Precor EFX 885, EFX 835 User Manual

Assembling and Maintaining
Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers

EFX® 885 • EFX® 835

™

Edition Information

ASSEMBLING AND MAINTAINING ELLIPTICAL FITNESS
CROSSTRAINERS: EFX 885 / 835

P/N 300711-301 rev F

Copyright © February 2011 Precor Incorporated. All rights
reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Trademark Note

Precor, AMT, and EFX are registered trademarks and Preva is
a trademark of Precor Incorporated. Other names in this
document may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.

Intellectual Property Notice

All rights, title, and interests in and to the software of the
Preva Business Suite, the accompanying printed materials,
any copies of such software, and all data collected via the
Preva Business Suite, are exclusively owned by Precor or its
suppliers, as the case may be.

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.

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

http://www.precor.com

Important Safety Instructions

Read the following precautions thoroughly before you begin
assembly, and save them afterward for future reference.

Safety Precautions

Always follow basic safety precautions when using this
equipment to reduce the chance of injury, fire, or damage.
Other sections in this manual provide more details of safety
features. Be sure to read these sections and observe all safety
notices. These precautions include the following:

 Read all instructions in this guide before installing and

using the equipment and follow any labels on the
equipment.

 Make sure all users see a physician for a complete

physical examination before they begin any fitness
program.

 Il est conseillé de subir un examen médical complet avant

d’entreprendre tout programme d’exercise. Si vous avez des
étourdissements ou des faiblesses, arrêtez les exercices
immédiatement.

 Do not allow children, or people unfamiliar with the

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

 Make sure all users wear proper exercise clothing and

shoes for their workouts and avoid loose or dangling
clothing. Users should not wear shoes with heels or
leather soles, and they should check the soles of their
shoes to remove any dirt and embedded stones. They
should also tie long hair back.

 Never leave the equipment unattended when it is plugged

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

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

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 Use the power adapter provided with the equipment. Plug

the power adapter into an appropriate, grounded power
outlet as marked on the equipment.

 Care should be taken when mounting or dismounting the

equipment.

 Read, understand, and test the emergency stop

procedures before use.

 Keep the power cord or optional power adapter and plug

away from heated surfaces.

 Route power cables so that they are not walked on,

pinched, or damaged by items placed upon or against
them, including the equipment itself.

 Ensure the equipment has adequate ventilation. Do not

place anything on top of or over the equipment. Do not
use on a cushioned surface that could block the
ventilation opening.

 Assemble and operate the equipment on a solid, level

surface.

 Proper Location for Equipment

 For all equipment other than treadmills: Locate at

least 40 inches (1 meter) away from walls or
furniture on either side of the equipment, and 40
inches (1 meter) away from objects behind the
equipment.

 For treadmills: Locate at least 40 inches (1 meter)

away from walls or furniture on either side of the
treadmill, and at least 80 inches (2 meters) away
from objects behind the treadmill.

 Keep equipment away from water and moisture. Avoid

dropping anything on or spilling anything inside the
equipment to prevent electric shock or damage to the
electronics.

 Do not operate electrically powered equipment in damp

or wet locations.

 Never operate this equipment if it has a damaged cord or

plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been dropped,
damaged, or exposed to water. Call for service
immediately if any of these conditions exist.

 Maintain the equipment to keep it in good working

condition, as described in the Maintenance section of the
assembly and maintenance guide. Inspect the equipment
for incorrect, worn, or loose components, and then
correct, replace or tighten prior to use.

Important Safety Instructions 5

 If you plan to move the equipment, obtain help and use

proper lifting techniques. Refer to the "Moving the
Equipment" section of the assembly and maintenance
guide.

 Use the equipment only for its intended purpose as

described in this manual. Do not use accessory
attachments that are not recommended by Precor. Such
attachments may cause injuries.

 Do not operate the equipment where aerosol (spray)

products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.

 Do not use outdoors.
 Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself, except

to follow the maintenance instructions in this manual.

 Never drop or insert objects into any opening. Keep hands

away from moving parts.

 Do not set anything on the stationary handrails,

handlebars, control console, or covers. Place liquids,
magazines, and books in the appropriate receptacles.

 Do not lean on or pull on the console at any time.

CAUTION : DO NOT remove the cover, or you may risk injury due
to electric shock. Read the assembly and maintenance guide
before operating. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Contact Customer Support if the equipment needs servicing. For
use with single phase AC supply only.

Educating Users

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

 Hold onto a stationary handrail or handlebar while

assuming the starting position on the equipment.

 Face the console at all times.
 Hold on to a stationary handrail or handlebar with one

hand whenever you operate the console keys with the
other hand.

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Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal

The batteries within self-powered equipment contain
materials that are considered hazardous to the environment.
Federal law requires proper disposal of these batteries.

