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- Page 1 Quick Start Card PRECISION SERIES ™ AND ENERGY SERIES ™ ELLIPTICALS WELCOME TO A PERSONALIZED FITNESS EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR HOME...
- Page 2 GETTING sTARTED PRECISION SERIES AND ENERGY SERIES ELLIPTICALS As you get to know your new Precor Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer WarnInG: Read through ALL of the safety information ™ (EFX ) and your own fitness goals, you’ll use the advanced features in the Owner’s Manual, and make sure that the EFX is...
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- Page 4 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L Precision ™ & Energy ™ S E R I E S E L L I P T I C A L S E F X ® 4 2 5 • E F X ® 4 2 3 E F X ®...
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Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
DANGER Important Safety To reduce the risk of electrical shock always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet immediately Instructions after using and before cleaning. WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fire, When using the equipment, always take basic electric shock, or injury, take the precautions, including the following: following precautions:... - Page 7 Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Never operate the unit if it is damaged, not Never drop or insert objects into any opening. working properly, when it has been dropped, or has Keep hands away from moving parts.
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Page 8: Safety Approvals For Cardiovascular Equipment
Cardiovascular Equipment result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service Precor equipment has been tested and found to person if you are in doubt as to whether comply with the following applicable safety standards. -
Page 9: Radio Frequency Interference (Rfi)
Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Radio Frequency Interference Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna for your TV, radio, VCR, DVR, etc. (RFI) Increase separation between the unit and the receiver (TV, radio, etc.). - Page 10 Canadian Department of Communications This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté...
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Page 11: Obtaining Service
Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Obtaining Service For future reference, write the model number, equipment serial number, console serial number, and You should not attempt to service the equipment date of purchase for your unit in the space provided. - Page 12 The equipment serial number is located on the rear The console serial number is located inside the audio stabilizer bar, just below the power switch. connector compartment on the back of the console. You will need to open the cover of this compartment to see the number.
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Page 13: Table Of Contents
Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Table of Contents Setting Up Your Equipment ......23 Creating User Profiles ........27 Important Safety Instructions ......1 Measuring Your Heart Rate ......28 Safety Approvals for Cardiovascular Using SmartRate ........... -
Page 14: Efx Safety Features
EFX Safety Features Turning the Unit On and Off To turn the unit on and off, use the power switch ® The Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer™ (EFX ) is equipped located on the back of the unit, near the power cord with certain items that, when used properly, help connection. -
Page 15: Using The Locking Pin
Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Using the Locking Pin The following figure shows how the pin looks when it is properly seated. Your EFX is equipped with a pin and lanyard to lock its pedals (and arms, if it has moving arms) in place. - Page 16 When you want to use the EFX, remove the pin from the hole and store it in the hole under the bottom of the ramp. The following figure shows how the pin should look while the EFX is in use. Figure 5: Locking pin in storage during a workout EFX Safety Features...
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Page 17: Getting Started
Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Getting Started To get started with your new Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer: As you get to know your new Precor Elliptical Fitness Turn the equipment on if necessary. - Page 18 6. Use the up and down arrows to adjust the amount Note: A thin protective sheath covers the roller arm of resistance. If the equipment includes a wheels on your EFX. As you exercise, the roller arms motorized CrossRamp® adjustment, use the move up and down the ramp and the wheels tend to arrows on the left to adjust the CrossRamp height, squeak until the protective sheath wears off.
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Page 19: Using Crossramp
Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Using CrossRamp CrossRamp is a Precor technology that helps you get more out of your EFX. As you select different... - Page 20 Be sure to try different CrossRamp settings during your workout. In addition to exercising different groups of muscles, you may also find that certain settings adjust the performance of the EFX to your height and body geometry. Note: If your EFX is equipped with movable arms, Gluteals (1-8) using them also exercises muscle groups in your arms Quadriceps (1–8)
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Page 21: Getting Familiar With The Controls
Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Getting Familiar with the Controls The figure and table on the following page introduce the controls on the console of your fitness equipment. -
Page 22: Status Display
Status Display Table 1. Control descriptions Number Name Purpose Upper text Displays status messages and your display workout progress graph Lower text Displays text messages about your display workout, as well as the following statistics: • Distance (the total number of kilometers or miles you have traveled in the current workout) - Page 23 Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Number Name Purpose Number Name Purpose User Shows which user profile is Calorie Displays the number of calories indicator currently selected. Progress made...
