Commercial Treadmill Owner’s Manual C954 C956 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORT When using the C956 or C954 treadmill, always follow basic precautions, including the following: • To ensure your safety and to protect the unit, read all the instructions before assembling and using the treadmill. • To ensure the proper use and safety of the treadmill, make sure that all users read this manual.
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 • 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 the hood while operating the treadmill. Keep the air openings clean and free of lint, hair, or anything that might impeded the free flow of air.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..........................................2 Safety Approval ..................................................................... 3 Grounding Instructions ........................................................... 3 Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) ........................................ 6 European Applications ........................................................... 6 Obtaining Service .......
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 Table of Contents The C956/C954 Display ..................................................25 Features on the Display Console ............................................ 25 Top Display Windows .............................................................. 26 Upper Display (C956 only) ...................................................... 26 Center Display (C956 and C954) ............................................
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 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.
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 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 Service Representative at 1-888-665-4404.
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 Thank you for purchasing the Precor C956 or C954 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.
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 HARDWARE KIT After unpacking the treadmill, open the hardware kit and make sure that you have the following items shown in Diagram 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 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.
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 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. 3. Move the treadmill. Diagram 3. Grasp the hand holds inside the rear end caps and use proper lifting techniques to lift the rear end so that you can roll the treadmill on its front wheels.
C O M Diagram 5 M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 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.
C O M Diagram 7 M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 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.
C O M M Diagram 9 E R C I A L Route the cable. P 1 R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 2 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.
C O M M Diagram 11 E R C I A L P Secure the right upright support. Screws (D), washers (E), and barrel spacers (F) Tighten so that the upright is secure, but leave room for adjustments. R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 1 Right upright support Front panel 3 2 8. Secure the upright support. Diagram 11, #1. Obtain two screws (D), washers (E) and barrel spacers (F) from the Hardware kit.
C O M M Diagram 13 E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Handrail alignment and installation. 1 2 Handrail Console extension 45ο angle Screw (A) and washer (C) Lower handrail bracket 5 4 3 Important: With the handrails attached, the width of the treadmill is 33½ inches (85 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.
C O M M Diagram 14 E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Secure the fasteners and replace the hood. Alternately tighten four side upright screws. Alternately tighten the four front panel screws. Alternately tighten the four screws that secure the display console. 12. Replace the hood. Diagram 14. Reposition the hood on the treadmill and replace the four buttonhead screws removed in step 4. The two screws with washers are placed through the front panel.
C O M M Diagram 16 E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Raise or lower the deck. Hand holds on rear end caps Adjustable rear foot 1 2 15. Adjust the rear deck. Diagram 16. To raise the rear deck, situate yourself next to the adjustable rear foot. Ask an assistant to lift the rear of the treadmill slightly while you turn the adjustable rear foot clockwise. Turning the rear foot counterclockwise lowers 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 CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RUNNING BELT The belt is aligned at the factory before shipment. However, during shipment or by using the treadmill on an uneven surface, the belt might move off center. Proper belt alignment is important because it allows the belt to remain centered and assures smooth operation. Follow these steps to check the alignment: 1. The treadmill has adjustable rear feet.
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 Club Information These next few pages provide information that lets you customize the treadmill for your Club. It is not information that your customer needs or, necessarily, should see.
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 To access the Club settings, the following must occur: ❑ Check to be sure that the treadmill is turned ON. ❑ Check that the Precor banner appears on the display. ❑ Press the appropriate key sequences. (To cancel entries, press Reset.) Important: To access Custom mode, press Stop while the Precor banner is displayed. Within 1/2 second, begin pressing the key sequences.
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 DETERMINING THE CLUB SPEED LIMIT You can set the maximum speed for the treadmill. This limits how fast the running belt moves and, consequently, how many adjustments a user can make to the treadmill’s speed. The speed is displayed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (kph) depending upon the units of measure (Metric or U.S. standard) that are selected. The ▼▲ keys let you choose a speed between: 0.5 to 12.0 mph 1.
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 C956 CUSTOM COURSES Note: This aspect of the Club Custom mode does not appear in the C954 treadmill. Two custom course programs (Course 1 and Course 2) exist in the C956 treadmill. After you modify Course 1 (or opt to bypass it), Course 2 appears on the display. The keys on the console keypad have a different function than explained in the box on page 21.
