Precor M8.2E, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Personal Recumbent Cycle Trainer USA R Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... when plugged in Unplug the recumbent cycle from the outlet when it is not in use and before putting on or taking off parts Do not allow children on or near the recumbent cycle without adult supervi sion Do not leave children unsupervised around the recumbent cycle Use the recumbent cycle only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommende...

Page 3: ...ng and towels away from the recumbent cycle Keep hands away from moving parts Use care when getting on or off the recumbent cycle Make sure that the seat is securely fastened before using the cycle Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer such attachments might cause injury Do not rock the unit Do not stand on the seat or casing Do not attempt to service the re...

Page 4: ... grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the recumbent cycle if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified technician The recumbent cycle is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Diagram A Make sure that the cycle is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug No adapter should...

Page 5: ... 14 Pausing Your Workout 14 Ending Your Workout 15 Using the Heart Rate Monitor 15 Working out on the M8 2E L Recumbent Cycle 15 Creating Custom Courses 18 Using a Custom Course 20 Using the Manual Course Mode 21 Using the Preprogrammed Courses 21 Changing the Interval Course Profile 22 Taking the Fitness Test 23 Using the Weight Loss Program 26 Changing the Cycle s Display to U S Standard or Metr...

Page 6: ...Table of Contents continued Maintaining the M8 2E L Personal Recumbent Cycle Trainer 30 Cleaning the Cycle 30 Resetting the Circuit Breaker 30 Obtaining Service 31 Custom Course Grids 32 5 6 ...

Page 7: ... in a Fitness Test which helps you determine your cardiorespiratory fitness score The M8 2E L recumbent software uses the results of your Fitness Test to customize a Weight Loss Course Program that works best for you The program incorpo rates the results of the Cooper Institute s latest research on weight loss and control The M8 2E L Personal Recumbent Cycle Trainer has many unique features that s...

Page 8: ...ter unpacking the cycle open the hardware kit shown in Diagram 1 and make sure that you have the following items A four bolts seat assembly B two bolts electronic display assembly C one 5 16 hex key D one 3 8 hex key E two internal washers If any items are missing contact the dealer from whom you purchased the cycle or call 1 800 4 PRECOR for the authorized Precor dealer nearest you Important The ...

Page 9: ...bent cycle needs A circuit breaker protects the electrical and electronic components from sustained overloads while a 3 prong grounded plug and cable protect the machine and ensure your safety CAUTION Do not remove or otherwise bypass the 3 prong plug with an adapter Do not plug the recumbent cycle into a non grounded outlet Assembly Instructions To assist you in the assembly of the recumbent cycl...

Page 10: ...ght You want to align the connecting bolt with the indentation so that the display arm is held properly in its upright position Note You can adjust the length of the display arm at this time by carefully pulling the display arm toward the rear of the cycle A third indentation allows you to raise the height of the display arm and its associated electronic console display Usually you would move the ...

Page 11: ...will not be covered by the limited warranty 12 Align the holes on the display arm console with the two holes on the electronic console Carefully lower the electronic console onto the display arm console 8 Remove the rubber band from around the display arm to free the cable 9 Carefully pull the cable off of the display arm Straighten the portion that was strapped to the display arm Important Pull a...

Page 12: ...E secure the seat to the support bar Refer to Diagram 6 Place one washer E on each of the two front bolts A Unpack the seat and lift it onto the support bar Align the seat base with the mounting bolt holes and insert the bolts with the washers through the mounting holes and into the support bar Be sure to place the bolts with the washers through the front two mounting bolt holes The rear bolts do ...

Page 13: ... Tip the recumbent cycle away from you onto its front wheels and roll the recum bent cycle to its new location 18 Plug the power cable connector into a grounded power outlet You have just completed assembling the M8 2E L Personal Recumbent Cycle Trainer To become familiar with using the recumbent cycle please continue on to the following section ...

Page 14: ...eprogrammed courses changing the interval course profile taking the Fitness Test using the weight loss program changing the recumbent cycle s display to U S Standard or Metric units Adjusting the Seat Before starting a workout you should position the seat properly to avoid strain on your knees Take the following steps to adjust the seat 1 To check for proper seat position sit on the seat of the M8...

Page 15: ...t time speed distance covered revolutions per minute and calories burned is available at any time The M8 2E L recumbent is capable of remembering separate information about you and other users and can recall statistics and information from previous workouts A separate file stores the data for you and other users and corresponds to a specific user I D Previous workout information about your weight ...

