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Precor EFX5.23 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Owner’s Manual Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer page 1...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following: ® • Read all instructions before using the EFX 5.23. These instructions are written to ensure your safety and to protect the unit. Before beginning any fitness program, you should obtain a complete physical examination by your physician.

  • Page 3: Personal Safety

    Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion. If you feel any pain or abnormal symptoms, stop your workout immediately and consult your physician. Precor products are designed for the enjoyment of the serious runner as well as the dedicated walker. By following the above precautions and using good...

  • Page 4: Rfi - Radio Frequency Interference

    Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Per FCC rules, changes or modifications to the unit CAUTION 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.

  • Page 5: Safety Approval

    The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If you do not follow these Grounding Instructions , you could void the Precor limited warranty. Diagram 1 Correct power outlet for U.S.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............. 2 Personal Safety ................. 3 Precor Heart Rate Option - Safety Guidelines ........3 RFI — Radio Frequency Interference ..........4 European Applications ..............4 Safety Approval ................. 5 Grounding Instructions ..............5 Before You Begin ..............9...
  • Page 7 ® Advanced Techniques for the EFX 5.23 .......35 Programming Tips ................35 Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display ........35 Viewing the Odometer, Hours of Use, Software Version, and Error Log ............36 ® The EFX 5.23 Course Features and Descriptions ..37 Utilizing the Smart Rate ®...
  • Page 8 Notes: page 8...

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    For information about product operation or service, check out the Precor Web Site at www.precor.com or call Precor Customer Support at 1-800-347-4404. “DANGER:” Indicates steps you must take to prevent electrical shock.

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Efx ® 5.23

    ® 5.23 CAUTION: This unit weighs over 183 The EFX is carefully tested and inspected before shipment. Precor ships the unit in pounds (82 kilograms). To avoid injury and several components, as listed below: to ensure the safety of the unit and •...

  • Page 11: Hardware Kit

    Hardware Kit. Diagram 3 Hardware Kit After unpacking the unit, open the hardware kit (refer to Diagram 3) and make sure that you have the following items: (A) 3/16" hex key — secures handrails in handrail clamp (B) 5/32" hex key — secures front covers (C) End cap (D) Four Phillips-head 1/2"...

  • Page 12: Setting Up The Efx

    Fill out and mail the limited warranty card. Be sure that the EFX is turned OFF. The serial number is printed on a label located on the rear cover near the power receptacle. Write the serial number onto the Precor limited warranty card found on CAUTION: Do not remove or otherwise the back cover of this manual.
  • Page 13 Diagram 4 Front base assembly. Note: The lift motor Front base tube and screw are not shown in these illustrations. Wood brace Height adjustor Tighten the height adjustor so that the nut is secure against the front tube. Cut the tie wrap that secures the grommet to the cable.
  • Page 14 Cables damaged by improper installation fasteners together. Refer to Diagrams 6 and 7. will not be covered by the Precor limited Route the display console cable through the upright support. Diagram 6, #1. warranty.
  • Page 15 Diagram 8 Connect the cables. Cable receptacle Cable connector Lift cable connector Height adjustor threads Base tube Place excess cable into the base assembly. 13. Secure the upright support to the base assembly. Refer to Diagram 7, #2 on page 14. Align the mounting holes and thread the two bolts (F) with washers (G) through opposite sides of the upright support and into the base assembly.
  • Page 16 Attach the frame Diagram 10 stablizers to the upright support bracket and base tube. Frame stabilizer Bolts (F) and washers (G) 19. Attach the left and right frame stabilizers. Diagram 10. Take the following steps to install the frame stabilizers onto the base assembly. Note: Proceed with one side at a time.
  • Page 17 Tighten the Diagram 12 Upright mounting bolts. support bracket Bolts (F) and washers (G) Frame stabilizer 20. Tighten all mounting screws. Start with the eight bolts that attach the frame stabilizers to the base frame. Alternately tighten each bolt to help pull the rest of the parts into alignment.
  • Page 18 Install the lift cover. Diagram 14 Center holes in lift cover Remove fasteners 3/4" screw 22. Install the lift cover. Diagram 14. The center holes (see inset) on the lift cover are used for mounting it to the base of the upright bracket support. (The two side holes are used for a different assembly.) Position the lift cover as shown in Diagram 14.
  • Page 19 Insert the handrails Diagram 16 into the handrail clamp. Handrail clamp Handrail Gap between Upright support handrail ends bracket inside clamp should be no greater than 1/2-inch. 24. Insert the left and right handrails into the upper clamp. Diagram 16. Insert the upper end of the handrail into the upper handrail clamp.
  • Page 20 Attach the Diagram 18 bracket cover. Bracket cover Protrusions inside cover Tighten bracket cover screws. 27. Attach the bracket cover. Diagram 18. Take the following steps to attach the bracket cover over the upright support bracket. Note: Protrusions inside the front of the bracket cover help secure the cover to the upright support.
  • Page 21 Level the unit. Diagram 20 Assistant holding unit above the floor. Rear pad Turn the height adjustor to the proper level. Tighten the nut 29. Level the unit. Diagram 20. To keep the unit stable, the EFX ® 5.23 has adjustable rear pads and, at the front of the base assembly, a height adjustor.