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 VIEWING THE ODOMETER, HOURS OF USE, SOFTWARE VERSION AND ERROR LOG Start at the Precor banner and press the Stop key. Then, within 1/2 second, initiate the following key sequence. Speed ▲, Speed ▼ The field name Odometer appears briefly and then the odometer value (the cumulative distance users have travelled) appears in miles or kilometers. Press Enter and the number of hours (Hour Meter) that the unit has been in use appears.
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 The C56/C954 Display The C956 or C954 is designed so users can work out with minimal 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 that you familiarize yourself with it so you can instruct your customers to use it 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 TOP DISPLAY WINDOWS Smart Rate®: You must enter your “Age” (during the course Setup prompts), and wear a POLAR® chest strap, while in a course program, before the blinking segment in the bar graph can show the zone that your heart rate is in, either: Weight Loss or Cardiovascular.
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 DISTANCE: The distance that you have travelled appears (00.00) once you begin a workout. Distance appears in 100th mile increments. Distance can appear in miles or kilometers. If you wish to change the display, follow the instructions found in Club Information on page 20. SPEED: Displays the running belt’s speed. The ▼ and ▲ keys let you decrease or increase the treadmill’s speed.
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 KEYS ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE The Precor treadmills have an easy-to-use keypad that is activated by the slightest touch. Remind users that they only need to apply gentle pressure to these ultrasensitive keys. Each key on the display console’s keypad provides specific functions. Numeric keys (numbered 1 - 0) let you enter data in answer to the display prompts and change the speed during a workout.
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 Numeric Keys (1 - 0): During a workout, you can use the numeric keys to change the treadmill’s speed or incline (in whole numbers or increments). The range of speed (0.5 - 12 mph, 1 - 20 kph) can be set by the club, so there may be limits. Check with the club manager.
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: As a safety feature, a sharp tug on the security cord that is attached to the Stop key will cause the running belt to stop. It is a requirement that a user attach the security clip on his or her clothing while working out. Please refer to Using the Security Clip on page 32.
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 The Quick Start key can be pressed any time during the Setup prompts. Default values apply after that point. See the table below: Press Quick Start at the,... The following occurs: Precor banner You bypass the Setup prompts. A message appears, Belt Starting 3, 2, 1,... and your work out begins in Manual mode. Course prompt The displayed course is accessed.
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 Treadmill Once the C956 or C954 is set up, it is ready to use. There are no complex instructions to follow or mandatory programming steps required to operate the treadmill. The easy-to-understand prompts let you select a course and specify how long you want to work out. Begin working out and then, adapt the speed and incline level to meet your fitness goals.
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 In Pause mode, you press This is what happens..., Speed ▲ Exits Pause mode and starts the running belt moving again so that you can resume where you left off. Reset Displays the Workout Summary banner. You can scan through your workout statistics (TIME, DISTANCE, CALORIES) by pressing the Change key. Note that the TIME display shows the accumulated workout time including warmup and cool down periods.
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 QUICK STEPS TO WORKING OUT The steps to working out on the C956/C954 are listed below. A short explanation appears on the left with the more thorough description following on the right. CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, obtain a complete physical examination from your physician. WORKOUT TIPS • • • • • • 1 Always attach the security clip to your clothing prior to working out. Check that the unit is turned ON.
C O M M E R C I (Pause) 6 Continue your workout. (Cool down) A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N To pause during your workout session before finishing the selected course, press the Stop key. See Pause, Cool Down, Summary and Exit Features for more information. 6. When you have completed a course, a 5-minute cool down period automatically begins. Hold onto the handrail.
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 Courses The C954 provides one Manual course while the C956 lets you choose between 21 variable courses.
C O M M E R C Diagram 20 Target Zones. I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N HEART RATE TARGET ZONES 200 190 YOUR HEART RATE 180 170 160 150 REC OMM 140 130 120 100 RECO END MME ED C ARD NDED IOVA SCU WEIG LAR ZON HT LO 90 E MAX. HEART RATE Cardio Zone SS ZO NE 80 70 Weight Loss Zone 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 YOUR AGE For the ideal “weight loss” range, your heart rate should be between 55% and 70% of your maximum aerobic heart rate.
