ProForm PFTL59020 User Manual

USER'S MANUAL

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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

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

Note: A PART IDENTIFICATION CHART, an EXPLODED DRAWING, and a PART LIST are attached in the
center of this manual.

PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

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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.

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

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.

10. When connecting the power cord (see page 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 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 5 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.

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

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 22.) You
must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in
order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

20. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by
placing objects under the treadmill.

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

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

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

23. When using iFIT.com CD’s and videos, you
can manually override the speed and incline
settings at any time by pressing the speed
and incline buttons. However, when the next
“chirp” is heard, the speed and/or incline will
change to the next settings of the CD or video
program.

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

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

26. Never insert or drop any object into any
opening.

27.

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.

28. This treadmill is intended for in-home use
only. Do not use this treadmill in any 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 have been placed on your treadmill. If a decal is missing, or if a
decal is not legible, 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 decal shown at the
right is 50% of actual size.

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Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM®520
treadmill. The PROFORM 520 treadmill combines ad­vanced technology with innovative design to help you
get the most from your exercise program in the conve­nience of your home. And when you’re not exercising,
the unique PROFORM 520 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
PFTL59020. 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

Handrail

Console

Latch Knob

Pulse Sensor

Book Holder

Key/Clip

Circuit Breaker

Walking Belt

Cushioned Walking Platform

Front Wheel

Foot Rail

Power Cord

Rear Roller

Adjustment Bolts

Water Bottle
Holder (Bottle
not included)

RIGHT SIDE

LEFT SIDE

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 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 ,
adjustable wrench , and a rubber mallet .

2. Identify the Right and Left Uprights (55, 64); the Left
Upright has two small holes near the square post.

Hold the Right Upright (55) near the Base (116), and ori­ent the Right Upright as shown. Make sure that the

Right Upright bends in the direction shown.

Straighten the Wire Harness (49), and feed it into the
lower end of the Right Upright and out of the upper end.
Hand tighten two Upright Bolts (112) with Washers (111)
into the bottom of the Base (116) and the lower end of
the Right Upright.

Attach the Left Upright (64) as described above. Note:
There is not a wire harness on the left side.

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1. Note: Use the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART in the

center of this manual to identify small parts used
during assembly.

Do not plug in the power cord until all assembly
steps are completed.

With the help of a second person, carefully tip the
treadmill onto its left side as shown. Partially fold the
Frame (51) so that the treadmill will be more stable. Do

not fully fold the treadmill until it is completely as­sembled.

Attach the six Base Pads (44) to the bottom of the Base
(116) with six 1” Tek Screws (13). Note: Only three Tek
Screws are shown.

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13

44

51

44

116

111

64

Bend

55

Holes

116

112

49

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3. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the tread­mill back down so that the Uprights (55, 64 [not shown])
are vertical. Make sure that the end of the Wire

Harness (49) does not fall into the Right Upright.

Set the Console Base (38) on the Right Upright (55) as
shown. Check the pins in the connector on the Wire
Harness (49) and make sure that they are straight.
Connect the Wire Harness to the indicated connector on
the back of the Console Base. Be sure to insert the

connectors properly (see the inset drawing). The con­nectors should slide easily and “snap” into place. If

the connectors do not slide easily and snap into place,
turn a connector and try again.

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49

55

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5. Tighten a 1/2” Tek Screw (113) into the right side of the
Crossbar (46) and the Right Upright (55).

Attach the Console Base (38) to the Uprights (55, 64) with
four 1/2” Screws (33). Make sure that the Wire Harness

(49) is not pinched.

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6. Tighten the 1/2” Tek Screw (113) in the left side of the
Crossbar (46).

Orient one of the Handgrip Extensions (34) so the bottom is
open as shown, and insert it as far as possible into the post
on the Left Upright (64). If necessary, tap the Handgrip
Extension with a rubber mallet to fully insert it. Attach the
Handgrip Extension with two 3/4” Tek Screws (35), one to­wards the front of the post and the other towards the back.

Attach the other Handgrip Extension to the post on the
Right Upright (not shown) in the same way.

