Precor EFX546 User manual

Commercial EFX®Owner’s Manual

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION

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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION

When using the EFX®, basic precautions should always be followed, includ-

ing the following:

• To ensure your safety and to protect the unit, read all the instructions

before assembling and using the self-powered EFX®546.

• To ensure the properuseandsafety of theEFX,make surethat all users

read this manual.Please make this manual a part of your club’s train-

ing program. Remind the club users that before beginning any fitness

program, he or she should obtain a complete physical examination

from his or her physician.

Il est conseillé de subir un examen médical complet avant d’entre-prendre

tout programme d’exercise. Si vous avez des étourdissements ou des

faiblesses, arrêtez les exercices immédiatement.

DANGER —

WARNING —

• Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its operation on or near

the EFX. Do not leave children unsupervised around the EFX.

• Never leave the EFX unattended with the optional battery recharger

plugged in. Unplug the unit from the outlet when it is not in use, before

cleaning it, and before putting on or taking off parts.

• Assemble and operate the EFX on a solid level surface. LocatetheEFX

a few feet from walls or furniture. Check the unit before each use and

verifythatallfastenersaresecure.MaintaintheEFXingoodworkingcondi-

tion.(Seethe

Maintenance

section).

• Use the EFX only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do

notuse accessoryattachments that arenot recommendedby themanu-

facturer—such attachments might cause injuries.

• Use care when getting on or off the EFX. Use the stationary handrail

whenever possible. Keep your body and head facing forward. Never

attempt to turn around on the EFX.

• Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes during a workout—no loose

clothing.Tie long hair back.

• Do not rock the unit. Do not stand on the display console or casing.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening. Keep towels and

hands away from moving parts.

• If you purchased the optional POLAR®chest strap, review the guide-

lines found in the

Precor Heart Rate Option Owner’s Manual

that is

supplied with that option.

• Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion. If you feel any pain or

abnormal symptoms, stop your workout immediately and consult your

physician.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the

optionalbatteryrechargerfromitspower sourcebeforeclean-

ing or performing any maintenance tasks.

To reduce the risk of burns,fire,electric shock,or injury to

persons, take the following precautions:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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•Keepallelectricalcomponentsawayfromliquids topreventshock.Donot

set anything on the casing, handrails, or display console. Place liquids

onlyinthe appropriatereceptacles.

• 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.

• Never operate the unit if it is damaged,if it is not working properly,if it

has been dropped, or dropped in water. Return the unit to a service

center for examination and repair.

• Keep the optional battery recharger cord away from heated surfaces.

• Donot operate where aerosol(spray) products are beingused or where

oxygen is being administered.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not attempt to service the EFX yourself other than the assembly and

maintenanceinstructionsfoundinthismanual.Referto

ObtainingService

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND PROPER DISPOSAL

The EFX546 has an internal battery which must be removed before the EFX is

scrapped.Thebatterycontainsmaterials which are considered hazardous to the

environment.Proper disposal of the battery is required by federal law.

To remove the battery from the EFX, take the following steps:

CAUTION: Unplug the battery recharger and disconnect it from

its receptacle at the rear of the EFX.

Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver and hex wrench set.

1. Remove both the right and left rear covers from the EFX.

2. Remove the top rear cover.

3. Unplug the black and red battery wires from the circuit board.

4. Separate the circuit board from the battery by removing four screws.

5. The battery is held in place with a metal bracket. Lift the battery away from

the bracket.

6. DisposeofthebatteryaccordingtothefederalHazardousWasteRegulations.

SAFETY APPROVAL

When identified with the ETL-c logo, the EFX has been tested and conforms to

the requirements of CAN/CSA-E-335-1/3-94, Safety of Household and Similar

Electrical Appliances.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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RFI — RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

Federal Communications Commission Part 15

The EFX has been tested and found to comply with,

• theIECEMCDirective(internationalelectromagneticcompatibilitycertification)

• the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a commercial installation.The EFX generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

withthe owner’s manualinstructions,maycauseharmful interferencetoradio

communications. Operation of the EFX in a residential area is likely to cause

harmful interference. If this occurs, the user will be required to correct the

interferenceathis or her ownexpense.

CAUTION —

Canadian Department of Communications

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions

from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian

DepartmentofCommunications.

Leprésentappareilnumériquen’émetpasdebruitsradioéélectriquesdépassantles

limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la Class A prescrites dans le

RèglementsurlebrouillageradioélectriqueédictéparleministéredesCommunica-

tionsduCanada.

