ProForm PFEX39912 User Manual

CAUTION

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

Model No. PFEX39912
Serial No.

Serial Number Decal

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

HOW TO USE THE RECUMBENT CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

RECUMBENT CYCLE EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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

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

HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-

tions before using the crosstrainer.

1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the crosstrainer.

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

3. The crosstrainer is intended for home use
only. Do not use the crosstrainer in a com­mercial, rental, or institutional setting.

4. Place the crosstrainer on a level surface,
with a mat beneath it to protect the floor or
carpet. Keep the crosstrainer indoors, away
from moisture and dust.

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

6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the crosstrainer at all times.

7. The crosstrainer should not be used by per­sons weighing more than 250 pounds.

8. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the crosstrainer; do not wear clothing

that could become caught on the crosstrain­er. Always wear shoes for foot protection.

9. Before using the weight bench, always
adjust the seat to the farthest forward posi­tion. Never sit on the backrest or the head­rest; doing so could cause the crosstrainer
to tip, resulting in injury.

10. Keep your back straight when using the
crosstrainer; do not arch your back.

11. The crosstrainer includes three pairs of
hand weights. Do not use other weights with
the crosstrainer.

12. When you stop pedaling, allow the pedals to
slowly come to a stop.

13. 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 determin­ing heart rate trends in general.

14. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and begin cooling down.

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

Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM

®

970 crosstrainer. The unique PROFORM®970 com­bines a comfortable recumbent cycle with a conve­nient weight bench to let you enjoy both aerobic exer­cise and strength training exercise in the convenience
of your home.

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

reading the 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
note the product model number and serial number
before calling. The model number is PFEX39912. The
serial number can be found on a decal attached to the
crosstrainer (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.

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Seat Handle

Adjustment Knob

Hand Weights

Note: The
decals are
not shown at
actual size.

Wheel

Pedal/Strap

Console

Bookrack

Water Bottle Holder

Adjustment Pin

Headrest

Backrest

CAUTION Decal 1

CAUTION
Decal 2

CAUTION

Decal 3

Seat

Leveling Foot

Adjustment Knob

CAUTION: The decals shown below are found on the cross­trainer in the locations indicated above. If a decal is missing
or illegible, call toll-free 1-800-999-3756 to order a free
replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown.

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ASSEMBLY

Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the crosstrainer in a cleared area and remove the packing
materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the included
allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , an adjustable wrench
and a rubber mallet .

As you assemble the crosstrainer, 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

22. The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-

assembled for shipping. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.

M6 Flat

Washer (71)–3

M4 x 16mm

Screw (73)–1

M10 x 27mm Button

Screw (76)–3

1/2” Nylon

Locknut (52)–1

M10 Zinc Split

Washer (85)–2

M6 x 16mm

Screw (64)–5

M10 Black Split

Washer (77)–3

M6 x 50mm Screw

M10 x 45mm Button

Screw (74)–2

1/2” x 70mm Bolt (51)–1

M10 Nylon Black

Locknut (63)–2

M6 x 25.4mm Button

(69)–3

M10 x 52mm Button Bolt (68)–2

M10 x 112mm Carriage Bolt (65)–2

M10 Zinc Nylon

Locknut (66)–2

Screw (79)–1

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1. While another person lifts the front of the Frame (1)
slightly, attach the Front Stabilizer (2) to the Frame
with two M10 x 112mm Carriage Bolts (65) and two
M10 Nylon Black Locknuts (63). Make sure that the

Front Stabilizer is turned so the Wheels (30) are
not touching the floor.

2

63

30

30

65

1

1

2. Orient the Frame Rail (3) as shown, with the hexago-

nal holes in the indicated position. Insert the end of the
Frame Rail into the Rear Stabilizer Covers (7, 8) as
shown. Attach the Rear Stabilizer Covers with two M10
x 45mm Button Screws (74).

3

3

7, 8

7, 8

74

3. Locate the Knob (not shown) on the Seat Carriage (4).
Turn the Knob counterclockwise two or three turns to
loosen it. Next, pull the Knob, slide the Seat Carriage
onto the Frame Rail (3), and then release the Knob.
Make sure that the Seat Carriage is oriented as shown.

Move the Seat Carriage back and forth slightly until
it locks into position. Then, tighten the Knob.

Slide the Frame Rail (3) onto the indicated round tubes
on the Frame (1). Attach the Frame Rail with two M10
x 52mm Button Bolts (68), two M10 Zinc Split Washers
(85), and two M10 Zinc Nylon Locknuts (66).

Set the six Hand Weights (not shown) on the Rear
Stabilizer Covers (7, 8) as shown on page 3.

