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Experience Strength™ C-Line
Abdominal
User’s Guide
Important Safety Guidelines
Caution: Before using the equipment, read these instructions and all labels. Failure
to do so may result in serious injury.
• Do not allow children, or those unfamiliar with the operation of this unit, on or
near it.
• Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a thorough physical
examination. Ask your physician for the appropriate target heart rate for your
age and fitness level.
• If you feel p
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Owner’s Manual Experience Strength™ C-Line
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Important Safety Guidelines for Owners Follow these guidelines to maintain proper working condition of the • Place an “out-of-order” sign on the equipment during maintenance of the equipment: equipment or the surrounding area. Users should never be allowed to operate the equipment until it has been inspected and works properly. If a Important: Do not modify the equipment or any of its parts, or permanently piece of equipment needs service, keep it out of use until repaired. Place remove any
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Important Safety Information for Users Before beginning any fitness program, you should obtain a complete physical • Do not drop or slam the weight stack while exercising. examination from your physician. • Be sure the selector pin is completely inserted. Use only the pin provided Il est conseillé de subir un examen médical complet avant d’entreprendre by the manufacturer. If unsure, contact someone in the facility. tout programme d’exercise. Si vous avez des étourdissements ou des • Never pi
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Table of Contents Important Safety Guidelines for Owners ........................................ 1 Annual Maintenance ..................................................................... 17 Safety Approval ................................................................................ 1 Weight Stack Annual Maintenance ............................................... 17 Inspect and Lubricate Pop Pins .................................................... 17 Important Safety Information for Users
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Before You Begin Precor recommends implementing a thorough maintenance program that Note: If the equipment requires assembly, a separate assembly guide is incorporates regular safety inspections by qualified maintenance technicians provided. For information on how to use a piece of equipment, refer to the as outlined in this manual. instructional label found on the equipment. This manual explains how to maintain the Precor Experience Strength lines of commercial strength equipment. It provid
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Perform the necessary maintenance. When you are finished, replace the Shroud Removal shroud. The Experience Strength product line includes a shroud that must be 1. Attach the Upper Back Shroud first, aligning the tabs at the bottom with removed to perform the maintenance described in this manual. the Lower Back Shroud. Important: Do not remove the shroud while the equipment is in use. Note: Make sure the clips at the top of the Upper Back Shroud snap Use the following instructions to remo
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Obtaining Service Model #: _______ Serial #: _______________________ You should not attempt to service the strength equipment, except for the maintenance tasks described in this manual. If any items are missing, Date purchased: _________________________ contact your dealer. If you need more information regarding customer support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit the Precor website at www.precor.com. Model #: Serial #: If you have any questions regarding a piece o
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Daily Inspection You will need to perform the following tasks each day to maintain the Inspect Pads for Wear equipment and keep it operating smoothly: Inspect pads for cracks in the upholstery, loose staples, and loose mounting • Clean any upholstery on the equipment. bolts. Replace pads as needed (refer to Obtaining Service to purchase new • Inspect pads for wear. pads). • Clean and inspect equipment frames. Important: Do not reupholster pads or use pads not approved by Precor. • Inspect ca
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Inspect Cables and End Connections CAUTION: Carefully inspect the cables, pulleys, fasteners, and related hardware regularly. Replace any cable at the first sign of wear using only Precor-supplied replacement parts. With regular use, a cable can become worn and might fail. Sudden failure of a worn cable can cause severe injury to a user. Refer to Obtaining Service to purchase replacement parts. Inspect the cables and end connections each day, and replace if damaged. Check for kinks, frayed
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The following figure shows an example of a user instructional label. Figure 3: Cable bolt must have a minimum of ten threads into the selector stem Check Warning and Instructional Labels Inspect warning and instructional labels daily to make sure that all the information can be clearly read. If any portion is not visible or part of the label is not adhered properly, replace that label immediately (refer to Obtaining Service for purchase information). Figure 4: Sample user instructional label
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Precor products come equipped with a number of standard warning labels. The following two figures show sample warning labels you may see on the Warning equipment depending on the model and product line: Improper use of this equipment can result in serious injury. Even with proper use, you assume a risk of injury when using this type of equipment. 0 - 32mm (1.25”) � Before beginning a fitness program, see your physician for a thorough physical examination. � Do not allow children on or
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Weekly Inspection This section covers the tasks you should perform each week to maintain the Clean and Lubricate Cable Rod Ends equipment. Perform the following tasks as appropriate for the unit you are Check cable rod ends to make sure the shoulder bolts are secure. If cable maintaining: rod ends are noisy, lubricate them with a silicone spray lubricant. Spray the • Condition and deep clean upholstery. lubricant onto the joint where the spherical portion is enclosed in the outer • Clean an
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Clean and Lubricate Guide Rods Inspect Cables, Connections, and Tension Inspect the exposed areas of the guide rods for cleanliness. Using a dry cloth, Each week, give the cables and connections a thorough inspection and check wipe any buildup of dirt or grease from the rods. cable tensions. The following lists the specific things you need to inspect: Note: On the Experience Line of strength equipment, the upper rear shroud • Check the cable termination at the weight stack. For most equipment,
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Inspect Pulleys Inspect and Lubricate Bearings and Precor uses precision ball bearing idler pulleys to guide the cable smoothly. Bushings Inspect each pulley for damage, including hairline cracks, chips, or missing Precor uses high quality bearings designed for strength applications and sections. Worn surfaces in the pulleys can cause severe damage to the long service life. Each week, do the following to maintain the bearings and cables and must be replaced at the first sign of wear or dama
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• Linear Bearings: These bearings allow weight plates and other Check and Lubricate Seat Adjustment mechanical parts to travel smoothly along guide rods. (Refer to the The seat adjustment mechanism requires little maintenance. However, following figure.) Inspect the ends of each guide rod to make sure they are because seat safety is important to the safety of a workout, you should check fastened correctly and all bolts are tight. the ratcheting seat lever regularly to see if it sticks when
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Monthly Inspection This section covers the tasks you should perform each month to maintain the To remove surface rust from the frame, rub lightly with a fine wet/dry equipment. Perform the following tasks as appropriate for the unit you are sandpaper or fine steel wool. Finish with Precor touch-up paint if needed. maintaining: Maintain paint luster with an application of a mild automotive wax product. • Inspect frames and movement arms. To maintain the powder coated and chrome parts, use a mil
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Lubricate Pop Pins Inspect All Fasteners Pull out the pop pin as far as it goes and apply a small amount of silicone Fasteners can loosen with normal use. Inspect all nuts, bolts, screws, and spray lubricant. Wipe off any excess lubricant with a cloth. (Refer to the other fasteners to make sure they are tight and installed correctly. following figure.) Be sure to check fasteners at bolted joints to make sure the connections are CAUTION: Pulling out the pop pin may cause the unit to adjust pos
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Annual Maintenance Perform these tasks on an annual basis, as appropriate for your equipment. Inspect and Lubricate Pop Pins Remove the pop pin assembly by loosening the cap. Weight Stack Annual Maintenance CAUTION: Pulling out the pop pin may cause the unit to adjust position suddenly. To avoid injury, keep your hands and head away from moving parts. Once a year, Precor recommends disassembling the weight stack to clean Inspect the plunger and spring for excessive wear and damage, and replace
