Precor C842i User Manual

Product Owner's Manual

C842i C846i

Commercial Cycles

C846i

Important Safety Instructions

When using the self-powered C846i/C842i cycle, always take basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the cycle. These instructions are written to protect the unit and ensure the safety of those using the cycle.

• Before beginning any fitness program, make sure all users see a physician for a complete physical examination.

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

DANGER

WARNIN

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

• Never leave the cycle unattended with the optional power adapter plugged in. Remove the optional power adapter before cleaning the cycle, and before putting on or taking off parts.

• Assemble and operate the cycle on a solid, level surface. Locate the cycle a few feet from walls or furniture.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock always unplug the optional power adapter before cleaning the unit.

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury, take the following precautions:

• Maintain the cycle in good working condition. Refer to the

Maintenance section. Make sure that all fasteners are secure.

• If you plan to move the unit, obtain help and use a hand truck. Do not grasp any plastic parts while lifting or moving the unit. The unit is too heavy and the plastic parts will break.

• Use the cycle only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer, as such attachments may cause injuries.

• Never operate the unit if it is damaged, not working properly, when it has been dropped, or has been dropped in water. Refer to Obtaining Service.

• Keep the optional power adapter and power cord away from heated surfaces.

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

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not attempt to service the cycle yourself except to follow the maintenance instructions found in this manual.

• Never drop or insert objects into any opening. Keep hands away from moving parts.

• Do not set anything on the handrails or covers. Place liquids, magazines, and books in the appropriate receptacles.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Safety Approval

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

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

Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal

The self-powered cycle has an internal battery which contains materials that are considered hazardous to the environment. Proper disposal of the battery is required by federal law.

If you plan to dispose of your unit, contact Precor Commercial Products Customer Support for information regarding battery removal. Refer to Obtaining Service.

Federal Communications Commission, Part 15

The cycle 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 residential installation. The cycle 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.

WARNIN

Per FCC rules, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Precor could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Canadian Department of

European Applications

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.

ATTENTION: Haute Tension

Débranchez avant de réparer

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.

EN50082-1, Generic Immunity Standard for Residential, Commercial and Light Industrial Products.

This product also 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Obtaining Service

You should not attempt to service the cycle except for maintenance tasks as described in this manual. For information about product operation or service, see the Precor website at www.precor.com. Should you need more information regarding customer support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit the Precor website at www.precor.com/contact.

For future reference, write the model, serial number, and date of purchase for all your units in the space provided. The serial number is printed on a label located on the rear cover (Diagram 1).

Model #: _______ Serial #: _______________________ Date purchased: _________________________

Serial number label

Diagram 1: Location of serial number

Model #: _______ Serial #: _______________________ Date purchased: _________________________

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Important Safety Instructions ...............................................1

Safety Approval ............................................................................... 2

Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal ............................... 2

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) ........................................... 2

Canadian Department of Communications .............................. 3

European Applications .................................................................. 3

Obtaining Service ........................................................................... 4

Self-Powered Features ...........................................................6

Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown ................................. 6

Symptoms of a Low Battery ......................................................... 7

The Optional Power Adapter ....................................................... 7

Replacing the Battery .................................................................... 7

Club Features ............................................................................8

Club Programming Tips ................................................................ 8

Choosing a Language ................................................................... 9

Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display ........................... 9

Setting a Workout Time Limit ....................................................10

Setting a Pause Time Limit .........................................................10

Setting a Resistance Range (C846i) .......................................11

Changing the Custom Program ................................................12

Informational Displays (C842i) ..................................................13

Informational Displays (C846i) ..................................................15

User ID Entry with CSAFE Equipment ....................................17

Maintenance ............................................................................ 19

Daily Inspection .............................................................................19

Daily Cleaning ...............................................................................19

Cleaning the Equipment .............................................................19

Storing the Chest Strap ..............................................................19

Long-Term Storage ......................................................................20

Adjusting the Seat ........................................................................20

Upright Cycles: Adjusting the Seat Tilt ...................................21

Recumbent Cycles: Realigning the Seat ................................22

Using the Optional Power Adapter ..........................................23

Troubleshooting Error Codes ....................................................24

Troubleshooting Heart Rate .......................................................24

Precor Commercial Equipment

Limited Warranty.................................................................... 25

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Self-Powered Features

The power source for the cycle is the user. When a person maintains a pedal speed above 20 revolutions per minute (RPM), the power that is generated allows the cycle to function properly.

