Read all instructions in this manual before
using the exercise cycle. Use the exercise
cycle only as described in this manual.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the exercise cycle are adequately informed of all precautions.
3. Keep the exercise cycle indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Place the exercise cycle
on a level surface, with a mat beneath it to
protect the floor.
4. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
5. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the exercise cycle at all times.
6. Wear appropriate clothing when exercising;
do not wear loose clothing that could become
caught on the exercise cycle. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.
7.
The exercise cycle should not be used by
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-
persons weighing more than 1
8. Always keep your back straight whilst using
the exercise cycle; do not arch your back.
9. If you feel pain or dizziness whilst exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.
10.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.
11.The exercise cycle is intended for home use
only. Do not use the exercise cycle in
a commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
12.A warning decal has been placed on the exercise cycle in the location shown on page 3. If
the decal is missing, or if it is not legible,
please call our Customer Service Department
at 08457 089 009 and order a free replacement
decal.
Apply the decal in the location shown.
15 kg (250 lbs.).
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
Prt # 210124
Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM®715
MR exercise cycle. Cycling is one of the most effec-
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tive exercises for increasing cardiovascular fitness,
building endurance, and toning the body. The 715
SMR exercise cycle offers a selection of features
designed to let you enjoy this healthful exercise in the
convenience and privacy of your home.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the exercise cycle. If you have questions
Handlebar
Console
after reading this manual, please call our Customer
ervice Department at 08457 089 009.To help us
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assist you, please note the product model number and
serial number before calling. The model number is
PFEVEX24040. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the exercise cycle (see the front
cover of this manual for the location of the decal).
Before reading further, please familiarise yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
FRONT
Pulse Sensor
Seat
Adjustment Knob
REAR
RIGHT SIDE
Pedal/Strap
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ASSEMBLY
3/8” Nylon
Locknut (33)–6
M8 Nylon
Locknut (10)–3
M8 Flat
Washer (51)–3
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M5 x 12mm
Screw (49)–4
3/8” x 78mm Carriage Bolt (30)–4
M8 Lock
Washer (54)–3
M8 Curved
Washer (41)–3
M8 x 15mm
Screw (45)–3
3/8” x 38mm Bolt (50)–2
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the exercise cycle in a cleared area and remove the packing
aterials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
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Assembly requires the included tools and your own adjustable spanner , Phillips screwdriver , and pliers .
Use the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. The number in parenthesis below each
drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page 14. The number following the key number is
the quantity needed for assembly.
the parts bag, check to see if it has been preassembled.
Note: Some small parts may have been preassembled. If a part is not in
1. Whilst another person lifts the front of the Frame (1),
attach the Front Stabiliser (2) to the Frame with two
3/8” x 78mm Carriage Bolts (30) and two 3/8” Nylon
Locknuts (33) as shown. Make sure that the Front
Stabiliser is turned so the Wheels (23) are not
touching the floor.
Whilst another person lifts the rear of the Frame (1),
2.
attach the Rear Stabiliser (6) with two 3/8” x 78mm
Carriage Bolts (30) and two 3/8” Nylon Locknuts (33).
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30
23
2
33
23
2
1
1
33
33
6
30
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3. Whilst another person holds the Upright (13) in the
position shown, connect the Upper Wire Harness (36)
o the Lower Wire Harness (55).
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arefully pull the excess Upper Wire Harness (36) out
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of the top of the Upright (13), and insert the Upright into
the Frame. Be careful to avoid pinching the WireHarnesses. Next, attach the Upright with three M8 x
15mm Screws (45), three M8 Lock Washers (54), and
three M8 Curved Washers (41).
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Be careful to avoid
pinching the wire
harnesses whilst
inserting the
Upright.
13
36
54
55
45
4. Insert the Handlebar (15) into the Upright (13). Attach
the Handlebar to the Upright with two 3/8” x 38mm
Bolts (50) and two 3/8” Nylon Locknuts (33).
15
41
54
1
41
45
33
50
41
54
45
4
33
13
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5. The Console (16) requires four 1.5V “D” batteries;
alkaline batteries are recommended. Remove the indi-
ated screw from the battery drawer, and pull the bat-
c
tery drawer open. Insert four batteries into the battery
rawer; m
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shown by the markings inside of the battery drawer.
Close the battery drawer and reattach the screw.
ake sure that the batteries are oriented as
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16
Batteries
Screw
6. Hold the Console (16) near the Upright (13). Connect
the console wire to the Upper Wire Harness (36).
