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Precor EFX 883 Assembling And Maintaining Manual

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  • Page 1 Assembling and Maintaining ™ Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers ® ® ® 883 • EFX 833 • EFX...
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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: –...
  • Page 9 350 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) ...

  • Page 10: Educating Users

    Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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...

  • Page 11: Regulatory Notices For The Rfid Module

    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).

  • Page 12: European Applications

    Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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...

  • Page 13: Regulatory Notices For Cardiovascular Exercise Equipment

    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 ...
  • Page 14 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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...

  • Page 15: Electrical Recommendations: All Equipment Excluding Treadmills

    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.

  • Page 16: Obtaining Service

    Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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.

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ........... 3 Safety Precautions ................4 Educating Users ..................8 Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal ........8 Product Recycling and Disposal ............8 Regulatory Notices for the RFID Module ........9 Regulatory Notices for Cardiovascular Exercise Equipment ..11 Electrical Recommendations: All Equipment Excluding Treadmills ..............
  • Page 18 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 Maintenance ................53 Daily Cleaning ..................54 Daily Inspection ................... 55 Weekly Maintenance ................. 55 Monthly Maintenance ..............56 Storing the Chest Strap ..............57 Moving the Equipment ..............57 Long-Term Storage ................

  • Page 19: Assembling The Efx

    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).
  • Page 20 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813  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.

  • Page 21: Installation Requirements

    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 Flat washers (⁵₁₆-inch)

  • Page 22: Required Tools

    Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 Center cross bar cap Outer handrail cap (2) Inner handrail cap (2) Upright support covers (right-hand and left-hand sets) Required Tools #2 Phillips screwdriver  Rubber mallet ...

  • Page 23: Performing The Assembly

    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.
  • Page 24 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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.
  • Page 25 Assembling the EFX 4. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to attach the right upright support. 5. Using a right-angle ³₁₆” hex wrench, remove the four ¹₄” x ³₄” buttonhead screws securing the central plastic base cover. 6. Remove the tape at the top of the left upright support. 7.
  • Page 26 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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.
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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.
  • Page 29 Assembling the EFX 3. Check alignments and thread the remaining four center column support screws, four ⁵₁₆-inch washers, and four split washers. Tighten with a ³₁₆-inch hex key so the assemblies come together, but leave room for adjustments. Figure 9: Attachment of center column support...
  • Page 30 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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.
  • Page 31 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...
  • Page 32 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 To attach the handlebars: Important: Attach one handlebar at a time. Use a ³₁₆-inch hex wrench to loosen the two screws in the handlebar clamp. Refer to the following illustration for the location of these fasteners.
  • Page 33 Assembling the EFX 6. Thread one hex head screw through the handlebar and handlebar mount. Partially tighten the screw. Figure 16: Handrail attachment detail 7. Repeat steps 1 through 7 to attach the opposite handlebar.
  • Page 34 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 To tighten the handlebars completely: Use the wrench included with the unit, or a 1³₈-inch socket, box, or open-end wrench, to tighten the handlebar screws fully. 2. Use a ³₁₆-inch hex wrench to tighten the two handlebar clamp fasteners fully.
  • Page 35 Assembling the EFX To attach the water bottle holder: Position the water bottle holder as shown and attach it to the right stationary handlebar. Figure 19: Water bottle attachment 2. Secure the holder using three Phillips-head screws. To attach the upright support covers: Place one inner and one outer upright support cover around one of the upright supports, aligning them so that the arrows on their inside surfaces point toward the front...
  • Page 36 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 3. Apply pressure to both covers so that the protrusions fit firmly into the screw holes. 4. Secure the upright support covers using two self-tapping screws. Figure 20: Upright support cover attachment (right-hand cover shown) 5.

  • Page 37: Leveling The Efx

    Assembling the EFX 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. To level the unit: Gently rock the unit. If there is any movement, ask your assistant to tip the unit to one side while you locate the adjustable feet.

  • Page 38: Breaking In The Equipment

    Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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.

  • Page 39: Installing The Console

    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 ...

  • Page 40: Threading The Console Cable Assembly (P80)

    Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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...
  • Page 41 Installing the Console To thread the console cable assembly: Make sure that as much of each cable as possible passes through the opening in the middle of the console mount on the base unit. 2. Position the console over the console mount. 3.

  • Page 42: Connecting Cables (P80)

    Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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.
  • Page 43 Installing the Console Cable Connector Type Circuit Connector Location Data from base unit Eight-contact modular, on flat gray cable Heart rate sensors Four-contact strip, keyed Safety key (treadmills Six-contact strip, keyed only) CSAFE Eight-contact modular, on flat gray cable Automatic stop sensor Vertical four-contact strip, (treadmills only) keyed...
  • Page 44 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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.
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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.
  • Page 47 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.

  • Page 48: Completing The Console Installation (P80)

    Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 Completing the Console Installation (P80) Important: To allow enough room to attach the console’s back cover, you must loosen the bracket holding the upper ends of the handlebars in place. If you do not loosen the bracket, the cover may break.

  • Page 49: Threading The Console Cable Assembly (P30 And P10)

    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.

  • Page 50: Connecting Cables (P30 And P10)

    Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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.
  • Page 51 Installing the Console 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. Refer to the following diagram and table to identify the cables and connectors.
  • Page 52 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 Table 2. P30 and P10 internal cable connections Cable Connector Type Circuit Connector Location Safety key (treadmills Six-contact strip, keyed only) Automatic stop sensor Four-contact strip, keyed (treadmills only)

  • Page 53: Completing The Console Installation (P30 And P10)

    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.

  • Page 54: Verifying That The Heart Rate Display Is Operational

    Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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.

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    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...

  • Page 56: Daily Cleaning

    Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 Daily Cleaning Precor recommends that you clean the equipment before and after each exercise session. To remove dust and dirt from the equipment, wipe all exposed surfaces with a soft cloth that you have moistened with one of the following cleaners: A solution of 30 parts of water to 1 part of Simple Green®...

  • Page 57: Daily Inspection

    OUT OF SERVICE sign on the equipment and make it clear to all patrons and other users that they must not use it. To order parts or to contact a Precor authorized service provider in your area, refer to Obtaining Service.

  • Page 58: Monthly Maintenance

    Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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.

  • Page 59: Storing The Chest Strap

    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.
  • Page 60 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813...

  • Page 61: Self-Powered Features

    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.

  • Page 62: Informational Displays Prior To Shutdown

    Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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.

  • Page 63: Using The Optional Power Adapter

    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.

  • Page 64: The Optional Power Adapter Kit

    Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813 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.

  • Page 65: Replacing The Battery

    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.
  • Page 66 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 813...
  • Page 68 Precor Incorporated EFX 8x3 PAG/OM 300712-501 rev K, en 20031 142nd Avenue NE February 2015 P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002...

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