ProForm PFTL49020 User Manual

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USER'S MANUAL

Model No. PFTL49020
Serial No.

CAUTION

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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

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

Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING and a PART LIST are attached in the center of this manual.

1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.

2. Use the treadmill only as described.

3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
least eight feet of clearance behind it and two
feet on each side. Do not place the treadmill
on any surface that blocks air openings. To
protect the floor or carpet from damage, place
a mat under the treadmill.

4. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois­ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.

5. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or oxygen is administered.

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

7. The treadmill should be used only by persons
weighing 250 pounds or less.

8. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.

9. Wear suitable exercise clothes when using
the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught in the treadmill. Athletic
support clothes are recommended for both
men and women. Always wear athletic shoes.
Never use the treadmill with bare feet, wear-

ing only stockings, or in sandals.

10. When connecting the power cord (see page 8),
plug the power cord into a surge suppressor
(not included) and plug the surge suppressor
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15
or more amps. No other appliance should be on
the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord.

11. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that
meets all of the specifications described on
page 8. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local PROFORM dealer or call 1-800-806­3651 and order part number 146148.

12. Failure to use a properly functioning surge
suppressor could result in damage to the con­trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys­tem is damaged, the walking belt may change
speed or stop unexpectedly, which may result
in a fall and serious injury.

13. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres­sor away from heated surfaces.

14. Never move the walking belt while the power
is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
treadmill is not working properly. (See BE­FORE YOU BEGIN on page 4 if the treadmill is
not working properly.)

15. Never start the treadmill while you are stand­ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the

following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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The decals shown have been placed on your treadmill. If a
decal is missing or illegible, please call our Customer
Service Department, toll-free, to order a free replacement
decal (see the front cover of this manual). Apply the decal
in the location shown. Note: The decals are not shown at
actual size.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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16. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to
avoid sudden jumps in speed.

17. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it is
running. Always remove the key and unplug
the power cord when the treadmill is not in use.

18. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. You
must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg)
to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

19. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully closed.

20. When using iFIT.com CD’s and videos, an
electronic “chirping” sound will alert you
when the speed of the treadmill is about to
change. Always listen for the “chirp” and be
prepared for speed changes. In some in­stances, the speed may change before the
personal trainer describes the change.

21. When using iFIT.com CD’s and videos, you
can manually override the speed setting at
any time by pressing the speed buttons.

However, when the next “chirp” is heard, the
speed will change to the next setting for the
CD or video program.

22. Always remove iFIT.com CD’s and videos
from your CD player or VCR when you are not
using them.

23. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the
treadmill regularly.

24. Never insert any object into any opening.

25.

DANGER: Always unplug the power

cord immediately after use, before cleaning the
treadmill, and before performing the mainte­nance and adjustment procedures described in
this manual. Never remove the motor hood un­less instructed to do so by an authorized ser­vice representative. Servicing other than the
procedures in this manual should be performed
by an authorized service representative only.

26. This treadmill is intended for in-home use
only. Do not use this treadmill in a commer­cial, rental, or institutional setting.

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM

®

380 treadmill. The 380 treadmill combines advanced
technology with innovative design to help you get the
most from your exercise program in the convenience
and privacy of your home. And when you’re not exer­cising, the unique 380 treadmill can be folded up, re­quiring less than half the floor space of other treadmills.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill. If you have questions after read-

ing 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 note
the product model number and serial number before
calling. The model number of the treadmill is
PFTL49020. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the treadmill (see the front cover of
this manual for the location).

Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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Handrail

Storage Latch

Key/Clip

Circuit Breaker

Walking Belt

Cushioned Walking Platform

for maximum exercise comfort

Foot Rail

Power Cord

RIGHT SIDE

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts

Console

Bookrack

Water Bottle Holder

(Bottle not included)

BACK

ASSEMBLY

Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not

dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.

Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a
small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton. This is a normal
condition and does not affect treadmill performance. If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt, simply wipe off
the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.

Assembly requires the included allen wrenches and your own phillips screwdriver ,
adjustable wrench , wire cutters , and needlenose pliers .

To identify small parts during assembly, use the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART in the center of this manual.

1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged.

With the help of a second person, carefully tip the
treadmill onto its left side as shown. Partially fold the
Frame (86) so that the treadmill is more stable.

Do not
fully fold the treadmill until it is completely assem­bled.

Attach four Base Pads (57) to the bottom of the Base
(69) with four 1” Tek Screws (58) (three are shown).

