Precor Console, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...get heart rate appropriate for your fitness level Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its operation on or near this equipment Read the product owner s manual or consult a qualified instructor before operating this equipment Improper use of this equipment can result in serious injury If you feel pain faintness or dizziness stop exercising immediately QUICK START TIME PAUSE RESET Product ...

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Page 3: ... of burns fire electric shock or injury take the following precautions Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with its operation on or near the equipment Do not leave children unsupervised around the equipment Never leave the equipment unattended when it is plugged in Unplug the equipment from the power source when it is not in use before cleaning it and before providing authorized service Not...

Page 4: ...arts Do not set anything on the stationary handrails or handlebars display console or covers Place liquids magazines and books in the appropriate receptacles Safety Code The club owner or manager has the option to enable the safety code The code involves entering four number keys in sequence If the correct keys are not pressed within two minutes further user access is denied For more information r...

Page 5: ...for information regarding battery removal Refer to Obtaining Service Product Recycling and Disposal This equipment must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations Product labels in accordance with European Directive 2002 96 EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE determine the framework for the return and recycling of used equipment as appl...

Page 6: ...ppareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada ATTENTION Haute Tension Débranchez avant de réparer European Applications This product is compliant to y y y y y y 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive 2002 95 EC Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive This product conforms to the requirements of the European Council Di...

Page 7: ... conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the equipment is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the treadmill If it does not fit the outlet get a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician 120 V and 240 V Equipment Designated for U S Markets The treadmill must be connected to a ...

Page 8: ...te of purchase for all your equipment in the space provided The serial number is printed on a label located near the power cord connection treadmills or receptacle self powered equipment Model _______ Base Serial _______________________ Display Serial _______________________ Date purchased _______________________ Model _______ Base Serial _______________________ Display Serial ____________________...

Page 9: ...y Code Protection 19 Choosing a Language 20 Selecting a U S Standard or Metric Display 20 Setting an Exercise Session Time Limit 21 Setting a Pause Time Limit 22 Setting a Cool Down Time Limit 22 Treadmill Determining the Club Speed Limit 23 Treadmill Setting an Incline Limit 23 Treadmill Accessing Performance Programs 24 Treadmill Changing Remote Control Access 25 EFX Changing the Auto Level Sett...

Page 10: ...before entering the safety code with the other hand If the correct keys are pressed the program selection process begins If the code is incorrect the display prompts the user to reenter the code after a 2 minute time out Note On the treadmill a 3 second countdown appears on the display and then the running belt starts moving Refer to Workout Options in the User s Reference Manual Using the Safety ...

Page 11: ...rn the treadmill Off Weight Limit You should not allow runners over 350 lb 160 kg or walkers heavier than 500 lb 225 kg on the treadmill Location It is important to keep the area around the treadmill open and free from encumbrances such as other equipment The minimum space requirement needed for user safety and proper maintenance is three feet wide by six feet deep one meter wide by two meters dee...

Page 12: ...er can be purchased and provides sustained power to the equipment If you plan to change the club settings the power adapter is highly recommended To purchase the optional power adapter check with your dealer Refer to Obtaining Service 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 moti...

Page 13: ...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 Keep it out of the way of traffic and moving parts If the power supply cord or power conversion module is damaged it must be replaced The display functions differently when the power adapter is connected Because the power adapter provides a constant source of power a user...

Page 14: ...vice Once the internal cable kit is installed you can plug the optional power adapter into the equipment Plug the opposite end into the appropriate power source for your equipment 120 V or 240 V Review the safety instructions found at the beginning of this manual before using the power adapter Replacing the Battery The equipment s battery is built to last for a long time However if you feel that t...

Page 15: ...rements Set the maximum exercise and pause times Set a cool down time limit Set the maximum speed and incline treadmill Enable or disable hidden programs or remote access treadmill Change the auto level setting EFX Set the resistance range cycle Customize a program View the odometer Display the number of hours the equipment has been in use View the software versions and part numbers Display the se...

Page 16: ... during club programming mode and the rate of motion falls below the minimum requirements no warning is given when the equipment moves into its 30 second shutdown procedure The club programming mode is accessed by pressing the RESET key at the Precor banner The remaining key presses must occur quickly and without pause Note Treadmill keys that can be used interchangeably in club programming mode a...

