Precor EFX 5.23, EFX 5.25 User Manual
EFX
®
5.23
EFX
®
5.25
Important Safety Instructions
DANGER
WAR NING
When using the EFX, always take basic precautions,
including the following:
• Read all instructions before using the EFX. These
instructions are written for your safety and to protect
the unit.
• 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.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock
always unplug the EFX from the
electrical outlet immediately after
using and before cleaning.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire,
electric shock, or injury, take the
following precautions:
• Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its
operation on or near the EFX. Do not leave children
unsupervised around the unit.
• Never leave the EFX unattended when it is plugged in.
Unplug the EFX from the power source when it is not
in use, before cleaning it, and before providing
authorized service.
• Assemble and operate the EFX on a solid, level
surface. Locate the EFX a few feet from walls or
furniture. Keep the area around the EFX clear.
• Maintain the EFX in good working condition. Refer to
the Maintenance section. Routinely check and make
sure that all fasteners are secure.
• Use the EFX only for its intended purpose as
described in this manual. Do not use accessory
attachments that are not recommended by the
manufacturer, as such attachments may cause injuries.
• Never operate the unit if it is damaged, not working
properly, when it has been dropped, or has been
immersed in water. Return the EFX to a service center
for examination and repair.
• Keep the power cord and plug away from heated
surfaces.
• Do not operate the EFX where aerosol (spray)
products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 1
• Do not use outdoors.
DANGER
• Do not attempt to service the EFX yourself except to
follow the maintenance instructions found in this
manual.
• Never drop or insert objects into any opening. Keep
hands away from moving parts.
• Keep all electrical components, such as the power
cord and power switch, away from liquids to prevent
shock.
• Do not hang anything on the handrails, moving
handlebars, or covers. Place liquids, magazines, and
books in the appropriate receptacles.
The EFX must be connected to a
properly grounded outlet. See
Grounding Instructions.
• Wear proper exercise clothing and shoes for your
exercise session and avoid loose clothing. Do not wear
shoes with heels or leather soles. Check the soles of
your shoes and remove any dirt and embedded stones.
Tie long hair back.
• Use care when getting on or off the EFX. Use the
stationary handrail for stability.
• For safety, hold onto a stationary handrail while using
the EFX.
• Keep your body and head facing forward. Never
attempt to turn around on the EFX.
• Never place your hands or feet in the path of the roller
arm because injury may occur to you or damage may
occur to the equipment.
• Always use the locking pin to secure the foot pedals
when the EFX is not in use.
• Do not rock the unit. Do not stand on the handrail(s),
display console, or covers.
• Do not overexert yourself or work to exhaustion. If you
feel any pain or abnormal symptoms, stop your
exercise session immediately and consult your
physician.
• When the EFX is not in use, disconnect the unit by
turning the power switch to the Off position, and then
remove the power plug from the wall outlet.
Safety Approval
When identified with the ETL-c logo, the unit has
been tested and conforms to the requirements of
CAN/CSA-E60335-1/4:03, IEC/EN 60335-1: 2002
Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 2
Grounding Instructions
DANGER
The EFX must be grounded. If the unit malfunctions or
breaks down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current, which reduces the risk of
electrical shock. The unit is equipped with a power cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances. Failure to properly ground
the EFX could void the Precor Limited Warranty.
120 V Units Designated for U.S. Markets
The power outlet must have the same configuration as the
plug. No adapter should be used with this product. Refer
to Grounding Instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 EFX. If it does not fit the outlet, get
a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 3
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
WAR NING
Federal Communications Commission, Part 15
The EFX 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 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.
Per FCC rules, changes or
modifications not expressly approved
by Precor could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications
This 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.
ATTENTION: Haute Tension
Débranchez avant de réparer
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 4
European Applications
This product conforms to the requirements of the
European Council Directive 2004/108/EC,
Electromagnetic Compatibility and has been tested to the
following standards:
• EN55022, Limits & Methods of Measurement of Radio
Interference, Information Technology Equipment.
• EN50024, Immunity of Information Technology
Equipment
This product is compliant to 2002/95/EC, Restriction of
Hazardous Substances Directive.
This product also conforms to the requirements of the
European Council Directive 2006/95/EC, Low Voltage
Directive and has been tested to the following standard:
• IEC/EN 60335-1, Safety of Household and similar
Electrical Appliances.
Product Recycling and Disposal
This equipment must be recycled or discarded according
to applicable local and national regulations.
Product labels, in accordance with European Directive
2002/96/ EC concerning waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE), determine the framework for the
return and recycling of used equipment as applicable
throughout the European Union. The WEEE label
indicates that the product is not to be thrown away, but
rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive.
In accordance with the European WEEE Directive,
electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) is to be
collected separately and to be reused, recycled, or
recovered at end of life. Users of EEE with the WEEE
label per Annex IV of the WEEE Directive must not
dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste,
but use the collection framework available to customers
for the return, recycling, and recovery of WEEE.
