Precor Move Beyond EFX556 NAVY User manual

Commercial EFX®Owner’s Manual
COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION
EFX556
®

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WhenusingtheEFX, basicprecautions shouldalways befollowed, including
thefollowing:
• To ensure your safety and to protect the unit, read all the instructions
before assembling and usingthe EFX556.
• To ensure the proper use and safety of the EFX556, 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, heor sheshouldobtainacompletephysicalexamination
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 —
• TheEFX556should never beleft unattended with 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 EFX556 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.
• 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).
• 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.Donot
set anything on the casing, handrails, or display console. Place liquids
onlyintheappropriatereceptacles.
• Keep the optional battery recharger cord away from heated surfaces.
• Donotoperate whereaerosol(spray) productsarebeing usedorwhere
oxygen is being administered.
• Do not use outdoors.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
optionalbatteryrechargerfromitspowersourcebefore clean-
ing or performing any maintenance tasks.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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 A.
• 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
The EFX556 has an internal battery which must be removed before the EFX is
scrapped.Thebattery contains materialswhichareconsideredhazardous 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 0four 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-335-1/2-94, Safety of Household and Similar
Electrical Appliances.
Diagram A
Avoidinjury fromthe rollerarm
mechanism.
Front cover
Rollerarm
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Per FCC rules, changes or modifications to the EFX
not expressly approved byPrecor, could void the
user’sauthoritytooperate theequipment.
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
withtheowner’smanualinstructions,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
interferenceathis or herownexpense.
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.

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EUROPEAN APPLICATIONS
This product conforms to the requirements of the European Council Directive 89/336/
EEC,Electromagnetic Compatibilityandhasbeentestedtothe followingstandards:
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,theEFX556 isaClass Aproduct.Inadomesticenvironment,this product
maycauseradiointerference,inwhichcasetheuserisresponsibletotakeadequate
measurestoalleviatetheinterference.
PRECOR HEART RATE OPTIONS—SAFETY GUIDELINES
The Precor Heart Rate Options are created and designed exclusively for Precor
products.The equipment is very sensitive—you should use the heart rate options
withthisinmind and taketime to readtheguidelinesfoundin this owner’s manual.If
you purchased the POLAR®chest strap, review the guidelines found in the Precor
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OBTAINING SERVICE
Do not attempt to service the EFX556 yourself except for the maintenance tasks
describedinthismanual.TheEFX556doesnotcontainanyuser-serviceableparts.For
informationaboutproductoperationorservice,contactanauthorizedPrecorCommer-
cialProductsCustomerServiceRepresentativeat1-888-665-4404.
Diagram B
EFX556 serial number location.
Serial number label location
To help customer service personnel expedite your call, have your serial number
available.The serial numbercanbe foundonalabelnear the powerreceptacleon
therearcover.RefertoDiagramB.IfyouhaveanyquestionsregardingtheEFX556,
usethemodelandserialnumberswheneveryoucallyourPrecordealerorservicer.
Modelnumber: EFX®556
Unitnumber: _____ Serialnumber: _____________________________
Unitnumber: _____ Serialnumber: _____________________________
Unitnumber: _____ Serialnumber: _____________________________
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Inside this manual, you will find instructions for installing and using the EFX556.
Tomaximizetheuseofthe EFX,pleasestudythis manualthoroughly.Themanual
uses the following conventions for identifying special information:
“Note:”Containsadditionalinformationthatappliestothe preceding text.
“Important:”Indicatesinformationtowhichyoushouldpayspecialattention.
“CAUTION:” Indicates steps or information necessary to prevent harm to
yourself or damage to the equipment.
“WARNING:”Providesinstructionsto preventelectrical damagetothe equip-
ment and prevent injuries to yourself.
“DANGER:”Indicates steps you must take to prevent electrical shock.

