ProForm 831294050 User Manual
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HeartRateControl
Model No. 831.294050
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• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Part List and Drawing
TREADMILL EXERCISER
User's Manual
Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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HeartRateControl
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................. 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................... 5
ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 6
TREADMILL OPERATION ................................................................... 10
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL .................................................. 24
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................... 26
EXERCrSE GUIDELINES ................................................................... 28
PART LIST ............................................................................... 30
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS .............................................. Back Cover
FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ........................................................... Back Cover
Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Toreducethe ofbur.s, re,sie=dcshock,orinjurytopersons,readthe
following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.
1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.
2. Use the treadmill only as described in this
manual.
11. Failure to use a properly functioning surge
suppressor could result in damage to the con-
trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys-
tem is damaged, the walking belt may change
speed or stop unexpectedly, which may result
in a fall and serious injury.
3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
least eight feet of clearance behind it and two
feet on each side. DO not place the treadmill
on any surface that blocks air openings. To'
protect the floor or _arpet from damage, ph_ce
a mat under the treadmill.
4. Keep the treadmlU indoors away from mois_
turn and dust. Do n0t:put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
5. Do not operatethe treadmill where aerosol
produc_tsare used ot oxvgenls administered.
6. Keep chilnren underthe age of 12 and pets k
away from the treadmll at all times.
7. The treadmill should not be uSed by pers0n_
weighing more-tha_250 poLlnd_;.Ne_/era!!o_
more than one_10erSOnon the _madmi!| eta time
8. Wear appropnam e_ercme cremes when
using the treadmill_L_o'_n_twear loose cloth_
that colJId be_(_bme_.a--ugllt in,he ti;eadr_lill.i
Athleti_ SuppOrt _es ;rg=te_com_end_d
for both men:and _sn_l_aJ/s _a t/_.
feet, _i_aHn_nly _i_ldn'gs, _'o_in' _and'ai_
S. When €onnecting the pOw_ercord (_ pa{]e_0),
plug the powe_'_cordJntb a'sutge suppreasor k
(not included_ and p)'ugthe sdrge S_ippm_sbr
into a groun_l ci_O_ capable of _h'y!_g" t 5 '
or more ampS'_-Noo_er appliance should_b_ _1_
the same cireb_it. Dq_o_useanex_nslon_.
10. Use orily a ei.ngie-Outlet _sui-g_oSUp_ol'ass0rthat
meets all of the sl_ec[fl_atiolls'_dsec_fbed on
page t0. To purcha_e'a _urge-sul_pi'eseor, sea
your local Sears or'_ll 1-800_366.17._7garid
order part number t_;_6148,'
12. Keap the power cord and the surge suppres-
son;away from heated surfaces.
13. Never move the walking belt while the power
is.turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
thepower cord or plug is damaged, or if the
treadmill is not working propedy. (See
BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the tread-
mill is not working propedy.)
14. Nb'ver start the treadmill whi!e you are stand-
in.'g',onthe walking belt. Always hold the
hao€lrail$ while using the treadmill.
_=_"J'h_eadmill is capable of high speeds.
A_U_t _6speed in small inci_ments to avoid
s_ddert ]umos in sl0eed.
i6.Th,e_pt_lse sensor is not a medical device.
VaHc)us_act0rs, including the user's move-
ment, may effect the accuracy of heart rate
r_adings. The pulse sensor is intended only
as'a_rci_e a d n determining heart rate
_rbnds In general.
17:Ne._er nave the treadmill unattended while it
•J_._nnlng. Always remove the key, unplug
th_0_r:cord, a_ndmove the reset/off circuit
I:Jre_kert_ the off_l)ositlon when the treadmill
is n(_tIn use. (Sea the drawing on page 5 for
the)[_c_tion o_the circuit breaker.)
