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Precor Commercial EFX EFX546 Owner's Manual

Precor Commercial EFX EFX546 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Commercial EFX Owner’s Manual ®...

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    EFX is intended for commercial use and can withstand the rigors of daily club use with little maintenance. Before using the Precor EFX546, we urge you to familiarize yourself and your staff with the entire Owner’s Manual. Understanding this manual will help you and your customers use the EFX546 safely and successfully.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the EFX546. These instructions were written to ensure your safety and to protect the unit. • To ensure the proper use and safety of the EFX546, make sure that all users read this manual.

  • Page 4: Grounding Instructions

    If you do not follow these Grounding In- structions , you could void the Precor limited warranty. DANGER Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

  • Page 5: Rfi - Radio Frequency Interference

    Per FCC rules, changes or modifications to the EFX not expressly approved by Precor, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. page 5...

  • Page 6: Personal Safety

    PRECOR HEART RATE OPTIONS—SAFETY GUIDELINES The Precor Heart Rate Options are created and designed exclusively for Precor products. The equipment is very sensitive—you should use the heart rate options with this in mind and take time to read the guidelines found in this owner’s manual.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Safety Approval ... 4 RFI — Radio Frequency Interference ... 5 European Applications ... 5 Personal Safety ... 6 Precor Heart Rate Option - Safety Guidelines ... 6 ® Unpacking the EFX Standard Equipment ... 9 Optional Equipment ... 9 Hardware Kit ...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Exercising on the EFX ... 28 Using the Heart Rate “Touch” Capability ... 28 Workout Tips ... 28 Quick Steps to Working Out ... 29 Cooling Down After a Workout ... 30 Pause, Cool Down and Exit Features ... 30 Courses ...

  • Page 9: Unpacking The Efx

    CSAFE option (Stores personal workout statistics in a computer file. Operation requires cable connection to a separate computer.) If you are interested in obtaining Precor option kits for your unit, check with your dealer. To locate the dealer nearest you, call 1-888-665-4404. For customer ser- vice, see Obtaining Service on page 2.

  • Page 10: Hardware Kit

    Diagram 1 EFX546 Hardware kit If any items are missing, contact your dealer. For the Precor authorized dealer or servicer nearest you, call 1-888-665-4404. Note: After assembling the EFX, be sure to store the hex keys in a secure place.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Efx

    OFF. To locate the serial number, kneel down alongside the EFX and look for a label inside the rear cover. Write the serial number onto the Precor limited warranty card found on the back cover of this manual. Refer to Obtaining Service on page 2 and write the number(s) there as well.
  • Page 12 CAUTION: Do not stretch, crimp, or damage the cable. Excess cable may be gently pushed into the upright support tube. Cables dam- aged by improper installation will not be covered by the Precor limited warranty. d. Have your assistant hold the upright column support in place while you perform step 5.
  • Page 13 Diagram 3 Installing the covers. Upright support tube Cable Clamp cover Screw (A) 5. Secure the upright assembly to the base support. Take the following steps, to attach the clamp covers and secure the upright assembly. a. Remove the 4 screws (A) from the Hardware kit. b.
  • Page 14 Align the upper and lower portions of the handrail. See Diagram 5, #2. Important: If you have purchased the Precor Heart Rate “touch” Option, you will need to connect the cables as shown in the inset in Diagram 5, #2.
  • Page 15 (90 kilograms). A hand cart may be useful to help move the unit. CAUTION: A fully-assembled EFX546 is very heavy. To avoid possible injury, Precor recommends that more than one person move the EFX546 to its final location. Diagram 8 Level the unit.

  • Page 16: Turning The Efx546 On And Off

    Do not plug the EFX546 into a power transformer in an attempt to adjust the voltage requirements. Failure to follow these instruction’s might damage the unit and void Precor’s limited warranty. 14. Plug the EFX546 into a grounded outlet. Be sure to use the appropriate voltage requirements.

  • Page 17: Club Information

    CSAFE compatible devices Note: If your customers are interested in the learning more about the EFX, you may wish to direct them to the manual available on Precor’s web site (www.precor.com). (The manual that appears on the web site does not contain the information found in this section.)

  • Page 18: Selecting The Language

    ❑ Check that the Precor (or club) banner appears on the display. ❑ Press the appropriate key sequences. Important: To access Custom mode, press Reset while the Precor banner is dis- played. Within 1/2 second, begin pressing the key sequences. If the system does not detect a key press (within 1/2 second) after Reset, it returns to the banner.

  • Page 19: Setting A Workout Time Limit

    Note: The Quick Start program is automatically limited to 30 minutes. However, if a user presses Quick Start at the Precor banner, and the Club program has limited Workout Time to less than 30 minutes, than that duration takes effect.

  • Page 20: Using Csafe Standard Equipment

    Press Enter once again and the Error Log appears. Press the ▼ or ▲ key to view the error messages. To return to the Precor banner, press Enter or Reset. Note: To clear (delete) the error log, press Quick Start for at least 4 seconds while viewing the list.

  • Page 21: The Efx546 Display

    Diagram 11. Look on the next page for a more thor- ough explanation. Note: If an error message appears, call a Precor qualified service technician or ser- vice center. For the service center nearest you call, 1-888-665-4404.

