Precor EFX524 User manual

Light Commercial EFX®Owner’s Manual
COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION

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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®524.
• To ensuretheproperuse andsafetyof theEFX,makesure thatall users
readthis manual.Pleasemake thismanuala part ofyourstaff’straining
program. Remind the users that before beginning any fitness program,
heor sheshouldobtain acompletephysical examinationfromhis orher
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 accessoryattachmentsthat arenot recommendedbythe manu-
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
optionalbatteryrechargerfromitspowersourcebeforeclean-
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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•Keepallelectricalcomponentsawayfromliquidstopreventshock.Donot
set anything on the casing, handrails, or display console. Place liquids,
books, or magazines intheappropriatereceptacles.
• 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 operatewhere aerosol(spray) productsare beingused orwhere
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 EFX524 has an internal battery which must be removed before the EFX is
scrapped.Thebattery containsmaterials whichareconsidered hazardoustothe
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
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’smanualinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferenceto radio
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
interferenceat hisorher 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,ElectromagneticCompatibilityandhas beentestedtothefollowingstandards:
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,LowVoltageDirectiveandhasbeentestedtothefollowingstandard:
IEC 335-1, Safety of Household and similar Electrical Appliances.
European Applications
Thisproducthas beentestedtotherequirementsofEN55022,“Limits&Methods of
Measurement of Radio Interference, Information Technology Equipment.” Per that
standard,the EFX524is aClassAproduct.Inadomesticenvironment,thisproduct
maycauseradiointerference,inwhichcasetheuserisresponsibletotakeadequate
measurestoalleviatetheinterference.
Per FCC rules, changes or modifications to the EFX
not expressly approved by Precor, could void the
user’sauthority tooperatetheequipment.

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EFX®SELF-POWERED FEATURES
ThepowersourcefortheEFXistheuser.Whena personworksoutontheEFXand
moves the foot pedals at a stride rate above 40 strides per minute, the power that
is generated allows the EFX to function properly.
Informationaldisplaysappearwhenthebatteryislowor whentheuser hasstopped
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 33,
InformationalDisplaysPriortoShutdown .
An optional battery recharger can be purchased and provides sustained power to
theEFX. Ifyouplan tocustomize yourunit,theoptionalbattery rechargeris highly
recommended.Topurchasetheoptionalbatteryrecharger,checkwithyourdealer.
OBTAINING SERVICE
Do not attempt to service the self-powered EFX®yourself except for the
maintenancetasksdescribedin thismanual.The EFXdoesnot containanyuser-
serviceableparts.Forinformation aboutproductoperationorservice, contactan
authorized Precor Commercial Products Customer Service Representative at
1-888-665-4404.
Diagram 1 EFX serial number location.
Serial number label location
To help customer service personnel expedite your call, have your serial number
available.Theserialnumbercanbe foundon alabel nearthepowerreceptacleon
the rear cover.Refer to Diagram 1.If you have any questions regarding the EFX,
usethemodelandserialnumberswheneveryoucallyourPrecordealerorservicer.
Modelnumber: EFX®524
Unitnumber: _____ Serialnumber: _____________________________
Unitnumber: _____ Serialnumber: _____________________________
Unitnumber: _____ Serialnumber: _____________________________

