Owner’s Manual
Elliptical Fitness
Crosstrainer
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following:
•Read all instructions before using the Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer (EFX). These instructions are written to ensure your safety and to protect the unit.
Before beginning any fitness program, you should obtain a complete physical examination by your physician.
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 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, take the following precautions:
•When it is plugged in, do not leave the EFX unattended. Unplug the unit from the power source when it is not in use, and before putting on or taking off parts.
•Close supervision is necessary when the EFX is used by or near children, invalids, or disabled persons.
•Use the EFX only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer—such attachments might cause injuries.
•Never operate the unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped in water. Return the EFX to a service center for examination and repair.
•Keep the power cord and plug away from heated surfaces.
•Never drop or insert objects into any opening. Keep hands away from moving parts.
•Do not use outdoors.
•Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
•To disconnect, turn the power switch to the OFF (O) position, then remove the power plug from the wall outlet.
WARNING
Connect the EFX to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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This manual explains how to assemble, use, and maintain the EFX.The following conventions are used in this manual:
“Note:” Contains additional information that applies to the preceding text.
“Important:” Indicates information to which you should pay special attention.
“CAUTION:” Indicates steps or information necessary to prevent harm to yourself or damage to the equipment.
“WARNING:” Provides instructions to prevent electrical damage to the equipment and prevent injuries to yourself or others.
“DANGER:” Indicates steps you must take to prevent electrical shock.
Personal Safety
•Check the EFX before each use. Completely assemble the unit before using it.
•Assemble and operate the EFX on a solid, level surface. Locate the rear of the unit at least 2 feet from walls or furniture to provide access to the ON/OFF (I/0) switch.
•A locking pin, inserted through the ramp and roller arm at the factory, provides an added security feature. This locking mechanism must be removed prior to working out. See Working Out on the EFX.
•Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your workout—no loose clothing.
•Use care when getting on or off the EFX. Use the handrails whenever possible. Never step off the unit while the foot pedals or ramp are still moving.
•Keep your body and head facing forward. Never attempt to turn around on the EFX.
•Do not rock the unit. Do not stand or climb on the handrails, electronic console, or front or rear casing.
•Keep all electrical components, such as the power cord and ON/OFF (I/0) switch, away from water or other liquids to prevent shock. Do not set anything on the handrails, electronic console, or rear casing. Never place liquids on any part of the unit.
•Do not attempt to service the EFX yourself other than the assembly and maintenance instructions found in this manual. The EFX is for household use only. See Obtaining Service on page 24.
•Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion.
•Stop your workout immediately if you feel any pain or abnormal symptoms, and consult your physician.
Precor Heart Rate Option—Safety Guidelines
The Precor Heart Rate Option was created and designed exclusively for Precor products. Before using the option, read and follow the instructions found in the owner’s manual that accompanies your option kit or chest strap transmitter.
The equipment is extremely sensitive — you should use the heart rate option with this in mind and take the time to read the following:
•Handle the Precor Heart Rate Option with care. Do not drop the equipment. It might damage the transmitter and you could void the manufacturer’s limited warranty.
•Do not place the chest strap near strong electromagnetic radiation sources. Television sets, electric motors, radios, and high voltage power lines can affect the transmitter’s performance and interfere with the heart rate signal that is being transmitted to the receiver which might affect the heart rate readings that appear on the electronic console.
•Use only one chest strap at a time inside the range of the receiver. If the receiver tries to process several signals simultaneously, an incorrect heart rate reading could result. Be sure to keep any other transmitters at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) away from the receiver on your unit.
•Keep the equipment dry. Although the chest strap should not be immersed in water, wetting the electrodes and your chest will improve the initial performance. Note that perspiration on the chest strap during workouts is normal and actually enhances the signal being sent from the chest strap’s transmitter.
Note: An electrolyte spray does accompany your option package. Prior to putting the chest strap on, lightly spray each electrode on the chest strap to help enhance its conductivity.
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•To conduct the electrical impulses from your heart, the chest strap’s electrodes require a certain percentage of salts and minerals in the water used to wet them. The electrodes continue to transmit your heart rate reading as long as they are in contact with your skin and your skin is providing enough moisture through your perspiration to keep the electrodes wet. However, if the concentration of salts in your perspiration is not high enough to conduct electrical impulses and send them to the receiver, your heart rate reading will appear erratic or not appear at all. Some people cannot use the heart rate feature because they do not have the proper body chemistry.
•Do not use the chest strap if you are taking any medication or have a cardiac pacemaker. Inaccurate heart rate readings can occur due to medication or electrical impulses from the cardiac pacemaker.
