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    Commer cial T readmill Owner’ s Manual COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION C954 C956[...]

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    page 2 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION When using the C956 or C954 treadmill, always follow basic precautions, including the following: • T o ensure y our safety and to protect the unit, read all the instructions before assem- bling and using the treadmill. • T o ensure the proper use and safety of the treadmill, make sure that all user s read thi[...]

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    page 3 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION • 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 air openings on the hood while operating the treadmill. Keep the ai[...]

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    page 4 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Important Safety Instructions .......................................... 2 Safety Approval ..................................................................... 3 Grounding Instructions ........................................................... 3 Radio F requency Interf erence (RFI) .. . ........................[...]

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    page 5 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION T able of Contents The C956/C954 Display .................................................. 26 Features on the Display Console ............................................ 2 6 T op Display Windows .............................................................. 2 7 Upper Display (C956 only) ........................[...]

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    page 6 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI) Federal Communications Commission Part 15 The treadmill has been tested and found to comply with: • T he IEC EMC Directive (international electromagnetic compatibility cer tification) • The limits f or a Class A digital device , pursuant to P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules. These [...]

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    page 7 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION OBT AINING SERVICE Do not attempt to service the treadmill yourself except for the maintenance tasks described in this manual. The treadmill does not contain any user-serviceable par ts. F or inf or mation about product operation or ser vice, visit the Precor W eb Site at www .precor .com or contact an authorized[...]

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    page 8 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Thank you for purchasing the Precor C956 or C954 treadmill. Built to the exacting standards of the health club environment, the treadmill is intended for commercial use and can withstand the rigors of daily club use with little maintenance. Important: Before using the treadmill, we urge you to familiarize yoursel[...]

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    page 9 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION HARDW ARE KIT After unpacking the treadmill, open the hardware kit and make sure that you have the following items shown in Diagram 2. ❑ (A) twelve 1-inch button head hex screws ❑ (B) sixteen stainless steel washers — place on 1-inch screws ❑ (C) four ⁵⁄₈ -inch flat head hex screws — attach to upp[...]

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    page 10 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Y ou do not need any special knowledge or e xperience to set up the treadmill. How e ver , because of its size and weight, you will need to obtain assistance . INST ALLA TION REQUIREMENTS Follow these installation requirements when installing the treadmill. If you do not install the treadmill according to the fo[...]

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    page 11 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Diagram 3 Lift the unit by grasping the hand holds inside the rear end caps. Lift the rear of the unit and roll it to its assembly location. Rea r end cap 3. Move the treadmill . Diagram 3. Grasp the hand holds inside the rear end caps and use proper lifting techniques to lift the rear end so that you can roll t[...]

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    page 12 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION 5. Attach the left side upright support. Diag ram 5. T ake the f ollowing steps. a. Remove the shipping f asteners from the front panel. With the supplied he x key and a 1/2-inch box end wrench, loosen and remove the two bolts and nuts on the left side of the front panel. These f asteners hold the front panel in[...]

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    page 13 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION CA UTION: T o av oid damage to the display cable, read the f ollowing steps carefully . Damage to the cable due to impr oper assembly is not co vered b y the Precor limited warranty . 6. Secure the display console to the left upright support. Diagram 7. Remove any tape or wire ties that secure the display cable.[...]

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    page 14 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION b . Route the display cab le through the right upr ight suppor t. Ask an assistant to hold the upright suppor t close to the right side mounting brack et. Route the cable through t he upr ight suppor t (see Diag ram 9, #1) and pull it out of the large hole on the side of the suppor t near its base. Diagram 9, #2[...]

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    page 15 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION 8. Secure the right side upright support. Diagram 11. Obtain two long sockethead screws (D), washers (E) and barrel spacers (F) from the Hardware kit. Place a washer and barrel slee v e on each bolt and inser t the fasteners through the side of the upright suppor t and into the base mounts. Diagram 11, #1. Secur[...]

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    page 16 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Important : With the handrails attached, the width of the treadmill is 36.75 inches (93 cm). It will not fit through a standard 32-inch doorwa y . 11. Attach the handrails. Diag ram 1 3 . For ease of assembly , place the side rails or adjustable rear feet on blocks. Obtain assistance to lift the treadmill. Do no[...]

