Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O.
Edition Information OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THE P80 CONSOLE P/N 303135-112 rev C Copyright © May 2014 Precor Incorporated. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. This document applies to Preva version 4.0 and P80 console software version 4.0. Trademark Note Precor, AMT, EFX, and Preva are registered trademarks of Precor Incorporated. Other names in this document may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Intellectual Property Notice All rights, title, and interests in and to the software of the Preva Business Suite, the accompanying printed materials, any copies of such software, and all data collected via the Preva Business Suite, are exclusively owned by Precor or its suppliers, as the case may be. Precor is widely recognized for its innovative, award-winning designs of exercise equipment. Precor aggressively seeks U.S.
Important Safety Instructions Important: Save these instructions for future reference. Read all instructions in the documentation provided with your exercise equipment, including all assembly guides, user guides, and owner’s manuals, before installation of this device. Note: This product is intended for commercial use. The display apparatus (hereinafter referred to as the console) is intended to be shipped with new Precor exercise equipment (hereinafter referred to as the base unit).
6 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Safety Precautions Always follow basic safety precautions when using this equipment to reduce the chance of injury, fire, or damage. Other sections in this manual provide more details of safety features. Be sure to read these sections and observe all safety notices. These precautions include the following: Read all instructions in this guide before installing and using the equipment and follow any labels on the equipment.
Important Safety Instructions Care should be taken when mounting or dismounting the equipment. For Treadmills: Do not use typing or web surfing features while walking at speeds that exceed a slow and relaxed leisurely pace. Always stabilize yourself by holding a stationary handle bar while using typing or web surfing features. For AMT and EFX: Always stabilize yourself by holding a stationary handle bar while using typing or web surfing features.
8 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console SPACING—The below minimum spacing recommendations are based on a combination of the ASTM (U.S.) voluntary standards and EN (European) regulations as of October 1, 2012, for access, passage around, and emergency dismount: – Treadmills—a minimum of 0.5 m (19.7 in.) on each side of the treadmill and 2 m (78 in.) behind the machine. – Cardio equipment other than treadmills—a minimum of 0.5 m (19.7 in.) on at least one side, and 0.5 m (19.7 in.
Important Safety Instructions 9 Maintain the equipment to keep it in good working condition, as described in the Maintenance section of the owner’s manual. Inspect the equipment for incorrect, worn, or loose components, and then correct, replace or tighten prior to use. If you plan to move the equipment, obtain help and use proper lifting techniques. Equipment Weight Restrictions: Do not use the treadmill if you weigh more than 500 pounds (225 kg).
10 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console 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 plan to dispose of your equipment, contact Precor Commercial Products Customer Support for information regarding battery removal. Refer to Obtaining Service.
11 Important Safety Instructions 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°C and 85°C (-4°F and 185°F). Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) The RFID module conforms to the following national standards defining acceptable limits for radio frequency interference (RFI).
12 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console 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 must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
13 Important Safety Instructions 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 comply with the following applicable safety standards.
14 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console 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.
Important Safety Instructions 15 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 code requirements along with the equipment. Precor treadmills must be connected to a 20 amp individual branch circuit that can be shared only with one PVS.
16 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console 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) screen a separate power connection is required. For a 20 amp branch circuit up to 10 screens can be connected.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .................................................... 5 Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 6 Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal .................................. 10 Product Recycling and Disposal ..................................................... 10 Regulatory Notices for the RFID Module ....................................... 11 Regulatory Notices for Cardiovascular Exercise Equipment ..
18 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Beginning Your Workout .......................................................... 55 Starting a QuickStart™ Workout ....................................................55 Starting a Featured Workout .......................................................... 56 Starting a Preset Workout ............................................................... 56 Ending a Workout ..............................................................................
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 of equipment without signing in or creating a Preva account. A registered user has created a Preva account and uses a sign-in password or Preva Token to use that account.
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.
21 Getting Started Using the Treadmill Safety Clip The treadmill is equipped with three different stop functions, which behave as follows: If the user … Then the treadmill belt … Slows to a Pulls on the lanyard attached to the safety stop clip and trips the restart switch And the console … Shows the words PUSH THE RESET SWITCH. On some console models, an arrow points toward the Restart switch. Presses down on the red STOP button Slows to a stop Shows that the exercise workout is paused.
