Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 966i Precor
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OPTIONS BACK OK HEART RA TE ENTER CLEAR 123 456 789 0 PROGRAMS WARMUP F A TBURN CARDIO PEAK HIGH SmartRate CALORIES MANUAL WEIGHT LOSS HEART RA TE PERFORMANCE INTERVAL V ARIETY Before beginning any tness program, see yo ur physician for a thorough physical examination.
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Important Safety Instructions When using Precor equipment, always take basic precautions, including the following: y y y y y y y y y y Read all instructions before using the equipment. These instructions are written to educa te patrons and other users in the proper use of the equipment.
y y y y y y y Never operate the equipment if it is damaged, not w orking properly, when it has been droppe d, or has been immersed in water. Return the equipment to a service center for examination and repair. Keep the power cord or optiona l power adapter and plug away from heated surfaces.
Educating Users Take time to educate users on the safety instructions found in both the User’s Reference Manual and Product Owner’s Manual . Explain to your club or fac ility patrons that they should: y y y y Hold onto a stationary handrail or handlebar while stepping onto the equipment or when getting comf ortably seated on the cycle.
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Federal Communications Commission, Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provid e reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercia l installation.
Treadmill Grounding Instructions The treadmill must be grounded. If the equipment malfunctions or breaks down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current, which reduces t he risk of electrical shock. The treadmill has a power cord ha ving an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
Product Owner's Manual: Im portant Safety Instructions 6 Obtaining Service You should not attempt to se rvice the equipment except for maintenance tasks described in th is manual. For information about product operation or service, see the Precor web site at www.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................................ 1 Safety Code..................................................................................... 2 Safety Approval .........................................
Treadmill Safety Features Before allowing users on Precor equipment, review the Important Safety Instructions found at the beginning of this manual. You should also teach your patrons ho w to safely use the equipment following the guidelines in Educating Users .
Product Owner's Manual: Treadmill Safety Features 9 Turning the Treadmill On and Off To turn the treadmill On and Off, use the power switch located beneath the hood, near the power cord receptacle. Important: When it is not being us ed, turn the treadmill Off.
Self-Powered Features On self-powered equipment, the batte ry initializes and displays the Precor banner when a user starts exercising. A minimum rate of motion must be maintained for t he banner to appear, as shown in the following table.
Symptoms of a Low Battery If no one has used the equipmen t for an exten ded period of time, the battery may need recharging. Symptoms of a low battery include: y y A flickering or erratic display User and program information is lost once the user stops exercising.
Product Owner's Manual: Self-Powered Featu res 12 The Optional Power Adapter Kit If you purchase the optional pow er adapter, you must also purchase the internal cable kit. Th e kit supplies the cable, bracket, and fasteners that connect t he power adapter to the lower electronics board.
Club Features These next few pages explain how to customize the equipment for your club or facility and view usef ul product information. All these features remain hidde n to the patrons and can only be accessed using special key presses.
Product Owner's Manual: Club Featur es 14 y y y y Club Programming Tips Always start at the Precor banner. Electrical power must be supplied. For self-powered equipment, a constant power source is ava ilable if you us e the optional power adapter, otherwise you will have to maintain the minimum rate of motion.
Table 2. Club custom features and settings Equipment Club Programming Prompt Factory Default Setting Changes you can m ake Treadmill SAFETY CODE Disabled An enabled safety code requires a 4-digit entry code bef ore users can access any exercise programs.
Accessing Club Programming Mode and Changing the Settings Read the Club Programming Tips to identify useful information about customizing your Precor equipment.
Use the following flowchart to navigate through the menu settings on treadmills. SELECT UNITS SET MAX PAUSE TIME SET MAX WORKOUT TIME PAUSE/RESET, 5, 6, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5 SELECT LANGUAGE OK [ ENGLISH ] [ U.
Use the following flowchart to na vigate through the menu settings on ellipticals. SELECT UNITS SET MAX PAUSE TIME SET MAX WORKOUT TIME RESET, 5, 6, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5 SELECT LANGUAGE OK [ ENGLIS H ] [ U.S. ] [ 60 MIN ] [ 120 SEC. ] OK ▼ OK OK ▼ OK OK ▼ ▼ PRECOR SET COOL DOWN TIME [ 5 MIN.
Use the following flowchart to na vigate through the menu settings on climbers. SELECT UNITS SET MAX PAUSE TIME SET MAX WORKOUT TIME RESET, 5, 6, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5 SELECT LANGUAGE OK [ ENGLIS H ] [ U.S. ] [ 60 MIN ] [ 120 SEC. ] OK ▼ OK OK ▼ OK OK ▼ ▼ PRECOR SET COOL DOWN TIME [ 5 MIN.
Choosing a Language The equipment can display user prom pts, text, and user entries in several different languages. When the equipment is shipped from the factory, it is se t to display English. Note: Programming prompts are not affected by language selection.
Setting an Exercise Session Time Limit You can limit how long a user ca n exercise on the equipment. For example, if you set the time limit to 20 minutes, users can only enter a session time between 1 and 20 minutes. Note: The automatic cool-down period is appended to the end of any time-based program, so adjust the time limit accordingly.
Setting a Pause Time Limit You can limit how long a user ca n pause while exercising on the equipment by entering a time between 1 and 120 seconds (two minutes). For example, if you set a pause time limit of 60 seconds, the display automatically resets to the Precor banner if no movement is detected and no key press occurs for one minute.
Treadmill: Determining the Club Speed Limit You can set a maximum speed for t he treadmill. This limits how fast the running belt moves and, co nsequently, the number of speed settings that are available to the user. The speed is displayed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (kph) depending upon the units of measure (U.
Treadmill: Accessing Performance Programs Note: This feature is not available on the 946i treadmill. Several performance-based programs on the treadmill can be hidden from the user’s view and, consequently, be unavailable during an exercise session.
Treadmill: Changing Remote Control Access 1. Important: To affect this setting, the treadmill must be connected to a computer and you will need to be familiar with CSAFE commands. When you enable this program, yo u can set a user’s speed and incline through a computer software program which interfaces with the CSAFE port on the treadmill.
EFX: Changing the Auto-Level Setting 1. 2. 3. You can set a specific ramp incli ne so that the EFX automatically returns to it at the end of a wo rkout session. Whatever incline you set, the EFX ramp returns to the setting if a user continues pedaling, once the program sessi on has ended, and presses RESET to return to the Precor banner.
Cycle: Setting a Resistance Range You can set a low, medium or high range of resistance on the recumbent or upright cycles. With in each setting, 25 levels of resistance are available, but the chosen setting affects the overall resistance range. Physical therapy conditioning is an example where you might use this programming feature.
Product Owner's Manual: Club Featur es 28 1. 2. 3. Creating a Custom Program Note: This feature is not available on the 946i treadmill, EFX546i and EFX556i. When you design a custom progra m, you are preprogramming the program profile. At the SET CUSTOM PROGRA M prompt, press OK.
Informational Displays The equipment provides informat ion about its use (odom eter and hour meter), as well as software versions and part numbers, serial number, usage log, and error log. In general, you would only acces s this information if directed to do so by Precor Cu stomer Support.
Table 6. Informational Displays Product Display Description All ODOMETER The odometer value c orrelates to the type of Pr ecor product and the stan dard of units, U.S. or Metric, selected in the club progr ams. Treadmill shows the number of cumulative miles or kilometers l ogged to date.
Error Log Quick access to the informational display is available if error messages have appeared on the di splay and have been recorded in the error log. This feature is usually reserved for service personnel. At the Pr ecor banner, press and hold RESET for 4 seconds.
Product Owner's Manual: Club Featur es 32 User ID Entry with CSAFE Equipment The equipment is fully compatible with CSAFE protocols. When the equipment is connected to a CSAF E master device, the user is prompted to press ENTER and begi n an identification process.
Maintenance It is important to perform the minor maintenance tasks described below. Failure to maintain the equipment as described in this section could void the Pr ecor Limited Warranty.
EFX: Cleaning the Ramp Whenever the ramp becomes soiled, clean the exposed surfaces of the ramp and roller wheels by taking the following steps. Note: If your equipment has a ramp cover, remove it before performing the following steps. Refer to the EFX Assembly Guide.
Treadmill: Checking the Alignment of the Running Belt Proper belt alignment allows t he belt to remain centered and ensures smooth operation. Realigning the belt takes a few simple adjustments. If you are unsure ab out this procedure, call Precor Customer Support.
Treadmill: Adjusting the Running Belt If you are unsure about adjusting the running belt, call Precor Customer Support (refer to Obtaining Service ). CAUTION: For your safety, use the power switch to turn Off the treadmill before making any adjustments.
2. Upright Cycle: Adjusting the Seat Tilt To adjust the seat tilt on an upright cycle, ta ke the following steps. 1. Use a ¹¹⁄₁₆ -inch (17 mm) box-end wr ench or crescent wrench to loosen the nut beneath t he seat as shown in the following figure.
3. Recumbent Cycle: Realigning the Seat If the seat rocks side-to-side, yo u need to realign the center wheel underneath the seat. Adjustment sc rews are located on the left side of the seat rail. To remove seat wobble (side-to-sid e movement), take the following steps.
