Precor C846 User Manual

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Commercial Self-powered Cycle

Owner’s Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using the Precor self-powered C846 Recumbent or C846 Upright cycle, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

to ensure your safety and to protect the unit, read all the instructions before assembling and using the self-powered C846.

to ensure the proper use and safety of the unit, make sure that all users read this manual. Please make this manual a part of your club’s training program. Remind the club users that before beginning any fitness program, they should obtain a complete physical examination from their physician.

Il est conseillé de subir un examen médical complet avant d’entre-prendre tout programme d’exercise. Si vous avez des étourdissements ou des faiblesses, arrêtez les exercices immédiatement.

DANGER —

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the C846

 

 

from the optional battery recharger before cleaning or perform-

 

ing any maintenance tasks.

WARNING —

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to

 

persons, take the following precautions:

Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its operation on or near the C846. Do not leave children unsupervised around the C846.

Never leave the C846 unattended with the optional battery recharger plugged in. Unplug the unit from the outlet when it is not in use, before cleaning it, and before putting on or taking off parts.

Assemble and operate the C846 on a solid level surface. Locate the C846 a few feet from walls or furniture. Check the unit before each use and verify that all fasteners are secure. Maintain the C846 in good working condition. (See the Maintenance section).

Use the C846 only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer; such attachments might cause injuries.

Use care when getting on or off the C846. Keep your body and head facing forward. Never attempt to turn around on the C846.

Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes during a workout. Do not wear loose clothing. Tie long hair back.

Do not rock the unit. Do not stand on the display console or casing.

Never drop or insert any object into any opening. Keep towels and hands away from moving parts.

If you purchased the optional POLAR® chest strap, review the guidelines found in the Precor Heart Rate Option Owner’s Manual that is supplied with that option.

Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion. If you feel any pain or abnormal symptoms, stop your workout immediately and consult your physician.

Keep all electrical components away from liquids to prevent shock. Do not set anything on the casing, handlebars, or display console. Place liquids only in the appropriate receptacles.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Never place your hand(s) or feet in the path of the pedal because injury may occur to you or damage may occur to the equipment.

Never operate the unit if it is damaged, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped, or dropped in water. Return the unit to a service center for examination and repair.

Keep the optional battery recharger cord away from heated surfaces.

Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

Do not use outdoors.

Do not attempt to service the C846 yourself other than the assembly and maintenance instructions found in this manual. Refer to Obtaining Service on page 7.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND PROPER DISPOSAL

The self-powered C846 has an internal battery that must be removed before the C846 is scrapped.The battery contains materials that are considered hazardous to the environment. Federal law requires proper disposal of the battery.

SAFETY APPROVAL

When identified with the ETL-c logo, the C846 has been tested and conforms to the requirements of CAN/CSA-E-335-1/3-94, Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances.

EUROPEAN APPLICATIONS

This product conforms to the requirements of the European Council Directive 89/ 336/EEC, Electromagnetic Compatibility and has been tested to the following standards:

EN55022, Limits & Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference, Information Technology Equipment (Class A).

EN50082-1, Generic Immunity Standard for Residential, Commercial and Light Industrial Products (Class A).

This product additionally conforms to the requirements of the European Council Directive 73/23/EEC, Low Voltage Directive and has been tested to the following standard:

IEC 335-1, Safety of Household and similar Electrical Appliances.

Important: In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user is responsible to take adequate measures to alleviate the interference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents

 

 

Important Safety Instructions ..........................................

2

Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal ..............................

3

Safety Approval .....................................................................

 

3

European Applications ...........................................................

 

3

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) ........................................

6

C846 Self-powered Features

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6

Obtaining Service ...................................................................

 

7

About this Manual ..................................................................

 

7

Unpacking the C846 .........................................................

 

8

Standard Equipment ...............................................................

 

8

Other Equipment ....................................................................

 

8

Setting Up the C846 .........................................................

 

9

Hardware Kit ..........................................................................

 

9

Installation Requirements .......................................................

 

9

Additional Tools Needed .........................................................

 

10

Assembly Instructions ...........................................................

 

10

Supplying Power to the C846

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14

Testing the Heart Rate Display ...............................................

14

Club Information .............................................................

 

15

Changing the Club Settings ....................................................

 

15

Changing the Units of Measure ..............................................