4. With the help of a second person, slide the Backrest

Frame (5) onto the top of the Seat Carriage (4). Next,
slide the bracket on the Seat Frame (6) over the
rounded brackets on the Backrest Frame. Align the
indicated holes in the Seat Frame, the Backrest
Frame, and the Seat Carriage, and insert the 1/2” x
70mm Bolt (51) into the holes. Then, tighten the 1/2”
Nylon Locknut (52) onto the Bolt.

Pivot the Backrest Frame (5) up until it is nearly vertical.
Insert the Adjustment Pin (29) into the lowest hole in
the rounded brackets on the Backrest Frame and
through the corresponding hole in the Seat Carriage (4).

6

5

51

4

29

4

2

68

85

Align
these
holes

52

3

1

66

Knob

Hexagonal

Holes

4

6

15

Metal

Tube

6. Attach the Backrest (10) to the Backrest Frame (5)
with two M6 x 16mm Screws (64), an M6 x 50mm
Screw (69), and an M6 Flat Washer (71).

Attach the Headrest (11) to the Backrest Frame (5)
with two M6 x 50mm Screws (69) and two M6 Flat
Washers (71).

8. Connect the wire harness on the Handgrip Pulse
Sensor (15) to the indicated wire harness on the
Console (16). Insert both wire harnesses into the open­ing in the bottom of the Console. Then, insert the metal
tube on the Handgrip 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
(73) into the indicated bracket on the Console (16) and
into the metal tube on the Handgrip Pulse Sensor (15).

Snap the bookrack onto the Console (16) in the indicated
location.

7

8

35

13

Slot

36

Knob

16

Bookrack

73

5. Attach the Seat (12) to the Seat Frame (6) with three
M6 x 16mm Screws (64).

5

6

7. While another person holds the Upright (13) in the
position shown, connect the Upper Wire Harness (35)
to the Lower Wire Harness (36). Carefully pull the

upper end of the Upper Wire Harness to remove
any slack from the Wire Harnesses.

Turn the Knob (not shown) on the right side of the
Frame (1) counterclockwise two or three turns to loosen
it. Next, pull the Knob, insert the Upright (13) into the
Frame, and then release the Knob. Move the Upright

up and down slightly until it locks into position. Be
careful to avoid pinching the Wire Harnesses (35,

36). Tighten the indicated M6 x 25.4mm Button Screw

(79) into the slot in the side of the Upright.

79

12

6

64

64

11

10

5

69

71

71

69

64

73

16

1

15

7

12.Make sure that all parts of the crosstrainer are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware may be left

over after assembly is completed. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the
crosstrainer.

10. While another person holds the Console (16) in the

position shown, connect the wire harness on the
Console to the Upper Wire Harness (35). Insert the
excess wire harness into the Upright (13).

Attach the Console (16) to the Upright (13) with three
M10 x 27mm Button Screws (76) and three M10
Black Split Washers (77). Be careful to avoid pinch-

ing the wire harnesses.

9. The Console (16) 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 oriented as

shown by the diagram inside the battery compart­ment. Reattach the battery cover.

11. Identify the Left Pedal (24), which is marked with an

“L.” Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the
Left Pedal counterclockwise into the Left Crank Arm
(42). Tighten the Right Pedal (not shown) clockwise
into the Right Crank Arm (not shown) in the same
way. Important: Tighten both Pedals as firmly as

possible. After using the crosstrainer for one
week, retighten the Pedals. For the best perfor­mance, the Pedals must be kept properly tightened.

Adjust the Left Pedal Strap (25) to the desired position
and press the end of the Strap onto the tab on the Left
Pedal (24). Adjust the Right Pedal Strap (not shown)
in the same way.

16

Tab

Batteries

Battery

Cover

9

16

35

76

76

Wire Harness

77

77

76

10

11

24
Tab

42

25

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INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR

If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (refer to page 18), follow the steps below to install the receiver
and the short jumper wire included with the chest pulse sensor.

1. Remove the two short screws and the two long screws
from the back of the Console (16). Lift off the front of
the Console.

2. Plug the short jumper wire (A) into the indicated jack on
the Console (16). Connect the other end of the short
jumper wire to the wire on the receiver (B). Note: Any
other wires included with the chest pulse sensor can be
discarded.

Next, peel the paper off the adhesive pad on the back
of the receiver (B). Orient the receiver as shown, and
press it onto the Console (16) in the indicated location.

Refer to step 1 above. Reattach the front of the
Console (16) with the short and long screws. Make

sure that no wires are pinched.

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B

16

Jack

16

Short

Screws

Long

Screws

Lift

Here

1

A

Cylinder

2