Precor Exercise Bike EC860 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual  
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Table of Contents  
Before You Begin .......................................................... 4  
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2
4
Setting Up the EC860 Professional  
Recumbent Cycle .......................................................... 5  
Installation Requirements ............................................................  
5
6
Using the EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle ...... 8  
3
Understanding the Electronic Console. .......................................  
8
Adjusting the Seat ....................................................................... 11  
Using Manual Mode (Workout Program 0) .................................. 12  
Designing a Customized Course ................................................. 16  
Getting the Most Out of Your Workout........................ 18  
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5
How Hard Should I Exercise?...................................................... 19  
How Long Should I Exercise? ..................................................... 20  
How Often Should I Exercise?..................................................... 20  
Maintaining the EC860 Professional  
Recumbent Cycle.......................................................... 21  
Cleaning the Cycle ...................................................................... 21  
Getting Service ............................................................................ 23  
 
Before You Begin  
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.  
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The easy-to-use electronic console allows users to simply climb on and begin  
cycling. The chosen course is displayed on the three-dimensional course  
simulator along with the rider’s position on the course. Throughout the workout,  
the electronics continually display statistics about distance travelled, pedal  
RPM, time remaining in the program, and fitness score. With the electronic  
pacer, users can easily maintain their intensity and judge their progress.  
The EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle is built to the exacting standards of  
the health club environment, allowing it to withstand the rigors of daily club use.  
To maximize the use of the EC860 Professional Recumbent Cycle, please  
study this manual thoroughly.  
About this Manual  
Inside this manual, you will find instructions for installing and using the EC860  
Professional Recumbent Cycle. You will also find an explanation of aerobic  
conditioning and suggestions for developing an EC860 fitness program.  
The manual uses the following conventions for identifying special information:  
Note: Contains additional information that applies to the preceding text.  
Important: Indicates information to which you should pay special attention.  
CAUTION: Indicates steps or information necessary to prevent harm to  
yourself or damage to the equipment.  
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Setting Up the EC860 Professional  
Recumbent Cycle  
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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. Standard or Metric as the measurement system. The Club Setting Program  
also enables you to limit workout time on the cycle so more people can use it.  
Instructions on how to use the program are found in this section.  
Installation Requirements  
Follow the installation requirements below when installing the cycle. If you do not  
install the cycle according to the following guidelines, you could void the Precor  
warranty.  
Set up the EC860 cycle on a solid, flat surface.  
Use the appropriate voltage outlet and grounding as specified on the  
cycle. The EC860 cycle is available in both 120-volt and 220-volt models.  
Refer to the cycle’s identification label to determine the voltage and fre-  
quency that your cycle needs.  
CAUTION: Do not use a non-grounded outlet. Electrical damage might  
occur if the EC860 cycle is connected to an improper power source.  
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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. For example, if a club owner sets the maximum workout time to  
20 minutes, the cycle would allow users to specify a workout time from 2  
to 20 minutes. Users could not specify a workout time longer than 20  
minutes. When you buy the cycle, it is set to the maximum workout time of  
60 minutes.  
Measurement system—You can choose between U.S. Standard or  
Metric. Typically, the cycle you buy is set to U.S. Standard.  
To access the Club Setting program, 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 use the Club Setting program, take the following steps:  
1. Make sure that the cycle is located in an appropriate place and plugged in.  
2. If the cycle is turned OFF, turn it ON using the ON/OFF power switch. This  
switch is located on the front of the cycle, near the power cord.  
3. To display the initial start-up prompt, press the ON key.  
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,  
Choose Workout Program” will appear.  
4. When the start-up prompt “Choose Workout Program” appears, access  
the Club Settings program by simultaneously pressing and holding the ON  
and  
keys for a minimum of 5 seconds.  
5. Release both keys when the Club Settings screen appears on the console  
as shown in Diagram 1.  
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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. You can  
change the settings and limit workout sessions to any one of the following:  
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 28, 30, 40, 50, or 60 minutes.  
