Precor C846 User Manual

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Commercial Self-powered Cycle

Owner’s Manual

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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

• to ensure the proper use and safety of the unit, make sure that all users

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.

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before assembling and using the self-powered C846.

read this manual. Please make this manual a part of your c lub’ s training program. Remind the club users that before beginning any fitness program, they should obtain a complete physical examination from their physician.

DANGER — WARNING —

• 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

• 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 bac k.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the C8 4 6 from the optional battery recharger before cleaning or performing any maintenance tasks.

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

Maintenance

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• 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.

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• If you purchased the optional POLAR® chest strap, review the guidelines found in the 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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• Never place your hand(s) or feet in the path of the pedal because injury

• Never operate the unit if it is damaged, if it is not w orking properly , if it

• Keep the optional battery recharger cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not attempt to service the C846 yourself other than the assembly

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may occur to you or damage may occur to the equipment.

has been dropped, or dropped in water. Return the unit to a service center for examination and repair .

oxygen is being administered.

and maintenance instructions found in this manual. Refer to

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 la w requires proper disposal of the battery.

SAFETY APPROVAL

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When identified with the ETL-c logo, the C846 has been tested and conf orms 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 T echnology 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 V oltage Directiv e and has been tested to the follo wing standard:

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

Important: In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interfer-

ence, in which case the user is responsible to take adequate measures to alleviate the interference.

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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 Interf erence (RFI) ........................................ 6

C846 Self-powered Features .................................................. 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 T ools Needed ......................................................... 10

Assembly Instructions ........................................................... 10

Supplying Po wer to the C846.................................................. 14

T esting the Heart Rate Display............................................... 14

Club Information.............................................................15

Changing the Club Settings .................................................... 1 5

Changing the Units of Measure .............................................. 17

Setting a W orkout Time Limit.................................................. 1 7

Setting a Pause Time Limit .................................................... 1 7

Limiting the Resistance Range............................................... 18

Customizing a Course ............................................................ 1 9

Viewing the Odometer , Hours of Use,

Software V ersion and Error Log .............................................. 1 9

Using CSAFE Standard Equipment ........................................ 20

The C846 Display ...........................................................2 2

Features on the Display Console............................................ 22

SmartRate® Display .............................................................. 22

Upper Display......................................................................... 23

Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown ............................... 23

Lower Display......................................................................... 24

Keys on the Displa y Console.................................................. 26

Ke ypad Tips ........................................................................... 26

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Table of Contents

Exercising on the C846..................................................29

Adjusting the Seat.................................................................. 29

Using the Heart Rate “T ouch” Capability ................................. 30

Workout Tips.......................................................................... 30

Quick Steps to W o rking Out................................................... 31

Cooling Down After a W orkout................................................ 32

Pause, Cool Do wn, Summary and Exit Features .................... 32

Selecting a New Course During a W orkout ............................. 34

Courses...........................................................................35

Course Features..................................................................... 35

The Heart Rate Feature and Target Zones.............................. 36

The SmartRate® Feature......................................................... 3 7

Manual Mode and the QUICKSTAR TTM Key............................ 3 8

Cross Country and Hill Climb Courses.................................... 38

Random Course ..................................................................... 39

Interval Courses..................................................................... 39

Watts Control Course ............................................................. 3 9

Heart Rate Control Course ..................................................... 40

Weight Loss Course ............................................................... 40

Resistance Custom Course.................................................... 40

Goal-based Courses............................................................... 4 1

Fitness T est............................................................................ 4 1

Fitness T est Guidelines .......................................................... 4 1

Fitness T est Scores ............................................................... 42

Maintenance ...................................................................43

Inspection .............................................................................. 43

Cleaning the Equipment ......................................................... 43

Storing the POLAR® Chest Strap ........................................... 43

Adjusting the Seat’s Side to Side Mo vement on the

C846 Recumbent ................................................................... 44

Servicing the C846 and Long Term Storage ............................ 45

Using the Optional Battery Recharger .................................... 45

Heart Rate T roub leshooting Tips............................................. 46

Upright Exploded Vi ews.......................................................... 47

Recumbent Exploded Vie ws................................................... 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 man ual 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 expressl y 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 optional battery recharger is highly recommended. T o purchase the optional battery recharger, chec k with your dealer.

Club Settings

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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 inf ormation about product operation or service, contact an authorized Precor Commercial Products Customer Support Representative at 1-888-665-4404.

T o help customer support personnel expedite y our call, have y our 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 y our- self or damage to the equipment.

W ARNING — 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, handle-

bars)

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

CAUTION: The C846 is hea vy (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

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

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

The Precor “touch” hear t 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 tr ansmits the user’s heart rate to the display console’ s receiv er .

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. F or customer support, see

on page 7.

Obtaining Service

on page 7.

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Setting Up the C846

Y ou do not need an y special knowledge or experience to set up the cycle. Howev er, 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 1³⁄₄ - 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) ³⁄₁₆ - inch hex key

Diagram 1

Hardware kit (not shown to scale).

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Follow these installation requirements when installing the C846.

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 f or the user’s saf ety and for proper operation.

BDE

If you do not

• 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 W arranty card found on the back cov er 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

❑ ¾-inch box end wrench or crescent wrench ❑ Wire cutter

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

T ake the fo llowing 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. Breakdo wn the sidewalls of the shipping carton so that they lie flat.

2. Remo ve the front and base assemblies. The front assembly is composed of the upright support and display console. The base assemb ly 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 Diag ram 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.

assembling the C846.

Diagram 2

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5. Attach the upright support to the base assembly. Diagram 2. Before se- curing the upright support to the base assembly, you need to add the rub ber 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 f ollowing steps:

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

Secure rubber bib and attach upright console.

Upright support mounting bolt hole

Lip of rubber bib

Upright support Cable connections

Upright support mounts

Single cable connection

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b . P osition 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 cab le 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 assembl y. Diagr am 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 installation.

Buttonhead screw (D) Upper portion of Seat pad

Seat frame (post)

³⁄₁₆ - 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 ne xt step is critical! The bac k 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 W arranty .

Diagram 5

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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.

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: Alwa ys make sure that the seat is securel y 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 ¹⁄₄ - 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 bef ore 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 bef ore 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 displa y 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 .

Diagram 8

2. Grab

both

metal grips on the handlebars. See Diagram 8. A user must grasp

handlebar grips before the receiver in the displa y acquires the heart rate signal.

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 perspir ation 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.

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3. Wait fiv e to ten seconds. A n umber indicating your heart rate (beats per minute) should appear in the small upper right display . Refer to Diagr am 9 on page 16.

4. If the heart rate display appears, the cab les 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 section,

Heart Rate T roubleshooting 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 con- tain 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 W orkout 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, Software V ersion, 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 rev olutions 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.

Gently, press and hold the

▼ or ▲

key to view

the available selections.

Important: T o access Custom Club Mode, press RESET while the Precor banner is displayed. Within ¹⁄₂ second, begin pressing the numeric key sequences . If the system does not detect a key press (within ¹⁄₂ second after RESET), it returns to the banner. Once you begin entering a ke y sequence, each ke y must be pressed within four seconds of the other or the Precor banner reappears and you have to begin again.

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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 ke ypad keys. T o 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

RESET exits Club Custom Mode and

Note: The touch-sensitive keys can be gently pressed and held to vie w se ver al

selections. The longer the key is held down, the f aster the n umbers scroll past.

CHANGING THE UNITS OF MEASURE

T wo diff erent units of measure can be selected, 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 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 e xception to this rule is the W eight Loss Course.)

numeric

keys at the Enter Time prompt before he or she can w orkout

displayed and moves to the next aspect of the program.

displays the Precor banner. Any previous display attributes that you selected by pressing ENTER are saved and recorded in memory.

Metric

U.S. Standard

. Mak e your

Note: The workout time of any course accessed by pressing QUICKSTART, is set at the Club limit. Ref er 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 aff ect the number of resistance settings (1 through 25) that are availab le 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 availab le with the HIGH setting. The maximum resistance av ailable (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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CUSTOMIZING A COURSE

After pressing ENTER to accept the Resistance Range, the display prompts you to customize the course profile that appears on the display. The blinking segment or column indicates the portion of the course that you can change. The resistance LED is lit and a number, indicating the resistance level, appears beneath the course profile.