17

Setting a Workout Time Limit

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17

Setting a Pause Time Limit ....................................................

 

17

Limiting the Resistance Range ...............................................

18

Customizing a Course ............................................................

 

19

Viewing the Odometer, Hours of Use,

 

Software Version and Error Log ..............................................

19

Using CSAFE Standard Equipment ........................................

20

The C846 Display ...........................................................

 

22

Features on the Display Console ............................................

22

SmartRate® Display ..............................................................

 

22

Upper Display .........................................................................

 

23

Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown ...............................

23

Lower Display .........................................................................

 

24

Keys on the Display Console

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26

Keypad Tips ...........................................................................

 

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Exercising on the C846 ..................................................

 

 

29

Adjusting the Seat ..................................................................

 

 

29

Using the Heart Rate “Touch” Capability .................................

 

30

Workout Tips ..........................................................................

 

 

30

Quick Steps to Working Out ...................................................

 

 

31

Cooling Down After a Workout ................................................

 

32

Pause, Cool Down, Summary and Exit Features ....................

 

32

Selecting a New Course During a Workout .............................

 

34

Courses ...........................................................................

 

 

35

Course Features .....................................................................

 

 

35

The Heart Rate Feature and Target Zones ..............................

 

36

The SmartRate®Feature.........................................................

 

 

37

Manual Mode and the QUICKSTARTTM Key ............................

 

38

Cross Country and Hill Climb Courses ....................................

 

38

Random Course .....................................................................

 

 

39

Interval Courses .....................................................................

 

 

39

Watts Control Course .............................................................

 

 

39

Heart Rate Control Course .....................................................

 

 

40

Weight Loss Course ...............................................................

 

 

40

Resistance Custom Course ....................................................

 

 

40

Goal-based Courses ...............................................................

 

 

41

Fitness Test ............................................................................

 

 

41

Fitness Test Guidelines ..........................................................

 

 

41

Fitness Test Scores ...............................................................

 

 

42

Maintenance ...................................................................

 

 

43

Inspection ..............................................................................

 

 

43

Cleaning the Equipment .........................................................

 

 

43

Storing the POLAR®Chest Strap ...........................................

 

43

Adjusting the Seat’s Side to Side Movement on the

 

 

C846 Recumbent ...................................................................

 

 

44

Servicing the C846 and Long Term Storage ............................

 

45

Using the Optional Battery Recharger ....................................

 

45

Heart Rate Troubleshooting Tips .............................................

 

46

Upright Exploded Views ..........................................................

 

 

47

Recumbent Exploded Views ...................................................

 

 

52

Warranty Registration .............................................................

 

 

58

Specifications ............................................................

 

back cover

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RFI — RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

Federal Communications Commission Part 15

The C846 has been tested and found to comply with,

the IEC EMC Directive (international electromagnetic compatibility certification)

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 in a commercial installation. The C846 generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the owner’s manual instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of the C846 in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference. If this occurs, the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.

WARNING — Per the requirements of the Federal Communications

Commission, changes or modifications to this product, not expressly approved by Precor, could void the user’s authority to operate the product.

Canadian Department of Communications

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioéélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la Class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministére des Communications du Canada.

C846 SELF-POWERED FEATURES

The power source for the C846 is the user.When a person works out on the C846 and moves the foot pedals at a pedal speed above 20 revolutions per minute (RPM), the power that is generated allows the C846 to function properly.

Informational displays appear when the battery is low or when the user has stopped pedaling during a workout. The display provides minimal instructions to let you know what to do to retain power. If the messages are ignored, the C846 will begin shutdown procedures to maintain the charge of the battery. Refer to page 23,

Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown.

An optional battery recharger can be purchased and provides sustained power to the C846. If you plan to customize your unit (refer to Club Settings section), the optional battery recharger is highly recommended.To purchase the optional battery recharger, check with your dealer.

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OBTAINING SERVICE

Do not attempt to service the self-powered C846 yourself except for the maintenance tasks described in this manual. The C846 does not contain any user-serviceable parts.For information about product operation or service, contact an authorized Precor Commercial Products Customer Support Representative at 1-888-665-4404.

To help customer support personnel expedite your call, have your serial number available. The serial number can be found on a label near the optional battery recharger receptacle on the side of the cycle.

