Page 3 - EFX 5.21/ 5.23 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Assembly Guide; (240 volt 5.23 model only) If the power cord attached to your; Required Tools; Wire cutter; Installation Requirements; Provide ample space around the unit.; Consult your owner’s manual for proper placement of your; Set up the unit on a solid, flat surface.; Obtaining Service
EFX 5.21/ 5.23 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer 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 EFX according to these guidelines, you could void the Precor Limited Warranty. Ob...
Page 4 - Hardware Kit; — Double-ended box wrench
EFX 5.21/ 5.23 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Assembly Guide 2 Hardware Kit Fasteners Quantity (A) Hex head screw (M8 x 20 mm) 8 (B) Flat washer (M8) 8 (C) Buttonhead screw (M8 x 12 mm) 6 (D) Lock washer (M8) 6 (K) Phillips-head screw (M5 x 16 mm) 3 Additional Fasteners for EFX5.23 only Quantity (E...
Page 5 - Assembly Steps; Read the
EFX 5.21/ 5.23 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Assembly Guide 3 Assembly Steps Important: Read the Installation Requirements before assembling the EFX. Ask your assistant to hold the right stabilizer, which has the cable protruding from both ends, next to the base frame. Connect the base cable. An a...
Page 6 - You may need to pivot the stabilizer back and forth to fit it
EFX 5.21/ 5.23 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Assembly Guide 4 Cut any wire ties that secure the cable to the stabilizer. Unwrap the cable and remove any kinks. Feed the cable through the console bracket as shown in the illustration. Slide the console bracket into the right stabilizer and align the...
Page 7 - If your EFX is a 5.23 model, you will need to
EFX 5.21/ 5.23 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Assembly Guide 5 Important: If your EFX is a 5.23 model, you will need to attach the movable arms. If your EFX is a 5.21 model, please skip steps 8-11. Attach the right moving handlebar. Slide the handlebar pivot joint onto the stabilizer axle (use a ru...
Page 8 - Place the excess cable into the console bracket.
EFX 5.21/ 5.23 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Assembly Guide 6 Connect the 4-pin connector and the RJ45 to the appropriate receptacles on the back of the display console. You will hear the cable click into place when it is properly attached. Place the excess cable into the console bracket. Connect ...
Page 9 - Adjusting the Ramp; Carefully adjust the ramp to the desired height.
EFX 5.21/ 5.23 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Assembly Guide 7 Adjusting the Ramp The EFX ramp incline can be set to one of three positions: Low (15 degrees), Medium (20 degrees), or High (25 degrees). If you are on the equipment, dismount. To adjust the ramp, you can straddle the equipment with on...
Page 10 - If the EFX is placed on a slightly uneven surface, turning the; CAUTION: Use the supplied and appropriate power cord. Do not remove; Plug the other end into a grounded outlet so you can maintain a
EFX 5.21/ 5.23 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Assembly Guide 8 Before exercising, make sure the EFX is level and does not wobble from side to side. Important: If the EFX is placed on a slightly uneven surface, turning the leveling pads can help, but will not compensate for extremely uneven surfaces...
Page 13 - QUICKSTARTTM; Workout Tips; EFX
QUICKSTART™ CAUTION: Before using the EFX, read all these instructions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. • Do not allow children or those unfamiliar with its operation, on or near this equipment. • Before beginning any fitness program, see yourphysician for a thorough physical examinat...
Page 14 - Using a Chest Strap Transmitter; Do not use deionized water. It does not; Heart Rate Target Zones; WARNING
Choosing 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 exercis...
Page 17 - MPOR; Important Safety Instructions; Safety Precautions; The optional power adapter is considered a
Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 1 I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions Read the following precautions thoroughly before you begin assembly, and save them afterward for future reference. Important: (240 volt 5.23 model only) If the power cord attached to your...
Page 18 - Proper Location for Equipment
Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 2 I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS • Care should be taken when mounting or dismounting the equipment. • Read, understand, and test the emergency stop procedures before use. • Keep the power cord or optional power adapter and plug away from heated surfa...
Page 19 - Do not lean on or pull on the console at any time.; Grounding Instructions; attached to your equipment is not compatible with your; DANGER
Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 3 I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS • 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...
Page 20 - Product Recycling and Disposal
Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 4 I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal The batteries within self-powered equipment contain materials that are considered hazardous to the environment. Federal law requires proper disposal of these batteries. If you p...
Page 21 - Cardiovascular Type Equipment:; Federal Communications Commission, Part 15
Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 5 I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS 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 equip...
Page 22 - Canadian Department of Communications; CE compliance is claimed to the following directives:
Owner’s Manual: Important Safety Instructions 6 Canadian Department of Communications This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appa...
Page 24 - Table of Contents
Owner’s Manual: Table of Contents 8 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................. 1 Safety Precautions ..................................................................... 1Grounding Instructions .............................................................. 3Hazardo...
Page 26 - EFX Features; Stationary handgrips with heart rate feature; The Locking Pin
Owner’s Manual: EFX Features 10 EFX Features The E FX is equipped with features designed to help you meet your fitness goals. These features include: • Stationary handgrips with heart rate feature • Moving handlebars (E FX 5.23 only) • Preset programs • Comprehensive resistance settings • Manually a...
