Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; IMPOR
page 2 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N When using the EFX ® , basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: • To ensure your safety and to protect the unit, read all the instructions before assembling and using the self-powered EFX ® 534i. • To ensure the ...
Page 3 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND PROPER DISPOSAL; To remove the battery from the EFX, take the following steps:; SAFETY APPROVAL; Diagram 1
page 3 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N • Never place your hand(s) or feet in the path of the roller arm because injury may occur to you or damage may occur to the equipment. Refer toDiagram 1. • Never operate the unit if it is damaged, if it is not working properly, if it has bee...
Page 4 - EFX; Unpacking the EFX; SmartRate; Table of Contents
page 4 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Important Safety Information .......................................... 2 Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal ............................ 3 Safety Approval ..................................................................... 3 RFI — Ra...
Page 5 - Exercising on the EFX; Utilizing the SmartRate
page 5 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Table of Contents Exercising on the EFX ® ...................................................................................... 36 The Heart Rate Feature ........................................................ 36 Utilizing the SmartRate ® ...
Page 6 - RFI — RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE; Federal Communications Commission Part 15; The EFX has been tested and found to comply with,; CAUTION —; Canadian Department of Communications; EUROPEAN APPLICATIONS; Technology Equipment.; European Applications
page 6 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N RFI — RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE Federal Communications Commission Part 15 The EFX has been tested and found to comply with, • t h e I E C E M C D i r e c t i ve ( i n t e r n a t i o n a l e l e c t r o m a g n e t i c c o m p a t i b i l...
Page 7 - Do not attempt to service the self-powered EFX; Diagram 2
page 7 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N EFX ® SELF-POWERED FEATURES The power source for the EFX is the user. When a person works out on the EFX andmoves the foot pedals at a stride rate above 40 strides per minute, the power that isgenerated allows the EFX to function properly. I...
Page 8 - ABOUT THIS MANUAL; Contains additional information.; Indicates steps or information necessary to prevent harm to your-; WARNING —; Provides instructions to prevent electrical damage to; DANGER —; Indicates steps you must take to prevent electrical shock.
page 8 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N ABOUT THIS MANUAL Inside this manual, you will find instructions for installing and using the self-poweredEFX. To maximize the use of the EFX, please study this manual thoroughly. Themanual uses the following conventions for identifying spec...
Page 9 - STANDARD EQUIPMENT; Note; OTHER EQUIPMENT
page 9 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Thank you for purchasing the self-powered Precor EFX ® 534i. Important: Before using the EFX, we urge you to familiarize yourself and your staff with the entire Owner’s Manual. Understanding this manual will help you andyour customers use th...
Page 10 - Diagram 3; HARDWARE KIT
page 10 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Diagram 3 EFX534iHardware kit HARDWARE KIT Carefully unpack the parts from the shipping container. Open the Hardware Kitand make sure that you have the following items as shown in Diagram 3: ❑ (A) Two steel bushings — link arm assembly ❑ (B...
Page 11 - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS; Set up the EFX on a solid, flat surface; ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; Obtain assistance; Setting Up the EFX
page 11 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N You do not need any special knowledge or experience to set up the EFX. However,because of the size and weight of the EFX, you will need to obtain appropriateassistance during assembly. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Follow these installation req...
Page 12 - Diagram 5; Route the display console cable through the upright support.; Diagram 4; Thread the height adjuster to its lowest position.
page 12 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Route the cable andattach the displayconsole to the uprightsupport. Display console Upright support Cable 2 1 Diagram 5 5. Prepare for the attachment of the upright support to the base assembly . Diagrams 5 and 6. Remove the four Phillips-h...
Page 13 - Diagram 6. Align the; Diagram 6
page 13 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 8. Position the upright support over the base . Diagram 6. Have your assistant move the upright support close to the front of the base assembly while youthread the cable through the grommet hole and out the front of the base tube(see inset ...
Page 14 - Diagram 8, inset. Ask your assistant to stabilize the; Place the base assembly on the supportive wedge.; Diagram 8
page 14 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 10. Connect the cable. Diagram 7, inset. Insert the cable into its receptacle. Just like a telephone connection, a definite "click" is heard when a goodconnection is made. If you do not hear a "click," try reinserting the ca...
Page 15 - Attach the left and right frame stabilizers.; Diagram 9. Proceed with one; Diagram 9; Do not securely; tighten the bolts until the unit has been fully assembled.
page 15 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 14. Attach the left and right frame stabilizers. Diagram 9. Proceed with one side at a time. When you have installed the first stabilizer, perform the samesteps on the opposite stabilizer. a. Remove four bolts (G) and four washers (H) from ...
