Precor C954, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Commercial Treadmill Owner s Manual C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N C954 C956 ...

Page 2: ...steps you must take to prevent electrical shock OBTAINING SERVICE Do not attempt to service the treadmill yourself except for the maintenance tasks described in this manual The treadmill does not contain any user serviceable parts For information about product operation or service visit the Precor Web Site at www precor com or contact an authorized Precor dealer or a Precor Factory Authorized Serv...

Page 3: ... might cause injuries Never operate the unit if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped in water Return the treadmill to a service center for examination and repair Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces Keep hands away from mov ing parts Never block the air openings on the hood while operating the treadmill Keep the air openi...

Page 4: ...ted for U S Markets The C956 or C954 treadmill must be connected to a 20 amp dedicated circuit having a nominal rating of 120 volts The treadmill s grounding plug looks like the plug illustrated in Diagram A The power outlet must have the same con figuration as the plug No adapter should be used with this product 240V Units Designated for U S Markets The C956 or C954 treadmill must be connected to...

Page 5: ...es dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la Class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministére des Communi cations du Canada 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 Method...

Page 6: ...air back Keep all loose towels away from the running sur face The running belt will not stop immediately if an object becomes caught in the belt or rollers Use care when getting on or off the treadmill Use the handrail s whenever possible Step onto the running belt when the speed is at 1 mph 1 6 kph Never step off the treadmill while the running belt is moving Before the running belt begins moving...

Page 7: ...ent 9 Hardware Kit 10 Acquire the AppropriateTools 10 Setting Up the Treadmill 11 Installation Requirements 11 Assembly Instructions 11 Turning the Unit ON and OFF 18 Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt 19 Club Information 20 Changing the Club Settings 20 Selecting the Language 20 Determining the Units of Measure 21 Determining the Club Speed Limit 22 Setting a Workout Time Limit 22 Setting...

Page 8: ...ummary and Exit Features 32 Quick Steps to Working Out 34 Workout Tips 34 Cooling Down After a Workout 35 Courses 36 The Heart Rate Features 36 Utilizing the Smart Rate Feature 36 Manual Mode and the Quick Start Key 37 The Track Course 38 Preprogrammed Courses 38 Interval Course 38 Custom Courses 39 Random Course 39 Heart Rate Course 40 Weight Loss Course 41 Goal based Courses 41 Maintenance 42 Cl...

Page 9: ...eadmills incorporate the Precor Smart Rate and Heart Rate features into it s display consoles Devices such as FittLinxx that are CSAFE compatible can also be attached Note An optional POLAR chest strap must be worn to transmit a user s heart rate to the display console s receiver Another option Precor touch heart rate can be purchased at point of sale and provides electrode strips on the center ha...

Page 10: ...ex key mount uprights display and handrails to base frame F 5 32 hex key install handrails to display and hood to base D E F Note After assembling the treadmill be sure to store the hex keys in a secure place The tools are used for specific maintenance procedures that are described in this manual ACQUIRE THE APPROPRIATE TOOLS Obtain the following tools before assembling the treadmill Wire cutter B...

Page 11: ...corner Write the serial number onto the Precor limited warranty card found on the back cover of this manual Refer to Obtaining Service on page 2 and write the number s there as well Use the appropriate voltage dedicated circuit and grounding as speci fied on the treadmill The treadmill is available in both 120 volt and 240 volt models Refer to the treadmill s identification label to determine the ...

Page 12: ...n the front panel and the 2 screws on the side 1 on each side To detach the hood from the base stand at the side of the treadmill Lift the hood up slightly and slide it toward the rear of the unit Refer to Diagram 10 Diagram 2 Attach the left upright support to the base 5 Remove 10 buttonhead screws A and washers B from the Hardware kit Place the washers on the screws and split the screws into two...

Page 13: ...end of the cable and the other end to a washer may help in routing the cable You can drop the washer through the upright support and pull the cable through Refer to Diagram 3 2 Diagram 3 Route the cable through the upright support 1 2 Diagram 4 Attach the display console 8 Secure the display console to the upright support Attach the console to the right side support before placing the assembly ont...

Page 14: ...ay console assembly onto the treadmill a Position the display console and right upright support over the column support mount located on the base Important Do not crimp or pinch the cable Crimped or pinched cables are not covered by the Precor limited warranty b Carefully lower the upright support and align the mounting holes See Dia gram 5 2 Check that the display console is seated properly on th...

Page 15: ...assembly place the side rails or rear feet on blocks Obtain assistance to lift the treadmill Do not place blocks beneath the running bed To attach the handrails perform the following steps on one side at a time Diagram 6 Attach the console to the left upright support Diagram 7 Handrail alignment and installation a Alignment pins on the top of the handrails necessitate sliding the hand rails into t...

Page 16: ...ce and remove the blocks from beneath the base Diagram 9 Tighten front plate screws first Then securely tighten all fasteners 12 Tighten all mounting screws with the hex keys provided Diagram 9 Start at the front of the treadmill with the 4 screws that attach the upright supports to the front plate Tightening these screws first helps pull the rest of the treadmill s parts into alignment Then proce...