Note: If you wish to create a custom course for your club members, continue with the instructions below. If y ou prefer to exit the Club Custom Mode, press ENTER, RESET or QUICKSTART .

You can set the resistance throughout the course profile using the following keys.

Keypad Keys How it affects the Custom Course

RESIST ANCE ▼▲ lets you move between the blinking segments or columns.

COURSE CHANGE ▲▼ lets you change the resistance for the blinking segment.

The display shows the resistance number as you press the COURSE CHANGE keys. It also affects a change to the course profile if the resistance range is great enough.

Press ENTER to accept that changes on the display and return to the Precor banner. Press RESET if you do not wish to save the changes .

VIEWING THE ODOMETER, HOURS OF USE, SOFTWARE VERSION AND ERROR LOG

The keypad and numeric keys that y ou press to view the odometer , the number of hours the C846 has been in use, the software version and any error codes, are as follows:

RESET, 6, 5

Important: Remember to begin at the Precor banner. After pressing RESET , the

next key in the sequence must be pressed within 1/2 second.

The field name Odometer appears briefly and then the odometer value (shown in the total cumulative revolutions) appears.

Press ENTER and the number of hours (Hour Meter) that the unit has been in use appears. The C846 notes the passing of each 10th of an hour , but the numeric value that appears is truncated to the nearest full hour .

Press ENTER again and the unit’s three digit Software V ersion number (upper and lower electronics board) appears on the displa y .

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Numbers 1 through 10 can appear. Number 1 identifies the most recent error.

Diagram 10

Error log display.

Error code

Odometer

123456 REVS 1714 HOURS

reading (shown in revolutions) at the time the error occurred

Press ENTER once again and the Error Log appears. Press the ▼ or ▲ key to view the error messages. Error logs are recorded historically . The C846 can store up to 10 error messages. Useful information, describing the different aspects of the error message, appears in Diagram 10.

Note: T o clear (delete) the error logs , press QUICKSTART f or at least four sec- onds while viewing the list. Prompts appear on the display and let you know when the error messages have been deleted (“cleared”) from memory .

ER21

The number of hours that the cycle has been in use when the error occurred.

Important: You cannot retriev e the error log once you hav e deleted it.

T o return to the Precor banner , press RESET. To view the cycle’s serial number , press ENTER.

If you pressed ENTER, the field name Serial Number appears briefly and then the cycle’s serial number appears . This number is useful when contacting Customer Support.

T o return to the Precor banner , press RESET or ENTER.

USING CSAFE STANDARD EQUIPMENT

The C846 is fully compatible with CSAFE protocols. Once the unit is connected to a CSAFE master device and the user maintains a pedal speed above 20 revolutions per min ute, the user is prompted to enter a user ID .

Note: If the optional battery recharger is plugged into the C846 and connected to an appropriate power source, then no pedaling is necessary for user ID entry .

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At the user ID prompt, five zeros appear on the display. The blinking left zero indicates that it is awaiting input. The f ollowing table provides inf ormation about the keypad functions:

User ID Entry: Program Keys

▼ or ▲ moves the blinking LED from field to field. Numeric keypad use the number keys to enter a user ID. The number that

is pressed appears in the display and the next field begins to blink. When all five user ID numbers are selected, the user must press ENTER to submit it.

ENTER submits the displayed user ID. Note that if the five zeros

are being displayed when the user presses ENTER, the user ID entry is bypassed and the course prompt appears.

RESET resets the display to the Precor banner .

A message indicates when the user ID is accepted by the CSAFE master device. Then, the course prompt is displayed. See

Quick Steps to W orking Out

on page 31.

Note: If the user’ s pedal speed drops below 20 re volutions per minute while using the CSAFE device connection, a prompt PED AL FASTER appears. If the pedal speed remains below the 20 revolutions per minute threshold for the next twenty seconds, the CSAFE connection is terminated. The w ord RESETTING appears on the display while the C846 disconnects from the CSAFE device.

To review information about CSAFE specifications, visit the web site at:

www.fitlinxx.com/csaf e

If you have questions or need technical suppor t, refer to

Obtaining Service

page 7.

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The C846 Display

The C846 is designed so users can work out with minimal instruction or training. The directions on the console and the prompts on the display will guide a user through the entire workout session. Bef ore the C846 is used, howev er, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with it so you can instruct your customers to use it safely and effectively. This section provides an overview of the features provided on the display console

FEATURES ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE

Indicator lights show which feature is being display ed. When a user works out, the display presents Time, Distance, RPM (rev olutions per minute), and Calories. Users can change what features appear on the display by pressing the CHANGE keys.

Important: Because the C846 is self-powered, the displays do not appear until the user maintains a pedal speed above 20 revolutions per minute. Note that there is an exception to this rule. If power is being supplied through the optional battery recharger, then pedaling is not required for the Precor banner to appear . Refer to page 6, C846 Self-powered Features.

As a user exercises, the display console provides motivation by presenting constant feedback about his or her progress. A brief explanation of each feature on the display console appears in Diagram 11. Look on the next pages for a more thorough explanation. If an error message should appear , call a Precor qualified service technician or service center. Ref er to

SMARTRATE® DISPLAY

SmartRate®: A user must enter an age, during the course Setup prompts and wear a POLAR® chest strap (or hold onto the Heart Rate grips on the handlebars), while in a course program, before the blinking segment in the bar graph can show the zone that his or her heart rate is in, either: W eight Loss or Cardiovascular . Ref er to page 37,

Important: During a course, the pedal speed must be above 20 revolutions per minute and a user’s heart rate must be above 40 beats per minute before the SmartRate® segment begins to blink. A user must grasp both handlebars or w ear a POLAR chest strap.

HEART RATE: The heart rate display lets a user monitor his or her heart rate. When a heart beat is detected, the number appears in the small upper right display (refer to Diagram 11). See the

Heart Rate Feature and Target Zones

The SmartRate® Feature

on page 36.

Obtaining Service

Important

note above and refer to

, on page 7.

The

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Diagram 11

SmartRate® bar graph

Banner and course profile display (LED matrix).

During course selection, the course number appears.

Numeric keys can be used to answer prompts and select resistance levels in a course.

UPPER DISPLAY

C846 Display

If a heart rate is detected, it is displayed in this window.

Workout statistics display (alphanumeric).

Change keys let you choose what information to display.

Touch-sensitive keys (used to input or select data and control the workout session)

The Precor banner and course profiles appear in the large center display (LED matrix). Always start a workout at the Precor banner. During wor kouts, the course profile appears in the center display and corresponds to the course that the user selects. As a user proceeds through a workout, a blinking column indicates his or her position.

INFORMATIONAL DISPLAYS PRIOR TO SHUTDOWN

The C846 saves its battery charge by moving into a shutdown mode . Whene ver PEDAL F ASTER appears on the displa y, the heart rate, SmartRate® and course indicators turn off. If the user does not maintain a pedal speed of 20 revolutions per minute, then a thirty-second shut down process begins.

When twenty-eight seconds remain, the upper display appears blank and all key presses are ignored except RESET. The touch-sensitiv e heart rate features are also ignored. If no pedaling occurs in the next eight seconds, a row of dots (that correspond to the number of seconds remaining before the C846 shuts off) appears in the upper display .

If the C846 is connected to a CSAFE master device, a slightly different scenario occurs. When the number of seconds remaining bef ore the C846 shuts off equals ten seconds (instead of eight), the workout session ends. RESETTING appears in the lower display while the C846 disconnects from the CSAFE master device. All key presses are ignored. Pedaling has no eff ect on the displa y.

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If the battery voltage is low or needs recharging, the words WARNING - LOW BATTERY appear after the PRECOR banner. The C846 continues to function even with a low battery, but user and course information is lost once the user stops pedaling. Note that the P ause f eature does not work.

When the battery voltage is low , changes to the resistance are ignored. When a user attempts to change the resistance, LOW BATTERY appears on the display. The course profile and calories calculations are not affected by the low battery and continue to show the programmed changes as if the changes to the resistance actually occurred.

Note: A sustained workout at the current resistance will help recharge the battery . Or, plug in the optional battery recharger . Ref er to the

Maintenance

section.

