Precor EFX546i manual

OPTIONS BACK OK HEART RA TE ENTER CLEAR 123 456 789 0 PROGRAMS WARMUP F A TBURN CARDIO PEAK HIGH SmartRate CALORIES MANUAL WEIGHT LOSS HEART RA TE PERFORMANCE INTERVAL V ARIETY Before beginning any tness program, see yo ur physician for a thorough physical examination. Seek advice fr om your physician to learn the target heart rate appropriate f[...]

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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 educa te patrons and other users in the proper use of the equipment. Other sections in this manual pr ovide more details of safety [...]

y y y y y y y Never operate the equipment if it is damaged, not w orking properly, when it has been droppe d, or has been immersed in water. Return the equipment to a service center for examination and repair. Keep the power cord or optiona l power adapter and plug away from heated surfaces. Do not operate the equipment where aerosol (spray) produc[...]

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 fac ility patrons that they should: y y y y Hold onto a stationary handrail or handlebar while stepping onto the equipment or when getting comf ortably seated on the cycle. Face the[...]

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 provid e reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercia l installation. The equipment gen[...]

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 t he risk of electrical shock. The treadmill has a power cord ha ving an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into a[...]

Product Owner's Manual: Im portant Safety Instructions 6 Obtaining Service You should not attempt to se rvice the equipment except for maintenance tasks described in th is manual. For information about product operation or service, see the Precor web site at www.precor.com. Should you need more information regarding customer support numbers or[...]

Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................................ 1 Safety Code..................................................................................... 2 Safety Approval .............................................................................. 2 Educating Users ...........................................[...]

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 ho w to safely use the equipment following the guidelines in Educating Users . Entering the Safety Code When the equipment is shipped from the factory, t he safety co[...]

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 us ed, turn the treadmill Off. Weight Limit You should not allow runners ove r 350 lb. (160 kg) or walkers heavier [...]

Self-Powered Features On self-powered equipment, the batte ry initializes and displays the Precor banner when a user starts exercising. A minimum rate of motion must be maintained for t he banner to appear, as shown in the following table. When a pers on meets the requirements, the power that is generated allows t he equipment to f unction properly[...]

Symptoms of a Low Battery If no one has used the equipmen t for an exten ded 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 of pending shutdown occurs. Important: To maintai[...]

Product Owner's Manual: Self-Powered Featu res 12 The Optional Power Adapter Kit If you purchase the optional pow er adapter, you must also purchase the internal cable kit. Th e kit supplies the cable, bracket, and fasteners that connect t he power adapter to the lower electronics board. CAUTION: The internal cable kit mu st be installed by au[...]

Club Features These next few pages explain how to customize the equipment for your club or facility and view usef ul product information. All these features remain hidde n 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 Enable or disable the safety code (treadmill) C[...]

Product Owner's Manual: Club Featur es 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 ava ilable if you us e the optional power adapter, otherwise you will have to maintain the minimum rate of motion. Refer to Self-Powered Features . [...]

Table 2. Club custom features and settings Equipment Club Programming Prompt Factory Default Setting Changes you can m ake Treadmill SAFETY CODE Disabled An enabled safety code requires a 4-digit entry code bef ore users can access any exercise programs. All * SELECT LANGUAGE English Several languages affect th e display prompts. Choose one. All * [...]

Accessing Club Programming Mode and Changing the Settings Read the Club Programming Tips to identify useful information about customizing your Precor equipment. To access the available menus and change the program settings, perform the following steps: At the Precor banner , press the following keys in sequence without pausing between selections: R[...]

Use the following flowchart to navigate through the menu settings on treadmills. SELECT UNITS SET MAX PAUSE TIME SET MAX WORKOUT TIME PAUSE/RESET, 5, 6, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5 SELECT LANGUAGE OK [ ENGLISH ] [ U.S. ] [ 60 MIN ] [ 120 SEC. ] OK ▼ OK OK ▼ OK OK ▼ ▼ PRECOR DIAGS – SET CLUB PARAMETERS OK OK SAFETY CODE [ DISABLED ] OK OK ▼ SET INCLIN[...]

