• If you purchased the optional chest strap, review the guidelines found in the Precor Heart Rate Option Owner’s Manual that is supplied with that option. • Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion. If you feel any pain or abnormal symptoms, stop your workout immediately and consult your physician.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Diagram 1 Avoid injury from the roller arm mechanism. Ramp Front cover Handlebar Lower pivot roller arm (handlebar linkage) • Never place your hand(s) or feet in the path of the roller arm because injury may occur to you or damage may occur to the equipment. Refer to Diagram 1.
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 Standard Equipment ...
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Table of Contents Exercising on the EFX The Heart Rate Feature ... 36 Utilizing the SmartRate Removing the Locking Pin ... 37 Workout Tips ... 37 Using the Handlebars ... 38 Using the Stationary Handrail ... 38 Changing the Display Features using the Select Key ... 38 Quick Steps to Working Out ...
The serial number can be found on a label near the power receptacle on the rear cover. Refer to Diagram 2. If you have any questions regarding the EFX, use the model and serial numbers whenever you call your Precor dealer or servicer. Model number: EFX ®...
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 information: Note: Contains additional information. Important: Indicates information to which you should pay special attention.
Power adapter • 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.
Diagram 3 EFX534i 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) Two steel bushings — link arm assembly ❑...
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.
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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. 6. Route the display console cable through the upright support. Diagram 5 , #1 Remove any tape or wire ties on the cable.
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Route the cable Diagram 6 through the grommet and attach the upright support. Base tube Cable receptacle Cable connector Have your assistant hold the upright support while you secure it to the base. Two bolts (G) with washers (H) 8. Position the upright support over the base. Diagram 6. Have your assistant move the upright support close to the front of the base assembly while you thread the cable through the grommet hole and out the front of the base tube (see inset #1).
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10. Connect the cable. Diagram 7, inset. Insert the cable into its receptacle. Just like a telephone connection, a definite "click" is heard when a good connection is made. If you do not hear a "click," try reinserting the cable connection again.
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Diagram 9 Attach the frame stabilizers to the upright support brackets. Bolts (G) and washers (H) Frame stabilizer 14. Attach the left and right frame stabilizers. Diagram 9. Proceed with one side at a time. When you have installed the first stabilizer, perform the same steps on the opposite stabilizer.
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Diagram 11 Tighten the mounting bolts. Upright support bracket Left frame stabilizer Tighten the bolts on the base frame first. Upright support Base frame 15. Tighten all mounting screws using a a. Ask for assistance to remove the supportive wedge from beneath the base assembly and to turn the unit onto its side.
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Diagram 12 Secure the handlebars. Protrusions Handlebar bracket Tighten bolts securely. 16. Attach the left and right handlebars. Diagram 12. Perform the following steps on one side of the unit and then, repeat the steps on the opposite side. a. Remove the three bolts (E) and washers (F) from the Hardware kit. Place the washers on the bolts.
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Diagram 13 Handlebar alignment. ® upright Handlebar Handlebar bracket Link arm Handlebar base Note: Perform the following steps on one handlebar at a time. 18. Attach the base of the handlebar to the foot pedal link arm. Diagrams 13, 14, and 15. a.
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Diagram 14 Handlebar and link arm assembly. Link arm Handlebar base Plastic cap (C) 2-inch screw (K) Washer (L) Link arm Steel bushing (A) Washer (L) Handlebar base Locknut (M) b. Thread screw (K) with washer (L) through the link arm. Refer to Diagram 14, #1 and #2.
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Diagram 15 Complete link arm and handlebar bracket assembly. Wrench tighten link arm assembly. Handlebar bracket ½-inch socket wrench e. Wrench tighten using a Diagram 15, #1. Important: Once the fasteners are secured, use a hex torque wrench to tighten the two linkage arm screws to 200 in-lbs. f.
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Diagram 16 Secure the bracket cover. Bracket cover Upright support bracket 20. Attach the bracket cover. Diagram 16. Take the following steps to attach the cover over the upright support bracket. CAUTION: Do not overtighten the screws or you may inadvertently cause stress cracks in the plastic.
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Diagram 17 Level the unit. Rear crossbar Rotate rear adjustment pads. Base tube Height adjuster 21. Level the unit. Diagram 17. To keep the unit stable, the EFX has adjustable rear pads and, at the front of the base assembly, a height adjuster. Check to make sure that the unit does not wobble from side to side or front to back.
Diagram 19 Insert the front end cap. Upright support Front end cap CAUTION: If you purchased the chest strap option, be sure to test the heart rate display (refer to page 24) prior to inserting the front end cap. 23. Once you have checked that the heart rate feature is working properly, insert the front end cap (found in the Hardware kit) into the base assembly.