  • Page 22: Top Display Windows

    Heart Rate Feature on page 32. CENTER DISPLAY WINDOW The Precor banner and course profiles appear in the large center display (LED matrix). Always start a workout at the Precor banner. During workouts, the course profile appears in the center display and corresponds to the program you se- lected.
  • Page 23 STRIDES: Shows the total number of strides completed. A stride is an exagger- ated walking movement. On the EFX, if you start in a position with one foot forward and one foot back, a stride is completed when you move the rear foot all the way forward while the forward foot moves to the rear.

  • Page 24: Keys On The Display Console

    RESISTANCE: Displays the amount of resistance being applied to the foot ped- als. The Resistance ▼ and ▲ keys let you set a resistance between 1 and 20 which affects the amount of resistance applied by the brake. Once a course is begun, you can also use the numeric keys to designate the resistance.

  • Page 25: Keypad Tips

    26). The Smart Rate • A time-out occurs during the Setup prompts if the EFX detects no key presses for 2 minutes. The display returns to the Precor banner. • Press Reset to return to the Precor banner. Numeric Keys (1 - 0): During a workout, you can use the numeric keys to change the ramp incline or resistance levels (from 1 through 20).
  • Page 26 Rate Note: The touch-sensitive electrode strips and the POLAR able through your Precor dealer. Refer to The Heart Rate Feature on page 32. The Quick Start key can be pressed any time during the Setup prompts. De- fault values apply after that point. See the table on page 27.
  • Page 27 Press QUICK START at the,... Precor banner Course prompt Time prompt Weight prompt Age prompt The following occurs: You bypass the Setup prompts and your work out begins in the Manual course. The displayed course is accessed. Note: Since a default workout time is accessed, no progress message (such as 10% complete) will appear on the display.

  • Page 28: Exercising On The Efx

    USING THE HEART RATE “TOUCH” CAPABILITY If your club purchased the Precor Touch Heart Rate option, “touch-sensitive” elec- trode strips are part of the handrails. If you wish to view your heart rate on the display, grasp the touch-sensitive electrode strips on the handrails while working out.

  • Page 29: Quick Steps To Working Out

    You are given 2 minutes to review your workout statistics before the display auto- matically resets to the Precor banner. You can also press Reset, to return to the Precor banner. step down from the EFX.

  • Page 30: Cooling Down After A Workout

    COOLING DOWN AFTER A WORKOUT Cooling down is an important aspect of your workout because it helps reduce muscle stiffness and soreness by transporting excess lactic acid out of the work- ing muscles. Cooling down for at least 3 minutes helps provide a smooth transi- tion that allows your heart rate to return to its normal (non-exercising) state.
  • Page 31 This is what happens,... press Reset Returns to the Precor banner. When you complete the cool down period (or exit from a paused mode by pressing Reset), the Workout Summary banner appears. Workout statistics except TIME, STRIDES and CALORIES reset to zero.

  • Page 32: Courses

    • Cross Training and Gluteal courses • Interval course Note: To choose a course, begin at the Precor banner and press Enter. User- friendly prompts guide you through the course selections. Refer to Quick Steps to Working Out on page 29.

  • Page 33: Manual Mode And The Quick Start Key

    150 lbs. (68 kg.) and an age of 0. The Smart Rate • pressing Enter at the Precor banner. This causes the EFX to display sev- eral Setup prompts. At the course prompt, select #1 — Manual course. The Manual course profile appears as a flat line. Use the ▼▲ keys or the nu- meric keys to adjust ramp incline and the resistance level.

  • Page 34: Cross Training And Gluteal Courses

    CROSS TRAINING AND GLUTEAL COURSES The Cross Training and Gluteal courses consist of alternating segments of for- ward and backward pedaling movements that focus on working the thigh and calf muscle groups. Ask Club personnel about utilizing the benefits of this type of workout toward your fitness goals.

  • Page 35: Weight Loss Course

    WEIGHT LOSS COURSE The Precor Weight Loss course incorporates the latest findings on fat-burning and weight loss through exercise. It is based on research at the world-renowned Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research and it is designed to help you burn the most fat during a 28-minute workout, while minimizing the risk of discomfort and injury.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Vacuum the floor underneath the unit every week to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt. The Precor Heart Rate equipment requires little maintenance beyond keeping it dust free. Dampen a sponge or soft cloth in mild soap and water to wipe the touch-sensitive elements on the handrail or to clean the POLAR Dry the surface thoroughly with a clean towel.

  • Page 37: Workout Statistics Log

    Workout Statistics Log If you prefer not to use the CSAFE option, you can keep track of your workout using the form below. After finishing a workout, record your workout statistics shown during the Workout Summary display onto this form. To maintain the original blank form, be sure to make a working copy.
  • Page 38 Notes:...

  • Page 39: Warranty Card

    Product/model Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty Thank you for purchasing a PRECOR product. In order that we may continue to serve you in the future, please take a few minutes to complete and return this warranty registration. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the Precor Limited Warranty and affirms that the date of purchase was_____________ 19___;...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    U.S. and foreign patents for both the mechanical construction and the visual aspects of its product design. Any party contemplating the use of Precor’s product designs is hereby forewarned that Precor considers the unauthorized appropriation of its proprietary rights to be a very serious matter.

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