Informational displays appear when the battery is low or when the user reduces the pedal speed below the minimum requirement. The display explains what to do to retain power. If the messages are ignored, the cycle begins shutdown procedures to maintain the charge of the battery. Refer to Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown.

An optional power adapter can be purchased and provides sustained power to the cycle. If you plan to customize your unit, the power adapter is highly recommended. To purchase the optional power adapter, check with your dealer. Refer to Obtaining Service.

Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown

The cycle saves its battery charge by moving into a shutdown mode. Whenever PEDAL FASTER appears on the display, the heart rate, SmartRate® and program indicators turn off. If the user does not maintain a pedal speed of 20 RPM, then a 20-second shutdown process begins.

Note: If the cycle is connected to a CSAFE master device, a slightly different scenario occurs. When ten seconds remain before the cycle shuts off, the workout session ends. RESETTING appears in the lower display while the cycle disconnects from the CSAFE master device. All key presses are ignored. pedaling has no effect on the display.

Above

C846i

Option 1

PRESSPRESS

Option 2 - programs

PRESS PRESS

ENTER

Use arrows (or numeric keys) to display:

PROGRAM

(press ENTER to select) (press ENTER to select)

TIME

(press ENTER to select) (press ENTER to select)

WEIGHT AGE

(press ENTER to select) (press ENTER to select)

TIME REMAINING TIME SEGMENT TIME

Below

DISTANCE SPEED RESISTANCE

Weight Loss

Cardiovascular

QUICKSTART

Diagram 2: C846i display

Heart Rate

RPM METS AVERAGE SPEED

CAUTION

Before beginning any fitness program, you should have a complete physical examination by your physician. Consult your physician for the heart rate appropriate for your fitness level. If you feel pain, faint or dizzy, stop exercising immediately. Keep hands and clothing away from moving parts. Do not allow children and people unfamiliar with operation on or near the unit.

CALORIES WATTS CAL PER MIN

When 28 seconds remain, 28 dots appear in the center display. All key presses are ignored except RESET. If no one begins pedaling, a dot disappears every second as the countdown continues.

Note: The user can resume exercising if he or she begins pedaling before the 28-second period elapses.

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Symptoms of a Low Battery

The Optional Power Adapter

If no one has used the cycle for an extended period of time, the battery may need recharging.

Symptoms of a low battery include:

• A flickering or erratic display

• No workout statistics appear or accumulate

• Changes to the pedal speed are ignored

The cycle continues to function with a low battery, but user and program information is lost once the user stops pedaling.

Note: To maintain a constant power source, use the optional power adapter.

The display functions differently when the power adapter is connected. Because the power adapter provides a constant source of power, the user can stop pedaling during a workout and pause for brief periods without the cycle initiating shutdown procedures. When the pause time limit expires and the user has not resumed pedaling, the display returns to the Precor banner. Refer to Setting a

Pause Time Limit. To learn how to use the power adapter, refer to Using the Optional Power Adapter.

Replacing the Battery

The internal battery is built to last for a long time. However, if you feel that the battery may need replacing, check with an authorized service technician. Refer to Obtaining Service.

CAUTION: The battery stored inside the cycle C846i/C842i contains hazardous materials and must be disposed of according to Hazardous Waste Regulations. Refer to Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal.

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Club Features

These next few pages provide information that lets you customize the cycle for your club. All these features remain hidden to the club patrons and can only be accessed using special key presses. Read this section if you want to:

• Change the display to a different language

• Change the display to U.S. Standard or Metric

• Set the maximum workout and pause times

• Set a cool-down time limit

• Customize a program

• View the odometer

• Display the number of hours the cycle has been in use

• View the software versions and part numbers

• Check the error log

• Display the serial number

• Connect to CSAFE equipment

Club Programming Tips

• Electrical power must be supplied. A minimum pedal speed (20 revolutions per minute) must be maintained while programming the cycle. A constant power source is available if you use the optional power adapter. If you plan to program the cycle, purchasing the optional power adapter is highly recommended.

Note: If you do not use the optional power adapter during club programming mode, and the pedal speed falls below 20 RPM, no warning is given when the cycle moves into its 30-second shutdown procedure.

