Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers™ EFX® 883 • EFX® 833 Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O.
Edition Information ASSEMBLING AND MAINTAINING ELLIPTICAL FITNESS CROSSTRAINERS: EFX 883 / 833 P/N 300712-301 rev F Copyright © February 2011 Precor Incorporated. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. Trademark Note Precor, AMT, and EFX are registered trademarks and Preva is a trademark of Precor Incorporated. Other names in this document may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Important Safety Instructions Read the following precautions thoroughly before you begin assembly, and save them afterward for future reference. Safety Precautions Always follow basic safety precautions when using this equipment to reduce the chance of injury, fire, or damage. Other sections in this manual provide more details of safety features. Be sure to read these sections and observe all safety notices.
4 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 Use the power adapter provided with the equipment. Plug the power adapter into an appropriate, grounded power outlet as marked on the equipment. Care should be taken when mounting or dismounting the equipment. Read, understand, and test the emergency stop procedures before use. Keep the power cord or optional power adapter and plug away from heated surfaces.
Important Safety Instructions If you plan to move the equipment, obtain help and use proper lifting techniques. Refer to the "Moving the Equipment" section of the assembly and maintenance guide. Use the equipment only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by Precor. Such attachments may cause injuries. Do not operate the equipment where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
6 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal The batteries within self-powered equipment contain materials that are considered hazardous to the environment. Federal law requires proper disposal of these batteries. If you plan to dispose of your equipment, contact Precor Commercial Products Customer Support for information regarding battery removal. Refer to Obtaining Service.
7 Important Safety Instructions Federal Communications Commission, Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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.
8 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 European Applications CE compliance is claimed to the following directives: 1999/5/EC R&TTE Directive 2006/95/EC LVD Directive 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive Directive compliance has been verified to the following standards: EN 55022 EN 300 330-1 V1.5.1 EN 300 330-2 V1.3.1 EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1 EN 301 489-1 V1.8.
9 Important Safety Instructions Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) This Precor exercise equipment conforms to the following national standards defining acceptable limits for radio frequency interference (RFI). Federal Communications Commission, Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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.
10 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 Electrical Recommendations: All Equipment Excluding Treadmills Note: This is a recommendation only. NEC (National Electric Code) guidelines or local region electric codes must be followed. For equipment fitted with a P80 console or Personal Viewing System (PVS) screen a separate power connection is required. For a 20 amp branch circuit up to 10 screens can be connected.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ................................................... 3 Safety Precautions .................................................................................3 Educating Users .................................................................................... 5 Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal .................................... 6 Product Recycling and Disposal .......................................................
12 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 Self-Powered Features ............................................................ 43 Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown .................................. 44 Symptoms of a Low Battery ............................................................ 44 Using the Optional Power Adapter ............................................... 45 The Optional Power Adapter Kit....................................................
Chapter 1 Assembling the EFX WARNING You will need the assistance of two other people to assemble this unit. DO NOT attempt assembly by yourself. Important: The instructions in the following procedures are described from the perspective of a person standing directly in front of the equipment (that is, on the opposite side of the control console from a person using the equipment).
14 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 Begin installation of all fasteners by hand, then partially tighten them. Do not fully tighten fasteners until instructed to do so. Important: When wrench-tightening the screws, make sure the head of the fastener is parallel to the product surface. If it is not, stop tightening to avoid cross-threading. To avoid further damage, stop assembly work and contact Customer Support.
15 Assembling the EFX Fasteners Quantity Sockethead cap screws (#8 x 1¹₂-inch) 4 Self-tapping screws (#8 x 1¹₂-inch) 4 Handlebar bolt wrench 1 Center cross bar cap Outer handrail cap (2) Inner handrail cap (2) Upright support covers (right-hand and left-hand sets)
16 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 Required Tools #2 Phillips screwdriver Rubber mallet SAE standard hex wrench set SAE standard socket set Two ⁹₁₆-inch wrenches (open-end and box-end) Wire cutter Performing the Assembly DANGER Do not attempt to connect electrical power until all assembly procedures are complete and the console is properly installed.
17 Assembling the EFX 2. Thread the cable through the left upright support. Tape it to the top of the upright support to secure it temporarily. Important: Do not stretch, crimp, or damage the cable. Cables damaged by improper installation will not be covered by the Precor Limited Warranty. Figure 3: Route the cable 3. Attach the left upright support to the base frame using four buttonhead screws, four split washers, and four ⁵₁₆-inch washers. Partially tighten the fasteners.
18 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 5. Using a right-angle ³₁₆" hex wrench, remove the four ¹₄" x ³₄" buttonhead screws securing the central plastic base cover. 6. Remove the tape at the top of the left upright support. 7. Feed one of the cables you want to install down through the upright support, then along the inside of the foot support and back through the central frame member. The following illustration shows the general path of the cable.