Page 27 - Using the Stationary Handrail; Heart Rate Features; Turning the Unit On and Off; Turn the unit off when it is not being used.; Location
Owner’s Manual: EFX Features 11 Using the Stationary Handrail To maintain your balance, always grasp a stationary handrail when you step on or off the foot pedals, and when you use the keypad. To learn more about the touch-sensitive grips on the EFX, refer to Heart Rate Features . Turning the Unit O...
Page 28 - While exercising, you must grasp both touch-; Handheld heart rate performance may vary based on
Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 12 Heart Rate Features Important Safety Instructions Read the following before using the heart rate or SmartRate features. • Consult your physician before engaging in any vigorous exercise. Do not use the heart rate programs until authorized by your physician. • K...
Page 29 - Exercising to Your Target Heart Rate; To test your current heart rate:; If
Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 13 Exercising to Your Target Heart Rate 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. Your heart rate should...
Page 30 - Using SmartRate; To use the SmartRate feature, you must; The SmartRate indicator bars do not appear when:
Owner’s Manual: Heart Rate Features 14 Using SmartRate ® The SmartRate feature helps you monitor and maintain your heart rate in the target zone best suited to your specific needs. When the E FX detects a heart rate, a single bar blinks and indicates your current heart rate zone. All 10 bars may app...
Page 31 - Display Console
Owner’s Manual: Display Console 15 Display Console QUICK START RESET CROSSRAMP STRIDES/min DISTANCE RESISTANCE HEART RATE CALORIES TIME © 2008 Precor Incorporated en P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 MANUAL WEIGHT LOSS FAT BURNER CROSS TRAINER INTERVAL HILL CLIMB GLUTEALS BASIC HRC Before beginning any fitnes...
Page 32 - Using the Upper Display; HEART RATE; —Displays your heart rate when you grasp; CALOR IES; —Displays the estimated cumulative number of; DISTANCE; —Displays an estimate of your cumulative; TI ME; —Displays the amount of time remaining in an
Owner’s Manual: Display Console 16 Using the Upper Display HEART RATE —Displays your heart rate when you grasp both touch-sensitive grips. Refer to Heart Rate Features . CALOR IES —Displays the estimated cumulative number of calories burned. The calorie calculation is derived from the pedaling speed...
Page 33 - Using the Center Display; SmartRate; —Displays your heart rate as a blinking bar; PROG RAM PROFI LE; —In most programs, the resistance; PROG RAM; —Displays the current program selection. Refer
Owner’s Manual: Display Console 17 Using the Center Display SmartRate —Displays your heart rate as a blinking bar which indicates the zone you are in when you grasp both touch-sensitive grips. A heart icon blinks in the center display when a heart rate is being detected. Refer to Using SmartRate® . ...
Page 34 - Using the Lower Display; MAN UALLY-ADJUSTAB LE RAMP—; —Displays the number of strides you; RES ISTANCE; —Displays the resistance you feel against; PROGRAMS Key
Owner’s Manual: Display Console 18 Using the Lower Display The lower display provides information about your exercise session. The numbers that appear relate to your workout statistics. On certain programs, the lower display is also used to occasionally indicate information such as an upcoming chang...
Page 35 - Lower Keypad; QU ICKSTART
Owner’s Manual: Display Console 19 Lower Keypad QU ICKSTART –Press QU ICKSTART to start your exercise session immediately using the Manual Program. Refer to Choosing QUICKSTART. RES ET –Press RESET to end an exercise session or return to the Precor banner. RES ISTANCE –Press and hold the RESISTANCE ...
Page 36 - Workout Options; Before exercising, review the; Equipment Break-in Notice
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. Hold on to a station...
Page 37 - If you are on the equipment, dismount and straddle the; Carefully adjust the ramp to the desired height.
Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 21 Adjusting the Ramp The EFX ramp incline can be set to one of three positions: Low (15 degrees), Medium (20 degrees), or High (25 degrees). 1. If you are on the equipment, dismount and straddle the equipment with one foot on either side or stand to one side of it. C...
Page 38 - Choosing QUICKSTART; Prompts
Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 22 Choosing QUICKSTART 1. While the Precor banner scrolls, press QUICKSTART to begin the Manual Program. Note: The SmartRate feature is disabled when you select QU ICKSTART from the Precor banner. If you select QU ICKSTART after selecting a Program, the SmartRate feat...
Page 39 - Selecting a Program
Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 23 Selecting a Program 1. While the Precor banner scrolls, repeatedly press the PROGRAMS key to review the list of programs. Choose the program you want, and then press E NTE R. For a description of each program, refer to Programs . Note: You can use the QUICKSTART ke...
Page 40 - Ending a Workout; Never leave children unsupervised around the
Owner’s Manual: Workout Options 24 Pausing During a Workout or the Cool-Down Period Stop pedaling to pause anytime during a workout or during a cool-down period. The pause mode has a default time limit of 10 minutes. If you do not resume exercising during that time, the display returns to the banner...
