ProForm PFTL51105.3 User Manual

odel No. PFTL51105.3

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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

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

Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual.

PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill.

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 where oxygen is being
administered.

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

o reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the

or see your local electronics store.

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, accelerate, 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 TROU­BLESHOOTING on page 19 if the treadmill is
not working properly.)

15. Read, understand, and test the emergency
stop procedure before using the treadmill (see
HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 11).

7. The treadmill should be used only by persons
weighing 300 pounds or less.

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

9. Wear appropriate 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,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.

When connecting the power cord (see page

10.

9), 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 9. To purchase a surge suppressor,
see your local PROFORM dealer or call the
toll-free telephone number on the front cover
of this manual and order part number 146148,

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

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

18. 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.

19. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug
the power cord, and switch the reset/off cir­cuit breaker to the off position when the
treadmill is not in use. (See the drawing on
page 5 for the location of the circuit breaker.)

20. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW
AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 17.)
You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20
kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

TO FOLD

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1. When folding or moving the treadmill, make

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sure that the storage latch is fully closed.

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

23. Never insert any object into any opening.

readmill, and before performing the mainte-

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nance and adjustment procedures described in

his manual. Never remove the motor hood un-

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less 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.

24.

DANGER: Always unplug the power

cord immediately after use, before cleaning the

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

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

The decals shown here have been placed on the treadmill. If
a decal is missing, or if it is not legible, please call the toll­free telephone number on the front cover of this manual
and order a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the
location shown.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

hank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM

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.0 GSX treadmill. The 6.0 GSX treadmill offers an im-

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pressive array of features designed to make your
workouts at home more enjoyable and effective. And
when you’re not exercising, the unique 6.0 GSX tread­mill can be folded up, requiring less than half the floor
space of other treadmills.

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

reading this manual, please see the front cover of this
manual. To help us assist you, note the product model

Console

Handrail

Storage Latch

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umber and serial number before contacting us. The

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odel number of the treadmill is PFTL51105.3. The

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serial number can be found on a decal attached to the
treadmill (see the front cover of this manual for the lo­cation).

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

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

Water Bottle Holder
(bottle not included)

Fan

Key/Clip

Upright

Walking Belt

Foot Rail

BACK

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts

Reset/Off

Circuit Breaker

Power Cord

Cushioned Walking Platform

for maximum exercise comfort

RIGHT SIDE

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ASSEMBLY

1” Tek Screw (83)–4

Star Washer (8)–8

Console Bolt (64)–4

Extension Leg Nut (67)–4

Latch Screw (50)–2

Extension Leg Bolt (65)–4

o hire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call toll-free 1-800-445-2480.

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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 wrench and your own phillips screwdriver (with
a shaft at least 6” long) and wire cutters .

Use the drawings below to identify the hardware used during assembly. Note: If a part is not in the parts bag,
check to see if it has been preattached to one of the parts to be assembled. To avoid damaging plastic
parts, do not use power tools for assembly.

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 (58) so the treadmill is more stable.

fold the treadmill until it is completely assembled.

Attach four Base Pads (82) (only two are shown) to the
base of the Uprights (84) with four 1” Tek Screws (83).

Insert an Extension Leg (89) into the base of the Uprights
(84) as shown. Hold two Extension Leg Nuts (67) in the
bottom of the Extension Leg. Next, insert two Extension
Leg Bolts (65) with Star Washers (8) into the top of the
Extension Leg, and firmly tighten the Extension Leg Bolts
into the Extension Leg Nuts.

With the help of a second person, carefully tip the tread­mill onto its other side. Attach the other Extension Leg
(not shown) as described above.

Do not fully

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84

65

58

8

82

67

89

82

83

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. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the

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Uprights (84) to a vertical position.

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Have the second person hold the console assembly near
the Uprights (84) as shown. Look under the console as­sembly and locate the Console Wire Harness (78).

Cut the plastic ties securing the Upright Wire Harness
(77) to the right Upright (84). Next, connect the Upright
Wire Harness to the Console Wire Harness (78).

sure to connect the connectors properly (see the
inset drawing). The connectors should slide together
easily and snap into place.

slide together easily and snap into place, turn one con­nector and then try again. IF THE CONNECTORS ARE

NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY, THE CONSOLE MAY
BE DAMAGED WHEN THE POWER IS TURNED ON.

3. Insert the Wire Harnesses (77, 78) down into the right
Upright (84).

Set the console assembly on the Uprights (84). Be care-

ful to avoid pinching the Wire Harnesses (77, 78).

While a second person holds the console assembly, at­tach it with four Console Bolts (64) and four Star Washers
(8) as shown; start all four Console Bolts and then

firmly tighten them.

If the connectors do not

Make

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Console

Assembly

Console

Assembly

78

77

77, 78

8

64

84

78

77

84

8

64

84

4.

Attach the Latch Housing (73) to the left Upright (84) with
two Latch Screws (50); start both Latch Screws and

then tighten them. Note: Make sure that the large
hole in the Housing is on the indicated side.

Remove the knob from the pin. Make sure that the collar
and the spring are on the pin. (Note: If there are two col­lars, place one on each side of the spring.) Next, insert
the pin into the Latch Housing (73). Then, tighten the
knob back onto the pin.

5. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. If there are sheets of clear
plastic on the treadmill decals, remove the plastic. To protect the floor or carpet, place a mat under the tread­mill. Note: Extra hardware may be included. Keep the included allen wrench in a secure place; the large allen
wrench is used to adjust the walking belt (see page 20).

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Knob

Large Hole

84

73

Spring

50

Collar

Pin

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If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 16), follow the steps below to install the receiver
included with the chest pulse sensor.

1. Make sure that the key is removed from the console
and that the power cord is unplugged.

Remove the indicated Screw (3) and the Access Door
(76) from the back of the Console Base (85).

2. Connect the wire on the receiver (A) to the indicated wire
extending from the Console Base (85). Hold the re-

ceiver so the small cylinder is oriented as shown and
is facing the Console Back. Attach the receiver to the

plastic posts on the Access Door (76) with the two in­cluded small screws.

Make sure that no wires are pinched. Reattach the

3.
Access Door (76) with the Screw (3). Discard the other
wires included with the receiver.

85

76

Wire

Small

Screws

3

A

Small

Cylinder

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