 C936i lets the user choose between six programs. This section providesinformation about the special features and functions of the treadmill’s programsand how to best utilize the: • SmartRate ® feature • Manual program • Cross Country pr...
Page 42 - MANUAL MODE AND THE QUICKSTART KEY; A user can choose Manual mode in two different ways:
page 42 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 the user maintains his or her heart rate between 70% and 85% of the maxi-mum aerobic heart rate, the user is improving his or her overall cardiovascular/cardiorespiratory fitness level. Maintaining the heart rate in either zone (weight...
Page 44 - WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM; RANDOM 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 WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM The Precor Weight Loss program incorporates the latest findings on fat-burning andweight loss through exercise. It is based on research at the world-renownedCooper Institute for Aerobics Research and it is designed to he...
Page 45 - HEART RATE PROGRAM
page 45 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 HEART RATE PROGRAM Once the user sets a target heart rate and the running belt’s speed, the C936iHeart Rate Program monitors the user’s heart rate and automatically maintains itwithin a few beats per minute (bpm) of the selected target. Bli...
Page 46 - DANGER; — To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the unit; INSPECTION; Perform a daily inspection of the treadmill.; Obtaining Service on page 7.; CLEANING THE EQUIPMENT; clean cloth using a diluted solution; Maintenance
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 The C936i is built to withstand the rigors of the health club environment. However, asclub manager or owner, you are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the unit’sintegrity. If you fail to maintain the treadmill as described below, it ...
Page 47 - ALIGNING THE RUNNING BELT; left
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 ALIGNING THE RUNNING BELT The correct alignment of the running belt is critical to the smooth operation of thetreadmill. The belt is properly aligned at the factory. However, during shipping andhandling or by use on an uneven surface, the b...
Page 48 - LONG TERM STORAGE
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 STORING THE CHEST STRAP Store the chest strap transmitter in a place where dust and dirt cannot accumu-late on it such as, a closet or drawer. Be sure to keep the chest strap protectedfrom extremes in temperature. Do not store it in an area...
Page 49 - YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER ONLINE AT; Precor Incorporated
We are confident that you will be pleased with your purchase andthat 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 afew moments to complete and return your warranty registration. YOU ...
Page 50 - Please indicate the type and number of products purchased:; How many members do you have?; Purchased from; How did you FIRST become aware of this product (choose only one):
TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEW PRECOR PRODUCTS TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEW PRECOR PRODUCTS TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEW PRECOR PRODUCTS TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEW PRECOR PRODUCTS TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEW PRECOR PRODUCTS Please indicate the type and number of products purchased: ❑ #: ______ Elliptical Fitness CrossTrainer (E...
Page 51 - Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty
E f f e c t i v e 0 1 D e c e m b e r, 2 0 0 4 P / N 3 6 2 8 6 - 1 1 1 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 ...
Page 52 - Systems; Electronic Specifications; C936i Display Readouts; Product Specifications:
Precor Incorporated20031 142nd Avenue NEP.O. Box 7202Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 Precor, CrossRamp, EFX, M, Move Beyond and SmartRate are registeredtrademarks of Precor Incorporated.QuickStart is a trademark of Precor Incorporated.Copyright 2004 Precor Incorporated.Specifications subject to chang...
