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Product Owner's Manual

Commercial Products

Treadmills:

•C956i

• C966i

Ellipticals:

•EFX546i

•EFX556i

• E FX576i

Cycle:

• C846i

Climber:

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Product Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions

When using the Precor treadmill or the self-powered products,
always take basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the equipment. These
instructions are written to educate patrons and other users in the
proper use of the equipment.

• Before beginning any fitness program, make sure all users see a
physician for a complete physical examination.

Il est conseillé de subir un examen médical complet avant
d’entreprendre tout programme d’exercise. Si vous avez des
étourdissements ou des faiblesses, arrêtez les exercices
immédiatement.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock always
unplug the treadmill from its power source
before cleaning the unit. If you have a self­powered unit, disconnect the optional power
adapter before cleaning the unit.

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock,
or injury, take the following precautions:

• Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its operation on or
near the unit. Do not leave children unsupervised around the unit.

• Never leave the unit unattended when it is plugged in. Unplug the
unit from the power source when it is not in use, before cleaning
it, and before providing authorized service.

Note: The optional power adapter is considered a power source
for self-powered units.

• Assemble and operate the unit on a solid, level surface. Locate
the unit a few feet from walls or furniture.

• Maintain the equipment in good working condition. Refer to the
Maintenance section. Make sure that all fasteners are secure
and, on treadmills, the running belt is clean and running smoothly.

• If you plan to move the EFX, climber, or cycle, obtain help and
use a hand truck. Do not grasp any plastic parts while lifting or
moving the unit. The plastic parts are not structurally linked to the
unit and will break.

Important: The plastic end caps, on the treadmill, are
specifically designed for lifting. To avoid injury to yourself or
damage to the unit, ask for help in placing the treadmill where
you plan to use it. Place each hand under an end cap and, using
proper lifting techniques, lift the rear of the treadmill so that it
rolls on its front wheels.

DANGER

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Product Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Use the equipment only for its intended purpose as described in
this manual. Do not use accessory attachments that are not
recommended by the manufacturer, as such attachments may
cause injuries.

• Never operate the unit if it is damaged, not working properly,
when it has been dropped, or has been dropped in water. Return
the unit to a service center for examination and repair.

• Keep the power cord or optional power adapter and plug away
from heated surfaces.

• Do not operate the unit where aerosol (spray) products are being
used or where oxygen is being administered.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Never block the air vents while operating the treadmill. Keep the
air vents clean and free of lint, hair, or anything that might impede
the free flow of air.

• Do not attempt to service the unit yourself except to follow the
maintenance instructions found in this manual.

• Never drop or insert objects into any opening. Keep hands away
from moving parts.

• Keep all electrical components, such as the treadmill’s power
cord and power switch or the self-powered unit’s optional power
adapter, away from liquids to prevent shock.

• Do not set anything on the handrails, display console, or covers.
Place liquids, magazines, and books in the appropriate
receptacles.

Safety Code

The club owner or manager has the option to enable the safety
code. The code involves entering four number keys in sequence. If
the correct keys are not pressed within two minutes, further user
access is denied. For more information, refer to Safety Features
and Club Features.

Safety Approval

When identified with the ETL-c logo, the unit has been tested
and conforms to the requirements of CAN/CSA-E-335-1/3-04,
EN 60335-1: 2002 Safety of Household and Similar Electrical
Appliances. This unit is a Class S/B or C certified machine
according to applicable EN957 standards.

Product Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Hazardous Materials and Proper
Disposal

The self-powered units have an internal battery which contains
materials that are considered hazardous to the environment. Proper
disposal of the battery is required by federal law.

If you plan to dispose of your unit, contact Precor Commercial
Products Customer Support for information regarding battery
removal. Refer to Obtaining Service.

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

Federal Communications Commission, Part 15

The unit 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 residential installation.
The unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the owner’s
manual instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.

Per FCC rules, changes or modifications not
expressly approved by Precor could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications

This unit does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from a digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioéélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministére des
Communications du Canada.

ATTENTION: Haute Tension

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Product Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

European Applications

This product is compliant to:

• 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.

• 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive.

• 2002/95EC Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.

This product conforms to the requirements of the European
Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Electromagnetic Compatibility and
has been tested to the following standards:

EN55022, Limits & Methods of Measurement of Radio
Interference, Information Technology Equipment.

EN50082-1, Generic Immunity Standard for Residential,
Commercial and Light Industrial Products.

This product also conforms to the requirements of the European
Council Directive 73/23/EEC, Low Voltage Directive and has been
tested to the following standard:

IEC 335-1, Safety of Household and similar Electrical
Appliances.

Treadmill Grounding Instructions

The treadmill must be grounded. If the unit malfunctions or breaks
down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric
current, which reduces the risk of electrical shock. The unit is
equipped with a power cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances. Failure to properly ground the treadmill
could void the Precor Limited Warranty.

Improper connection of the equipment­grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service person if you are in
doubt as to whether the unit is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided
with the treadmill. If it does not fit the outlet,
get a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.

DANGER

Product Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

120 V Units and 240 V Units
Designated for U.S. Markets

The treadmill must be connected to a dedicated, grounded circuit.
A 20 amp dedicated circuit is recommended. The unit’s grounding
plug looks like the plug shown in Diagram 1 or Diagram 2. The
power outlet must have the same configuration as the plug. No
adapter should be used with this product.

Diagram 1: 120-volt power plug

Diagram 2: 240-volt power plug

Obtaining Service

You should not attempt to service the unit except for maintenance
tasks described in this manual. For information about product
operation or service, see the Precor web site at www.precor.com.
Should you need more information regarding customer support
numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit the
Precor web site at www.precor.com/corp/contact.

For future reference, write the model, serial number, and date of
purchase for all your units in the space provided. The serial number
is printed on a label located near the power cord connection
(treadmills) or receptacle (self-powered units)

.

Model #: _______ Base Serial #: _______________________

Display Serial #: _______________________

Date purchased: _______________________

Model #: _______ Base Serial #: _______________________

Display Serial #: _______________________

Date purchased: _______________________

Model #: _______ Base Serial #: _______________________

Display Serial #: _______________________

Date purchased: _______________________

Model #: _______ Base Serial #: _______________________

Display Serial #: _______________________

Date purchased: _______________________

Product Owner’s Manual: Table of Contents 6

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ...............................................1

Safety Code .......................................................................................... 2

Safety Approval ....................................................................................2

Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal .................................... 3

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) ................................................ 3

European Applications ....................................................................... 4

Treadmill Grounding Instructions .................................................... 4

Obtaining Service ................................................................................5

Safety Features ......................................................................... 7

Educating Users ..................................................................................7

Treadmill: Entering the Safety Code ............................................... 7

Treadmill: Using the Safety Clip ...................................................... 8

Treadmill: Turning the Unit On and Off .......................................... 8

Treadmill: Weight Limit ...................................................................... 8

Treadmill: Location .............................................................................. 8

Self-Powered Features ...........................................................9

Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown ...................................... 9

Symptoms of a Low Battery ............................................................10

Using the Optional Power Adapter ...............................................10

The Optional Power Adapter Kit ....................................................11

Replacing the Battery .......................................................................11

Club Features ..........................................................................12

Club Programming Tips ...................................................................13

Accessing Club Programs and Settings ......................................15

Selecting Safety Code Protection .................................................15

Choosing a Language ......................................................................16

Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display ..............................16

Setting an Exercise Session Time Limit .......................................17

Setting a Pause Time Limit .............................................................17

Setting a Cool-Down Time Limit ....................................................18

Treadmill: Determining the Club Speed Limit .............................18

Treadmill: Setting an Incline Limit ..................................................19

Treadmill: Accessing Performance Programs ............................19

Treadmill: Changing Remote Control Access ............................20

EFX: Changing the Auto-Level Setting ........................................20

Cycle: Setting a Resistance Range ..............................................21

Creating a Custom Program ...........................................................22

Informational Displays .......................................................................23

User ID Entry with CSAFE Equipment .........................................26

Maintenance ............................................................................ 27

Daily Inspection ..................................................................................27

Daily Cleaning ....................................................................................27

EFX: Cleaning the Ramp .................................................................28

Troubleshooting Error Codes .........................................................28

Troubleshooting Heart Rate ............................................................28

Storing the Chest Strap ...................................................................29

Treadmill: Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt ..........29

Treadmill: Adjusting the Running Belt ..........................................30

Upright Cycle: Adjusting the Seat Tilt ..........................................30

Recumbent Cycle: Realigning the Seat .......................................31

Long-Term Storage ...........................................................................32

Precor Commercial Equipment

Limited Warranty .................................................................... 33

Product Owner’s Manual: Safety Features 7

Safety Features

Before allowing users on Precor equipment, review the Important
Safety Instructions found at the beginning of this manual. You should

also teach your patrons how to safely use the equipment following the
guidelines in Educating Users.

Educating Users

Take time to educate users on the Important Safety Instructions found
in the User Reference Manual and Product Owner’s Manual. Explain
to your club or facility patrons that they should:

• Hold onto a stationary handrail or handlebar while stepping onto the
treadmill, EFX, or climber or when getting comfortably seated on the
cycle.

• Face the display at all times.

• On treadmills: straddle the running belt and attach the safety clip to
clothing at waist level before touching the display.

Important: For safety, make sure users step onto the running belt
while it is moving at or below 1 mile per hour (1.6 kilometer per
hour).

• Hold on to a stationary handrail or handlebar with one hand
whenever reaching with the other hand to touch the display keys.

Treadmill: Entering the Safety Code

When the unit is shipped from the factory, the safety code protection
feature is disabled.

If you wish to enable the safety code, refer to

Club

Features

. Inform users that the unit requests a safety code to help
prevent unauthorized use. When users select a program or press
QUICKSTART at the

PRECOR banner, the following prompt appears:

ENTER SAFETY CODE TO UNLOCK MACHINE

Users have two minutes to press the following number key sequence
and continue their workout: 1, 2, 3, 4.

Important: Tell users to hold onto the handrail with one hand before
entering the safety code with the other hand.

If the correct keys are pressed, the chosen program begins. If the
code is incorrect, the display prompts the user to reenter the code
after a 30-second time out.

Note: On the treadmill, a 3-second countdown appears on the
display, and then the running belt starts moving. Refer to Workout
Options in the User’s Reference Manual.

Product Owner’s Manual: Safety Features 8

Treadmill: Using the Safety Clip

Instruct users how important it is to use the safety clip while exercising
on the treadmill. Instruct them on how to attach it to their clothing near
their waistline. If any complications occur, a strong tug on the safety
lanyard will stop the running belt.

If the safety switch trips while users are exercising, have them reattach
the safety clip, press SPEED ▲ or QUICKSTART and reenter the
safety code, if necessary.

Note: The treadmill retains users’ workout statistics if they resume
their workout within the limit set for pause mode.

Diagram 3: Attaching the safety clip

Treadmill: Turning the Unit On and Off

To turn the unit On and Off, use the power switch located at the front
of the unit, near the power cord.

Important: When it is not being used, turn the unit Off.

Treadmill: Weight Limit

You should not allow runners over 350 lb. (160 kg) or walkers heavier
than 500 lb. (225 kg) on the treadmill.

Treadmill: Location

It is important to keep the area around the treadmill open and free from
encumbrances such as other equipment. The minimum space
requirement needed for user safety and proper maintenance is three
feet wide by six feet deep (one meter wide by two meters deep),
directly behind the running belt.

Lanyard

Safety clip

Product Owner’s Manual: Self-Powered Features 9

Self-Powered Features

On the EFX, cycle, or climber, the user’s pedaling or stepping causes
the unit’s battery to initialize and display the Precor banner. A minimum
electrical current must be present for the banner to appear. Table 1
indicates the minimum requirements. When a person meets the
requirements, the power that is generated allows the unit to function
properly.

Table 1. Banner display requirements

Informational displays appear when the battery is low or when the user
has stopped pedaling during a workout. The display explains what to
do to retain power. If the messages are ignored, the unit begins
shutdown procedures to maintain the charge of the battery. Refer to
Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown.

An optional power adapter can be purchased and provides sustained
power to the unit. If you plan to change the club settings, the power
adapter is highly recommended. To purchase the optional power
adapter, check with your dealer. Refer to Obtaining Service.

Informational Displays
Prior to Shutdown

The unit saves its battery charge by moving into a shutdown mode.
Whenever PEDAL FASTER or STEP FASTER appears on the display,
the heart rate, SmartRate® and program indicators turn off. If the user
does not maintain the minimum requirements (refer to Table 1), then a
30-second shutdown process begins.

Dots appear in the center display and all key presses are ignored. If no
one begins pedaling or stepping, the dots steadily disappear as the
countdown continues.

Note: The user can resume exercising if he or she begins before the
countdown period elapses.

Important: If the unit is connected to a CSAFE master device, a
slightly different scenario occurs. When ten seconds remain before
the unit shuts off, the workout session ends. RESETTING appears in
the lower display while the unit disconnects from the CSAFE master
device. All key presses are ignored. Pedaling or stepping has no
effect on the display.

Unit Banner Display Requirements

EFX 40 strides per minute (spm)

Climber 30 steps per minute

Cycle 20 revolutions per minute (RPM)

Product Owner’s Manual: Self-Powered Features 10

Symptoms of a Low Battery

If no one has used the unit for an extended period of time, the battery
may need recharging.

Symptoms of a low battery include:

• A flickering or erratic display

• No workout statistics appear or accumulate

• Changes to the ramp incline (EFX), pedal speed (cycle), or step rate
(climber) are ignored

The unit continues to function with a low battery, but user and
program information is lost once the user stops.

