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Assembling and Maintaining

Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers

EFX

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885 • EFX

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835 • EFX

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815

Precor Incorporated

20031 142nd Avenue NE

P.O. Box 7202

Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002

EFX 8x5 PAG/OM 300711-401 rev H, en 

Warranty #36286-114

October 2012

Summary of Contents for EFX 815

Page 1: ...ntaining Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers EFX 885 EFX 835 EFX 815 Precor Incorporated 20031 142nd Avenue NE P O Box 7202 Woodinville WA USA 98072 4002 EFX 8x5 PAG OM 300711 401 rev H en Warranty 36286...

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Page 4: ...ials 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...

Page 5: ...with new Precor exercise equipment hereinafter referred to as the base unit It is not packaged for individual sale WARNING To prevent injury the console must be attached securely to the base unit fol...

Page 6: ...ouffrent d hypertension art rielle ou de cardiopathie ou ont un taux de cholest rol lev s ils ont des ant c dents familiaux des pr c dentes maladies s ils ont plus de 45ans s ils fument s ils sont ob...

Page 7: ...tationary handle bar while using typing or web surfing features Read understand and test the emergency stop procedures before use Keep the power cord or optional power adapter and plug away from heate...

Page 8: ...state and federal regulations Standards and regulations are subject to change at any time Important These spacing recommendations should be used when positioning equipment away from sources of heat su...

Page 9: ...hments that are not recommended by Precor Such attachments may cause injuries Do not operate the equipment where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered Do not use...

Page 10: ...Product Recycling and Disposal This equipment must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations Product labels in accordance with European Directive 2002 96 EC conc...

Page 11: ...h 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 The...

Page 12: ...including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada A...

Page 13: ...0065 Audio video and similar electronic apparatus Safety Radio Frequency Interference RFI This Precor exercise equipment conforms to the following national standards defining acceptable limits for rad...

Page 14: ...ue de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada ATTENTION Haute Tension D branchez avant de r parer European Applications CE compliance is claimed to the following directives 2004 108 EC EMC...

Page 15: ...ole 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 If the branch circuit has any other devices plugged into...

Page 16: ...ems 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 Up...

Page 17: ...mills 13 Obtaining Service 14 Obtaining Updated Documentation 14 Assembling the EFX 17 Installation Requirements 19 Performing the Assembly 21 Leveling the EFX 34 Breaking In the Equipment 35 Installi...

Page 18: ...pection 54 Weekly Maintenance 55 Monthly Maintenance 56 Storing the Chest Strap 57 Moving the Equipment 57 Long Term Storage 58 Self Powered Features 59 Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown 60 Sym...

Page 19: ...may not match the names of certain parts in the parts list because such parts are named relative to the back of the equipment To prepare the EFX for assembly Open the box and assemble the components...

Page 20: ...uring 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 Import...

Page 21: ...nents shown in the following table Before you begin assembly make sure that your hardware kit is complete If not please contact Precor Customer Support Fasteners Quantity Hex head screws 1 inch 2 Flat...

Page 22: ...tity 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 standa...

Page 23: ...ct 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 l...

Page 24: ...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 Attach th...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...If a torque wrench is not available install the coaxial cable using a wrench to snug turn It is permissible to use a wrench on the internal nut to aid the tightening process Figure 6 Cable connection...

Page 27: ...t the remaining cables 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 wa...

Page 28: ...u align the inside mounting brackets with the upright supports 2 Fasten the center column support to each upright support by threading a buttonhead screw a inch washer and a split washer through oppos...

Page 29: ...nts and thread the remaining four center column support screws four inch washers and four split washers Tighten with a inch hex key so the assemblies come together but leave room for adjustments Figur...

Page 30: ...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...

Page 31: ...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 Figure 13 Tighte...

Page 32: ...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 handleba...

Page 33: ...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 The heads of the screws remain on...

Page 34: ...pport 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 fron...

Page 35: ...he 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 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to attach the opposite p...

