Precor 5.23 - Manuals

Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 5 I MP OR T ANT S AFET Y I NSTRUCTIO NS Obtaining Service You should not attempt to service the E FX yourself, except for the maintenance tasks described in this manual. The EFX does not contain any user-serviceable parts. For information about product o...

Owner’s Manual: Table of Contents 6 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................. 1 Safety Approval .......................................................... 2Grounding Instructions ............................................. 3Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) ......

Owner’s Manual: EFX Safety Features 8 EFX Safety Features The E FX is equipped with certain items that, when used properly, help sustain an enjoyable workout. These items include: • Locking pin• Stationary handrail• I/O power switch Important: Before exercising, review the Important Safety Instructi...

Owner’s Manual: EFX Safety Features 9 Using the Stationary Handrail To maintain your balance, always grasp the stationary handrail when you step on or off of the foot pedals, and when you use the keypad. Turning the Unit ON and OFF To turn the unit ON and OFF, use the I/O power switch located at the...

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 10 Heart Rate Features Heart rate and SmartRate ® features are available when the heart rate receiver is installed in the display console and you wear a chest strap. When a heart beat is detected, the heart rate display shows your heart rate and the SmartRate LED ...

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 11 • After you put on the chest strap, face the display console for a minimum of 15 seconds. This allows the receiver in the console to recognize the signal from the chest strap. • Always face forward on the EFX and use the stationary handrail for balance. • If th...

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 12 Table 1. Heart rate target zones and SmartRate LEDs Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate The EFX includes a program that lets you exercise based on a specified heart rate. You set your target heart rate at the beginning. As you exercise, the Heart Rate Program mo...

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 13 Display Console Center display: When you begin a program, the workout time and program profile appear and remain until the scanning process is initiated. SmartRate display: LEDs light in this column when the SmartRate feature is activated. Keypad: Use the keypad to...

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 15 STRI DES/ MI N UTE —displays your current pedaling speed (strides per minute) up to a maximum value of 510 strides per minute. When the strides per minute drops below 20, the EFX reverts to pause mode. Important: The display may not change as quickly as your stride...

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 16 CrossRamp ® Display on the EFX5.23 Diagram 7: Muscle groups affected by CrossRamp incline On the EFX5.23, changes in ramp incline affect different muscle groups. As you raise and lower the incline, lights appear and indicate the muscle groups that are being worked....

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 17 Keypad Use the keypad to enter your workout session selections. Note: The EFX5.33 has a stationary ramp. The RESISTANCE keys replace the CROSSRAMP keys shown in this diagram. SELECT: The SE LECT keys have three functions: • To select a user ID before starting a wor...

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 21 Workout Options CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a complete physical examination. Know your physician-recommended heart rate target zone. 1. Turn the unit ON. The Precor banner appears in the center display. 2. Remove the lockin...

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 24 Selecting a Program 1. At the Precor banner, press ENTER, and then press the arrow keys to cycle through the available programs. Refer to Table 4. The abbreviated program name and a portion of the program profile appear in the display. 2. Select the program you wan...

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 25 3. A program time blinks in the center display. If a time from the previous workout is available, it replaces the default time. Press the arrow keys to select a program time (between 0 and 240 minutes) and then press ENTER. Note: If you select a zero time limit, IN...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 27 Programs Diagram 9: EFX5.23 program label This section describes the programs printed on the display label. The programs on the E FX5.23 and E FX5.33 are identical except for the Gluteal and Hill Climb programs, which provide a preprogrammed incline (Gluteal, EFX5.23) and...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 29 Program Tips • Work out indefinitely in any program (except Weight Loss). At the time prompt, use the arrow keys to select INFINITE. The TIME display indicates the amount of time you have been exercising. If you choose to exercise without a time limit, the automatic 5-min...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 30 If you press QU ICKSTART at the banner and access the Manual Program, the workout time is infinite. A cool-down period does not automatically occur when you end your workout. Always remember to incorporate a cool-down period into your workout. To use the SmartRate feature...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 31 Gluteal (G LUT) Program The ramp incline on the E FX5.23 Gluteal Program is preprogrammed. Review the program label on the display console to determine the ascent and descent levels of the program. Anytime during a workout, you can override the incline settings by pressin...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 33 Random (RAND) Program Every time the Random Program is selected, a different program profile appears. The 1-minute columns that appear in the profile maintain a set incline or resistance. To override the settings, use the arrow keys. The maximum change allowed between col...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 34 For the ideal weight loss range, your heart rate should be between 55% and 70% of your maximum aerobic heart rate. If you wear the chest strap, you can use SmartRate as a visual cue. • Set a comfortable stride rate and then adjust the resistance and ramp incline. • Mainta...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 36 Using the Fitness Test Maintain a constant stride rate, but let the program adjust the resistance for you. During the warm-up period the resistance is set at level 3. At the beginning of the 5-minute Fitness Test, the resistance automatically raises to level 9. CAUTION: I...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 38 Heart Rate Control (H RC) Program The Heart Rate Control Program lets you set a target for your heart rate. The program adjusts the resistance to maintain your heart rate within two beats per minute of the target heart rate while you exercise. To use this program, you mus...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 39 Using the HRC Program When you access the H RC Program, the following occurs: • The E FX automatically adjusts the resistance to keep your heart rate at the selected target. Pressing the RESISTANCE arrow keys no longer affects the resistance applied to your stride, but do...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 40 During the course, the TIME display relates to the amount of time remaining in the recorded columns. Total elapsed time appears when you record new columns. Note: The length of the custom program and number of resistance and incline settings are limited to the available m...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 41 Calories (CALS) Program This program lets you designate a fixed calorie goal. When you reach your goal, the program ends and the automatic 5-minute cool-down period begins. After selecting the Calories Program, specify your calorie goal at the prompt. Acceptable entries r...