Note: On the EFX, when the battery voltage is low, changes to the
ramp’s incline are also ignored. When a user attempts to change the
ramp incline, NO RAMP - LOW BATTERY appears on the display.
However, the program profile and calories calculations are not
affected by the low battery and continue to show user CrossRamp
changes as if the changes to the ramp incline actually occurred.

Important: To maintain a constant power source, use the optional
power adapter.

Using the Optional Power Adapter

After connecting the power adapter to the unit, plug the opposite end
into the appropriate power source (110/120v or 220/240v).

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.

The display functions differently when the power adapter is
connected. Because the power adapter provides a constant source of
power, the user can stop pedaling or stepping during a workout and
pause for brief periods without the unit initiating shutdown
procedures. When the pause time limit expires and the user has not
resumed exercising, the display returns to the Precor banner. Refer to
Setting a Pause Time Limit. To learn how to install the power adapter,
refer to The Optional Power Adapter Kit.

Product Owner’s Manual: Self-Powered Features 11

The Optional Power Adapter Kit

If you purchase the optional power adapter, you must also purchase
the internal cable kit. The kit supplies the cable, bracket, and fasteners
that connect the power adapter to the lower electronics board.

CAUTION: The internal cable kit must be installed by authorized
service personnel. Do not attempt installation on your own as you
could void the Precor Limited Warranty. For more information,
refer to Obtaining Service.

Once the internal cable kit is installed, you can plug the optional
power adapter into the unit. Plug the opposite end into the
appropriate power source for your unit (110/120v or 220/240v).
Review the Important Safety Instructions before using the power
adapter.

Replacing the Battery

The unit’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 unit contains hazardous
materials and must be disposed of according to Hazardous
Waste Regulations. Refer to Hazardous Materials and Proper
Disposal.

Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 12

Club Features

These next few pages explain how to customize the unit for your club
and view useful product information. All these features remain hidden
to the club patrons and can only be accessed using special key
presses. Read this section if you want to:

• Enable or disable the safety code

• Change the display to a different language

• Change the display to U.S. standard or metric

• Set the maximum workout and pause times

• Set a cool-down time limit

• Set the maximum speed and incline (treadmill)

• Enable or disable hidden programs or remote access (treadmill)

• Change the auto-level setting (EFX)

• Set the resistance range (cycle)

• Customize a program

• View the odometer

• Display the number of hours the unit has been in use

• View the software versions and part numbers

• Display the serial number

• Check the program usage and error logs

Note: Refer to Table 2 to review the club programming prompts
and factory default settings that can be changed through club
programming mode.

Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 13

Club Programming Tips

• Always start at the Precor banner.

• Electrical power must be supplied. For self-powered units, a
constant power source is available if you use the optional power
adapter, otherwise you will have to maintain the minimum power
requirements. Refer to Self-Powered Features. If you plan to
program a self-powered unit, purchasing the optional power adapter
is highly recommended.

Note: If you do not use the optional power adapter during club
programming mode, and the pedal or stepping speed falls below
the minimum requirement, no warning is given when the unit
moves into its 30-second shutdown procedure.

• The club programming mode is accessed by pressing the PAUSE/
RESET key at the Precor banner. The remaining key presses must
occur quickly and without pause.

Note: Keys that can be used interchangeably in club programming
mode are:

OK and ENTER

PAUSE /R E S ET and the red STOP button (treadmill only)

• The club programming prompts appear sequentially and in a menu
format. Pressing the ▼ or ▲ arrow keys in the navigational bar
moves you through the programs. Press OK to choose or accept
the displayed selection. To return to the previous menu level without
saving any changes, press BACK.

Note: The number keypad is disabled once you enter club
programming mode.

Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 14

Tab le 2. C l u b cu s t o m features and settings

✱ This feature is available in all Precor club units.

Note: When you make changes in club programming mode, the new settings replace the factory defaults. If a user changes the language or unit of measure during an exercise
session, the display resets to the new club settings when a user’s workout ends.

Unit Club Programming Prompt Factory Default Setting Changes you can make

Treadmill SAFETY CODE Disabled An enabled safety code requires a 4-digit entry code before users can access

any exercise programs.

All * SELECT LANGUAGE English Seven languages affect the display prompts. Choose one.

All * SELECT UNITS U.S. Two standard units of measure affect the display prompts. Choose between U.S.

or Metric.

All * SET MAX WORKOUT TIME 60 minutes Exercise session time limits range from 1 to 240 minutes. NO LIMIT is accessible

beyond 240 minutes.

All * SET MAX PAUSE TIME 120 seconds Pause time limits range from 1 to 120 seconds (2 minutes). Restrictions exist for

self-powered units.

All * SET COOL DOWN TIME 5 minutes Cool down time limits range from 1 to 5 minutes.

Treadmill SET SPEED LIMIT Maximum speed available. Refer to Treadmill: Determining the Club Speed Limit.

Treadmill SET INCLINE LIMIT Maximum grade possible. Refer to Treadmill: Setting an Incline Limit.

Treadmill HIDDEN PROGRAMS Hide programs Two options are available: Show Programs or Hide Programs. Choose one.

Treadmill REMOTE CONTROL Disabled A computer must be connected through the CSAFE port to enable this feature

and change the speed or incline for a specific user.

EFX SET CROSSRAMP AUTO-LEVEL Mid-level of ramp incline range This prompt only appears on EFX units which have adjustable ramps. Settings

range from 1 to 20. Refer to EFX: Changing the Auto-Level Setting.

Cycle SET RESISTANCE RANGE High Settings range from High, Medium, and Low. Refer to Cycle: Setting a

Resistance Range.

All * SET CUSTOM PROGRAM 1 Random profile Modify the program profile. Refer to Creating a Custom Program.

Treadmill SET CUSTOM PROGRAM 2 Random profile Modify the program profile. Refer to Creating a Custom Program.

Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 15

Accessing Club Programs and Settings

Read the Club Programming Tips to identify which keys let you save
changes and to learn how to use the navigational keypad in the middle
of the display: BACK, Up/Down arrow keys, and OK.

To access the available menus and change the program settings,
perform the following steps:

1. At the Precor banner, press the following keys in sequence
without pausing between selections:

PAUSE/RESET, 5, 6, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5

Selecting Safety Code Protection

When the unit is shipped from the factory, the safety code protection
feature is disabled. If you enable the safety code, your patrons will
need to enter four number keys in sequence to begin their exercise
session and, on the treadmill, start the running belt. If the correct keys
are not pressed within two minutes, further access is denied. For more
information, refer to Treadmill: Entering the Safety Code.

2. At the SAFETY CODE prompt, press OK. Use an arrow key to
alternate between the two selections.

CAUTION: Do not assume the unit is safe because of safety
code protection. Never leave children unsupervised around
the unit.

3. When you are ready, press OK to accept the displayed setting and
move to the next program. Or, press PAUSE/RESET to return to
the Precor banner.

Setting Description

ENABLED Causes the safety code prompt to appear prior to a

workout and when returning from pause mode.

DISABLED Does not require a safety code to operate.

Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 16

Choosing a Language

The unit can display user prompts, text, and user entries in seven
different languages. When the unit is shipped from the factory it is set
to display English.

Note: Programming prompts are not affected by language selection.
The prompts in this section continue to appear in English.

4. At the SELECT LANGUAGE prompt, press OK. Use the up or
down arrow keys to choose between ENGLISH, ESPANOL,
FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, NEDERLANDS, PORTUGUES, and
RUCCKIJJ.

5. When you are ready, press OK to accept the displayed setting and
move to the next program. Or, press PAUSE/RESET to return to
the Precor banner.

Selecting a U.S. Standard or
Metric Display

The unit can display measurements in either Metric or U.S. Standard.
The default factory setting is set to display U.S. Standard. To change
this setting, perform the following steps:

6. At the SELECT UNITS prompt, press OK. Use an arrow key to
select a unit of measure (U.S. or METRIC).

CAUTION: If you change the Unit of Measure display, be sure
to check the speed setting on the treadmill to verify that it is
correct. Refer to Treadmill: Determining the Club Speed Limit.

7. When you are ready, press OK to accept the displayed setting and
move to the next program. Or, press PAUSE/RESET to return to
the Precor banner.

Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 17

Setting an Exercise Session Time Limit

You can limit how long a user can exercise on the unit. For example, if
you set the time limit to 20 minutes, users can only enter a workout
time between 1 and 20 minutes.

Note: The automatic cool-down period is appended to the end of any
time-based program, so adjust the time limit accordingly.

You can also let a user exercise indefinitely by selecting NO LIMIT.
However, you will need to instruct users that they must press the TIME
key and enter the number 0 during their exercise session to access
this option.

The range of workout times available are 1 to 240 minutes and NO
LIMIT.

Note: The Military Performance Programs will not complete if the
maximum exercise time limit is less than 40 minutes. Set the maximum
workout time above 40 minutes if you have allowed users access to
these programs. Refer to Treadmill: Accessing Performance
Programs.

8. At the SET MAX WORKOUT TIME prompt, press OK. Use the up
or down arrow keys to change the displayed time limit.

Note: When you press and hold an arrow key, the number
increments by five, for example, 1, 5, 10, 15, 20. When you tap
an arrow key, the number increments by one.

9. When you are ready, press OK to accept the displayed setting and
move to the next program. Or, press PAUSE/RESET to return to
the Precor banner.

Setting a Pause Time Limit

You can limit how long a user can pause while exercising on the unit
by entering a time between 1 and 120 seconds (two minutes). For
example, if you set the pause time limit to 60 seconds, the display
automatically resets to the Precor banner if no key press occurs within
one minute.

Important: The optional power adapter must be connected on
self-powered units to establish a definitive pause time limit. If the
optional power adapter is not attached and the pedal or step speed
drops below the minimum requirements, the unit begins its
30-second shutdown, effectively eliminating pause mode. Refer to
Tabl e 1 in Self-Powered Features.

10. At the SET MAX PAUSE TIME prompt, press OK. Use the up or
down arrow keys to change the time limit. Choose between 1 and
120 seconds (two minutes).

11. When you are ready, press OK to accept the displayed setting and
move to the next program. Or, press PAUSE/RESET to return to
the Precor banner.

Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 18

Setting a Cool-Down Time Limit

You can limit how long a user cools down after exercising on the unit
by entering a time between 1 and 5 minutes.

Important: It is highly recommended that you set the cool-down
period at or above three minutes. It takes time for a user’s heart rate
to return to a resting state after vigorous exercise. An effective cool­down period also reduces the amount of lactic acid in muscle tissue.

12. At the SET COOL DOWN TIME prompt, press OK. Use the up or
down arrow keys to display the available time limits. Choose
between 0 and 5 minutes. The default setting is 5 minutes.

13. When you are ready, press OK to accept the displayed setting and
move to the next program. Or, press PAUSE/RESET to return to
the Precor banner.

Treadmill: Determining the
Club Speed Limit

You can set a maximum speed for the treadmill. This limits how fast the
running belt moves and, consequently, the number of speed settings
that are available to the user. The speed is displayed in miles per hour
(mph) or kilometers per hour (kph) depending upon the units of
measure (U.S. standard or Metric) selected earlier. The speed ranges
from 0.5 to 16 mph (0.8 to 25.5 kph).

Important: If you select a number that limits the miles per hour, your
change will not affect the kilometers per hour (and vice versa). The
treadmill does not convert the speed entered in mph (U.S. standard)
to kph (Metric). It stores separate numbers for the different units of
measure. To enter both values, you must first reset the display to the
appropriate unit of measure, and then change the speed limit in this
program. Refer to Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display.

14. At the SET SPEED LIMIT prompt, press OK. Use the up or down
arrow keys to select the desired running belt speed limit.

15. When you are ready, press OK to accept the displayed setting and
move to the next program. Or, press PAUSE/RESET to return to
the Precor banner.

Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 19

Treadmill: Setting an Incline Limit

You can set the maximum grade (percent of incline) for the treadmill.
This limits the degree of incline and, consequently, the number of
incline settings that are available to the user. The available range is:

16. At the SET INCLINE LIMIT prompt, press OK. Use the up or
down arrow keys to select the desired grade.

17. When you are ready, press OK to accept the displayed setting and
move to the next program. Or, press PAUSE/RESET to return to
the Precor banner.

Treadmill: Accessing Performance
Programs

Several performance-based programs on the treadmill can be hidden
from the user’s view and, consequently, be unavailable during an
exercise session. These programs are shown in the following list:

Gerkin Fitness Test, USAF PRT, NAVY PRT, ARMY PFT, USMC PFT,
Federal Law Enforcement PEB.

If you keep the default factory setting, the TRACK and 5K programs
are available to the user through the PERFORMANCE key.

If you wish to change this setting, perform the following steps:

18. Press OK to review the current HIDDEN PROGRAMS selection.
Use an arrow key to alternate between the two selections.

19. When you are ready, press OK to accept the displayed setting and
move to the next program. Or, press PAUSE/RESET to return to
the Precor banner.

Treadmill Percent of Incline

C956i 0 to 15% grade

C966i -3 to 15% grade

Setting Description

SHOW
PROGRAMS

Causes all the Performance Programs listed above
to appear. The user can access each program
through the PERFORMANCE key on the display.

HIDE
PROGRAMS

Hides the Performance Programs listed above and
makes them inaccessible to the user. However, the
TRACK and 5K programs remain available and are
accessed when a user presses the
PERFORMANCE key.

Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 20

Treadmill: Changing Remote
Control Access

Important: To affect this setting, the treadmill must be connected to a
computer and you will need to be familiar with CSAFE commands.

