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OPTIONS

BACK

HEART RATE

ENTER

CLEAR

PROGRAMS

WARMUP FATBURN CARDIO PEAK HIGH

SmartRate

CALORIES

MANUAL

WEIGHT LOSS

HEART

RATE

PERFORMANCE

INTERVAL

VARIETY

Before beginning any fitness

program, see your physician for a thorough physical

examination. Seek advice from your physician to learn the

target heart rate appropriate for your fitness level. Do not

allow children or those unfamiliar with its operation on or

near this equipment. Read the product owner's manual or

consult a qualified instructor before operating this

equipment. Improper use of this equipment can result in

serious injury. If you feel pain, faintness, or dizziness,

stop exercising immediately.

QUICK

START

TIME

PAUSE/

RESET

Product Owner's Manual

Commercial Products

Treadmills:

• 946i
• 956i
• 966i

Ellipticals:

• EFX546i
• EFX556i
• EFX576i

Cycle:

• 846i

Climber:

• 776i

Summary of Contents for EFX 576i

Page 1: ...et heart rate appropriate for your fitness level Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its operation on or near this equipment Read the product owner s manual or consult a qualified instructo...

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Page 3: ...ce the chance of injury fire or damage Other sections in this manual provide more details of safety features Be sure to read these sections and observe all safety notices These precautions include the...

Page 4: ...ower adapter and plug away from heated surfaces Route power cables so that they are not walked on pinched or damaged by items placed upon or against them including the equipment itself Ensure the equi...

Page 5: ...service the equipment yourself except to follow the maintenance instructions in the owner s manual Never drop or insert objects into any opening Keep hands away from moving parts Do not set anything...

Page 6: ...termine the framework for the return and recycling of used equipment as applicable throughout the European Union The WEEE label indicates that the product is not to be thrown away but rather reclaimed...

Page 7: ...EC EN 60065 Audio video and similar electronic apparatus Safety Radio Frequency Interference RFI This Precor exercise equipment conforms to the following national standards defining acceptable limits...

Page 8: ...EN 60335 1 EN 60065 P80 and PVS Electrical Recommendations All Equipment Excluding Treadmills Note For equipment fitted with a P80 console or Personal Viewing System PVS screen a separate power conne...

Page 9: ...ith the power connections contact your Precor authorized dealer This is a recommendation only NEC National Electric Code guidelines or local region electric codes must be followed Important An individ...

Page 10: ...ice Do not attempt to service the equipment except for maintenance tasks If any items are missing contact your dealer For more information regarding customer support numbers or a list of Precor author...

Page 11: ...ymptoms of a Low Battery 14 Using the Optional Power Adapter 14 The Optional Power Adapter Kit 15 Replacing the Battery 15 Club Features 17 Club Programming Tips 17 Accessing Club Programming Mode and...

Page 12: ...e Ramp 34 Storing the Chest Strap 34 Treadmill Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt 35 Treadmill Adjusting the Running Belt 36 Upright Bike Adjusting the Seat Tilt 37 Recumbent Bike Realigning t...

Page 13: ...ys are pressed the program selection process begins If the code is incorrect the display prompts the user to reenter the code after a 2 minute time out Tell users to hold onto the handrail with one ha...

Page 14: ...s heavier than 500 lb 225 kg on the treadmill Location It is important to keep the area around the treadmill open and free from encumbrances such as other equipment The minimum space requirement neede...

Page 15: ...Prior to Shutdown An optional power adapter can be purchased and provides sustained power to the equipment If you plan to change the program settings the power adapter is highly recommended To purchas...

Page 16: ...end into the appropriate power source 120 V or 240 V CAUTION When the optional power adapter is in use make sure that the power supply cord does not create a safety hazard Keep it out of the way of t...

Page 17: ...ice Once the internal cable kit is installed you can plug the optional power adapter into the equipment Plug the opposite end into the appropriate power source for your equipment 120 V or 240 V Review...