Page 16 - Tighten all mounting screws using a; assembly and to turn the unit onto its side.
page 16 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 15. Tighten all mounting screws using a ⁹⁄₁₆ -inch wrench. Diagram 11. a. Ask for assistance to remove the supportive wedge from beneath the base assembly and to turn the unit onto its side. b. With the unit on its side, start at the base w...
Page 17 - Attach the left and right handlebars; the washers on the bolts.
page 17 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 16. Attach the left and right handlebars . Diagram 12. Perform the following steps on one side of the unit and then, repeat the steps on the opposite side. a. Remove the three bolts (E) and washers (F) from the Hardware kit. Place the washe...
Page 18 - Perform the following steps on one handlebar at a time.; Attach the base of the handlebar to the foot pedal link arm.; Diagrams
page 18 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Diagram 13 Handlebar alignment. EFX ® upright Handlebar Handlebar bracket Link arm Handlebar base Note: Perform the following steps on one handlebar at a time. 18. Attach the base of the handlebar to the foot pedal link arm. Diagrams 13, 14...
Page 21 - Attach the bracket cover.; Diagram 16. Take the following steps to attach; CAUTION; one using a phillips head screwdriver.
page 21 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 20. Attach the bracket cover. Diagram 16. Take the following steps to attach the cover over the upright support bracket. CAUTION : Do not overtighten the screws or you may inadvertently cause stress cracks in the plastic. a. Move the handle...
Page 22 - Important
page 22 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 21. Level the unit. Diagram 17. To keep the unit stable, the EFX has adjustable rear pads and, at the front of the base assembly, a height adjuster. Check tomake sure that the unit does not wobble from side to side or front to back. Importa...
Page 23 - REMOVING THE LOCKING PIN
page 23 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Diagram 20 EFX Locking pin. Insert the lockingpin when you arefinished workingout or when youleave the EFX for an extendedlength of time. Storage location Diagram 19 Insert the frontend cap. Upright support Front end cap CAUTION: If you pur...
Page 24 - SUPPLYING POWER TO THE EFX534i; QuickStart; TESTING THE HEART RATE DISPLAY
page 24 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Diagram 21 Wearing the cheststrap. Back of chest strap Dampen with water. Chest strappositioned andcentered on chest. SUPPLYING POWER TO THE EFX534i The EFX does not require an electrical power connection. It has an internal batterythat is ...
Page 25 - Custom Settings Mode; CHANGING THE CUSTOM SETTINGS; Units of Measure
page 25 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N These next few pages provide information that lets you customize the EFX. It is notinformation that your customer needs to see. This section covers the following infor-mation about how to: • determine which unit of measure appears on the di...
Page 26 - Resistance; Display key functions within the Custom Settings; Mode; DETERMINING THE UNITS OF MEASURE; Enter
page 26 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N To access the Custom Settings Mode, the following must occur: ❑ Electrical power must be supplied. The foot pedal speed must be maintained at 40 strides per minute. Or, theoptional power adapter must be plugged into the EFX and connected to...
Page 28 - USING CSAFE STANDARD EQUIPMENT; Program Keys
page 28 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Press Enter once again and the Error Log appears. The EFX stores the last ten errors that have been detected. Press any ▼ or ▲ key to view the error codes. Note : If the EFX has no errors stored in memory, a “– – –” appears on the display. ...
Page 29 - The EFX; • an overview of the features provided on the display console; FEATURES ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE; cian or service center. Refer to; CENTER DISPLAY
page 29 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N The EFX ® 534i Display Diagram 23 EFX Display Console If a heart rateis detected,it is displayedin this window. SmartRate ® display Banner, prompts,workout statistics,and programprofile appear inthe Center display. During programselection, ...
Page 30 - USER SETUP PROMPTS; Keypad use during
page 30 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N USER SETUP PROMPTS Precor banner: The Precor banner and program profiles appear in the center display. Always start a workout at the Precor banner. Important : Because the EFX is self-powered, the Precor banner does not appear until the use...
Page 31 - USING QUICKSTART; DURING THE SETUP PROMPTS; The following occurs:
page 31 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Weight prompt: A default weight (WGT: 150 lb. or 68 kg.) appears. Use any ▼▲ key to change the weight between 1 or 999 pounds. An accurate weight entryprovides for a more accurate calorie count and proper use of the Weight Lossprogram. Pres...