18, Do;nOt_ttempt to raise, lower, or move the
_ ___:.t_elidd(! un_t_._ltis properly assembled. (See
_SEI_BLY on p_ge 6, and HQW TO FOLD
AI_D_MO_/E"I_HE_TREADMILL on page 24.)
You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20
I_g}_o r_lse, lower, or move the treadmill.
19.when folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the _torage latch is fully closed.
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20. When using IFIT.com CDs and videos, an
electronic "chiPping" sound will alert you
when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill
is about to change. Always listen fol:the
"chirp;' and be prepared for speed and/or in-
cline change_;. In Some instances, the speed
and/or incline may change before the per-
sonal trainer describes the change.
21. When using IFIT.com CDs and videos, you can
manually override the speed and incline set-
tings at any time by pressing the speed and in-
cline buttons. However, when the next "chirp"
is heard, the speed and/or incline will change
to the next settings of the CD or video program.
22. Always remove iFIT.com CDs and videos from
your cD pi_;,;r'or.VCl_ when you are not
using _them._'_
23. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the
treadmill every three months.
24. Never drop or insert any object into any open-
ing.
25. DANGER: Always unplug the power
cord immediately after use, before cleaning
the treadmill, and before performing the main-
tenance and adjustment procedures de-
scribed in this manual. Never remove the
motor hood unless instructed to do so by an
authorized service representative. Servicing
other than the procedures in this manual
should be performed by an authorized service
representative only.
26. The treadmill is intended for in-home use
only. Do not use the treadmill in any
commercial, rental, or instituti0nal setting.
t Jtl'_r'_ _11"_V y:_.lr%l_ hNl_ ."Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician. This
is especially i_poi'tant for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.
Re_d ,_l|instru_oris_ before using. Sears assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
d_mag_ta!_d_by_or through the use of this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The decals shown have been placed on your treadmill• If a decal is missing, or if
it is not legible, please call toll-free 1-800-999-3756 to order a free replacement
decal. Apply the decal in the location shown• Note: The decals are not shown at
actual size.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ®
540s treadmill. The PROFORM 540s treadmill com-
bines advanced technology with innovative design to
help you get the most from your exercise program in the
convenience and privacy of your home. And when
you're not exercising, the unique PROFORM 540s
treadmill can be folded up, requiring less than half the
floor space of other treadmills.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill. If you have questions after reading
this manual, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®(1-800-469-4663).
To help us assist you, please note the product model
number and serial number before calling. The model
number of the treadmill is 831.294050. The serial num-
ber can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill
(see the front cover of this manual for the location).
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts.
Book Holder
Accessory Tray
Fan
Handrail
Console
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Key/Clip
Walking Belt
Foot Rail
Reset/Off
Circuit Breaker
-- Power Cord
BACK
Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts
RIGHT SIDE
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not
dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is
coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the
top of the walking belt or the shipping carton. This is a normal condition and does not affect treadmill perfor-
mance. If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt, simply wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild,
non-abrasive cleaner.
Assembly requires the included allen wr_ and your own phillips screwdriver (_=======,P,
rubber mallet _ , and wire cutters _ .
For help identifying assembly hardware, refer to the drawings below. Note: The assembly hardware and
other small parts are packaged in separate part bags. If a part is not found in the part bags, check to see if
the part has been preattached. If a part is missing, call toll-free 1-800-999-3756.
3/4" Screw (6)-2 3/4" Tek Screw (47)-8
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_ 1/4" Star Washer
(92)-4
1/4" x 1" Bolt
(122)-4 (71)-4
1. With the help of e second person, carefully raise the
Uprights (109) to the position shown.
Insert one of the Extension Legs (128) into the treadmill
as shown. Make sure that the Extension Leg is turned so
the Base Pad (100) is beneath it. Note: It may be helpful
to tip the Uprights (109) forward as you insert the
Extension Leg.
Insert the other Extension Leg (not shown) in the same
way.
109
128
100
2. Remove the plastic ties and the wood brace from the
Uprights (109).