Page 17: ...eadmill Setting an Incline Limit Treadmill H I D D E N P R O G R A M S Hide programs Two options are available Show Programs or Hide Programs Choose one Treadmill R E M O T E S P E E D C O N T R O L Disabled A computer must be connected through the CSAFE port to enable this feature and change the speed or incline for a specific user EFX576i EFX546i S E T C R O S S R A M P A U T O L E V E L Mid lev...

Page 18: ...s the RESET key The club programming prompts appear sequentially and in a menu format The following table describes which keys to use in club programming mode Table 3 Club Programming Mode keys Key Description Function or Navigational arrow keys Moves you through the programs and selections OK OK key Lets you choose or accept the displayed selection BACK BACK key Returns to the previous menu level...

Page 19: ...K OK OK OK OK PRECOR DIAGS SET CLUB PARAMETERS OK OK SAFETY CODE DISABLED OK OK SET INCLINE LIMIT INCLINE 15 0 OK HIDDEN PROGRAMS HIDE PROGRAMS OK OK REMOTE SPEED CONTROL DISABLED OK OK SET CUSTOM PROGRAM 1 RANDOM OK SET CUSTOM PROGRAM 2 RANDOM OK OK SET SPEED LIMIT 16 0 MPH OK OK OK SET COOL DOWN TIME 5 MIN OK OK This program is not available on the 946i treadmill Product Owner s Manual Club Feat...

Page 20: ...P AUTO LEVEL XRAMP 10 OK SET CUSTOM PROGRAM 1 RANDOM OK OK Use the following flowchart to navigate through the menu settings on cycles SELECT UNITS SET MAX PAUSE TIME SET MAX WORKOUT TIME RESET 5 6 5 1 5 6 5 SELECT LANGUAGE OK ENGLISH U S 60 MIN 120 SEC OK OK OK OK OK PRECOR SET COOL DOWN TIME 5 MIN DIAGS SET CLUB PARAMETERS OK OK OK OK SET RESISTANCE RANGE HIGH OK SET CUSTOM PROGRAM 1 RANDOM OK O...

Page 21: ...ing belt If the correct keys are not pressed within two minutes further access is denied For more information refer to Entering the Safety Code 1 At the S A F E T Y C O D E prompt press OK Use the navigational arrow keys to alternate between the two selections Setting Description E N A B L E D Causes the safety code prompt to appear prior to a workout and when returning from pause mode D I S A B L...

Page 22: ...de and Changing the Settings Selecting a U S Standard or Metric Display The equipment can display measurements in either Metric or U S Standard The default factory setting is to display U S Standard To change this setting perform the following steps At the S E L E C T U N I T S prompt press OK Use the navigational arrow keys to select a unit of measure U S or M E T R I C CAUTION If you change the ...

Page 23: ...ess OK The exercise session times available are between 1 and 240 minutes Note The Military Performance Programs will not complete if the maximum exercise time limit is less than 40 minutes Set the maximum session time above 40 minutes if you have allowed users to access these programs Refer to Treadmill Accessing Performance Programs 1 2 At the S E T M A X W O R K O U T T I M E prompt press OK Us...

Page 24: ...nds two minutes When you are ready press OK to accept the displayed setting and move to the next feature For other options refer to the table in Accessing Club Programming Mode and Changing the Settings Setting a Cool Down Time Limit You can limit how long a user cools down after exercising on the equipment by entering a time between 0 and 5 minutes Important It is highly recommended that you set ...

Page 25: ...m Refer to Selecting a U S Standard or Metric Display 1 2 At the S E T S P E E D L I M I T prompt press OK Use the navigational arrow keys to select the desired running belt speed limit When you are ready press OK to accept the displayed setting and move to the next feature For other options refer to the table in Accessing Club Programming Mode and Changing the Settings Treadmill Setting an Inclin...

Page 26: ... OK to review the current H I D D E N P R O G R A M S selection Use the navigational arrow keys to alternate between the two selections Setting Description S H O W P R O G R A M S Causes all the Performance Programs listed above to appear The user can access each program through the PERFORMANCE key on the display H I D E P R O G R A M S Hides the Performance Programs listed above and makes them in...

Page 27: ... O L prompt press OK Use the navigational arrow keys to alternate between the two selections Setting Description E N A B L E D Lets you set the speed and incline for individual users and their selected program using CSAFE commands through a computer connection D I S A B L E D Disconnects remote access so you cannot use the remote capabilities of a CSAFE connection You would also use this setting w...