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Page 24: Workout Selection And Volume Controls
Workout Selection and Volume Table 2. Control descriptions Controls Number Name Purpose User keys Selects a user profile to personalize your exercise experience WORKOUTS Displays preset workouts ENTER key Selects the current menu item Left arrow key Navigates through menus Right arrow Navigates through menus Volume... -
Page 25: Lower Readouts And Intensity Controls
Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Lower Readouts and Intensity Table 3. Control descriptions Controls Number Name Purpose CrossRamp Displays the current CrossRamp indicator* angle as a grade percentage... -
Page 26: Connecting Your Audio Player
Connecting Your Audio Player To connect your audio player or tablet to the display console: The reading tray at the top of your display console can Gently pull open the access cover on the back of also hold an audio player or a tablet. If you connect the console, as shown in the following figure. - Page 27 Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 2. Feed one end of the connecting cable through the opening in the reading tray. 3. Insert the plug on the lower end of the cable into the jack on the back of the console.
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Page 28: Setting Up Your Equipment
Setting Up Your If you want to … Press … Switch between available choices The right and left Equipment arrow keys Make a selection or save a setting After the console is installed, it needs the following RESET Cancel out of the setup routine and information to work correctly: return to the Welcome prompt ... - Page 29 Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 3. When the first setting (SAFETY CODE) appears, Table 4. Console settings press a key to continue. Setting Effect Values Default If you want to …...
- Page 30 Setting Effect Values Default Setting Effect Values Default SET DEFAULT Controls ON or OFF; ON (30 SET MAX Selects the A setting WORKOUT whether if ON, you minutes) RESISTANCE maximum between 1 maximum TIME resistance workouts start must also and the value with a default choose the...
- Page 31 Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Setting Effect Values Default Setting Effect Values Default SET MAX Selects how An amount CONFIGURA- Selects the EFX 200 or...
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Page 32: Creating User Profiles
Creating User To create a user profile: Press one of the two USER keys. Profiles 2. Use the left and right arrow keys to adjust the workout length you want, then press ENTER. Your equipment can keep track of profiles for two 3. -
Page 33: Measuring Your Heart Rate
Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Measuring Your Before you start working out, make sure you know your maximum heart rate. Then, as you work out, be sure to... - Page 34 The following graph shows how your effective heart On the Workout List, you can find several rate ranges vary with your age. preprogrammed heart rate workouts. These workout courses automatically manage your heart rate at a target level based on your age. By monitoring your Heart Rate Target Zones heart rate and making changes to the equipment’s settings as you exercise, the workouts keep your heart...
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Page 35: Using Smartrate
Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, see your Using SmartRate physician for a thorough physical examination. Seek ® The Precor SmartRate... - Page 36 Note: In the Basic Heart Rate Control workout, the GO To test your heart rate: key is deactivated. The equipment needs to know your Select a workout and press GO or ENTER. age to set an accurate target heart rate, so you must 2.
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Page 37: Getting Accurate Heart Rate Readings
Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Getting Accurate Heart Rate Important: Precor cardio equipment works with 5 KHz ® chest straps only. It does not work with Bluetooth... - Page 38 2. Adjust the strap and fasten it around your chest. 4. After you put on the chest strap, face the display The strap should feel snug, not restrictive. Refer to console for a few seconds. This allows the receiver the following figure. in the console to recognize the signal from the chest strap.
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Page 39: Troubleshooting Heart Rate Readings
Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Troubleshooting Heart Rate For touch-sensitive grips: Readings Make sure that your hands grasp the touch-sensitive grips continuously and firmly (but If your heart rate readings look wrong, or if you do not not tightly) for at least five to ten seconds. - Page 40 The Displayed Heart Rate Is Wrong Or SmartRate Doesn’t Work The touch-sensitive grips may not be making secure contact. Try the following solutions: Make sure that your hands are clean, slightly moist, and positioned as described earlier in this table.
