Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O.
Edition Information ASSEMBLING AND MAINTAINING RBK 800-SERIES RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKES P/N 300716-201 rev C Copyright © February 2011 Precor Incorporated. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. Trademark Note Precor, AMT, and EFX are registered trademarks and Preva is a trademark of Precor Incorporated. Other names in this document may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Important Safety Instructions Read the following precautions thoroughly before you begin assembly, and save them afterward for future reference. Safety Precautions Always follow basic safety precautions when using this equipment to reduce the chance of injury, fire, or damage. Other sections in this manual provide more details of safety features. Be sure to read these sections and observe all safety notices.
4 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Use the power adapter provided with the equipment. Plug the power adapter into an appropriate, grounded power outlet as marked on the equipment. Care should be taken when mounting or dismounting the equipment. Read, understand, and test the emergency stop procedures before use. Keep the power cord or optional power adapter and plug away from heated surfaces.
Important Safety Instructions If you plan to move the equipment, obtain help and use proper lifting techniques. Refer to the "Moving the Equipment" section of the assembly and maintenance guide. Use the equipment only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by Precor. Such attachments may cause injuries. Do not operate the equipment where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
6 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal The batteries within self-powered equipment contain materials that are considered hazardous to the environment. Federal law requires proper disposal of these batteries. If you plan to dispose of your equipment, contact Precor Commercial Products Customer Support for information regarding battery removal. Refer to Obtaining Service.
7 Important Safety Instructions Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) The RFID module conforms to the following national standards defining acceptable limits for radio frequency interference (RFI). Federal Communications Commission, Part 15 This equipment has 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 in a commercial installation.
8 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes European Applications CE compliance is claimed to the following directives: 1999/5/EC R&TTE Directive 2006/95/EC LVD Directive 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive Directive compliance has been verified to the following standards: EN 55022 EN 300 330-1 V1.5.1 EN 300 330-2 V1.3.1 EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1 EN 301 489-1 V1.8.
9 Important Safety Instructions Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) This Precor exercise equipment conforms to the following national standards defining acceptable limits for radio frequency interference (RFI). Federal Communications Commission, Part 15 This equipment has 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 in a commercial installation.
10 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Electrical Recommendations: All Equipment Excluding Treadmills Note: This is a recommendation only. NEC (National Electric Code) guidelines or local region electric codes must be followed. For equipment fitted with a P80 console or Personal Viewing System (PVS) screen a separate power connection is required. For a 20 amp branch circuit up to 10 screens can be connected.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ................................................... 3 Safety Precautions .................................................................................3 Educating Users .................................................................................... 5 Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal .................................... 6 Product Recycling and Disposal .......................................................
12 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Maintenance ............................................................................ 35 Daily Cleaning ......................................................................................35 Daily Inspection .................................................................................. 36 Quarterly Maintenance .....................................................................37 Storing the Chest Strap........................
Chapter 1 Assembling the Exercise Bike Important: The instructions in the following procedures are described from the perspective of a person standing directly in front of the equipment (that is, on the opposite side of the control console from a person using the equipment). These descriptions may not match the names of certain parts in the parts list, because such parts are named relative to the back of the equipment.
14 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Unpacking the Equipment The shipping container for Precision Series exercise bikes consists of the following items: Wooden pallet Cardboard base Cardboard cover WARNING Do not attempt to move the equipment off of the pallet by yourself. Have at least one other person help you, and use safe lifting techniques. To unpack the bike: 1. Carefully remove all staples securing the cover to the cardboard base. 2.
15 Assembling the Exercise Bike Hardware Kit (not to scale) Before you begin the assembly, verify that the following hardware items are packed with the equipment.
16 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Attaching the Seat Back and Bottle Holder While the equipment is in use, the seat back flexes to support users of different shapes and sizes. Underneath the seat back, the bottle holder accommodates both left-handed and right-handed users. To attach the seat back: 1. Insert the lower front edge of the seat back assembly under the seat. 2.
17 Assembling the Exercise Bike To attach the bottle holder: 1. Position the bottle holder so that it wraps around the seat back assembly and rests on the tab on the back of the assembly. The front edges of the bottle holder should rest on the handlebars and the two snap-in tabs should line up with the small rectangular holes on the seat back assembly. 2. Press the bottle holder forward until it locks into place.
