Assembly Guide ® EFX 5.
Thank you for choosing Precor. For proper installation, please read this guide thoroughly and follow the assembly instructions. If you do not assemble the EFX according to these guidelines, you could void the Precor Limited Warranty. Installation Requirements Follow these installation requirements when assembling the unit: • Assemble the EFX in the location where you plan to use it. No rollers or wheels exist on the EFX, so it is not easy to move once it is fully assembled.
Hardware Kit Fasteners Quantity Fasteners Quantity (A) Hex head screw (M8 x 20 mm) 8 (H) Flat washer (M8) 4 (B) Flat washer (M8) 8 (J) Locknut (M8) 2 (C) Buttonhead screw (M8 x 12 mm) 6 (K) Phillips-head screw (M5 x 16 mm) 3 (D) Lock washer (M8) 6 (E) Buttonhead (M10 x 20 mm) 2 (F) Flat washer (M10) 2 (G) Buttonhead screw (M5 x 50 mm) 2 EFX5.
Assembly Steps Important: Read the Installation Requirements before assembling the EFX. Ask your assistant to hold the right stabilizer, which has the cable protruding from both ends, next to the base frame. Connect the base cable. An audible click is heard when the cable is properly attached. Place excess cable into the base frame. Secure the stabilizer to the base frame using four hex head screws (A) and four washers (B). Partially tighten.
Cut any wire ties that secure the cable to the stabilizer. Unwrap the cable and remove any kinks. Feed the cable through the console bracket as shown in the illustration. Slide the console bracket into the right stabilizer and align the three mounting holes. Insert the top two buttonhead screws (C) with lock washers (D). Partially tighten. CAUTION: Make sure you do not pinch the cables while attaching the console bracket. Any damage caused during installation is not covered by the Precor Limited Warranty.
Attach the right moving handlebar. Slide the handlebar pivot joint onto the stabilizer axle (use a rubber mallet if needed). Secure the handlebar using one hex head screw (E) and one washer (F). Fully tighten. Snap the moveable arm cuff (M) into place and then place a handlebar cap (L) onto the connection. CAUTION: Guide the handlebar to its balance point and let it rest there. When attaching the lower link arms, have your assistant hold the moving handlebar for safety.
Connect the 4-pin connector and the RJ45 to the appropriate receptacles on the back of the display console. An audible click is heard when the cable is properly attached. Place the excess cable into the console bracket. Connect the green grounding wire to the middle receptacle marked GND. Attach the display console to the console bracket using three Phillips-head screws (K). Tighten securely. Return to the base of the stabilizers and fully tighten all eight hex head screws.
Before exercising, make sure the EFX is level and does not wobble from side to side. Important: If the EFX is placed on a slightly uneven surface, turning the leveling pads can help, but will not compensate for extremely uneven surfaces. 1. Kneel by the side of the stabilizer and lift the base slightly so you can access the levelers. 2. Rotate the levelers as needed. Connect the power cord. CAUTION: Use the supplied power cord.
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QUICKSTART™ Begin Your Workout with QUICKSTART CAUTION: Before using the EFX, read all these instructions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. • Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its operation, on or near this equipment. • Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a thorough physical examination. Seek advice from your physician to learn the target heart rate appropriate for your fitness level. • Always face the display and use the stationary handrail for balance.
Choosing a Program • Determine your level of fitness: beginner, intermediate, or advanced. • Determine your immediate goal: endurance training, cardio-conditioning, or weight loss. If you are a beginner, start a cardio-conditioning program to slowly adjust your body to a comfortable level of exercise. Over a recommended 8-week period, you will increase your endurance and strength while improving flexibility. For all fitness levels, plan to exercise at a comfortable pace for 20 to 30 minutes a day.
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Important Safety Instructions • Important: (240 volt 5.25 model only) If the power cord attached to your equipment is not compatible with your local power plug standards, the container should also include a power cord for your region. You will need to install this cord in place of the one attached to the equipment. If you need such a cord and it was not included with your EFX, please contact your Precor dealer for the correct Precor power cord.
• • • • • • Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • Keep equipment away from water and moisture. Avoid dropping anything on or spilling anything inside the equipment to prevent electric shock or damage to the electronics. Do not operate electrically powered equipment in damp or wet locations. Never operate this equipment if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been dropped, damaged, or exposed to water.
• • • CAUTION: DO NOT remove the cover, or you may risk injury due to electric shock. Read the assembly and maintenance guide before operating. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Customer Support if the equipment needs servicing. For use with single phase AC supply only. Grounding Instructions Important: (240 volt 5.
Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal 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. This equipment must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations.
Regulatory Notices for Cardiovascular Exercise Equipment The regulatory information in this section applies to the exercise equipment and its control console. Precor equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following applicable safety standards.
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. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class B prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministére des Communications du Canada.
Obtaining Service You should not attempt to service the EFX except for maintenance tasks as described in this manual. The EFX does not contain any user-serviceable parts that require lubrication. For information about product operation or service, see the Precor web site at www.precor.com. For future reference, write the model, serial number, and date of purchase for your unit in the space provided. The serial number is printed on a label located beneath the power receptacle (Figure 1).
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................. 1 Safety Precautions .....................................................................1 Grounding Instructions ..............................................................3 Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal ........................... 4 Product Recycling and Disposal ............................................. 4 Regulatory Notices for Cardiovascular Exercise Equipment .................................................
Maintenance ..........................................................................40 Inspecting the EFX Before Use ............................................ 40 Cleaning the Equipment ......................................................... 40 Long-Term Storage ................................................................. 41 Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty........
EFX Features The EFX is equipped with features designed to help you meet your fitness goals. These features include: • • • • • Stationary handgrips with heart rate feature Moving handlebars Preset programs Comprehensive resistance settings Automatic crossramp The Locking Pin CAUTION: Always use the locking pin to secure the foot pedals when the EFX is not in use. Figure 2: Remove locking pin before exercising The locking pin secures the foot pedals to keep them from traveling up or down the ramp.
Using the Stationary Handrail Location To maintain your balance, always grasp a stationary handrail when you step on or off the foot pedals, and when you use the keypad. It is important to keep a minimum distance of one foot (30 cm) around the EFX open and free from obstacles such as other equipment. To learn more about the touch-sensitive grips on the EFX, refer to Heart Rate Features. CAUTION: The EFX is not equipped with wheels and should be assembled in the location where you plan to use it.
Heart Rate Features Important Safety Instructions Read the following before using the heart rate or SmartRate features. • • Consult your physician before engaging in any vigorous exercise. Do not use the heart rate programs until authorized by your physician. Know your heart rate and your physician-recommended heart rate target zone. Using the Heart Rate Grips Note: While exercising, you must grasp both touchsensitive grips for a minimum of five to ten seconds to transmit your heart rate to the display.
CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a thorough physical examination. Seek advice from your physician to learn the target heart rate appropriate for your fitness level. Your heart rate should never exceed 85% of your maximum aerobic heart rate. If it does, immediately slow down and adjust the ramp incline or resistance to return to your physical recommended target zone. The HEART RATE display shows your heart rate while exercising.
Using SmartRate® The SmartRate feature helps you monitor and maintain your heart rate in the target zone best suited to your specific needs. When the EFX detects a heart rate, a single bar blinks and indicates your current heart rate zone. All 10 bars may appear during an exercise session. Important: To use the SmartRate feature, you must choose a program and enter your age during the setup phase of your exercise session. Table 1 shows the percents used in calculating the heart rate target zones.
Display Console HEART RATE display: Grasp both touch-sensitive grips to display and monitor your pulse. User 1—2: Press a USER key at the Precor banner to personalize your exercise experience. The information is stored for future exercise sessions. P1 MANUAL USER CALORIES DISTANCE TIME 130 888.8 888.8 8.88:88 Upper display: While you exercise, shows exercise session information and time.
More Information about the Upper Display USER HEART RATE CALORIES DISTANCE TIME 130 888.8 888.8 8.88:88 HIGH PEAK Smart Rate DISTANCE—Displays an estimate of your cumulative distance travelled in miles or kilometers based on your CrossRamp level, resistance level, weight, and caloric expenditure. You can use the DISTANCE display as a unique motivational unit of measurement and realize your fitness goals by varying the elliptical motion of the EFX.
More Information about the Center Display USER HEART RATE CALORIES DISTANCE PROGRAM PROFILE—In most programs, the CrossRamp setting affects the column height in the program profile as shown in Figure 7. The profile raises or lowers according to which arrow key is pressed. TIME 130 888.8 888.8 8.
More Information about the Lower Display USER HEART RATE CALORIES DISTANCE TIME 130 888.8 888.8 8.88:88 HIGH PEAK Smart Rate CARDIO FATBURN WARMUP CROSSRAMP STRIDES/min RESISTANCE The lower display provides information about your exercise session. The numbers that appear relate to your workout statistics. On certain programs, the lower display is also used to occasionally indicate information such as an upcoming change to the resistance or the percent of a program you have completed.
