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Precor EFX5.21s 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

    FCC Federal Communications Commission, Part 15 The EFX5.21s has been tested and it complies 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 detrimental interference in a residential installation.

  • 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 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 Locating the ON and OFF Switch Removing the Locking Pin Understanding the Electronic Console.
  • 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

    Smart Rate know where your heart rate is at a glance. When the Precor Heart Rate Option receiver is installed and you wear the chest strap , the colored cells on the display light up 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 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. Diagram 7 Connect the 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 chest strap that you wear transmits a signal which is displayed numerically (when the Heart Rate indicator is lit) on the electronic console.

  • Page 14: Displays On The Electronic Console

    Refer to page 20 to understand more about the Heart Rate Training Zone. Note that the Precor Heart Rate Option receiver must be installed and the chest strap transmitter worn before your heart rate can appear on the display.

  • Page 15: Keys On The Electronic Console

    Hold key activates the scan function. Each feature is displayed sequentially and then, the course profile reappears. Note that Heart Rate only appears if you are using the Precor Heart Rate Option. Quick Start: Pressing Quick Start at the scrolling “PRECOR EFX” banner or during any of the setup prompts accesses Manual mode.

  • Page 16: Working Out On The Efx

    Place the locking pin in a safe place, do not discard it. Locate the I/0 switch at the rear of the unit and turn it to I (ON). The Precor banner, “PRECOR EFX,”...

  • Page 17: Using The Quick Start Feature

    Hold onto the handrails and step carefully into the foot pedals. Enter weight or press Quick Start. Enter Age. Select Course. Use the optional Smart Rate and Heart Rate displays to keep your heart rate in your target zone: cardiovascular or weight loss. Start working out.

  • Page 18: Pausing Your Workout

    PAUSE key. Your workout statistics remain displayed on the console until you resume your workout and a scrolling prompt reminds you that you are in Pause mode. You can remain in Pause mode for up to 10 minutes before the display resets to the Precor banner.

  • Page 19: Using The Manual Course Program

    2-minute rest, 2-minute work intervals. See Changing the Interval Course Profile. With the optional receiver installed in the electronic console and the Precor Heart Rate Option chest strap, you can utilize this course to its fullest extent. You set the workout duration and the heart rate target zone, and the EFX automatically sets the resistance to help keep you in that zone.

  • Page 20: Changing The Interval Course Profile

    Resistance The 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 21: Using The Weight Loss Program

    PAUSE key for 3 seconds. Refer to Cooling Down After a Workout. Using the Weight Loss Program The Precor Weight Loss Program 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.

  • Page 22: Creating Custom Courses

    Diagram 13 on page 20 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. For 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: 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 24: 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 25: Correcting Inconsistent Heart Rate Readings

    0 (OFF). Correcting Inconsistent Heart Rate Readings If you have purchased the Precor Heart Rate Option and the EFX cannot pick up your heart rate signal or messages appear on the display regarding heart rate errors, stop your workout and take the following steps: Important: Be sure that the optional heart rate receiver is installed in the electronic console.

  • Page 26: 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 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 27: How Hard Should I Exercise

    Diagram 13 page 20 Training zones HEART RATE TRAINING ZONE 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: Storing The Chest Strap

    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 31: 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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