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    page 17 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION 12. Replace the hood. Diagram 14. Reposition the hood on the treadmill. Remove four buttonhead scre ws (A) with washers (B) from the hardw are kit. T w o buttonhead screws and washers are placed through the front panel a n d t h e remaining two screws and washers are used to secure the hood to the siderail. Tigh[...]

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    page 18 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Diagram 17 2 1 Raise or lower the deck. 14. Level the unit. Diagram 16 . Check to make sure that the running deck is level by taking the following steps: a. Use a bubble level as shown in Diagram 16 to verify that the running deck is le vel. If the treadmill is placed on a slightly , une ven surf ace, adjusting [...]

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    page 19 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION 15. Connect the power cord. Make sure that the ON/OFF (I/O) power switch, located on the front panel of the treadmill, is placed in the OFF (O) position and then, take the following steps. a. Remove the power cord from its packing material. Diagram 18 Loosen the bracket. F ront panel 1 Bracket Phillips head scre[...]

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    page 20 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF Use the ON/OFF (I/O) power switch, located on the front panel, to turn the unit ON and OFF . T o complete the installation of the treadmill, continue with Chec king the Alignment of the Running Belt. CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RUNNING BEL T The belt is aligned at the f actor y befo[...]

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    page 21 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Diagram 20 Display console keypad. These next few pages provide information that lets you customize the treadmill for your Club . It is not inf ormation that your customer needs or , necessarily , should see. This section cov ers the f ollowing inf ormation about how to: • determine which language appears on t[...]

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    page 22 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION ▼▲ lets you scroll through the various 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 the information that appears on the display . T o access the Club settings , the f ollowing must occur: ❑ Chec[...]

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    page 23 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION DETERMINING THE CLUB SPEED LIMIT Y ou can set the maximum speed f or the treadmill. This limits how f ast the r unning belt mov es and, consequently , how many adjustments a user can mak e to the treadmill’ s speed. The speed is displa y ed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (kph) depending upon th[...]

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    page 24 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION CHANGING THE C956 CUSTOM COURSES Note : This aspect of the Club Custom mode does not appear in the C954 treadmill. T w o custom course programs (Course 1 and Course 2) e xist in the C956 treadmill. After you modify Course 1 (or opt to b ypass it), Course 2 appears on the displa y . The keys on the console keypad[...]

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    page 25 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION VIEWING THE ODOMETER, HOURS OF USE, SOFTW ARE VERSION AND ERROR LOG The treadmill stores the cumulative miles or kilometers, the number of hours that the unit has been in use, the software version and software type (which is valuable when calling Customer Suppor t), and an error log (useful when troubleshooting)[...]

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    page 26 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION R The C956 or C954 is designed so users can work out with minimal instruction or training. The directions on the console and the prompts on the displa y will guide a user through the entire workout session. Before the treadmill is used, howe ver , we recommend that you familiarize yourself with it so you can ins[...]

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    page 27 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION TOP DISPLA Y WINDOWS SmartRate ® : Y ou m ust enter your “ Age ” (dur ing the course Setup prompts), and wear a POLAR ® chest strap , while in a course program, before the blinking seg- ment in the bar graph can sho w the z one that y our hear t rate is in, either : W eight Loss or Cardiov ascular . W eigh[...]

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    page 28 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION DIST ANCE: The distance that you hav e travelled appears (00.00) once y ou begin a workout. Distance appears in 100 th mile increments. Distance can appear in miles or kilometers. If you wish to change the displa y , f ollow the instructions found in Club Information on page 21. SPEED: Displa ys the running belt[...]

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    page 29 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION KEYS ON THE DISPLA Y CONSOLE The Precor treadmills have an easy-to-use keypad that is activated by the slightest touch. Remind users that they only need to apply gentle pressure to these ultra- sensitive keys. Each ke y on the displa y console’ s k e ypad provides specific functions. Numer ic ke ys (numbered 1[...]

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    page 30 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Numeric Keys (1 - 0): During a workout, you can use the numeric keys to change the treadmill’ s speed or incline (in whole n umbers or increments). The r ange of speed (0.5 - 12 mph, 1 - 20 kph) can be set by the club , so there ma y be limits. Check with the club manager . Remember, if y ou use the numeric ke[...]

