Precor P80 - Manual

6 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console  Make sure all users see a physician for a complete physical examination before they begin any fitness program, particularly if they have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease; have a family history of any of the preceding conditions; are...

Important Safety Instructions 7  For AMT and EFX: Always stabilize yourself by holding a stationary handle bar while using typing or web surfing features.  Read, understand, and test the emergency stop procedures before use.  Keep the power cord or optional power adapter and plug away from heated...

8 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console  Keep equipment away from water and moisture. Avoid dropping anything on or spilling anything inside the equipment to prevent electric shock or damage to the electronics.  When using the treadmill, always attach the safety clip to your clothing before be...

Important Safety Instructions 9  Do not set anything on the stationary handrails, handlebars, control console, or covers. Place liquids, magazines, and books in the appropriate receptacles.  Do not lean on or pull on the console at any time. CAUTION: DO NOT remove the cover, or you may risk injury...

10 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Regulatory Notices for the RFID Module When equipped with a control console as described in this document, this equipment may include a radio-frequency identification (RFID) module. The RFID module has been certified to operate at temperatures between -20...

Important Safety Instructions 11 Industry Canada This device complies with RSS-210:2007 of the Spectrum Management & Telecommunications Radio Standards Specification. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mus...

12 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console 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 equipment has been tested and found to comp...

Important Safety Instructions 13 Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ATTENTION: Haute Tension Débranchez avant de réparer European Applications CE compliance is claimed to the...

14 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Electrical Recommendations: 120 V and 240 V Treadmills Note: This is a recommendation only. NEC (National Electric Code) guidelines or local region electric codes must be followed. You should have received a power cable that meets your local electrical co...

Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ................................................... 5 Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 5 Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal .................................... 9 Product Recycling...

Chapter 1 Getting Started The P80 console offers administrators and users the ability to set default settings that meet their specific needs. To accomplish this, the console supports settings for different classes of users depending on their administrative rights.  A guest user exercises on a piece...

20 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Identifying Parts of the Console The following figure provides information about the console keys. The number and actions of the console keys may differ slightly depending on the type of equipment. Figure 4: P80 console keys Table 1. Key descriptions for ...

Getting Started 21 Using the Treadmill Safety Clip The treadmill is equipped with two different stop functions, which behave as follows: If the user … Then the treadmill belt … And the console … Pulls on the lanyard attached to the safety clip and trips the restart switch. Slows to a stop. Shows the...

22 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console If the restart switch trips during exercise, perform the following steps: 1. Reattach the safety clip if necessary. 2. Press the restart switch down until it clicks, returning it to its normal position. Note: If the restart switch trips, all information a...

Getting Started 23 Treadmill Auto Stop™ (Automatic Stop) Function Important: The default setting for this feature is ON. An administrator can turn off this feature in the System Settings; however, Precor recommends it remain ON. The Auto Stop™ (Automatic Stop) feature is designed to bring the treadm...

Chapter 2 Configuring the System Settings Use the System mode to configure settings in ways that benefit your users and your facility. The System menu is visible only to administrators and registered service technicians. Changes made to these settings are saved to the fitness equipment. Important: A...

26 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console 2. While holding Pause , press each of the following keys once in the order presented. Referring to the diagram below, press: 1 2 3 4 Channel Up Volume Down Volume Up Channel Down Figure 8: Settings security code 3. Release Pause . 4. Using the number pad...

28 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Setting Access Detail Network Time Server 3 Only Precor service technicians should modify this setting. Machine Type Admin/Tech: View Type of equipment. Equipment Usage The Equipment Usage settings provide information on individual usage as well as cumula...

Configuring the System Settings 29 System Settings Use the System Settings to test your equipment and set parameters that benefit your users and your facility. The System Settings menu is visible only to administrators and registered service technicians. The System Settings menu contains the followi...

30 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Connectivity Configuring your audio, video, and network infrastructure requires expertise. Precor strongly recommends that you work with a qualified contractor to set up this infrastructure. To view connectivity information: 1. Use the administrator code ...