LOWER DISPLAY

Prompts appear in this display prior to a workout. A user addresses each prompt using the numeric or keypad keys. Once the user begins pedaling and maintains a pedal speed above 20 revolutions per minute, lights appear in the columns below the window indicating which information is being displayed. A user can highlight a particular feature by pressing the appropriate CHANGE key .

The following describes the information that can appear in the lower displa y.

TIME: During a workout, a time (0:00) displa y appears. Time appears in minutes and seconds. Howe v er , should a user exceed 60 min utes (during a single workout), the Time display converts to hours and minutes. The Time display shows how long a user has been working out. Even when a user enters the cool-down period, the Time display provides the cumulative dur ation of the workout.

DIST ANCE: The distance that you hav e traveled appears (00.00) once y ou begin a workout. The distance is related to the user’s current speed. Distance appears in 100th mile increments until you reach 99.99 miles in a single workout, then miles increment by 10 you wish to change the display, follow the instructions found in

Units of Measure

ths

(100.0). Distance can appear in miles or kilometers. If

Changing the

RPM: Indicates the number of revolutions that the pedal completes per minute. The value can range between 20 and 150.

Important: The self-pow ered C846 requires that a user maintain a pedal speed above 20 rev olutions per minute to function properly . PEDAL F ASTER appears on the display as a warning that the C846 is entering shutdown mode. Refer to Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown.

CALORIES: Provides the cumulative number of calories being burned.

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REMAINING TIME : Indicates the amount of time, in minutes and seconds (mm:ss), that remain in the course. When a user enters a cool down period, the Remaining

Time resets to five minutes and begins counting down from there.

Note: If the club has set the W ork out Time Limit as NO LIMIT and the user

inputs 0 using the numeric keys at the time prompt, then no information appears in the Remaining Time field. See

Setting a Workout Time Limit

on page 17.

SPEED: The displayed value is an estimate of “linear speed” even though the cycle is stationary . The value is determined by con verting the user’s current RPM and resistance settings into an estimate for miles per hour (or kilometers per hour). Refer to

Changing the Units of Measure.

METS: Displays the metabolic equivalents of the user’ s current energy e xpenditure level. A MET’s level of 1 represents the body at rest. Note that when a user reduces pedaling intensity , the MET’ s value begins to drop toward z ero because the displayed inf ormation no longer corresponds to the user’s MET’ s le vel.

WATTS: Indicates the amount of energy the C846 is currently generating and is derived from the current resistance and pedaling speed.

SEGMENT TIME: In the Manual or preprogrammed courses, this display indicates the amount of time, in minutes and seconds (mm:ss) that remains in the highlighted column (or segment) of the course profile before the next column begins blinking. If the course being used is Interval or Weight Loss, then the number appearing in this display indicates the amount of time that remains in the current interval.

RESIST ANCE: Displays the amount of resistance being applied to the pedals. The RESIST ANCE ▼ and ▲ keys let the user set a resistance between 1 and 25 which affects the amount of resistance applied by the brake. Once a course is begun, a user can also use the numeric keys to designate the resistance. Refer to Numeric Keys on page 27.

Note: A user can check the resistance (when it is not the chosen display) any time during a workout by lightly pressing either RESIST ANCE ▼ or ▲ key for less than two seconds. Pressing the RESISTANCE ▼ or ▲ key for more than two seconds causes the resistance level to change.

A VERAGE SPEED: The estimated “mid-point” in linear speed at which the user is traveling even though the cycle is stationary. The displayed value relates to the total workout time divided by the total accumulated distance. The a verage speed only appears when a user selects it by pressing the appropriate CHANGE key.

CALORIES PER MINUTE: Indicates the approximate number of calories being burned per minute.

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KEYS ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE

The C846 has an easy-to-use keypad that is activated by the slightest touch. Remind users that they only need to apply gentle pressure to these keys.

Each key on the display console’s keypad provides specific functions. Numeric keys (numbered 1, 2, 3,... through 0) let the user enter data in answer to the display prompts and change the course profile or resistance level during a workout. The standard keys, CHANGE, RESET, COURSE CHANGE ▲▼, QUICKST AR T , RESISTANCE ▼▲, and ENTER, let the user enter data as well as control his or her workout.

The following information explains the different uses of the keys from left to right. To locate each key , look at the display console or refer to Diagram 12.

Diagram 12

C846 Display and Keypad

KEYPAD TIPS

• If the optional battery recharger is not connected, the user needs to maintain a pedal speed above 20 revolutions per minute before keypad entries can occur. Ref er to

Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown

on page 23.

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• The Setup prompts need to be answered using the numeric keys or by pressing the ▼ or ▲ keys. Accurate entries are required or features such as SmartRate® will not work properly .

• Pressing ENTER selects the information being displayed.

• Pressing QUICKSTART bypasses further selections and prompts the user to workout in Manual mode. Default values apply (see QUICKSTART on page 28). The SmartRate® display does not appear .

• Pressing RESET returns to the Precor banner.

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Numeric Keys (0 - 9): During a workout, a user can press the numeric keys to change the resistance levels (1 to 25). Remember , if the numeric keys are used to alter the resistance, the user needs to designate, within three seconds, whether he or she is

increasing

(by pressing the RESISTANCE ▲ key) or

decreasing

(by

pressing the RESIST ANCE ▼ ke y), the corresponding resistance lev el.

Note: When the user presses the numeric keys to change the resistance, the actual setting appears on the display while the brake is being applied. If the user wishes to halt the change, the appropriate RESIST ANCE ▼ or ▲ key must be pressed. The brake stops and the display shows the current level.

During the Setup prompts, a user can also use the numeric keys to type in a course number (1 through 14), workout time, weight, and age. Note that he or she must press ENTER to process the selection.

CHANGE: During a workout, the CHANGE key lets a user choose which feature appears on the display .

RESET: While answering the Setup prompts or during a workout, a user can cancel the course program, clear the display , and return to the banner by pressing RESET.

COURSE CHANGE

▲▼▲▼

▲▼: During a workout, the COURSE CHANGE ▲▼ keys let

▲▼▲▼

the user switch to a diff erent course. When a user taps a COURSE CHANGE ▲▼ key, the course number and name appearing on the display corresponds to the current course selection. When a user presses and holds a COURSE CHANGE ▲or ▼ k ey f or a fe w seconds , the course number and profile changes. The user can also choose a new course using the numeric keys. For more information, refer to

Selecting a New Course During a Workout

on page 34.

Important: The COURSE CHANGE ke ys are disabled in the W eight Loss course and Fitness Test. If a user starts working out and selects the W eight Loss course or the Fitness Test, he or she cannot “change” to another course . The opposite is also true. The C846 does not allow any mid-course changes to or from the Fitness Test or Weight Loss course.

RESIST ANCE

▼▲▼▲

▼▲: During a workout, the RESISTANCE ▼▲ ke ys let the user

▼▲▼▲

decrease or increase the force applied against his or her pedaling. The display can show a range from 1 to 25. Setting 1 provides the least resistance.

When a user changes the resistance by pressing the RESISTANCE ▼ or ▲ key, the number that appears on the display shows the

target

resistance (not necessarily , the present resistance being applied) because the displa y can change quicker than the brake application.

Another feature of the RESISTANCE ▼▲ keys lets the user review the C846 resistance any time during a workout. If RESISTANCE is not one of the chosen features being displayed, a user can view the actual resistance by lightly touching either RESIST ANCE ▼ or ▲

ke y. The user can opt to change the resistance if the key is held down or touched again within two seconds. Note that the numeric keys can also be used to adjust the resistance.

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ENTER: Workout specific prompts need to be answered and “entered” into memory . Pressing ENTER selects the information being displayed and processes it.

QUICKST ART: During Setup mode, QuickStart lets the user bypass further prompts and start a workout immediately using the Manual course.

Default values apply .

Note: During a course change, pressing QUICKSTART starts the new course.

Refer to

Selecting a New Course During a W orkout

on page 34.

QUICKST ART Default V alues

Prompts Default Value

1 Manual Course Manual Enter Time Club limit. Note that the Weight Loss course is fixed at 28

minutes. Enter Weight 150 lbs. (68 kg.) Enter Age 0 : A valid Age must be entered to utilize the SmartRate

display. If QUICKSTART is pressed

after

the Age prompt

appears, then the SmartRate® display will appear when the

user grasps the touch-sensitive grips on the handlebar or

wears the POLAR® chest strap. If no Age entry occurs, the

SmartRate® display lights up, but no blinking sensor appears.

