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Precor EFX544 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL page 1...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    To help the customer service representative expedite your call, have your serial number available. The serial number on the EFX544 is written on a label inside the rear cover. Stand to the left of the unit as you face the electronic console and move the left foot pedal into its lowest position.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    • To ensure the proper use and safety of the EFX544, make sure that all users read this manual. Please make this manual a part of your training program. Before beginning any fitness program, you should have a complete physical examination by your physician.

  • Page 4: Grounding Instructions

    120 volt. 240 V UNITS DESIGNATED FOR U.S. MARKETS The EFX544 is for use on a circuit having a nominal rating more than 120 volts and is factory-equipped with a specific power supply cord to permit connection to a proper electric circuit.

  • Page 5: Information Regarding International Use

    Information Regarding International Use FCC Communications Commission, part 15 The EFX544 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 6: Personal Safety

    When using the EFX544, take the following precautions: • Completely assemble the EFX544 before using it. Check the unit before each use. Do not continue to operate the EFX544 when it is not working properly. Return the unit to a service center for examination and repair. •...

  • Page 7: Precor Heart Rate Option-Safety Guidelines

    The equipment is extremely sensitive—you should use the heart rate option with this in mind and take time to read the following guidelines: • 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 8: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking the EFX544 ............... Installation Requirements ............Assembly Instructions ..............Programmable Options on the EFX544 ..........Turning the EFX544 ON and OFF ..........Understanding the Electronic Console ........Graphic Display on the EFX544 ..........Right Display on the EFX544 .............

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Efx544

    Owner’s Manual, and limited warranty card (The hardware kit is shown in Diagram 1.) To remove the EFX544 from the wood pallet, be sure to ask for assistance from more than one adult. CAUTION: This unit weighs over 300 pounds (135 kilograms). To avoid back strain and ensure the safety of the unit and yourself, we suggest that you get assistance before removing the unit from the pallet.
  • Page 10 (G) 1/4" hex key—display column four black plastic caps—(not shown in Diagram 1, install into the handrail clamps) power cord (not shown) If any items are missing, contact your dealer. For the Precor authorized dealer or servicer nearest you, call 1-800-4-PRECOR. page 10...

  • Page 11: Assembly Instructions

    Because of its weight and size, ask for several assistants to help you assemble the EFX544. To assist you in the assembly of the EFX544, the items in the hardware kit, shown in Diagram 1, correspond to a particular letter in the alphabet. These letters appear throughout the assembly instructions.
  • Page 12 Base support mount c. Position the upper column support above the base support mount so that the Precor EFX label (on the upper column) faces the foot pedals. Slide the upper column support onto the base support mounting bracket. See Diagram 3.
  • Page 13 d. Align the mounting holes and insert the four screws (A) and washers (B) through the upper column support and into the base support mounting bracket. Refer to Diagram 3. Finger-tighten each screw. Do not fully tighten the screws until the front cover is in place. Diagram 4 Attaching the front cover.
  • Page 14 Diagram 5 Loosening the bolts in the handrail clamps. Upper handrail clamp Upper column support Console mounting plate Ribbon cable 6. Remove the two bolts in the upper handrail clamp using the hex key provided and place the handrail clamp within easy reach. Loosen, but do not remove, the two bolts from the lower handrail clamp.
  • Page 15 Upper column support CAUTION: The assembled unit will not fit through a standard doorway. Before installing the handrails, make sure that the EFX544 is located where you plan to use it. 8. Insert the handrails one at a time. See Diagram 7 for the proper orientation.
  • Page 16 Precor recommends that more than one person move the EFX544 to its final location. 14. If you need to move the EFX544, ask for assistance. The EFX544 weighs over 300 pounds (135 kilograms). A hand cart may also be useful to help move the unit.
  • Page 17 15. Insert the power plug’s connector into the receptacle on the front of the base assembly. 16. Plug the EFX544 into a grounded outlet. Be sure to use the appropriate voltage requirements. Refer to Installation Requirements on page 1. You have completed assembling the EFX544. To become familiar with using the EFX544, please continue on to the following section.

  • Page 18: Programmable Options On The Efx544

    UNDERSTANDING THE ELECTRONIC CONSOLE Once the EFX544 is set up, it is ready to use. There are no complex instructions to follow or mandatory programming steps required to operate the EFX544.
  • Page 19 Never attempt to turn around while exercising on this unit. *You must wear the Precor heart rate chest strap to activate the Smart Rate S M A R T R A T E feature and the Heart Rate display.

  • Page 20: Graphic Display On The Efx544

    QUICK START key. When you begin working out, the amount of time you have been on the EFX544, the strides per minute, and total caloric burn appear on the electronic console display. To display other features, press the CHANGE key.

  • Page 21: Right Display On The Efx544

    SMART RATE: When the Precor optional heart rate receiver has been properly installed and you wear the Precor Heart Rate Option’s chest strap, a blinking segment in the bar graph appears at the bottom of the display. If you have entered your accurate age at the AGE prompt (completed during the setup prompts), the blinking segment shows you the zone that your heart rate is in: either Weight Loss or Cardiovascular.

  • Page 22: Efx544 Automatic Pause Feature

    You must wear the Precor chest strap transmitter before your heart rate can appear on the display. If you are interested in the Precor Heart Rate Option, refer to Obtaining Service on the inside front cover.

  • Page 23: Utilizing The Heart Rate Capability

    (weight loss) benefits. UTILIZING THE HEART RATE CAPABILITY A user can make each program on the EFX544 a heart rate interactive course by monitoring and maintaining his or her heart rate in the Smart Rate zone best suited for their specific needs.

  • Page 24: Exercising On The Efx544

    To exercise on the EFX544, take the following steps: 1. If the EFX544 is OFF, turn it ON using the ON/OFF power switch. This switch is located near the power cable at the front of the unit. “PRECOR EFX544”...
  • Page 25 STOP. A two-minute pause occurs before the EFX544 resets your workout statistics. Note: On the EFX544, you can affect the degree of muscle exertion by pressing the RAMP and/or RESISTANCE keys while you work out.

  • Page 26: Using Manual Mode And The Quick Start Key

    • pressing ENTER at the “PRECOR EFX544” prompt. This causes the EFX544 to display a number of setup prompts as explained in the previous section titled Exercising on the EFX544 When you choose the MANUAL program on the EFX544, the program’s course profile appears in the left display window and shows a flat, constant course (4 cells high).

  • Page 27: Maintaining The Efx544

    EFX544. CAUTION: Never pour water or spray liquids on the electronic console or any part of the EFX544 Take special care when cleaning the console to avoid scratching its surface. Allow the EFX544 to dry completely before using.

  • Page 28: Correcting Inconsistent Heart Rate Readings

    “normal” heart rate during exertion. Also, read the information found in the front section Precor Heart Rate Option—Safety Guidelines . 1. Check with the club manager to make sure that the EFX544 contains the heart rate receiver inside the electronic console display.

  • Page 29: Power Cord Maintenance

    POWER CORD MAINTENANCE When the EFX544 is in use, ensure that the power supply cord is away from moving parts so that it cannot be damaged. If the EFX544 power supply cord is damaged, special tools are required to repair it.

  • Page 30: Special Forms

    Special Forms WORKOUT STATISTICS LOG Keep track of your workouts using the form below. After you finish exercising, record your workout statistics off of the electronic console display onto this form. To maintain the original blank form, be sure to make a working copy. Name Course Date...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    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. Precor will vigorously pursue all unauthorized appropriation of its proprietary rights.

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