18 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes 3. Remove the three #10 x 1-inch self-tapping screws holding the rear cover in place, then lift it off. Figure 4: Rear cover removal 4. Remove the three #10 x 1-inch self-tapping screws holding the left side cover in place, then pull the cover away from the body assembly. Guide the cover around the pedal crank, then remove it and set it aside. Figure 5: Left side cover removal 5.
Assembling the Exercise Bike 19 To install the upright support and prepare the cables for connection to the console: 1. Attach the lower ends of the following cables to the inner side of the jack panel: Ethernet cable Television cable (for P80 console) Power cable (for P80 console) 2. Slide the jack panel back into its bracket in the right side cover. 3. Using a piece of tape or a plastic tie, bind together the upper ends of all cables. 4.
20 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes 6. Insert the two upright support mounting screws through the openings on the support and into the screw holes on the body assembly. Tighten the mounting screws completely using a ³₈-inch hex wrench. Figure 7: Bolting the upright support into place Important: In the following two steps, be extremely careful not to trap or pinch any of the cables between the bike frame and any of the covers. 7.
21 Assembling the Exercise Bike Making Sure the Unit Is Stable Make sure the unit is level before allowing anyone to use it. CAUTION: To eliminate movement, make sure the adjustable feet are in contact with the floor. To level the unit: 1. Gently rock the unit. If there is any movement, ask your assistant to tip the unit to one side while you locate the adjustable feet. 2. Correct the height of each adjustable foot as follows.
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Chapter 2 Installing the Console To make installation easier, all Precor Experience Series consoles use the same mounting hardware and connector locations whenever possible. The installation sequence for any of them is as follows: Threading the cable assembly Connecting cables Completing the installation (tightening the mounting screws and attaching the back cover) The following sections describe how to perform these tasks.
24 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Important: Before you begin the following procedure, remove the rear cover from the control console. To remove the cover, use your fingernails to pry the lower edge loose, then swing the cover up and out as shown in the following illustration. Figure 8: Removing the access cover from the P80 console To thread the cable assembly: 1.
25 Installing the Console Connecting Cables (P80) After the console has been seated, separate the individual cables out of the end of the cable assembly and attach them to the appropriate circuit connectors inside the console. Refer to the following diagram and table to identify the cables and connectors. Figure 10: Cable connections, P80 console Table 1.
26 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Cable Connector Type Heart rate sensors Four-contact strip, keyed Safety key (treadmills only) Six-contact strip, keyed CSAFE Eight-contact modular, on flat gray cable Auto Stop sensor (treadmills only) Four-contact strip, keyed Circuit Connector Location To simplify installation and maintenance, route and connect cables 1 through 5 according to the following instructions.
Installing the Console 27 The following illustration shows how the cable is positioned once it is installed. Figure 11: Connecting the television cable Connecting the Ethernet and Base Unit Data Cables Both the Ethernet and base unit data cables pass through the cutaway opening at the upper right corner of the back plate and connect to nearby modular jacks in the console. Because of this, it is important to exercise caution when connecting the cables.
28 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Connecting the Heart Rate Sensor Cable The heart rate sensor cable passes through the cutaway opening at the upper left corner of the back plate, then down to the small circuit board at the lower left of the console. The following illustration shows how the cable should look once it is installed.
Installing the Console 29 Completing the Console Installation (P80) Before you complete the final installation steps, double-check the connections you have made. Make sure that all cables are fully and securely connected, and that any unneeded cables are tied back properly. To complete the installation: 1. Feed extra cable back into the neck tube. 2.
30 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes 3. Rest the console on the console mount so that the notch on the bottom of the console’s back plate rests on the rectangular hook at the bottom of the console mount, as shown in the following figure. Figure 15: Console positioning on base unit 4. Tilt the console forward until it stops. Use one hand to steady the console in this position, or ask your assistant to do so. 5.
31 Installing the Console Connecting Cables (P30) After the console has been seated, separate the individual cables out of the end of the cable assembly and attach them to the appropriate circuit connectors inside the console. Refer to the following diagram and table to identify the cables and connectors. Figure 16: Cable connections, P30 console Table 2.
32 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Connecting Cables (P20) After the console has been seated, separate the individual cables out of the end of the cable assembly and attach them to the appropriate circuit connectors inside the console. Refer to the following diagram and table to identify the cables and connectors. Figure 17: Cable connections, P20 console Table 3.