22 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Instruct users on how important it is to use the safety clip while exercising on the treadmill, and demonstrate how they should attach it to their clothing near the waistline. 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.
23 Getting Started Tip: The small, flexible tab underneath the restart switch is designed for storage of the safety clip. When the treadmill is not in use, attach the safety clip to the tab as shown in the following figure.
24 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console 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 treadmill to a gradual stop when it is not in use. This might occur if a user steps off the treadmill before the end of a workout and leaves the treadmill running.
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 special code is required to access these settings. Do not share this code with anyone except those authorized to change system settings.
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: 1234 Channel Up Volume Down Volume Up Channel Down Figure 9: Settings security code 3. Release Pause. 4. Using the keyboard on the screen, touch the following numbers to enter the password: 5651565 5. Touch OK.
27 Configuring the System Settings About System information settings provide basic information including equipment models and serial numbers. Most of these settings are for informational purposes only and cannot be modified. To view the System Info settings menu: 1. Use the administrator code and password to view the equipment settings. 2. Touch About. Table 2.
28 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Setting Access Detail Heartbeat Interval Only Precor service technicians can modify this setting. Determines how often the console communicates with the server. Minimum Heartbeat Interval Only Precor service technicians can modify this setting. Minimum number of times that the console communicates with the server in a given time period. Maximum Heartbeat Interval Only Precor service technicians can modify this setting.
29 Configuring the System Settings Equipment Usage The Equipment Usage settings provide information on individual usage as well as cumulative equipment usage. This information and these settings are accessible only to administrators and registered service technicians. To view the Usage settings: 1. Use the administrator code and password to view the equipment settings. 2. Touch Equipment Usage. Table 3.
30 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Maintenance (Treadmills Only) Experience Series treadmills manufactured after June 2014 include many improvements in design, function, and usability. One of those improvements is the status indicator light at the front of the treadmill hood, which gives a club owner or technician an easy way to check up on the condition of all of their treadmills.
31 Configuring the System Settings Table 4. Active status light appearances and their meanings Status light appearance Meaning Action required Steady (solid) blue The treadmill is None. operating normally and does not currently need maintenance. Pulsing blue The treadmill is due for Perform the needed scheduled maintenance, then reset the maintenance (P80 status light. console only), or the treadmill belt needs to be replaced (except for 230 V models).
32 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console To change the Maintenance settings and view the treadmill’s current status: 1. Use the administrator code and password to view the equipment settings. Note: A text message to the right of the Maintenance command provides additional information about the service the treadmill currently needs. 2. Touch Maintenance. The Recommended Action heading on the Maintenance screen advises you whether or not the treadmill needs attention at this time.
Configuring the System Settings 33 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 following sections: Connectivity Display TV Settings Workout Limits Manage Settings Precor recommends that you configure the P80 consoles in your facility by sharing setting files.
34 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 and password to view the equipment settings. 2. Touch System Settings, then Connectivity. Table 5.
35 Configuring the System Settings 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 6.
36 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console TV Settings TV Settings help you set up television channels for your users. The TV Settings are: Channel Guide Region Default Channel Volume Correction Skip Unnamed Channels Extensive Scan Closed Captioning Export/Import Channel Names To view TV Setting information: 1. Use the administrator code and password to view the equipment settings. 2. Touch System Settings, then TV Settings.
Configuring the System Settings To run an extensive scan: 1. Touch System Settings. 2. On the System Settings menu, touch TV Settings. 3. Touch Extensive Scan. Note: This scan may take up to two hours to complete. 4. Touch On, then OK. 5. Touch Extensive Scan again. On should still be selected. 6. Touch OK to begin extensive scan. To edit a channel’s displayed name: 1. On the Channel Guide screen, touch the listing for the channel you want to rename. 2.
38 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console To clear the Channel Guide completely: 1. On the Channel Guide screen, touch Delete All. 2. When asked "Delete All Channels?", verify that you want to proceed, then touch Delete All again. Table 7. TV Settings Settings Detail Default Channel Guide Use to scan basic channels Region Select the appropriate region for your United location. States Default Channel Set a default channel for the equipment.
