Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions; DANGER; The optional power adapter is considered an electrical
Important Safety Instructions When using Precor equipment, always take basic precautions, including the following: y y y y y y y y y y Read all instructions before using the equipment. These instructions are written to educate patrons and other users in the proper use of the equipment. Other section...
Page 4 - Do not use outdoors.; Safety Code; Treadmill Safety; Safety Approval
y y y y y y y Never operate the equipment if it is damaged, not working properly, when it has been dropped, or has been immersed in water. Return the equipment to a service center for examination and repair. Keep the power cord or optional power adapter and plug away from heated surfaces. Do not ope...
Page 5 - Educating Users; User’s Reference Manual; Product Recycling and Disposal; Obtaining Service
Educating Users Take time to educate users on the safety instructions found in both the User’s Reference Manual and Product Owner’s Manual . Explain to your club or facility patrons that they should: y y y y Hold onto a stationary handrail or handlebar while stepping onto the equipment or when getti...
Page 6 - Federal Communications Commission, Part 15; WARNING; Industry Canada; This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.; European Applications; This product is compliant to:
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Federal Communications Commission, Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
Page 7 - Treadmill Grounding Instructions
Treadmill Grounding Instructions The treadmill must be grounded. If the equipment malfunctions or breaks down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current, which reduces the risk of electrical shock. The treadmill has a power cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a ...
Page 9 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................................ 1 Safety Code..................................................................................... 2 Safety Approval .............................................................................. 2 Educating...
Page 10 - Treadmill Safety Features; Entering the Safety Code; Using the Safety Clip
Treadmill Safety Features Before allowing users on Precor equipment, review the Important Safety Instructions found at the beginning of this manual. You should also teach your patrons how to safely use the equipment following the guidelines in Educating Users . Entering the Safety Code When the equi...
Page 11 - Turning the Treadmill On and Off; When it is not being used, turn the treadmill Off.; Weight Limit
Product Owner's Manual: Treadmill Safety Features 9 Turning the Treadmill On and Off To turn the treadmill On and Off, use the power switch located beneath the hood, near the power cord receptacle. Important: When it is not being used, turn the treadmill Off. Weight Limit You should not allow runner...
Page 12 - Self-Powered Features; Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown
Self-Powered Features On self-powered equipment, the battery initializes and displays the Precor banner when a user starts exercising. A minimum rate of motion must be maintained for the banner to appear, as shown in the following table. When a person meets the requirements, the power that is genera...
Page 13 - Symptoms of a Low Battery; Symptoms of a low battery include:; Using the Optional Power Adapter; Setting a Pause Time Limit
Symptoms of a Low Battery If no one has used the equipment for an extended period of time, the battery may need recharging. Symptoms of a low battery include: y y A flickering or erratic display User and program information is lost once the user stops exercising. No workout summary or notification o...
Page 14 - The Optional Power Adapter Kit; Replacing the Battery
Product Owner's Manual: Self-Powered Features 12 The Optional Power Adapter Kit If you purchase the optional power adapter, you must also purchase the internal cable kit. The kit supplies the cable, bracket, and fasteners that connect the power adapter to the lower electronics board. CAUTION: The in...
Page 15 - Club Features
Club Features These next few pages explain how to customize the equipment for your club or facility and view useful product information. All these features remain hidden to the patrons and can only be accessed using special key presses. Read this section if you want to: y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y...
Page 16 - Club Programming Tips; Always start at the Precor banner.
Product Owner's Manual: Club Features 14 y y y y Club Programming Tips Always start at the Precor banner. Electrical power must be supplied. For self-powered equipment, a constant power source is available if you use the optional power adapter, otherwise you will have to maintain the minimum rate of...
Page 21 - Entering the Safety Code.; arrow keys to alternate between the two selections.; Accessing Club Programming Mode and Changing the
Use the following flowchart to navigate through the menu settings on climbers. S E L E C T U N I T S S E T M A X P A U S E T I M E S E T M A X W O R K O U T T I M E RESET, 5, 6, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5 S E L E C T L A N G U A G E OK [ E N G L I S H ] [ U . S . ] [ 6 0 M I N ] [ 1 2 0 S E C . ] OK ▼ OK OK ▼ OK...