Page 17: ...p 4 Be sure that the hood is sandwiched between the base assembly and the washers The washers must be on the outside of the hood Tighten the screws securely using the hex key provided CAUTION Do not overtighten the screws or you may inadvertently cause stress cracks in the plastic hood Diagram 11 Level the unit 14 TheC956andC954unitshaveadjustablerearfeet Checktomakesurethatthe runningsurfaceislev...

Page 18: ... to yourself or dam age to the unit Do not try to lift the unit using the running belt 16 To raise the rear deck turn the foot clockwise and make the proper height adjustment Then retighten counterclockwise the nut securely using the wrench TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF Use the ON OFF I O power switch to turn the unit ON and OFF This switch is located on the front of the unit near the power cord The...

Page 19: ... unit Note Stand beside the treadmill and press Quick Start The running belt starts automatically after the message Belt Starting 3 2 1 appears 3 Continue standing next to the treadmill and hold down the Speed key until the display shows a speed of 3 miles per hour 5 kph 4 Walk around to the rear of the treadmill and observe the belt for a few minutes as it moves If the running belt Then tracks ce...

Page 20: ...unauthorized access Refer to Diagram 13 to locate the keys Information that you can access and features that can be customized are as follows Language Choose to display English German Spanish or French Units of Measure Select between U S Standard and Metric displays Maximum Speed Determines the maximum speed that a user can select Selections range between 0 5 to 12 mph 1 20 kph Maximum WorkoutTime...

Page 21: ...ections The longer the key is held down the faster the numbers scroll past The display console keys that you need to press to change the language select the units of measure set the maximum speed workout and pause times or change the Custom courses are as follows Begin at the Precor banner and press the STOP key Then within 1 2 second initiate the key sequence below Speed Speed Speed Reset Speed S...

Page 22: ...A WORKOUT TIME LIMIT You can limit how long a user works out by setting a duration between 1 and 240 minutes The treadmill also lets you choose no limit which allows the user to select a course and work out indefinitely Note The Quick Start program is automatically limited to 30 minutes How ever if a user presses Quick Start at the Precor banner and the Club pro gram has limited Workout Time to le...

Page 23: ... If you decide to select a custom course you have the ability to create a new or draw over an existing course profile The entire course appears on the display A blinking LED appears at the top of the far left column and indicates the starting position Any incline changes that you make occur only in that column The treadmill s speed is determined by the user Begin modifying the course profile one c...

Page 24: ...now when the error messages have been deleted cleared from memory Important You cannot retrieve the error log once you have deleted it USING CSAFE STANDARD EQUIPMENT The C956 and C954 are fully compatible with CSAFE protocols If the unit is connected to a CSAFE master device the user will be prompted to enter a user ID Five zeros appear on the display The left zero blinks to indicate that it is aw...

Page 25: ...hnicianorservice center Fortheservicecenternearestyoucall 1 888 665 4404 The C956 C954 Display Diagram 14 C956 Display Console CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE C956 TIME SEGMENT TIME PACE DISTANCE INCLINE OFF SPEED METS OFF CALORIES CAL PER MIN OFF 6 7 8 9 0 Heart Rate QUICK START 1 2 3 4 5 SPEED CONTROL ENTER INCLINE RESET Above Zone Below Zone SmartRate Cardiovascular Zone Weight Loss Zone Copyright ...

Page 26: ...ears in the small upper right display refer to Diagram 14 and blinks in time with your pulse If you did not purchase the Precor Heart Rate Touch option or are not wearing a POLAR chest strap your heart rate will not be detected and no pulse rate appears CENTER DISPLAY WINDOW C956 only The Precor banner and course profiles appear in the large center display LED matrix Always start a workout at the ...

Page 27: ...es the treadmill s speed to change CALORIES Provides the cumulative number of calories being burned by the user SEGMENT TIME Indicates the amount of time in minutes and seconds mm ss that remain in the highlighted column or segment before the cell at the top of the next column begins blinking INCLINE Displays the percent of incline during your workout The Incline and keys affect the treadmill s li...

Page 28: ...ypad Numeric keys Indicate course time limit or goal entries During a workout use these keys to select a target Speed or Incline Note The CHANGE key is not shown in this diagram Refer to Diagram 14 for its location Quick Start Bypasses the remaining Setup prompts and starts moving the running belt Smart Rate is inactive and default values apply KEYPAD TIPS Accurate entries are required or features...

Page 29: ...rn to the banner by pressing Reset INCLINE During a workout the Incline keys let you increase or de crease the running bed s incline The incline changes can range from 0 to 12 in 0 5 increments The incline in some courses Custom Random and Interval is preset but can be overridden by the user In the Heart Rate and Weight Loss courses the incline may change automatically to maintain a designated tar...

Page 30: ...her feature of the Speed keys lets you review the treadmill s speed and pace any time during your workout If SPEED and or PACE is not one of the chosen features being displayed you can view the speed of the running belt and your pace by lightly touching the Speed or key A 2 second display lets you review your speed and pace You can opt to change the speed if you hold the key down for a few more se...