Moving the Equipment It is important, if you plan to mo ve the equipment, that you obtain adult help and use proper lifting techniques. The equipment is very heavy. Take advantage of the ro ller wheels on the equipment when moving it to a new location.
Product Owner's Manual: Maintena nce 40 Notes:.
Precor Commercial Equipment Limited Warranty PLEASE READ THESE WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR PRECOR INCORPORATED PRODUCT. BY USING THE EQUIPMENT, YOU ARE CONSENTI NG TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITI ONS.
Product Owner's Manual: Precor C ommercial Equipment Limited Warranty 42 This Limited Warranty shall not apply to: 1. Software (PROM) version upgrades. 2. Normal wear and tear, consumables and cosmetic items, including, but not limited to the following: gr ips, seats, and labels.
W e are confident that you will be pleased with y our purchase and that y our new Precor equipment will help satisfy y our customers’ fitness needs, while helping y ou meet y our business goals. T o allo w us to ser ve y ou better , please take a f ew moments to complete and return your warr anty registration.
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POM C -L 48995 -1 0 7 , en W arranty # 3 628 6-112, en Registratio n Card# 45 622-101, en 03 March 2008 Precor , C, CrossRamp, EFX, M, Move Beyo nd, and SmartR ate are registered trademar ks of Precor Incorporated. Crosstrainer , Quic kStart, and StretchT rainer are trademarks of Precor Incorporated.
EF X ® 55 6i EF X ® 546 i EF X ® 576 i User's Reference Manual Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers EF X 5 7 6 i.
User’s Reference Manual: Im portant Safety Instructions 1 I MPOR T ANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions W hen using the E FX, always t ake basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before us ing the E FX.
User’s Reference Manual: Table of Contents 2 T able of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................................... 1 Obtaining Service ............................................ .................................. .. 1 EFX Features .
User’s Reference Manual: EFX Features 3 E FX F eatures T he E F X is equipped with certain it ems that, when used properly , help sust ain an enjoyable work out.
User’s Reference Manual: Heart Rate Features 4 Heart Rate F eatures Heart rate and SmartRate ® features are availa ble when you wear the chest strap or gr asp both touch-s ensitive handrail grips.
User’s Reference Manual: Heart Rate Features 5 • After you put on the chest stra p, face the display console for a minimum of 15 seconds. This allows the receiver in the console to recognize the signal from the c hest str ap.
User’s Reference Manual: Heart Rate Features 6 Using SmartRate T he SmartRate feature hel ps you monitor and maint ain your heart r ate in the target zone best suited to your specific needs. W hen the E FX detects a heart rate, a single LE D blinks and indicates the zone that your heart rate is in.
User’s Reference Manual: Heart Rate Features 7 Exercise to Y our T arget Heart Rate A heart r ate receiver is an integral part of the display so you can monitor your heart r ate while exercising. If you wear a chest strap or gr asp both touch-sensitive handrail grips, your heart r ate (beats per minute) appears on the display .
User’s Reference Manua l: Display Console 8 Display Console ENTER CLEAR 123 45 6 789 0 Arms Chest Gluteals Quadriceps Hamstrings Calves PROGRAMS p g W ARMUP F A TBURN CARDIO PEAK HIGH HEART RA TE CA.
User’s Reference Manua l: Display Console 9 More Information about the CrossRamp Display On the E FX5 7 6i and E FX54 6i, change s in ramp incline affect different muscle groups. As you r aise and lower the r amp, lights appear and indicate the muscle groups that are being worked.
User’s Reference Manua l: Display Console 10 More Information about the Center Display T he center display presents the pr ogr am name when you select a progr am. During an exercise sessio n, the center display becomes a mess age bar showing additional information depending on user selections and progr am interludes.
User’s Reference Manua l: Display Console 11 Column 2: CR OSS RAM P CROSS RAM P —displays the angle of pe dal motion affected by the r amp incline. T he C RO S S RAM P ▲ or ▼ keys affect the lift and let you set a r amp incline between 1 an d 20.
User’s Reference Manua l: Display Console 12 K eypads Use the keypads to enter your wo rkout session selections, to affect what appears on the display , and to establish your pedal resist ance and r amp incline preferences.
User’s Reference Manua l: Display Console 13 QU ICK ST ART: Press Q U I C KS T ART to st art your workout immediately using the Manual Progr am. Refer to Choosing QU I CKS T AR T . RESIS T A N C E : Press and hold the R ES I ST AN C E arrow keys to increase or decrease the force applied against your stride from 1 to 20.