Identify the left handrail, which has a hole in the indi-
cated location, and the right handrail. Hold the right
handrail near the right Upright (109), and insert the Wire
Harness (83) into the large hole in the right handrail and
out of the upper end as shown.
Next, hold the right handrail against the right Upright
(109), and hand tighten a 4" Bolt (112) into the right
Upright and the lower end of the right handrail. Tighten
two 5/16" x 1" Bolts (122) into the upper end of the right
handrail and the right Upright. Be careful not to drop
the Bolts into the handrail. Firmly tighten all three
Bolts,
Attach the left handrail as described above. Note: There
is not a wire harness in the left Upright (109).
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122
Left
Brace
3. With the help of another person, hold the console as-
sembly near the right Upright (109) and the left Upright
(not shown).
Connect the Wire Harness (83) to the wire harness in
the console assembly. Make sure to connect the con-
nectors properly (see the inset drawing); the con-
nectors should slide together easily and snap into
place. If the connectors do not slide together easily and
snap into place, turn one connector and try to connect
them again. IF THE CONNECTORS ARE NOT CON-
NECTED PROPERLY, THE CONSOLE MAY BE DAM-
AGED WHEN THE POWER IS TURNED ON. Insert the
excess wire harnesses back into the right handrail.
Set the console assembly on the right Upright (109) and
the Left Upright (not shown). Thread two 1/4" x 1" Bolts
(71) with 1/4" Star Washers (92) into each side of the
console assembly. After you have started all four
Bolts, tighten them.
Console
Rig
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4. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the
Uprights (109) down to the position shown. Make sure
that the Extension Legs (128) remain in the Uprights.
Press the two Base Endcaps (99) into the base of the
Uprights (109). See the inset drawing. Make sure the
angle of each Endcap matches the angle of the Upright.
Attach each Extension Leg (128) with two 3/4" Tek
Screws (47) and a Round Base Pad (140) as shown.
(Note: Attach the lower Screw [without the Round Base
Pad] first.) Attach the two Base Pads (100) with four 3/4"
Tek Screws. Note: There are no screw holes in theBase
Endcaps (99). Press firmly on the screwdriver when
tightening the 3/4" Tek Screws (47).
With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
Uprights (109) so the Base Pads (100) are resting on the
floor.
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5. Remove the knob from the pin. Make sure that the collar
and the spring are on the pin as shown. Insert the pin
into the Latch Housing (75) and tighten the knob back
onto the pin.
Raise the Frame (54) to the vertical position. While an-
other person holds the Frame, hold the Latch Housing
(75) against the inside of the Frame. Thread two 3/4"
Screws (6) several turns into the Latch Housing and the
Frame.
Align the pin with the hole in the Left Handgrip (76) by
sliding the Latch Housing (75) up or down. Make sure
that the pin can be inserted fully into the hole. Hold
the Latch Housing in place and tighten the two 3/4"
Screws (6). Be careful not to overtighten the Screws,
Pull the knob to the right and carefully lower the Frame
(54) to the floor. Press the Latch Cover (12) into the left
side of the Frame. See the inset drawing. Make sure that
the notch in the Latch Cover is positioned on the Frame
as shown.
Note: Over a period of use, the Latch Housing (75) may
need to be adjusted again to align the pin with the hole in
the Left Handgrip (76).
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12
Notch
54 12
Hole
76
Collar
75
Knob
6. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Note: Extra hardware may
be included. Keep the included allen wrenches in a secure place. The large allen wrench is used to adjust the
walking belt (see page 27). To protect the floor or carpet, place a mat under the treadmill
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If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 23), follow the steps below to install the re-
ceiver and the short jumper wire included with the chest pulse sensor,
1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. Remove
the indicated 3/4" Screw (6) and the Access Door (94)
from the back of the Console Back (95).
2. Connect the wire on the receiver (A) to the indicated wire
extending from the Console Back (95). Remove the
paper from the adhesive pad on the back of the receiver.
