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Commercial Treadmill Owner’s Manual
COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the C956i or C954i treadmill, always follow basic precautions, including the following: To ensure your safety and to protect the unit, read all the instructions before assem- bling and using the treadmill. To ensure the proper use and safety of the treadmill, make sure that all users read this manual. Please make this manual a part of your club’s training program. Remind the club users that before beginning any fitness pro
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use care when getting on or off the treadmill. Use the stationary handrail and straddle the running belt. Step onto the running belt when the speed is at or below 1 mph (1.5 kph). Never step off the treadmill while the running belt is moving. Keep your body and head facing forward. Never attempt to turn around on the treadmill. Never turn ON the treadmill when someone is standing on the machine. Never block the air openings on th
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The C956i or C954i treadmill must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, ground- ing provides a path of least resistance for electric current which reduces the risk of electrical shock. The C956i or C954i treadmill is equipped with a power cord having an equipment-ground- ing conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local cod
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ................................................................ 2 Password Security ................................................................................................3 Maximum User Weight .........................................................................................3 Safety Approval ....................................................................................................3 Grounding I
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Table of Contents The C956i/C954i Display ....................................................................... 29 Features on the Display Console .......................................................................29 Top Display Windows..........................................................................................30 Upper Display (C956i only).................................................................................30 Center Display (C956i and
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI) Federal Communications Commission Part 15 The treadmill has been tested and found to comply with: The IEC EMC Directive (international electromagnetic compatibility certification) 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 treadmill generates, uses, and can radiate radio fr
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION OBTAINING SERVICE Do not attempt to service the treadmill yourself except for the maintenance tasks described in this manual. The treadmill does not contain any user-serviceable parts. For information about product operation or service, visit the Precor Web Site at www.precor.com or contact an authorized Precor Commercial Products Customer Support Representative at 1-888-665-4404. To help customer support personnel expedite your call, have your serial number availabl
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Unpacking the Treadmill Thank you for purchasing the Precor C956i or C954i treadmill. Built to the exacting standards of the health club environment, the treadmill is intended for commercial use and can withstand the rigors of daily club use with little maintenance. Important: Before using the treadmill, we urge you to familiarize yourself and your staff with the entire Owner’s Manual. Understanding this manual will help you and your customers use the treadmill safel
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION HARDWARE KIT After unpacking the treadmill, open the hardware kit and make sure that you have the following items shown in Diagram 2. ❑ (A) twelve 1-inch buttonhead hex screws ❑ (B) sixteen stainless steel washers — place on 1-inch screws ❑ (C) four ⁵⁄₈-inch flat head hex screws — attach to upper handrails ❑ (D) four 3¹⁄₂-inch socket head screws — install upright supports ❑ (E) four black washers — fasteners for upright supports ❑ (F) four barrel spacers — place on 3
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Setting Up the Treadmill You do not need any special knowledge or experience to set up the treadmill. However, because of its size and weight, you will need to obtain assistance. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Follow these installation requirements when installing the treadmill. If you do not install the treadmill according to the following guidelines, you could void the Precor limited warranty. Set up the treadmill on a solid, flat surface. Unpack and assemble the tre
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Diagram 3 Lift the rear of the unit and roll it to its assembly location. Rear end cap Lift the unit by grasping the hand holds inside the rear end caps. 2. Make sure that the power switch is OFF. Check the ON/OFF power switch on the front of the treadmill. Place the switch in the O (OFF) position. Make sure that the treadmill is not plugged into a power source. 3. Move the treadmill. Diagram 3. Grasp the hand holds inside the rear end caps and use proper lifting tec
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Diagram 5 Remove the shipping fasteners from the left side front panel. Shipping fasteners found on left and right sides of the front panel. Left side mounting bracket 5. Attach the left side upright support. Diagram 5. Take the following steps. a. Remove the shipping fasteners from the front panel. With the supplied hex key and a ½-inch box end wrench, loosen and remove the two bolts and nuts on the left side of the front panel. These fasteners hold the front panel
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Diagram 7 Attach the display console to the left upright support. Display console Display cable Screws (A) with washers (B) Left side upright support CAUTION: To avoid damage to the display cable, read the following steps carefully. Damage to the cable due to improper assembly is not covered by the Precor limited warranty. 6. Secure the display console to the left upright support. Diagram 7. Remove any tape or wire ties that secure the display cable. Unwrap the cable
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Diagram 9 Route the cable. 2 1 Right upright support Display cable Base frame Base mounting bracket 3 Right upright support Bracket hole Lower board b. Route the display cable through the right upright support. Ask an assistant to hold the upright support close to the right side mounting bracket. Route the cable through the upright support (see Diagram 9, #1) and pull it out of the large hole on the side of the support near its base. Diagram 9, #2. Note: If you encou
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Diagram 11 Secure the right upright support. 1 Screws (D), washers (E), and barrel spacers (F) Tighten so that the upright is secure, but leave room for adjustments. Front panel Shipping 3 fasteners with 2 washers (B) 8. Secure the right side upright support. Diagram 11. Obtain two long sockethead screws (D), washers (E) and barrel spacers (F) from the Hardware kit. Place a washer and barrel sleeve on each bolt and insert the fasteners through the side of the upright
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Handrail alignment and installation. Diagram 13 1 2 Handrail Lower Console extension handrail bracket 3 Screw (A) 5 4 and washer (B) Screw (C) Important: With the handrails attached, the width of the treadmill is 36.75 inches (93 cm). It will not fit through a standard 32-inch doorway. 11. Attach the handrails. Diagram 13. For ease of assembly, place the side rails or adjustable rear feet on blocks. Obtain assistance to lift the treadmill. Do not place blocks beneath
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Diagram 14 Replace the 1 hood and 2 secure it. Hood Buttonhead screws (A) with washers (B) secure the hood to the siderail. Buttonhead screws (A) with washers (B) secure the front of the hood. 12. Replace the hood. Diagram 14. Reposition the hood on the treadmill. Re- move four buttonhead screws (A) with washers (B) from the hardware kit. Two buttonhead screws and washers are placed through the front panel and the remaining two screws and washers are used to secure t
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Diagram 16 Adjust the level of the treadmill. Bubble level Running belt Adjustable rear foot 14. Level the unit. Diagram 16. Check to make sure that the running deck is level by taking the following steps: a. Use a bubble level as shown in Diagram 16 to verify that the running deck is level. If the treadmill is placed on a slightly, uneven surface, adjusting the rear feet can help, but will not compensate for extremely uneven surfaces. Important: If you need to make
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Diagram 18 Attach the power cord clip. 1 Cord clip Front panel Power cord 2 Incline lift CAUTION: To make sure the power cord is not pinched or damaged by the incline lift, attach the power cord to the base frame using the clips provided. 15. Attach the power cord clip. Diagram 18, #1. Remove a cord clip from the Hardware kit. Wrap it around the power cord near its receptacle and clamp it shut. 16. Insert the clip into the base frame. Diagram 18, #2. Insert the serra
