ProForm DTL12940 User Manual

Model No. DTL12940

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

TREADMILL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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

PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.

2. Use the treadmill only as described in this
manual.

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 carpet from damage, place
a mat under the treadmill.

4. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois­ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.

5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or oxygen is administered.

6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmill at all times.

7. The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 300 pounds. Never allow
more than one person on the treadmill at a time.

8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes
that could become caught in the treadmill.
Athletic support clothes are recommended
for both men and women.

letic shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare
feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.

9. 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.

10. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that
meets all of the specifications described on
page 8. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local PROFORM dealer or call 1-800-806­3651 and order part number 146148.

Always wear ath-

11. 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 unexpectedly, which may result
in a fall and serious injury.

12. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres­sor away from heated surfaces.

13. Never move the walking belt while the power
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 tread­mill is not working properly.)

14. Never start the treadmill while you are stand­ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill. Never use
the Lightspeed bar as a handlebar.

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

16. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user's move­ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensor is intended only
as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general.

17. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug
the power cord and switch the reset/off circuit
breaker to the off position when the treadmill
is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for
the location of the circuit breaker.)

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 25.)
You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20
kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

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

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20. When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, an
electronic “chirping” sound will alert you
when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill
is about to change. Always listen for the
“chirp” and be prepared for speed and/or in­cline changes. In some instances, the speed
and/or incline may change before the per­sonal trainer describes the change.

21. When using iFIT.com CDs 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.

22. Always remove iFIT.com CDs and videos from
your CD player or VCR 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 open­ing.

DANGER: Always unplug the power

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cord immediately after use, before cleaning
the treadmill, and before performing the main­tenance and adjustment procedures de­scribed 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 institutional setting.

WARNING: 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. ICON 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 Customer Service Department toll-free at
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

Congratulations for purchasing the PROFORM®CS19e
treadmill. The CS19e treadmill offers an impressive
array of features to help you achieve your fitness goals
in the convenience of your home. From the advanced
console to the cushioned walking platform, the CS19e
treadmill is designed to make each workout more ef­fective and enjoyable. And when you’re not exercising,
the treadmill can be folded away, taking less than half
the floor space of conventional treadmills.

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

Book Holder

Tray

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Handrail

ing this manual, call our Customer Service Department
toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday 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 DTL12940. 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 familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Fan

Console

Key/Clip

Walking Belt

Foot Rail

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts

Reset/Off

Circuit Breaker

Power Cord

Adjustable Cushion

(see page 24)

RIGHT SIDE

BACK

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ASSEMBLY

Assembly requires two persons. Place the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not

dispose of the packing materials until the treadmill is assembled.

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, the sides of the walking platform, or
the shipping carton. This does not affect treadmill performance. If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt or
on the sides of the walking platform, wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.

Assembly requires the included allen wrench and your own phillips screwdriver .

1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
Uprights (65) to a vertical position.

Have the second person hold the console assembly near
the Uprights (65) as shown. Look under the console as­sembly and locate the Console Wire Harness (71).

Cut the plastic ties securing the Upright Wire Harness
(85) to the right Upright (65). Connect the Upright Wire
Harness to the Console Wire Harness (71).

connect the connectors properly (see the inset draw­ing). The connectors should slide together easily and
snap into place.

easily and snap into place, turn one connector and try
again. IF THE CONNECTORS ARE NOT CONNECTED

PROPERLY, THE CONSOLE MAY BE DAMAGED
WHEN THE POWER IS TURNED ON.

2. Insert the excess Wire Harness (71, 85) into the right
Upright (65).

Set the console assembly on the Uprights (65). While a
second person holds the console assembly, attach the
console assembly with four Console Bolts (99) and four
Console Washers (69) as shown. Firmly tighten the
Console Bolts.

If the connectors do not slide together

Make sure to

1

2

Console

Assembly

71

85

Console

Assembly

71

85

65

71, 85

69
99

65

69

99

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3. With the help of a second person, raise the treadmill
Frame (55). Hold the Latch Housing (68) and the Latch
Housing Cover (5) against the sides of the Frame as
shown. Loosely thread the two blunt-tipped 1/2” Screws
(105) into the Latch Housing Cover and the Latch Housing
as shown.

Remove the knob from the pin. Make sure that the collar
and the spring are on the pin. The collar should be on the
indicated side of the spring. Insert the pin into the Latch
Housing (68), and tighten the knob back onto it.

