Commercial EFX® Owner’s Manual 6 R 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the EFX®, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: • To ensure your safety and to protect the unit, read all the instructions before assembling and using the self-powered EFX®546. • To ensure the proper use and safety of the EFX, make sure that all users read this 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 • • • • • • • Keep all electrical components away from liquids to prevent shock. Do not set anything on the casing, handrails, or display console. Place liquids only in the appropriate receptacles. 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.
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 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. Informational displays appear when the battery is low or when the user has stopped pedaling during a workout.
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 ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual includes instructions for installing and using the EFX546. To maximize the use of the EFX, please study this manual thoroughly. The manual uses the following conventions for identifying special information: Note: Contains additional information. Important: Indicates information to which you should pay special attention.
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 Important Safety Information ...........................................2 Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal .............................. 3 Safety Approval ..................................................................... 3 RFI — Radio Frequency Interference ..................................... 4 European Applications ...........................................................
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I Table of Contents Exercising on the EFX ...................................................30 Using the Heart Rate “Touch” Capability ................................. 30 Workout Tips .......................................................................... 30 Quick Steps to Working Out ................................................... 31 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 ® Thank you for purchasing the self-powered 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. Important: Before using the EFX, 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 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, because of the size and weight of the EFX, you will need to obtain appropriate assistance during 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 Limited Warranty.
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 Attach the upper assembly to the base assembly. Upright support Base frame bracket mounts Cables Base assembly Screws (A) with washers (B) 1 2 4. Attach the upper assembly. Diagram 3. Have an assistant hold the upright support over the base frame bracket, while you take the following steps: a. Remove any tape (or wire ties) that fasten the cables to the base assembly.
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 b. Connect the heart rate cable into its four-prong receptacle. Double-check that the cable is fastened securely. If a proper connection is not made, the heart rate display may be erratic or, it may not appear at all. Diagram 4, #2. c. Gently, push excess RJ45 cable into the upright support. Place excess heart rate cable inside the base frame’s cross brace tube. Diagram 4, #3. Diagram 5 Install the handrails.
C O M Diagram 6 M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Attach the lower handrail clamps. Socket head cap screw with split lock washer Cross brace tube Heart rate cable 2 Inner handrail clamp Outer handrail clamp Socket head cap screws and split lock washer 1 c. Attach the lower end of the handrail by sliding the inner handrail clamp along the backside of the handrail. See Diagram 6, #1. Fit the clamp into the cross brace tube. d.
C O M Diagram 8 M E R C I A L P Torque the fasteners. R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 1 Display console Upper clamp Torque wrench is set to 200 in-lbs Torque wrench is set to 80 in-lbs. 2 Secure the upright assembly to the base. 3 Lower handrail clamp Torque wrench is set to 200 in-lbs. 10. Secure the upright assembly to the base frame. Diagram 8, #2. Set the hex torque wrench to 200 in-lbs (17 ft-lbs) and alternately tighten the four screws (A).
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 Diagram 10 Attach the front bracket cover. Split rubber grommet Front bracket cover Screw (C) d. Use the remaining two buttonhead screws (C) to install the front bracket cover. Manipulate the cables so that the front bracket cover rests squarely against the rear cover. Align the mounting holes and tighten the screws. Refer to Diagram 10. CAUTION: Do not overtighten the screws or you may inadvertently crack the plastic covers.
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 Diagram 12 Level the unit. Rear casing Rear crossbar Adjustable rear foot 15. Level the unit. Diagram 12. The unit has adjustable rear feet that can help level the unit plus or minus 1/4-inch. To rotate the adjustable rear feet, have an assistant stand in front of the display console and face the rear feet. Ask the assistant to grasp the upper handrails on either side of the display console and pull toward him or her.
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 Diagram 13 Test the heart rate feature. Handrail Touch-sensitive grip TESTING THE HEART RATE DISPLAY Verify that the heart rate display is operational before customers begin using the machine. 1. Begin pedaling and maintain a stride rate above 40 strides per minute. The Precor banner will appear on the display. 2. Grab both metal grips on the handrails, not just the one handrail as shown in Diagram 13. 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 Club Information These next few pages provide information that lets you customize the EFX for your Club. It is not information that your customer needs to 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: ❑ Electrical power must be supplied. The foot pedal speed must be maintained at 40 strides per minute. Or, the optional battery recharger must be plugged into the EFX and connected to an appropriate power source. ❑ Check that the Precor banner appears on the display and maintain the minimum stride rate. ❑ Press the appropriate 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.You can also 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 USING CSAFE STANDARD EQUIPMENT The EFX546 is fully compatible with CSAFE protocols. Once the unit is connected to a CSAFE master device and the user maintains a stride rate above 40 strides per minute, the user is prompted to enter a user ID. Note: If the optional battery recharger is plugged into the EFX and connected to an appropriate power source, then no pedaling is necessary for user ID entry.
