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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPORT T T T T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ® When using the EFX 556NAVY, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: • To ensure your safety and to protect the unit, read all the instructions ®...

  • Page 3: Hazardous Materials And Proper Disposal

    Diagram 1 Avoid injury from the roller arm mechanism. Ramp Front cover Handlebar Lower pivot roller arm (handlebar linkage) • Never operate the unit if it is damaged, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped, or dropped in water. Return the unit to a service center for examination and repair.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Information ...........2 Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal ......3 Safety Approval ..............3 RFI — Radio frequency Interference ........6 European Applications ............6 ® Self-powered Features ..........7 Obtaining Service ..............7 About this Manual ..............8 Unpacking the EFX ®...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents, continued Courses ................37 The Heart Rate Feature ............37 Using the SmartRate ® Feature ..........38 Manual Mode and the QuickStart Key ......... 39 Cross Training Course ............39 Cross Country and Hill Climb Courses ........39 Interval Course ...............

  • Page 6: Rfi - Radio Frequency Interference

    CAUTION: Per FCC rules, changes or modifications to the EFX not expressly approved by Precor, could void the user’s authority to oper- ate the equipment. Canadian Department of Communications This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

  • Page 7: Efx ® Self-Powered Features

    Do not attempt to service the EFX yourself except for the maintenance tasks described in this manual. The EFX does not contain any user-serviceable parts. For information about product operation or service, contact an authorized Precor Commercial Products Customer Support Representative at 1-888-665-4404 or locally at 425-486-9292.

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    ABOUT THIS MANUAL Inside this manual, you will find instructions for installing and using the self-powered EFX. To maximize the use of the EFX, please study this manual thoroughly. The manual uses the following conventions for identifying special in- formation: Note: Contains additional information that applies to the preceding text.

  • Page 9: Unpacking The Efx

    • POLAR — chest strap. If you are interested in obtaining Precor option kits for your unit, check with your dealer. For Customer Support, see Obtaining Service on page 7. ACQUIRING THE APPROPRIATE TOOLS Obtain the following tools before assembling the EFX.

  • Page 10: Hardware Kit

    Diagram 3 Hardware kit HARDWARE KIT Carefully unpack the parts from the shipping container. Open the Hardware Kit and make sure that you have the following items as shown in Diagram 3: ❑ (A) 5/16-inch hex key — secures handlebars ❑...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Efx

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Follow these installation requirements when installing the EFX. If you do not install the EFX according to the following guidelines, you could void the Precor Limited Warranty. • Set up the EFX on a solid, flat surface. Unpack and assemble the EFX close to where you’ll use it.
  • Page 12 Diagram 4 Front base assembly. Plastic grommet Front base tube Height adjustor Tighten the height adjustor so that the nut is secure against the front tube. Cut the tie wrap that secures the grommet to the cable. CAUTION: Do not assemble the EFX if it is connected to the optional battery recharger.
  • Page 13 CAUTION: Do not stretch, crimp, or damage the cable. Excess cable may be gently pushed into the base assembly. Cables damaged by improper installation will not be covered by the Precor limited warranty. 9. Route the display console cable through the upright support. Diagram 6, #1 Remove any tape or wire ties on the cable.
  • Page 14 Route the cable Diagram 7 through the grommet and attach the upright support. Upright Base tube support Cable receptacle Cable connector Have your assistant hold the upright support while you secure it to the base. Two bolts (G) with washers (H) Base assembly 10.
  • Page 15 12. Secure the upright support to the base assembly. Diagram 7. Align the mounting holes and thread the two bolts (G) with washers (H) through opposite sides of the upright support and into the base assembly. Finger tighten each bolt. Do not fully tighten the fasteners until the entire unit has been assembled.
  • Page 16 Diagram 10 Attach the frame stabilizers to the Upright upright support support brackets. bracket Upper section Bolts (G) and washers (H) Frame stabilizer Lower section procedure lifts the base assembly off the floor which provides better access to the fasteners. 16.
  • Page 17 Diagram 12 Tighten the mounting bolts. Upright support bracket Left frame stabilizer Tighten the bolts on the base frame first. Upright support Base frame the base frame holes. Insert four bolts (G) and washers (H) on both sides. Thread the bolts through the unit. See Diagram 11. You may need to adjust and gently move the stabilizers up and down to get the mounting holes on both sides of the base frame properly aligned.
  • Page 18 Diagram 13 Secure the handlebars. Protrusions Handlebar bracket Tighten bolts securely. a. Ask for assistance to remove the supportive wedge from beneath the base assembly and to turn the unit onto its side. b. With the unit on its side, start at the base with the eight bolts that attach the frame stabilizers to the base frame.
  • Page 19 are smooth on one side and slightly protrude on the other side. Place the protrusions against the handlebar brackets. c. Align the holes and insert the three bolts (E) and washers (F). Thread the bolts (E) into the holes using your fingers. d.
  • Page 20 Diagram 16 Level the unit. Rear crossbar Rotate rear adjustment pads. Base tube Height adjustor b. Locate the two screws beneath the upright support bracket. Remove each one using a phillips head screwdriver. c. Place the bracket cover over the upright support and align the mounting holes.

