Precor EFX 821 - Manuals

Important Safety Instructions 7 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 f...

8 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer 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 Appl...

Important Safety Instructions 9 The grounding plug on a treadmill or power supply looks like the plug shown in one of the following two figures. The power outlet must have the same configuration as the plug. Important: Do not use any power cord adapter with this product. Figure 1: 120-volt, 20-amp p...

Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .................................................... 3 Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 3 Educating Users ..................................................................................

Chapter 2 Assembling the EFX 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...

14 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer  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 paralle...

Assembling the EFX 15 Required Tools  Wire tie cutter  Phillips-head screwdriver  Two ⁹⁄₁₆ -inch combination wrenches (open-end and box)  SAE Standard socket set Hardware Kit (not to scale) Table 1. Hardware Kit Fasteners Quantity Buttonhead screw (1-inch) 14 Washer ( ⁵⁄₁₆ -inch) 20 Socket head ...

18 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer 2. Attach both upright supports to the base frame using eight buttonhead screws, eight split washers, and eight washers. Finger tighten. Figure 4: Attaching the upright supports Installing the Display Console Mount 1. Ask your...

20 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Installing the Bottle Holder The bottle holder attaches to the right stationary arm handrail. To install the bottle holder: 1. Position the water bottle holder as shown and attach it to the right stationary handrail. Figure 7:...

Assembling the EFX 21 Installing the Handlebars CAUTION: Handlebars can swing and cause injury. Have your assistant hold the handlebar and gently lower it into a vertical position when the handlebar assembly is complete. To install the moving handlebars: 1. For proper alignment, rotate the pivot arm...

Assembling the EFX 23 Attaching the Caps and Upright Support Cover You will need the arm caps and foot covers to complete the following tasks. To attach the caps and upright support covers: 1. Align the cut-out inside the link arm cap with the link arm mounting hole. Apply pressure to the cap until ...

24 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer 4. Slide the covers down into the base mount. Secure each pair of covers using two self-tapping screws and a Phillips-head screwdriver. Figure 13: Attaching the pivot axle covers 5. Insert the two pivot axle covers and press f...

Assembling the EFX 25 Verifying that the Heart Rate Display is Operational To verify that the heart rate display is operational: 1. Hold on to a stationary handrail and step on the foot pedals. 2. When you are comfortably situated, begin pedaling. A pedaling speed above 40 strides per minute must be...

Chapter 3 Installing the Console To make installation easier, all Precor Experience Series consoles use the same mounting hardware and connector locations whenever possible. The installation sequence for any of them is as follows:  Threading the cable assembly  Connecting cables  Completing the i...

28 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Threading the Cable Assembly Earlier in the installation, you threaded the necessary cables through the frame of the base unit and out the passthrough opening in the console mount. As you line up the back plate on the console ...

Installing the Console 29 Connecting Cables After the console has been seated, separate the individual cables out of the end of the cable assembly and attach them to the appropriate circuit connectors inside the console. Refer to the following diagram and table to identify the cables and connectors....

30 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Completing the Console Installation Before you complete the final installation steps, double-check the connections you have made. Make sure that all cables are fully and securely connected, and that any unneeded cables are tie...

Chapter 4 Self-Powered Features On self-powered equipment, the system initializes and displays the Welcome screen when a user starts exercising. A minimum rate of motion must be maintained for the banner to appear, as shown in the following table. When a person meets the requirements, the power that...

32 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown The equipment saves its battery charge by moving into a shutdown mode. If the user does not maintain the minimum rate of motion, a 30-second shutdown process begins. In this mode, the c...

Self-Powered Features 33 Using the Optional Power Adapter After connecting the power adapter to the equipment, plug the opposite end into the appropriate power source (120 V or 240 V). CAUTION: When the optional power adapter is in use, make sure that the power supply cord does not create a safety h...

34 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Replacing the Battery The equipment’s battery is built to last for a long time. However, if you feel that the battery may need replacing, check with an authorized service technician. Refer to Obtaining Service . CAUTION: The b...

Chapter 5 Maintenance To keep the equipment functioning properly, perform the minor maintenance tasks in this section at the intervals shown on the maintenance checklist. Failure to maintain the equipment as described in this section could void the Precor Limited Warranty. DANGER To reduce the risk ...

36 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer CAUTION: Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions, particularly dilution instructions, before using any cleaner on Precor fitness equipment. Do not use concentrated cleaners at full strength, or acidic cleaners of any k...

Maintenance 37 7. Verify that the unit sits squarely on the floor. All of its feet should be touching the floor and the unit should not rock or wobble when in use. If not, re-level it as described in. Monthly Maintenance DANGER USE EXTREME CAUTION when the rear cover of any EFX is removed. Serious i...

Chapter 6 Commercial Cardiovascular 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 TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Limited Warranty. Precor Inco...

40 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Options / Accessories Many options or accessories have components that are connected internally or mounted inside the electronic console. The following guidelines determine the warranty for these components. If the internal co...

Assembling and Maintaining the EFX® 821 Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 EFX 821 PAG/OM 300763-101 rev A 13 January 2011