Page 28: ...ded Instruct users about the auto leveling feature and ask that they hold onto a stationary handrail with one hand while the equipment automatically moves to the set incline At the S E T C R O S S R A M P A U T O L E V E L prompt press OK X R A M P n appears where n is the ramp incline setting Some displays only show a number without prefacing it with X R A M P Use the navigational arrow keys to s...

Page 29: ...r elite riders that are capable of spinning at high speed with high resistance M E D or M E D I U M Provides approximately two thirds of the resistance that is available within the high group setting Club owners may want to select the medium range for recumbent cycles Since users cannot stand on recumbent cycles less resistance is needed by the average non elite user A medium range may provide mor...

Page 30: ...ram profile appears press the down arrow key on the navigational keypad to select the column you wish to change To change the height of the column refer to the following table Table 5 Custom Program keys Equipment Key Description Treadmill INCLINE keys Changes the column height and affects the Custom Program incline EFX CROSSRAMP keys Changes the column height and affects the Custom Program ramp i...

Page 31: ...ormational displays use the following flowchart Descriptions for these displays are shown in the following table Note If your product has a PAUSE RESET key use it in place of the RESET key called out in the flowchart DIAGS INFORMATIONAL DISPLAY HOUR METER LOWER SW U BASE SW U BOOT SW RESET 6 5 SER NUMBER ODOMETER USAGE LOG PROGRAM OK BACK OK BACK OK BACK BACK BACK BACK OK OK OK OK ERROR LOG ERRORS...

Page 32: ...W E R S W Lower application software version Note Some displays show L O W E R B A S E S W P A R T N U M B E R 534i 532i AMT M E T R I C S B O A R D S W P A R T N U M B E R Metrics board software part number and version AMT S T R I D E D I A L S W P A R T N U M B E R Stride dial software part number All S E R N U M B E R The serial number is helpful when you contact Customer Support You can also f...

Page 33: ... PAUSE RESET key Erasing the Error Log When you no longer need the error log information you may erase all entries in the error log by pressing the QUICKSTART key while any error description is scrolling across the display Continue to maintain light pressure on the key until the message H O L D T O C L E A R E R R O R S scrolls off the display When the key is released N O E R R O R S appears on th...

Page 34: ...user continues the numbers fill in the display from right to left When all five numbers are in place the user must press ENTER or OK to submit the user ID CLEAR or BACK Erases individual numbers in the user ID from right to left ENTER or OK Submits the user ID Note User ID entry is bypassed when the user enters five zeros No workout statistics are recorded RESET or PAUSE RESET Resets the display t...

Page 35: ...rom the exercising area Place an OUT OF SERVICE sign on it and make sure all patrons and users know that they must not use the equipment To order parts or to contact a Precor authorized service provider in your area refer to Obtaining Service Daily Cleaning Precor recommends the equipment be cleaned before and after each exercise session Use mild soap and water to dampen a clean soft cloth and wip...

Page 36: ...osed portions of the ramp Gently lift the roller wheels Rotate each wheel while wiping it with the clean soft cloth Switch the foot pedal position and finish cleaning the ramp 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 te...

Page 37: ...ded the rear feet can be adjusted to level the treadmill refer to the Assembly Guide Turn the equipment On Stand beside the treadmill and press QUICKSTART If needed enter the safety code by pressing the number keys in sequence 1 2 3 4 The running belt starts automatically after a 3 second countdown appears on the display Press the SPEED up key until the display shows a speed of 3 mph 5 kph CAUTION...

Page 38: ...ermine left and right stand at the rear of the treadmill and face the display Make all belt adjustments on the right rear corner bolt using the hex key provided y 2 If the belt is off center to the LEFT turn the adjusting bolt turn counterclockwise which moves the running belt to the right y Important Do not turn the adjusting bolt more than turn at a time Overtightening the bolt can damage the tr...

Page 39: ...ut beneath the seat as shown in the following figure Figure 5 Loosen nut to adjust seat tilt Adjust the seat tilt forward or backward as shown in the following figure Figure 6 Tilt the seat forward or backward 3 4 Wrench tighten the nut Apply pressure to the seat and make sure that it does not move Readjust and retighten the nut if needed Product Owner s Manual Maintenance 37 ...

Page 40: ...ews as shown in the following figure Figure 7 Loosen the two adjustment screws Use the inch hex key to turn the wheel lock adjustment key clockwise turn as shown in the following figure This process realigns the center wheel inside the top rail Leave the inch hex key in place while you tighten the adjustment screws with the inch hex key Figure 8 Wheel lock adjustment 4 Remove the hex keys and chec...

