Precor C936i manual

Standar d Commer cial T readmill Owner’ s Manual COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION[...]

page 2 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION When using the C936i treadmill, always follow basic precautions, including the following: • T o ensure y our safety and to pr otect 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 users read this manua[...]

page 3 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION • Never step off the treadmill while the running belt is moving. Keep your body and head facing forwar d. Never attempt to turn ar ound on the treadmill. • Ne ver turn ON the treadmill when someone is standing on the machine. • Ne ver block the air openings on the hood while operating the treadmill. Keep th[...]

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

page 5 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION T a ble of Contents Exer cising on the T readmill ............................................ 36 Using the Security Clip ........................................................... 3 6 Using the Handrails ................................................................ 3 6 Using the Hear t Rate “T ouch” Capa[...]

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 for a Class A digital de vice , pursuant to P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules. These [...]

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 an y user-serviceable par ts. For inf ormation about product operation or ser vice, visit the Precor W eb Site at www .precor .com or contact an authorized [...]

page 8 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Notes:[...]

page 9 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Thank you for purchasing the Precor C936i treadmill. Built to the exacting stan- dards of the health club environment, the treadmill is intended f or commercial use and can withstand the rigors of daily club use with little maintenance. Important: Before using the treadmill, we urge y ou to f amiliarize yourself [...]

page 10 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION HARDW ARE KIT After unpacking the treadmill, open the hardware kit (refer to Diagram 2) and make sure that y ou ha ve the f ollo wing items: ❑ (A) f our 2-inch long sock et head screws — mount upright suppor ts to base ❑ (B) f our barrel spacers — place on 2-inch screws ❑ (C) ten ¾-inch long sock et h[...]

page 11 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Y ou do not need any special kno wledge or e xperience to set up the treadmill. How e ver , because of the size and weight of the treadmill, y ou will need to obtain assistance. INST ALLA TION REQUIREMENTS Follow these installation requirements when installing the treadmill. If you do not install the treadmill a[...]

page 12 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION 3. Move the treadmill . Diag ram 3. T o proper ly lift the rear end and roll it on its front wheels, re vie w Diagram 3. T o av oid injur y to yourself or damage to the unit, ask for help in placing the treadmill where y ou plan to use it. 4. Remove the shipping fastener s from the fr ont panel. Diagr am 4. With[...]

page 13 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION 6. Route the display cable. Diagram 5. Unwrap the cable and remove any kinks. Hav e an assistant hold the right upright suppor t close to the base while you route the cab le through it. Note : Attaching a string to the cable with a w asher tied to the opposite end of the string may help y ou route the cable thro[...]

page 14 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION 9. Secure the display console to the upright supports. Diagram 7. a. Make sure that the cab le is routed through the top of the upright suppor t. Hav e an assistant hold onto the cab le (see inset). Diagram 7 Install the displa y console. Displa y console Displa y console mounting brac kets Upright suppor t Diag[...]

page 15 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Important : With the handrails attached, the width of the treadmill is 33½ inches (85 cm). It will not fit through a standard 32-inch doorwa y . 10. Prepare the unit for handrail installation. Diag ram 9. For an easier installation, raise the incline to its maximum height b y taking the follo wing steps: a. Plu[...]

page 16 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION 12. Attach handrails to the side and base brackets. Diagram 11. Important: Attach one handrail at a time. T ake the follo wing steps on one side of the treadmill and then, attach the opposite handrail. a. Slide the end of the handrail tow ard the handrail clamp . Ask your assistant to hold the handrail in place [...]

page 17 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION 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 receiver inside the displa y . Once the cables are properly connected, a user’ s hear t rate appears when the user grasps both touch-sensitive grips. Important: At[...]

page 18 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION c . Place your left hand on the left handrail’ s hear t rate grip and place your right hand on the r ight handrail grip . The letters “Hr” begin to blink in the upper right display indicating that a signal is being transmitted. Within about 15 seconds a hear t rate appears. Note: If the blinking “Hr” d[...]

page 19 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION 17. Tighten all mounting screws with the hex key (H) provided. Diagram 15. Star t at the front of the treadmill with the four scre ws that attach the upright suppor ts to the front panel. See Diag ram 15, #1. Tightening these scre ws first helps pull the rest of the treadmill’ s par ts into alignment. Second, [...]

