Precor P/N 300753-201 - Manuals

Important Safety Instructions 5  Proper Location for Equipment  For all equipment other than treadmills: Locate at least 40 inches (1 meter) away from walls or furniture on either side of the equipment, and 40 inches (1 meter) away from objects behind the equipment.  For treadmills: Locate at lea...

6 Operating and Maintaining the P20 Console  Use the equipment only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by Precor. Such attachments may cause injuries.  Do not operate the equipment where aerosol (spray) products are being...

Important Safety Instructions 7 In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) is to be collected separately and to be reused, recycled, or recovered at end of life. Users of EEE with the WEEE label per Annex IV of the WEEE Directive must not dispose of end...

8 Operating and Maintaining the P20 Console Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING Per FCC rules, changes o...

Important Safety Instructions 9 Electrical Recommendations: 120 V and 240 V Treadmills Note: This is a recommendation only. NEC (National Electric Code) guidelines or local region electric codes must be followed. You should have received a power cable that meets your local electrical code requiremen...

Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ................................................... 3 Safety Precautions .................................................................................3 Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal .................................... 6 Product Recycling...

Chapter 1 Getting Started The P20 console offers administrators and members the ability to set defaults that meet their specific needs. Activating the Console for Self-Powered Equipment Precor equipment is either self-powered or externally powered using an optional power adapter. Self-powered equipm...

14 Operating and Maintaining the P20 Console Optional Use of the Power Adapter An optional AC power adapter provides sustained power to the equipment. This adapter allows you to change settings without having to pedal the equipment. To purchase the power adapter, contact your dealer. If you purchase...

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Console Use the System mode to configure settings in ways that benefit your users and your facility. The System menu is visible only to administrators and registered service technicians. Changes made to these settings are saved to the fitness equipment. The system settings a...

16 Operating and Maintaining the P20 Console Identifying Parts of the Console The following diagram provides information about the console keys. The number and actions of the console keys may differ slightly depending on the type of equipment. Figure 4: P20 Console Display Note: Some equipment has b...

Setting Up the Console 17 Number Part Name Details Enter key Workout key Displays preset workouts Input Up key Use to navigate user menus Input Down key Use to navigate user menus GO key Use to begin your workout Reset key ( Pause/Reset on tread consoles) Intensity indicator Displays level of resist...

18 Operating and Maintaining the P20 Console On self-powered equipment, the battery initializes when you begin working out. You must maintain a minimum rate of motion for the Welcome banner to appear. PEDAL FASTER (or the equivalent message depending on the equipment type) appears in the display whe...

Setting Up the Console 19 Event Log The software is able to detect a variety of events. The event log holds a maximum of 30 events. After the log reaches 30 events, older events are erased to make room for newer ones. Note: There is a shortcut for quick access to the Event Log report. From the Welco...

20 Operating and Maintaining the P20 Console Event Number Description of Event 22 No motor pulses at start up 23 Motor pulses missing after start up 24 Reduce speed requested, speed is not reducing 26 Motor pulse width incorrect 27 Too much drive motor current 28 Temperature too high 29 Excessive AC...

Setting Up the Console 21 Lower Software Displays the software version (part number) of the motor drive unit. U-Base Software Displays the software version and part number of the upper unit application software. U-Boot Software Displays the software version and part number of the upper boot loader s...

22 Operating and Maintaining the P20 Console To view the Club Settings menu: 1. Press the following keys in the order presented. Reset ( Pause/Reset on tread consoles) Enter Input Up Enter Programs Enter Input Up Enter Note: Only two seconds are allowed between keypresses. If a key is not pressed, t...

Setting Up the Console 23 Max Resistance (Bike, AMT) Select the maximum resistance that a user can program while using the equipment. Max Workout Time Set a maximum workout time per session. Choose a time limit between 1 and 90 minutes, or select No Limit if you do not want to set a workout time lim...

24 Operating and Maintaining the P20 Console Safety Code (Treadmill) The Safety Code feature prevents use of the treadmill until a password is entered. Select Enable to use this feature and press the following keys in the order presented. Programs Enter Input Down Input Up When the safety code is en...

Chapter 3 Introducing Users to the P20 Console CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, see your physician for a thorough physical examination. Seek advice from your physician to learn the target heart rate appropriate for your fitness level. The P20 console offers an easy-to-follow display an...

Introducing Users to the P20 Console 29 Using a Chest Strap Transmitter WARNING Signals used by the Chest Strap Transmitter (or heart rate strap) may interfere with pacemakers or other implanted devices. Consult your physician and the manufacturers of your Chest Strap Transmitter and implanted devic...