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

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.

Regulatory Notices for the RFID Module

When equipped with a control console as described in this
document, this equipment may include a radio-frequency
identification (RFID) module. The RFID module has been
certified to operate at temperatures between -20ºC and 85°C
(-4°F and 185°F).

Important Safety Instructions 7

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

The RFID module conforms to the following national
standards defining acceptable limits for radio frequency
interference (RFI).

Federal Communications Commission, Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a commercial
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, can cause
harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING

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

Industry Canada

This device complies with RSS-210:2007 of the Spectrum
Management & Telecommunications Radio Standards
Specification. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.

ATTENTION: Haute Tension
Débranchez avant de réparer

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European Applications

CE compliance is claimed to the following directives:

 1999/5/EC R&TTE Directive
 2006/95/EC LVD Directive
 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive

Directive compliance has been verified to the following
standards:

 EN 55022
 EN 300 330-1 V1.5.1
 EN 300 330-2 V1.3.1
 EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1
 EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1
 EN 60950-1

Regulatory Notices for Cardiovascular Exercise Equipment

The regulatory information in this section applies to the
exercise equipment and its control console.

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, EN 60335-1 (Household and similar

electrical appliances - Safety)

 EN 957 (Stationary training equipment, class S/B

compliant equipment)

PVS and P80 Regulatory Notice

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

 CAN/CSA, UL, IEC, EN 60065 (Audio, video and similar

electronic apparatus - Safety)

Important Safety Instructions 9

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

This Precor exercise equipment conforms to the following
national standards defining acceptable limits for radio
frequency interference (RFI).

Federal Communications Commission, Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a commercial
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.

WARNING

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

Industry Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.

ATTENTION: Haute Tension
Débranchez avant de réparer

European Applications

CE compliance is claimed to the following directives:

 2004/108/EC EMC Directive
 2006/95/EC LVD Directive
 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive

Directive compliance has been verified to the following
standards:

 EN 55022
 EN 55024
 EN 60335-1
 EN 60065 (P80 and PVS)

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Electrical Recommendations: All Equipment Excluding Treadmills

Note: This is a recommendation only. NEC (National Electric
Code) guidelines or local region electric codes must be
followed.

For equipment fitted with a P80 console or Personal Viewing
System (PVS) screen a separate power connection is
required. For a 20 amp branch circuit up to 10 screens can be
connected. If the branch circuit has any other devices plugged
into the circuit the number of screens must be reduced by the
wattage of the other devices.

Note: The typical splitter power cords that have IEC-320 C13
and C14 plugs have a recommended maximum capacity of
five screens.

Figure 1: IEC-320 C13 and C14 plugs

Obtaining Service

Do not attempt to service the equipment except for
maintenance tasks. If any items are missing, contact your
dealer. For more information regarding customer support
numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit
the Precor web site at http://www.precor.com.

Obtaining Updated Documentation

Current documentation for Experience Series consoles and
Preva Networked Fitness software is available at
http://www.precor.com/productmanuals. You may want to
check in for updated information from time to time as the
universe of Preva features expands.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ................................................... 3

Safety Precaution s .................................................................................3

Educating Users .................................................................................... 5

Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal .................................... 6

Product Recycling and Disposal ....................................................... 6

Regulatory Notices for the RFID Module ....................................... 6

Regulatory Notices for Cardiovascular

Exercise Equipment ...................................................................... 8

Electrical Recommendations: All Equipment

Excluding Treadmills .................................................................. 10

Obtaining Service ................................................................................ 10

Obtaining Updated Documentation .............................................. 10

Assembling the EFX ..................................................................13

Installation Requirements.................................................................. 14

Performing the Assembly .................................................................. 16

Leveling the EFX .................................................................................. 27

Breaking in the Equipment ............................................................... 28

Installing the Console .............................................................. 29

Threading the Cable Assembly (P80) .......................................... 29

Connecting Cables (P80) .................................................................. 31

Completing the Console Installation (P80) ................................ 35

Threading the Cable Assembly (P30) .......................................... 35

Connecting Cables (P30) ................................................................. 37

Completing the Console Installation (P30) ................................. 38

Verifying That the Heart Rate Display Is Operational .............. 38

Maintenance ............................................................................ 39

Daily Cleaning ...................................................................................... 39

Daily Inspection .................................................................................. 40

Weekly Maintenance.......................................................................... 41

Monthly Maintenance ........................................................................ 41

Storing the Chest Strap ..................................................................... 42

Moving the Equipment ...................................................................... 42

Long-Term Storage ............................................................................ 42

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Self-Powered Features ............................................................ 43

Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown .................................. 44

Symptoms of a Low Battery ............................................................ 44

Using the Optional Power Adapter ............................................... 45

The Optional Power Adapter Kit .................................................... 45

Replacing the Battery ........................................................................ 46

Commercial Cardiovascular Equipment Limited Warranty .... 47

Assembling the EFX

Chapter 1

WARNING

You will need the assistance of two other people to assemble
this unit. DO NOT attempt assembly by yourself.

