Precor 5.31, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...on or near the EFX Do not leave children unsupervised around the unit Never leave the EFX unattended when it is plugged in Unplug the EFX from the power source when it is not in use before cleaning it...

Page 4: ...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 attem...

Page 5: ...odes and ordinances Failure to properly ground the EFX could void the Precor Limited Warranty Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with...

Page 6: ...ons may cause harmful interference to radio communications Per FCC rules changes or modifications not expressly approved by Precor could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canadian Dep...

Page 7: ...IEC 335 1 Safety of Household and similar Electrical Appliances Obtaining Service You should not attempt to service the EFX except for maintenance tasks as described in this manual The EFX does not co...

Page 8: ...ety Information 13 Using the Heart Rate Touch Sensitive Handrail Grips 16 Using SmartRate 16 Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate 18 Heart Rate Analysis 18 Display Console 19 More Information about the...

Page 9: ...43 Fitness Test Program 44 Weight Loss Programs 46 Gluteal Program 47 CrossTrainer Program 47 Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 48 Advanced Programming Tips 48 Changing EFX Settings 49 Informat...

Page 10: ...Owner s Manual Table of Contents 8 Notes...

Page 11: ...pin to secure the foot pedals when the EFX is not in use The locking pin secures the foot pedals to keep them from traveling up or down the ramp Before beginning your workout pull firmly on the pin to...

Page 12: ...to lock the handlebars in the Lower Body position the locking receiver is on the base frame just in front of the rear cover CAUTION Be aware of handlebar movement If you move the link arm it also cau...

Page 13: ...X5 35 and EFX5 33 provide an upper body workout which helps increase cardiovascular fitness By adding the total body movement to your cross training workout you are actually increasing your work effor...

Page 14: ...eps for the EFX you own EFX5 31 1 Have your assistant grasp one shaft cover while you grasp the opposite one 2 Lift the EFX and roll it on the rear rollers to the desired location EFX5 33 and EFX5 35...

Page 15: ...tbeat is detected the HEART RATE display shows your heart rate and if your age has been entered the SmartRate LED pulses and indicates your target zone Important Use and Safety Information Read the fo...

Page 16: ...rmined your heart rate Make sure the chest strap is positioned properly around your chest and against your skin If you prefer to use the touch sensitive handrail grips on the EFX5 35 or EFX5 33 grasp...

Page 17: ...proper minerals and salts to conduct electrical impulses Diagram 8 Moisten chest strap 2 Adjust the strap and fasten it around your chest The strap should feel snug not restrictive Refer to Diagram 9...

Page 18: ...itive heart rate feature on the EFX A chest strap may provide better results Important While exercising do not grasp the touch sensitive handrail grips and wear the chest strap at the same time The to...

Page 19: ...rt rate or go above PEAK If it does immediately reduce your strides per minute adjust the CrossRamp or resistance to return your heart rate to your physician recommended target zone Table 1 Heart rate...

Page 20: ...s you exercise the Basic HRC Program monitors your heart rate and automatically maintains it within a few beats per minute bpm of your selected target To use this program press the PROGRAMS HEART RATE...

Page 21: ...a PROGRAMS key to view a menu of programs within each category For program descriptions refer to Programs Selection key Press the key to move through the information in the column so you can choose w...

Page 22: ...sp both touch sensitive grips Refer to Using SmartRate PROGRAM PROFILE In most programs the CrossRamp setting affects the column height in the program profile as shown in Diagrams 12 and 13 The profil...

Page 23: ...g When you exceed 60 minutes during a single workout the TIME ELAPSED display converts to hours and minutes TIME REMAINING shows the amount of time remaining in a workout If the selected workout time...

Page 24: ...oot pedal all the way forward while the other foot pedal moves to the rear STRIDES min displays the number of strides you complete in a minute up to a maximum value of 510 strides per minute A stride...

Page 25: ...the display PROGRAMS keypad Number keypad with the ENTER and CLEAR keys Lower Display Keypad and the Selection Keys Diagram 14 Lower Display keypad and the Selection keys Left Selection Key Every tim...

Page 26: ...tting not the degree of incline There is not a one to one relationship between the degree of incline and the CrossRamp setting The CrossRamp setting affects the column height in the program profile Re...

Page 27: ...more information refer to Adding a User or Selecting a User Key Navigational Keypad Diagram 16 Navigational keypad The navigational keypad provides several ways to change your exercise session and to...

Page 28: ...ne is available Refer to Table 2 For a description of each program refer to Programs Note Use the OK key to confirm your selection For more information refer to Workout Options Table 2 Available progr...

Page 29: ...ys provide the following functions CLEAR Use the CLEAR key to remove the last number being displayed ENTER Use the ENTER key to accept the number being displayed Note The OK and ENTER keys are interch...

Page 30: ...workout selections On the EFX5 35 you can also track your cumulative workout statistics Initially you must add a user so the EFX can store exercise session information associated with the specific us...

Page 31: ...til the next cell blinks and continue the process until your name or identification is complete Note Blank spaces between letters are not allowed 4 When you are satisfied with your name or user identi...

Page 32: ...ccept it as is by pressing OK Important If you change your user name you also delete all cumulative workout statistics associated with the user name 3 Answer the prompts for weight age and gender Use...

Page 33: ...ntinue holding the USER key until CHANGE USER user number USER x SETUP scrolls across the display Release the USER key and then press OK 2 When your user name appears do not change it Accept it as is...

Page 34: ...r 3 Use the alphabet on the number keypad to enter a new name To enter a letter press the appropriate number key repeatedly until the desired letter appears To erase a letter press the CLEAR key 4 A b...

