Pro-form PFEL04908.0 User Manual

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Model No. PFEL04908.0
Serial No.

Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.

Serial

Number

Decal

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions, or if parts are
damaged or missing, DO NOT

CONTACT THE STORE; please
contact Customer Care.

IMPORTANT: Please register this
product (see the limited warranty
on the back cover of this manu­al) before contacting Customer
Care.

USERʼS MANUAL

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CAUTION

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

MPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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 elliptical exerciser before using your elliptical
exerciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or

hrough the use of this product.

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1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over the age of 35 or
persons with pre-existing health problems.

2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.

3. Your elliptical exerciser is intended for home
use only. Do not use your elliptical exerciser
in a commercial, rental, or institutional set­ting.

4. Keep your elliptical exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place your elliptical
exerciser on a level surface, with a mat
beneath it to protect the floor or carpet. Make
sure that there is at least 3 ft. (0.9 m) of clear­ance in the front and rear of your elliptical
exerciser and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each side.

5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu­larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.

6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from your elliptical exerciser at all times.

7. Your elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 lbs.
(113 kg).

8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on your elliptical exer­ciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot
protection.

9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the upper
body arms when mounting, dismounting, or
using your elliptical exerciser.

10. Keep your back straight while using your
elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back.

11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the userʼs 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.

12. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.

13. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.

14. Use your elliptical exerciser only as
described in this manual.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for purchasing the PROFORM®480 LE
elliptical exerciser. The 480 LE elliptical exerciser pro­vides an array of features designed to make your

orkouts at home more effective and enjoyable.

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or your benefit, read this manual carefully before

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you use the elliptical exerciser. If you have ques-

tions after reading this manual, please see the front

Handlebar

Console

Water Bottle Holder*

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

erial number decal are shown on the front cover of

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this manual.

Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Fan

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Storage Magnet

Pedal Disc

Handle

Leveling Foot

Wheel

Pedal

Pedal Arm Latch

Storage Latch

*Water bottle is not included

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M10 x 127mm Button Screw (83)–2

M10 Locknut

(81)–2

M8 Jam Nut

(79)–5

Wave Washer

(111)–2

M8 Washer

(88)–6

M8 x 23mm Button

Screw (84)–4

M8 Split

Washer (90)–3

M8 x 41mm Button

Bolt (78)–4

M4 x 16mm

Round Head

Screw (101)–8

M4 x 32mm

Round Head

Screw (105)–6

M8 x 23mm Shoulder

Screw (115)–4

M8 x 69mm Button

Bolt (80)–1

M10 x 80mm Carriage

Bolt (82)–2

Hub Screw (87)–8

M4 Split

Washer
(112)–8

M4 Washer

(102)–8

M4 x 47mm Screw

(108)–2

M4 x 16mm
Blunt Screw

(104)–8

ASSEMBLY

To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call 1-800-445-2480.

ssembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the

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packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.

In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .

As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify small parts. The number in parenthe­ses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The
number following the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have

been preassembled. If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.

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1.

To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you

egin.

b

1

While another person lifts the Base (1),

ttach the Front Stabilizer (6) to the Base

a
with two M10 x 80mm Carriage Bolts (82)
and two M10 Locknuts (81).

2. Remove the indicated screw and the ship­ping bracket from the Base (1). Discard the
screw and the shipping bracket.

Next, tighten the Base Foot (26) into the
Base (1).

82

2

6

81

81

1

26

Screw

1

Shipping

Bracket

6

3. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (7) to the Frame
(2) with two M10 x 127mm Button Screws
(83).

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83

Next, hold the handle on the Frame (2),

ress the Latch Button (68), and lower the

p
Frame until the Rear Stabilizer (7) rests on
the floor.

4. Hold a Hub Cover (75) and a Crank Arm
(36) against the left Crank Hub (38).

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andle

H

2

68

4

Align the holes in the Hub Cover (75) and
the Crank Arm (36) with the unused holes in
the left Crank Hub.

Insert four Hub Screws (87) into the Hub
Cover (75) and the Crank Arm (36), and fin­ger tighten the Hub Screws into the left
Crank Hub. Tighten one Hub Screw, and

then tighten the Hub Screw across from
the first Hub Screw. Then, tighten the
remaining two Hub Screws.

Repeat this step on the right side of the
elliptical exerciser.

Make sure that the Crank Arms (36) are
oriented with the Crank Bushing Sleeves
(43) in the positions shown. Note: There

are no Pulley Screws (98) on the right side.

87

75

36

87

43

38

98

43

36

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5. While another person holds the Upright (3)
near the Base (1), connect the Upper Wire
Harness (48) to the Lower Wire Harness

49).

(

ip: Avoid pinching the wires. Insert the

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Upright (3) into the Base (1). Attach the
Upright with an M8 x 69mm Button Bolt
(80), an M8 Split Washer (90), and an M8
Jam Nut (79). Do not tighten the Button

Bolt yet; make sure that the Jam Nut is
in the hexagonal hole in the Base.

Next, finger tighten two M8 x 23mm Button
Screws (84) and two M8 Split Washers (90)
into the Base (1). Do not tighten the

Button Screws yet.

Attach the Water Bottle Holder (22) to the
Base (1) with two M4 x 16mm Blunt Screws
(104).

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Avoid pinching

the wires

3

48

80

90

90

84

49

79

1

90

84

104

22

6. Identify the Left Upright Cover (17), which is
marked with a “Left” sticker, and hold it
against the left side of the Upright (3).

Attach the Left Upright Cover (17) with two
M4 x 16mm Round Head Screws (101).

Attach the Right Upright Cover (116) in
the same way.

6

116

3

101

17

101

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7. The Console (5) can use four D batteries
(not included); alkaline batteries are recom­mended. IMPORTANT: If the Console has

been exposed to cold temperatures,
allow it to warm to room temperature
before inserting batteries. Otherwise,
you may damage the console displays or
other electronic components. Remove

the battery cover, insert the batteries into
the battery compartment, and reattach the
battery cover. Make sure to orient the bat-

teries as shown by the diagram inside
the battery compartment.

To purchase an optional AC adapter,
contact the store where you purchased
this product or call the telephone num­ber on the cover of this manual. To avoid
damaging the console, use only a manu­facturer-supplied AC adapter. Plug one

end of the AC adapter into the jack on the
console; plug the other end into an outlet
installed in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.

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Cover

atteries

B

5

8. While another person holds the Console (5)
near the Upright (3), connect the wire har­ness on the Console to the Upper Wire
Harness (48).

Insert the excess wire harness into the
Upright (3).

Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (5) to the Upright (3) with four M4 x
16mm Round Head Screws (101).

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5

48

101

Wire

Harness

3

Avoid pinching

the wires

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