The QUICKSTART key can be pressed any time during the Setup prompts. Default values apply after that point. See the table below.

Press QUICKST ART at the... The following occurs:

Precor banner The user bypasses the Setup prompts and begins

working out in the Manual course.

Course prompt The displayed course is accessed. Time prompt The time that appears on the display becomes the

workout time limit. TIME may be set to any value from 1 to the Club limit. If “unlimited” workout time is allowed by the Club, a user can select it by entering 0 with the numeric key .

W eight prompt The weight that appears on the display becomes

the designated weight that the C846 uses to compute statistics. Acceptable entries are between 1 and 999.

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Age prompt The age that appears on the display becomes the

designated age that the C846 uses to compute statistics. A correct age entry between 1 and 99 is very important if the user’s plan to utilize the heart rate features of the C846. The QUICKSTART key acts the same as the ENTER key at this point because the user has answered all the Setup prompts.

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Exercising on the C846

Once the C846 is assembled, it is ready to use. The easy-to-understand prompts let the user select a course and specify how long he or she wants to work out.

Club owner’ s and managers note: This section of the man ual is written for the user because it specifically explains how to work out on the cycle. References are made in second person.

ADJUSTING THE SEAT

Before starting a workout, you should position the seat properly to avoid strain on your knees. The C846 Upright and C846 Recumbent hav e diff erent seat adjustment instructions. Ref er to the instructions below, for y our particular unit.

• T o chec k for proper seat position, straddle the C846. Sit on seat. Place y our

feet on the pedals. Your extended leg should be slightly bent at the knee in a 10 to 15 degree angle.

C846 Upright Seat Adjustment

1. Dismount and hold the post underneath the seat with one hand while you pull

out the seat post adjustment pin with the other hand. See Diagram 13, #1.

Diagram 13

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

seat post adjustment pin. Before sitting on the cycle, press down firmly on the seat to make sure that it does not slip and that it is secured.

Note: If you only plan to raise the seat, you can do so without pulling out the seat post adjustment pin. See Diagram 13, #2.

Adjusting the Seat.

C846 Upright Seat post

Seat post adjustment pin “Pop Pin” Seat post support

Seat adjustment handle C846 Recumbent

C846 Recumbent Seat Adjustment

1. Sit on the seat with your feet in the pedals. Pull the seat adjustment handle

up while you bend your knees and slide the seat forward or backward along the seat rail (see Diagram 13, #3). Align the seat with one of the marks on the seat rail and release the handle.

2. Before continuing with your workout, sit in the seat and try to slide the seat

along the rail. Make sure that it does not slip and that it is secured.

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Diagram 14

Hand placement on the handrail grips.

Heart rate grip C846 Recumbent

USING THE HEART RATE “TOUCH” CAPABILITY

If you wish to view your heart rate on the display, you mu s t to grasp sensitive grips on the handlebars while working out. Refer to Diagram 14. A heart rate signal is transmitted to the receiver installed in the display console. During a workout, the heart rate indicator lights, begins blinking and then, displays the heart rate. This lets you see what your heart rate is doing even when the display is presenting other workout statistics. For more inf ormation, refer to the

Zones

on page 36.

Heart Rate Feature and T arget

both

touch-

WORKOUT TIPS

The steps to working out on the C846 are listed on the opposite page. A short explanation appears on the left with the more thorough description following on the right. Tips to consider during a workout are shown below .

CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, make sure that you receive a complete physical examination from your physician.

• Maintain a pedal speed above 20 RPM.

• Answer the Setup prompts using the numeric keys or by pressing the ▼ or

▲ keys.

• Press ENTER to select the information being displayed.

• QUICKSTARTTM bypasses further selections. Default values apply (see

QUICKSTART on page 28). SmartRate® is not active.

• Refer to

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Keypad Tips

on page 26 for additional information.

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QUICK STEPS TO WORKING OUT

Important: If BA TTER Y LO W appears on the display an ytime during a workout, contact the club personnel. Pay attention to the words, PEDAL FASTER. The C846 is warning you that you need to pedal faster to avoid disconnecting the battery , which is the power source f or the C846 displa y.

Put on the chest strap.

(Available with the Precor Heart Rate Option.)

Adjust seat, sit down, and begin pedaling.

Select a course. Answer the Setup prompts.

Begin working out.

Continue pedaling. Adjust resistance by touching RESISTANCE ▼or ▲.

1. F or your Heart Rate to appear on the display, you need to wear a POLAR® chest strap or hold onto the grips on the handlebars.

2. Begin pedaling. Once the Precor banner appears, press ENTER.

3. Follow the display prompts. Make a course selection and enter your workout time, weight and age.

Note: To answer the Setup prompts, use the numeric or ▼▲ keys. Press ENTER to select the information being displayed. The fourteen available courses appear on the label attached to the display console. Brief course descriptions are also provided beginning on page 38.

Important: Any time during the Setup prompts, you can press the QUICKST ART k ey. Ref er to Q UICKST ART on page 28.

4. After setting up the parameters of your workout session, continue pedaling throughout the course. Resistance level settings can be changed using the arrow keys. A different course can be selected using the COURSE CHANGE keys.

Complete the course and cool down.

Continue pedaling while reviewing the final workout statistics.

Stop pedaling.

Pause

T o pause during your workout session, stop pedaling f or a few seconds. Be aware that if the optional battery recharger is not attached, you have only thirty seconds before the C846 shuts off. See

Pause, Cool Do wn and Exit Features

5. When you have completed a course that has a limited duration, a five-minute, cool-down period automatically begins.

Note: During cool down, if you wish to continue working out, touch a COURSE CHANGE ▲▼ key and select a new course. Y our workout statistics carry forw ard to the new course.

6. When the cool-down period ends, the WORKOUT SUMMARY banner appears. If you w ore a POLAR® chest strap or held onto the handlebar grips during your workout, a heart rate analysis follows the banner and displays:

• the average heart rate during your workout

• the maximum heart rate during your workout

• the duration that your heart rate was in the Weight

Loss or Cardiovascular zones.

Workout statistics except TIME, DIST ANCE and CALORIES reset to zero. (TIME shows the accumulated workout time including warm-up and cool-down periods.)

7. Stop pedaling to end your workout.

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COOLING DOWN AFTER A WORKOUT

Cooling down is an important aspect of your workout because it helps reduce muscle stiffness and soreness by transporting excess lactic acid out of the working muscles. Cooling down for at least three minutes helps provide a smooth transition that allows your heart rate to return to its normal (non-exercising) state. The C846 automatically initiates a five minute, cool-down period once you complete a course that has a specified time duration. A prompt appears, indicating that you are in cool down.

During your cool down, the workout statistics continue to appear . The TIME display shows the accumulated time which includes warm-up and cool-down periods. When you complete the five minute cool down, a WORKOUT SUMMAR Y appears. See the information below .

Important: T o activ ate a cool-down period, a course must “end. ” The course ends when the workout time (entered during the Setup prompts) expires. If no workout time entry occurred or the time entered was zero, then (from a software perspective) no time limit exists, so a cool-down period is not appended to the course. (Note that club time limits do apply whether or not a workout time was entered.)

PAUSE, COOL DOWN AND EXIT FEATURES

Pausing, cooling down, and e xiting are integr al parts of your workout. The C846 goes through several prerequisites bef ore actually exiting a course. The follo wing tables explain the various situations. Since the C846 is self-powered, pedal movement must be continuous to avoid shutdown mode. For more information, refer to page 23.

Note: If the optional battery recharger is supplying power to the C846, the factory setting for P ause mode is tw o min utes (120 seconds). The club has the option to change the setting. A duration can be set between 1 and 120 seconds and limits how long a user can pause his or her workout. Refer to on page 17.

Setting a Pause Time Limit

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In a course, This is what happens...,

you complete it Enter Cool Down. At the start of the cool-down period, the resis-

tance is reduced by 20 percent. Y ou can adjust the setting using the numeric or RESISTANCE ▼▲ keys. The display features remain, so you can review your workout statistics.