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 SMARTRATE® DISPLAY SmartRate®: A user must enter an 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 his or her heart rate is in, either: Weight Loss or Cardiovascular. Refer to page 34, Utilizing the SmartRate® Feature.
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 If the battery voltage is low or needs recharging, the words WARNING - LOW BATTERY appear after the PRECOR banner. The EFX continues to function even with a low battery, but user and course information is lost once the user stops pedaling. Note that the Pause feature does not work. When the battery voltage is low, changes to the ramp’s incline are ignored.
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 DISTANCE: The distance that a user travels appears when he or she selects this feature. Distance appears in 100th mile increments and can also appear in kilometers. (See Club Information on page 19.) The number shown in the display is not a conversion of strides, but relates closely to the user’s expenditure of energy. The energy level is derived from the user’s current MET’s value and converted to an equivalent linear distance.
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 KEYS ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE The EFX has an easy-to-use keypad that is activated by the slightest touch. Remind users that they only need to apply gentle pressure to these ultra-sensitive keys. Each key on the display console’s keypad provides specific functions. Numeric keys (numbered 1, 2, 3,... through 0) let the user enter data in answer to the display prompts and change the ramp incline or resistance level during a workout.
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 Numeric Keys (0 - 9): During a workout, a user can press the numeric keys to change the ramp incline (0 to 20) or resistance levels (1 to 20). Remember, if the numeric keys are used to alter the incline or resistance, the user needs to designate, within three seconds, whether he or she is increasing (by pressing the ▲ key) or decreasing (by pressing the ▼ key), the corresponding ramp incline or resistance level.
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 ENTER: Workout specific prompts need to be answered and “entered” into memory. Pressing Enter selects the information being displayed and processes it. QUICKSTART: QuickStart lets the user bypass the Setup prompts and start a workout immediately using the Manual course. Default values apply. QUICKSTART Default Values Prompts Course Time Default Value Manual Club limit. Note that the Weight Loss course is fixed at 28 minutes.
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, it is ready to use. The easy-to-understand prompts let the user select a course and specify how long he or she wants to work out. USING THE HEART RATE “TOUCH” CAPABILITY If a user wishes to view his or her heart rate on the display, instruct them to grasp the touch-sensitive strips (called “grips”) on the handrails while working out.
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 Important: If BATTERY LOW appears on the display anytime during a workout, contact the club personnel. Pay attention to the words, PEDAL FASTER. The EFX is warning you that you need to pedal faster to avoid disconnecting the battery, which is the power source for the EFX display. 1 Use the Heart Rate Features. 1.
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 three 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. exceed time limit The EFX exits Pause mode, resets the displays, and turns off. In Cool down mode, This is what happens..., no pedaling or slow pedaling is detected Enter Cool-down, Pause mode.
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 the user choose between eight 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 SmartRate® features • Cross Training and Gluteal courses • Interval course • Manual course • Weight Loss course Note: To choose a course, begin pedaling. Once the Precor banner appears, press Enter.
C O M M E R C I A L P R Diagram 17 Target zones O D U C T S D I V I S I O N HEART RATE TARGET ZONES 200 190 YOUR HEART RATE 180 170 160 150 REC OMM END 140 130 120 100 RECO MME ED C ARD NDED IOVA SCU WEIG HT LO LAR 90 ZON E 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 self-powered EFX® will continue to run smoothly and efficiently as long as it is maintained properly. You are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the unit’s integrity. 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 STORING THE POLAR® CHEST STRAP Store the chest strap transmitter in a place where dust and dirt cannot accumulate on it such as, a closet or drawer. Be sure to keep the chest strap protected from extremes in temperature. Do not store it in an area that may be exposed to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
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 REPLACING THE BATTERY The EFX546 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 on page 5. CAUTION: The battery stored inside the EFX contains hazardous materials and must be disposed of according to Hazardous Waste Regulations. Refer to page 3.
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EFX® 546 Commercial Crosstrainer featuring Heart Rate and SmartRate® Systems Product Specifications Electronic Specifications Length: Width: Height: Weight: Shipping weight: Power: CrossRamp®: Stride Length: Frame: Regulatory Approval: EFX®546 Courses: 8 Total EFX®546 Display Readouts: 3 Crosstraining 2 Gluteals Interval Manual Weight Loss Calories Calories Per Minute CrossRamp® Incline Distance Heart Rate* METs Muscles Targeted Profile Remaining Time Resistance Levels 1 - 20 Segment Time SmartRate® *