Insert the excess console wire and Upper Wire
Harness (36) down into the Upright (13). Next, attach
the Console (16) to the Upright with four M5 x 12mm
Screws (49).
7. Attach the Seat (12) to the Seat Post (5) with three M8
Flat Washers (51) and three M8 Nylon Locknuts (10).
The Flat Washers and Nylon Locknuts may be
Note:
preattached to the underside of the Seat.
Be careful to avoid pinching the wires.
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Console
Wire
49
36
49
Be careful to
avoid pinching
13
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the wires.
12
16
5
51
10
51
10
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8. Turn the indicated Adjustment Knob (9) counterclockwise and remove it. Insert the Seat Post (5) into the
rame (1). Align one of the adjustment holes in the
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Seat Post with the indicated hole in the Frame. Insert
he Adjustment Knob into the Frame and the Seat
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Post, and turn the Knob clockwise until it is tight. Make
sure that the Knob is inserted through one of the
adjustment holes in the Seat Post.
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5
Adjustment
Holes
1
Hole
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9. Identify the Left Pedal (24), which is marked with an
“L.” Using an adjustable spanner,
Left Pedal
Crank (35). Tighten the Right Pedal (not shown)
wise
Tighten both Pedals as firmly as possible. After
using the exercise cycle for one week, retighten
the Pedals. For best performance, the Pedals must
be kept tightened.
Adjust the Left Pedal Strap (25) to the desired position, and press the end of the Pedal Strap onto the tab
on the Left Pedal (24). Adjust the Right Pedal Strap
(not shown) in the same way.
10. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise cycle. Note: After assembly is
completed, some extra parts may be left over. Place a mat beneath the exercise cycle to protect the floor.
counterclockwise
into the right arm of the Crank. Important:
firmly tighten the
into the left arm of the
clock-
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25
35
24
Ta b
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HOW TO OPERATE THE EXERCISE CYCLE
HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT POST
For effective exer-
ise, the seat should
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be at the proper
eight. As you
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pedal, there should
be a slight bend in
your knees when the
pedals are in the
lowest position. To
adjust the height of
the seat, first turn
the indicated knob
counterclockwise
and remove it. Next,
slide the seat post up or down, and align one of the
adjustment holes in the seat post with the indicated
hole in the Frame. Insert the knob into the frame and
the seat post, and turn the knob clockwise until it is
Make sure that the knob is inserted through
tight.
one of the adjustment holes in the seat post.
Seat
Seat Post
Hole
Knob
HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS
To adjust the pedal
traps, first pull the
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ends of the straps off
he tabs on the ped-
t
als. Adjust the straps
to the desired position, and press the
ends of the straps
back onto the tabs.
Strap
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Display Buttons
On/Reset Button
Resistance Buttons
HOW TO USE THE CONSOLE
Turn on the console.
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Note: The console requires four 1.5V “D” batteries
(see assembly step 5 on page 6).
To turn on the console, press the On/Reset button
or begin pedaling. (See the drawing above to
identify the On/Reset button.)
Begin pedaling and change the resistance of
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the pedals as desired.
As you pedal, change the resistance of the pedals by pressing the + and – buttons below the
large display. There are ten resistance levels—
level 10 is the most challenging. Note: After the
buttons are pressed, it will take a few seconds for
the resistance to reach the selected setting.
Follow your progress with small display and
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the large display
The small display
show your pedaling pace,
in revolutions per minute
(RPM). The indicator bar
in the small display will
increase or decrease in
length as you increase or
.
will
Indicator Bar
decrease your pedaling pace. The small display
will also show your heart rate when you use the
handgrip pulse sensor (see step 4 on page 10.)
The upper section of the large
display will show
the distance you
have pedaled and
the numbers of
calories
FAT BURNING on page 12 for an explanation of
fat calories). The display will change from one
number to the next every few seconds.
To view only the distance
you have pedaled or the
number of calories or fat
calories you have burned,
press the upper button on
the left side of the large
display until only the word
DISTANCE, CALORIES, or
FAT CALORIES appears in the upper section of
the large display. Make sure that the word SCAN
does not appear. To again view the distance you
have pedaled and the numbers of calories and
fat calories you have burned, press the upper
button until the word SCAN reappears.
and
fat calories
you have burned (see
Upper Button
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The center of
the large dis-
ill show
lay w
p
the elapsed
ime and your
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current pace
(pace is shown in minutes per mile). The display
will change from one number to the other every
few seconds.