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 42 Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting Certain features remain hidden and can only be accessed using special key presses. Read this section if you want to: • Change the display to U.S. Standard or Metric • View the odometer • Display the ...

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 44 Informational Displays The E FX provides information about its use (odometer and hour meter), as well as software version, error log, and serial number. In general, you would only access this information if directed to do so by Precor Custo...

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 45 7. Write the numbers in the space below. You will need these numbers when you call Customer Support with display-related questions. This information will help rule out any software-related problems: Upper Board P/N: ___________________ Lowe...

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 46 10. When you no longer need the information in the error log, press QUICKSTART for at least four seconds to erase the error log. Continue to maintain light pressure on the key until the message CLEAR? appears. Wait four seconds until OK app...

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 47 Troubleshooting Error Codes If any error codes appear in the center display, call an authorized service person for assistance. Refer to Obtaining Service . Troubleshooting Heart Rate Table 8 may help you understand and troubleshoot erratic ...

Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 48 Maintenance It is important to perform the minor maintenance tasks described in this section. Failure to maintain the EFX as described here could void the Precor Limited Warranty. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the unit from its power source befo...

Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 49 Periodically, clean the grooves on the foot pedals using a soft nylon scrub brush. Frequently vacuum the floor underneath the unit to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt, which can affect the smooth operation of the unit. Storing the Chest Strap Store the chest s...

Owner’s Manual: Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty 50 Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty PLEASE READ THESE WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR PRECOR INCORPORATED PRODUCT. BY USING THE EQUIPMENT, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TER...

Owner’s Manual: Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty 51 Conditions and Restrictions This warranty is valid only in accordance with the conditions set forth below:1. The warranty applies to the Precor product only while: a. It remains in the possession of the original purchaser and proof of ...

Owner’s Manual: Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty 52 Exclusive Remedies For any product described above that fails to conform to its warranty, Precor will provide, at their option, one of the following: (1) repair; (2) replacement; or (3) refund of the purchase price. Precor Limited Warr...

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QUICKSTART™ CAUTION: Before using the EFX ® , read all these instructions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. • Do not allow people unfamiliar with its operation,or children, on or near the treadmill. • Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a thorough physical exam...

Choose a Program • Determine your level of fitness: beginner, intermediate, or advanced. • Determine your immediate goal: endurance training, cardio-conditioning, or weight loss. If you are a beginner, start a cardio-conditioning program to slowly adjust your body to a comfortable level of exercise....

EFX ® 5.33 Assembly Guide Eliptical Fitness Crosstrainer TM

EFX5.33 Elliptical Fitness Trainer Assembly Guide 2 Thank you for choosing Precor. For proper installation, please read this guide thoroughly and follow the assembly instructions. If you do not assemble the EFX according to these guidelines, you could void the Precor Limited Warranty. Obtaining Serv...

EFX5.33 Elliptical Fitness Trainer Assembly Guide 3 Hardware Kit (not shown to scale) Fasteners Quantity (A) Phillips-head screw (½-inch) 4 (B) Hex head bolt (2-inch x ³⁄₈ -inch) 2 (C) Washer ( ³⁄₈ -inch x 1.00 OD) 6 (D) Hex head screw (1-inch x ³⁄₈ -inch) 18 (E) Washer ( ³⁄₈ -inch) x .812 OD) 18 (F...

EFX5.33 Elliptical Fitness Trainer Assembly Guide 4 Assembly Steps Feed the display cable through the upright support. Important: Do not stretch, crimp, or damage the cable. Cables damaged by improper installation will not be covered by the Precor Limited Warranty. Attach the display console to the ...