When you enable this program, you can set a user’s speed and incline
through a computer software program which interfaces with the
CSAFE port on the treadmill.

The default factory setting is set to DISABLED. To change this setting,
perform the following steps:

20. At the REMOTE CONTROL prompt, press OK. Use an arrow key
to alternate between the two selections.

21. When you are ready, press OK to accept the displayed setting and
move to the next program. Or, press PAUSE/RESET to return to
the Precor banner.

EFX: Changing the Auto-Level Setting

You can set a specific ramp incline so that the EFX automatically
returns to it at the end of a workout session. Whatever incline you set,
the EFX ramp returns to the setting if a user continues pedaling, once
the program session has ended, and presses PAUSE/RESET to
return to the Precor banner.

Note: This setting is only available on EFX units with adjustable
ramps.

Important: If you use this feature, connecting the optional power
adapter is recommended. Instruct users about the auto-leveling
feature and ask that they hold onto a stationary handrail with one
hand while the unit automatically moves to the set incline.

22. At the SET CROSSRAMP AUTO-LEVEL prompt, press OK.

23. XRAMP n appears, where n is the ramp incline setting. Use the up

or down arrow keys to select the desired ramp incline setting from
1 to 20.

24. When you are ready, press OK to accept the displayed setting and
move to the next program. Or, press PAUSE/RESET to return to
the Precor banner.

Setting Description

ENABLED Lets you set the speed and incline for individual users

and their selected program using CSAFE commands
through a computer connection.

DISABLED Disconnects remote access so you cannot use the

remote capabilities of a CSAFE connection. You
would also use this setting when the treadmill is not
connected to a computer.

Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 21

Cycle: Setting a Resistance Range

You can set a low, medium or high range of resistance on the
recumbent or upright cycles. Within each setting, 25 levels of
resistance are available, but the chosen setting affects the overall
resistance range.

Physical therapy conditioning is an example where you might use this
programming feature. If a user has an injury that needs low levels of
resistance, you might set the resistance range to low to make sure
that the user does not induce further injury by exceeding your
recommended levels of resistance.

Table 3 provides short descriptions of each group.

Table 3. Resistance range settings on cycles

25. At the SET RESISTANCE RANGE prompt, press OK. Use the up
or down arrow keys, to choose LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH.

26. When you are ready, press OK to return to the SET RESISTANCE
RANGE banner. To move to the next program, press the ▼ key.
Or, press PAUSE/RESET to return to the Precor banner.

Setting Description

HIGH Provides the full range of resistance available. If an upright

cycle user chooses the high-end resistance levels, the cycle
provides enough resistance to simulate sprinting or hill
climbing for users wishing to stand on the upright cycle. It
also provides enough resistance for elite riders that are
capable of spinning at high speed with high resistance.

MEDIUM Provides approximately two thirds of the resistance that is

available within the HIGH group setting. Club owners may
want to select the MEDIUM range for recumbent cycles.
Since users cannot stand on recumbent cycles, less
resistance is needed by the average (non-elite) user. A
MEDIUM range may provide more comfort. It also allows
users to make easier resistance changes in the preset
programs (HILL CLIMB and CROSS COUNTRY).

LOW Provides approximately one third of the resistance that is

available within the HIGH group setting. The LOW range
may be appropriate in special situations where poorly
conditioned users are anticipated. The LOW range is not
recommended for the club environment.

Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 22

Creating a Custom Program

When you design a custom program, you are preprogramming the
program profile.

27. At the SET CUSTOM PROGRAM prompt, press OK. The
program profile appears in the display and a blinking column
indicates your starting point.

Note: Two custom programs are available on the treadmill. All
other Precor products contain one custom program. The prompt
indicates which one you have accessed. For example, SET
CUSTOM PROGRAM 1 scrolls across the display to indicate
you are selecting the first custom program. If you have a treadmill
and wish to select the second custom program, press the ▼
arrow key, on the navigational bar, before pressing OK in step 27.

28. When the Custom Program profile appears, press the ▼ arrow
key, on the navigational bar, to select the column you wish to
change.

29. To change the height of the column, refer to Table 4.

Table 4. Custom Program keys

30. When the column height is set, press the ▼ key arrow key, on the
navigational bar, to move to the next column. You can press the ▲
key to move back and change earlier columns as needed.

31. Continue adjusting the profile for each column.

32. When you are ready, press OK to save the program profile and
return to the Precor banner.

Note: If you prefer to exit the program without saving changes to
the custom profile, press BACK.

Unit Key Description

Treadmill INCLINE ▼

or ▲

Changes the column height and
affects the Custom Program
incline.

EFX

CROSSRAMP▼or

▲ Changes the column height and

affects the Custom Program ramp
incline.

Cycle RESISTANCE ▼

or

▲ Changes the column height and

affects the Custom Program pedal
resistance.

Climber RESISTANCE ▼

or

▲ Changes the height of the column

and affects the Custom Program
step resistance.

Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 23

Informational Displays

The unit provides information about its use (odometer and hour
meter), as well as software version, serial number, usage log, and error
log. In general, you would only access this information if directed to do
so by Precor Customer Support.

These instructions guide you through all the informational displays.
Pressing the ENTER key moves you through the displays. To exit,
press the PAUSE/RESET key at any time.

Important: Quick access to the informational displays is available
if error messages have appeared on the display and have been
recorded in the error log. This feature is usually reserved for service
personnel. At the Precor banner, press and hold PAUSE/RESET for
4 seconds. If DIAGS - INFORMATION DISPLAY appears continue
with step 2. If no errors are logged, STOP KEY appears. When you
release the key, the Precor banner returns.

Note: On treadmills, the red STOP button can be used instead of the
PAU S E / R ESET key.

Viewing the Odometer

1. At the Precor banner, press the following keys in sequence and
without pause:

PAU S E / R ESET, 6, 5

DIAGS - INFORMATION DISPLAY appears briefly and is
replaced by ODOMETER, which scrolls continuously.

2. When you are ready to view the odometer value, press OK.

Note: The odometer value correlates to the type of Precor
product and the standard of units, U.S. or Metric, selected in the
club programs. Refer to Table 5.

Table 5. Odometer displays and values.

3. To move to the next display (hour meter), press BACK and then
press the ▼ arrow key on the navigational bar.

Viewing the Hour Meter

HOUR METER appears on the display and scrolls continuously.

4. When you are ready, press OK to see the number of hours that the
unit has been in use. The unit tracks the elapsed minutes, but the
value that appears is truncated to the nearest full hour.

5. To move to the next display (software versions), press BACK and
then press the ▼ arrow key on the navigational bar.

Unit

Odometer
Display Odometer Value

Treadmill miles or

kilometers

number of cumulative miles (MILES) or
kilometers (KM) logged to date.

EFX strides number of total strides logged to date.

Cycle revolutions number of total revolutions logged to date.

Climber floors number of cumulative floors. Steps are

converted to floors based on an 8-inch
(20cm) step and a 10-foot (approximately
3 meter) floor. Each floor is equal to 15
steps.

Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 24

Viewing the Software Version and Part Numbers

U-BOOT SW appears on the display and scrolls continuously.
Be prepared to write the part numbers in the step below. You will
need these numbers when you call Customer Support with
display-related questions. This information will help rule out any
software-related problems.

6. When you are ready, press OK to view the upper board
application software part number and version (for example,
48181-350).

7. To view the upper base application software version:
U-BASE SW, press BACK and then, press the ▼ arrow key
followed by OK.

Note: If a part number does not exist, 00000-000 appears.

8. To view the lower application software version: LOWER SW,
press BACK and then, press the ▼ arrow key followed by OK.

9. Write the numbers below.

Upper Boot Software P/N: _____________

Upper Base Application Software P/N: ___________________

Lower Application Software P/N: ___________________

10. To move to the next display (serial number), press BACK and then
press the ▼ arrow key on the navigational bar.

Displaying the Serial Number

SER. NUMBER appears on the display and scrolls continuously.

11. When you are ready, press OK to scroll the serial number across
the display. The serial number is helpful when you contact
Customer Support.

Note: If no serial number has been entered, then NONE
appears. Use the serial number located on a label on the front
hood (treadmills) or optional power receptacle (self-powered
units).

12. If you have not already done so, write the serial number onto the
Warranty Registration card. You can also register online at
www.precor.com.

13. To move to the next display (usage log), press BACK and then
press the ▼ arrow key, on the navigational bar.

Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 25

Displaying the Usage Log

USAGE LOG appears on the display and scrolls continuously.

14. When you are ready, press OK to view each program, the number
of times it has been used, and the associated cumulative minutes.
The usage log is helpful in determining user preferences in
program selection.

15. Use the ▼ arrow key, on the navigational bar, to select and view
usage information about a specific program.

16. To move to the next display (error log), press BACK and then
press the ▼ arrow key on the navigational bar.

Viewing or Erasing the Error Log

17. ERROR LOG appears on the display and scrolls continuously.

When you are ready, press OK to determine how many errors exist
in the error log.

Note: If NO ERRORS appears, press PAUSE/RESET to return
to the Precor banner, or press BACK to return to the ERROR
LOG banner.

18. Use the ▼ arrow key, on the navigational bar, to select and view
the first entry in the error log.

19. To move through the error log, continue to press the ▼ arrow key
on the navigational bar. Each error code specifies when it
occurred, listing the odometer, unit, hour meter, and current
(amps) values.

20. 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.

21. When you no longer need the information in the error log, return to
the display that indicates the number of errors in the error log (for
example, 5 ERRORS).

22. Press QUICKSTART for at least four seconds to erase the error
log. Continue to maintain light pressure on the key until the
message, HOLD TO CLEAR ERRORS, scrolls off the display.
When the key is released, NO ERRORS appears on the display,
which indicates the error log has been deleted.

Important: You cannot retrieve the error log once you have
deleted it. You may want to resolve any issues you are
experiencing with the unit before erasing the error log.

23. When you are ready, press PAUSE/RESET to return to the Precor
banner.

Product Owner’s Manual: Club Features 26

User ID Entry with CSAFE Equipment

The unit is fully compatible with CSAFE protocols. When the unit is
connected to a CSAFE master device, the user is prompted to press
ENTER and begin an identification process.

The user ID is displayed as five zeros and indicates the starting point.
Table 6 describes key functions while in CSAFE mode

Table 6. Keys used to access CSAFE compatible equipment.

A message appears on the display and indicates when the user ID is
accepted by the CSAFE master device. Once program selection is
complete, the user can begin exercising.

To review information about CSAFE specifications, visit the web site
at: www.fitlinxx.com/csafe

If you have questions or need technical support, refer to Obtaining
Service.

Keypad Description

Number keypad Use the number keys to enter a user ID. The number

that is pressed appears on the right. As the user
continues, the numbers fill in the display from right to
left. When all five numbers are in place, the user must
press ENTER or OK to submit the user ID.

CLEAR or BACK Erases individual numbers in the user ID from right to

left.

ENTER or OK Submits the user ID.

Note: User ID entry is bypassed when the user enters
five zeros. No workout statistics are recorded.

PAUSE/RESET Resets the display to the banner.

Product Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 27

Maintenance

It is important to perform the minor maintenance tasks described
below. Failure to maintain the unit as described in this section could
void the Precor Limited Warranty.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always
unplug the unit from its power source (an
optional power adapter in the case of self­powered units) before cleaning it or performing
any maintenance tasks.

Daily Inspection

Look and listen for slipping belts, loose fasteners, unusual noises,
worn or frayed power cords, and any other indications that the
equipment may be in need of service. If you notice any of these, obtain
service.

Important: If you determine that the unit needs service, disconnect
any power connections and move the unit away from the exercising
area. Place an OUT OF SERVICE sign on it and make sure all
patrons and users know that they must not use the unit.

On treadmills, check for worn, frayed or missing safety lanyards.
Replace missing or worn safety lanyards immediately. Make sure users
attach the safety clip to their clothing before exercising on the
treadmill.

To order parts or to contact a Precor authorized service provider in
your area, refer to Obtaining Service.

Daily Cleaning

Precor recommends the unit be cleaned before and after each
exercise session. Use mild soap and water to dampen a clean, soft
cloth and wipe all exposed surfaces. This helps remove dust and dirt.

CAUTION: Do not use any acidic cleaners. Doing so will weaken
the paint or powder coatings and void the Precor Limited
Warranty. Never pour water or spray liquids on any part of the
unit. Allow the unit to dry completely before using.

Frequently vacuum the floor underneath the unit to prevent the
accumulation of dust and dirt, which can affect the smooth operation
of the unit. Use a soft nylon scrub brush to clean the running belt on
treadmills or the grooves on units with foot pedals.

CAUTION: On treadmills, as you clean the hood or side rails, be
aware of the handrail extensions so you do not inadvertently hit
your head or injure yourself.

DANGER

Product Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 28

EFX: Cleaning the Ramp

Whenever the ramp becomes soiled, clean the exposed surfaces of
the ramp and roller wheels by taking the following steps.

Note: If your unit has a ramp cover, remove it before performing the
following steps. Refer to the EFX Assembly Guide.

1. Moisten a clean, soft cloth in a mild solution of soap and water.

2. Position one foot pedal at the top of the ramp (the other will
automatically be positioned at the bottom).

3. Clean the exposed portions of the ramp.

4. Gently lift the roller wheels. Rotate each wheel while wiping it with
the clean, soft cloth.

5. Switch the foot pedal position and finish cleaning the ramp.

Troubleshooting Error Codes

If an error code appears in the display, call an authorized service
person for assistance. Refer to Obtaining Service.

Note: On treadmills, try removing the error by cycling the power. Turn
the unit Off and then On. If the error code continues to appear, call an
authorized service person for assistance.