To view only the elapsed time or your pace, press
the center button on the left side of the large display until only the word TIME or PACE appears.
Make sure that the word SCAN does not appear.
To view both the elapsed time and your pace,
press the center button until the word SCAN
reappears.
The lower section of the
large display
will show your
pedaling speed
and the resistance level. The display will change from one
number to the other every few seconds.
To view only your pedaling speed or the resistance level, press the lower button on the left
side of the large display until only the word
SPEED or RESISTANCE appears. Make sure
that the word SCAN does not appear. To view
both your pedaling speed and the resistance
level, press the lower button until the word SCAN
reappears.
To reset the displays, press the On/Reset button.
measurement, hold down the On/Reset button for
about six seconds. When the batteries are
eplaced, it may be necessary to reselect the
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desired system of measurement.
Measure your heart rate if desired.
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f there are thin
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sheets of plastic on the metal
contacts on the
handgrips, peel
off the plastic.
To use the handgrip pulse sensor, hold the
handgrips with your palms resting against the
metal contacts.
When your pulse is detected, the heart-shaped
indicator in the small display will flash each time
your heart beats. After a moment, two dashes
(– –) will appear and then your heart rate will be
shown.
For the most accurate heart rate reading, continue
to hold the handgrips for about 30 seconds. Note:
When you first hold the handgrips, the large display will show your heart rate continuously for 30
seconds. The display will then show your heart
rate along with other feedback modes.
When you are finished exercising, the console
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will automatically turn off.
If the pedals are not moved for a few seconds,
the displays will pause and the time will flash in
the large display.
Avoid moving your hands.
Metal
Contacts
Note: The console can show speed and distance in either miles or kilometers.
MPH or KM/H will appear in the lower section of
the large display to show which system of mea-
o change the system of
surement is selected.
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The letters
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If the pedals are not moved and the console buttons are not pressed for a few minutes, the console will turn of
f to conserve the batteries.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Inspect and tighten all parts of the exercise cycle regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
To clean the exercise cycle, use a damp cloth and a
small amount of mild detergent.
damage to the console, keep liquids away from
the console and keep the console out of direct
sunlight.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
If the console display becomes dim, the batteries
should be replaced; most console problems are the
result of low batteries. To replace the batteries, see
assembly step 5 on page 6.
HOW TO ADJUST THE REED SWITCH
If the console does not display correct feedback, the
reed switch should be adjusted. To adjust the reed
switch, the left side shield must be removed.
Turn the Crank (35) to the position shown. Using an
adjustable spanner, turn the Left Pedal (24) clockwise
and remove it. Next, remove the five M5 x 25mm
Screws (52) and the M5 x 20mm Screw (42) from the
Left Side Shield (17). Carefully remove the Left Side
Shield.
Important: To avoid
Next, locate the Reed Switch (43). Turn the Crank
(35) until the Magnet (38) is aligned with the Reed
Switch. Loosen, but do not remove, the M5 x 15mm
Screw (46). Slide the Reed Switch slightly closer to or
away from the Magnet, and then retighten the Screw.
Turn the Crank for a moment. Repeat until the console displays correct feedback. When the Reed
Switch is correctly adjusted, reattach the left side
shield and the left pedal.
35
46
43
38
24
52
35
42
17
52
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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES
The following guidelines will help you to plan your
exercise program. Remember that proper nutrition
and adequate rest are essential for successful results.
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.
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 determin
ing heart rate trends in general.
EXERCISE INTENSITY
Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your
cardiovascular system, the key to achieving the
desired results is to exercise with the proper intensity.
The proper intensity level can be found by using your
heart rate as a guide. The chart below shows recommended heart rates for fat burning, maximum fat
burning, and cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise.
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During the first few minutes of exercise, your body
uses easily accessible
gy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does
your body begin to use stored
f your goal is to burn fat, adjust the intensity of your
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exercise until your heart rate is near the lowest number in your training zone as you exercise. For maximum fat burning, adjust the intensity of your exercise
until your heart rate is near the middle number in your
training zone as you exercise.
Aerobic Exercise
If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular system, your exercise must be “aerobic.” Aerobic exercise is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen
for prolonged periods of time. This increases the
demand on the heart to pump blood to the muscles,
and on the lungs to oxygenate the blood. For aerobic
exercise, adjust the intensity of your exercise until
your heart rate is near the highest number in your
training zone.
