Proform 831280180 Owner’s Manual
Model No. 831.280180
Serlal No.
Serial Number Decal
EXERCISE:
EQUIPMENT
HELPLINEI
1-800-736-6879
C.OSST.AnN . 9 70
USER'S MANUAL
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.,
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
www.proform.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ............................................................. 2
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................... 8
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................... 4
HOW TO USE THE RECUMBENT CYCLE .................................................... 9
RECUMBENT CYCLE EXERCISE GUIDELINES .............................................. 20
WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISE GUIDELINES .................................................. 20
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTIN G ................................................. 21
PART LIST ........................................................................... 22
EXPLODED DRAWING ................................................................. 23
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................ Back Cover
FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ....................................................... Back Cover
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM"
970 crosstrainer. The unique PROFORIVP 970 com-
bines a comfortable recumbent cycle with a conve-
nient weight bench to let you enjoy both aerobic exer-
cise and strength training exercise inthe convenience
of your home.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the crosstrelner. If you have questions after
reading the manual, please call our toll-free
HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through
Headrest
CAUTION Decal 1
CAUTION
Decal 3
Backrest
Saturday, 7 a.m. until7 p.m. Central "13me(excluding
holidays). To help us assist you, please note the prod-
uct model number and serial number before calling.
The model number is 831.280180. The serial number
can be found on a decal attached to the crosstrainer
(see the front cover of this manual for the location of
the decal).
Before reading further, please familiadze yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Water Bottle Holder
Book Rack
Console
Handgdp Pulse Sensor
-Adjustment Knob
Seat
Seat Handle
Adjustment Pin
CAUTION
Decal 2
Hand Weig
Note: The 1
decals are
not shown at
actual size.
Foot
Pedal/Strap
Adjustment Knob
CAUTION: The decals shown below are found on the cross-
trainer in the locations Indicated above. If a decal is missing
or illegible, call toll-free 1400-736-6879 to order a free
replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown.
Do not sit on seat-
back or headrest.
The machine could
tip over,causing injury.
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the crosstrainer in a cleared area and remove the packing
materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the Included
allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver
andarubber
As you assemble the crosstrainer, use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly. The
number in parenthesis below each drawing refers to the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page
22. The second number reters to the quantlty used in assembty. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-
assembled for shipping. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if It has been pre-assembled.
mallet
- _. C_W_--..---, an adjustable wrench
M10 Nylon Black
Locknut (63)-2
M4x 16ram M6 x 16mm M6 x50mm Screw
Screw (73)-1 Screw (87)-5 (69)-3
M10 x 27ram Button M10 x 45mm Button M10 x 52mm Button Bolt (68)-2
Screw (76)-3 Screw (74)-2
M10 Zinc Nylon
Locknut (66)-2
M10 x 112mm Carriage Bolt (65)-2
M10 Zinc Split
Washer (85)-2
M10 Black Split
Washer (77)-3
M6 Flat
Washer (71)-,3
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1. While another person liftsthe front of the Frame (1)
slightly, attach the Front Stabilizer (2) to the Frame
with two M10 x 112mm Carriage Bolts (65) and two
M10 Nylon Black Locknuts (63). Make sure that the
Front Stabilizer Is turned so the Wheels (30) are
not touching the floor.
1
30
65
2
63
2. Orient the Frame Rail (3) as shown, with the hexago-
nal holes in the indicated position. Insert the end of the
Frame Rail into the Rear Stabilizer Covers (7, 8) as
shown. Attach the Rear Stabilizer Covers with two MIO
x 45mm Button Screws (74).
.
Locate the Knob (not shown) on the Seat Carriage (4).
Turn the Knob counterclockwisetwo or three turns to
loosen it. Next, pull the Knob, slide the Seat Carriage
onto the Frame Rail (3), and then release the Knob.
Make sure that the Seat Carriage is oriented as shown.
Move the Seat Carriage back and forth slightly until
it locks into position. Then, tighten the Knob.
Slide the Frame Rail (3) onto the indicated roundtubes
on the Frame (1). Attach the Frame Rail with two M10
x 52ram Button Bolts (68), two M1O Zinc Split Washers
(85), and two M10 Zinc Nylon Locknuts (66).
74
8
H
3
68
4
Knob
Set the six Hand Weights (not shown) on the Rear
Stabilizer Covers (7, 8) as shown on page 3.