Important: The instructions in the following procedures are
described from the perspective of a person standing directly in
front of the equipment (that is, on the opposite side of the
control console from a person using the equipment). These
descriptions may not match the names of certain parts in the parts
list, because such parts are named relative to the back of the
equipment.

To prepare the EFX for assembly:

 Open the box and assemble the components in the

sequence presented in this guide.

 Assemble and operate your equipment on a hard, level

surface in the area intended for use.

 Use a hand truck or furniture dolly to move the EFX unit.

Important: Do not grasp the unit by any of its plastic parts to
move it. The plastic parts are non-structural covers and are
not capable of supporting the weight of the unit.

 Provide ample space around the unit.
 Assemble the equipment according to the guidelines in

this manual to ensure that you do not void the Precor
Limited Warranty.

Important: Any damage caused during installation is not
covered by the Precor Limited Warranty.

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 Begin installation of all fasteners by hand, then partially

tighten them. Do not fully tighten fasteners until
instructed to do so.

Important: When wrench-tightening the screws, make sure
the head of the fastener is parallel to the product surface. If it
is not, stop tightening to avoid cross-threading. To avoid
further damage, stop assembly work and contact Customer
Support.

Installation Requirements

Prior to assembly, make sure you have the required tools and

Hardware Kit (not to scale)

hardware.

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.

Fasteners

Hex head screws
(1¹₄-inch)

Flat washers
(⁵₁₆-inch)

Flat washers
(³₈-inch)

Split washers
(⁵₁₆-inch)

Phillips-head cap
screws (³₄-inch)

Socket head cap
screws (⁵₁₆–inch x �
1¹₄–inch)

Quantity

2

20

4

20

3

6

Assembling the EFX 15

Fasteners

Buttonhead screws
(⁵₁₆–inch x � 1� –inch)�

Self-tapping screws
(1¹₂-inch)

Flat head hex drive
screws (¹₄-inch x
³₄-inch)

Bushings 2

Link arm caps 2

Pivot arm caps 2

Quantity

14

4

4

Pivot axle caps

Upright support covers (right-hand and left-hand sets,
packaged separately)

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Required Tools

 #2 Phillips screwdriver
 Rubber mallet
 SAE standard hex wrench set
 SAE standard socket set
 Two ⁹₁₆-inch wrenches (open-end and box-end)
 Wire cutter

Performing the Assembly

DANGER

As you assemble the EFX, make sure to construct the cable
assembly as directed so that the necessary connections are
accessible when you add the console.

To begin assembly:

1. Remove the lift cover and set it aside.

Important: Grease on the lift screw can stain clothing. Be
careful not to get grease on your clothing as you remove the
lift cover. Do not remove the grease from the lift screw,
because it is required for proper operation.

Do not attempt to connect electrical power until all
assembly procedures are complete and the console
is properly installed.

Figure 2: Lift cover removal

2. Thread the cable through the left upright support. Tape it
to the top of the upright support to secure it temporarily.

Assembling the EFX 17

Important: Do not stretch, crimp, or damage the cable.
Cables damaged by improper installation will not be covered
by the Precor Limited Warranty.

Figure 3: Thread cable through upright support

3. Attach the left upright support to the base frame using
four buttonhead screws, four split washers, and four
⁵₁₆-inch washers. Partially tighten the fasteners.

Figure 4: Attach the upright support to the base frame

4. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to attach the right upright
support.

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5. Using a right-angle ³₁₆" hex wrench, remove the four ¹₄" x
³₄" buttonhead screws securing the central plastic base

cover.

6. Remove the tape at the top of the left upright support.

7. Feed one of the cables you want to install down through
the upright support, then along the inside of the foot
support and back through the central frame member. The
following illustration shows the general path of the cable.

Figure 5: EFX cable path

8. Pull the end of the cable upward through the opening just
behind the lift motor, as shown in the previous illustration.

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9. Attach the cable to the appropriate connector inside the
base of the EFX, as shown in the following illustration and
table.

Figure 6: Cable connection points inside EFX base

Connect … To …

The console power cable (red
and black, individual leads)

The television cable (black and
round)

The Ethernet cable (black and
flat)

The power connector on the jack
panel

The coaxial connector on the
jack panel

The eight-connector modular
jack on the jack panel

10. Repeat steps 7 through 9 for the remaining cables you
want to install.

11. Replace the central plastic base cover, then attach the
four buttonhead screws you removed along with the
cover. Tighten the screws completely.

