ProForm PFEL13031 User Manual

Model No. PFEL13031

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES

ART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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

tions before using the elliptical exerciser.

Read all instructions in this manual before

1. using the elliptical exerciser.

1. Keep your back straight when using the ellip-

tical exerciser; do not arch your back.

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

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

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

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

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

7. The elliptical exerciser should not be used by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.

8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when using the elliptical exerciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection while exercising.

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

13. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals to slowly come to a complete stop. The elliptical exerciser does not have a free wheel; the pedals will continue to move until the flywheel stops.

14. Always unplug the power cord immediately after use and before cleaning the elliptical exerciser.

15. The decals shown below have been placed on the elliptical exerciser. If a decal is missing or illegible, please call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-888-5331333 and order a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown.

9. Hold the center handlebar or the left and right handlebars while mounting, dismounting, or using the elliptical exerciser.

10. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. Various factors may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is intended only as an exercise ing heart rate trends in general.

aid in determin-

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.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM®1280 S elliptical exerciser incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a natural elliptical path, minimizing the impact on your knees and ankles. And the unique 1280 S features adjustable resistance and a state-of-the-art console 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 elliptical exerciser. If you have ques-

. The PROFORM

Console

Left Handlebar

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

CD Player

1280 S is an

tions after reading this manual, call our Customer Service Department 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 is PFEL13031. 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 familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Center Handlebar

CD Holder

Fan

Right Handlebar

Pedal

BACK

Power Socket

Water Bottle Holder*

FRONT

Ramp

Wheel

Leveling Foot

Flex Bar

RIGHT SIDE

*No bottle is included

ASSEMBLY

Union Bolt Set (27)–2

M4 x 52mm Screw (98)–2

M4 x 16mm Round

Head Screw (45)–1

M4 x 16mm

Screw (66)–12

M8 Split

Washer (94)–10

M8.5 Small

Washer (53)–2

M8 x 19mm Shoulder

Screw (22)–2

M6 x 16mm Tapered

Button Screw (107)–8

M8 x 43mm Button

Bolt (50)–4

M8 x 38mm Button

Screw (70)–2

M10 x 35mm Carriage

Bolt (20)–2

M8 x 54mm Button

Screw (33)–4

M8 x 45mm Button

Screw (102)–4

M4 x 14mm Round Head Screw (93)–2

M8 Nylon

Locknut (46)–4

M10 Washer

(99)–2

M4 x 12mm Round Head Screw (18)–2

M6 x 18mm Patch

Screw (67)–4

M6 Washer

(58)–2

Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser 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 allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver wrench , and a rubber mallet .

See the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on pages 24 and 25. The number following the key number is the quantity needed for assembly.

part is not found in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.

Note: Some small parts may have been pre-assembled. If a

, an adjustable

1. While another person lifts the front of the Frame (1), thread a Leveling Foot (72) fully into the underside of the Frame.

Next, attach the Front Stabilizer (3) to the front of the Frame (1) with two M8 x 54mm Button Screws (33) and two M8 Split Washers (94).

2. Move and lift the left Flex Bar (14) out of the way and slide the Left Stabilizer Cover (31) onto the Front Stabilizer (3). Slide the Right Stabilizer Cover (116) onto the Front Stabilizer in the same way.

While another person lifts the front of the Frame (1), attach the Left and Right Stabilizer Covers (31, 116) to the Front Stabilizer (3) with two M4 x 52mm Screws (98).

3. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the elliptical exerciser onto one side.

116

Make sure that the Left and Right Stabilizer Endcaps (35, 92) are on the Rear Stabilizer (4).

Attach the Rear Stabilizer (4) to the Frame (1) with four M8 x 45mm Button Screws (102) and four M8 Split Washers (94).

shown) inside of the Frame. Be careful to avoid damaging the wires with the Button Screws.

With the help of a second person, carefully tip the elliptical exerciser back to the vertical position.

Note: There are wires (not

102

4. Identify the Ramp Axle (128), which is the longest axle. Slide a Ramp Axle Cover (132) onto an M6 x 18mm Patch Screw (67) as shown. into one end of the Ramp Axle. Apply a small amount of the included grease to the Ramp

Have a second person hold the two Ramp Spacers (130) against the sides of the Frame (1) so they cover the indicated tubes on the Frame. Lift the Flex Bars (not shown) out of the way and align the round tubes on the Ramp (133) with the Ramp Spacers. Make sure that the Ramp is turned as shown. Insert the Ramp Axle (128) into the Ramp, the Ramp Spacers, and the Frame. Note: It may be helpful to use a rubber mallet.

Slide the other Ramp Cover (132) onto an M6 x 18mm Patch Screw (67) as shown. Tighten the Patch Screw into the other end of the Ramp Axle (128).

Tighten the Patch Screw

Axle.

133

132

130

Grease

132

128

130

Tube

5. Identify the Incline Axle (137), which is the longest remaining axle. Slide an M6 Washer (58) onto an M6 x 18mm Patch Screw (67). Tighten the Patch Screw into one end of the Incline Axle. Apply a small amount of grease to the Incline Axle.

