ProForm PFEL5055 User Manual

Model No. PFEL5055.0

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

AINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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

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

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:T

tions before using the elliptical exerciser.

1. Read all instructions in this manual and all
warnings on the elliptical exerciser before
using the elliptical exerciser.

2. Use the elliptical exerciser only as described
in this manual.

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

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

Keep the elliptical exerciser indoors, away

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from moisture and dust. Place the elliptical
exerciser on a level surface, with a mat
beneath it to protect the floor or carpet.
Make sure that there is enough clearance
around the elliptical exerciser to mount,
dismount, and use it.

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

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

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

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

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

10. Always hold the handlebars or the upper
body arms when mounting, dismounting, or
using the elliptical exerciser.

11. Keep your back straight when using the ellip­tical exerciser; do not arch your back.

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

13. 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.

When you stop exercising, allow the pedals

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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.

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

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1274-10 Added Part No. 210125 and Table

Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM

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835 S elliptical exerciser. The PROFORM 835 S is an
incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a
natural elliptical path, minimizing the impact on your

nees and ankles. And the unique PROFORM 835 S

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ffers an impressive array of features to help you

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achieve your fitness goals in the convenience of your
home. 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-

tions after reading this manual, please see the front

Upper Body Arm
Console

Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Handlebar

cover of this manual. To help us assist you, note the
product model number and serial number before call­ing. The model number is PFEL5055.0. The serial
number can be found on a decal attached to the ellip-

ical exerciser (see the front cover of this manual).

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To avoid a registration fee for any service needed
under warranty, you must register the elliptical
exerciser at www.proformservice.com/registration.

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

Fan

Book Rack

Water Bottle Holder*

Upright

LEFT SIDE

BACK

Leveling Foot

Wheel

Pedal

Pedal Leg

RIGHT

SIDE

*No water bottle is included

The decal shown above has been placed on the elliptical exerciser

. If the decal is missing, or if it
is not legible, please call the toll-free telephone number on the front cover of this manual and
order a free replacement decal.

Apply the decal in the location shown.

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ASSEMBLY

M10 Split

Washer (73)–6

M4 x 16mm

Screw (94)–4

Bolt Set (65)–2

M10 Nylon

Locknut (89)–2

M8 Jam Nut

(81)–6

M8 x 44mm Button

Screw (84)–4

M10 x 55mm

Carriage Bolt (83)–2

M8 x 41mm Button

Bolt (80)–4

M10 x 90mm Carriage

Bolt (90)–2

M10 x 20mm Button

Screw (49)–6

M4 x 16mm

Round Head

Screw (69)–1

M10 Washer

(20)–2

M8 x 38mm Button

Bolt (85)–2

M4 x 19mm

Screw (91)–4

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

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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 allen wrenches, assembly requires your own phillips screwdriver and rubber
mallet .

As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, refer to the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly.
The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page 17.
The number following the parentheses is the quantity used in assembly.

been preassembled. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it is preassembled.

Note: Some small parts may have

1.

Identify the Front Stabilizer (8). While another person
lifts the front of the Frame (1), attach the Front
Stabilizer to the Frame with two M10 x 90mm Carriage
Bolts (90) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (89).

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90

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89

1

8

2. Identify the Rear Stabilizer (6). While another person
lifts the back of the Frame (1), attach the Rear

tabilizer to the Frame with the Support Plate (64) and

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four M8 x 44mm Button Screws (84).

3. Have another person hold the Upright (2) in the posi­tion shown.

Connect the Upper Wire Harness (30) to the Lower
Wire Harness (42). Insert the connectors on the Wire
Harnesses up into the Upright (2).

upper end of the Upper Wire Harness to remove
the slack from the Wire Harnesses.

Slide the Upright (2) onto the Frame (1). Be careful to
avoid pinching the Wire Harnesses (30, 42). Attach

the Upright with six M10 x 20mm Button Screws (49)
and six M10 Split Washers (73).

damaging the Wire Harnesses with the Button
Screws. Do not tighten the Button Screws yet.

Carefully pull the

Be careful to avoid

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1

6

64

84

3

2

73

49

30

42

49

73

84

73

49

Do not pinch the

wire harnesses

during this step.

4. Apply a generous amount of the included grease to
the Pivot Axle (25). Next, insert the Pivot Axle into the
Upright (2) and center it. Reapply grease to both ends
of the Pivot Axle. Orient the indicated hole as shown.

Slide an Upper Body Arm Cover (26) onto the indicat­ed tube on an Upper Body Arm (29). Next, slide the
Upper Body Arm and the Upper Body Arm Cover onto
the left end of the Pivot Axle (25).

Have another person hold the Left Handlebar (21)
near the Upright (2). Slide a Handlebar Cover (31)
onto the lower end of the Left Handlebar.

Slide the upper end of the Left Handlebar (21) into the
tube on the front of the Upright (2), while sliding the
lower end of the Left Handlebar onto the Pivot Axle
(25). Attach the upper end of the Left Handlebar with
two M8 x 41mm Button Bolts (80) and two M8 Jam
Nuts (81);

in the hexagonal holes in the Left Handlebar.

Attach the lower end of the Left Handlebar with an M8
x 38mm Button Bolt (85) and an M8 Jam Nut (81).
Then, press the tabs on the Handlebar Cover (31) into
the Upper Body

Repeat this step with the other Upper Body Arm
(29) and the Right Handlebar (22).

Make sure that the Jam Nuts are resting

Arm Cover (26).

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4

69

21

85

31

3

80

Tube

81

Grease

26

29

22

2

25

Hole

29

Hold the halves of the Upright Cover (3) around the
tube on the front of the Upright (2). Attach the Upright
Cover with an M4 x 16mm Round Head Screw (69).

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5. Attach the Water Bottle Holder (70) to the Upright (2)

with two M4 x 16mm Screws (94).

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2

70

94

6. Apply grease to the long side of a Bolt Set (65). Have
a second person hold the lower end of the left Upper
Body Arm (29) inside of the bracket on the Left Pedal
Leg (4). Attach the left Upper Body Arm to the Left
Pedal Leg with the Bolt Set.

Identify the Left Pedal (10). Attach the Left Pedal to
the Left Pedal Leg (4) with an M10 x 55mm Carriage
Bolt (83), an M10 Washer (20), and an Adjustment
Knob (72). Note: The slot in the Left Pedal Leg allows
the Left Pedal to be positioned as desired.

Repeat this step on the right side of the elliptical exer-

Regularly tighten both Adjustment Knobs (72).

ciser.

See step 3. Tighten the six M10 x 20mm Button
Screws (49).

7. The Console (17) requires four “D” batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
Remove the two battery covers from the Console.
Next, insert four batteries into the battery compart­ment. Make sure that the batteries are oriented as

shown by the diagrams inside of the battery com
partments. Then, reattach the battery covers to the

Console.

Attach the Book Rack (77) to the Console (17) with
two M4 x 16mm Screws (94) as shown.

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72

29

65

65

Grease

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77

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4

94

20

10

83

Battery
Covers

Batteries

17

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