• The club programming mode is accessed by pressing the RESET key at the Precor banner. The remaining key presses must occur quickly and without pause. Always start at the Precor banner.

• The function of the QUICKSTART key is disabled while in club programming mode.

• The club programs appear sequentially. Pressing the ENTER key on the C846i or the SELECT on the C842i saves the changes you make and moves you through the programs. To exit a program without saving any changes, press the RESET key.

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Choosing a Language

The cycle can display user prompts, text, and user entries in six different languages. When the cycle is shipped from the factory, it is set to display English. To change this setting, perform the following steps:

1. At the Precor banner, press the following C846i number keys in sequence and without pause:

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

Numbers appear on the display as you press the associated key.

Note: The C842i does not have a number keypad, so each key is associated with a number. Refer to Diagram 4. To enter club programming mode and change the language, press the following sequence: RESET, SELECT, RESISTANCE ▼, SELECT, COURSE CHANGE ▲, SELECT, RESISTANCE ▼, SELECT.

At the SELECT LANGUAGE prompt, use the arrow keys to choose between ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, ESPANOL, FRANCAIS, NEDERLANDS, RUCCKIJJ (C846i only), and PORTUGUES.

Note: Programming prompts are not affected by language selection. The prompts in this section continue to appear in English.

2. When you are ready, press SELECT (C842i) or ENTER (C846i) to move to the next program or press RESET to return to the Precor banner.

WATTS

HEART RATE

SmartRate

Above

Cardiovascular

Weight Loss

Below

RESISTANCE

CAUTION

DISTANCE

RPM

QUICKSTART QUICKSTART

SPEED

CALORIES

SELECT

PROGRAM

CHANGE

PROFILE

TIME

RESET

Diagram 3: C842i display and keypad numbers

Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display

The cycle can display measurements in either METRIC or U.S. STANDARD. The default factory setting is set to display U.S. STANDARD. To change this setting, perform the following steps:

3. At the SELECT UNITS prompt, use an arrow key to select a unit of measure (U.S. STANDARD or METRIC).

4. When you are ready, press SELECT (C842i) or ENTER (C846i) to move to the next program or press RESET to return to the Precor banner.

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Setting a Workout Time Limit

Setting a Pause Time Limit

You can limit how long a user can exercise on the cycle. For example, if you set the time limit to 20 minutes, users can only enter a workout 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 also let a user exercise indefinitely by selecting the NO LIMIT option. You will need to instruct users to select NO LIMIT (C842i) or press the number 0 (C846i) when they are prompted for a workout time.

Note: The REMAINING TIME (C846i) display will not appear if the NO LIMIT option is chosen.

The range of workout time available are:

Cycle Workout Time

C842i 1 to 99 minutes

C846i 1 to 240 minutes

5. At the SET MAX WORKOUT TIME prompt, use the arrow keys to display the available time limits. Choose between 1 and 240 minutes. Or, choose NO LIMIT.

You can limit how long a user can pause while exercising on the cycle by entering a time between 1 and 120 seconds (two minutes). For example, if you set the pause time limit to 60 seconds, the display automatically resets to the Precor banner if no pedaling or key press occurs for one minute.

Important: The optional power adapter must be connected to establish a pause time limit. If the optional power adapter is not attached and the pedal speed drops below 20 revolutions per minute, the cycle begins its 30-second shutdown effectively eliminating pause mode.

7. At the SET MAX PAUSE TIME prompt, use the arrow keys to cycle through the available time limits. Choose between 1 and 120 seconds (two minutes).

8. When you are ready, press SELECT (C842i) or ENTER (C846i) to move to the next program or press RESET to return to the Precor banner.

Note: When you press and hold an arrow key, the selections increment by five, for example, 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20. When you tap an arrow key, the selections increment by one.

6. When you are ready, press SELECT (C842i) or ENTER (C846i) to move to the next program or press RESET to return to the Precor banner.

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Setting a Resistance Range (C846i)

Setting Description

You can set a low, medium or high range of resistance on the C846i cycle. Within each group, 25 resistance settings are available, but the chosen group affects the overall resistance range.

An example of where you might use this programming feature is physical therapy conditioning. If a user has an injury that needs low levels of resistance, you might set the resistance range to low to help ensure that the user does not induce further injury by exceeding your recommended levels of resistance. The following table provides short description of each group.