Page 33 - A user must enter an age, during the program Setup prompts and wear; HEART RATE; The Heart Rate Feature on page 36.; INFORMATIONAL DISPLAYS PRIOR TO SHUTDOWN; and program; Reset
page 33 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N SMARTRATE ® DISPLAY SmartRate ® : A user must enter an age, during the program Setup prompts and wear a c h e s t s t ra p, w h i l e i n a p r o gra m , b e fo r e t h e bl i n k i n g s e g m e n t i nthe bar graph can show the zone that ...
Page 34 - KEYS ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE; RESISTANCE
page 34 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N KEYS ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE The Precor products have an easy-to-use keypad that is activated by the slightest touch.Remind users that they only need to lightly tap the keys. Each key on the display console’s keypad provides specific functio...
Page 37 - WORKOUT TIPS
page 37 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N REMOVING THE LOCKING PIN The locking pin secures the roller arm and keeps it from traveling up or down theramp. Pull firmly on the pin to slide it out of the ramp. A lanyard is attached to thelocking pin and ramp. Store the locking pin unde...
Page 38 - The; keys let you choose which feature(s) appears on the display. When; Select
page 38 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N USING THE HANDLEBARS The handlebars on the EFX provide an upper-body workout that, when used properly,helps increase cardiovascular fitness. By adding the upper-body movement to yourcross training workout, you’re actually increasing your wo...
Page 39 - QUICK STEPS TO WORKING OUT
page 39 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N QUICK STEPS TO WORKING OUT 1 Use the Heart Ratefeatures . Important: When you begin moving the foot pedals,continue to hold onto ahandrail with one handwhile you answer the Setupprompts with the other. Important : If BATTERY LOW appears on ...
Page 41 - INSERTING THE LOCKING PIN
page 41 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N In Pausemode, you This is what happens..., resume pedaling Returns to the program and the workout statistics continue fromwhere you left off. press Reset Displays the Workout Summary banner. exceed time limit The EFX exits Pause mode, reset...
Page 42 - MANUAL MODE AND THE QUICKSTART; KEY; Programs
page 42 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N The EFX lets the user choose between five variable programs. This sectionprovides information about the special features and functions of the EFX programsand how to best utilize the: • Manual program • Cross Training program • Hill Climb pr...
Page 44 - CROSS TRAINING PROGRAM; WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
page 44 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N CROSS TRAINING PROGRAM The Cross Training program consists of alternating segments of forward and backwardpedaling movements that focus on working the thigh and calf muscle groups. Ask staffpersonnel about the benefits of this type of worko...
Page 45 - Maintenance; will continue to run smoothly and efficiently as long as it is; DANGER; — To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the; INSPECTION; Perform a daily inspection of the unit.; Look and listen for slipping belts, loose; CLEANING THE EQUIPMENT
page 45 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Maintenance The self-powered EFX ® will continue to run smoothly and efficiently as long as it is maintained properly. You are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the unit’sintegrity. If you fail to maintain the EFX as described below,...
Page 46 - Obtaining Service on page 7.; SYMPTOMS OF A LOW BATTERY; a flickering or erratic display; help recharge the battery. Refer to page 33,; USING THE POWER ADAPTER
page 46 C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Diagram 28 Power adapter andadapter plug. STORING THE CHEST STRAP Store the chest strap transmitter in a place where dust and dirt cannot accumu-late on it such as, a closet or drawer. Be sure to keep the chest strap protectedfrom extremes ...
Page 49 - YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER ONLINE AT; Precor Incorporated
We are confident that you will be pleased with your purchase andthat your new Precor equipment will help satisfy your customers’fitness needs, while helping you meet your business goals. To allow us to serve you better, please take a few moments tocomplete and return your warranty registration. YOU ...
Page 50 - How many members do you have?; Purchased from
Which best describes this purchase (check all that apply): ❑ First Precor product ❑ Replaces a Precor product of the same type ❑ Replaces same type of product – different brand ❑ Enhancement to equipment already owned How did you FIRST become aware of this product (choose only one): ❑ Authorized Pre...
Page 51 - Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty
Effective 01 December, 2004 P/N 36286-111 Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty PLEASE READ THESE WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR PRECOR INCORPORATED PRODUCT. BYUSING THE EQUIPMENT, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Disclaimer an...
Page 52 - Electronic Specifications; Product Specifications
Precor Incorporated20031 142nd Avenue NEP.O. Box 7202Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 Precor, EFX, C, CrossRamp and SmartRate are registered trademarksof Precor Incorporated.QuickStart is a trademark of Precor Incorporated.Fitlinxx is a registered trademark of Integrated Fitness CorporationCopyright 2...