30 Operating and Maintaining the P20 Console Using the Treadmill Safety Clip The treadmill is equipped with two different stop functions, which behave as follows: If the user … Then the treadmill belt … And the console … Presses down on the red STOP button Slows to a stop Shows that the exercise wor...

Introducing Users to the P20 Console 31 If the restart switch trips during exercise, perform the following steps: 1. Reattach the safety clip if necessary. 2. Press the restart switch down until it clicks, returning it to its normal position. Note: If the restart switch trips, all information about ...

32 Operating and Maintaining the P20 Console If no user is detected after an additional 30 seconds, the console displays the message NO USER DETECTED, STOPPING IN 10 SECONDS as notification of the pending stop. During the display of this message, a ten second countdown begins. If a user does not ove...

Chapter 4 Starting a Workout CAUTION: If you are using a treadmill, be sure to attach the security clip to your clothing before starting your workout. The equipment is in the Welcome state when the words PRESS GO OR PROGRAMS TO START scroll across the scrolling text display area and the word WELCOME...

34 Operating and Maintaining the P20 Console Starting a Preset Programmed Workout Preset workouts are a great way to tailor your workouts to your fitness goals, stay challenged, and add variety to your sessions. The P20 includes the following preset programs:  Manual  Interval 1-1  Interval 1-2 ...

Starting a Workout 35 To enter personal data: 1. On the Welcome screen, press Programs , then Enter . 2. Press the Input keys to change the default value. 3. Press Enter . The weight input screen displays. Press the Input keys to change the default value. 4. Press Enter . The age input screen displa...

36 Operating and Maintaining the P20 Console Paused (Externally Powered Equipment) When you interrupt your workout, the words WORKOUT PAUSED - PRESS GO TO CONTINUE scroll across the text display. The accumulated metrics (Time, Calories, Distance, and Average Speed) hold their current values and do n...

Starting a Workout 37 Understanding Metrics Three different types of metrics are captured during a workout. Controlled Metrics Metrics that can be set and changed are:  Resistance Level (AMT, EFX, bike)  Speed (treadmill)  Incline (treadmill)  Steps/Minute (climber) Current Performance Metrics M...

Chapter 5 Programs Preset workouts are a great way to tailor your workouts to your fitness goals, stay challenged, and add variety to your sessions. In the following figures, the elevated areas show the work expenditure for each preset program. Manual In this program, resistance and speed changes ar...

40 Operating and Maintaining the P20 Console Interval 1-1 and Interval 1-2 The Interval programs are primarily for conditioning your cardiovascular system. These programs are designed to raise and lower your heart rate in a repeating fashion for a user-defined period of time by alternating rest and ...

Programs 41 Basic Heart Rate Control This program computes your target heart rate based on the calculation, 60% of 220 minus your age. The equipment adjusts resistance and/or incline to maintain your target heart rate while you work out. When a heart rate signal is not received, a heart shape with a...

42 Operating and Maintaining the P20 Console Cross Country The purpose of the preset program is to simulate an outdoor running experience. In this case, you can change the overall profile or intensity of the program (resistance) at any time; however, you cannot change the shape of the preset "hi...

Chapter 6 Maintenance To keep the equipment functioning properly, perform the minor maintenance tasks in this section at the intervals suggested. Failure to maintain the equipment as described in this section could void the Precor Limited Warranty. DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock, alwa...

Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers ™ EFX ® 883 • EFX ® 833 • EFX ® 823 Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 EFX 8x3 PAG/OM 300712-341 rev G, en Warranty #36286-114 11 July 2011

6 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 823  Do not operate the equipment where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.  Do not use outdoors.  Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself, except to follow the maint...

Important Safety Instructions 7 Product Recycling and Disposal This equipment must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations. Product labels, in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), determine ...

8 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 823 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 re...

Important Safety Instructions 11 Electrical Recommendations: All Equipment Excluding Treadmills Note: This is a recommendation only. NEC (National Electric Code) guidelines or local region electric codes must be followed. For equipment fitted with a P80 console or Personal Viewing System (PVS) scree...

12 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 823 Obtaining Updated Documentation Current documentation for Experience Series consoles and Preva Networked Fitness software is available at http://www.precor.com/productmanuals . You may want to check in for updated in...

Chapter 1 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 ...

16 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 823  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 i...