EUROPEAN APPLICATIONS

This product conforms to the requirements of the European Council Directive 89/336/

EEC,ElectromagneticCompatibilityand hasbeentestedtothe followingstandards:

EN55022, Limits & Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference, Information

TechnologyEquipment(ClassA).

EN50082-1, Generic Immunity Standard for Residential, Commercial and Light

Industrial Products (Class A).

ThisproductadditionallyconformstotherequirementsoftheEuropeanCouncilDirective

73/23/EEC,LowVoltageDirectiveandhasbeentestedto thefollowingstandard:

IEC 335-1, Safety of Household and similar Electrical Appliances.

European Applications

ThisproducthasbeentestedtotherequirementsofEN55022,“Limits&Methods of

Measurement of Radio Interference, Information Technology Equipment.” Per that

standard,the EFX546 isaClassA product. Inadomesticenvironment, thisproduct

maycauseradiointerference,inwhichcasetheuserisresponsibletotakeadequate

measurestoalleviatetheinterference.

Per FCC rules, changes or modifications to the EFX

not expressly approved by Precor, could void the

user’sauthority tooperatethe equipment.

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EFX®SELF-POWERED FEATURES

ThepowersourcefortheEFXistheuser.WhenapersonworksoutontheEFXand

moves the foot pedals at a stride rate above 40 strides per minute, the power that

is generated allows the EFX to function properly.

Informationaldisplaysappearwhenthebatteryisloworwhentheuserhasstopped

pedaling during a workout.The display provides minimal instructions to let you

know what to do to retain power.If the messages are ignored, the EFX will begin

shutdown procedures to maintain the charge of the battery. Refer to page 24,

InformationalDisplays Prior to Shutdown

An optional battery recharger can be purchased and provides sustained power to

theEFX.If you plan tocustomizeyourunit,the optional battery rechargerishighly

recommended.Topurchasethe optionalbatteryrecharger,checkwith yourdealer.

OBTAINING SERVICE

Do not attempt to service the self-powered EFX®546 yourself except for the mainte-

nancetasksdescribedinthismanual.TheEFX doesnotcontainanyuser-serviceable

parts.Forinformationaboutproductoperationorservice,contactanauthorizedPrecor

CommercialProductsCustomerServiceRepresentativeat1-888-665-4404.

Diagram 1

EFX serial number location.

Serial number label location

To help customer service personnel expedite your call, have your serial number

available.The serialnumber can befoundona label near thepowerreceptacleon

therearcover.RefertoDiagram1.IfyouhaveanyquestionsregardingtheEFX546,

usethemodelandserialnumberswhenever youcallyourPrecordealerorservicer.

Modelnumber: EFX®546

Unitnumber: _____ Serialnumber: _____________________________

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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Inside this manual, you will find instructions for installing and using the self-

powered EFX.To maximize the use of the EFX, please study this manual thor-

oughly.The manual uses the following conventions for identifying special infor-

mation:

“Note:”Containsadditionalinformation that applies to the preceding text.

“Important:”Indicatesinformation to which you should payspecial attention.

“CAUTION:” Indicates steps or information necessary to prevent harm to

yourself or damage to the equipment.

“WARNING:”Providesinstructions to preventelectrical damageto theequip-

ment and prevent injuries to yourself.

“DANGER:”Indicates steps you must take to prevent electrical shock.

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Important Safety Information...........................................2

HazardousMaterialsandProperDisposal .............................. 3

SafetyApproval ..................................................................... 3

RFI—RadioFrequency Interference ..................................... 4

EuropeanApplications ........................................................... 4

EFX®Self-powered Features.................................................. 5

ObtainingService................................................................... 5

About this Manual .................................................................. 6

Unpacking the EFX®..................................................................................................9

StandardEquipment............................................................... 9

OtherEquipment .................................................................... 9

HardwareKit .......................................................................... 10

Acquiring the AppropriateTools .............................................. 10

Setting Up the EFX .........................................................11

Installation Requirements ....................................................... 11

Assembly Instructions ........................................................... 11

SupplyingPowerTo the EFX546............................................. 17

Testing the Heart Rate Display ............................................... 18

Club Information.............................................................19

ChangingtheClubSettings .................................................... 19

SelectingtheLanguage .......................................................... 20

DeterminingtheUnitsof Measure .......................................... 20

Setting aWorkoutTime Limit.................................................. 21

Setting a PauseTime Limit .................................................... 21

Viewingthe Odometer, Hours of Use,

SoftwareVersion, and Error Log ............................................. 21

Using CSAFEStandard Equipment ........................................ 22

The EFX®546 Display .....................................................23

FeaturesontheDisplay Console............................................ 23

Smart Rate®Display .............................................................. 24