19 Assembling the EFX 9. Attach the cable to the appropriate connector inside the base of the EFX, as shown in the following illustration and table. Figure 6: Cable connection points inside EFX base Connect … To … The console power cable (red and black, individual leads) The power connector on the jack panel The television cable (black and round) The coaxial connector on the jack panel The Ethernet cable (black and flat) The eight-connector modular jack on the jack panel 10.
20 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 12. Replace the lift cover that was removed in the first step. Figure 7: Lift cover replacement To mount the center column support on the frame: Note: Check that the base fasteners are loose before installing the fasteners for the central column support. 1. Have your assistant support the center column support while you align the inside mounting brackets with the upright supports. 2.
21 Assembling the EFX 3. Check alignments and thread the remaining four center column support screws, four ⁵₁₆-inch washers, and four split washers. Tighten with a ³₁₆-inch hex key so the assemblies come together, but leave room for adjustments. Figure 9: Attachment of center column support To tighten the fasteners properly: CAUTION: Upright support fasteners must be properly aligned and wrench-tightened in the order described below.
22 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 2. Fully tighten the fasteners on the back of each upright support. Figure 11: Tighten the back fasteners on the upright supports 3. Fully tighten the fasteners on the lower sides of each upright support. Figure 12: Tighten the front fasteners on the upright supports 4. Fully tighten the fasteners on the upper front of the center column support.
23 Assembling the EFX To attach the handlebars: Important: Attach one handlebar at a time. 1. Use a ³₁₆-inch hex wrench to loosen the two screws in the handlebar clamp. Refer to the following illustration for the location of these fasteners. Figure 14: Clamp screw location, EFX handlebar bracket 2. Connect the heart rate cable from the console to the heart rate cable from the handlebars and place excess cable inside the handlebar.
24 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 4. Apply pressure to the handlebar and rotate it back and forth to ease it into the handlebar clamp. 5. Slide the inner handlebar cap onto the lower handlebar. 6. Thread one hex head screw through the handlebar and handlebar mount. Partially tighten the screw. Figure 16: Handrail attachment detail 7. Repeat steps 1 through 7 to attach the opposite handlebar. To tighten the handlebars completely: 1.
25 Assembling the EFX 4. Attach the outer handlebar caps. Figure 18: Outer handrail caps attachment To attach the water bottle holder: 1. Position the water bottle holder as shown and attach it to the right stationary handlebar. Figure 19: Water bottle attachment 2. Secure the holder using three Phillips-head screws.
26 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 To attach the upright support covers: 1. Place one inner and one outer upright support cover around one of the upright supports, aligning them so that the arrows on their inside surfaces point toward the front of the equipment. 2. Line up the protrusions on the outer cover with the screw holes on the inner cover. 3. Apply pressure to both covers so that the protrusions fit firmly into the screw holes. 4.
27 Assembling the EFX Leveling the EFX Make sure the unit is level before allowing anyone to use it. CAUTION: To eliminate movement, make sure the adjustable feet are in contact with the floor. To level the unit: 1. Gently rock the unit. If there is any movement, ask your assistant to tip the unit to one side while you locate the adjustable feet. 2. Correct the height of each adjustable foot as follows.
28 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 Breaking in the Equipment Precor equipment does not require an actual break-in period. However, moving components such as belts, gears, and bearings can settle while the equipment is being stored or shipped. This can cause the equipment to operate with a small amount of roughness or noise when it starts up for the first time. The equipment usually returns to smooth operation after a day or two of normal use.
Chapter 2 Installing the Console To make installation easier, all Precor Experience Series consoles use the same mounting hardware and connector locations whenever possible. The installation sequence for any of them is as follows: Threading the cable assembly Connecting cables Completing the installation (tightening the mounting screws and attaching the back cover) The following sections describe how to perform these tasks.
30 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 Important: Before you begin the following procedure, remove the rear cover from the control console. To remove the cover, use your fingernails to pry the lower edge loose, then swing the cover up and out as shown in the following illustration. Figure 22: Removing the access cover from the P80 console To thread the cable assembly: 1.
31 Installing the Console Connecting Cables (P80) After the console has been seated, separate the individual cables out of the end of the cable assembly and attach them to the appropriate circuit connectors inside the console. Refer to the following diagram and table to identify the cables and connectors. Figure 24: Cable connections, P80 console Table 1.
32 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 Cable Connector Type Heart rate sensors Four-contact strip, keyed Safety key (treadmills only) Six-contact strip, keyed CSAFE Eight-contact modular, on flat gray cable Auto Stop sensor (treadmills only) Four-contact strip, keyed Circuit Connector Location To simplify installation and maintenance, route and connect cables 1 through 5 according to the following instructions.
Installing the Console 33 The following illustration shows how the cable is positioned once it is installed. Figure 25: Connecting the television cable Connecting the Ethernet and Base Unit Data Cables Both the Ethernet and base unit data cables pass through the cutaway opening at the upper right corner of the back plate and connect to nearby modular jacks in the console. Because of this, it is important to exercise caution when connecting the cables.
