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Precor EFX 5.21si Owner's Manual

Precor EFX 5.21si Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer (EFX). These instruc- tions are written to ensure your safety and to protect the unit. Before beginning any fitness program, you should obtain a complete physical examination by your physician.

  • Page 3: Personal Safety

    The equipment is extremely sensitive — you should use the heart rate option with this in mind and take the time to read the following: • Handle the Precor Heart Rate Option with care. Do not drop the equipment. It might damage the transmitter and you could void the manufacturer’s limited warranty. •...

  • Page 4: Information Regarding Regulatory Requirements

    With every use, check the strap for excessive wear and replace it or the battery if necessary. See Obtaining Service on page 24. Precor equipment is designed for your enjoyment. By following the above precautions and using good common sense, you will have many safe and pleasurable hours of healthful exercise with your Precor EFX.

  • Page 5: Safety Approval

    Safety Approval When identified with the ETL-c logo, the EFX has been tested and conforms to the requirements of CAN/CSA-E-335-1/2E-94, Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances. Grounding Instructions The Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current which reduces the risk of electrical shock.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Information Important Safety Instructions Personal Safety Precor Heart Rate Option—Safety Guidelines Information Regarding Regulatory Requirements Safety Approval Grounding Instructions Before You Begin Unpacking the EFX Setting Up the EFX Installation Requirements Assembly Instructions Using the EFX...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents — continued Using the Precor Heart Rate Option Wearing the Chest Strap Transmitter Utilizing the Heart Rate Interactive Capabilities Using the EFX Heart Rate Control Course Correcting Inconsistent Heart Rate Readings Getting the Most Out of Your Workout...

  • Page 8: Before You Begin

    The EFX offers an easy-to-understand display console that gives motivating feedback about your workout and incorporates the latest in cardiac monitoring to provide Smart Rate that lets you know where your heart rate is at a glance. When the Precor Heart Rate Option receiver is installed and you wear the POLAR to indicate your target zone.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Efx

    2 Setting Up the EFX Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. If you do not assemble and use the equipment according to the following information, you might void the Precor limited warranty. Installation Requirements • Fill out and mail the limited warranty card. The serial number is printed on a label located on the rear crossbar inside the rear casing.
  • Page 10 Diagram 2 Electronic console Handrail assembly Curved washer Bolt Ribbon cable connection Base handrail support Foot pedal Ramp CAUTION: Do not install the handrail assembly until you move the EFX to its final location. Ask for assistance to move the unit. Diagram 3 String Coiled ribbon cable...
  • Page 11 CAUTION: Do not allow your assistant to lift the handrails so high that the excess ribbon cable is stretched or damaged. Stretched, crimped, or damaged cable is not covered by the Precor limited warranty. page 4 Connect and secure the ribbon cable.
  • Page 12 Diagram 6 Level the unit. Rear casing Rear crossbar Level adjustor 12. If necessary, rotate the level adjustors (on the rear crossbar) so that your unit is level. See Diagram 6. 13. Remove the power cord from the plastic bag. Connect the Diagram 7 power cord.

  • Page 13: Using The Efx

    Information about the ramp, resistance, elapsed time, strides per minute, total strides, total caloric burn, and heart rate (if you use the Precor Heart Rate Option) is available at any time. When you use the Precor Heart Rate Option, the POLAR wear transmits a signal which is displayed numerically (when the Heart Rate indicator is lit) on the display console.

  • Page 14: Features On The Display

    Heart Rate: Your heart rate (also known as your “pulse”) appears on the display. Monitor your heart rate to help keep you within your training zone. Refer to page 21 to understand more about the Heart Rate Training Zone. Note that the Precor Heart Rate Option receiver must be installed and the POLAR ®...

  • Page 15: Keys On The Display Console

    Then, the display reverts to the Precor banner. Quick Start: Pressing Quick Start at the scrolling “PRECOR EFX5.21Si..., Workout Smarter ” banner or during any of the setup prompts accesses Manual mode. A default weight of 150 lbs (68 kg) is used to calculate the total caloric burn.

  • Page 16: Customizing The Display

    Then, within 1 second, initiate the following key sequence: Quick Start, Resistance , and Resistance . Note: Each key press must occur within 4 seconds of the previous key press or the Precor banner reappears and you have to begin again.