User’s Reference Manua l: Display Console 14 PR OG RAM S Keypad Diagram 6: PR OG RAM S k eypad T he P RO G RAMS keypad provide s access to all the exercise progr ams. Choosing a category and continually pressing the associated PR O G RAMS key , cycles you through the menu selections.
User’s Reference Manua l: Display Console 15 Number K eypad Diagram 7: Number keypad T he number keypad has sever al func tions depending on what is connected to the E FX. The CLEAR and E NTE R keys provide the following functions: CL EAR: Use the C LEAR key to remove the last number being displayed.
User’s Reference Manual: Workout Options 16 W ork out Options C AUTION: Befor e beginning an y fitness program, see your physician for a complete physic a l examination. Know your physician-recommended he art rate target zone. 1. Hold on to a handr ail an d step on the foot pedals.
User’s Reference Manual: Workout Options 17 Choosing QU I CK ST ART 1. W hile the Precor banner scrolls, press QU IC KS T ART to begin the Manual Progr am. QU IC KS T ART applies t he following defaults: 2. Use the CR O SS RAM P or R E S I S T AN C E arrow keys to change the resist ance and ramp incline.
User’s Reference Manual: Workout Options 18 Selecting a P rogram 1. W hile the Precor banner scrolls , press one of the P R OG RAMS keys to review its list of progr ams . A portion of the program profile appears in the upper display . T he program number and name appear in the center display .
User’s Reference Manual: Workout Options 19 Storing W ork out Statistics Many clubs connect the E FX to a comp uter so you can easily retrieve your workout st atistics and determi ne how well you are meeting your fitness goals.
User’s Reference Manual: Workout Options 20 Setting Display P references B efore Exercising W hile the Precor banner scrolls, yo u have the opportunity to set display preferences an d program goals. Once you set your pr eferences, you have a 5- second window to select a progr am.
User’s Reference Manual: Workout Options 21 Cooling Down A fter a W ork out Incorpor ate a cool-down period into your workout to help lower your heart r ate and minimize muscle stiffness or soreness. W hen you complete a program with a time limit or specified goal, you automatically enter a cool-down peri od.
User’s Reference Manual: Workout Options 22 Ending a W ork out C AUTION: Hold on to a handrail when you near the end of your exercise session. 1. Slow your pedaling when you complete the cool-down period. 2. T o view your workout summary , continue pedaling above 40 strides per minute.
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 23 Pr o g r a m s T his section describes the progr a ms available on the E FX5 76 i, E FX556i and E F X54 6i . Use this section as a re ference tool to better understan d eac h progr am’s purpose. Choosing a P rogram Choosing a progr am depends on your goals.
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 24 Manual P rogram T he Manual Progr am profile, availa ble by pressing the MAN U AL key , begins as a flat line. Y ou control ramp incline and re sist ance settings u si n g th e CROSSR AMP o r RESIS T ANC E arrow keys.
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 25 T otal B ody Interval P rogram T he E F X5 7 6i T ot al B ody Interval Pr ogr am available by pressing the I NTE RV AL key , provides an additional aspect to the st andard interval progr am.
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 26 Gluteal P rograms T he two Gluteal Progr ams, available by pressing the V AR I ETY key , are designed to exercise the gluteal muscles. T he ramp incline is preprogr ammed. Review the profiles to determine the ascent and descent levels of eac h progr am.
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 27 Basic H R C Pr ogram T he B asic Heart Rate Control Program lets you set a t arget for your heart r ate. T he progr am adjusts t he resistance to main tain your heart r ate within two beats per minute of the target heart r ate while you exercise.
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 28 W eight Loss P rogram W ith the W eight Loss Progr am, the workout time is fixed at 28 minutes and consists of seven 4-minute intervals. Y ou are not prompted for a workout time. Use the arrow keys to change the resistance or the r amp incline for the rest or work interval.
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 29 Fitness T est T he Fitness T est, available by pressing the PE R FO R MANC E key , monitors your heart r ate and calculates a fitnes s score based on your aver age heart rate during specifi c test st ages. W hen the test is completed, the display provides a fitness score and fitness category .
User’s Reference Manual: Programs 30 Fitness T est Scores W hen you finish the Fitness T est, a fitness score appears on the display as part of the workout summary . T he test results can help you gauge the effectiveness of your current exercise rout ine and t ailor it to meet your fitness goals.
User’s Reference Manua l: Exercise Session 31 Exercise Session T his section describes how to a ccess the following opportunities through the use of the O PTIO N S key on the navigational keypad. Any display selections set during the course of your exercise session are reset to the club settings wh en you end your session.
