ProForm PFEL39012 User Manual

CAUTION

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

Model No. PFEL39012
Serial No.

Serial

Number

Decal

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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

tions before using the elliptical crosstrainer.

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 of the elliptical crosstrainer
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 properly tighten all parts regu­larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.

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

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

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

8. Always hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the
handlebars when mounting, dismounting, or
using the elliptical crosstrainer.

9. 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 aid in determin­ing heart rate trends in general.

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

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

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

13. The elliptical crosstrainer is intended for
home use only. Do not use the elliptical
crosstrainer in a 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.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM

®

700 CARDIO CROSSTRAINER. The PROFORM®700
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 PROFORM

®

700 features adjustable resistance and a state-of-the­art 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 crosstrainer. If you have addi-

tional 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 PFEL39012. The
serial number can be found on a decal attached to the
elliptical crosstrainer (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.

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Handlebar

FRONT

BACK

LEFT SIDE

Flex Bar

Pedal Disk

*No water bottle

is included

Wheel

Pedal

Console

Bookrack

Water Bottle Holder*

Leveling Foot

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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. In addition to the
included allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .

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 22. The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been

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

M4 x 16mm

Screw (66)–2

Frame Spacer (83)–1

M8 x 19mm Button

Screw (22)–2

M8 x 45mm Button Bolt (91)–4

Locknut (46)–4

M10 Split

Washer (70)–4

M10 x 27mm

Screw (71)–3

M8 Nylon

M10 Nylon

Locknut (29)–6

M10.3 Black

Washer (53)–2

Adjustment Bolt (20)–2

M10 x 78mm Button Bolt (27)–2

M10 x 88mm Button Bolt (63)–1

Washer (38)–6

M10

M10 x 112mm Carriage Bolt (34)–4

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1. Identify the Front Stabilizer (3), which has Wheels (32)
attached to it. While another person lifts the front of the
Frame (1), attach the Front Stabilizer to the Frame
with two M10 x 112mm Carriage Bolts (34) and two
M10 Nylon Locknuts (29). Make sure that the Front

Stabilizer is turned so the Wheels are not touching
the floor.

3

29

32

32

34

1

1

2. While another person lifts the back of the Frame (1),
attach the Rear Stabilizer (4) to the Frame with two
M10 x 112mm Carriage Bolts (34) and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (29).

34

4

1

3

2

86

87

1

63

83

70

3. While another person holds the Upright (2) in the posi-

tion shown, connect the Upper Wire Harness (86) to
the Lower Wire Harness (87). Carefully pull the

upper end of the Upper Wire Harness to remove
any slack. While holding the upper end of the
Upper Wire Harness, insert the Upright into the

Frame (1). Do not pinch the Wire Harnesses.
Slide an M10 Split Washer (70) and a Frame Spacer

(83) onto the M10 x 88mm Button Bolt (63), and insert
the Button Bolt into the Frame and the Upright. Make

sure that the concave end of the Frame Spacer is
turned toward the Frame. Do not tighten the Button
Bolt at this time.

4. Connect the wire harness on the Handgrip Pulse

Sensor (81) to the indicated wire harness on the
Console (5). Insert both wire harnesses into the open­ing in the bottom of the Console.

Refer to the inset drawing. Insert the metal tube on the
Handgrip Pulse Sensor (81) into the metal bracket
inside the Console (5) as shown. Be careful not to
pinch the wire harnesses. Align the holes in the
metal tube with the holes in the metal bracket, and
tighten two M4 x 16mm Screws (66) into the indicated
holes.

81

5

Wire Harnesses

66

5

Bracket

81

4

2

29

29

Tube

66

Make sure the

Wire Harnesses

(86, 87) do not
get pinched and
damaged during

this step.

7. Hold the lower end of the left Handlebar Leg (79) inside
of the left Front Flex Bracket (17). Apply a small
amount of grease to an M10 x 78mm Button Bolt (27).
Attach the left Handlebar Leg to the left Front Flex
Bracket (17) with the Button Bolt, two M10 Washers
(38), and an M10 Nylon Locknut (29). Do not over-

tighten the Nylon Locknut; the left Handlebar Leg
must be able to pivot freely.

Attach the right Handlebar Leg (79) to the right Front
Flex Bracket (17) in the same way.

Refer to step 6. Tighten the M8 x 45mm Button Bolts
(91) in the Handlebar Legs (79). Refer to step 3.
Tighten the M10 x 88mm Button Bolt (63).

17

17

27

38

38

29

Grease

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5. The Console (5) requires four “D” batteries (not includ-

ed); alkaline batteries are recommended. Refer to the
inset drawing. Press the tab on the battery cover, and
lift off the battery cover. Insert four batteries into the
battery compartment. Make sure that the batteries

are oriented as shown by the diagram inside the
battery compartment. Reattach the battery cover.

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 into the Upright (2). Next, attach
the Console to the Upright with three M10 x 27mm
Screws (71) and three M10 Split Washers (70). Be

careful to avoid pinching the wire harnesses.

Snap the bookrack onto the Console (5) where shown.

5

Bookrack

86

71

71

6. 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 to the

Handlebar Leg with two M8 x 45mm Button Bolts (91)
and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (46). Make sure that the

Nylon Locknuts are inside of the hexagonal holes.
Do not fully tighten the Button Bolts yet.

Apply a small amount of the included grease to the left
and right axles on the Upright (2).

Carefully slide an Upright Spacer (26), a Handlebar
Spacer (25), the Left Handlebar (9), and a Handlebar
Cap (23) onto the left axle on the Upright (2) as shown.
Slide an M10.3 Black Washer (53) onto an M8 x 19mm
Button Screw (22), and tighten the Button Screw into the
axle.

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

Grease

6

7

2

Wire

Harness

70

70

71

26

25

9

2

23

22

53

91

46

Hexagonal

Holes

79

79

79

5

Tab

Batteries

Battery

Cover

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INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR

If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (refer to page 20), follow the steps below to install the receiver
and the short jumper wire included with the chest pulse sensor.

1. Remove the two short screws and the two long screws

from the back of the Console (5). Lift off the front of the
Console.

2. Plug the short jumper wire (A) into the indicated jack on

the Console (5). Connect the other end of the short
jumper wire to the wire on the receiver (B). Note: Any
other wires included with the chest pulse sensor can be
discarded.

Next, peel the paper off the adhesive pad on the back
of the receiver (B). Orient the receiver as shown, and
press it onto the Console (5) in the indicated location.

Refer to step 1 above. Reattach the front of the
Console (5) with the short and long screws. Make sure

that no wires are pinched.

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9. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware may
be left over after assembly is completed. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the
elliptical crosstrainer.

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20

15

38

14

13

8. Identify the Left Pedal (13). Attach the Left Pedal to the
left Flex Bar (14) with an Adjustment Bolt (20), an M10
Washer (38), and an Adjustment Knob (15) as shown.
Note: The Left Pedal can be attached in any of five
positions (see HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDALS on
page 9).

Attach the Right Pedal (not shown) in the same way.
Make sure that both Pedals are in the same position.

B

5

Jack

5

Lift

Here

1

A

Cylinder

2

Short

Screws

Long

Screws