Note: A cool-down period is appended to those courses that have a finite duration. If you do not enter a workout time during the Setup prompts, or the club has set “no limit” as the default duration, then a cool-down period does not occur when you reach the end of a course.

you press RESETEnter the WORKOUT SUMMAR Y mode. Y ou can scan through

the workout statistics by pressing the CHANGE ke y . Note that the TIME displa y shows the accumulated workout time including warm-up and cool down periods.

no pedaling Enter Pause mode. PEDAL FASTER appears on the displa y or slow pedaling and TIME stops accruing. Ref er to page 23. is detected

In Pause mode, you This is what happens...,

resume pedaling Returns to the course and the workout statistics continue from

where you left off.

press RESET Exits the course and returns to the banner or blank display .

exceed time limit The C846 exits P ause mode, resets the displa ys, and shuts of f .

In Cool down mode, This is what happens...,

no pedaling Enter Cool-down, Pause mode. TIME stops accruing and or slow pedaling PEDAL FASTER appears on the display. If you enter P ause is detected mode, it is of limited duration. Check with club personnel or refer

Club Information

to Shutdown

on page 15 and

on page 23.

Informational Displays Prior

resume pedaling Returns to cool down mode. you press RESETDisplays the WORK OUT SUMMARY banner . See RESET abov e. it ends. Displays the W ORKOUT SUMMAR Y banner.

At the WORKOUT SUMMARY banner , y ou This is what happens,...

press RESET The workout statistics are reset to zero and, if you continue

pedaling, the Precor banner appears on the display .

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SELECTING A NEW COURSE DURING A WORKOUT

While in cool down or while working out on the C846, you can change to a different course (except the Weight Loss course or the Fitness Test) by touching the COURSE CHANGE keys.

Note: Continue pedaling and keep the RPM above 20 while you adjust to your new selection.

To change to a new course during your workout, take the following steps:

1. Press a COURSE CHANGE ▲ or ▼ key. The display briefly indicates the course that is currently running. Y ou can continue to press either ▲or ▼ key to display a different course.

Note: While selecting a ne w course, your workout is momentarily suspended and the LED’s ne xt to the workout statistics are not lit. If the QUICKSTART

or ENTER key is not pressed within 5 seconds, then the C846 resumes your workout without making any course changes.

2 . While the new course selection appears on the display , you ha ve two options:

press QUICKSTARTTM or press ENTER. Option 1: Press QUICKSTART

if you wish to continue your wo rkout without any further prompts appearing on the display . All the aspects from the pre vious course (workout time, statistics, we ight, age, etc.) are carried forward. SmartRate will be active as long as it appeared during your initial workout. The workout time may be limited per the overall club time limit.

Option 2: Press ENTER if you wish to continue your workout, but want to add aspects that may not hav e been part of your initial course such as, weight and age. The C846 reacts as if you are starting a new workout and Setup prompts appear requesting information. Once the Setup prompts are answered, workout statistics, from the previous course, are carried forward. If your age is entered, SmartRate® will be active. As with QuickStart, the workout time may be limited per the overall club time limit. Refer to Club Information on page 15.

Once the user reaches the club time limit in the second course selection, the COURSE CHANGE keys are disabled. Note that users cannot use the COURSE CHANGE keys to select a different course if one minute or less remains before the club time limit expires.

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Courses

The C846 lets the user choose between fourteen variable courses. This section provides information about the special features and functions of the C846 courses and how to best utilize the:

• Heart Rate and SmartRate® features • Heart Rate course

• Manual course • Weight Loss course

• Cross Country course • Resistance Custom course

• Hill Climb course • Distance Goal course

• Random course • Calorie Goal course

• Interval courses (3) • Fitness T est

• Watts Control course

COURSE FEATURES

• If the club allows it, you can work out indefinitely in any course (except Weight Loss). At the workout time prompt, select INFINITE by pressing the zero on the numeric keypad.

Important: The automatic cool-down period is not appended to courses where the duration is INFINITE.

• Place a time limit on any course during the Setup prompts. At the workout time prompt, indicate the duration of your workout. When you complete the course, the automatic cool-down period begins.

• Determine the pedal resistance as you move through the course.

• SELECT

preprogrammed

courses that provide preset resistance levels. In several courses, the resistance levels automatically change as you progress through the course profile. You can override the resistance using the RESIST ANCE ▲ or ▼ keys for each upcoming segment in the course profile. The profile changes accordingly and the resistance position is saved until a different course is used. When y ou complete a

preprogrammed

course, the auto-

matic cool-down period begins.

• The progress that you make during a course is track ed by a blinking cursor . If the column is several segments high, the entire column blinks.

• Access heart rate and SmartRate® capabilities when the user wears a POLAR chest strap or holds onto the handlebar grips during a workout. Note that the SmartRate® indicator lights do not appear if QUICKST ART is pressed at the PRECOR banner.

The different course names appear on the following pages along with a description of the course features. Refer to Diagram 16 on page 38.

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THE HEART RATE FEATURE AND TARGET ZONES

To use the heart rate features, you must wear a POLAR® chest strap or grasp both grips on the handlebars while working out. A transmitter sends your heart rate signal to the receiver installed in the displa y console. The signal appears as your pulse rate on the display. During your workout, the heart rate indicator lights, begins blinking and then, displays your hear t rate. This lets you see what your heart rate is doing even when the display is presenting other w orkout statistics.

Diagram 15

Target Zones.

200

190

180

HEART RATE TARGET ZONES

170

160

150

140

RECOMMENDED CARDIOVASCULAR ZONE

MAX. HEART

130

120

YOUR HEART RATE

100

RECOMMENDED WEIGHT LOSS ZONE

RATE

Cardio Zone

Weight Loss

Zone

25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75

YOUR AGE

Diagram 15 illustrates the ideal target zones for your age. Use the chart as a guideline. Always check with your physician and verify what your appropriate heart rate target zone should be for your age, height, weight and ph ysical fitness.

Note: The SmartRate® display does not appear if you use the QUICKSTART ke y to access a course. Ref er to QUICKSTARTTM on page 28.

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Important: The POLAR® chest strap is optional equipment and can be purchased through your dealer. The grips on the handlebars are factory installed.

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THE SMARTRATE

Add the benefit of SmartRate® to eve ry course on the C846. Using SmartRate® as a visual cue helps you adjust your exercise routine to suit specific needs. SmartRate® simplifies the correlation between heart rate and exercise. You don’t have to stop concentrating on your workout to find your pulse. It is displayed right in front of you along with the SmartRate® zone. Once you begin a course, a blinking segment in the bar graph appears on the left of the display (if you entered your age during the Setup prompts). The blinking segment indicates the zone that your heart rate is in: W eight Loss or Cardiov ascular.

Important: Access to SmartRate® is only available when the person exercising wears a POLAR® chest strap or uses the grips on the handlebars. (The POLAR chest strap is a separate purchase option.) The SmartRate® indicator lights do not appear when QUICKSTART is used to select a course.

However, if SmartRate® is active during your workout then it remains activ e even though your course selection may change. For example, during a workout you decide to select another course by touching the COURSE CHANGE ▲▼ keys. Y ou press QUICKSTART (instead of ENTER) to continue your work out in the ne w course. If SmartRate® was active during the initial course selection, it continues to appear on the display .

Weight Loss Zone

For the ideal “weight loss” range, y our heart rate should be between 55% and 70% of your maximum aerobic heart rate. It should never exceed 85% of your maximum aerobic heart rate or go above your training zone . Ref er to Diagr am 15 f or your appropriate target zone.

FEATURE

Cardiovascular Zone

When you maintain your heart rate between 70% and 85% of your maximum aerobic heart rate, you are improving your over all cardiov ascular/cardiorespiratory fitness level. Maintaining your heart rate in either zone (weight loss or cardiovascular) for 30 minutes or more on a regular basis (minimum three times a week) provides the greatest benefits.

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Diagram 16

C846 Courses.

MANUAL MODE AND THE QUICKSTARTTM KEY

Manual mode lets you set the resistance level. As with other courses, when you complete the time limit set for the course, the automatic cool-down period begins.

Note: If a user is allowed to choose “INFINITE”, then no time limit is set and no automatic cool-down period exists.

