Precor EFX546i - Manuals

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Federal Communications Commission, Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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...

Treadmill Grounding Instructions The treadmill must be grounded. If the equipment malfunctions or breaks down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current, which reduces the risk of electrical shock. The treadmill has a power cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a ...

Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................................ 1 Safety Code..................................................................................... 2 Safety Approval .............................................................................. 2 Educating...

Treadmill Safety Features Before allowing users on Precor equipment, review the Important Safety Instructions found at the beginning of this manual. You should also teach your patrons how to safely use the equipment following the guidelines in Educating Users . Entering the Safety Code When the equi...

Product Owner's Manual: Treadmill Safety Features 9 Turning the Treadmill On and Off To turn the treadmill On and Off, use the power switch located beneath the hood, near the power cord receptacle. Important: When it is not being used, turn the treadmill Off. Weight Limit You should not allow runner...

Self-Powered Features On self-powered equipment, the battery initializes and displays the Precor banner 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 is genera...

Symptoms of a Low Battery If no one has used the equipment for an extended period of time, the battery may need recharging. Symptoms of a low battery include: y y A flickering or erratic display User and program information is lost once the user stops exercising. No workout summary or notification o...

Product Owner's Manual: Self-Powered Features 12 The Optional Power Adapter Kit If you purchase the optional power adapter, you must also purchase the internal cable kit. The kit supplies the cable, bracket, and fasteners that connect the power adapter to the lower electronics board. CAUTION: The in...

Club Features These next few pages explain how to customize the equipment for your club or facility and view useful product information. All these features remain hidden to the patrons and can only be accessed using special key presses. Read this section if you want to: y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y...

Product Owner's Manual: Club Features 14 y y y y Club Programming Tips Always start at the Precor banner. Electrical power must be supplied. For self-powered equipment, a constant power source is available if you use the optional power adapter, otherwise you will have to maintain the minimum rate of...

Use the following flowchart to navigate through the menu settings on climbers. S E L E C T U N I T S S E T M A X P A U S E T I M E S E T M A X W O R K O U T T I M E RESET, 5, 6, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5 S E L E C T L A N G U A G E OK [ E N G L I S H ] [ U . S . ] [ 6 0 M I N ] [ 1 2 0 S E C . ] OK ▼ OK OK ▼ OK...

Choosing a Language The equipment can display user prompts, text, and user entries in several different languages. When the equipment is shipped from the factory, it is set to display English. Note: Programming prompts are not affected by language selection. The prompts in this section continue to a...

Setting an Exercise Session Time Limit You can limit how long a user can exercise on the equipment. For example, if you set the time limit to 20 minutes, users can only enter a session time between 1 and 20 minutes. Note: The automatic cool-down period is appended to the end of any time-based progra...

Setting a Pause Time Limit You can limit how long a user can pause while exercising on the equipment by entering a time between 1 and 120 seconds (two minutes). For example, if you set a pause time limit of 60 seconds, the display automatically resets to the Precor banner if no movement is detected ...

Treadmill: Determining the Club Speed Limit You can set a maximum speed for the treadmill. This limits how fast the running belt moves and, consequently, the number of speed settings that are available to the user. The speed is displayed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (kph) depending...

EFX: Changing the Auto-Level Setting 1. 2. 3. You can set a specific ramp incline so that the EFX automatically returns to it at the end of a workout session. Whatever incline you set, the EFX ramp returns to the setting if a user continues pedaling, once the program session has ended, and presses R...

Cycle: Setting a Resistance Range You can set a low, medium or high range of resistance on the recumbent or upright cycles. Within each setting, 25 levels of resistance are available, but the chosen setting affects the overall resistance range. Physical therapy conditioning is an example where you m...

Product Owner's Manual: Club Features 28 1. 2. 3. Creating a Custom Program Note: This feature is not available on the 946i treadmill, EFX546i and EFX556i. When you design a custom program, you are preprogramming the program profile. At the S E T C U S T O M P R O G R A M prompt, press OK. The progr...

Informational Displays The equipment provides information about its use (odometer and hour meter), as well as software versions and part numbers, serial number, usage log, and error log. In general, you would only access this information if directed to do so by Precor Customer Support. To navigate t...

Error Log Quick access to the informational display is available if error messages have appeared on the display and have been recorded in the error log. This feature is usually reserved for service personnel. At the Precor banner, press and hold RESET for 4 seconds. If D I A G S - I N F O R M A T I ...