Configuring the System Settings 39 4. On the System Settings menu, touch TV Settings, then Export/Import Channel Names. 5. When the box is lit, touch Export to USB. The channel-guide.json file is saved on your USB drive in the /precor folder. 6. Touch OK to return to the System Settings menu. 7. Touch Back twice to return to the Welcome screen. Important: You must return to the Welcome screen before you remove the USB drive. 8. Remove the USB drive from the console and insert it into your computer.
40 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Workout Limits The Workout Limit settings give you control over how the equipment is used. Use these settings to create reasonable limitations for equipment usage including speed, incline, resistance, and duration. In general, fitness equipment use is based on its popularity with users and its availability during a site’s busiest times of day.
41 Configuring the System Settings Setting Name Setting Options Resistance Range • Low • Medium • High (Bike) Speed Limit Default Value High 1-16 mph (2-25 kph) 12 mph (19 kph) Incline Limit (Treadmill) 0-15 15 Autostop • On (Treadmill) • Off Crossramp Auto-Level • Sets the default position for the crossramp (Treadmill) (Incline range is -3 to 15) On 10 (EFX) Manage Settings Use the Manage Settings feature to save your personalized equipment settings to a USB drive, or to impor
42 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console To save your equipment settings to a USB drive: 1. Insert a USB drive into the console. 2. On the System Settings menu, touch Manage Settings, then Export to USB. 3. Touch OK to accept the export and return to the System Settings menu. Note: This procedure exports updates to the channel guide, equipment settings, network settings, and channel frequencies. 4. Touch Back twice to return to the Welcome screen.
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 and easy to use.
44 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Changing the Display Language The Welcome screen appears in the default language selected for your region. If you want the display to use a different language for your workout, you can select the language you want. After your workout is complete, the screen will return to the default language. Tip: You can save your language selection by getting a Preva account.
Introducing Users to the P80 Console 45 To use the touch heart rate feature, place the palm of your hands directly on the metal heart rate sensors on the equipment’s handlebars. To ensure an accurate heart rate readout, make sure you follow these tips: Both hands must grip the sensors for your heart rate to register. It takes a number of consecutive heartbeats (15-20 seconds) for your heart rate to register. When gripping the sensors, do not grip tightly. Keep a loose, cupping hold.
46 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 device before using a chest strap transmitter. Wearing a chest strap transmitter during your workout provides steady heart rate information.
Introducing Users to the P80 Console 47 Using Different Screen Views Important: Some Preva features are available only at facilities that subscribe to Preva. Contact Precor to update your subscription if needed. During your workout, you can switch between different types of information and entertainment on the console screen.
48 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Changing the Media View While you are watching either a TV channel or a video clip, you can always switch to Preva Net to read a web article.The Media View button at the bottom of the screen helps you move back and forth between these two views, while the Select button gives you a way of changing what you see in each of them. Note: You cannot play a TV channel and a video clip at the same time.
Introducing Users to the P80 Console 49 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. To return to the Workout Progress panel: 1. On the Media panel, touch the Workout icon, or slide the right edge of the next panel across the screen. 2.
50 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, iPod, or on-demand web video, and then use the browsing feature to listen to that media while you browse Preva Net. To choose a media source: 1. On a Workout Progress panel, touch the Media icon, or slide the right edge of the next panel across the screen. Figure 14: Media icon 2. The Media panel describes the current media selection.
Introducing Users to the P80 Console 51 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. The media panel displays the words Now Playing iPod along with the name of the song currently playing. 2. Plug your headphones into the console.
52 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Watching On-Demand Web Videos While you work out, you can browse through a variety of fitness, music, and entertainment videos selected for you by the fitness facility and Precor. To watch on-demand web videos during your workout: 1. Touch the Media icon at the bottom of the console screen. Figure 16: Media icon 2. On the Media panel, touch On Demand. 3. In the On Demand screen, drag the tiles to find the video playlist you want to watch.
53 Introducing Users to the P80 Console Using the Preva Net Panel WARNING For Treadmills: Do not use typing or web surfing features while walking at speeds that exceed a slow and relaxed leisurely pace. Always stabilize yourself by holding a stationary handle bar while using typing or web surfing features. For AMT and EFX: Always stabilize yourself by holding a stationary handle bar while using typing or web surfing features.
54 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console 3. On the Preva Net panel, select an option. Table 11. Preva Net panel Button Action Featured Displays feeds of specific interest during a workout. Preva Feeds Displays feeds selected by the management of your facility. Note: The facility administrator can use Preva Business Suite to rename the Preva Feeds button. All Displays a larger selection of feeds. Web Opens a browser window. Off Turns off the Preva Net feature.
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 them. Starting a QuickStart™ Workout The QuickStart workout begins your workout in the Manual mode. Default calculations, such as calories burned, are based on a 150 pound (68 kg), 35-year old individual.
56 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 Workout panel. Starting a Preset Workout Preset workouts are a great way to tailor your workouts to your fitness goals, stay challenged, and add variety to your sessions.
57 Beginning Your Workout 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 that session. Table 12. Preset workout descriptions Goal Workout Details Lose Weight Burn calories and fat. Be Fit Condition your cardiovascular system.
58 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Ending a Workout Some preset workouts have a five minute cool down period added to the end of the workout. . Cooling down is an important aspect of your workout because it helps reduce muscle stiffness and soreness by transporting excess lactic acid out of the working muscles. In addition, a five minute cool down period allows your heart rate to return to its normal, resting state. To end your workout, touch Pause, and then Finish.
59 Beginning Your Workout Table 13. Examples of Personal Information settings Setting Setting Options Age • Over 85 • 75 - 84 • 65 - 74 • 55 - 64 • 45 - 54 • 36 - 44 • 35 • 25 - 34 • 18 - 24 • Under 18 • 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 Weight Default Access Value 35 Admin/ Tech: Detail Enter age as a value or a range.
60 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Adjusting the Workout Intensity To adjust the equipment incline, speed, and/or resistance, use the motion controls located just below the console keys. Figure 18: Motion controls Adjust the motion controls, upward or downward, to change the incline, speed, or resistance. Figure 19: Adjust motion controls up or down Many preset workouts will adjust these settings automatically to meet the workout intensity.
61 Beginning Your Workout Viewing Your Workout Status While Exercising The Status Bar contains status measurements and is visible across the top of the viewing screen. Information displayed in the Status Bar helps you measure how your body is responding to the exercise session.
62 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Scoring Your Fitness Workout This information helps you interpret your score for the Test Your Fitness workout. The score for this test is determined by this formula: Rate of oxygen (O2) consumption, in ml per minute, modified for the user’s maximum heart rate (220 - age), divided by the user’s weight in kilograms. Table 14.
Beginning Your Workout 63 Introducing Preva® Accounts to Your Users Important: Some Preva features are available only at facilities that subscribe to Preva. Contact Precor to update your subscription if needed. Creating a Preva Account Preva is a personalized fitness experience specifically designed and built to help your users achieve their goals. Users can create their own personal profile, set up weekly goals, track progress, and earn fun badges along the way.
64 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Next time you sign in on Preva-equipped fitness equipment, your Preva account information will load and you can begin your workout immediately. In addition, the Sign In key on the Welcome screen becomes a Favorites key. Use this function to save your favorite workouts so you can use them again at another time. Note: Currently, once your account has been created, you cannot update account information other than weight. Table 15.
65 Beginning Your Workout Creating a Goal Important: Some Preva features are available only at facilities that subscribe to Preva. Contact Precor to update your subscription if needed. 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 calories) for each workout. A specific number of times you plan to work out each week. Preva will track your progress based on the target you define and keep track of your lifetime totals.
66 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console 4. Enter the values required to meet your fitness goal, then touch Next. Table 16. Target Values Target Minimum and Maximum Values Default Distance Maximum - 50 miles / 80 km Minimum - 1 mile / 1 km 3 miles/ 5 kilometers Duration Maximum - 120 minutes Minimum - 10 minutes 30 minutes Calories Maximum - 1000 calories Minimum - 100 calories 350 5. Enter your Weight, then touch Next. 6.
Beginning Your Workout 67 Tracking Your Progress Toward Your Goal Use the Weekly Goal panel to update your weekly goal, track your progress, and view your lifetime totals. The Goal CompassTM is a graphic summary of your weekly progress toward your goal.
68 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Table 18. Interpreting the Weekly Progress Panel Number Setting Definition This Week’s Days remaining to reach your goal. A Progress workout week begins on Monday and ends on Sunday. On When you set up your goal, you commit to Track/Off a target value for each workout and to work Track Status out a number of times each week. If you have exceeded your workout targets in any previous workout, this value shows you how much ahead of pace you are.
69 Beginning Your Workout Number Setting Definition Target Marker (blue) The target marker shows how much exercise you committed to completing in each workout to reach your weekly goal. Suggested Target Marker (yellow) If you are off pace for the week, the Suggested Target Marker shows how much additional exercise you should complete in each remaining workout to reach your weekly goal. Workout Target Displays how much exercise you should complete in each workout to reach your weekly goal.
70 Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console 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 corner of the console. Figure 21: Preva token icon A Preva token can only be associated with one account at a time.
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, always disconnect the equipment from its power source before cleaning it or performing any maintenance tasks. If the equipment uses an optional power adapter, disconnect the adapter.
72 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 directions when using any solvent. CAUTION: Potentially hazardous situations associated with the use of isopropyl alcohol may result in minor or moderate injury and property damage.
Operating and Maintaining the P80 Console Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O.
P80 Console Wiring Quick Start Guide WARNING Connecting the safety key cable (treadmills only) Before you connect any cables to the console, make sure that the equipment is not connected to any external power source.
Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers™ EFX® 885 • EFX® 835 • EFX® 815 Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P.O.
Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers™ EFX® 885 • EFX® 835 • EFX® 815
Edition Information ASSEMBLING AND MAINTAINING ELLIPTICAL FITNESS CROSSTRAINERS: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 P/N 300711-441 rev J Copyright © August 2014 Precor Incorporated. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. Trademark Note Precor, AMT, EFX, and Preva are registered trademarks of Precor Incorporated. Other names in this document may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Important Safety Instructions Important: Save these instructions for future reference. Read all instructions in the documentation provided with your exercise equipment, including all assembly guides, user guides, and owner’s manuals, before installation of this device. Note: This product is intended for commercial use. The display apparatus (hereinafter referred to as the console) is intended to be shipped with new Precor exercise equipment (hereinafter referred to as the base unit).
4 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Safety Precautions Always follow basic safety precautions when using this equipment to reduce the chance of injury, fire, or damage. Other sections in this manual provide more details of safety features. Be sure to read these sections and observe all safety notices.
Important Safety Instructions Care should be taken when mounting or dismounting the equipment. For Treadmills: Do not use typing or web surfing features while walking at speeds that exceed a slow and relaxed leisurely pace. Always stabilize yourself by holding a stationary handle bar while using typing or web surfing features. For AMT and EFX: Always stabilize yourself by holding a stationary handle bar while using typing or web surfing features.
6 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 SPACING—The below minimum spacing recommendations are based on a combination of the ASTM (U.S.) voluntary standards and EN (European) regulations as of October 1, 2012, for access, passage around, and emergency dismount: – Treadmills—a minimum of 0.5 m (19.7 in.) on each side of the treadmill and 2 m (78 in.) behind the machine. – Cardio equipment other than treadmills—a minimum of 0.5 m (19.7 in.
Important Safety Instructions 7 Maintain the equipment to keep it in good working condition, as described in the Maintenance section of the owner’s manual. Inspect the equipment for incorrect, worn, or loose components, and then correct, replace or tighten prior to use. If you plan to move the equipment, obtain help and use proper lifting techniques. Equipment Weight Restrictions: Do not use the treadmill if you weigh more than 400 pounds (180 kg).
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 the following precautions: Hold onto a stationary handrail or handlebar while assuming the starting position on the equipment. Face the console at all times.
9 Important Safety Instructions 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°C and 85°C (-4°F and 185°F). Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) The RFID module conforms to the following national standards defining acceptable limits for radio frequency interference (RFI).
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 cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
11 Important Safety Instructions 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 comply with the following applicable safety standards.
12 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 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.
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) screen a separate power connection is required. For a 20 amp branch circuit up to 10 screens can be connected.
14 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Obtaining Service Do not attempt to service the equipment except for maintenance tasks. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. For more information regarding customer support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit the Precor web site at http://www.precor.com. Obtaining Updated Documentation Current Precor product documentation is available at http://www.precor.com/productmanuals.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .................................................... 3 Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 4 Educating Users .................................................................................... 8 Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal .................................... 8 Product Recycling and Disposal .......................................................
16 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Maintenance .............................................................................. 53 Daily Cleaning ......................................................................................53 Daily Inspection .................................................................................. 54 Weekly Maintenance .........................................................................55 Monthly Maintenance ..........
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 is, on the opposite side of the control console from a person using the equipment).
18 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Assemble the equipment according to the guidelines in this manual to ensure that you do not void the Precor Limited Warranty. Important: Any damage caused during installation is not covered by the Precor Limited Warranty. Begin installation of all fasteners by hand, then partially tighten them. Do not fully tighten fasteners until instructed to do so.
19 Assembling the EFX Installation Requirements Prior to assembly, make sure you have the required tools and hardware. Hardware Kit (not to scale) The hardware kit shipped with this equipment contains the fasteners and other hardware components shown in the following table. Before you begin assembly, make sure that your hardware kit is complete. If not, please contact Precor Customer Support.
20 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Fasteners Quantity Flat head hex drive screws (¹ ₄-inch x ⁵ ₈-inch) 4 Bushings 2 Link arm caps 2 Pivot arm caps 2 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-inch wrenches (open-end and box-end) Wire cutter
21 Assembling the EFX 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 console cable assembly as directed so that the necessary connections are accessible when you add the console. To begin assembly: 1. Remove the lift cover and set it aside. Important: Grease on the lift screw can stain clothing.
22 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 2. Thread the cable through the left upright support. Tape it to the top of the upright support to secure it temporarily. Important: Do not stretch, crimp, or damage the cable. Cables damaged by improper installation will not be covered by the Precor Limited Warranty. Figure 3: Thread cable through upright support 3.
23 Assembling the EFX 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. Repeat this step to position the remaining cables. The following illustration shows the general path of the cables. Figure 5: EFX cable path 8. Pull the end of the cable upward through the opening just behind the lift motor, as shown in the previous illustration. 9. Locate the tabbed end of the modular plug coupler.
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. If a torque wrench is not available, install the coaxial cable using a wrench to “snug + ¼ turn.” It is permissible to use a wrench on the internal nut to aid the tightening process.
25 Assembling the EFX 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 To mount the center column support on the frame: Note: Check that the base fasteners are loose before installing the fasteners for the central column support. 1.
26 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Important: When wrench-tightening the screws, make sure the head of the fastener is parallel to the product surface. If it is not, stop tightening to avoid cross-threading. To avoid further damage, stop assembly work and contact Customer Support. 3. Check alignments and thread the remaining four center column support screws, four ⁵ ₁₆-inch washers, and four split washers.
27 Assembling the EFX To tighten the fasteners properly: CAUTION: Upright support fasteners must be properly aligned and wrench-tightened in the order described below. If improperly assembled, the upright supports can rub against the ramp. Before you begin, verify that the base and lift covers are properly aligned and that the gap between them is even. If not, move the upright supports until the covers are properly aligned. 1.
28 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 3. Fully tighten the fasteners on the lower sides of each upright support. Figure 12: Tighten the front fasteners on the upright supports 4. Fully tighten the fasteners on the upper front of the center column support.
29 Assembling the EFX 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 upper body handlebars: CAUTION: Handlebars can swing and cause injury. To prevent injury, lower the handlebars toward the floor once handlebar assembly is complete. 1.
30 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 2. To attach the upper body handlebars, place one split washer and one ⁵ ₁₆-inch washer on each of six socket-head cap screws, then insert three of the screws through each handlebar bracket. Fully tighten the fasteners using a ¼-inch hex key. Figure 16: Upper body handlebar attachment detail Important: In the following step, install the fasteners in the order presented. The bushing slides inside the link arm.