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Important Safety Information...........................................2
HazardousMaterialsandProper Disposal .............................. 3
SafetyApproval ..................................................................... 3
RFI—RadioFrequency Interference ..................................... 4
EuropeanApplications ........................................................... 5
Precor Heart Rate Option - Safety Guidelines ........................ 5
ObtainingService................................................................... 6
About this Manual .................................................................. 6
Unpacking the EFX ..........................................................9
StandardEquipment............................................................... 9
OptionalEquipment................................................................ 9
HardwareKit .......................................................................... 10
AcquiretheAppropriateTools ................................................. 10
Setting Up the EFX .........................................................11
Installation Requirements ....................................................... 11
Assembly Instructions ........................................................... 11
SupplyingPowertotheEFX556 ............................................. 14
Club Information.............................................................15
ChangingtheClubSettings .................................................... 15
SelectingtheLanguage .......................................................... 16
DeterminingtheUnitsofMeasure .......................................... 16
Setting aWorkoutTime Limit.................................................. 17
Setting a PauseTime Limit .................................................... 17
ViewingtheOdometer, Hours of Use,
SoftwareVersion, and ErrorLog ............................................. 17
Using CSAFEStandard Equipment ........................................ 18
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Table of Contents, continued
The EFX556 Display .......................................................19
FeaturesontheDisplayConsole............................................ 19
Smart Rate®Display .............................................................. 20
HeartRateDisplay................................................................. 20
UpperDisplay......................................................................... 20
LowerDisplay......................................................................... 20
Keys on the Display Console.................................................. 22
KeypadTips ........................................................................... 22
Exercising on the EFX ...................................................25
UsingtheHandlebars ............................................................. 25
UsingtheStationaryHandrails ............................................... 25
Pause, Cool Down and Exit Features ..................................... 25
WorkoutTips .......................................................................... 27
Quick Steps to Working Out ................................................... 27
Cooling DownAfteraWorkout ................................................ 28
Courses...........................................................................29
TheHeartRateFeature.......................................................... 29
Utilizing the Smart Rate® Feature ........................................... 30
Manual Mode and the Quick Start Key................................... 31
CrossTrainingCourse............................................................. 31
CrossCountryandHillClimbCourses.................................... 31
IntervalCourse....................................................................... 32
Weight LossCourse ............................................................... 33
Maintenance ...................................................................34
CleaningtheEquipment ......................................................... 34
Storing the POLAR®Chest Strap ........................................... 34
Servicing the EFX .................................................................. 34
UsingtheBatteryRecharger .................................................. 35
ReplacingtheBattery............................................................. 35
Battery RechargerPowerCord ............................................... 35
LongTermStorage ................................................................. 35
ExplodedViews...................................................................... 36
WarrantyCard ........................................................................ 43
Specifications ............................................................back cover

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Thankyouforpurchasing the self-poweredPrecorEFX®556.Built to theexacting
standardsofthe health clubenvironment,theEFX556 is intendedforcommercial
use and can withstand the rigors of daily club use with little maintenance.
Important: BeforeusingthePrecorEFX,we urge you to familiarizeyourselfand
yourstaffwiththeentire Owner’sManual.Understandingthis manualwill helpyou
and your customers use the EFX556 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(leftandright)
❑uppercolumnsupportclampcovers(2pieceswithrubbergrommet)
❑hardwarekit andOwner’sManual
CAUTION:Thisunitweighs over200pounds (90kilograms).Topreventinjury
toyourself ordamagetotheequipment, obtainappropriate assistancebefore
removing the unit from the pallet.
Ifanyitemsare missing, contact yourPrecorCommercialProductsServiceRep-
resentativeat1-888-665-4404.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
TheEFX556incorporatesthePrecorSmart Rate®andHeartRatefeaturesintoits
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,”onthecenter handrails.When auserplaceshisorherhands overthegrips
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
Optionalequipmentavailablethrough your dealer includes:
• POLAR®Heart Rate Option — chest strap.
• the CSAFE option (Stores personal workout statistics in a computer file.
Operationrequires cableconnectionto a separate computer.)
• Batteryrecharger
If you are interested in obtaining Precor option kits for your unit, check with your
dealer.Tolocatethedealernearestyou,call1-800-786-8404.Forcustomerservice,
see ObtainingService on page 6.