Product Owner's Manual: Club Features 32 User ID Entry with CSAFE Equipment The equipment is fully compatible with CSAFE protocols. When the equipment is connected to a CSAFE master device, the user is prompted to press ENTER and begin an identification process. The user ID is displayed as five zero...

Maintenance It is important to perform the minor maintenance tasks described below. Failure to maintain the equipment as described in this section could void the Precor Limited Warranty. DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug the equipment from its power source (an optional pow...

EFX: Cleaning the Ramp Whenever the ramp becomes soiled, clean the exposed surfaces of the ramp and roller wheels by taking the following steps. Note: If your equipment has a ramp cover, remove it before performing the following steps. Refer to the EFX Assembly Guide. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Moisten a clean,...

Treadmill: Adjusting the Running Belt If you are unsure about adjusting the running belt, call Precor Customer Support (refer to Obtaining Service ). CAUTION: For your safety, use the power switch to turn Off the treadmill before making any adjustments. Do not adjust the running belt when someone is...

2. Upright Cycle: Adjusting the Seat Tilt To adjust the seat tilt on an upright cycle, take the following steps. 1. Use a ¹¹⁄₁₆ -inch (17 mm) box-end wrench or crescent wrench to loosen the nut beneath the seat as shown in the following figure. Figure 5: Loosen nut to adjust seat tilt Adjust the sea...

3. Recumbent Cycle: Realigning the Seat If the seat rocks side-to-side, you need to realign the center wheel underneath the seat. Adjustment screws are located on the left side of the seat rail. To remove seat wobble (side-to-side movement), take the following steps. 1. 2. Obtain a ³⁄₁₆ -inch and ⁵⁄...

Moving the Equipment It is important, if you plan to move the equipment, that you obtain adult help and use proper lifting techniques. The equipment is very heavy. Take advantage of the roller wheels on the equipment when moving it to a new location. Important: The plastic end cap, on the treadmill,...

Precor Commercial 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 Incorporated warrants ...

Product Owner's Manual: Precor Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty 42 This Limited Warranty shall not apply to: 1. Software (PROM) version upgrades. 2. Normal wear and tear, consumables and cosmetic items, including, but not limited to the following: grips, seats, and labels. 3. Repairs performed ...

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946i956i966i User's Reference Manual Commercial Treadmills

Treadmill Safety Features The treadmill is equipped with certain items that, when used properly, help sustain an enjoyable workout. These items include: y y y y Safety clip Safety code Handrails Power switch Important: Before exercising, review the Important Safety Instructions found at the beginnin...

User's Reference Manual: Treadmill Safety Features 6 To turn the treadmill On and Off, use the power switch located beneath the hood, near the power cord receptacle. Refer to the following figure. Turning the Treadmill On and Off Entering the Safety Code The fitness facility has the option to requir...

Heart Rate Features CALORIES WARMUP FATBURN CARDIO PEAK HIGH HEART RATE SmartRate 109 Heart rate and SmartRate ® features are available when you wear the chest strap or grasp both touch-sensitive grips. When a heartbeat is detected, the HEART RATE display shows your heart rate and, if your age has b...

20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 70 80 90 100 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 110 Hea r t Rate Ta r get Zo n es Yo ur Hea r t Rate High Peak Ca r dio Fat B urn Wa rmu p Yo ur Age Reco mm e n ded Ca r diovasc u la r Zo n e Reco mm e n ded We ight Loss Zo n e Figure 3: Heart rate target zones y...

3. Wearing a Chest Strap 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 the following figure. ...

Using the Touch-Sensitive Grips While exercising, you must grasp both touch-sensitive grips for a minimum of five to ten seconds to transmit your heart rate to the display. Refer to the following figure. Figure 7: Touch-sensitive grips Usually, the concentration of salts in a person’s perspiration p...

Table 1. Heart rate target zones and SmartRate LEDs Heart Rate Zone Percent LED Lit LED Blinking Zone Label Below 50 First Orange WARMUP 50 to 54 Second Orange WARMUP 55 to 59 Third Green FAT BURN 60 to 64 Fourth Green FAT BURN 65 to 69 Fifth Green FAT BURN 70 to 74 Sixth Green CARDIO 75 to 79 Seven...

Exercise to Your Target Heart Rate A dedicated window displays your heart rate while you exercise. To view your heart rate (beats per minute) on the display, either wear a chest strap or grasp both touch-sensitive grips. The Precor web site (www.precor.com) has several suggestions for workouts with ...