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    page 31 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Important : As a safety feature, a sharp tug on the security cord that is attached to the Stop key will cause the running belt to stop. It is a requirement that a user attach the security clip on his or her clothing while working out. Please refer to Using the Security Clip on page 33. SPEED CONTROL ▼▲ ▼?[...]

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    page 32 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION The QuickStart key can be pressed any time during the Setup prompts. Default values apply after that point. See the table below: Press QuickStart at the,... The following occurs: Precor banner Y ou bypass the Setup prompts . A message appears, Belt Star ting 3, 2, 1,... and y our work out begins in Manual mode. [...]

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    page 33 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Once the C956 or C954 is set up, it is ready to use . There are no comple x instruc- tions to follow or mandatory programming steps required to operate the treadmill. The easy-to-understand prompts let you select a course and specify how long you want to work out. Begin working out and then, adapt the speed and [...]

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    page 34 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION In Pause mode, you pre ss This is what happens..., Speed ▲ Exits P ause mode and star ts the r unning belt moving again so that you can resume where you left off. Reset Displa ys the W ork out Summary banner . Y ou can scan through your work out statistics (TIME, DIST ANCE, CALORIES) b y pressing the Change ke[...]

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    page 35 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION 1 Put on the chest strap. (Available with the Precor Heart Rate Option.) Attach security clip to clothing. 3 2 Straddle belt. 5 Begin working out. Enter the course selection, answer prompts, and enter your Weight and Age. Note : Any time during the Setup prompts, you can press the QuickStart key . Ref er to QUIC[...]

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    page 36 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION 7 6 Continue working out. (Revie w WORK OUT SUMMAR Y) (Pause) T o pause during y our wor kout session bef ore finishing the selected course, press the Stop ke y . See P ause, Cool Down, Summary and Exit Features for more information. 6. If y ou entered P ause mode , use the Speed ▲ k ey to resume where you lef[...]

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    page 37 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION The C954 provides one Manual course while the C956 lets you choose between 21 variab le courses. This section provides inf or mation about the special f eatures and functions of the treadmill’ s courses and ho w to best utilize the: • Smar tRate ® feature • Manual course (C954/C956) • T ra ck course •[...]

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    page 38 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION F or the ideal “weight loss” range , your hear t rate should be between 55% and 70% of your maximum aerobic heart rate. It should ne ver e xceed 85% of y our maximum aerobic hear t rate or go abov e your target zone. Refer to Diagram 23 for y our appro- priate target zone. When you maintain y our hear t rate[...]

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    page 39 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION • pressing Enter at the Precor banner. This causes the C954 or C956 to dis- play several Setup prompts. At the course prompt, you select #1 — Manual course. The Manual course profile appears as a flat line. Use the ▼▲ keys or the numeric keys to adjust the incline or speed. (See pages 30 and 31 for more [...]

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    page 40 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION T o use the inter val cour se, take the follo wing steps: 1. F ollow the instructions on page 35, Quick Steps to W orking Out . 2. At the course prompt, use the ▼▲ key or numeric keys to select course 12, 13, or 14 (depending on the interval length). 4. Press Enter to proceed to the ne xt prompt. When you fi[...]

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    page 41 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION C956 HEART RA TE COURSE Once you set y our target hear t rate and the running belt’ s speed, the C956 Hear t Rate Course monitors your heart rate and automatically maintains it within a f e w beats per minute (bpm) of the selected target. Blinking lights on the Smar tRate ® bar graph appear to show the “zon[...]

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    page 42 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION C956 WEIGHT LOSS COURSE The Precor W eight Loss course incor porates the latest findings on f at-burning and weight loss through exercise. It is based on research at the world-renowned Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research and it is designed to help you burn the most fat during a 28-minute workout, while minimi[...]

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    page 43 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Maintenance The C 956 or C954 is built to withstand the rigors of the health club environment. Howe ver , as club manager or owner , y ou are responsible f or cleaning and maintaining the unit’ s integr ity . If y ou f ail to maintain the treadmill as described below , it could aff ect or void the Precor limit[...]

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    page 44 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION ALIGNING THE RUNNING BEL T The correct alignment of the running belt is critical to the smooth operation of the treadmill. The belt is properly aligned at the factory . How e ver , during shipping and handling or by use on an uneven surface, the belt may move off center and require a few simple adjustments. Befo[...]