When the desired time limit appears, press the ENTER/RESET key.  
8. At the “Enter Machine Units” prompt, use the keys to select  
the measurement system, either U.S. Standard or Metric, then press  
ENTER/RESET.  
The “Choose Workout Program” prompt appears and the cycle is ready  
for use.  
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Using the EC860 Professional  
Recumbent Cycle  
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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. This section covers the following information:  
an overview of the features provided on the electronic console  
information about adjusting seat height  
instructions for turning the cycle on and off  
an explanation about using the cycle in manual mode (workout program 0)  
instructions for exercising on the cycle  
instructions for designing a customized exercise program (two custom  
courses can be designed—workout programs 8 and 9)  
Understanding the Electronic Console  
Once the EC860 cycle is set up, it is ready to use. There are no complex  
instructions to follow or mandatory programming steps required to operate the  
cycle. Simply select one of the 10 workout programs, then specify how hard and  
how long you want to work. As you exercise, the electronic console provides  
motivation and presents constant feedback about your progress.  
A screen-saver feature causes the console displays to disappear 2 minutes  
after a workout program ends. If you stop exercising and take more than a 2  
minute break, your workout session ends and the screen-saver feature pro-  
duces blank window displays. While the left and right window displays remain  
blank, “EC860 Press any button to begin exercise” appears and scrolls  
across the bottom window display.  
Diagram 2 illustrates the EC860 electronic console. Its keys and displays are  
explained on the following pages.  
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Diagram 2  
EC860  
Electronic  
console display  
Keypad  
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. After  
you press ENTER/RESET, the electronics will remember what you specified  
and continue to the next function or prompt.  
If you are using a specific program during a workout and want it to end, press  
ENTER/RESET. Your Performance Summary appears. To cancel the program  
and return to the initial start-up prompt, press ENTER/RESET again. The start-  
up prompt, “Choose Workout Program” appears on the display. You can then  
begin another exercise program or end your workout.  
Left Display  
Window  
The left display on the electronic console provides information about your  
workout session:  
Program: Indicates the workout program selected for an exercise session. You  
can choose between 0 and 9 by using the arrow keys.  
Level: Shows the selected effort level, from 1 to 9. The higher the number you  
select, the more resistance you receive. You can change the effort level any-  
time during a workout by using the arrow keys to increase or decrease the  
resistance.  
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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. You will exceed 100% if you  
finish ahead of the pacer and be below 100% if you finish behind the pacer.  
If you can easily maintain a 100 percent fitness score, you might want to  
choose a more challenging workout next time. However, if you have difficulty  
maintaining a high enough score, you might want to choose a lower exercise  
level.  
Watts: Indicates the amount of energy currently being expended.  
Calories per Hour: Indicates the number of calories burned per hour. Use this  
display, along with Calories Used and Pedal RPM, to determine exercise  
intensity (how hard you are working out) at any given moment.  
Calories Used: Provides the number of calories burned in the workout. The  
cycle determines calories based on a 160 pound rider so if your weight is  
different, you should use the displayed information only as a reference.  
Distance: Shows how far you have travelled, in either miles or kilometers. Use  
this information to measure total work accomplished during a workout.  
Time: Lists the amount of time remaining on the course you are using. Use this  
display to pace yourself during a workout.  
Goal Setting: Indicates the anticipated targets the user will achieve at the  
selected program or effort level. The goals you set are affected by the speed,  
workload, and time of your workout session. When you enter a time after the  
Enter Workout Time” prompt, the display “Your Goals Are” appears in the left  
window display and provides the basis for your workout and performance  
summary.  
Right Display  
Window  
The right display window on the electronic console prompts you to enter specific  
information, graphically displays a pacer, and provides information about  
incline:  
Pace Tempo: Provides a tempo for you to follow. The pacer provides motiva-  
tion and helps you maintain exercise intensity. During a workout, if you change  
the effort level, the pace tempo changes to reflect the new level.  
