Precor HANDBOEK EFX 556i User manual

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION
EFX556i
Commercial EFX®Owner’s Manual

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WhenusingtheEFX®,basicprecautionsshouldalwaysbefollowed,including
thefollowing:
• To ensure your safety and to protect the unit, read all the instructions
before assembling and usingtheEFX®556i.
• To ensure the proper use and safety of the EFX®556i,make sure that all
users read this manual. Please make this manual a part of your club’s
training program. Remind the club users that before beginning any fit-
nessprogram,he or sheshouldobtain a completephysicalexamination
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 —
• TheEFX®556ishouldneverbeleft unattendedwith the 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.
• Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its operation on or near
the EFX®. Do not leave children unsupervised around the EFX®.
• Use the EFX®556i only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the
manufacturer—such attachments might cause injuries.
• Assembleand operate the EFX on a solid level surface. LocatetheEFX®
a few feet from walls or furniture. Check the unit before each use and
verify that all fasteners are secure. Maintain the EFX®in good working
condition.(Seethe Maintenance section).
• Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes during a workout—no loose
clothing.Tie long hair back.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening. Keep towels and
hands away from moving parts.
• 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®.
• 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.
•Keepallelectricalcomponentsawayfromliquidstopreventshock.Do not
set anything on the casing, handrails, or display console. Place liquids
onlyintheappropriatereceptacles.
• Keep the optional battery recharger cord away from heated surfaces.
• Donot operatewhere aerosol (spray) products arebeing usedor where
oxygen is being administered.
• Do not use outdoors.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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To reduce the risk of burns,fire, electric shock,or injury to
persons, take the following precautions:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the
optionalbattery rechargerfromitspowersource beforeclean-
ing or performing any maintenance tasks.
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SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
• 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. Refer
to Diagram 1.
• Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the
manufacturer—such attachments might cause injury.
• Do not rock the unit. Do not stand on the display console or casing.
• Do not attempt to service the EFX®yourself other than the assembly and
maintenanceinstructionsfoundinthismanual.Referto ObtainingService .
• Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion. If you feel any pain or
abnormal symptoms, stop your workout immediately and consult your
physician.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND PROPER DISPOSAL
TheEFX®556i hasaninternal battery whichmust be removedbeforethe EFX®is
scrapped.Thebattery containsmaterials whichareconsidered hazardous tothe
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. Disposeofthe batteryaccordingtothefederalHazardousWasteRegulations.
SAFETY APPROVAL
When identified with the ETL-c logo, the EFX has been tested and conforms to
the requirements of CAN/CSA-E-335-1/2-94, Safety of Household and Similar
Electrical Appliances.
Diagram 1
Avoid injuryfromthe roller arm
mechanism.
Front cover
Rollerarm
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Important Safety Information...........................................2
HazardousMaterials andProperDisposal .............................. 3
SafetyApproval ..................................................................... 3
RFI— Radio Frequency Interference ..................................... 6
EuropeanApplications ........................................................... 6
EFX®Self-powered Features.................................................. 7
ObtainingService................................................................... 7
About this Manual .................................................................. 8
Unpacking the EFX®..................................................................................................9
StandardEquipment............................................................... 9
OptionalEquipment................................................................ 9
HardwareKit .......................................................................... 10
Acquirethe AppropriateTools ................................................. 10
Setting Up the EFX®............................................................................................... 11
Installation Requirements ....................................................... 11
Assembly Instructions ........................................................... 11
Supplying Power to the EFX®556i........................................... 16
Testing the Heart Rate Display............................................... 17
Club Information.............................................................18
Changingthe ClubSettings .................................................... 18
Selectingthe Language.......................................................... 19
Determiningthe Units of Measure .......................................... 20
Setting aWorkoutTime Limit.................................................. 20
Setting a Pause Time Limit .................................................... 20
Viewingthe Odometer, Hours of Use,
SoftwareVersion,and Error Log ............................................. 20
Using CSAFEStandard Equipment ........................................ 21
The EFX®556i Display ....................................................22
Featureson the Display Console............................................ 22
SmartRate®Display ............................................................... 23
Heart Rate Display ................................................................. 23
UpperDisplay......................................................................... 23
InformationalDisplays Prior to Shutdown ............................... 23
LowerDisplay......................................................................... 24
Keys on the Display Console.................................................. 26
KeypadTips ........................................................................... 26
Table of Contents

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Table of Contents, continued
Exercising on the EFX®..................................................................................... 29
Usingthe Handlebars ............................................................. 29
Usingthe Stationary Handrails ............................................... 29
Pause, Cool Down and Exit Features ..................................... 29
WorkoutTips .......................................................................... 30
Quick Steps to Working Out ................................................... 31
CoolingDown AfteraWorkout ................................................ 32
Programs ........................................................................33
TheHeart Rate Feature.......................................................... 33
Usingthe SmartRate® Feature................................................ 34
Manual Mode and the QUICKSTARTTM Key............................ 35
CrossTrainingProgram .......................................................... 35
CrossCountry and Hill ClimbPrograms ................................. 35
IntervalProgram..................................................................... 36
WeightLoss Program............................................................. 37
FitnessTest............................................................................ 37
FitnessTest Guidelines .......................................................... 37
FitnessTest Scores ............................................................... 39
Maintenance ...................................................................38
Inspection .............................................................................. 38
Cleaningthe Equipment ......................................................... 38
Storing the POLAR®Chest Strap ........................................... 39
Servicing the EFX®andLongTerm Storage............................ 39
Symptoms of a Low Battery ................................................... 39
Usingthe Battery Recharger .................................................. 39
Replacingthe Battery............................................................. 40
Battery RechargerPowerCord ............................................... 40
ExplodedViews...................................................................... 41
WarrantyRegistrationCard..................................................... 49
Warranty................................................................................. 51
Specifications ............................................................back cover

