Precor EC 850 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Professional
Cycle

Safety Information

Before beginning any fitness program, you should have a complete physical
examination by your physician.

Read and observe the following safety guidelines when using the EC850
Professional Cycle:

• Read the Owner’s Manual and follow all instructions. These instructions
were written to ensure your safety and to protect the cycle.

Note for Club Owners: To ensure the proper use and safety of the EC850
cycle, make sure that all users review this manual. Please make this
manual a part of your training program.

• Assemble and operate the cycle on a solid, level surface.

• Never allow children on the cycle. Never allow children to play unsuper­vised near the machine. Serious injury could occur due to a child’s curiosity
or interest in the moving parts of the cycle.

• Check the cycle before each use. Never use the cycle if it is not completely
assembled or is damaged in any way.

• Keep hands away from moving parts.

• Do not use the EC850 if you weigh over 300 pounds. The weight limit for
this cycle is 300 pounds.

• Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your workout—no loose
clothing. Do not wear shoes with heels or leather soles. Tie long hair back.

• Use care when getting on and off the cycle. Do not rock the machine. Do
not stand or climb on the handlebars or electronic console.

• Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the
manufacturer—such attachments might cause injuries or damage the unit.

• Make sure that the seat is securely fastened before using.

• Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion.

• Stop your workout immediately if you feel any pain or abnormal symptoms,
and consult your physician.

By following the above precautions and using good common sense, you will
have many safe and pleasurable hours of healthful exercise with your Precor
EC850 Professional Cycle.

Table of Contents

Before You Begin .......................................................... 4

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About this Manual ........................................................................ 4

Setting Up the EC850 Professional Cycle................... 5

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Installation Requirements ............................................................ 5

Interconnecting Cycles ................................................................ 5

Using the Club Setting Program .................................................. 6

Using the EC850 Professional Cycle........................... 8

Understanding the Electronic Console. ....................................... 8

Adjusting the Seat ....................................................................... 11

Adjusting the Handlebars ............................................................ 12

Turning the Cycle ON and OFF................................................... 13

Using Manual Mode (Workout Program 0) .................................. 13

Exercising on the EC850 Cycle ................................................... 14

Designing a Customized Course ................................................. 17

Getting the Most Out of Your Workout........................ 19

How Hard Should I Exercise?...................................................... 20

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How Long Should I Exercise? ..................................................... 21

How Often Should I Exercise?..................................................... 21

Maintaining the EC850 Professional Cycle ................ 22

Cleaning the Cycle ...................................................................... 22

Using the Diagnostic Program..................................................... 22

Getting Service ............................................................................ 25

Before You Begin

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Congratulations on purchasing one of the most advanced cycles available—the
Precor EC850 Professional Cycle. Built to the exacting standards of the health
club environment, the EC850 Professional Cycle can withstand the rigors of
daily club use with little maintenance.

The easy-to-use electronic console allows users to simply climb on and begin
cycling. The chosen course is displayed on the three-dimensional course
simulator along with the rider’s position on the course. Throughout the workout,
the electronics continually display statistics about distance travelled, pedal
RPM, time remaining in the program, and fitness score. With the electronic
pacer, users can easily maintain their intensity and judge their progress.

To maximize the use of the EC850 Professional Cycle, please study this
manual thoroughly.

About this Manual

Inside this manual, you will find instructions for installing and using the EC850
Professional Cycle. You will also find an explanation of aerobic conditioning
and suggestions for developing an EC850 fitness program.

The manual uses the following conventions for identifying special information:

Note: Contains additional information that applies to the preceding text.
Important: Indicates information to which you should pay special attention.
CAUTION: Indicates steps or information necessary to prevent harm to

yourself or damage to the equipment.

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Setting Up the EC850 Professional Cycle

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The EC850 Professional Cycle comes fully assembled. You simply need to
follow the installation requirements listed in this section and place the cycle in
the appropriate location.

The cycle has a unique program that lets you determine which language and
measurement system appears on the electronic console display. You can
choose one of three languages: French, German, or English, and select either
U.S. Standard or Metric as the measurement system. The Club Setting Program
also enables you to limit workout time on the cycle so more people can use it.
Instructions on how to use the program are found in this section.

Installation Requirements

Follow the installation requirements below when installing the cycle.

install the cycle according to the following guidelines, you could void the Precor
warranty.

• Set up the EC850 cycle on a solid, flat surface.

• Use the appropriate voltage outlet and grounding as specified on the
cycle. The EC850 cycle is available in both 120-volt and 220-volt models.
Refer to the cycle’s identification label to determine the voltage and fre­quency that your cycle needs.

