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Precor EFX 524 Owner's Manual

Precor EFX 524 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Light 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, books, or magazines 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: 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 ®...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents ® Exercising on the EFX ..................Removing the Locking Pin ............36 The Heart Rate Feature ............36 ® Utilizing the SmartRate Feature ..........37 Workout Tips ................37 Using the Stationary Handrail ..........38 Changing the Display Features using the SELECT Key ..38 Quick Steps to Working Out ...........

  • Page 6: 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 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 1. If you have any questions regarding the EFX, use the model and serial numbers whenever you call your Precor dealer or servicer. ®...

  • 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 that applies to the preceding text. “Important:”...

  • 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 2 EFX524 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) 3/16-inch hex key — secure handrails in handrail clamp ❑...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Efx

    Write the serial number onto the Precor Limited Warranty card found on the back cover of this manual. Refer to Obtaining Service on page 7 and write the number there as well.
  • Page 12 Diagram 3 Front base assembly. Note that illustrations 1 and 2 do not show the Plastic grommet lift motor that is atop the front base tube. Front base tube Height adjustor Tighten the height adjustor so that the nut is secure against the front tube.
  • 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 5, #1 Remove any tape or wire ties attached to the cable.
  • Page 14 Route the cable Diagram 6 through the grommet hole and attach the Upright upright support to the support base. Route the cable through the grommet. Lift motor cable Cable receptacle Have your assistant hold the upright support while you secure it to the base. Two bolts (F) with washers (G) 11.
  • Page 15 Connect the Diagram 7 cables. Cable receptacle Cable connector Lift motor cable connector Height adjustor threads Base tube Place excess cable into the base tube. 15. Connect the lift motor cable. Diagram 7, #2. 16. Push excess cable inside base tube. Diagram 7, #3. Carefully, push any excess cable behind the height adjustor threads that protrude from inside the base tube.
  • Page 16 Diagram 9 Attach the frame Upper section stabilizers to the upright support bracket and base tube. Frame stabilizer Bolts (F) and washers (G) Upright support bracket Lower section 19. Attach the left and right frame stabilizers. Diagram 9. Proceed with one side at a time.
  • Page 17 Diagram 11 Tighten the mounting bolts. Upright support bracket Bolts (F) and washers (G) Frame stabilizer 20. Tighten all mounting screws with a 9/16" wrench. Once you have tight- ened the eight bolts that attach the frame stabilizers to the base frame (refer to Diagram 10), proceed with tightening the four bolts installed in each of the two upright support brackets.
  • Page 18 Diagram 13 Install the lift cover. Center holes in cover Upright support bracket Lift cover 1/2-inch screw 3/4-inch screw 22. Install the lift cover. Diagram 13. The center holes (see inset) on the lift cover are used for mounting it to the base of the upright bracket support. (The two side holes are used for a different product.) a.
  • Page 19 CAUTION: Do not overtighten the screws or you may inadvertently cause stress cracks in the plastic. c. Insert the two 3/4-inch buttonhead screws (E) and replace the two screws removed from the base tube in step 21. Alternately tighten the screws using the hex key (B) and a phillips head screwdriver to secure the side cover.
  • Page 20 Diagram 16 Secure the handrails. Handrail Display console Screws (F) and washers (G) Tighten bolts in handrail clamp. 26. Secure the handrails. Diagram 16. Align the handrail base mounts with the handrail bracket. Insert two bolts (F) and washers (G) and finger tighten. Repeat this step for the opposite handrail.
  • Page 21 Diagram 18 Slide the handrail boot over the fasteners. Handrail Correct orientation of handrail boot. Upright support 28. Slide the boot over the lower handrail mounts. The boot is asymmetrical. Position it so that the longer side faces the upright support. See Diagram 18. Diagram 19 Level the unit.
  • Page 22 Diagram 20 Clean the ramp. Foot pedal Ramp Wipe ramp with a damp, clean cloth. Roller 30. Clean the ramp. Diagram 20. Wipe the ramp and foot pedals with a soft cloth dampened in a diluted solution of mild soap and water. ®...

  • Page 23: Removing The Locking Pin

    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 QuickStart or Enter to begin working out. For more information, refer to page 36, Exercising on the EFX .

  • Page 24: Testing The Heart Rate Display

    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 25: Custom Settings 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 39.

  • Page 29: The Efx

    During a workout, the SELECT keys highlight which workout statistics appear on the display. Note: If an error message should appear, call a Precor qualified service techni- cian or service center. Refer to Obtaining Service , on page 7. page 29...

  • Page 30: 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 31: Using Quickstart Tm During The Setup Prompts

    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... 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 32: Smartrate Display

    ® SMARTRATE DISPLAY ® SmartRate : A user must enter an age, during the course Setup prompts and wear a ® POLAR chest strap, while in a course program, before the blinking segment in the bar graph can show the zone that his or her heart rate is in. Refer to page 37, Using ®...

  • Page 33: Crossramp 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 34: 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 35 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 38, Changing the Display Features Using the SELECT Key .

  • Page 36: 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 37: Utilizing The Smartrate Feature

    ® UTILIZING THE SMARTRATE FEATURE ® ® Add the benefit of SmartRate to every course on the EFX. Using SmartRate as a visual cue helps the user adjust his or her exercise routine to suit specific needs. SmartRate ® simplifies the correlation between heart rate and exercise. A user doesn’t have to stop concentrating on the workout to find his or her pulse.

  • Page 38: Using The Stationary Handrail

    USING THE STATIONARY HANDRAIL Always grasp the stationary handrail to help keep your balance when you step on to or off of the foot pedals, and when you reach out to use the display keys. During a workout, use the stationary handrail to rest or slow down your upper- body movement.

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: Courses

    • Gluteal course • 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. Refer to Quick Steps to Working Out on page 39.

  • Page 43: Interval Course

    Diagram 28 Target Zones HEART RATE TARGET ZONES MAX. HEART RATE Cardio Zone Weight Loss Zone 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 YOUR AGE INTERVAL COURSE The interval course on the EFX lets you select the rest and work intervals according to your training regimen.

  • Page 44: Cross Training Course

    Out on page 39. When the COURSE prompt appears, choose XTR. 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 45: 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 46: 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 appearing blank when a user stops working out.

  • Page 47: Replacing The Battery

    Diagram 29 Battery recharger and adapter plug. Adapter plug Battery recharger When the EFX524 battery recharger is in use, ensure that the power supply cord does not create a safety hazard by keeping it out of the way of traffic and moving parts.
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  • Page 57: Commercial 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 58 What other brands of cardio equipment do you currently offer (check all that apply): ❑ Life Fitness ❑ True ❑ Cybex ❑ StarTrac ❑ Other ______________________________ What other Precor equipment do you currently offer (check all that apply): ❑ EFX ❑ Cycle ❑ StretchTrainer ® ❑ Treadmill ❑...

  • Page 59: Commercial Warranty Card

    INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THAT APPLY the original warranty period only. To claim under this warranty, the buyer must notify Precor or TO ANY PARTS DESCRIBED ABOVE ARE LIMITED IN your authorized Precor dealer within 30 days after the date of discovery of any nonconformity DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF EXPRESS WARRAN- and make the affected product available for inspection by Precor or its service representative.

  • Page 60: 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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