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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 537_Owners Manual.book Page 1 Monday, August 6, 2007 9:08 AM Important Safety Instructions When using the EFX, always take basic precautions, � Never leave the EFX unattended when it is plugged in. including the following: Unplug the EFX from the power source when it is not in use, before cleaning it, and before providing authorized • Read all instructions before using the EFX. These service. instructions are written for your safety and to protect the � Asse
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 537_Owners Manual.book Page 2 Monday, August 6, 2007 9:08 AM � Do not use outdoors. � Keep your body and head facing forward. Never attempt to turn around on the EFX. � Do not attempt to service the EFX yourself except to follow the maintenance instructions found in this manual. � Never place your hands or feet in the path of the roller arm because injury may occur to you or damage may � Never drop or insert objects into any opening. Keep occur to the equipm
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 537_Owners Manual.book Page 3 Monday, August 6, 2007 9:08 AM 120 V Units Designated for U.S. Markets Grounding Instructions The grounding plug on the EFX looks like the plug shown in The EFX must be grounded. If the unit malfunctions or Diagram 1. The power outlet must have the same breaks down, grounding provides a path of least resistance configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with for electric current, which reduces the risk of electrical t
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 537_Owners Manual.book Page 4 Monday, August 6, 2007 9:08 AM Canadian Department of Communications Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for Federal Communications Commission, Part 15 radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the The EFX has been tested and found to comply with the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the D
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 537_Owners Manual.book Page 5 Monday, August 6, 2007 9:08 AM European Applications Obtaining Service This product conforms to the requirements of the European You should not attempt to service the EFX except for Council Directive 2004/108/EC, Electromagnetic maintenance tasks as described in this manual. The EFX Compatibility and has been tested to the following does not contain any user-serviceable parts that require standards: lubrication. For information ab
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537_Owners Manual.book Page 6 Monday, August 6, 2007 9:08 AM Table of Contents Display Console ..............................................................19 Important Safety Instructions .............................1 Safety Approval .....................................................................2 More Information about the Upper Display .................. 20 Grounding Instructions ........................................................3 More Information about the Center Display ...
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537_Owners Manual.book Page 7 Monday, August 6, 2007 9:08 AM Programs .......................................................................... 41 Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting ......58 Choosing a Program ......................................................... 41 Advanced Programming Tips .......................................... 58 Program Tips ...................................................................... 42 Changing EFX Settings ......................................
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537_Owners Manual.book Page 8 Monday, August 6, 2007 9:08 AM Notes: Owner’s Manual: Table of Contents 8
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537_Owners Manual.book Page 9 Monday, August 6, 2007 9:08 AM EFX Features The EFX is equipped with certain items that, when used After exercising, use the locking pin to secure the foot properly, help sustain a safe and enjoyable workout. These pedals. items include: � Locking pin location � Convertible handlebars Roller arm � Stationary handrails with heart rate feature � Moving handlebars � Power switch location Locking Important: Before exercising, review the Important Safety pin Instr
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537_Owners Manual.book Page 10 Monday, August 6, 2007 9:08 AM The following steps explain how to convert the handlebars Converting Handlebar Positions from a Lower Body to a Total Body position or vice versa. The EFX5.37 handlebars can be locked in either a stationary (Lower Body) or moving arm (Total Body) position 1. Hold the link arm securely with one hand as you press the depending on your exercise preference. Refer to Diagram 5. button on the quick release pin with your thumb. Pull th
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537_Owners Manual.book Page 11 Monday, August 6, 2007 9:08 AM Using the Stationary Handrail Turning the Unit On and Off To maintain your balance, always grasp a stationary handrail To turn the unit On and Off, use the power switch located at when you step on or off the foot pedals, and when you use the rear of the unit, near the power cord receptacle. Refer to the keypad. Diagram 6. To learn more about the touch-sensitive handrail grips, refer Important: When it is not being used, turn the
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537_Owners Manual.book Page 12 Monday, August 6, 2007 9:08 AM 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: If you plan to move the EFX, obtain help and use proper lifting techniques. To move the EFX, the two of you need to stand on opposite sides and face the rear of the EFX. Follow the appropriate steps for the EFX you own. 1. Lock the handlebars in the Lower Body position. Refer to the l
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537_Owners Manual.book Page 13 Monday, August 6, 2007 9:08 AM Heart Rate Features Important Use and Safety Information CALORIES HEART RATE Read the following before using the heart rate or SmartRate 5.37 features. 109 SmartRate � Consult your physician before engaging in any vigorous exercise. Do not use the heart rate programs until WARMUP FATBURN CARDIO PEAK HIGH authorized by your physician. ® Heart rate and SmartRate features are available wh
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Recommended Cardiovascular Zone Recommended Weight Loss Zone 537_Owners Manual.book Page 14 Monday, August 6, 2007 9:08 AM � The calculation used for the heart rate target zone is: � After you put on the chest strap, face the display console (220 minus your age) multiplied by a percent. for a few seconds. This allows the receiver in the console to recognize the signal from the chest strap. For example: Low range: (220 minus your age) multiplied by 55% �If Hr appears in the display, the EFX
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537_Owners Manual.book Page 15 Monday, August 6, 2007 9:08 AM 2. Adjust the strap and fasten it around your chest. The strap Wearing a Chest Strap should feel snug, not restrictive. Refer to Diagram 9. 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. 1. Carefully dampen the back of the strap with tap water Refer to Diagram 8. Diagram 9: Adjust chest s
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537_Owners Manual.book Page 16 Monday, August 6, 2007 9:08 AM Usually, the concentration of salts in a person’s perspiration Using the Heart Rate provides enough conductivity to transmit a signal to the Touch-Sensitive Handrail Grips receiver inside the display console. However, some people, While exercising, you must grasp both touch-sensitive because of body chemistry or erratic heart beats cannot use handrail grips for a minimum of five to ten seconds to the touch-sensitive heart ra
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537_Owners Manual.book Page 17 Monday, August 6, 2007 9:08 AM Table 1 shows the percents used in calculating the heart rate Table 1. Heart rate target zones and SmartRate LEDs target zones. While your heart rate remains within these Heart Rate Zone zones, the corresponding lights blink and provide a visual cue. Percent LED Lit LED Blinking Label The calculation used to determine your maximum aerobic heart Below 50 First Orange WARMUP rate is (220 minus your age). When you multiply it by th
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537_Owners Manual.book Page 18 Monday, August 6, 2007 9:08 AM Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate Heart Rate Analysis A dedicated window displays your heart rate while Every time you complete a program using the chest strap or exercising. To view your heart rate (beats per minute) on the touch-sensitive handrail grips, the EFX provides a heart rate display, either wear a chest strap or grasp both touch- analysis after the workout summary. sensitive handrail grips. Your average heart rate ap
