Commercial EFX Owner’s Manual 6 ® C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Before You Begin Thank you for purchasing the Precor EFX®546. Built to the exacting 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. Before using the Precor EFX546, we urge you to familiarize yourself and your staff with the entire Owner’s Manual.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the EFX546. These instructions were written to ensure your safety and to protect the unit. • To ensure the proper use and safety of the EFX546, make sure that all users read this manual. Please make this manual a part of your training program.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The EFX546 must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current which reduces the risk of electrical shock. The EFX546 is equipped with a power cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N RFI — RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE Federal Communications Commission Part 15 The EFX has been tested and found to comply with, • the IEC EMC Directive (international electromagnetic compatibility certification) • 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.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N PERSONAL SAFETY When using the EFX, take the following precautions: • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not allow children on or near the EFX. Do not leave children unsupervised around the EFX. Completely assemble the EFX546 before using it. Check the unit before each use. Do not continue to operate the EFX546 when it is not working properly and return the unit to a service center for examination and repair.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Table of Contents Before You Begin ..............................................................2 About this Manual .................................................................. 2 Obtaining Service .................................................................. 2 Important Safety Instructions ................................................. 3 Grounding Instructions ........................................................
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I Table of Contents Exercising on the EFX ....................................................28 Using the Heart Rate “Touch” Capability ............................... 28 Workout Tips ......................................................................... 28 Quick Steps to Working Out .................................................. 29 Cooling Down After a Workout ..............................................
C O M M E R C I A L Unpacking the EFX P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N ® Your EFX546 is carefully inspected before shipment so it should arrive in good operating condition. Precor ships the unit in the following pieces: ❑ base frame assembly ❑ upper column support with display console ❑ handrails (left and right) ❑ upper column support bracket covers (2 pieces) ❑ hardware kit, power cord, Owner’s Manual CAUTION: This unit weighs over 200 pounds (90 kilograms).
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N HARDWARE KIT Carefully unpack the parts from the shipping container.
C O M M E R C I A L Setting Up the EFX P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N ® You do not need any special knowledge or experience to set up the EFX. However, you will need assistance. Because of the size and weight of the EFX, it is recommended that at least three adult persons assemble it. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Follow these installation requirements when installing the EFX.
C O M Diagram 2 M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Connect cable(s) and install the upper assembly. Cable Upright column support Base frame 1 2 4. Connect the cable(s). Diagram 2. Have an assistant hold the upright column support over the base frame crossbar opening (display console must face the foot pedals), while you take the following steps: a. Remove any tape that holds the cable(s) to the base assembly.
C O M Diagram 3 M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Installing the covers. Upright support tube Cable Clamp cover Screw (A) 1 2 5. Secure the upright assembly to the base support. Take the following steps, to attach the clamp covers and secure the upright assembly. a. Remove the 4 screws (A) from the Hardware kit. b. Place the 2 clamp covers around the upright tube and base crossbar. See Diagram 3. c.
C O M Diagram 5 M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Loosen upper handrail clamp. Upper handrail clamp Cable attachment exists for Precor Heart Rate “touch” option only. Upright column support 1 2 6. Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 screws in the upper handrail clamp using the supplied hex key. Diagram 5. 7. Attach the handrails one at a time. Diagram 5. Perform the following steps on one side at a time. a. Align the upper and lower portions of the handrail.
C O M Diagram 7 M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Secure the handrails. Display console Lower handrail stub Upper clamp Hex key Set screw 1 2 8. Secure the upper handrails. Diagram 7, #1. With both handrails in place, tighten the 2 screws in the upper handrail clamp using the hex key provided. 9. Secure the lower handrails. Diagram 7, #2. Use the supplied hex key to tighten the 4 set screws, located on each lower handrail stub.
C O M Diagram 9 M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Connect the power cord. ON/OFF (I/O) switch Power plug Power cordreceptacle Rear casing 13. Connect the power cord. Diagram 9. Insert the power plug’s connector into the receptacle at the rear of the base assembly. CAUTION: Since the EFX546 has two different models (120v and 240v units), check the label near the unit’s power receptacle to determine the voltage requirements. Use an appropriate power cord.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Club Information These next few pages provide information that allows you to customize the EFX for your Club. It is not information that your customer needs or, necessarily, should see.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N To access the Club settings, the following must occur: ❑ Check to be sure that the EFX is turned ON. ❑ Check that the Precor (or club) banner appears on the display. ❑ Press the appropriate key sequences. Important: To access Custom mode, press Reset while the Precor banner is displayed. Within 1/2 second, begin pressing the key sequences.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 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 course and work out indefinitely. (Note that the user must enter a workout time of 0 using the numeric keys at the Enter Time prompt before he or she can workout “indefinitely.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Press Enter once again and the Error Log appears. Press the ▼ or ▲ key to view the error messages. To return to the Precor banner, press Enter or Reset. Note: To clear (delete) the error log, press Quick Start for at least 4 seconds while viewing the list. Prompts appear on the display and let you know when the error messages have been deleted (“cleared” from memory).