Model number: C846

Unit number: _____ Serial number: _____________________________

Unit number: _____ Serial number: _____________________________

Unit number: _____ Serial number: _____________________________

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Inside this manual, you will find instructions for installing and using the self-powered C846. To maximize the use of the C846, please study this manual thoroughly. The manual uses the following conventions for identifying special information:

Note: Contains additional information that applies to the preceding text.

Important: Indicates information to which you should pay special attention.

CAUTION: Indicates steps or information necessary to prevent harm to yourself or damage to the equipment.

WARNING Provides instructions to prevent electrical damage to

the equipment and prevent injuries to yourself.

DANGER — Indicates steps you must take to prevent electrical shock.

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Unpacking the C846

Thank you for purchasing the Precor self-powered C846. Built to the exacting standards of the health club environment, the C846 is intended for commercial use and can withstand the rigors of daily club use with little maintenance.

Important: Before using the C846, we urge you to familiarize yourself and your staff with the entire Owner’s Manual. Understanding this manual will help you and other personnel use the C846 safely and successfully.

The C846 Upright or C846 Recumbent self-powered unit is carefully tested and inspected before shipment so it should arrive in good operating condition. Precor ships the unit in the following pieces:

base frame assembly

front assembly (includes display console and, on the C846 Upright, handlebars)

owner’s manual, hardware kit, and limited warranty registration card

CAUTION: The C846 is heavy (up to 170 pounds or 77 kilograms). To avoid injury and ensure the safety of the unit and yourself, we suggest that you get assistance before removing the unit from the box.

If any items are missing, contact Precor Commercial Products Customer Support. Refer to Obtaining Service on page 7.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

The C846 incorporates the Precor SmartRate® and heart rate features into its display console. Devices, such as FitLinxx®, that are CSAFE compatible, can also be attached.

The Precor “touch” heart rate is standard. It provides electrode strips, called “grips,” on the handlebars.When a user places his or her hands over the grips and grasps the handlebars, a heart rate is transmitted to the receiver.

Note: If a user does not wish to use the touch-sensitive hand grips, an optional POLAR®chest strap can be purchased and worn. The chest strap transmits the user’s heart rate to the display console’s receiver.

OTHER EQUIPMENT

Optional equipment available through your dealer includes:

Battery recharger

POLAR® chest strap.

If you are interested in obtaining Precor option kits for your unit, check with your dealer. For customer support, see Obtaining Service on page 7.

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Setting Up the C846

You do not need any special knowledge or experience to set up the cycle. However, because of its size and weight, you will need to obtain assistance.

HARDWARE KIT

After unpacking the cycle, open the hardware kit and make sure that you have the following items shown in Diagram 1.

(A) rubber bib

(B) two hex head cap screws

(C) two large washers

(D) four 1C\v - inch buttonhead screws (The four buttonhead screws are used in the assembly of the Recumbent C846 Cycle. If you purchased the Upright C846, you can discard the buttonhead screws.)

(E) C\zn - inch hex key

Diagram 1 Hardware kit (not shown to scale).

B

D

E

A

C

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Follow these installation requirements when installing the C846. If you do not install the C846 according to the following guidelines, you could void the Precor Limited Warranty.

Set up the C846 on a solid, flat surface. Assemble the C846 close to where you’ll use it. Make sure that the flat surface under the unit is smooth and level. A level unit is required for the user’s safety and for proper operation.

Provide ample space around the unit. Open space around the unit makes for a safer mount and dismount.

Fill out and mail the limited warranty card.The serial number is located on a label near the optional battery recharger receptacle. Write the serial number onto the Precor Limited Warranty card found on the back cover of this manual. Refer to Obtaining Service on page 7 and write the number there as well.

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ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED

Obtain the following tools before assembling the C846.

¾-inch box end wrench or crescent wrench

Wire cutter

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Take the following steps to assemble the C846 Upright and C846 Recumbent Cycle.

Note:The C846 Upright and C846 Recumbent have similar assembly instructions except for adjusting the seat.

1.Obtain assistance. Ask for assistance to help assemble the C846. Have the assistant(s) place the shipping carton close to the location where you plan to use the C846. Breakdown the sidewalls of the shipping carton so that they lie flat.

2.Remove the front and base assemblies.The front assembly is composed of the upright support and display console. The base assembly is composed of the base support, seat, pedals, and rear casing. Place the two assemblies close to each other so that it will be easy to connect the cables and secure the sections together. Refer to Diagram 2.

