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Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions
When using an electrical appliance, always take basic
precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using the EFX®. These
instructions are written to ensure your safety and to
protect the unit.
• Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician
for a complete physical examination.
Il est conseillé de subir un examen médical complet avant
d’entreprendre tout programme d’exercise. Si vous avez
des étourdissements ou des faiblesses, arrêtez les
exercices immédiatement.
To reduce the risk of electrical
shock always unplug the EFX from
the electrical outlet immediately
after using and before cleaning.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire,
electric shock, or injury, take the
following precautions:
• Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its
operation 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, and before putting on or taking off
parts.
• Assemble and operate the EFX on a solid, level surface.
Locate the EFX a few feet from walls or furniture.
• Maintain the EFX in good working condition. Refer to the
Maintenance section. Make sure that all fasteners are
secure.
• Use the EFX only for its intended purpose as described
in this manual. Do not use accessory attachments that
are not recommended by the manufacturer, as such
attachments may cause injuries.
• Never operate the unit if it is damaged, not working
properly, when it has been dropped, or has been
dropped in water. Return the EFX to a service center for
examination and repair.
• Keep the power cord and plug away from heated
surfaces.
• Do not operate the EFX where aerosol (spray) products
are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
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Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not attempt to service the EFX yourself except to
follow the maintenance instructions found in this manual.
• Never drop or insert objects into any opening. Keep
hands away from moving parts.
• Keep all electrical components, such as the power cord
and I/O switch, away from liquids to prevent shock. Do
not set anything on the handrails, display console, or
casing. Place liquids, magazines, and books in the
appropriate receptacles.
The EFX must be connected to a
properly grounded outlet. See
Grounding Instructions.
• Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your
workout and avoid loose clothing. Do not wear shoes
with heels or leather soles. Tie long hair back.
• 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.
• Do not rock the unit. Do not stand on the handrail(s),
display console, or casing.
• Never place your hands or feet in the path of the roller
arm because injury may occur to you or damage may
occur to the equipment.
• Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion. If you
feel any pain or abnormal symptoms, stop your workout
immediately and consult your physician.
• When the EFX is not in use, disconnect the unit by
turning the power switch to the OFF (O) position, and
then remove the power plug from the wall outlet.
Safety Approval
When identified with the ETL-c logo, the unit has
been tested and conforms to the requirements of
CAN/CSA-E-335-1/2-94, Safety of Household and
Similar Electrical Appliances.
DANGER
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Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Grounding Instructions
The EFX must be grounded. If the unit malfunctions or
breaks down, grounding provides a path of least resistance
for electric current, which reduces the risk of electrical
shock. The unit is equipped with a power cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
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 a qualified electrician or
service person if you are in doubt as
to whether the unit is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the EFX. If it does not
fit the outlet, get a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
120 V Units Designated for U.S. Markets
The EFX uses a circuit with a nominal 120-volt rating.
The unit’s grounding plug looks like the plug shown in
Diagram 1. The power outlet must have the same
configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used
with this product.
Diagram 1: 15 amp 120-volt plug
DANGER
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Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
Federal Communications Commission, Part 15
The EFX has been tested and found to comply with
• the IEC EMC Directive (international electromagnetic
compatibility certification)
• the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. The EFX generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the owner’s manual instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
If the EFX does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning
the unit OFF and ON, you are encouraged to try to correct
the interference using one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna for your TV,
radio, VCR, etc.
• Increase separation between the unit and the receiver
(TV, radio, etc.).
• Connect the EFX into a different power outlet on a
dedicated circuit different from the one used by the
receiver (TV, radio, etc.). No other appliance should be
plugged into the same power outlet as the EFX.
• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Per FCC rules, changes or
modifications not expressly approved
by Precor could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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
radioéélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de la class B prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
ministére des Communications du Canada.