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N The EFX®546 Display The EFX is designed so users can work out with minimal instruction or training. The directions on the console and the prompts on the display will guide a user through the 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.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N TOP DISPLAY WINDOWS Smart Rate®: You must enter your “Age” (during the course Setup prompts), and wear a POLAR® chest strap (or hold onto the Heart Rate “touch” sensitive handrails), while in a course program, before the blinking segment in the bar graph can show the zone that your heart rate is in, either: Weight Loss or Cardiovascular.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N STRIDES: Shows the total number of strides completed. A stride is an exaggerated walking movement. On the EFX, if you start in a position with one foot forward and one foot back, a stride is completed when you move the rear foot all the way forward while the forward foot moves to the rear. STRIDES PER MINUTE: Displays your current pedaling speed.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N RESISTANCE: Displays the amount of resistance being applied to the foot pedals. The Resistance ▼ and ▲ keys let you set a resistance between 1 and 20 which affects the amount of resistance applied by the brake. Once a course is begun, you can also use the numeric keys to designate the resistance. Refer to Numeric Keys on page 25.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N KEYPAD TIPS • Accurate entries are required or features such as Smart Rate® will not work properly. • Answer the Setup prompts using the numeric keys or by pressing the ▼ or ▲ keys. • Press Enter to select the information being displayed. • Pressing Quick Start bypasses further selections and prompts you to workout in Manual mode. Default values apply (see QUICK START on page 26). The Smart Rate® display does not appear.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Another feature of the Incline ▲▼ keys lets you review the ramp’s incline any time during your workout. If CROSS RAMP is not one of the chosen features being displayed, you can view the actual incline by lightly touching either Cross Ramp ▲ or ▼ key. You can opt to change the incline, if you hold the key down for more than 2 seconds. Note: The numeric keys can also be used to adjust the incline.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Press QUICK START at the,... The following occurs: Precor banner You bypass the Setup prompts and your work out begins in the Manual course. Course prompt The displayed course is accessed. Note: Since a default workout time is accessed, no progress message (such as 10% complete) will appear on the display. The exception to this rule is the Weight Loss Course.
C O M M E R C I A L P Exercising on the EFX R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N ® Once the EFX is assembled and turned ON, it is ready to use. The easy-to-understand prompts let you select a course and specify how long you want to work out. Begin working out and then, adapt the resistance level to meet your fitness goals. CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, have your physician give you a complete physical examination.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N QUICK STEPS TO WORKING OUT 1 Put on the chest strap. (Available with the Precor Heart Rate Option.) 1. For your Heart Rate to appear on the display, you need to wear a POLAR® chest strap or hold onto the touchsensitive electrode strips on the handrail. 2 Turn the unit ON. 2. The I/O switch is located at the rear of the EFX. CAUTION: Hold onto the handrails while you step into the foot pedals. 3 3.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N COOLING DOWN AFTER A WORKOUT Cooling down is an important aspect of your workout because it helps reduce muscle stiffness and soreness by transporting excess lactic acid out of the working muscles. Cooling down for at least 3 minutes helps provide a smooth transition that allows your heart rate to return to its normal (non-exercising) state.
C O M M E R C I In Pause mode, you A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N This is what happens..., resume pedaling Returns to the course and the workout statistics continue from where you left off. press Reset Displays the Workout Summary banner. See Reset on the previous page. exceed time limit The EFX exits Pause mode, resets the displays, and returns to the Precor banner. Note: The factory setting for Pause mode is 2 minutes (120 seconds).
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Courses The EFX lets you choose between 8 variable courses. This section provides information about the special features and functions of the EFX courses and how to best utilize the: • Heart Rate and Smart Rate® features • Cross Training and Gluteal courses • Interval course • Manual course • Weight Loss course Note: To choose a course, begin at the Precor banner and press Enter.
C O M M E R C I A L P R Diagram 13 Training Zones O D U C T S D I V I S I O N HEART RATE TRAINING ZONE 200 195 200 190 185 190 180 175 180 170 YOUR HEART RATE 170 160 160 165 156 160 152 155 148 150 140 REC 144 OMM 130 130 120 127 124 120 100 90 150 145 140 END 136 ED T RAIN 132 ING 128 124 ZON MAX. HEART RATE 120 E 117 114 111 107 104 101 97 116 94 80 70 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 YOUR AGE 55 60 65 70 80% OF MAX. HEART RATE 65% OF MAX.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N CROSS TRAINING AND GLUTEAL COURSES The Cross Training and Gluteal courses consist of alternating segments of forward and backward pedaling movements that focus on working the thigh and calf muscle groups. Ask Club personnel about utilizing the benefits of this type of workout toward your fitness goals. The course profile is divided into 28 segments.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N To set the incline or resistance level for each interval, take the following steps: 1. When the Rest interval prompt appears, press the Cross Ramp ▲▼ key to change the incline or Resistance ▼ or ▲ key to change the resistance level. When the desired setting is displayed, simply continue working out— you do not need to press Enter.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Maintenance The EFX will continue to run smoothly and efficiently as long as you maintain it. 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.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Workout Statistics Log If you prefer not to use the CSAFE option, you can keep track of your workout using the form below. After finishing a workout, record your workout statistics shown during the Workout Summary display onto this form. To maintain the original blank form, be sure to make a working copy.
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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_____________ 19___; further, that the undersigned has read and understands the conditions and terms of the Precor Limited Warranty in its entirety.
▼ Precor Incorporated P.O. Box 3004 Bothell, WA USA 98041-3004 Warranty Registration Card Please fill out the Warranty Registration and mail it to Precor. PLACE STAMP HERE EFX® 546 Commercial Crosstrainer featuring Heart Rate and Smart Rate® Systems Product Specifications Electronic Specifications Length: Width: Height: Power: 79.5 inches (202 cm) overall 30 inches (76 cm) at base 61.5 inches (156 cm) at console 120 v @ 50/60Hz 1.0 Amps 240v @ 50/60Hz 0.