Page 41: ...e equipment ask for help in placing the treadmill where you plan to use it Place a hand under each end of the end cap and using proper lifting techniques lift the rear of the treadmill so that it rolls on its front wheels Long Term Storage When the equipment is not in use for any length of time make sure it is turned Off treadmill only and the power cord or optional power adapter self powered equi...

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Page 43: ...y no labor Options Accessories Battery powered or Self Operated Devices Many options or accessories have components that are connected internally or mounted inside the electronic console The following guidelines determine the warranty for these components If the internal components are installed by the factory or by an authorized dealer as part of the original sale and delivery they have a warrant...

Page 44: ...nform to its warranty Precor will provide at their option one of the following 1 repair 2 replacement or 3 refund of the purchase price Precor Limited Warranty service may be obtained by contacting the authorized dealer from whom you purchased the item Precor compensates Servicers for warranty trips within their normal service area to repair commercial equipment at the customer s location You may ...

Page 45: ...ts to complete and return your warranty registration YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER ONLINE AT www precor com warranty If you have questions or need additional information contact your local dealer or call Precor Commercial Products Customer Support at 888 665 4404 Thank You and Welcome to Precor Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE PO Box 7202 Woodinville WA 98072 4002 PLACE STAMP HERE Fold along dott...

Page 46: ... of Facility Please detach and mail in the warranty registration within ten days of purchase Contact Person First Name Zip Code City State How many members do you have Less than 100 100 500 500 1000 1000 2000 2001 What percentage of floor space do you allocate for cardio equipment 0 to 20 20 to 40 40 to 60 60 to 80 80 to 100 What type of equipment makes up your cardio offering check all that apply...

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Page 48: ... widely recognized for its innovative award winning designs of exercise equipment Precor aggressively seeks 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 serious matte...

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Page 50: ...your shoes and remove any dirt and embedded stones Tie long hair back Use care when getting on or off the EFX Use the stationary handrail for stability For safety hold onto a stationary handrail while using the EFX Keep your body and head facing forward Never attempt to turn around on the EFX Do not rock the unit Do not stand on the handrail s display console or covers Never place your hands or fe...

Page 51: ...eypads 12 Workout Options 16 Choosing QUICKSTART 17 Selecting a Program 18 Storing Workout Statistics 19 Setting Display Preferences Before Exercising 20 Cooling Down After a Workout 21 Pausing During a Workout or the Cool Down Period 21 Ending a Workout 22 Programs 23 Choosing a Program 23 Program Tips 23 Manual Program 24 Interval Programs 24 Total Body Interval Program 25 Cross Country Program ...

Page 52: ... QUICKSTART or PROGRAMS to begin exercising For more information refer to Workout Options Using the Stationary Handrails To maintain your balance always grasp a stationary handrail when you step on or off the foot pedals and when you use the keypads To learn more about the touch sensitive handrail grips refer to Heart Rate Features Moving Handlebars Support the Total Body Workout The handlebars on...

Page 53: ...t use the heart rate programs until authorized by your physician Know your heart rate and your physician recommended heart rate target zone Individual heart rates vary according to several physiological factors and may not correspond directly with Diagram 1 The calculation used for the heart rate target zone is 220 minus your age multiplied by a percent Refer to Table 1 in Using SmartRate Diagram ...

Page 54: ...p the touch sensitive handrail grips at the same time Using both features may cause erratic heart rate readings Always face forward on the EFX and use the stationary handrail for balance Maintain a consistent stride rate while exercising Find a comfortable stride rate between 100 and 160 strides per minute Using the Heart Rate Touch Sensitive Handrail Grips While exercising you must grasp both tou...

Page 55: ...rate CAUTION Your heart rate should never exceed 85 of your maximum aerobic heart rate or go above PEAK If it does immediately reduce your stride rate or adjust the resistance or ramp incline EFX576i EFX546i to return your heart rate to your physician recommended target zone Table 1 Heart rate target zones and SmartRate LEDs The SmartRate indicator lights do not appear when You do not wear or impr...

Page 56: ...f your selected target To use this program press the PROGRAMS HEART RATE key For more information refer to Programs Heart Rate Analysis Every time you complete a program using the chest strap or touch sensitive handrail grips the display provides a heart rate analysis after the workout summary Your average heart rate appears followed by the maximum heart rate achieved during your workout A third d...