Page 16: ...ally programmed workout session Every time you begin a workout the console prompts you for your user I D by displaying the user I D of the last person who used the recumbent cycle You can choose a different number by pressing the and keys located below the right display The numbers 1 through 4 appear sequentially and then the display returns to 1 Once the correct user I D is displayed press ENTER ...

Page 17: ...s ENTER to continue The instruction board also illustrates the preprogrammed courses One manual two interval one Fitness Test and one Weight Loss workout are also available Two custom courses let you design and develop your own course profile For more information refer to Creating Custom Courses later in this manual GEAR The gear setting appears as an LED bar graph in the top row of the left displ...

Page 18: ...kout If a record time does not appear zeros appear in the display and signify that you have not yet used that particular course program No RECORD time appears if you choose programs 1 9 or 10 manual or interval course programs SPEED Once you begin a workout the speed at which you are travelling appears in this display Every few seconds the display changes as the DISTANCE and R P M scan through You...

Page 19: ...eeds to be addressed and then entered into the recumbent cycle s memory by pressing the ENTER key Note At the end of a workout if ENTER is pressed and the recumbent cycle is left ON the USER I D prompt appears PACER The first time you are exercising on the M8 2E L recumbent you need to press the PACER key if you want the pacer to appear During a workout you can press the PACER key to reset the spe...

Page 20: ... later in this manual After your workout pedal the recumbent cycle slowly for several minutes to cool down your body and lower your heart rate Gently stretch your lower body and back after a workout to help prevent stiffness or soreness Pausing Your Workout You can pause anytime during your workout Use this feature to rest or take a short break less than 10 minutes To pause while working out stop ...

Page 21: ...r increase the difficulty of your cool down period Using the Heart Rate Monitor Your M8 2E L recumbent cycle comes equipped with a heart rate monitor transmitter chest strap and receiver inside the rubber boot The heart rate monitor can help alleviate the need to continuously check your heart rate because if you assemble and use the heart rate monitor properly your heart rate will appear on the el...

Page 22: ...on with the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research 3 San Juan Island 6 miles 4 Blue Ridge Parkway 20 minutes 5 New River Gorge 30 minutes 6 Hurricane Ridge 10 miles 10 Interval 1 2 rest to work ratio 11 Fitness Test Maximizes caloric burn 12 Weight Loss 30 minutes Maximizes caloric burn M8 2E L Recumbent Course Profiles 1 2 3 4 END START START END 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 2 3 4 START 5 6 END 1 1 2 2 3 4 ...

Page 23: ...nitor and have performed the Fitness Test your fitness score will appear in the bottom right display window when the WEIGHT and FITNESS SCORE indicator lights are lit 6 To select a particular program refer to the instruction board that slides out from the top of the console This instruction board provides the course numbers and illustrates the course profiles as shown in Diagram 10 Using the or ke...

Page 24: ... At the user I D prompt select one of four user I D s using the or keys Once your user I D appears press ENTER The WEIGHT indicator light appears 3 A weight appears in the left display Change the weight by pressing one of the or keys The weight increases and decreases in 5 pound increments Once the weight closest to your weight is displayed press ENTER The PROGRAM indicator light appears Note If y...

Page 25: ...r selection press ENTER The next time you work out you can recall this custom course by entering the appropriate program course number at the PROGRAM prompt Note If you wish to discard the changes and revert back to the previous custom course press either the or key before pressing the ENTER key The prompt To Discard Changes Press ENTER scrolls across the display Press ENTER to discard your custom...

Page 26: ...n before finishing the selected program press the STOP key The displays on the console freeze See Pausing Your Workout or Ending Your Workout for more information 3 When the end of the course profile appears you are nearing the end of your workout session Once the session ends your workout statistics are saved and the displays on the console freeze this lets you review your workout statistics The ...

Page 27: ...fer to Diagram 10 for a representation of the course profiles or consult the placard that slides out from behind the top of the electric console display To use the preprogrammed courses follow the steps in Working Out on the M8 2E L Recumbent Cycle At the program prompt enter any program number 2 through 6 During your workout the gears are preset as shown in the course profile that appears in left...

Page 28: ...ne minute rest two minute work interval To set the interval for a course take the following steps 1 When the course profile appears in the left window display continue pedaling while you press the GEAR or keys 2 While the cell is blinking at the top of the first interval press the GEAR or keys to set your rest work level Important You have one or two minutes depending on the segment time to set th...