  • Page 21: Supplying Power To The Efx

    40 strides per minute must be maintained for several seconds before the Precor banner appears on the display. Once the banner appears, the user can press QuickStart or Enter to begin working out. For more information, refer to page 30, Exercising on the EFX .

  • Page 22: Testing The Heart Rate Display

    6. If the heart rate display does not appear, press Reset to return to the Precor banner and then, ask someone else to try steps 2 through 4. If no heart rate number appears, reconnect the cables at the front of the base tube.

  • Page 23: The Efx ® Display

    40 strides per minute. Note that there is an exception to this rule. If power is being supplied through the optional battery recharger, then pedaling is not required for the Precor banner to appear. Refer to page 7, EFX® Self-powered Features.

  • Page 24: Smartrate Display

    Feature on page 37. UPPER DISPLAY 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 that the user selects.

  • Page 25: Lower Display

    user attempts to change the ramp incline, NO RAMP - LOW BATTERY appears on the display. The course profile and calories calculations are not affected by the low battery and continue to show the programmed changes as if the changes to the ramp incline actually occurred.
  • Page 26 DISTANCE: The distance that a user travels appears when he or she selects this feature. Distance appears in 100th mile increments and can also appear in kilometers. (See Advanced Programming on page 42.) The number shown in the display is not a conversion of strides, but relates closely to the user’s expenditure of energy.

  • Page 27: Keys On The Display Console

    29). The SmartRate display does not appear. • A time-out occurs during the Setup prompts if the EFX detects no key presses for two minutes. The display returns to the Precor banner. • Pressing Reset returns to the Precor banner. page 27...
  • Page 28 Numeric Keys (0 through 9): During a workout, you can use the numeric keys to change the EFX’s resistance (from 1 to 20). Remember, if you use the numeric keys to change the resistance, you need to designate, within three seconds, whether you are increasing the resistance by pressing the ▲...
  • Page 29 If no “ Age ” entry occurs, the SmartRate display lights up, but no blinking sensor appears. Note: The POLAR ® chest strap is available through your Precor dealer. Refer to Optional Equipment on page 9. page 29...

  • Page 30: Exercising On The Efx

    During a workout, use the stationary handrails to rest or slow down your upper- body movement. USER SETUP PROMPTS Precor banner: The Precor banner and course profiles appear in the center dis- play. Always start a workout at the Precor banner. Important: Because the EFX is self-powered, the Precor banner does not appear until the user maintains a stride rate above 40 strides per minute.
  • Page 31 Scrolls through the selections. The longer the key is held down, the faster the selections scroll past. Reset Exits the Setup Mode and returns the display to the Precor banner. QuickStart Bypasses any remaining Setup prompts and accesses the course selection. Refer to Using QuickStart During the Setup Prompts on the next page.

  • Page 32: Using Quickstart Tm During The Setup Prompts

    Refer to QUICKSTART on page 29. Press QUICKSTART at the... The following occurs: Precor banner The user bypasses the Setup prompts and begins working out in the Manual course. Course prompt The displayed course is accessed.

  • Page 33: 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 working muscles. Cooling down for at least three minutes helps provide a smooth transition that allows your heart rate to return to its normal (non-exercising) state.
  • Page 34 In a course, This is what happens..., no pedaling or slow pedaling is detected Enter Pause mode. PEDAL FASTER appears on the display and Time stops accruing. For more information, refer to page In Pause mode, you This is what happens..., resume pedaling Returns to the course and the workout statistics continue from where you left off.

  • Page 35: Workout Tips

    40 strides per minute. Note that there is an excep- tion to this rule. If power is being supplied through the optional battery recharger, then the Precor banner continuously appears, indicating that the unit is ready for use. Refer to page 7, EFX Self-powered Features .

  • Page 36: Quick Steps To Working Out

    Put on the chest strap. (Available with the ® to wear a POLAR chest strap. Precor Heart Rate CAUTION: Hold onto the stationary handrails while you Option.) step into the foot pedals. 2. Move the foot pedals and follow the display prompts. You...

