ProForm PFEL8947.0 User Manual

CAUTION

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

Model No. PFEL8947.0
Serial No.

USER’S MANUAL

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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

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

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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.

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 12 and pets away from
the elliptical exerciser at all times.

7. The elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 275 pounds.

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 while 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 toll-free 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.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM

®

160 elliptical exerciser. The 160 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 is PFEL8947.0. The
serial number can be found on a decal attached to the
elliptical exerciser (see 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

Console

Water Bottle Holder*

Accessory Tray

Leveling Foot

Leveling Foot

Fan

*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 24 and 25. The number follow­ing the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-assem-

bled. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.

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Star Washer

(100)–3

M10 x 20mm x

1mm Washer

(81)–2

M4 x 16mm
Self-tapping

Screw (79)–10

M8 x 16mm Button

Screw (95)–3

M4 x 13mm

Washer (93)–2

M10 x 20mm x

1.5mm Washer
(84)–2

M4 x 16mm

Screw (86)–4

M6 Split

Washer (88)–8

M10 x 20mm x

2mm Washer

(92)–4

M8 x 48mm Button

Screw (78)–2

M8 Split

Washer (72)–2

M10 x 25mm

Washer (94)–4

M6 x 35mm Phillips

Screw (87)–8

M10 x 20mm Button

M10 Spacer

M8 Nylon

Locknut (96)–4

Screw (91)–4

(76)–2

Wave Washer

(98)–8

M10 Nylon

Locknut (97)–2

M8 x 42mm Bolt

(71)–4

M10 x 23mm Shoulder

Screw (80)–8

M10 x 62mm Bolt (89)–4 M10 x 78mm Button Screw (90)–2

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1.

Orient the the Front Stabilizer (35) as shown.
Attach the two Wheels (25) to the Front Stabilizer
with two M10 x 62mm Bolts (89) and two M10
Nylon Locknuts (97).

Attach two Feet (26) to the underside of the
Front Stabilizer (35).

2. 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

2

89

89

25

25

35

90

35

3. Orient the Base (1) near the Frame (2) as
shown. See the inset drawing. Attach two 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 two M10 x 62mm Bolts (89), two M10
Spacers (76), two M8 x 48mm Button Screws
(78), and two M8 Split Washers (72).

2

89

1

72

78

3

1

76

26

26

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

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4. Have a second person hold the Upright (6) near
the Frame (2) as shown.

Pull the Wire Harness (48) out of the Frame (2)
and insert it upward through the Upright (6). Do
not let the Wire Harness fall into the Upright; use
a piece of tape or an elastic band to hold the
Wire Harness in place until step 12.

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 pinch-

ing the Wire Harness (48) between the
Upright and the Frame.

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4

95

95

100

2

95

100

5. 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).

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36

1

84

30

98

22

80

12

21

6. 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 (not shown)
and the other Handlebar Leg (not shown) in
the same way.

11

71

Grease

8

96

6

48

Hexagonal

Hole

Hexagonal

Hole

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7. Position an Inner Handlebar Cover (18) and an
Outer Handlebar Cover (19) around the Left
Handlebar (8) as shown.

Attach the Inner and Outer Handlebar Covers
(18, 19) with three M4 x 16mm Self-tapping
Screws (79) and an M4 x 13mm Washer (93).

Start all three Self-tapping Screws before
tightening them.

Repeat this step for the Right Handlebar (not
shown).

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8. Apply a generous amount of grease to the Pivot

Axle (65) and insert it into the Frame (2).

Attach the two Frame Covers (17) to the Frame
(2) with four M4 x 16mm Screws (86) as shown.

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86

86

65

17

17

2

19

18

79

79

8

93

Grease

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9. Apply a small amount of grease to both sides of

a Wave Washer (98). Slide the Wave Washer
onto the left side of the Pivot Axle (65). Next,
slide the Left Handlebar (8) onto the Pivot Axle
as shown.

Attach the Left Handlebar (8) with an M10 x
23mm Shoulder Screw (80) and an M10 x 20mm
x 1mm Washer (81).

Repeat this step to attach the Right
Handlebar (9) to the Pivot Axle (65).

10. 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 them.

Repeat this step to attach the Right Pedal
(not shown) to the Right Pedal Leg (not
shown).

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10

98

9

81

8

80

65

88

88

13

14

87

87

Grease