Align the pin with the hole in the Left Handgrip (63) by slid­ing the Latch Housing (68) up or down. Make sure that the
pin can be inserted fully into the hole. Hold the Latch
Housing in place as you tighten the two 1/2” Tek Screws
(20) into the Latch Housing and the Frame (55). Then,
tighten the 1/2” Screws (105). Note: It may be necessary
to pull on the knob to access and tighten the Screws.

Do not tighten the Screws yet.

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Pin

Collar

Spring

63

20

105

Hole

68

55

20

Knob

105

5

Small
Holes

4. Remove the backing from the indicated tape on the console
assembly. Press the Book Holder (23) firmly onto the tape.

5. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Place a mat beneath the

treadmill to protect the floor or carpet. For your benefit, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with
the TROUBLESHOOTING section on pages 27 and 28.

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Console

Assembly

23

Tape

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TREADMILL OPERATION

THE PERFORMANT LUBETMWALKING BELT

Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with
PERFORMANT LUBE

IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other
substances to the walking belt or the walking plat­form. Such substances will deteriorate the walking
belt and cause excessive wear.

HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD

TM

, a high-performance lubricant.

DANGER: Improper connection

of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in an increased risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service­man if you are in doubt as to whether the
product is properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the product—if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

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.

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 PROFORM dealer or call 1-800-806-3651
and order part number 146148.

To decrease the possibility of

an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding

Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor,

plug.

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 illus­trated 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.

1

Grounded Outlet Box

Surge Suppressor

Grounding Pin

Grounding Pin

Grounded Outlet

2

Grounded Outlet Box

Adapter

Grounding Plug

Surge Suppressor

Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that is
UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge sup­pressor (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 indi­cate 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 unexpect­edly, which may result in a fall and serious injury.

This product must be grounded.

tion or break down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec­tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having

If it should malfunc-

Lug

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.

covers are not grounded. Contact a qualified elec­trician to determine if the outlet box cover is
grounded before using an adapter.

Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box

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Note: If there are thin sheets of clear
plastic on the console, remove them.

Key

Clip

FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

The treadmill console offers an impressive array of
features designed to 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 mea­sure your heart rate using the handgrip pulse sensor or
the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 24).

The console also offers twelve speed and incline pro­grams. Each program automatically controls the speed
and incline of the treadmill as it guides you through an
effective workout. Two heart rate programs are also of­fered. Each program adjusts the speed and incline of
the treadmill to keep your heart rate near a target heart
rate while you exercise. You can even create custom
programs and save them in memory for future work­outs.

The console also features new iFIT.com interactive
technology. Having iFIT.com technology is like having a

personal 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 coaches you through every step of your work­out. High-energy music provides added motivation.

purchase iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, call toll­free 1-800-735-0768.

With the treadmill connected to your computer, you
can also go to our Web site at www.iFIT.com and ac­cess programs directly from the internet. Additional op­tions are soon to be available.

more information.

To use the manual mode of the console
steps beginning on page 10. To use a speed and in­cline program,
gram, see page 14. To create and use a custom pro­gram, see pages 16 and 17. To use an iFIT.com CD
or video program, see page 20. To use an iFIT.com
program directly from our Web site

see page 12. To use a heart rate pro-

See www.iFIT.com for

, follow the

, see page 22.

To

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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER

Plug in the power cord (see page 8).

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Locate the reset/off

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circuit breaker on the
treadmill near the power
cord. Switch the circuit
breaker to the reset
position.

Reset

Position

is pressed, the speed
setting will change by

0.1 mph; if a button is
held down, the speed
setting will change in in­crements of 0.5 mph.

If one of the Lightspeed buttons is pressed, the
walking belt will gradually increase in speed until it
reaches the selected speed setting. Indicators on
the button that you press will flash while the speed
of the walking belt is changing.

Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip

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attached to the key (see the drawing on page 9)
and slide the clip onto the waistband of your
clothes. Next, make sure that the cord attached to
the clip is routed
insert the key into the console. After a moment,
the displays and various indicators will light. Test

the clip by carefully taking a few steps back­ward until the key is pulled from the console. If
the key is not pulled from the console, adjust
the position of the clip.

HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE

Insert the key into the console.

under the Lightspeed bar, and

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See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER above.