Raise the Ramp (133). Insert the Incline Axle (137) into one side of the Ramp, through an Incline Spacer (123), through the motor screw, through the other Incline Spacer, and then into the other side of the Ramp.

you insert the Incline Axle through the motor screw, make sure that the motor screw does not turn.

Slide an M6 Washer (58) onto an M6 x 18mm Patch Screw (67). Tighten the Patch Screw into the other end of the Incline Axle (137).

6. Have another person hold the Upright (2) near the Frame (1). Connect the Upper W Lower Wire Harness (87). Next, slide the Upright onto the Frame.

pinching the W

two M8 x 54mm Button Screws (33), two M8 x 38mm Button Screws (70), and four M8 Split Washers (94). Be

careful to avoid damaging the Wire Harnesses with the Button Screws.

Be careful to avoid disconnecting or

ire Harnesses.

ire Harness (86) to the

Attach the Upright with

133

Motor Screw

Grease

137

123

Attach the Water Bottle Holder (91) to the Upright (2) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (66).

Hold the Left and Right Handlebar Covers (26, 29) around the Upright (2) and the indicated tube. Press the Handlebar Covers together and connect them with an M4 x 16mm Round Head Screw (45).

Hold the Left and Right Upright Covers (34, 38) around the Upright (2). Attach the Upright Covers with two M4 x 14mm Round Head Screws (93).

Make sure

the wire harnesses do not get

pinched and

damaged

during this

step.

ube

7. Identify the Left Handlebar (9), which is marked with a sticker. Insert the Left Handlebar into one of the Handlebar Legs (79);

make sure that the Handlebar Leg is turned so the hexagonal holes are on the indicated side.

Attach the Left Handlebar with two M8 x 43mm Button Bolts (50) and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (46).

Do not tighten the Button Bolts yet. Make sure that the Nylon Locknuts are seated in the hexagonal holes.

Attach the Right Handlebar (not shown) to the other Handlebar Leg (not shown) in the same way.

Hexagonal

Holes

8. Apply a generous amount of grease to the Pivot Axle (108) and to the two M8.5 Small Washers (53). Insert the Pivot Axle into the Upright (2) and center it. Reapply grease to both sides of the Pivot Axle.

Identify the Left and Right Handlebars (9, 10), which are marked with stickers. Slide a Handlebar Spacer (25) onto the short tube on each Handlebar, and slide the Handlebars onto the Pivot Axle (108).

Make sure

that the Handlebars are on the correct sides.

Orient the two Handlebar Caps (23) as shown, and press the small tabs on the Handlebar Caps into the two Handlebar Spacers (25). Tighten an M8 x 19mm Shoulder Screw (22) with an M8.5 Small Washer (53) into each end of the Pivot Axle (108).

9. Remove the Chrome Tube (118) from the left Handlebar Leg (79).

eflon

included

Apply a small amount of the

lubricant to a paper towel, and rub a thin film of lubricant onto the Chrome Tube. Then, reinsert the Chrome Tube into the Handlebar Leg.

See the drawing at the right and the inset drawing. Apply a thin film of grease to the shaft of a Union Bolt Set (27). Insert the shaft of the Union Bolt Set into the side of the left Flex Bar (14) closest to the Upright (2), and then slide a 4.7mm Spacer (143) onto the shaft. Next, slide the end of the left Chrome Tube (118) onto the shaft and

onto the Spacer. Then, slide a Wheel

Bushing (28), a Ramp Wheel (119), and another Wheel Bushing onto the shaft. Make sure that all

parts are oriented exactly as shown.

Insert the shaft completely through the Flex Bar and tighten the screw of the Union Bolt Set into the shaft.

Grease

Lubricate

119

Tube

119

118

Tube

143

1 143

108

118

Grease

Repeat this step to attach the right Chrome Tube (118) to the right Flex Bar (14).

Screw

Shaft

10. Identify the Left Pedal (13). Attach the Left Pedal to the left Flex Bar (14) with an M10 x 35mm Carriage Bolt (20), an M10 W as shown. Note: The Left Pedal can be attached in any of five positions (see HOW PEDALS on page 11).

Attach the Right Pedal (12) in the same way. Make sure that both Pedals are in the same position.

See step 7. Tighten the four M8 x 43mm Button Bolts (50).

asher (99), and a Pedal Knob (15)

TO ADJUST THE

11. Loosen the eight indicated screws (A) in the Center Handlebar (63).

Attach the Center Handlebar (63) to the Upright (2) with eight M6 x 16mm Tapered Button Screws (107).

Do not tighten the Tapered Button Screws yet.

Retighten the eight screws (A) in the Center Handlebar (63).

12. See step 13. Remove the six M4 x 16mm Screws (66) and the Left and Right Handlebar Covers (109, 110) from the Console (5).

Attach the CD Holder (1 two M4 x 12mm Round Head Screws (18) as shown.

While another person holds the Console (5) in the position shown, connect the wire harness on the Console to the Upper Wire Harness (86). Insert the excess wire harness down into the Upright (2).

Attach the Console (5) to the Upright (2) with four M4 x 16mm Screws (66).

the wire harnesses.

14) to the Console (5) with

Be careful to avoid pinching

107

114

Harness

ire

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