ATTENTION: Haute Tension
Débranchez avant de réparer
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Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Obtaining Service
You should not attempt to service the EFX 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, see the
Precor web site at www.precor.com.
Should you need more information regarding Customer
Support numbers or a list of Precor authorized Service
Centers, visit the Precor website at www.precor.com.
You will need the model and serial numbers whenever you
contact Precor Customer Support. The serial number is
printed on a label located on the rear cover (Diagram 2). For
future reference, write the model and serial number and
date of purchase in the space provided.
Diagram 2: Location of serial number
Model #: _______ Serial #: _______________________
Date purchased: _________________________
Serial number
label
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Owner’s Manual: Table of Contents 6
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions .............................1
Safety Approval .......................................................... 2
Grounding Instructions ............................................. 3
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) ....................... 4
Obtaining Service ...................................................... 5
EFX Safety Features .............................................8
The Locking Pin .......................................................... 8
Using the Stationary Handrail .................................. 9
Turning the Unit ON and OFF ................................. 9
Heart Rate Features ............................................10
Guidelines ..................................................................10
Using SmartRate ......................................................11
Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate .....................12
Display Console ....................................................13
Scanning and the Display ......................................15
CrossRamp®Display on the EFX5.23 ................16
Keypad ........................................................................17
Changing the Display Features
Using the SELECT Key ...........................................19
Workout Options .................................................. 21
Choosing QUICKSTART ....................................... 22
Selecting a User ID ................................................. 23
Selecting a Program ............................................... 24
Cooling Down After a Workout ............................ 25
Pausing During a Workout or the
Cool-Down Period ................................................... 26
Ending a Workout ................................................... 26
Programs ................................................................ 27
Choosing a Program ............................................... 27
Program Tips ............................................................ 29
Manual (MANL) Program ....................................... 29
Crosstraining (XCTR) Program ............................ 30
Gluteal (GLUT) Program ....................................... 31
Hill Climb (HILL) Program ..................................... 31
Interval (INTn) Program .......................................... 32
Random (RAND) Program ..................................... 33
Weight Loss (WTLS) Program ............................ 33
Fitness Test (FITN) .................................................. 34
Heart Rate Control (HRC) Program .................... 38
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Owner’s Manual: Table of Contents 7
Custom (CST1 or CST2) Programs ....................39
Calories (CALS) Program ......................................41
Distance (DIST) Program .......................................41
Advanced Programming
and Troubleshooting ...........................................42
Advanced Programming Tips ................................42
Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display .....43
Informational Displays .............................................44
Troubleshooting Error Codes ................................47
Troubleshooting Heart Rate ...................................47
Maintenance .......................................................... 48
Inspection .................................................................. 48
Cleaning the Equipment ........................................ 48
Storing the Chest Strap ......................................... 49
Servicing the EFX .................................................... 49
Long-Term Storage ................................................. 49
Precor Residential Equipment
Limited Warranty.................................................. 50
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Owner’s Manual: EFX Safety Features 8
EFX Safety Features
The EFX is equipped with certain items that, when used
properly, help sustain an enjoyable workout. These items
include:
•Lockingpin
• Stationary handrail
•I/Opowerswitch
Important: Before exercising, review the Important Safety
Instructions found at the beginning of this manual.
The Locking Pin
CAUTION: Injuries can occur from the roller arm
movement. Always use the locking pin to secure the
roller arm when the EFX is not in use.
The locking pin secures the roller arm to keep it from
traveling up or down the ramp. Before beginning your
workout, pull firmly on the pin to slide it out of the roller arm.
Refer to Diagram 3. A lanyard attaches the locking pin to the
ramp.
Store the locking pin underneath the ramp once it is removed
from the roller arm. Refer to Diagram 4.
After exercising, use the locking pin to secure the roller arm.
Diagram 3: Remove locking pin before exercising
Diagram 4: Store the locking pin under the ramp
Roller arm
Locking
pin
Ramp
Storage location
Lanyard
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