Troubleshooting Heart Rate

Table 7 may help you understand and troubleshoot erratic heart rate
readings.

Important: A heart rate can only be detected when the Precor heart
rate receiver is properly installed in the display. A user must wear the
chest strap or grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips.

Table 7. Erratic heart rate readings

Note: To conduct electrical impulses from a user’s heart, both
touch-sensitive handrail grips must be grasped firmly for five to ten
seconds. Usually, the concentration of salts in a person’s perspiration
provides enough conductivity to transmit a signal to the receiver in the
display console. However, because of body chemistry or erratic
heartbeats, some people cannot use the touch-sensitive heart rate
feature. A chest strap may provide better results.

What appears on
the display Cause What to Do

Nothing The heart rate receiver

is not installed or it has
been disconnected.

Call Customer Support. Refer
to Obtaining Service.

— — — A signal is being

detected through the
chest strap, but a valid
heart rate is not yet
established.

Be sure that the chest strap is
moist, centered, and in direct
contact with the user’s skin.
Wait a few moments to see if
the user’s heart rate appears.

Product Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 29

Storing the Chest Strap

If you purchased the optional heart rate chest strap, store it in a place
where it remains free of dust and dirt (for example, in a closet or
drawer). Be sure to protect the chest strap from extremes in
temperature. Do not store it in a place that may be exposed to
temperatures below 32° F (0° C).

To clean the chest strap, use a sponge or soft cloth dampened in mild
soap and water. Dry the surface thoroughly with a clean towel.

Treadmill: Checking the Alignment of
the Running Belt

Proper belt alignment allows the belt to remain centered and ensures
smooth operation. Realigning the belt takes a few simple adjustments.
If you are unsure about this procedure, call Precor Customer Support.
Refer to Obtaining Service.

CAUTION: Special care must be taken when aligning the
running belt. Turn Off the treadmill while adjusting or working
near the rear roller. Remove any loose clothing and tie back your
hair. Be very careful to keep your fingers and any other object
clear of the belt and rollers, especially in front of the roller and
behind the deck. The treadmill will not stop immediately if an
object becomes caught in the belt or rollers.

1. Make sure that the running surface is level. To operate correctly,
the treadmill needs to be as level as possible. If needed, the rear
feet can be adjusted to level the treadmill (refer to the Assembly
Guide). However, if the treadmill is placed on an uneven surface,
adjusting the rear feet can help but not compensate for extremely
uneven surfaces.

2. Turn the unit On.

3. Stand beside the treadmill and press QUICKSTART.

4. If needed, enter the safety code by pressing the number keys in
sequence: 1, 2, 3, 4.

The running belt starts automatically after a 3-second countdown
appears on the display.

5. Press the SPEED ▲ key until the display shows a speed of 3 mph
(5 kph).

CAUTION: If you hear any chafing or the running belt
appears to be getting damaged, stop the running belt
immediately by pressing the red STOP button. Contact
Precor Customer Support.

6. Walk around to the rear of the unit and observe the belt
for a few minutes. The belt should run centered along the running
bed. If the belt drifts off center, you must make adjustments. Refer
to Treadmill: Adjusting the Running Belt.

Important: Failure to align the belt may cause the belt to tear or
fray, which is not covered by the Precor Limited Warranty.

7. To stop the running belt, press the red STOP button.

8. Turn the treadmill Off.

Product Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 30

Treadmill: Adjusting the Running Belt

If you are unsure about adjusting the running belt, call Precor
Customer Support (refer to Obtaining Service).

CAUTION: For your safety, use the power switch to turn Off the
treadmill before making any adjustments. Do not adjust the
running belt when someone is standing on the unit.

1. Locate the right belt adjustment bolt in the rear end cap of the
treadmill. Refer to Diagram 4.

Diagram 4: Location of the adjustment bolt

To determine left and right, stand at the rear of the treadmill and
face the display. Make all belt adjustments on the right rear corner
bolt using the hex key provided.

• If the belt is off center to the LEFT, turn the adjusting bolt ¼ turn

counterclockwise, which moves the running belt to the right.

• If the belt tracks off center to the RIGHT, turn the bolt ¼ turn

clockwise; this moves the belt to the left.

Important: Do not turn the adjusting bolt more than ¼ turn at a
time. Overtightening the bolt can damage the treadmill.

2. Recheck the alignment of the running belt by repeating the steps

found in Treadmill: Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt.

Upright Cycle: Adjusting the Seat Tilt

To adjust the seat tilt on an upright cycle, take the following steps.

1. Use a ¹¹⁄₁₆-inch (17 mm) box-end wrench or crescent wrench to
loosen the nut beneath the seat. Refer to Diagram 5.

Diagram 5: Loosen nut to adjust seat tilt

Product Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 31

Diagram 6: Tilt the seat forward or backward

2. Adjust the seat tilt (forward or backward) as shown in Diagram 6.

3. Wrench tighten the nut.

4. Apply pressure to the seat and make sure that it does not move.
Readjust and retighten the nut, if needed.

Recumbent Cycle: Realigning the Seat

If the seat rocks side-to-side, you need to realign the center wheel
underneath the seat. Adjustment screws are located on the left side of
the seat rail.

To remove seat wobble (side to side movement), take the following
steps.

1. Obtain a ³⁄₁₆-inch and ⁵⁄₁₆-inch hex key.

Diagram 7: Loosen the two adjustment screws

2. Use the ³⁄₁₆-inch hex key to loosen the two adjustment screws as
shown in Diagram 7.

Product Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 32

Diagram 8: Wheel lock adjustment

3. Use the ⁵⁄₁₆-inch hex key to turn the wheel lock adjustment key
clockwise ¹⁄₄ turn. Refer to Diagram 8. This process realigns the
center wheel inside the top rail. Leave the ⁵⁄₁₆-inch hex key in place
while you tighten the adjustment screws with the ³⁄₁₆-inch hex key.

4. Remove the hex keys and check that the seat no longer rocks
side-to-side. If the rocking movement continues, you need to
repeat steps 2 and 3.

Long-Term Storage

When the unit is not in use for any length of time. Make sure that the
unit is turned Off (treadmill only) and the power cord or optional power
adapter (self-powered units) is unplugged from its power source and
is positioned so that it will not become damaged or interfere with
people or other equipment.

Product Owner’s Manual: Precor Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty 33

Precor Commercial 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. The warranty
periods commence on the invoice date of the original purchase. This warranty
applies only against defects discovered within the warranty period and extends
only to the original purchaser of the product. Parts repaired or replaced under the
terms of this warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty
period only. To claim under this warranty, the buyer must notify Precor or your
authorized Precor dealer within 30 days after the date of discovery of any
nonconformity and make the affected product available for inspection by Precor or
its service representative. Precor’s obligations under this warranty are limited as
set forth below.

Warranty Periods and Coverage.

Commercial Cardiovascular Products, also known as C-Series Products,

(excluding StretchTrainer, Strength Products).

• Seven years frame, five years display face assembly, three years motor

controller, one year durable wear parts, two years parts, one year labor.

• For treadmills, five years drive motor.

• For self-powered ellipticals and bikes, one year battery.

• For InSite, one year parts and labor.

• Labor coverage for options as defined below.

StretchTrainer

Five years frame, two years parts, 90 days upholstery, no labor.

Strength Products (S3.45 and S3.25 only)

Ten years frame; three years bearings, guide rods, cams, pulleys; one year belts,
cables, hand grips, miscellaneous parts; 90 days upholstery; no labor.

Options / Accessories / Battery-powered or Self-Operated Devices

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. If the internal components are installed by the
factory or by an authorized dealer as part of the original sale and delivery, they
have a warranty that is identical to the warranty of the equipment in which they are
connected or mounted. If the internal components are not installed by the factory
or by an authorized dealer as part of the original sale and delivery, they have a 90
days parts and labor limited warranty. All components that are not internally
connected have a 90 days parts only limited warranty. Satisfactory proof of
purchase is required in all cases.

Conditions and Restrictions.

This warranty is valid only in accordance with the conditions set forth below:

1. The warranty applies to the Precor product only while
a. it remains in the possession of the original purchaser and proof of purchase

is demonstrated,

b. it has not been subjected to accident, misuse, abuse, improper service, or

non-Precor modification.

c. claims are made within the warranty period.

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User's Reference Manual

Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers

EFX576i

User’s Reference Manual: Important Safety Instructions 1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions

When using the EFX, always take basic precautions, including the
following:

• Read all instructions before using the EFX. These instructions

are written for your safety and to protect the unit.

• Take time to discuss proper safety and exercise equipment

etiquette with the club or facility manager.

• Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a

complete physical examination.

Il est conseillé de subir un examen médical complet avant
d’entreprendre tout programme d’exercise. Si vous avez des
étourdissements ou des faiblesses, arrêtez les exercices
immédiatement.

• Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its operation on or

near the EFX. Do not leave children unsupervised around the
unit.

• Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your workout and

avoid loose clothing. Do not wear shoes with heels or leather
soles. Check the soles of your shoes and remove any dirt and
embedded stones. Tie long hair back.

• Use care when getting on or off the EFX. Use the stationary

handrail for stability.

• For safety, hold onto a stationary handrail while using the EFX

• Keep your body and head facing forward. Never attempt to turn

around on the EFX.

• Do not rock the unit. Do not stand on the handrail(s), display
console, or covers.

• Never place your hands or feet in the path of the roller arm
because injury may occur to you or damage may occur to the
unit.

• Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion. If you feel any
pain or abnormal symptoms, stop your workout immediately and
consult your physician.

Important: Throughout this manual references are made to
the CROSSRAMP arrow keys and the CrossRamp® features.
The EFX556i has a stationary ramp and therefore no
CROSSRAMP arrow keys or CrossRamp features. If you are
using an EFX556i, ignore references to the CROSSRAMP
arrow keys and CrossRamp features.

Obtaining Service

The club owner or facility manager can help you with most
questions regarding the EFX. For additional information about
product operation or exercise routines, refer to the Precor web site
at www.precor.com.

User’s Reference Manual: Table of Contents 2

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ...............................................1

Obtaining Service ................................................................................1

EFX Features .............................................................................3

Self-Powered Features ...................................................................... 3

Using the Stationary Handrails ......................................................... 3

Moving Handlebars Support the Total Body Workout ............... 3

Heart Rate Features ................................................................4

Important Use and Safety Information ............................................ 4

Using the Heart Rate Touch-Sensitive Handrail Grips ............... 5

Using SmartRate ................................................................................. 6

Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate ................................................ 7

Heart Rate Analysis ............................................................................ 7

Display Console ........................................................................ 8

More Information about the CrossRamp Display ......................... 9

More Information about the Upper Display ................................... 9

More Information about the Center Display ................................10

More Information about the Lower Display ..................................10

Keypads ...............................................................................................12

Workout Options ....................................................................16

Choosing QUICKSTART .................................................................17

Selecting a Program .........................................................................18

Storing Workout Statistics ..............................................................19

Setting Display Preferences Before Exercising ..........................20

Cooling Down After a Workout ......................................................21

Pausing During a Workout or the Cool-Down Period ..............21

Ending a Workout .............................................................................22

Programs .................................................................................. 23

Choosing a Program .........................................................................23

Program Tips ......................................................................................23

Manual Program .................................................................................24

Interval Programs ...............................................................................24

Total Body Interval Program ............................................................25

Cross Country Program ...................................................................25

Gluteal Programs ...............................................................................26

Custom Program ...............................................................................26

Basic HRC Program .........................................................................27

Weight Loss Program ......................................................................28

Hill Climb Program ............................................................................28

Fitness Test .........................................................................................29

Crosstraining Programs ...................................................................30

Exercise Session .................................................................... 31

Changing Programs in Mid-session ..............................................31

Changing the Workout Time ..........................................................31

Addressing Your Weight and Age ................................................32

Adjusting Program Goals ................................................................32

Adjusting Your Target Heart Rate .................................................33

Changing Your Workout

Display Options .................................................................................33

Selecting a Language .......................................................................35

Changing the Units of Measure .....................................................35

User’s Reference Manual: EFX Features 3

EFX Features

The EFX is equipped with certain items that, when used properly, help
sustain an enjoyable workout. These items include:

• Self-powered features

• Stationary handrails with touch-sensitive handrail grips

• Moving handlebars for a total body workout

Important: Before exercising, review the Important Safety
Instructions found at the beginning of this manual.

Self-Powered Features

The EFX does not require an electrical power connection. It has an
internal battery that is recharged every time you exercise for a
reasonable period of time. A pedaling speed above 40 strides per
minute must be maintained for several seconds before information
appears on the display. Once the Precor banner appears, you can
press QUICKSTART or PROGRAMS to begin exercising. For more
information, refer to Workout Options.

Using the Stationary Handrails

To maintain your balance, always grasp a stationary handrail when you
step on or off the foot pedals, and when you use the keypads.

To learn more about the touch-sensitive handrail grips, refer to Heart
Rate Features.

Moving Handlebars Support the Total
Body Workout

The handlebars on the EFX576i and EFX556i provide an upper-body
workout which helps increase cardiovascular fitness. By adding the
total body movement to your cross training workout, you are actually
increasing your work effort and enhancing your overall fitness level.
The CrossRamp display indicates the muscles that are being affected,
which may help you increase the effectiveness of your workout. Refer
to More Information about the CrossRamp Display. For customized
workout routines, review the information found in Fitness Tools on the
Precor web site, www.precor.com.

User’s Reference Manual: Heart Rate Features 4

Heart Rate Features

Heart rate and SmartRate® features are available when you wear the
chest strap or grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips. When a
heartbeat is detected, the HEART RATE display shows your heart rate
and, if your age has been entered, the SmartRate LED pulses and
indicates your target zone.