Use the following flowchart to na vigate through the menu settings on ellipticals. SELECT UNITS SET MAX PAUSE TIME SET MAX WORKOUT TIME RESET, 5, 6, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5 SELECT LANGUAGE OK [ ENGLIS H ] [ U.S. ] [ 60 MIN ] [ 120 SEC. ] OK ▼ OK OK ▼ OK OK ▼ ▼ PRECOR SET COOL DOWN TIME [ 5 MIN. ] DIAGS – SET CLUB PARAMETERS OK OK OK ▼ OK SET CROS[...]

Use the following flowchart to na vigate through the menu settings on climbers. SELECT UNITS SET MAX PAUSE TIME SET MAX WORKOUT TIME RESET, 5, 6, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5 SELECT LANGUAGE OK [ ENGLIS H ] [ U.S. ] [ 60 MIN ] [ 120 SEC. ] OK ▼ OK OK ▼ OK OK ▼ ▼ PRECOR SET COOL DOWN TIME [ 5 MIN. ] DIAGS – SET CLUB PARAMETERS OK OK OK ▼ OK SET CUSTOM [...]

Choosing a Language The equipment can display user prom pts, text, and user entries in several different languages. When the equipment is shipped from the factory, it is se t to display English. Note: Programming prompts are not affected by language selection. The prompts in this section continue to appear in English. 1. 2. 1. 2. At the SELECT LANG[...]

Setting an Exercise Session Time Limit You can limit how long a user ca n 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 program, so adjust the time limit accordingly. You can [...]

Setting a Pause Time Limit You can limit how long a user ca n 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 and no key press occurs for one minute. Important[...]

Treadmill: Determining the Club Speed Limit You can set a maximum speed for t he treadmill. This limits how fast the running belt moves and, co nsequently, 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 upon the units of measure (U.S. standard or Met[...]

Treadmill: Accessing Performance Programs Note: This feature is not available on the 946i treadmill. Several performance-based programs on the treadmill can be hidden from the user’s view and, consequently, be unavailable during an exercise session. T hese programs are shown in the following list: Gerkin Fitness Test, USAF PRT, NAVY PRT, ARMY PFT[...]

Treadmill: Changing Remote Control Access 1. Important: To affect this setting, the treadmill must be connected to a computer and you will need to be familiar with CSAFE commands. When you enable this program, yo u can set a user’s speed and incline through a computer software program which interfaces with the CSAFE port on the treadmill. The def[...]

EFX: Changing the Auto-Level Setting 1. 2. 3. You can set a specific ramp incli ne so that the EFX automatically returns to it at the end of a wo rkout session. Whatever incline you set, the EFX ramp returns to the setting if a user continues pedaling, once the program sessi on has ended, and presses RESET to return to the Precor banner. Note: This[...]

Cycle: Setting a Resistance Range You can set a low, medium or high range of resistance on the recumbent or upright cycles. With in 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 might use this programming feature. If a us er has[...]

Product Owner's Manual: Club Featur es 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 progra m, you are preprogramming the program profile. At the SET CUSTOM PROGRA M prompt, press OK. The program profile appears in the dis play and a blinking colum[...]

Informational Displays The equipment provides informat ion about its use (odom eter and hour meter), as well as software versions and part numbers, serial number, usage log, and error log. In general, you would only acces s this information if directed to do so by Precor Cu stomer Support. To navigate through the informatio nal displays, use the fo[...]

Table 6. Informational Displays Product Display Description All ODOMETER The odometer value c orrelates to the type of Pr ecor product and the stan dard of units, U.S. or Metric, selected in the club progr ams. Treadmill shows the number of cumulative miles or kilometers l ogged to date. EFX or AMT show s the number of total strid es logged to dat [...]

Error Log Quick access to the informational display is available if error messages have appeared on the di splay and have been recorded in the error log. This feature is usually reserved for service personnel. At the Pr ecor banner, press and hold RESET for 4 seconds. If DIAGS - INFORMAT ION DISPLAY or ERROR LOG appears, press OK. If no errors are [...]

Product Owner's Manual: Club Featur es 32 User ID Entry with CSAFE Equipment The equipment is fully compatible with CSAFE protocols. When the equipment is connected to a CSAF E master device, the user is prompted to press ENTER and begi n an identification process. The user ID is displayed as five zeros and indicates the st arting point. The f[...]