page 20 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Diagram 17 2 1 Lev el the unit. 19. Lower the treadmill inc line . Make the treadmill’ s r unning bed lev el b y retur ning the incline to zero . T o do this, y ou need to take the f ollowing steps: a. T urn the unit ON. b . Stand to the side of the unit and press Q UICKST AR T . After a f e w seconds, the run[...]

page 21 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION 21. Adjust the rear deck. Diag ram 18. T o raise the rear deck, inser t the ¼-inch he x ke y (H). Make sure that the ke y is fully engaged and turn it clockwise. T ur ning the hex k ey countercloc kwise lowers the unit. 22. Plug the power cord into an appropriate power outlet. Refer to Grounding Instructions on[...]

page 22 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RUNNING BEL T The belt is aligned at the f actor y before shipment. Howe v er , during shipment or by using the treadmill on an une ven surf ace , the belt might mov e off center . Proper belt alignment is impor tant because it allows the belt to remain centered and assures smooth o[...]

page 23 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Diagram 19 Display console k e ypad. 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: • select the unit of measure: U .S. s[...]

page 24 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION ▼▲ lets you scroll through the va r ious selections that appear . The longer the ke y is held down, the faster the n umbers scroll past. Stop advances to the ne xt aspect of the program without storing the information that appears on the display . T o access the Club settings, the follo wing must occur: ❑ [...]

page 25 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 running belt mov es and, consequently , how man y adjustments a user can make to the treadmill’ s speed. The speed is displa y ed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (kph) depending upon the[...]

page 26 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION VIEWING THE ODOMETER, HOURS OF USE, SOFTW ARE VERSION, ERROR LOG AND SERIAL NUMBER While the Precor banner is being displayed, press: Stop , ENTER, QUICKST ART Note : Y ou need to press ENTER within ¹⁄₃ second after pressing the Stop b utton to initiate the Club Custom mode. (The RESET key may be used in pl[...]

page 27 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION USING CSAFE ST ANDARD EQUIPMENT The C936i is fully compatible with CSAFE protocols. If the unit is connected to a CSAFE master de vice, the user will be prompted to enter a user ID . Five z eros appear on the displa y . The left zero blinks to indicate that it is a waiting input. The f ollowing tab le provides i[...]

page 28 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION TIME DIST ANCE CALORIES INCLINE PROFILE CALOR IES / MINUTE METS SPEED 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 user through the entire workout session. Bef ore the treadmill is used, howe v er , we [...]

page 29 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION SMARTRA TE ® DISPLA Y A user must enter an AGE (during the program Setup prompts) and wear a chest strap, while in a program, before the blinking segment in the bar graph can show the z one that his or her hear t rate is in, either : W eight Loss or Cardiov ascular . W eight Loss Zone : Maintaining the heart ra[...]

page 30 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION TIME : Acceptable entries range between INFINITE and 240 minutes. (See “Note” below .) The displa y b links to indicate that it is awaiting a selection. Use the ▼ and ▲ ke ys to change the selection. T o continue in Setup mode, press ENTER. Note : The Club manager has the ability to set a time limit on t[...]

page 31 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION The following occurs: The age (1 through 99) that appears on the display becomes the designated age that the C936i uses f or Smar tRate ® . A correct age entr y between 1 and 99 is very impor tant if the user plans to utilize the hear t rate characteristics of the treadmill. The QUICKST ART k ey acts the same a[...]

page 32 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION CALORIES: Provides the cum ulative n umber of calories being bur ned by the user . INCLINE: Displays the selected percent of incline during a workout. The INCLINE ▲ and ▼ k eys aff ect the treadmill’s lift and let the user set an incline betw een 0 percent and 15 percent. The displa yed v alues change in 0[...]

page 33 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION KEYS ON THE DISPLA Y CONSOLE The following information explains the different uses of the keys on the keypad. T o locate each key , look at the display console or ref er to Diagram 21. INCLINE ▲▼ ▲▼ ▲▼ ▲▼ ▲▼ : During a workout, the INCLINE ▲▼ ▲▼ ▲▼ ▲▼ ▲▼ keys let the user [...]

