Pro-form PFEL54907.0 User Manual

CAUTION

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

Serial Number Decal

(on underside of

frame)

Model No. PFEL54907.0 Serial No.

Write the serial number in the space above for reference.

QUESTIONS?

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PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE STORE; please contact Customer Care.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

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

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

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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

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

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

The warning decal shown at the right has been applied in the location shown. If the decal is missing or

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

may not be shown at actual size.

PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

1. Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.

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

3. Your elliptical exerciser is intended for home use only. Do not use your elliptical exerciser in a commercial, rental, or institutional setting.

4. Keep your elliptical exerciser indoors, away from moisture and dust. Place your 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 your 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 your elliptical exerciser at all times.

7. Your elliptical exerciser should not be used by persons weighing more than 275 lbs. (124 kg).

8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when exercising; do not wear loose clothes that could become caught on your elliptical exerciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection.

9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the handlebars when mounting, dismounting, or using your elliptical exerciser.

10. Keep your back straight while using your elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back.

11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. Various factors, including the user’s movement, 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.

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

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

14. Use your elliptical exerciser only as described in this manual.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and

instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical exerciser before using your elliptical exerciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM®500 F elliptical exerciser. The 500 F elliptical exerciser provides a wide array of features designed to make your workouts at home more effective and enjoyable.

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 and the location of the serial number decal are shown on the front cover of this manual.

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

Wheel

Pedal

Roller

Console

Water Bottle Holder (No water bottle is included)

Leveling Foot

Track

Fan

ASSEMBLY

To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call 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 near the end of this manual. The number following the parentheses 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 preassembled.

M8 Nylon

Locknut (68)–4

M4 x 19mm

Screw (75)–4

M4 x 50mm

Screw (76)–4

M8 x 16mm Button

Screw (53)–5

16mm Wave

Washer (66)–4

M4 x 35mm

Screw (74)–2

M8 x 25mm Button

Screw (77)–6

19mm Wave

Washer (71)–4

M10 x 20mm Button

Screw (58)–4

M8 x 35mm Button

Screw (67)–4

M8 x 25mm

Washer (54)–8

M10 x 25mm

Washer (52)–4

M10 x 35mm Shoulder

Screw (57)–2

M8 x 50mm Button

Screw (65)–2

Attach a Wheel (8) to one side of the Frame (1) with an M10 x 35mm Shoulder Screw (57).

Attach the other Wheel in the same way.

2. Apply a generous amount of the included grease to the Pivot Axle (41). Then, insert the Pivot Axle through the Frame (1).

Apply a small amount of grease to a 16mm Wave Washer (66). Slide the Wave Washer onto the right side of the Pivot Axle (41).

Identify the Right Upper Body Arm (37), which is marked with an “R” sticker. Slide the Right Upper Body Arm onto the Pivot Axle (41). Attach the Right Upper Body Arm with an M8 x 25mm Button Screw (77), a Pivot Axle Cover (44), and an M8 x 25mm Washer (54).

Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (23) in the same way.

Grease

3. Orient the Water Bottle Holder (6) as shown. Hold the Water Bottle Holder near the Frame (1) and insert the Wire Harness (73) upward through the Water Bottle Holder.

Next, slide the Water Bottle Holder (6) onto the Frame (1). Attach the Water Bottle Holder with two M4 x 35mm Screws (74).

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

4. Orient the Upright Cover (5) and the Upright (3) as shown. While another person holds the Upright Cover and the Upright near the Frame (1), insert the Wire Harness (73) upward through the Upright Cover and the Upright. Tip:

Use an elastic band or a piece of tape to prevent the Wire Harness from falling into the Upright.

Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (73) during this step. Insert the Upright (3) through

the Upright Cover (5) into the Frame (1). Then, slide the Upright Cover upward and attach the Upright to the Frame with three M8 x 16mm Button Screws (53). Tip: Start all the Button

Screws before tightening them.

5. The Console (4) requires four 1.5V “D” batteries (not included); alkaline batteries are recommended. IMPORTANT: If the elliptical exercis-

er 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. Remove the two screws from the back of

the console, and remove the battery cover. Insert four batteries into the Console. Orient the batteries as shown by the markings inside the battery compartment. Then, reattach the battery cover.

Note: The Console (4) can be operated with an optional power supply instead of batteries. To

purchase a power supply, call the telephone number on the front cover of this manual.

Plug one end of the power supply into the jack on the Console. Plug the other end of the power supply into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Batteries

Cover

Screws

Avoid pinching the

Wire Harness (73)

during this step

6. While another person holds the Console (4) near the Upright (3), connect the console wire to the Wire Harness (73). Insert the excess wire downward into the Upright.

Tip: Avoid pinching the wires during this step. Slide the Upright Cover (5) upward to the

top of the Upright (3). Attach the Console (4) and the Upright Cover to the Upright with four M4 x 19mm Screws (75).

Console

Wire

Avoid pinching the

Wire Harness (73)

during this step

Hexagonal

Holes

7. Identify the Right Handlebar (36), which is

marked with an “R” sticker. Orient the Right Handlebar as shown; make sure that the

hexagonal holes are in the indicated location.

Insert the Right Handlebar (36) into the Right Upper Body Arm (37). Attach the Right Handlebar with two M8 x 35mm Button Screws (67) and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (68). Make

sure that the Nylon Locknuts are inside the hexagonal holes.

Repeat this step for the Left Handlebar (22).

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