Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit EC860 du fabricant Precor
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EC 86 0 eddy current technology by Precor Incoporated Owner ’ s Manual Recumbent Professional Cycle USA R.
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.
T able of Contents Before You Begin .......................................................... 4 About this Manual ........................................................................ 4 Setting Up the EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle ...........
page 4 1 Congratulations on purchasing the most innovative recumbent cycle available, 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.
page 5 2 Setting Up the EC860 Pr ofessional 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.
page 6 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).
page 7 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.
page 8 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.
page 9 Keypad Left Display Window Diagram 2 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.
page 10 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.
page 11 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.
page 12 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.
page 13 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.
page 14 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.
page 15 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.
page 16 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.
page 17 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.
page 18 Getting the Most Out of Y our 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.
page 19 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.
page 20 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.
page 21 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.
page 22 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.
page 23 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.
page 24 Chassis Welded steel uni-frame construction Readouts Multi-functional motivational digital display: • Program and level selection • Pedal RPM • Fitness score • Watts (resistance level).
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Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Precor EC860 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Precor EC860 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Precor EC860, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Precor EC860 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Precor EC860, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Precor EC860.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Precor EC860. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Precor EC860 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