UpperDisplay......................................................................... 24

InformationalDisplaysPriorto Shutdown ............................... 24

LowerDisplay......................................................................... 25

Keys on the Display Console.................................................. 27

KeypadTips ........................................................................... 27

Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Exercising on the EFX ...................................................30

UsingtheHeart Rate“Touch”Capability ................................. 30

WorkoutTips .......................................................................... 30

Quick Steps to Working Out................................................... 31

Cooling DownAfteraWorkout ................................................ 32

Pause, Cool Down and Exit Features ..................................... 32

Courses...........................................................................34

TheHeartRateFeature.......................................................... 34

Utilizing the Smart Rate® Feature ........................................... 34

Manual Mode and the Quick Start Key................................... 35

CrossTraining andGluteal Courses ........................................ 36

IntervalCourse....................................................................... 36

Weight LossCourse ............................................................... 37

Maintenance ...................................................................38

CleaningtheEquipment ......................................................... 38

Storing the POLAR®Chest Strap ........................................... 38

Servicing theEFX and LongTermStorage ............................. 38

Symptoms of a Low Battery ................................................... 39

UsingtheBatteryRecharger .................................................. 39

ReplacingtheBattery............................................................. 39

Battery Recharger PowerCord ............................................... 39

ExplodedViews...................................................................... 40

WarrantyCard ........................................................................ 47

Specifications ............................................................back cover

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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION

Thankyouforpurchasing the self-powered Precor EFX®546.Builttotheexacting

standards of the health club environment, the EFX is intended for commercial

use and can withstand the rigors of daily club use with little maintenance.

Important: Before using the EFX, we urge you to familiarize yourself and your

staffwiththeentire Owner’sManual.Understanding this manualwillhelpyouand

your customers use the EFX safely and successfully.

Your EFXiscarefullyinspectedbeforeshipmentsoitshould arriveingood operat-

ing condition. Precor ships the unit in the following pieces:

❑base frame assembly

❑upper column support with display console

❑handrails(leftandright)

❑uppercolumn supportbracketcovers(2pieces) and rubbergrommet

❑hardwarekit andOwner’sManual

CAUTION:This unit weighs over 230 pounds (105 kilograms).To prevent in-

jury to yourself or damage to the equipment, obtain appropriate assistance

before removing the unit from the pallet.

Ifanyitemsaremissing,contactyour PrecorCommercialProducts ServiceRepre-

sentativeat1-888-665-4404.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

TheEFX546 incorporatesthePrecor Smart Rate®andHeart Ratefeaturesintoits

displayconsole.Devices, such as FitLinxx®,thatareCSAFEcompatible, can also

beattached.

The Precor “touch” heart rate is standard and provides electrode strips, called

“grips,”onthe centerhandrails.When a userplaceshisor her handsover the grips

and grasps the handrails, a heart rate is transmitted to the receiver.

Note: If a user does not wish to use the touch-sensitive hand grips, an optional

POLAR® chest strap can be purchased and worn.The chest strap transmits the

user’s heart rate to the display console’s receiver.

OTHER EQUIPMENT

Optionalequipmentavailablethroughyourdealerincludes:

• Batteryrecharger

• POLAR®chest strap.

If you are interested in obtaining Precor option kits for your unit, check with your

dealer.For customer service, see

Obtaining Service

on page 5.

Unpacking the EFX®

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HARDWARE KIT

Carefully unpack the parts from the shipping container. Open the Hardware kit

and make sure that you have the following items as shown in Diagram 2:

(A) four socket head hex screws—upright support bracket

(B)fourwashers—upright supportbracketscrews

(C)fourbuttonheadscrews—bracketcovers

(D) 5/32-inch hex key—screws on the upright support covers

(E)3/16-inchhexkey—upper handrail clamp (Note: A hex torquewrench is

alsorequired,although it isn’t supplied.)

(F)1/4-inchhex key— upper column assembly (Note:Ahextorquewrench

is also required, although it isn’t supplied.)

(G) Splitrubbergrommet and two bracket covers(not showninDiagram 2)

Diagram 2

EFX546

Hardwarekit

If any items are missing, contact your dealer.If you need customer service, refer

ObtainingService

onpage 5.

Note: After assembling the EFX, be sure to store the hex keys in a secure place.

The tools are used formaintenance procedures that aredescribed in this manual.

ACQUIRING THE APPROPRIATE TOOLS

Obtain the following tools

before

assembling the EFX.

Wirecutter

Hextorquewrench

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