HIGH provides the full range of resistance available. If an

upright cycle user chooses the high-end resistance levels, the cycle provides enough resistance to simulate sprinting or hill climbing for users wishing to stand on the upright cycle. It also provides enough resistance for elite riders that are capable of spinning at high speed with high resistance.

MEDIUM provides approximately two thirds of the resistance that

is available within the HIGH group setting. Club owners may want to select the MEDIUM range for recumbent cycles. Since users cannot stand on recumbent cycles, less resistance is needed by the average (non-elite) user. A MEDIUM range may provide more comfort. It also allows users to make easier resistance changes in the preset programs (HILL CLIMB and CROSS COUNTRY).

LOW provides approximately one third of the resistance that is

available within the HIGH group setting. The LOW range may be appropriate in special situations where poorly conditioned users are anticipated. The LOW range is not recommended for the club environment.

9. At the SET RESISTANCE RANGE prompt, use an arrow key to choose LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH.

10.When you are ready, press ENTER to save your changes and move to the next program. If you prefer to exit the program without saving your changes, press RESET.

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Changing the Custom Program

Important: To change the Custom Program, it is highly recommended that you use the optional power adapter. Otherwise, you will need to maintain a pedal speed above 20 revolutions per minute to keep the cycle from shutting down.

When you design a custom program, you are preprogramming the resistance for each column in the program profile.

11.A blinking column appears in the display. Use the COURSE CHANGE ▼▲ keys to change the height of the column.

12.When the column height is set, use RESISTANCE ▲ to move to the next column. You can use RESISTANCE ▼ to move back and change earlier columns as needed.

13.Continue setting resistance level for each column in the profile.

14.When you are ready, press ENTER to save the program and return to the Precor banner.

Note: If you prefer to exit the program without saving changes to the custom profile, press RESET.

Above

Weight Loss

Below

DISTANCE SPEED RESISTANCE

Cardiovascular

C846i

Option 1

PRESSPRESS

Option 2 - programs

PRESS PRESS

ENTER

Use arrows (or numeric keys) to display:

PROGRAM

(press ENTER to select) (press ENTER to select)

TIME

(press ENTER to select) (press ENTER to select)

WEIGHT AGE

(press ENTER to select) (press ENTER to select)

change resist cstm crs

TIME REMAINING TIME SEGMENT TIME

Diagram 4: Modify the Custom program

QUICKSTART

Heart Rate

RPM METS AVERAGE SPEED

CAUTION

CALORIES WATTS CAL PER MIN

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Informational Displays (C842i)

The C842i cycle provides information about its use (odometer and hour meter), as well as software version, and error log. In general, you would only access this information if directed to do so by Precor Customer Support.

These instructions guide you through all four informational displays.

Viewing the Odometer

1. At the Precor banner, press the following keys in sequence and without pause:

RESET, RESISTANCE ▼, SELECT

Numbers appear on the display as you press the associated key.

REVOLUTIONS appears on the display followed by the odometer value (number of total revolutions).

2. When you are ready, press SELECT to move to the next display (hour meter).

Viewing the Hour Meter

Viewing the Software Version and Part Numbers

UPPER SW scrolls across the display followed by the upper board application software part number and version (for example, 48181-350).

4. To see the upper boot and lower boot application software version, press the SELECT key. If needed, you can move through all three—upper board, upper boot, and lower board—using the SELECT key.

5. Write the numbers below. You will need these numbers when you call Customer Support with display-related questions. This information will help rule out any software-related problems:

Upper Software P/N: ___________________

Upper Boot Software P/N: _____________

Lower Software P/N: ___________________

6. When you are ready, press RESET to move to the next display (error log).

HOURS appears followed by the number of hours that the unit has been in use. The cycle tracks the elapsed minutes, but the value that appears is truncated to the nearest full hour.

3. When you are ready, press SELECT to move to the next display (software version).

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Viewing the Error Log

The first error log entry scrolls across the display. Up to ten error codes can be retrieved. If there are no errors in the log, you will see NO ERRORS displayed.

7. To view any additional error codes in the error log, use the arrow keys. Each error code specifies when it occurred, listing the odometer and hour meter values. Refer to Diagram 5.

Most recent error

The hour meter at the time the error was detected.

1: ER33 AT 12,345,678 rev 1,714 HOURS

Error code

Odometer reading at the time the error occurred.

