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Preva Business Suite, the accompanying printed materials, any copies of such software, and all data collected via the Preva Business Suite, are exclusively owned by Precor or its suppliers, as the case may be. Precor is widely recognized for its innovative, award-winning designs of exercise equipment.
Note: This product is intended for commercial use. The display apparatus (hereinafter referred to as the console) is intended to be shipped with new Precor exercise equipment (hereinafter referred to as the base unit). It is not packaged for individual sale.
Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Safety Precautions Always follow basic safety precautions when using this equipment to reduce the chance of injury, fire, or damage. Other sections in this manual provide more details of safety features.
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Important Safety Instructions Care should be taken when mounting or dismounting the equipment. For Treadmills: Do not use typing or web surfing features while walking at speeds that exceed a slow and relaxed leisurely pace. Always stabilize yourself by holding a stationary handle bar while using typing or web surfing features.
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Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 SPACING—The below minimum spacing recommendations are based on a combination of the ASTM (U.S.) voluntary standards and EN (European) regulations as of October 1, 2012, for access, passage around, and emergency dismount: –...
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350 pounds (160 kg). Use the equipment only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by Precor. Such attachments may cause injuries. Do not operate the equipment where aerosol (spray) ...
Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Educating Users Take time to educate users about the Important Safety Instructions found in both the User Reference Manual and Product Owner’s Manual. Explain to your club or facility...
Important Safety Instructions Regulatory Notices for the RFID Module When equipped with a control console as described in this document, this equipment may include a radio-frequency identification (RFID) module. The RFID module has been certified to operate at temperatures between -20°C and 85°C (-4°F and 185°F).
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Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Industry Canada This device complies with RSS-210:2007 of the Spectrum Management & Telecommunications Radio Standards Specification. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful...
The regulatory information in this section applies to the exercise equipment and its control console. Safety Approvals for Cardiovascular Equipment Precor equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following applicable safety standards. Cardiovascular Type Equipment: CAN/CSA, IEC, EN 60335-1 (Household and similar ...
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Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ATTENTION: Haute Tension Débranchez avant de réparer...
Important Safety Instructions Electrical Recommendations: All Equipment Excluding Treadmills Note: This is a recommendation only. NEC (National Electric Code) guidelines or local region electric codes must be followed. For equipment fitted with a P80 console or Personal Viewing System (PVS) screen a separate power connection is required.
Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Obtaining Service Do not attempt to service the equipment except for maintenance tasks. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. For more information regarding customer support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit the Precor web site at http://www.precor.com.
Chapter Assembling the EFX WARNING You will need the assistance of two other people to assemble this unit. DO NOT attempt assembly by yourself. Important: The instructions in the following procedures are described from the perspective of a person standing directly in front of the equipment (that is, on the opposite side of the control console from a person using the equipment).
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Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Assemble the equipment according to the guidelines in this manual to ensure that you do not void the Precor Limited Warranty. Important: Any damage caused during installation is not covered by the Precor Limited Warranty.
The hardware kit shipped with this equipment contains the fasteners and other hardware components shown in the following table. Before you begin assembly, make sure that your hardware kit is complete. If not, please contact Precor Customer Support. Fasteners Quantity Hex head screws (1¹₄-inch)
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Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Fasteners Quantity Bushings Link arm caps Pivot arm caps Pivot axle caps Upright support covers (right-hand and left-hand sets, packaged separately) Required Tools #2 Phillips screwdriver Rubber mallet ...
Assembling the EFX Performing the Assembly DANGER Do not attempt to connect electrical power until all assembly procedures are complete and the console is properly installed. As you assemble the EFX, make sure to construct the console cable assembly as directed so that the necessary connections are accessible when you add the console.
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Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 2. Thread the cable through the left upright support. Tape it to the top of the upright support to secure it temporarily. Important: Do not stretch, crimp, or damage the cable.
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Assembling the EFX 4. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to attach the right upright support. 5. Using a right-angle ³₁₆” hex wrench, remove the four ¹₄” x ³₄” buttonhead screws securing the central plastic base cover. 6. Remove the tape at the top of the left upright support. 7.
