Model No. PFEX39930
Seriat No.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ............................................................. 2
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................... 3
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................... 4
HOW TO USE THE RECUMBENT CYCLE .................................................... 8
RECUMBENT CYCLE EXERCISE GUIDELINES .............................................. 18
WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISE GUIDELINES .................................................. 19
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 21
PART LIST ........................................................................... 22
EXPLODED DRAWING ................................................................. 23
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................... Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................... Back Cover
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
;'_ WARN RNG: Toreducethe.skofae.ous_njury,readthefo.owingimportantprecau-
tionsbefore using the crosstrainer.
1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the ctosstrainer,
2. it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure 9. Before using the weight bench, always
that all users of the crosstra iner are ade=
quately informed of aH precautions,
3. The crosstrainer is intended for home use
only. Do not use the crosstrainer in a com-
mercial rental or institutional setting.
4. Place the croastrainer on a level surface.
with a mat beneath it to protect the floor or
carpet. Keep the crosstrainer indoors, away
from moisture and dust.
5. Inspect and property tighten aH parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the crosatrainer at al_ times.
7. The crosstrainet should not be used by per-
sons weighing more than 250 pounds.
that could become caught on the crosatrain-
er. Always wear shoes for foot protection.
adjust the seat to the farthest fot_vard posi-
tion. Never sit on the backrest or the head-
rest; doing so couJd cause the crosatrainer
to tip, resuJting in injury.
10. Keep your back straight when using the
crosstrainer: do not arch your back.
11. The croastrainer includes three pairs of
hand weights. Do not use other weights with
the crosstrainer.
12. When you stop pedaling, allow the pedals to
slowly come to a stop.
13. 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 determm=
ing heart rate trends in general
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the crosstrainer; do not wear cJothing
14. Jfyou feel pain or dizziness while e×ercising,
stop immediately and begin cooling down.
,_ WARN JNG: Beforebeginningth_soranye×erciseprogram,consultyourphya_c_an.
This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health prob-
meres.Read aH instructions before using° _CON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or
property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM '_
CROSSTRAINER 55. The unique PROFORM _'
CROSSTRAINER 55 combines a comfortable recum-
bent cycle with a convenient weight bench to let you
enjoy both aerobic exercise and strength training
exercise in the convenience of your home.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the crosstrainer. If you have questions after
reading this manual, please call our Customer Service
Department toll=free at 1=800=999=3756, Monday
Handlebar
Water Bottle Holder (no water bottle is included}
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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. The model number is PFEX39930. 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 familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Fan
Console
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Knob
Backrest
CAUTION Decal
\
Seat
Adjustment Pin
Hand Weight-
CAUTION: The decals shown at the
right are found on the crosstrainer
in the locations indicated above. If
a decal is missing or illegible, call
toll-free 1-800-999-3786 to order a
free replacement decal. Apply the
decal in the Location shown. Note:
The decals are not shown actual size.
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Wheel
i
r
Foot
Pedal/Strap
Adjustment Knob
* Misuseof this
productmayresult
inseriousinjury.
, Readuser'srnanual
andfollowall
warningsand
operatinginstructions
priortouse.
, Donotallow
childrenonoraround
machine.
• Replacelabel
if damaged,illegible,
orremoved.
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
atien wrenches, assembly requires a phitlips screwdriver _-_, an adjustable wrench
and a rubber mallet ...........
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 refers to the quantity used in assembly. 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.
M6 Flat M8 Nylon MI0 Zinc Split MI0 Black Nylon M10 Zinc Nylon
Washer (71)-1 Locknut (61)--4 Washer (85)-2 Locknut (63)-2 Locknut (66)=2
L _ ic::c1 ) •
i,
1/2" Nylon M4 x 16mm M4 x 22mm M6 x 16mm M6 x 25.4mm Button
Locknut (52)-1 Screw (73)-6 Screw (91)=2 Screw (64)-5 Screw (79)-1
M6 x 50mm Screw (69)-1
M8 x 14mm Button
Screw (88)=1
M8 x 39mm Button
Bolt (76)-2
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i
M8 x 12mm Button
Screw (94)-4
M10 x 52mm Zinc Button
Bolt (68)=2
M10 x 112mm Carriage Bolt (65)-2
M10 x 45mm Button
Screw (74)-2
1/2" x 70mm Button Bolt (51)-1 i
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1. While another person lifts the front of the Frame (1),
attach the Front Stabilizer (2) to the Frame with two
MI0 x 112mm Carriage Bolts (65) and two MI0 Black
Nylon Locknuts (63). Make sure that the Front
Stabilizer is turned so the Wheels (30) are not
touching the floor.
2. Orient the Frame Rail (3) as shown, with the hexago z
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 M10
x 45ram Button Screws (74).
65
3O
I
2
63
Hexagonal
Holes
3. Locate the Knob (not shown) on the Seat Carriage (4).
Turn the Knob counterclockwise two 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 round tubes
on the Frame (1). Attach the Frame Rail with two MI0
x 52mm Zinc Button Bolts (68), two MI 0 Zinc Split
Washers (85), and two M10 Zinc Nylon Locknuts (66).
Set the six Hand Weights (not shown) on the Rear
Stabilizer Covers (7, 8) as shown on page 3.
4. 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 insert the 1/2" x
70mm Button Bolt (51) into the holes. Then, tighten the
1/2" Nylon Locknut (52) onto the Bolt.
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).
3
68
3 4\
/
Knob
66
Align
these
29
holes
5. AttachtheSeat(12)to theSeatFrame(6)withthree
M6x 16mmScrews(64).
