Proform 831285282 Owner’s Manual

Model No. 831,285282

Serial No.

Serial

Number

Decal

EXE_RC I S EZ

EQUIPMENT

HELPLINEC!

i- 800- 736- 6879

USER'S MANUAL

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,,

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc-

tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manu-

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ..... 3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............................. 4

ASSEMBLY .. . 5

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER ............ 9

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ,20

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES .......... 21

PART LIST .......

EXPLODED DRAWING ....................... 23

HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS Back Cover

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ........... Back Cover

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PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON HeaIth& Fitness, Inco

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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

tions before using the elliptical crosstrainer,

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

8. Always hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the
handlebars when mounting, dismounting, or

using the elliptical crosstrainer.

2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure

that all users of the elliptical crosstrainer
are adequately informed of all precautions.

3. Place the elliptical crosstrainer on a level
surface, with a mat beneath it to protect the

floor or carpet. Keep the elliptical crosstrain-
er indoors, away from moisture and dusL

4. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.

5. Keep children under 12 and pets away from

the elliptical crosstrainer at all times.

6. The elliptical crosstrainer should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 pounds°

7, Wear appropriate exercise clothing when

using the elliptical crosstrainer. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.

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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 determin*

ing heart rate trends in general,

10_ Keep your back straight when using the ellip-

tical crosstrainer; do not arch your back.

11. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time

while exercising, stop immediately and
begin cooling down.

t2_ When you stop exercising, allow the pedals

to slowly come to a stop.

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The elliptical crosstrainer is intended for
home use only. Do not use the elliptical
crosstrainer in a commercial, rental, or insti-

tutional setting°

,tl W/ KNIN : 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. SEARS assumes no responsibility for personal injury or

property damage sustained by or through the use of this producL

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM e
700 CARDIO CROSSTRAINER. The PROFORM _ 700

is an incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your feet
in a natural elliptical path, minimizing the impact on

your knees and ankles And the unique PROFORM _
700 features adjustable resistance and a state-of-the-
art console to help you get the most from your exer-
cise Welcome to a whole new world of natural, ellipti-
cal-motion exercise from PROFORMo

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before

you use the elliptical crosstrainer0 if you have addi-

Console

Handlebar

tional questions, please call our tell-free HELPLINE at

1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m°
until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays). To help
us assist you, please note the product model number
and serial number before calling. The model number
is 831 285282° The serial number can be found on a

decal attached to the elliptical crosstrainer (see the
front cover of this manual for the location of the decal).

Before reading further, please look at the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labeled

-Water Bottle Holder*

Book Rack

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

FRONT

Wheel

Leveling Foot

Pedal

Flex Bar

BACK

Pedal Disk

LEFT SIDE

*No water bottle

is included

ASSEMBLY

Assembly requires two persons, Place all parts of the eliipticaI crosstrainer in a cleared area and remove the

packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembty is completed In addition to the
included allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver _, an adjustable

wrench _, and a rubber mallet f--------_ °
As you assemble the elliptical 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 refers to the quantity used in assembfy_ 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 pro-assembled°

M4 x 16mm M8 Nylon M10 Nylon

Screw (66)-2 Locknut (46)-4 Locknut (29)-6

Frame Spacer (83)-1 M 10 Split

M8 x 19mm Button

Screw (22)-2

M8 x 45mm Button Bolt (91)-4

Washer (70)-4

M10 x 27mm

Screw (71)-3

M10 x 112mm Carriage Bolt (34)-4

M 10 3 Black

Washer (53)-2

Adjustment Bait (20)-2

MI0

Washer (38)-6

M10 x 78mm Button Bolt (27)-2 _

M10 x 88mm Button Bolt (63)-1 i_

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Identify the Front Stabilizer (3), which has Wheels (32)
attached to it. While another person lifts the front of the
Frame (1), attach the Front Stabilizer to the Frame
with two M1O x 112mm Carriage Bolts (34) and two

M10 Nylon Locknuts (29). Make sure that the Front
Stabilizer is turned so the Wheels are not touching

the floor,

2, While another person lifts the back of the Frame (1),

attach the Rear Stabilizer (4) to the Frame with two
M10x 112mm Cardage Bolts (34) and two M10 Nylon
Lecknuts (29)

3, While another person holds the Upright (2) in the posi-

tion shown, connect the Upper Wire Harness (86) to
the Lower Wire Harness (87). Carefully pull the

upper end of the Upper Wire Harness to remove
any slack. While holding the upper end of the
Upper Wire Harness, insert the Upright into the

Frame (1) Do not pinch the Wire Harnesses.