4. Tap an Axle Cap (52) onto one end of the Seat Axle (51).
With the help of a second person, slide the Backrest
Frame (5) onto the top of the Seat Carriage (4). Next,
slide the bracket on the Seat Frame (6) over the
rounded brackets on the Backrest Frame. Align the
indicated holes in the Seat Frame, the Backrest
Frame, and the Seat Carriage, and insertthe Seat Axle
(51) into the holes. Then, tap the other Axle Cap (52)
onto the Seat Axle.
Pivot the Backrest Frame (5) up until it is nearly vertical.
Insert the Adjustment Pin (29) into the lowest hole in
the rounded brackets on the Backrest Frame and
through the corresponding hole in the Seat Carriage (4).
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4
5
6
29
5. Attach the Seat (12) to the Seat Frame (6) with three
M6 x 16mm Screws (87),
6. Attach the Backrest (10) to the Backrest Frame (5)
with two M6 x 16mm Screws (87), an M6 x 50mm
Screw (69), and an M6 Flat Washer (71).
Attach the Headrest (11) to the Backrest Frame (5)
with two M6 x 50ram Screws (69) and two M6 Flat
Washers (71).
7. While another person holds the Updght (13) in the
position shown, connect the Upper Wire Harness (35)
to the Lower Wire Harness (36). Carefully pull the
upper end of the Upper Wire Harness to remove
any slack from the Wire Hamesses.
Tum the Knob (not shown) on the rightside of the
Frame (1) counterclockwise two or three turns to loosen
it. Next, pull the Knob, insert the Upright (13) into the
Frame, and then release the Knob. Move the Upright
up and down slightly until it locks into position. Be
careful to avoid pinching the Wire Harnesses (35,
36). Tighten the indicated M6 x 25.4mm Button Screw
(79) into the slot in the side of the Upright.
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69
87
7
13
Slot
8. Connect the wire hamess on the Handgrip Pulse
Sensor (15) to the indicated wire hamess on the
Console (16). Insert both wire harnesses into the open-
ing in the bottom of the Console. Then, insert the metal
tube on the Handgrip Pulse Sensor into the opening in
the bottom of the Console. Be careful not to pinch the
wire harnesses.
Refer to the inset drawing. Tighten an M4 x 16mm Screw
(73) into the indicated bracket on the Console (16) and
into the metal tube on the Handgdp Pulse Sensor (15).
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Tube
73 "-_-_ :_-,---f/-_l 5
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9. The Console (16) requires four =Dwbettedes (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended. Press
the tab on the battery cover, and lift offthe battery
cover. Insert two batteries intothe indicated side of the
battery compartment first. (Note: If there are two straps
in the battery compartment, close them tightly over the
two batteries.) Then, insert two additional batteries into
the battery compartment. Make sure that the batter-
ies are oriented as shown by the diagram Inside
the battery compartment. Reattach the battery cover.
Battery
Batteries<
Straps
16
10. While another person holds the Console (16) in the
position shown, connect the wire harness on the
Console to the Upper Wire Hamess (35). Insert the
excess wire harness intothe Upright (13).
Attach the Console (16) to the Upright (13) with three
M10 x 27mm Button Screws (76) and three M10
Black Split Washers (77). Be careful to avoid pinch-
ing the wire harnesses.
11. Identify the Left Pedal (24), which is marked with an
=L." Using an adjustable wrench, firmly Ughten the
Left Pedal counterclockwise intothe Left Crank Arm
(42). Tighten the Right Pedal (not shown) clockwise
into the Right CrankArm (not shown) in the same
way. Important: Tighten both Pedals as firmly as
possible. After using the crosstralner for one
week, retighten the Pedals. For the beet perfor-
manee, the Pedals must be kept properly tightened.
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77
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Adjust the Left Pedal Strap (25) to the desired position
and press the end of the Strap onto the tab on the Left
Pedal (24). Adjust the Right Pedal Strap (not shown)
in the same way.
12. Make sure that all parts of the crosstralner are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware may be left
over after assembly iscompleted. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the
crosstrainer.
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INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR
If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (refer to page 20), follow the steps below to installthe receiver
and the jumper wire included with the chest pulse sensor.
1. Remove the four indicated screws from the back of the
Console (16). Lift offthe front of the Console.
2. Plug the jumper wire (A) into the indicated jack on the
Console (16). Connect the other end of the jumper wire
to the wire on the receiver (B).
Next, peel the paper offthe adhesive pad on the back
of the receiver (B). Orient the receiver as shown, and
press it onto the Console (16) in the indicated location.
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Refer to step 1 above. Reattach the front of the
Console (16) with the four screws. Make sure that no
wires are pinched.
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