Precor C942 User manual

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Precor Handrail Option Kit
Fits Precor C944, C942, C940, M9.45, M9.41s Treadmills
Thank you for purchasing the Precor Handrail Option Kit. Each kit comes
complete with all the hardware required to install a handrail on one side of the
treadmill.Ifyouwishhandrailsonbothsidesofthetreadmill,youmustordertwo
(2)optionkits. Whenyoureceive theHandrailOption kit,checkits contentswith
the list below:
Note:Ifyoupurchasebothhandrails,checkthecontents ofbothkitswith thelist
below:
Handrail Option Kit Contents
One handrail
One upper end clamp
One upper center clamp
Three large bolts (two 5/16 - 18 x 2.5 and one 1/4 - 20 x 2.5)
One star washer
One nut plate
One lower clamp
One 5/32" hex key
One 3/16" hex key
Note: To assemble the handrail(s), you will need a Phillips head screwdriver.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Theassemblyofeachhandrailisthesameonoppositesidesofthetreadmill.To
properly install the handrail(s) on your unit, take the following steps:
CAUTION: Turn OFF the unit and unplug it from the power source before
installing the handrail(s).

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1. To properly mount the lower handrail clamp, you need to install a nut plate
into the guide rail. Remove the end cap from the rear of the treadmill using
a Phillips head screwdriver. See Diagram 1.
Important:Ifyouareinstallingboth handrailoptions,avoidmisalignmentof
the finger guard by sliding the nut plate into position on one side of the
treadmill and replace the end cap before removing the other end cap.
2. With the nut plate installed and the end cap replaced, move to the front of
the treadmill.
Installing the nut plate
into the guide rail.
Diagram 1
End cap
3. Locate the end covers on the upper handrails. See Diagram 2. Using the
3/16" hex key remove the two rear handrail end covers (the “covers” are
large black washers). Discard the covers and the bolts. Replacement bolts
and clamps are in this option package.
Important: If you are installing both handrail options, install a handrail on
onesidebeforeproceedingtotheothersideofthetreadmill.Attachthefront
portion of the handrail first. This helps you determine where to position the
lower handrail clamp.
Electronic console
Bolt
End clamp
Center clamp
Handrail end cover
Upper frame
Finger guard
Rear roller
Bolt
Attaching the front
section of the handrail.
Diagram 2
Upright support
Handrail
Guide rail
Side rail
Nut plate

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4. Placethecenterclamponthefrontportionofthehandrail,followedbyanend
clamp.SeeDiagram2.Alignthetwoclampswiththehandrailmountsonthe
upper frame.
5. Insert a bolt through each clamp. See Diagram 2. Using the supplied 3/16"
hexkey,screweachboltthroughthehandrailuntiltheclampissnugagainst
theupright support. Do not fully tightenthe bolts until you have installedthe
lower end of the handrail.
6. To mount the lower portion of the handrail, locate the lower handrail clamp,
starwasher, and lower handrail clampbolt. Refer to Diagram 3while taking
the following steps:
Note: If you are installing both handrail options, perform the following
steps on one side of the treadmill before proceeding to the other side.
a. Slide the handrail nut plate along its guide rail until the hole in the nut
plate is aligned with the handrail mounting hole.
b. Put one star washer on the lower handrail clamp bolt. For ease of
assembly, set the bolt on the floor near the nut plate.
c. Place the lower portion of the handrail into the clamp and align the bolt
hole.
d. Pickuptheboltsetasideinstep6b.andinserttheboltthroughthelower
handrail clamp and handrail mounting hole.
e. Guide the lower handrail clamp onto the nut plate. Slide the clamp and
nut plate along the guide rail to find the equilibrium point.
Attaching the lower handrail
and handrail clamp.
Diagram 3
Handrail
Nut plate
Lower handrail clamp

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f. Tosecurethehandrailinsidetheclamp,usethe5/32"hexkeyprovided.
Do not overtighten the bolt or damage may occur to the clamp.
Note: After extensive use, vibrations from the treadmill may cause the
bolts to loosen. You may need to periodically inspect the bolts and, if
necessary, tighten both the upper and lower handrail clamp bolts using
the hex keys provided.
g. Returntotheupperhandrailclampsandsecurelytightentheboltsusing
the 3/16" hex key.
Note: If you are installing both handrails, repeat assembly steps 1 through
6 to attach the handrail to the other side of the treadmill.