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 Pr ecor Limited Warranty. DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the equipment from its power source (an optional power adapter in the case of self-powered equipment)[...]

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, soft cloth in a m ild solution of soap and water.[...]

Treadmill: Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt Proper belt alignment allows t he belt to remain centered and ensures smooth operation. Realigning the belt takes a few simple adjustments. If you are unsure ab out this procedure, call Precor Customer Support. Refer to Obtaining Service . CAUTION: Special care must be taken when aligning the ru[...]

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 standing on the equipment. 1. Locate the right be[...]

2. Upright Cycle: Adjusting the Seat Tilt To adjust the seat tilt on an upright cycle, ta ke the following steps. 1. Use a ¹¹⁄₁₆ -inch (17 mm) box-end wr ench or crescent wrench to loosen the nut beneath t he seat as shown in the following figure. Figure 5: Loosen nut to adjust seat tilt Adjust the seat tilt (forward or backward) as shown i[...]

3. Recumbent Cycle: Realigning the Seat If the seat rocks side-to-side, yo u need to realign the center wheel underneath the seat. Adjustment sc rews are located on the left side of the seat rail. To remove seat wobble (side-to-sid e movement), take the following steps. 1. 2. Obtain a ³⁄₁₆ -inch and ⁵⁄₁₆ -inch hex key. Use the ³⁄?[...]

Moving the Equipment It is important, if you plan to mo ve the equipment, that you obtain adult help and use proper lifting techniques. The equipment is very heavy. Take advantage of the ro ller wheels on the equipment when moving it to a new location. Important: The plastic end cap, on the treadmill, is specifically designed for lifting. To avoid [...]

Product Owner's Manual: Maintena nce 40 Notes:[...]

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Product Owner's Manual: Precor C ommercial 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: gr ips, seats, and labels. 3. Repairs performed on Precor equipment missing a serial number[...]

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Important Safety Instructions When using Precor equipment, always take basic precautions, including the following: y y y y y y y y y y y y y Read all instructions before using the equipment. These instructions are written for you r safety and to protect the equipment. Other sections in this manual pr ovide more details of safety features. Be sure t[...]

User's Reference Manu al: Impor tant Safety Instructions 2 Safety Code The fitness facility you are using ha s the option to enable a safety code. The code involves entering four number keys in sequence. If the correct keys are not pressed within two minutes, further access is denied and the running belt w ill not move. For mo re information, [...]

Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................................ 1 Safety Code..................................................................................... 2 Obtaining Service .......................................................................... 2 Treadmill Safety Features ...................................[...]

User's Reference Manual: Table of Conte nts 4 Exercise Session .................................................................43 Changing Programs in Mid-ses sion .........................................43 Changing the Workout Time .....................................................44 Addressing Your Weight and Age .......................[...]

Treadmill Safety Features The treadmill is equipped with certain items that, when used properly, help sustain an enjoyable workout. These items include: y y y y Safety clip Safety code Handrails Power switch Important: Before exercising, review the Important Safety Instructions found at the beginning of this ma nual. Using the Safety Clip Attach th[...]

User's Reference Manual: Treadmill Safety Features 6 To turn the treadmill On and Off, use the power switch located beneath the hood, near the power cord receptacle. Refer to the following figure. Turning the Treadmill On and Off Entering the Safety Code The fitness facility has the option to require a safety code. If the safety code prompt ap[...]

Heart Rate Features CAL ORIES W ARMUP F A TBURN CARDIO PEAK HIGH HEART RA TE SmartRate 109 Heart rate and SmartRate ® features are available when you wear the chest strap or grasp both touch-sensitive grips. When a heartbeat is detected, the HEART RATE display shows your heart rate and, if your age has been en tered, the SmartRate LED blinks and i[...]

20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 70 80 90 100 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 110 Hea r t Rate T a r get Zo n es Yo ur Hea r t Rate High Peak Ca r dio Fat B urn Wa rmu p Yo ur Age Reco mm e n ded Ca r diovasc u la r Zo n e Reco mm e n ded We ight Loss Zo n e Figure 3: Heart rate target zones y y y y y The calculation used for the heart rate [...]

