Precor 5.21i - Manual

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

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 LE D...

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. • If three dashes (— — —) appear on the display, the EFX cannot detect a heart rate. ...

Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 12 For the ideal weight loss range, the first, second, and third SmartRate LE Ds are lit and the fourth LE D blinks. If you are working out in the cardiovascular zone, the fifth or sixth LE D should be blinking. Refer to Table 1. Table 1. Heart rate target zones a...

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 13 Display Console Center display: When you begin a program, the program profile displays and remains until the scanning process is initiated. SmartRate display: LEDs light in this column when the SmartRate feature is activated. SE LECT key: Enter data during the setu...

Owner’s Manual: Display Console 17 Keypad Use the keypad to enter your workout session selections. R E S ET: During pause mode, press the RESET key to display a WORKOUT SU MMARY. Press RESET again to return to the Precor banner. No workout statistics are saved. QUICKSTART: Press QU ICKSTART to bypas...

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 20 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 scrolls across the display. 2. Remove the locking p...

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 22 Selecting a Program 1. Press SE LECT while the Precor banner is scrolling, and then press the arrow keys to cycle through the available programs. 2. When the program you want appears, press SELECT. Refer to Table 3. Table 3. Available programs * Requires the user t...

Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 23 5. To change a value (program, workout time, weight, or age) that you have already entered, press RESET, and then reenter the information. Note: You can press QU ICKSTART after any of the prompts (program name, workout time, weight, or age entry). QU ICKSTART appli...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 25 Programs This section describes the programs for each unit as listed in Table 4. Table 4. Available programs * Requires the user wear a chest strap. Choosing a Program Choosing a program depends on your goals. If you are a beginner or returning to regular exercise, you ca...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 26 Table 5 shows a variety of program options. Table 5. Program options * Requires the chest strap be worn and the heart rate receiver be installed. Program Tips • Work out indefinitely in any program (except Weight Loss). At the time prompt, use the arrow keys to select NOL...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 27 Manual (MANL) Program You control resistance and incline settings when you use the Manual program. The profile begins as a flat line. Use the arrow keys to change the resistance or to adjust the ramp incline. The program profile reflects changes in all subsequent columns....

Owner’s Manual: Programs 28 • Maintain a level of exertion so that the second LE D blinks in the SmartRate display during rest intervals. • During the work intervals, increase your level of exertion so that the fourth LE D blinks. For more information about the SmartRate display, refer to Using Smar...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 29 Important: Consult your physician to determine the appropriate target heart rate for your age and fitness level. If your physician recommends a different target heart rate than the one that appears on the display, use the appropriate RESISTANCE arrow keys to change the ta...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 30 Gluteal (G LUT) Program The Gluteal program is available on units with moveable ramps. The ramp incline 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 ...

Owner’s Manual: Programs 31 Crosstraining (XTR) Program This E FX5.21i program consists of alternating forward and backward pedaling movements, in 1-minute segments, to focus on working the thigh and calf muscle groups. Display prompts indicate when you should change pedal direction. You can set the...

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 33 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 34 Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display The E FX can display measurements in either U.S. Standard or Metric. (The default factory setting is set to display U.S. Standard.) To change this setting, perform the following steps: 1. At the s...

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 35 Informational Displays The E FX provides information about its use (odometer and hour meter), as well as software version and error log. In general, you would only access this information if directed to do so by Precor Customer Support. The...

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 36 Viewing the Error Log The error log appears. Up to ten error codes can be retrieved. 6. Press any arrow key to view the error codes. Each error code will be displayed along with the odometer and hour meter values at the time the error occur...

Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 37 Troubleshooting Heart Rate Table 6 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 and the EFX is tu...

Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 38 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 39 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 40 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 41 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 42 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 i TM 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 unit.  Consult with your physician and receive a thorough physical examination. Know your ph...

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 ® 5.17i Assembly Guide Eliptical Fitness Crosstrainer TM

EFX5.17i 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 Ser...

3 Hardware Kit 1 — Upright support clamp1 — Handrail clamp Fasteners Quantity Hex head bolt (5-inch) 4 (B) Washer ( ³⁄₈ 12 (C) Lock nut ( ³⁄₈ -inch) 8 (D) Carriage bolt (2¾- inch) 2 (E) Carriage bolt (2-inch) 2 (F) Phillips-head screw (½-inch) 4 1 — Height adjuster with hex nut 1 — End cap

4 Assembly Steps Lift the EFX, and then slide a wedge of packing material under the front of the unit. Attach the right upright support to the base frame using four hex head bolts (A) and four washers (B). Ask your assistant to hold the left upright support close to the base mounting bolts while you...