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WELCOME TO A PERSONALIZED FITNESS EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR HOME

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HEART RATE INFORMATION

CHOOsE A WORKOUT

• Determine your level of tness: beginner,

intermediate, or advanced.

• Determine your immediate goal: endurance

training, cardio-conditioning, or weight loss.

If you are a beginner, start with a cardio-conditioning

workout to gradually adjust your body to the demands of

exercise. Over a recommended eight-week period, you will

increase your endurance and strength.

For all tness levels, plan to exercise at an appropriately

challenging pace for 20 to 30 minutes a day. Wear a chest

strap to monitor your heart rate. Supplement your plans

with tness workouts from the Precor web site

(www.precor.com). The Precor web site also provides

expert advice to help you reach your tness goals.

MONITOR YOUR HEART RATE

The SmartRate and heart rate displays provide visual cues

that help you adjust your tness routine to reach your

goals. Use these features to keep your heart rate within

the target zones.

Wear a Chest Strap

During a workout, the heart rate features appear on

the display when you wear a chest strap. To receive an

accurate reading, the chest strap needs to be in direct

contact with your skin. 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.

1. Carefully dampen the back of the strap with tap

2. Adjust the strap and fasten it around your chest.

The strap should feel snug, not restrictive

(Diagram B).

3. Make sure that the chest strap is right side up, lies

horizontally across your chest, and is centered in

the middle of your chest (Diagram C).

When these steps are complete, you are ready to view

your heart rate.

Touch-Sensitive Handrail Grips

Several Precor products incorporate touch-sensitive

heart rate grips on the handrails. If you prefer to use

the touch-sensitive handrail grips, use both hands.

Make sure both hands are moist (not dry) and avoid

grasping the sensors too tightly.

Note: For the best heart rate monitoring results, wear a

chest strap.

sMARTRATE® FEATUREs

When you begin an exercise session, a blinking

segment in the SmartRate display appears if you

entered your age during the setup phase. The blinking

segment indicates the current zone of your heart rate.

The calculation used for the heart rate target zone is

aerobic heart rate. To improve your overall

cardiovascular and respiratory tness level, maintain

your heart rate between 70% and 85% of your

maximum aerobic heart rate. For the greatest benets,

maintain your heart rate in either zone for 30 minutes or

more at least three times a week.

CAUTION: Your heart rate should never exceed

85% of your maximum aerobic heart rate or go

above your target zone (Diagram D).

COOl DOWN AFTER YOUR WORKOUT

Cooling down is an important aspect of your workout

because it helps reduce muscle stiness and

soreness by transporting excess lactic acid out of the

working muscles. Cooling down for at least three

minutes helps provide a smooth transition that allows

your heart rate to return to its normal, non-exercising state.

Diagram D: Heart Rate Target Zones

Diagram A Diagram B Diagram C

If you are a beginner, start a cardio-conditioning

program to slowly adjust your body to a comfortable

level of exercise. Over a recommended 8-week

period, you will increase your endurance and strength

while improving flexibility.

If you have been exercising and feel that you have

reached an intermediate or advanced fitness level, you

probably have established goals for yourself.

For all fitness levels, plan to exercise at a comfortable

pace for 20 to 30 minutes a day. Wear a chest strap

to monitor your heart rate. Supplement your plans

with fitness workouts from the Precor web site

(www.precor.com). The Precor web site also provides

expert advice to help you reach your fitness goals.

Monitor Your Heart Rate

The SmartRate and heart rate displays provide visual

cues that help you adjust your fitness routine to reach

your goals. Use these features to keep your heart rate

within the target zones.

Wear a Chest Strap

During a workout, the heart rate features appear on

the display when you wear a chest strap. To receive

an accurate reading, the chest strap needs to be in

direct contact with your skin. 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.

1. Carefully dampen the back of the strap with tap

water (Diagram A).

Important: Do not use deionized water. It does

not have the proper minerals and salts to conduct

electrical impulses.

When these steps are complete, you are ready to view

your heart rate!

Touch-Sensitive Handrail Grips

Several Precor products incorporate touch-sensitive

heart rate grips on the handrails. If you prefer to use

the touch-sensitive handrail grips, use both hands.

Make sure both hands are moist (not dry) when you

grasp the touch-sensitive handrail grips.

SmartRate® Features

When you begin an exercise session, a blinking

segment in the SmartRate display appears if you

entered your age during the setup phase. The blinking

segment indicates the current zone of your heart rate.

The calculation used for the heart rate target zone is

your maximum aerobic heart rate:

(220 minus your age) multiplied by a percent.

For the ideal weight loss range, your heart rate should

remain between 55% and 70% of your maximum

aerobic heart rate. To improve your overall

cardiovascular and respiratory fitness level, maintain

your heart rate between 70% and 85% of your

maximum aerobic heart rate.

Diagram A Diagram B Diagram C

If you are a beginner, start a cardio-conditioning

program to slowly adjust your body to a comfortable

level of exercise. Over a recommended 8-week

period, you will increase your endurance and strength

while improving flexibility.

If you have been exercising and feel that you have

reached an intermediate or advanced fitness level, you

probably have established goals for yourself.

For all fitness levels, plan to exercise at a comfortable

pace for 20 to 30 minutes a day. Wear a chest strap

to monitor your heart rate. Supplement your plans

with fitness workouts from the Precor web site

(www.precor.com). The Precor web site also provides

expert advice to help you reach your fitness goals.

Monitor Your Heart Rate

The SmartRate and heart rate displays provide visual

cues that help you adjust your fitness routine to reach

your goals. Use these features to keep your heart rate

within the target zones.

Wear a Chest Strap

During a workout, the heart rate features appear on

the display when you wear a chest strap. To receive

an accurate reading, the chest strap needs to be in

direct contact with your skin. 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.

1. Carefully dampen the back of the strap with tap

water (Diagram A).

Important: Do not use deionized water. It does

not have the proper minerals and salts to conduct

electrical impulses.

When these steps are complete, you are ready to view

your heart rate!

Touch-Sensitive Handrail Grips

Several Precor products incorporate touch-sensitive

heart rate grips on the handrails. If you prefer to use

the touch-sensitive handrail grips, use both hands.

Make sure both hands are moist (not dry) when you

grasp the touch-sensitive handrail grips.

SmartRate® Features

When you begin an exercise session, a blinking

segment in the SmartRate display appears if you

entered your age during the setup phase. The blinking

segment indicates the current zone of your heart rate.

The calculation used for the heart rate target zone is

your maximum aerobic heart rate:

(220 minus your age) multiplied by a percent.

For the ideal weight loss range, your heart rate should

remain between 55% and 70% of your maximum

aerobic heart rate. To improve your overall

cardiovascular and respiratory fitness level, maintain

your heart rate between 70% and 85% of your

maximum aerobic heart rate.