3. Wearing a Chest Strap During a workout, the heart rate features appear on the di splay when you wear a chest strap. To re ceive an accurate reading, the chest strap needs to be in dir ect contact with your skin. 1. Carefully dampen the back of the strap with tap water Refer to the following figure. Note: Do not use deionized water. It does not h[...]

Using the Touch-Sensitive Grips While exercising, you must grasp bo th touch-sensitive grips for a minimum of five to ten seconds to transmit yo ur heart rate to the display. Refer to the following figure. Figure 7: Touch-sensit ive grips Usually, the concentration of salt s in a person’s perspiration provides enough conductivity to tr ansmit a s[...]

Table 1. Heart rate target zones and SmartRate LEDs Heart Rate Zone Percent LED Lit LED Blinking Zone Label Below 50 First Orange WARMUP 50 to 54 Second Orange WARMUP 55 to 59 Third Green FAT BURN 60 to 64 Fourth Green FAT BURN 65 to 69 Fifth Green FAT BURN 70 to 74 Sixth Green CARDIO 75 to 79 Seventh Green CARDIO 80 to 84 Eighth Green CARDIO 85 to[...]

Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate A dedicated window displays your heart rate while you exercise. To view your heart rate (beats per minut e) on the display, either wear a chest strap or grasp both touch-sensitive grips. The Precor web site (www.precor.co m) has several suggestions for workouts with varying levels of intensity. It provides many wo[...]

User's Reference Manual: Heart Rate Features 13 Troubleshooting Heart Rate The following table may help you understand and troubleshoot erratic heart rate readings. Important: A heart rate can only be detected when the Precor heart rate receiver is properly inst alled in the display. A user must wear the chest strap or grasp both touch-sensiti[...]

Display Console OPTIONS BACK OK CALORIES ENTER CLEAR 123 45 6 789 0 PROGRAMS W ARMUP F A TBURN CARDIO PEAK HIGH PAU S E / RESET HEART RA TE SmartRate MANUAL WEIGHT LOSS HEART RA TE PERFORMANCE INTERVAL V ARIETY TIME ELAPSED TIME REMAINING DIST ANCE PAC E A VERAGE SPEED 966i Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a thorough phy[...]

CALORIES display: The estimated cumulative number of calories being burned appears. Center display and the PROGRAMS keypad: When you press a PROGRAMS key, the prog ram profile appears in the upper display and the program name appears in the center display. During your session, additional information appears in the center display depending on progra[...]

More Information about the Upper Display CALORIES W ARMUP F A TBURN CARDIO PEAK HIGH HEART RA TE SmartRate 966i INCLINE 0% INCLINE DECLINE The upper display includes the CALORIES, HEART RATE, SmartRate, and a program profile display. The following descriptions explain what appears in the displays. CALORIES —indicates the estimated cumulative numb[...]

The range of incline differs on the 966i treadmill. The height remains at 15%, but you can choos e a descending grade up to a minus 3%. Refer to the following figure. -0.5 — - 3 1 — 2.5 4 — 5.5 6 — 7 .5 13 — 15 10 — 12.5 8 — 9.5 0 0.5 — 3 — 3.5 Colu mn hei g ht I n cli n e setti ng s Figure 9: Column height in the 966 i program pr[...]

More Information about the Center Display CALORIES W ARMUP F A TBURN CARDIO PEAK HIGH HEART RA TE SmartRate 966i INCLINE 0% INCLINE DECLINE The center display pr esents the program name when you select a program. During an exercise session, the center display becomes a message bar showing additional information depending on user selections and prog[...]

TIME ELAPSED and TIME REMAINING TIME ELAPSED —displays time in mi nutes and seconds and indicates the amount of time you have been exercising. When you exceed 60 minutes duri ng a single session, the display converts to hours and minutes. Note: The fitness facility can pl ace limits on workout time. TIME REMAINING —shows the amount of time rema[...]

Keypads Use the keypads to enter your exercise session selections and display preferences. Distinct keypads exist on the di splay and are discussed in this section: y y y y Lower Display keypad and the selection keys Navigational keypad in the center of the display PROGRAMS keypad Number keypad with th e ENTER and CLEAR keys Lower Display Keypad an[...]