•Stretching or bending the electrode strips on the chest strap may cause the strips to lose their conductivity. Handle the chest strap with care.
•After extensive use, the chest strap (transmitter) may wear out, causing inaccurate heart rate readings. With every use, check the strap for excessive wear and replace it or the battery if necessary. See Obtaining Service on page 24.
Precor equipment is designed for your enjoyment. By following the above precautions and using good common sense, you will have many safe and pleasurable hours of healthful exercise with your Precor EFX.
Information Regarding Regulatory Requirements
FCC Federal Communications Commission, Part 15
The EFX5.21si has been tested and it complies 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 detrimental interference in a residential installation. The EFX 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. However, even with following the owner’s manual instructions, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If the EFX does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by pressing the power switch to 0 (OFF) and then I (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, etc.
•Increase separation between the EFX and the receiver (TV, radio, etc.).
•Connect the EFX 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 that the unit is connected to.
•Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Per the requirements of the Federal Communications Commission, changes or modifications to this product, not expressly approved by Precor, could void the user’s authority to operate the product.
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 radioéélectriques 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.
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Safety Approval
When identified with the ETL-c logo, the EFX has been tested and conforms to the requirements of CAN/CSA-E-335-1/2E-94, Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances.
Grounding Instructions
The Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current which reduces the risk of electrical shock. The unit is equipped with a power cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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 EFX is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the unit—if it doesn’t fit the outlet, get a proper outlet installed by a qualified technician.
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The EFX is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit (refer to the WARNING below and to the Installation Requirements on page 2) and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Diagram A.
WARNING
This product is for use on a circuit having a nominal rating of more than 120 volts and is factoryequipped with a specific electric cord and plug to permit connection to a proper electric circuit. Make sure that the product is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this product. If the EFX must be reconnected for use on a different type of electric circuit, the reconnection should be made by qualified service personnel.
ATTENTION: Haute Tension
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Table of Contents
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Safety Information |
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Important Safety Instructions |
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Personal Safety |
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Precor Heart Rate Option—Safety Guidelines |
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Information Regarding Regulatory Requirements |
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Safety Approval |
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Grounding Instructions |
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Before You Begin |
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Unpacking the EFX |
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Setting Up the EFX |
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Installation Requirements |
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Assembly Instructions |
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Using the EFX |
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Locating the ON and OFF Switch |
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Removing the Locking Pin |
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Understanding the Display Console. |
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Features on the Display |
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Keys on the Display Console |
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Customizing the Display |
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Working Out on the EFX |
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Using the Quick Start Feature |
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Pausing Your Workout |
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Cooling Down After a Workout |
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Ending Your Workout |
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Inserting the Locking Pin |
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Using Manual Mode |
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Using a Program Course |
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Changing the Interval Course Profile |
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Using the Weight Loss Program |
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Creating Custom Courses |
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Deleting Custom Courses |
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Table of Contents — continued
Using the Precor Heart Rate Option |
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5 Wearing the Chest Strap Transmitter |
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Utilizing the Heart Rate Interactive Capabilities |
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Using the EFX Heart Rate Control Course |
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Correcting Inconsistent Heart Rate Readings |
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Getting the Most Out of Your Workout |
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6 How Hard Should I Exercise? |
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How Long Should I Exercise? |
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How Often Should I Exercise? |
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Maintaining the EFX |
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7 Cleaning the Equipment |
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Storing the Chest Strap |
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Accessing the Odometer and Software Version Numbers |
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Power Cord Maintenance |
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EFX Long Term Storage |
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Obtaining Service |
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Specifications |
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Before You Begin |
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Thank you for purchasing your Precor EFX Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer. The EFX5.21si features a |
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zero impact, elliptical-shaped stride that lets you target specific lower-body muscles to achieve |
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better muscle tone and overall cardiovascular conditioning. The EFX is designed to use the |
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optional Precor Heart Rate Interactive System featuring Smart RateTM. |
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The EFX offers an easy-to-understand display console that gives motivating feedback about your |
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workout and incorporates the latest in cardiac monitoring to provide Smart RateTM— a visual aid |
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that lets you know where your heart rate is at a glance. When the Precor Heart Rate Option |
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receiver is installed and you wear the POLAR® chest strap, the colored cells on the display light up |
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to indicate your target zone. You’ll be able to maintain your ideal zone (weight loss or cardiovascu- |
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lar) by keeping the blinking cell within the target zone. |
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With Smart RateTM, you can “see” your pulse in any course: Manual (MANL), CrossTrainer (XTR), |
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Gluteals (GLT), Interval (INTV), Weight Loss (WTLS), Random (RAND) and Custom (CST1 & CST2). |
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These courses provide variety to help motivate you during your workout. In addition, the Heart Rate |
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Control Course (HRC) monitors your heart rate within a target zone (usually 55% to 85% of your |
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maximum heart rate) and automatically changes the resistance to keep your heart rate in that zone. |
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The EFX is designed for household use only and is unique in its crosstraining features. To |
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maximize your use of the EFX, please study this guide thoroughly. |
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Unpacking the EFX |
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The EFX is carefully tested and inspected before shipment. Precor ships the unit in three pieces: |
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owner’s manual, limited warranty card, and parts — shown in Diagram 1 |
Diagram 1 |
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CAUTION: This unit weighs over 160 pounds (72 kilograms). To avoid injury and to ensure the safety of the unit and yourself, get adequate assistance before unpacking your EFX. Slide the base assembly out of the box.
