Page 2 - ABOUT THIS MANUAL; Indicates information to which you should pay special attention.; Indicates steps or information necessary to prevent harm to; OBTAINING SERVICE; 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 ® 546. Built to the exacting standards of the health club environment, the EFX is intended for commercial use and canwithstand the rigors of daily club use with little maintenance. Before using the Pre...
Page 3 - Do not allow children on or near the EFX.; WARNING —; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; 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 EFX546. These instructions werewritten to ensure your safety and to protect the unit. • To ensu...
Page 4 - GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS; structions, you could void the Precor limited warranty.; DANGER; SAFETY APPROVAL; Diagram A; 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 EFX546 must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, ground-ing provides a path of least resistance for electric current which reduces the riskof electrical shock. The EFX546 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; , Generic Immunity Standard for Residential, Commercial and Light; European Applications -
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 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 - 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 .................................................... 28 Using the Hear t Rate “Touch” Capability ............................... 28 Workout Tips ...........................................................
Page 9 - STANDARD EQUIPMENT; Note; OTHER 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 EFX546 is carefully inspected before shipment so it should arrive in goodoperating condition. Precor ships the unit in the following pieces: ❑ base frame assembly ❑ upper column support with display console ❑ handrails (left and right) ...
Page 10 - HARDWARE KIT; Upper and lower clamp covers (not shown in Diagram 1); Diagram 1; ACQUIRE THE APPROPRIATE TOOLS; Obtain the following 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) four socket hex screws—clamp covers (B) eight set screws—handrail assembly ...
Page 11 - 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. How-ever, you will need assistance. Because of the size and weight of the EFX, it isrecommended that at least three adult persons assemble it. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ...
Page 12 - Diagram 2. Have an assistant hold the upright column; : If you have two sets of cables (the second set exists if the EFX; Diagram 2
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 4. Connect the cable(s). Diagram 2. Have an assistant hold the upright column support over the base frame crossbar opening (display console must face thefoot pedals), while you take the following steps: a. Remove any tape that holds the cab...
Page 13 - Diagram 3; Secure the upright assembly to the base support.; Take the following steps,; Do not; Diagram 4; Important; : With the clamp covers secured, use a 3/32” hex torque wrench
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 Diagram 3 Installing the covers. Clamp cover Upright support tube 1 2 Cable 5. Secure the upright assembly to the base support. Take the following steps, to attach the clamp covers and secure the upright assembly. a. Remove the 4 screws (A)...
Page 14 - Diagram 5; Attach the handrails one at a time.; Diagram 5. Perform the following steps; : If you have purchased the Precor Heart Rate “touch” Option,; Diagram 6; d. Obtain 4 set screws from the Hardware kit.
page 14 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 5 Loosen upperhandrail clamp. Upper handrail clamp 1 2 Upright column support 6. Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 screws in the upper handrail clampusing the supplied hex key . Diagram 5. 7. Attach the handrails one at a time. Diagr...
Page 16 - Diagram 9; Connect the power cord.; Diagram 9. Inser t the power plug’s connector; Plug the EFX546 into a grounded outlet.; Be sure to use the appropriate; TURNING THE EFX546 ON AND OFF
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 Diagram 9 Connect the power cord. Power plug Rear casing Power cordreceptacle ON/OFF (I/O) switch 13. Connect the power cord. Diagram 9. Inser t the power plug’s connector into the receptacle at the rear of the base assembly. CAUTION: Since...
Page 17 - Club Information; CHANGING THE CLUB SETTINGS
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 6 7 8 9 0 QUICK START 1 2 3 4 5 RESISTA NCE ENT ER RESET CROSS RAM P Diagram 10 Display console keys used for Club mode. Note : The CHANGE keys are not shown in this diagram. Refer to Diagram 11 for its location. Gently, press and hold the ...
Page 18 - Display key functions within the Club Custom Mode; Reset; Enter
page 18 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 settings, 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 Custom mod...
Page 20 - USING CSAFE STANDARD EQUIPMENT; User ID Entry: Program Keys
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 Press Enter once again and the Error Log appears. Press the ▼ or ▲ key to view the error messages. To return to the Precor banner, press Enter or Reset . Note : To clear (delete) the error log, press Quick Start for at least 4 seconds while...