Page 22 - Choosing a Language
Choosing a Language The equipment can display user prompts, text, and user entries in several different languages. When the equipment is shipped from the factory, it is set to display English. Note: Programming prompts are not affected by language selection. The prompts in this section continue to a...
Page 23 - Setting an Exercise Session Time Limit; Treadmill: Accessing
Setting an Exercise Session Time Limit You can limit how long a user can exercise on the equipment. For example, if you set the time limit to 20 minutes, users can only enter a session time between 1 and 20 minutes. Note: The automatic cool-down period is appended to the end of any time-based progra...
Page 24 - Setting a Cool-Down Time Limit; At the
Setting a Pause Time Limit You can limit how long a user can pause while exercising on the equipment by entering a time between 1 and 120 seconds (two minutes). For example, if you set a pause time limit of 60 seconds, the display automatically resets to the Precor banner if no movement is detected ...
Page 25 - Treadmill: Setting an Incline Limit; navigational arrow keys to select the desired grade.
Treadmill: Determining the Club Speed Limit You can set a maximum speed for the treadmill. This limits how fast the running belt moves and, consequently, the number of speed settings that are available to the user. The speed is displayed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (kph) depending...
Page 28 - is the ramp incline setting. Some
EFX: Changing the Auto-Level Setting 1. 2. 3. You can set a specific ramp incline so that the EFX automatically returns to it at the end of a workout session. Whatever incline you set, the EFX ramp returns to the setting if a user continues pedaling, once the program session has ended, and presses R...
Page 29 - Cycle: Setting a Resistance Range
Cycle: Setting a Resistance Range You can set a low, medium or high range of resistance on the recumbent or upright cycles. Within each setting, 25 levels of resistance are available, but the chosen setting affects the overall resistance range. Physical therapy conditioning is an example where you m...
Page 30 - Creating a Custom Program
Product Owner's Manual: Club Features 28 1. 2. 3. Creating a Custom Program Note: This feature is not available on the 946i treadmill, EFX546i and EFX556i. When you design a custom program, you are preprogramming the program profile. At the S E T C U S T O M P R O G R A M prompt, press OK. The progr...
Page 31 - Informational Displays; If your product has a PAUSE/RESET key, use it in place of
Informational Displays The equipment provides information about its use (odometer and hour meter), as well as software versions and part numbers, serial number, usage log, and error log. In general, you would only access this information if directed to do so by Precor Customer Support. To navigate t...
Page 33 - You cannot retrieve the error log once you have deleted
Error Log Quick access to the informational display is available if error messages have appeared on the display and have been recorded in the error log. This feature is usually reserved for service personnel. At the Precor banner, press and hold RESET for 4 seconds. If D I A G S - I N F O R M A T I ...
Page 34 - User ID Entry with CSAFE Equipment; Once program selection
Product Owner's Manual: Club Features 32 User ID Entry with CSAFE Equipment The equipment is fully compatible with CSAFE protocols. When the equipment is connected to a CSAFE master device, the user is prompted to press ENTER and begin an identification process. The user ID is displayed as five zero...
Page 35 - Maintenance; Daily Inspection; If you determine that the equipment needs service,; Daily Cleaning
Maintenance It is important to perform the minor maintenance tasks described below. Failure to maintain the equipment as described in this section could void the Precor Limited Warranty. DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the equipment from its power source (an optional pow...
Page 36 - EFX: Cleaning the Ramp; If your equipment has a ramp cover, remove it before; Storing the Chest Strap
EFX: Cleaning the Ramp Whenever the ramp becomes soiled, clean the exposed surfaces of the ramp and roller wheels by taking the following steps. Note: If your equipment has a ramp cover, remove it before performing the following steps. Refer to the EFX Assembly Guide. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Moisten a clean,...
Page 38 - Treadmill: Adjusting the Running Belt; , which moves the running belt to the
Treadmill: Adjusting the Running Belt If you are unsure about adjusting the running belt, call Precor Customer Support (refer to Obtaining Service ). CAUTION: For your safety, use the power switch to turn Off the treadmill before making any adjustments. Do not adjust the running belt when someone is...