Diagram A Diagram B Diagram C

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130

140

150

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Cardio

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Your Age

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Fat Burn

CAUTION: Before beginning any ﬁtness program, see your physician for a thorough examination. Ask your physician about the appropriate target heart rate for your ﬁtness level.

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As you get to know your new Precor Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer™ (EFX

) and your own tness goals, you’ll use the advanced features of the equipment more often. To begin with, though, here’s an easy way to start out.

NOTE: These instructions assume that your EFX has been completely installed and set up.

WARNING: Read through ALL of the safety information in the Owner’s Manual, and make sure that the EFX is properly connected to the electrical supply in your house, before you use the EFX.

GETTING sTARTED

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RESET

sTEP 4: Grasp handles rmly with both hands.

sTEP 7: Use the control on the console to adjust the amount of resistance. If the equipment includes a motorized CrossRamp® adjustment, use the control on the left to adjust the CrossRamp height, and the control on the right for the resistance.

sTEP 6: Press the GO key (manual operation).

sTEP 8: If you need to end your workout early, press the RESET key three times.

Refer to your owner’s manual for complete operational instructions and troubleshooting. See reverse for important heart rate information.

sTEP 5: Begin pedaling.

sTEP 1: Turn the equipment on. sTEP 2: If the locking pin is engaged,

release it.

sTEP 3: Hold one handrail and step onto the pedals.

TO GET sTARTED WITH YOUR NEW PRECOR EFX:

WELCOME TO A PERSONALIZED FITNESS EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR HOME

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PRECISION

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OWNER’S MANUAL

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EFX® 425 • EFX® 423 EFX® 225 • EFX® 222 EFX® 221

WELCOME TO A PERSONALIZED FITNESS EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR HOME

Important Safety Instructions 1

Important Safety Instructions

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

 Read all instructions before using the equipment.

These instructions are written for your safety and to protect the unit.

 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.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electrical shock always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING

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

 Do not allow children, or those unfamiliar with the

operation of the equipment, on or near it. Do not leave children unsupervised around the unit.

 Never leave the equipment unattended when it is

plugged in. Unplug the equipment from the power source when it is not in use, before cleaning it, and before acquiring authorized service.

 When the equipment is not in use, disconnect it by

turning the power switch to the Off position, and then remove the power plug from the power outlet.

 Assemble and operate the equipment on a solid,

level surface. Locate the equipment a few feet from walls or furniture. Keep the area behind the equipment clear.

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 Never operate the unit if it is damaged, not

working properly, when it has been dropped, or has been dropped in water. Return the equipment to a service center for examination and repair.

DANGER

The unit must be connected to a properly grounded circuit (refer to Grounding Instructions).

 Keep the power cord and plug away from heated

surfaces.

 Keep all electrical components, such as the power

cord and power switch, away from liquids to prevent shock.

 Do not operate the equipment where aerosol

(spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

 Do not use outdoors.  Maintain the equipment in good working condition.

Make sure that all fasteners are secure and the running belt is clean and running smoothly.

 Do not attempt to service the equipment 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.

 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.

 Do not set anything on the handrails or hood. Place

liquids, magazines, and books in the appropriate receptacles.

 Do not rock the unit. Do not lean or pull on the

console at any time.

 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.

 Keep your body and head facing forward. Never

attempt to turn around on the EFX.

 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 Safety Instructions 3

Safety Approvals for Cardiovascular Equipment

Precor equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following applicable safety standards.

Cardiovascular Type Equipment:

 CAN/CSA, IEC 60335-1 (Household and similar

electrical appliances - Safety)

Grounding Instructions

The equipment must be grounded. If the equipment malfunctions or breaks down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current, which reduces the risk of electrical shock. The equipment 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 equipment could void the Precor Limited Warranty.

DANGER

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding 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 equipment. If it does not fit the outlet, get a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

120 V Units Designated for North American Markets

The unit must be connected to a grounded circuit. The power outlet must have the same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this product.

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Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

Federal Communications Commission, Part 15

This fitness equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 equipment 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.

If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the unit off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference using one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna for your

TV, radio, VCR, DVR, etc.

 Increase separation between the unit and the

receiver (TV, radio, etc.).

 Connect the equipment into a different power

outlet on a dedicated circuit different from the one used by the receiver (TV, radio, etc.). No other appliance should be plugged into the same power outlet as the equipment.

 Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

WARNING

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

Important Safety Instructions 5

Canadian Department of Communications

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

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

ATTENTION: Haute Tension Débranchez avant de réparer

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Obtaining Service

You should not attempt to service the equipment except for maintenance tasks as described in this manual. The equipment does not contain any user-serviceable parts that require lubrication. For information about product operation or service, see the Precor web site at www.precor.com.

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.

Note: A thin protective sheath covers the roller arm wheels on your EFX. As you exercise, the roller arms move up and down the ramp and the wheels tend to squeak until the protective sheath wears off. Noise from the wheels during this break-in period is normal and will stop once the break-in period is complete (usually after about ten hours of use). Please allow ten hours of use for the wheel noise to subside before calling Precor Customer Support.

For future reference, write the model number, equipment serial number, console serial number, and date of purchase for your unit in the space provided.

Model number:

Equipment serial numbe r:

Console se rial n umber:

Date p urchas ed:

Important Safety Instructions 7

The equipment serial number is located on the rear stabilizer bar, just below the power switch.

Figure 1: EFX serial number label position

The console serial number is located inside the audio connector compartment on the back of the console. You will need to open the cover of this compartment to see the number.

Figure 2: Console serial number label position

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Table of Contents

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

Safety Approvals for Cardiovascular

Equipment ......................................................... 3

Grounding Instructions ......................................... 3

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)................... 4

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

EFX Safety Features .......................................... 9

Location ..................................................................... 9

Turning the Unit On and Off ................................ 9

Using the Locking Pin .......................................... 10

Getting Started ................................................. 12

Using CrossRamp ................................................. 14

Getting Familiar with the Controls .................. 16

Status Display ......................................................... 17

Workout Selection and Volume Controls ....... 19

Lower Readouts and Intensity Controls .........20

Connecting Your Audio Player ........................... 21

Setting Up Your Equipment ............................. 23

Creating User Profiles ..................................... 27

Measuring Your Heart Rate ............................ 28

Using SmartRate ................................................... 30

Getting Accurate Heart Rate Readings .......... 32

Troubleshooting Heart Rate Readings ............ 34

Choosing and Completing a Workout ............. 36

Choosing a Workout ............................................ 36

Available Workouts ............................................. 37

Ending a Session .................................................. 46

Reading Diagnostic Information .....................47

Maintenance ................................................... 49

Inspection .............................................................. 49

Cleaning the Equipment ...................................... 50

Storing the Chest Strap ....................................... 50

Long-Term Storage .............................................. 50

EFX Safety Features

The Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer™ (EFX®) is equipped with certain items that, when used properly, help sustain a safe and enjoyable workout. These items include:

 Locking pin  Power switch

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

Location

It is important to keep the area around the equipment open and free from encumbrances such as furniture or other fitness equipment. For user safety and proper maintenance, be sure to allow three feet (one meter) of space on all sides of the equipment.