Configuring the System Settings 31 Display Use the Display settings to personalize language and time zone settings for your facility. To view and change the Display settings: 1. Use the administrator code and password to view the equipment settings. 2. Touch System Settings , then Display . Table 5....

32 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console To view TV Setting information: 1. Use the administrator code and password to view the equipment settings. 2. Touch System Settings , then TV Settings . Channel Configurations There are two different ways to set up the TV channel configurations for the P8...

Configuring the System Settings 33 To delete a channel from the Channel Guide: 1. On the Channel Guide screen, touch the listing for the channel you want to delete. 2. Touch the Delete button that appears next to the listing. 3. When asked “Are you sure?", verify that you want to proceed, then t...

34 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Editing the Export/Import Channel File Note: You will need to scan for channels before you can export the file. If you have not scanned for channels, refer to Channel Configurations in the preceding section. Exporting the channel list from the fitness equ...

Configuring the System Settings 35 5. On the System Settings menu, touch TV Settings , then Export/Import Channel Names . 6. When the box is selected, touch Import from USB . The updated channel-list.ini file is loaded and the Channel Guide displays the updated channel names. 7. Touch OK to return t...

36 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console To modify the Workout Limits settings: 1. Use the administrator code and password to view the equipment settings. 2. Touch System Settings , then Workout Limits . Table 7. Workout Limits settings Setting Name Setting Options Default Value Maximum Workout ...

Chapter 3 Introducing Users to the P80 Console The P80 console offers clear visuals and a touch-screen layout that encourages program exploration. Multiple preset workouts are designed to help individual users meet their fitness goals, and the console keys and durable motion controls are responsive ...

40 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Changing the Default Language The Welcome screen displays in a default language selected for your region. To change the default language before beginning your workout: 1. On the Welcome screen, touch the language icon. Figure 9: Language icon 2. On the La...

42 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Using a Chest Strap Transmitter WARNING Signals used by the chest strap transmitter (or heart rate strap) may interfere with pacemakers or other implanted devices. Consult your physician and the manufacturers of your chest strap transmitter and implanted ...

Introducing Users to the P80 Console 43 Using Different Screen Views Important: Some Preva features are available only to Preva subscribers. Contact Precor to update your subscription. Use the Views button to change the type of information provided on the screen at anytime. Available screen views ma...

44 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Changing Screen Views The Views icon appears at the bottom right of the workout screen when the Personal Progress panel is visible. Figure 11: Views icon To view this panel:  Touch Quick Start .  Touch Workouts , select a preset workout, then GO .  Sel...

Introducing Users to the P80 Console 45 Using the Workout Progress Panel Use the Workout Progress panel to customize your workout. This is the first panel that displays once you select a workout or touch GO . If you are on the Media panel, there are two ways to return to the Workout Progress panel. ...

46 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Using the Media Panel The Now Playing Media panel displays available media sources. Select a media source such as TV or iPod, and then use the audio browsing feature to listen to that media while you browse Preva Net. To choose a media source: 1. On a Wor...

Introducing Users to the P80 Console 47 Connecting and Using Your iPod® You can listen to your favorite music and control your iPod directly from the console. To connect your iPod: 1. Insert the iPod into the connector at the top of the console and place your iPod securely in the pocket provided. Th...

48 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console To open Preva Net: 1. On the Welcome screen, touch Workouts or QuickStart to begin a workout. Once your workout begins, the Preva Net icon appears at the bottom of your screen. 2. Touch the Preva Net icon. Figure 15: Preva Net icon 3. On the Preva Net pan...

Chapter 4 Beginning Your Workout CAUTION: If you are using a treadmill, be sure to attach the security clip to your clothing before starting your workout. The P80 console offers many different workout options. The following sections explain the type of workouts available and how to get started using...