  • Page 22: Turning The Unit On And Off

    Check that the Precor banner appears on the display. Place the power switch in the ON position. The Precor banner should appear on the display. If the display remains blank, check that the cable at the front of the base assembly is connected properly.

  • Page 23: Using The Efx

    ® Using the EFX The EFX is designed so that you can work out with minimal instruction. The direc- tions on the console and the prompts on the display help guide you through your entire workout session. A special feature of the EFX is its ability to retain User I.D. information.

  • Page 24: Using The Handrails

    User I.D. on page 33. • If you choose not to select a User I.D. and press Quick Start (at the Precor banner), the system bypasses further selections and accesses the Manual course. Default values will apply (see QUICK START on page 34). Smart Rate ®...

  • Page 25: Cooling Down After A Workout

    You are given ten minutes to review the summary information before the display automatically resets to the Precor banner. During the review period, you can also press Reset to return to the Precor banner.

  • Page 26: The Setup Mode And The Quick Start Feature

    The Quick Start feature can be pressed any time during the Setup prompts. See the table below. Note: Default values apply if Quick Start is pressed while the Precor banner is displayed. Refer to QUICK START on page 34. Press QUICK START at the,...

  • Page 27: Pause, Cool Down, Workout Summary, And Exit Features

    For example, TIME remains static. You can change what appears on the display using the SELECT keys. To return to the Precor banner (which exits the course and Pause mode), press RESET. The , QUICK START, and ENTER keys are ignored.
  • Page 28 You are given ten minutes to review your workout statistics before the display automatically resets to the Precor banner. You can also press Reset during this time, to return to the Precor banner. page 28...

  • Page 29: The Efx ® 5.23 Display

    ® The EFX 5.23 Display The display console lets you control your EFX workout session. The directions on the console and the prompts on the display guide you through the options. Before using the EFX, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with it so that you can use it safely and effectively.

  • Page 30: Smart Rate Display

    ON/OFF [I/O] switch located at the rear, near the power receptacle, to ON.) From the Precor banner, you can access your User I.D. and the Setup mode which lets you determine the course, workout time, weight, and age parameters as described below.

  • Page 31: Center Display

    EFX. Refer to QUICK START on page 34. Center Display The Precor banner, User I.D., setup prompts, course profiles and feature selections appear in the center display. Prior to working out, prompts guide you through the Setup mode. Refer to Setup Mode and Prompts on page 30.

  • Page 32: The Efx ® 5.23 Keypad

    ® The EFX 5.23 Keypad When you first turn the unit ON, the Precor banner “PRECOR WORK OUT SMARTER” appears in the center display window. This banner indicates that the EFX is ready to accept user entries. Keypad Tips Important: The keys on the keypad are touch-sensitive. A light “touch” is all that is required to activate the key function.

