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Precor Treadmill EFX534 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Light Commercial EFX Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    • If you purchased the optional POLAR lines 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.

  • Page 3: Hazardous Materials And Proper Disposal

    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.

  • 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 Standard Equipment ...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Exercising on the EFX The Heart Rate Feature ... 34 Utilizing the SmartRate Removing the Locking Pin ... 35 Workout Tips ... 35 Using the Handlebars ... 36 Using the Stationary Handrail ... 36 Changing the Display Features using the Select Key ... 36 Quick Steps to Working Out ...

  • Page 6: Rfi - Radio Frequency Interference

    6 Per FCC rules, changes or modifications to the EFX not expressly approved by Precor, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 7: Efx ® Self-Powered Features

    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 ®...

  • 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 information: Note: Contains additional information. Important: Indicates information to which you should pay special attention.

  • 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 EFX534 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. 4. Cut the tie wrap securing the front base tube to the pallet. Discard the tie wrap.
  • 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. 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) 11. Position the upright support over the base. Diagram 7. 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).
  • Page 15 13. Connect the cable. Diagram 8, 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.
  • Page 16 Diagram 10 Attach the frame stabilizers to the upright support brackets. Bolts (G) and washers (H) Frame stabilizer 17. Attach the left and right frame stabilizers. Diagram 10. Proceed with one side at a time. When you have installed the first stabilizer, perform the same steps on the opposite stabilizer.
  • 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 18. Tighten all mounting screws using a 9/16" wrench. Diagram 12. a. Ask for assistance to remove the supportive wedge from beneath the base assembly and to turn the unit onto its side.
  • Page 18 Diagram 13 Secure the handlebars. Protrusions Handlebar bracket Tighten bolts securely. 19. Attach the left and right handlebars. Diagram 13. 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.
  • Page 19 20. Attach the handlebars to the pivot arm. Diagram 14. Proceed with one handlebar at a time. When you have completed the installation steps for one, perform the same steps for the opposite handlebar. a. Remove the shoulder bolt (C) from the Hardware kit. b.
  • Page 20 Diagram 16 Level the unit. Rear crossbar Rotate rear adjustment pads. Base tube Height adjustor 22. Level the unit. Diagram 16. To keep the unit stable, the EFX has adjustable rear pads and, at the front of the base assembly, a height adjustor. Check to make sure that the unit does not wobble from side to side or front to back.

  • Page 21: Removing The Locking Pin

    Diagram 18 Insert the front end cap. Upright support Front end cap CAUTION: If you purchased the POLAR the heart rate display (refer to page 22) prior to inserting the front end cap. 24. 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.

  • Page 22: Supplying Power To The Efx534

    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: Custom Setting Mode

    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.)

  • Page 24: Determining The Units Of Measure

    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. The functions of the display console keys while in Custom Settings Mode are described in the box below.

  • Page 25: Setting A Workout Time Limit

    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.

  • Page 26: Using Csafe Standard Equipment

    ID entry is bypassed and the Course 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 course prompt is displayed. See Quick Steps to Working Out on page 37.

  • Page 27: The Efx

    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.

  • Page 28: User Setup Prompts

    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. Note that there is an exception to this rule.

  • Page 29: Quick Start During Setup Prompts

    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 33. Press QUICKSTART at the... Precor banner Course prompt Time prompt Weight prompt Age prompt...

  • Page 30: Center Display

    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 course. After entering a course, the workout time and the course profile appear for several seconds.

  • Page 31: Smartrate Display

    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 course information is lost once the user stops pedaling.

  • Page 32: Keys On The Display Console

    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 ▼▲...
  • Page 33 SELECT keys: While the Precor banner is displayed, the SELECT keys act the same as the Enter key. During a course, the Select keys change what items appear on the display. Refer to page 36, Changing the Display Features Using the SELECT Key .

  • Page 34: Exercising On The Efx

    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: •...

  • Page 35: Removing The Locking Pin

    Diagram 24 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.

  • Page 36: Using The Handlebars

    Diagram 25 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.

  • Page 37: Quick Steps To Working Out

    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.

  • Page 38: 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. It also helps provide a smooth transition that allows your heart rate to return to its normal (non-exercising) state.

  • Page 39: Inserting The Locking Pin

    In Pause mode, you This is what happens..., resume pedaling Returns to the course 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...,...

  • Page 40: Courses

    • Manual course • Hill Climb course • Interval course Note: To choose a course, begin pedaling. Once the Precor banner appears, press Enter. User-friendly prompts guide you through the course selections. Refer to Quick Steps to Working Out on page 37.
  • Page 41 Diagram 26 Target Zones Important: If you entered your age during the Setup prompts and are wearing the ® POLAR 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”...

  • Page 42: Cross Training 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: Replacing The Battery

    REPLACING THE BATTERY The EFX534 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 53: 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 54 ❑ Ellipticals What other brands of cardio equipment do you currently offer (check all that apply): ❑ Life Fitness ❑ True What other Precor equipment do you currently offer (check all that apply): ❑ EFX ❑ Cycle ® ❑ Treadmill ❑...

  • Page 55: Warranty

    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.

  • Page 56: 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 serious matter.

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