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Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes 

 

 

Educating Users 

Take time to educate users about the Important Safety 

Instructions found in both the 

User Reference Manual

 and 

Product Owner’s Manual

. Explain to your club or facility 

patrons that they should observe the following precautions: 

 

Hold onto a stationary handrail or handlebar while 

assuming the starting position on the equipment. 

 

Face the console at all times. 

 

Hold on to a stationary handrail or handlebar with one 

hand whenever you operate the console keys with the 

other hand. 

 

Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal 

The batteries within self-powered equipment contain 

materials that are considered hazardous to the environment. 

Federal law requires proper disposal of these batteries. 
If you plan to dispose of your equipment, contact Precor 

Commercial Products Customer Support for information 

regarding battery removal. Refer to 

Obtaining Service

 

Product Recycling and Disposal 

This equipment must be recycled or discarded according to 

applicable local and national regulations. 
Product labels, in accordance with European Directive 

2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic 

equipment (WEEE), determine 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 upon end of life 

per this Directive. 
In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, electrical 

and electronic equipment (EEE) is to be collected separately 

and to be reused, recycled, or recovered at end of life. Users 

of EEE with the WEEE label per Annex IV of the WEEE 

Directive must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted 

municipal waste, but use the collection framework available 

to customers for the return, recycling, and recovery of WEEE. 

Customer participation is important to minimize any potential 

effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to 

the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE. For 

proper collection and treatment, refer to 

Obtaining Service

. 

 

Summary of Contents for RBK 800 Series

Page 1: ...ssembling and Maintaining RBK 800 Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P O Box 7202 Woodinville WA USA 98072 4002 RBK 800 Series PAG OM 300716 341 rev G January 2015 ...

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Page 4: ... any copies of such software and all data collected via the Preva Business Suite are exclusively owned by Precor or its suppliers as the case may be 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 ...

Page 5: ...d with new Precor exercise equipment hereinafter referred to as the base unit It is not packaged for individual sale WARNING To prevent injury the console must be attached securely to the base unit following all assembly and installation instructions shipped with the base unit The console is intended to be connected to AC mains power through the furnished power supply ONLY It should be powered on ...

Page 6: ...ent d hypertension artérielle ou de cardiopathie ou ont un taux de cholestérol élevé s ils ont des antécédents familiaux des précédentes maladies s ils ont plus de 45ans s ils fument s ils sont obèses s ils n ont pas fait d exercices réguliers au cours de l année précédente ou s ils prennent des médicaments Si vous avez des étourdissements ou des faiblesses arrêtez les exercices immédiatement Do n...

Page 7: ...stationary handle bar while using typing or web surfing features Read understand and test the emergency stop procedures before use Keep the power cord or optional power 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 equipment has adequate ventilation Do no...

Page 8: ...te and federal regulations Standards and regulations are subject to change at any time Important These spacing recommendations should be used when positioning equipment away from sources of heat such as radiators heat registers and stoves Avoid temperature extremes Keep equipment away from water and moisture Avoid dropping anything on or spilling anything inside the equipment to prevent electric s...

Page 9: ...chments that are not recommended by Precor Such attachments may cause injuries Do not operate the equipment where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered Do not use outdoors Do not attempt to 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...

Page 10: ...oduct Recycling and Disposal This equipment must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations Product labels in accordance with European Directive 2002 96 EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE determine the framework for the return and recycling of used equipment as applicable throughout the European Union The WEEE label indicates that the ...

Page 11: ...th 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 equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the owner s manual instructions can cause harmful interference to radio communications...

Page 12: ...ding interference that may cause undesired operation This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada ATTENTION Haute Tension Débranchez avant de réparer European Applications CE compliance is claimed to the following directives 1999 5 EC R TTE Directive 2006 95 EC LVD Directive 2002 95 EC RoHS Directive ...

Page 13: ...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 for radio frequency interference RFI Federal Communications Commission Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC ...