Installing the Console 33 Completing the Console Installation (P30 and P20) Before you complete the final installation steps, double-check the connections you have made. Make sure that all cables are fully and securely connected, and that any unneeded cables are tied back properly. To complete the installation: 1. Feed extra cable back into the neck tube. 2.
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Chapter 3 Maintenance To keep the equipment functioning properly, perform the minor maintenance tasks in this section at the intervals shown on the maintenance checklist. Failure to maintain the equipment as described in this section could void the Precor Limited Warranty. DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always disconnect the equipment from its power source before cleaning it or performing any maintenance tasks.
36 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Alternatively, you can clean the equipment with Athletix fitness equipment cleaning wipes (for more information, visit www.athletixproducts.com) CAUTION: Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions, particularly dilution instructions, before using any cleaner on Precor fitness equipment.
37 Maintenance Quarterly Maintenance Precor recommends that you clean and inspect the equipment more thoroughly once every three months. To perform quarterly maintenance: 1. Remove the cover panels. 2. Vacuum out any debris, being careful not to bring the vacuum cleaner nozzle too close to any circuit board (unless your vacuum cleaner is protected against static buildup). 3. Check the tension of both belts. 4. Replace the cover panels. 5.
38 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Moving the Equipment The equipment is very heavy. If you plan to move it to a new location, obtain the help of an adult assistant and use proper lifting techniques. If the equipment includes roller wheels on one end, use the wheels to reduce the load on yourself and your assistant. To move the exercise bike: 1. Disconnect, unplug, and remove all external connections (television, Ethernet, and power). 2.
Chapter 4 Self-Powered Features Important: This chapter of the manual describes Precor fitness equipment that can operate without being connected to AC power. This includes units equipped with P40 or P20 consoles. However, P80 consoles must be connected to AC power through their power supplies to operate. For this reason, this chapter does not apply to units equipped with P80 consoles. On self-powered equipment, the system initializes and displays the Welcome screen when a user starts exercising.
40 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown The equipment saves its battery charge by moving into a shutdown mode. If the user does not maintain the minimum rate of motion, a 30-second shutdown process begins. In this mode, the console displays a countdown indicator and ignores all keypresses. If no movement is detected or the rate of motion remains below the minimum, the indicator changes as the countdown continues.
Self-Powered Features 41 Using the Optional Power Adapter After connecting the power adapter to the equipment, plug the opposite end into the appropriate power source (120 V or 240 V). CAUTION: When the optional power adapter is in use, make sure that the power supply cord does not create a safety hazard. Keep it out of the way of traffic and moving parts. If the power supply cord or power conversion module is damaged, it must be replaced.
42 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Replacing the Battery The equipment’s battery is built to last for a long time. However, if you feel that the battery may need replacing, check with an authorized service technician. Refer to Obtaining Service. CAUTION: The battery stored inside the equipment contains hazardous materials and must be disposed of according to Hazardous Waste Regulations. Refer to Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal.
Chapter 5 Commercial Cardiovascular Equipment Limited Warranty PLEASE READ THESE WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR PRECOR INCORPORATED PRODUCT. BY USING THE EQUIPMENT, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Limited Warranty. Precor Incorporated warrants all new Precor products to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for the warranty periods set forth below.
44 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Options / Accessories Many options or accessories have components that are connected internally or mounted inside the electronic console. The following guidelines determine the warranty for these components.
Commercial Cardiovascular Equipment Limited Warranty 45 This Limited Warranty shall not apply to: 1. Software version upgrades. 2. Software defects that do not materially and negatively affect the normal performance of the product under normal conditions of use. 3.
46 Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
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Assembling and Maintaining RBK 800-Series Recumbent Exercise Bikes Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O.
Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O.
Edition Information Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console P/N 301096-141 Copyright ©2011 Precor Incorporated. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. Trademark Note Precor, AMT, and EFX are registered trademarks and Preva is a trademark of Precor Incorporated. Other names in this document may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Chapter 1 Important Safety Instructions This apparatus (hereinafter referred to as the console) is intended to be shipped with a new Precor exercise equipment (hereinafter referred to as the base unit). It is not packaged for individual sale. WARNING To prevent injury, the console must be attached securely to the base unit following all assembly and installation instructions shipped with the base unit. The console is intended to be connected to AC mains power through the furnished power supply ONLY.
4 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Do not allow children, or people unfamiliar with the operation of this equipment, on or near it. Do not leave children unsupervised around the equipment. Make sure all users wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for their workouts and avoid loose or dangling clothing. Users should not wear shoes with heels or leather soles, and they should check the soles of their shoes to remove any dirt and embedded stones.
