Pro-form PFEX17914.0 User Manual

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Model No. PFEX17914.0
Serial No.

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above for reference.

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USER’S MANUAL

CUSTOMER CARE

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

PART IDENTIFICATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

FCC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

PART LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

EXPLODED DRAWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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 Health & Fitness, Inc.

IFIT is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

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Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance. WPA and WPA2 are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.

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

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

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

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.

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

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 300 lbs.
(136 kg).

11. Be careful when mounting and dismounting
the exercise bike.

12. The heart rate monitor is not a medical
device. Various factors, including the user’s
movement, may affect the accuracy of heart
rate readings. The heart rate monitor is
intended only as an exercise aid in determin­ing heart rate trends in general.

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

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

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STANDARD SERVICE PLANS

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®

14.0 EX exercise bike. Cycling is one of the most effec­tive exercises for increasing cardiovascular fitness,
building endurance, and toning the entire body. The

14.0 EX exercise bike provides an impressive selection
of features designed to make 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 after

Length: 3 ft. 6 in. (107 cm)
Width: 1 ft. 11 in. (58 cm)

Fan

Console Knob

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

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

Ta bl e t H ol d er

Heart Rate Monitor

Console

Handlebar

Seat

Seat Knob

Seat Post

Seat Post Knob

Pedal/Strap

Handle

Leveling Foot

Accessory Tray

Wheel

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PART IDENTIFICATION CHART

Use 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

whether it has been preassembled. Extra parts may be included.

M8 Locknut

(43)–2

M6 x 50mm Screw

(89)–1

M4 x 16mm

Screw (72)–4

M8 x 20mm

Screw (65)–4

M10 x 98mm

Screw (53)–4

M4 x 22mm

Screw (84)–2

#8 x 12mm

Screw (92)–4

M8 x 50mm Bolt

(70)–2

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ASSEMBLY

• To hire an authorized service technician to
assemble this product, call 1-800-445-2480.

• Assembly requires two persons.

• Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until you fi nish all assembly steps.

• Left parts are marked “L” or “Left” and right parts
are marked “R” or “Right.”

1. Go to www.proform.com/registration on your

computer and register your product.

• activates your warranty

• saves you time if you ever need to contact
Customer Care

• allows us to notify you of upgrades and offers

Note: If you do not have Internet access, call

Customer Care (see the front cover of this
manual) and register your product.

• To identify small parts, see page 7.

• In addition to the included tool(s), assembly
requires the following tools:

one Phillips screwdriver

one adjustable wrench

Assembly may be easier if you have a set of
wrenches. To avoid damaging parts, do not use
power tools.

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2. Set a sturdy piece of packing material under the
rear of the Frame (1).

Attach the Rear Stabilizer (3) to the Frame (1)

with two M10 x 98mm Screws (53).

Remove the packing material.

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3

1

53

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3. Set a sturdy piece of packing material under the
front of the Frame (1).

Attach the Front Stabilizer (2) to the Frame (1)

with two M10 x 98mm Screws (53).

Remove the packing material.

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2

1

53

4. With the help of a second person, raise the
Upright (4) to the vertical position. Have the

second person hold the Upright until you
complete this step.

Attach the Upright (4) to the Frame (1) with four

M8 x 20mm Screws (65); start all the Screws,

and then tighten them.

Next, orient the Front Shield Cover (9) as shown,

and slide it downward onto the Upright (4). Then,
press the Front Shield Cover onto the Right and
Left Shields (10, 11).

4

9

65

4

1

10, 11

5. Attach the Accessory Tray (8) to the Upright (4)
with an M6 x 50mm Screw (89).

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89

8

4

9

6. Have a second person hold the Handlebar (5)
near the Upright (4).

See the inset drawing. Route the Upper Wire

(87) through the Pivot Post (78) and the Pivot
Bracket (71) as shown. Tip: It may be easier to

route the Upper Wire if you adjust the angle
of the Pivot Bracket by turning the Console
Knob (77).

Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Insert the Pivot

Post (78) into the Upright (4).

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5

87

71

70

Attach the Pivot Post (78) to the Upright (4) with

two M8 x 50mm Bolts (70) and two M8 Locknuts
(43); make sure that the Locknuts are in the

hexagonal holes.

7. While a second person holds the Console (13)
near the Pivot Bracket (71), connect the wires
on the Console to the Upper Wire (87) and the
Pulse Wires (61).

Insert the excess wire downward through the

Pivot Bracket (71). Do not insert the excess

wire into the Console (13); the wires may
interfere with the fan.

Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the

Console (13) to the Pivot Bracket (71) with four
M4 x 16mm Screws (72). Tip: It may be help-

ful to adjust the angle of the Pivot Bracket by
turning the Console Knob (77).

Avoid pinching

the wires

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Avoid pinching

the wires

87

78

77

13

71

72

61

77

43

78

87

4

Hexagonal

Holes

72

71

72

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8. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Press the Front
Pivot Cover (12) and the Rear Pivot Cover (15)
together around the Pivot Bracket (71). Make

sure that the wires are covered by the Rear
Pivot Cover.

Attach the Front and Rear Pivot Covers (12, 15)

to the Pivot Bracket (71) with two M4 x 22mm
Screws (84).

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12

84

9. Remove the Seat Knob (26) from the Seat
Bracket (30) inside the Seat Carriage (24).

Next, hold the Seat Carriage (24) on the Seat

Post (6). Insert the Seat Knob (26) upward into
the Seat Post, and tighten the Seat Knob into the
Seat Bracket (30) inside the Seat Carriage.

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Avoid pinching

the wires

9

71

71

30

24

11

26

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