Model No. PFCCEX02910.1
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
MPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
This drawing shows the location(s) of the
warning decal(s). If a decal is missing or
illegible, see the front cover of this manual
and request a free replacement decal.
Apply the decal in the location shown.
Note: The decal(s) may not be shown at
actual size.
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your exercise bike before using your exercise bike.
ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the
use of this product.
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.
2. Use the exercise bike only as described in
this manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the exercise bike are adequately informed of all precautions.
4. The exercise bike is intended for home use
only. Do not use the exercise bike in a commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
5. Keep the exercise bike indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Do not put the exercise
bike in a garage or covered patio, or near
water.
6. Place the exercise bike on a level surface,
with a mat beneath it to protect the floor or
carpet. Make sure that there is at least 2 ft.
(0.6 m) of clearance around the exercise
bike.
9. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the exercise bike. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.
10. The exercise bike should not be used by
persons weighing more than 250 lbs.
(113 kg).
11. Always keep your back straight while using
the exercise bike; do not arch your back.
12. The exercise bike does not have a freewheel;
the pedals will continue to move until the flywheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed in
a controlled way.
13. To stop the flywheel quickly, press the brake
lever downward.
14. When the exercise bike is not in use, tighten
the resistance knob completely to prevent
the flywheel from moving.
15. To avoid damaging the brake pads, do not
lubricate the brake pads.
7. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
8. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the exercise bike at all times.
16. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM®290 SPX
exercise bike. Cycling is an effective exercise for
increasing cardiovascular fitness, building endurance,
and toning the body. The 290 SPX exercise bike provides a selection of features designed to make your
workouts at home more effective and enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the exercise bike. If you have questions
Resistance Knob
Brake Lever
Seat
Adjustment Knob
Water Bottle Holder
after reading this manual, please see the front cover
of this manual. To help us assist you, note the product
model number and serial number before contacting
us. The model number and the location of the serial
number decal are shown on the front cover of this
manual.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Handlebar
Adjustment Knob
Pedal/Strap
Leveling Foot
Wheel
Leveling Foot
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the exercise bike 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 tool(s), assembly requires an adjustable wrench and a Phillips
screwdriver .
Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preattached.
1. Remove the two screws, the two washers, and
the shipping bracket (not shown) from the rear
of the Frame (1) if necessary. Discard the
screws, washers, and shipping bracket.
Identify the Rear Stabilizer (7), which does not
have wheels.
Tighten two Leveling Feet (16) and two M10
Hex Nuts (49) into the underside of the Rear
Stabilizer (7).
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (7) to the Frame (1)
with two M8 x 16mm Screws (25) and two M8
Washers (24).
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25
24
1
7
49
16
49
16
2. Remove the two screws, the two washers, and
the shipping bracket (not shown) from the front
of the Frame (1). Discard the screws, washers,
and shipping bracket.
Orient the Front Stabilizer (8) so that the
Wheels (21) are in the position shown.
Attach the Front Stabilizer (8) to the Frame (1)
with two M8 x 16mm Screws (25) and two M8
Washers (24).
2
25
24
25
24
1
21
8
21
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3. Identify the Right Pedal (35), which is marked
with an “R.”
Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the
Right Pedal (35) clockwise into the Right
Crank Arm (31).
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Tighten the Left Pedal (38) counterclockwise
into the Left Crank Arm (not shown).
4. Orient the Handlebar Post (4) as shown.
Locate the Adjustment Knob (23) on the front of
the Frame (1). Loosen the Adjustment Knob
and pull it outward. Then, insert the Handlebar
Post (4) into the Frame.
Move the Handlebar Post (4) upward or downward to the desired position, release the
Adjustment Knob (23) into an adjustment hole
in the Handlebar Post, and then tighten the
Adjustment Knob. Make sure that the
Adjustment Knob is firmly engaged in an
adjustment hole.
31
35
38
4
4
1
23
5. Attach the Handlebar (5) to the Handlebar Post
(4) with two M10 x 25mm Screws (34) and two
M10 Washers (33).
5
33
34
5
4
6
6. Orient the Seat Post (2) as shown.
Locate the Adjustment Knob (23) on the rear of
he Frame (1). Loosen the Adjustment Knob
t
and pull it outward. Then, insert the Seat Post
2) into the Frame.