Page 36: ...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 If you want to Then turn the adjustable feet Raise the unit...

Page 37: ...ings 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 usua...

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Page 39: ...nting 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 tigh...

Page 40: ...le assembly passes correctly through the openings in both components Important Before you begin the following procedure remove the rear cover from the control console To remove the cover use your fing...

Page 41: ...m 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 un...

Page 42: ...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 cab...

Page 43: ...modular on flat gray cable Heart rate sensors Four contact strip keyed Safety key treadmills only Six contact strip keyed CSAFE Eight contact modular on flat gray cable Automatic stop sensor treadmill...

Page 44: ...ue wrench is not available install the coaxial cable using a plain wrench and tighten to snug turn You may also use a wrench on the internal nut to help tighten the connection 3 Attach the connector o...

Page 45: ...ise caution when connecting the cables The black Ethernet cable connects to a jack just underneath the perforated metal bracket at the very top of the opening in the console The gray base unit data ca...

Page 46: ...sor 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...

Page 47: ...ower 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 power input connector on the splitter power cable...

Page 48: ...ntil the tab on the top edge of its back plate slides along the top edge of the console mount and the screw holes align properly 3 Insert the four inch flat head screws through the holes in the consol...

Page 49: ...over from the control console Set the cover and its mounting hardware aside for later use To thread the console cable assembly 1 Make sure that as much of each cable as possible passes through the ope...

Page 50: ...gure Do not attempt to route any cables through other openings or through the steel channel above the mount Figure 30 Cable routing from the mount into the console After the console has been seated se...

Page 51: ...Installing the Console 49 Important All cables must pass through the opening in the center of the console mount Figure 31 Cable connections P30 and P10 consoles...

Page 52: ...tions Cable Connector Type Circuit Connector Location Safety key treadmills only Six contact strip keyed Automatic stop sensor treadmills only Four contact strip keyed Data from base unit Eight contac...

Page 53: ...align properly 3 Insert the four inch flat head screws through the holes in the console mount and thread them into the holes in the back plate on the console Partially tighten the screws using a inch...

Page 54: ...ates on each handlebar to ensure an accurate reading 3 Look at the HEART RATE display After a few seconds a number appears indicating your heart rate 4 If a number does not appear in the HEART RATE di...

Page 55: ...If the equipment is self powered but also uses the optional power adapter disconnect the adapter Daily Cleaning Precor recommends that you clean the equipment before and after each exercise session To...

Page 56: ...using Vacuum the floor underneath the equipment frequently to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt that can interfere with its operation Use a soft nylon scrub brush to clean the grooves on equip...

Page 57: ...der 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 Test all console f...

Page 58: ...components to prevent electrical shock or damage 3 Clean the touchscreen using a soft lint free cloth dampened with a 91 isopropyl alcohol solution either as sold or diluted with an equal amount of w...

Page 59: ...atures below 32 F 0 C To clean the chest strap use a sponge or soft cloth dampened in mild soap and water Dry the surface thoroughly with a clean towel Moving the Equipment The equipment is very heavy...

Page 60: ...se the equipment for a long time perform the following tasks to prepare it for storage If it has a power cord disconnect the cord If it has an optional power adapter connect the adapter to prevent dam...

Page 61: ...allows the equipment to function properly Table 3 Minimum requirements for operation Equipment Rate of Motion AMT 40 strides per minute SPM EFX 40 strides per minute SPM Climber 30 steps per minute Bi...

Page 62: ...h it was paused Important If the equipment is connected to a CSAFE master device it follows a slightly different shutdown process Ten seconds before the equipment shuts down it ends the exercise sessi...

Page 63: ...amaged it must be replaced The control console functions differently when the power adapter is connected Because the power adapter provides a constant source of power a user can pause for brief period...

Page 64: ...llation on your own as you could void the Precor Limited Warranty For more information refer to Obtaining Service Important If this equipment includes a P80 console the optional power adapter and the...

Page 65: ...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...

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