Turning the Unit On and Off

To turn the unit on and off, use the power switch located on the back of the unit, near the power cord connection. Refer to the following figure to see the location of the switch.

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

Figure 3: Power switch location

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Using the Locking Pin

Your EFX is equipped with a pin and lanyard to lock its pedals (and arms, if it has moving arms) in place. To lock the EFX, insert the pin securely into one of the holes just behind the rollers.

Important: The locking, spring-loaded ball near the end of the pin must pass through both sides of the arm. You should be able to feel it when it clicks into place.

The following figure shows how the pin looks when it is properly seated.

Figure 4: Locking pin in use

EFX Safety Features

When you want to use the EFX, remove the pin from the hole and store it in the hole under the bottom of the ramp. The following figure shows how the pin should look while the EFX is in use.

Figure 5: Locking pin in storage during a workout

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Getting Started

As you get to know your new Precor Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer

and your own fitness goals, you’ll use the advanced features of the equipment more often. To begin with, though, here’s an easy way to start out.

Note: These instructions assume that your equipment has been completely installed and set up (refer to Setting Up Your Equipment).

WARNING

Read through ALL of the safety information in this manual before you use the equipment.

To get started with your new Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer:

1. Turn the equipment on if necessary.

2. If the locking pin is engaged, release it.

3. Hold one handrail and step onto the pedals.

4. Grasp the handlebars securely.

5. Press the GO key.

Getting Started

6. Use the up and down arrows to adjust the amount

of resistance. If the equipment includes a motorized CrossRamp® adjustment, use the arrows on the left to adjust the CrossRamp height, and the arrows on the right for the resistance.

Resistance

CrossRamp

Figure 6: CrossRamp and resistance adjustments

7. If you need to end your workout early, press

RESET.

Note: A thin protective sheath covers the roller arm

wheels on your EFX. As you exercise, the roller arms move up and down the ramp and the wheels tend to squeak until the protective sheath wears off. Any noise from the wheels is normal and will stop after a break-in period. Please allow a break-in period of approximately ten hours before calling Customer Support.

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Using CrossRamp

CrossRamp is a Precor technology that helps you get more out of your EFX. As you select different CrossRamp settings, the angle of the roller ramp changes while your body remains in a biometrically correct position. In addition to increasing the intensity of your workout, higher CrossRamp settings change the motion of your feet and legs, bringing additional focus to your quadriceps and gluteal muscles. The following two figures show how the different CrossRamp settings target different muscle groups in your lower body.

Note: On 400-series EFX models, the CrossRamp range is available as a larger number of smaller level changes than those available on 200-series models. The following figures show the differences between the level settings on these different EFX models.

Quadriceps (1–12, 19-20)

Gluteals (1-20)

Hamstrings (1–9, 19-20)

Calves (1–6, 16-20)

Figure 7: Muscle groups targeted by CrossRamp (400-series EFX models)

Getting Started

Quadriceps (1–8)

Gluteals (1-8)

Hamstrings (1–8)

Calves (1–6)

Figure 8: Muscle groups targeted by CrossRamp (200-series EFX models)

Be sure to try different CrossRamp settings during your workout. In addition to exercising different groups of muscles, you may also find that certain settings adjust the performance of the EFX to your height and body geometry.

Note: If your EFX is equipped with movable arms, using them also exercises muscle groups in your arms and chest. Note also that 200-series EFX models provide a more limited range of CrossRamp levels.

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Getting Familiar with the Controls

The figure and table on the following page introduce the controls on the console of your fitness equipment.

Getting Familiar with the Controls

Status Display

Figure 9: Status display

Table 1. Control descriptions

Number Name Purpose

Upper text display

Displays status messages and your workout progress graph

Lower text display

Displays text messages about your workout, as well as the following statistics:

• Distance (the total number of

kilometers or miles you have traveled in the current workout)

• Strides / Min (your current

walking rhythm, in strides per minute)

• Average Strides / Min (your

average walking rhythm, in strides per minute)

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Number Name Purpose

User indicator

Shows which user profile is currently selected. Progress made during the current workout will be applied to this profile.

SmartRate® and Heart Rate icon

The SmartRate® scale places your current heart rate in one of several intensity zones.

The heart-shaped icon pulses whenever the equipment detects your heartbeat.

Time indicator

Depending on the current workout, displays the amount of time that you have spent in the workout or the amount of time still remaining in it

Number Name Purpose

Calorie indicator

Displays the number of calories that you have used in your current workout

Cal / Min indicator

Displays the average number of calories you have used per minute in your current workout

Heart Rate indicator

Displays your current heart rate, if you are using the touch-sensitive grips or a chest strap (refer to Measuring Your Heart Rate)

Getting Familiar with the Controls

Workout Selection and Volume Controls

Figure 10: Workout selection and volume controls

Table 2. Control descriptions

Number Name Purpose

User keys Selects a user profile to

personalize your exercise experience

WORKOUTS key

Displays preset workouts

ENTER key Selects the current menu item

Left arrow key Navigates through menus

Right arrow key

Navigates through menus

Volume controls

Changes the playback volume of a music player, tablet, or smartphone (if you have one connected to the console)

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Lower Readouts and Intensity Controls

Figure 11: Lower readouts and intensity controls

Note: Some equipment has both a resistance indicator

and an incline indicator. Other equipment may have only the resistance indicator.

Table 3. Control descriptions

Number Name Purpose

CrossRamp indicator*

Displays the current CrossRamp angle as a grade percentage

Resistance indicator

Displays the current level of resistance

GO key Begins a manual workout

RESET key Resets (stops) the workout

program and displays the workout summary

CrossRamp Up key*

Increases the CrossRamp level

CrossRamp Down key*

Decreases the CrossRamp level

Resistance Up key

Increases resistance

Resistance Down key

Decreases resistance

Getting Familiar with the Controls

Connecting Your Audio Player

The reading tray at the top of your display console can also hold an audio player or a tablet. If you connect your device to the console, you can use the console’s headphone connector and volume controls to listen to your music without interrupting your workout.

Note: You will need a connecting cable with miniature (3.5 mm) stereo headphone plugs on both ends.

To connect your audio player or tablet to the display console:

1. Gently pull open the access cover on the back of the console, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 12: Opening the access cover

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2. Feed one end of the connecting cable through the opening in the reading tray.

