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Commercial EFX Owner’s Manual
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Before You Begin ® Thank you for purchasing the Precor EFX 546. Built to the exacting standards of the health club environment, the EFX is intended for commercial use and can withstand the rigors of daily club use with little maintenance. Before using the Precor EFX546, we urge you to familiarize yourself and your staff with the entire Owner’s Manual. Understanding this manual will help you and your customers use the EFX546 safely and successfully. ABOUT THIS MANUAL
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: � Read all instructions before using the EFX546. These instructions were written to ensure your safety and to protect the unit. � To ensure the proper use and safety of the EFX546, make sure that all users read this manual. Please make this manual a part of your training program. Remind the club users that before beginning any fitnes
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The EFX546 must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, ground- ing provides a path of least resistance for electric current which reduces the risk of electrical shock. The EFX546 is equipped with a power cord having an equip- ment-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. If you do not fol
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION RFI — RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE Federal Communications Commission Part 15 The EFX has been tested and found to comply with, � the IEC EMC Directive (international electromagnetic compatibility certification) � the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation. The EFX generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency ener
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION PERSONAL SAFETY When using the EFX, take the following precautions: � Do not allow children on or near the EFX. Do not leave children unsupervised around the EFX. � Completely assemble the EFX546 before using it. Check the unit before each use. Do not continue to operate the EFX546 when it is not working properly and return the unit to a service center for examination and repair. � Keep all electrical components, such as the power cable and I/O switch, away from liqu
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Table of Contents Before You Begin ..............................................................2 About this Manual .................................................................. 2 Obtaining Service .................................................................. 2 Important Safety Instructions................................................. 3 Grounding Instructions .......................................................... 4 Safety Approval .................
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Table of Contents Exercising on the EFX....................................................28 Using the Heart Rate “Touch” Capability ............................... 28 Workout Tips ......................................................................... 28 Quick Steps to Working Out .................................................. 29 Cooling Down After a Workout .............................................. 30 Pause, Cool Down and Exit Features .................
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION ® Unpacking the EFX Your EFX546 is carefully inspected before shipment so it should arrive in good operating condition. Precor ships the unit in the following pieces: ❑ base frame assembly ❑ upper column support with display console ❑ handrails (left and right) ❑ upper column support bracket covers (2 pieces) ❑ hardware kit, power cord, Owner’s Manual CAUTION: This unit weighs over 200 pounds (90 kilograms). To avoid back strain and ensure the safety of the unit and
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION HARDWARE KIT Carefully unpack the parts from the shipping container. Open the Hardware kit and make sure that you have the following items as shown in Diagram 1: (A) four socket hex screws—clamp covers (B) eight set screws—handrail assembly (C) 1/8" hex key—set screws on handrail assembly (E) 3/16" hex key—screws on the clamp covers Upper and lower clamp covers (not shown in Diagram 1) Diagram 1 EFX546 Hardware kit B A C D If any items are missing, contact your deale
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION ® Setting Up the EFX You do not need any special knowledge or experience to set up the EFX. How- ever, you will need assistance. Because of the size and weight of the EFX, it is recommended that at least three adult persons assemble it. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Follow these installation requirements when installing the EFX. If you do not install the EFX according to the following guidelines, you could void the Precor limited warranty. � Set up the EFX on a solid, fl
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Diagram 2 Connect cable(s) and install the upper assembly. Cable Upright column support Base frame 1 2 4. Connect the cable(s). Diagram 2. Have an assistant hold the upright column support over the base frame crossbar opening (display console must face the foot pedals), while you take the following steps: a. Remove any tape that holds the cable(s) to the base assembly. CAUTION: Keep the upright column support near the opening in the base assembly so that the cable(s)
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Diagram 3 Installing the covers. Upright support tube Cable Clamp cover Screw (A) 1 2 5. Secure the upright assembly to the base support. Take the following steps, to attach the clamp covers and secure the upright assembly. a. Remove the 4 screws (A) from the Hardware kit. b. Place the 2 clamp covers around the upright tube and base crossbar. See Diagram 3. c. Notice that the piece without the EFX logo has two cylindrical protrusions. These “pins” need to be inserted
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Diagram 5 Loosen upper handrail clamp. Upper handrail clamp Cable attachment exists for Precor Heart Rate “touch” option only. Upright column support 1 2 6. Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 screws in the upper handrail clamp using the supplied hex key. Diagram 5. 7. Attach the handrails one at a time. Diagram 5. Perform the following steps on one side at a time. a. Align the upper and lower portions of the handrail. See Diagram 5, #2. Important: If you have purchased
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Diagram 7 Secure the handrails. Display console Lower Upper clamp handrail Hex key stub Set screw 1 2 8. Secure the upper handrails. Diagram 7, #1. With both handrails in place, tighten the 2 screws in the upper handrail clamp using the hex key provided. 9. Secure the lower handrails. Diagram 7, #2. Use the supplied hex key to tighten the 4 set screws, located on each lower handrail stub. Do not over- tighten, as you can strip the threads on these small screws. 10. R
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Diagram 9 Connect the power cord. ON/OFF (I/O) switch Power plug Power cordreceptacle Rear casing 13. Connect the power cord. Diagram 9. Insert the power plug’s connector into the receptacle at the rear of the base assembly. CAUTION: Since the EFX546 has two different models (120v and 240v units), check the label near the unit’s power receptacle to determine the voltage requirements. Use an appropriate power cord. Do not remove or otherwise bypass the 3-prong plug wi
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RES ET CR OS S RA MP COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Club Information These next few pages provide information that allows you to customize the EFX for your Club. It is not information that your customer needs or, necessarily, should see. This section covers the following information about how to: � determine which language appears on the display � set maximum workout and pause times � display the odometer and other useful information � connect to CSAFE compatible devices Note: If your customers ar
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION To access the Club settings, the following must occur: ❑ Check to be sure that the EFX is turned ON. ❑ Check that the Precor (or club) banner appears on the display. ❑ Press the appropriate key sequences. Important: To access Custom mode, press Reset while the Precor banner is dis- played. Within 1/2 second, begin pressing the key sequences. If the system does not detect a key press (within 1/2 second) after Reset, it returns to the banner. Once you begin entering a
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION SETTING A WORKOUT TIME LIMIT You can limit how long a user works out by setting a duration between 1 and 240 minutes. The EFX also lets you choose “no limit” which allows the user to select a course and work out indefinitely. (Note that the user must enter a workout time of 0 using the numeric keys at the Enter Time prompt before he or she can workout “indefinitely.”) If the club setting is “no limit” and the user enter “0” at the Enter Time prompt, then the Time Rem
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION Press Enter once again and the Error Log appears. Press the ▼ or ▲ key to view the error messages. To return to the Precor banner, press Enter or Reset. Note: To clear (delete) the error log, press Quick Start for at least 4 seconds while viewing the list. Prompts appear on the display and let you know when the error messages have been deleted (“cleared” from memory). Important: You cannot retrieve the error log once you have deleted it. USING CSAFE STANDARD EQUIPMEN