Page 21 - The EFX; Change; an overview of the features provided on the display console; FEATURES ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE; change what features appear on the display by pressing the
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 CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE TIME REMAINING TIME SEGMENT TIME STRIDES PER MIN WATTS RESISTANCE CALORIES CAL PER MIN METS 6 7 8 9 0 H e a r t R a t e QUICK START 1 2 3 4 5 RESISTA NCE ENT ER RESET Above Zone Below Zone SmartRate Cardiovascula...
Page 22 - TOP DISPLAY WINDOWS; CENTER DISPLAY WINDOW
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 TOP DISPLAY WINDOWS Smart Rate ® : You must enter your “ Age ” (during the course Setup prompts), and wear a POLAR ® chest strap (or hold onto the Heart Rate “touch” sensitive hand- rails), while in a course program, before the blinking seg...
Page 24 - KEYS ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE
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 RESISTANCE: Displays the amount of resistance being applied to the foot ped- als. The Resistance ▼ and ▲ keys let you set a resistance between 1 and 20 which affects the amount of resistance applied by the brake. Once a course isbegun, you ...
Page 25 - KEYPAD TIPS
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 KEYPAD TIPS • Accurate entries are required or features such as Smart Rate ® will not work properly. • Answer the Setup prompts using the numeric keys or by pressing the ▼ or ▲ keys. • Press Enter to select the information being displayed. ...
Page 26 - QUICK START Default Values
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 Another feature of the Incline ▲▼ keys lets you review the ramp’s incline any time during your workout. If CROSS RAMP is not one of the chosen featuresbeing displayed, you can view the actual incline by lightly touching either Cross Ramp ▲ ...
Page 27 - The following occurs:
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 Press QUICK START at the,... The following occurs: Precor banner You bypass the Setup prompts and your work outbegins in the Manual course. Course prompt The displayed course is accessed. Note : Since a default workout time is accessed, no ...
Page 28 - USING THE HEART RATE “TOUCH” CAPABILITY; WORKOUT TIPS; Exercising on the EFX
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 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 resistance level to meet your fitness goals...
Page 29 - QUICK STEPS TO WORKING OUT; Put on the chest strap.
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 QUICK STEPS TO WORKING OUT 1 Put on the chest strap. (Available with the PrecorHeart Rate Option.) Important: When you begin moving the foot pedals,continue to hold onto ahandrail with one handwhile you answer the Setupprompts with the othe...
Page 32 - Courses
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 The EFX lets you choose between 8 variable courses. This section provides infor-mation about the special features and functions of the EFX courses and how tobest utilize the: • Hear t Rate and Smart Rate ® features • Manual course • Cross T...
Page 33 - MANUAL MODE AND THE QUICK START KEY; Quick Start; HEART RATE TRAINING ZONE
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 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 80% of yourmaximum aerobic hear t rate or go above your training zone. Refer toDiagram 13 for your a...
Page 35 - WEIGHT LOSS COURSE
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 To set the incline or resistance level for each interval, take the following steps: 1. When the Rest interval prompt appears, press the Cross Ramp ▲▼ key to change the incline or Resistance ▼ or ▲ key to change the resistance level. When th...
Page 36 - CLEANING THE EQUIPMENT; DANGER — T; Dry the surface thoroughly with a clean towel.; STORING THE POLAR; Maintenance
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 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 37 - Workout Statistics Log; Workout Summary
page 37 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 If you prefer not to use the CSAFE option, you can keep track of your workoutusing the form below. After finishing a workout, record your workout statisticsshown during the Workout Summary display onto this form. To m...
Page 38 - Notes
Page 39 - 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 40 - PLACE; Warranty Registration Card; Electronic Specifications; Programs; Product
Precor IncorporatedP.O. Box 3004Bothell, WA USA 98041-3004 Precor, EFX, C, and Smart Rate are registered trademarks of Precor Incorporated.Cross Ramp and Quick Start are trademarks of Precor Incorporated.Polar is a registered trademark of Polar Electro, Inc.Fitlinxx is a registered trademark of Fitl...