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35

113

46

35

64

Post

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49

33

64

55

46

113

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7. See the inset drawing. Identify the Left Top Handgrip
(31); there are identifying marks inside of the Handgrips.
Set the Left Top Handgrip on the left Handgrip Extension
(34). Insert two 1/2” Screws (33) into the two holes in

the Handgrip Extension indicated by the arrows.
Tighten the Screws into the Left Top Handgrip.
Important: Do not tighten the Screws into the plastic
bosses on the bottom of the Left Top Handgrip.

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Bosses

64

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34

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31

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4. Loosely thread a 1/2” Tek Screw (113) into the left side of
the Crossbar (46) and the Left Upright (64).

Attach the Latch Assembly (32) to the Left Upright (64)
with two 3/4” Tek Screws (35).

113

(Leave loose)

46

64

32

35

Open side

11.Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Note: There may be hard­ware left over after assembly is completed. Keep the included allen wrench in a secure place; the allen wrench
is used to adjust the walking belt (see page 25). To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat
under the treadmill.

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8. Attach the matching Left Bottom Handgrip (82) with three
1/2” Screws (33).

Attach the Right Top Handgrip and the Right Bottom
Handgrip (not shown) as described above.

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82

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9. Attach a Wheel (58) to the right side of the Base (116)
with a Wheel Bolt (56) and a Nut (3) as shown.

Attach a Wheel to the left side of the Base (not shown) in
the same way.

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56

3

116

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10. Carefully lower the Uprights (55, 64) as shown.
Press the Console Back (40) onto the back of the

Console Base (38). Make sure that Console Back and

Console Base are mated correctly and that no wires
are pinched. Tighten two 1/2” Silver Screws (114) into

the indicated holes. Tighten 3/4” Screws (37) into the
other holes in the Console Back.

Make sure that the left side of the Left Upright (64) is flush
with the left side of the Base (116). Firmly tighten, but do
not overtighten, the two Upright Bolts (112) in the left side
of the Base. Then, make sure that the Right Upright (55)
is flush with the right side of the Base. Tighten the two
Upright Bolts (not shown) in the right side of the Base.

Insert the Left and Right Cup Holders (39, 50) into the
large holes in the Console Base (38). If there is a small
hole under each Cup Holder, the two Small Clamps (117)
should be attached. Refer to the inset drawing. Loop a
Small Clamp through the hole in the bottom of a Cup
Holder and attach it with a 3/4” Screw (37). Attach a Small
Clamp to the other Cup Holder in the same manner.

Raise the Uprights (55, 64) back to the vertical position.

40

39

50

38

37

114

114

112

64

55

116

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37

117

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 pos-

sibility 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.

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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 advanced console offers an impressive array of
features to help you get the most from your exercise.
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 console will
display continuous exercise feedback. You can even
measure your heart rate using the built-in thumb pulse
sensor or the optional chest pulse sensor (see page

21).

Four certified personal trainer programs are also
offered. Each program automatically controls the
speed and incline of the treadmill to give you an effec­tive workout. Two heart rate programs are also fea­tured. Each program controls the speed and incline of
the treadmill to keep your heart rate near a target level
during your workouts.

The console also features new iFIT.com interactive
technology. IFIT.com technology is like having a per­sonal trainer right 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 ( iFIT.com CDs are
available separately). IFIT.com CD programs automati­cally control the speed and incline of the treadmill as a
personal trainer guides you through every step of your
workout. High-energy music provides added motivation.
Each CD features two 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
toll-free 1-800-735-0768.

To use the manual mode of the console, follow the
steps beginning on page 11. To use a personal trainer
program, see page 13. To use a heart rate program,
see page 14. To use an iFIT.com CD or video pro­gram, see page 18. To use an iFIT.com program di­rectly from our Web site, see page 20.

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 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.

Clip

Display

Display

Manual/Program Indicators

CONSOLE DIAGRAM

Program Profiles

Program Display

Key

Note: If there is a thin sheet of plastic
on the face of the console, remove it.