Page 35: ...The Precor banner scrolls across the display 2 Hold on to a stationary handrail while stepping on the foot pedals 3 Face the display When you are comfortably situated begin pedaling Important Before e...

Page 36: ...de rate between 100 and 150 strides per minute To use the SmartRate feature you need to specify your age In this case review the steps found in Adding a User or Selecting a Program Note When you use t...

Page 37: ...there is no time limit an automatic cool down period is not appended to your program Refer to Cooling Down After a Workout 3 Enter your weight 1 350 and then your age 1 99 Note To change a value progr...

Page 38: ...ender are reinstated The time goal associated with the displayed program also applies 2 Press OK to select the program being displayed or choose another program using the PROGRAMS keypad Refer to Sele...

Page 39: ...ter a cool down period The resistance is reduced by 20 To readjust the CrossRamp or resistance press the arrow keys To lower your heart rate reduce your strides per minute A workout summary appears at...

Page 40: ...l when you near the end of your exercise session 1 Slow your pedaling when you complete the cool down period Use the Selection keys to display each workout statistic such as TOTAL CALORIES or VERTICAL...

Page 41: ...vel you probably have established goals The Precor web site www precor com can give you many ideas about fitness workouts and advice from the experts Several exercise choices on the EFX are pre progra...

Page 42: ...le option Refer to Selecting a Program If your level of exertion becomes too great reduce your strides per minute and change the CrossRamp or resistance settings using the arrow keys to override each...

Page 43: ...vailable by pressing the INTERVAL key is one of the best for conditioning your cardiovascular system The program raises and lowers your level of exertion repeatedly for the specified period of time In...

Page 44: ...plete the program a 3 minute cool down period begins The CrossRamp and resistance are preset based on your body weight and the recommended strides per minute but you have the option to adjust either o...

Page 45: ...recor web site at www precor com Each program provides a 3 minute warm up period During this time you may change the CrossRamp or resistance but you cannot adjust the time or change to a distance or c...

Page 46: ...t your fitness goals Important You must wear the chest strap or grasp both touch sensitive handrail grips throughout the Fitness Test If the heart rate reception is erratic incorrect readings can occu...

Page 47: ...display as part of the workout summary and relate to the tables shown below Note A fitness score appears only if you complete at least two stages of the test Table 3 Cardio respiratory Fitness Score C...

Page 48: ...ease endurance every time you exercise The program incorporates warm up and cool down periods and allows you to select a program time between 30 and 90 minutes Work and rest intervals appear along wit...

Page 49: ...program select a different PROGRAMS key and press OK CrossTrainer Program The CrossTrainer Program available by pressing the PERFORMANCE key has preprogrammed CrossRamp and resistance settings The pro...

Page 50: ...ing and diagnostic mode is accessed by pressing the RESET key at the Precor banner Any remaining key presses must occur quickly and without pause The QUICKSTART key is disabled while in advanced progr...

Page 51: ...owing steps 2 At the SELECT UNITS prompt press OK Use the navigational arrow keys to select a unit of measure either METRIC or U S 3 When you are ready press OK to accept the displayed setting and mov...

Page 52: ...ault setting is 5 minutes 7 When you are ready press OK to accept the displayed setting and move to the next program Or press RESET to cancel changes and return to the Precor banner Setting the CrossR...

Page 53: ...ves you through the displays Pressing the navigational arrow keys cycles you through the menu selection To exit press RESET at any time Viewing the Odometer 1 At the Precor banner press the following...

Page 54: ...application software part number U BASE SW scrolls across the display 8 Press OK to view the upper base application software part number or press the arrow key to move to the next informational displa...

Page 55: ...crolls across the display 17 When you are ready press OK to determine how many errors exist in the error log or press the arrow key to cycle back to the ODOMETER display Note If there are no errors in...

Page 56: ...with the EFX before clearing the error log 22 When you are ready press OK to cycle back to the ODOMETER or press RESET to return to the Precor banner Troubleshooting Error Codes If any error codes ap...

Page 57: ...le cannot use the heart rate feature A chest strap may provide better results Refer to the QuickStart Card for proper placement of the chest strap Table 5 Erratic heart rate readings What appears on t...

Page 58: ...sers know that the EFX needs service To order parts or to contact a Precor authorized service provider in your area refer to Obtaining Service Cleaning the Equipment Most of the working mechanisms are...

Page 59: ...in a place that may be exposed to temperatures below 32 F 0 C To clean the chest strap use a sponge or soft cloth dampened in mild soap and water Dry the surface thoroughly with a clean towel Long Te...

Page 60: ...s parts and wear items 1 year labor Coverage for options and accessories defined below Options Accessories Many options or accessories have components that are connected internally or mounted inside t...

Page 61: ...ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF EXPRESS WARRANTIES GIVEN ABOVE FOR THOSE SAME PARTS PRECOR HEREBY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES THOSE WARRANTIES THEREAFTER Some states do not allow limitation on ho...

Page 62: ...OTHERWISE OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM NONDELIVERY OR FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT This exclusion applies even if th...

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Page 65: ...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 Customer Support at 800...

Page 66: ...nt brand Friend relative Addition to equipment currently owned Physician Fitness club What factors MOST influenced your decision to Internet purchase your Precor product choose up to three News report...

Page 67: ...s FCC ETL CE FCC ETL CE FCC ETL CE Product Features Programs CSAFE QUICKSTART SmartRate Heart Rate Telemetry chest strap optional on the 5 31 Touch Heart Rate User Keys 2 Manual Weight Loss Interval F...

Page 68: ...s 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 c...