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To conduct the electrical impulses from your heart, the chest strap’s electrodes require a
certain percentage of salts and minerals in the water used to wet them. The electrodes
continue to transmit your heart rate reading as long as they are in contact with your skin and
your skin is providing enough moisture through your perspiration to keep the electrodes wet.
However, if the concentration of salts in your perspiration is not high enough to conduct
electrical impulses and send them to the receiver, your heart rate reading will appear erratic or
not appear at all. Some people cannot use the heart rate feature because they do not have the
proper body chemistry.

Do not use the chest strap if you are taking any medication or have a cardiac pacemaker.
Inaccurate heart rate readings can occur due to medication or electrical impulses from the
cardiac pacemaker.

Stretching or bending the electrode strips on the chest strap may cause the strips to lose their
conductivity. Handle the chest strap with care.

After extensive use, the chest strap (transmitter) may wear out, causing inaccurate heart rate
readings. With every use, check the strap for excessive wear and replace it or the battery if
necessary. See 

Obtaining Service on page 23.

Precor equipment is designed for your enjoyment. By following the above precautions and using
good common sense, you will have many safe and pleasurable hours of healthful exercise with
your Precor EFX.

Information Regarding Regulatory Requirements

FCC Federal Communications Commission, Part 15

The EFX5.21s has been tested and it complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
detrimental interference in a residential installation. The EFX generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the owner’s manual instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, even with following the
owner’s manual instructions, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.

If the EFX does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
pressing the power switch to 0 (OFF) and then I (ON), you are encouraged to try to correct the
interference using one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna for your TV, radio, VCR, etc.

Increase separation between the EFX and the receiver (TV, radio, etc.).

Connect the EFX into a different power outlet—on a dedicated circuit different from the one
used by the receiver (TV, radio, etc.). No other appliance should be plugged into the same
power outlet that the unit is connected to.

Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Per the requirements of the Federal Communications Commission, changes or
modifications to this product, not expressly approved by Precor, could void the user’s authority
to operate the product.

Canadian Department of Communications

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communi-
cations.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioéélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de la class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique édicté par le ministére des Communications du Canada.

Summary of Contents for EFX5.21s

Page 1: ...i Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Owner s Manual USA R...

Page 2: ...the power source when it is not in use and before putting on or taking off parts Close supervision is necessary when the EFX is used by or near children invalids or disabled persons Use the EFX only...

Page 3: ...emely sensitive you should use the heart rate option with this in mind and take the time to read the following Handle the Precor Heart Rate Option with care Do not drop the equipment It might damage t...

Page 4: ...of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against detrimental interference in a residential installation The EFX generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy...

Page 5: ...person if you are in doubt as to whether the EFX is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the unit if it doesn t fit the outlet get a proper outlet installed by a qualified technician...

Page 6: ...g Pin 6 Understanding the Electronic Console 6 Displays on the Electronic Console 7 Keys on the Electronic Console 8 Customizing the Display 8 Working Out on the EFX 9 Using the Quick Start Feature 10...

Page 7: ...eart Rate Readings 18 Getting the Most Out of Your Workout 19 How Hard Should I Exercise 20 How Long Should I Exercise 21 How Often Should I Exercise 21 Maintaining the EFX 22 Cleaning the Equipment 2...

Page 8: ...te within a target zone usually 55 to 90 of your maximum heart rate and automatically changes the resistance to keep your heart rate in that zone The EFX is designed for household use only and is uniq...

Page 9: ...120 volt household outlet The EFX is for household use only The EFX is equipped with an integral 3 prong grounded plug that meets safety requirements and protects the machine Assembly Instructions You...

Page 10: ...Washer Bolt 5 Get assistance before performing the following steps 6 Grasp the string that is secured to the base support Gently pull up on the string to produce the ribbon cable connection from insid...

Page 11: ...the connector tabs Connector tabs Receptacle Ribbon cable CAUTION Do not allow your assistant to lift the handrails so high that the excess ribbon cable is stretched or damaged Stretched crimped or da...

Page 12: ...l adjustor Connect the power cord Diagram 7 Rear casing I 0 ON OFF switch Power plug receptacle Power cord connection 14 Plug one end of the power cord into the receptacle at the rear of the unit See...

Page 13: ...e set in motion and you complete one revolution you can change the ramp level Understanding the Electronic Console The electronic console lets you control your EFX As you work out the electronic displ...

Page 14: ...total number of strides completed Refer to Strides per Minute above Calories Indicates the estimated number of calories you are burning while you workout At the end of the workout the number of calor...

Page 15: ...sistance and increasing the strides per minute increasing the resistance and keeping the same strides per minute Note Your work effort can also be affected by the Ramp Control keys Scan Hold Scanning...

Page 16: ...EFX s unique design you have several ways of increasing your work effort decreasing the resistance and increasing the strides per minute increasing the resistance and keeping the same strides per min...

Page 17: ...Cooling down after your workout helps reduce muscle stiffness and soreness by transporting excess lactic acid out of the working muscles It also helps your heart rate return to its normal non exercisi...

Page 18: ...nd hold PAUSE for 3 seconds to access the 5 minute cool down session If you want to exit a course early and still have a cool down hold the PAUSE key down for 3 seconds A prompt appears indicating tha...

Page 19: ...can vary in distance time and ramp Refer to the label on the electronic console for a representation of the course profiles Each course is preprogrammed with a specific duration and several ramp sett...

Page 20: ...you can set a lower ramp and resistance and or stride slowly during the Work interval you can quicken your pace set a higher resistance and or higher ramp level Once you set the first rest and work in...

Page 21: ...four times a week the weight loss mode will help you reach your ideal weight and fitness level quickly and efficiently The Weight Loss Program is similar to the interval course on your EFX The Weight...

Page 22: ...iation 1 At the course prompt choose your custom course either CUST1 or CUST2 by pressing the or keys until you see the desired course Press ENTER to select it Note The following instructions assume t...

Page 23: ...ompletely wireless system A built in receiver displays continual feedback about your heart rate when you wear the transmitter strap around your chest No bulky wires or cables interfere with your movem...

Page 24: ...reness Note Refer to Precor Heart Rate Option Safety Guidelines Using the EFX Heart Rate Control Course The EFX Heart Rate Control Course has been designed from research conducted at the world renowne...

Page 25: ...tics press Hold to Reset for more than 4 seconds The display returns to the Precor banner Hold onto the handrails while you step off the EFX and turn it 0 OFF Correcting Inconsistent Heart Rate Readin...

Page 26: ...session should be and how often you need to exercise to benefit from a regular program A workout on the EFX provides excellent and efficient cardiovascular conditioning while strength ening and toning...

Page 27: ...the greatest fat burning benefits when you exercise within the optimum training zone Pushing yourself beyond the recommended range that is exercising so hard that your heart rate rises above 80 of max...

Page 28: ...session depends on your fitness level Exercise physiologists have determined that to attain cardiovascular benefits from exercise you should maintain your heart rate in its training zone for at least...

Page 29: ...es little maintenance beyond keeping it dust free and cleaning the chest strap with mild soap and water Use a damp sponge or soft cloth to clean the chest strap Dry the surface thoroughly with a clean...

Page 30: ...on code and part number If you need to access this information take the following steps 1 While the scrolling banner PRECOR EFX is being displayed press the following keys in sequence Resistance Contr...

Page 31: ...Rate Option and optional receiver be installed in electronic console To be activated the chest strap transmitter must be worn Precor EFX Elliptical Fitness Crosstraining and logo Workout Smarter and...

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