INCLINE: Press and hold an INCLINE key to increase or decrease the incline from 0% to 15% (956i or 946i) or from minus 3% to positive 15% (9 66i) in 0.5% increments. Changes to the incline are not immediate. It takes time for the lift to reach the target i ncline shown on the display. QUICKSTART: Press QUICKSTART to start your exercise session imme[...]

Navigational Keypad OPTIONS BACK OK BACK: When the BACK key is pressed it causes the display to return to the previous menu level. OPTIONS: The OPTIONS key is a multi-functional key. It lets you customize the display and set exercise session goals: time, calories, or distance. You can set your preferences prior to se lecting a program or after you [...]

Table 3. Available programs PROGRAMS key Program Menu 946i 956i 966i MANUAL MANUAL 9 9 9 INTERVAL 1 - 1 INTERVAL 9 9 9 1 - 2 INTERVAL 9 9 1 - 3 INTERVAL 9 9 CUSTOM INTE RVAL 9 VARIETY RANDOM 9 9 9 1 CROSS COUNTRY 9 9 2 CROSS COUNTR Y 9 9 CROSS COUNTRY 9 1 GLUTEAL 9 9 2 GLUTEAL 9 9 1 CUSTOM 9 9 2 CUSTOM 9 HEART RATE BASIC HRC † 9 9 9 CUSTOM WEIGHT[...]

User's Reference Manual: Display Console 24 Note: The OK and ENTER keys are usually interchangeable and provide the same functi on when no peripheral devices are attached to the equipment. However, when an swering prompts that originate from a CSAFE device or computer connection, use the ENTER key. ENTER: Use the ENTER key to accept th e numbe[...]

Workout Options CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a complete physic al examination. Know your physician-recommended heart rate target zone. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn the treadmill On. The Precor banner scrolls across the display. Hold on to a handra il while stepping on to the treadmill. Face the display and then st[...]

Choosing QUICKSTART QUICK ST ART 1. While the Precor banner scrolls, press QUICKSTART to begin the Manual Program. QUICKSTART applies t he following defaults: Prompts Default Value Program Manual Time Fitness Facility setting Weight 150 lb (68 kg) Age 0 2. 3. 4. If needed, enter the safety code by pressing: 1, 2, 3, 4. An asterisk appears on the di[...]

Selecting a Program PROGRAMS PROGRAMS MANU AL WEIGHT L OSS HEART RA TE PERFORMANCE INTERV AL V ARIET Y 1. 2. 3. 4. While the Precor banner scrolls, press one of the PROGRAMS keys, and then press OK. For a description of each program, refer to Programs . If needed, enter the safety code by pressing: 1, 2, 3, 4. An asterisk appears on the display wit[...]

Storing Workout Statistics Many fitness facilities connect Prec or equipment to a computer so you can easily retrieve your work out statistics and determine how well you are meeting your fitness go als. If you are interested in maintaining workout statistic inform ation, ask the manager to create a user account and a user ID for you . A user ID ent[...]

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 program from the PROGRAMS menu or press QUI CKSTART within the 5-second window, the preferences re[...]

Cooling Down After a Workout Incorporate a cool-down period into your workout to help lower your heart rate and minimize mu scle stiffness or soreness. When you complete a program with a time limit or specified goal, you automatically enter a cool-dow n period. Th e settings change to help reduce the intens ity of your workout. Note: You cannot swi[...]

User's Reference Manu al: Workout Options 31 1. 2. 3. 4. Ending a Workout CAUTION: Hold on to a handrail wh en you near the end of your exercise session. The incline automatically recalibrates to a default grade. If the lift is moving, wait until it stops before stepping off the treadmill. The running belt stops when you complete the automatic[...]

Programs This section describes the progr ams available on the equipment. Use this section as a reference tool to better understand each program’s purpose. Choosing a Program Choosing a program depends on you r goals. If you are a beginner or returning to regular exercise, you can start a cardio-conditioning program to slowly return your body to [...]

y y The fitness facility can set lim its on workout, pause, and cool-down times and customize ot her aspects of your exercise session. Check with your manager to learn if any limits are in place that might affect your program selections. To pause during a program, press PAUSE/RESET. Refer to Pausing During a Workout or the Cool-Down Period . Manual[...]