Assembling the EFX 19 Required Tools  #2 Phillips screwdriver  Rubber mallet  SAE standard hex wrench set  SAE standard socket set  Two ⁹₁₆ -inch wrenches (open-end and box-end)  Wire cutter Performing the Assembly DANGER Do not attempt to connect electrical power until all assembly procedure...

Assembling the EFX 25 3. Check alignments and thread the remaining four center column support screws, four ⁵₁₆ -inch washers, and four split washers. Tighten with a ³₁₆ -inch hex key so the assemblies come together, but leave room for adjustments. Figure 9: Attachment of center column support To t...

Assembling the EFX 27 To attach the handlebars: Important: Attach one handlebar at a time. 1. Use a ³₁₆ -inch hex wrench to loosen the two screws in the handlebar clamp. Refer to the following illustration for the location of these fasteners. Figure 14: Clamp screw location, EFX handlebar bracket 2...

28 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 823 3. Insert the right handlebar into the handlebar clamp until the foam grip touches the side of the handlebar clamp. 4. Apply pressure to the handlebar and rotate it back and forth to ease it into the handlebar clamp....

30 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 823 To attach the water bottle holder: 1. Position the water bottle holder as shown and attach it to the right stationary handlebar. Figure 19: Water bottle attachment 2. Secure the holder using three Phillips-head screw...

Assembling the EFX 31 5. Slide the covers down and snap them into the base mount. Note: Be sure to align the covers so that the lip of each cover fits inside the edge of the base mount and the hook on the base mount fits into the corresponding slot on the cover. When you have snapped the covers into...

32 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 823 Breaking in the Equipment Precor equipment does not require an actual break-in period. However, moving components such as belts, gears, and bearings can settle while the equipment is being stored or shipped. This can...

Chapter 2 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...

34 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 823 Important: Before you begin the following procedure, remove the rear cover from the control console. To remove the cover, use your fingernails to pry the lower edge loose, then swing the cover up and out as shown in ...

38 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 823 Connecting the Television Cable The console’s television tuner is mounted inside the console’s back plate. The tuner includes a short cable adapter that allows the television cable to be connected outside the back pl...

Installing the Console 39 Connecting the Ethernet and Base Unit Data Cables Both the Ethernet and base unit data cables pass through the cutaway opening at the upper right corner of the back plate and connect to nearby modular jacks in the console. Because of this, it is important to exercise cautio...

40 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 823 Connecting the Heart Rate Sensor Cable The heart rate sensor cable passes through the cutaway opening at the upper left corner of the back plate, then down to the small circuit board at the lower left of the console....

Installing the Console 41 Completing the Console Installation (P80) Important: To allow enough room to attach the console’s back cover, you must loosen the bracket holding the upper ends of the handlebars in place. If you do not loosen the bracket, the cover may break. Using a ³₁₆ -inch hex key, lo...

42 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 823 Threading the Cable Assembly (P30 and P20) 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 ba...

Installing the Console 47 Completing the Console Installation (P30 and P20) 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 tied back properly. To complete the i...

48 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 823 Verifying That the Heart Rate Display Is Operational To verify that the heart rate display is operational: 1. Begin exercising on the equipment. 2. Grasp both touch-sensitive handlebars. Note: The heart rate is read ...

Chapter 3 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 ...

50 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 823 Alternatively, you can clean the equipment with Athletix fitness equipment cleaning wipes (for more information, visit www.athletixproducts.com ) CAUTION: Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions, particularly...

Maintenance 51 Weekly Maintenance Perform the following maintenance tasks every week: 1. Disconnect the external power supply. 2. Clean the ramps and wheels with water or an approved cleaner. 3. Inspect the power cord to verify that it is not pinched under the equipment or between any two moving par...

52 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 823 5. Check the belt tension of the step-up and drive belts. 6. Clean and lubricate the lift motor screw with an approved grease such as SuperLube® with Teflon® or Mobil 1® synthetic grease (adjustable-ramp models only)...

Chapter 4 Self-Powered Features Important : This chapter of the manual describes Precor fitness equipment that can operate without being connected to AC power. This includes units equipped with P30 or P20 consoles. However, P80 consoles must be connected to AC power through their power supplies to o...

54 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 823 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 m...

Self-Powered Features 55 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...

56 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 823 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 . CAUT...

Chapter 5 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...

58 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 823 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 i...

60 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 883 / 833 / 823 EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. PRECOR AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT (INCLUDING WARRANTY), TORT (INCLUDING ACTIVE, PASSIVE, OR IMPUTED NEGL...