O M M E R R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I I V O N USA C COMMERCIAL TREADMILL OWNER’S MANUAL C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I S i I O N
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Before You Begin Thank you for purchasing the Precor C964i or C962i Commercial Treadmill. Built to the exacting standards of the health club environment, these treadmills are for commercial use and can withstand the rigors of club use with little maintenance. The C964i features the Precor Smart RateTM system and a CSAFE compatibility option.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • To ensure the proper use and safety of the C964i or C962i treadmill, make sure that all users read this manual. Please make this manual a part of your training program. Before beginning any fitness program, you should have a complete physical examination by your physician. Il est conseillé de subir un examen médical complet avant d’entreprendre tout programme d’exercise.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Grounding Instructions The C964i or C962i treadmill must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. The treadmill is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Information Regarding International Use FCC Communications Commission, part 15 The C964i and C962i treadmills have been tested and found to comply with 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Personal Safety When using the C964i or C962i, take the following precautions: WARNING — MAXIMUM SPEED MAY EXCEED USER’S CAPABILITIES While the C964i or C962i treadmill is set at the manufacturer’s for a maximum speed of 12 miles per hour, the treadmill can be programmed for a maximum speed of 15 mph (24 kph), or 4 minute miles (6 minute kilometers).
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Precor Heart Rate Option—Safety Guidelines The Precor Heart Rate Option was created and designed exclusively for Precor products. Before using this option, read and follow the instructions found in the owner’s manual that accompanies your option kit or chest strap transmitter.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O Table of Contents Before You Begin .................................................................................. About this Manual ....................................................................... Obtaining Service ....................................................................... Important Safety Instructions ...................................................... Grounding Instructions ...............................
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Unpacking the Treadmill Your C964i or C962i treadmill is carefully inspected before shipment, so it should arrive in good operating condition. Precor ships the unit in two pieces: the base frame and the upright/console assembly. Carefully unpack the parts from the shipping container. CAUTION: This unit weighs over 350 pounds.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Setting Treadmill Ergometer Setting Up Up the the C964 Treadmill You do not need any special knowledge or experience to set up a C964i or C962i treadmill, however you will need assistance. Because of the size and weight of the treadmill, it is recommended that at least three people assemble it. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Follow the installation requirements below when installing and assembling the treadmill.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Take the following steps to assemble the C964i or C962i treadmill. We recommend that at least three people assemble this treadmill. 1. Unpack the treadmill and remove the packing materials from the base and upright/console assembly. CAUTION: To avoid injury and ensure your safety, get appropriate assistance before lifting the treadmill off the pallet and rolling it onto the floor. Do not drop the unit. 2.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Diagram 2 Upright/console assembly Round jacketed cable Bolt holes Security key (optional) Column support mount Base frame 6. Take the following steps to secure the upright/console assembly to the base of the treadmill: a. Position the upright/console assembly so that both the right and left handrail columns align over the column support mounts.
C O M Diagram 3 M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Speed sensor Round cable receptacle Round cable connector Printed circuit board Connect the motor’s power cable to the receptacle on the circuit board Motor 7. Take the cable connector that you threaded through the left side column support in step 6a. and align the tabs on the cable connector with its corresponding receptacle on the printed circuit board. (See Diagram 3.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N CAUTION: Be sure to get the appropriate number of people to help you move the treadmill to its final location. A fully-assembled C964i or C962i treadmill is very heavy and you might injure yourself if you move the treadmill improperly. 11. If you need to move the treadmill, ask for assistance. Roll the treadmill on its front wheels to its new location by lifting the rear end of the unit.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 3. Stand next to the treadmill and press QUICK START. The running belt begins moving at 1 mph (1.6 kph) after a warning message scrolls across the display. 4. Continue to stand next to the treadmill and increase the running belt speed to 2 mph (3.2 kph) using the SPEED key. CAUTION: If you hear any chafing or the belt begins to shred, stop the running belt immediately by pressing the STOP key.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Using the Commercial Treadmill This section familiarizes you with the C964i/C962i display and the different programs you can use to customize the unit to your customers needs. USING THE CLUB PROGRAM The Club Program lets you customize these features: • Maximum speed—You can set the internal maximum speed of the treadmill between 1 and 15 miles per hour (1 and 24 kilometers per hour) on both the 120v and 240v units.