User's Reference Manual: Heart Rate Features 13 Troubleshooting Heart Rate The following table may help you understand and troubleshoot erratic heart rate readings. Important: A heart rate can only be detected when the Precor heart rate receiver is properly installed in the display. A user must wear...

Display Console OPTIONS BACK OK CALORIES ENTER CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PROGRAMS WARMUP FATBURN CARDIO PEAK HIGH PAUSE/ RESET HEART RATE SmartRate MANUAL WEIGHT LOSS HEARTRATE PERFORMANCE INTERVAL VARIETY TIME ELAPSED TIME REMAINING DISTANCE PACE AVERAGE SPEED 966i Before beginning any fitness prog...

CALORIES display: The estimated cumulative number of calories being burned appears. Center display and the PROGRAMS keypad: When you press a PROGRAMS key, the program profile appears in the upper display and the program name appears in the center display. During your session, additional information ...

More Information about the Upper Display CALORIES WARMUP FATBURN CARDIO PEAK HIGH HEART RATE SmartRate 966i INCLINE 0% INCLINE DECLINE The upper display includes the CALORIES, HEART RATE, SmartRate, and a program profile display. The following descriptions explain what appears in the displays. CALOR...

More Information about the Center Display CALORIES WARMUP FATBURN CARDIO PEAK HIGH HEART RATE SmartRate 966i INCLINE 0% INCLINE DECLINE The center display presents the program name when you select a program. During an exercise session, the center display becomes a message bar showing additional info...

TIME ELAPSED and TIME REMAINING TIME ELAPSED —displays time in minutes and seconds and indicates the amount of time you have been exercising. When you exceed 60 minutes during a single session, the display converts to hours and minutes. Note: The fitness facility can place limits on workout time. TI...

Keypads Use the keypads to enter your exercise session selections and display preferences. Distinct keypads exist on the display and are discussed in this section: y y y y Lower Display keypad and the selection keys Navigational keypad in the center of the display PROGRAMS keypad Number keypad with ...

Navigational Keypad OPTIONS BACK OK BACK: When the BACK key is pressed it causes the display to return to the previous menu level. OPTIONS: The OPTIONS key is a multi-functional key. It lets you customize the display and set exercise session goals: time, calories, or distance. You can set your prefe...

User's Reference Manual: Display Console 24 Note: The OK and ENTER keys are usually interchangeable and provide the same function when no peripheral devices are attached to the equipment. However, when answering prompts that originate from a CSAFE device or computer connection, use the ENTER key. EN...

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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn the treadmill On. The Precor banner scrolls across the display. Hold on to a handrail while stepping o...

Choosing QUICKSTART QUICK START 1. While the Precor banner scrolls, press QUICKSTART to begin the Manual Program. QUICKSTART applies the following defaults: Prompts Default Value Program Manual Time Fitness Facility setting Weight 150 lb (68 kg) Age 0 2. 3. 4. If needed, enter the safety code by pre...

Selecting a Program PROGRAMS PROGRAMS MANUAL WEIGHT LOSS HEARTRATE PERFORMANCE INTERVAL VARIETY 1. 2. 3. 4. While the Precor banner scrolls, press one of the PROGRAMS keys, and then press OK. For a description of each program, refer to Programs . If needed, enter the safety code by pressing: 1, 2, 3...

Storing Workout Statistics Many fitness facilities connect Precor equipment to a computer so you can easily retrieve your workout statistics and determine how well you are meeting your fitness goals. If you are interested in maintaining workout statistic information, ask the manager to create a user...

Setting Display Preferences Before Exercising While the Precor banner scrolls, you have the opportunity to set display preferences and program goals. Once you set your preferences, you have a 5-second window to select a program. If you do not select a program from the PROGRAMS menu or press QUICKSTA...

Cooling Down After a Workout Incorporate a cool-down period into your workout to help lower your heart rate and minimize muscle stiffness or soreness. When you complete a program with a time limit or specified goal, you automatically enter a cool-down period. The settings change to help reduce the i...

Programs This section describes the programs available on the equipment. Use this section as a reference tool to better understand each program’s purpose. Choosing a Program Choosing a program depends on your goals. If you are a beginner or returning to regular exercise, you can start a cardio-condi...

y y The fitness facility can set limits on workout, pause, and cool-down times and customize other aspects of your exercise session. Check with your manager to learn if any limits are in place that might affect your program selections. To pause during a program, press PAUSE/RESET. Refer to Pausing D...