Important Safety Instructions 5 Proper Location for Equipment For all equipment other than treadmills: Locate at least 40 inches (1 meter) away from walls or furniture on either side of the equipment, and 40 inches (1 meter) away from objects behind the equipment. For treadmills: Locate at least 40 inches (1 meter) away from walls or furniture on either side of the treadmill, and at least 80 inches (2 meters) away from objects behind the treadmill.
6 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console When using the treadmill, always attach the safety clip to your clothing before beginning your workout. Failure to use the safety clip may pose a greater risk of injury in the event of a fall. CAUTION: DO NOT remove the cover, or you may risk injury due to electric shock. Read the assembly and maintenance guide before operating. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Customer Support if the equipment needs servicing.
7 Important Safety Instructions Regulatory Notices for Cardiovascular Exercise Equipment The regulatory information in this section applies to the exercise equipment and its control console. Safety Approvals for Cardiovascular Equipment Precor equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following applicable safety standards.
8 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Industry Canada This device complies with RSS-210:2007 of the Spectrum Management & Telecommunications Radio Standards Specification. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Important Safety Instructions 9 Important: A true dedicated branch circuit provides discrete hot, neutral, and ground lines to each plug. These lines must not be looped or "daisy-chained" to any other lines in any way. For non-powered equipment fitted a Personal Viewing System (PVS) screens, up to 10 consoles or PVS screens can be connected to a single 20 amp dedicated branch circuit, or up to 7 consoles to a single 15 amp dedicated branch circuit.
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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ................................................... 3 Safety Precautions .................................................................................3 Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal .................................... 6 Product Recycling and Disposal ....................................................... 6 Regulatory Notices for Cardiovascular Exercise Equipment ......................................................................
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Chapter 2 Getting Started The P30 console offers administrators the ability to set default values that meet their specific needs. These settings include items like language, units of measure, and setting a maximum allowed workout time for each piece of equipment. Activating the Console for Self-Powered Equipment Precor equipment is either self-powered or externally powered using an optional power adapter. Self-powered equipment requires the user exercise to initialize the battery.
14 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Optional Use of the Power Adapter An optional AC power adapter provides sustained power to the equipment. This adapter allows you to change settings without having to pedal the equipment. To purchase the power adapter, contact your dealer. If you purchase the optional power adapter, you must also purchase the internal cable kit. The kit supplies the cable, bracket, and fasteners that connect the power adapter to the lower electronics board.
15 Getting Started Identifying Parts of the Console The following diagram provides information about the console keys. The number and actions of the console keys may differ slightly depending on the type of equipment. Figure 3: P30 console keys Table 1.
16 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Number Part Name Details • Muscle • Monitor - EFX • Stride Length - AMT • • Rate per Minute Climber The Muscle Monitor displays the muscles used to perform that workout. • Stride Length describes the length of your steps during a workout. • Rate per Minute displays the number of meters, feet, or steps that a user has gained during a workout.
17 Getting Started Number Part Name Details Options - All • equipment except AMT • Press to enter Goals, Language, Weight, Age, and Target Heart Rate information, More Options Press More Metrics to view additional metric information for all equipment except the AMT Metrics: • Percent Complete • Time in Zone • Segment Time Remaining • Average Speed • Pace - Treadmill only • Calories per Minute • Calories per Hour • WATTS • METS • Target HR • Average HR • Elevations - Treadmill an
18 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Number Part Name Number pad Details Use to enter numerical information such as age, weight, and passwords. Press Clear to delete the numbers entered. Press Enter after you have entered numbers on this number pad.
Chapter 3 Setting Up the Console Use the System Settings mode to configure settings in a way that benefits your users and your facility. The System Settings menu is visible only to administrators and registered service technicians. Changes made to these settings are saved to the fitness equipment. The System Settings categories are: Club Settings Informational Display System Settings System Setting features remain hidden from club patrons and can only be accessed using special keypresses.
20 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Note: On self-powered equipment, the battery initializes when you begin working out. You must maintain a minimum rate of motion for the Welcome banner to appear. The changes made in System Setting modes become the default settings when the display resets to the Welcome banner. CAUTION: If you change the Unit of Measure display on the treadmill, check the speed setting to verify that it is correct. To view the Club Parameters settings: 1.