If you do not

CAUTION: Do not use a non-grounded outlet. Electrical damage might
occur if the EC850 cycle is connected to an improper power source.

Interconnecting Cycles

You can connect up to eight EC850 cycles together in a “daisy chain” fashion
which eliminates the need for additional wall outlets.

To connect the cycles together, take the following steps:

1. Locate the outlet on the front of the cycle next to the ON/OFF power switch.

2. Connect the appropriate power cord from the outlet to the next cycle in line.

Caution: Do not use the outlet located on the front of the cycle for anything
other than interconnecting EC cycles. Do not connect treadmills or other
electrical appliances to this outlet.

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Using the Club Setting Program

The Club Setting Program lets you customize your cycle with the following
features:

• Language—The words displayed on the electronic console can appear in
one of the three languages (French, German, or English). Typically, on the
cycle you buy, the language is preset to English.

• Workout time—You can set a workout time limit between 2 and 60
minutes. For example, if a club owner sets the maximum workout time to
20 minutes, the cycle would allow users to specify a workout time from 2
to 20 minutes. Users could not specify a workout time longer than 20
minutes. When you buy the cycle, it is set to a maximum workout time of
60 minutes.

• Measurement system—You can choose between U.S. Standard or
Metric. Typically, the cycle you buy is set to U.S. Standard.

Accessing the Club Setting program requires combining specific keys on the
electronic console. This design helps secure the cycle from unauthorized
access and changes.

To use the Club Setting program, take the following steps:

1. Make sure that the cycle is located in an appropriate place and plugged in.

2. If the cycle is turned OFF, turn it ON using the ON/OFF power switch. This
switch is located on the front of the cycle, near the power cord.

3. To display the initial start-up prompt, press the ON key.
Note: If the cycle is already ON and EC850 is scrolling across the bottom

of the display. You can press any key and the initial start-up prompt,
“Choose Workout Program” will appear.

4. When the start-up prompt “Choose Workout Program” appears, access
the Club Settings program by simultaneously pressing and holding the ON

and keys for a minimum of 5 seconds.

5. Release both keys when the Club Settings screen appears on the console.

6. At the “Enter Language Selection” prompt, specify the language you want
by using the and keys. Press ENTER/RESET when the desired

language is displayed. The Club Setting screen appears as shown in
Diagram 1.

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Diagram 1

Club Settings
screen

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Program, Level

Pedal RPM

Fitness Score

Watts

Calories per Hour

Distance

Time

Caution: If you feel faint or dizzy, stop pedaling

7. At the “Enter Club Time Limit” prompt, specify the maximum workout time
by using the and keys. Use the key to raise the time displayed;

Use the key to lower the time displayed.

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Club Settings

Enter Club Time Limit

30:00

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ON

ENTER
RESET

The cycle provides a maximum workout time of 60 minutes. You can
change the settings and limit workout sessions to any one of the following:
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 28, 30, 40, 50, 60 minutes.

When the desired time limit appears, press the ENTER/RESET key.

8. At the “Enter Machine Units” prompt, use the arrow keys to select
the measurement system, either U.S. Standard or Metric, then press
ENTER/RESET.

The “Choose Workout Program” prompt appears and the cycle is ready
for use.

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Using the EC850 Professional Cycle

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The EC850 Professional Cycle is designed so users can work out without
instruction or training. The directions on the console and the prompts on the
screen will guide a user through the entire workout session. Before the cycle is
used, however, we recommend familiarizing yourself with it so it will be used
safely and effectively. This section covers the following information:

• an overview of the features provided on the electronic console

• information about adjusting seat height

• information about adjusting the handlebars

• instructions for turning the cycle on and off

• an explanation about using the cycle in manual mode (workout program 0)

• instructions for exercising on the cycle

• instructions for designing a customized exercise program (two custom
courses can be designed—workout programs 8 and 9)

Understanding the Electronic Console

Once the EC850 cycle is set up, it is ready to use. There are no complex
instructions to follow or mandatory programming steps required to operate the
cycle. Simply select one of the 10 workout programs, then specify how hard and
how long you want to work. As you exercise, the electronic console provides
motivation and presents constant feedback about your progress.

A screen-saver feature causes the console displays to disappear 2 minutes
after a workout program ends. If you stop exercising and take more than a 2
minute break, your workout session ends and the screen-saver feature pro­duces blank window displays. While the left and right window displays remain
blank, “EC850 Press any button to begin exercise” appears and scrolls
across the bottom window display.

Diagram 2 illustrates the EC850 electronic console. Its keys and displays are
explained on the following pages.

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