50 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Starting a Featured Workout The Featured Workout appears in a panel on the Welcome Screen. Use Featured Workouts to explore the fitness benefits of preset programs and to add variety to your workout. To begin a Featured Workout, touch Go on the Featured W...

Beginning Your Workout 51 4. Anytime during a workout, you can touch Pause . When touched, the workout pauses and you can choose to Resume or Finish your workout. To continue your workout, touch Resume . If you choose to finish a workout, the Workout Summary screen displays your workout status for t...

52 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Personal Information and Progress Settings Before you begin the fitness tests or the heart rate program, you are prompted to enter personal information in the Workout Progress panel. This information may include age, weight, or a length of time for that w...

Beginning Your Workout 53 Setting Setting Options Default Value Access Detail Weight • Over 310 • 290 - 309 • 270 - 289 • 250 - 269 • 230 - 249 • 210 - 229 • 190 - 209 • 171 - 189 • 170 • 150 - 169 • 130 - 149 • 110 - 129 • Under 110 170 Admin/Tech: None Enter weight as a value or a range. Adjusting...

54 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Adjust the motion controls, upward or downward, to change the incline, speed, or resistance. Figure 17: Adjust motion controls up or down Many preset workouts will adjust these settings automatically to meet the workout intensity. At any time during a wor...

Beginning Your Workout 55 3. Touch the arrow again to retract the menu. 4. Repeat with any status category to customize your workout status view. Note: Administrators and registered service technicians can override status settings. Scoring Your Fitness Workout This information helps you interpret yo...

56 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Introducing Preva® Accounts to Your Users Important: Some Preva features are available only to Preva subscribers. Contact Precor to update your subscription. Creating a Preva Account Preva is a personalized fitness experience specifically designed and bui...

Beginning Your Workout 57 Creating a Goal Important: Some Preva features are available only to Preva subscribers. Contact Precor to update your subscription. Use the Weekly Goal panel to create a workout goal. When you set up your goal, you commit to:  A target value (distance, duration, or calorie...

58 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console 5. Enter your Weight , then touch Next . 6. On the Current Focus panel, touch the button that best represents your fitness goal. Table 16. Current Focus Values Current Focus Definition Be Fit Condition your cardiovascular system. Lose Weight Burn calories...

Beginning Your Workout 61 Preva Tokens Once you create a Preva account on a P80 console, you can use a Preva token to sign into that personal account. Contact Precor for more information on Preva tokens. To sign into your personal account, hold your Preva token to the token icon in the upper right c...

Chapter 5 Maintenance To keep the equipment functioning properly, perform the minor maintenance tasks in this section at the intervals suggested. Failure to maintain the equipment as described in this section could void the Precor Limited Warranty. DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock, alwa...

64 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console To clean the screen:  The manufacturer recommends diluting one part 91% isopropyl alcohol solution in one part water, or using the 91% isopropyl alcohol solution in its original strength. Be sure to follow the solvent manufacturer’s precautions and direc...

Operating and Maintaining P80 Console Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 P80 OM 301407-710 rev K, en March 2013

Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers ™ EFX ® 885 • EFX ® 835 • EFX ® 815 Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O. Box 7202 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002 EFX 8x5 PAG/OM 300711-401 rev H, en Warranty #36286-114 October 2012

8 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Educating Users Take time to educate users about the Important Safety Instructions found in both the User Reference Manual and Product Owner’s Manual . Explain to your club or facility patrons that they should observe...

10 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Industry Canada This device complies with RSS-210:2007 of the Spectrum Management & Telecommunications Radio Standards Specification. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not ...

Important Safety Instructions 13 Electrical Recommendations: All Equipment Excluding Treadmills Note: This is a recommendation only. NEC (National Electric Code) guidelines or local region electric codes must be followed. For equipment fitted with a P80 console or Personal Viewing System (PVS) scree...

14 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Obtaining Updated Documentation Current Precor product documentation is available at http://www.precor.com/productmanuals . You may want to check in for updated information from time to time.

Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .................................................... 3 Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 4 Educating Users ..................................................................................

Chapter 1 Assembling the EFX WARNING You will need the assistance of two other people to assemble this unit. DO NOT attempt assembly by yourself. Important: The instructions in the following procedures are described from the perspective of a person standing directly in front of the equipment (that i...

18 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815  Begin installation of all fasteners by hand, then partially tighten them. Do not fully tighten fasteners until instructed to do so. Important: When wrench-tightening the screws, make sure the head of the fastener i...

20 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Pivot axle caps Upright support covers (right-hand and left-hand sets, packaged separately) Required Tools  #2 Phillips screwdriver  Rubber mallet  SAE standard hex wrench set  SAE standard socket set  Two ⁹₁₆ ...

Assembling the EFX 21 Performing the Assembly DANGER Do not attempt to connect electrical power until all assembly procedures are complete and the console is properly installed. As you assemble the EFX, make sure to construct the cable assembly as directed so that the necessary connections are acces...

Assembling the EFX 23 6. Remove the tape at the top of the left upright support. 7. Feed one of the cables you want to install down through the upright support, then along the inside of the foot support and back through the central frame member. The following illustration shows the general path of t...

24 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 11. Attach the cable to the appropriate connector inside the base of the EFX, as shown in the following illustration and table. Important: Install coaxial cable using a torque wrench and torque to not exceed 8 lb-in....

Assembling the EFX 25 13. Replace the central plastic base cover, then attach the four buttonhead screws you removed along with the cover. Tighten the screws completely. 14. Replace the lift cover that was removed in the first step. Figure 7: Lift cover replacement

Assembling the EFX 27 3. Check alignments and thread the remaining four center column support screws, four ⁵₁₆ -inch washers, and four split washers. Tighten with a ³₁₆ -inch hex key so the assemblies come together, but leave room for adjustments. Figure 9: Center column support attachment To tigh...

Assembling the EFX 29 To attach the water bottle holder: 1. Position the water bottle holder as shown in the graphic and attach it to the right stationary handlebar. Figure 14: Water bottle attachment 2. Secure the water bottle holder to the handlebar using three Phillips-head screws. To attach the ...

Assembling the EFX 31 4. Fully tighten the fasteners using a ⁹₁₆ -inch box-end wrench. Figure 17: Link arm attachment 5. Align the cut-out inside the link arm cap with the link arm mounting hole. Apply pressure to the cap until it snaps into place. To attach the upright support covers and pivot arm...

Assembling the EFX 33 Leveling the EFX Make sure the unit is level before allowing anyone to use it. CAUTION: To eliminate movement, make sure the adjustable feet are in contact with the floor. To level the unit: 1. Gently rock the unit. If there is any movement, ask your assistant to tip the unit t...

34 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Breaking in the Equipment Precor equipment does not require an actual break-in period. However, moving components such as belts, gears, and bearings can settle while the equipment is being stored or shipped. This can...

Chapter 2 Installing the Console To make installation easier, all Precor Experience Series consoles use the same mounting hardware and connector locations whenever possible. The installation sequence for any of them is as follows:  Threading the cable assembly  Connecting cables  Completing the i...

36 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Threading the Cable Assembly (P80) Earlier in the installation, you threaded the necessary cables through the frame of the base unit and out the passthrough opening in the console mount. As you line up the back plate...

Installing the Console 37 3. Rest the console on the console mount so that the notch on the bottom of the console’s back plate rests on the rectangular hook at the bottom of the console mount, as shown in the following figure. Figure 23: Console positioning on base unit 4. Tilt the console forward u...

Installing the Console 39 Table 1. P80 internal cable connections Cable Connector Type Circuit Connector Location Ethernet (LAN) Eight-contact modular, on round black cable TV in F-type coaxial Power Two-contact plug, polarized and latched Data from base unit Eight-contact modular, on flat gray cabl...