Page 29: ...t you should have a complete physical examination by your physician Before performing the Fitness Test read the following guidelines Consult with your physician before engaging in any vigorous exercise Do not perform the Fitness Test until authorized by your physician You should not take the Fitness Test if you are taking any medications that either speed up or slow down your heart rate Since the ...

Page 30: ...r lights are lit 6 Use the and keys to designate your weight When the appropriate weight appears press ENTER The PROGRAM indicator light appears Note The fitness score is affected by your weight Be sure to enter a number that accurately depicts your weight or the fitness score might be inaccurate 7 At the PROGRAM prompt use the and keys to choose the Fitness Test program 11 When the number 11 appe...

Page 31: ... in Years Low Fitness Medium Fitness High Fitness 20 39 35 35 42 42 40 49 32 32 39 39 50 59 29 29 36 36 60 and over 24 24 31 31 Table 2 Cardiorespiratory Fitness Category Males 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 13 Refer to Tables 1 and 2 to determine whether your fitnes...

Page 32: ... Standard or Metric Units The M8 2E L Personal Recumbent Cycle Trainer can display speed in miles per hour mph or kilometers per hour kph and distance in miles or kilometers When the M8 2E L recumbent is shipped from the factory it is usually set to display speed in mph and distance in miles You can easily change these settings by following the steps below Note The M8 2E L recumbent will retain yo...

Page 33: ...roneus Longus Brevis indicate the muscles improved To get the most out of each workout a general understanding of the principles behind aerobic training is invaluable The best source of information is your specialty fitness dealer In addition to providing information on which exercise equipment is best for your individual needs your fitness dealer can provide useful advice on training technique an...

Page 34: ...nd your maximum attainable heart rate The chart is based on a resting heart rate of about 72 for males and 80 for females Your optimum training zone is between 65 and 80 of your maximum heart rate For efficient aerobic exercise work only hard enough to keep your heart rate in this zone Pushing yourself beyond the recommended range that is exercising so hard that your heart rate rises above 80 of m...

Page 35: ...umbent cycle and to improve your fitness level Then you can gradually increase the gear settings and your speed to make your workouts more challenging How Long Should I Exercise The length of each exercise session depends on your fitness level Exercise physiologists have determined that to attain cardiovascular benefits from exercise you should maintain your heart rate in its training zone for at ...

Page 36: ...ld cleaner made for cleaning plastic and rubber Do not use an abrasive cleaner on the electronic console since it can scratch the surface Clean the surface of the electronic console with a clean damp sponge or soft cloth Dry the surface thoroughly with a clean towel CAUTION Do not spray or pour liquids on the electronic console and take special care when cleaning the console display to avoid scrat...

Page 37: ...uct operation or service contact an authorized Precor dealer or a Precor Factory Authorized Service Company To locate the dealer nearest you call 1 800 4 PRECOR To help the customer service representative expedite your call have your serial number readily available The serial number on the M8 2E L recumbent cycle is written on a label located on the rear base frame assembly Model Number __________...

Page 38: ... in length For more information see Creating Custom Courses To maintain the original blank graph be sure to make a working copy Custom Course Grids Course Number Course Description Segment Length Overall Distance Notes Diagram 13 Custom Course Grid Sheet Course Number Course Description Segment Length Overall Distance Notes Diagram 14 Custom Course Grid Sheet ...

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Page 40: ...ercise 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 such parties including throug...

Page 41: ... wrench to help fasten the seat more securely onto the seat base support Diagram 1 shows the new hardware kit Make sure that you have the following items A four bolts seat assembly B two bolts electronic console display assembly C one 5 16 hex key D one 3 8 hex key E four locknuts seat assembly F one box wrench seat assembly If any items are missing contact the dealer from whom you purchased the c...

Page 42: ...into a vertical position you want to align the 1 connecting bolt with the second indentation so that the display arm is held properly in its upright position The 2 connecting bolt does not fit into an indentation but does help to secure the display arm Note You can adjust the length of the display arm at this time by carefully pulling the display arm toward the rear of the cycle This allows you to...

Page 43: ...ening of the seat base support and placing a locknut on the end of each bolt CAUTION Some sections on the inside of the seat base support can be sharp so remove your hand slowly and carefully once you have attached and finger tightened the locknuts to the bolts 16 Tighten the bolts securely To do this grasp the box wrench F in one hand and carefully re insert your hand in between the seat base sup...