Page 2 - Safety Information; Assemble and operate the cycle on a solid, level surface.
Safety Information Before beginning any fitness program, you should have a complete physicalexamination by your physician. Read and observe the following safety guidelines when using the EC860Professional Recumbent Cycle: • Read the Owner’s Manual and follow all instructions. These instructionswere ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Setting Up the EC860 Professional
Table of Contents Before You Begin .......................................................... 4 About this Manual ........................................................................ 4 Setting Up the EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle .......................................................... 5 ...
Page 4 - About this Manual; Before You Begin
page 4 1 Congratulations on purchasing the most innovative recumbent cycle available,the Precor EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle. For the first time, an elec-tronic cycle combines sophisticated electronics and high-tech styling with thephysiological benefits and comfort of recumbent styling. The e...
Page 5 - Installation Requirements; If you do not; Set up the EC860 cycle on a solid, flat surface.
page 5 2 Setting Up the EC860 ProfessionalRecumbent Cycle The EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle comes fully assembled. You simplyneed to follow the installation requirements listed in this section and place thecycle in the appropriate location. The cycle has a unique program that lets you determine...
Page 6 - Using the Club Setting Program; To use the Club Setting program, take the following steps:
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 - Diagram 1
page 7 6. At the “Enter Language Selection” prompt, specify the language you wantby using the and keys. Press ENTER/RESET when the desired language is displayed. 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; ...
Page 8 - Understanding the Electronic Console
page 8 The EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle is designed so users can work outwithout instruction or training. The directions on the console and the prompts onthe screen will guide a user through the entire workout session. Before thecycle is used, however, we recommend familiarizing yourself with ...
Page 9 - The electronic console keypad has four keys:; and; appear on the console’s display.
page 9 Keypad Left DisplayWindow Diagram 2 EC860Electronicconsole 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 selec...
Page 10 - exercise intensity (how hard you are working out) at any; Watts: Indicates the amount of energy currently being expended.; exercise
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.; Adjusting the Seat; Photo 1; Proper leg position
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 - Release the seat adjustment pin.; Turning the Cycle ON and OFF
page 12 adjustment pin down. Slide the seat post forward or backward into thedesired position. 3. Release the seat adjustment pin. CAUTION: Make sure that the seat is securely in place before usingthe cycle for a workout. 4. Before sitting on the cycle, make sure that the adjustment pin is properlys...
Page 13 - Exercising on the EC860 Cycle; Designing a Customized Course later in this section). You
page 13 Exercising on the EC860 Cycle This section explains how to exercise on the cycle. The EC860 comes withseven preprogrammed courses. These courses differ in the “terrain” you cover.Each course includes warm-up and cool-down intervals appropriate to the totalcourse length. All seven preprogramm...
Page 14 - Diagram 3
page 14 4. Once the “Choose Workout Program” prompt appears, select a programusing the arrow keys. Select from the seven preprogrammed courses, two custom courses, ormanual mode (program 0). To help you select from the preprogrammedcourses, Diagram 3 illustrates the course profiles. Note: You might ...
Page 16 - Designing a Customized Course; To design a custom course, take the following steps:; for a minimum of 5 seconds.; Diagram 4; User Programming screen
page 16 Designing a Customized Course The EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle lets you design two custom courses:program “8” and program “9.” To access these courses, you need to press aspecific combination of keys on the electronic console. This design helpssecure the cycle from unauthorized access ...
Page 17 - Note: If you accidentally press the
page 17 5. Make sure that the program name you want to modify is shown in the leftwindow display. To select the other program, press the key. Note: If you accidentally press the key when selecting a program name, continue to press the key and cycle through all 24 segments in the course profile until...
Page 18 - Getting the Most Out of Your Workout; Diagram 5
page 18 Getting the Most Out of Your Workout 4 A workout on the EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle provides excellent andefficient cardiovascular conditioning, while strengthening and toning all themajor muscle groups in the lower body. Darkened areas in Diagram 5 indicatethe muscles worked. To get ...
Page 19 - How Hard Should I Exercise?
page 19 How Hard Should I Exercise? Studies show that to achieve the benefits of aerobic exercise, it is necessary towork out hard enough to raise your heart rate to a certain minimum level, calledthe “training zone.” Your training zone depends on your age and level of fitness. Refer to Diagram 6 to...
Page 21 - Using the; Cleaning the Cycle; Getting Service for details.
page 21 5 Maintaining the EC860 ProfessionalRecumbent Cycle Because of its advanced design, the EC860 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 enco...
Page 22 - Diagram 7; Diagnostic screen
page 22 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 EC860 is scrolling across the bottom ofthe display. You can press any key and the initial start-up prompt willappear. 3. When the...
Page 23 - Getting Service
page 23 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 24 - Seat adjustment length:; Appendix A. Specifications
page 24 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 • Motivational pacer Display ...
Page 25 - USA
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