Page 57: ...e indicates your position Number keys During an exercise session use the number keys to answer prompts or update information If the entertainment option is attached the number keys act as TV channel controls CROSSRAMP RESISTANCE arrow keys Use the arrow keys to adjust the ramp incline or resistance Note The EFX556i has a stationary ramp so the CROSSRAMP arrows do not appear on its keypad QUICKSTAR...

Page 58: ... the display Your heart rate appears if you are using the chest strap or touch sensitive handrail grips Refer to Heart Rate Features During a workout the program profile raises or lowers according to which arrow key or is pressed On the EFX576i and EFX546i the program profile is affected by the CROSSRAMP arrow keys with the exception of the Basic HRC Program and the Fitness Test On the EFX556i cha...

Page 59: ... that appear over each column of information relate to your workout statistics and are described below Note If you choose to rest a book or magazine on the display you can still view these workout statistics Column 1 TIME ELAPSED and TIME REMAINING TIME ELAPSED displays workout time in minutes and seconds and indicates the amount of time you have been exercising When you exceed 60 minutes during a...

Page 60: ...STRIDES MIN TOTAL STRIDES DISTANCE shows linear distance in either miles or kilometers The distance is calculated based on your calories per minute The number that appears indicates the distance achieved if the same amount of calories were expended while walking or running STRIDES MIN displays your current pedaling speed strides per minute up to a maximum value of 510 strides per minute TOTAL STRI...

Page 61: ... the TIME key A blinking number appears in the center display You can change the number using the navigational arrow keys or enter a different time using the number keys Refer to Changing Your Workout Display Options CROSSRAMP Press and hold the CROSSRAMP arrow keys to increase or decrease the ramp incline from 1 to 20 Changes to the ramp incline are not immediate It takes time for the lift to rea...

Page 62: ...e your began your exercise session your strides per minute or your cumulative strides An LED lights and indicates which information is being displayed Navigational Keypad Diagram 5 Navigational keypad The navigational keypad provides several ways to change your exercise session and to display various workout statistics The OK key which allows you to confirm display selections is also part of the n...

Page 63: ...OK key to confirm your selection For more information refer to Workout Options Table 4 Available programs Use of a chest strap or the touch sensitive handrail grips is required PROGRAMS PROGRAMS MANUAL WEIGHT LOSS HEART RATE PERFORMANCE INTERVAL VARIETY PROGRAM key Program Menu EFX576i EFX556i EFX546i MANUAL Manual INTERVAL Interval Total Body Interval VARIETY Cross Country 1 Gluteals 2 Gluteals C...

Page 64: ...ginate from a CSAFE device or computer connection use the ENTER key Connection Description Computer CSAFE compatible If a computer is attached to the CSAFE connection on the EFX the number keypad lets you enter your user ID and answer other setup prompts Entertainment Option If an entertainment option is connected to the display the number keypad acts as a remote control which you use to select th...

Page 65: ...tionary handrail The ramp incline on the EFX576i or EFX546i may automatically recalibrate and move to the default incline once you begin pedaling 3 Select one of the following options Option Steps To start exercising immediately Use the QUICKSTART key Refer to Choosing QUICKSTART To select a program Press a PROGRAMS key Refer to Selecting a Program To enter a user ID Use the ENTER key Refer to Sto...

Page 66: ...e 3 Maintain a consistent stride rate while exercising Find a comfortable stride rate between 100 and 160 strides per minute To use the SmartRate feature you need to specify your age In this case press the OPTIONS key and follow the prompts to address your weight and age You can use the navigational arrow keys to change the blinking number prompts Press OK to confirm your age Prompts Default Value...

Page 67: ...xercising Find a comfortable stride rate between 100 and 160 strides per minute Exercise indefinitely in any program except Weight Loss distance and calorie goal programs and the Fitness Test Once you begin a program press the TIME key A workout time blinks in the center display Press the number 0 and then press OK If you choose this option the automatic cool down period is eliminated You will nee...

Page 68: ...mputer Refer to Selecting a Program or Choosing QUICKSTART If the EFX is connected to a computer the following appears CHOOSE QUICKSTART ENTER OR A PROGRAM TO BEGIN To save the workout statistics generated during your exercise session take the following steps 1 Press ENTER 2 Use the number keypad to specify your 5 digit user ID If you make a mistake use the CLEAR key and reenter the correct number...