Page 41 - Choosing a Program; Program Code Program Name
Owner’s Manual: Programs 25 Programs This section describes the programs available on the EFX. Use this section as a reference tool to better understand each program’s purpose. For more information, refer to Selecting a Program . The program descriptions are presented in menu selection order. The pr...
Page 42 - Program Tips; Begin at the Precor banner. Refer to; Manual Program; Manually adjust the ramp to your preferred incline.
Owner’s Manual: Programs 26 Program Tips • Begin at the Precor banner. Refer to Workout Options . • A blinking column indicates your position as you progress through a program. • To use the SmartRate feature, you need to specify your age and hold on to the touch-sensitive grips. Refer to Using Smart...
Page 43 - Weight Loss Program; Fat Burner Program
Owner’s Manual: Programs 27 Weight Loss Program The Weight Loss Program (P2) is targeted at lowering body fat while improving muscle tone and conditioning. Use this program if you are beginning or returning to a regular fitness routine. The exercise session time is fixed at 28 minutes and consists o...
Page 44 - Interval Program
Owner’s Manual: Programs 28 CrossTrainer Program The CrossTrainer Program (P4) has preprogrammed settings and an initial resistance of 1. The program consists of optimized settings combined with alternating forward and backward pedaling movements that focus on working the thigh, gluteal, and calf mu...
Page 45 - Hill Climb Program; conditioning, and endurance over several weeks.; Gluteals Program
Owner’s Manual: Programs 29 Hill Climb Program The Hill Climb Program (P6) has preprogrammed settings in a fixed pattern. It is designed to increase muscle tone, cardio- conditioning, and endurance over several weeks. The program consists of alternating forward and backward pedaling movements that f...
Page 46 - Heart Rate Program
Owner’s Manual: Programs 30 Heart Rate Program The Basic HRC Program (P8) adjusts the resistance to maintain your heart rate within two beats per minute of the target heart rate while you exercise. To help you monitor your heart rate while using this program, Target HR Achieved appears at the top of...
Page 47 - Heart Rate Program Tips; The warm-up period ends and the program
Owner’s Manual: Programs 31 Heart Rate Program Tips CAUTION: Consult your physician to determine the appropriate target heart rate for your age and fitness level. Your heart rate should never exceed 85% of your maximum aerobic heart rate. Your maximum heart rate is equal to 220 minus your age. The B...
Page 48 - Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting; Advanced Programming Tips
Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 32 Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting Certain features remain hidden and can only be accessed using special keypresses. Read this section if you want to: • Select the units of measure • View the odometer • Display the number of hours you...
Page 49 - Viewing Other Settings
Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 33 Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display The EFX can display measurements in either metric or U.S. standard. The default factory setting is set to display U.S. standard. To change this setting, perform the following steps: 1. At the Prec...
Page 50 - Viewing the Error Log; You cannot retrieve the error log once you; Troubleshooting Error Codes; Radio Frequency
Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 34 Viewing the Error Log The error log displays information about errors that may have occurred while using the EFX. Up to ten errors are recorded along with the odometer and hour meter values at the time the error occurred. 1. At the Precor b...
Page 51 - Troubleshooting Heart Rate Program; A heart rate can only be detected when the
Owner’s Manual: Advanced Programming and Troubleshooting 35 Troubleshooting Heart Rate Program Table 2 may help you understand and troubleshoot erratic heart rate readings. Important: A heart rate can only be detected when the EFX is turned On and you hold on to both touch-sensitive grips. To conduc...
Page 52 - Maintenance; Inspect the EFX before use; If you determine that the EFX needs service,; Cleaning the Equipment
Owner’s Manual: Maintenance 36 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...
Page 54 - Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty; Limited Warranty
Owner’s Manual: Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty 38 Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty For Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers TM : EFX® 5.25, 5.23, and 5.21 introduced in December 2010. The serial number can be found on a label on the base:• EFX 5.25 whose serial number begins ...
Page 55 - Options / Accessories
Owner’s Manual: Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty 39 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 components ...
Page 56 - Disclaimer and Release; Exclusive Remedies
Owner’s Manual: Precor Residential Equipment Limited Warranty 40 Disclaimer and Release The warranties provided herein are the exclusive warranties given by Precor and supersede any prior, contrary or additional representations, whether oral or written. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY...
Page 58 - OU MA; Thank Y
Fold along dotted line and tape closed before mailing. RET . T o allo w us to ser v e y ou better , please tak e a f e w moments to complete and retur n your w arranty registr ation. Y OU MA Y ALSO REGISTER ONLINE A T www .precor .com (under Customer Ser vice) If you ha ve questions or need addition...
Page 59 - Elliptical Fitness CrossTrainers
EFX5.21/ EFX5.2 3 Elliptical Fitness CrossTrainers TM Product Specifications * See the product label to determine the operating voltage of your equipment. EFX5.21 EFX5.23 Length: 77 in (196 cm) 77 in (196 cm) Width: 29 in (74 cm) 29 in (74 cm) Height: 61 in (155 cm) 61 in (155 cm) Weight: 193 lb (72...