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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 1:
(A) four socket hex screws—upper column assembly
(B)fourwashers—uppercolumn assembly
(C)fourbuttonheadhexscrews—coversforuprightassembly
(D)eightbuttonhead hex screws—handlebars
(E) 5/32-inch hex key—screws on bracket covers
(F)7/32-inch hexkey—screwsonthehandlebars(Note:A hextorquewrench
is also required, although it isn’t supplied.)
(G)1/4-inchhexkey—upper column assembly (Note: Ahextorquewrench
is also required, although it isn’t supplied.)
(H)Split rubbergrommet and two bracket covers(notshown inDiagram1)
Diagram 1 EFX556
Hardwarekit
C
E
Ifanyitemsare missing, contact yourdealer.For thePrecorauthorizeddealeror
servicernearestyou,call 1-888-665-4404.
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.
ACQUIRE THE APPROPRIATE TOOLS
Obtain the following tools before assembling the EFX.
Wirecutter
SAE Standard socket set with a ratchet or 8-inch adjustable wrench
Hextorquewrench
F
A
B
G
D

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You donotneed anyspecialknowledgeorexperiencetoset uptheEFX.However,
because of the size and weight of the EFX, you will need to obtain appropriate
assistanceduring assembly.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Follow these installation requirements when installing the EFX. If you do not
install the EFX according to the following guidelines, you could void the Precor
LimitedWarranty.
•SetuptheEFXonasolid,flatsurface. UnpackandassembletheEFXcloseto
where you’ll use it. Make sure that the flat surface under the unit is smooth and
level.A level unit is required for the user’s safety and for proper operation.
•Provide ample space around the unit.Openspacearound the unitmakes
for a safer mount and dismount.
•Fillout andmailthelimitedwarranty card.Tolocatetheserialnumber,place
yourselfattherearoftheunitfacingthedisplayconsole,kneeldownandlookat
rear labelnearthe powerreceptacle.(Referto DiagramB on page6.)Write the
serialnumberontothePrecorLimitedWarrantycardfoundonthebackcoverof
this manual.Return to page6 and write thenumber there aswell.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
To assist you in the assembly, the items in the Hardware kit, shown in Diagram 1,
correspond to a particular letter in the alphabet.These letters appear throughout the
assemblyinstructions.Referto Diagram1on page 10.
1. Unpack the EFX556. Remove the packing materials and loose contents
(upperconsoleassemblywith electronic console,hardwarekit,bracketcov-
ers, and handrails) from inside the cardboard pockets and from around the
base frame assembly.
2. Pull the large cardboard piece away from the base frame assembly.Ask
forassistancetomovethe EFX556 off the shipping pallet.Youmayneedtocut
the tie wraps that hold the base frame and roller armstothepallet.
3. Move the unit to the location where you plan to use it.
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4. Attachthe handlebars.Diagram2.Takethefollowingsteps:
a.Removetheeightbuttonheadscrews(D) from the Hardware kit.
b.Pick up a handlebar and place it onto the base.See Diagram 2, #1.
c. Make sure that the handlebar is positioned as shown in Diagram 2, #2.
d.Insert four screws(D) and tighten with the hex key provided.
e.Perform steps b.through d.on the opposite side.
Important:Once the handlebars are secured, use a hex torque wrench
to tighten all eight handlebar screws to 25 ft-lbs (300 in-lbs).
Diagram 2
Attachthe
handlebarsto the
base assembly.
Handlebar
Baseframe
1 2
5. Position the console assembly over the base support. Diagram 3, #1.
Remove any tape that secures the RJ45 cable. Have an assistant hold the
upper support tube over the base frame support (display console must face
the foot pedals) while you connect the cable and align the bolt holes.
6. Secure the console assembly to the base frame support. Diagram3,#2.
Placeawasher(B) on eachoffourscrews (A). Alignthemountingholesand
insert the screws through the upper and lower bracket. Use the hex key
provided to alternately tighten each screw until all four screws are secure.
