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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.
Table of Contents 1 Before You Begin .......................................................... 4 2 Setting Up the EC860 Professional 3 About this Manual ........................................................................ 4 Recumbent Cycle .......................................................... 5 Installation Requirements ............................................................ 5 Using the Club Setting Program ..................................................
1 Before You Begin Congratulations on purchasing the most innovative recumbent cycle available, the Precor EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle. For the first time, an electronic 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.
2 Setting Up the EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle 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.
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.
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.
3 Using the EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle 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.
Diagram 2 Keypad EC860 Electronic console display 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
5. Make sure that the program name you want to modify is shown in the left key. window display. To select the other program, press the Note: If you accidentally press the key when selecting a program name, key and cycle through all 24 segments in the continue to press 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 your position.
4 Getting the Most Out of Your Workout 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.
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 determine your training zone. Keep in mind that this zone is an approximation, to be used as a guideline—individual heart rates vary according to several physiological factors.
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.
5 Maintaining the EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle Because of its advanced design, the EC860 cycle 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. If you encounter problems with the cycle, follow the instructions in Using the Diagnostic Program. This program performs some basic diagnostic routines that can help you troubleshoot problems.
2. Press the ON key. The initial start-up prompt, “Choose Workout Program” appears. (The display may take a minute to appear.) Note: If the cycle is already ON and EC860 is scrolling across the bottom of the display. You can press any key and the initial start-up prompt will appear. 3. When the “Choose Workout Program” prompt appears, access the Diagnostic program by simultaneously holding down the ON and ENTER/ RESET keys for a minimum of 5 seconds. 4.
7. Test the Hall 1 speed sensor by SLOWLY moving the pedals. Continue pedaling for about 1 minute. The asterisk to the right of “Hall 1” will blink on and off if the sensor is working correctly. If the asterisk stays solid, the cycle needs servicing. Please note that only Hall 1 is used; ignore Hall 2. 8. To exit the Diagnostic program, either use the power switch to turn the cycle OFF then ON, or press ENTER/RESET three times. In either case, the initial start-up prompt, “Choose Workout Program,” appears.
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