ProForm PFEX198102 User Manual

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Model No. PFEX19810.2
Serial No.

Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.

Serial Number

Decal

QUESTIONS?

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

CONTACT THE STORE; please
contact Customer Care.

USERʼS MANUAL

IMPORTANT: Please register this
product (see the limited warranty
on the back cover of this manual)
before contacting 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

MPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

PART IDENTIFICATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

FCC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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.

LE TOUR DE FRANCE is a registered trademark of Societe du Tour de France.

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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 a mat beneath it to protect the floor or
carpet. Make sure that there is at least 2 ft.
(0.6 m) of clearance around 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 350 lbs.
(159 kg).

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

12. 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.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM
LE TOUR DE FRANCE®exercise bike. Cycling is an
effective exercise for increasing cardiovascular fitness,
building endurance, and toning the body. The LE
TOUR DE FRANCE exercise bike provides a 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

Length: 4 ft. 10 in. (147 cm)
Width: 2 ft. 1 in. (64 cm)

Adjustment Knob

Water Bottle Holder

®

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 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.

Seat

Seat Carriage

Adjustment Knob

Console

Handlebar

Power Switch

Wheels

Pedal/Strap

Leveling Foot

Power Cord

4

5/16" x 3/4"

Screw (92)–1

#8 x 3/4"

Screw (94)–6

5/16" x 2 1/4"
Screw (81)–1

#8 x 1/4"

Screw (70)–1

3/8" x 2 1/4"

Screw (74)–4

PART IDENTIFICATION CHART

se the drawings below to identify small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses by each drawing is

U
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 preattached.

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ASSEMBLY

To hire an authorized service technician

•
to assemble the exercise bike, 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 complete all assembly steps.

• To identify small parts, see page 5.

1. Identify the Front Stabilizer (22), which has
Wheels (27).

Attach the Front Stabilizer (22) to the Base (1)
with two 3/8" x 2 1/4" Screws (74).

In addition to the included tool(s), assembly

•
requires:

one Phillips screwdriver

one adjustable wrench

Assembly will be more convenient if you have a
socket set, a set of open-end or closed-end
wrenches, or a set of ratchet wrenches. To avoid
damaging parts, do not use power tools for
assembly.

1

27

74

22

1

27

6

2. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (23) to the Base (1)
with two 3/8" x 2 1/4" Screws (74).

2

74

1

23

3. Orient the Seat Post (3) as shown.

Loosen the indicated Post Knob (47) and pull it
outward. Then, insert the Seat Post (3) into the
Frame (2).

Move the Seat Post (3) upward or downward to
the desired position, release the Post Knob (47)
into an adjustment hole in the Seat Post, and
then tighten the Post Knob. Make sure that the

Post Knob is firmly engaged in an adjust­ment hole.

3

3

Holes

2

47

7

4. Orient the Seat Carriage (4) as shown.

Locate the Seat Knob (29) on the Seat Post (3).

oosen the Seat Knob and pull it downward.

L
Then, insert the Seat Carriage (4) into the Seat

ost.

P

Slide the Seat Carriage (4) to the desired posi­tion, release the Seat Knob (29) into one of the
adjustment holes in the Seat Carriage, and then
tighten the Seat Knob. Make sure that the

Seat Knob is firmly engaged in an adjust­ment hole.

Tighten a #8 x 1/4" Screw (70) into the under­side of the Seat Carriage (4).

4

4

Holes

3

2

70

9

5. Orient the Handlebar Post (6) as shown.

Have a second person hold the Handlebar Post
(6) near the Frame (2). Locate the wire tie in the
Handlebar Post, and tie the lower end of the
wire tie to the Lower Wire (69). Then, pull the
upper end of the wire tie until the Lower Wire is
routed through the Handlebar Post.

Tip: Avoid pinching the Lower Wire (69).

Loosen the indicated Post Knob (47) and pull it
outward. Then, insert the Handlebar Post (6)
into the Frame (2).

Move the Handlebar Post (6) upward or down­ward to the desired position, release the Post
Knob (47) into an adjustment hole in the
Handlebar Post, and then tighten the Post
Knob. Make sure that the Post Knob is firmly

engaged in an adjustment hole.

5

Avoid pinching the

Lower Wire (69)

6

Wire Tie

69

Holes

47

2

8

6. Orient the Handlebar (7) as shown.

While a second person holds the Handlebar (7)

ear the Handlebar Post (6), connect the Upper

n
Wire (68) to the Lower Wire (69).

Insert the wires into the Handlebar Post (6).

Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Handlebar (7) to the Handlebar Post (6) with a
5/16" x 3/4" Screw (92) and a 5/16" x 2 1/4"
Screw (81).

6

Avoid pinching

the wires

81

7

6

92

68

69

7. Orient the Handlebar Cover (8) as shown.

While a second person holds the Handlebar
Cover (8) near the Handlebar (7), connect the
Receiver Wire (101) to the Extension Wire
(102). Insert the wires into the Handlebar.

Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Handlebar Cover (8) to the Handlebar (7) with
two #8 x 3/4" Screws (94).

Tip: First, insert the front #8 x 3/4" Screw
(94) through the Handlebar (7). Next, set the
Handlebar Cover (8) on the Handlebar and
tighten the front Screw. Then, tighten the
rear #8 x 3/4" Screw (94) into the Handlebar
and the Handlebar Cover.

8. Identify the Left Pedal (61), which is marked
with an “L.”

Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the
Left Pedal (61) counterclockwise into the Left
Crank Arm (63).

7

7

Avoid pinching

the wires

8

8

Front

101

102

Rear

94

94

Tighten the Right Pedal (not shown) clockwise
into the Right Crank Arm (not shown).

63

61

9