ProForm PFTL69500 User Manual

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Model No. PFTL69500
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

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

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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

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

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

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

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

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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 in this
manual.

3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with
eight feet of clearance behind it. Do not place
the treadmill on a surface that blocks any 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 clothing when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose cloth­ing 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 7),
plug the power cord into a surge protector
(not included) and plug the surge protector
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
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 dissi-

pation of 450 joules. The surge suppressor
must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and
15 amps. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local PROFORM dealer or call 1-800-999­3756 and order part number 146148.

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

13. 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.)

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

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

16. 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.

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

18. 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 18.) You
must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in
order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

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

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

DANGER: 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

21. When using i-FIT.com CDÕs and videos, an
electronic ÒchirpingÓ sound will alert you
when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill
is about to change. Always listen for the
ÒchirpÓ 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.

22. When using i-FIT.com CDÕs 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
ÒchirpÓ is heard, the speed and/or incline will
change to the next settings of the CD or video
program.

23. Always remove i-FIT.com CDÕs and videos
from your CD player or VCR when you are not
using them.

24. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill
regularly.

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

26. 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.

27. 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 it is not legible, please call our Customer Service
Department, toll-free, to order a free replacement decal (see
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back cover of this manual).
Apply the decal in the location shown.

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Note: This decal below is shown at 38% of actual size.

Thank you for selecting the PROFORM¨PT6.0 tread­mill. The PT6.0 treadmill combines advanced technol­ogy with innovative design to let you enjoy an excellent
form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience and
privacy of your home. And when youÕre not exercising,
the unique PT6.0 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 additional questions,

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 PFTL69500. 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 parts that are
labeled.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Handrail

Accessory Holder

Storage Latch

Pulse

Sensor

Book Holder

Key/Clip

Circuit

Breaker

On/Off Switch

Walking Belt

Cushioned Walking Platform

Front

Wheel

Foot Rails

Power

Cord

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts

Water Bottle

Holder (Bottle

not included)

RIGHT SIDELEFT SIDE

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ASSEMBLY

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

dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. No tools are required for assembly.

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.

1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
Uprights (15) until the treadmill is in the position shown.

Note: One replacement Base Pad (6) may be included.
Use the extra Pad if one becomes worn or needs to be
replaced.

2. Make sure the Lock Knob Sleeve (93) is fully inserted
into the left Upright (15). Remove the Lock Knob (92)
from the Lock Pin (97). Make sure that the two Lock Pin
Collars (95) and the Spring (94) are on the Lock Pin.
Insert the Lock Pin into the left Upright (15) and tighten
the Lock Knob onto it.

3. Make sure that all parts are tightened before you use the treadmill. Place a mat under the treadmill to

protect the floor or carpet.

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95

95

97

93

94

92

15

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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT

THE PERFORMANT LUBETMWALKING BELT

Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with
PERFORMANT LUBETM, 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 homeÕs 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 1-800-999-3756 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.

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunc­tion 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 productÑif it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

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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 an impressive array of
features to help you get the most from your exercise.
When the console is in the manual mode, the speed
and incline of the treadmill can be controlled with a
touch of a button. As you exercise, the LED track and
the four displays will provide continuous exercise feed­back. You can even measure your heart rate using the
built-in pulse sensor.

Six certified personal trainer programs are also offered.
Each program automatically controls the speed and in­cline of the treadmill as it guides you through an effec­tive workout.

The console also features advanced 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 (CDÕs 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 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 in­structorÑthe hottest new trend at health clubs.

With the treadmill connected to your computer, you
can also go to our new internet site at www.iFIT.com
and access even more programs. Choose from a se­lection of basic programs that interactively control the
speed and incline of your treadmill to help you achieve
your personal exercise goals. Or, use iFIT.com audio
and video programs directly from our internet site. Visit
www.iFIT.com for complete details.

By adding an optional upgrade module to the treadmill,
you can use virtually endless features from our internet
site. See www.iFIT.com to learn about other iFIT.com
features. To purchase iFIT.com CDÕs, iFIT.com video­cassettes, or an optional upgrade module, see your
local PROFORM dealer or call toll-free 1-800-735-

0768. For information about other optional acces­sories, see page 17.

To use the manual mode of the console, follow the
steps beginning on page 9. To use a personal trainer

program, see page 11. To use iFIT.com CD or video
programs, refer to page 14. To use iFIT.com pro­grams directly from our internet site, see page 16.

CAUTION: Before operating the

console, read the following precautions.

¥ Do not stand on the walking belt when turn-

ing 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.

CONSOLE DIAGRAM

Clip

Key

Displays

Displays

iFIT.com Indicator

Manual/Program Indicators

LED Track

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