ProForm PFEL5105.3 User Manual

CAUTION

Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment. Keep this manual 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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

PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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

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. Use the elliptical exercise only as described in this manual.

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 age 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 (113 kg).

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

9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the handlebars when 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 aid in determining heart rate trends in general.

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 illegible, call the telephone number on the front cover of this manual and order a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown.

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 revolutionary PROFORM

850 elliptical exerciser. The 850 elliptical exerciser 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 way.

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 cover of this manual. To help us assist you, note the product model number and serial number before con-

tacting us. The model number is PFEL5105.3. 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).

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.

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Handlebar

Pedal Disk

Wheel

Pedal

Console

Water Bottle Holder*

Leveling Foot

Handle

Storage Latch

Storage Magnet

Fan

Pedal Arm Latch

*No water bottle is included

ASSEMBLY

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

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 hex keys, 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 pages 28 and 29. The second number is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-assembled. If a part is not

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

Star Washer

(112)–8

M4 x 14mm

Screw (104)–8

Hub Screw (87)–8

M8 Split

Washer (90)–3

M4 x 16mm

Round Head

Screw (101)–8

M8 x 23mm Shoulder

M8 x 69mm Button

Bolt (80)–1

Wave Washer

(111)–2

Screw (115)–4

M8 Washer

(88)–6

M4 x 32mm

Round Head

Screw (105)–6

M8 x 23mm Button

Screw (84)–4

M8 Jamnut

(79)–5

M4 x 45mm

Screw (108)–2

M8 x 43mm Button

Bolt (78)–4

M10 x 80mm Carriage

Bolt (82)–2

M10 Nylon

Locknut (81)–2

M10 x 127mm Button Screw (83)–2

While another person lifts the Base (1), attach the Front Stabilizer (6) to the Base with two M10 x 80mm Carriage Bolts (82) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (81).

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

Shipping

Bracket

Screw

Handle

To make assembly easier, read the information on page 5 before you begin assembling the elliptical exerciser.

5. While another person holds the Upright (3), connect the Upper Wire Harness (48) to the Lower Wire Harness (49). Gently pull the upper end of the Upper Wire Harness to remove any slack, and insert the Upright into the Base (1). Attach the Upright with an M8 x 69mm Button Bolt (80), an M8 Split Washer (90), and an M8 Jamnut (79). Do not tighten

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 two M8 Split Washers (90) into the Base (1).

Do not tighten the Button Screws yet.

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

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104

6. 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.

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 right side of the elliptical exerciser;

make sure that the Crank Arms (36) are oriented so the Crank Bushing Sleeves (43) are in the positions shown. Note: There are no Pulley Screws (98) on the right side.

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

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

included); alkaline batteries are recommended.

IMPORTANT: If the ellipical exerciser has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room temperature before inserting batteries into the Console. If you do not do this, the console displays or other electronic components may become damaged. 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 orient-

ed as shown by the diagrams inside of the battery compartments. Then, reattach the battery cover to the

Console.

Battery

Cover

Batteries

Tabs

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

ness.

101

Wire

Harness

12. Identify the Left Pedal (13) and the Left Pedal Leg

(14), which are marked with stickers.

Attach the Left Pedal (13) to the Left Pedal Leg (14) with an M4 x 45mm Screw (108), three M4 x 14mm Screws (104), and four Star Washers (112).

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

104

112

108

11. Hold the Left Front Handlebar Cover (18) and the Left 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) around the Right Upper Body Arm (12) in the same way.

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.

Tighten an M8 x 23mm Button Screw (84) with an M8 Washer (88) and a Wave Washer (111) into each end of the Pivot Axle (74). Make sure that the Wave Washers

are on the ends of the Pivot Axle.

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105

Grease

13. Apply a thin film of grease to one of the Pedal Leg Axles (32) and to the faces of the two Pedal Leg Bushings (33) in the Left Pedal Leg (14).

Next, slide an M8 Washer (88) and a Pedal Leg Cover (31) onto an M8 x 23mm Shoulder Screw (115), and turn the Shoulder Screw a few turns into the Pedal Leg Axle (32).

While another person holds the front end of the Left Pedal Leg (14) inside of the bracket on the Left Upper Body Arm (11), insert the Pedal Leg Axle (32) into both parts. Next, slide an M8 Washer (88) and a Pedal Leg Cover (31) onto another M8 x 23mm Shoulder Screw (115), and turn the Shoulder Screw a few turns into the Pedal Leg Axle. Tighten both Shoulder Screws.

Repeat this step to attach the Right Pedal Leg (not shown) to the Right Upper Body Arm (12).

14. Lift the latch on the underside of the Left Pedal Leg (14), and set the Left Pedal Leg on the left Crank Bushing Sleeve (43). Release the lever, and make sure that the Left Pedal Leg is securely connected to the Crank Bushing Sleeve.

Connect the Right Pedal Leg (not shown) in the same way.

See step 5. Tighten the M8 x 69mm Button Bolt (80)

and the two M8 x 23mm Button Screws (84).

15. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical exerciser 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 exerciser.

Grease

115

33–Grease

Latch

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