Interval Program The Interval Programs, available by pressing the INTERVAL key, are among the best for conditioning your cardiovascular system. Each program raises and lowers your level of exertion repeatedly for the specified period of time. Three programs let you choose the rest and work intervals according to your training regimen. Note: Only th[...]

Random Program The Random Program can be acce ssed by pressing the VARIETY key. Every time the Random pr ogram is selected, a different program profile appears. The colu mns that appear in the program profile show the preprogrammed incline. You can override the preprogrammed incline at any time using the INCLINE keys. The running belt speed is comp[...]

966i/956i Gluteal Programs The two Gluteal Progr ams, availabl e by pressing the VARIETY key, are designed to exercise the gl uteal muscles. The incline is preprogrammed. Review the prof iles to determine the ascent and descent levels of each program. Anytime during a workout, you ca n override the incline settings by pressing the INCLINE keys. The[...]

User's Reference Manual: Programs 37 y y y y y y Heart Rate Program Tips The Heart Rate Programs enhanc e your overall cardiovascular fitness levels to help you achiev e your weight loss and fitness goals. Read through the following tips before selecting a program. These tips provide general inform ation regarding how the programs function. Th[...]

Table 4. Heart Rate Programs Equipment Program Description 966i, 956i, 946i Basic HRC This program enhances y our overall cardiovascular fitness level by keeping y our heart rate within the recommended cardio zone b ased on your age. You must enter your age and hold on to the touch-sensitive grips or we ar a chest strap while exercising. 966i, 956i[...]

Weight Loss Programs The Weight Loss Programs begin wi th a warm-up period similar to the heart rate programs, except that the target heart rate is set in the lower fat burn range during the rest intervals. During the work intervals, the target heart rate is initially set to 220 minus age multiplied by 70%. The display le ts you know when the incli[...]

Track Program The Track Program can be accessed by pressing the PERFORMANCE key. An oval track appears on the display. One lap around the track represents 440 yards (400 meters). A blinking LED moves counterclockwise and indicates your position on the track. You control incline and speed. The SEGMENT TIME REMAINING display, found in the OPTIONS men[...]

User's Reference Manual: Programs 41 Fitness Tests A variety of fitness tests are av ailable on the equipment, but the fitness facility has the option to remove the program selections from the PERFORMANCE key menu. If you do not see the fitness tests as part of your program sele ctions, ask the facility manager. Fitness Test Tips Read through [...]

Table 5. Fitness Tests Equipment Fitness Test Description 966i, 956i Gerkin Fitness Test This test provides a means of comparing your fitness level with the official fitne ss test of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF). It is writt en using the Gerkin Protocol, wh ich is th e basis for the official IAFF fitness test and part of the[...]

Exercise Session This section describes how to access the following attributes through the use of the navigational keypad. Any display selections set during the course of your exer cise session are reset to the fitness facility settings when you en d your session and return to the Precor banner. While exercising, you can: y y y y y y y y change the[...]

Changing the Workout Time To change the duration of your program, take the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press TIME +/-. A workout time blinks in the disp lay. Use the navigational arrow keys or the number keys to adjust the time. Press OK. A message scrolls across the disp lay indicating that the new workout time has been accepted. The fit[...]

Adjusting Program Goals 5. 6. To designate a distance, calories, or time goal while exercising take the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press OPTIONS, and then pr ess the down key on the navigational keypad until GOAL appears. Note: If a program has a preset goal such as distance in the 5K Program or 28 minutes in t he Weight Loss HRC Program, GOAL ma[...]

User's Reference Manual: Exercise Sessi on 46 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. Adjusting Your Target Heart Rate Your target heart rate can be ad justed anytime during your exercise session by taking the following steps: Press OPTIONS, and then pr ess the down key on the navigational keypad until TARGET HR appears. Press OK. A blinking number appears in[...]

Table 6. Workout statistics using OPTIONS or METRICS key Equipment Menu Description All % COMPLETE Shows how much of the program goal y ou have completed. All TIME IN ZONE Displays the total time that your heart rat e is within the range of 55% to 84% of your target heart rate. All SEGMENT TIME REMAINING Indicates the amount of time, in minutes and[...]