While you workout, the console displays a roadway with two triangles, one on  
each side of the centerline. The shaded triangle on the left side is the pacer; the  
triangle on the right side represents you.  
If your speed remains even with the pacer, the triangles remain the same size.  
If you are behind the pacer, the pacer appears to move ahead and become  
smaller in size. When your speed is greater than the pacer’s, the triangle that  
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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.  
Performance Summary: Appears at the end of your workout and indicates  
whether or not you met the goals you set for the total calories burned, distance  
covered, and time elapsed. The workout statistics appear as a percent of your  
goals. Review your workout statistics to determine how well you did.  
Bottom Display  
Window  
Program Profile: The course profile that appears in the bottom window display  
corresponds to the program you selected. As you proceed through your work-  
out, the left portion of the profile becomes shaded indicating the course seg-  
ments you have already completed.  
Adjusting the Seat  
Before starting a workout, you should position the seat properly to avoid strain  
on your knees. Take the following steps to adjust the seat.  
1. To check for proper seat position, sit on the seat of the cycle with both feet  
in the pedals (make sure that the balls of your feet are centered on the  
pads). The knee of the extended leg should be slightly bent, 10 to 15  
Photo 1  
Proper leg position  
A 10 to 15  
degree bend  
degrees (see Photo 1).  
2. If you need to adjust the seat, dismount and with your left hand grab the  
assist handle (molded into the frame). With your right hand, press the seat  
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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.  
Turning the Cycle ON and OFF  
Use the ON//OFF power switch to turn the cycle ON and OFF. This switch is  
located on the front of the cycle, near the power cord. It takes about 45 seconds  
for the electronic console displays to appear after the cycle has been turned ON  
and you have pressed the ON key.  
Use the ON/OFF power switch to turn OFF the cycle when it is not being used  
for any length of time. For example, have the cycle turned OFF during non-  
business hours.  
Using Manual Mode (Workout Program 0)  
In addition to choosing a preprogrammed or custom course, you can choose  
manual mode. Manual mode is the same as the workout program “0,” which lets  
you control your effort level while the program is in progress.  
After you select program “0,” the program’s course profile appears in the bottom  
window display and shows a flat, constant course. The Hill Profile appears in  
the upper right corner of the right window display and indicates an incline level  
of 5. Use the arrow keys to change your effort and incline levels; as you change  
the levels, the segments in the profiles also change.  
A low level profile represents the least amount of effort required and the  
lowest number of calories burned.  
A high level profile represents the highest amount of effort required and the  
greatest number of calories burned.  
As you proceed through your workout, the left portion of the course profile  
becomes shaded indicating the course segments you have already completed.  
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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). If you receive a score of 100 percent, continue to  
the next highest level. Each time you receive a 100 percent score, you should  
advance to the next effort level for a more challenging workout.  
Note: 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. You  
will exceed 100% if you finish ahead of the pacer and be below 100% if you  
finish behind the pacer.  
In addition to the preprogrammed courses, you can choose a custom course  
that you or the club owner has designed. Two custom courses can be created  
(for instructions, see Designing a Customized Course later in this section). You  
can also select manual mode (program 0) which lets you control your effort  
level while the program is in progress.  
Once you have answered the start-up prompts and started exercising in a  
workout program, you can exit the program by pressing ENTER/RESET.  
Pressing this key cancels the program. The cycle displays your Performance  
Summary, then the initial start-up prompt.  
CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, you should have a  
complete physical examination by your physician.  
To exercise on the cycle, take the following steps:  
1. Check to see that the cycle is turned ON. If it is turned OFF, turn it ON  
using the ON/OFF power switch. This switch is located on the front of the  
cycle, near the power cord.  
2. Sit on the cycle. Make sure that your weight is balanced and your feet are  
positioned securely, with the balls of your feet centered on the pads. You  
might need to adjust the seat and handlebars to comfortable positions.  
(Refer to Adjusting the Seat and Adjusting the Handlebars for instructions.)  
3. Press the ON key. The initial start-up prompt, “Choose Workout Program”  
appears.  