You can choose Manual mode in two different ways:

• pressing the QUICKSTART key at the Precor banner. QUICKSTART bypasses the remaining selections and starts the Manual course. Default v alues includes the club’s time limit, a weight v alue of 150 lbs. (68 kg.) and an age of 0. The SmartRate® display is inactive .

• pressing ENTER at the Precor banner. This causes the C846 to displa y se veral Setup prompts. When #1 — Manual Time Goal appears on the display , press ENTER.

The Manual course profile initially appears as a flat line. Use the RESISTANCE ▼▲ keys or the numeric keys to adjust the resistance level. (See page 27 for more information.) As you proceed with your workout, a blinking column represents your position on the course.

CROSS COUNTRY AND HILL CLIMB COURSES

The Cross Country and Hill Climb courses consist of alternating segments of preset resistance levels. The course profile is divided into segments. The height of each segment reflects the changes in resistance levels . Though the resistance is preset, you can override it during the course, by pressing a RESISTANCE ▲ or ▼ key.

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RANDOM COURSE

Every time a Random course is selected, a different course profile appears. The segments that appear in the course profile maintain a set resistance that you can override using the RESISTANCE ▼▲ keys. The resistance is preset to 1 f or the first segment. The maximum change allowed between segments is plus or min us 4 resistance levels. If the club lets you set the workout time at INFINITE (number zero on the numeric keypad), you need to incorporate a cool down period into your workout.

INTERVAL COURSE

The Interval course is one of the best for conditioning your cardiovascular system. The course is designed to raise and lower your heart rate in a repeating fashion for a specified period of time. The three interval courses on the C846 let you select the rest and work intervals according to your training regimen. In the 1-3 interval course, each 1-minute rest interval is followed by a 3-minute work interval. In the 1-2 interval course, each 1-minute rest interval is followed by a 2-minute work interval. In the 1-1 interval course, each 1-minute rest interval is followed by a 1-minute work interval.

The resistance levels are preset at 1 for the rest interval and 3 for the work interval. At any point during the workout, you can change the settings of the current interval by simply pressing the RESISTANCE ▼▲ or number keys. The software remembers the new settings and applies it to the appropriate rest or work interval throughout the remainder of the course.

Each time the C846 changes intervals, it informs you by displaying a message. When you complete the time limit set for the course, the automatic cool-down period begins.

Important: If you entered your Age during the Setup prompts and wear the POLAR chest strap or utilize the heart rate grips, you can adjust the rest or work intervals to keep your heart rate in its recommended zone. For the weight loss mode, try to maintain your heart rate at the lower end (55% of maximum heart rate) while in the “rest” intervals and k eep it at 70% of maximum heart rate while in the “work” intervals. See Diagram 15 on page 36.

WATTS CONTROL COURSE

On the C846, watts indicates the amount of energy the C846 is currently generating and is derived from the current resistance and pedaling speed. The Watts Control course affects the user in that it keeps the level (as measured in watts) of the user’s e xpenditure in energy fixed or constant. When a user selects the W atts Control course, an initial target of 50 watts is preset. As the user pedals, the pedal resistance changes to keep the energy expenditure stable at a constant 50 watts. The faster the user pedals (higher RPM), the lower the resistance . If a user pedals slowly, a higher pedal resistance occurs.

A user can change the watts level by touching the RESISTANCE ▼▲ keys or pressing the numeric keys follo wed by the appropriate ▼ or ▲ RESISTANCE key.

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HEART RATE CONTROL COURSE

Once you complete the warm-up period and achieve y our target heart rate, the Heart Rate Course monitors your heart rate and automatically maintains it within a few beats per min ute (bpm) of the selected target. Lights on the SmartRate® bar graph appear to show the “zone” that you are in.

Note: F or the C846 to detect a heart rate, you must grasp the handlebar grips or wear the POLAR® chest strap during a workout.

The handlebar grips or chest strap transmits your heart rate signal to the receiver that is installed in the display console. During your workout, the heart rate indicator lights which lets you see what your heart rate is doing even when the display is presenting other workout statistics.

To use the Heart Rate Course follow the steps f ound in

Out

on page 31 and choose #9 — Heart Rate Control as the course.

Note: If your heart rate moves into the heart rate zone f or your age during the three minute warm-up period, the warm-up period ends and the Heart Rate Course begins.

CAUTION: A warning message will appear if y ou go abo ve your maxim um recommended heart rate target zone. Heed the warning and get permission from your personal physician before working out above the maximum recommended zone for your age and fitness level. See Diagram 15 for the recommended target zones.

WEIGHT LOSS COURSE

The Precor Weight Loss course incorporates the latest findings on fat-burning and weight loss through exercise. It is based on research at the world-renowned Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research and it is designed to help you burn the most fat during a 28-minute workout, while minimizing the risk of discomfort and injury . The Weight Loss program is similar to the Interval course, b ut the intervals are set at four minutes. If you use the heart rate grips on the handlebar or wear the POLAR® chest strap, try to keep the rest interval’ s target heart rate at 55% of (220 minus your age), while the work interval should be set to 70% of (220 minus your age). As in the Interval course, once you set the resistance levels for the first rest and work interval, the C846 automatically repeats the interval settings throughout the course.

Quick Steps to Working

Note: When you complete the 28-minute time limit set for the course, the automatic cool-down period begins.

RESISTANCE CUSTOM COURSE

A custom course is availab le on the C846 where the resistance is preset by the club. Though the resistance is preset, a user can adjust the settings during a workout by touching the RESISTANCE ▼▲ keys. Once the course ends, it re v erts back to the custom resistance levels set b y the club. Refer to page 18 and

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Customizing a Course

on page 19.

Limiting the Resistance Range

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GOAL-BASED COURSES

These C846 courses (Distance Goal and Calorie Goal) are similar to the Manual course except that the user’ s position and course dur ation are based on a “distance” or “calorie” goal. You can use the numeric keys or the RESISTANCE ▼▲ keys any time during the course to change the resistance. When y ou complete the goal set for the course, the automatic cool-down period begins.

Note: A club time limit may exist for these courses. A prompt appears on the display if the club time limit is reached before the goal. Refer to

Club Information

FITNESS TEST

The Fitness Test (course number 14) provides a means of determining your fitness score. The algorithm used to create this course was developed b y Dr. Neil Gordon of the Cooper Clinic.

The Fitness Test determines heart rate response to varying levels of exercise. It measures the maximum amount of oxygen the body can use for energy production during exercise. The higher the amount of oxygen that your body can use, the greater your ability to ex ercise f or prolonged periods of time. You can use the results of the Fitness Test to personalize a weight loss fitness regimen to meet your needs.

FITNESS TEST GUIDELINES

Before selecting the Fitness Test, read the following guidelines:

• Sit and rest for at least five minutes prior to taking the test. This brings your heart rate to a resting state.

• You must wear the POLAR® chest strap and complete at least two of the six stages of the test before a fitness score can be achieved and presented.

• The fitness score is affected by your weight and age. Be sure to include this data during the Setup prompts.

• Let the test adjust the pedal resistance for you. How ever , if you need to stop pedaling to regain control or reduce your heart rate, please do so — you can retake the Fitness Test later.

• The RESISTANCE ▼▲ keys are disabled during the test.

• The number of two-minute stages that you complete is determined by the cycle’s software and is dependent on y our level of fitness . Do not be alarmed if you do not complete all six stages; this is normal. However, you must complete at least two stages to receive a fitness score.

• When you finish the Fitness Test, the pedal resistance is reduced. No automatic cool-down period is appended to the test.

• Create your own cooling down period by pressing the RESISTANCE ▼▲ keys to regulate the brake and return your heart rate to a normal, restful state.

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The Fitness T est ends if any one of the f ollowing occurs:

• you stop pedaling.

• your heart rate rises and remains for one-minute above the maximum allo wable heart rate (220 minus your age). Refer to Diag ram 15.

• your heart rate increases during the first stage and climbs above 85% of the maximum allowable heart rate (220 minus your age). See Diagram 15.

• your heart rate remains at or above 80% of the maximum allowable heart rate (220 minus your age) in any subsequent stages.

• your heart rate cannot be detected or is no longer being transmitted.

• you complete all six stages of the test.

FITNESS TEST SCORES

When a valid score is obtained it appears in the display. Tables 1 and 2 show the desired range in fitness levels depending on y our age and gender.