Hold the receiver so the small cylinder is near the
lower edge of the receiver and is facing the Console
Back as shown. Firmly press the receiver onto the indi-
cated corner of the Access Door (94). Note: Ifthere are
two screws included with the chest pulse sensor and two
plastic posts on the inside of the Access Door, attach the
receiver to the plastic posts on the Access Door with the
two screws.
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A _
3. Make sure that no wires are pinched. Reattach the Access Door (94) with the 3/4" Screw (6), The other wires
included with the receiver may be discarded.
TREADMILL OPERATION
THE PERFORMANT LUBE TM WALKING BELT
Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with
PERFORMANT LUBE TM, a high-performance lubricant.
IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other
substances to the walking belt or the walking plat-
form. Such substances will deteriorate the walking
belt and cause excessive wear.
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD
an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor,
and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Important: The treadmill is not compatible with
GFCI-equipped outlets.
This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit,
and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus-
trated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that
looks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be
used to connect the surge suppressor to a 2-pole
receptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly
grounded outlet is not available.
Your treadmill, like any other type of sophisticated
electronic equipment, can be seriously damaged by
sudden voltage changes in your home's power.
Voltage surges, spikes, and noise interference can
result from weather conditions or from other appliances
being turned on or off. To decrease the possibility of
your treadmill being damaged, always use a surge
suppressor with your treadmill (see drawing 1 at
the right), To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local Sears or call 1-800-366-7278 and order
part number 146148.
Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that is
UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge sup-
pressor (TVSS). The surge suppressor must have a
UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less
and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules.
The surge suppressor must be electrically rated
for 120 volts AC and 15 amps. There must be a
monitoring light on the surge suppressor to indi-
cate whether it is functioning properly. Failure to
use a properly functioning surge suppressor could
result in damage to the control system of the
treadmill. If the control system is damaged, the
walking belt may change speed or stop unexpect-
edly, which may result in a fall and serious injury.
This product must be grounded. If it should malfunc-
tion or break down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec-
tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having
2
1
,..""J_Grounded Outlet Box
I_ _...I. ,,_ Surge Suppress°r
Grounded Outlet Grounc£1ngPlug"_
---Grounded Outlet Box
,Adapter
"'L urge Suppressor
*%,, {_
Metal Screw
The temporary adapter should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet (drawing 1) can be installed
by a qualified electrician.
The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place
by a metal screw. Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box
covers are not grounded. Contact a qualified elec-
trician to determine if the outlet box cover is
grounded before using an adapter.
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Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic Key Clip
on remove the plastic.
FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The treadmill console offers an impressive array of
features that help you get the most from your workouts.
When the manual mode of the console is selected, the
speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with
the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will
display instant exercise feedback. You can even mea-
sure your heart rate using the handgrip pulse sensor or
the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 23).
In addition, the console offers four preset programs.
Each program automatically controls the speed and in-
cline of the treadmill as it guides you through an effec-
tive workout. Two heart rate programs are also offered.
Each program automatically adjusts the speed and in-
cline of the treadmill to keep your heart rate near a tar-
get heart rate while you exercise.
The console also features iFIT.com interactive technol-
ogy. Having iFIT.com technology is like having a per-
sonal trainer in your home. Using the included audio
cable, you can connect the treadmill 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 speed and incline of the treadmill as a personal
trainer guides you through every step of your workout.
High-energy music provides added motivation. To
purchase iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, call toll-
free 1-800-735-0768.
With the treadmill connected to your computer, you
can also go to our Web site at www.iFIT.com and ac-
cess programs directly from the internet. Additional op-
tions are soon to be available. See www.iFIT.com for
more information.
To usa the manual mode of the console, follow the
steps beginning on page 12. To use a preset program,
see page 14. To use a heart rate program, see page
16. To use an iFIT.com CD or video program, see
page 20. To use iFIT.com programs directly from
our Web site, see page 22.
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