Page 39 - Upright Cycle: Adjusting the Seat Tilt; Use a; Wrench tighten the nut
2. Upright Cycle: Adjusting the Seat Tilt To adjust the seat tilt on an upright cycle, take the following steps. 1. Use a ¹¹⁄₁₆ -inch (17 mm) box-end wrench or crescent wrench to loosen the nut beneath the seat as shown in the following figure. Figure 5: Loosen nut to adjust seat tilt Adjust the sea...
Page 40 - Recumbent Cycle: Realigning the Seat
3. Recumbent Cycle: Realigning the Seat If the seat rocks side-to-side, you need to realign the center wheel underneath the seat. Adjustment screws are located on the left side of the seat rail. To remove seat wobble (side-to-side movement), take the following steps. 1. 2. Obtain a ³⁄₁₆ -inch and ⁵⁄...
Page 41 - Moving the Equipment; The plastic end cap, on the treadmill, is specifically
Moving the Equipment It is important, if you plan to move the equipment, that you obtain adult help and use proper lifting techniques. The equipment is very heavy. Take advantage of the roller wheels on the equipment when moving it to a new location. Important: The plastic end cap, on the treadmill,...
Page 43 - Precor Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty; Warranty Periods and Coverage.; Conditions and Restrictions.
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 WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Limited Warranty. Precor Incorporated warrants ...
Page 44 - Disclaimer and Release.
Product Owner's Manual: Precor Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty 42 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 ...
Page 45 - 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 46 - TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEW PRECOR PRODUCTS; TELL US ABOUT YOUR F
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 erent br and ❑ Enhancement to equipment already o wned How did y ou FIRST become a ware of this pr oduct (choose onl y one): ❑ A ...
Page 49 - User's Reference Manual; Commercial Cycle
Page 51 - MPOR
User’s Reference Manual: Important Safety Instructions 1 I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions When using the C846i Upright or Recumbent Cycle, always take basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the cycle. These instructions are wr...
Page 53 - Cycle Features; Before exercising, review the; Workout Options; Adjusting the Seat; 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 with touch-sensitive handlebar grips Important: Before exercisin...
Page 54 - Using the Handlebars; To learn more about the touch-sensitive handlebar grips, refer to
User’s Reference Manual: Cycle Features 4 Using the Handlebars To maintain your balance on the cycle, always grasp a handlebar while getting comfortably situated on the seat. Maintain your comfort and balance by grasping a handlebar when you use the keypad or when you dismount. To learn more about t...
Page 55 - Heart Rate Features; Heart rate and SmartRate; Important Use and Safety Information; 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, if your age has been enter...
Page 56 - While exercising, do not wear a chest strap and grasp
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 57 - Using SmartRate; To use the SmartRate feature, you must enter your age.
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. When the cycle detects a heart rate, a single LED blinks and indicates the zone that your heart rate is in. Impor...
Page 58 - Fitness Tools; Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate; Programs
User’s Reference Manual: Heart Rate Features 8 The SmartRate indicator lights do not appear when: • You do not wear or improperly position the chest strap. Or, you fail to grasp both touch-sensitive handlebar grips for five to ten seconds. • You do not enter your age before or during an exercise ses...
Page 59 - Heart Rate Analysis
User’s Reference Manual: Heart Rate Features 9 Heart Rate Analysis Every time you complete a program using the chest strap or touch-sensitive handlebar grips, the display provides a heart rate analysis after the workout summary. Your average heart rate appears followed by the maximum heart rate achi...
Page 60 - Display Console
User’s Reference Manual: Display Console 10 Display Console OPTIONS BACK OK ENTER CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 WARMUP FATBURN CARDIO PEAK HIGH PROGRAMS MANUAL WEIGHT LOSS HEARTRATE PERFORMANCE INTERVAL VARIETY HEART RATE SmartRate CALORIES TIME ELAPSED TIME REMAINING DISTANCE SPEED RPM 846i 2006 Precor...
Page 61 - Changing
User’s Reference Manual: Display Console 11 More Information about the Upper Display The estimated cumulative number of calories burned and the program profile appear during an exercise session in the upper portion of the display. Your heart rate appears if you are using the chest strap or touch-sen...