3. Insert the plug on the lower end of the cable into the jack on the back of the console.

4. Close the access cover.

5. Plug the other end of the cable into your audio player or tablet.

Tip: You can get excess cable out of the way by feeding it through the opening in the reading tray.

Setting Up Your Equipment

After the console is installed, it needs the following information to work correctly:

 Your measurement preferences  The model of equipment connected to the console

You will need to enter this information before you can start to use the equipment. When you do, you will also have an opportunity to change the equipment’s other settings.

As you set up the console, use the keys in the following table to select and apply the settings you want.

If you want to … Press …

Switch between available choices The right and left

arrow keys

Make a selection or save a setting GO

Cancel out of the setup routine and return to the Welcome prompt

RESET

To set up the console:

1. Turn the equipment on, if necessary.

2. Press the following keys in order:

– RESET – ENTER – Left Arrow – Right Arrow – WORKOUTS

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3. When the first setting (SAFETY CODE) appears, press a key to continue.

If you want to … Then press …

Change this setting GO

Leave this setting as it is The right arrow key

4. Use the left and right arrow keys to change the setting, then press GO to save your changes.

5. Repeat the previous two steps for the remaining settings.

Note: You can use the left arrow key to return to previous settings if you want to change them, and the list of settings loops from the end back to the beginning.

6. When you have changed all of the settings you want to change, press RESET to exit from the setup menu.

The following table shows the effect that each setting has and the changes you can make.

Table 4. Console settings

Setting Effect Values Default

SAFETY CODE Requires users

to press a sequence of keys (WORKOUTS, ENTER, Left arrow, Right arrow) before starting a workout

ENABLE or DISABLE

DISABLE

SET UNIT OF MEASURE

Selects the system to use when entering or reporting distances and weights

US STANDARD or METRIC

US STANDARD

Setting Up Your Equipment

Setting Effect Values Default

SET DEFAULT WORKOUT TIME

Controls whether workouts start with a default length that is different from the maximum length

ON or OFF; if ON, you must also choose the default length in minutes

ON (30 minutes)

SET MAX WORKOUT TIME

Selects the longest amount of time that a workout can continue

A number of minutes between 1 and 90

Note: a setting of 90 actually allows unlimited workout time.

90 minutes (unlimited)

Setting Effect Values Default

SET MAX RESISTANCE

Selects the maximum resistance setting allowed on this equipment

A setting between 1 and the maximum available (20 on 400-series equipment, 16 on 200-series equipment)

The maximum value

SET MAX CROSSRAMP

Selects the maximum CrossRamp setting allowed on this equipment

A setting between 1 and the maximum available (20 on 400-series equipment, 8 on 200-series equipment)

The maximum value

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Setting Effect Values Default

SET MAX PAUSE TIME

Selects how long the equipment will wait for someone to resume an interrupted workout

An amount of time between 30 seconds and 5 minutes, or NONE

30 seconds

SET MAX COOL DOWN TIME

Selects the length of the cooldown phase at the end of each workout

A number of minutes between 0 and 5

5 minutes

Setting Effect Values Default

CONFIGURATION

Selects the type of equipment installed with this console

EFX 200 or EFX 400

EFX 200

BEEPER Switches on or

off the informational beeps that the console produces during use

ON or OFF ON

Creating User Profiles

Your equipment can keep track of profiles for two people. Each person’s profile stores that person’s age and weight.

Once you have created both user profiles, you can switch back and forth between them by pressing the two USER keys.

To create a user profile:

1. Press one of the two USER keys.

2. Use the left and right arrow keys to adjust the workout length you want, then press ENTER.

3. Adjust the weight shown so that it matches your weight, then press ENTER again.

4. Adjust the age shown so that it matches your age, then press ENTER to save your changes.

Note: To change a user profile after it has been set up, press the USER key for that profile and hold it for three seconds.

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Measuring Your Heart Rate

Precor cardio equipment can measure your heart rate in one of two ways:

 If you have a chest strap (for use with a fitness

watch, for example), the equipment can receive the heart rate signal the strap transmits.

 You can grasp the heart rate sensors on the

handlebars.

When the equipment detects your heart rate, the following things happen:

 The heartbeat indicator (icon) appears over the

SmartRate scale (refer to Using SmartRate).

 After a few seconds, the console displays your

current heart rate.

Before you start working out, make sure you know your maximum heart rate. Then, as you work out, be sure to reduce the intensity of your exercise if you reach or exceed that number.

CAUTION: Your heart rate should never exceed 85% of your maximum aerobic heart rate.

You can use the following formula, provided by the American College of Sports Medicine

, to figure out

your maximum heart rate:

Maximum heart rate = 207 – (your age × 0.67)

Your typical target heart rate is 70% of your maximum rate.

Measuring Your Heart Rate

The following graph shows how your effective heart rate ranges vary with your age.

20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75

100

120

130

140

150

160

170

180

190

200

110

Heart Rate Target Zones

Your Heart Rate

High

Cardio

Warm Up

Your Age

Recommended Cardiovascular Zone

Recommended Weight Loss Zone

Fat Burn

Figure 13: Heart rate target zones

On the Workout List, you can find several preprogrammed heart rate workouts. These workout courses automatically manage your heart rate at a target level based on your age. By monitoring your heart rate and making changes to the equipment’s settings as you exercise, the workouts keep your heart rate within a few beats per minute of the target rate.

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Using SmartRate

The Precor SmartRate® technology is a precise, easy-to-read heart rate monitor that helps users achieve their best personalized workouts. SmartRate displays actual heart rate information in relation to the user’s target zone for weight loss and cardiovascular training.

The SmartRate monitor is visible during all workouts. In addition, Heart Rate Control (HRC) workouts adjust their intensity automatically to keep a user’s heart rate in its target zone.

CAUTION: Your heart rate should never exceed 85% of your maximum heart rate. You can calculate your maximum heart rate using the following formula:

Maximum heart rate = 207 – (0.67 × your age)

CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a thorough physical examination. Seek advice from your physician to learn the target heart rate appropriate for your fitness level.

Measuring Your Heart Rate

To test your heart rate:

1. Select a workout and press GO or ENTER.

2. Grasp the heart rate sensors with both hands. A blinking heart indicator appears while the equipment reads your heart rate. After a few seconds, the console displays your heart rate in beats per minute and shows it on the SmartRate scale. The labels next to the SmartRate scale indicate the zone where your heart rate is currently operating:

– Warm Up – Fat Burn (weight loss) – Cardio – High

Note: In the Basic Heart Rate Control workout, the GO key is deactivated. The equipment needs to know your age to set an accurate target heart rate, so you must either enter it or select a user account before you start the Basic Heart Rate Control workout.

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Getting Accurate Heart Rate Readings

To work reliably, heart rate sensors need to be securely in contact with your skin. Use the following guidelines to make sure they are.