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 pressing Enter at the Precor banner. This causes the C954 or C956 to display several Setup prompts. At the course prompt, you select #1 — Manual course. The Manual course profile appears as a flat line. Use the ▼▲ keys or the numeric keys to adjust the incline or speed. (See pages 28 and 29 for more information on the different key’s function.
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 To use the interval course, take the following steps: 1. Follow the instructions on page 34, Quick Steps to Working Out. 2. At the course prompt, use the ▼▲ key or numeric keys to select course 12, 13, or 14 (depending on the interval length). 4. Press Enter to proceed to the next prompt. When you finish answering the Setup prompts, the Interval course begins.
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 C956 HEART RATE COURSE Once you set your target heart rate and the running belt’s speed, the C956 Heart Rate Course monitors your heart rate and automatically maintains it within a few beats per minute (bpm) of the selected target. Blinking lights on the Smart Rate® bar graph appear to show the “zone” that you are in.
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 C956 WEIGHT LOSS COURSE The Precor Weight Loss course incorporates the latest findings on fat-burning and weight loss through exercise. It is based on research at the world-renowned Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research and it is designed to help you burn the most fat during a 28-minute workout, while minimizing the risk of discomfort and injury.
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 Maintenance The C956 or C954 requires little maintenance to keep it running smoothly and efficiently. However, you, as club manager or owner, are responsible for typical maintenance tasks such as, cleaning the unit to keep it free from dust and dirt accumulation. If you fail to maintain the treadmill as described below, it could affect or void the Precor limited warranty.
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 Align the running belt. Diagram 21 Side rail Adjust the bolt using a 5/16-inch hex key. Right side rear end cap Running belt Take the following steps to align the running belt on the treadmill. To ensure your safety, make all adjustments while the treadmill is OFF. 1. Make sure the treadmill is OFF and the running belt has completely stopped. 2. Locate the right belt adjustment bolt in the rear end cap 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 STORING THE POLAR® CHEST STRAP Store the chest strap transmitter in a place where dust and dirt cannot accumulate on it such as, a closet or drawer. Be sure to keep the chest strap protected from extremes in temperature. Do not store it in an area that may be exposed to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated. Copyright 2002 Precor Incorporated. Precor Web site: www.precor.com Specifications subject to change without notice. Exploded Views C956 C954 Precor Incorporated. 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 P/N 44299-102 5/2/02 Rev.
Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated. Copyright 2002 Precor Incorporated. Precor Web site: www.precor.com Specifications subject to change without notice. Exploded Views C956 C954 Precor Incorporated. 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 P/N 44299-102 5/2/02 Rev.
Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated. Copyright 2002 Precor Incorporated. Precor Web site: www.precor.com Specifications subject to change without notice. Exploded Views C956 C954 Precor Incorporated. 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 P/N 44299-102 5/2/02 Rev.
Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated. Copyright 2002 Precor Incorporated. Precor Web site: www.precor.com Specifications subject to change without notice. Exploded Views C956 C954 Precor Incorporated. 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 P/N 44299-102 5/2/02 Rev.
Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated. Copyright 2002 Precor Incorporated. Precor Web site: www.precor.com Specifications subject to change without notice. Exploded Views C956 C954 Precor Incorporated. 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 P/N 44299-102 5/2/02 Rev.
Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated. Copyright 2002 Precor Incorporated. Precor Web site: www.precor.com Specifications subject to change without notice. Exploded Views C956 C954 Precor Incorporated. 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 P/N 44299-102 5/2/02 Rev.
Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated. Copyright 2002 Precor Incorporated. Precor Web site: www.precor.com Specifications subject to change without notice. Exploded Views C956 C954 Precor Incorporated. 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 P/N 44299-102 5/2/02 Rev.
Thank you for purchasing a PRECOR product. In order that we may continue to serve you in the future, please take a few minutes to complete and return this warranty registration. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the Precor Limited Warranty and affirms that the date of purchase was_____________ 20___; further, that the undersigned has read and understands the conditions and terms of the Precor Limited Warranty in its entirety.
Please fill out the Warranty Registration and mail it to Precor. PLACE STAMP HERE ▼ Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 Warranty Registration Card C956 and C954 Commercial Treadmills featuring Heart Rate and Smart Rate® Systems Electronic Specifications Product Specifications C954 Programs: Length: 84 inches (213 cm) Width: 36.75 inches (93 cm) w/handrails Manual 33.
