ProForm PFEX024091 User Manual

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Model No. PFEX02409.1
Serial No.

Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.

Serial Number Decal

(under frame)

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions, or if parts are
damaged or missing, DO NOT

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contact Customer Care.

USER'S MANUAL

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on the back cover of this manual)
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CAUTION

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

OW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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

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

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

This drawing shows the location(s) of the warning
decal(s). If a decal is missing or illegible, see

the front cover of this manual and request a
free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the
location shown. Note: The decal(s) may not be

shown at actual size.

PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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

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

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

2. Use the exercise bike only as described in
this manual.

3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the exercise bike are ade­quately informed of all precautions.

4. The exercise bike is intended for home use
only. Do not use the exercise bike in a com­mercial, rental, or institutional setting.

5. Keep the exercise bike indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Do not put the exercise
bike in a garage or covered patio or near
water.

6. Place the exercise bike on a level surface
with at least 2 ft. (0.6 m) of clearance around
the exercise bike. To protect the floor or
carpet from damage, place a mat under the
exercise bike.

8. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the exercise bike at all times.

9. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the exercise bike. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.

10. The exercise bike should not be used by
persons weighing more than 250 lbs.
(113 kg).

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. Always keep your back straight while using
the exercise bike; do not arch your back.

13. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.

7. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu­larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

hank you for selecting the new PROFORM

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exercise bike. Cycling is an effective exercise for
increasing cardiovascular fitness, building endurance,
and toning the body. The ZX2 exercise bike provides

n impressive selection of features designed to make

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your workouts at home more effective and enjoyable.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the exercise bike. If you have questions

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Adjustment Knob

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fter reading this manual, please see the front cover

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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 the serial

umber decal are shown on the front cover of this

n
manual.

Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Game Controller

Console

Handlebar

Seat

Seat Adjustment Knob

Seat Post

Leveling Knob

Leveling Foot

Adjustment Knob

Pedal/Strap

Wheel

4

M10 x 95mm Patch

Screw (76)–4

M8 x 20mm

Patch Screw (74)–4

M6 x 60mm Bolt Set (51)–1

M4 x 16mm

Screw (90)–8

M4 x 5mm

Bright Screw

(91)–1

M8 Split

Washer (75)–8

M8 Washer

(43)–2

M8 Locknut

(72)–4

M6 x 70mm Bolt Set (50)–1

ASSEMBLY

Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the exercise bike in a cleared area and remove the packing

aterials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.

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In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .

See the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. 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 key number is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if

it has been preassembled. To avoid damaging parts, do not use power tools for assembly.

1.

To make assembly easier, read the
information at the top of this page before
you begin.

Attach the Rear Stabilizer (3) to the Frame (1)
with two M10 x 95mm Patch Screws (76).

5

1

3

76

1

2. Attach the Front Stabilizer (2) to the Frame (1)
with two M10 x 95mm Patch Screws (76).

2

3. Loosen the Adjustment Knob (27) in the Frame
(1) a few turns.

Orient the Seat Post (6) as shown. Then, pull
the Adjustment Knob (27) outward and insert
the Seat Post into the Frame (1). Slide the Seat
Post upward or downward to the desired posi­tion, and release the Adjustment Knob.

Move the Seat Post (6) upward or downward
slightly to make sure that the Adjustment
Knob (27) is engaged in one of the adjust­ment holes in the Seat Post. Then, tighten the

Adjustment Knob.

2

1

3

Adjustment

Holes

6

1

27

76

4. Orient the Seat (23) and the Seat Carriage (24)
as shown.

Attach the Seat (23) to the Seat Carriage (24)
with four M8 Locknuts (72) and four M8 Split
Washers (75).

Next, slide the Seat Carriage (24) onto the Seat
Post (6). Slide the Seat Carriage all the way for­ward, and tighten the Seat Adjustment Knob
(26).

Then, tighten an M4 x 5mm Bright Screw (91)
into the rear of the Seat Post (6).

4

75

23

24

72

26

91

6

6

5. Apply some of the included grease to an M6 x
70mm Bolt Set (50).

rient the Handlebar (5) and the Upright (4) as

O
shown.

While a second person holds the Handlebar (5)
near the Upright (4), insert the Extension Wire
(59) upward through the Handlebar.

Tip: Avoid pinching the Extension Wire (59).

Attach the Handlebar (5) to the Upright (4) with
the M6 x 70mm Bolt Set (50) and two M8
Washers (43).

5

0

5

Grease

51

43

5

59

43

50

Then, attach an M6 x 60mm Bolt Set (51)
through the lower bracket on the Handlebar (5).

6. The Console (13) can use four D batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended.

IMPORTANT: If the Console has been
exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to
warm to room temperature before inserting
batteries. Otherwise, you may damage the
console displays or other electronic compo­nents. Remove the indicated screw, remove the

battery cover, and insert the batteries into the
battery compartment. Make sure to orient the

batteries as shown by the diagrams inside
the battery compartment. Then, reattach the

battery cover.

To purchase an optional power adapter, call
the telephone number on the front cover of
this manual. To avoid damaging the console,
use only a manufacturer-supplied power
adapter. Plug one end of the power adapter

into the jack on the console; plug the other end
into an outlet installed in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.

Avoid pinching the

Extension Wire (59)

6

Batteries

13

51

Screw

4

Battery

Cover

Batteries

7

7. While another person holds the Console (13)
near the Handlebar (5), connect the console
wires to the Extension Wire (59), the Pulse Wire

61), the Left Controller Wire (66), and the Right

(
Controller Wire (67). Look at the tags on the

ires and make sure that the Left and Right

w
Controller Wires are connected to the cor­rect wires on the console.

Insert the excess wire downward into the
Handlebar (5) or upward into the Console (13).

7

13

Console

ires

W

61

59

66

Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (13) to the Handlebar (5) with four M4
x 16mm Screws (90).

8. Orient the Upright (4) assembly and the Pivot
Cover (12) as shown.

Slide the Pivot Cover (12) upward to the
Handlebar (5). Tip: Bend and flex the Pivot

Cover slightly to slide it over the Handlebar.

Attach the Pivot Cover (12) to the Handlebar (5)
with four M4 x 16mm Screws (90).

Next, pivot the Handlebar (5) until the hole in
the Handlebar is aligned with an adjustment
hole in the Upright (4).

Tighten an Adjustment Knob (27) into the
Handlebar (5) and into an adjustment hole in
the Upright (4). Make sure that the

Adjustment Knob is engaged in one of the
adjustment holes.

Avoid pinching

the wires

8

Adjustment

Holes

5

Hole

90

67

5

90

90

4

12

90

27

90

8