ProForm DTL52951 User Manual

Model No. DTL52951

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Read all precautions and instruc­tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Save this manual
for future reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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

ASSEMBLY

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

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

PART IDENTIFICATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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

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

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

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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.

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.

Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol

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products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.

Keep children under the age of 12 and pets

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away from the treadmill at all times.

7. The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 300 pounds.

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

9. 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. 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
meets all of the specifications described on
page 8. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local PROFORM dealer or call 1-888-533-

and order part number 146148, or see

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your local electronics store.

Failure to use a properly functioning surge

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suppressor could result in damage to the con
trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys­tem is damaged, the walking belt may change
speed, accelerate, or stop unexpectedly,
which may result in a fall and serious injury.

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

23. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the
treadmill regularly.

14. 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 4 if the treadmill
is not working properly.)

15. Never start the treadmill while you are stand­ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.

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

17. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug
the power cord and move the reset/off circuit
breaker to the off position when the treadmill
is not in use. (See the drawing on page 4 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 5, and HOW TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 21.)
You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20
kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

24. Never insert any object into any opening.

25.

DANGER: Always unplug the power

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. This treadmill is intended for in-home use
only. Do not use this treadmill in a commer­cial, rental, or institutional setting.

27. The decals shown here have been placed on
your treadmill. If a decal is missing, or if it is
not legible, call our Customer Service
Department toll-free at 1-888-533-1333 and
order a free replacement decal. Apply the
decal in the location shown. Note: The de­cals are not shown at actual size.

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

20. When using iFIT.com programs, 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. In some instances,
the speed and/or incline may change before
the personal trainer describes the change.

21. When using iFIT.com programs, you can man­ually override the speed and incline settings
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.

emove iFIT.com CDs and videos from your

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CD player and VCR and disconnect your MP3
player when you are not using them.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property

Read all instructions before using.
damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary
DISTANCE 560v treadmill. The DISTANCE 560v
treadmill offers an impressive array of features de­signed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable
and effective. And when you’re not exercising, the
unique DISTANCE 560v 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 read-

ing this manual, call our Customer Service Department

Fan

Accessory Tray

Handrail

Storage Latch

Upright

PROFORM

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toll-free at 1-888-533-1333, 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 of the treadmill is DTL52951. 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 labeled parts.

Console

Pulse Sensor

Key/Clip

Walking Belt

Foot Rail

BACK

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts

Reset/Off

Circuit Breaker

Power Cord

RIGHT SIDE

Cushioned Walking Platform

for maximum exercise comfort

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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 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.

Assembly requires the included allen wrenches and your own phillips screwdriver
and wire cutters .

1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged.

To identify small parts, use the PART IDENTIFICA­TION CHART on page 27. Note: If a part is not in the
parts bag, check to see if it has been preassembled. If a
part is missing, call toll-free 1-888-533-1333.

With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
Upright Base (97) to the position shown. Insert one of
the Extension Legs (92) into the Upright Base. (Note: It
may be helpful to tip the Upright Base forward as you in­sert the Extension Leg.) Make sure that the Warning
Decal (91) is in the location shown.

Insert the other Extension Leg (not shown) in the same
way.

1

91

97

92

With the help of a second person, carefully tip the

2.
Upright Base (97) down as shown. (Note: It may be help
ful to place your foot on one of the Extension Legs [92]
as you tip the Uprights.) Make sure that the Extension

Legs remain in the Uprights.

Attach each Extension Leg (92) with four 1” Tek Screws
(40) and two Base Pads (99) as shown; tighten the Tek

Screws without the Base Pads first. Note: The indi­cated center holes are not used.

Attach the other two Base Pads (99) to the Upright Base
(97) in the locations shown with two 1” Tek Screws (40).

With the help of a second person, raise the Upright Base
(97) to the vertical position.

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2

97

Not

Used

99

99

40

Not

Used

97

92

40

92

99

40

99

40

40

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Attach the Latch Assembly (82) to the Left Upright (84)

3.
with the two Latch Screws (46); start both Latch
Screws before tightening either of them. Note: The
Latch Screws may be preattached to the Left Upright.

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82

46

84

4. See step 6 and locate the four Upright Bolts (86). Loosen

the Upright Bolts two to three turns.

See drawing 4c. With the help of a second person, hold
the Console Base (101) near the Uprights (80, 84). Look
under the Console Base and locate the wires on the
sides of the Console Base. Make sure that the wires are
not routed through the openings for the Trays (109,

111). Drawing 4a shows the correct route for the wires;
drawing 4b shows an incorrect route.

