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  • Page 1 ® Commercial EFX Owner’s Manual EFX 556 ®...

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    EFX556 is intended for commercial use and can withstand the rigors of daily club use with little maintenance. Before using the Precor EFX556, we urge you to familiarize yourself and your staff with the entire Owner’s Manual. Understanding this manual will help you and your customers use the EFX556 safely and successfully.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPOR IMPOR IMPORT T T T T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPOR IMPOR ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the EFX556. These instructions were written to ensure your safety and to protect the unit.

  • Page 4: Grounding Instructions

    If you do not follow these Grounding Instructions , you could void the Precor limited warranty. DANGER Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

  • Page 5: 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 operate 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 6: Personal Safety

    PRECOR HEART RATE OPTIONS—SAFETY GUIDELINES The Precor Heart Rate Options are created and designed exclusively for Precor products. The equipment is very sensitive—you should use the heart rate options with this in mind and take time to read the guidelines found in this owner’s manual.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Safety Approval ..............4 RFI — Radio Frequency Interference ........5 European Applications ............5 Personal Safety ..............6 Precor Heart Rate Option - Safety Guidelines ...... 6 Unpacking the EFX ............9 Standard Equipment .............. 9 Optional Equipment ............... 9 Hardware Kit .................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Exercising on the EFX ........... 26 Using the Handlebars ............26 Using the Stationary Handrails ..........26 Pause, Cool Down and Exit Features ........26 Workout Tips ................. 28 Quick Steps to Working Out ..........28 Cooling Down After a Workout ..........29 Courses ................

  • Page 9: Unpacking The Efx

    CSAFE option (Stores personal workout statistics in a computer file. Operation requires cable connection to a separate computer.) If you are interested in obtaining Precor option kits for your unit, check with your dealer. To locate the dealer nearest you, call 1-888-665-4404. For customer service, see Obtaining Service on page 2.

  • Page 10: Hardware Kit

    EFX556 Diagram 1 Hardware kit If any items are missing, contact your dealer. For the Precor authorized dealer or servicer nearest you, call 1-888-665-4404. Note: After assembling the EFX, be sure to store the hex keys in a secure place.

  • 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. •...
  • Page 12 CAUTION: Do not stretch, crimp, or damage the cable. Excess cable may be gently pushed into the upper support tube. Cables damaged by im- proper installation will not be covered by the Precor limited warranty. 6. Connect the cables. Diagram 3. Insert the cable into it's receptacle. Just like a telephone connection, a definite "click"...
  • Page 13 Diagram 4 Secure the console assembly to the base frame. Upright support tube Screws (A) and washers (B) Upper and lower brackets Base support 7. Secure the console assembly to the base frame support. Diagram 4. Place a washer (B) on each of 4 screws (A). Align the mounting holes and insert the screws through the upper and lower bracket.
  • Page 14 (90 kilograms). A hand cart may be useful to help move the unit. CAUTION: A fully-assembled EFX556 is very heavy. To avoid possible injury, Precor recommends that more than one person move the EFX556 to its final location. 10. Level the unit. Diagram 6. The unit has adjustable rear feet that can help level the unit ±...

  • Page 15: Turning The Efx556 On And Off

    Do not plug the EFX556 into a power transformer in an attempt to adjust the voltage requirements. Failure to follow these instruction’s might damage the unit and void Precor’s limited warranty. 12. Plug the EFX556 into a grounded outlet. Be sure to use the appropriate voltage requirements.

  • Page 16: Club Information

    CSAFE compatible devices 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 17: Selecting The Language

    Once you begin entering a key sequence, each key must be pressed within 4 seconds of the other or the Precor banner reappears and you have to begin again. Note: The touch sensitive keys can be gently pressed and held to view several selections.

  • Page 18: Setting A Workout Time Limit

    Note: The Quick Start program is automatically limited to 30 minutes. However, if a user presses Quick Start at the Precor banner, and the Club program has limited Workout Time to less than 30 minutes, than that duration takes effect.

  • Page 19: Using Csafe Standard Equipment

    Press Enter once again and the Error Log appears. Press the key to view the error messages. To return to the Precor banner, press Enter or Reset. Note: To clear (delete) the error log, press Quick Start for at least 4 seconds while viewing the list.