Page 18: ...Product Owner s Manual Self Powered Features 16...

Page 19: ...changed through product programming mode refer to the following table Club Programming Tips Always start at the Precor banner Electrical power must be supplied For self powered equipment a constant p...

Page 20: ...E T I N C L I N E L I M I T Refer to Treadmill Setting an Incline Limit Treadmill Hide programs H I D D E N P R O G R A M S Two options are available Show Programs or Hide Programs Choose one Treadmil...

Page 21: ...he following table describes which keys to use in club programming mode A PAUSE RESET key appears on some products and functions the same as the RESET key Table 3 Club Programming Mode keys Key Descri...

Page 22: ...Product Owner s Manual Club Features 20 Use the following flowchart to navigate through the menu settings on treadmills This program is not available on the 946i treadmill...

Page 23: ...Features 21 Use the following flowchart to navigate through the menu settings on ellipticals This program is not available on the EFX546i and EFX556i Use the following flowchart to navigate through t...

Page 24: ...is denied For more information refer to 1 At the Entering the Safety Code S A F E T Y C O D E Setting prompt press OK Use the navigational arrow keys to alternate between the two selections Descriptio...

Page 25: ...ccept the displayed setting and move to the next feature press OK Use the navigational arrow keys to choose a language Selecting a U S Standard or Metric Display The equipment can display measurements...

Page 26: ...X W O R K O U T T I M E prompt press OK Use the navigational arrow keys to change the displayed time limit Note 2 When you have selected a maximum workout time press OK to accept the displayed setting...

Page 27: ...o the user The speed is displayed in miles per hour mph or kilometers per hour kph depending upon the units of measure U S standard or Metric selected earlier The speed ranges from 0 5 to 16 mph 0 8 t...

Page 28: ...own in the following list This feature is not available on the 946i treadmill Gerkin Fitness Test USAF PRT NAVY PRT ARMY PFT USMC PFT Federal Law Enf PEB If you keep the default factory setting the Tr...

Page 29: ...to the next program For other options refer to the table in Accessing Club Programming Mode and Changing the Settings EFX Changing the Auto Level Setting You can set a specific ramp incline so that th...

Page 30: ...M E D I U M Select the medium range for recumbent bikes A medium range allows users to make easier resistance changes in the preset programs L O or Provides approximately one third of the resistance...

Page 31: ...ational keypad to move to the next column You can press the up arrow key to move back and change earlier columns as needed 5 Continue adjusting the profile for each column 6 When you are ready press O...

Page 32: ...lays show U P P E R B O O T S W P A R T N U M B E R All Upper base application software version U B A S E S W Note Some displays show U P P E R B A S E S W P A R T N U M B E R All Lower application so...

Page 33: ...rsion M E T R I C S B O A R D S W P A R T N U M B E R AMT Stride dial software part number S T R I D E D I A L S W P A R T N U M B E R Viewing the Error Log Quick access to the informational display i...

Page 34: ...ss ENTER and begin an identification process The user ID is displayed as five zeros and indicates the starting point The following table describes key functions while in CSAFE mode Table 8 CSAFE acces...

Page 35: ...t needs service disconnect any power connections and move the equipment away from the exercising area Place an OUT OF SERVICE sign on it and make sure all patrons and users know that they must not use...

Page 36: ...e ramp Storing the Chest Strap If you purchased the optional heart rate chest strap store it in a place where it remains free of dust and dirt for example in a closet or drawer Be sure to protect the...

Page 37: ...evel as possible If needed the rear feet can be adjusted to level the treadmill refer to the Assembly Guide 2 Turn the equipment On 3 Stand beside the treadmill and press QUICKSTART 4 If needed enter...

Page 38: ...Location of the adjustment bolt To determine left and right stand at the rear of the treadmill and face the display Make all belt adjustments on the right rear corner bolt using the hex key provided...

