PYLE Audio PFTL31404.1 User Manual

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Model No. PFTL31404.1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

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

OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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

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

Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING and a PART LIST are attached in the center of this manual.

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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.

7. The treadmill should be used only by persons
weighing 250 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.

shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.

10. When connecting the power cord (see page 10),
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 10. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local PROFORM dealer or call the toll­free telephone number on the front cover of

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

this manual and order part number 146148, 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 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 your movement,
may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings.
The sensor is intended only as an exercise aid
in determining heart rate trends in general.

Always wear athletic

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 13.)
You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20
kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.

When folding or moving the treadmill, make

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sure that the storage latch is fully closed.

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

3. Never insert any object into any opening.

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24. DANGER:Always unplug the power

cord immediately after use, before cleaning

he treadmill, and before performing the

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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

hould be performed by an authorized ser-

s
vice representative only.

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 your treadmill. If a decal is missing, or
if it is not legible, please call the toll-free telephone number on the front cover of
this manual and order a free replacement decal. Note: The decals are not shown at
actual size.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

hank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM

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X 450 treadmill. The LX 450 treadmill combines ad-

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vanced technology with innovative design to help you
get the most from your exercise program in the conve­nience and privacy of your home. And when you’re not
exercising, the unique LX 450 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

Accessory Tray

Handrail

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

m

umber and serial number before calling. The model

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number of the treadmill is PFTL31404.1. The 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.

Console

Key/Clip

Upright

Fan

Storage Latch

Walking Belt

Foot Rail

BACK

Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts

Reset/Off

Circuit Breaker

Power Cord

RIGHT SIDE

Cushioned Walking Platform

for maximum exercise comfort

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ASSEMBLY

Washer (45)–6

3

1” Tek Screw (39)–6

Wheel Nut (13)–2

3/4” Screw (2)–6

1/2” Ground Screw

(75)–1

3” Bolt (37)–6

Handrail Bolt (27)–2

1/2” Screw (73)–6

2 1/4” Bolt (35)–2

Star Washer

(63)–2

Wheel Bolt (64)–2

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 wrenches and your own phillips screwdriver ,
adjustable wrench , wire cutters , and needlenose pliers .

For help identifying the assembly hardware, refer to the PART IDENTIFICATION CHART below.

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
(86) so that the treadmill is more stable.

fold the treadmill until it is completely assembled.

Attach two Round Base Pads (57) (only one shown) and
two Base Pads (61) to the bottom of the Base (69) with
six 1” Tek Screws (39) (only five are shown).

Attach a Wheel (66) to the Base (69) with a Wheel Bolt
(64) and a Nut (32) as shown. Do not overtighten the

the Wheel should turn freely.

Nut;

Do not fully

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1

61

39

61

39

69

86

39

57

64

66

32

2. Identify the Right Upright (24) and the Left Upright (99).

traighten the Upright Wire (42), and feed it into the lower

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end of the Right Upright (24) and out of the upper end.

ext, hold the Right Upright against the right side of the

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Base (69); make sure that the Right Upright is turned

so that the upper end is angled in the direction
shown. Hand tighten two 3” Bolts (37) with one Star

Washer (63) and two Washers (45) into the Base and the
Right Upright; be careful not to damage the Upright

Wire.

With the help of a second person, carefully tip the tread­mill onto its other side. Attach the Left Upright (99) and
the other Wheel (not shown) as described above and in
step 1.
Upright are positioned as shown. Note: There is not
an upright wire on the left side.

Make sure that the two small holes in the Left

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37

63

45

42

24

69

Small
Holes

99

3. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the tread­mill so that it is flat on the floor, and raise the Uprights
(99, 24) to the vertical position as shown.

Hold the Crossbar (25) between the Left Upright (99) and
the Right Upright (24). Attach the Crossbar with two 3”
Bolts (37).

Identify the Right Handrail (72), which has a large round
hole in the location shown. Route the Upright Wire (42)
through the hole in the Right Handrail. Next, hand tighten
a 2 1/4” Bolt (35) into the upper end of the Right Handrail
and the Right Upright (24). Then, hand tighten a Handrail
Bolt (27) with a Washer (45) into the lower end of the
Right Handrail and the Right Upright. Be careful not to

pinch the Upright Wire. Firmly tighten the Bolts.

Attach the Left Handrail (71) in the same way. Note:
There is not an upright wire on the left side.

Firmly tighten the Bolts.

3

37

35

45

99

27

25

71

35

42

Large

Hole

45

72

37

24

27

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