ProForm PFEL5105.0 User Manual

Model No. PFEL5105.0

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al for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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

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

PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, 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 exerciser.

. Read all instructions in this manual and all

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warnings on the elliptical exerciser before
using the elliptical exerciser. Use the ellipti­cal exercise only as described in this
manual.

0. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.

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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.

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. Keep the elliptical exerciser indoors, away
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.

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.

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

14. The decal shown below has been placed on
the elliptical exerciser. If the decal is miss­ing, or if it is not legible, please call the toll­free telephone number on the front cover of
this manual and order a free replacement
decal. Apply the decal in the location shown.

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

Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the han

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dlebars
using the elliptical exerciser.

when mounting, dismounting, or

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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 prob
lems. 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

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM

50 elliptical exerciser. The 850 elliptical exerciser

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provides a wide array of features designed to make
your workouts at home more effective and enjoy­able—and when you’re not exercising, the unique 850
elliptical exerciser can be folded out of the away.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical exerciser. If you have ques-

tions after reading this manual, see the front cover of
this manual. To help us assist you, please note the
product model number and serial number before call-

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Console

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ing. The model number is PFEL5105.0. The serial

umber can be found on a decal attached to the ellip-

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tical exerciser (see the front cover of this manual for
the location of the decal).

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.

Handlebar

Fan

Pedal Disk

Handle

Leveling Foot

Storage Magnet

Water Bottle Holder*

Wheel

Pedal

Pedal Arm Latch

Storage Latch

*No water bottle is included

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ASSEMBLY

M10 x 127mm Button Screw (83)–2

M4 x 14mm

Screw (104)–8

M10 Nylon

Locknut (81)–2

M8 Jamnut

(79)–5

M8 Washer

(88)–6

Wave Washer

(111)–2

M8 x 23mm Button

Screw (84)–4

M8 Split

Washer (90)–3

M8 x 43mm Button

Bolt (78)–4

M4 x 16mm

Round Head

Screw (101)–8

M4 x 32mm

Round Head

Screw (105)–6

M4 x 45mm

Screw (108)–2

M8 x 23mm Shoulder

Screw (115)–4

M8 x 69mm Button

Bolt (80)–1

M10 x 80mm Carriage

Bolt (82)–2

M6 x 20mm Button

Screw (77)–4

Hub Screw (87)–8

Star Washer

(112)–8

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 a phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .

As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify small parts. The number in parentheses
below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page 21. The second number is the
quantity needed for assembly.

parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.

Note: Some small parts may have been pre-assembled. If a part is not in the

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1. While another person lifts the Base (1), attach the
Front Stabilizer (6) to the Base with two M10 x 80mm

arriage Bolts (82) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (81).

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1

82

81

6

81

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2. Remove the indicated screw and bracket from the
Base (1). Discard the screw and the bracket.

Next, turn the Base Foot (26) into the Base (1) as far
as possible.

3. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (7) to the Frame (2) with two
M10 x 127mm Button Screws (83).

Next, hold the handle on the Frame (2), press the
Latch Button (68), and lower the Frame until the Rear
Stabilizer (7) is resting on the floor.

2

1

Bracket

26

Screw

3

Handle

83

7

2

4. Hold a Hub Cover (75) and a Crank Arm (36) against

the left Crank Hub (38). Align the holes in the Hub
Cover and the Crank Arm with the unused holes in the
left Crank Hub. Next, insert four Hub Screws (87) into
the Hub Cover and the Crank Arm, and finger tighten
the Hub Screws into the left Crank Hub. Tighten one of
the Hub Screws, and then tighten the Hub Screw
across from the first Hub Screw. Then, tighten the
remaining two Hub Screws.

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

make sure that the Crank Arms (36) are ori-

ciser;

ented so the Crank Bushing Sleeves (43) are in the
positions shown.

68

4

38

36

75

87

87

43

43

36

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5. While another person holds the Upright (3), connect
the Upper Wire Harness (48) to the Lower Wire

arness (49). G

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Upper Wire Harness to remove any slack, and

nsert the Upright into the Base (1). Attach the Upright

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with an M8 x 69mm Button Bolt (80), an M8 Split
Washer (90), and an M8 Jamnut (79).

the Button Bolt yet; make sure that the Jamnut is
in the hexagonal hole in the Base.

Next, finger tighten two M8 x 23mm Button Screws
(84) with M8 Split Washers (90) into the Base (1).

not tighten the Button Screws yet.

Attach the Water Bottle Holder (22) to the Base (1)
with two M4 x 14mm Screws (104).

ently pull the upper end of the

Do not tighten

Do

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3

48

80

90

90

84

49

79

90

84

104

22

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6. Insert the end of the Upper Wire Harness (48) through
the rectangular hole in the Console Bracket (4). Attach
the Console Bracket to the Upright (3) with four M6 x
20mm Button Screws (77).

Orient one of the Upright Covers (17) as shown, and hold
it against the Upright (3). Attach the Upright Cover with
two M4 x 16mm Round Head Screws (101). Attach the
other Upright Cover in the same way.

7. The Console (5) requires four 1.5V “D” batteries (not

included); alkaline batteries are recommended. Press
the two tabs on the battery cover, and remove the bat­tery cover. Next, insert four batteries into the Console.

Make sure that the batteries are oriented as shown
by the diagrams inside of the battery compart­ments. Then, reattach the battery cover to the Console.

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4

77

77

17

101

7

5

48

3

101

17

Tabs

8. While another person holds the Console (5) near the
Console Bracket (4), connect the wire harness on the
Console to the Upper Wire Harness (48). Insert the
excess wire harness into the Upright (3). Next, attach
the Console to the Console Bracket with four M4 x
16mm Round Head Screws (101).

pinching the wire harness.

Be careful to avoid

Batteries

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101

4

48

ire

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3

Harness

Battery

Cover

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9. Identify the Left Handlebar (8) and the Left Upper Body
Arm (11), which are marked with stickers.

Orient the Left Handlebar (8) and the Left Upper Body

rm (11) as shown. Insert the Left Handlebar into the

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Left Upper Body Arm. Attach the Left Handlebar with two
M8 x 43mm Button Bolts (78) and two M8 Jamnuts (79).

Make sure that the Jamnuts are in the hexagonal
holes in the Left Upper Body Arm.

Attach the Right Handlebar (9) to the Right Upper Body
Arm (12) in the same way.

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9

8

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10. Insert the Pivot Axle (74) into the Upright (3) and center

it. Apply a generous amount of the included grease to
the Pivot Axle.

Orient the Left Upper Body Arm (11) as shown, and
slide it onto the left end of the Pivot Axle (74). Slide the
Right Upper Body Arm (12) onto the right end of the
Pivot Axle.

10

79

11

74

Grease

78

12

3

78

88

84

111

12

Tighten an M8 x 23mm Button Screw (84) with an M8
Washer (88) and a Wave Washer (111) into each end of
the Pivot

are on the ends of the Pivot Axle.

Hold the Left Front Handlebar Cover (18) and the Left

1.

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Rear Handlebar Cover (19) around the Left Upper Body
Arm (11). Attach the Handlebar Covers with three M4 x
32mm Round Head Screws (105).

Attach the Right Front Handlebar Cover (20) and the
Right Rear Handlebar Cover (21) in the same way

Axle (74).

Make sure that the W

ave W

ashers

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8

88

1

1

111

84

1

1

20

105

21

12

18

11

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