Customer participation is important to minimize any
potential effects of EEE on the environment and human
health due to the potential presence of hazardous
substances in EEE. For proper collection and treatment,
refer to Obtaining Service.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 5
Obtaining Service
50/60 Hz, 1.7A, 200W
5.23 / 5.25
ELLIPTICAL TRAINERS
Serial number
label
You should not attempt to service the EFX except for
maintenance tasks as described in this manual. The EFX
does not contain any user-serviceable parts that require
lubrication. For information about product operation or
service, see the Precor web site at www.precor.com.
Should you need more information regarding customer
support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service
centers, visit the Precor web site at www.precor.com/corp/
contact.
For future reference, write the model, serial number, and
date of purchase for your unit in the space provided. The
serial number is printed on a label located beneath the
power receptacle (Diagram 1).
Model #: _______ Serial #: ______________________
Date purchased: _________________________
Diagram 1: Location of serial number
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Table of Contents
Safety Approval ........................................................................... 2
Grounding Instructions ..............................................................3
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) .......................................4
European Applications ..............................................................5
Product Recycling and Disposal ............................................. 5
Obtaining Service ....................................................................... 6
EFX Features .......................................................................... 9
The Locking Pin ...........................................................................9
Using the Stationary Handrail ............................................... 10
Moving Handlebars Support the Total Body Workout .... 10
Turning the Unit On and Off .................................................. 10
Weight Limit .............................................................................. 10
Location ..................................................................................... 11
Heart Rate Features ............................................................ 12
Important Use and Safety Information ................................ 12
Using the Touch-Sensitive Grips ......................................... 14
Using SmartRate ...................................................................... 14
Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate ..................................... 15
Heart Rate Analysis ................................................................. 16
Display Console ....................................................................17
More Information about the Upper Display ........................ 18
More Information about the Center Display ....................... 19
More Information about the Lower Display ........................ 20
Keys ............................................................................................ 21
User Identification ............................................................... 23
Setting Up a User .....................................................................23
Updating User Information ..................................................... 24
Workout Options ................................................................. 25
Choosing QUICKSTART ........................................................26
Selecting a Program ................................................................27
Selecting a User Key ............................................................... 28
Cooling Down After a Workout .............................................29
Pausing During a Workout or the
Cool-Down Period ....................................................................30
Ending a Workout ....................................................................30
Programs ............................................................................... 31
Choosing a Program ................................................................ 31
Program Tips .............................................................................32
Manual Program ........................................................................32
Weight Loss Program .............................................................33
Fat Burner Program .................................................................33
CrossTrainer Program .............................................................34
Interval Program ........................................................................ 34
Hill Climb Program ...................................................................35
Gluteals Program .....................................................................35
Heart Rate Program .................................................................36
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Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting ............38
Advanced Programming Tips ................................................ 38
Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display ..................... 39
Viewing the Software Part Numbers, Odometer,
and Hour Meter ........................................................................ 39
Viewing the Error Log ............................................................. 40
Troubleshooting Heart Rate .................................................. 41
Troubleshooting Error Codes ............................................... 42
Maintenance .......................................................................... 43
Inspection .................................................................................. 43
Cleaning the Equipment ......................................................... 43
Long-Term Storage ................................................................. 44
Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty........ 45
Owner’s Manual: Table of Contents 8
EFX Features
Roller arm
Locking
pin
Lanyard
Storage location
Ramp
The EFX is equipped with certain items that, when used
properly, help sustain a safe and enjoyable exercise
session. These items include:
• Locking pin location
• Stationary handrails with heart rate feature
• Moving handlebars (EFX5.25 only)
• Power switch location
The Locking Pin
CAUTION: Always use the locking pin to secure the
foot pedals when the EFX is not in use.
The locking pin secures the foot pedals to keep them from
traveling up or down the ramp. Before beginning your
exercise session, pull firmly on the pin to slide it out of the
roller arm. Refer to Diagram 2. A lanyard attaches the
locking pin to the ramp.
Store the locking pin underneath the ramp once it is
removed from the roller arm. Refer to Diagram 3.
After exercising, use the locking pin to secure the foot
pedals.
Diagram 2: Remove locking pin before exercising
Diagram 3: Store the locking pin under the ramp
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Using the Stationary Handrail
50/60 Hz, 1.7A, 200W
5.23 / 5.25
ELLIPTICAL TRAINERS
Power switch
I = On
O = Off
To maintain your balance, always grasp a stationary
handrail when you step on or off the foot pedals, and when
you use the keypad.
Turning the Unit On and Off
To turn the unit On and Off, use the power switch located
at the rear of the unit, near the power cord receptacle.
Refer to Diagram 4.
To learn more about the touch-sensitive grips on the EFX,
Important: When it is not being used, turn the unit Off.
refer to Heart Rate Features.
Moving Handlebars Support the Total Body Workout
The handlebars on the EFX5.25 provide an upper-body
workout which helps increase cardiovascular fitness. By
adding the total body movement to your cross training
workout, you are actually increasing your work effort and
enhancing your overall fitness level.
