ProForm 785 S User Manual

Model No. PFEL60440

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

MAINTENANCE

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-

tions before using the elliptical exerciser.

1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the elliptical exerciser.

2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.

3. The elliptical exerciser is intended for
in-home use only. Do not use the elliptical
exerciser in a commercial, rental, or institu­tional setting.

Place the elliptical exerciser on a level sur

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face, with a mat beneath it to protect the
floor or carpet. Keep the elliptical exerciser
indoors, away from moisture and dust.

5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu­larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.

6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical exerciser at all times.

7. The elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.

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8. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the elliptical exerciser. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.

9. Always hold the handlebars or the upper
body arms when mounting, dismounting, or
using the elliptical exerciser.

10. Keep your back straight when using the ellip­tical exerciser; do not arch your back.

11. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercis­ing, stop immediately and cool down.

12. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors may affect the accuracy of
heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is
intended only as an exercise aid in determin­ing heart rate trends in general.

13. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a complete stop. The ellip­tical exerciser does not have a free wheel;
the pedals will continue to move until the
flywheel stops.

WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician.

This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health prob
lems. Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or
property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP

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, Inc.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM
785 S elliptical exerciser. The PROFORM 785 S is an
incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a
natural elliptical path, minimizing the impact on your
knees and ankles.

fers an impressive array of features to help you

of
achieve your fitness goals in the convenience of your
home. Welcome to a whole new world of natural, ellip­tical-motion exercise from PROFORM.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical exerciser. If you have ques-

Console

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

And the unique PROFORM 785 S

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tions after reading this manual, please call our
Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-888-533­1333, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist
you, please note the product model number and serial
number before calling.
PFEL60440. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the elliptical exerciser (see the front
cover of this manual for the location of the decal).

Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

The model number is

Fan

Book Rack

Upper Body Arm

Handlebar

Water Bottle Holder*

Upright

BACK

Leveling Foot

FRONT

Wheel

Pedal

Pedal Leg

*No water bottle is included

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ASSEMBLY

M10 Split

Washer (73)–6

M4 x 16mm

Screw (94)–8

Bolt Set (65)–2

M10 Nylon

Locknut (89)–2

M8 Jam Nut

(97)–6

M8 x 44mm Button

Screw (84)–4

M10 x 55mm

Carriage Bolt (83)–2

M8 x 41mm Button

Bolt (98)–6

M10 x 90mm Carriage

Bolt (96)–2

M10 x 20mm Button

Screw (49)–6

M4 x 16mm

Round Head

Screw (69)–1

M10 Washer

(20)–2

Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.

Assembly requires the included allen wrenches and your own phillips screwdriver and
rubber mallet .

As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly.
The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page 21.
The number following the parentheses is the quantity used in assembly.

been preassembled. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it is preassembled.

Note: Some small parts may have

1. Identify the Front Stabilizer (8). While another person
lifts the front of the Frame (1), attach the Front
Stabilizer to the Frame with two M10 x 90mm Carriage
Bolts (96) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (89).

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1

96

1

89

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2. Identify the Rear Stabilizer (6). While another person
lifts the back of the Frame (1), attach the Rear
Stabilizer to the Frame with the Support Plate (64) and
four M8 x 44mm Button Screws (84).

3. Have another person hold the Upright (2) in the posi­tion shown.

Connect the Upper Wire Harness (30) to the Lower
Wire Harness (42). Insert the connectors on the Wire
Harnesses up into the Upright (2).

upper end of the Upper Wire Harness to remove
the slack from the Wire Harnesses.

Slide the Upright (2) onto the Frame (1). Be careful to
avoid pinching the Wire Harnesses (30, 42). Attach

the Upright with six M10 x 20mm Button Screws (49)
and six M10 Split Washers (73).

damaging the Wire Harnesses with the Button
Screws. Do not tighten the Button Screws yet.

Carefully pull the

Be careful to avoid

2

1

6

64

84

3

2

73

49

30

42

49

73

84

73

49

Do not pinch the

wire harnesses

during this step.

4. Apply a generous amount of the included grease to
the Pivot Axle (25). Next, insert the Pivot Axle into the
Upright (2) and center it. Reapply grease to both ends
of the Pivot Axle.

Slide an Upper Body Arm Cover (26) onto the indicat­ed tube on an Upper Body Arm (29). Next, slide the
Upper Body Arm and the Upper Body Arm Cover onto
the left end of the Pivot Axle (25).

Have another person hold the Left Handlebar (21)
near the Upright (2). Slide a Handlebar Cover (31)
onto the lower end of the Left Handlebar.

Slide the upper end of the Left Handlebar (21) into the
tube on the front of the Upright (2), while sliding the
lower end of the Left Handlebar onto the Pivot Axle

Attach the upper end of the Left Handlebar with

(25).
two M8 x 41mm Button Bolts (98) and two M8 Jam
Nuts (97);

in the hexagonal holes in the Left Handlebar.