34 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 Connecting the Heart Rate Sensor Cable The heart rate sensor cable passes through the cutaway opening at the upper left corner of the back plate, then down to the small circuit board at the lower left of the console. The following illustration shows how the cable should look once it is installed.
Installing the Console 35 Completing the Console Installation (P80) Important: To allow enough room to attach the console’s back cover, you must loosen the bracket holding the upper ends of the handlebars in place. If you do not loosen the bracket, the cover may break. Using a ³₁₆-inch hex key, loosen the two socket head cap screws in the bracket by two or three turns each.
36 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 Threading the Cable Assembly (P30) Earlier in the installation, you threaded the necessary cables through the frame of the base unit and out the passthrough opening in the console mount. As you line up the back plate on the console with the console mount, you must make sure that the cable assembly passes correctly through the openings in both components.
37 Installing the Console Connecting Cables (P30) After the console has been seated, separate the individual cables out of the end of the cable assembly and attach them to the appropriate circuit connectors inside the console. Refer to the following diagram and table to identify the cables and connectors. Figure 31: Cable connections, P30 console Table 2.
38 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 Completing the Console Installation (P30) Before you complete the final installation steps, double-check the connections you have made. Make sure that all cables are fully and securely connected, and that any unneeded cables are tied back properly. To complete the installation: 1. Feed extra cable back into the neck tube. 2.
Chapter 3 Maintenance To keep the equipment functioning properly, perform the minor maintenance tasks in this section at the intervals shown on the maintenance checklist. Failure to maintain the equipment as described in this section could void the Precor Limited Warranty. DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always disconnect the equipment from its power source before cleaning it or performing any maintenance tasks.
40 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 Alternatively, you can clean the equipment with Athletix fitness equipment cleaning wipes (for more information, visit www.athletixproducts.com) CAUTION: Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions, particularly dilution instructions, before using any cleaner on Precor fitness equipment.
41 Maintenance Weekly Maintenance Perform the following maintenance tasks every week: 1. Disconnect the external power supply. 2. Clean the ramps and wheels with water or an approved cleaner. 3. Inspect the power cord to verify that it is not pinched under the equipment or between any two moving parts. 4. Clean the floor under the equipment using a vacuum cleaner or a damp mop. 5. When the floor is completely dry, reconnect the power. 6.
42 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 6. Clean and lubricate the lift motor screw with an approved grease such as SuperLube® with Teflon® or Mobil 1® synthetic grease (adjustable-ramp models only). 7. Check all fasteners for proper tightness and torque. 8. Replace all covers. 9. Verify that the unit sits squarely on the floor. All of its feet should be touching the floor and the unit should not rock or wobble when in use.
Chapter 4 Self-Powered Features Important: This chapter of the manual describes Precor fitness equipment that can operate without being connected to AC power. This includes units equipped with P40 or P20 consoles. However, P80 consoles must be connected to AC power through their power supplies to operate. For this reason, this chapter does not apply to units equipped with P80 consoles. On self-powered equipment, the system initializes and displays the Welcome screen when a user starts exercising.
44 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown The equipment saves its battery charge by moving into a shutdown mode. If the user does not maintain the minimum rate of motion, a 30-second shutdown process begins. In this mode, the console displays a countdown indicator and ignores all keypresses. If no movement is detected or the rate of motion remains below the minimum, the indicator changes as the countdown continues.
Self-Powered Features 45 Using the Optional Power Adapter After connecting the power adapter to the equipment, plug the opposite end into the appropriate power source (120 V or 240 V). CAUTION: When the optional power adapter is in use, make sure that the power supply cord does not create a safety hazard. Keep it out of the way of traffic and moving parts. If the power supply cord or power conversion module is damaged, it must be replaced.
46 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 Replacing the Battery The equipment’s battery is built to last for a long time. However, if you feel that the battery may need replacing, check with an authorized service technician. Refer to Obtaining Service. CAUTION: The battery stored inside the equipment contains hazardous materials and must be disposed of according to Hazardous Waste Regulations. Refer to Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal.
Chapter 5 Commercial Cardiovascular Equipment Limited Warranty PLEASE READ THESE WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR PRECOR INCORPORATED PRODUCT. BY USING THE EQUIPMENT, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Limited Warranty. Precor Incorporated warrants all new Precor products to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for the warranty periods set forth below.
48 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 Options / Accessories Many options or accessories have components that are connected internally or mounted inside the electronic console. The following guidelines determine the warranty for these components.
Commercial Cardiovascular Equipment Limited Warranty 49 This Limited Warranty shall not apply to: 1. Software version upgrades. 2. Software defects that do not materially and negatively affect the normal performance of the product under normal conditions of use. 3.
50 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
Commercial Cardiovascular Equipment Limited Warranty 51
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