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, “Choose  
Workout Program” will appear.  
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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.  
Diagram 3  
Profiles of the  
preprogrammed courses  
1
3
5
7
2
4
6
8
User Program 1; can be customized  
9
0
Manual Mode; can be changed  
User Program 2; can be customized  
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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.  
Nine different effort levels are available:  
1
2
3
4
5
Beginner exercise  
Beginner weight loss  
Weight loss  
Light exercise  
Moderate exercise  
6
7
8
9
Heavy exercise  
Light competition  
Moderate competition  
Heavy competition  
Note: To repeat these exact workout again, you need to specify the same  
effort level number in addition to the program number.  
7. Once the desired effort level number appears, press ENTER/RESET. The  
Enter Workout Time” prompt appears.  
8. Use the arrow keys to specify how long you want to work out. The displays  
in the left window (Calories Used, Distance, and Time) change as you scroll  
through the units of time. When the desired amount of time is displayed,  
press ENTER/RESET.  
The Club Settings program lets club owners limit the length of time allowed  
for a workout. When specifying a workout time, you can choose any time up  
to, but not longer than, this limit. For example, if the time limit is set at 30  
minutes, you can set a workout time from 2 minutes to a maximum of 30  
minutes.  
After you enter a workout time, the Goal Setting display “Your Goals Are”  
appears in the left window showing the target amounts you can achieve  
with the workout selected.  
9. To start your workout, begin pedaling.  
During a workout, you can change your effort level using the arrow keys.  
Doing this affects how hard you work, but does not change the profile of the  
course unless you are using Manual mode (program 0).  
10. Continue your workout until the program ends. Maintain your exercise  
intensity by pedaling with the pacer.  
Note: We do not recommend exercising faster than the pacer since it is  
provided to help you work out. If you want a more difficult exercise session,  
select a different program or a higher effort level.  
11. When the selected exercise program ends, review your performance  
summary.  
We recommend that you keep track of your workouts by writing them down.  
This way you can monitor your progress toward your fitness goals and also use  
the information as a reference in planning interesting and challenging workouts  
in the future.  
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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. This switch is located on the front of the cycle, near  
the power cord.  
2. Press the ON key. The initial start-up prompt, “Choose Workout Program”  
appears.  
Note: If the cycle is already ON and EC860 is scrolling across the bottom of  
the display. You can start pedaling, press the  
and  
keys, or press  
ENTER/RESET and the initial start-up prompt, “Choose Workout Pro-  
gram” will appear.  
3. Access the User Programming screen by simultaneously pressing and  
holding ON and  
for a minimum of 5 seconds.  
4. Release both keys when you see the User Programming screen. In the  
upper left-hand window, “User Program 1” will be highlighted as shown in  
Diagram 4.  
Note: User Program 1 represents program 8 and User Program 2 repre-  
sents program 9.  
Diagram 4  
User Programming screen  
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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  
continue to press the key and cycle through all 24 segments in the  
course profile until the highlight returns to the program name.  
key when selecting a 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. Any changes that you make occur only in the  
highlighted segment of the profile.  
Press the  
area. Repeatedly pressing the  
allowed. For example, when the maximum height is displayed, another  
push of the key returns the profile to the lowest height.  
key to change the height of the profile in the highlighted  
key cycles through all the heights  
Keep in mind as you specify heights that 1 represents the lowest  
resistance and 9 represents the greatest resistance. To help you, the  
window in the upper right-hand window shows the incline of the current  
selection.  
Press the  
key to move to the next segment of the profile. Each  
profile consists of 24 segments.  
Once you reach the 24th segment, the cursor moves from profile view to  
program name, and the program name is highlighted.  
8. If desired, modify the other program by returning to Step 5.  
9. When you are finished, press ENTER/RESET to save your changes.  
The initial start-up prompt, “Choose Workout Program,” appears and the  
cycle is ready to use.  