Keys Use the keys to enter your exercise session selections, to affect what appears on the display, and to establish your CrossRamp and resistance preferences. PROGRAMS Key PROGRAMS User Keys USER To personalize your exercise session, press a USER key (1 or 2) at the Precor banner. When you choose a USER key, personal information such as weight and age are reinstated after you select your preferred program. The PROGRAMS key provides access to all the exercise programs.
Lower Keypad CAUTION Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a thorough physical examination. Seek advice from your physician to learn the target heart rate appropriate for your fitness level. Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its operation on or near this equipment. Read the product owner's manual or consult a qualified instructor before operating this equipment. Improper use of this equipment can result in serious injury.
User Identification On the EFX 5.25, you can set up a user identification key. This user identification (USER) key enables the EFX to identify you and the information you have stored in the console. Once you configure your USER key, you can personalize your exercise session and store information about your preferred program, session time, weight, and age. The USER keys allow two people to customize, store, and retrieve exercise session selections.
Continue holding the USER key until USER [1 or 2] SETUP appears on the display. Owner’s Manual: User Identification 2. The display prompts you to enter a time, weight, and age. Use the arrow keys to answer each prompt, and then press ENTER. With each successful entry, you move on to the next prompt. After you enter the age, the display indicates that the user setup is complete and resets to the Precor banner. To begin an exercise session using your USER key, refer to Selecting a User Key.
Workout Options CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a complete physical examination. Know your physician-recommended heart rate target zone. 4. Select one of the following options: Option... Steps... To start exercising immediately Use the QUICKSTART key. Refer to Choosing QUICKSTART. 2. Hold on to a stationary handrail while stepping on the foot pedals. To view the list of programs Press the PROGRAMS key. Refer to Selecting a Program. 3. Face the display.
QUICKSTART applies the following defaults: Prompts Default Value QUICK START Program Manual RESET Time 30 minutes Weight 150 lb (68 kg) Age 35 1. While the Precor banner scrolls, press QUICKSTART to begin the Manual Program as a guest user. Note: The SmartRate feature is disabled when you select QUICKSTART from the Precor banner. If you select QUICKSTART after selecting a Program, the SmartRate feature is enabled and the program uses default values. Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 2.
Selecting a Program P1 MANUAL P2 WEIGHT LOSS P3 FAT BURNER P4 CROSS TRAINER P5 INTERVAL P6 HILL CLIMB 2. A session time blinks in the center display if you choose a time-based program. Use the arrow keys to select a number between 1—90 minutes, then press ENTER. 3. Enter your weight (23—250 lbs/10—114 kg) and then your age (10—99). Note: To change a value (program, time, weight, or age) that you have already entered, press RESET to return to the Precor banner.
USER HEART RATE 130 8 To start your exercise session using personal identification and preferences specified in Setting Up a User, take the following steps: 1. At the Precor banner, press the same USER key you designated in Setting Up a User. 2. Press ENTER or QUICKSTART to begin the program being displayed or choose another program using the PROGRAMS key. The program you choose is stored and will be reinstated the next time your USER key is selected.
When you complete a program with a time limit, you automatically enter a cool-down period. The resistance is reduced by 20%. To readjust the CrossRamp or resistance, press the arrow keys. To lower your heart rate, reduce your strides per minute. A workout summary appears at the end of the cool-down period. Refer to Ending a Workout. Important: If you exit a program before completing it, the cool-down period is bypassed. To prematurely end the cool-down period, do the following: 1.
1. Slow your pedaling when you complete the cool-down period. When the cool-down period ends, or you press the RESET key, workout statistics, such as TOTAL CALORIES and DISTANCE, appear on the display. The statistics flash eight times before the display automatically resets to the Precor banner. Note: The workout statistics include warm-up and cooldown periods. 2. To return to the Precor banner before the workout summary ends, press the RESET key. 3.
Programs This section describes the programs available on the EFX. Use this section as a reference tool to better understand each program’s purpose. For more information, refer to Selecting a Program. The program descriptions are presented in menu selection order.
Program Tips • • • • • • • • • Begin at the Precor banner. Refer to Workout Options. A blinking column indicates your position as you progress through a program. To use the SmartRate feature, you need to specify your age and hold on to the touch-sensitive grips. Refer to Using SmartRate®. To exercise indefinitely in any program (with the exception of Weight Loss), an unlimited exercise time setting may be an available option. Refer to Selecting a Program.
