Precor EFX546 User manual

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®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
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: _____________________________
Unitnumber: _____ Serialnumber: _____________________________
Unitnumber: _____ Serialnumber: _____________________________

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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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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.
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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
D
E
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.If you need customer service, refer
to 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
A
B
C
F