Page 39: ...crescent wrench to loosen the nut beneath the seat as shown in the following figure Figure 6 Loosening nut to adjust seat tilt 2 Adjust the seat tilt forward or backward as shown in the following fig...

Page 40: ...loosen the two adjustment screws as shown in the following figure Figure 8 Loosening the two adjustment screws 3 Use the inch hex key to turn the wheel lock adjustment key clockwise turn as shown in...

Page 41: ...id injury to yourself or damage to the equipment ask for help in placing the treadmill where you plan to use it Place a hand under each end of the end cap and using proper lifting techniques lift the...

Page 42: ...Product Owner s Manual Maintenance 40...

Page 43: ...luding headphone jack USB connector and iPod connector 90 days Options Accessories Many options or accessories have components that are connected internally or mounted inside the electronic console Th...

Page 44: ...nt or instruct owners on how to use the equipment 6 Pickup and delivery involved with repairs 7 Any labor costs incurred beyond the applicable labor warranty period Disclaimer and Release The warranti...

Page 45: ...lies 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 un...

Page 46: ...Product Owner s Manual Notes 44 Notes...

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Page 48: ...d 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...

Page 49: ...946i 956i 966i User s Reference Manual Commercial Treadmills...

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Page 51: ...nsupervised around the equipment Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your workout and avoid loose clothing Do not wear shoes with heels or leather soles Check the soles of your shoes and remov...

Page 52: ...ce If the correct keys are not pressed within two minutes further access is denied and the running belt will not move For more information refer to Entering the Safety Code Obtaining Service The fitne...

Page 53: ...ut the Upper Display 16 More Information about the Center Display 18 More Information about the Lower Display 18 Keypads 20 Workout Options 25 Choosing QUICKSTART 26 Selecting a Program 27 Storing Wor...

Page 54: ...3 Changing Programs in Mid session 43 Changing the Workout Time 44 Addressing Your Weight and Age 44 Adjusting Program Goals 45 Adjusting Your Target Heart Rate 46 Changing Your Workout Display Option...

Page 55: ...Figure 1 Attaching the safety clip If the safety switch trips while you are exercising the running belt stops and the treadmill assumes you are pausing your workout To resume exercising take the foll...

Page 56: ...sterisk appears on the display with each key press Hold onto the handrail and straddle the running belt The running belt starts moving after a 3 second countdown Note If the correct keys are not press...

Page 57: ...and Safety Information Read the following before using the heart rate or SmartRate features y y y Consult your physician before engaging in any vigorous exercise Do not use the heart rate programs unt...

Page 58: ...age multiplied by 85 After you put on the chest strap face the display console for a minimum of 15 seconds This allows the receiver in the console to recognize the signal from the chest strap If Hr b...

Page 59: ...rical impulses Figure 4 Moisten chest strap 2 Adjust the strap and fasten it around your chest The strap should feel snug not restrictive Refer to the following figure Figure 5 Adjust chest strap Make...

Page 60: ...en a heart rate signal is detected a single LED blinks and indicates the zone that your heart rate is in Important To use the SmartRate feature you must enter your age If you were not prompted for you...

Page 61: ...n the chest strap Or you fail to grasp both touch sensitive grips for five to ten seconds You do not enter your age during an exercise session For example pressing QUICKSTART at the Precor banner caus...

Page 62: ...ute of your selected target To use these programs press the PROGRAMS HEART RATE key For more information refer to Programs Heart Rate Analysis Every time you complete a program using the chest strap o...

Page 63: ...Hr A signal is being detected through the chest strap or the touch sensitive grips but a valid heart rate is not yet established Be sure that the chest strap is moist centered and in direct contact wi...

Page 64: ...fitness level Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its operation on or near this equipment Read the product owner s manual or consult a qualified instructor before operating this equipment...

Page 65: ...the Right selection key QUICKSTART Press QUICKSTART to begin your workout immediately Red STOP button Press to pause or end a workout Number keys During an exercise session use the number keys to ans...