Diagram 5: Error log

8. Copy the error code information to paper so you can provide it to Customer Support if needed. Be sure to copy it exactly as shown.

9. When you no longer need the information in the error log, press QUICKSTART for at least four seconds to delete the error log. Continue to maintain light pressure on the key until the message OK appears. When the key is released, NO ERRORS appears in the display, which indicates the error log has been deleted.

Important: You cannot retrieve the error log once you have deleted it. You may want to resolve any issues you are experiencing with the cycle before clearing the error log.

10.When you are ready, press SELECT or RESET to move to the next display.

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Informational Displays (C846i)

The C846i cycle provides information about its use (odometer and hour meter), as well as software version, error log, and serial number. In general, you would only access this information if directed to do so by Precor Customer Support.

These instructions guide you through all five informational displays. Pressing the ENTER key moves you through the displays. To exit, press the RESET key at any time.

Viewing the Odometer

1. At the Precor banner, press the following keys in sequence and without pause:

Viewing the Software Version and Part Numbers

SOFTWARE VERSION appears for two seconds. UPPER APP then appears followed by the upper board application software part number and version (for example, 48181-350).

4. To see the upper boot and lower boot application software version, use the arrow keys. If needed, you can move through all three—upper board, upper boot, and lower board—using the arrow keys.

5. Write the numbers below. You will need these numbers when you call Customer Support with display-related questions. This information will help rule out any software-related problems:

Upper Application P/N: ___________________

RESET, 6, 5

Numbers appear on the display as you press the associated key.

The odometer value (the total revolutions) appears on the display followed by the word REVOLUTIONS.

2. When you are ready, press ENTER to move to the next display (hour meter).

Upper Boot Software P/N: _____________

Lower Application P/N: ___________________

6. When you are ready, press ENTER to move to the next display (error log).

Viewing the Hour Meter

HOUR METER appears followed by the number of hours that the unit has been in use. The cycle tracks the elapsed minutes, but the value that appears is truncated to the nearest full hour.

3. When you are ready, press ENTER to move to the next display (software version).

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Viewing the Error Log

ERROR LOG appears on the display followed by the first entry in the error log if there are any errors. Up to ten error codes can be retrieved.

If there are no errors in the log, you will see NO MORE ERRORS displayed.

7. To view any additional error codes in the error log, use the arrow keys. Each error code specifies when it occurred, listing the odometer and hour meter values. Refer to Diagram 6.

SmartRate

Above

Heart Rate

Most recent error

Error code

Below

Weight Loss

Cardiovascular

12000 revs 17 HrS

8. Copy the error code information to paper so you can provide it to Customer Support if needed. Be sure to copy it exactly as shown.

9. When you no longer need the information in the error log, press QUICKSTART for at least four seconds to delete the error log. Continue to maintain light pressure on the key until the message CLEARED appears. When the key is released, 1 appears in the Heart Rate display and dashes appear in the error code display, which indicates the error log has been deleted.

Important: You cannot retrieve the error log once you have deleted it. You may want to resolve any issues you are experiencing with the cycle before clearing the error log.

10.When you are ready, press SELECT (C842i) or ENTER (C846i) to move to the next display (serial number).

Revolutions reading at the time the error occurred.

The hour meter at the time the error was detected.

Diagram 6: Error log

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Displaying the Serial Number

SERIAL NUMBER appears on the display followed by the 13-digit serial number. The serial number is helpful when you contact Customer Support.

Note: If no serial number has been entered, then NO SERIAL NUMBER appears. Use the serial number found on a label on the rear cover (Diagram 1).

11.If you have not already done so, write the serial number onto the Warranty Registration card. You can also register online at www.precor.com.

12.When you are ready, press ENTER to return to the Precor banner.

User ID Entry with CSAFE Equipment

The user ID is displayed as five zeros. The left most zero blinks indicating you starting point. The following table describes key functions while in CSAFE mode.

Keypad Description

PROGRAM CHANGE ▲ or ▼ moves the blinking LED from

column to column

RESISTANCE ▼ or ▲ changes the number value in the in

the selected column

Number keypad use the number keys to enter a user

ID. The number that is pressed appears in the display and the next column begins to blink. When all five numbers are in place, the user must press ENTER to submit the user ID.