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12. Replace the lift cover that was removed in the first step.

Figure 7: Lift cover replacement

To mount the center column support on the frame:
Note: Check that the base fasteners are loose before

installing the fasteners for the central column support.

1. Have your assistant support the center column support
while you align the inside mounting brackets with the
upright supports.

2. Fasten the center column support to each upright support
by threading a buttonhead screw, a ⁵₁₆-inch washer, and a
split washer through opposite mounting holes.

Figure 8: Rear view of console attachment

Assembling the EFX 21

Important: When wrench-tightening the screws, make sure
the head of the fastener is parallel to the product surface. If it
is not, stop tightening to avoid cross-threading. To avoid
further damage, stop assembly work and contact Customer
Support.

3. Check alignments and thread the remaining four center
column support screws, four ⁵₁₆-inch washers, and four
split washers. Tighten with a ³₁₆-inch hex key so the
assemblies come together, but leave room for
adjustments.

Figure 9: Center column support attachment

To tighten the fasteners properly:

CAUTION: Upright support fasteners must be properly aligned
and wrench-tightened in the order described below. If improperly
assembled, the upright supports can rub against the ramp.

1. Fully tighten the two sets of fasteners on the back of the
center column support.

Figure 10: Tighten fasteners on back of the center column
support

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2. Fully tighten the fasteners on the back of each upright
support.

Figure 11: Tighten the back fasteners on the upright supports

3. Fully tighten the fasteners on the lower sides of each
upright support.

Figure 12: Tighten the front fasteners on the upright supports

4. Fully tighten the fasteners on the upper front of the center
column support.

Figure 13: Tighten the front fasteners on the center column
support

Assembling the EFX 23

To attach the water bottle holder:

1. Position the water bottle holder as shown in the graphic
and attach it to the right stationary handlebar.

Figure 14: Water bottle attachment

2. Secure the water bottle holder to the handlebar using
three Phillips-head screws.

To attach the upper body handlebars:

CAUTION: Handlebars can swing and cause injury. To
prevent injury, lower the handlebars toward the floor once
handlebar assembly is complete.

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

Figure 15: Handlebar and bracket attachment

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2. To attach the upper body handlebars, place one split
washer and one ⁵₁₆-inch washer on each of six
socket-head cap screws, then insert three of the screws
through each handlebar bracket. Fully tighten the
fasteners using a ¼-inch hex key.

Figure 16: Upper body handlebar attachment detail

Important: In the following step, install the fasteners in the
order presented. The bushing slides inside the link arm. The
heads of the screws remain on the ramp side of the link arm.

3. Attach the handlebars to the link arms using two hex
head screws, two bushings, and four ³₈-inch washers.

Note: For ease of installation, slide the corresponding foot
pedal to the top of the ramp before attaching each
handlebar.

4. Fully tighten the fasteners using a ⁹₁₆-inch box-end
wrench.

Figure 17: Link arm attachment

5. Align the cut-out inside the link arm cap with the link arm
mounting hole. Apply pressure to the cap until it snaps
into place.

Assembling the EFX 25

To attach the upright support covers and pivot arm caps:

1. Place one inner and one outer upright support cover
around one of the upright supports, aligning them so that
the arrows on their inside surfaces point toward the front
of the unit.

2. Line up the protrusions on the outer cover with the screw
holes on the inner cover.

3. Apply pressure to both covers so that the protrusions fit
firmly into the screw holes.

4. Secure the upright support covers using two self-tapping
screws.

Figure 18: Upright support cover attachment (right-hand
cover shown)

5. Slide the covers down and snap them into the base
mount.

Note: Be sure to align the covers so that the lip of each
cover fits inside the edge of the base mount and the hook
on the base mount fits into the corresponding slot on the
cover. When you have snapped the covers into place, the
surfaces of the covers and the base mount should line up
smoothly.

6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 to attach the opposite pair of
upright support covers.

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7. Attach the pivot arm caps and seat them with a rubber
mallet.

Figure 19: Pivot arm cap attachment

8. Insert the two pivot axle caps and press them firmly into
place, seating them with a rubber mallet if necessary.

Figure 20: Axle cap attachment

Assembling the EFX 27

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.

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

Figure 21: Rubber pad and adjustable foot locations

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

When you are finished adjusting the unit, place the unit on the
floor and recheck that it is level.

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Breaking in the Equipment

Precor equipment does not require an actual break-in period.
However, moving components such as belts, gears, and
bearings can settle while the equipment is being stored or
shipped. This can cause the equipment to operate with a
small amount of roughness or noise when it starts up for the
first time.

The equipment usually returns to smooth operation after a
day or two of normal use. If it does not, contact your dealer
for assistance. For more information, refer to Obtaining
Service.