ProForm PFTL99601 User Manual

USER'S MANUAL

CAUTION

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Model No. PFTL99601
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

TROUBLE-SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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. Using the included hand weights and not hold­ing the handrails may compromise your ability
to maintain your balance. Exercises using
hand weights should be attempted only by ex­perienced users.

19. 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.)

20. 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 19.) You
must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in
order to raise, lower, or move 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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21. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by
placing objects under the treadmill.

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

23. 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.

24. 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.

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

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

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

28.

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.

29. 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 below have been placed on your treadmill. If the 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.

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

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Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM

®

995 SEL treadmill. The 995 SEL 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 995 SEL 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 PFTL99601. 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 familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Handrail

Console

Hand Weights

Lock Knob

Book Holder

Key/Clip

Circuit Breaker

On/Off Switch

Walking Belt

Adjustable Cushion Deck

Foot Rail

Power Cord

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts

Water Bottle
Holder (Bottle
not included)

Pulse Sensor

RIGHT SIDE

LEFT 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. Assembly requires your own phillips screw­driver and rubber mallet .

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.

2. With the help of a second person, carefully lower the
treadmill frame and then tip the Uprights (69) down as
shown. Make sure that the Extension Legs (102) remain

in the Uprights.

Attach each Extension Leg (102) with two of the six 3/4”
Screws (100) as shown.

With the help of a second person, carefully tip the
Uprights (69) back to the vertical position.

Note: One replacement Base Pad (99) may be included.
Use the extra Base Pad if one becomes worn or needs to
be replaced.

100

102

69

99

99

Frame

69

100

102

1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
treadmill to the upright position as shown.

While a second person tips the treadmill to one side
and holds it, insert one of the Extension Legs (102) into
the treadmill as shown. Make sure that the Extension
Leg is turned so the Base Pad (99) is on the bottom.

Next, tip the treadmill to the other side and insert the
other Extension Leg (not shown) in the same way. Lower
the side of the treadmill so that both Extension Legs
(102) are resting flat on the floor.

102

99

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3. Insert a Handrail Extension (66) into the post on the right
Upright (69) as shown; make sure that the indicated holes
are on top. Tap the Handrail Extension with a rubber mallet
to fully insert it. Attach the Handrail Extension with two 1/2”
Screws (67) as shown.

Identify the Right Foam Grip (75), which has a large cutout
in the left side for the Pulse Bar (76). Slide the Right Foam
Grip as far as possible onto the post on the right Upright
(69). (Note: It may be helpful to apply soapy water to the
Handrail Extension [66].) Make sure that the tab on the
Foam Grip is inserted into the Console Base (81).

75

76

Cutout

Tab

66

Post

67

Holes

69

81

3

2

6

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7. Make sure that all parts are tightened before you use the treadmill. Keep the included allen wrench in a
secure place. The allen wrench is used to adjust the walking belt (see page 21). To protect the floor or carpet
from damage, place a mat under the treadmill.

4. Make sure that the front edge of the Right Foam Grip (75)
is under the Console Base (81) as shown. Tighten a 3/4”
Screw (100) into the side of the Right Foam Grip as
shown. Note: It may be necessary to pull the Foam Grip
out slightly (see arrow A) to align the Screw with the hole
in the post.

Attach the other Handrail Extension (not shown) and the
Left Foam Grip (not shown) as described in step 3 and
this step.

5. Press the Lock Knob Sleeve (70) into the left Upright (69).

Make sure that the two Lock Pin Collars (72) and the
Spring (71) are on the Lock Pin (74). Insert the Lock Pin
into the Lock Knob Sleeve (70) and the left Upright (69).
Tighten the Lock Knob (68) onto the Lock Pin.

69

70

68

71

72

74

5

75

100

A

81

6. Look at the Endcap (58). If the left or right foot on the End­cap does not touch the floor, the included thick base pads
should be attached to the treadmill as described below.

Refer to assembly step 2. Lower the treadmill frame and
the Uprights (69) as shown. If the left foot of the Endcap
(58) was off the ground, remove the two Base Pads (99)
from the right Upright (69). Attach the included thick
base pads to the right Upright. If the right side of the
Endcap was off the ground, attach the thick base pads to
the left Upright.

If either side of the Endcap (58) lifts off the floor when the
treadmill is used, attach the thick base pads as described.

58

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Foot

Foot

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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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