Note: The score is also stored for future retrie val. It appears on the displa y when the Fitness Test is selected as your desired course.

Cardiovascular Fitness Score Category — Females

Age in Years Low Fitness Medium Fitness High Fitness

20 - 39 28 (or below) 28 - 33 33 (or above) 40 - 49 26 (or below) 26 - 31 31 (or above) 50 - 59 24 (or below) 24 - 28 28 (or above)

60 and over 22 (or below) 22 - 26 26 (or above)

Cardiovascular Fitness Score Category — Males

Age in Years Low Fitness Medium Fitness High Fitness

20 - 39 35 (or below) 35 - 42 42 (or above) 40 - 49 32 (or below) 32 - 39 39 (or above) 50 - 59 29 (or below) 29 - 36 36 (or above)

60 and over 24 (or below) 24 - 31 31 (or above)

Values in Tables 1 and 2 are based on the findings of the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study, an eight-year study involving over 13,000 female and male participants.

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Maintenance

The self-powered C846 will continue to run smoothly and efficiently as long as you maintain it. You are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the unit’s integrity. If you fail to maintain the C846 as described below , it could aff ect or void the Precor Limited Warranty .

DANGER — T o reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the

C846 from the optional battery recharger before cleaning or performing any maintenance tasks.

INSPECTION

Perform a daily inspection of the unit. Look and listen for loose fasteners, unusual noises, and any other indications that the equipment may be in need of service. Obtain service should you notice any of the above.

Important: If you determine that the C846 is in need of service, move it away from the main workout area and place an large “Out of Service” sign on it.

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

Obtaining Service

on page 7.

CLEANING THE EQUIPMENT

Most of the working mechanisms are protected inside the casing. However, for efficient operation, the C846 relies on low friction. To keep the friction low, the C846 pedals and internal mechanisms must be as clean as possible.

v T o clean all e xposed surfaces on the C846, it is recommended that y ou use

a diluted solution of mild soap. Clean the C846 everyday with a soft cloth, dampened (not dripping wet) in the solution.

CAUTION: Do not use any acidic cleaners. Doing so will weaken the unit’s coating and v oid the Precor Limited W arranty . Never pour water or spray liquids on any part of the C846. Allow the C846 to dry completely before using.

v Periodically, clean the grooves on the foot pedals using a soft nylon scrub

brush. V acuum the floor underneath the unit to prev ent the accumulation of dust and dirt.

v The Precor Heart Rate equipment requires little maintenance beyond keep-

ing it dust free. Dampen a sponge or soft cloth in mild soap and water to wipe the touch-sensitive grips on the handlebar or to clean the POLAR® chest strap. Dry the surface thoroughly with a clean towel.

STORING THE POLAR® CHEST STRAP

Store the chest strap transmitter in a place where dust and dirt cannot accumulate on it such as, a closet or draw er. Be sure to k eep the chest strap protected from extremes in temperature. Do not store it in an area that may be exposed to temperatures below 32 degrees F ahrenheit.

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ADJUSTING THE SEAT’S SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT ON THE C846 RECUMBENT.

Periodically check the seat on the C846 Recumbent. T ak e the f ollowing steps to eliminate any side to side rocking movement:

1. To determine if the seat rocks side to side, straddle the base with y our f eet firmly planted on the floor.

2. Sit on the seat and face the display console . Gently, move your upper body side to side. If the seat rocks side to side with you, you need to “realign” the center wheels that run underneath the seat. Adjustment bolts are located on the both sides of the seat rail.

T o realign the seat’ s center wheels, take the follo wing steps:

1. Obtain a 3/16-inch and 5/16-inch hex key .

Diagram 17

Adjusting the wheel locks.

Adjustment plate

Loosen adjustment bolts

Wheel lock adjustment key

2. Start on one side of the cycle and loosen the two adjustment bolts with the 3/ 16-inch hex key as shown in Diagram 17.

3. Using a 5/16-inch hex key, turn the wheel lock adjustment key clockwise 1/4 turn. This thrusts the center wheel up inside the top rail. Continue holding the hex key in place while you tighten the adjustment bolts with the 3/16-inch hex key.

4. Remove the hex keys and perform step 3 on the opposite side of the seat.

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5. Check that the seat no longer rocks from side to side. If rocking movement continues, you may need to repeat the process.

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SERVICING THE C846 AND LONG TERM STORAGE

Do not attempt to service the C846 yourself except for the maintenance tasks described in this manual. The unit does not contain any user-serviceable parts that require lubrication. For information refer to

When the C846 battery recharger is in use, ensure that the power supply cord does not create a safety hazard by k eeping it out of the way of traffic and moving parts. If the power supply cord or power conversion module is damaged, it should be replaced.

Obtaining Service

on page 7.

When the C846 is

not

in use, ensure that the battery recharger cord is unplugged from the wall outlet and is positioned so that it will not become damaged or interfere with other equipment or people. Ensure that is kept free from dirt, moisture, or damage.

USING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY RECHARGER

If no one has used the C846 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 resistance are ignored

Note: The optional battery recharger can be connected or a sustained workout may help recharge the battery. Ref er to page 23,

Shutdown

Diagram 18 shows the receptacle for the

optional

site end into the appropriate power source for your unit (110/120v or 220/240v). You can use the C846 while the battery recharger is plugged in. The display functions a bit differently when the battery recharger is used. It returns to the Precor banner instead of appearing blank when a user stops working out.

Informational Displays Prior to

battery recharger. Plug the oppo-

Diagram 18

Plugging in the battery recharger.

Receptacle location

Battery recharger plug

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HEART RATE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

A few easy steps can be tak en before you need to call customer support regarding heart rate problems. One of the first things to do is verify the following:

❑ A POLAR® chest strap is being worn properly by the user during a workout.

Or, the user is placing both hands on metal grips found on the handlebars .

❑ The user is pedaling above 20 RPM. ❑ The user is working out in a selected a course. (The Heart Rate feature is

activated when a course profile appears.) Note that if the user presses QUICKSTART to access a course, the SmartRate and heart rate features will not appear.

Other aspects of the heart rate option are discussed below:

Detecting a Heart Beat

It may take se veral seconds f or the heart rate receiver to detect a number of heartbeats. Once it does, the user’ s heart rate is displayed when the Heart Rate indicator (LED) is lit during the scanning process.

valid

If “— — —” appears when the Heart Rate indicator (LED) is lit and all the previ- ously discussed steps have been taken, then you need to do the following:

T ouch-sensitive heart rate

• to conduct electrical impulses from a user’s heart, both touch-sensitive grips (metal strips) must be in contact with the user’s skin. Usually , the concentration of salts in a person’s perspiration pro vides 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.

POLAR chest strap

• Make sure that the electrodes on the chest strap are moist and placed properly against the skin. Sometimes, due to body chemistry, the chest strap cannot successfully detect and transmit a heart rate. If this occurs , use the electrolyte spray that accompanies the Precor Heart Rate Option package. Follow the directions on the bottle. After spraying the electrode strips on the chest strap, check to be sure that the strap is comfortably tight around the chest and centered in the middle of the user’s chest.

• Another possibility which can cause erratic readings is that the chest strap’ s battery may be dead. To purchase a new chest strap, refer to

Service

on page 7.

Obtaining

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❑ Treadmill ❑ Stair Climber ❑ Strength Machine ❑ Other ______________________________

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Which best describes this purchase (check all that apply):

❑ First Precor product ❑ Replaces a Precor product of the same type ❑ Replaces same type of product – different brand ❑ Enhancement to equipment already owned

Please detach and mail in the warranty registration within ten days of purchase.

How did you FIRST become aware of this product (choose only one):

❑ Authorized Precor dealer ❑ Precor sales representative ❑ T rade show/conf erence ❑ Internet ❑ News report or product review ❑ Club/fitness magazine advertisement ❑ T rade/consumer magazine article ❑ Other ________________________________________________________

What factors MOST influenced your decision to purchase this product (choose up to three):

❑ Precor reputation ❑ Prior product experience ❑ Design/appearance ❑ V alue for the price ❑ Special product features ❑ W arranty ❑ Service ❑ Rebate or sale price

P/N 45622-101 Effective 30 June 2002

Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty

PLEASE READ THESE WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR PRECOR INCORPORATED PRODUCT. BY USING THE EQUIPMENT, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Limited Warranty.