Page 62 - Column 1: TIME ELAPSE D and TIME RE MAINING
User’s Reference Manual: Display Console 12 Column 1: TIME ELAPSE D and TIME RE MAINING TIME ELAPSED —displays workout time in minutes and seconds and indicates the amount of time you have been exercising. When you exceed 60 minutes during a single workout, the TIME ELAPSED display converts to hours...
Page 63 - Keypads; Lower Display Keypad and the Selection Keys; Changing Your Workout Display; RESISTANCE; Choosing
User’s Reference Manual: Display Console 13 Keypads Use the keypads to enter your workout session selections, to affect what appears on the display, and to establish the pedal resistance. Four distinct keypads exist on the display and are discussed in this section: • Lower Display keypad and the Sel...
Page 64 - Pausing During a Workout or the Cool-Down Period; Navigational Keypad; Up; Setting Display
User’s Reference Manual: Display Console 14 PAUSE/RESET: Press this key to end the workout session and view your workout summary. An exception to this rule exists if you have entered the 30-second shutdown period. When you press PAUSE/RESET, the display returns to the Precor banner. Refer to Pausing...
Page 65 - PROGRAMS Keypad; PROGRAMS
User’s Reference Manual: Display Console 15 PROGRAMS Keypad Diagram 8: PROGRAM S keypad The PROGRAMS keypad provides access to all the exercise programs. Choosing a category and continually pressing the associated PROGRAMS key, cycles you through the menu selections. Refer to Table 2 below. For a de...
Page 66 - Number Keypad; The CLEAR and ENTER keys provide the following functions:
User’s Reference Manual: Display Console 16 Number Keypad Diagram 9: Number keypad The number keypad has several functions depending on what is connected to the cycle. The CLEAR and ENTER keys provide the following functions: CLEAR: Use the CLEAR key to remove the last number being displayed. ENTER:...
Page 67 - Sit on the seat and place your shoes inside the pedal straps.
User’s Reference Manual: Workout Options 17 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 shoes inside the pedal straps. 2. When you are ...
Page 68 - Choosing QUICKSTART; While the Precor banner scrolls, press QUICKSTART to begin the
User’s Reference Manual: Workout Options 18 Choosing QUICKSTART 1. While the Precor banner scrolls, press QUICKSTART to begin the Manual Program. QUICKSTART applies the following defaults: 2. Use the RESISTANCE arrow keys to change the resistance. 3. Maintain a consistent pedaling speed while exerci...
Page 69 - Selecting a Program; While the Precor banner scrolls, press one of the PROGRAMS
User’s Reference Manual: Workout Options 19 Selecting a Program 1. While the Precor banner scrolls, press one of the PROGRAMS keys to review its list of programs. A portion of the program profile appears in the upper display. The program number and name appear in the center display. 2. Choose the pr...
Page 70 - Storing Workout Statistics
User’s Reference Manual: Workout Options 20 Storing Workout Statistics Many clubs connect the cycle to a computer so you can easily retrieve your workout statistics and determine how well you are meeting your fitness goals. If you are interested in maintaining workout statistic information, ask the ...
Page 71 - Use the arrow keys on the navigational keypad to display each; Follow the prompts on the display and return to the Precor banner.
User’s Reference Manual: Workout Options 21 Setting Display Preferences Before Exercising While the Precor banner scrolls, you have the opportunity to set display preferences and program goals. Once you set your preferences, you have a 5-second window to select a program. If you do not select a prog...
Page 72 - Cooling Down After a Workout; Ending a Workout
User’s Reference Manual: Workout Options 22 Cooling Down After a Workout Incorporate a cool-down period into your workout to help lower your heart rate and minimize muscle stiffness or soreness. When you complete a program with a time limit or specified goal, you automatically enter a cool-down peri...
Page 74 - Choosing a Program
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 24 Programs This section describes the programs available on the C846i Upright and Recumbent Cycles. Use this section as a reference tool to better understand each program’s purpose. Choosing a Program Choosing a program depends on your goals. If you are a beginner ...