Page 14: ...e la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada ATTENTION Haute Tension Débranchez avant de réparer European Applications CE compliance is claimed to the following directives 2004 108 EC EMC Directive 2006 95 EC LVD Directive 2002 95 EC RoHS Directive Directive compliance has been verified to the following standards EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 60335 1 EN 60065 P80 and PVS ...

Page 15: ...sole or Personal Viewing System PVS screen a separate power connection is required For a 20 amp branch circuit up to 10 screens can be connected If the branch circuit has any other devices plugged into the circuit then the number of screens must be reduced by the wattage of the other devices Note The typical splitter power cords that have IEC 320 C13 and C14 plugs have a recommended maximum capaci...

Page 16: ... are missing contact your dealer For more information regarding customer support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers visit the Precor web site at http www precor com Obtaining Updated Documentation Current Precor product documentation is available at http www precor com productmanuals You may want to check in for updated information from time to time ...

Page 17: ...Assembling the Exercise Bike 17 Unpacking the Equipment 18 Hardware Kit not to scale 19 Required Tools 19 Attaching the Seat Back and Bottle Holder 20 Installing the Upright Support and Cables 21 Making Sure the Unit Is Stable 26 Breaking In the Equipment 26 Installing the Console 27 Threading the Console Cable Assembly P80 28 Connecting Cables P80 30 Completing the Console Installation P80 37 Thr...

Page 18: ...ily Inspection 46 Quarterly Maintenance 47 Storing the Chest Strap 47 Moving the Equipment 48 Long Term Storage 48 Self Powered Features 49 Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown 50 Symptoms of a Low Battery 50 Using the Optional Power Adapter 51 The Optional Power Adapter Kit 51 Replacing the Battery 52 ...

Page 19: ...nce presented in this guide Assemble and operate your equipment on a hard level surface in the area intended for use Important Do not grasp any plastic parts of the unit while lifting or moving the unit The plastic parts are non structural covers and are not capable of supporting the weight of the unit Assemble the equipment according to the guidelines in this manual to ensure you do not void the ...

Page 20: ...rdboard shield in place in the center of the container 4 Lift the shield upward and set it aside 5 Cut all plastic ties securing the equipment in place 6 Remove the upright support from the container and set it down near the spot where you plan to install the equipment 7 Remove the seat back and bottle holder from the container and set them down with the upright support 8 With the help of at least...

Page 21: ...at the following hardware items are packed with the equipment Fasteners Quantity inch x inch sockethead screw 4 inch x inch flathead machine screw 4 inch flat washer 4 Upright support mounting screw 2 Required Tools inch hex wrench inch hex wrench inch hex wrench 2 Phillips screwdriver Wire cutter ...

Page 22: ...ower front edge of the seat back assembly under the seat 2 Swing the seat back assembly into place so that its four screw holes line up with the holes on the seat carriage bracket as shown in the following illustration Figure 2 Moving the seat back assembly into position 3 Place four inch washers onto four inch x inch sockethead screws 4 Insert the screws through the holes in the seat back assembl...

Page 23: ...til all assembly procedures are complete and the console is properly installed For P80 consoles retrieve the cables for the console that you plan to install on this exercise bike The cables are packed with the console Note You will need the help of another person while performing the procedure To prepare the bike for installation of the upright support 1 Retrieve the cables from the box in which t...

Page 24: ...0 x 1 inch self tapping screws holding the left side cover in place then pull the cover away from the body assembly Guide the cover around the pedal crank then remove it and set it aside Figure 5 Left side cover removal 5 Remove the tape holding the base unit data cable and the heart rate sensor cable in place inside the upright support channel 6 Slide the jack panel up and out of its bracket in t...

Page 25: ...his end of the coupler into the square opening in the jack panel 4 Slide the quick disconnect terminal on the grounding lead of the power cable over the grounding terminal on the equipment frame 5 Attach the lower ends of the following cables to the inner side of the jack panel Ethernet cable for P80 console Television cable for P80 console Power cable for P80 console 6 Slide the jack panel back i...

Page 26: ...orresponding holes on the body assembly as shown in the following illustration Note If the support is positioned correctly it rests on a metal tab in the upright support channel Figure 6 Upright support insertion Important In the following step be extremely careful not to trap or pinch any of the cables between the mounting screws and their seats ...