Interval Program The Interval Programs, available by pressing the INTERVAL key, are among the best for conditioning your cardiovascular system. Each program raises and lowers your level of exertion repeatedly for the specified period of time. Three programs let you choose the rest and work intervals...

966i/956i Gluteal Programs The two Gluteal Programs, available by pressing the VARIETY key, are designed to exercise the gluteal muscles. The incline is preprogrammed. Review the profiles to determine the ascent and descent levels of each program. Anytime during a workout, you can override the incli...

User's Reference Manual: Programs 37 y y y y y y Heart Rate Program Tips The Heart Rate Programs enhance your overall cardiovascular fitness levels to help you achieve your weight loss and fitness goals. Read through the following tips before selecting a program. These tips provide general informati...

Weight Loss Programs The Weight Loss Programs begin with a warm-up period similar to the heart rate programs, except that the target heart rate is set in the lower fat burn range during the rest intervals. During the work intervals, the target heart rate is initially set to 220 minus age multiplied ...

Track Program The Track Program can be accessed by pressing the PERFORMANCE key. An oval track appears on the display. One lap around the track represents 440 yards (400 meters). A blinking LED moves counterclockwise and indicates your position on the track. You control incline and speed. The S E G ...

User's Reference Manual: Programs 41 Fitness Tests A variety of fitness tests are available on the equipment, but the fitness facility has the option to remove the program selections from the PERFORMANCE key menu. If you do not see the fitness tests as part of your program selections, ask the facili...

Exercise Session This section describes how to access the following attributes through the use of the navigational keypad. Any display selections set during the course of your exercise session are reset to the fitness facility settings when you end your session and return to the Precor banner. While...

Changing the Workout Time To change the duration of your program, take the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press TIME +/-. A workout time blinks in the display. Use the navigational arrow keys or the number keys to adjust the time. Press OK. A message scrolls across the display indicating that...

Adjusting Program Goals 5. 6. To designate a distance, calories, or time goal while exercising take the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press OPTIONS, and then press the down key on the navigational keypad until G O A L appears. Note: If a program has a preset goal such as distance in the 5K Program or...

User's Reference Manual: Exercise Session 46 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. Adjusting Your Target Heart Rate Your target heart rate can be adjusted anytime during your exercise session by taking the following steps: Press OPTIONS, and then press the down key on the navigational keypad until T A R G E T H R...

Changing the Units of Measure Display measurements can appear in either Metric or U.S. Standard. To change this setting, perform the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press OPTIONS, and then press the down key on the navigational keypad until U N I T S appears. Press OK. U N I T S scrolls acr...

C 956i C 966i Assembly Guide Commercial Treadmills C966i

C9x6i Commercial Treadmill Assembly Guide 1 Thank you for choosing Precor. For proper installation, please read this guide thoroughly and follow the assembly instructions. If you do not assemble the treadmill according to these guidelines, you could void the Precor Limited Warranty. Obtaining Servic...

C9x6i Commercial Treadmill Assembly Guide 2 Hardware Kit Fasteners Quantity (A) Socket head screw, black ( ⁵⁄₁₆ -18 x ¾-inch) 8 (B) Flat washer, black ( ⁵⁄₁₆ x .688) 12 (C) Buttonhead screw, silver ( ⁵⁄₁₆ -18 x ¾-inch) 6 (D) Flat washer, silver ( ⁵⁄₁₆ x .688) 6 (E) Buttonhead screw, black zinc ( ⁵⁄₁...

C9x6i Commercial Treadmill Assembly Guide 3 Assembly Steps Remove the hood and set it aside. Place the left side upright support into the base frame side bracket. Secure the upright support to the side bracket using four socket head screws (A), four washers (B), and two locknuts (F). Finger tighten....

C9x6i Commercial Treadmill Assembly Guide 7 Checking the Alignment and Adjusting the Running Belt Proper belt alignment allows the belt to remain centered and ensures smooth operation. Realigning the belt takes a few simple adjustments. If you are unsure about this procedure, contact Precor Customer...

C 9x6i C 954i This addendum accompanies your C9x6i, and C954i Assembly Guides . Additional split washers have been added which affect the hardware kit and assembly steps. A new split washer (shown below) has been added to the hardware kit, and is used in steps 2, 3, and 7. Changes to the Assembly Re...