Precor Incorporated warrants all new Precor products to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for the warranty periods set forth below. The warranty periods commence on the invoice date of the original purchase. This warranty applies only against defects discovered within the warranty period and extends only to the original purchaser of the product. Parts repaired or replaced under the terms of this warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period only. To claim under this warranty, the buyer must notify Precor or your authorized Precor dealer within 30 days after the date of discovery of any nonconformity and make the affected product available for inspection by Precor or its service representative. Precor’s obligations under this warranty are limited as set forth below.

Warranty Periods and Coverage.

Commercial Products, also known as C-Series Products, (excluding

StretchTrainer, Strength Products).

• Seven years frame, five years touch sensor display housing, two years parts, one year labor.

• For treadmills, five years motor fan, three years drive motor.

• For self-powered ellipticals and bikes, one year battery.

• Labor coverage for options as defined below.

StretchTrainer

Five years frame, two years parts, 90 days upholstery, no labor. Strength Products (Catalina 3.45 and Malibu 3.25 only)

Ten years frame; three years bearings, guide rods, cams, pulleys; one year belts, cables, hand grips, miscellaneous parts; 90 days upholstery; no labor.

Options / Accessories / Battery-powered or Self-Operated Devices

Many options or accessories have components that are connected internally or mounted inside the electronic console. The following guidelines determine the warranty for these components. If the internal components are installed by the factory or by an authorized dealer as part of the original sale and delivery, they have a warranty that is identical to the warranty of the equipment in which they are connected or mounted. If the internal components are not installed by the factory or by an authorized dealer as part of the original sale and delivery, they have a 90 days parts and labor limited warranty. All components that are not internally connected have a 90 days parts only limited warranty. Satisfactory proof of purchase is required in all cases.

Conditions and Restrictions.

This warranty is valid only in accordance with the conditions set forth below:

1. The warranty applies to the Precor product only while a. it remains in the possession of the original purchaser and proof of purchase is

demonstrated,

b. it has not been subjected to accident, misuse, abuse, improper service, or non-Precor

modification.

c. claims are made within the warranty period.

2. Certain products are warranted for light commercial use only (defined as use in non-fee paying clubs or facilities and less than 4 hours daily use. Unapproved use voids the warranty. Current light commercial products include C934, C932, EFX524, EFX534.).

3. This warranty does not cover damage or equipment failure caused by electrical wiring not in compliance with electrical codes or Precor owner’s manual specifications, or failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance as outlined in the owner’s manual.

4. Except in Canada, Precor does not pay labor outside the United States.

5. Warranties outside the United States and Canada may vary. Please contact your local Dealer for details.

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: grips, seats, and labels.

3. Repairs performed on Precor equipment missing a serial number or with a serial tag that has been altered or defaced.

4. Service calls to correct installation of the equipment or instruct owners on how to use the equipment.

5. Pickup and delivery involved with repairs.

6. Any labor costs incurred beyond the applicable labor warranty period.

Complete this portion and keep for your records.

Purchased From: ___________________________ Example: Dealer or store name. Phone Number: ____________________________ Example: Dealer or store telephone number. Product/model: _____________________________ Example: EFX534 or 966 Serial number: _____________________________

The serial number is found on the shipping container.

Disclaimer and Release.

The warranties provided herein are the exclusive warranties given by Precor and supersede any prior, contrary or additional representations, whether oral or written. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING THE W ARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE THA T APPL Y TO ANY P ARTS DESCRIBED ABO VE ARE LIMITED IN DURA TION T O THE PERIODS OF EXPRESS W ARRANTIES GIVEN ABOVE FOR THOSE SAME P ARTS. PRECOR HEREBY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES THOSE WARRANTIES THEREAFTER.

Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

PRECOR ALSO HEREBY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER OBLIGA TIONS OR LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LA W OR OTHER WISE, WITH RESPECT TO ANY NONCONFORMANCE OR DEFECT IN ANY PRODUCT , INCLUDING BUT NO T LIMITED TO: (A) ANY OBLIGA TION, LIABILITY , RIGHT , CLAIM OR REMEDY IN TORT , WHETHER OR NOT ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF PRECOR OR ITS SUPPLIERS (WHETHER ACTIVE, P ASSIVE OR IMPUTED); AND (B) ANY OBLIGA TION, LIABILITY , RIGHT , CLAIM OR REMED Y FOR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO ANY EQUIPMENT .

This disclaimer and release shall apply even if the express warranty set forth above fails of its essential purpose.

Exclusive Remedies.

For any product described above that fails to conform to its warranty, Precor will provide, at their option, one of the following: (1) repair; (2) replacement; or (3) refund of the purchase price. Precor Limited Warranty service may be obtained by contacting the authorized dealer from whom you purchased the item. Precor compensates Servicers for warranty trips within their normal service area to repair commercial equipment at the customer’s location. You may be charged a trip charge outside the service area. THESE SHALL BE THE

SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES OF THE BUYER FOR ANY BREACH OF W ARRANTY .

EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.

PRECOR AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGA TION OR LIABILITY , WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT (INCLUDING WARRANTY), TORT (INCLUDING ACTIVE, P ASSIVE, OR IMPUTED NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY), OR OTHERWISE, FOR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT , PROPERTY DAMA GE, LOSS OF USE, REVENUE OR PROFIT , COST OF CAPIT AL, COST OF SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT , ADDITIONAL COSTS INCURRED BY BUYER (BY W A Y OF CORRECTION OR OTHERWISE) OR ANY OTHER INCIDENT AL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT , OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESUL TING FROM NONDELIVERY OR FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT. This exclusion

applies even if the above warranty fails of its essential purposes and regardless of whether such damages are sought for breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, or strict liability in tort or under any other legal theory. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Effective 1 December, 2002

P/N 36286-108

C846 Self-powered Commercial Cycle featuring Heart Rate and SmartRate® Systems

Product Specifications

Length: Upright 54 inches (137 cm): Recumbent 56 inches (142 cm)

Width: Upright 24 inches (61 cm): Recumbent 24 inches (61 cm)

Height: Upright 53 inches (135 cm): Recumbent 48 inches (122 cm)

Weight: Upright 127 lbs (57 kg): Recumbent 152 lbs (68 kg)

Shipping weight: Upright 142 lbs (64 kg): Recumbent 167 lbs (75 kg)

Resistance: 1 to 25

Power: Self

Frame: Powder-coated steel

Regulatory Approval: FCC, ETL, CE

Electronic Specifications

C846 Courses: 14 C846 Display Readouts:

Manual course SmartRate Cross Country course Heart Rate* Hill Climb Course Profile Random Course Time 3 Interval courses Remaining Time Watts Control course Segment Time Heart Rate Control course* Distance Weight Loss course* Speed Resistance Custom course Resistance 2 Goal courses (Distance and Calories) R PM Fitness T est METs

Calories Watts Calories Per Minute

C846 Features:

CSAFE Heart Rate Telemetr y QuickStart SmartRate Touch Heart Rate Touch-Sensitive Display

* The user must hold onto both touch-sensitive grips on the handlebars. Or, the user must wear a POLAR

Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002

chest strap. The POLAR® chest strap is an option available through your dealer.

Precor, EFX, Move Beyond, Cross Ramp and Smar tRate are registered trademarks of Precor Incorporated. QuickStart is a trademark of Precor Incorporated. POLAR is a registered trademark of POLAR ELECTRO. Copyright 2003 Precor Incorporated. Specifications subject to change without notice. Precor web site: www.precor.com

NOTICE:

Precor is widely recognized for its innovative, award winning designs of exercise equipment. Precor aggressively seeks U.S. and foreign patents for both the mechanical construction and the visual aspects of its product design. Any party contemplating the use of Precor’s product designs is hereby forewarned that Precor considers the unauthorized appropriation of its proprietary rights to be a very serious matter. Precor will vigorously pursue all unauthorized appropriation of its proprietary rights.

Upright Expl. Views# 45703-101 Rev. E

Recumbent Expl. Views# 45903-101 Rev. E

C846 Lit Kit# 45701-103

OM# 45702-103

Online OM# 45702-403

Warranty Registration# 45622-101

Warranty# 36286-108

October 23, 2003

Precor C846 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual