® Commercial EFX Owner’s Manual ® 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
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 Thank you for purchasing the Precor EFX®532. Built to the exacting standards of the health club environment, the EFX532 is intended for commercial use and can withstand the rigors of daily club use with little maintenance. Before using the Precor EFX532, we urge you to familiarize yourself and your staff with the entire Owner’s Manual.
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 be followed, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the EFX532. These instructions were written to ensure your safety and to protect the unit. • To ensure the proper use and safety of the EFX532, make sure that all users read this manual. Please make this manual a part of your training program.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The EFX532 must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current which reduces the risk of electrical shock. The EFX532 is equipped with a power cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
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 digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation.
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 unsupervised around the EFX. A locking pin, inserted through the ramp and roller arm at the factory, provides an added security feature. This locking mechanism must be removed prior to working out. See Working Out on the EFX.
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 Before You Begin ..............................................................2 About this Manual .................................................................. 2 Obtaining Service .................................................................. 2 Important Safety Instructions ................................................ 3 Grounding Instructions .........................................................
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I Table of Contents Exercising on the EFX® ..................................................26 Using the Stationary Handrails ............................................. 26 Pause, Cool Down and Exit Features .................................... 26 Workout Tips ......................................................................... 29 Quick Steps to Working Out .................................................. 29 Cooling Down After a Workout ...
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 Unpacking the EFX Your EFX532 is carefully inspected before shipment so it should arrive in good operating condition. Precor ships the unit in the following pieces: ❑ base frame assembly ❑ handrail assembly (included the display console) ❑ hardware kit and water bottle cage ❑ Literature kit (includes Owner’s manual, Exploded views and warranty card) CAUTION: This unit weighs over 160 pounds (72 kilograms).
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.
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 Up the EFX 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 Follow these installation requirements when installing the EFX.
C O M Diagram 2 M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N EFX parts overview. Display console Handrail assembly Curved washer Hex head screw Ribbon cable connection Base handrail support Foot rest Ramp 4. Remove the 4 curved washers and screws from the handrails. Use the supplied hex key if necessary. Keep the washers on the screws and set them within easy reach of the base handrail supports. 5. For an overview of the EFX and its parts, study Diagram 2.
C O M Diagram 4 M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Connect and secure the ribbon cable. Plastic reinforcement strip Tie wrap Flange Securely press the flanges onto the connector tabs. Receptacle Connector tabs Ribbon cable CAUTION: do not let go of the string until you are holding onto the coiled cable. The string could drop inside the base support making it difficult to retrieve the coiled cable. 8. Connect the cables. Diagram 4.
C O M Diagram 5 M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Secure the handrail assembly to the base. Handrail Handrail covers Screw and curved washer Ribbon cable connection Front casing 11. Secure the handrail assembly to the base handrail support. Diagram 5. While your assistant holds the handrails, guide the ribbon cable into the base support. If you feel any resistance, do not force the handrails into position.
C O M Diagram 7 M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Connect the power cord. Adjustable rear foot ON/OFF (I/O) switch Power plug Power cordreceptacle Adjustable rear foot 15. If you need to move the EFX, ask for assistance. The EFX weighs over 160 pounds (72 kilograms). A hand cart may be useful to help move the unit. CAUTION: A fully-assembled EFX532 is very heavy.
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 Club Information These next few pages provide information that allows you to customize the EFX for your Club. It is not information that your customer needs or, necessarily, should see. This section covers the following information about how to: • determine whether U.S.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N To access the Club mode, the following must occur: ❑ Check to be sure that the EFX is turned ON. ❑ Check that the Precor (or club) banner appears on the display. ❑ Press the appropriate key sequences. Important: To access Club mode, press Reset while the Precor banner is displayed. Within 1/2 second, begin pressing the key sequences.
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 10 and 240 minutes. Note: The Quick Start program is automatically limited to 30 minutes. However, if a user presses Quick Start at the Precor banner, and the Club program has limited Workout Time to less than 30 minutes, then that duration takes effect. Use the ▼▲ keys to select a workout time limit.
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: The odometer and hour meter are updated at the end of each course. If the course is terminated by turning off the power, the data for that course is lost. Press Enter again and the unit’s three digit Software Version (V1.23, for example) and Part Number (38314-123, for example) appear on the display. This information is useful when ordering parts. Press Enter once again and the Error Log appears.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N The EFX532 Display The EFX is designed so users can work out with minimal instruction or training. The directions on the console and the prompts on the display will guide a user through the entire workout session. Before the EFX is used, however, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with it so you can instruct your customers to use it safely and effectively.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N The course profile represents Cross RampTM incline settings which can vary between 1 to 14. The lowest row of LED’s represent level 1 and 2, the next row represents levels 3 and 4, and so on. If Smart Rate® is displayed, then the two columns on the right are not used by the profile display.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Time: During your workout, a time (0:00) display appears when you begin working out. Time appears in minutes and seconds. However, should you exceed 60 minutes (during a single workout), the Time display converts to hours and minutes. The Time display shows how long you’ve been working out and stops whenever you pause or stop pedaling.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Course prompt: The EFX provides 5 course selections. The first course selection to appear on the display is MANL (Manual course). Use any ▼▲ key to change the selection. Press Enter to accept the displayed name: XTR = CrossTraining, GLUT = Gluteal, INTV = Interval, WTLS = Weight Loss. Refer to page 31 for more information about courses types.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N KEYPAD TIPS • Accurate entries are required or features such as the Weight Loss course will not work properly. • Answer the Setup prompts by pressing any ▼ or ▲ key. • Press Enter to select the information being displayed. • Pressing Quick Start bypasses further selections and prompts you to workout in Manual mode (unless you press Quick Start at the Course prompt display). Default values apply (see QUICK START on page 25).
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N ENTER: Workout specific prompts which appear on the display need to be addressed and “entered” into the unit’s memory by pressing the Enter key. RESET: While you are answering the Setup prompts or when you are working out, you can cancel the course program, clear the display, and return to the banner by pressing Reset.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N The Quick Start key can be pressed any time during the Setup prompts. Default values apply after that point. See the table below: Press QUICK START at the,... The following occurs: Precor banner You bypass the Setup prompts and your work out begins in the Manual course. Weight prompt The weight that appears on the display becomes your designated weight that the EFX uses to compute statistics.
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 Exercising on the EFX Once the EFX is assembled and turned ON, it is ready to use. The easy-to-understand prompts let you select a course and specify how long you want to work out. Begin working out and then, adapt the ramp incline and resistance levels to meet your fitness goals. CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, have your physician give you a complete physical examination.
C O M M E R C I In Pause mode, you A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N This is what happens..., resume pedaling Returns to the course and workout statistics continue from where you left off. press Reset Exits Pause mode and returns to the Precor banner. exceed time limit The EFX exits Pause mode, resets the displays, and returns to the Precor banner. Note: The factory setting for Pause mode is 2 minutes (120 seconds). The club has the option to change the setting.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N WORKOUT TIPS The steps to working out on the EFX are listed on the opposite page. A short explanation appears on the left with the more thorough description following on the right. Tips to consider during your workout are shown below. CAUTION: Before beginning any fitness program, obtain a complete physical examination from your physician. • Check that the unit is turned ON. The I/0 switch is located at the rear.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N 5 End your workout and review your workout statistics. 5. After you complete the 5-minute cool-down period, the FINAL banner appears. Workout statistics except TIME, STRIDES and CALORIES reset to zero. (Note that the TIME display shows the accumulated workout time including cool-down periods.) You are given 2 minutes to review your workout statistics before the display automatically resets to the Precor banner.
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 Courses The EFX lets you choose between 5 variable courses. This section provides information about the special features and functions of the EFX courses and how to best utilize the: • Heart Rate and Smart Rate® features • Cross Training course • Interval course • Manual course • Gluteal course • Weight Loss course Note: To choose a course, begin at the Precor banner and press Enter.
C O M M E R C I A L P R Diagram 11 Training Zones O D U C T S D I V I S I O N HEART RATE TRAINING ZONE 200 195 200 190 185 190 180 175 180 170 YOUR HEART RATE 170 160 160 165 156 160 152 155 148 150 140 REC 144 OMM 130 130 120 127 124 120 100 90 150 145 140 END 136 ED T 132 RAIN ING 128 124 ZON MAX. HEART RATE 120 E 117 114 111 107 104 101 97 116 94 80 70 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 YOUR AGE 55 60 65 70 80% OF MAX. HEART RATE 65% OF MAX.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N CROSS TRAINING AND GLUTEAL COURSES The Cross Training and Gluteal courses are preprogrammed courses which means that the ramp incline level is preset. However, the incline can be adjusted any time during the course by pressing the CrossRamp ▲ or ▼ key. If you change the incline, the entire course profile is raised or lowered. Note: Adjustments to the resistance, occur when the user presses the Resistance ▼ or ▲ key.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N WEIGHT LOSS COURSE The Precor Weight Loss course incorporates the latest findings on fat-burning and weight loss through exercise. It is based on research at the world-renowned Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research and it is designed to help you burn the most fat during a 28-minute workout, while minimizing the risk of discomfort and injury.
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 Maintenance 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 keep it free from dust and dirt accumulation. If you fail to maintain the EFX as described below, it could affect or void the Precor limited warranty.
C O M M E R C I A L P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N Workout Statistics Log You can keep track of your workout using the form below. After finishing a workout, record your workout statistics shown during the FINAL display onto this form. To maintain the original blank form, be sure to make a working copy.
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▼ Precor Incorporated P.O. Box 3004 Bothell, WA USA 98041-3004 Warranty Registration Card Please fill out the Warranty Registration and mail it to Precor. PLACE STAMP HERE EFX®532 Commercial Crosstrainer featuring Heart Rate and Smart Rate® Systems Product Specifications Electronic Specifications Length: 76 inches (190 cm) Width: 30 inches (75 cm) Height: 63 inches (158 cm) Power: 120 v @ 50/60Hz 2.