CAUTION: Do not assemble the C846 if it is plugged into its optional battery recharger.

3.If necessary, unplug the C846 from its optional battery recharger.

4.Remove the two hex head cap screws (B) and two large washers (C) from the hardware kit. Place a washer on each screw and set them aside.

5.Attach the upright support to the base assembly. Diagram 2. Before securing the upright support to the base assembly, you need to add the rubber bib, from the hardware kit, to the base of the upright support and attach the upper and lower electronic cables. To do this, take the following steps:

a. Place the rubber bib on the base of the upright support as shown in Diagram 2, #1.

Diagram 2 Secure rubber bib and

1

2

attach upright console.

Upright support mounting bolt hole

Lip of rubber bib

Upright support

 

Cable connections

 

Upright support mounts

 

 

2

Single cable

 

connection

C846 Recumbent

C846 Upright Cycle

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b.Position the base of the upright support onto the rim of the boot so that the lip of the rubber bib will rest on the cycle’s crossbar.

c.Connect the cables as shown in Diagram 2, #2. Locate the cables found inside the base assembly.Ask an assistant to hold the upright support close to the base assembly, while you connect the cables. The connectors are designed to slide easily into the receptacles. Do not force the connection.

Important: The Upright C846 has one cable to receptacle connection while the Recumbent C846 has two cables and receptacles.

CAUTION:Do not crimp or pinch the cable! Carefully,place the excess cable inside the base before you secure the upright support to the base assembly. Crimped or pinched cables are not covered by the Precor limited warranty.

Diagram 3 Securing the upright support to the base assembly.

Hex head cap screw (B) and washers (C)

Upright support

Base assembly

Check that the rubber bib is parallel to the floor.

6.Secure the upright support to the base assembly. Diagram 3.Align the two upright support mounts with the base assembly. Insert the two hex head cap screws (B) with washers (C) through the upright support and into the base mounts. Before tightening the screws, check that the cables are not in danger of being crimped or pinched and that the lip of the rubber bib overlaps the front crossbar and is parallel to the floor. Refer to Diagram 3.

7.Tighten the hex head cap screws (B). Alternately tighten each screw using a ¾-inch box-end wrench or crescent wrench. Check to make sure that the upright support is secure.

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Diagram 4 C846 Recumbent seat pad

1

2

installation.

Buttonhead screw (D)

 

 

Upper portion of Seat pad

 

 

Seat frame (post)

 

3

C\zn - inch hex key (E)

 

 

8.Attach the seat pad. (C846 Recumbent only). If you purchased a C846 Recumbent Cycle, you will need to attach the upper portion of the seat pad by taking the following steps:

a.Position the seat pad as shown in Diagram 4, #1 and slide it along the seat frame until it comes to rest.The upper portion of the pad rests on the top of the two seat frame posts.

CAUTION:The next step is critical! The back of the seat pad has nut inserts for the buttonhead screws (D). It is critical that you hand thread the four screws. Otherwise, the nut inserts can be stripped and the seat pad will have to be replaced at your cost. Improper assembly is not covered by the Precor Limited Warranty.

b.Insert four buttonhead screws (D) and finger tighten.

c.With the four buttonhead screws (D) properly threaded, use the supplied hex key (E) to alternately tighten each screw until it is snug against the seat frame.

9.Adjust the seat. Diagrams 5 and 6. On the C846 Upright, you simply pull up on the seat to raise it or pull the pop pin out while you lower it.

Diagram 5 Adjusting the seat on the

C846 Upright.

Seat

Seat post adjustment pin “Pop pin”

Seat post support

Seat post

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Diagram 6 Adjusting the seat on the

C846 Recumbent.

Accessory tray

Heart rate touchsensitive grips

Seat adjustment handle

CAUTION: Always make sure that the seat is securely in place before a user sits on the cycle.

On the C846 Recumbent, you need to sit on the seat, pull up on the seat adjustment handle and use your legs to move the seat along the center post. If you notice that the seat rocks from side to side, you’ll need to realign the center wheel that runs inside the center post. Refer to the instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.