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Move the Seat Post (2) upward or downward to
the desired position, release the Adjustment
Knob (23) into an adjustment hole in the Seat
Post, and then tighten the Adjustment Knob.
Make sure that the Adjustment Knob is
firmly engaged in an adjustment hole.
7. Orient the Seat (22) and the Seat Carriage (3)
as shown.
See the inset drawing. Attach the Seat (22) to
the Seat Carriage (3) with two M8 Hex Nuts
(55). Make sure that the nose of the Seat is
pointing straight ahead before you tighten
the Hex Nuts.
2
23
1
7
22
2
Locate the Adjustment Knob (23) on the Seat
Post (2). Loosen the Adjustment Knob and pull
it outward. Then, insert the Seat Carriage (3)
into the Seat Post.
Slide the Seat Carriage (3) to the desired position and then release the Adjustment Knob (23)
into one of the adjustment holes in the Seat
Carriage. Make sure that the Adjustment
Knob is firmly engaged in an adjustment
hole.
23
3
1
22
3
55
7
8. Attach the Water Bottle Holder (60) to the
Frame (1) with two M5 x 12mm Screws (39)
and two M5 Washers (52).
9. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise bike. Note: After assembly
is completed, some extra parts may be left over. Place a mat beneath the exercise bike to protect the floor.
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39
52
1
60
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE
HOW TO ADJUST THE ANGLE OF THE SEAT
You can adjust the angle of the seat to the position
that is most comfortable. You can also slide your seat
forward or backward to increase your comfort or to
adjust the distance to the handlebar.
To adjust the seat, see the inset drawing in assembly
step 7 on page 7. Loosen the nuts on the seat clamp
a few turns, and then tilt the seat upward or downward
or slide the seat forward or backward to the desired
position. Then, retighten the nuts.
HOW TO ADJUST THE HORIZONTAL POSITION OF
THE SEAT
To adjust the position
of the seat, first
loosen the adjustment knob and pull it
downward. Then,
move the seat forward or backward,
release the adjustment knob into an
adjustment hole in the seat carriage, and firmly tighten
the adjustment knob. Make sure that the adjustment
knob is engaged in an adjustment hole.
Seat
Adjustment
Knob
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HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT POST
HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS
For effective exercise, the seat should be at the
roper height. As you pedal, there should be a slight
p
bend in your knees when the pedals are in the lowest
osition.
p
To adjust the height
of the seat post, first
loosen the adjustment knob and pull it
outward. Then, move
the seat post upward
or downward,
release the adjustment knob into an
adjustment hole in
the seat post, and firmly tighten the adjustment knob.
Make sure that the adjustment knob is engaged in
an adjustment hole.
HOW TO ADJUST THE HANDLEBAR POST
To adjust the height
of the handlebar
post, first loosen the
adjustment knob and
pull it outward. Then,
move the handlebar
post upward or
downward, release
the adjustment knob
into an adjustment
hole in the handlebar post, and firmly tighten the
adjustment knob. Make sure that the adjustment
knob is engaged in an adjustment hole.
Seat
Post
Adjustment
Knob
Handlebar
Post
Adjustment
Knob
To tighten the pedal straps (see the drawing on page
), simply pull the ends of the pedal straps. To loosen
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the pedal straps, press and hold the tabs on the buck-
es, adjust the pedal straps to the desired position,
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and then release the tabs.
HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDALING RESISTANCE
To increase the resistance of the pedals,
turn the resistance
knob clockwise; to
decrease the resistance, turn the
resistance knob
counterclockwise.
To stop the flywheel, push the brake lever downward. The flywheel should quickly come to a
complete stop.
IMPORTANT: When the exercise bike is not in use,
tighten the resistance knob completely.
HOW TO LEVEL THE EXERCISE BIKE
If the exercise bike rocks slightly on your floor during
use, turn one or both of the leveling feet on the front
or rear stabilizer (see the drawing on page 4) until the
rocking motion is eliminated.
HOW TO MAINTAIN THE EXERCISE BIKE
Inspect and tighten all parts of the exercise bike regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
Resistance
Knob
Brake
Lever
To clean the exercise bike, use a damp cloth and a
small amount of mild detergent.