  • Page 33: Keys On The Keypad

    Refer to Setup Mode and Prompts on page 30. SELECT keys 1 and 2: While the Precor banner is displayed, the SELECT keys act as User I.D. 1 and 2 (respectively). During a course, the Select keys change what items appear on the display.

  • Page 34: Changing The Display Features Using The Select Key

    ® entry occurs, then Smart Rate is not activated. Note that the POLAR chest strap is available through your Precor dealer. Refer to Obtaining Service on page 9. The Quick Start key can be pressed any time during the Setup prompts. For more information, refer to page 26, The Setup Mode and the Quick Start Feature .

  • Page 35: Programming Tips

    1/3 second after pressing Reset or the display returns to the Precor banner. The third and subsequent key presses must occur within four seconds of the previous key or the system returns to the Precor banner and you will need to begin again.

  • Page 36: Viewing The Odometer, Hours Of Use, Software Version And Error Log

    Review Programming Tips on the previous page before taking the following steps. To view the odometer, the number of hours of that the EFX has been used, its software version number or the error log, start at the Precor banner and press the following key sequence: Reset, Enter, Quick Start The numbers 6, 5 appear on the display as you press the associated key.

  • Page 37: Course Features And Descriptions

    POLAR chest strap. The Smart Rate indicator lights do not appear when you press Quick Start while the Precor banner is being displayed. Before using the Heart Rate capabilities, take time to read the following guidelines.

  • Page 38: Course Descriptions

    Training zones. Diagram 27 HEART RATE TRAINING ZONE MAX. HEART RATE 80% OF 114 111 MAX. 107 104 HEART RATE 65% OF MAX. HEART RATE YOUR AGE • Know your heart rate (pulse) and your physician-recommended heart rate training zone. Individual heart rates vary according to several physiological factors and may not correspond directly with the diagrams and tables provided.
  • Page 39 INTV course during the Setup mode. To set the length of time for each rest and work interval, take the following steps: Starting at the Precor banner, select your User I.D. by pressing the Select [1] or Select [2] key.
  • Page 40 Use the keys to display the INTV course. Press Enter. A prompt (example: REST 3 MIN) appears stating the number of minutes designated as the rest interval. You can change the number of minutes from 1 through 9 by pressing the Resistance keys.

  • Page 41: Clearing The Settings On A Custom Course

    To clear (delete) any resistance or incline settings that may be stored in a custom course, take the following steps: At the Precor banner, select your User I.D. by pressing the Select [1] or Select [2] key. Press Enter. Use any key to display the CST1 or CST2 course that you wish to clear.

  • Page 42: Equipment

    POLAR chest strap, please study this section thoroughly. Important: If you do not use the Precor Heart Rate Option according to the guide- lines found in this manual, you could jeopardize the accuracy of your heart rate readings or void the manufacturer’s limited warranty.

  • Page 43: Maintaining The Efx

    However, you are responsible for typical maintenance tasks such as, cleaning the unit to keep it free from dust and dirt accumulation. If you fail to maintain the EFX as described below, it could affect or void the Precor limited warranty. Cleaning the Equipment DANGER —...
  • Page 50 Notes:...

  • Page 51: Warranty Card

    Residential Equipment Limited Warranty Thank you for purchasing a PRECOR product. In order that we may continue to serve you in the future, please take a few minutes to complete and return this warranty registration. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the Precor Limited Warranty and affirms that the date of purchase was_____________ 20___;...

  • Page 52: Specifications

    U.S. and foreign patents for both the mechanical construction and the visual aspects of its product design. Any party contemplating the use of Precor’s product designs is hereby forewarned that Precor considers the unauthorized appropriation of its proprietary rights to be a very serious matter. Precor will vigorously pursue all unauthorized appropriation of its proprietary rights.

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