40 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 3. Attach the connector on the cable to the connector on the tuner cable and tighten the two connectors securely using two ⁷₁₆ -inch open-end wrenches. Position both connectors above the upper right corner of the ba...

Installing the Console 41 Connecting the Ethernet and Base Unit Data Cables Both the Ethernet and base unit data cables pass through the cutaway opening at the upper right corner of the back plate and connect to nearby modular jacks in the console. Because of this, it is important to exercise cautio...

42 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Connecting the Heart Rate Sensor Cable The heart rate sensor cable passes through the cutaway opening at the upper left corner of the back plate, then down to the small circuit board at the lower left of the console....

Installing the Console 43 Connecting the Power Cable Route the power cable through the cutaway opening at the upper left corner of the back plate. In the nearby opening within the steel console framework, locate the socket that matches the power cable plug and connect the power cable to it. Note: Be...

44 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Completing the Console Installation (P80) Before you complete the final installation steps, double-check the connections you have made. Make sure that all cables are fully and securely connected, and that any unneede...

Installing the Console 45 3. Rest the console on the console mount so that the notch on the bottom of the console’s back plate rests on the rectangular hook at the bottom of the console mount, as shown in the following figure. Figure 29: Console positioning on base unit 4. Tilt the console forward u...

Installing the Console 47 After the console has been seated, separate the individual cables out of the end of the cable assembly and attach them to the appropriate circuit connectors inside the console. Refer to the following diagram and table to identify the cables and connectors. Figure 32: Cable ...

Installing the Console 49 Completing the Console Installation (P30 and P10) Before you complete the final installation steps, double-check the connections you have made. Make sure that all cables are fully and securely connected, and that any unneeded cables are tied back properly. To complete the i...

50 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Verifying That the Heart Rate Display Is Operational To verify that the heart rate display is operational: 1. Begin exercising on the equipment. 2. Grasp both touch-sensitive handlebars. Note: The heart rate is read ...

Chapter 3 Maintenance To keep the equipment functioning properly, perform the minor maintenance tasks in this section at the intervals shown on the maintenance checklist. Failure to maintain the equipment as described in this section could void the Precor Limited Warranty. DANGER To reduce the risk ...

52 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Alternatively, you can clean the equipment with Athletix fitness equipment cleaning wipes (for more information, visit www.athletixproducts.com ) CAUTION: Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions, particularly...

Maintenance 53 Weekly Maintenance Perform the following maintenance tasks every week: 1. Disconnect the external power supply. 2. Clean the ramps and wheels with water or an approved cleaner. 3. Inspect the power cord to verify that it is not pinched under the equipment or between any two moving par...

54 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 5. Check the belt tension of the step-up and drive belts. 6. Clean and lubricate the lift motor screw with an approved grease such as SuperLube® with Teflon® or Mobil 1® synthetic grease (adjustable-ramp models only)...

Chapter 4 Self-Powered Features Important: This chapter of the manual describes Precor fitness equipment that can operate without being connected to AC power. This includes units equipped with P30 or P10 consoles. However, P80 consoles must be connected to AC power through their power supplies to op...

56 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown The equipment saves its battery charge by moving into a shutdown mode. If the user does not maintain the minimum rate of motion, a 30-second shutdown process begins. In this m...

Self-Powered Features 57 Using the Optional Power Adapter After connecting the power adapter to the equipment, plug the opposite end into the appropriate power source (120 V or 240 V). CAUTION: When the optional power adapter is in use, make sure that the power supply cord does not create a safety h...

58 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Replacing the Battery The equipment’s battery is built to last for a long time. However, if you feel that the battery may need replacing, check with an authorized service technician. Refer to Obtaining Service . CAUT...

Chapter 5 Commercial Cardiovascular 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 TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Limited Warranty. Precor Inco...

60 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 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 i...

62 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. PRECOR AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT (INCLUDING WARRANTY), TORT (INCLUDING ACTIVE, PASSIVE, OR IMPUTED NEGL...