Precor Commercial EFX EFX546, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Commercial EFX Owner s Manual C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 6 ...

Page 2: ...mage to the equipment and prevent injuries to yourself DANGER Indicates steps you must take to prevent electrical shock OBTAINING SERVICE Do not attempt to service the EFX546 yourself except for the maintenance tasks described in this manual The EFX does not contain any user serviceable parts For information about product operation or service contact an authorized Precor Com mercial Products Custo...

Page 3: ...ildren on or near the EFX Use the EFX546 only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer such attachments might cause injuries Never operate the unit if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped in water Return the unit to a service center for examinati...

Page 4: ... installed by a qualified technician 120V Units Designated for U S Markets The EFX546 is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit The unit s grounding plug looks like the plug illustrated in Diagram A The power outlet must have the same configuration as the plug No adapter should be used with this product 240V Units Designated for U S Markets The EFX546 is for use on a nominal 240 volt circuit The un...

Page 5: ...dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la Class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministére des Communi cations du Canada EUROPEAN APPLICATIONS This product conforms to the requirements of the European Council Directive 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility and has been tested to the following standards EN55022 Limits Methods o...

Page 6: ...ep towels away from moving parts Use care when getting on or off the EFX Use the stationary handrail s whenever possible Keep your body and head facing forward Never attempt to turn around on the EFX 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 Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manu...

Page 7: ...e Appropriate Tools 10 Setting Up the EFX 11 Installation Requirements 11 Assembly Instructions 11 Turning the EFX546 ON and OFF 16 Club Information 17 Changing the Club Settings 17 Selecting the Language 18 Determining the Units of Measure 18 Setting a Workout Time Limit 19 Setting a Pause Time Limit 19 Viewing the Odometer Hours of Use Software Version and Error Log 19 Using CSAFE Standard Equip...

Page 8: ...t 30 Pause Cool Down and Exit Features 30 Courses 32 The Heart Rate Feature 32 Utilizing the Smart Rate Feature 32 Manual Mode and the Quick Start Key 33 Cross Training and Gluteal Courses 34 Interval Course 34 Weight Loss Course 35 Maintenance 36 Cleaning the Equipment 36 Storing the POLAR Chest Strap 36 Servicing the EFX 36 Long Term Storage 36 Workout Statistics Log 37 Warranty Card 39 Specific...

Page 9: ...onsole Devices such as FitLinxx that are CSAFE compatible can also be attached Note An optional POLAR chest strap must be worn to transmit a user s heart rate to the display console s receiver The Precor touch heart rate can be pur chased at point of sale and provides electrode strips on the handrails When a user places his or her hands over the strips and grasps the handrail s a heart rate is tra...

Page 10: ... clamp covers Upper and lower clamp covers not shown in Diagram 1 Diagram 1 EFX546 Hardware kit C D 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 The tools are used for specific maintenance procedures that are described in this manual ACQUIRE THE...

Page 11: ...I O switch to determine the voltage power cord and plug that your EFX546 requires Make sure that the EFX546 is con nected to a power outlet that has the same configuration as the plug CAUTION Use the appropriate power cord and plug for your unit Do not use a non grounded outlet Electrical damage can occur if the EFX546 is connected to an improper power source ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS You do not need ...

Page 12: ...ch sensitive electrode strips on the handrails perform the next step on one connector at a time b Insert the cable into it s receptacle Diagram 2 1 Just like a telephone connection a definite click is heard when a good connection is made If you do not hear a click try reinserting the cable again c Place the excess cable inside the base frame s crossbar as you care fully lower the upright support i...

Page 13: ...curely fastened See Diagram 3 2 d Secure the clamp covers While your assistant holds the upper column assembly insert the 4 screws A through the clamp covers Do not tighten until all 4 screws are in place Diagram 4 Secure the clamp covers Upper column assembly Clamp cover e Tighten the top two screws in the clamp cover first Diagram 4 Use the 3 16 hex key to alternately tighten the top 2 clamp scr...

Page 14: ... the Precor Heart Rate touch Option you will need to connect the cables as shown in the inset in Diagram 5 2 b Insert the lower end of the handrail into the base handrail stub See Diagram 5 2 Diagram 6 Install the handrails Black foam grip Upper clamp Display console 1 2 Lower handrail stub Set screw c Slide the upper portion of the handrail into the upper clamp until the black foam grip touches t...

