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USER'S MANUAL
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
Serial
Number
Decal
QUESTIONS?
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customer satisfaction. If you
have questions, or if there are
missing parts, we will guarantee
complete satisfaction through
direct assistance from our factory.
TO AVOID DELAYS, PLEASE
CALL DIRECT TO OUR TOLLFREE CUSTOMER HOT LINE. The
trained technicians on our customer hot line will provide immediate assistance, free of charge to
you.
CUSTOMER HOT LINE:
1-800-999-3756
Mon.–Fri., 6 a.m.–6 p.m. MST
Model No. PFEX31420
Serial No.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
HOW TO OPERATE THE RECUMBENT CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the recumbent cycle.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the recumbent cycle are adequately informed of all precautions. Use the
recumbent cycle only as described in this
manual.
3. Use the recumbent cycle indoors on a level
surface. Keep the recumbent cycle away from
moisture and dust. Place a mat under the
recumbent cycle to protect the floor or carpet.
4. Inspect and tighten all parts regularly.
Replace any worn parts immediately.
5. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the recumbent cycle at all times.
6. The recumbent cycle should not be used by
persons weighing more than 250 pounds.
7. Wear appropriate clothing when exercising;
do not wear loose clothing that could become
caught on the recumbent cycle. Always wear
athletic shoes when using the recumbent
cycle.
8. Always keep your back straight when using
the recumbent cycle. Do not arch your back.
9. If you feel pain or dizziness while 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 recumbent cycle is intended for in-home
use only. Do not use the recumbent cycle in a
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-
tions before using the recumbent cycle.
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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Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM
®
GL 50 recumbent cycle. Cycling is one of the most
effective exercises for increasing cardiovascular fitness, building endurance, and toning the entire body.
The GL 50 recumbent cycle offers an impressive
array of features designed to let you enjoy this healthful exercise in the comfort and privacy of your home.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the recumbent cycle. If you have questions
after reading this manual, please call our Customer
Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756,
Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain
Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you,
please mention the product model number and serial
number when calling. The model number is
PFEX31420. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the recumbent cycle (see the front
cover of this manual for the location of the decal).
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Pulse Sensor
Upright
Water Bottle Holder
(Bottle not included)
FRONT
BACK
Seat
Backrest
Seat Tab
Pedal Strap
Wheel
Pedal
Console
Bookrack
Seat Handle
RIGHT SIDE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the recumbent cycle in a cleared area and remove the pack-
ing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
Assembly requires the included tools and your own adjustable wrench .
Use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly. The number in parenthesis below each
drawing refers to the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page 18. The second number refers to the
quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-attached for shipping. If a part is
not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.
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81
46
46
1. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (8) to the Frame (1) with
four M10 x 25mm Button Screws (81) and four M10
Split Washers (46).
1
1
M6 Nylon
Locknut (71)–4
M8 Flat Washer
(80)–4
M10 x 25mm Button
Screw (81)–7
M6 Split
Washer (57)–4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (64)–2
M6 Flat
Washer (67)–4
M6 x 12.7mm
Button Screw (62)–4
M6 x 35mm Button
Bolt (70)–4
M10 Split
Washer (46)–7
M6 x 16mm
Button Screw (68)–8
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2. Hold the Upright (2) in the location shown. Connect
the Extension Wire (66) to the Wire Harness (22).
Attach the Upright to the Frame (1) with four M6 x
12.7mm Button Screws (62), four M6 Split Washers
(57), and four M6 Flat Washers (67). Make sure
that the Extension Wire and the Wire Harness
are not pinched.
Slide the Collar (48) onto the Upright (2). Align the
slit in the Collar with the seam between the Side
Shields (4, 5). Snap the Collar into the Side Shields.
2
22
1
4
5
57
67
2
48
Seam
62
57
66
67
3. The Console (3) requires four “D” batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
Press the tab on the battery cover, and lift off the
battery cover. Insert four batteries into the battery
compartment. Make sure that the batteries are ori-
ented as shown by the diagram inside the battery compartment. Reattach the battery cover.
3
Ta b
Batteries
Battery
Cover
3
44
Metal
Tube
4. Connect the wire harness on the Pulse Sensor (44)
to the indicated wire harness on the Console (3).
Insert both wire harnesses into the opening in the
bottom of the Console. Then, insert the metal tube
on the Pulse Sensor into the opening in the bottom
of the Console. Be careful not to pinch the wire
harnesses.
Refer to the inset drawing. Tighten an M4 x 16mm
Screw (64) into the indicated bracket on the Console
(3) and into the metal tube on the Pulse Sensor (44).
Snap the bookrack onto the Console (3) in the indicated location.
4
3
Bookrack
Wire Harnesses
64
64
3
44
5. Hold the Console (3) near the Upright (2). Connect
the console wire to the Extension Wire (66). Attach
the Console to the Upright with three M10 x 25mm
Button Screws (81) and three M10 Split Washers
(46). Make sure that the console wire and the
Extension Wire are not pinched.
5
81
3
Console
Wire
66
46
46
81
2
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7. Attach the Seat (10) to the Seat Carriage (6) with
four M6 x 16mm Button Screws (68) and four M8
Flat Washers (80).
6
10
68
80
80
68
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6. Attach a Handlebar (11) to one side of the Seat
Carriage (6) with two M6 x 35mm Button Bolts (70)
and two M6 Nylon Locknuts (71). Attach the other
Handlebar in the same way.
6
6
11
71
11
70
8. Attach the Backrest (9) to the Seat Carriage (6) with
four M6 x 16mm Button Screws (68).
68
9
6
8
9. Hold the Seat Carriage (6) and lift the Seat
Adjustment Tab (79). Slide the Seat Runners (72)
into the Seat Rail (7).
72
79
6
7
9