Page 66: ...rate as a blinking segment which indicates the zone your heart rate is in when you enter your age and wear a chest strap or grasp both touch sensitive grips Use this display as a visual aid to keep y...

Page 67: ...5 10 12 5 8 9 5 0 0 5 3 3 5 Column height Incline settings Figure 9 Column height in the 966i program profile Ten dots display the range of incline on the 946i treadmill Refer to the following figure...

Page 68: ...lections that can appear in this display refer to Exercise Session More Information about the Lower Display QUICK START PAUSE RESET TIME ELAPSED TIME REMAINING DISTANCE PACE AVERAGE SPEED INCLINE SPEE...

Page 69: ...rkout The INCLINE keys affect the lift and let you set an incline between 0 and 15 956i 946i and a minus 3 to 15 966i The values displayed can change in 0 5 increments SPEED SPEED displays the running...

Page 70: ...E SPEED INCLINE SPEED Figure 11 Lower Display keypad and the Selection keys Left selection key Every time you press this key the display reflects either the amount of time elapsed since you began your...

Page 71: ...EED Press and hold a SPEED key to increase or decrease the running belt speed in 0 1 increments When you press a SPEED key a target speed appears in the display The running belt speed changes to meet...

Page 72: ...lable selections and affect what appears on the display Throughout this manual they are referred to as the navigational arrow keys OK Use the OK key to confirm responses to specific prompts PROGRAMS K...

Page 73: ...S S H R C 9 9 9 W E I G H T L O S S H R C 9 9 9 H E A R T H E A L T H H R C 9 E N D U R A N C E H R C 9 S P E E D H R C 9 WEIGHT LOSS C U S T O M W E I G H T L O S S H R C 9 9 9 W E I G H T L O S S H...

Page 74: ...le If a computer is attached to the CSAFE connection on the equipment the number keypad lets you enter your user ID and answer other setup prompts Entertainment Option If an entertainment option is co...

Page 75: ...following options Option Steps To start exercising immediately Use the QUICKSTART key Refer to Choosing QUICKSTART To select a program Press a PROGRAMS key Refer to Selecting a Program To enter a use...

Page 76: ...econd countdown appears on the display and then the running belt starts moving Step on to the running belt with the speed at or below 1 mph or 1 kph and begin your workout Use the SPEED up key to incr...

Page 77: ...rams and performance fitness tests Once you begin a program press the TIME key A workout time blinks in the display Use the number keypad to type in 240 and then press the up arrow key to display N O...

Page 78: ...equipment is connected to a computer the following appears C H O O S E Q U I C K S T A R T E N T E R O R A P R O G R A M T O B E G I N To save the statistics generated during your exercise session ta...

Page 79: ...isplay each menu option or preference Press OK to select it Follow the prompts on the display and return to the Precor banner Menu Option Preferences Effect G O A L T I M E C A L O R I E S or D I S T...

Page 80: ...facility sets a cool down time of zero which eliminates the cool down phase You exit a program before completing it If you specify an unlimited time or the fitness facility removed the cool down phas...

Page 81: ...rips or wear a chest strap while exercising a heart rate analysis appears during the workout summary Refer to Heart Rate Analysis If you choose to exercise with no set time limit you must manually end...

Page 82: ...too great reduce your level of intensity by overriding each upcoming segment in the program profile When you complete a program that contains a time limit or goal period an automatic cool down period...

Page 83: ...s a flat line You control incline and speed using the INCLINE or SPEED keys The program profile reflects any changes The blinking column indicates your position in the program A cool down period occur...

Page 84: ...utes Custom Interval 966i user specified user specified Initially the rest interval is set to 0 grade and 1 mph or 1 kph The work interval is set at a 3 grade and the speed remains at 1 mph or 1 kph W...

Page 85: ...ain as if you were running or walking in the outdoors Review the profiles to determine the ascent and descent levels of each program Note Only the first program is available on the 946i treadmill The...