Page 15: ... for assistance The EFX weighs over 200 pounds 90 kilograms A hand cart may be useful to help move the unit CAUTION A fully assembled EFX546 is very heavy To avoid possible injury Precor recommends that more than one person move the EFX546 to its final location Diagram 8 Level the unit Rear crossbar Rear casing Adjustable rear foot 12 Level the unit Diagram 8 The unit has adjustable rear feet that...

Page 16: ...tempt to adjust the voltage requirements Failure to follow these instruction s might damage the unit and void Precor s limited warranty 14 Plug the EFX546 into a grounded outlet Be sure to use the appropriate voltage requirements Refer to Grounding Instructions on the front cover TURNING THE EFX546 ON AND OFF Use the ON OFF I O power switch to turn the unit ON and OFF This switch is located at the...

Page 17: ... 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 Club Information CHANGING THE CLUB SETTINGS The Club custom settings are accessed through specific codes that help elimi nate unauthorized access Re...

Page 18: ...ress the next key in the sequence within 1 2 second or the Precor banner reappears and you have to begin again The display console keys that you need to press to change the language select the units of measure set the maximum workout and pause times are as follows Reset Resistance Reset Resistance Note The and symbols shown above represent the Resistance keys Do not use the Cross Ramp keys to atte...

Page 19: ...longer than 20 minutes Note Take into account that the user will get an additional 5 minute cool down period appended to his or her workout so adjust the time limit accordingly SETTING A PAUSE TIME LIMIT Setting a Pause time limit is useful because the EFX exits the course and returns to the Precor banner at a predetermined interval after the user stops pedaling Use the keys to set a Pause time li...

Page 20: ...d to enter a user ID Five zeros appear on the display The left zero blinks to indicate that it is awaiting input The following table provides information about the keypad functions User ID Entry Program Keys or moves the blinking LED from field to field Number keypad use the number keys to enter a user ID The number that is pressed appears in the display and the next field begins to blink When all...

Page 21: ...imal instruction or training The directions on the console and the prompts on the display will guide a user through the entire workout session Before the EFX is used however we recommend that you familiarize yourself with it so you can instruct your customers to use it safely and effectively This section covers the following information an overview of the features provided on the display console a...

Page 22: ...en a heart beat is detected the number appears in the small upper right display refer to Diagram 11 and blinks in time with your pulse If you did not purchase the Precor Heart Rate Touch option or are not wearing a POLAR chest strap your heart rate will not be detected and no pulse rate appears Refer to The Heart Rate Feature on page 32 CENTER DISPLAY WINDOW The Precor banner and course profiles a...

Page 23: ...b Information on page 17 The number shown in the dis play is not a conversion of strides but relates closely to the user s expenditure of energy The energy level is derived from the user s current MET s value and converted to an equivalent linear distance WATTS Indicates the amount of energy the EFX is currently generating and is derived from the current resistance and pedaling speed CALORIES PER ...

Page 24: ...e display console s keypad provides specific functions Numeric keys numbered 1 0 let you enter data in answer to the display prompts and change the ramp incline or resistance level during a workout The standard keys Change Reset Cross Ramp Quick Start Resistance and Enter let you enter data as well as control your workout The following information explains the different uses of the keys from left ...

Page 25: ...he actual setting appears on the display while the ramp is moving or the brake is being applied If you wish to halt the change the appropriate Cross Ramp or key or Resistance or key The ramp stops moving or the brake stops applying resis tance respectively and the display shows the current level During the Setup prompts you can also use the numeric keys to type in a course number 1 through 8 worko...

Page 26: ...l resistance by lightly touch ing either Resistance or key You can opt to change the resistance if you hold the key down for more than 2 seconds Note The numeric keys can also be used to adjust the resistance Please refer to Numeric keys above ENTER Workout specific prompts need to be answered and entered into memory Pressing Enter selects the information displayed and processes it QUICK STARTTM Q...