9.Level the unit. Diagram 7. Once the base and upright assembly is complete, you’ll need to check the unit’s stability. The unit has adjustable feet that can help level the unit plus or minus Z\v - inch. If necessary, rotate the level adjusters to stabilize the unit. Turning the level adjustors clockwise, raises the crossbar.The adjustable feet are on the front of the Upright C846 and the rear of the Recumbent C846.

Diagram 7 Leveling the unit.

Crossbar

Level adjustor

You’ve completed the assembly for the C846. Please test the heart rate display and review the remaining sections of this manual before allowing user’s access to the unit.

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SUPPLYING POWER TO THE C846

The C846 does not require an electrical power connection. It has an internal battery that is recharged every time a user works out for a reasonable period of time. A pedaling speed above 20 revolutions per minute must be maintained for several seconds before the Precor banner appears on the display. Once the banner appears, the user can press QUICKSTART or ENTER to begin working out. For more information, refer to page 29, Exercising on the C846.

TESTING THE HEART RATE DISPLAY

Verify that the heart rate display is operational before customers begin using the machine.

1.Begin pedaling and maintain a pedaling speed above 20 revolutions per minute. The Precor banner will appear on the display.

2.Grab both metal grips on the handlebars. See Diagram 8. A user must grasp both handlebar grips before the receiver in the display acquires the heart rate signal.

Diagram 8 Hand placement on the handrail grips.

Heart rate grip

C846 Recumbent

Note:To conduct electrical impulses from a user’s heart, the electrode strips (handlebar grips) must be in contact with the user’s skin. Usually, the concentration of salts in a person’s perspiration provides enough conductivity to transmit a signal to the receiver in the display console. However some people, because of body chemistry or erratic heartbeats, cannot use the heart rate touch-sensitive feature on the C846. A POLAR® chest strap may provide better results. Refer to Obtaining Service on page 7.

3.Wait five to ten seconds. A number indicating your heart rate (beats per minute) should appear in the small upper right display. Refer to Diagram 9 on page 16.

4.If the heart rate display appears, the cables are properly connected and the heart rate feature can be a viable part of a user’s workout.

5.If the heart rate display does not appear, stop pedaling. Ask someone else to try steps 2 and 3. If no heart rate number appears, refer to the Maintenance section, Heart Rate Troubleshooting Tips for more information.

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Club Information

These next few pages provide information that lets you customize the C846 for your Club. It is not information that your customer needs to see. This section covers the following information about how to:

select the units of measure

set maximum workout and pause times

customize a course

display the odometer and other useful information

connect to CSAFE compatible devices

Note: If your customers are interested in the learning more about the C846, you may wish to direct them to the manual available on Precor’s web site (www.precor.com). (The manual, which appears on the web site, does not contain the information found in this section.)

CHANGING THE CLUB SETTINGS

The Club “custom” settings are accessed through specific codes that help eliminate unauthorized access. Refer to Diagram 9 to locate the keys. Information that you can access and features that can be customized are as follows:

Units of Measure — Select between U.S. Standard and Metric displays.

Maximum Workout Time — Sets a maximum limit on workout time.

Note: Remember the additional five minute cool-down period appended to a completed course, so adjust the maximum time limit accordingly.

Maximum Pause Time — Sets the maximum duration for which a person can “pause” his or her workout.

Limiting the Resistance Range— Set specific resistance range (high, medium, or low) for the cycle.

Changing the Custom Course Resistance Settings — Sets specific resistance settings for a Custom course.

Odometer, Hours of Use, SoftwareVersion, Error Log and Serial Number

The C846 stores the cumulative revolutions, the number of hours that the unit has been in use, the software version and software type (which is valuable when calling customer support), an error log (useful when troubleshooting) and the serial number (another valuable item when calling customer support).

To access the Club settings, the following must occur:

Electrical power must be supplied.

The foot pedal speed must be maintained at 20 revolutions per minute. Or, the optional battery recharger must be plugged into the C846 and connected to an appropriate power source.

Check that the Precor banner appears on the display and maintain the minimum pedal speed.

Press the appropriate key sequences.

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Diagram 9 Display console and keypad.

Numeric keypad can be used to access Club Custom Mode.

COURSE

CHANGE

 

CE

STAN

RESI

 

1

4

 

7

2

3

5

6

Gently, press and hold the ▼ or ▲ key to view the available selections.

