Page 2 - ABOUT THIS MANUAL; “DANGER:” Indicates steps you must take to prevent electrical shock.; OBTAINING SERVICE; Model number: EFX532; Before You Begin
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 Thank you for purchasing the Precor EFX ® 532. Built to the exacting standards of the health club environment, the EFX532 is intended for commercial useand can withstand the rigors of daily club use with little maintenance. Before using the ...
Page 3 - Do not allow children on or near the EFX.; WARNING —; IMPOR; Grounding Instructions on page 4.; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always befollowed, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the EFX532. These instructionswere written to ensure your safety and to protect the unit. • To ensu...
Page 4 - GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS; DANGER; SAFETY APPROVAL; 20-volt grounding plug
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 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The EFX532 must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, ground-ing provides a path of least resistance for electric current which reduces therisk of electrical shock. The EFX532 is equipped with a power co...
Page 5 - 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; IEC 335-1, Safety of Household and similar Electrical Appliances.
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 RFI — RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE Federal Communications Commission Part 15 The EFX has been tested and found to comply with, • the IEC EMC Directive (international electromagnetic compatibility certification) • the limits for a Class A dig...
Page 6 - PERSONAL SAFETY; When using the EFX, take the following precautions:; PRECOR HEART RATE OPTIONS—SAFETY GUIDELINES; chest strap, review the guidelines found in the
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 PERSONAL SAFETY When using the EFX, take the following precautions: • Do not allow children on or near the EFX. Do not leave children unsupervisedaround the EFX. • A locking pin, inser ted through the ramp and roller arm at the factory,provi...
Page 7 - Unpacking the EFX; Table of Contents
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 Before You Begin .............................................................. 2 About this Manual .................................................................. 2 Obtaining Service .........................................................
Page 8 - Exercising on the EFX; Utilizing the Smart Rate
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 Table of Contents Exercising on the EFX ® .................................................. 26 Using the Stationary Handrails ............................................. 26 Pause, Cool Down and Exit Features .................................
Page 9 - OPTIONAL 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 Your EFX532 is carefully inspected before shipment so it should arrive in goodoperating condition. Precor ships the unit in the following pieces: ❑ base frame assembly ❑ handrail assembly (included the display console) ❑ hardware kit and wat...
Page 10 - HARDWARE KIT; Diagram 1; ACQUIRE THE APPROPRIATE TOOLS
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 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 1: (A) two buttonhead hex screws—water bottle cage assembly (B) two lock washers—w...
Page 11 - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS; Follow these installation requirements when installing the EFX.; ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; ask for several assistants to help you assemble the EFX532.; 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, you will need assistance. Because of the size and weight of the EFX,it is recommended that at least three adult persons assemble it. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Fo...
Page 12 - CAUTION: Get assistance before performing the following steps.
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 Diagram 3 Pull the string to extendthe coiled ribbon cable. Cable receptacle Upright support tube Front cover 4. Remove the 4 curved washers and screws from the handrails. Usethe supplied hex key if necessary. Keep the washers on the screws...
Page 13 - Diagram 4
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 CAUTION: do not let go of the string until you are holding onto thecoiled cable. The string could drop inside the base support making itdifficult to retrieve the coiled cable. 8. Connect the cables. Diagram 4. Have an assistant hold the han...
Page 15 - TURNING THE EFX532 ON AND OFF; Diagram 7
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 15. If you need to move the EFX, ask for assistance. The EFX weighs over 160 pounds (72 kilograms). A hand cart may be useful to help move the unit. CAUTION: A fully-assembled EFX532 is very heavy. To avoid possibleinjury, Precor recommends...
Page 16 - Diagram 8; set maximum workout and pause times; Club Information; CHANGING THE CLUB SETTINGS; Units of Measure — Select between U.S. Standard and Metric displays.
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 RESISTANCE QUICKSTART ª Diagram 8 Display console keys used for Club mode. Gently, press and hold any ▼ or ▲ key to view the available selections. (Remind users that they onlyneed to lightly touch the “ultra-sensitive keys.”) Accepts displa...
Page 17 - To access the Club mode, the following must occur:; Check to be sure that the EFX is turned ON.; Quick Start, Resistance; Display key functions within the Club Mode; DETERMINING THE UNITS OF MEASURE; Two different units of measure can be selected,; keys. Press Enter once the correct unit is displayed.
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 To access the Club mode, the following must occur: ❑ Check to be sure that the EFX is turned ON. ❑ Check that the Precor (or club) banner appears on the display. ❑ Press the appropriate key sequences. Important: To access Club mode, press R...
Page 20 - Diagram 9; an overview of the features provided on the display console; FEATURES ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE; CENTER DISPLAY
page 20 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 EFX532 Display Diagram 9 EFX Display Console Banner and course profile display(LED matrix) Display console keys (used to input or select data andcontrol the workout session). See page 23 for Keypad Tips. The EFX is designed so users can...
Page 21 - incline settings which can vary; scanning and hold the display to any
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 The course profile represents Cross Ramp TM incline settings which can vary between 1 to 14. The lowest row of LED’s represent level 1 and 2, the next rowrepresents levels 3 and 4, and so on. If Smar t Rate ® is displayed, then the two colu...
Page 22 - USER SETUP PROMPTS
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 Time: During your workout, a time (0:00) display appears when you begin work-ing out. Time appears in minutes and seconds. However, should you exceed 60minutes (during a single workout), the Time display converts to hours and min-utes. The ...
Page 23 - KEYS ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE; as well as control your workout.