Page 27: ... a inch hex wrench Figure 7 Bolting the upright support into place Important In the following two steps be extremely careful not to trap or pinch any of the cables between the bike frame and any of the covers 11 Reposition the left side cover on the body assembly then reattach and tighten the 10 x 1 inch self tapping screws holding it in place 12 Repeat the previous step to reinstall the rear and ...

Page 28: ...r the unit Clockwise Important Place the unit on a flat surface Rotating the adjustable feet cannot compensate for extremely uneven surfaces When you are finished adjusting the unit place the unit on the floor and recheck that it is level Breaking In the Equipment Precor equipment does not require an actual break in period However moving components such as belts gears and bearings can settle while...

Page 29: ...unting hardware and connector locations whenever possible The installation sequence for any of them is as follows Threading the console cable assembly Connecting cables Completing the installation tightening the mounting screws and attaching the back cover The following sections describe how to perform these tasks ...

Page 30: ...you line up the back plate on the console with the console mount you must make sure that the console cable assembly passes correctly through the openings in both components Important Before you begin the following procedure remove the rear cover from the control console To remove the cover use your fingernails to pry the lower edge loose then swing the cover up and out as shown in the following il...

Page 31: ...on the console over the console mount 3 Rest the console on the console mount so that the notch on the bottom of the console s back plate rests on the rectangular hook at the bottom of the console mount as shown in the following figure Figure 9 Console positioning on base unit 4 Tilt the console forward until it stops Use one hand to steady the console in this position or ask your assistant to do ...

Page 32: ...individual cables out of the end of the console cable assembly and attach them to the appropriate circuit connectors inside the console Refer to the following diagram and table to identify the cables and connectors Important All cables must pass through the opening in the center of the console mount Figure 10 Cable connections P80 console ...

Page 33: ... modular on flat gray cable Heart rate sensors Four contact strip keyed Safety key treadmills only Six contact strip keyed CSAFE Eight contact modular on flat gray cable Automatic stop sensor treadmills only Vertical four contact strip keyed To simplify installation and maintenance route and connect cables 1 through 5 according to the following instructions Note In the illustrations in this sectio...

Page 34: ... plate 2 Route the cable counterclockwise around the outside of the back plate Important In the following step install the cable using a torque wrench and torque not to exceed 8 lb in If a torque wrench is not available install the coaxial cable using a plain wrench and tighten to snug turn You may also use a wrench on the internal nut to help tighten the connection 3 Attach the connector on the c...

Page 35: ... tie through the two small holes near the upper right corner of the back plate then wrap it around the connectors and tighten it securely Cut off and remove the protruding end of the tie The following illustration shows how the cable is positioned once it is installed Figure 11 Connecting the television cable ...

Page 36: ...t is important to exercise caution when connecting the cables The black Ethernet cable connects to a jack just underneath the perforated metal bracket at the very top of the opening in the console The gray base unit data cable connects to a lower jack closer to the back plate Refer to the following illustration for the correct position of both cables CAUTION If you connect the base unit data cable...

Page 37: ...sensor cable passes through the cutaway opening at the upper left corner of the back plate then down to the small circuit board at the lower left of the console The following illustration shows how the cable should look once it is installed Figure 13 Connecting the heart rate cable ...

Page 38: ...Power Cable Route the power cable through the cutaway opening at the upper left corner of the back plate In the nearby opening within the steel console framework locate the power input connector on the splitter power cable and connect it to the power cable Figure 14 Connect power cable ...

Page 39: ...ge of its back plate slides along the top edge of the console mount and the screw holes align properly 3 Insert the four inch flat head screws through the holes in the console mount and thread them into the holes in the back plate on the console Partially tighten the screws using a inch hex wrench 4 Line up the two small tabs at the top of the console s back cover with the slots at the top of the ...

Page 40: ...edure remove the rear cover from the control console Set the cover and its mounting hardware aside for later use To thread the console cable assembly 1 Make sure that as much of each cable as possible passes through the opening in the middle of the console mount on the base unit 2 Position the console over the console mount 3 Rest the console on the console mount so that the notch on the bottom of...