User’s Reference Manua l: Exercise Session 32 A ddressing Y our W eight and A ge Y our age must be entered to activate the SmartRate display and to properly use the heart r ate progr am. T o enter or change your weight or age during an exercise sessio n, t ake the following steps: 1.
User’s Reference Manua l: Exercise Session 33 A djusting Y our T arget Heart Rate Y our target heart r ate can be adju sted anytime during your exercise session by t aking the following steps: 1. Press O PTIO N S, and then press the ▼ key on the navigational keypad until T AR G ET H R appears.
User’s Reference Manua l: Exercise Session 34 T able 8. W ork out statistics available in the OPTION S menu OPTIONS Menu Description % CO M PLETE Shows how muc h of the progr am goal you have completed. TI M E I N Z O N E Displays the total time that your heart rate is within the r ange of 55% to 84% of your t arget heart r ate.
User’s Reference Manua l: Exercise Session 35 Selecting a Language Y ou can c hoose to display text mess a ges in seven different languages. T o select a different language du ring an exercise session, take the following steps: 1. Press O PTIO N S, and then press the ▼ key on the navigational keypad until LAN G UA G E appears.
User’s Reference Manua l: Exercise Session 36 Notes:.
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EF X 5 7 6 i , EF X 55 6 i , EF X 5 4 6 i Pro d uc t Specifica tions Product Features E FX 576 i E FX 5 5 6 i E FX5 4 6 i Length 80 in (203 cm) 80 in (203 cm) 80 in (203 cm) W idth 32 in (81 cm) 32 in (81 cm) 32 in (81 cm) Height 68.5 in (1 7 4 cm) 68.
E FX5x6i U R M 4 90 9 6-104, en 25 February 2008 Precor, C, CrossRamp, E FX, M, Move Beyond, and S martR ate are registered trademarks of Precor Incorp orated. Crosstrainer , Quic kStart, and StretchT rainer are trademarks of Precor Incorporated. Copyright 2008 Precor Incorporated.
EF X ® 546 i Assembly Guide Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer TM.
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EFX546i Elliptical Fitness Cr osstrainer Assembly Guide 1 Thank you for c hoosing Precor . Fo r proper inst allation, please read this guide thoroughly and follow the assembly inst ructions. If you do not assemble the E FX according to these guidelines, you could void the Precor Limited W arr anty .
EFX546i Elliptical Fitness Cr osstrainer Assembly Guide 2 Hardware Kit (not to scale) 2 — Center crossbar caps (G) Fasteners Quantity (A) Buttonhead screw (1-inc h) 14 (B) W asher ( ⁵⁄₁₆ -in.
EFX546i Elliptical Fitness Cr osstrainer Assembly Guide 3 1 — 1 ⁵⁄₁₆ -inch bo x-end wrenc h (K) 4 — Upright support covers (L) (packaged separately) Inner cover Outer cover.
EFX546i Elliptical Fitness Cr osstrainer Assembly Guide 4 Assembly Steps R emove the lift cover and set it aside. Important: Grease on the lift axle can stain clothing.
EFX546i Elliptical Fitness Cr osstrainer Assembly Guide 5 Rear view of console A ttach both upright supports to the base frame using eight buttonhead screws (A), eight split washers (C), and eight washers (B). Finger tighten. Ask your assistant to hold the display console above the upright supports while you connect the cable.
EFX546i Elliptical Fitness Cr osstrainer Assembly Guide 6 Remove the four screws from the back console plate using a Phillips- head screwdriver . Set the bac k console plate and screws aside. Important: Attach one handrail at a time. Insert a handrail into the handr ail clamp.
EFX546i Elliptical Fitness Cr osstrainer Assembly Guide 7 Place one inner and one outer upright support cover (L) around an upright support. Alig n eac h pair so the arrows on the covers point toward the front of the unit. Apply pressure to engage the inner cover protrusions with the outer cover screw holes.
EFX546i Elliptical Fitness Cr osstrainer Assembly Guide 8 Level the E FX by placing it on a solid, flat surface. Before allowing users on the E FX, make sure it does not wobble from side to side. C A UTION: T o eliminate wobble, make sure the rubber pads are in contact with the floor .
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©2006 Precor Incorpor ated www .precor .com EFX 546i A G 49064- 10 3 , e n 16 November 2006 Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P .O. B ox 7 202 W oodinville, WA USA 98 0 7 2-4002.
EF X ® 5x6i This addendum accompanies your E F X Assembly Guide . The u pright supports te nd to rub against the ramp if they are not properly aligned and wrench tightened in the correct order .
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