  • Page 20: The Efx556 Display

    An brief explanation of each feature on the display console appears in Diagram 9. Look on the next page for a more thorough explanation. Note: If an error message appears, call a Precor qualified service technician or service center. For the service center nearest you call, 1-888-665-4404.

  • Page 21: Top Display Windows

    Refer to The Heart Rate Feature on page 30. CENTER DISPLAY WINDOW 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 you selected.
  • Page 22 STRIDES: Shows the total number of strides completed. The number will always be even since two strides create one complete revolution of the flywheel. A ® stride is an exaggerated walking movement. On the EFX , if you start in a position with one foot forward and one foot back, a stride is completed when you move the rear foot all the way forward while the forward foot moves to the rear.

  • Page 23: 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 touch” these ultra- sensitive keys. Each key on the display console’s keypad provides specific functions. Nu- meric keys (numbered 1 - 0) let you enter data in answer to the display prompts and change the resistance during a workout.
  • Page 24 Numeric Keys (1 - 0): During a workout, you can use the numeric keys to change the EFX’s resistance (from 1 through 20). Remember, if you use the numeric keys to change the resistance, you need to designate, within 3 sec- onds, whether you are increasing the resistance by pressing the key or decreasing the resistance by pressing the...
  • Page 25 Note: The POLAR ® chest strap is available through your Precor dealer. Refer to The Heart Rate Feature on page 30. The Quick Start key can be pressed any time during the Setup prompts.

  • Page 26: Exercising On The Efx

    During a workout, use the stationary handrails to rest or slow down your upper-body movement. If your club purchased the Precor Touch Heart Rate factory-installed option, “touch-sensitive” electrode strips are part of the stationary handrails. If you wish to view your heart rate on the display, grasp the touch-sensitive electrode strips on the handrails while working out.
  • Page 27 TIME display shows the accumulated workout time including warm-up and cool down periods. To exit, wait un- til the time limit elapses or press Reset again. The display returns to the Precor banner. no pedaling is detected. Enter Pause mode. The display features remain, so you can review your workout statistics, and Time stops accruing.

  • Page 28: Workout Tips

    You are given 2 minutes to review your workout statistics before the display automatically resets to the Precor banner. You can also press Reset, to return to the Precor banner. WORKOUT TIPS The steps to working out on the EFX are listed on the opposite page. A short explanation appears on the left with the more thorough description following on the right.

  • Page 29: Cooling Down After A Workout

    2 minutes to review your workout statistics before the display automatically resets to the Precor banner. You can also press Reset, to return to the Precor banner. 6. Hold on to the stationary handrails while you carefully Hold on to a stationary handrail step down from the EFX.

  • Page 30: Courses

    • Cross Training course • Interval course • Weight Loss course Note: 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 28.

  • Page 31: Manual Mode And The Quick Start Key

    You can choose Manual mode in two different ways: • pressing the Quick Start key at the Precor banner. Quick Start bypasses the remaining selections and starts the Manual course. Default values include a time limit of 30 minutes (or the Club setting, whichever is smaller), ®...

  • Page 32: Cross Training Course

    CROSS TRAINING COURSE The Cross Training course is similar to the Interval Course, but instead of rest/ work intervals the course consists of alternating segments of forward and backward pedaling movements that focus on working the thigh and calf muscle groups.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Maintenance

    You are responsible for typical maintenance tasks such as, cleaning the unit to keep it free from dust and dirt accumulation. If you fail to maintain the EFX as described below, it could affect or void the Precor limited warranty. CLEANING THE EQUIPMENT DANGER —...

  • Page 35: Workout Statistics Log

    Workout Statistics Log If you prefer not to use the CSAFE option, you can keep track of your workout using the form below. After finishing a workout, record your workout statistics shown during the Workout Summary display onto this form. To maintain the original blank form, be sure to make a working copy.
  • Page 36 Notes: page 36...
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  • Page 39: Warranty Card

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  • Page 43 Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty Thank you for purchasing a PRECOR product. In order that we may continue to serve you in the future, please take a few minutes to complete and return this warranty registration. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the Precor Limited Warranty and affirms that the date of purchase was_____________ 20___;...

  • Page 44: 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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