ProForm PFTL99507.1 User Manual

Model No. PFTL99507.1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

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

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

PERATION AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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

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

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

The decals shown here have been applied
in the locations shown. If a decal is miss-

ing 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 decals may not be shown at ac­tual size.

PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: T

structions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before using your treadmill. ICON as­sumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of
this product.

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 this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.

3. Use the treadmill only as described.

4. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
least 8 ft. (2.4 m) of clearance behind it and 2
ft. (0.6 m) 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.

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

o reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and in-

carrying 15 or more amps. No other appliance
should be on the same circuit. Do not use an
extension cord.

12. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that
meets all of the specifications described on
page 12. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local PROFORM dealer or call the tele­phone number on the front cover of this man­ual and order part number 146148, or see your
local electronics store.

13. 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.

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

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

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

8. The treadmill should be used only by persons
weighing 300 lbs. (136 kg) or less.

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

10. 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.

11. When connecting the power cord (see page

12), plug the power cord into a surge sup­pressor (not included) and plug the surge
suppressor into a grounded circuit capable of

15. 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 22 if the treadmill is
not working properly.)

16. Read, understand, and test the emergency

procedure before using the treadmill (see

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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 14).

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

The treadmill is capable of high speeds.

18.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.

19. 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.

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0. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it

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s running. Always remove the key, unplug

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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.)

21. 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 20.)
You must be able to safely lift 45 lbs. (20 kg)
to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

22. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the frame is held securely in the
storage position.

23. Never insert any object into any opening on
the treadmill.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

4. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the

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readmill regularly.

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25. DANGER: Always unplug the power

cord immediately after use, before cleaning the

readmill, and before performing the mainte-

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nance 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.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

hank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM

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80 COMPETITOR treadmill. The 980 COMPETITOR

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treadmill offers an impressive array of features de­signed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable
and effective. And when you’re not exercising, the
unique 980 COMPETITOR 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 see the front cover of this man-

Accessory Tray

Handrail

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al. To help us assist you, note the product model

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umber and serial number before contacting us. The

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model number and the location of the serial 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 treadmill at
www.proformservice.com/registration.

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

Book Holder

Console

Pulse Sensor

Key/Clip

Upright

Walking Belt

Foot Rail

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts

Reset/Off

Circuit Breaker

Power Cord

Platform Cushion

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ASSEMBLY

3/8" Nut (8)–3

1" Tek Screw (2)–4

Base Pad Spacer

(13)–2

3/8" Star

Washer (9)–7

1/4" Star

Washer (10)–6

3/8" x 4 1/2" Bolt (6)–4

3/8" x 2" Bolt (4)–3

1/4" x 1/2"

Bolt (7)–6

3/8" x 1 1/4" Bolt (5)–3

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

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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 hex keys and your own Phillips screwdriver ,
adjustable wrench , and scissors .

Use the drawings below to identify the assembly hardware. 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 after the parentheses
is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it is preattached to

one of the parts to be assembled. To avoid damaging plastic parts, do not use power tools for assembly.
Extra hardware may be included.

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ake sure that the power cord is unplugged.

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With the help of a second person, carefully tip
the treadmill onto its left side. Partially fold the
Frame (56) so that the treadmill is more stable;

do not fully fold the Frame yet.

Remove and discard the two indicated bolts (A)
and the shipping bracket (B).

1

B

Hole

83

56

A

81

8

3

Cut the tie securing the Upright Wire (38) to the
Base (83). Locate the tie in the indicated hole in
the Base, and use the tie to pull the Upright Wire
out of the hole.

Attach a Base Pad (81) to the Base (83) in the
location shown with a Base Pad Spacer (13) and
a 1" Tek Screw (2). Then, attach another Base
Pad (81) with only a 1" Tek Screw (2).

Remove the 3/8" Nut (8), the 3/8" x 2" Shoulder

2.
Bolt (27), and the shipping bracket (C) from the
Base (83). Attach a Wheel (84) with the Bolt and
the Nut that you just removed. Do not over-

tighten the Nut; the Wheel must turn freely.

Discard the shipping bracket.

2

Tie

13

81

2

2

83

27

84

3. Identify the Right Upright (78) and the Right
Upright Spacer (79), which are marked with
stickers. Insert the Upright Wire (38) through the
Right Upright Spacer as shown.

See the inset drawing. Tie the wire tie in the
Right Upright (78) securely around the end of
the Upright Wire (38). With the help of a second
person, hold the Right Upright near the Base
(83). Then, pull the other end of the wire tie until
the Upright Wire is routed completely through
the Right Upright.

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38

38

C

8

78

Wire

Tie

83

78

38

79

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4. Hold a Bolt Spacer (80) inside the lower end of

he Right Upright (78). Insert a 3/8" x 4 1/2" Bolt

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(6) with a 3/8" Star Washer (9) into the Right
Upright and the Bolt Spacer. Repeat this step
with a second Bolt Spacer (80), 3/8" x 4 1/2"

olt (6), and 3/8" Star Washer (9).

