ProForm PFEL799070 User Manual
Model No. PFEL79907.0
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the space
above for reference.
USER’S MANUAL
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
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.
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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 250 lbs.
(113 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 upper
body arms 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
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM
®
PERSPECTIVE 1000 elliptical exerciser. The PERSPECTIVE 1000 elliptical exerciser provides a wide
array of features, including a personal television,
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 contacting us. The model number and the location of th
serial number decal are shown on 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 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
Wheel
Pedal
Console/Personal Television
Water Bottle Holder*
Accessory Tray
Leveling Foot
*No water bottle is included
Handlebar
Leveling Foot
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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 hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.
Star Washer
(100)–3
M10 x 20mm x
1mm Washer
(81)–2
M4 x 16mm
Self-tapping
Screw (79)–16
M4 x 13mm
Washer (93)–2
M10 x 20mm x
1.5mm Washer
(84)–2
M4 x 16mm
Screw (86)–8
M8 x 75mm Button
Screw (107)–4
M6 Split
Washer (88)–8
M10 x 20mm x
2mm Washer
(92)–4
M6 x 35mm Phillips
Screw (87)–8
M8 x 15mm x 4.5mm
Washer (99)–4
M10 x 25mm
Washer (94)–4
M8 x 42mm Bolt
M10 x 20mm Button
Screw (91)–4
M8 Split
Washer (72)–4
M8 Nylon
Locknut (96)–4
(71)–4
Wave Washer
(98)–8
M10 Nylon
Locknut (97)–2
M8 x 16mm Button
Screw (95)–3
M10 x 23mm Shoulder
Screw (80)–8
M10 x 62mm Bolt (89)–2 M10 x 78mm Button Screw (90)–2
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1.
Attach the two Wheels (25) to the Front Stabilizer
(35) with two M10 x 62mm Bolts (89) and two
M10 Nylon Locknuts (97).
Attach two Leveling Feet (26) to the underside of
the Front Stabilizer (35).
2. Orient the Front Stabilizer (35) as shown. Have a
second person tip the Frame (2) backward.
Attach the Front Stabilizer (35) to the Frame with
two M10 x 78mm Button Screws (90).
97
26
26
1
2
89
89
25
25
90
35
35
2
3. Position the Base (1) near the Frame (2) as
shown. See the inset drawing. Attach two
Leveling Feet (26) to the underside of the Base.
Have a second person tip the Frame (2) forward.
Insert the Base (1) into the Frame. Attach the
Base with four M8 x 75mm Button Screws (107),
four M8 Split Washers (72), and four
M8 x 15mm x 4.5mm Washers (99).
2
1
3
1
99
72
107
107
26
26
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin
assembling the elliptical exerciser.
72
99
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5. Have a second person hold the Upright (6) near
the Frame (2) as shown.
Pull the Wire Harness (48) and the Coaxial
Cable (109) out of the Frame (2) and insert them
upward through the Upright (6). Do not let the
Wire Harness, the Coaxial Cable, or the Pulse
Wire (110) fall into the Upright; use a piece of
tape or an elastic band to hold the wires in place
until step 13.
Insert the Upright (6) into the Frame (2). Attach
the Upright with three M8 x 16mm Button
Screws (95) and three Star Washers (100).
Avoid pinching the Wires (48, 110) and the
Coaxial Cable (109) between the Upright and
the Frame.
4. Hook the front ends of the Frame Covers (105,
106) together. Attach each Frame Cover to the
Frame (2) with three M4 x 16mm Self-tapping
Screws (79).
4
79
79
105
2
106
5
6
95
95
95
48
109
110
100
100
100
2
Avoid pinching
the wires and
cable during
this step
8
7
11
71
8
96
7. Identify the Left Handlebar (8), which is marked
with a “Left” sticker. Insert the Left Handlebar into
one of the Handlebar Legs (11) as shown.
Attach the Left Handlebar (8) with two
M8 x 42mm Bolts (71) and two M8 Nylon
Locknuts (96). Make sure that the Nylon
Locknuts are inside the hexagonal holes.
Assemble the Right Handlebar and the other
Handlebar Leg (not shown) in the same way.
Hexagonal
Holes
6. Orient the Left Roller Leg (12), which is marked
with a “Left” sticker, near the left Crank Arm (36)
as shown.
Apply a small amount of the included grease to
both sides of a Wave Washer (98). Slide the
Wave Washer onto the end of the left Crank
Arm (36). Next, slide the Left Roller Leg (12)
onto the Crank Arm and set the Roller (22) on
the Base (1). Attach the Left Roller Leg with an
M10 x 23mm Shoulder Screw (80), an
M10 x 20mm x 1.5mm Washer (84), and a
Crank Axle Cap (30).
Repeat this step to attach the Right Roller
Leg (21) to the right Crank Arm (not shown).
12
21
1
36
80
84
30
98
6
22
9
8. Attach Inner and Outer Handlebar Covers (18,
19) around the Left Handlebar (8) with three M4 x
16mm Self-tapping Screws (79) and an M4 x
13mm Washer (93). Start all three Self-tapping
Screws before tightening any of them.
Repeat this step for the Right Handlebar (not
shown).
8
79
79
93
19
8
18
9. Apply a generous amount of grease to the
Pivot Axle (65), and insert the Pivot Axle into the
Frame (2).
Attach each Frame Cover (17) to the Frame (2)
with two M4 x 16mm Screws (86).
9
Grease
65
17
86
10. Apply a small amount of grease to both sides of
a Wave Washer (98). Slide the Wave Washer
onto the left end of the Pivot Axle (65). Next,
slide the Left Handlebar (8) onto the Pivot Axle
as shown. Attach the Left Handlebar with an
M10 x 23mm Shoulder Screw (80) and an
M10 x 20mm x 1mm Washer (81).
Repeat this step for the Right Handlebar (9).
10
98
8
9
80
81
2
65
17
Grease
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11. Identify the Left Pedal (13) and the Left Pedal
Leg (14), which are marked with “Left” stickers,
and orient them as shown.
Attach the Left Pedal (13) to the Left Pedal
Leg (14) with four M6 x 35mm Phillips
Screws (87) and four M6 Split Washers (88).
Start all four Phillips Screws before tightening any of them.
Repeat this step to attach the Right Pedal to
the Right Pedal Leg (not shown).
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12. Apply a generous amount of grease to two Pedal
Leg Axles (32). Insert one Pedal Leg Axle into
the lower end of the Left Handlebar Leg (11).
Insert the other Pedal Leg Axle into the Left
Roller Leg (12).
Apply a small amount of grease to both sides of
two Wave Washers (98). Slide a Wave Washer
onto each Pedal Leg Axle (32).
13. Orient the Left Pedal Leg (14) as shown, and
slide it onto the Pedal Leg Axles (32). Attach the
Left Pedal Leg to the Left Handlebar Leg (11)
with two M10 x 23mm Shoulder Screws (80), two
M10 x 20mm x 2mm Washers (92), and two Axle
Caps (31).
Attach the Left Pedal Leg (14) to the Left Roller
Leg (12) with two M10 x 20mm Button
Screws (91) and two M10 x 25mm Washers (94);
do not overtighten the Button Screws. The
Legs (11, 14, 12) must pivot freely.
Repeat step 12 and this step for the Right
Pedal Leg (not shown).
12
13
14
88
87
87
88
11
32
98
12
Grease
98
32
Grease
11
32
31
80
31
80
92
91
94
91
94
12
14
32
13
92