Changing the Units of Measure Display measurements can appear in either Metric or U.S. Standard. To change this setting , perform the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press OPTIONS, and then pr ess the down key on the navigational keypad until UNITS appears. Press OK. UNITS scrolls across the display and is replaced by one of two options: U[...]

946 i/ 9 56 i/ 966 i Co m m er c i al T re ad m i ll s Pro d uc t Specifica tions Product Features 946i 9 56i 966 i Length 7 9 in (204 cm) 88 in (224 cm) 88 in (224 cm) W idth 34 in (8 6 cm) 35 in (89 cm) 35 in (89 cm) Height 59 in (15 0 cm) 64 in (163 cm) 6 4 in (163 cm) W eight 331 lb (150 kg) 5 08 lb (231 kg) 50 8 lb (231 kg) Shipping weight 34 [...]

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C 95 6i C 966 i Assembly Guide Commercial Treadmills C9 6 6i[...]

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C9x6i Commercial Treadmill Assembly Guide 1 Thank you for c hoosing Precor . F or proper inst allation, please read this guide thoroughly and follow the assembly inst ructions. If you do not assemble the treadmill according to these guideli nes, you could void the Precor Limited Wa r r a n t y . Obtaining Service Y ou should not attempt to service [...]

C9x6i Commercial Treadmill Assembly Guide 2 Hardware Kit Fa steners Quantity (A) Soc ket head screw , blac k ( ⁵⁄₁₆ -18 x ¾-inc h) 8 (B) Flat w asher , blac k ( ⁵⁄₁₆ x .68 8) 12 (C) Buttonhead screw , silver ( ⁵⁄₁₆ -18 x ¾-inc h) 6 (D) Flat washer , silver ( ⁵⁄₁₆ x .6 88) 6 (E) Buttonhead screw , blac k zinc ( ⁵?[...]

C9x6i Commercial Treadmill Assembly Guide 3 Assembly Steps Remove the hood and set it aside. Place the left side upright su pport into the base frame side br acket. Secure the upright support to the side br acket using four socket head screws (A), four wa shers (B), and two loc knuts (F). Finger tighten. Place the right side upright support into th[...]

C9x6i Commercial Treadmill Assembly Guide 4 Ti e a string to a w asher (D) and feed the w asher through the lower side br acket hole in the right upright support. As the washe r falls to the floor , leav e the upper end of the string hanging out the side br acket hole. Remove the washer from the other end of the string. Remove any t ape or wire tie[...]

C9x6i Commercial Treadmill Assembly Guide 5 Tighten all mounting screws. 1. St art at the base and alternate ly tighten the eight fasteners that secure the upright supports to the base assembly. 2. W renc h tighten the six screws th at secure the display console to the upright supports. C A UTION: B e aware of the hand rail extensions when you are [...]

C9x6i Commercial Treadmill Assembly Guide 6 Level the unit. Before allowing users on the u nit, make sure it is level. Impor tant: If the load is not equally compensated, the user will feel excessive vibration or mo vement at the display console. Adju st one rear foot at a time . Do not ra ise the unit beyond ¾-inch (2 cm). 1. Place a bubble level[...]

C9x6i Commercial Treadmill Assembly Guide 7 Chec king the Alignment and A djusting the Running Belt Proper belt alignment allows the belt to re main centered and ens ures smooth ope ration. Realigning the belt takes a few simple a djustments. If you are unsure about this procedure, contact Precor Customer Support. Refer to Obtaining S ervice . T o [...]

C9x6i Commercial Treadmill Assembly Guide 8 Notes:[...]

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C 9x6i C 95 4i This adde ndum accompanies your C9x6i, and C95 4i Assembly Guides . Additional split w ashers have been adde d which affect the hardware kit and assembly steps. A new split w asher (shown below) has been added to the hardw are kit, and is u sed in steps 2, 3, and 7 . Changes to the Assembly Replace steps 2 and 3 of the Assembly Guide[...]

C954i/C956i/C966i Treadmill Assembly Guide Addendum 2 Replace step 7 of the Assembly Guide with the following: Lower the display co nsole, align, and s ecure it to the upr ight supports using six buttonhead screws (C), six split washers (H), and six w ashers (D). Finge r tighten. Note: Sandw ich eac h split w asher betwee n the head of th e screw a[...]