31 Assembling the EFX 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 caps: 1. Place one inner and one outer upright support cover around one of the upright supports, aligning them so that the arrows on their inside surfaces point toward the front of the unit. 2.
32 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 5. Slide the covers down and snap them into the base mount. Note: Be sure to align the covers so that the lip of each cover fits inside the edge of the base mount and the hook on the base mount fits into the corresponding slot on the cover. When you have snapped the covers into place, the surfaces of the covers and the base mount should line up smoothly. 6.
33 Assembling the EFX 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 to one side while you locate the adjustable feet. 2. Correct the height of each adjustable foot as follows.
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 cause the equipment to operate with a small amount of roughness or noise when it starts up for the first time. The equipment usually returns to smooth operation after a day or two of normal use.
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 console cable assembly Connecting cables Completing the installation (tightening the mounting screws and attaching the back cover) The following sections describe how to perform these tasks.
36 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Threading the Console 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 on the console with the console mount, you must make sure that the console cable assembly passes correctly through the openings in both components.
37 Installing the Console 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 until it stops. Use one hand to steady the console in this position, or ask your assistant to do so.
38 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Connecting Cables (P80) After the console has been seated, separate the individual cables out of the end of the console 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. Important: All cables must pass through the opening in the center of the console mount.
39 Installing the Console Table 1.
40 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Connecting the Television Cable The console’s television tuner is mounted inside the console’s back plate. The tuner includes a short cable adapter that allows the television cable to be connected outside the back plate. To connect the television cable: 1. Pull the cable out through the lower right corner of the back plate. 2. Route the cable counterclockwise around the outside of the back plate.
Installing the Console The following illustration shows how the cable is positioned once it is installed.
42 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 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 caution when connecting the cables.
Installing the Console 43 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. The following illustration shows how the cable should look once it is installed.
44 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 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 sure that the latch on the plug clicks into place on the socket. The following illustration shows how the cable should look once it is installed.
Installing the Console 45 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 unneeded cables are tied back properly. To complete the installation: 1. Feed extra cable back into the neck tube. 2.
46 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Threading the Console Cable Assembly (P30 and P10) 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 on the console with the console mount, you must make sure that the console cable assembly passes correctly through the openings in both components.
47 Installing the Console 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 until it stops. Use one hand to steady the console in this position, or ask your assistant to do so.
48 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Connecting Cables (P30 and P10) Important: Pass all cables through the semicircular opening just above the console mount, as shown in the following figure. Do not attempt to route any cables through other openings or through the steel channel above the mount.
49 Installing the Console Important: All cables must pass through the opening in the center of the console mount.
50 Assembling and Maintaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers: EFX 885 / 835 / 815 Table 2.
Installing the Console 51 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 installation: 1. Feed extra cable back into the neck tube. 2.
52 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 within ten seconds. During that time, the heart on the display flashes. You must maintain contact with both metal plates on each handlebar to ensure an accurate reading. 3. Look at the HEART RATE display.
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 of electrical shock, always disconnect the equipment from its power source before cleaning it or performing any maintenance tasks.
54 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 dilution instructions, before using any cleaner on Precor fitness equipment.
55 Maintenance 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 parts. 4. Clean the floor under the equipment using a vacuum cleaner or a damp mop. 5. When the floor is completely dry, reconnect the power. 6.
56 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). 7. Check all fasteners for proper tightness and torque. 8. Replace all covers. 9. Verify that the unit sits squarely on the floor.
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 operate. For this reason, this chapter does not apply to units equipped with P80 consoles. On self-powered equipment, the system initializes and displays the Welcome screen when a user starts exercising.
58 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 mode, the console displays a countdown indicator and ignores all keypresses. If no movement is detected or the rate of motion remains below the minimum, the indicator changes as the countdown continues.
Self-Powered Features 59 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 hazard. Keep it out of the way of traffic and moving parts. If the power supply cord or power conversion module is damaged, it must be replaced.
60 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. CAUTION: The battery stored inside the equipment contains hazardous materials and must be disposed of according to Hazardous Waste Regulations. Refer to Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal.
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