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Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 11. Attach the cable to the appropriate connector inside the base of the EFX, as shown in the following illustration and table. Important: Install coaxial cable using a torque wrench and torque to not exceed 8 lb-in.
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Assembling the EFX 12. Repeat the previous step to connect the remaining cables. 13. Replace the central plastic base cover, then attach the four buttonhead screws you removed along with the cover. Tighten the screws completely. 14. Replace the lift cover that was removed in the first step. Figure 7: Lift cover replacement...
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Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 To mount the center column support on the frame: Note: Check that the base fasteners are loose before installing the fasteners for the central column support. Have your assistant support the center column support while you align the inside mounting brackets with the upright supports.
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Assembling the EFX 3. Check alignments and thread the remaining four center column support screws, four ⁵₁₆-inch washers, and four split washers. Tighten with a ³₁₆-inch hex key so the assemblies come together, but leave room for adjustments. Figure 9: Center column support attachment...
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Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 To tighten the fasteners properly: CAUTION: Upright support fasteners must be properly aligned and wrench-tightened in the order described below. If improperly assembled, the upright supports can rub against the ramp. Before you begin, verify that the base and lift covers are properly aligned and that the gap between them is even.
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Assembling the EFX 3. Fully tighten the fasteners on the lower sides of each upright support. Figure 12: Tighten the front fasteners on the upright supports 4. Fully tighten the fasteners on the upper front of the center column support. Figure 13: Tighten the front fasteners on the center column support...
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Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 To attach the water bottle holder: Position the water bottle holder as shown in the graphic and attach it to the right stationary handlebar. Figure 14: Water bottle attachment 2.
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Assembling the EFX 2. To attach the upper body handlebars, place one split washer and one ⁵₁₆-inch washer on each of six socket-head cap screws, then insert three of the screws through each handlebar bracket. Fully tighten the fasteners using a ¼-inch hex key. Figure 16: Upper body handlebar attachment detail Important: In the following step, install the fasteners in the order presented.
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Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 4. Fully tighten the fasteners using a ⁹₁₆-inch box-end wrench. Figure 17: Link arm attachment 5. Align the cut-out inside the link arm cap with the link arm mounting hole.
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Assembling the EFX 5. Slide the covers down and snap them into the base mount. Note: Be sure to align the covers so that the lip of each cover fits inside the edge of the base mount and the hook on the base mount fits into the corresponding slot on the cover.
Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Leveling the EFX Make sure the unit is level before allowing anyone to use it. CAUTION: To eliminate movement, make sure the adjustable feet are in contact with the floor.
Assembling the EFX Breaking In the Equipment Precor equipment does not require an actual break-in period. However, moving components such as belts, gears, and bearings can settle while the equipment is being stored or shipped. This can cause the equipment to operate with a small amount of roughness or noise when it starts up for the first time.
Chapter Installing the Console To make installation easier, all Precor Experience Series consoles use the same mounting hardware and connector locations whenever possible. The installation sequence for any of them is as follows: Threading the console cable assembly Connecting cables ...
Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Threading the Console Cable Assembly (P80) Earlier in the installation, you threaded the necessary cables through the frame of the base unit and out the passthrough opening in the console mount. As you line up the back plate...
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Installing the Console 3. Rest the console on the console mount so that the notch on the bottom of the console’s back plate rests on the rectangular hook at the bottom of the console mount, as shown in the following figure. Figure 23: Console positioning on base unit 4.
Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Connecting Cables (P80) After the console has been seated, separate the individual cables out of the end of the console cable assembly and attach them to the appropriate circuit connectors inside the console.
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Installing the Console Table 1. P80 internal cable connections Cable Connector Type Circuit Connector Location Ethernet (LAN) Eight-contact modular, on round black cable TV in F-type coaxial Power Split power cable Data from base unit Eight-contact modular, on flat gray cable Heart rate sensors Four-contact strip, keyed Safety key (treadmills...
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Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Connecting the Television Cable The console’s television tuner is mounted inside the console’s back plate. The tuner includes a short cable adapter that allows the television cable to be connected outside the back plate.
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Installing the Console Connecting the Ethernet and Base Unit Data Cables Both the Ethernet and base unit data cables pass through the cutaway opening at the upper right corner of the back plate and connect to nearby modular jacks in the console. Because of this, it is important to exercise caution when connecting the cables.