To attach a chest strap:

WARNING

Signals used by the chest strap transmitter (or heart rate strap) may interfere with pacemakers or other implanted devices. Contact your doctor, the manufacturer of the chest strap, and the manufacturer of the implanted device before using a chest strap transmitter.

Important: Precor cardio equipment works with 5 KHz chest straps only. It does not work with Bluetooth

-based

chest straps, which are designed for use with mobile apps.

Note: To receive an accurate reading, the strap needs to be in direct contact with the skin on the lower sternum (just below the bust line for women).

1. Carefully dampen the back of the strap with tap water. Refer to the following figure.

Note: Do not use deionized water. It does not have the proper minerals and salts to conduct electrical impulses.

Figure 14: Moisten chest strap

Measuring Your Heart Rate

2. Adjust the strap and fasten it around your chest. The strap should feel snug, not restrictive. Refer to the following figure.

Figure 15: Adjust chest strap

3. Make sure that the chest strap is right side up, lies horizontally across your chest, and is centered in the middle of your chest. Refer to the following figure.

Figure 16: Fasten chest strap

4. After you put on the chest strap, face the display console for a few seconds. This allows the receiver in the console to recognize the signal from the chest strap.

If you use the touch-sensitive grips, be sure to grasp them securely (but not tightly—use a loose, cupping hold) on both sides. You may need to wait for 15 to 20 seconds before your heart rate is displayed.

Important: The touch-sensitive grips work well for most people. However, because of their body chemistry or erratic heartbeats, a few people cannot use the grips. If this applies to you, a chest strap may provide better results. However, do not grasp the touch-sensitive grips while wearing a chest strap—using both at the same time can cause erratic heart rate readings.

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Troubleshooting Heart Rate Readings

If your heart rate readings look wrong, or if you do not see any readings at all, check the following list for possible causes. If the solutions in this list do not solve the problem, contact your dealer or Precor Customer Support.

No Heartbeat Icon or Heart Rate Display

The heart rate sensors may not be in secure contact with your skin. Try the following solutions.

For touch-sensitive grips:

 Make sure that your hands grasp the

touch-sensitive grips continuously and firmly (but not tightly) for at least five to ten seconds.

 Check that the palms of your hands are not

covered with any sort of salve, rub, or lotion. If they are, wash them.

 Check that your hands are not too dry. If they are,

moisten them slightly.

For a chest strap:

 Make sure the strap is fastened, positioned, and

moistened correctly.

 Make sure the strap is compatible with the

equipment. It must be a 5 kHz strap. Heart rate straps that function at other frequencies, and Bluetooth-based straps, are not compatible with this equipment.

Measuring Your Heart Rate

The Displayed Heart Rate Is Wrong Or SmartRate Doesn’t Work

The touch-sensitive grips may not be making secure contact. Try the following solutions:

 Make sure that your hands are clean, slightly

moist, and positioned as described earlier in this table.

 Try using a chest strap instead of the grips.

If you are trying to use the grips and an active chest strap at the same time, choose one or the other. Either do not grasp the touch-sensitive grips, or remove or turn off the chest strap.

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Choosing and Completing a Workout

The instructions shown earlier in this manual provide the simplest possible steps for getting started with your new fitness equipment. But in most cases, you’ll want to start with one of the preprogrammed workouts available on the equipment.

Choosing a Workout

Your fitness equipment has been programmed with a library of workout plans to help you meet your fitness goals.

To choose a workout:

1. Press the WORKOUTS key repeatedly to scroll through the available workouts.

2. When you reach the workout you want, press the

ENTER key to select it, then press GO to begin. Tip: The WORKOUTS key remains active while

you work out, in case you want to switch workouts in the middle of your exercise session.

Choosing and Completing a Workout

To adjust the duration of your workout and your personal information:

1. At any time during your workout, press ENTER.

2. Use the left and right arrow keys to adjust the duration of the workout, then press ENTER to continue.

3. Adjust the weight shown so that it matches your weight, then press ENTER again.

4. Adjust the age shown so that it matches your age, then press ENTER one last time.

Available Workouts

Your fitness equipment includes a wide selection of workouts that are carefully designed to make sure you get the best results out of every workout.

The human body is extremely efficient. If it makes the same motion regularly over many days or weeks, it learns to make that motion with less and less effort. This process, called muscle adaptation, has one drawback—the longer you stick to the same workout, the less good that workout does you.

To prevent muscle adaptation from setting in as you work out, try different kinds of workouts on different days. By keeping your muscles guessing, you’ll keep your energy use up, promoting faster weight loss and better conditioning.

In the following figures, the elevated areas show the training profile for each preset workout.

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Interval 1-1 and Interval 1-2

Interval workouts help exercisers improve strength, endurance, aerobic and anaerobic fitness. They alternate short bursts of high intensity activity with recovery periods.

These workouts are designed to raise and lower your heart rate in a repeating fashion for a user-defined period of time by alternating rest and work intervals of two minutes each (for the Interval 1-1 workout) and two minutes of rest followed by four minutes of work (for the Interval 1-2 workout).

Training tip: You can further tailor your rest and work period intensity by adjusting the resistance, CrossRamp setting, or both at any time. The equipment remembers these preferences for each upcoming interval.

Figure 17: Interval 1-1

Figure 18: 1-2 Interval

Choosing and Completing a Workout

Weight Loss

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that adults get at least 30-60 minutes of moderately intense exercise five days a week. The Weight Loss workout provides a structured and time-based aerobic challenge designed to help you reverse or prevent weight gain.

The total time for this workout is fixed at 28 minutes. It consists of alternating four-minute work and rest intervals. During the work intervals, you can change the resistance at any time.

Training tip: For best results, wear a heart rate monitor and maintain a target heart rate that is between 50% and 70% of your maximum heart rate.

Figure 19: Weight Loss

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Basic Heart Rate Control

This workout monitors your heart rate to guide you through a moderate intensity program that is optimal for aerobic conditioning.

During the workout, your target heart rate is based on the following calculation:

Target heart rate = 70% × (207 – (0.67 × your age))

The equipment adjusts resistance, CrossRamp level, or both to maintain your target heart rate while you work out.

When a heart rate signal is not received, a heart shape with a question mark appears in the upper text display. Recheck your hand grip on the handheld sensors or the placement of your chest strap.

Training tip: This program offers a coaching benefit for new and returning users who are learning how to maintain a moderate, steady exertion level throughout their workouts.

Figure 20: Basic HRC

Note: For the unit to detect your heart rate, you must

grip the handheld heart rate sensors or wear a chest strap while exercising. In the presence of both handheld and wireless data, the handheld data takes precedence and is displayed.

Choosing and Completing a Workout

Hill Climb

This workout engages a wider range of muscle groups by adjusting the resistance and CrossRamp settings to simulate a hill climbing experience.