Page 75 - Manual Program; An exception to the cool-down period exists if the club allows it.; Interval Programs; INTERVAL
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 25 Manual Program The Manual Program profile, available by pressing the MANUAL key, begins as a flat line. You control resistance settings using the RESISTANCE arrow keys. The program profile reflects any changes. The blinking column indicates your position in the p...
Page 76 - Cross Country Program; Random Program; a different program profile appears. The columns that; Custom Resistance Program; VARIETY
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 26 Cross Country Program The Cross Country Program, available by pressing the VARIETY key, is designed to provide a more realistic terrain as if you were riding in the outdoors. Review the profiles to determine the ascent and descent levels of each program. The goal...
Page 77 - Basic HRC Program; Consult your physician to determine the appropriate; Basic HRC Program Tips; Maintain a consistent pedaling speed between 20 and
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 27 Basic HRC Program The Basic Heart Rate Control Program lets you set a target for your heart rate. The program adjusts the resistance to maintain your heart rate within two beats per minute of the target heart rate while you exercise. To use this program, you must...
Page 78 - Weight Loss Program; the; Fitness Test; Fitness Test Tips; Read through the following tips before starting the Fitness Test.; WEIGHT LOSS
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 28 Weight Loss Program With the Weight Loss Program, the workout time is fixed at 28 minutes and consists of seven 4-minute intervals. You are not prompted for a workout time. Use the arrow keys to change the resistance for the rest or work interval. When you make c...
Page 79 - If a message appears stating that your heart rate is too; Completing the Fitness Test; Your pedaling speed drops below 20 RPM.
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 29 • After the first minute of the warm-up period the RESISTANCE arrow keys are disabled. Any pressure on the arrow keys is ignored. Important: If a message appears stating that your heart rate is too high, the test ends and the automatic cool-down period begins. Co...
Page 80 - Fitness Test Scores; Hill Climb Program; PERFORMANCE
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 30 Fitness Test Scores When you finish the Fitness Test, a fitness score appears on the display as part of the workout summary. The test results can help you gauge the effectiveness of your current exercise routine and tailor it to meet your fitness goals. Tables 4 ...
Page 81 - Watts Control Program; In the Watts Control Program the RESISTANCE arrow
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 31 Watts Control Program The Watts Control Program, available by pressing the PERFORMANCE key, automatically regulates the resistance settings to keep the level of energy expenditure constant regardless of the pedaling speed. Important: In the Watts Control Program ...
Page 82 - Exercise Session; Setting; Changing Programs in Mid-session; Pausing During a; Changing the Workout Time
User’s Reference Manual: Exercise Session 32 Exercise Session This section describes how to access the following opportunities through the use of the OPTIONS key on the navigational keypad. Any display selections set during the course of your exercise session are reset to the club settings when you ...
Page 83 - Addressing Your Weight and Age
User’s Reference Manual: Exercise Session 33 Addressing Your Weight and Age Your age must be entered to activate the SmartRate display and to properly use the heart rate program. To enter or change your weight or age during an exercise session, take the following steps: 1. Press OPTIONS. 2. The prom...
Page 84 - Adjusting Your Target Heart Rate
User’s Reference Manual: Exercise Session 34 Adjusting Your Target Heart Rate Your target heart rate can be adjusted anytime during your exercise session by taking the following steps: 1. Press OPTIONS, and then press the ▼ key on the navigational keypad until TARGET HR appears. 2. Press OK. 3. A bl...
Page 86 - Selecting a Language
User’s Reference Manual: Exercise Session 36 Selecting a Language You can choose to display text messages in seven different languages. To select a different language during an exercise session, take the following steps: 1. Press OPTIONS, and then press the ▼ key on the navigational keypad until LAN...
Page 89 - Assembly Guide; Commercial Recumbent Cycle
C 846i C 842i Assembly Guide Commercial Recumbent Cycle C846i
Page 91 - Unpacking the Equipment
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 cycle according to these guidelines, you could void the Precor Limited Warranty. Obtaining Service Y...
Page 92 - 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 (D) Phillips-head screw (¾-inch) Important: You can discard the Phillips-head screws because they are not used in t...
Page 93 - Assembly Steps
C846i/C842i Recumbent Cycle Assembly Guide 3 Assembly Steps Position the rubber bib (E) 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 c...