Important:To access Custom Club Mode, press RESET while the Precor banner is displayed. Within Z\x second, begin pressing the numeric key sequences. If the system does not detect a key press (within Z\x second after RESET), it returns to the banner. Once you begin entering a key sequence, each key must be pressed within four seconds of the other or the Precor banner reappears and you have to begin again.

To change the units of measure, set the maximum workout and pause times, or customize a course, press the following keys:

RESET, 5, 6, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5

You can also use the standard keypad keys to access the Club Custom Mode. As shown in Diagram 9, numbers are associated with the keypad keys.To create the same sequence shown above, you would press:

RESET, RESISTANCE ▼, RESISTANCE ▲▼, RESET, RESISTANCE ▼▲▼

Note: Do not use the COURSE CHANGE ▼▲ keys to attempt access to the Club Custom Mode.

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The functions of the display console keys while in Club Custom Mode are described in the box below.

Display key functions within the Club Custom Mode

▼▲ lets you scroll through the various selections that appear. The longer the key is held down, the faster the numbers scroll past.

CHANGE reminds you what part of

the program you’re changing.

ENTER saves the information being displayed and moves to the next aspect of the program.

RESET exits Club Custom Mode and displays the Precor banner. Any previous display attributes that you selected by pressing ENTER are

saved and recorded in memory.

Note: The touch-sensitive keys can be gently pressed and held to view several selections. The longer the key is held down, the faster the numbers scroll past.

CHANGING THE UNITS OF MEASURE

Two different units of measure can be selected, Metric or U.S. Standard. Make your selection using the ▼▲ keys. Press ENTER once the correct unit is displayed.

SETTING A WORKOUT TIME LIMIT

You can limit how long a user works out by setting a duration between 1 and 240 minutes.You can also choose NO LIMIT, which allows the user to select a course and work out indefinitely. (Note that the user must enter a workout time of “0” using the numeric keys at the Enter Time prompt before he or she can workout indefinitely.)

Important: If the club setting is NO LIMIT and the user enters “0” at the Enter Time prompt, then the Remaining Time display does not appear when a user works out. (An exception to this rule is the Weight Loss Course.)

Note: The workout time of any course accessed by pressing QUICKSTART, is set at the Club limit. Refer to QUICKSTARTTM on page 28.

Use the ▼▲ keys to select a workout time limit. For example, if you set the workout time limit to 20 minutes, the C846 allows users to specify a workout between 1 and 20 minutes. Users would not be allowed to specify a time longer than 20 minutes. Take into account that the user will get an additional five-minute, cool-down period appended to his or her workout, so adjust the time limit accordingly.

SETTING A PAUSE TIME LIMIT

Use the ▼▲ keys to set a Pause time limit between 1 and 120 seconds (two minutes). Note that changes to the Pause time become effective only when the power source for the C846 is the optional battery recharger. If no battery recharger is connected and the pedal speed drops below 20 revolutions per minute, the C846 moves into a thirty second shut down mode. Refer to page 23.

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LIMITING THE RESISTANCE RANGE

After pressing ENTER to accept the Pause time limit, you have the option to change the resistance range.The resistance range does not affect the number of resistance settings (1 through 25) that are available to the user. It determines how much resistance is felt at each resistance setting, and how big the step in resistance is from one resistance setting to the next.

The default resistant range is HIGH. It provides the full resistance available from the cycle.When the resistance range is set to HIGH and a user chooses the highend resistance levels using the arrow keys, the cycle provides enough resistance to simulate sprinting or hill climbing for users wishing to stand on an upright cycle. It also provides enough resistance for elite riders that are capable of spinning at high speed with high resistance.

The MEDIUM resistance range provides approximately two thirds of the resistance that is available with the HIGH setting. The maximum resistance available (a user chooses a resistance setting of 25) is reduced and the change, in resistance from one resistance setting to the next, is reduced. Clubs may want to select the MEDIUM range for recumbent cycles. Since users cannot stand on a recumbent cycle, less resistance is needed by the average (non-elite) rider. The MEDIUM range allows an average user more comfort. It allows them to use more of the available resistance settings and make resistance changes in the preprogrammed courses (Hill Climb and Cross Country) easier.

The LOW resistance range provides approximately one third of the resistance that is available with the HIGH setting. The LOW range may be appropriate in special situations where deconditioned users are anticipated, but the LOW range is not recommended for the normal club environment.

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