For improved conditioning of your thigh and calf muscles, the workout requires you to reverse direction after 25%, 50%, and 75% of the total time. At these points, you will see text messages on the console that prompt you to change direction. Increasing or decreasing one workout segment increases or decreases all remaining segments by the same amount.

Note: If the equipment has a manually operated ramp, we recommend adjusting it to the highest possible setting before you begin.

Training tip: Incorporating hill climb workouts into your regular cardio schedule will keep your workouts varied and help build lower body muscle strength.

Figure 21: Hill Climb

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Cross Country

This workout delivers true training variety and muscular engagement by continuously adjusting the incline to simulate the dynamic terrain of an outdoor run. Any increase or decrease made in one workout segment will increase or decrease all remaining "hills" and "valleys" depicted on the display by the same amount.

Training tip: Advanced users can take their hands off the handlebars to make better use of their core stabilizer muscles throughout the workout.

Figure 22: Cross Country

Choosing and Completing a Workout

Aerobic

This workout is designed to condition your heart. After an accelerating warmup stage, the equipment reminds you to maintain a constant pace while it increases the CrossRamp setting steadily. At the end of each cycle, the CrossRamp setting returns to its lowest value and starts to increase again.

You can modify the CrossRamp setting for each two-minute segment, and you can change the resistance at any time.

Note: You cannot switch to or from the Aerobic workout during your exercise session.

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Gluteal

Strong glutes contribute to better posture, improved spine and hip stabilization, and reduction in lower body injuries at the hips, knees and ankles. This workout targets your thighs and glutes as it gradually increases in intensity. For maximum effect, the workout requires you to reverse direction after 25%, 50%, and 75% of the total time. At these points, you will see text messages on the console that prompt you to change direction.

You can modify either the CrossRamp level or the resistance level at any time during this workout. If the equipment has a manually operated ramp, we recommend adjusting it to the highest possible setting before you begin.

Training tip: To increase your core activation throughout this workout, take your hands off the machine handles while maintaining an upright posture.

Choosing and Completing a Workout

Crosstrainer

This workout targets your thigh and calf muscles as it moves you through a gradual climb and decline. It requires you to reverse direction after 25%, 50%, and 75% of the total time. At these points, you will see text messages on the console that prompt you to change direction.

Training tip: To increase your core activation throughout this workout, take your hands off the machine handles while maintaining an upright posture.

Manual

This workout motivates you by allowing you to define and track your exertion levels throughout your exercise session.

Training tip: As you progress through your workout, each segment of the profile reflects the last change you made to the CrossRamp and resistance settings. Challenge yourself by adjusting your training parameters regularly for the best results.

Figure 23: Manual

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Ending a Session

Cooling down is an important aspect of your workout because it helps reduce muscle stiffness and soreness by transporting excess lactic acid out of the working muscles. In addition, a five-minute cooldown allows your heart rate to return to its normal, resting state.

At the end of your workout, the Summary screen displays the following information:

 Total elapsed time  Total number of calories used  Total distance completed  Average number of strides per minute

Reading Diagnostic Information

Your fitness equipment keeps track of its own history. The details it stores about itself can be useful if you ever need to contact Precor Customer Support.

To show the diagnostic information:

1. Press the following keys in order:

– RESET – Left Arrow – ENTER

2. Use the left and right arrow keys to display the headings for different types of information.

3. Press GO to see the details under each heading.

4. If the information is a log, use the left and right arrow keys to scroll between the log entries.

5. To return to the headings, press WORKOUTS.

6. Repeat the previous step for any other information you want to examine.

7. To return to the Welcome screen, press RESET.

Table 5. Types of diagnostic information

Heading Contents

ODOMETER Total distance (kilometers or miles) that

people have exercised on this equipment

HOUR METER Total amount of time the equipment has

been in use

U-BOOT SOFTWARE

Version number of the boot loader software in the console (the program that prepares the console and loads the rest of the software)

U-BASE SOFTWARE

Version number of the application software in the console

LOWER SOFTWARE

Version number of the operating software in the lower mechanism

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USAGE LOG List of the workouts that have been used,

the number of times each one has been used, and the total amount of time each one has been in use

ERROR LOG List of the last 30 error messages that the

equipment has reported (or fewer, if the equipment hasn’t reported 30 error messages).

Maintenance

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

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the equipment from its power source before cleaning it or performing any maintenance tasks.

Inspection

Inspect the EFX before use.

Look and listen for 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 EFX needs service, make sure that the EFX cannot be used inadvertently. Turn the unit Off, insert the locking pin and then unplug the power cord from its power source. Make sure other users know that the EFX needs service.

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

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Cleaning the Equipment

Most of the working mechanisms are protected inside the covers. However, for efficient operation, the EFX relies on low friction. To keep the friction low, the unit’s rollers, ramp, foot pedals, handlebars, and covers must be as clean as possible.

Precor recommends the EFX be cleaned before and after each workout to remove dust, dirt, water, and sweat. Use mild soap and water to dampen a soft cloth and wipe all exposed surfaces.

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 EFX, and remove any accumulated sweat from the EFX after use. Allow the EFX to dry completely before using it again.

Frequently vacuum the floor around 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 foot pedals.

Storing the Chest Strap

Store your chest strap in a place where it remains free of dust, dirt, and moisture, such as 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.

Long-Term Storage

When the equipment is not in use for any length of time, turn it off. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged from its power source and is positioned so that it will not become damaged or interfere with people, furniture, or other equipment.

Notes

Notes:

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Notes:

Product Speciﬁcations

EFX 425 EFX 423 EFX 225 EFX 222 EFX 221

Length: 84 in (213 cm) 84 in (213 cm) 76 in (193 cm) 75 in (191 cm) 75 in (191 cm) Width: 31 in (79 cm) 31 in (79 cm) 29 in (74 cm) 29 in (74 cm) 29 in (74 cm) Height: 67 in (171 cm) 67 in (171 cm) 65 in (165 cm) 65 in (165 cm) 65 in (165 cm) Weight: 240 lb

(109 kg)

210 lb (95 kg) 214 lb (80 kg) 193 lb (72 kg) 193 lb (72 kg)

Power Requirements: 120 VAC,

60 Hz

120 VAC, 60 Hz

120 VAC,

60 Hz CrossRamp Range: 15°–40° 15°–40° 15°–25° 15°–25° 15°–25° Incline Settings: 1-20 1-20 1-8 1-3 (manually

set)

1-3 (manually

set) Resistance Levels: 1–20 1–20 1–16 1–16 1–16 Frame: Powder-coated steel Regulatory Approvals: FCC, ETL

Workouts

Interval: Hill Climb

1-1 Cross Country

1-2 Gluteal Weight Loss Crosstrainer Basic Heart Rate Control Manual Aerobic

Electronic Readouts

Calories Workout Percentage

Complete Calories per Minute Distance CrossRamp Strides per Minute Resistance Average Strides per

Minute Heart Rate* Time Elapsed SmartRate Zone* Time Remaining Target Heart Rate* Units Workout Proﬁle Current User

* Use of touch-sensitive heart rate grips or chest strap is required.