Carefully unpack the pieces of the EFX and lay them on the floor near the location where you plan to use it.
Important: If you plan to move the EFX, do so before you install the handrails. Ask for assistance to move the unit. Once the handrails are in place, the unit is wide enough that moving it down a hallway or through a door frame (without scratching it) is very difficult.
After unpacking the EFX, pull out the plastic sack containing the items in Diagram 1. You will need these items to complete the assembly of the EFX. If any items are missing, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the EFX or call 1-800-4-PRECOR for the dealer nearest you.
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2 Setting Up the EFX
Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. If you do not assemble and use the equipment according to the following information, you might void the Precor limited warranty.
Installation Requirements
CAUTION: Do not remove or otherwise bypass the 3-prong plug with an adapter or extension cord in order to use a non-grounded outlet.
Electrical damage can occur if the unit is connected to an improper power source.
•Fill out and mail the limited warranty card. The serial number is printed on a label located on the rear crossbar inside the rear casing. You will need a flashlight to read the label. Write the serial number onto the limited warranty card and in this manual before assembling the unit. Refer to Obtaining Service on page 24.
•Set up the EFX on a solid, level surface. If the unit is installed in a carpeted area, it is recommended that you place a piece of heavy cardboard, plywood, or other solid, flat, and level surface under the unit.
•Check that the Locking Pin is secure. A locking pin, inserted through the ramp and roller arm at the factory, provides an added security feature for the EFX. Before assembly, check that the locking pin is securely in place.
•Provide ample space around the machine. Open space around the machine allows for easier access to the I/0 (ON/OFF) switch and makes for a safer mount and dismount.
•Use a standard 120-volt household outlet. The EFX is for household use only. The EFX is equipped with an integral 3-prong, grounded plug that meets safety requirements and protects the machine.
CAUTION: If you plan to move the EFX, do so before you install the handrails. Ask for
assistance to move the unit to its final location.
CAUTION: Do not cut the string that is secured to the base handrail support. The string is attached to the coiled ribbon cable.
Assembly Instructions
You should plan where you want to permanently locate the EFX because, once you install the handrails, the width of the EFX provides little room for maneuvering through a standard door frame and you could scratch or dent the unit.
To assemble the EFX, take the following steps.
Tools required: 1/4" Allen wrench (supplied) and scissors.
1.Locate the power switch at the rear of the unit. Make sure that the power switch is in the “0” position (OFF) and that the power cord is unplugged.
2.Remove the 4 curved washers and bolts from the handrail. Use the Allen wrench if necessary. Keep the washers on the bolts and set them within easy reach of the base handrail supports.
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Diagram 2 |
EFX parts overview. |
Electronic console
Handrail assembly
Curved washer
Bolt
Ribbon cable connection
Base handrail support
Foot pedal
Ramp
CAUTION: Do not install the handrail assembly until you move the EFX to its final location. Ask for assistance to move the unit.
3.For an overview of the EFX and its parts, study Diagram 2. Understanding the names of the different parts will help you assemble the unit.
4.Set the handrail assembly close to the base handrail support, so that the ribbon cable from the upper handrail assembly and the string protruding from the base support face each other.
Diagram 3 |
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CAUTION: Do not let go of the string until you are holding onto the coiled cable. The string could drop inside the base support making it difficult to retrieve the coiled ribbon cable.
5.Get assistance before performing the following steps.
6.Grasp the string that is secured to the base support. Gently pull up on the string to produce the ribbon cable connection from inside the base support. See Diagram 3.
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