Setting Up the Console 21 Setting Club Parameter Values Use this information to customize the equipment for your setting. Safety Code (Treadmill only) Value Range: Enabled or Disabled (Default: Disabled) When the equipment is shipped from the factory, the safety code protection feature is disabled. If you enable the safety code, your users will need to enter a four digit number to begin their exercise session and start the running belt.
22 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Set Max Workout Time (All Equipment) Value Range: 1 to 240 minutes (Default: 60 minutes) You can set a maximum workout time per session. Choose a time limit between 1 and 240 minutes, or select No Limit if you do not want to set a time limit. For example, if you set the time limit to 20 minutes, users can only enter a workout time between 1 and 20 minutes. Select No Limit if you do not want to set a time limit.
23 Setting Up the Console Creating a Custom Workout Value Range: ON or OFF (Default Value: OFF) Create a customized program for your workout. Note: This option is not available on all equipment. To create a custom program: 1. At the SET CUSTOM PROGRAM prompt, press OK. The program profile appears in the display and a blinking column indicates your starting point. 2. Press the down arrow key on the navigational keypad, to select the column you want to change. 3.
24 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console 6. When you have finished creating your program, press OK to save the program profile, and return to the Welcome banner. Press BACK, to exit this setting without saving your changes to the custom profile. Set Speed Limit (Treadmill only) Value Range: Full speed range of equipment (Default: Maximum speed) This setting limits how fast the running belt moves and, consequently, the number of speed settings that are available to the user.
25 Setting Up the Console Set Resistance Range (Bike only) Value Range: High, Medium, or Low (Default: High) You can set a low, medium, or high base resistance on the recumbent or upright bikes. There are 25 levels of resistance within each base setting, but the base setting affects the overall resistance range. The following ranges are available: High: Provides full resistance range Medium: Provides approximately two thirds of the resistance that is available within the high group setting.
26 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Viewing the Informational Displays Information Display settings are values that provide you with information about the equipment. Types of information contained in this setting group include, an event log, software and equipment serial numbers, and usage information. To view the System settings: 1. At the Welcome banner, press Pause. 2. Press the following number keys in sequence to enter the password: 65 3. Press Enter.
27 Setting Up the Console Product Value Information provided All UPPER BASE SW Upper base application software version PART NUMBER All LOWER BASE SW PART NUMBER Lower application software version All METRICS BOARD Software number on the Metrics Board AMT STRIDE DIAL SW Stride Dial software number PART NUMBER All SERIAL NUMBER Used to determine exact model and type of equipment All USAGE LOG All EVENT LOG • The number of times each program has been used and displays the associated cumula
28 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Event Number Description of Event 09 Lower PCA memory test event 10 Line Frequency out of acceptable range 11 Watchdog (Upper PCA) low voltage power 12 Watchdog (Lower PCA) low voltage power 13 Fan at incorrect speed (version 1 treadmills) 14 Fan fail (lower PCA) 15 AC input voltage too high 16 AC input voltage too low 20 Too many maximum power requests in one second 21 Too many maximum consecutive power requests 22 No motor pulses at sta
29 Setting Up the Console User ID Entry with CSAFE Equipment This equipment is fully compatible with CSAFE protocols. When the equipment is connected to a CSAFE master device, the user is prompted to press ENTER and begin an identification process. The user ID is displayed as five zeros and indicates the starting point. The following table describes key functions while in CSAFE mode. Table 6. CSAFE access keys Keys Function Number Keypad Use the number keys to enter a user ID.
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Chapter 4 Introducing Users to the P30 Console CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a thorough physical examination. Seek advice from your physician to learn the target heart rate appropriate for your fitness level. The P30 console offers an easy-to-follow display and multiple programs to help people meet their exercise needs.
32 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console To use the touch heart rate feature, place the palm of your hands directly on the metal heart rate sensors on the equipment’s handlebars. To ensure a more accurate heart rate readout, make sure you follow these tips: Both hands must grip the sensors for your heart rate to register. It takes a number of consecutive heart beats (15-20 seconds) for your heart rate to register. When gripping the sensors, do not grip tightly. Keep a loose, cupping hold.
33 Introducing Users to the P30 Console Using a Chest Strap Transmitter WARNING Signals used by the heart rate straps may interfere with pacemakers or other implanted devices. Consult your physician and the manufacturers of your heart rate strap and implanted device before using a heart rate strap. Wearing a chest strap transmitter during your workout provides steady heart rate information.