Page 69: ...he arrow keys on the navigational keypad to display each menu option or preference and press OK to select it Table 5 Display preferences before an exercise session 3 Follow the prompts on the display and return to the Precor banner Note The selections that you make prior to a workout reset to the club settings once your program or the pause time limit ends Menu Option Preferences Effect GOAL TIME ...

Page 70: ...ited workout time The club sets a cool down time of zero which eliminates the cool down phase You exit a program before completing it If you specify an unlimited workout time or the club removed the cool down phase remember to incorporate a cool down period at the end of your workout Pausing During a Workout or the Cool Down Period If you stop pedaling anytime during a workout or during a cool dow...

Page 71: ...statistics as long as you continue pedaling 3 End your workout by pressing the PAUSE RESET key and return to the Precor banner 4 Stop pedaling 5 Hold on to a stationary handrail as you step off the EFX Note If the optional power adapter is attached you do not have to continue pedaling to view your workout statistics When you complete the cool down period the workout summary appears Press PAUSE RES...

Page 72: ...each upcoming column in the program profile If you use the arrow keys the profile changes accordingly Program Tips While exercising you need to pedal above 40 strides per minute Dropping below 40 strides per minute causes the EFX to shut down to conserve battery power The EFX displays a 30 second countdown before it shuts off If you move the foot pedals during the countdown period you can resume e...

Page 73: ...ams The Interval Programs available by pressing the INTERVAL key are among the best for conditioning your cardiovascular system Each program raises and lowers your level of exertion repeatedly for the specified period of time Each program lets you choose the rest and work intervals according to your training regimen While exercising you can vary your strides per minute and change the preset ramp i...

Page 74: ...ated throughout the program and shown in the program profile To change either the ramp incline or resistance settings press the appropriate arrow key and continue The display lets you know when the ramp incline or resistance levels are about to change and indicates the levels of the next interval Cross Country Program The Cross Country Program available by pressing the VARIETY key is designed to p...

Page 75: ...ingly The changes are saved and applied throughout the remainder of the program To change the resistance use the RESISTANCE arrow keys Custom Program The EFX576i Custom Program available by pressing the VARIETY key provides variable preprogrammed ramp inclines Fitness personnel in the club facility have the option to create a profile customized for its patrons Similar to other EFX programs that ha...

Page 76: ...rides per minute Automatic adjustments to the resistance cannot take place if you drop below 40 strides per minute The program provides a 3 minute warm up period During this time you may change the ramp incline or resistance Note When your target heart rate is achieved or the 3 minute period elapses the warm up period ends and the program begins The program automatically adjusts the resistance to ...

Page 77: ...you can use SmartRate as a visual cue Set a comfortable stride rate and then adjust the resistance and ramp incline Maintain a level of exertion so that the SmartRate LEDs in the FATBURN target zone blink in the display during rest intervals During the work intervals increase your level of exertion so that the LEDs in the CARDIO target zone blink For more information about the SmartRate display re...

Page 78: ...he ramp incline using the CROSSRAMP arrow keys The Fitness Test commences at the end of the warm up period Important If a message appears stating that your heart rate is too high the test ends and the automatic cool down period begins Complete the cool down period and retake the Fitness Test later After the first minute of the warm up period the CROSSRAMP arrow keys are disabled The RESISTANCE arr...

Page 79: ...places the maximum intensity of the workout at different portions of the program Display prompts indicate when you should change pedal direction The time intervals between the directional changes depend on which program you choose On the EFX576i and EFX546i you can change the ramp incline and resistance levels during the forward and backward intervals On the EFX556i you can change the resistance T...

Page 80: ...n the middle of a session by selecting a new program from the PROGRAMS key menu All accumulated workout statistics are transferred to the new program as you continue exercising Note You cannot select a different program if you stop pedaling and the EFX begins its 30 second shutdown Refer to Pausing During a Workout or the Cool Down Period Certain programs are not available for mid session transfer...

Page 81: ...ting that your weight and age have been accepted Adjusting Program Goals To designate a distance calories or time goal while exercising take the following steps 1 Press OPTIONS and then press the key on the navigational keypad until GOAL appears Note If a program has a preset goal such as 28 minutes in the Weight Loss Program GOAL may not appear as part of the OPTIONS menu 2 Press OK 3 Press OPTIO...