6. AttachtheBackrest(10)totheBackrestFrame(5)
withtwoM6x 16mmScrews(64),anM6x50mm
Screw(69),andanM6FlatWasher(71).
7. WhileanotherpersonholdstheUpright(13)inthe
positionshown,connecttheUpperWireHarness(35)
totheLowerWireHarness(36).Carefullypullthe
upperend of the Upper Wire Harness to remove
any slack from the Wire Harnesses.
Turn the Knob (not shown) on the right side of the
Frame (1) counterclockwise two or three turns to
loosen it. Next, puJJthe Knob, insert the Upright (13)
into the Frame, and then release the Knob. Move the
Upright up and down stightly unt/ it locks into
posit{on. Be careful to avoid p{nching the Wire
Harnesses (35, 36). Tighten the indicated M6 x
25Amm Button Screw (79) into the slot in the side of
the Upright.
10
Slot
5
/
71
64
13
\
36
8. Slide the two Handlebar Collars (77) onto the Left
Handlebar (11). insert the Right Handlebar (15)into
the Left Handlebar. Connect the Handlebar Collars, the
Left Handlebar, and the Right Handlebar with two M4 x
16mm Screws (73).
Attach the Handlebar Bracket (95) to the Left and
Right Handlebars (11, 15) with four M8 x 12mm Button
Screws (94).
Attach the Handlebar Bracket (95) to the Upright (13)
with two M8 x 39mm Button Bolts (76), two M8 Nylon
Locknuts (61), and an M8 x 14ram Button Screw (88).
73
61
11
13
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WhileanotherpersonholdstheConsole(16)inthe
positionshown,connectthewireharnessonthe
ConsoletotheUpperWireHarness(35).Insertthe
excesswireharnessintotheUpright(13).
AttachtheConsole(16)totheUpright(13)withfour
M4x 16mmScrews(73).Becarefultoavoidpinch-
ingthewireharnesses.
AttachtheWaterBottleHolder(89)totheUpright
(13)withtwoM4x22mmScrews(91).
Wire
Harness
16
13
91
10.TheConsole(16)requiresfour"D"batteries(not
included);alkalinebatteriesarerecommended.Pull
openthebatterydrawer.Insertfourbatteriesintothe
batterydrawer.Makesurethatthebatteriesareori-
entedasshownby thediagraminsidethebattery
drawer.Closethebatterydrawer.Note:Whenthebat-
teriesareinstalledcorrectly,thefanwillturnonfora
moment.
11.IdentifytheLeftPedal(24),whichismarkedwithan
"L" Usinganadjustablewrench,firmlytightenthe
LeftPedalcounterclockwiseintotheLeftCrankArm
(42).TightentheRightPedal(notshown)clockwise
intotheRightCrankArm(notshown)inthesame
way.Important:TightenbothPedalsasfirmlyas
possible.Afterusingthecrosstrainerfor one
week,retightenthePedals.Forthebestperfor-
mance,thePedalsmustbekeptproperlytightened.
10
16
Batteries
Battery
Drawer
11
AdjusttheLeftPedalStrap(25)tothedesiredposition
andpresstheendoftheStrapontothetabontheLeft
42
Pedal(24).AdjusttheRightPedalStrap(notshown)
inthesameway.
12. Make sure that aH parts of the 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
crosstrainer.
HOW TO USE THE RECUMBENT CYCLE
The crosstrainer features a recumbent cycle for aerobic exercise, and a convenient weight bench for strength
training exercise. To use the recumbent cycle, see pages 8 to 18. To use the weight bench, see page 19.
HOW TO ADJUST THE BACKREST HOW TO ADJUST THE UPRIGHT
When the recum-
bent cycle is used,
the backrest should
be in the upright
position. To adjust
the backrest, first
pull out the adjust-
ment pin. Raise the
backrest until it is
neady vertical, and
then insert the
adjustment pin into
the indicated hole
in the rounded
brackets and the
corresponding hole
in the seat carriage.
HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT
For effective exer-
cise, the seat
should be in the
proper position. As
you pedal, there
should be a slight
bend in your knees
when the pedals
are in the farthest
position. To adjust
the seat, first turn
the indicated
adjustment knob Carriage
counterclockwise
two or three turns
to loosen it (if the knob is not loosened enough, it may
scratch the rail). Next, pull the knob, slide the seat car-
riage to the desired position, and then release the
knob. Move the seat carriage back and forth slightly
until it locks into posit{on. Then, turn the knob clock-
wise until it is tight.
Backrest
Seat
Carriage
The upright can be
adjusted to the Upright
height that is the
most comfortable for
you. To adjust the
upright, first turn the
indicated adjust- Knob
ment knob counter-
clockwise two or
three turns to
loosen it (if the knob
is not loosened enough, it may scratch the upright).
Next, pull the knob, slide the upright to the desired
height, and then release the knob. Move the upright
up and down slightly until it locks into position.
Then, turn the knob clockwise until it is tight. IMPOR-
TAN'[.' After you adjust the upright, make sure that
your knees will not touch the handgrip pulse sen-
sor when you pedal.
HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS
To adjust the pedal
straps, first pull the
ends of the straps
off the tabs on the
pedals. Adjust the
straps to the
desired positions,
and then press the
ends of the straps
back onto the tabs.
HOW TO USE THE HAND WEIGHTS
The included hand weights can be used for a variety
of strength training exercises with the weight bench
(see page 19). In addition, the hand weights can be
used with the recumbent cycle. As you pedal, press
the hand weights over your head, raise the hand
weights out to your sides until your hands are level
with your shoulders, or do arm curls with the hand
weights.
Strap
Tab