34 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Using the Treadmill Safety Clip The treadmill is equipped with two different stop functions, which behave as follows: If the user … Then the treadmill belt … And the console … Presses down on the red Slows to a STOP button stop Shows that the exercise workout is paused Pulls on the lanyard Slows to a stop attached to the safety clip and trips the restart switch Shows the words PUSH TO RESET SWITCH and an arrow pointing to the Restart switch The restart s
Introducing Users to the P30 Console 35 If the restart switch trips during exercise, perform the following steps: 1. Reattach the safety clip if necessary. 2. Press the restart switch down until it clicks, returning it to its normal position. Note: If the restart switch trips, all information about the current workout is deleted. 3. Start the workout from the beginning, reducing the time as needed to account for the amount of exercise that has been completed.
36 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Treadmill Auto Stop™ (Automatic Stop) Function Important: The default setting for this feature is ON. An administrator can turn off this feature in the System Settings; however, Precor recommends it remain ON. The Auto Stop™ (Automatic Stop) feature is designed to bring the treadmill to a gradual stop when it is not in use. This might occur if a user steps off the treadmill before the end of a workout and leaves the treadmill running.
Chapter 5 Starting a Workout CAUTION: If you are using a treadmill, be sure to attach the security clip to your clothing before starting your workout. The equipment is in the Welcome state when the words SELECT A WORKOUT OR PRESS QUICKSTART TO BEGIN scroll across the scrolling upper text display and PRECOR scrolls on the lower text display. If the equipment is connected to CSAFE, the words SELECT A WORKOUT, PRESS QUICKSTART, OR ENTER TO BEGIN scroll across the upper text display.
38 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Starting a Preset Programmed Workout Preset workouts are a great way to tailor your workouts to your fitness goals, stay challenged, and add variety to your sessions. The P30 includes the following preset programs depending on the type of equipment: Manual Heart Rate Interval Weight Loss Fat Burner Variety Performance Setting Options Goal, Language, and Unit options can be set before you begin a workout.
39 Starting a Workout To choose a unit of measure before you begin exercising: 1. From the Welcome banner, press OPTIONS. 2. Press OPTIONS twice to go UNITS. 3. Use the Up and Down arrows to select a unit of measure. 4. Once you have selected a unit of measure, press OK. Setting Options after You Begin a Workout Once you begin a Quick Start workout or choose a Workout, you can enter your Weight and Age, and a Target Heart Rate goal. The Language and Units settings are also available.
40 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Pausing and Resuming an Exercise Session When you interrupt a workout, the equipment responds in one of two ways, depending on how it is powered. Paused (Externally Powered Equipment) When the session is paused, the belt speed is slowly reduced to zero, or the resistance is slowly reduced to the minimum. The lift motor is turned off leaving the incline or crossramp at its current position. Data entry is canceled.
41 Starting a Workout Ending a Session Cooling down is an important aspect of your workout because it helps reduce muscle stiffness and soreness by transporting excess lactic acid out of the working muscles. In addition, a three to five minute cool down allows your heart rate to return to its normal, resting state. At the end of your workout, a Summary screen displays your average heart rate during your workout and your accumulated workout metrics.
42 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Three different types of metrics are captured during a workout. Controlled Metrics can be set and changed. They include: Resistance Level (AMT, EFX, bike) Speed (treadmill) Incline (treadmill) Steps/Minute (climber) Current Performance Metrics describe the intensity of a workout in real time.
43 Starting a Workout Programs Preset workouts are a great way to tailor your workouts to your fitness goals, stay challenged, and add variety to your sessions. Most P30 equipment contains six preset workouts. Manual Heart Rate Interval Weight Loss Variety Performance The one exception is the AMT. It does not contain Variety or Performance workouts, and the Weight Loss workout has been replaced with a Fat Burner workout.
44 Operating and Maintaining the P30 Console Weight Loss The workout time is fixed at 28 minutes. The workout consists of four intervals, each lasting eight minutes. You can change the resistance at any time during the work interval. Variety During this workout, resistance and speed vary throughout the workout in a random pattern.
Chapter 6 Maintenance To keep the equipment functioning properly, perform the minor maintenance tasks in this section at the intervals suggested. Failure to maintain the equipment as described in this section could void the Precor Limited Warranty. DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always disconnect the equipment from its power source before cleaning it or performing any maintenance tasks. If the equipment uses an optional power adapter, disconnect the adapter.
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