Page 41: ...ass all cables through the semicircular opening just above the console mount as shown in the following figure Do not attempt to route any cables through other openings or through the steel channel above the mount Figure 16 Cable routing from the mount into the console ...

Page 42: ...es out of the end of the console cable assembly and attach them to the appropriate circuit connectors inside the console Refer to the following diagram and table to identify the cables and connectors Important All cables must pass through the opening in the center of the console mount Figure 17 Cable connections P30 and P10 consoles ...

Page 43: ...e Circuit Connector Location Safety key treadmills only Six contact strip keyed Automatic stop sensor treadmills only Four contact strip keyed Data from base unit Eight contact modular on flat gray cable Heart rate sensors Four contact strip keyed CSAFE Eight contact modular on flat gray cable ...

Page 44: ...unt and the screw holes align properly 3 Insert the four inch flat head screws through the holes in the console mount and thread them into the holes in the back plate on the console Partially tighten the screws using a inch hex wrench 4 Line up the two small tabs at the bottom of the console s back cover with the slots at the bottom of the console case Insert the tabs into the slots 5 Insert the t...

Page 45: ...ensure an accurate reading 3 Look at the HEART RATE display After a few seconds a number appears indicating your heart rate 4 If a number does not appear in the HEART RATE display perform the following checks Verify that the cable connection is properly connected Repeat the test with a different person Although the heart rate display is generally highly accurate it may not work properly for a few ...

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Page 47: ... If the equipment is self powered but also uses the optional power adapter disconnect the adapter Daily Cleaning Precor recommends that you clean the equipment before and after each exercise session To remove dust and dirt from the equipment wipe all exposed surfaces with a soft cloth that you have moistened with one of the following cleaners A solution of 30 parts of water to 1 part of Simple Gre...

Page 48: ...ng Vacuum the floor underneath the equipment frequently to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt that can interfere with its operation Use a soft nylon scrub brush to clean the grooves on equipment with foot pedals Daily Inspection At least once every day examine the equipment for the following problems Slipping belts Loose fasteners Unusual noises Worn or frayed power cords Any other indicati...

Page 49: ... with a clean towel Keep water away from electronic components to prevent electrical shock or damage 6 Clean the touchscreen using a soft lint free cloth dampened with a 91 isopropyl alcohol solution either full strength or diluted with an equal amount of water 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 fo...

Page 50: ...plug and remove all external connections television Ethernet and power 2 Lift the rear feet to tip the bike forward onto its roller wheels 3 Push the bike into its new location 4 Lower the rear feet to the floor Long Term Storage If you do not expect anyone to use the equipment for a long time perform the following tasks to prepare it for storage If it has a power cord disconnect the cord If it ha...

Page 51: ... allows the equipment to function properly Table 3 Minimum requirements for operation Equipment Rate of Motion AMT 40 strides per minute SPM EFX 40 strides per minute SPM Climber 30 steps per minute Bike 20 revolutions per minute RPM Informational displays appear when the battery is low or when the rate of motion drops below the minimum requirements The display explains what to do to retain power ...

Page 52: ...t was paused Important If the equipment is connected to a CSAFE master device it follows a slightly different shutdown process Ten seconds before the equipment shuts down it ends the exercise session and displays a reset message while it disconnects from the CSAFE master device It ignores all keypresses during these last ten seconds Symptoms of a Low Battery If no one has used the equipment for an...

Page 53: ...structions on setting or changing the pause time limit To learn how to install the power adapter refer to The Optional Power Adapter Kit The Optional Power Adapter Kit If you purchase the optional power adapter you must also purchase the internal cable kit The kit supplies the cable bracket and fasteners that connect the power adapter to the lower electronics board CAUTION The internal cable kit m...

Page 54: ... for a long time However if you feel that the battery may need replacing check with an authorized service technician Refer to Obtaining Service CAUTION The battery stored inside the equipment contains hazardous materials and must be disposed of according to Hazardous Waste Regulations Refer to Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal ...

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