Attach the lower end of the Left Handlebar with an M8
x 41mm Button Bolt (98) and an M8 Jam Nut (97).
Then, press the tabs on the Handlebar Cover (31) into
the Upper Body

Repeat this step with the other Upper Body Arm
(29) and the Right Handlebar (22).

Make sure that the Jam Nuts are resting

Arm Cover (26).

1

4

69

21

98

3

31

22

98

97

2

Grease

Tube

25

26

29

29

Hold the halves of the Upright Cover (3) around the
tube on the front of the Upright (2). Attach the Upright
Cover with an M4 x 16mm Round Head Screw (69).

97

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5. Attach the Water Bottle Holder (70) to the Upright (2)

with two M4 x 16mm Screws (94).

5

2

70

94

6. Apply grease to the long side of a Bolt Set (65). Have
a second person hold the lower end of the left Upper
Body Arm (29) inside of the bracket on the Left Pedal
Leg (4). Attach the left Upper Body Arm to the Left
Pedal Leg with the Bolt Set.

Identify the Left Pedal (10). Attach the Left Pedal to
the Left
Bolt (83), an M10 Washer (20), and an Adjustment
Knob (72). Note: The slot in the Left Pedal Leg allows
the Left Pedal to be positioned as desired.

Repeat this step on the right side of the elliptical exer­ciser.

See step 3. Tighten the six M10 x 20mm Button
Screws (49).

7. The Console (17) requires four “D” batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
Remove the two battery covers from the Console.
Next, insert four batteries into the battery compart­ment. Make sure that the batteries are oriented as

shown by the diagrams inside of the battery com
partments. Then, reattach the battery covers to the

Console.

Attach the Book Rack (99) to the Console (17) with
two M4 x 16mm Screws (94) as shown.

Pedal Leg (4) with an M10 x 55mm Carriage

Regularly tighten both Adjustment Knobs (72).

6

72

29

65

65

Grease

7

99

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4

94

20

10

83

Battery
Covers

Batteries

17

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8. Have another person hold the Console (17) near the
Upright (2). Connect the Upper Wire Harness (30) to
the wire harness on the Console.

Carefully insert all excess wiring down into the Upright
(2). Attach the Console (17) to the Upright with four M4
x 16mm Screws (94). (Note: The Screws may be
found in the console box.)

ing the wires.

9. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical exerciser are properly tightened. Cover the floor beneath the
elliptical exerciser to protect the floor from damage. Note: Some extra hardware may be included.

Be careful to avoid pinch-

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Do not pinch

the wires

during this step.

94

94

17

30

94

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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER

EXERCISING ON THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER

To mount the elliptical exerciser, hold the handlebars
and step onto the pedal that is in the lowest position.
Next, step onto the other pedal. Push the pedals until
they begin to move with a continuous motion.

To dismount the elliptical exerciser, wait until the ped­als come to a complete stop. The elliptical exercis-

er does not have a free wheel; the pedals will
continue to move until the flywheel stops.

the pedals are stationary, step off the highest pedal
first. Then, step off the lowest pedal.

When

Handlebars

Pedals

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CONSOLE DIAGRAM

FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

The advanced console offers a selection of features
designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and
effective. When the manual mode of the console is
selected, the resistance of the pedals can be changed
with the touch of a button. As you pedal, the console
will provide continuous exercise feedback. You can
even measure your heart rate using the built-in hand­grip pulse sensor.

In addition, the console offers eight preset programs.
Each program automatically changes the resistance of
the pedals and prompts you to increase or decrease
your pace as it guides you through an ef

The console also features two pulse control programs
that automatically change the resistance of the pedals
to keep your heart rate near a target heart rate as you
exercise.

The console also features iFIT
ogy. Having iFIT.com interactive technology is like hav-

.com interactive technol

fective workout.

ing a personal trainer in your home. Using a stereo
audio cable (available at electronics stores), you can
connect the elliptical exerciser to your home stereo,
portable stereo, computer, or VCR and play special
iFIT.com CD and video programs (iFIT.com CDs and
videocassettes are available separately). iFIT.com CD
and video programs automatically control the resis­tance of the pedals and prompt you to vary your pace
as a personal trainer coaches you through every step
of your workout. High-energy music provides added
motivation.

cassettes, call toll-free 1-888-533-1333.

With the elliptical exerciser connected to your comput-

, you can also go to our W

er
and access programs directly from the internet.

Explore www.iFIT.com for more information.

o use the manual mode of the console,

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9. To use a preset program, see page 11. To use a
pulse control program, see page 12. T

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.com CD or video program,

iFIT
a program directly from our Web site, see page 18.

To purchase iFIT.com CDs and video-

eb site at www

see page 17. T

.iFIT

o use an

.com

see page

o use

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