Important: Once the upper console assembly is secured, use a hex
torque wrench to tighten all four screws to 200 in-lbs.
Aligncurved edge
on base assembly
withhandlebar’s
curvededge.
Diagram 3
Secure the console
assembly to the
base frame.
Base frame support
Upper support tube
12
Screws (A) and
washers (B)
RJ45 Cable
Lower bracket
Note that
the curved
section
points
toward
the rear
cover.
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Diagram 5
Installingthe covers.
Rear bracket cover
Split rubber
grommet (H)
Upright support tube
12
RJ45cable
Centertube
Front bracket cover
Diagram 4
Connect the cable.
Cable receptacle
Base frame support
Cable connector
Buttonhead
screws (C)
CAUTION:Donotstretch,crimp,ordamagethecable.Excesscablemaybe
gently pushed into the upper support tube. Cables damaged by improper
installationwill notbe coveredbythePrecor LimitedWarranty.
7. Connect the cables.Diagram 3.Insert the cable into its receptacle.Just like a
telephone connection, a definite "click" is heard when a good connection is
made. If you do not hear a "click," try reinserting the cable again. Place the
excess cable inside the upright support tube.
8. Install the bracket covers. Diagram 5. Remove the 2 bracket covers, the
splitrubbergrommet (H) andfourbuttonheadscrews(C) fromtheHardware
kit.Then, take the following steps:
a.Usetwobuttonheadscrews(C)toattachtherearbracketcovertothecenter
tube.See Diagram 5, #1.Tighten the screws with the hex key provided.
b.Positionthesplitrubbergrommet(H)around theuprightsupporttube.Slide
the grommet against the rear bracket cover to help secure it in place.
c. Use the remaining two buttonhead screws (C) to install the front bracket
cover.Align themountingholesandtighten thescrews.SeeDiagram5,#2.
CAUTION:Donot overtighten thescrewsor youmayinadvertentlycrack
theplastic covers. Damagedcovers duetoimproper installationwill not
becoveredbythe PrecorLimitedWarranty.

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Diagram 6
Levelthe unit.
Front end
Height
adjustor
Rear
cross bar
Rear pad
Note:You have completed the assembly of the EFX556.To level the unit,
continue with the steps below.
CAUTION:Afully-assembledEFX556weights over200lbs(90kilograms).
To avoid possible injury, obtain appropriate assistance when moving
theEFX556.
9. Final location. If the EFX is not located where it will be used, a hand cart
may be useful to help move the unit.
10. Level the unit. Diagram 6.To help keep the unit stable, the EFX has adjust-
ablerearpadsand,atthefrontof thebaseassembly,aheightadjustor.Check
to make sure that the unit does not wobble from side to side or front to back.
Important: If the unit is placed on a slightly, uneven surface, adjusting the
rearpadscanhelp,butwillnotcompensateforextremely uneven surfaces.
a. Rotatetherearpadssothatthenarrow portion of the pad is touching the
floor.This places the rear crossbar closest to the floor.
Note:The inside of the rear pads have been hollowed out asymmetrically
sothat,asyouturn thepad,therearcrossbarraisesorlowersaccordingly.
b. To counteract any rocking (front to back) motion, ask your assistant to
grasp the upright support so that he or she can raise the front of the unit
off the floor.See Diagram 6.
•Turn the height adjustor clockwise to raise the height of the front end.
•Turn the height adjustor counterclockwise to lower the height.
c. To remove any side to side movement or wobble, rotate the rear pads.
Refer to the inset in Diagram 6.
SUPPLYING POWER TO THE EFX556
The EFX does not require an electrical power connection. It has an internal battery
that is recharged every time a user works out for a reasonable period of time. A
pedalingspeedabove40stridesperminutemustbemaintainedforseveralseconds
beforethePrecorbannerappearsonthedisplay.Oncethebannerappears,theuser
canpressQuickStartorEntertobeginworkingout.Refertopage25, Exercisingon
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QUICK START
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Diagram 7 Display console keys used for Club Custom mode.
