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Precor EFX546 Owner's Manual

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

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    • If you purchased the optional POLAR chest strap, review the guide- 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 • Keep all electrical components away from liquids to prevent shock. Do not set anything on the casing, handrails, or display console. Place liquids only in the appropriate receptacles. • 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.

  • Page 4: 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 5: Efx ® Self-Powered Features

    The serial number can be found on a label near the power receptacle on the rear cover. Refer to Diagram 1. If you have any questions regarding the EFX546, use the model and serial numbers whenever you call your Precor dealer or servicer. Model number: EFX ®...

  • Page 6: 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 thor- oughly. The manual uses the following conventions for identifying special infor- mation: “Note:”...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Information ...........2 Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal ......3 Safety Approval ..............3 RFI — Radio Frequency Interference ........4 European Applications ............4 ® Self-powered Features ..........5 Obtaining Service ..............5 About this Manual ..............6 ®...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Exercising on the EFX ...........30 Using the Heart Rate “Touch” Capability ......... 30 Workout Tips ................30 Quick Steps to Working Out ........... 31 Cooling Down After a Workout ..........32 Pause, Cool Down and Exit Features ........32 Courses ................34 The Heart Rate Feature ............

  • Page 9: Unpacking The Efx

    Optional equipment available through your dealer includes: • Battery recharger ® • POLAR chest strap. If you are interested in obtaining Precor option kits for your unit, check with your dealer. For customer service, see Obtaining Service on page 5. page 9...

  • Page 10: 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 2: (A) four socket head hex screws—upright support bracket (B) four washers—upright support bracket screws (C) four buttonhead screws—bracket covers (D) 5/32-inch hex key—screws on the upright support covers (E) 3/16-inch hex key—upper handrail clamp (Note: A hex torque wrench is...

  • 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 To connect the cables, perform the following: CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the cables while connecting them. Stretched or damaged cables are not covered by the Precor Limited Warranty. a. Insert the RJ45 cable into its receptacle that is attached to the side of the upright support.
  • Page 13 b. Connect the heart rate cable into its four-prong receptacle. Double-check that the cable is fastened securely. If a proper connection is not made, the heart rate display may be erratic or, it may not appear at all. Diagram 4, #2. c.
  • Page 14 Diagram 6 Attach the lower handrail clamps. Socket head cap screw with split lock washer Cross brace tube Heart rate cable Inner handrail clamp Outer handrail clamp Socket head cap screws and split lock washer c. Attach the lower end of the handrail by sliding the inner handrail clamp along the backside of the handrail.
  • Page 15 Diagram 8 Torque the fasteners. Display console Upper clamp Torque wrench is set Torque wrench is to 200 in-lbs set to 80 in-lbs. Secure the upright assembly to the base. Lower handrail clamp Torque wrench is set to 200 in-lbs. 10.
  • Page 16 Refer to Diagram 10. CAUTION: Do not overtighten the screws or you may inadvertently crack the plastic covers. Damaged bracket covers due to improper installation will not be covered by the Precor Limited Warranty. Diagram 11 Front assembly of the EFX. ®...

  • Page 17: Supplying Power To The Efx546

    40 strides per minute must be maintained for several seconds before the Precor banner appears on the display. Once the banner appears, the user can press Quick Start or Enter to begin working out. For more information, refer to page 30, Exercising on the EFX .

  • Page 18: Testing The Heart Rate Display

    5. 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 and 3. If no heart rate number appears, you may need to disassemble the handrails or the upright support to check that the heart rate cables are fully engaged.

  • Page 19: Club Information

    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 20: Selecting The Language

    Press the appropriate key sequences. Important: To access Custom Club Mode, press Reset while the Precor banner is displayed. Within 1/2 second, begin pressing the key sequences. If the system does not detect a key press (within 1/2 second after Reset), it returns to the banner. 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.

  • Page 21: Setting A Workout Time Limit

    Reset, Resistance , Resistance Important: Remember to begin at the Precor banner. After pressing Reset, the next key in the sequence must be pressed within 1/2 second. The field name Odometer appears briefly and then the odometer value (the cumu- lative strides that users have travelled) appears.

  • Page 22: 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 31.

  • Page 23: The Efx ® 546 Display

    40 strides per minute. Note that there is an exception to this rule. If power is being supplied through the optional battery recharger, then pedaling is not required for the Precor banner to appear. Refer to page 5, EFX ®...

  • Page 24: Smart Rate Display

    HEART RATE: The heart rate display lets a user monitor his or her heart rate. When a heart beat is detected, the number appears in the small upper right display (refer to Diagram 15). If the club did not purchase the Precor Heart Rate “touch” option or the ®...

  • Page 25: Lower 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 26 DISTANCE: The distance that a user travels appears when he or she selects this feature. Distance appears in 100th mile increments and can also appear in kilome- ters. (See Club Information on page 19.) The number shown in the display is not a conversion of strides, but relates closely to the user’s expenditure of energy.

  • Page 27: Keys On The Display Console

    29). The Smart Rate display does not appear. • A time-out occurs during the Setup prompts if the EFX detects no key presses for two minutes. The display returns to the Precor banner. • Pressing Reset returns to the Precor banner. page 27...
  • Page 28 Numeric Keys (0 - 9): During a workout, a user can press the numeric keys to change the ramp incline (0 to 20) or resistance levels (1 to 20). Remember, if the numeric keys are used to alter the incline or resistance, the user needs to designate, within three seconds, whether he or she is increasing (by pressing the key) or decreasing (by pressing the...
  • Page 29 The Quick Start key can be pressed any time during the Setup prompts. Default values apply after that point. See the table below. Press QUICK START at the... The following occurs: Precor banner The user bypasses the Setup prompts and be- gins working out in the Manual course. Course prompt The displayed course is accessed.

  • Page 30: Exercising On The Efx

    Exercising on the EFX ® Once the EFX is assembled, it is ready to use. The easy-to-understand prompts let the user select a course and specify how long he or she wants to work out. USING THE HEART RATE “TOUCH” CAPABILITY If a user wishes to view his or her heart rate on the display, instruct them to grasp the touch-sensitive strips (called “grips”) on the handrails while working out.

  • Page 31: Quick Steps To Working Out

    QUICK STEPS TO WORKING OUT Important: If BATTERY LOW appears on the display anytime during a workout, contact the club 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 32: 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. Cooling down for at least three minutes helps provide a smooth transition that allows your heart rate to return to its normal (non-exercising) state.
  • Page 33 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 34: Courses

    • Weight Loss 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. Re- fer to Quick Steps to Working Out on page 31.

  • Page 35: Manual Mode And The Quick Start Key

    • pressing Enter at the Precor banner. This causes the EFX to display several Setup prompts. At the course prompt, select #1 — Manual course. The Manual course profile initially appears as a flat line. Use the keys or the numeric keys to adjust ramp incline and the resistance level.

  • Page 36: Cross Training And Gluteal Courses

    CROSS TRAINING AND GLUTEAL COURSES The Cross Training and Gluteal courses consist of alternating segments of for- ward and backward pedaling movements that focus on working the thigh and calf muscle groups. Ask Club personnel about utilizing the benefits of this type of workout toward your fitness goals.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Maintenance

    CAUTION: Do not use any acidic cleaners. Doing so will weaken the ramp coat- ing and void the Precor Limited Warranty. Never pour water or spray liquids on any part of the EFX. Allow the EFX to dry completely before using.

  • Page 39: Symptoms Of A Low Battery

    (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 47: Warranty Card

    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 48: 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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