Diagram 4: Power switch
Weight Limit
The equipment has been durability tested to 250 lb
(114 kg).
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Location
It is important to keep a minimum of one foot (30 cm)
around the EFX open and free from encumbrances such as
other equipment.
CAUTION: The EFX is not equipped with wheels and
should be assembled in the location where you plan to
use it. If you need to move the EFX, use the locking pin
to secure the foot pedals, obtain help, and use proper
lifting techniques.
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Heart Rate Features
CROSSRAMP
STRIDES/min
DISTANCE
RESISTANCE
HEART RATE
CALORIES
TIME
USER
PEAK
CARDIO
FATBURN
WARMUP
HIGH
Smart Rate
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Heart rate and SmartRate® features are available when
you grasp both touch-sensitive grips.
When a heartbeat is detected, the HEART RATE display
shows your heart rate and, if your age has been entered,
the SmartRate display pulses and indicates your current
heart rate zone.
Important Use and Safety Information
Read the following before using the heart rate or
SmartRate features.
• Consult your physician before engaging in any vigorous
exercise. Do not use the heart rate programs until
authorized by your physician.
• Know your heart rate and your physician-recommended
heart rate target zone. Individual heart rates vary
according to several physiological factors and may not
correspond directly with Diagram 5.
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• The calculation used for the heart rate target zone is:
20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
70
80
90
100
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
110
Heart Rate Target Zones
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(220 minus your age) multiplied by a percent.
For example:
Low range: (220 minus your age) multiplied by 55%
High range: (220 minus your age) multiplied by 85%
Refer to Table 1 in Using SmartRate.
• To use the touch-sensitive grips on the EFX, grasp both
grips and wait five to ten seconds. Make sure both hands
are moist.
•If Hr appears in the HEART RATE display, the EFX is not
detecting a signal, or has not yet determined your heart
rate.
Note: When a signal is detected, the heart rate icon
flashes and a number appears in the HEART RATE
display that indicates your heart rate.
• Always face forward on the EFX and use the stationary
handrail for balance. Keep upper body movement to a
minimum.
Diagram 5: Heart rate target zones
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Using the Touch-Sensitive Grips
EFX®5.25
EFX
®
5.23
While exercising on the EFX, you must grasp both touchsensitive grips for a minimum of five to ten seconds to
transmit your heart rate to the display. Refer to Diagram 6.
Diagram 6: Touch-sensitive grips
Usually, the concentration of salts in a person's
perspiration provides enough conductivity to transmit a
signal to the receiver inside the display console. However,
some people, because of body chemistry or erratic heart
beats cannot use the touch-sensitive heart rate feature on
the EFX.
Using SmartRate
The SmartRate feature helps you monitor and maintain
your heart rate in the target zone best suited to your
specific needs.
When the EFX detects a heart rate, a single bar blinks and
indicates your current heart rate zone. All 10 bars may
appear during an exercise session.
Important: To use the SmartRate feature, you must
choose a program and enter your age during the setup
phase of your exercise session.
Table 1 shows the percents used in calculating the heart
rate target zones. While your heart rate remains within
these zones, the corresponding bar blinks and provides a
visual cue.
The calculation used to determine your maximum aerobic
heart rate is (220 minus your age). When you multiply it by
the percent indicated in Table 1, you can understand the
relation-ship between the blinking bar and your target heart
rate.
CAUTION: Your heart rate should never exceed 87% of
your maximum aerobic heart rate or go above PEAK. If it
does, immediately reduce your strides per minute and
adjust the CrossRamp or resistance to return your heart
rate to your physician-recommended target zone.
Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 14
Table 1. Heart rate target zones and SmartRate Segments
Heart Rate Zone
Percent
Above 87 Tenth HIGH
85 to 87 Ninth PEAK
80 to 84 Eighth CARDIO
75 to 79 Seventh CARDIO
70 to 74 Sixth CARDIO
65 to 69 Fifth FATB UR N
60 to 64 Fourth FATB UR N
55 to 59 Third FATBUR N
50 to 54 Second WARMUP
Below 50 First WARMUP
Segment
Blinking Label
The SmartRate indicator bars do not appear when:
• You press QUICKSTART at the Precor banner.
• You fail to grasp both touch-sensitive grips on the EFX
for five to ten seconds.
Note: Enter an accurate age when prompted,
otherwise a default age of 35 years is used for heart
rate calculations.
Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate
The HEART RATE display shows your heart rate while
exercising. To view your heart rate (beats per minute) on
the display, grasp both touch-sensitive grips.
The Precor web site (www.precor.com) has several
suggestions for workouts with varying levels of intensity. It
provides many workout details that include the appropriate
target heart rate.
The EFX includes a program that lets you exercise based
on a specified target heart rate. As you exercise, the Basic
HRC Program monitors your heart rate and automatically
maintains it within a few beats per minute (bpm) of your
selected target.
Use the PROGRAMS key to access the Basic HRC
program. For more information, refer to Programs.
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