See drawing 4c. Cut the plastic ties holding the Wire
Harness (74) and the pulse wire in the Uprights (80, 84).
Connect the Wire Harness and the pulse wire to the
wires on the sides of the Console Base (101). Make sure

to connect the connectors properly (see the inset
drawings). The connectors 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 again. IF THE CONNECTORS ARE NOT

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

the excess
Console Base.

Wire Harness and pulse wire up into the

4c

4a

Correct

80

111

101

4b

Incorrect

109

84

5. Set the Console Base (101) on the Uprights (80, 84). Be

careful not to pinch the wires (not shown) in the
Uprights. Attach the Console Base to each Upright with

two Console Bolts (76) and two Internal Star Washers
(77);

start all four Console Bolts before tightening

any of them.

Make sure that the Left and Right Trays (109, 111) are
pressed into the Console Base (101).

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5

76

77

74

111

80

Pulse
Wire

101

84

109

77

77

76

6. If you wish to adjust the height of the Uprights (80,

84), go to step 7. If the Uprights are at the desired
height,

tighten the four Upright Bolts (86) and go to step 8.

6

84

7. Note: The Uprights (80, 84) can be attached at three dif-

ferent heights. The Uprights are preattached in the mid­dle position. Adjusting the Uprights requires two persons.

While a second person holds the Console Base (101) and
the Uprights (80, 84), loosen the four Upright Bolts (86).
Then, remove the two Upright Bolts and Upright Star
Washers (45) from the Right Upright (80). Raise or lower
the Right Upright to the desired height, being careful not
to damage the Wire Harness (74). If the Upright Spacer
(79) falls, press it back onto the Upright Base (97).
Loosely thread the two Upright Bolts and Upright Star
Washers back into the Right Upright and the Upright Base.

Adjust the Left Upright (84) in the same way. (Note:
There are no wires in the Left Upright.)

both Uprights are at the same height. Lift the Walking
Platform (13) and make sure that it is centered be­tween the Uprights. Then, retighten all four Upright
Bolts (86).

Make sure that

86

7

45

84

86

13

97

79

86

45

86

80

101

74

97

80

79

97

8. 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 23). To protect the floor or carpet, place a mat under the treadmill.

If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see
page 20), follow the steps below to install the receiver
included

1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. Remove

the indicated Screw (108) and the Access Door (96).

Remove the paper from the adhesive pad on the back of

2.

the receiver (A). Orient the receiver so the small cylin

der is near the lower edge of the receiver and is fac­ing the Console (107) as shown.

ceiver onto the indicated corner of the Access Door (96).
Connect the wire on the receiver to the indicated wire ex­tending from the Console.

3. Make sure that no wires are pinched. Reattach the

Access Door (96) with the Screw (108). Note: The wires
included with the receiver may be discarded.

with the chest pulse sensor.

Firmly press the re

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96

107

108

Wire

A

Wire

Cylinder

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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT

PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT

THE

Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high­performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sil-

icone 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

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. 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 PROFORM dealer or call 1-888-533-1333
and order part number 146148, or see your local
electronics store.

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 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 moni
toring 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, accelerate, 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-

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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. 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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CONSOLE DIAGRAM

Note: If there is a thin sheet of plastic
on the face of the console, remove it.

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 continuous exercise feedback. You can even
measure your heart rate using the built-in handgrip
pulse sensor or the optional chest pulse sensor (see
page 20).

In addition, the console features four preset programs.
Each program automatically controls the speed and in
cline of the treadmill to give you an effective workout.
The console also offers two heart rate programs that
control the speed and incline of the treadmill to keep
your heart rate near a target heart rate during your
workouts. Note: You must wear the optional chest
pulse sensor to use the heart rate programs.

The console also features iFIT.com interactive technol
ogy. Having iFIT.com technology is like having a per

Key

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Clip

sonal trainer in your home. Using a stereo audio cable,
you can connect the treadmill to your portable stereo,
home stereo, computer, or VCR and play special
iFIT.com MP3, CD, and video programs (iFIT.com MP3
programs, CDs, and videocassettes are available sepa­rately). iFIT.com programs automatically control the
speed and incline of the treadmill as a personal trainer
guides you through every step of your workout; high­energy music provides added motivation.

load iFIT.com MP3 programs, go to www.iFIT.com.
To purchase iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, call
toll-free 1-888-533-1333.

With the treadmill connected to your computer, you
can also go to www.iFIT.com and access iFIT.com

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programs directly from our Web site.

www.iFIT.com for more information.

To use the manual mode of the console
steps beginning on page 10. To use a preset
program, see page 12. To use a heart rate program,
see page 13. To use an iFIT.com MP3, CD, or video
program, see page 17. To use an iFIT.com program

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directly from our Web site, see page 19.

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