2. Identify the Right Upright (108) (the Left Upright [73] has
two small latch holes). Hold the Right Upright near the
Base (69),

with the hole on the indicated side.

Straighten the Wire Harness (42), and feed it into the
lower end of the Right Upright and out of the upper end.

Insert two 2 1/2” Bolts (37) with 3/8” Star Washers (38)
into the Right Upright (108) and the Base (69) as shown;
be careful not to damage the Wire Harness (42). Firmly
tighten an Upright Nut (109) onto each Bolt.

Attach the Left Upright (73) as described above. Note:
There is not a wire harness on the left side.

42

Latch
Holes

Hole

69

108

73

2

5

57

58

58

57

57

69

86

1

58

38

37

109

6

4. Set the Crossbar (40) on the brackets on the Handrails
(71, 72). Attach the Crossbar with two Crossbar Screws
(39). Do not tighten the Crossbar Screws yet.

Attach the end of the ground wire to the small hole in the
side of the Right Handrail (72) with a Silver Ground
Screw (111).

Ground

Wire

72

71

39

Bracket

Bracket

40

39

111

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3. With the help of a second person, raise the Right Upright
(108) and the Left Upright (not shown) to the vertical po­sition. Feed the Wire Harness (42) through a Handrail
Spacer (107). Set the Handrail Spacer on the Right
Upright. Make sure that the Handrail Spacer is turned

so that the angle of the ends matches the angle of
the Right Upright as shown in the inset drawing.

Identify the Right Handrail (72), which has a large hole in
the left side. Feed the Wire Harness (42) up into the
bracket on the Right Handrail and out of the large hole in
the left side. Note: It may be helpful to use needlenose
pliers to pull the Wire Harness out of the large hole.

Insert the bracket on the Right Handrail (72) into the top
of the Right Upright (108). Attach the Right Handrail with
a 1” Bolt (63) and a Flat Washer (76). Do not tighten

the Bolt yet.

Attach the Left Handrail (not shown) as described above.
Note: There is not a wire harness on the left side.

Bracket

72

108

42

3

63

76

Large

Hole

47

Ties

72

56

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5. Place the Console Base (47) on the Right Handrail (72)
and the Left Handrail (not shown). Attach the Console
Base with six 3/4” Screws (2) (only four Screws are
shown).

Do not overtighten the Screws.

Insert the Wire Harness (42) through the two indicated
plastic ties on the Console Base (47). Next, touch the
Right Handrail (72) to discharge any static. Plug the
widest connector on the Wire Harness into the widest
connector on the back of the Console (43). If the connec-
tor does not fit easily, rotate it and then connect it.
Plug the other connector on the Wire Harness into the
other connector on the Console.

If you plan to use iFIT.com CD’s or videocassettes, or pro­grams from our Web site (see page 13), plug the Audio
Cable (56) into the jack on the back of the Console (43).

42

43

2

2

Side View

107

107

108

10.Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Note: Extra hardware may
be included. Keep the included allen wrenches in a secure place. The large allen wrench is used to adjust the
walking belt (see page 21). To protect the floor or carpet, place a mat under the treadmill.

8. Attach a Wheel (66) to the inner side of the Base (69)
with a Wheel Bolt (64) and a Nut (13) as shown. Do not

overtighten the Wheel Bolt. The Wheel should be able
to spin freely.

Attach a Wheel (66) to the other side of the Base (69) in
the same way.

69

64

66

13

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9. Lower the Handrails (71, 72) to the floor. Align the Right
Handrail (72) with the indicated hole in the Base (69).
Finger tighten a 3 1/2” Bolt (61) with a 5/16” Washer (48)
into the Base and the Right Handrail. Attach the Left
Handrail (71) in the same way.

Make sure that the
Frame (86) is centered between the Handrails. Firmly
tighten the 3 1/2” Bolts (61) and the Upright Nuts
(109). Refer to step 3. Firmly tighten the 1” Bolts (63).

Then, raise the Handrails.

69

69

48

48

72

71

86

109

109

61

61

9

47

42

Opening

44

6. Insert the excess Wire Harness (42) into the large hole in

the side of the Right Handrail (72). Securely tighten the

plastic ties on the bottom of the Console Base (47) to
prevent the Wire Harness from slipping.

Then, cut off

the ends of the plastic ties.

Route the Wire Harness (42) through the indicated open­ing in the Console Base (47). If you connected the Audio
Cable (56) in step 5, route it through the slot in the Wire
Cover (44). Attach the Wire Cover to the Console Base
with a 1/2” Silver Screw (49).