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Page 41: Choosing And Completing A Workout
Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Choosing and Choosing a Workout Your fitness equipment has been programmed with a Completing a library of workout plans to help you meet your fitness goals. -
Page 42: Available Workouts
Available Workouts To adjust the duration of your workout and your personal information: Your fitness equipment includes a wide selection of At any time during your workout, press ENTER. workouts that are carefully designed to make sure you get the best results out of every workout. 2. - Page 43 Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Interval 1-1 and Interval 1-2 Interval workouts help exercisers improve strength, endurance, aerobic and anaerobic fitness. They Figure 17: Interval 1-1 alternate short bursts of high intensity activity with recovery periods.
- Page 44 Training tip: For best results, wear a heart rate Weight Loss monitor and maintain a target heart rate that is The American College of Sports Medicine between 50% and 70% of your maximum heart rate. recommends that adults get at least 30-60 minutes of moderately intense exercise five days a week.
- Page 45 Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Basic Heart Rate Control This workout monitors your heart rate to guide you through a moderate intensity program that is optimal for aerobic conditioning.
- Page 46 Hill Climb Note: If the equipment has a manually operated ramp, we recommend adjusting it to the highest possible This workout engages a wider range of muscle groups setting before you begin. by adjusting the resistance and CrossRamp settings to simulate a hill climbing experience.
- Page 47 Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Cross Country Training tip: Advanced users can take their hands off the handlebars to make better use of their core This workout delivers true training variety and stabilizer muscles throughout the workout.
- Page 48 Aerobic You can modify the CrossRamp setting for each two-minute segment, and you can change the This workout is designed to condition your heart. After resistance at any time. an accelerating warmup stage, the equipment reminds you to maintain a constant pace while it increases the Note: You cannot switch to or from the Aerobic CrossRamp setting steadily.
- Page 49 Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Gluteal Training tip: To increase your core activation throughout this workout, take your hands off the Strong glutes contribute to better posture, improved machine handles while maintaining an upright posture.
- Page 50 Crosstrainer Manual This workout targets your thigh and calf muscles as it This workout motivates you by allowing you to define moves you through a gradual climb and decline. It and track your exertion levels throughout your exercise requires you to reverse direction after 25%, 50%, and session.
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Page 51: Ending A Session
Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Ending a Session 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. -
Page 52: Reading Diagnostic Information
7. To return to the Welcome screen, press RESET. Your fitness equipment keeps track of its own history. Table 5. Types of diagnostic information The details it stores about itself can be useful if you ever need to contact Precor Customer Support. Heading Contents ODOMETER... - Page 53 Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Heading Contents USAGE LOG List of the workouts that have been used, the number of times each one has been...
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Page 54: Maintenance
Off, insert the locking pin and then unplug the performing any maintenance tasks. power cord from its power source. Make sure other users know that the EFX needs service. To order parts or to contact a Precor authorized service provider in your area, refer to Obtaining Service. Maintenance... -
Page 55: Cleaning The Equipment
Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Cleaning the Equipment Storing the Chest Strap Most of the working mechanisms are protected inside Store your chest strap in a place where it remains free the covers. - Page 56 Notes: Notes...
- Page 57 Precision Series / Energy Series Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner's Manual: EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Notes:...
- Page 58 EFX 425 / EFX 423 / EFX 225 / EFX 222 / EFX 221 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers™ Product Specifications Electronic Readouts Calories Workout Percentage EFX 425 EFX 423 EFX 225 EFX 222 EFX 221 Complete Length: 84 in (213 cm) 84 in (213 cm) 76 in (193 cm) 75 in (191 cm) 75 in (191 cm)
- Page 59 P.O. Box 7202 hereby forewarned that Precor considers the unauthorized appropriation EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Owner’s Manual Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 of its proprietary rights to be a very serious matter. Precor will vigorously...