Weight Loss Program The Weight Loss Program (P2) is targeted at lowering body fat while improving muscle tone and conditioning. Use this program if you are beginning or returning to a regular fitness routine. The exercise session time is fixed at 28 minutes and consists of seven 4-minute intervals. You are not prompted for a session time. The program raises and lowers your level of exertion repeatedly over the course of the exercise session.
CrossTrainer Program PROGRAM The CrossTrainer Program (P4) has preprogrammed CrossRamp settings and an initial resistance of 1. The program consists of optimized CrossRamp settings combined with alternating forward and backward pedaling movements that focus on working the thigh, gluteal, and calf muscle groups. Display prompts appear indicating when to reverse pedal direction at select intervals: 25%, 50%, and 75% of program completion.
Hill Climb Program The Hill Climb Program (P6) has preprogrammed CrossRamp settings in a fixed pattern. It is designed to increase muscle tone, cardio-conditioning, and endurance over several weeks. PROGRAM The program consists of optimized CrossRamp setting combined with alternating forward and backward pedaling movements that focus on working the gluteal muscle group. Display prompts appear indicating when to reverse pedal direction at select intervals: 25%, 50%, and 75% of program completion.
Heart Rate Program The Basic HRC Program (P8) adjusts the resistance to maintain your heart rate within two beats per minute of the target heart rate while you exercise. To help you monitor your heart rate while using this program, Target HR Achieved appears at the top of the SmartRate display when your heart rate is within two beats per minute of the target heart rate.
• • • The program sets the default target heart rate as 70% of 220 minus your age. Changing your stride rate or CrossRamp affects the unit’s ability to maintain your target heart rate in the preferred zone. It takes time for the EFX to readjust the resistance so that your heart rate remains on target. Check the SmartRate and the HEART RATE displays to see if you are maintaining your preferred zone and to determine your actual heart rate.
Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting Certain features remain hidden and can only be accessed using special keypresses. Read this section if you want to: Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display • Select the units of measure • View the odometer • Display the number of hours you have used your EFX • View the software versions and part numbers • Check the error log In general, you would only access this information if directed to do so by Precor Customer Support.
1. At the Precor banner, press and hold ENTER while pressing the following keys in sequence without pause: RESET, CROSSRAMP ▲, RESISTANCE ▼ The software part numbers scroll across the center display while the odometer and hour meter scroll across the lower display. 2. Write the software part numbers below. You will need these numbers if you call Customer Support with questions.
2. Use the arrow keys to cycle through the error log. 3. Copy the error code information to paper so you can provide it to Customer Support if needed. Be sure to copy it exactly as shown. 4. When you no longer need the information in the error log, press QUICKSTART for at least four seconds to erase it. NO ERRORS appears on the display and remains static to let you know when the error log has been cleared. Important: You cannot retrieve the error log once you have cleared it.
Troubleshooting Heart Rate Table 2. Erratic heart rate readings Table 2 may help you understand and troubleshoot erratic heart rate readings. What appears on the display Important: A heart rate can only be detected when the EFX is turned On and you hold on to both touch-sensitive grips. To conduct electrical impulses from a user’s heart, both touch-sensitive grips must be grasped firmly for five to ten seconds.
Maintenance It is important to perform the minor maintenance tasks described in this section. Failure to maintain the EFX as described here could void the Precor Limited Warranty. DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the unit from its power source before cleaning it or performing any maintenance tasks.
Long-Term Storage When the EFX is not in use for any length of time, turn it Off. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged from its power source and is positioned so that it will not become damaged or interfere with people or other equipment.
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EFX5.25 Elliptical Fitness CrossTrainerTM Product Specifications Length: Width: Height: Weight: Power:* CrossRamp®: Incline Settings: Resistance Levels Frame: Regulatory Approvals: Electronic Readouts 77 in (196 cm) 29 in (74 cm) 65 in (165 cm) 214 lb(80 kg) 120 VAC, 60Hz 240 VAC, 50 Hz 25° 1–8 1–16 Powder-coated steel FCC, ETL, CE * See the product label to determine the operating voltage of your equipment.
Precor, C, CrossRamp, EFX, M, Move Beyond, and SmartRate are registered trademarks of Precor Incorporated. Crosstrainer, QuickStart, and StretchTrainer are trademarks of Precor Incorporated. Copyright 2011 Precor Incorporated. Specifications subject to change without notice. www.precor.com Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Ave NE P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 NOTICE: Precor is widely recognized for its innovative, award winning designs of exercise equipment. Precor aggressively seeks U.S.