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.
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.)
Precor banner reappears and you have to begin again. The functions of the display console keys while in Custom Settings Mode are described in the box below.
Reset, Enter, QuickStart Important: Remember to begin at the Precor banner. After pressing Reset, the next key in the sequence must be pressed within 1/3 second. The numbers 6, 5 appear on the display as you press the associated key.
Program prompt appears. Reset resets the display to the Precor banner. A message indicates when the user ID is accepted by the CSAFE master device. Then, the program prompt is displayed. See Quick Steps to Working Out on page 39.
Note: If an error message should appear, call a Precor qualified service techni- cian or service center. Refer to Obtaining Service , on page 7. CENTER DISPLAY During a workout, the SELECT keys highlight which workout statistics appear on the display.
USER SETUP PROMPTS Precor banner: The Precor banner and program profiles appear in the center display. 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. Note that there is an exception to this rule.
USING QUICKSTART The QuickStart key can be pressed any time during the Setup prompts. Default values apply after that point. Refer to QUICKSTART on page 35. Press QUICKSTART at the... Precor banner Program prompt Time prompt Weight prompt Age prompt...
CENTER DISPLAY The items that appear in the display during a workout are described below. Workout Statistics: Eight items, that relate to the workout, can appear on the display once a user begins a program. After entering a program, the workout time and the program profile appear for several seconds.
If the battery voltage is low or needs recharging, the words WARNING - LOW BATTERY appear after the PRECOR banner. The EFX continues to function even with a low battery, but user and program information is lost once the user stops pedaling.
KEYS ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE The Precor products have an easy-to-use keypad that is activated by the slightest touch. Remind users that they only need to lightly tap the keys. Each key on the display console’s keypad provides specific functions. The ▼▲...
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SELECT keys: While the Precor banner is displayed, the SELECT keys act the same as the Enter key. During a program, the Select keys change what items appear on the display. Refer to page 38, Changing the Display Features Using the SELECT Key .
Exercising on the EFX The EFX is designed so that a user can work out with minimal instruction. The directions on the console and the prompts on the display help guide the user through an entire workout session. This section provides workout tips and information about: •...
Diagram 25 EFX Locking pin. Insert the locking pin when you are finished working out or when you leave the EFX for an extended length of time. Storage location REMOVING THE LOCKING PIN The locking pin secures the roller arm and keeps it from traveling up or down the ramp.
Diagram 26 Using the EFX handlebars. Handlebar Water bottle holder Stationary handrail USING THE HANDLEBARS The handlebars on the EFX provide an upper-body workout that, when used properly, helps increase cardiovascular fitness. By adding the upper-body movement to your cross training workout, you’re actually increasing your work effort and enhancing your overall fitness level.
QUICK STEPS TO WORKING OUT Important: If BATTERY LOW appears on the display anytime during a workout, contact the staff personnel. Pay attention to the words, PEDAL FASTER. The EFX is warning you that you need to pedal faster to avoid disconnecting the battery, which is the power source for the EFX display. 1.
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. It also helps provide a smooth transition that allows your heart rate to return to its normal (non-exercising) state.
In Pause mode, you This is what happens..., resume pedaling Returns to the program and the workout statistics continue from where you left off. press Reset Displays the Workout Summary banner. exceed time limit The EFX exits Pause mode, resets the displays, and turns off. In Cool down mode, This is what happens...,...
150 lbs. (68 kg.) and an age of zero. The SmartRate • pressing Enter at the Precor banner. This causes the EFX to display several Setup prompts. At the PROGRAM prompt, select MANL. The Manual program profile initially appears as a flat line. Use the ▼▲ keys to adjust the resistance level.
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Diagram 27 Target Zones Important: If you entered your age during the Setup prompts and are wearing the chest strap, you can adjust the rest or work intervals to keep your heart rate in its recommended zone. For the weight loss zone, try to maintain your heart rate at the lower end (55% of maximum heart rate) while in the “rest”...
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 and it is designed to help you burn the most fat during a 28-minute workout, while minimizing the risk of discomfort and injury.
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.
(110/120v or 220/240v). You can use the EFX while the power adapter is plugged in. The display functions a bit differently when the power adapter is used. It returns to the Precor banner instead of appearing blank when a user stops working out.
REPLACING THE BATTERY The EFX534i 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.
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.
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To claim under this warranty, the buyer must notify Precor or your authorized Precor dealer within 30 days after the date of discovery of any nonconformity and make the affected product available for inspection by Precor or its service representative.
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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