34

32

29

4

34

Make sure the

Wire Harnesses

(86, 87) do not

get pinched and

damaged during

this step.

Slide an Mt0 Split Washer (70) and a Frame Spacer
(83) onto the M10 x 88ram Button Bolt (63), and insert
the Button Bolt into the Frame and the Upright, Make
sure that the concave end of the Frame Spacer is

turned toward the Frame, Do not tighten the Button

Bolt at this time.

4 Connect the wire harness on the Handgdp Pulse

Sensor (81) to the indicated wire harness on the
Console (5). Insert both wire harnesses into the open-

ing in the bottom of the Console

Refer to the inset drawing,, Insert the metal tube on the
Handgrip Pulse Sensor (8t) into the metal bracket
inside the Console (5) as shown. Be careful not to

pinch the wire harnesses. Align the holes in the
meta_ tube with the holes in the metal bracket, and

tighten two M4 x 16ram Screws (66) into the indicated
holes,

63 70 83

86

Wire Harnesses

5. TheConsole(5)requiresfour"D"batteries(notinclud-
ed);alkalinebatteriesarerecommended,.Refertothe

insetdrawing,Pressthetabonthebatterycover,and
liftoffthebatterycover.Insertfourbatteriesintothe
batterycompartment,Make sure that the batteries

are oriented as shown by the diagram inside the
battery compartment. Reattach the battery cove_

While another person holds the Console (5) in the

position shown, connect the wire harness on the
Console to the Upper Wire Harness (86),, Insert the

excess wire harness into the Upright (2), Next, attach
the Console to the Upright with three M 10 x 27mm

Screws (71) and three M10 Split Washers (70) Be
careful to avoid pinching the wire harnesses.

6,

Identify the Left Handlebar (9), which is marked with a

sticker Insert the Left Handlebar into one of the

Handlebar Legs (79); make sure that the Handlebar
Leg is turned so the hexagonal holes are on the

indicated side Attach the Left Handlebar to the

Handlebar Leg with two M8 x 45mm Button Bolts (91)
and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (46) Make sure that the
Nylon Locknuts are inside of the hexagonal holes°

Do not fully tighten the Button Bolts yet.

Cover

Wire

Harness /,

86

/ 171

71

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5

Grease

Apply a small amount of the included grease to the left
and right axles on the Upright (2),

Carefully slide an Upright Spacer (26), a Handlebar
Spacer (25), the Left Handlebar (9), and a Handlebar

Cap (23) onto the left axle on the Uptight (2) as shown
Slide an MI03 Black Washer (53) onto an M8 x 19mm
Button Screw (22), and tighten the Button Screw into the

axle,,

Attach the Right Handlebar and the other Handlebar Leg
(not shown) in the same way"

Hold the lower end of the left Handlebar Leg (79) inside
of the left Front Flex Bracket (17)_ Apply a small

amount of grease to an MIO x 78mm Button Bolt (27)

Attach the left Handlebar Leg to the left Front Flex

Bracket with the Button Bolt, two M 10 Washers (38),
and an M10 Nylon Locknut (29). Do not overtighten

the Nylon Locknut; the left Handlebar Leg must be

able to pivot freely.

Attach the right Handlebar Leg (79) to the right Front

Flex Bracket (17) in the same way

Refer to step 6, Tighten the M8 x 45mm Button Bolts

(91) in the Handlebar Legs (79), Refer to step 3,
Tighten the M10 x 88ram Button Bolt (63)..

53 26

22 25

23

Holes

79

79_

17

38

27

17

Grease

Identify the Left PedaT (13), Attach the Left Pedal to the
left Flex Bar (14) with an Adjustment Bolt (20), an M10
Washer (38), and an Adjustment Knob (15) as shown,

Note: The Left Pedal can be attached in any of five
positions (see HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDALS on

page 9),

Attach the Right Pedal (not shown) in the same way.,
Make sure that both Pedals are in the same position,

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9. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer are properly tightened, Note: Some hardware may
be left over after assembly is completed,, To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the

elliptical crosstrainer,

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 install the receiver
and the short jumper wire included with the chest pulse sensor

1 Remove the four indicated screws from the back of the

Console (5) Lift off the front of the Console,,

2L Plug the short jumper wire (A) into the indicated jack on

the Console (5). Connect the other end of the short

jumper wire to the wire on the receiver (B)o Note: The

included long jumper wire is not needed,

Next, peel the paper off the adhesive pad on the back
of the receiver (B), Orient the receiver as shown, and

press it onto the Console (5) in the indicated location

Refer to step 1 above, Reattach the front of the
Console (5) with the four screws Make sure that no

wires are pinched,

Screws

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