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EC 

850

eddy current technology by Precor Incorporated

Owner’s Manual
Professional
Cycle

USA

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Summary of Contents for EC 850

Page 1: ...EC850 eddy current technology by Precor Incorporated Owner s Manual Professional Cycle USA R ...

Page 2: ... 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 ...

Page 3: ...onsole 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 How Long Should I Exercise 21 How Often Should I Exercise 21 Maintaining the EC850 Professional Cycle 22 Cleaning the Cycle 22 Using t...

Page 4: ...ining 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 ...

Page 5: ...idelines 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 fre quency that your cycle needs CAUTION Do not use a non grounded outlet Electrical damage might...

Page 6: ...e 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 ...

Page 7: ...0 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 Diagram 1 Club Settings screen eddy current technology by Precor Incorporated Program Level Pedal RPM Fitnes...

Page 8: ...gram 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 provide...

Page 9: ...d return to the initial start up prompt press ENTER RESET again The start up prompt Choose Workout Program appears on the display You can then begin another exercise program or end your workout The left display on the electronic console provides information about your workout session Program Indicates the workout program selected for an exercise session You can choose between 0 and 9 by using the ...

Page 10: ...ce Shows how far you have travelled in either miles or kilometers Use this information to measure total work accomplished during a workout Time Lists the amount of time remaining on the course you are using Use this display to pace yourself during a workout Goal Setting Indicates the anticipated targets the user will achieve at the selected program or effort level The goals you set are affected by...

Page 11: ...ou did Program Profile The course profile that appears in the bottom window display corresponds to the program you selected As you proceed through your work out the left portion of the profile becomes shaded indicating the course seg ments you have already completed Adjusting the Seat Before starting a workout you should position the seat properly to avoid strain on your knees Take the following s...

Page 12: ...eps 2 through 5 to readjust the seat height Adjusting the Handlebars You can adjust the handlebars on the EC850 within a six inch adjustment span to provide the most comfortable ride possible To adjust the handlebars take the following steps 1 Sit on the cycle with your hands on the handlebars You should be in a relaxed comfortable riding position 2 If you need to adjust the handlebars dismount an...

Page 13: ...r the power cord It takes about 45 seconds for the electronic console displays to appear after the cycle has been turned ON and you press the ON key Use the ON OFF power switch to turn OFF the cycle when it is not being used for any length of time For example have the cycle turned OFF during non business hours Using Manual Mode Workout Program 0 In addition to choosing a preprogrammed or custom co...

Page 14: ...sh behind the pacer In addition to the preprogrammed courses you can choose a custom course that you or the club owner has designed Two custom courses can be created for instructions see Designing a Customized Course later in this section You can also select manual mode program 0 which lets you control your effort level while the program is in progress Once you have answered the start up prompts a...

Page 15: ...rompt Choose Workout Program will appear 4 Once the Choose Workout Program prompt appears select a program using the arrow keys Select from the seven preprogrammed courses two custom courses or Diagram 3 Profiles of the preprogrammed courses 1 4 3 2 5 6 7 8 9 0 User Program 2 can be customized Manual Mode can be changed User Program 1 can be customized ...

Page 16: ...ries Used Distance and Time change as you scroll through the units of time When the desired amount of time is displayed press ENTER RESET The Club Settings program lets club owners limit the length of time allowed for a workout When specifying a workout time you can choose any time up to but not longer than this limit For example if the time limit is at 30 minutes you can set a workout time from 2...

Page 17: ... the following steps 1 Check that the cycle is turned ON If it 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 2 Press the ON key The initial start up prompt Choose Workout Program appears Note If the cycle is already ON and EC850 is scrolling across the bottom of the display You can start pedaling press the and keys or pr...

Page 18: ...il the highlight returns to the program name 6 Press the key to move the cursor to the course profile window 7 Begin modifying the profile as desired The highlighted segment of the profile indicates your position Any changes that you make occur only in the highlighted segment of the profile Press the key to change the height of the profile in the highlighted segment area Repeatedly pressing the ke...

Page 19: ...Darkened areas in Diagram 5 indicate the muscles worked 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 Getting the Most Out of Your Work...

Page 20: ... physiological factors To determine your training zone or Diagram 6 Training zones target heart rate find your age and fitness level on the diagram and then find the line where they intersect For example if you are 35 years old your training heart rate at the intermediate fitness level is 157 beats per minute Remember this number this is the pulse rate you should try to maintain as you work out To...

Page 21: ...difficulty 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 least 15 minutes This is in addition to your warm up time and does not include cool down You should a...

Page 22: ...loth You can use mild soap and warm water not hot to clean the console Dry the surface thoroughly with a clean towel Important Do not pour liquids on the electronic console and take special care when cleaning the electronic console display to avoid scratching its surface Using the Diagnostic Program The EC850 cycle provides a Diagnostic program to help you troubleshoot most problems that might ari...

Page 23: ... Input High HAL 1 HAL 2 Diagnostics VIP Pass VRAM Pass RAM Pass ROM 1 Pass ROM 2 Pass NVram Pass ON ENTER RESET Press Enter Three Times to Exit EC850 Diagnostic screen Diagram 7 5 Watch the screen as the Diagnostic program automatically executes six tests These tests check the operating condition of several of the main computer functions All six of these tests must succeed before the displays in t...

Page 24: ... used ignore Hall 2 8 To exit the Diagnostic program either turn the cycle OFF then ON or press ENTER RESET three times In either case the initial start up prompt Choose Workout Program appears Getting Service Do not attempt to service an EC850 cycle yourself except for the maintenance and diagnostic tasks described in this manual The EC850 cycle does not contain any user serviceable parts To cont...

Page 25: ... Two open channels to design personal programs Manual program Race cruise interval training program 9 gradually progressing levels Standard program features 2 60 minutes in user selectable and self programming modes Automatically determines user s time calories and distance goals Provides periodic feedback to goals completed during workout Specifications Handlebar Adjustment Range adjustment 6 inc...

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