ProForm PFEX441773 User Manual

odel No. PFEX44177.3

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USER'S MANUAL

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product model number and
serial number (see the drawing
above) before contacting us:

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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

EFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

HOW TO OPERATE THE EXERCISE CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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

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

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

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

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

The warning decal shown here has been applied
in the location shown. If the decal is missing or

illegible, call the telephone number on the
front cover of this manual and request a free
replacement decal. Apply the decal in the loca­tion shown. Note: The decal 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 cycle before using your exercise
cycle. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or

hrough the use of this product.

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

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

3. Your exercise cycle is intended for home use
only. Do not use your exercise cycle in a
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.

4. Keep your exercise cycle indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Place your exercise cycle
on a level surface, with a mat beneath it to
protect the floor or carpet. Make sure that
there is enough clearance around your exer­cise cycle to mount, dismount, and use it.

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

6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from your exercise cycle at all times.

8. 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.

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

10. Keep your back straight while using your

exercise cycle; do not arch your back.

11. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals

to slowly come to a stop.

12. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,

stop immediately and cool down.

13. Use your exercise cycle only as described in

this manual.

7. Your exercise cycle should not be used by
persons weighing more than 250 lbs.
(113 kg).

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

ongratulations for selecting the revolutionary PRO-

C
FORM
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fitness, building endurance, and toning the entire
body. The 450 UR exercise cycle offers an impressive
array of features, including a console with two motiva­tional interactive games, designed to let you enjoy this
healthful exercise in the comfort and convenience of
your home.

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

after reading this manual, please see the front cover

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450 UR exercise cycle. Cycling is one of the

ost effective exercises for increasing cardiovascular

Grip

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Console

f this manual. To help us assist you, note the product

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model number and serial number before contacting

s. The model number and the location of the serial

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

To avoid a registration fee for any service needed
under warranty, you must register the exercise
cycle at www.proformservice.com/registration.

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

Game Controller

Handlebar

Water Bottle Holder
(no water bottle is included)

Seat

Seat Knob

Seat Post

Seat Post Knob

Side Shield

Pedal with Strap

Wheel

Leveling Foot

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ASSEMBLY

M4 x 19mm

Screw (33)–2

M10 x 85mm Button

Screw (56)–4

M10 Nylon

Locknut (48)–2

M10 Split

Washer (63)–3

Black M10 Curved

Washer (61)–2

M10 Curved

Washer (36)–2

Black M10 x 50mm Button

Screw (64)–2

M10 x 50mm Button

Screw (46)–3

M4 x 16mm

Screw (58)–4

M6 x 10mm

Screw (60)–2

To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the exercise cycle, call 1-800-445-2480.

lace all parts of the exercise cycle in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the

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packing materials until assembly is completed.

In addition to the included hex keys, assembly requires an adjustable wrench and a Phillips
screwdriver .

Use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in 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 parentheses is the quantity used in assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been preassem-

bled for shipping. If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.

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1.

To make assembly easier, read the information
on page 5 before you begin assembling the
exercise cycle.

1

1

Identify the Front Stabilizer (2), which has
Wheels (17) attached. Attach the Front Stabilizer to
the Frame (1) with two M10 x 85mm Button

crews (56).

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2. Tighten the two Leveling Feet (29) into the bottom
of the Rear Stabilizer (3).

Attach the Rear Stabilizer (3) to the Frame (1) with
two M10 x 85mm Button Screws (56).

17

2

56

2

3

1

29

3. While another person holds the Handlebar Post (6)
near the Frame (1), connect the Upper Wire
Harness (55) to the Lower Wire Harness (51). Next,
pull the excess Upper Wire Harness out of the top
of the Handlebar Post, and slide the Handlebar Post
onto the Frame. Be careful not to pinch the Wire

Harnesses.

Attach the Handlebar Post (6) to the Frame (1) with
three M10 x 50mm Button Screws (46) and three
M10 Split Washers (63); tighten the two Button

Screws in the front of the Handlebar Post first,
and then tighten the third Button Screw.

29

3

6

63

63

46

63

1

46

55

51

56

6

4. Attach the Water Bottle Holder (18) to the

Handlebar Post (6) with two M4 x 19mm
Screws (33).

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5. Have a second person hold the Handlebar (7) near
the Handlebar Post (6). Connect the Right
Controller Wire (65), which is marked with a tag, to
the right connector on the Split Wire Harness,
which is also marked with a tag. Then, connect the
Left Controller Wire (54) to the left connector on the
Split Wire Harness (25).

Attach the Handlebar (7) to the Handlebar Post (6)
with two Black M10 x 50mm Button Screws (64),
two Black M10 Curved Washers (61), two M10
Curved Washers (36), and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (48). Be careful to avoid pinching the

wires.

6

5

48

36

36

6

25

55

25

54

18

65

61

33

7

61

64

6. The Console (9) requires four 1.5V “D” batteries
(not included); alkaline batteries are recommended.

IMPORTANT: If the exercise cycle has been
exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm
to room temperature before inserting batteries
into the Console. If you do not do this, the con­sole displays or other electronic components
may become damaged. Press the tab on the bat-

tery cover and remove the battery cover. Next,
insert four batteries into the Console. Make sure

that the batteries are oriented as shown by the
diagram inside the battery compartment. Then,

reattach the battery cover to the Console.

Note: The Console (9) can be operated with an
optional power supply instead of batteries. To pur-

chase a power supply, call the telephone num­ber on the front cover of this manual. Plug one

end of the power supply into the jack on the con­sole. Plug the other end of the power supply into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed in accor­dance with all local codes and ordinances.

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Batteries

Battery

Cover

9

7

. Have a second person hold the Console (9) near the

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Handlebar Post (6). Connect the console wire har-

ess to the Upper Wire Harness (55). Next, connect

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the game wire on the Console to the Split Wire
Harness (25).

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9

Game

Wire

ttach the Console (9) to the Handlebar Post (6)

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with four M4 x 16mm Screws (58). Be careful not

to pinch the wires in the Console.

8. Turn the Seat Post Knob (20) counterclockwise
several turns to loosen it. Next, pull the Seat Post
Knob outward, and insert the Seat Post (11) into the
Frame (1). Slide the Seat Post upward or down­ward to the desired position, and release the Seat
Post Knob. Move the Seat Post upward or down-

ward slightly to make sure that the Seat Post
Knob is engaged in one of the adjustment holes
in the Seat Post. Then, turn the Seat Post Knob

clockwise to tighten it.

25

6

Console

55

58

8

11

1

Wire

Harness

20

9. Attach an M6 x 10mm Screw (60) to the Seat
Post (11). Next, slide the Seat Carriage (19) onto the
Seat Post. Then, adjust the Seat Carriage to the
desired position and tighten the Seat Knob (31) into
the Seat Carriage.

See the inset drawing. Attach another M6 x 10mm
Screw (60) to the Seat Post (11).

9

60

11

19

31

60

11

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