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 Course prompt: The EFX provides 5 course selections. The first course selec-tion to appear on the display is MANL (Manual course). Use any ▼▲ key to change the selection. Press Enter to accept the displayed name: XTR =CrossTraining, GLUT = ...
Page 24 - KEYPAD TIPS; Diagram 10 Display console keypad.; CROSSRAMP; keys let you
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 KEYPAD TIPS • Accurate entries are required or features such as the Weight Loss coursewill not work properly. • Answer the Setup prompts by pressing any ▼ or ▲ key. • Press Enter to select the information being displayed. • Pressing Quick S...
Page 25 - QUICK START Default Values
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 ENTER: Workout specific prompts which appear on the display need to beaddressed and “entered” into the unit’s memory by pressing the Enter key. RESET: While you are answering the Setup prompts or when you are workingout, you can cancel the ...
Page 26 - The displayed course is accessed.; Time prompt
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 The Quick Start key can be pressed any time during the Setup prompts.Default values apply after that point. See the table below: Press QUICK START at the,... The following occurs: Precor banner You bypass the Setup prompts and your workout ...
Page 27 - play items remain, so you can review your workout statistics.; you press Reset Exits the course and return to the Precor banner.; Club Information on page 16.
page 27 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 Once the EFX is assembled and turned ON, it is ready to use. The easy-to-under-stand prompts let you select a course and specify how long you want to work out.Begin working out and then, adapt the ramp incline and resistance levels to meety...
Page 28 - press Reset; Exits Pause mode and returns to the Precor banner.; you press Reset Exits Cool-down and returns to the Precor banner.; Returns to the Precor banner.; Time out
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 In Pausemode, you This is what happens..., resume pedaling Returns to the course and workout statistics continue from where you left off. press Reset Exits Pause mode and returns to the Precor banner. exceed time limit The EFX exits Pause m...
Page 29 - Note: To answer the Setup prompts, use the
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 WORKOUT TIPS The steps to working out on the EFX are listed on the opposite page. A shortexplanation appears on the left with the more thorough description following onthe right. Tips to consider during your workout are shown below. CAUTION...
Page 30 - A form for recording workout statistics is provided on page 35.; COOLING DOWN AFTER A WORKOUT
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 5. After you complete the 5-minute cool-down period, theFINAL banner appears. Workout statistics except TIME,STRIDES and CALORIES reset to zero. (Note that theTIME display shows the accumulated workout time in-cluding cool-down periods.) Yo...
Page 31 - THE HEART RATE FEATURE; Note: The Smart Rate; UTILIZING THE SMART RATE; Important: Access to Smar t Rate; Courses
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 The EFX lets you choose between 5 variable courses. This section providesinformation about the special features and functions of the EFX courses and howto best utilize the: • Hear t Rate and Smart Rate ® features • Manual course • Cross Tra...
Page 32 - MANUAL MODE AND THE QUICK START KEY; You can choose Manual mode in two different ways:; keys to adjust the resistance level and the CrossRamp; keys to adjust the; Diagram 11 Training Zones; HEART RATE TRAINING ZONE
page 32 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 For the ideal “weight loss” range, your hear t rate should be between 55% and70% of your maximum aerobic heart rate. It should never exceed 85% of yourmaximum aerobic hear t rate or go above your training zone. Refer toDiagram 11 for your a...
Page 33 - To use the interval course, take the following steps:
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 CROSS TRAINING AND GLUTEAL COURSES The Cross Training and Gluteal courses are preprogrammed courses whichmeans that the ramp incline level is preset. However, the incline can be adjustedany time during the course by pressing the CrossRamp ▲...
Page 34 - WEIGHT LOSS COURSE; Note: For the EFX to detect a heart rate, the user must wear the POLAR
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 WEIGHT LOSS COURSE The Precor Weight Loss course incorporates the latest findings on fat-burning andweight loss through exercise. It is based on research at the world-renowned CooperInstitute for Aerobics Research and it is designed to help...
Page 35 - CLEANING THE EQUIPMENT; DANGER — T; chest strap. Dry the surface thoroughly with a clean towel.; STORING THE POLAR; Maintenance
page 35 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 will continue to run smoothly and efficiently as long as you maintain it.You are responsible for typical maintenance tasks such as, cleaning the unit to keepit free from dust and dirt accumulation. If you fail to maintain the EFX as...
Page 36 - Workout Statistics Log; To maintain the original blank form, be sure to make a working copy.
page 36 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 Workout Statistics Log You can keep track of your workout using the form below. After finishing aworkout, record your workout statistics shown during the FINAL display ontothis form. To maintain the original blank form, be sure to make a wo...
Page 37 - Exploded Views
Exploded Views P/N 38312-101View page 37 June 6, 2000 Rev. A ® 1 of 6
Page 43 - Conditions; StretchTrainer; Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty; Please fill out the; Fill this portion out and keep for your records.
Conditions This warranty is valid only in accordance with theconditions set forth below.1. Warranty applies to the Precor product only while A) it remains in the possession of the originalpurchaser and proof of purchase is demonstrated,B) it has not been subjected to accident, misuse,abuse, improper...
Page 44 - Warranty Registration Card; EFX; Electronic Specifications; Product
Precor IncorporatedP.O. Box 3004Bothell, WA USA 98041-3004 Precor, EFX, C, and Smart Rate are registered trademarks ofPrecor Incorporated.CrossRamp and Quick Start are trademarks of Precor Incorporated.POLAR is a registered trademark of Polar Electro, Inc.Fitlinxx is a registered trademark of Fitlin...