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 2. Check to see that the safety switch is positioned at the green dot. If the safety switch is in the OFF position, the treadmill will not turn ON. Change its position and align it with the green dot. 3. If necessary, turn ON the treadmill using the ON/OFF power switch. This switch is located on the front of the treadmill, near the power cable. 4.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 10. Once you have completed customizing the course, select ENTER to save the course profile. Note: Any time you are customizing a course on the C964i, you can press STOP and exit the program. Any changes are not saved. The course profile reverts back to the previous profile stored in memory. 11. If you were customizing Course 1, Course 2 appears on the display.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Working Out on the Commercial Treadmill The C964i and C962i treadmills are designed so that users can work out without instruction or training. The directions on the console and the prompts on the display will guide a user through the entire workout session. Before the treadmill is used, however, we recommend familiarizing yourself with it so it will be used safely and effectively.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N USING THE SAFETY FEATURES Security Lock: A security key can be purchased from your dealer and is optional equipment that can help prevent unauthorized use. It is located near the ON/OFF switch and must be inserted and locked into position before power can be supplied to the treadmill.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Diagram 4 C964i display shown. WORK LEVEL CAUTION Keep hands and clothing away from bed, belt, and rear roller when treadmill is in operation. Do not allow children and people unfamiliar with treadmill operation on or near the treadmill. Never stand on the belt when starting the treadmill. Stand with your feet on the side platforms. Never attempt to turn around on the moving belt. Read owner's manual before operating.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N WORK LEVEL/INCLINE CONTROL: The and keys adjust the incline of the running bed from -3% to +15%. On the display, changes in incline can be seen in the course profile. In Manual mode, the and keys affect the current blinking segment and adjust the remainder of the course. In the Interval course, the and keys affect the current segment and all subsequent work or rest segments (depending on which one you changed).
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N LEFT DISPLAY The left display on the electronic console provides graphic information about your workout session. The course profile that appears in the left window display corresponds to the program you selected. As you proceed through your workout, your position is indicated by a blinking cell. WORK LEVEL: Shows the selected effort level, from 1 to 10. The higher the number you select, the greater the inclines become.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N SPEED: Once you begin a workout, the speed at which you are travelling appears in this display. Your speed can appear in miles per hour or kilometers per hour. If you wish to change the type of units being displayed, follow the instructions found in Choosing Between U.S. Standard and Metric Displays.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N UNDERSTANDING SMART RATE ON THE C964i The C964i software incorporates the latest in cardiac monitoring to provide Smart RateTM—a visual aid that lets the user know what his or her heart rate is at a glance. When the Precor Heart Rate Option chest strap is worn, the graph on the display lights up with colored cells to indicate exercise intensity.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Exercising on the C964i/C962i Treadmill This section explains how to exercise on the treadmill. The Manual course is the only program available on the C962i. The C964i comes with a variety of preprogrammed courses which differ in the “terrain” you cover. Important: Skip steps 5 and 8 if you are using the C962i. All the preprogrammed courses can be performed at any of the work levels.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 5. At the “SELECT COURSE” prompt (C964i only), choose the course number or name using any or key. Refer to the label on either side of the console for a list of the program numbers and their associated course profiles. When the desired course number or name is displayed, press ENTER. The work level defaults to a level 4. You can change the work level by pressing the WORK LEVEL or keys while you work out.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 12. When the selected exercise program ends or you reach the time limit, a 5-minute cool-down period occurs. The TIME display counts down from 5 to 0 minutes. Speed is reduced to 1 mph (2 kph) and the incline returns to 0% grade. (You have the option to increase the speed by pressing the SPEED key.) Your workout statistics continue to accumulate until the cooldown period has ended.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N PAUSING DURING YOUR WORKOUT Once you press QUICK START or answer the start-up prompts to begin exercising in a workout program, you can pause the program by pressing STOP/ PAUSE. Pressing STOP/PAUSE saves your workout statistics and freezes the displays. The treadmill provides a 2-minute pause before resetting the displays and deleting your workout statistics.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Utilizing the Heart Rate Interactive Courses The Precor Heart Rate Interactive System is based on research conducted at the world-renowned Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research. Important: Any program, that you wish to make heart rate interactive, must be used in conjunction with the Precor Heart Rate Option. The receiver must be installed in the console and a compatible chest strap must be worn by the user.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N USING MANUAL MODE AND THE QUICK START KEY Manual mode lets you control your work level and change the incline while you work out. You can choose the Manual mode in two different ways. When the start-up prompt “PRESS ENTER TO BEGIN OR PRESS QUICK START” is displayed, press: • QUICK START. The QUICK START option bypasses the setup prompts and, after a 3-second delay, starts the running belt moving at 1 mph (1.6 kph).