WORKOUT GUIDELINES
Each workout should include the following three parts:
A warm-up, consisting of 5 to 10 minutes of stretching
and light exercise. A proper warm-up increases your
body temperature, heart rate, and circulation in preparation for exercise.
carbohydrate
fat
calories for energy.
calories for ener-
To find the proper heart rate for you, first find your age
at the bottom of the chart (ages are rounded off to the
nearest ten years). Next, find the three numbers above
your age. The three numbers are your “training zone.”
The lowest number is the recommended heart rate for
fat burning; the middle number is the recommended
heart rate for maximum fat burning; the highest number is the recommended heart rate for aerobic exercise.
Fat Burning
To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relatively low intensity level for a sustained period of time.
Training zone exercise, consisting of 20 to 30 minutes of exercising with your heart rate in your training
zone. (During the first few weeks of your exercise program, do not keep your heart rate in your training
zone for longer than 20 minutes.)
A cool-down, with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching. This
will increase the flexibility of your muscles and will
help to prevent post-exercise problems.
EXERCISE FREQUENCY
To maintain or improve your condition, plan three workouts each week, with at least one day of rest between
workouts. After a few months of regular exercise, you
may complete up to five workouts each week, if
desired. Remember, the key to success is make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life.
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SUGGESTED STRETCHES
he correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right.
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Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce.
1. Toe Touch Stretch
Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from
your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach
down toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts,
then relax. Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Hamstrings, back of knees
and back.
2. Hamstring Stretch
Sit with one leg extended. Bring the sole of the opposite foot
toward you and rest it against the inner thigh of your extended
leg. Reach toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15
counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times for each leg. Stretches:
Hamstrings, lower back and groin.
3. Calf/Achilles Stretch
With one leg in front of the other, reach forward and place your
hands against a wall. Keep your back leg straight and your back
foot flat on the floor. Bend your front leg, lean forward and move
your hips toward the wall. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat
3 times for each leg. To cause further stretching of the achilles
tendons, bend your back leg as well. Stretches: Calves, achilles
tendons and ankles.
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2
3
4
4. Quadriceps Stretch
With one hand against a wall for balance, reach back and grasp
one foot with your other hand. Bring your heel as close to your
buttocks as possible. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3
times for each leg. Stretches: Quadriceps and hip muscles.
5. Inner Thigh Stretch
Sit with the soles of your feet together and your knees outward.
Pull your feet toward your groin area as far as possible. Hold for
15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Quadriceps and
hip muscles.
112M8 x 38mm Bolt
121Seat
131Upright
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151Handlebar
161Console
171Left Side Shield
181Right Side Shield
191Resistance Motor
204M4 Nut
211Pulley
221Reed Switch Clamp
232Wheel
241Left Pedal
251Left Pedal Strap
261Right Pedal
274Motor Screw
2843/8” Jam Nut
292U-bracket
2Frame Cover
3043/8” x 78mm Carriage Bolt
312Eyebolt
322M6 Nylon Locknut
3363/8” Nylon Locknut
341M8 x 20mm Screw
351Crank
361Upper Wire Harness
371Flywheel
381Magnet
391Right Pedal Strap
401Idler Assembly
413M8 Curved Washer
422M5 x 20mm Screw
43
441Crank Bearing Set
453M8 x 15mm Screw
461M5 x 15mm Screw
471Flat Washer
481Drive Belt
494M5 x 12mm Screw
5023/8” x 38mm Bolt
513M8 Flat Washer
525M5 x 25mm Screw
531Resistance Cable
543M8 Lock Washer
551Lower Wire Harness
561M4 x 12mm Screw
#1User’s Manual
#2Assembly Tool
1Reed Switch/Wire
Note: “#” indicates a non-illustrated part. Specifications are subject to change without notice. See the back cover
of this manual for information about ordering replacement parts.
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48
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51
51
52
42
52
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46
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35
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34
45
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54
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41
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20
20
50
38
28
28
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55
56
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EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. PFEVEX24040R0804A
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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
To order replacement parts, contact the ICON Health & Fitness, Ltd. office, or write:
ICON Health & Fitness, Ltd.
Customer Service Department
Unit 4
Revie Road Industrial Estate
Revie Road
Beeston
Leeds, LS118JG
UK