Page 82: ... rate to match your physician s recommendation Do not exercise over the recommended range Changing Your Workout Display Options During an exercise session the center display becomes a message bar It can show additional workout statistics depending on user selections accessed through the OPTIONS menu To display more workout statistics or choose one among them take the following steps 1 Press OPTION...

Page 83: ... number of calories burned per minute CALS HR Displays the approximate number of calories burned per hour WATTS Shows your current energy expenditure level METS Shows the metabolic units associated with your current energy expenditure level derived from the calories per minute value and adjusted for your weight TARGET HR Shows the current target heart rate setting AVG HEART RATE Displays your aver...

Page 84: ... When you are ready press OK to select the displayed language A message scrolls across the display indicating that the language has been changed Changing the Units of Measure Display measurements can appear in either Metric or U S Standard To change this setting perform the following steps 1 Press OPTIONS and then press the key on the navigational keypad until UNITS appears 2 Press OK UNITS scroll...

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Page 87: ...inment Option Available Heart Rate Telemetry QuickStartTM SmartRate Touch Heart Rate Programs EFX576i EFX556i EFX546i Manual Interval Interval Total Body Interval Variety Cross Country 1 Gluteals 2 Gluteals Custom Heart Rate Basic HRC Weight Loss Weight Loss Performance Hill Climb Fitness Test Cross Training 1 Cross Training 2 Cross Training 3 Cross Training Electronic Readouts Use of a chest stra...

Page 88: ...ed for its innovative award winning designs of exercise equipment Precor aggressively seeks 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 serious matter Precor will vi...

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Page 91: ...n the Cardio Theater box Alleviate additional assembly or disassembly steps by combining the two assemblies as needed Installation Requirements Follow these installation requirements when assembling the unit Assemble the unit near the location where you plan to use it Provide ample space around the unit Open space around the unit allows for easier access Set up the unit on a solid flat surface A s...

Page 92: ... scale Fasteners Quantity A Buttonhead screw 1 inch 14 B Washer inch 20 C Socket head cap screw 1 inch 6 D Split washer inch 20 E Hex head screw 1 inch 2 F Washer inch 4 G Self tapping screw 1 inch 4 H Phillips head screw inch 3 2 Bushings J 2 Link arm caps K 2 Pivot arm caps L ...

Page 93: ...EFX576i Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Assembly Guide 3 2 Pivot axle caps M 4 Upright support covers N packaged separately Inner cover Outer cover ...

Page 94: ...ain clothing Be careful not to get grease on your clothing as you remove the lift cover Feed the cable through the right upright support Tape the cable to the top of the upright support to secure it temporarily Important Do not stretch crimp or damage the cable Cables damaged by improper installation will not be covered by the Precor Limited Warranty ...

Page 95: ...ay console to each upright support by threading a buttonhead screw A washer B and split washer D through opposite mounting holes Check that the base fasteners are loose before installing the display console fasteners CAUTION Make sure the display console screws are properly threaded into the inserts Do not cross thread The Precor Limited Warranty does not cover damage that occurs during installati...

Page 96: ...Insert three socket head cap screws C three split washers D and three washers B through each handlebar bracket To secure the handlebars wrench tighten the fasteners using a inch hex key Attach the handlebars to the link arms using two hex head screws E two bushings J and four washers F For ease of installation slide the corresponding foot pedal to the top of the ramp before attaching each handleba...

Page 97: ... cover protrusions with the outer cover screw holes Slide the covers down into the base mounts Secure each pair of covers using two self tapping screws G and a Phillips head screwdriver Attach the pivot arm caps L Replace the lift cover removed in step 1 Insert the two pivot axle caps M and press firmly into place The pivot axle caps hold the lift cover in place Clean the ramp with a soft cloth da...

Page 98: ...te for extremely uneven surfaces 4 When you are finished adjusting the EFX ask your assistant to gently lower the unit to the floor Make sure the rubber pads are in contact with the floor Rubber pads Height adjusters Verify that the heart rate display is operational 1 Hold on to a stationary handrail and step on the foot pedals 2 When you are comfortably situated begin pedaling A pedaling speed ab...

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Page 101: ...tep with the following When all fasteners are snug against the unit wrench tighten them in the order shown in the illustrations Step to replace 576i 8 556i 9 546i 7 Assembly Guide Addendum 49990 102 en 06 June 2008 556i 1st 4th 2nd 3rd Wrench tighten the fasteners on both upright supports 576i Note The same steps apply to the EFX546i even though it is not shown above 1st 4th 2nd 3rd Wrench tighten...