Precor EFX546 User Manual

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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION
The EFX lets the user choose between eight variable courses. This section pro-
vides information about the special features and functions of the EFX courses and
how to best utilize the:
• Heart Rate and SmartRate
®
features • Manual course
• Cross Training and Gluteal courses • Weight Loss course
• Interval course
Note: To choose a course, begin pedaling. Once the Precor banner appears,
press Enter. User-friendly prompts guide you through the course selections. Re-
fer to Quick Steps to Working Out on page 31.
THE HEART RATE FEATURE
To use the heart rate features, you must wear a POLAR
®
chest strap or grasp the
touch-sensitive strips (called “grips”) on the handrails while working out. A trans-
mitter sends your heart rate signal to the receiver installed in the display console.
The signal appears as your pulse rate on the display. During your workout, the
heart rate indicator lights, begins blinking and then, displays your heart rate. This
lets you see what your heart rate is doing even when the display is presenting
other workout statistics.
Note: The SmartRate
®
display does not appear if you use the QuickStart key to
access a course. Refer to QUICKSTART on page 29.
Important: The POLAR
®
chest strap is optional equipment and can be purchased
through your dealer. The touch-sensitive grips on the handrails are factory installed.
UTILIZING THE SMARTRATE
®
FEATURE
Add the benefit of SmartRate
®
to every course on the EFX. Using SmartRate
®
as
a visual cue helps you adjust your exercise routine to suit specific needs. SmartRate
®
simplifies the correlation between heart rate and exercise. You don’t have to stop
concentrating on your workout to find your pulse. It is displayed right in front of you
along with the SmartRate
®
zone. Once you begin a course, a blinking segment in
the bar graph appears on the left of the display (if you entered your age during the
Setup prompts). The blinking segment indicates the zone that your heart rate is in:
Weight Loss or Cardiovascular.
Important: Access to SmartRate
®
is only available when the person exercising
wears a POLAR
®
chest strap or uses the touch-sensitive grips on the handrails.
(The POLAR
®
chest strap is a separate purchase option.) The SmartRate
®
indi-
cator lights do not appear when QuickStart is used to select a course.
Weight Loss Zone
For the ideal “weight loss” range, your heart rate should be between 55% and 70%
of your maximum aerobic heart rate. It should never exceed 85% of your maximum
aerobic heart rate or go above your training zone. Refer to Diagram 17 for your
appropriate target zone.
Courses

Precor EFX546 Specifications

Mechanical Specifications

cross ramp angle	13 - 40 degrees (adjustable)
stride length	18 inches (46 cm)
resistance levels	1 - 20

Materials and Construction

frame	Powder-coated steel

Weight and Dimensions

length	80 inches (203 cm)
width	30 inches (76 cm)
height	62 inches (156 cm)
weight	230 lbs (105 kg)
shipping weight	340 lbs (155 kg)