Page 2 - Thank you for purchasing the Precor EFX556; . Built to the exacting standards; ABOUT THIS MANUAL; “DANGER:” Indicates steps you must take to prevent electrical shock.; OBTAINING SERVICE; Model number: EFX556; 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 EFX556 TM . Built to the exacting standards of the health club environment, the EFX556 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 EFX556. 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 EFX556 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 EFX556 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:; Diagram B; Do not rock the unit. Do not stand on the display console or casing.; 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. • Completely assemble the EFX556 before using it. Check the unit beforeeach use...
Page 7 - 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 ................................................... 26 Using the Handlebars ............................................................ 26 Using the Stationary Handrails .................................
Page 9 - STANDARD EQUIPMENT; Note: An optional POLAR; OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT; Unpacking the EFX
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 EFX556 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 suppor t with display console ❑ handlebars (left and right...
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) four socket hex screws—upper column assembly (B) four washers—upper column ...
Page 11 - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS; Follow these installation requirements when installing the EFX.; ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; 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 - Diagram 3; Attach a handlebar to one side. Diagram 2. Take the following steps:; 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 Diagram 3 Position the console assemblyover the base frame andconnect the cable. RJ45 Cable receptacle Base frame suppor t RJ45 Cable connector 4. Attach a handlebar to one side. Diagram 2. Take the following steps: a. Remove the 8 handleba...
Page 14 - Diagram 6
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 Note: You have completed the assembly of the EFX556. To level the unitand connect it to a power source, continue with the steps below. 9. If you need to move the EFX, ask for assistance. The EFX weighs over 200pounds (90 kilograms). A hand ...
Page 15 - TURNING THE EFX556 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 11. Connect the power cord. Diagram 7. Insert the power plug’s connector into the receptacle at the rear of the base assembly. CAUTION: Since the EFX556 has two different models (120v and 240vunits), check the label near the unit’s power re...
Page 16 - Diagram 8; determine which language appears on the display; Club Information; CHANGING THE CLUB SETTINGS; Language — Choose to display English, German, Spanish or French.
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 6 7 8 9 0 QUICK START 1 2 3 4 5 RESISTA NCE ENT ER RESET Diagram 8 Display console keys used for Club mode. Note: The CHANGE keys are not shown in this diagram. Refer to Diagram 9 for its location. Gently, press and hold the ▼ or ▲ key to v...
Page 17 - To access the Club settings, the following must occur:; Check to be sure that the EFX is turned ON.; SELECTING THE LANGUAGE; keys to make your choice and press Enter to select it.; DETERMINING THE UNITS OF MEASURE; Two different units of measure can be selected,; keys. Press Enter once the correct unit is displayed.; Enter; Display key functions within the Club Custom Mode
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 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 mode, p...
Page 18 - SETTING A WORKOUT TIME LIMIT; numeric keys at the Enter Time prompt before he or she can; SETTING A PAUSE TIME LIMIT; Use the; keys to set a Pause time limit between 1 and 120 seconds (2 minutes).
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 SETTING A WORKOUT TIME LIMIT You can limit how long a user works out by setting a duration between 1 and 240minutes. The EFX also lets you choose “no limit” which allows the user to selecta course and work out indefinitely. (Note that the u...
Page 19 - USING CSAFE STANDARD EQUIPMENT; User ID Entry: Program Keys
page 19 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 secondswhile vi...
Page 20 - Diagram 9; keys let you; an overview of the features provided on the display console; FEATURES ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE
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 CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE TIME TIME REMAINING SEGMENT TIME STRIDES DISTANCE OFF 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 Sm...
Page 21 - TOP DISPLAY WINDOWS; Smart Rate; CENTER DISPLAY WINDOW
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 TOP DISPLAY WINDOWS Smart Rate ® : You must enter your “Age” (during the course Setup prompts), and wear a POLAR ® chest strap, while in a course program, before the blinking seg- ment in the bar graph can show the zone that your heart rate...
Page 23 - KEYS ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE; Note: The CHANGE keys are not shown in this diagram.; Quick Start; KEYPAD TIPS; on
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 6 7 8 9 0 QUICK START 1 2 3 4 5 RESISTA NCE ENT ER RESET KEYS ON THE DISPLAY CONSOLE The Precor products have an easy-to-use keypad that is activated by theslightest touch. Remind users that they only need to “lightly touch” these ultra-sen...
Page 26 - The Heart Rate Feature on page 30.; PAUSE, COOL DOWN AND EXIT FEATURES; main, so you can review your workout statistics.; Exercising on the EFX
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 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 27 - you press Reset Enter the Workout Summary mode. The workout statis-; Club Information on page 16.; press Reset; to the Precor banner.
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 In a course, This is what happens..., you press Reset Enter the Workout Summary mode. The workout statis- tics remain displayed for two minutes. You can scan throughthe workout statistics by pressing the Change key. Notethat the TIME displa...
Page 28 - WORKOUT TIPS; Note: To answer the Setup prompts, use the numeric or
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 At Workout Summarybanner, you This is what happens,... press Reset Returns to the Precor banner. When you complete the cooldown period (or exit from a paused mode by pressingReset), the Workout Summary banner appears. Workoutstatistics exce...
Page 29 - Down and Exit Features for more information.; COOLING DOWN AFTER A WORKOUT
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 Important: Any time during the Setup prompts, you canpress the Quick Start key. Refer to QUICK START onpage 25. To pause during your workout session before finishingthe selected course, stop pedaling. See Pause, Cool Down and Exit Features ...
Page 30 - THE HEART RATE FEATURE; Note: The Smart Rate; UTILIZING THE SMART RATE; Important: Access to Smar t Rate; Courses
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 The EFX lets you choose between 6 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 Cou...
Page 31 - MANUAL MODE AND THE QUICK START KEY; You can choose Manual mode in two different ways:; Diagram 11 Training Zones; HEART RATE TRAINING ZONE
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 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 11 for your a...
Page 32 - To use the interval course, take the following steps:
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 CROSS TRAINING COURSE The Cross Training course is similar to the Interval Course, but instead of rest/work intervals the course consists of alter nating segments of forward andbackward pedaling movements that focus on working the thigh and...
Page 33 - WEIGHT LOSS COURSE; Note: For the EFX to detect a heart rate, the user must wear the POLAR
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 3. Enter a workout Time. If the workout Time entered is an even number,then all intervals (rest and work) are 2 minutes long. If the workout Timeentered is an odd number, then all intervals (rest and work) are 2 minuteslong, except the last...
Page 34 - CLEANING THE EQUIPMENT; DANGER — T; Dry the surface thoroughly with a clean towel.; STORING THE POLAR; Maintenance
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 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 35 - Workout Statistics Log; To maintain the original blank form, be sure to make a working copy.
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 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 37 - Exploded Views
Exploded Views EFX 556 P/N 43445-101View page 37 March 6, 2000 Rev. B ® 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; Electronic Specifications
Precor IncorporatedP.O. Box 3004Bothell, WA USA 98041-3004 Precor, EFX, C, and Smart Rate are registered trademarks ofPrecor 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 Fitli...