The C846i cycle is fully compatible with CSAFE protocols. When the unit is connected to a CSAFE master device and the user maintains a pedal speed above 20 revolutions per minute (RPM), the user is prompted for a user ID.

Note: If the optional power adapter is being used, then no pedaling is necessary for user ID entry.

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ENTER submits the user ID.

Note: User ID entry is bypassed when the user enter five zeros. No workout statistics are recorded.

RESET resets the display to the Precor

banner.

A message appears on the display and indicates when the user ID is accepted by the CSAFE master device. Then, the program prompt appears. The user has the option to choose QUICKSTART or select a program and begin exercising.

Note: If the user’s pedal speed drops below 20 RPM and the optional power adapter in not installed, a prompt PEDAL FASTER appears. If the pedal speed remains below the 20 RPM threshold for the next twenty seconds, the CSAFE connection is terminated. The word RESETTING may appear on the display while the cycle disconnects from the CSAFE device.

To review information about CSAFE specifications, visit the website at: www.fitlinxx.com/csafe

If you have questions or need technical support, refer to Obtaining

Service.

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Maintenance

It is important to perform the minor maintenance tasks described in this section. Failure to maintain the cycle as described here could void the Precor Limited Warranty.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the unit from its optional power adapter before performing any maintenance tasks.

Daily Inspection

Look and listen for slipping belts, loose fasteners, unusual noises, and any other indications that the equipment may be in need of service. If you notice any of these, obtain service.

Important: If you determine that the cycle needs service, move it away from the usual exercising area. Place an “out of service” sign on it and make sure all users know that the cycle needs service.

To order parts or to contact a Precor authorized service provider in your area, refer to Obtaining Service.

Daily Cleaning

Precor recommends the cycle be cleaned before and after each workout. Use a damp, soft cloth to clean all exposed surfaces.

Cleaning the Equipment

Most of the working mechanisms are protected inside the covers. However, for efficient operation, the cycle relies on low friction. To keep the friction low, the cycle pedals and internal mechanisms must be as clean as possible.

Frequently vacuum the floor underneath the unit to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt, which can affect the smooth operation of the unit. Clean the grooves on the pedals using a soft nylon scrub brush.

CAUTION: Do not use any acidic cleaners. Doing so will weaken the paint or powder coatings and void the Precor Limited Warranty. Never pour water or spray liquids on any part of the cycle. Allow the cycle to dry completely before using.

Storing the Chest Strap

Store the chest strap where dust and dirt cannot accumulate on it, such as a closet or drawer. 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° F (0° C).

To clean the chest strap, use a sponge or soft cloth dampened in mild soap and water. Dry the surface thoroughly with a clean towel.

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Long-Term Storage

When the cycle is not in use for any length of time, ensure that the optional power adapter is unplugged from its power source and is positioned so that it and the power cord will not become damaged or interfere with people or other equipment.

Upright Seat Adjustment

1. Dismount and hold the post underneath the seat with one hand while you pull out the seat post adjustment pin (pop pin) with the other hand. Refer to Diagram 7.

2. Slide the seat post up or down into the desired position and then release the seat post adjustment pin.

Adjusting the Seat

To avoid knee strain, it is important that you inform your patrons about positioning the seat properly.

To check for proper seat position, be sure users take the following steps:

1. Sit on the seat.

2. Place each foot on a pedal (inside the pedal straps).

3. Observe the position of each leg. The extended leg should be slightly bent at the knee in a 10 to 15 degree angle.

If seat adjustment is needed, refer to the following instructions.

3. Before sitting on the cycle, press down firmly on the seat to make sure it does not slip. Check that the pop pin is secure inside the seat post.

Diagram 7: Adjusting the seat on the C842i Upright Cycle

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Precor C842i User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Approval

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal

European Applications

Obtaining Service

Table of Contents

Self-Powered Features

Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown

Symptoms of a Low Battery

The Optional Power Adapter

Replacing the Battery

Club Features

Club Programming Tips

Choosing a Language

Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display

Setting a Workout Time Limit

Setting a Pause Time Limit

Setting a Resistance Range (C846i)

Changing the Custom Program

Informational Displays (C842i)

Informational Displays (C846i)

User ID Entry with CSAFE Equipment

Maintenance

Daily Inspection

Daily Cleaning

Cleaning the Equipment

Storing the Chest Strap

Long-Term Storage

Adjusting the Seat