  • Page 37: Courses

    A label, on the accessory tray, explains how to begin a workout and shows the profiles of the available courses. Refer to Diagram 23. 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 36.

  • Page 38: Using The Smartrate Feature

    Diagram 24 Target Zones HEART RATE TARGET ZONES MAX. HEART RATE Cardio Zone Weight Loss Zone 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 YOUR AGE ® USING THE SMARTRATE FEATURE Add the benefit of SmartRate to every course on the EFX. Using SmartRate as a visual cue helps you adjust your exercise routine to suit specific needs.

  • Page 39: Manual Mode And The Quickstart

    • pressing Enter at the Precor banner. This causes the EFX to display several Setup prompts. At the course prompt, select the Manual course. The Manual course profile initially appears as a flat line. Use the ▼▲ keys or the numeric keys to adjust the resistance level.

  • Page 40: Interval Course

    INTERVAL COURSE The interval course on the EFX lets you select the rest and work intervals according to your training regimen. You set the resistance level for first rest and work interval and the software repeats the intervals throughout the course. At any point during the workout, you can change the settings of the current interval by simply pressing the ▼▲...

  • Page 41: 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 42: Advanced Programming

    (within 1/2 second after Reset), it returns to the banner. Once you begin entering a key sequence, each key must be pressed within four seconds of the other or the Precor banner reappears and you have to begin again.

  • Page 43: Selecting The Language

    ▼▲ lets you scroll through the Reset exits custom mode and various selections that appear. displays the Precor banner. Enter saves the information being displayed and moves to the next aspect of the program. The functions of the display console keys while in Custom Mode are described in the box below.

  • Page 44: Determining The Units Of Measure

    DETERMINING THE UNITS OF MEASURE Two different units of measure can be selected, Metric or U.S. Standard . Make your selection using the ▼▲ keys. Press Enter once the correct unit is displayed. Note: Anytime you wish to exit the Custom Mode, press the Reset key. Any previous display attributes that you selected by pressing Enter are saved and recorded in memory.

  • Page 45: Viewing The Odometer, Hours Of Use, Software Version And Error Log

    EFX has been in use, the software version and any error codes, are as follows: Reset, ▲, ▼ Important: Remember to begin at the Precor banner. After pressing Reset, the next key in the sequence must be pressed within 1/2 second. The numeric keypad can be used instead.

  • Page 46: Using Csafe Standard Equipment

    ID entry is bypassed and the Course prompt ap- pears. Reset resets the display to the Precor banner. A message indicates when the user ID is accepted by the CSAFE master device. Then, the course prompt is displayed. See Quick Steps to Working Out on page 36.

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    Important: If you determine that the EFX is in need of service, move it away from the main workout area and place an large “Out of Service” sign on it. To order parts or to contact a Precor authorized service provider in your area, refer to Obtaining Service on page 7.

  • Page 48: Storing The Polar Chest Strap

    (110/120v or 220/240v). You can use the EFX while the battery recharger is plugged in. The display functions a bit differently when the battery recharger is used. It returns to the Precor banner instead of appear- ing blank when a user stops working out.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Battery

    REPLACING THE BATTERY The EFX battery is built to last for a long time. However, if you feel that the battery may need replacing, check with an authorized service technician. Refer to Obtaining Service on page 7. CAUTION: The battery stored inside the EFX contains hazardous materials and must be disposed of according to Hazardous Waste Regulations.

  • Page 57: Warranty Registration Card

    We are confident that you will be pleased with your purchase and that your new Precor equipment will help satisfy your customers’ fitness needs, while helping you meet your business goals. To allow us to serve you better, please take a few moments to complete and return your warranty registration.
  • Page 58 What other brands of cardio equipment do you currently offer (check all that apply): ❑ Life Fitness ❑ True ❑ Cybex ❑ StarTrac ❑ Other ______________________________ What other Precor equipment do you currently offer (check all that apply): ❑ EFX ❑ Cycle ❑ StretchTrainer ® ❑ Treadmill ❑...

  • Page 59: Warranty

    INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THAT APPLY TO the original warranty period only. To claim under this warranty, the buyer must notify Precor or ANY PARTS DESCRIBED ABOVE ARE LIMITED IN your authorized Precor dealer within 30 days after the date of discovery of any nonconformity DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF EXPRESS WARRANTIES and make the affected product available for inspection by Precor or its service representative.

  • Page 60: 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...

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