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Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Connecting the Heart Rate Sensor Cable The heart rate sensor cable passes through the cutaway opening at the upper left corner of the back plate, then down to the small circuit board at the lower left of the console. The following illustration shows how the cable should look once it is installed.
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Installing the Console Connecting the Power Cable Route the power cable through the cutaway opening at the upper left corner of the back plate. In the nearby opening within the steel console framework, locate the power input connector on the splitter power cable and connect it to the power cable.
Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Completing the Console Installation (P80) Before you complete the final installation steps, double-check the connections you have made. Make sure that all cables are fully and securely connected, and that any unneeded cables are tied back properly.
Installing the Console Threading the Console Cable Assembly (P30 and P10) Earlier in the installation, you threaded the necessary cables through the frame of the base unit and out the passthrough opening in the console mount. As you line up the back plate on the console with the console mount, you must make sure that the console cable assembly passes correctly through the openings in both components.
Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Connecting Cables (P30 and P10) Important: Pass all cables through the semicircular opening just above the console mount, as shown in the following figure. Do not attempt to route any cables through other openings or through the steel channel above the mount.
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Installing the Console Important: All cables must pass through the opening in the center of the console mount. Figure 31: Cable connections, P30 and P10 consoles...
Installing the Console Completing the Console Installation (P30 and P10) Before you complete the final installation steps, double-check the connections you have made. Make sure that all cables are fully and securely connected, and that any unneeded cables are tied back properly. To complete the installation: Feed extra cable back into the neck tube.
Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Verifying That the Heart Rate Display Is Operational To verify that the heart rate display is operational: Begin exercising on the equipment. 2. Grasp both touch-sensitive handlebars. Note: The heart rate is read within ten seconds. During that time, the heart on the display flashes.
To keep the equipment functioning properly, perform the minor maintenance tasks in this section at the intervals shown on the maintenance checklist. Failure to maintain the equipment as described in this section could void the Precor Limited Warranty. DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always...
Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Alternatively, you can clean the equipment with Athletix fitness equipment cleaning wipes (for more information, visit www.athletixproducts.com) CAUTION: Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions, particularly dilution instructions, before using any cleaner on Precor fitness equipment.
Maintenance Weekly Maintenance Perform the following maintenance tasks every week: Disconnect the external power supply. 2. Clean the ramps and wheels with water or an approved cleaner. 3. Inspect the power cord to verify that it is not pinched under the equipment or between any two moving parts. 4.
Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Monthly Maintenance DANGER USE EXTREME CAUTION when the rear cover of any EFX is removed. Serious injury could result if fingers are pinched between the flywheel spokes, cranks, movable arms, and the drive weldment.
Maintenance Storing the Chest Strap If you purchased the optional heart rate chest strap, store it in a place where it remains free of dust and dirt (for example, in a closet or drawer). Be sure to protect the chest strap from extremes in temperature.
Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Long-Term Storage If you do not expect anyone to use the equipment for a long time, perform the following tasks to prepare it for storage: If it has a power cord, disconnect the cord.
Chapter Self-Powered Features Important: This chapter of the manual describes Precor fitness equipment that can operate without being connected to AC power. This includes units equipped with P30 or P10 consoles. However, P80 consoles must be connected to AC power through their power supplies to operate.
Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown The equipment saves its battery charge by moving into a shutdown mode. If the user does not maintain the minimum rate of motion, a 30-second shutdown process begins.
Self-Powered Features Using the Optional Power Adapter After connecting the power adapter to the equipment, plug the opposite end into the appropriate power source (120 V or 240 V). CAUTION: When the optional power adapter is in use, make sure that the power supply cord does not create a safety hazard.
Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 The Optional Power Adapter Kit If you purchase the optional power adapter, you must also purchase the internal cable kit. The kit supplies the cable, bracket, and fasteners that connect the power adapter to the lower electronics board.
Self-Powered Features Replacing the Battery The equipment’s 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. CAUTION: The battery stored inside the equipment contains hazardous materials and must be disposed of according to Hazardous Waste Regulations.