Important Use and Safety Information

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. Individual heart rates vary according to several
physiological factors and may not correspond directly with
Diagram 1.

• The calculation used for the heart rate target zone is:

(220 minus your age) multiplied by a percent.

Refer to Table 1 in Using SmartRate.

Diagram 1: Heart rate target zones

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• After you put on the chest strap, face the display console for a
minimum of 15 seconds. This allows the receiver in the console to
recognize the signal from the chest strap. If three dashes
(— — —) appear on the display, the EFX is detecting a signal, but
has not yet determined your heart rate. Make sure the chest strap
is positioned properly around your chest and against your skin.

• If you prefer to use the hand-held heart rate feature, grasp both
touch-sensitive handrail grips and wait five to ten seconds. Make
sure both hands are moist (not dry). When a signal is detected, a
number flashes in the HEART RATE display and indicates your
heart rate.

Important: While exercising, do not wear a chest strap and grasp
the touch-sensitive handrail grips at the same time. Using both
features may cause erratic heart rate readings.

• Always face forward on the EFX and use the stationary handrail for
balance.

• Maintain a consistent stride rate while exercising. Find a
comfortable stride rate between 100 and 160 strides per minute.

Using the Heart Rate
Touch-Sensitive Handrail Grips

While exercising, you must grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips
for a minimum of five to ten seconds to transmit your heart rate to the
display. Refer to Diagram 2.

Diagram 2: Touch-sensitive handrail grips

Usually, the concentration of salts in a person’s perspiration provides
enough conductivity to transmit a signal to the receiver inside the
display console. However, some people, because of body chemistry
or erratic heart beats, cannot use the hand-held heart rate feature on
the EFX. A chest strap may provide better results.

Touch-sensitive
handrail grips

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User’s Reference Manual: Heart Rate Features 6

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 LED blinks and indicates the zone that
your heart rate is in.

Important: To use the SmartRate feature, you must enter your age.
If you were not prompted for your age during program selection,
press the OPTIONS key and enter your weight and age. Refer to

Addressing Your Weight and Age.

The 10 LEDs in the SmartRate display are color-coded. Pulsating
orange LEDs indicate you are exercising outside the recommended
heart rate target zone. Green LEDs indicate when you are exercising
within the recommended fat burn or cardio fitness zones.

Table 1 shows the percents used in calculating the heart rate target
zones. While your heart rate remains within these zones, the
corresponding lights blink and provide a visual cue.

The calculation used to determine your maximum aerobic heart rate is
(220 minus your age). When you multiply it by the percent indicated in
Table 1, you can understand the relationship between the pulsating
LED and your target heart rate.

CAUTION: Your heart rate should never exceed 85% of your
maximum aerobic heart rate or go above PEAK. If it does,
immediately reduce your stride rate, or adjust the resistance, or
ramp incline (EFX576i, EFX546i) to return your heart rate to your
physician-recommended target zone.

Table 1. Heart rate target zones and SmartRate LEDs

The SmartRate indicator lights do not appear when:

• You do not wear or improperly position the chest strap. Or, you fail
to grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips for five to ten seconds.

• You do not enter your age before or during an exercise session.

For example, pressing QUICKSTART at the Precor banner causes
the Manual Program to begin. Your age has not been entered and
is considered a null value. The LEDs do not light in the SmartRate
display because the appropriate calculations have not been made.

Note: You can remedy this situation by pressing the OPTIONS
key and entering your weight and age.

Refer to Fitness Tools on the Precor web site www.precor.com for
exercise suggestions and routines.

Heart Rate Zone
Percent LED Lit LED Blinking Zone Label

Below 50 First Orange WARMUP
50 to 54 Second Orange WARMUP
55 to 59 Third Green FAT B UR N
60 to 64 Fourth Green FAT BUR N
65 to 69 Fifth Green FAT BU R N
70 to 74 Sixth Green CARDIO
75 to 79 Seventh Green CARDIO
80 to 84 Eight Green CAR DIO
85 to 87 Ninth Orange PEAK
Above 87 Tenth Orange HIGH

User’s Reference Manual: Heart Rate Features 7

Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate

A heart rate receiver is an integral part of the display so you can
monitor your heart rate while exercising. If you wear a chest strap or
grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips, your heart rate (beats per
minute) appears on the display.

The Precor web site (www.precor.com) has several suggestions for
workouts with varying levels of intensity. It provides many workout
details that include the appropriate target heart rate.

The EFX includes a heart rate program that lets you exercise based on
a specified target heart rate. As you exercise, the program monitors
your heart rate and automatically maintains it within a few beats per
minutes of your selected target. To use this program, press the
PROGRAMS - HEART RATE key. For more information, refer to
Programs.

Heart Rate Analysis

Every time you complete a program using the chest strap or touch­sensitive handrail grips, the display provides a heart rate analysis after
the workout summary.

Your average heart rate appears followed by the maximum heart rate
achieved during your workout. A third display appears, if you entered
your age, and indicates the amount of time your heart rate remained
between the target zones shown.

The heart rate analysis is based on how often your heart rate signal is
received while exercising. If you use the chest strap, the average heart
rate will be more accurate than if you occasionally grasp the touch­sensitive handrail grips.

The Fitness Test, found in the PERFORMANCE key menu, provides a
heart rate analysis display along with a fitness score. For more
information, refer to Programs.

User’s Reference Manual: Display Console 8

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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. If you feel pain, faintness, or
dizziness, stop exercising immediately.

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Upper display: Initially shows the Precor banner.
It changes to the program profile. A blinking
column in the profile indicates your position.

Number keys: During an exercise
session, use the number keys to answer
prompts or update information. If the
entertainment option is attached, the
number keys act as TV channel controls.

CROSSRAMP & RES ISTANCE arrow keys: Use the
arrow keys to adjust the ramp incline or resistance.

Note: The EFX556i has a stationary ramp, so the
CROSSRAMP arrows do not appear on its keypad.

QUICKSTART:
Press QUICKSTART to
begin your workout
immediately.

Center display: When the program
profile appears in the upper display, the
program name and number appear in
the center display. During an exercise
session, additional information appears
depending on program and user
selections.

Selection keys: Each key moves
through the information in each column,
choosing what you want to display
during your session. Indicator lights
appear next to the item that is displayed.

Navigational arrow keys: Lets you display
exercise information prior to selecting it
with the OK key.

Lower display: While you exercise, four
sets of numbers show information about
your session.

PROGRAMS keypad: To begin an exercise
session, press the PROGRAMS keys to
view a menu of programs within each
category. For program descriptions, refer to
Programs.

CrossRamp display: Target specific
muscle groups by adjusting the ramp
incline. (EFX576i and EFX546i)

User’s Reference Manual: Display Console 9

More Information about the CrossRamp
Display

On the EFX576i and EFX546i, changes in ramp incline affect different
muscle groups. As you raise and lower the ramp, lights appear and
indicate the muscle groups that are being worked.

To target a specific muscle group, adjust the ramp incline within the
levels shown in Table 2.

Table 2. Leg muscle groups targeted by CrossRamp settings

For more information about the CrossRamp feature and total body
workouts, refer to the Precor web site (www.precor.com).

More Information about the
Upper Display

The estimated cumulative number of calories burned and the program
profile appear during an exercise session in the upper portion of the
display. Your heart rate appears if you are using the chest strap or
touch-sensitive handrail grips. Refer to Heart Rate Features.

During a workout, the program profile raises or lowers according to
which arrow key (▲ or ▼) is pressed. On the EFX576i and EFX546i,
the program profile is affected by the CROSSRAMP arrow keys with
the exception of the Basic HRC Program and the Fitness Test.

On the EFX556i, changes to the resistance affect all program
profiles because the ramp is stationary and there are no
CROSSRAMP keys. The column height changes according to the
settings shown in Diagram 3.

Diagram 3: Column height in the program profile

Leg Muscle Group CrossRamp Settings

Gluteal 1 through 20

Quadriceps 1 through 12 and 19 through 20

Hamstrings 1 through 9 and 19 through 20

Calves 1 through 6 and 16 through 20

1 – 2

3 – 4

5 – 6

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9 – 10

11 – 12

13 – 14

19 – 20

17 – 18

15 – 16

Column height

Ramp incline or

resistance settings

User’s Reference Manual: Display Console 10

More Information about the
Center Display

The center display presents the program name when you select a
program. During an exercise session, the center display becomes a
message bar showing additional information depending on user
selections and program interludes. For more information about the
selections, which can appear in the center display, refer to Changing
Your Workout Display Options.

More Information about the
Lower Display

The lower display provides information about your workout session.
You can choose the type of information displayed in Column 1 and
Column 4 by pressing the adjacent Selection key. The numbers that
appear over each column of information relate to your workout
statistics and are described below.

Note: If you choose to rest a book or magazine on the display, you can
still view these workout statistics.

Column 1: TIME ELAPSED and TIME REMAINING

TIME ELAPSED—displays workout time in minutes and seconds and
indicates the amount of time you have been exercising. When you
exceed 60 minutes during a single workout, the TIME ELAPSED
display converts to hours and minutes.

Note: The club can place limits on workout time.

TIME REMAINING—shows the amount of time remaining in a

workout. If the selected workout time is less than 60 minutes, the
display shows time in minutes and seconds. If you select a workout
time greater than 60 minutes, the display reflects hours and minutes
until the countdown reaches 60 minutes, at which time the display
reverts to minutes and seconds.

User’s Reference Manual: Display Console 11

Column 2: CROSSRAMP

CROSSRAMP—displays the angle of pedal motion affected by the
ramp incline. The CROSSRAMP ▲ or ▼ keys affect the lift and let
you set a ramp incline between 1 and 20. The values displayed can
change in whole number increments. The actual degree of incline falls
between 13° and 40°.

Note: The CROSSRAMP keys do not appear on the EFX556i.

Column 3: RESISTANCE

RESISTANCE—displays the resistance you feel while striding. The
RESISTANCE arrow keys affect the brake and let you set a resistance
between 1 and 20.

Column 4: DISTANCE, STRIDES/MIN, TOTAL
STRIDES

DISTANCE—shows linear distance in either miles or kilometers. The
distance is calculated based on your calories per minute. The number
that appears indicates the distance achieved if the same amount of
calories were expended while walking or running.

STRIDES/MIN—displays your current pedaling speed (strides per
minute) up to a maximum value of 510 strides per minute.

TOTAL STRIDES—shows the total number of strides completed,
which is always an even number since two strides create one
complete revolution of the flywheel. A stride is an exaggerated walking
movement. On the EFX, if you start in a position with one foot pedal
forward, a stride is completed when you move the rear foot pedal all
the way forward while the other foot pedal moves to the rear.

User’s Reference Manual: Display Console 12

Keypads

Use the keypads to enter your workout session selections, to affect
what appears on the display, and to establish your pedal resistance
and ramp incline preferences.

Four distinct keypads exist on the display and are discussed in this
section:

• Lower Display keypad and the Selection keys

• Navigational keypad in the center of the display

• PROGRAMS keypad

• Number keypad with the ENTER and CLEAR keys

Lower Display Keypad and the Selection Keys

Diagram 4: Lower Display keypad and the Selection keys

Left selection key: Every time you press this key, the display
reflects either the amount of time elapsed since you began your
exercise session or, it shows the time remaining. An LED lights
and indicates which information is being displayed.

TIME +/–: You can change the workout time while you are
exercising, by pressing the TIME +/– key. A blinking number
appears in the center display. You can change the number using
the navigational arrow keys or enter a different time using the
number keys. Refer to Changing Your Workout Display
Options.

CROSSRAMP: Press and hold the CROSSRAMP arrow keys
to increase or decrease the ramp incline from 1 to 20.

Changes to the ramp incline are not immediate. It takes time
for the lift to reach the target incline shown on the display.

Important: Ramp changes occur only when the foot pedals
are in motion. The number that appears on the display
indicates the selected range, not the degree of incline. There
is not a one-to-one relationship between the degree of incline
and the CrossRamp setting. Refer to Table 3.

Table 3. Association between Crossramp settings and
degrees of incline

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User’s Reference Manual: Display Console 13

QUICKSTART: Press QUICKSTART to start your workout
immediately using the Manual Program. Refer to Choosing
QUICKSTART.

RESISTANCE: Press and hold the RESISTANCE arrow keys to
increase or decrease the force applied against your stride from
1 to 20.

When you press the arrow keys, a target resistance appears in
the display, but the change you feel in the pedal resistance
occurs gradually so the transition is smooth.

PAUS E /R ES ET: Press this key to end the workout session and
view your workout summary. An exception to this rule exists if
you have entered the 30-second shutdown period. When you
press PAUSE/RESET, the display returns to the banner. Refer
to Pausing During a Workout or the Cool-Down Period.

Right selection key: Every time you press this key, the display
reflects either the distance travelled since your began your
exercise session, your strides per minute, or your cumulative
strides. An LED lights and indicates which information is being
displayed.

Navigational Keypad

Diagram 5: Navigational keypad

The navigational keypad provides several ways to change your
exercise session and to display various workout statistics. The OK key,
which allows you to confirm display selections, is also part of the
navigational keypad.

OK: Use the OK key to confirm responses to specific prompts.

Up and Down Arrows: These up and down arrows present the

available selections and affect what appears on the display.

OPTIONS: The OPTIONS key is a multi-functional key. It lets you
customize the display and set exercise session goals: time, calories, or
distance. You can set your preferences prior to selecting a program or
after you are already engaged in exercising. Refer to Setting Display

Preferences Before Exercising or Changing Your Workout Display
Options.