- Page 60 Assembly Guide ENERGY SERIES ELLIPTICALS MODELS: 245, 225, 222, 221 WELCOME TO A PERSONALIZED FITNESS EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR HOME...
- Page 62 Table of Contents Getting Started ....................2 Obtaining Service ........................ 2 Installation Requirements ....................2 Unpacking the Equipment ....................2 Required Tools ........................2 Hardware Kit (not to scale) ....................3 Assembling the Equipment ................4 Beginning Assembly ......................4 Attaching the Console Bracket ..................
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Page 63: Getting Started
The EFX is carefully tested and inspected before shipment. The unit is shipped in Thank you for choosing Precor. For proper installation, please read this guide two boxes. Ask for help from one or more people to unpack and assemble the thoroughly and follow the assembly instructions. -
Page 64: Hardware Kit (Not To Scale)
The hardware kit shipped with this equipment contains the fasteners and other hardware components shown in the following table. Before you begin assembly, Fasteners Quantity make sure that your hardware kit is complete. If not, please contact Precor Buttonhead screw Customer Support. (M10 x 20 mm) Table 1. -
Page 65: Assembling The Equipment
EFX 200 Series Assembly Guide Assembling the Equipment Beginning Assembly Note: For easier access to the base frame, lift the front of the EFX off the floor and place a wedge of packaging cardboard beneath its base. Proper alignment and adjustment of the equipment is critical. When you install fasteners, leave room for adjustments. - Page 66 2. Ask your assistant to hold the right stabilizer (with the cable protruding from 3. Connect the base cable. You will hear a click when the cable is properly both ends) next to the base frame. attached. Place excess cable inside the stabilizer frame. Figure 4: Base cable connection 4.
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Page 67: Attaching The Console Bracket
Cut any wire ties that secure the cable to the stabilizer. Unwrap the cable and remove any kinks. CAUTION: Make sure you do not pinch the cables while attaching the console bracket. Any damage caused during installation is not covered by the Precor Limited Warranty. Figure 7: Remove plug... - Page 68 3. Tilt the console bracket forward and feed the cable up through the top of the 6. Attach the opposite side of the console bracket to the left stabilizer using the console bracket. three remaining M8 x 12 mm buttonhead screws and M8 lock washers. Fully tighten all six console bracket fasteners using the 5 mm hex key.
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Page 69: Attaching The Movable Arms (Efx 245, 225, And 222 Models Only)
EFX 200 Series Assembly Guide 2. Use the rubber mallet to tap the cap gently into place over the fasteners. Attaching the Movable Arms (EFX 245, 225, and 222 Models Only) Important: If your EFX is a 245, 225, or a 222 model, you will need to attach the movable arms. -
Page 70: Attaching The Console
2. Set the console onto the console bracket. It should sit flush on the bracket Attaching the Console without gaps. If there is a gap, check to make sure that no wires are being Three cables attach to the console. pinched. -
Page 71: Attaching The Bottle Holder
EFX 200 Series Assembly Guide 2. Attach the bottle holder by inserting the tab into the slot in the console Attaching the Bottle Holder bracket. Rotate the bottle holder approximately 45 degrees until tab is fully Locate the bottle holder. inserted, and then pivot it downward. -
Page 72: Completing The Assembly
Refer to Grounding Instructions in the Owner’s Manual. recheck that it sits evenly on the floor. 3. Use the power switch to turn the unit on. Check that the Precor banner appears on the display. If the display remains blank, recycle the power. If the display continues to remain blank, check the cable connections. -
Page 73: Adjusting The Ramp (Efx Models 222 And 221 Only)
EFX 200 Series Assembly Guide Adjusting the Ramp (EFX Models 222 and 221 Only) The EFX ramp incline can be set to one of three positions: Low (15 degrees), Medium (20 degrees), or High (25 degrees). If you are on the equipment, dismount. - Page 75 U.S. and foreign patents for both the mechanical construction and the visual aspects P.O. Box 7202 of its product design. Any party contemplating the use of Precor product designs is hereby forewarned Energy™ Series EFX 200 Elliptical Assembly Guide...