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    page 45 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION 3. T urn ON the treadmill, press QuickStart , and then increase the running belt speed to 3 mph (5 kph) by pressing Speed ▲ . CA UTION: Stand to the side of the treadmill. The running belt begins moving automaticall y after y ou press QUICKST ART . 4. Obser ve the running belt f or a couple of minutes. The bel[...]

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    Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated. Copy r ight 2003 Precor Incor porated. Precor W eb site: www .precor .com Specifications subject to change without notice. Precor Incorporated. 20031 142nd Avenue NE P .O . Box 7202 Woodin ville, W A USA 98072-4002 P/N 44299-102 10/16/03 Re v . M Page 46 Exploded Views C956 C954 View 1 of 7[...]

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    Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated. Copy r ight 2003 Precor Incor porated. Precor W eb site: www .precor .com Specifications subject to change without notice. P/N 44299-102 10/16/03 Re v . M Page 47 Precor Incorporated. 20031 142nd Avenue NE P .O . Box 7202 Woodin ville, W A USA 98072-4002 Exploded Views C956 C954 View 2 of 7[...]

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    Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated. Copy r ight 2003 Precor Incor porated. Precor W eb site: www .precor .com Specifications subject to change without notice. Precor Incorporated. 20031 142nd Avenue NE P .O . Box 7202 Woodin ville, W A USA 98072-4002 P/N 44299-102 10/16/03 Re v . M Page 48 Exploded Views C956 C954 View 3 of 7[...]

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    Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated. Copy r ight 2003 Precor Incor porated. Precor W eb site: www .precor .com Specifications subject to change without notice. P/N 44299-102 10/16/03 Re v . M Page 49 Precor Incorporated. 20031 142nd Avenue NE P .O . Box 7202 Woodin ville, W A USA 98072-4002 Exploded Views C956 C954 View 4 of 7[...]

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    Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated. Copy r ight 2003 Precor Incor porated. Precor W eb site: www .precor .com Specifications subject to change without notice. Precor Incorporated. 20031 142nd Avenue NE P .O . Box 7202 Woodin ville, W A USA 98072-4002 P/N 44299-102 10/16/03 Re v . M Page 50 Exploded Views C956 C954 View 5 of 7[...]

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    Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated. Copy r ight 2003 Precor Incor porated. Precor W eb site: www .precor .com Specifications subject to change without notice. P/N 44299-102 10/16/03 Re v . M Page 51 Precor Incorporated. 20031 142nd Avenue NE P .O . Box 7202 Woodin ville, W A USA 98072-4002 Exploded Views C956 C954 View 6 of 7[...]

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    Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated. Copy r ight 2003 Precor Incor porated. Precor W eb site: www .precor .com Specifications subject to change without notice. Precor Incorporated. 20031 142nd Avenue NE P .O . Box 7202 Woodin ville, W A USA 98072-4002 P/N 44299-102 10/16/03 Re v . M Page 52 Exploded Views C956 C954 View 7 of 7[...]

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    We are confident that you will be pleased with your purchase and that your new Precor equipment will help satisfy your customers’ fitness needs, while helping you meet your business goals. T o allo w us to ser ve y ou better , please take a few moments to complete and return your warranty registration. Y OU MA Y ALSO REGISTER ONLINE A T www .prec[...]

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    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 CrossT rainer (EFX ® ) ❑ #: ______ T readmill ❑ #: ______ [...]

  • Page 55

    Effective 1 December , 2002 P/N 36286-108 Commercial Equipment Limited W arranty PLEASE READ THESE W ARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULL Y BEFORE USING Y OUR PRECOR INCORPORA TED PRODUCT . BY USING THE EQUIPMENT , Y OU ARE CONSENTING T O BE BOUND BY THE FOLLO WING W ARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Disclaimer and Release. The warranties provided her[...]

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    Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P .O . Box 7202 Woodin ville, W A USA 98072-4002 Precor , EFX, M, Cross Ramp , and SmartRate are registered trademarks or Precor Incorporated. QuickStart is a trademark of Precor Incorporated. POLAR is a registered trademark of POLAR ELECTRO. Copyright 2003 Precor Incorporated. Specifications subject to cha[...]