page 34 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION QUICKST ART : This ke y lets the user b ypass the Setup prompts and star t working out immediately using the Manual program. Default values appl y . QUICKST ART Default V alues Prompts Default V alue PROGRAM Manual TIME Club dependent (usually 30 minutes - see page 25.) WEIGHT 150 lbs. (68 kg.) AGE 0 : A v alid [...]

page 35 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION CHANGING THE DISPLA Y FEA TURES USING THE SELECT KEY The SELECT ke ys let the user choose which f eatures appear on the displa y . When a user enters a program, the TIME and PROFILE f eatures are preselected. Each SELECT ke y aff ects f our diff erent displa y features . The left SELECT ke y , causes the indicat[...]

page 36 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Once the C936i is set up , it is ready to use. There are no comple x instructions to f ollow or mandator y programming steps required to operate the treadmill. The easy-to-understand prompts let the user select a program and specify how long he or she wishes to work out. The speed and incline lev els can be adap[...]

page 37 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION 1 Put on the chest strap. (A vailable with the Precor Hear t Rate Option.) Attach security c lip to clothing. 3 2 Straddle belt. KEYP AD TIPS Important : The k eys on the k eypad are touch-sensitiv e . A light “touch” is all that is required to activate the k e y function. K ey presses to the ▼ or ▲ ke y[...]

page 38 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION 4. T o displa y the program selections , press ENTER and then, press any ▼ or ▲ key . Note : Y ou can begin your w orkout immediately from the Precor banner by pressing QUICKST ART . Default v alues apply . Ref er to page 34. 5. If you choose to contin ue the setup process, y ou are prompted to enter your WE[...]

page 39 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION COOLING DOWN AFTER A WORKOUT Cooling down is an impor tant aspect of your w orkout because it helps reduce muscle stiffness and soreness b y transpor ting excess lactic acid out of the working muscles. Cooling down f or at least three min utes helps pro vide a smooth transition that allows y our hear t rate to r[...]

page 40 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION PAUSE, WORKOUT SUMMAR Y , AND EXIT FEA TURES P ausing and e xiting are integral parts of your workout and can be accessed any time during a program. Pause mode — can be accessed while in a program or during cool down. Note that the P ause mode has a time limit and the club has the option to change the setting.[...]

page 41 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION The C936i lets the user choose between six progr ams. This section provides inf or mation about the special features and functions of the treadmill’ s programs and how to best utilize the: • Smar tRate ® f eature • Manual program • Cross Country program • Interval program • Weight Loss program • R[...]

page 42 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION When the user maintains his or her hear t r ate betw een 70% and 85% of the maxi- mum aerobic hear t rate , the user is impro ving his or her ov er a ll cardiov ascular/ cardiorespiratory fitness lev el. Maintaining the hear t r ate in either zone (weight loss or cardiovascular) for 30 minutes or more on a regul[...]

page 43 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION CROSS COUNTR Y PROGRAM The Cross Country program has predetermined incline settings and a time limit of 30-minutes. A user can make changes to the running belt speed using the SPEED ▼▲ k eys throughout the prog ram. The preset incline can be ov erridden using the INCLINE ▲▼ ke ys, b ut the incline re v e[...]

page 44 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM The Precor W eight Loss program incorporates 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 the user burn the most f at during a 28-minute workout, while mini[...]

page 45 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION HEART RA TE PROGRAM Once the user sets a target hear t rate and the running belt’ s speed, the C936i Hear t Rate Program monitors the user’ s hear t rate and automatically maintains it within a few beats per minute (bpm) of the selected target. Blinking lights on the Smar tRate ® bar graph appear to show th[...]

page 46 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION The C936 i is built to withstand the rigors of the health club environment. Howe ver , as club manager or owner , you are responsib le for cleaning and maintaining the unit’ s integrity . If y ou fail to maintain the treadmill as described below , it could affect or v oid the Precor Limited W arr anty . D ANGE[...]

page 47 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 factor y . Howe v er , during shipping and handling or by use on an uneven surface, the belt may move off center and require a few simple adjustments. Bef[...]

page 48 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION 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 dra wer . Be sure to keep the chest strap protected from extremes in temperature. Do not store it in an area that may be exposed to temperatures below 32 deg rees F ahrenheit. S[...]

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