Precor EC 850 Using the EC850 Professional Cycle, Understanding the Electronic Console

3	Using the EC850 Professional Cycle
	The EC850 Professional 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

• information about adjusting the handlebars

• 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 EC850 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, “EC850 Press any button to begin exercise” appears and scrolls across the bottom window display.

Diagram 2 illustrates the EC850 electronic console. Its keys and displays are explained on the following pages.

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