6

72

49

56

Ties

7. Attach the Storage Latch (36) to the Left Upright (73)
with two 3/4” Screws (2). Remove the Lock Knob (30)
from the Lock Pin (35). Make sure that the Lock Pin
Collar (33) and the Spring (32) are on the Lock Pin as
shown. Insert the Lock Pin into the Storage Latch and
tighten the Lock Knob back onto the Lock Pin.

35

33

32

36

30

73

2

7

7

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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT

THE PERFORMANT LUBETMWALKING BELT

Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with
PERFORMANT LUBE

TM

, a high-performance lubricant.

IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other
substances to the walking belt or the walking plat­form. Such substances will deteriorate the walking
belt and cause excessive wear.

HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD

Your treadmill, like any other type of sophisticated
electronic equipment, can be seriously damaged by
sudden voltage changes in your home’s power.
Voltage surges, spikes, and noise interference can
result from weather conditions or from other appliances
being turned on or off. To decrease the possibility of

your treadmill being damaged, always use a surge
suppressor with your treadmill (see drawing 1 at
the right). To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local PROFORM dealer or call 1-800-806-3651
and order part number 146148.

Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that is
UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge sup­pressor (TVSS). The surge suppressor must have a
UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less
and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules.
The surge suppressor must be electrically rated
for 120 volts AC and 15 amps. There must be a
monitoring light on the surge suppressor to indi­cate whether it is functioning properly. Failure to
use a properly functioning surge suppressor could
result in damage to the control system of the
treadmill. If the control system is damaged, the
walking belt may change speed or stop unexpect­edly, which may result in a fall and serious injury.

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunc-

tion or break down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec­tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having

an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor,

and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Important: The treadmill is not compatible with
GFCI-equipped outlets.

This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit,
and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus­trated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that
looks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be
used to connect the surge suppressor to a 2-pole
receptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly
grounded outlet is not available.

The temporary adapter should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet (drawing 1) can be installed
by a qualified electrician.

The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place
by a metal screw. Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box

covers are not grounded. Contact a qualified elec­trician to determine if the outlet box cover is
grounded before using an adapter.

DANGER: Improper connection

of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in an increased risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service­man if you are in doubt as to whether the
product is properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the product—if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

1

2

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounding Plug

Surge Suppressor

Surge Suppressor

Grounding Pin

Adapter

Lug

Metal Screw

Grounded Outlet

Grounding Pin

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

The treadmill console offers a selection of features that
are designed to help you get the most from your work­outs. When the manual mode of the console is se­lected, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be
changed with a touch of a button. As you exercise, the
track and the four displays will provide continuous ex­ercise feedback. You can even measure your heart
rate using the built-in pulse sensor.

Two workout programs are also offered. Each program
automatically controls the speed of the treadmill as it
guides you through an effective workout.

The console also features advanced iFIT.com interac­tive technology. Having iFIT.com technology is like
having a personal trainer in your home. Using the in­cluded audio cable, you can connect the treadmill to
your home stereo, portable stereo, or computer and
play special iFIT.com CD programs (CD’s are sold
separately). IFIT.com CD programs automatically con­trol the speed of the treadmill as a personal trainer
guides you through every step of your workout. High­energy music provides added motivation. Each CD
features two different programs designed by certified
personal trainers.

In addition, you can connect the treadmill to your VCR
and TV and play iFIT.com video programs (videocas­settes are available separately). Video programs offer
the same benefits as iFIT.com CD programs, but add
the excitement of working out with a class and an
instructor—the hottest new trend at health clubs.

With the treadmill connected to your computer, you
can also go to our Web site at www.iFIT.com and ac­cess programs directly from the internet. Additional op­tions are soon to be available. See www.iFIT.com for
details.

To purchase iFIT.com CD’s or videocassettes, call toll­free 1-800-735-0768.

To use the manual mode of the console, follow the
steps beginning on page 10. To use a workout pro-

gram, see page 12. To use an iFIT.com CD or video
program, see page 15. To use an iFIT.com program
directly from our Web site, see page 17.

CAUTION: Before operating the

console, read the following precautions.

• Do not stand on the walking belt when turn­ing on the power.

• Always wear the clip (see the drawing
above) while operating the treadmill.

• Adjust the speed in small increments in
order to avoid sudden jumps in speed.

• To reduce the possibility of electric shock,
keep the console dry. Avoid spilling liquids
on the console and place only a sealed water
bottle in the water bottle holder.

CONSOLE DRAWING

Clip

Key