Product Features

CrossRamp® Variable Stride Geometry™ LCD Display QuickStart™ SmartRate® Heart Rate Telemetry (chest strap) Heart Rate Touch Sensors User Proﬁles (2) Audio Volume Control

EFX 425 / EFX 423 / EFX 225 / EFX 222 / EFX 221 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers™

Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Ave NE P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 1-800-347-4404

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 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.

EFX 425 / 423 / 225 / 222 / 221 Owner’s Manual

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Assembly Guide

ENERGY SERIES ELLIPTICALS MODELS: 245, 225, 222, 221

WELCOME TO A PERSONALIZED FITNESS EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR HOME

Getting Started 1

Table of Contents

Getting Started .................................................................................................... 2

Obtaining Service ................................................................................................................ 2

Installation Requirements ................................................................................................. 2

Unpacking the Equipment ................................................................................................. 2

Required Tools ...................................................................................................................... 2

Hardware Kit (not to scale) .............................................................................................. 3

Assembling the Equipment ................................................................................ 4

Beginning Assembly ........................................................................................................... 4

Attaching the Console Bracket ........................................................................................ 6

Attaching the Movable Arms (EFX 245, 225, and 222 Models Only) ................. 8

Attaching the Console ........................................................................................................ 9

Attaching the Bottle Holder ............................................................................................ 10

Completing the Assembly .................................................................................. 11

Connecting the Power Cord ............................................................................................. 11

Leveling the EFX .................................................................................................................. 11

Adjusting the Ramp (EFX Models 222 and 221 Only) .............................................. 12

EFX 200 Series Assembly Guide 2

Getting Started

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 can void the Precor Limited Warranty.

Obtaining Service

Do not service the EFX except for maintenance tasks as described in the owner’s manual. For more information regarding customer support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service dealers, visit the Precor web site at www.precor.com.

Installation Requirements

CAUTION: You will need assistance to assemble this unit. DO NOT attempt assembly by yourself.

Follow these installation requirements when assembling the unit:

 Assemble the EFX near the location where you plan to use it and provide

ample space around the unit.

Important: Consult your owner’s manual for proper placement of your equipment.

 Assemble the EFX on a solid, flat surface. A smooth, flat surface under the

EFX helps keep it level, and a level EFX has fewer malfunctions.

 Open the box and assemble the components in the sequence presented in this

guide. If you plan to move the unit, obtain help and use proper lifting techniques.

 Do not grasp any plastic part while lifting or moving the unit. The plastic parts

are not reinforced and they may break.

 Obtain assistance. Ask another capable adult for assistance during the

assembly process.

 Use your fingers or the appropriate tools to insert fasteners. Proper alignment

helps alleviate crossthreading. Do not fully wrench tighten fasteners until instructed to do so.

Unpacking the Equipment

The EFX is carefully tested and inspected before shipment. The unit is shipped in two boxes. Ask for help from one or more people to unpack and assemble the treadmill. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

WARNING

Do not attempt to move the equipment by yourself. Have at least one other person help you and use proper lifting techniques.

To unpack the equipment:

1. Carefully cut and remove all plastic straps that secure the cover on the

cardboard box.

2. Lift the cover upward and set it aside.

3. Pull the cardboard or foam spacers away from the equipment and set them

aside.

4. Cut all plastic ties securing the equipment in place.

5. Remove and set aside the enclosed box and loose accessories.

6. Remove the base frame assembly from the container and set it on the floor

where you plan to assemble and use the equipment.

Required Tools

 Wire cutter (to cut plastic ties used during shipping)  Rubber mallet (EFX 245, 225, and 222 only)  ¹₂-inch or 13 mm socket wrench with extension  Phillips-head screwdriver

Getting Started

Hardware Kit (not to scale)

The hardware kit shipped with this equipment contains the fasteners and other hardware components shown in the following table. Before you begin assembly, make sure that your hardware kit is complete. If not, please contact Precor Customer Support.

Table 1. Hardware Kit Contents

Fasteners

Quantity

Hex head screw (M8 x 20 mm)

Flat washer (M8) 8

Buttonhead screw (M8 x 12 mm)

Lock washer (M8) 6

Buttonhead screw (¹₄-inch x ³₄-inch)

⁵₃₂-inch hex key 1

5 mm hex key 1

Double-ended wrench 1

Table 2. Additional Fasteners for all Models Except the EFX 221

Fasteners

Quantity

Buttonhead screw (M10 x 20 mm)

Flat washer (M10) 2

Buttonhead screw (M8 x 50 mm)

Flat washer (M8) 4

Locknut (M8) 2

6 mm hex key 1

Table 3. Additional Parts

Bottle holder Two handlebar caps (for all models

except the EFX 221)

Two wheel covers

EFX 200 Series Assembly Guide 4

Assembling the Equipment

Proper alignment and adjustment of the equipment is critical. When you install fasteners, leave room for adjustments. Do not fully tighten the fasteners until you are instructed to do so.

The following figure identifies the major components of the equipment referred to in this manual. Your equipment may look slightly different based on the model.

Figure 1: Major components of EFX

Beginning Assembly

Note: For easier access to the base frame, lift the front of the EFX off the floor and place a wedge of packaging cardboard beneath its base.

To connect the base cable:

1. Ask your assistant to hold the left stabilizer next to the base frame and attach

it using four M8 x 20 mm hex head bolts and four M8 washers. Partially tighten the fasteners.

Figure 2: Left stabilizer attachment

Assembling the Equipment

2. Ask your assistant to hold the right stabilizer (with the cable protruding from

both ends) next to the base frame.

Figure 3: Right stabilizer position

3. Connect the base cable. You will hear a click when the cable is properly

attached. Place excess cable inside the stabilizer frame.

Figure 4: Base cable connection

4. Attach the right stabilizer to the base frame using four M8 x 20 mm hex head

bolts and four M8 washers. Partially tighten the fasteners.

Figure 5: Stabilizer attachment

EFX 200 Series Assembly Guide 6

Attaching the Console Bracket

Important: The console bracket joints are lubricated before shipping to make assembly easier. Be careful not to get this lubricant on your clothing as it may stain.

Figure 6: Grease location

Cut any wire ties that secure the cable to the stabilizer. Unwrap the cable and remove any kinks.

CAUTION: Make sure you do not pinch the cables while attaching the console bracket. Any damage caused during installation is not covered by the Precor Limited Warranty.

To attach the console bracket:

1. Feed the cable through the hole and then slide the console bracket onto the

right stabilizer.