BACK: When the BACK key is pressed it causes the display to return
to the previous menu level.

OPTIONS

BACK

OK

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PROGRAMS Keypad

Diagram 6: PROGRAM S keypad

The PROGRAMS keypad provides access to all the exercise
programs. Choosing a category and continually pressing the
associated PROGRAMS key, cycles you through the menu
selections. Refer to Table 4 below. For a description of each program,
refer to Programs.

Note: Use the OK key to confirm your selection. For more information,
refer to Workout Options.

Table 4. Available programs

✳ Use of a chest strap or the touch-sensitive handrail grips is required.

PROGRAMSPROGRAMS

MANUAL

WEIGHT LOSS

HEART
RATE

PERFORMANCE

INTERVAL

VARIETY

PROGRAM key Program Menu EFX576i EFX556i EFX546i

MANUAL Manual ✓✓✓

INTERVAL Interval ✓✓✓

Tot a l B od y I n ter v a l ✓

VAR I ETY Cross Country ✓✓

1 Gluteals ✓✓

2 Gluteals ✓✓

Custom ✓

HEART RATE Basic HRC* ✓✓✓

WEIGHT LOSS Weight Loss ✓✓✓

PERFORMANCE Hill Climb ✓✓

Fitness Test* ✓✓✓

Cross Training ✓

1 Cross Training ✓✓

2 Cross Training ✓✓

3 Cross Training ✓✓

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Number Keypad

Diagram 7: Number keypad

The number keypad has several functions depending on what is
connected to the EFX.

The CLEAR and ENTER keys provide the following functions:

CLEAR: Use the CLEAR key to remove the last number being
displayed.

ENTER: Use the ENTER key to accept the number being displayed.

Note: The OK and ENTER keys are usually interchangeable and

provide the same function when no peripheral devices are attached to
the EFX. However, when answering prompts that originate from a
CSAFE device or computer connection, use the ENTER key.

Connection Description

Computer
(CSAFE compatible)

If a computer is attached to the CSAFE
connection on the EFX, the number keypad
lets you enter your user ID and answer other
setup prompts.

Entertainment Option If an entertainment option is connected to the

display, the number keypad acts as a remote
control which you use to select the available
channels. You can also enter number values in
answer to exercise session prompts.

Nothing Whether or not peripheral devices are

attached to the unit, the keypad lets you enter
number values in answer to exercise session
prompts. You need to press ENTER or OK to
confirm the selection.

ENTERCLEAR

123

456

789

0

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Workout Options

CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, see your
physician for a complete physical examination. Know your
physician-recommended heart rate target zone.

1. Hold on to a handrail and step on the foot pedals.

2. When you are comfortably situated, begin pedaling.

CAUTION: Hold on to a stationary handrail. The ramp incline
on the EFX576i or EFX546i may automatically recalibrate and
move to the default incline once you begin pedaling.

3. Select one of the following options:

Option... Steps...

To start exercising
immediately

•Use the QUICKSTART key.

• Refer to Choosing QUICKSTART.

To select a program • Press a PROGRAMS key.

• Refer to Selecting a Program.

To enter a user ID • Use the ENTER key.

• Refer to Storing Workout Statistics.

To set display preferences
or program goals

• Use the OPTIONS key.

• Refer to Setting Display Preferences
Before Exercising.

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Choosing QUICKSTART

1. While the Precor banner scrolls, press QUICKSTART to begin the
Manual Program.

QUICKSTART applies the following defaults:

2. Use the CROSSRAMP or RESISTANCE arrow keys to change
the resistance and ramp incline.

3. Maintain a consistent stride rate while exercising. Find a
comfortable stride rate between 100 and 160 strides per minute.

To use the SmartRate feature, you need to specify your age.
In this case, press the OPTIONS key and follow the prompts to
address your weight and age. You can use the navigational arrow
keys to change the blinking number prompts. Press OK to confirm
your age.

Prompts Default Value

Program Manual

Time Club setting

Weight 150 lb (68 kg)

Age 0

QUICK
START

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Selecting a Program

1. While the Precor banner scrolls, press one of the PROGRAMS
keys to review its list of programs. A portion of the program profile
appears in the upper display. The program number and name
appear in the center display.

2. Choose the program you want, and then press OK. For a
description of each program, refer to Programs.

3. Use the CROSSRAMP or RESISTANCE arrow keys to change
the resistance and ramp incline.

4. Maintain a consistent stride rate while exercising. Find a
comfortable stride rate between 100 and 160 strides per minute.

Exercise indefinitely in any program (except Weight Loss, distance
and calorie goal programs, and the Fitness Test). Once you begin a
program, press the TIME +/– key. A workout time blinks in the center
display. Press the number 0 and then press OK. If you choose this
option, the automatic cool-down period is eliminated. You will need to
incorporate a cool-down period by accessing the Manual Program.

Note: The club can set limits for workout, pause, and cool-down times.
So, selecting an unlimited workout time may not be allowed. Check
with your club or facility manager.

PROGRAMSPROGRAMS

MANUAL

WEIGHT LOSS

HEART
RATE

PERFORMANCE

INTERVAL

VARIETY

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Storing Workout Statistics

Many clubs connect the EFX to a computer so you can easily retrieve
your workout statistics and determine how well you are meeting your
fitness goals. If you are interested in maintaining workout statistic
information, ask the club personnel to create a user account and a
user ID for you. A user ID entry is required to store your workout
statistics.

Note: If the display is blank, you will need to pedal to supply power to
the unit. If the Precor banner appears once you begin pedaling, the
EFX is not connected to a computer. Refer to Selecting a Program or
Choosing QUICKSTART.

If the EFX is connected to a computer, the following appears:

CHOOSE QUICKSTART, ENTER, OR A PROGRAM TO BEGIN

To save the workout statistics generated during your exercise session,
take the following steps:

1. Press ENTER.

2. Use the number keypad to specify your 5-digit user ID. If you make
a mistake, use the CLEAR key and reenter the correct number.

3. When your user ID is shown, press ENTER.

A message appears and indicates when the user ID is accepted
by the computer.

4. To begin your exercise session, select a program. Refer to

Selecting a Program.

Note:

To bypass the user ID entry, press ENTER while all five zeros
appear in the user ID field. The workout statistics generated during
your exercise session will not be added to your file.

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Setting Display Preferences Before
Exercising

While the Precor banner scrolls, you have the opportunity to set
display preferences and program goals.

Once you set your preferences, you have a 5-second window to
select a program. If you do not select a program from the
PROGRAMS menu or press QUICKSTART within the 5-second
window, the preferences return to the club settings.

1. As the Precor banner scrolls, press OPTIONS.

2. Use the arrow keys on the navigational keypad to display each
menu option or preference and press OK to select it.

Table 5. Display preferences before an exercise session

3. Follow the prompts on the display and return to the Precor banner.

Note: The selections that you make prior to a workout reset to the club
settings once your program or the pause time limit ends.

Menu Option Preferences Effect

GOAL TIME, CALORIES, or

DISTANCE

Sets the program goal.

LANGUAGE ENGLISH, ESPANOL,

FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH,
NEDERLANDS,
PORTUGUES, and
RUCCKIJJ.

Causes the display
messages and prompts to
appear in the chosen
language.

UNITS U.S. or METRIC Determines which units of

measure appear on the
display.

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Cooling Down After a Workout

Incorporate a cool-down period into your workout to help lower your
heart rate and minimize muscle stiffness or soreness.

When you complete a program with a time limit or specified goal, you
automatically enter a cool-down period. The resistance is reduced by
20% and the ramp incline is set to level 1. To readjust the ramp incline
or resistance, press the arrow keys.

Note: The program goal or workout time cannot be changed during
the cool-down period.

A workout summary appears at the end of the cool-down period. Refer
to Ending a Workout.

A cool-down period will not be appended to your workout session if
the following occurs:

• The club allows the NO LIMIT option for a user’s workout time and,

you enter a time goal of zero, essentially setting an unlimited
workout time.

• The club sets a cool-down time of zero, which eliminates the cool-

down phase.

• You exit a program before completing it.

If you specify an unlimited workout time or the club removed the cool­down phase, remember to incorporate a cool-down period at the end
of your workout.

Pausing During a Workout or the
Cool-Down Period

If you stop pedaling anytime during a workout or during a cool-down
period, the EFX begins a 30-second shutdown. You cannot pause for
a longer period of time or change to a different program unless the
club has the optional power adapter attached to the unit.

When the optional power adapter is attached, you can pause for a set
time, usually two minutes. If you do not resume pedaling during that
time, the display returns to the banner.

1. To pause, stop pedaling.

2. To resume exercising from pause mode, begin pedaling.

Note: In pause mode, you have the ability to change your program
selection or display options. Refer to Changing Programs in Mid-
session and Changing Your Workout Display Options.

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Ending a Workout

CAUTION: Hold on to a handrail when you near the end of your
exercise session.

1. Slow your pedaling when you complete the cool-down period.

2. To view your workout summary, continue pedaling above 40
strides per minute.

The workout summary appears and shows your cumulative
workout statistics including warm-up and cool-down periods. You
can review your workout statistics as long as you continue
pedaling.

3. End your workout by pressing the PAUSE/RESET key and return
to the Precor banner.

4. Stop pedaling.

5. Hold on to a stationary handrail as you step off the EFX.

Note: If the optional power adapter is attached, you do not have to
continue pedaling to view your workout statistics. When you
complete the cool-down period, the workout summary appears.
Press PAUSE/RESET again to return to the Precor banner.

If you hold onto the touch-sensitive handrail grips or wear a chest
strap while exercising, a heart rate analysis appears during the
workout summary. Refer to Heart Rate Analysis.

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Programs

This section describes the programs available on the EFX576i,
EFX556i and EFX546i. Use this section as a reference tool to better
understand each program’s purpose.

Choosing a Program

Choosing a program depends on your goals. If you are a beginner or
returning to regular exercise, you can start a cardio-conditioning
program to slowly return your body to a comfortable level of exercise.
If you have been exercising and feel that you have an intermediate or
advanced fitness level, you probably have established goals. The
Precor web site (www.precor.com) can give you many ideas about
fitness routines and advice from the experts.

Several exercise choices on the EFX are preprogrammed with
recommendations for ramp incline levels or resistance. For example,
the Interval Program is preprogrammed with recommendations on
ramp incline and resistance levels, backward or forward motion, and
alternating rest or work intervals. You always have the option to
override the suggested levels with certain exceptions found in the
Heart Rate and Performance Programs.

If your level of exertion becomes too great, reduce your stride rate or
use the arrow keys to override each upcoming column in the program
profile. If you use the arrow keys, the profile changes accordingly.

Program Tips

• While exercising, you need to pedal above 40 strides per minute.
Dropping below 40 strides per minute causes the EFX to shut
down to conserve battery power. The EFX displays a 30-second
countdown before it shuts off. If you move the foot pedals during
the countdown period, you can resume exercising where you
left off.

• Begin at the Precor banner and choose a program by pressing
PROGRAMS or QUICKSTART. Refer to Workout Options.

• A blinking column indicates your position as you progress through
a program.

• Prior to choosing a program, you may press the OPTIONS key to
access goal, language, or units of measure settings. After pressing
OK to confirm new settings, you must select a program within five
seconds for the changes to become effective. Refer to Setting
Display Preferences Before Exercising.

• To use the SmartRate feature, you need to specify your age and
wear a chest strap or hold on to the touch-sensitive grips. For
more information, refer to Changing Your Workout Display
Options.

• The club can set limits on workout, pause, and cool-down times.
Check with your club or facility manager to learn if any club limits
are in place that might affect your program selections.

Note: The EFX556i has a stationary ramp. All references to ramp
incline or CROSSRAMP apply to the EFX576i and EFX546i.

User’s Reference Manual: Programs 24

Manual Program

The Manual Program profile, available by pressing the MANUAL key,
begins as a flat line. You control ramp incline and resistance settings
using the CROSSRAMP or RESISTANCE arrow keys. The program
profile reflects changes to resistance on the EFX556i and changes to
ramp incline on the EFX576i and EFX546i. The blinking column
indicates your position in the program.

The workout time reflects the club default setting. A cool-down period
occurs automatically when you end your workout.

Note: An exception to the cool-down period exists if the club allows it.
Refer to Cooling Down After a Workout for more information.

To use the SmartRate feature, you need to specify your age by
pressing the OPTIONS key and following the display prompts. To
change the workout time, press the TIME +/– key. Refer to Changing
the Workout Time.

Interval Programs

The Interval Programs, available by pressing the INTERVAL key, are
among the best for conditioning your cardiovascular system. Each
program raises and lowers your level of exertion repeatedly for the
specified period of time.

Each program lets you choose the rest and work intervals according
to your training regimen.

While exercising, you can vary your strides per minute and change the
preset ramp incline or resistance (EFX556i) using the CROSSRAMP
or RESISTANCE arrow keys. The settings are repeated throughout
the remainder of the program.

Note: Ramp incline changes are limited to +/–5% grade variance
from the previous level.

The display lets you know when the ramp incline or resistance (EFX556i)
levels are about to change, and indicates the levels of the next interval.

The Total Body Interval Program is available on the EFX576i. It lets you
specify the time durations for the rest and work intervals.

If you prefer to set a calorie or distance goal, use the OPTIONS key.
Refer to Setting Display Preferences Before Exercising or Changing
Your Workout Display Options.