Note: The C HANGE keys are not shown in this diagram. Refer to Diagram 8 for
their location.
Lightly touch the ▼ or ▲ key to
view the available selections. Accepts displayed
dataand moves to
next aspect of the
program.
Initiates Club Custom mode.To continue,
press the next key within ½ second.
Exits program
and returns to
banner.
These next few pages provide information that lets you customize the EFX®for
yourClub.Itisnotinformationthatyourcustomerneedstosee.Thissectioncovers
thefollowinginformationabouthowto:
• determinewhichlanguageappears on the display
• set maximum workout and pause times
• displaytheodometerandotherusefulinformation
• connect to CSAFE compatible devices
Note:IfyourcustomersareinterestedinthelearningmoreabouttheEFX, youmay
wish to direct them to the user manual available on Precor’s web site
(www.precor.com).(The manual thatappears on the web sitedoes not containthe
information found in this section.)
Club Information
CHANGING THE CLUB SETTINGS
The Club “custom” settings are accessed through specific codes that help elimi-
nate unauthorizedaccess. RefertoDiagram7 tolocatethekeys.Informationthat
you can access and features that can be customized are as follows:
•Language—Determinewhich languageisused todisplaythe userprompts.
•Units of Measure — Select between U.S.Standard and Metric displays.
•MaximumWorkoutTime — Set a maximum limit on workout time.
Note:Remember,anadditionalfive-minutecool-downperiodisappended to
a completed course, so adjust the maximum time limit accordingly.
•MaximumPauseTime—Setthemaximumdurationforwhichapersoncan
“pause”hisorher workout.
•Odometer,HoursofUse,SoftwareVersion,andErrorLog —TheEFXstores
the cumulative strides, the number of hours that the unit has been in use, the
software version and software type (which is valuable when calling customer
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To access the Club settings, the following must occur:
❑Check that the Precor (or club) banner appears on the display.
❑Presstheappropriate key sequences.
Important:To access Club Custom mode, press Reset while the Precor banner is
displayed.Within ½ second, begin pressing the key sequences.If the system does
not detect a key press (within ½ second after Reset), it returns to the banner.Once
youbeginenteringakey sequence,eachkey mustbepressedwithinfoursecondsof
theotherorthePrecorbannerreappearsandyouhavetobeginagain.
Tochangethelanguage,selecttheunitsofmeasureand setthemaximumworkout
and pause times press the following:
Reset, ▼, ▲, ▼, Reset, ▼, ▲, ▼
Note: The Reset key followed by the number keys, 5, 6, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5 may be
pressedinsteadofusingthe▼▲ keys.But,ineither case,Resetmust bepressed
initially, for example: Reset, 5, 6, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5.
Note:The functions of the display console keys while in Club Custom mode are
described in the box above.
SELECTING THE LANGUAGE
▼▲ lets you scroll through the
various selections that appear.
Enter saves the information being
displayedand movesto the
nextaspect ofthe program.
Reset exits Club Custom mode and
displaysthePrecor banner.
Display key functions within the Club Custom Mode
You can select a language for the prompts that appear on the display by using
the ▼▲ keys to make your choice and pressing Enter to select it. The EFX
supports severallanguages such as,English,German,Spanish,French, Dutch,
andPortuguese.
DETERMINING THE UNITS OF MEASURE
Two different units of measure can be selected, Metric or U.S.Standard .Make your
selection using the ▼▲ keys. Press Enter once the correct unit is displayed.
Note:Anytimeyouwishtoexitthe Club Custom mode, press the Reset key.Any
previous display attributes that you selected by pressing Enter are saved and
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SETTING A WORKOUT TIME LIMIT
You can limit how long a user works out by setting a duration between 1 and 240
minutes.The EFX also lets you choose“no limit”which allows the user to select a
courseandwork outindefinitely.(Note thattheusermustenteraworkouttimeof 0
using the numeric keys at the Enter Time prompt before he or she can workout
“indefinitely.”)
