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EC 850
eddy current technology by Precor Incorporated
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Owner’s Manual
Professional
Cycle
USA
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Safety Information Before beginning any fitness program, you should have a complete physical examination by your physician. Read and observe the following safety guidelines when using the EC850 Professional Cycle: • Read the Owner’s Manual and follow all instructions. These instructions were written to ensure your safety and to protect the cycle. Note for Club Owners: To ensure the proper use and safety of the EC850 cycle, make sure that all users review this manual. Please make this manual a pa
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Table of Contents Before You Begin .......................................................... 4 1 About this Manual ........................................................................ 4 Setting Up the EC850 Professional Cycle ................... 5 2 Installation Requirements ............................................................ 5 Interconnecting Cycles ................................................................ 5 Using the Club Setting Program ...................................
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Before You Begin Congratulations on purchasing one of the most advanced cycles available—the 1 Precor EC850 Professional Cycle. Built to the exacting standards of the health club environment, the EC850 Professional Cycle can withstand the rigors of daily club use with little maintenance. The easy-to-use electronic console allows users to simply climb on and begin cycling. The chosen course is displayed on the three-dimensional course simulator along with the rider’s position on the course. Throu
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Setting Up the EC850 Professional Cycle 2 The EC850 Professional Cycle comes fully assembled. You simply need to follow the installation requirements listed in this section and place the cycle in the appropriate location. The cycle has a unique program that lets you determine which language and measurement system appears on the electronic console display. You can choose one of three languages: French, German, or English, and select either U.S. Standard or Metric as the measurement system. The Cl
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Using the Club Setting Program The Club Setting Program lets you customize your cycle with the following features: • Language—The words displayed on the electronic console can appear in one of the three languages (French, German, or English). Typically, on the cycle you buy, the language is preset to English. • Workout time—You can set a workout time limit between 2 and 60 minutes. For example, if a club owner sets the maximum workout time to 20 minutes, the cycle would allow users to specify a
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Diagram 1 Club Settings screen EC 850 eddy current technology by Precor Incorporated Program, Level Club Settings ON Pedal RPM Enter Club Time Limit Fitness Score Watts 30:00 Calories per Hour Distance ENTER RESET Time Caution: If you feel faint or dizzy, stop pedaling 7. At the “Enter Club Time Limit” prompt, specify the maximum workout time by using the and keys. Use the key to raise the time displayed; Use the key to lower the time displayed. The cycle provides a maximum workout time of
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Using the EC850 Professional Cycle The EC850 Professional Cycle is designed so users can work out without 3 instruction or training. The directions on the console and the prompts on the screen will guide a user through the entire workout session. Before the cycle is used, however, we recommend familiarizing yourself with it so it will be used safely and effectively. This section covers the following information: • an overview of the features provided on the electronic console • information about
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Diagram 2 EC850 Electronic EC 850 console display eddy current technology by Precor Incorporated Program, Level ON Pedal RPM Fitness Score Watts Calories per Hour Distance ENTER RESET Time Caution: If you feel faint or dizzy, stop pedaling Keypad The electronic console keypad has four keys: ON: When starting a workout, press the ON key and the initial start-up prompt, “Choose Workout Program” appears on the display. and keys: Use the arrow keys to move through the selections that appear on th
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Pedal RPM: Shows pedal speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). Use this display to determine exercise intensity (how hard you are working out) at any given moment. Fitness Score: Shows a fitness score from 1 to 100 percent. The fitness score is associated with the pacer and helps you determine whether or not you are using the correct exercise level. To maintain a 100% fitness score you must finish the program at the same time as the pacer. You will exceed 100% if you finish ahead of the pacer and
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represents you appears to move ahead and become smaller in size. Hill Profile: Appears in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. It provides a graphic representation of the current grade of incline in the course. Below this window, you will see a number that represents the relative effort level of that part of the course. A “1” represents the easiest and a “9” represents the most difficult level. Performance Summary: Appears at the end of your workout. The workout statistics appear as a perc
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Photo 2 Adjusting the seat Seat post adjustment pin pin located on front of the seat post (see Photo 2). 3. Slide the seat post up or down into the desired position. 4. Release the seat post adjustment pin. CAUTION: Make sure that the seat is securely in place before using the cycle for a workout. 5. Before sitting on the cycle, press down firmly on the seat to make sure no slippage occurs and the pin is properly seated in the appropriate hole. 6. Sit on the cycle’s seat again and, if necessary,
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side of the handlebar shaft). 5. Pull the handlebars toward you to decrease the distance between the seat and the handlebars. (Slide the handlebars in the opposite direction to increase the distance). Note: You can increase or decrease the distance between the seat and the handlebars within a 6 inch span. You cannot pull the handlebar shaft completely out of the console column because a safety bar holds the shaft in place. 6. When you feel that the handlebars are in the proper position, tighten
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As you proceed through your workout, the left portion of the course profile becomes shaded indicating the course segments you have already completed. Exercising on the EC850 Cycle This section explains how to exercise on the cycle. The EC850 comes with seven preprogrammed courses. These courses differ in the “terrain” you cover. Each course includes warm-up and cool-down intervals appropriate to the total course length. All seven preprogrammed courses can be performed at any of the nine effort l
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appears. Note: If the cycle is already ON and EC850 is scrolling across the bottom of the display. You can press any key and the initial start-up prompt, “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 2 3 4 56 78 User Program 1; can be customized 90 Manual Mode; can be changed User Program 2; can b
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manual mode (program 0). To help you select from the preprogrammed courses, Diagram 3 illustrates the course profiles. Note: You might want to remember or write down the program number. By specifying the same number again you can repeat the workout. 5. When the desired workout program number is displayed, press ENTER/ RESET. 6. If the “Choose Effort Level” prompt appears, specify the effort level or resistance you prefer by pressing the arrow keys. This prompt will not appear if you chose progr
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summary. We recommend that you keep track of your workouts by writing them down. This way you can monitor your progress toward your fitness goals and also use the information as a reference in planning interesting and challenging workouts in the future. Designing a Customized Course The EC850 Professional Cycle lets you design two custom courses: program “8” and program “9.” To access these courses, you need to press a specific combination of keys on the electronic console. This design helps sec
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3. Access the User Programming screen by pressing and holding ON and simultaneously for a minimum of 5 seconds. 4. Release both keys when you see the User Programming screen. In the upper left-hand window, “User Program 1” will be highlighted as shown in Diagram 4. Note: User Program 1 represents program 8 and User Program 2 repre- sents program 9. 5. Make sure that the program name you want to modify is shown in the left window display. To select the other program, press the key. Note: If you
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Getting the Most Out of Your Workout profile consists of 24 segments. 4 Once you reach the 24th segment, the cursor moves from profile view to program name, and the program name is highlighted. 8. If desired, modify the other program by returning to Step 5. 9. When you are finished, press ENTER/RESET to save your changes. The initial start-up prompt, “Choose Workout Program,” appears and the cycle is ready to use. A workout on the EC850 Professional Cycle provides excellent and efficient cardiov
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MAXIMUM ATTTAINABLE HEART RATE Advanced Beginner Intermediate advise on training, technique, and exercise physiology. Your dealer can also recommend good books on these subjects. To help you get started in planning and carrying out your fitness program, this section provides some basic information on aerobic exercise—such as how hard you should workout, how long each session should be, and how often you need to exercise to benefit from a regular program. How Hard Should I Exercise? Studies show
