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EC 860
eddy current technology by Precor Incoporated
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Owner’s Manual
Recumbent
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 EC860 Professional Recumbent 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 EC860 cycle, make sure that all users review this manual. Please make this m
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Table of Contents Before You Begin .......................................................... 4 1 About this Manual ........................................................................ 4 Setting Up the EC860 Professional 2 Recumbent Cycle .......................................................... 5 Installation Requirements ............................................................ 5 Using the Club Setting Program .................................................. 6 Using the EC860 Profess
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Before You Begin Congratulations on purchasing the most innovative recumbent cycle available, 1 the Precor EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle. For the first time, an elec- tronic cycle combines sophisticated electronics and high-tech styling with the physiological benefits and comfort of recumbent styling. 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 o
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Setting Up the EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle 2 The EC860 Professional Recumbent 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 measur
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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 6. At the “Enter Language Selection” prompt, specify the language you want by using the and keys. Press ENTER/RESET when the desired language is displayed. 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 60 minutes. You can change the settings and limit workout sessions to any one of t
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Using the EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle 3 The EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle is designed so users can work out without 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
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Diagram 2 EC860 Electronic console display 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 the console’s display. ENTER/RESET: Press this key to choose the displayed value or selection. After you press ENTER/RESET, the electronics will remember what you specified and continue to the next fu
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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 and indicates whether or not you met the
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adjustment pin down. Slide the seat post forward or backward into the desired position. 3. Release the seat adjustment pin. CAUTION: Make sure that the seat is securely in place before using the cycle for a workout. 4. Before sitting on the cycle, make sure that the adjustment pin is properly seated in the appropriate hole. 5. Sit on the cycle’s seat again and, if necessary, follow steps 2 through 4 to readjust the seat’s position. Turning the Cycle ON and OFF Use the ON//OFF power switch to tur
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Exercising on the EC860 Cycle This section explains how to exercise on the cycle. The EC860 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 levels. To select the effort level appropriate for your level of fitness, start with level 1 (beginner exercise). If you receive a score of 100 percent
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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 manual mode (program 0). To help you select from the preprogrammed courses, Diagram 3 illustrates the course profiles. Note: You might want to remember the program number. By specifying the same number again you can repeat the workout. Diagram 3 Profiles of the preprogrammed courses 1 2 3 4 56 78 User Program 1; can be customized 90 Manu
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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 program 0 in Step 4. Nine different effort levels are available: 1 Beginner exercise 6 Heavy exercise 2 Beginner weight loss 7 Light competition 3 Weight loss 8 Moderate competition 4 Light exercise 9 Heavy competition 5 Moderate exercise Note: To repeat t
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Designing a Customized Course The EC860 Professional Recumbent 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 secure the cycle from unauthorized access and changes. To design a custom course, take 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
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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 accidentally press the key when selecting a program name, continue to press the key and cycle through all 24 segments in the course profile until 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 y
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Getting the Most Out of Your Workout 4 A workout on the EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle provides excellent and efficient cardiovascular conditioning, while strengthening and toning all the major muscle groups in the lower body. 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 info
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100% Maximum Attainable Heart Rate Advanced 90% Maximum Attainable Heart Rate 85% Maximum Attainable Heart Rate Intermediate 70% Maximum Attainable Heart Rate Beginner 60% Maximum Attainable Heart Rate How Hard Should I Exercise? Studies show that to achieve the benefits of aerobic exercise, it is necessary to work out hard enough to raise your heart rate to a certain minimum level, called the “training zone.” Your training zone depends on your age and level of fitness. Refer to Diagram 6 to det
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Regardless of your fitness level, avoid doing too much too soon. Selecting too hard a course or too high an effort level are common errors. Give yourself time to become familiar with your cycle and to improve your fitness level. Then you can gradually increase the effort level or course 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 cardiovascu