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Insidethis manual,youwillfindinstructionsforinstallingandusingtheself-powered
EFX. To maximize the use of the EFX, please study this manual thoroughly. The
manualuses thefollowingconventions foridentifyingspecialinformation:
“Note:”Containsadditionalinformation that appliestothe preceding text.
“Important:”Indicatesinformationto which you shouldpayspecial attention.
“CAUTION:” Indicates steps or information necessary to prevent harm to
yourself or damage to the equipment.
“WARNING:”Providesinstructionsto prevent electricaldamageto 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
HazardousMaterialsand ProperDisposal .............................. 3
SafetyApproval ..................................................................... 3
RFI—Radio FrequencyInterference ..................................... 4
EuropeanApplications ........................................................... 4
EFX®Self-powered Features.................................................. 5
ObtainingService................................................................... 5
About this Manual .................................................................. 6
Unpacking the EFX®..................................................................................................9
StandardEquipment............................................................... 9
OtherEquipment .................................................................... 9
Acquiring theAppropriateTools .............................................. 9
HardwareKit .......................................................................... 10
Setting Up the EFX .........................................................11
Installation Requirements ....................................................... 11
Assembly Instructions ........................................................... 11
RemovingtheLockingPin...................................................... 23
SupplyingPowerTo theEFX®524 ........................................... 23
Testing the Heart Rate Display ............................................... 24
Custom Settings Mode ..................................................25
Changing the CustomSettings ............................................... 25
DeterminingtheUnits of Measure .......................................... 26
Setting aWorkoutTime Limit.................................................. 27
Setting a PauseTime Limit .................................................... 27
Viewingthe Odometer,Hoursof Use,
SoftwareVersion, andErrorLog ............................................. 27
Using CSAFEStandard Equipment ........................................ 28
Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
The EFX®524 Display .....................................................29
Featuresonthe Display Console............................................ 29
UserSetupPrompts............................................................... 30
Using Quick Start During the Setup Prompts ......................... 31
Smart Rate®Display .............................................................. 32
CenterDisplay........................................................................ 32
CrossRampDisplay ............................................................... 33
InformationalDisplaysPrior to Shutdown ............................... 33
Keys on the Display Console.................................................. 34
Exercising on the EFX®..................................................................................... 36
RemovingtheLockingPin...................................................... 36
TheHeart Rate Feature.......................................................... 36
Utilizing the Smart Rate®Feature........................................... 37
WorkoutTips .......................................................................... 37
UsingtheStationary Handrail ................................................. 38
Changing the Display Features using the Select Key ............. 38
Quick Steps to Working Out ................................................... 39
Cooling DownAfter aWorkout ................................................ 40
Pause, Cool Down and Exit Features ..................................... 40
Inserting the Locking Pin ....................................................... 41
Courses...........................................................................42
Manual Mode and the Quick Start Key................................... 42
GlutealCourse ....................................................................... 42
IntervalCourse....................................................................... 43
CrossTrainingCourse............................................................. 44
Weight LossCourse ............................................................... 44
Maintenance ...................................................................45
Cleaningthe Equipment ......................................................... 45
Storing the POLAR®Chest Strap ........................................... 45
Servicing the EFXandLongTerm Storage ............................. 45
Symptoms of a Low Battery ................................................... 46
UsingtheBatteryRechargerandIts PowerCord.................... 46
ReplacingtheBattery............................................................. 46
ExplodedViews...................................................................... 47
WarrantyCard ........................................................................ 53
Specifications ............................................................back cover

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Thankyoufor purchasing theself-poweredPrecor EFX®524.
Important: Before using the EFX, we urge you to familiarize yourself and your
staffwiththe entireOwner’sManual.Understandingthismanual willhelpyouand
your customers use the EFX safely and successfully.
YourEFXiscarefullyinspectedbeforeshipmentsoitshouldarriveingoodoperating
condition.Precorshipstheunit inthefollowing pieces:
❑Base frame assembly ❑Base frame stabilizers (left and right)
❑Upright support ❑Display console assembly
❑Handrails(leftand right) ❑Bracket and side covers
❑Hardwarekitandowner’smanual
CAUTION: This unit weighs over 183 pounds (82 kilograms). To prevent
injuryto yourselfordamage tothe equipment, obtainappropriate assistance
before removing the unit from the pallet.
Ifanyitemsaremissing,contactyourPrecorCommercialProductsServiceRepre-
sentativeat1-888-665-4404.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
TheEFX®524incorporates thePrecorSmartRate®andHeart Ratefeaturesintoits
displayconsole. Devices,suchas FitLinxx®,that areCSAFEcompatible,canalso
beattached.
Note:AnoptionalPOLAR®cheststrapcanbepurchasedandwornduringaworkout.
The chest strap transmits the user’s heart rate to the display console’s receiver.
OTHER EQUIPMENT
Optionalequipmentavailable throughyourdealer includes:
• 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.
ACQUIRING THE APPROPRIATE TOOLS
Obtain the following tools before assembling the EFX.
❑Wirecutter ❑Phillipshead screwdriver
❑Rubbermallet ❑Hex torquewrench
❑Two9/16”combinationwrenches(open-end andbox)
❑SAE Standard socket set with socket extension for 1/2-inch and
9/16-inchbolts
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Diagram 2 EFX524
Hardware kit
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) 3/16-inch hex key — secure handrails in handrail clamp
❑(B) 5/32-inch hex key — secure front covers
❑(C)Endcap
❑(D) Four Phillips-head 1/2-inch screws — attach display console
❑(E) Four buttonhead 3/4-inch screws — secure front cover
❑(F)Twenty hex head 1-inch bolts — attachupright,handrailsand stabilizers
❑(G)Twenty 3/8-inch bolts —attachuprightandstabilizerstobase
❑(H)Height adjustor
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.If you need customer service, refer
to ObtainingService onpage 5.
Note:Afterassembling the EFX, besureto store thehexkeys in asecureplace.
Thetools are usedformaintenance proceduresthat aredescribedinthismanual.
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