Page 86: ...treadmill programs that have preprogrammed inclines you can override the incline settings using the INCLINE keys The changes are applied to the remaining profile To change the pace use the SPEED keys...

Page 87: ...your actual heart rate For information about understanding your target heart rate refer to Heart Rate Features You can press the SPEED keys to adjust the speed and press the navigational arrow keys t...

Page 88: ...rate strengthen your heart muscle and improve endurance With subsequent workouts you will increase fat burning and your aerobic capacity Similar to the Weight Loss HRC heart rate readings are taken at...

Page 89: ...martRate as a visual cue The Custom Weight Loss HRC and Weight Loss HRC Programs are described in the table in Heart Rate Program Tips Two additional programs are available and include 1 A E R O B I C...

Page 90: ...E M A I N I N G display found in the OPTIONS menu shows the remaining time required to complete the current lap based on your current speed 5K Program The 5K Program available by pressing the PERFORMA...

Page 91: ...f the Gerkin Fitness Test If you press the red STOP button or the PAUSE RESET key during the test the test ends and the display indicates the test was not completed You cannot change the distance or t...

Page 92: ...as part of the workout summary Use it to compare to Air Force standards 966i 956i NAVY PRT This program has a set distance and a set incline at 1 grade Throughout the test you can adjust the speed usi...

Page 93: ...statistics choose between U S standard and Metric units of measure display messages and prompts in a different language Note Prior to selecting a program you can select preferences for program goals...

Page 94: ...easons Addressing Your Weight and Age Your age must be entered to activate the SmartRate display and to properly use the heart rate and weight loss programs To enter or change your weight or age durin...

Page 95: ...a set time select this goal D I S T A N C E A distance based goal lets you select a set distance between 1 and 50 miles or kilometers km C A L O R I E S A calories based goal lets you exercise until...

Page 96: ...te to match your physician s recommendation Do not exercise over the recommended range Changing Your Workout Display Options During an exercise session the display becomes a message bar It can show ad...

Page 97: ...expenditure level derived from the calories per minute value and adjusted for your weight All T A R G E T H R Shows the current target heart rate setting All A V G H E A R T R A T E Displays your ave...

Page 98: ...e display indicating that the unit of measure has changed Selecting a Language You can choose to display text messages in several different languages To select a different language before or during an...

Page 99: ...N957 CSAFE Compatible Entertainment Option Available Heart Rate Telemetry QuickStartTM SmartRate Touch Heart Rate Safety Code Programs 946i 956i 966i Manual Interval 1 1 Interval 1 2 Interval 1 3 Inte...

Page 100: ...nized 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...

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Page 103: ...found in the Cardio Theater box Alleviate additional assembly or disassembly steps by combining the two assemblies as needed Installation Requirements Follow these installation requirements when asse...

Page 104: ...ly Guide 2 Hardware Kit Note Additional fasteners exist in the hardware kit but they are not used on this product Fasteners Quantity A Socket head screw inch 8 B Buttonhead screw inch 6 C Split washer...

Page 105: ...and set it aside Slide the left upright support into the base frame bracket Ask your assistant to insert a socket head screw A into the top mounting hole on the front of the bracket Thread the screw...

Page 106: ...t of the treadmill An audible click is heard when the cable is properly attached Important Make sure the upright bracket and fasteners do not pinch the cable Cables damaged by improper installation wi...

Page 107: ...ng belt For instructions refer to Checking the Alignment and Adjusting the Running Belt If you wish to test the heart rate feature refer to the owner s manual Adjustable rear foot Tighten all mounting...

Page 108: ...rear of the unit and observe the belt for a few minutes The belt should run centered along the running bed If the belt drifts off center you must make adjustments Refer to Adjusting the Running Belt...

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Page 112: ...2008 Precor Incorporated www precor com 946i 932i AG 49921 102 en 11 February 2008 Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P O Box 7202 Woodinville WA USA 98072 4002...

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