ProForm PFEL05900 User Manual

CAUTION

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

Model No. PFEL05900
Serial No.

Serial Number Decal

USERÕS MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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

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

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1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the elliptical crosstrainer.

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

3. Place the elliptical crosstrainer on a level
surface, with a mat beneath it to protect the
floor or carpet. Keep the elliptical crosstrain­er indoors, away from moisture and dust.

4. Inspect and tighten all parts regularly.
Replace any worn parts immediately.

5. The elliptical crosstrainer should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.

6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical crosstrainer at all times.

7. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the elliptical crosstrainer. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.

8. Always hold the handlebar or the upper
body arms when mounting, dismounting, or
using the elliptical crosstrainer.

9. Keep your back straight when using the ellip­tical crosstrainer; do not arch your back.

10. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the userÕs 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.

11. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercis­ing, stop immediately and begin cooling
down.

12. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop before dismounting
the elliptical crosstrainer.

13. The elliptical crosstrainer is intended for in­home use only. Do not use it 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.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-

tions before using the elliptical crosstrainer.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the revolutionary PRO­FORM¨695E elliptical crosstrainer. The PROFORM
695E is an incredibly smooth exerciser that moves
your feet in a natural elliptical path, minimizing the
impact on your knees and ankles. And the unique
695E features adjustable resistance and incline to
help you get the most from your exercise. Welcome to
a whole new world of natural, elliptical-motion exercise
from PROFORM.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the PROFORM 695E. If you have additional

questions, please 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 PFEL05900. The
serial number can be found on a decal attached to the
elliptical exerciser (see the front cover of this manual
for the location of the decal).

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

Upper Body Arm

Resistance Control

Handlebar with

Pulse Sensor

Water Bottle Holder
(Bottles not included)

FRONT

BACK

RIGHT SIDE

Pedal Arm

Pedal Disk

Pedal

Console

Book Rack

Incline Bracket

Incline Frame

ASSEMBLY

Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.

Assembly requires the following tools: the included allen wrench, your phillips screwdriver ,
adjustable wrench , rubber mallet , and pliers .

As you assemble the elliptical 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 18. The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been

pre-attached for shipping. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.

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1. Hold the Rear Stabilizer (65) against the saddle on the
rear of the Frame (1). Make sure that the Stabilizer is
turned so the square holes are facing away from the
Frame. Attach the Stabilizer with two M10 x 105mm
Carriage Bolts (27) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (26).

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26

26

1

27

65

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2. Turn the Resistance Control (57) counterclockwise to
the minimum setting.

If the Resistance Control (57) is attached to the Upright
(2), remove the M4 x 16mm Screw (35). Pull the bot­tom of the Resistance Control away from the Upright
and then slide it down to remove it.

57

Tab

2

35

M10 x105mm Carriage Bolt (27)Ð2

Axle Screw (30)Ð2

M10 x 85mm Bolt (25)Ð1

Nylon Washer

(11)Ð2

M8 Split

Washer (58)Ð2

M8 Washer (81)Ð6

M4 x 16mm

Screw (35)Ð9

M4 x 16mm

Flange Screw

(43)Ñ6

M8 Nylon

Locknut (80)Ð2

M10 Nylon

Locknut (26)Ð7

Spacer
(44)Ð4

M8 x 108mm Bolt (79)Ð2

Console Plate

Screw (92)Ð4

M10 Split

Washer (93)Ð4

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5

4

84

84

57

Metal

Bracket

57

B

A

C

84

57

3. Lay a cloth over the front of the Frame (1) to protect it.
Lay the Upright (2) in the position shown. Connect the
Extension Wire (51) to the Reed Switch Wire (50).

Next, connect the Resistance Cable (57) to the
Extension Cable (84) in the following way:

¥ Refer to drawing A. Pull up on the metal bracket, and

insert the tip of the Resistance Cable (57) into the
wire clip on the Extension Cable (84) as shown.

¥ Refer to drawing B. Firmly pull the Resistance Cable

(57) and slide it into the metal bracket on the
Extension Cable (84) as shown.

¥ Refer to drawing C. Using pliers, squeeze the prongs

on the upper end of the metal bracket together.

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1

84

57

51

50

5. Attach the Incline Bracket (24) to the lower end of the
Upright (2) with the M10 x 85mm Bolt (25) and an M10
Nylon Locknut (26). Do not overtighten the Nylon

Locknut; the Incline Bracket must pivot easily.

24

25

26

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4. Align the two holes in the front of the Upright (2) with
the two welded bolts on the front of the Frame (1).
Carefully push the Reed Switch Wire (not shown) into
the Upright until there is no slack.

Next, pivot the Upright (2) about halfway to the vertical
position while guiding the metal bracket on the
Extension Cable (not shown) into the Upright. Once
the top edge of the metal bracket is inside the Upright,
pivot the Upright to the vertical position so it rests on
the four welded bolts on the Frame (1). Be careful to
avoid pinching the wires. Tighten a M10 Nylon
Locknut (26) onto each welded bolt.

Refer to assembly step 2. Insert the tab on the Resis­tance Control (57) into the Upright (2). Next, press the
bottom of the Resistance Control against the Upright.
Tighten the M4 x16mm Screw (35) into the Resistance
Control and the Upright.

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1

Welded

Bolts

26

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