MANUAL INTERVAL

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Total Body Interval Program

The EFX576i Total Body Interval Program available by pressing the
INTERVAL key, provides an additional aspect to the standard interval
program. Each program interval prompts you to push or pull with your
arms, which incorporates upper body movement and elevates the
intensity of your workout. The program also consists of alternating
forward and backward pedaling movements that focus on working the
thigh and calf muscle groups.

The Total Body Interval Program is broken into five intervals of equal
length. Each interval raises and lowers your level of exertion repeatedly
for a specified period of time.

Note: If the club allows an unlimited workout time and you specify it,
then the time per interval is fixed at one minute.

When you begin the program, the resistance for the rest and work
intervals are preset at 1 and 8, respectively. The settings are repeated
throughout the program and shown in the program profile.

To change either the ramp incline or resistance settings, press the
appropriate arrow key and continue. The display lets you know when
the ramp incline or resistance levels are about to change, and
indicates the levels of the next interval.

Cross Country Program

The Cross Country Program, available by pressing the VARIETY key,
is designed to provide a more realistic terrain as if you were walking in
the outdoors. Review the profiles to determine the ascent and descent
levels of each program.

The goal in a Cross Country Program is time, but if you prefer a
distance goal, you can press the OPTIONS key. Refer to Changing
Your Workout Display Options. Once you select a distance goal, the
TIME REMAINING display recalculates based on your stride rate.

Anytime during a workout, you can override the ramp incline settings
by pressing the CROSSRAMP arrow keys. The remaining profile
columns change accordingly. The changes are saved and applied
throughout the remainder of the program. You can adjust the
resistance by pressing the RESISTANCE arrow keys.

INTERVAL VARIETY

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Gluteal Programs

The two Gluteal Programs, available by pressing the VARIETY key, are
designed to exercise the gluteal muscles. The ramp incline is
preprogrammed. Review the profiles to determine the ascent and
descent levels of each program.

Anytime during a workout, you can override the ramp incline settings
by pressing the CROSSRAMP arrow keys. The remaining profile
columns change accordingly. The changes are saved and applied
throughout the remainder of the program. To change the resistance,
use the RESISTANCE arrow keys.

Custom Program

The EFX576i Custom Program, available by pressing the VARIETY
key, provides variable preprogrammed ramp inclines. Fitness
personnel in the club facility have the option to create a profile
customized for its patrons.

Similar to other EFX programs that have preprogrammed ramp
inclines, you can override the ramp incline settings using the
CROSSRAMP arrow keys. The changes are applied to the remaining
profile. To change the resistance, use the RESISTANCE arrow keys.

VARIETY VARIETY

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Basic HRC Program

The Basic Heart Rate Control Program lets you set a target for your
heart rate. The program adjusts the resistance to maintain your heart
rate within two beats per minute of the target heart rate while you
exercise. To use this program, you must enter your age and wear a
chest strap so your heart rate can be monitored throughout the
session.

Important: Consult your physician to determine the appropriate
target heart rate for your age and fitness level. If your physician
recommends a different target heart rate than the one that appears on
the display, use the RESISTANCE arrow keys to change the target
heart rate once you finish the warm-up period. Do not exercise over
the recommended range.

Basic HRC Program Tips

The Basic HRC Program enhances your overall cardiovascular fitness
levels to help you achieve your weight loss and fitness goals. Read
through the following tips before selecting the Basic HRC Program.
These tips provide general information regarding how the program
functions. For more information and exercise suggestions, refer to the
Precor web site at www.precor.com.

Important: Maintain a constant stride rate between 100 and 160
strides per minute. Automatic adjustments to the resistance cannot
take place if you drop below 40 strides per minute.

• The program provides a 3-minute warm-up period. During this
time, you may change the ramp incline or resistance.

Note: When your target heart rate is achieved or the 3-minute
period elapses, the warm-up period ends and the program begins.

• The program automatically adjusts the resistance to keep your
heart rate at the selected target. After the warm-up period,
pressing the RESISTANCE arrow keys no longer affects the
resistance, but does change the target heart rate. Check the
SmartRate display to see if you are maintaining your preferred
zone. Check the HEART RATE display to determine your actual
heart rate. For information about understanding your target heart
rate, refer to Heart Rate Features.

• You can change the target heart rate, strides per minute, or ramp
incline, but doing so 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.

• The workout time is set to the club limit. To adjust the time, press
the TIME +/– key and use the navigational arrow keys followed by
OK to change the workout time.

• A cool down period is automatically added to the end of the
program.

If you are having difficulty with the heart rate features, talk to your club
or facility manager.

HEART
RATE

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Weight Loss Program

With the Weight Loss Program, the workout time is fixed at 28
minutes and consists of seven 4-minute intervals. You are not
prompted for a workout time. Use the arrow keys to change the
resistance or the ramp incline for the rest or work interval. When you
make changes, the program repeats the settings for the remaining
intervals.

The display lets you know when the resistance levels are about to
change.

For the ideal weight loss range, your heart rate should remain between
55% and 70% of your maximum aerobic heart rate. If you wear a chest
strap or grasp both touch-sensitive grips, you can use SmartRate as a
visual cue.

• Set a comfortable stride rate and then adjust the resistance and
ramp incline.

• Maintain a level of exertion so that the SmartRate LEDs in the
FATBURN target zone blink in the display during rest intervals.

• During the work intervals, increase your level of exertion so that the
LEDs in the CARDIO target zone blink.

For more information about the SmartRate display, refer to Using
SmartRate.

Hill Climb Program

The Hill Climb Program, available by pressing the PERFORMANCE
key, is a variable resistance program that works several different
muscle groups. The resistance in the Hill Climb Program is
preprogrammed. To override the resistance settings for each column,
press the RESISTANCE arrow keys. The changes raise or lower the
columns on the remaining portion of the program profile.

WEIGHT LOSS PERFORMANCE

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Fitness Test

The Fitness Test, available by pressing the PERFORMANCE key,
monitors your heart rate and calculates a fitness score based on your
average heart rate during specific test stages. When the test is
completed, the display provides a fitness score and fitness category.

The Fitness Test was developed in 2004 by Dr. Emily Cooper of
Seattle Performance Medicine. The test results can help you gauge
the effectiveness of your current exercise routine and tailor it to meet
your fitness goals.

Fitness Test Tips

Read through the following tips before starting the Fitness Test.

• Sit and rest for at least five minutes prior to taking the test.

• You must wear the chest strap throughout the test. If the heart rate
reception is erratic, incorrect readings can occur and terminate the
test.

• You must enter your age and your gender to begin the test.

• Maintain a comfortable stride rate above 100 strides per minute.
Continue pedaling at a consistent stride rate (between 100 and
160 strides per minute) throughout the test.

• The test provides a 3-minute warm-up period. During the first
minute, you may change the ramp incline using the CROSSRAMP
arrow keys.

The Fitness Test commences at the end of the warm-

up period.

Important: If a message appears stating that your heart rate is too
high, the test ends and the automatic cool-down period begins.
Complete the cool-down period and retake the Fitness Test later.

• After the first minute of the warm-up period the CROSSRAMP
arrow keys are disabled. The RESISTANCE arrow keys are
disabled throughout the test. Any pressure on the arrow keys is
ignored.

• Let the program adjust the resistance for you.

• You cannot change the distance or time goals or change to
another program while in the midst of taking the test.

Completing the Fitness Test

When you finish the Fitness Test, the pedal resistance is reduced. An
automatic cool-down period is provided after the test to help return
your heart rate to a normal, restful state.

The Fitness Test automatically ends if one of the following occurs:

• You stop pedaling.

• Your heart rate increases and averages above 75% of the
maximum allowable heart rate (220 minus your age) during the first
three minutes.

• Your stride rate drops below 100 strides per minute.

• Your heart rate increases and averages above 85% of the
maximum allowable heart rate (220 minus your age).

• Your heart rate cannot be detected for two minutes.

• You press PAUSE/RESET.

• You complete the test.

PERFORMANCE

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Fitness Test Scores

When you finish the Fitness Test, a fitness score appears on the
display as part of the workout summary. The test results can help you
gauge the effectiveness of your current exercise routine and tailor it to
meet your fitness goals.

Tables 6 and 7 show the desired range in fitness levels depending on
your age and gender. More information is available at the Precor web
site (www.precor.com).

Table 6. Cardiorespiratory fitness score category—females*

Table 7. Cardiorespiratory fitness score category—males*

✳ The test and analysis algorithm were developed by Dr. Emily Cooper of Seattle

Performance Medicine in 2004.

Crosstraining Programs

These programs have preprogrammed incline (EFX576i/EFX546i) or
resistance (EFX556i) levels. The programs consist of alternating
forward and backward pedaling movements that focus on working the
thigh and calf muscle groups.

Three different Crosstraining Programs are available on the EFX576i
and EFX546i. Each places the maximum intensity of the workout at
different portions of the program. Display prompts indicate when you
should change pedal direction. The time intervals between the
directional changes depend on which program you choose.

On the EFX576i and EFX546i, you can change the ramp incline and
resistance levels during the forward and backward intervals. On the
EFX556i, you can change the resistance. The program remembers
your settings and repeats them for subsequent forward and backward
intervals until you change them.

When you change the incline on the EFX546i or EFX576i, the
program profile changes accordingly by raising or lowering the height
of the columns. On the EFX556i, the height of the column is affected
by the RESISTANCE keys.

Fitness Category

Age in Years

Low
Fitness

Medium
Fitness

High
Fitness

20–39 28 (or below) 28–33 33 (or above)

40–49 26 (or below) 26–31 31 (or above)

50–59 24 (or below) 24–28 28 (or above)

60 and over 22 (or below) 22–26 26 (or above)

Fitness Category

Age in Years

Low
Fitness

Medium
Fitness

High
Fitness

20–39 35 (or below) 35–42 42 (or above)

40–49 32 (or below) 32–39 39 (or above)

50–59 29 (or below) 29–36 36 (or above)

60 and over 24 (or below) 24–31 31 (or above)

PERFORMANCE

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Exercise Session

This section describes how to access the following opportunities
through the use of the OPTIONS key on the navigational keypad. Any
display selections set during the course of your exercise session are
reset to the club settings when you end your session. While
exercising, you can:

• change the program you are using

• change the workout time

• enter your weight and age

• choose between time-, distance-, or calorie-type goals

• reset your target heart rate

• display more workout statistics

• display messages and prompts in a different language

• choose between U.S. standard and Metric units of measure

Note: Prior to selecting a program, you can select preferences for
program goals, language and units of measure. Refer to Setting
Display Preferences Before Exercising.

Changing Programs in Mid-session

You can change programs in the middle of a session by selecting a
new program from the PROGRAMS key menu. All accumulated
workout statistics are transferred to the new program as you continue
exercising.

Note: You cannot select a different program if you stop pedaling and
the EFX begins its 30-second shutdown. Refer to Pausing During a
Workout or the Cool-Down Period.

Certain programs are not available for mid-session transfers due to set
goals and program preferences. If this occurs, a message scrolls
across the center display.

Changing the Workout Time

To change the duration of your exercise session, take the following
steps:

1. Press TIME +/–.

2. A workout time blinks in the center display. Use the navigational
arrow keys or the number keys to adjust the time.

3. Press OK.

A message scrolls across the display indicating that the new
workout time has been accepted.

The club can limit the duration of exercise sessions and certain
programs have fixed time goals which do not allow adjustments. If your
attempt to change the workout time is not accepted, display
messages scroll and indicate the reasons.

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Addressing Your Weight and Age

Your age must be entered to activate the SmartRate display and to
properly use the heart rate program. To enter or change your weight or
age during an exercise session, take the following steps:

1. Press OPTIONS.

2. The prompt, WEIGHT/AGE appears. Press OK.

Note: If the weight and age are already entered, the WEIGHT/
AGE prompt will not appear as part of the OPTIONS menu.

3. Use the number keys or navigational arrow keys to adjust the
blinking weight prompt and then, press OK.

4. Use the number keys or navigational arrow keys to adjust the
blinking age prompt and then, press OK.

A message scrolls across the display indicating that your weight and
age have been accepted.

Adjusting Program Goals

To designate a distance, calories, or time goal while exercising take
the following steps:

1. Press OPTIONS, and then press the ▼ key on the navigational
keypad until GOAL appears.

Note: If a program has a preset goal such as 28 minutes in the
Weight Loss Program, GOAL may not appear as part of the
OPTIONS menu.

2. Press OK.

3. Press OPTIONS again or the ▼ key on the navigational keypad to
select between, TIME, CALORIES, or DISTANCE.

4. When you are ready, press OK to select the displayed goal.

5. A blinking number appears indicating that the system is ready for
adjustments to the goal. Use the number keys or navigational
arrow keys to change the setting.

6. When you are ready, press OK. If the program you are using
allows changes to goal settings, a prompt scrolls across the
display indicating that your selection has been accepted.

User’s Reference Manual: Exercise Session 33

Adjusting Your Target Heart Rate

Your target heart rate can be adjusted anytime during your exercise
session by taking the following steps:

1. Press OPTIONS, and then press the ▼ key on the navigational
keypad until TARGET HR appears.

2. Press OK.

3. A blinking number appears indicating the suggested target heart
rate based on your age. Use the number keys or navigational arrow
keys to change the setting.

4. When you are ready, press OK.

Important: Consult your physician to determine the appropriate
target heart rate for your age and fitness level. If your physician
recommends a different target heart rate than the one that
appears on the display, change the target heart rate to match
your physician’s recommendation. Do not exercise over the
recommended range.

Changing Your Workout
Display Options

During an exercise session, the center display becomes a message
bar. It can show additional workout statistics depending on user
selections accessed through the OPTIONS menu.

