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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. If you wish handrails on both sides of the treadmill, you must order two
(2) option kits. When you receive the Handrail Option kit, check its contents with
the list below:
Note: If you purchase both handrails, check the contents of both kits with the list
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
The assembly of each handrail is the same on opposite sides of the treadmill. 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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4. Placethecenterclamponthefrontportionofthehandrail,followedbyanend
clamp. See Diagram 2. Align the two clamps with the handrail mounts on the
upper frame.
5. Insert a bolt through each clamp. See Diagram 2. Using the supplied 3/16"
hex key, screw each bolt through the handrail until the clamp is snug against
the upright support. Do not fully tighten the bolts until you have installed the
lower end of the handrail.
Diagram 3
Attaching the lower handrail
and handrail clamp.
Handrail
Nut plate
Lower handrail clamp
6. To mount the lower portion of the handrail, locate the lower handrail clamp,
star washer, and lower handrail clamp bolt. Refer to Diagram 3 while 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. Pick up the bolt set aside in step 6b. and insert the bolt through the lower
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.
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f. To secure the handrail inside the clamp, use the 5/32" hex key provided.
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. Return to the upper handrail clamps and securely tighten the bolts using
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.
Precor Incorporated
P.O. Box 3004
Bothell, WA USA 98041-3004
Precor is a registered trademark of Precor Incorporated.
“C” is a trademark of Precor Incorporated.
©1996 Precor Incorporated.
P/N 36643-102
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
1-800-4-PRECOR
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