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RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI)
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
withtheowner’s manualinstructions,maycause harmfulinterferenceto 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 hisor herownexpense.
CAUTION:Per FCC rules,changesor modificationsto theEFX®not
expresslyapprovedbyPrecor,could voidthe user’sauthority to operate
theequipment.
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,ElectromagneticCompatibilityandhasbeentested tothefollowingstandards:
EN55022, Limits & Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference, Information
TechnologyEquipment(Class A).
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
ThisproducthasbeentestedtotherequirementsofEN55022,“Limits&Methodsof
Measurement of Radio Interference, Information Technology Equipment.” Per that
standard, the EFX®556i is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this prod-
uct may cause radio interference, in which case the user is responsible to take
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EFX®SELF-POWERED FEATURES
The power source for the EFX®is the user.When a person works out on the EFX
and 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 23,
InformationalDisplaysPriortoShutdown .
An optional battery recharger can be purchased and provides sustained power to
theEFX. Ifyou planto customizeyourunit,theoptional batteryrecharger ishighly
recommended.Topurchasetheoptional batteryrecharger,checkwithyourdealer.
OBTAINING SERVICE
Donot attempt toservice the EFX®556iyourself exceptforthe maintenancetasks
describedinthis manual.TheEFXdoes notcontainanyuser-serviceableparts.For
informationaboutproductoperationorservice,contactanauthorizedPrecorCom-
mercial Products Customer Support Representative at 1-888-665-4404 or, check
outthewebsite(www.precor.com).
Diagram 2 EFX
®
556i serial number location.
Serial number label location
TohelpCustomerSupport personnel expediteyourcall, haveyourserial number
available.The serial numbercanbe foundon alabel nearthepowerreceptacle on
the rear cover. Refer to Diagram 2. If you have any questions regarding the
EFX®556i, use the model and serial numbers whenever you call your Precor
dealerorservicer.
Modelnumber: EFX®556i
Unitnumber: _____ Serialnumber: _____________________________
Unitnumber: _____ Serialnumber: _____________________________
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Insidethis manual,youwill findinstructionsfor installingandusing theEFX®556i.
To maximize the use of the EFX®, please study this manual thoroughly. The
manual uses the following conventions for identifying special information:
Note: Containsadditional information that appliestothe preceding text.
Important: Indicates information to which you should pay special attention.
CAUTION: Indicatessteps or informationnecessaryto preventharm to your-
self or damage to the equipment.
WARNING — Provides instructions to prevent electrical damage to
the equipment and prevent injuries to yourself.
DANGER — Indicates steps you must take to prevent electrical shock.

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Thankyou forpurchasing theself-powered PrecorEFX®556i. Builtto theexacting
standardsof the health club environment,theEFX®556i is intended forcommer-
cial use and can withstand the rigors of daily club use with little maintenance.
Important:Before usingthePrecor EFX
®
,we urgeyoutofamiliarize yourselfand
yourstaff with theentire Owner’s Manual.Understanding thismanualwillhelpyou
and your customers use the EFX
®
556i safely and successfully.
The EFX is carefully inspected before shipment so it should arrive in good oper-
ating condition. Precor ships the unit in the following pieces:
❑base frame assembly
❑upper column support with display console
❑handlebars(left andright)
❑upper column support clamp covers (2 pieces with split rubber grommet)
❑hardwarekitand Owner’sManual
CAUTION:This unitweighsover200pounds (90 kilograms).To preventinjury
toyourselfordamageto the equipment, obtain appropriateassistancebefore
removing the unit from the pallet.
Ifany items aremissing, contact yourPrecorCommercial ProductsServiceRep-
resentative.Referto ObtainingService on page 7.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
TheEFX®556iincorporatesthePrecorSmartRate®andHeart Ratefeaturesinto its
display console. Devices, such as FitLinxxTM, that are CSAFETM compatible, can
alsobeattached.
The Precor “touch” heart rate is standard and provides electrode strips, called
“grips,”on thecenter handrails.When auser placeshis orher handsoverthe 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.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Optionalequipment available throughyour dealer includes:
• POLAR®Heart Rate Option — chest strap.
• the CSAFE option (Stores personal workout statistics in a computer file.
Operationrequirescableconnection to a separatecomputer.)
• Batteryrecharger
If you are interested in obtaining Precor option kits for your unit, check with your
dealer.Tolocatethedealernearestyou,call1-800-786-8404.Forcustomersupport,
see ObtainingService on page7.
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 3:
❑(A) four stainless steel socket hex screws—upper column assembly
❑(B)fourteenwashers—uppercolumnassembly
❑(C)four nuts—upper columnassembly
❑(D) six black socket hex screws—handlebars
❑(E) two hex screws—link arm assembly
❑(F)four washers—link arm assembly
❑(G) two steel bushings—link arm assembly
❑(H) two plastic caps—link arm assembly
❑(J)fourbuttonhead hex screws—covers for uprightassembly
❑(K) 5/32-inch hex key—screws on bracket covers
❑(L) 1/4-inch hex key— upper column assembly
Diagram 3 EFX
®
556i
Hardwarekit
C
Ifanyitemsaremissing, contactyourdealer.Referto ObtainingService onpage 7.
A
B
H
J
K
L