Select the manual mode.

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When the key is in­serted, the manual
mode will be selected
and the indicator on
the Manual Control
button will light. If you
have selected a program, reselect the manual
mode by pressing the Manual Control button.

Start the walking belt.

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To start the walking belt, press the Start button,
the Speed increase button, or one of the twelve
Lightspeed buttons.

If the Start button or the Speed increase button is
pressed, the walking belt will begin to move at 1
mph. As you exercise, change the speed of the
walking belt as desired by pressing the Speed in­crease and decrease buttons. Each time a button

CAUTION: The Lightspeed bar is not intended
to be used as a handlebar. If you hold the han­dlebar for support, you may unintentionally
press one of the Lightspeed buttons, causing
the speed of the walking belt to increase.

To stop the walking belt, press the Stop button.
The time will begin to flash in the Pace/Time dis­play. To restart the walking belt, press the Start
button, the Speed increase button, or one of the
twelve Lightspeed buttons.

Note: The first time the treadmill is used, observe
the alignment of the walking belt, and align the
walking belt if necessary (see page 28).

Change the incline of the treadmill as desired.

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To change the incline of
the treadmill, press the
Incline increase and de­crease buttons. Each
time a button is pressed,
the incline will change by

0.5%. To change the incline quickly, press one of
the ten Quick Incline buttons.

Follow your progress with the matrix and the

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displays.

The matrix—When the

manual mode or the
iFIT.com mode is se­lected, the matrix will
display a 1/4-mile track.
As you exercise, the in­dicators around the track
will light in succession until the entire track is lit.
The track will then darken and the indicators will
again begin to light in succession.

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Distance/Incline dis­play—This display

shows the distance that
you have walked or run
and the incline level of
the treadmill. The display
will change from one number to the other every
few seconds. Note: Each time the incline changes,
the display will show the incline setting for several
seconds.

Calories/Pulse
display

shows the approximate
number of calories you
have burned. The dis­play will also show your
heart rate when you use the handgrip pulse sen­sor or the optional chest pulse sensor. The display
will change from one number to the other every
few seconds.

Speed display—This
display shows the
speed of the walking
belt.

Note: The console can
display speed and dis­tance in either miles or
kilometres. To find which
unit of measurement is
selected, hold down the
Stop button while inserting the key into the con­sole. An “E” for English miles or an “M” for metric
kilometres will appear in the Speed display. Press
the Speed increase button to change the unit of
measurement. When the desired unit of measure­ment is selected, remove the key.

Pace/Time display—
When the manual mode
or the iFIT.com mode is
selected, this display will
show your current pace,
in minutes per mile, and
the elapsed time. The display will change from
one number to the other every few seconds.
When a program is selected (except for the Self
Select heart rate program), the display will show
the elapsed time and the time remaining in the pro­gram.

—This display

Measure your heart rate if desired.

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To use the hand­grip pulse sen­sor, first make
sure that your
hands are clean.

stand on

Next,

the foot rails

and hold the
handgrip pulse
sensor, with your palms on the metal contacts.
Avoid moving your hands. When your pulse is
detected, two dashes (– –) will appear in the
Calories/Pulse display, and then your heart rate
will be shown.

reading, continue to hold the contacts for
about 15 seconds.

CAUTION: The Lightspeed bar is not intended
to be used as a handlebar. Always hold the
handrails for support when you are not mea­suring your heart rate.

Turn on the fan if desired.

For the most accurate heart rate

Contacts

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To turn on the fan, press the button below the fan.
To turn on the fan at high speed, press the button
a second time. To turn off the fan, press the but­ton a third time. Note: A few minutes after the
walking belt is stopped, the fan will automatically
turn off.

When you are finished exercising, remove the

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key from the console.

Step onto the foot rails, press the Stop button, and

adjust the incline of the treadmill to the lowest
setting. The incline must be at the lowest setting
when the treadmill is folded to the storage posi­tion or the treadmill will be damaged.

move the key from the console and put it in a se­cure place. Note: If the displays and various indi-

cators on the console remain lit after the key is
removed, the console is in the “demo” mode.
See page 23 and turn off the demo mode.

When you are finished using the treadmill, move
the reset/off circuit breaker to the off position and
unplug the power cord.

Next, re-

To reset the displays, press the Stop button, re­move the key, and then reinsert the key.

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