Proform 831299241 Owner’s Manual

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IVlodel No. 831.299241
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................. 3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................... 5

ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 6

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................. 8

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL .................................................. 15

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING ................................................... 16

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ............................................................... 18

PART LIST ............................................................................... 19

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. Back Cover

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

Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

"_,L WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the

following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.

1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure

of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dis-

that all users of this treadmill are adequately sipation of 450 joules. The surge suppressor
informed of all warnings and precautions, must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and

15 amps.

.

Use the treadmill only as described in this
manual. 12. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-

sor away from heated surfaces.

3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
least eight feet of clearance behind it. Do not 13. Never move the walking belt while the power
place the treadmill on any surface that blocks
air openings. To protect the floor or carpet

from damage, place a mat under the treadmill.

is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
treadmill is not working properly. (See

BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the tread-

4. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-

mill is not working properly.)
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.

14. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the

5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol

handrails while using the treadmill.

products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.

15. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid

6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets sudden jumps in speed.

away from the treadmill at all times.

16. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.

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

Various factors, including the user's move-
ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensor is intended only

8. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.

as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general.

.

Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing that could become caught in the treadmill.
Athletic support clothes are recommended for
both men and women. Always wear athletic
shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.

10. When connecting the power cord (see page 8),
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor
(not included) and plug the surge suppressor
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15
or more amps. No other appliance should be

on the same circuit. Do not use an extension
cord.

11. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor
that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage
surge suppressor (TVSS). The surge su ppres-
sor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating

17. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug

the power cord and move the on/off switch to
the off position when the treadmill is not in
use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the loca-
tion of the on/off switch.)

18. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the

treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 15.) You
must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in

................... or move the treadmill.

19. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by
placing objects under the treadmill.

20. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully closed.

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21. When using i-Fit.com CD's and videos, an 24. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill

electronic "chirping" sound will alert you regularly.
when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill

is about to change. Always listen for the 25. Never insert or drop any object into any
"chirp" and be prepared for speed and/or in- opening.

cline changes. In some instances, the speed I-tA L I_ _-I'l,
and/or incline may change before the per- 26. I,//,_1_1_11F-rl, Always unplug the power

sonal trainer describes the change, cord immediately after use, before cleaning

the treadmill, and before performing the main-

22. When using i-Fit.com CD's and videos, you
can manually override the speed and incline

settings at any time by pressing the speed
and incline 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.

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.

23. Always remove i-Fit.com CD's and videos
from your CD player or VCR when you are not

using them.

27. This treadmill is intended for in-home use

only. Do not use this treadmill in any commer-
cial, rental, or institutional setting.

AWARNING: 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 problems.
Read all instructions before using. SEARS assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property

damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The decals shown below have been placed on your treadmill. If a decal is missing, or if it is not legible,
please call our toll-free HELPLINE to order a free replacement decal (see the back cover of this manual).
Apply the decal in the location shown.

Note: This decal is shown at 38% of actual size.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM °_'
590QS treadmill. The 590QS treadmill combines ad-

vanced technology with innovative design to help you
get the most from your exercise program in the conve-
nience and privacy of your home. And when you're not
exercising, the unique 590QS can be folded up, requir-
ing less than half the floor space of other treadmills.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill. If you have additional questions,

please call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879,

Water Bottle
Holder (Bottle

not included)

Pulse Bar

Storage Latch

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 num-
ber before calling. The model number of the treadmill

is 831.299241. The serial number 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 parts that are

labeled.

Book Holder

Handrail

Foot Rail

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts

LEFT SIDE

Walking Belt--

RIGHT SIDE

Switch

Circuit

Breaker

Front

Wheel

Power Cord

Cushioned Walking Platform

ASSEMBLY

Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials, Do not

dispose
and your own phillips screwdriver _.

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 performance. 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.

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of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires the included allen wrench I'_ _

With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
treadmill to the upright position.

While a second person tips the treadmill to one side
and holds it, insert one of the Extension Legs (103) into

the treadmill as shown. Make sure that the Extension

Leg is turned so the Base Pad (97) is on the bottom.

Next, tip the treadmill to the other side and insert the
other Extension Leg (not shown) in the same way. Lower
the side of the treadmill so that both Extension Legs

(103) are resting flat on the floor.

, Refer to HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE

on page 15. Follow the instructions in step 2 to lower the
treadmill.

Hold the latch spacer and the latch support together as
shown. Attach the latch spacer and the latch support to

the center hole in the left Upright (82) with a 3/4" Screw

(89). Make sure that the Screw is tight, but do not over-

tighten it; if the Screw is overtightened, the latch will

not slide smoothly.

Be careful to hold the parts together. Inset drawing A

shows how the Latch Assembly fits together, Inset draw-

ing B shows how the springs fit into the bracket, Make
sure that the tabs on the latch are touching the bracket

and that the back end of the latch is flush with the
bracket.

Attach the Latch Assembly (77) to the left Upright (82)
with two 3/4" Screws (89).

SlidetheupperendofaHandrail(85)intotheright

Upright(82)asshown.Note:Itwill benecessaryto

pivot the Handrail to the side and back repeatedly
(see arrow A) while pushing on the Handrail (see
arrow B) to slide it fully into the Upright. Next, pivot
the lower end of the Handrail down, push it toward the

right Upright, and then align it with the indicated hole.

Slide the other Handrail (85) into the left Upright (82) as
described above.

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With the help of a second person, carefully tip the

Uprights (82) down as shown. Make sure that the

Extension Legs (103) remain in the Uprights.

Hole

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Tighten a Handrail Bolt (78) with a Handrail Washer (96)
into each Extension Leg (103) and Handrail (85) as
shown. Note: Refer to figure 4b. To align the hole in the
Handrail with the hole in the Extension Leg, it may be
necessary to move the Handrails up or down or have a
second person stand on the treadmill and lift the

Handrail.

Next, attach each Extension Leg (103) with two Short
Screws (101) as shown.

With the help of a second person, carefully tip the
Uprights (82) back to the upright position.

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85

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Make sure that all parts are tightened before you use the treadmill. Keep the included allen wrench in a
secure place. The allen wrench is used to adjust the walking belt (see page 17). To protect the floor or carpet
from damage, place a mat under the treadmill.