B

Hold the Right Upright Spacer (79) and the
Right Upright (78) against the Base (83).

careful not to pinch the Upright Wire (38).
Partially tighten the 3/8" x 4 1/2" Bolts (6); do
not fully tighten the Bolts yet.

Press a Base Endcap (77) into the Base (83).

Be

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78

83

6

9

38

0

8

80

79

77

5. With the help of a second person, carefully tip
the treadmill onto its right side. Partially fold the
Frame (56) so the treadmill is more stable;

not fully fold the Frame yet.

Remove and discard the two indicated bolts (A)
and the shipping bracket (B).

Attach a Base Pad (81) to the Base (83) in the
location shown with a Base Pad Spacer (13) and
a 1" Tek Screw (2). Then, attach another Base
Pad (81) with only a 1" Tek Screw (2).

Remove the 3/8" Nut (8), the 3/8" x 2" Shoulder
Bolt (27), and the shipping bracket (C) from the
Base (83). Attach a Wheel (84) with the Bolt and
the Nut that you just removed. Do not over-

tighten the Nut; the Wheel must turn freely.

Discard the shipping bracket.

6. With the help of a second person, hold a Bolt
Spacer (80) inside the lower end of the Left
Upright (74). Insert a 3/8" x 4 1/2" Bolt (6) with a
3/8" Star Washer (9) into the Left Upright and
the Bolt Spacer. Repeat this step with a second
Bolt Spacer (80), 3/8" x 4 1/2" Bolt (6), and 3/8"
Star Washer (9).

do

5

A

81

2

6

6

9

B

83

56

27

13

84

2

81

8

76

C

74

Orient the Left Upright (74) and the Left Upright
Spacer (76) as shown. Hold the Left Upright
Spacer and the Left Upright against the Base
(83). Partially tighten the two 3/8" x 4 1/2" Bolts

do not fully tighten the Bolts yet.

(6);

Press a Base Endcap (77) into the Base (83).

With the help of a second person, tip the tread
mill so that the Base (83) is flat on the floor.

80

77

-

80

83

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7. Have a second person hold the Bridge (95) near

he Right Upright (78). Remove the wire tie from

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the Upright Wire (38).

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95

Connect the Upright Wire (38) to the Bridge Wire

52). See the inset drawing. The connectors

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should slide together easily and snap into
place. If they do not, turn one connector and try
again. IF THE CONNECTORS ARE NOT CON­NECTED PROPERLY, THE CONSOLE MAY
BE DAMAGED WHEN THE POWER IS
TURNED ON.

8. Insert the indicated connectors into the Right
Upright (78).

Next, insert the fronts of the brackets on the
Bridge (95) into the Uprights (74, 78), and then
fully insert the brackets. Make sure that the plas­tic edges of the Bridge are inside the Uprights.

Attach the Bridge (95) with six 1/4" x 1/2" Bolts
(7) and six 1/4" Star Washers (10);

Bolts and then tighten them.

See steps 4 and 6. Tighten the four 3/8" x 4 1/2"

Bolts (6).

start all six

2

5

8

3

8

7

Wire Tie

52

38

8

95

Connectors

10

7

74

7

Front

Edge

7

10

9. With the help of a second person, hold the con-

sole assembly near the Bridge (95). Connect the
Bridge Wire (52) to the console wire. See the

inset drawing in step 7. The connectors
should slide together easily and snap into
place.
again. IF THE CONNECTORS ARE NOT CON­NECTED PROPERLY, THE CONSOLE MAY
BE DAMAGED WHEN THE POWER IS
TURNED ON.

Connect the Console Ground Wire (101) to the
console assembly ground wire. Insert the wires
into the console assembly.

Attach the console assembly with three 3/8" x
1 1/4" Bolts (5) and three 3/8" Star Washers (9).

Be careful not to pinch the wires.

If they do not, turn one connector and try

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78

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Console

Assembly

Console

Wires

52

101

95

9

5

9

10. Identify the Storage Latch (53). Remove the tie

rom the end of the tube. Make sure that the

f
sleeve has been slid over the indicated hole and
that the Latch Knob (54) is locked into the indi­cated hole.

hat it is locked into place.

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Pull on the sleeve to make sure

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54

ole

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ube

Sleeve

H

53

11. Raise the Frame (56) to the position shown.

Have a second person hold the Frame until
this step is completed.

Orient the Storage Latch (53) so that the large
barrel and the Latch Knob (54) are oriented as
shown.

Attach the Latch Bracket (109) and Storage Latch
(53) to the Base (83) with two 3/8" x 2" Bolts (4)
and two 3/8" Nuts (8).

Attach the upper end of the Storage Latch (53)
to the bracket on the Frame (56) with a 3/8" x 2"
Bolt (4) and a 3/8" Nut (8). Note: It may be nec­essary to move the Frame back and forth to
align the Storage Latch with the bracket.

Lower the Frame (56) (see HOW TO LOWER
THE TREADMILL FOR USE on page 21).

12. 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 hex keys in a secure place; the large hex key
is used to adjust the walking belt (see pages 23 and 24).

11

8

54

56

4

53

Large
Barrel

109

83

8

4

10