To display more workout statistics or choose one among them, take
the following steps:

1. Press OPTIONS, and then press the ▼ key on the navigational
keypad until MORE METRICS appears.

2. Press OK.

3. Scroll through all the available workout statistic displays by
continually pressing the ▼ key on the navigational keypad. Refer to
Ta bl e 8.

4. When you are ready, press OK to select a displayed metric or
display the entire menu consecutively, by selecting SHOW ALL.

Note: To remove a scrolling statistic from the message bar, you
need to reenter the OPTIONS menu and select a different
workout statistic display or select OFF.

User’s Reference Manual: Exercise Session 34

Table 8. Workout statistics available in the OPTIONS menu

OPTIONS Menu Description

% COMPLETE Shows how much of the program goal you have

completed.

TIME IN ZONE Displays the total time that your heart rate is within

the range of 55% to 84% of your target heart rate.

SEGMENT TIME
REMAINING

Indicates the amount of time, in minutes and
seconds, that remain in the highlighted column of
the profile before the next column begins blinking.

AVERAGE SPEED Displays the average miles or kilometers per hour.

The number that appears is determined by dividing
the total distance travelled (converted from
strides) by the total accumulated workout time.

CALS/MIN Displays the approximate number of calories

burned per minute.

CALS/HR Displays the approximate number of calories

burned per hour.

WATTS Shows your current energy expenditure level.

METS Shows the metabolic units associated with your

current energy expenditure level, derived from the
calories per minute value and adjusted for your
weight.

TARGET HR Shows the current target heart rate setting.

AVG HEART RATE Displays your average heart rate. The number is

based on systematic sampling taken while you are
exercising. A chest strap will give you a more
accurate heart rate average than if you
occasionally use the touch-sensitive grips. If no
heart rate reading occurred during your exercise
session, three dashes appear when you change to
this display.

SHOW ALL Presents all the workout statistics in this menu in

consecutive order.

OFF Stops scrolling the workout statistics, found in this

table, across the message bar.

OPTIONS Menu Description

User’s Reference Manual: Exercise Session 35

Selecting a Language

You can choose to display text messages in seven different languages.
To select a different language during an exercise session, take the
following steps:

1. Press OPTIONS, and then press the ▼ key on the navigational
keypad until LANGUAGE appears.

2. Press OK.

LANGUAGE scrolls across the display and is replaced by the one
of seven language options.

3. Scroll through all the available options by continually pressing the
▼ key on the navigational keypad.

4. When you are ready, press OK to select the displayed language. A
message scrolls across the display indicating that the language
has been changed.

Changing the Units of Measure

Display measurements can appear in either Metric or U.S. Standard.
To change this setting, perform the following steps:

1. Press OPTIONS, and then press the ▼ key on the navigational
keypad until UNITS appears.

2. Press OK. UNITS scrolls across the display and is replaced by the
one of two options: U.S. or METRIC.

3. Toggle between the two options by pressing the ▼ key on the
navigational keypad.

4. When you are ready, press OK to select the displayed unit of
measure. A message scrolls across the display indicating that the
unit of measure has changed.

User’s Reference Manual: Exercise Session 36

Notes:

EFX576i, EFX556i, EFX546i

Produc t Specifications

Product Features

EFX576i E FX556i EFX546i

Length 80 in (203 cm) 80 in (203 cm) 80 in (203 cm)
Width 32 in (81 cm) 32 in (81 cm) 32 in (81 cm)
Height 68.5 in (174 cm) 68.5 in (174 cm) 68.5 in (174 cm)
Weight 340 lb (154 kg) 340 lb (154 kg) 340 lb (154 kg)
Shipping weight 430 lb (195 kg) 430 lb (195 kg) 430 lb (195 kg)
Power Self-powered Self-powered Self-powered
CrossRamp

®

13° - 40° 20° (Fixed) 13° - 40°
Incline settings 1-20 Stationary 1-20
Resistance levels 1-20 1-20 1-20
Frame Powder-coated

steel

Powder-coated
steel

Powder -coated
steel

Regulatory Approvals FCC, ETL, CE FCC, ETL, CE FCC, ETL, CE

EFX576i EFX556i EFX546i

CSAFE Compatible ✓✓✓
Entertainment Option Available ✓✓✓
Heart Rate Telemetry ✓✓✓
QuickStart

TM

✓✓✓

SmartRate

®

✓✓✓

Touch Heart Rate ✓✓✓

Progra ms

EFX576i E FX55 6i EFX546i

Manual ✓✓✓
Interval

Interval ✓✓✓
Total B ody Inte rv a l ✓

Var iety

Cross Country ✓✓
1 Gluteals ✓✓
2 Gluteals ✓✓
Custom ✓

Heart Rate

Basic HRC* ✓✓✓

Weight L os s

Weight Loss ✓✓✓

Perfor mance

Hill Climb ✓✓
Fitness Test* ✓✓✓
Cross Training ✓
1 Cross Training ✓✓
2 Cross Training ✓✓
3 Cross Training ✓✓

Electronic Readouts

✳ Use of a chest strap or the touch-sensitive handrail grips is

required.

EFX576i EFX556i EFX546i

% Complete ✓✓✓
Average Heart Rate* ✓✓✓
Average Speed ✓✓✓
Calories ✓✓✓
Calories per Hour ✓✓✓
Calories per Minute ✓✓✓
CrossRamp Incline ✓✓
Distance ✓✓✓
Goal ✓✓✓
Heart Rate* ✓✓✓
Heart Rate Analysis* ✓✓✓
Language ✓✓✓
Maximum Heart Rate* ✓✓✓
METS ✓✓✓
Profile ✓✓✓
Resistance Levels ✓✓✓
Segment Time Remaining ✓✓✓
SmartRate* ✓✓✓
Strides/Minute ✓✓✓
Target Heart Rate ✓✓✓
Time ✓✓✓
Time Elapsed ✓✓✓
Time in Heart Rate Zone* ✓✓✓
Time Remaining ✓✓✓
Tot al S t r i d e s ✓✓✓
Units ✓✓✓
Watts ✓✓✓
Workout Summary ✓✓✓

EFX5.x6i UR M 49096-103, en

14 August 2006

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 2006 Precor Incorporated.
Specifications subject to change without notice.

www.precor.com

NOTICE:

Precor is widely recognized for its innovative, award winning designs of exercise equipment. Precor aggressively seeks
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.

Precor Incorporated
20031 142nd Ave NE
P.O . B o x 72 02
Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002

EFX

®

576i

Assembly Guide

Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer

TM

EFX576i Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Assembly Guide 1

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.

Obtaining Service

You should not attempt to service the EFX except for maintenance tasks as
described in the Product Owner’s Manual. If any items are missing, contact
your dealer. Should you need more information regarding customer support
numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit the Precor web site
at www.precor.com/corp/contact.

Unpacking the Equipment

The unit is shipped in one box. Ask for help from two or more people to unpack
and assemble the EFX.

Required Tools

• Wire tie cutter

• Phillips-head screwdriver

•Two ⁹⁄₁₆-inch combination wrenches (open-end and box)

• SAE Standard socket set

Cardio Theater PVS
Assembly Instructions

If the Cardio Theater Personal Viewing System (PVS) accompanies this Precor
unit, review the PVS assembly instructions found in the Cardio Theater box.
Alleviate additional assembly or disassembly steps by combining the two
assemblies as needed.

Installation Requirements

Follow these installation requirements when assembling the unit:

• Assemble the unit near the location where you plan to use it.

• Provide ample space around the unit.

Open space around the unit allows for easier access.

• Set up the unit on a solid, flat surface.

A smooth, flat surface under the unit helps keep it level. A level unit has
fewer malfunctions.

• Open the box and assemble the components in the sequence

presented in this guide.

• Insert all fasteners with your fingers.

Use your fingers to properly align and thread the fasteners. This helps
alleviate cross-threading. Do not fully wrench tighten fasteners until
instructed to do so.

Important: When wrench tightening, the head of the fastener should be
flush with the product. If it is not, cross-threading has occurred. Do not
attempt to rework the assembly as more damage to the equipment will
occur. Contact Customer Support. Refer to Obtaining Service.

• If you plan to move the unit, obtain help and use a hand truck.

Do not grasp any plastic parts while lifting or moving the unit. The plastic
parts are not capable of supporting the weight of the unit and they may
break.

EFX576i Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Assembly Guide 2

Hardware Kit (not to scale)

Fasteners Quantity

(A) Buttonhead screw (1-inch)

14

(B) Washer (⁵⁄₁₆-inch)

20

(C) Socket head cap screw (1¼-inch)

6

(D) Split washer (⁵⁄₁₆-inch)

14

(E) Hex head screw (1¼-inch)

2

(F) Washer (³⁄₈-inch)

4

(G) Self-tapping screw (1½-inch)

4

(H) Phillips-head screw (¾-inch)

3

2 — Bushings (J)

2 — Link arm caps (K)

2 — Pivot arm caps (L)

EFX576i Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Assembly Guide 3

2 — Pivot axle caps (M) 4 — Upright support covers (N)

(packaged separately)

Inner cover

Outer cover

EFX576i Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Assembly Guide 4

Assembly Steps

Remove the lift cover and set it aside.

Important: Grease on the lift axle can stain clothing. Be
careful not to get grease on your clothing as you remove
the lift cover.

Feed the cable through the right upright support. Tape

the cable 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.

EFX576i Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Assembly Guide 5

Rear
view of
console

Attach the upright supports to the base frame using eight

buttonhead screws (A), eight split washers (D), and eight
washers (B). Finger tighten.

Ask your assistant to hold the display console above the
upright supports while you connect the cable. Remove and
discard the tape after you connect the cable.

Important: Place excess cable inside the upright support.

Have your assistant lower the display console while you align

the mounting brackets on the inside of the upright supports.

Fasten the display console to each upright support by

threading a buttonhead screw (A) and washer (B) through
opposite mounting holes. Check that the base fasteners are
loose before installing the display console fasteners.

CAUTION: Make sure the display console screws are
properly threaded into the inserts. Do not cross thread.
The Precor Limited Warranty does not cover damage that
occurs during installation.

C

heck alignments and thread the remaining four display
console screws (A) and four washers (B). Wrench tighten with
a ³⁄₁₆-inch hex key so the assemblies come together, but leave
room for adjustments.

When all fasteners are snug against the unit, begin at the base

and alternately wrench tighten all fasteners. Follow the
sequence from step 3 through step 7.

EFX576i Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Assembly Guide 6

Position the water bottle holder as shown and attach it to the right
stationary handrail. Secure the holder using three Phillips-head
screws (H) and a Phillips-head screwdriver.

CAUTION: Handlebars can swing and cause injury. Have your
assistant hold the handlebar and gently lower it into a vertical
position when the handlebar assembly is complete.

For proper alignment, rotate the
pivot arm to a horizontal position.
Apply pressure to fit the protrusion
on the handlebar into the handlebar
bracket.

Insert three socket head cap
screws (C), three split washers (D),
and three washers (B) through
each handlebar bracket. To secure
the handlebars, wrench tighten the fasteners using a ¼-inch
hex key.

Attach the handlebars to the link arms using two hex head

screws (E), two bushings (J), and four washers (F). For ease of
installation, slide the corresponding foot pedal to the top of the
ramp before attaching each handlebar. Wrench tighten the
fasteners using a ⁹⁄₁₆-inch box-end or socket wrench.

Important: Install the fasteners in the order shown. The bushing
slides inside the link arm. The heads of the screws remain on the
ramp side of the link arm.

Align the cut-out inside the link arm cap (K) with the link arm

mounting hole. Apply pressure to the cap until it snaps into place.

EFX576i Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Assembly Guide 7

Place one inner and one outer upright support cover (N)
around an upright support. Align each pair so the arrows
on the covers point toward the front of the unit.

Apply pressure to engage the inner cover protrusions with
the outer cover screw holes. Slide the covers down into
the base mounts. Secure each pair of covers using two
self-tapping screws (G) and a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Attach the pivot arm caps (L).

Replace the lift cover removed in step 1. Insert the two
pivot axle caps (M) and press firmly into place. The pivot
axle caps hold the lift cover in place.

Clean the ramp with a soft cloth dampened in a diluted

solution of mild soap and water.

EFX576i Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Assembly Guide 8

Level the EFX by placing it on a solid, flat surface.

Before allowing users on the EFX, make sure it does not wobble from
side to side.

CAUTION: To eliminate wobble, make sure the rubber pads are
in contact with the floor.

To remove any side-to-side movement, take the following steps.

1. Ask your assistant to tip the unit on its side.

2. Locate the two height adjusters at the front of the unit.

3. Rotate the height adjusters to raise or lower the unit.

Important: If the unit is placed on a slightly uneven surface,
rotating the height adjusters can help, but will not compensate
for extremely uneven surfaces.

4. When you are finished adjusting the EFX, ask your assistant to
gently lower the unit to the floor. Make sure the rubber pads are in
contact with the floor.

Rubber pads

Height adjusters

Verify that the heart rate display is operational.

1. Hold on to a stationary handrail and step on the foot pedals.

2. When you are comfortably situated, begin pedaling. A
pedaling speed above 40 strides per minute must be
maintained for several seconds.

3. Grasp both touch-sensitive handrail grips on the stationary
handrails.

4. Look at the HEART RATE display. After a few seconds, a
number appears indicating your heart rate.

Note: If a number does not appear in the HEART RATE display,
you may need to disassemble the unit and check the cable
connection. For troubleshooting tips, refer to the Product
Owner’s Manual.

©2006 Precor Incorporated

www.precor.com

EFX576i AG 49062-103, en

16 November 2006

Precor Incorporated
20031 142nd Avenue NE
P.O. B ox 72 02
Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002