Important:Iftheclub setting is“no limit”and the user enters“0”attheEnterTime
prompt,then theTime Remainingdisplaydoes notappearwhenauserworksout.
(An exception to this rule is the Weight Loss Course.)
Note:The QuickStart programisset at theClublimit(seepage24).
Use the ▼▲ keys to select a workout time limit. For example, if you set the workout
timelimitto20minutes,theEFXallowsuserstospecifyaworkoutbetween1and20
minutes. Users would not be able to specify a time longer than 20 minutes.
Note:The touch-sensitive keys can be gently pressed and held to view several
selections.The longer the key is held down, the faster the numbers scroll past.
Important:Takeintoaccountthattheuser will get an additional five-minutecool-
downperiodappendedtohisorherworkout,soadjust the time limit accordingly.
SETTING A PAUSE TIME LIMIT
SettingaPause timelimit isusefulbecausethe EFX exitsthecourseand returns to
thePrecorbanneratapredetermined intervalaftertheuserstopspedaling.
Usethe▼▲ keystosetaPausetimelimitbetween1and120seconds(twominutes).
VIEWING THE ODOMETER, HOURS OF USE, SOFTWARE
VERSION AND ERROR LOG
The display console keys that you need to press to view the odometer, the num-
berofhourstheEFX has been in use, the software version and any error codes,
are as follows:
Reset, ▲, ▼
Note:The number keys, 6 and 5, may be pressed instead of using the ▲ and ▼
keys, for example: Reset, 6, 5. Remember to begin at the Precor banner. After
pressing Reset, the next key in the sequence must be pressed within ½ second.
The field name Odometer appears briefly and then the odometer value (the cu-
mulativestridesthatusershavetravelled)appears.
PressEnter andthenumberofhours(Hour Meter)thattheunithasbeeninuse
appears.The EFX notes the passing of each 10th of an hour, but the numeric
value that appears is truncated to the nearest full hour.
PressEnter againandtheunit’s three digit SoftwareVersion (upperandlower)
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PressEnter onceagainandtheErrorLogappears.Pressthe ▼or▲keytoviewthe
errormessages.ToreturntothePrecorbanner,pressEnterorReset.
Note:To clear (delete) the error log, press and hold Quick Start for at least four
seconds while viewing the list. Prompts appear on the display and let you know
whentheerrormessageshavebeen deleted (“cleared”) from memory.
Important:You cannot retrieve the error log once you have deleted it.
USING CSAFE STANDARD EQUIPMENT
TheEFX556isfullycompatiblewithCSAFEprotocols.Iftheunitis connected to
a CSAFE master device, the user will be prompted to enter a user ID.Five zeros
appear on the display.The left zero blinks to indicate that it is awaiting input.The
followingtableprovidesinformationaboutthekeypadfunctions:
User ID Entry: Program Keys
▼ or ▲ moves the blinking LED from field to field.
Number keypad use the number keys to enter a user ID.The number that is
pressed appears in the display and the next field begins to
blink. When all 5 user ID numbers are selected, the user
must press Enter to submit it.
Enter submits the displayed user ID.Note that if the 5 zeros are
being displayed when the user presses Enter, the user ID
entryisbypassedand the Course promptappears.
Reset resets the display to the Precor banner.
A message indicates when the user ID is accepted by the CSAFE master device.
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CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE
TIME
TIME REMAINING
SEGMENT TIME
STRIDES
DISTANCE
OFF
STRIDES PER MIN
WATTS
RESISTANCE
CALORIES
CAL PER MIN
METS
67890
Heart Rate
QUICK START
12345
RE
SIST
ANC
E
EN
TER
RES
ET
Above
Zone
Below
Zone
SmartRate
Cardiovascular
Zone
Weight Loss
Zone
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www.precor.com
EFX556
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The EFX®556 Display
Diagram 8 EFX Display Console If a heart rate is
detected, it is
displayed in this
window.