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Note: If your heart rate cannot be detected or no heart rate information is transmitted for more than 20 seconds, the incline returns to 0% and a message appears stating that no heart rate signal has been detected. • The treadmill provides a 3-minute warm-up period before entering the actual Heart Rate Course. During this time, you need to make any changes to the target heart rate by using the INCLINE or keys.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N USING THE C964i WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM The Weight Loss program is similar to the heart rate interactive program because you set the target heart rates. The C964i software automatically adjusts the incline of the treadmill and maintains your heart rate settings while in the rest or work intervals.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N CHANGING THE C964i INTERVAL COURSE PROFILE The interval courses on the C964i allow you to set two custom intervals according to your training regimen. You set the speed and incline for the two intervals (first two columns of the course) and the software takes over from there, repeating the intervals throughout the course until the time limit runs out or you press the STOP key.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Maintaining the Commercial Treadmill Because of its advanced design, the treadmill requires little maintenance beyond periodic cleaning, which is explained in this section. Keep in mind that, as owner of this machine, you are solely responsible for its maintenance. CAUTION: Turn OFF and unplug the treadmill from the power outlet before performing any maintenance tasks, such as cleaning.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Take the following steps to adjust the running belt on the C964i treadmill. To ensure proper safety while aligning the running belt, all adjustments must be made when the treadmill is OFF. CAUTION: Do not walk on the running belt during this procedure. 1. Make sure the treadmill is OFF and the running belt is completely stopped. 2. Locate the belt adjustment bolt at the rear of the treadmill.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N CORRECTING INCONSISTENT HEART RATE READINGS If you have purchased the Precor Heart Rate Option and the treadmill cannot pick up your heart rate signal, or messages appear on the display regarding heart rate errors, stop your workout and take the following steps: Important: Be sure that the heart rate being displayed correlates to your “normal” heart rate during exertion.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N SERVICING THE TREADMILL Do not attempt to service the C964i yourself except for the maintenance tasks described in this manual. The C964i does not contain any user-serviceable parts or parts that require lubrication. For information about product operation or service, contact an authorized Precor dealer.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Special Forms WORKOUT STATISTICS LOG Keep track of your workouts using the form below. After you finish exercising, record your workout statistics off of the electronic console display onto this form. To maintain the original blank form, be sure to make a working copy.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N C964i/C962i COMMERCIAL TREADMILL SPECIFICATIONS Length: 80.5 inches (205 cm) Width: Handrails 32 inches (81 cm) Height: 45 inches (114 cm) Running surface: 61 inches by 20 inches (155 cm by 51 cm) Motor: 240 volts: 3 hp continuous-duty DC 120 volts: 2 hp continuous-duty DC Speed:240 volts: 0.5 to 15 mph (0.8 to 24 kph) 120 volts: 0.5 to 15 mph (0.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N C964i and C962i Handrail Options Short and long handrail option packages exist for the C964i and C962i treadmills.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Diagram 1 Attaching the front section of the handrail. Electronic console Front handrail Handrail end cover End clamp Center clamp Bolt Handrail option 2. Hold the long or short handrail in the proper position. See Diagram 1. Place the center clamp on the front portion of the handrail, followed by the end clamp. Align the two clamps with the handrail mounts on the upright support. 3.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Diagram 2 Installing the lower section of the handrail. Handrail option Rubber washer Bolt End clamp Siderail Locknut 6. Slide an end clamp onto the base of the handrail. See Diagram 2. Place the large rubber washer between the end clamp and the siderail. Insert a bolt through the clamp, handrail, rubber washer, and siderail. Place the locknut on the opposite end of the bolt with the star washer facing the frame.
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