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Getting the Most Out of Your Workout  
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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. In addition to providing information on which exercise  
equipment is best for your individual needs, your fitness dealer can provide  
advise on training, technique, and exercise physiology. Your dealer can also  
recommend good books on these subjects.  
To help you get started in planning and carrying out your fitness program, this  
section provides some basic information on aerobic exercise—such as how  
hard you should workout, how long each session should be, and how often you  
need to exercise to benefit from a regular program.  
Diagram 5  
Muscles exercised  
during an EC850  
workout  
1
3
1
2
6
2
5
8
1. Trapezius  
2. Deltoid  
3. Pectorals  
4. Rhomboids  
5. Triceps  
6. Biceps  
7. Latissimus Dorsi  
8. Forearm Flexors/  
Extensors  
4
9
7
8
10  
12  
11  
13  
9. Abdominals  
10. Erector Spinae  
11. Gluteals  
14  
12. Hip Flexors  
13. Quadriceps  
14. Hamstrings  
15. Gastrocnemius/  
Soleus  
15  
16  
16  
16. Peroneus Longus/  
Brevis  
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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. To determine your training zone, or  
target heart rate, find your age and fitness level on the diagram, and then find  
the line where they intersect. For example, if you are 35 years old, your training  
heart rate at the intermediate fitness level is 157 beats per minute. Remember  
this number—this is the pulse rate you should try to maintain as you work out.  
To determine your heart rate, take your pulse at a place that you can reach  
easily and comfortably while you exercise. Typical places for measuring heart  
rate are directly over the heart on the left side of the chest, on either side of the  
neck, over the temple, or on the thumb side of either wrist. Wherever you  
measure your pulse, make sure that you use your index and middle fingers—  
not your thumb. Your thumb has a strong pulse which can affect your heart rate  
reading.  
Diagram 6  
Training zones  
200  
200  
195  
100%  
190  
190  
180  
170  
160  
150  
140  
130  
120  
110  
100  
Maximum Attainable Heart Rate  
185  
180  
175  
180  
Advanced  
175  
166  
90%  
171  
162  
Maximum Attainable Heart Rate  
170  
Intermed1i7a0te  
166  
85%  
165  
162  
160  
157  
157  
Maximum Attainable Heart Rate  
155  
153  
153  
150  
148  
149  
145  
144  
145  
140  
Beginner  
139  
132  
140  
Maximum Attainable Heart Rate  
130  
70%  
136  
117  
135  
128  
136  
133  
114  
131  
123  
126  
123  
120  
119  
60%  
111  
Maximum Attainable Heart Rate  
115  
112  
96  
108  
93  
108  
105  
105  
90  
102  
102  
87  
99  
90  
80  
20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75  
YOUR AGE  
Once you locate your pulse, look at a clock with a second hand, and count the  
beats for six seconds. Multiply that number by 10 to determine the total number  
of beats per minute. For example, if you count 14 beats over six seconds, the  
total number of beats per minute is 140. Compare the total number of beats with  
your training zone as identified in Diagram 6. If necessary, increase or decrease  
your activity to bring your heart rate into your training zone. You can regulate  
how hard you (and your heart) work by choosing different effort levels. Remem-  
ber—your heart rate is the definitive measure of how hard you are working.  
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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. Exercise  
physiologists have determined that, to attain cardiovascular benefits from  
exercise, you should maintain your heart rate in its training zone for at least 15  
minutes. This is in addition to your warm-up time, and does not include cool  
down. You should always allow several minutes to bring your heart rate into  
your training zone, by starting out slowly and gradually increasing work level.  
Similarly, use several minutes of light exercise after the workout to bring your  
heart rate down to near resting level.  
The higher your fitness level, the longer you should maintain your heart rate in  
the training zone (between 20 and 30 minutes). Beginners should always start  
slowly, and gradually increase their sessions to 20 minutes or more.  
How Often Should I Exercise?  
Research indicates that aerobic sessions of 20 minutes or more should be done  
at least three to five times a week to obtain significant cardiovascular benefits.  