Smart Rate
®
bar graph
Bannerand course
profiledisplay
(LEDmatrix) Workout statistics
display(alphanumeric)
Numeric keys can be
used to answer prompts
and select resistance
levels in a course. Display console keys
(used to input or
select data and
control the workout
session). See page 22
for Keypad Tips.
C HANGE keys let you
selectwhat information
isdisplayed.
Duringcourse
selection,the
coursename
and number
appears here.
The EFX is designed so users canwork out with minimalinstruction or training.The
directionsontheconsoleandthepromptsonthedisplaywillguideauserthroughthe
entire workout session.Before the EFX is used, however, we recommend that you
familiarize yourself with it so you can instruct your customers to use it safely and
effectively.This section covers the following information:
• an overview of the features provided on the display console
• anexplanationabouttheavailablecourses
• instructions for utilizing the heart rate options
FEATURES ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE
Indicatorlightsshowyouwhichfeatureisbeingdisplayed.Whenyouareworkingout,
the display presents Time, Strides, Strides per Minute, and Calories.You can
changewhatfeatures appear onthedisplayby pressing the Changekeys.
Asyouexercise,thedisplayconsoleprovidesmotivationbypresentingconstantfeed-
backaboutyourprogress.Anbriefexplanationofeachfeatureonthedisplayconsole
appearsinDiagram8.Lookonthenextpageforamorethoroughexplanation.
Note:Ifanerrormessageappears,callaPrecorqualifiedservicetechnicianorservice
center.Fortheservicecenternearestyoucall,1-800-786-8404.
Upper Display
Lower Display

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SMART RATE®DISPLAY
Before the blinking segment in the bar graph can show the zone (Weight Loss or
Cardiovascular) that your heart rate is in, you must enter your “Age” (during the
course Setup prompts) and either, wear a POLAR®chest strap, or hold onto the
touch-sensitivehandrailgripswhile using thecourse.
Weight Loss Zone: Maintaining your heart rate between 55% and 70% of your
maximum aerobic heart rate, helps burn enough calories that, when
continued on a regular basis for 30 minutes or more, provides the greatest fat-
burningresults.
CardiovascularZone:Maintainingyourheartratebetween70% and80%of your
maximum aerobic heart rate, helps you (when continued on a regular basis for 30
minutesormore)improveyouroverallcardiovascular/cardiorespiratoryfitnesslevel.
Important: During a course, your heart rate must be above 40 beats per minute
before the Smart Rate segment begins to blink.Your EFX has the heart rate
touch-sensitive electrodes on the handrail so you don’t need to wear a POLAR®
chest strap. However, you will need to hold onto the touch-sensitive grips. Note
that pressing Quick Start disables the Smart Rate display feature.
HEART RATE DISPLAY
The heart rate display lets you monitor your heart rate. When a heart beat is
detected,thenumber appearsinthesmall upper rightdisplay(refer to Diagram9)
andtheSmartRateindicatorblinksintimewith yourpulse.If youdonothold onto
thetouch-sensitivehandrailgripsorarenotwearing a POLAR®chest strap, your
heart ratewill notbedetectedandno pulserateappears.Referto TheHeartRate
Feature onpage29.
UPPER DISPLAY
The Precor banner and course profiles appear in the large center display (LED
matrix).Alwaysstart aworkoutat the Precorbanner.During workouts,the course
profile appears in the center display and corresponds to the program you se-
lected. As you proceed through your workout, your position is indicated by a
blinking cell.
LOWER DISPLAY
Prompts appear in this display prior to your workout.You address each prompt
usingthenumeric or keypadkeys.Onceyou begin aworkout,lightsappear in the
columns below the window indicating which information is being displayed.You
canhighlight a particular featurebypressing the appropriateChange key.
The following describes the information that can appear in the Lower Display.
TIME: During your workout, a time (0:00) display appears when you begin working
out.Timeappearsinminutesandseconds.However,shouldyouexceed60minutes
(duringasingleworkout),theTime displayconvertstohoursandminutes.TheTime
display shows how long you’ve been working out. Even when you enter your cool-
downperiod, the Time displayprovidesthe cumulativeduration of your workout.