2. Remove the plug from the hole on the back of the console bracket.

Figure 7: Remove plug

Assembling the Equipment

3. Tilt the console bracket forward and feed the cable up through the top of the

console bracket. Note: Use the hole on the back of the console bracket to reach the cable and

help guide it toward the top opening in the bracket.

Figure 8: Tilt console bracket forward

4. Reposition the console bracket to its upright position and make sure all wires

are pulled through the top of the bracket.

5. Insert the top M8 x 12 mm buttonhead screw and M8 lock washer and

partially tighten the fastener. Then, insert the bottom two buttonhead screws and lock washers and partially tighten these fasteners.

Figure 9: Right stabilizer attachment

6. Attach the opposite side of the console bracket to the left stabilizer using the

three remaining M8 x 12 mm buttonhead screws and M8 lock washers. Fully tighten all six console bracket fasteners using the 5 mm hex key.

Figure 10: Left stabilizer attachment

7. Install the plug over the hole in the console bracket.

Note: Use a rubber mallet to tap the plug gently into place.

Figure 11: Replace the plug

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Attaching the Movable Arms (EFX 245, 225, and 222 Models Only)

Important: If your EFX is a 245, 225, or a 222 model, you will need to attach the movable arms. If your EFX is a 221 model, please skip the following procedure.

The movable arms are positioned as shown in the following figure.

Figure 12: Movable arm positioning

To attach the right moving handlebar:

1. Slide the handlebar pivot joint onto the stabilizer axle (use a rubber mallet to

tap it into place if needed). Secure the handlebar using one M10 x 20 mm buttonhead screw and one M10 washer. Fully tighten the fastener using the 6 mm hex key.

Figure 13: Handlebar fasteners and cap

2. Use the rubber mallet to tap the cap gently into place over the fasteners.

Figure 14: Attach moving arm cap

3. Attach the handlebar to the lower link arm using one M8 x 50 mm buttonhead

screw, two M8 washers, and one M8 locknut. Fully tighten the fasteners using the 5 mm hex key and double-ended wrench.

Figure 15: Lower link handlebar attachment

4. Repeat this procedure to attach the left handlebar.

Assembling the Equipment

Attaching the Console

Three cables attach to the console.

Figure 16: Cable attachments on back of console

Number Cable or feature

Base unit data cable

Console ground cable

Touch heart rate cable

To attach the cables to the console:

1. Ask your assistant to hold the console over the console bracket while you

carefully route the following console cables:

a. Insert the base unit data cable (1). b. Insert the console ground cable (2). c. Insert the touch heart rate cable (3) with the tabs pointing down.

Figure 17: Cable attachment

2. Set the console onto the console bracket. It should sit flush on the bracket

without gaps. If there is a gap, check to make sure that no wires are being pinched.

Figure 18: Securing the display console

3. Secure the display console using four ¹₄-inch x ³₄-inch buttonhead screws.

Fully tighten the fasteners using the ⁵₃₂-inch hex key.

Fully Tighten the Remaining Fasteners

Return to the fasteners on the equipment frame that have been partially tightened and fully tighten them.

To fully tighten the remaining fasteners:

1. Start at the base of the stabilizers and tighten all eight screws using a ¹₂-inch

socket with an extension.

2. If necessary, remove the wedge of packing material placed under the base

frame.

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Attaching the Bottle Holder

Locate the bottle holder.

To attach the bottle holder:

1. Remove the screw and console bracket end cap using a Phillips-head

screwdriver.

Figure 19: Remove end cap

2. Attach the bottle holder by inserting the tab into the slot in the console

bracket. Rotate the bottle holder approximately 45 degrees until tab is fully inserted, and then pivot it downward.

Figure 20: Water bottle positioning

3. Install the end cap into the bottom of the tube and secure it using one Phillips

head screw. Note: You may need to hold down the bottle holder while installing the end

cap as the end cap has slight interference and locks the bottle holder in place.

Figure 21: Replacing the end cap

Completing the Assembly

CAUTION: The location of the On/Off switch is beneath the cutout on the base frame. Make sure the power switch is in the Off position. Make sure the power cord is disconnected from its power source.

Connecting the Power Cord

CAUTION: Use the supplied power cord. Do not remove or otherwise bypass the 3-prong plug with an adapter in order to use a nongrounded outlet. Do not plug the EFX into a power transformer in an attempt to adjust the voltage requirements. Failure to follow these instructions might damage the unit and will void the Precor Limited Warranty. If an appropriate cord for your location was not included with your EFX, please contact your Precor dealer for the proper Precor power cord. For more information on authorized Precor dealers in your area, please contact Customer Support at www.Precor.com.

To connect the power cord:

1. Insert the power plug connector into its receptacle at the rear of the unit.

Figure 22: Plug location

2. Plug the other end into a grounded outlet so you can maintain a consistent

power source without overloading any other circuitry. Be sure to use the appropriate voltage. Refer to Grounding Instructions in the Owner’s Manual.

3. Use the power switch to turn the unit on. Check that the Precor banner

appears on the display. If the display remains blank, recycle the power. If the display continues to remain blank, check the cable connections.

Leveling the EFX

Make sure the unit is level before allowing anyone to use it.

CAUTION: To eliminate movement, make sure the adjustable feet are in contact with the floor.

To level the unit:

1. Gently rock the unit. If there is any movement, ask your assistant to tip the

unit to one side while you locate the adjustable feet.

Figure 23: Leveling the EFX

2. Correct the height of each adjustable foot as follows.

If you want to … Then turn the adjustable feet …

Raise the unit Counterclockwise

Lower the unit Clockwise

Important: Place the unit on a flat surface. Rotating the adjustable feet cannot compensate for extremely uneven surfaces.

3. When the EFX is level, tighten the lock nut.

4. When you are finished adjusting the EFX, place the unit on the floor and

recheck that it sits evenly on the floor.

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Adjusting the Ramp (EFX Models 222 and 221 Only)

The EFX ramp incline can be set to one of three positions: Low (15 degrees), Medium (20 degrees), or High (25 degrees). If you are on the equipment, dismount. To adjust the ramp, you can straddle the equipment with one foot on either side or stand to one side of it.

CAUTION: To adjust the ramp, you must be standing on the floor. You cannot be standing on the equipment or the foot pedals. Be aware of the position of the handrails and console when you are adjusting the ramp. Be careful not to bump your head on the console when you stand up.

To adjust the ramp:

1. Place one hand under the front of the ramp and one hand on the lever. Pull the

front of the ramp up and toward you while pulling the lever back and up. This releases the ramp for adjustment.

Figure 24: Ramp adjustment

2. Carefully adjust the ramp to the desired height.

Important: Before releasing your grip, test the ramp by gently pushing it down with your hands to make sure that it has securely clicked into one of the incline positions. The ramp should not move when tested.

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