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PART LIST M
Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description
odel No. PFCCEX02910.1 R1210A
1
21Seat Post
31Seat Carriage
41Handlebar Post
51Handlebar
62M12 Flange Nut
71Rear Stabilizer
81Front Stabilizer
91Brake Lever
10 1 Plastic Spacer
11 1 Resistance Knob
12 1 Left Crank Arm
13 8 Self-tapping Screw
14 1 Right Shield
15 1 Left Shield
16 4 Leveling Foot
17 3 Post Bushing
18 4 Stabilizer Cap
19 3 Post Cap
20 1 Shield Cover
21 2 Wheel
22 1 Seat
23 3 Adjustment Knob
24 4 M8 Washer
25 4 M8 x 16mm Screw
26 2 6.5mm Plastic Spacer
27 1 M6 x 38mm Bolt
28 1 Chain
29 1 M6 Locknut
30 1 Crank Hub
31 1 Right Crank Arm/Crank Wheel
1 Frame
2 2 Crank Cap
3
33 2 M10 Washer
34 2 M10 x 25mm Screw
35 1 Right Pedal/Strap
36 1 Flywheel
37 1 Flywheel Hub Set
38 1 Left Pedal/Strap
39 2 M5 x 12mm Screw
40 2 M8 Locknut
41 2 Brake Pad
42 1 Brake Clamp
43 1 Knob Washer
44 2 Brake Cable
45 1 Caliper Brake
46 4 Wheel Bearing
47 1 Flywheel Sprocket
48 2 Brake Pad Mount
49 4 M10 Hex Nut
50 2 M8 Bolt
51 1 M6 x 40mm Bolt
52 2 M5 Washer
53 2 Crank Nut
54 2 M5 x 25mm Screw
55 2 M8 Hex Nut
56 1 M6 Flange Nut
57 1 Flywheel Ring
58 1 M10 Locknut
59 2 M5 x 12mm Screw
60 1 Water Bottle Holder
*–Assembly Tool
*–Userʼs Manual
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. For information about ordering replacement parts, see
the back cover of this manual. *These parts are not illustrated.
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EXPLODED DRAWING M
19
1
7
2
22
3
2
3
19
34
33
4
19
5
17
29
11
43
10
9
27
42
39
23
60
52
44
58
17
23
12
53
32
38
38
38
56
45
51
41
48
25
24
25
24
1
18
50
40
46
21
46
49
16
46
40
21
46
50
49
16
18
8
49
16
18
7
6
36
31
47
28
57
37
6
20
13
59
13
14
13
13
35
35
35
32
53
30
26
15
54
18
49
16
5
5
5
5
odel No. PFCCEX02910.1 R1210A
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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
o order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, be prepared to
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provide the following information when contacting us:
• the model number and serial number of the product (see the front cover of this manual)
• the name of the product (see the front cover of this manual)
• the key number and description of the replacement part(s) (see the PART LIST and the EXPLODED
DRAWING near the end of this manual)
LIMITED WARRANTY
ICON of Canada, Inc. (ICON) warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and material,
under normal use and service conditions. The frame is warranted for five (5) years from the date of purchase. Parts and labor are warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.
This warranty extends only to the original purchaser. ICONʼs obligation under this warranty is limited to
repairing or replacing, at ICONʼs option, the product through one of its authorized service centers. All
repairs for which warranty claims are made must be preauthorized by ICON. This warranty does not
extend to any damage to a product caused by or attributable to freight damage, abuse, misuse, improper
or abnormal usage, or repairs not provided by an ICON authorized service center; products used for commercial or rental purposes; or products used as store display models. No other warranty beyond that
specifically set forth above is authorized by ICON.
ICON is not responsible or liable for indirect, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product; damages with respect to any economic loss, loss of
property, loss of revenues or profits, loss of enjoyment or use, or costs of removal or installation; or other
consequential damages of whatsoever nature. Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, the above limitation may not apply to you.
The warranty extended hereunder is in lieu of any and all other warranties, and any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited in their scope and duration to the terms set
forth herein. Some provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts. Accordingly,
the above limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from province to
province.
ICON of Canada, Inc., 900 de lʼIndustrie, St. Jérôme, QC J7Y 4B8
Part No. 309672 R1210A Printed in China © 2010 ICON IP, Inc.
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