Page 31: ... kilometers Calorie Goal prompt The displayed number is entered as the calories goal This prompt only appears when the Calorie Goal course is selected Enter between 1 to 5000 calories Weight prompt The weight that appears on the display be comes your designated weight that the treadmill uses to compute statistics Accept able entries between 0 and 999 Age prompt The age that appears on the display ...

Page 32: ... users how important it is to use the security clip while working out on the treadmill Instruct them on how to attach it to their clothing near their waistline If any complica tions occur a strong tug on the security cord will stop the running belt Note A velcro patch is located on the right side of the console by the handrail Use it to store the clip while the treadmill is not being used PAUSE CO...

Page 33: ...own Pause mode The running belt slows to a gradual stop TIME stops counting The display features remain so you can review your workout statistics Note that the Pause mode has a time limit and the club has the option to change the setting If you enter Pause mode dur ing your cool down it is of limited duration Speed Starts the running belt moving again and returns to the cool down mode so that you ...

Page 34: ...Rate to appear on the display you need to wear a POLAR chest strap or hold onto the touch sensitive electrode strips on the handrail 2 Straddle the running belt with your feet firmly planted on the right and left staging platforms Stand close enough to the display console so that you can extend your arms to easily touch the keys 3 Attach the security clip to your clothing near your waist line wher...

Page 35: ...u are given 2 min utes to review your workout statistics before the display automatically resets to the Precor banner You can also press Reset to return to the Precor banner 8 Detach the security clip from your clothing and carefully step down from the treadmill COOLING DOWN AFTER A WORKOUT Pause Cool down 6 Continue your workout 7 End your workout ReviewWorkout Summary 8 Removethesecurityclip and...

Page 36: ...ulse This lets you see what your heart rate is doing even when the display is presenting other workout statistics Note The Smart Rate display does not appear if you use the Quick Start key to access a course Refer to QUICK START on page 30 UTILIZING THE SMART RATE FEATURE Add the benefit of Smart Rate to every course on the treadmill Using Smart Rate as a visual cue helps you adjust your exercise ...

Page 37: ...ou control the incline and running belt speed which affects the effort you put into your workout As with other courses when you complete the time limit set for the course the automatic cool down period begins You can choose Manual mode in two different ways pressing the Quick Start key at the Precor banner Quick Start bypasses the remaining selections and starts the Manual course Default values in...

Page 38: ...g belt speed numeric keys or Speed keys throughout the course and even the preset incline can be overridden using the Incline keys INTERVAL COURSE The 3 interval courses on the C956 let you select the rest and work intervals according to your training regimen In the 1 3 interval course each rest interval is followed by 3 work intervals In the 1 2 interval course each rest interval is fol lowed by ...

Page 39: ...tings at the beginning of each rest inter val until you readjust it or end your workout 2 The same procedure applies to specify the settings for the work interval The value that appears in the SEGMENT TIME field indicates the time remain ing in the current interval Each time the C956 changes intervals it informs you by displaying a message When you complete the time limit set for the course the au...

Page 40: ...te display The treadmill provides a 3 minute warm up period before entering the Heart Rate Course During this time you may make changes to the target heart rate by using the Numeric keypad or Incline keys Use the Speed keys to set the running belt s speed Note If your heart rate moves into the heart rate zone for your age during the 3 minute warm up period the Heart Rate Course begins concurrently...

Page 41: ... must wear the POLAR chest strap or hold onto the touch sensitive electrode strips on the handrail The POLAR chest strap and touch sensitive handrails are optional equipment that can be purchased from your dealer To use the Weight Loss program follow the steps found in Quick Steps to Working Out on page 30 When the Course prompt appears choose the ap propriate course number Refer to the course lab...

Page 42: ...er To clean the groves on the belt use a soft nylon scrub brush Vacuum the floor underneath the unit every week to prevent the accu mulation of dust and dirt The Precor Heart Rate equipment requires little maintenance beyond keeping it dust free Dampen a sponge or soft cloth in mild soap and water to wipe the touch sensitive elements on the handrail or to clean the POLAR chest strap Dry the surfac...

Page 43: ...u press QUICK START 4 Observe the running belt for a couple of minutes The belt should be centered on the running bed A few inches from either side of the side rail platform CAUTION If you hear any chafing or the running belt appears to be getting damaged stop the running belt immediately by pressing the red Stop key Contact Precor Customer Support 5 If the belt needs additional alignment repeat s...

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Page 47: ...e year frame weld warranty covering parts only repair or replacement Strength Products Formerly Pacific Fitness manufactured after August 1 1999 This is a parts only warranty Bearings Guide rods Cams Pulleys will be warranted for three years Belts Cables Hand grips and Miscellaneous parts will be warranted for a period of one year Frame and Frame Welds will be warranted for a period of five years ...

Page 48: ...istration Card C956 and C954 Commercial Treadmills featuring Heart Rate and Smart Rate Systems Electronic Specifications C954 Programs C954 Display Readouts Manual Time Distance miles or kilometers Incline Speed mph or kph Mets Calories Pace Calories Minute Calories per minute Smart Rate Heart Rate C956 Programs C956 Display Readouts Manual Time Goal Time Distance Speed Calories Track Segment Time...