Page 27: ... limit Time may be set to any value from 1 to the Club limit If unlimited work out time is allowed by the Club you can select it by entering 0 with the numeric key Weight prompt The weight that appears on the display be comes your designated weight that the EFX uses to compute statistics Acceptable entries a r e between 0 and 999 Age prompt The age that appears on the display becomes the your desi...

Page 28: ...rate is doing even when the display is presenting other workout statistics For more information refer to The Heart Rate Feature on page 32 Important When you step on to or off of the foot pedals and when you use the display keys always grasp at least one of the stationary handrails to help keep your balance WORKOUT TIPS The steps to working out on the EFX are listed on the opposite page A short ex...

Page 29: ... session before finishing the selected course stop pedaling See Pause Cool Down and Exit Features for more information 4 When you have completed a course that has a limited du ration a 5 minute cool down period automatically begins Hold onto the handrail while the EFX reduces the resis tance by 20 Note that you can always exit a course pre maturely using the Reset key Refer to Pause Cool Down and ...

Page 30: ...AND EXIT FEATURES Pausing cooling down and exiting are integral parts of your workout and can be accessed any time during a course The EFX goes through several prerequisites before actually exiting a course The following tables explain the various situations In a course This is what happens you complete it Enter Cool Down At the start of the cool down period the resis tance is reduced by 20 You ca...

Page 31: ... Pause mode has a time limit and the club has the option to determine the setting If you enter Pause mode it is of limited duration Check with club per sonnel or refer to Club Information on page 17 you press Reset Displays the Workout Summary banner See Reset on the previous page If you enter Pause mode during your cool down it is of limited duration it ends Displays the Workout Summary banner Se...

Page 32: ...s not appear if you use the Quick Start key to access a course Refer to QUICK START on page 26 Important The POLAR chest strap is optional equipment and can be pur chased through your dealer The touch sensitive electrode strips on the hand rails are factory installed and must be purchased at point of sale UTILIZING THE SMART RATE FEATURE Add the benefit of Smart Rate to every course on the EFX Usi...

Page 33: ...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 150 lbs 68 kg and an age of 0 The Smart Rate display is inactive pressing Enter at the Precor banner This causes the EFX to display sev eral Setup prompts At the ...

Page 34: ...uring the workout you can change the settings of the current interval by simply pressing the or numeric keys The software remembers the new set tings and applies it to the appropriate rest or work interval Important If you entered your Age during the Setup prompts and wear the POLAR chest strap or utilize the touch heart rate you can adjust the rest or work intervals to keep your heart rate in its...

Page 35: ...e minimizing the risk of discomfort and injury The Weight Loss program is similar to the Interval course but the intervals are set at 4 minutes If you use the POLAR chest strap or the touch sensitive electrode strips on the handrail both separate purchase options try to keep the rest interval s target heart rate at 55 of 220 your age while the work interval should be set to 70 of 220 your age As i...

Page 36: ...ch might affect the smooth operation of the unit CAUTION Never pour water or spray liquids on the display console or the EFX Allow the EFX to dry completely before using Periodically clean the groves on the foot pedals using a soft nylon scrub brush Vacuum the floor underneath the unit every week to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt The Precor Heart Rate equipment requires little maintenan...

Page 37: ... 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 Name Course Date Time Total Strides Calories Comments Course Date Time Total Strides Calories Comments Course Date Time Total Strides Calories Comments Course Date Time Total Strides Calories Comments ...

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Page 39: ... year frame weld warranty covering parts only repair or replacement Strength Products Formerly Pacific Fitness manufactured after August 1 1999 This is a parts only warranty Bearings Guide rods Cams Pulleys will be warranted for three years Belts Cables Hand grips and Miscellaneous parts will be warranted for a period of one year Frame and Frame Welds will be warranted for a period of five years U...

Page 40: ...ppropriation of its proprietary rights Lit Kit 43657 101 OM 43656 101 Warranty Card 36286 105 Exploded View 43655 101 Rev A Precor Incorporated P O Box 3004 Bothell WA USA 98041 3004 PLACE STAMP HERE Please fill out the Warranty Registration and mail it to Precor Warranty Registration Card EFX 546 Commercial Crosstrainer featuring Heart Rate and Smart Rate Systems Electronic Specifications Program...