  • Page 17: Working Out On The Efx

    Locate the locking pin that secures the roller arm to the ramp. Pull firmly on the locking pin to slide it out of the roller arm. Locate the I/0 switch at the rear of the unit and turn it to I (ON). The Precor banner, “PRECOR EFX5.21Si..., Workout Smarter,” scrolls across the display console.

  • Page 18: Using The Quick Start Feature

    Pause mode. You can remain in Pause mode for up to 10 minutes before the display presents your FINAL workout statistics and resets to the Precor banner. To resume a workout, press Pause again. Hold the handrail when you step onto the foot pedals.

  • Page 19: Cooling Down After A Workout

    You can also press Hold to Reset for a few seconds (refer to Pause/Hold to Reset key on page 8) to access a FINAL scan of the workout statistics. The Precor banner appears. Turn 0 (OFF) the machine and secure the roller arm using the locking pin.

  • Page 20: Using A Program Course

    You can choose the Manual course program in two different ways: • pressing Quick Start at any of the setup prompts displays the manual course. The weight setting defaults to 150 pounds (68 kg) so all calorie calculations and their associated displays are based on a body weight of 150 pounds (68 kg).

  • Page 21: Changing The Interval Course Profile

    Resistance software remembers the new settings for the next Work interval. If you have purchased the Precor Heart Rate Option and installed the heart rate receiver, you can monitor your workout using the Smart Rate and Heart Rate displays.

  • Page 22: Using The Weight Loss Program

    Refer to Diagram 13 on page 21 for your appropriate training zone. Important: If you use the Precor Heart Rate Option, you can adjust the rest or work intervals if your heart rate is above or below the recommended zones for your age. In the Weight Loss Course, try to maintain your heart rate at the lower end, 55% of maximum heart rate, while in the “rest”...

  • Page 23: Creating Custom Courses

    page 16 Creating Custom Courses You can program the EFX and create your own course profiles using the two custom courses (“CST1” and “CST2”). Programming the 1-hour maximum course is easy. You just create the custom courses as you work out by determining the resistance and ramp level for each segment on the display.

  • Page 24: Using The Precor Heart Rate Option

    • utilizing the heart rate interactive system Important: If you do not use the Precor Heart Rate Option and the optional heart rate receiver according to the guidelines found in this manual, you could jeopardize the accuracy of your heart rate readings or void the Precor limited warranty.

  • Page 25: Utilizing The Heart Rate Interactive Capabilities

    Smart Rate only if the optional heart rate receiver is installed in your unit and you wear the Precor chest strap. The Smart Rate indicator lights do not appear when you use Quick Start. Before using the Heart Rate capabilities on the EFX, take time to read the following guidelines.

  • Page 26: Correcting Inconsistent Heart Rate Readings

    At the end of the cool down period, your FINAL workout statistics appear. The display returns to the Precor banner. Hold onto the handrails while you step off the EFX and turn it 0 (OFF). Refer to Pause/Hold to Reset key on page 8 for more information.

  • Page 27: Getting The Most Out Of Your Workout

    Diagram 12 Trapezius Deltoid Pectorals Rhomboids Triceps Biceps Latissimus Dorsi Forearm Flexors/Extensors Abdominals Erector Spinae Gluteals Hip Flexors Quadriceps Hamstrings Gastrocnemius/Soleus Peroneus Longus/Brevis page 20 Getting the Most Out of Your Workout 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 work out, how long each session should be, and how often you need to exercise to benefit from a regular program.

  • Page 28: How Hard Should I Exercise

    Diagram 13 Training zones 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.

  • Page 29: How Long Should I Exercise

    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 13.

  • Page 30: Maintaining The Efx

    Cleaning the Equipment Your Precor EFX relies on low friction for efficient operation. To keep the friction low, the unit must be as clean as possible. Before a workout, use a damp, soft, clean cloth and wipe along the inside portion of the ramps.

  • Page 31: Efx Long Term Storage

    The EFX does not contain any user-serviceable parts or parts that require lubrication. For informa- tion about product operation or service, contact an authorized Precor dealer or a Precor Factory Authorized Service Company. To locate the dealer or service person nearest you, call 1-800-4-PRECOR.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Precor aggressively seeks 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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