ProForm PFEL45012 User Manual

CAUTION

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

Model No. PFEL45012
Serial No.

Serial

Number

Decal

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USER’S MANUAL

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

®

900 CARDIO CROSSTRAINER. The PROFORM®900
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

®

900 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 PROFORM

®

900. 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 PFEL45012. 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

Pedal Spring

Pedal Disk

*No water bottle

is included

Wheel

Pedal

Console

Bookrack

Water Bottle Holder*

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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.

1. Identify the Front Stabilizer (10), which has Wheels (22)
attached to it. While another person lifts the front of the
Frame (1), attach the Front Stabilizer to the Frame
with two M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolts (34) and two
M10 Nylon Locknuts (33). Make sure that the Front

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

10

33

22

22

34

34

1

1

M8 Nylon

Locknut (38)–4

M4 x 16mm

Screw (52)–2

M8 x 45mm Button Screw (50)–4

M10 x 27mm

Patch Screw (40)–2

M10 Nylon

Locknut (33)–4

M6 x 25mm

Screw (7)–1

M10 x 27mm

Screw (67)–6

M10 Split

Washer (59)–6

M8 x 19mm Button

Screw (56)–2

Handlebar

Washer (55)–2

M10 x 27mm

Pedal Bolt (80)–2

M10 Bolt Set (74)–2

M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolt (34)–4

M10

Washer (78)–2

Spring Bracket
Washer (35)–2

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2. While another person lifts the back of the Frame (1),

attach the Rear Stabilizer (9) to the Frame with two
M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolts (34) and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (33).

34

9

1

3

2

43

44

1

73

79

59

Adjustment

Holes

Make sure the

Wire Harnesses

(44, 79) do not
get pinched and
damaged during

this step.

44

67

67

59

3. While another person holds the Upright (2) in the posi­tion shown, connect the Extension Wire Harness (44)
to the Wire Harness (79). Carefully pull the upper

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

Frame (1). Do not pinch the Wire Harnesses.
Next, turn the Upright Knob (43) counterclockwise sev-

eral turns. Pull the Knob, slide the Upright (2) down
until the Knob is aligned with one of the four adjust­ment holes, and then release the Knob. Do not tighten
the Knob yet.

Feed the upper end of the Extension Wire Harness (44)
through the Upright Extension (73). Attach the Upright
Extension to the Upright (2) with three M10 x 27mm
Button Screws (67) and three M10 Split Washers (59).

4. Connect the wire harness on the Handgrip Pulse
Sensor (29) to the indicated wire harness on the
Console (23). Insert both wire harnesses into the open­ing in the bottom of the Console. Next, insert the metal
tube on the Handgrip Pulse Sensor into the opening in
the bottom of the Console. Be careful not to pinch

the wire harnesses.

Refer to the inset drawing. Align the holes in the brack­et on the Console (23) with the holes in the metal tube
on the Handgrip Pulse Sensor (29). Tighten two M4 x
16mm Screws (52) through the bracket into the tube as
shown.

29

23

Wire Harnesses

4

2

33

33

Tube

52

23

Bracket

29

52

Tube

5. The Console (23) requires four “D” batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended. 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.

23

Tab

Batteries

Battery

Cover

5

50

8

38

7

6. While another person holds the Console (23) in the
position shown, connect the wire harness on the
Console to the Extension Wire Harness (44). Insert the
excess wire harness into the Upright Extension (73).

Attach the Console (23) to the Upright Extension (73)
with three M10 x 27mm Button Screws (67) and three
M10 Split Washers (59). Be careful to avoid pinch-

ing the wire harnesses.

Snap the bookrack onto the Console (23) in the indicat­ed location.

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23

67

73

59

59

7. Identify the Left Handlebar (6), which is marked with a

sticker. Insert the Left Handlebar into one of the
Handlebar Legs (5); 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 But t o n Bol t s (50 )
and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (38). 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).

Make sure that there are two Small Handlebar
Bushings (49) in the Left Handlebar (6). Carefully slide
an Upright Spacer (48), a Handlebar Spacer (47), the
Left Handlebar, and a Handlebar Cap (46) onto the left
axle on the Upright (2) as shown. Slide a Handlebar
Washer (55) onto an M8 x 19mm Button Screw (56), and
tighten the Button Screw into the axle.

Assemble the Right Handlebar (8) and the other
Handlebar Leg (5) in the same way.

Grease

7

44

Wire Harness

67

Bookrack

67

47

49

5

2

5

55

46

56

6

48

8

80

81

78

11

13

8. Identify the left Pedal Spring (11), which is marked with

a sticker. Attach the Left Pedal (13) to the left Pedal
Spring with an M10 x 27mm Pedal Bolt (80), an M10
Washer (78), and a Pedal Knob (81) as shown. Note:
The Left Pedal can be attached in any of five positions
(see HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDALS AND THE
UPRIGHT on page 9).

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

Hexagonal

Holes

INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR

If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (refer to page 19), 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 (23). Lift off the front of
the Console.

2. Plug the short jumper wire (A) into the indicated jack on
the Console (23). 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 (23) in the indicated location.

Refer to step 1 above. Reattach the front of the
Console (23) with the short and long screws. Make

sure that no wires are pinched.

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10.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.

B

23

Jack

23

Lift

Here

1

A

Cylinder

2

9. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on the left

Disc Crossbar (16). Slide a Spring Spacer (63) onto the
axle; make sure that the Spring Spacer is turned so

the flat side is facing the elliptical crosstrainer.

Next, slide the Left Rear Spring Bracket (12) on the left
Pedal Spring (11) onto the axle. Slide a Spring Bracket
Washer (35) onto an M10 x 27mm Patch Screw (40),
and tighten the Patch Screw int o the axle.

Next, hold the lower end of the left Handlebar Leg (5)
inside of the Front Spring Bracket (76) on the left Pedal
Spring (11). Apply grease to an M10 Bolt Set (74).
Attach the Handlebar Leg to the Front Spring Bracket
with the Bolt Set. Do not overtighten the Bolt Set;

the Handlebar Leg must pivot freely.

Attach the right Pedal Spring (not shown) to the right
side of the elliptical crosstrainer in the same way.

Tighten the M6 x 25mm Screw (7) into the Upright (2).
Turn the Upright Knob (43) clockwise until it is tight.

Refer to step 7. Tighten the M8 x 45mm Button Bolts
(50) in the Handlebar Legs (5).

Grease

Grease

16

74

11

11

9

40

35

63

12

74

5

43

7

2

76

Short

Screws

Long

Screws