Most experts agree that sensible eating habits and regular aerobic exercise are  
the keys to weight control and fitness. A recent study, which tracked several  
subjects over a period of years, conclusively showed that exercise, not dieting,  
is the key factor to long-term weight loss.  
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Maintaining the EC860 Professional  
Recumbent Cycle  
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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.  
CAUTION: Unplug the cycle from the power outlet before performing any  
maintenance tasks, such as cleaning.  
Cleaning the Cycle  
Clean the cabinet using normal over-the-counter products made for cleaning  
plastic and rubber. Do not use these products on the electronic console since  
they will scratch its surface.  
Clean the surface of electronic console with a damp sponge or soft cloth. You  
can use mild soap and warm water (not hot) or a general household cleaner to  
clean the console. Dry the surface thoroughly with a clean towel.  
Important: Do not pour liquids on the electronic console and take special care  
when cleaning the electronic console display to avoid scratching its surface.  
Using the Diagnostic Program  
The EC860 cycle provides a Diagnostic program to help you troubleshoot most  
problems that might arise. When you first access this program, it automatically  
tests the operation of the main computer functions. If these functions pass, you  
can test the operation of the keys and the speed sensor, Hall 1. If any test fails,  
the EC860 cycle must be serviced. See Getting Service for details.  
Note: The speed sensor, Hall 2, is not used on the EC860 cycle.  
Accessing the Diagnostic program requires pressing a specific combination of  
keys on the electronic console. This design helps secure the cycle from unau-  
thorized access and changes.  
To access the Diagnostic program, take the following steps:  
1. If the cycle is turned off, turn it ON using the ON/OFF power switch.  
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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. Release the keys when you see the Diagnostic screen as shown in  
Diagram 7.  
Diagram 7  
Diagnostic screen  
5. Watch the screen as the Diagnostic program automatically executes six  
tests. These tests check the operating condition of several of the main  
computer functions. All six of these tests must succeed before the displays  
in the right and bottom windows appear.  
VID (Video)  
VRAM (Video RAM)  
RAM (System RAM)  
ROM1  
ROM2  
NVRAM (Non-volatile RAM)  
6. Using the Diagnostic screen, test the keypad operation by pressing each  
key and watching the right window display.  
The display has a graphic representation of the four keys. When you press  
a key and it is operating correctly, the corresponding box will highlight. The  
electronic console overlay might be defective, if the box does not highlight  
when a key is pressed, or if the box remains highlighted after the key is  
released.  
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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.  
Getting Service  
Do not attempt to service an EC860 cycle yourself except for the maintenance  
and diagnostic tasks described in this manual. The EC860 cycle does not  
contain any user-serviceable parts.  
To contact a Precor Commercial Products Customer Service Representative,  
call 1-800-347-4404.  
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Appendix A. Specifications  
Chassis  
Welded steel uni-frame construction  
Readouts  
Multi-functional motivational digital display:  
Program and level selection  
Pedal RPM  
Fitness score  
Watts (resistance level)  
Calories/hour  
Calories used  
Distance  
Time (in minutes)  
Hill profile  
Motivational pacer  
Display Panel Programming Modes  
Seven computer-stored aerobic programs  
Two open channels to design personal programs  
Manual program  
Race/cruise interval training program (9 gradually-progressing levels)  
Standard program features 2-60 minutes in user-selectable and self-  
programming modes  
Automatically determines user’s time, calories, and distance goals  
Provides periodic feedback to goals completed during workout  
Specifications  
Seat adjustment length:  
Length:  
12 1/2 inches  
50 inches  
Width:  
24 inches  
Weight:  
135 pounds  
Power requirements:  
Shipping weight:  
110/220VAC, 60/50 Hz  
145 pounds  
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Precor Incorporated  
20001 North Creek Parkway  
P.O. Box 3004  
Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated.  
© 1991 Precor Incorporated  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
1-800-4-PRECOR  
P/N 33274-102  
7/92  
Bothell, WA USA 98041-3004  
 

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