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Serial Number Decal Model No. PCTL12009.0 Serial No. CAUTION Read al l preca ution s and ins truc- tions i n this ma nual be fore us ing this eq uipme nt. Sav e this ma nual for fut ure ref erenc e. QUESTIONS? If you have questions, or if parts are damaged or missing, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SER- VICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTLY. CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-888-[...]
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS W A R N I N GD E C A LP L A C E M E N T .............................................................. 2 I M P O R T A N TP R E C A U T I O N S ................................................................ 3 B E F O R EY O UB E G I N ...................................................................... 5 A S S E M B L Y .....[...]
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3 1. Before beginning any exercise program, con- sult your physician. This is especially impor- tant for persons over age 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[...]
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4 2 0. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it is running. Always remove the key, unplug the power cord, and switch the reset/off cir- cuit 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 pro[...]
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5 Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ® 9 80 AUDIO TRAINER treadmill. The 980 AUDIO TRAINER treadmill offers an impressive selection of features designed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable and effective. And when youʼre not ex- e rcis ing, th e uniqu e treadmill can be fold ed up, re quir- ing les s than ha lf the fl oor s[...]
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6 ASSEMBL Y A ssembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispos e of the p acki ng ma teri als u nti l asse mbly i s com plet ed. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, some lubricant may be transferred to the top o[...]
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7 2. Attach two Wheels (91) to the Base (90) with a 3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolt (9) and a 3/8" Nut (13). Do not overtighten the Nut; the Wheels must turn freely. 90 9 13 2 91 1 . Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. W ith the help of a second person, carefully tip the treadmill onto its left side. Partially fold the Frame (51) so that [...]
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8 5. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the treadmill onto its right side. Partially fold the Frame (51) so the treadmill is more stable; do not fully fold the Frame yet. Attach two Wheels (91) to the Base (90) with a 3/8" x 2 3/4" Bolt (9) and a 3/8" Nut (13). Do not overtighten the Nut; the Wheels must turn freely. 5 9[...]
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9 8. Identify the Right Handrail (78), which is marked with a sticker. Insert the end of the Wire Harness (84) into the hole in the bottom of the Right Handrail and out of the hole in the top. 84 78 8 7. Orient the Crossbar (82) so that the indicated bump is in the position shown. Attach the Crossbar to the Uprights (81, 83) with four 1/4" x 5[...]
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10 9. Slide the two Handrail Caps (80) onto the lower ends of the Left Handrail (77) and the Right Handrail (78) as shown. A tt ach th e Han drai ls (7 7, 78) t o the U pri ghts ( 81, 83) wi th two #8 x 3/4" Screws (1), four 5/1 6" x 2 1/2" P atc h Bolt s (5) , and fo ur 5/ 16" St ar Was hers ( 11) . Orient the Handrail Caps (80[...]
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1 1 11. Be careful not to pinch the wires in the Right Handrail (78). Attach the console assembly to the Right H andrail (78) with two #8 x 3/4" Screws (1), a 1/4" x 1 1/4" Bolt (4), and a 1/4" Star Washer (10). Repeat this step on the left side of the console assembly. Start all four Screws and b oth Bolts before tightening any[...]
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12 15. 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 tread- mill. Note: Extra hardware may be included. Keep the included hex keys in a secure place; one of the hex keys is used to a[...]
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13 OPERA TION AND ADJUSTMENT T HE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high- performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sil- i cone 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 C[...]
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14 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers a selection of features designed to make your workouts more effective. When the manual mode of the console is selected, the speed and inc line of t he trea dmill c an be cha nged wi th the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display continuous exercise feedback. You can even m[...]
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15 HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER IMPORTANT: If the treadmill has been exposed to c old temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem- perature before turning on the power. If you do not d o this, you may damage the console displays or other electrical components. Plug in the power cord (see page 13). Next, locate the reset/off circuit breaker on the treadm[...]
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16 4. Change the incline of the treadmill as desired. To change the incline of the treadmill, press the I ncline increase and decrease buttons or one of the numbered Quick Incline buttons. Each time you p ress the Incline increase or decrease button, the incline will change by 0.5%. If you press one of the numbered Quick Incline buttons, the treadm[...]
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17 HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT 1. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 1 5. 2. Select one of the preset workouts. To select one of the sixteen preset work- outs, press the Workout Select button repeatedly until the desired workout appears in the upper display. As each pre- set workout is selected, the maximum speed [...]
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18 HOW TO USE AN IFIT WORKOUT To purc hase iF it card s at any ti me, go to w ww.iF it.co m o r call the telephone number on the front cover of this manual. iFit cards are also available at select stores. 1. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 15. 2. Insert an iFit card and select a workout. To use an iFit workout,[...]
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19 THE INFORMATION MODE The console features an information mode that keeps t rack of treadmill usage information. The information mode also allows you to select miles or kilometers as t he unit of measurement and to turn on and turn off the demo mode. To select the information mode, hold down the Stop button, insert the key into the console, and t[...]
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20 HOW T O FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the l o w es t p os iti o n. I f y ou d o n ot d o t hi s , yo u m ay d a ma g e th e tr e ad m il l w he n you f o ld i t . Re m ov e t he k ey an d u np l ug t h e po w er cor d. C AUT ION : Yo u mus t be a ble t o sa f[...]
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21 HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1 . Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand. Pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. It may be neces- sary to push the frame forward as you pull the knob to the left. Pivot the frame downward and release the latch knob. 2. Hold the metal frame firmly with both hands and lower it to the flo[...]
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22 TROUBLESHOOTING M ost treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please see the front cover of this manual. PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor, and that th[...]
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23 Remove t he three # 8 x 3/4" Screws (1) and care- fully pivot the Motor Hood (62) off. Locate the Reed Switch (69) and the Magnet (48) on the left side of the Pulley (50). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1/8 in. (3 mm). If nec- essary, l[...]
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24 PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt is off-center, first remove the k ey and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, use the hex k ey t o turn t he lef t idl er rol ler b olt cl ock wise 1 /2 of a turn; if the walking belt has shifted to the right, turn the [...]
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25 These guidelines will help you to plan your exercise program. For detailed exercise information, obtain a reputable book or consult your physician. Remember, proper nutrition and adequate rest are essential for successful results. EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system, exercising at the p[...]
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26 P ART LIST—Model No. PCTL12009.0 R0110A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 24 #8 x 3/4" Screw 24 #8 x 1" Tek Screw 34 1/4" x 5/8" Bolt 42 1/4" x 1 1/4" Bolt 54 5/16" x 2 1/2" Patch Bolt 62 3/8" x[...]
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27 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 01 1 Wire Tie 102 1 Key/Clip 103 2 #8 x 1 1/2" Crossbar Screw 104 1 Access Door 1 05 1 Incline Motor Wire 106 1 Console Crossbar 1 07 2 #8 x 1" Screw 1 08 2 Base Cap 109 1 Console Ground Wire 110 1 Console Fan 111 1 French Warning Decal * – 4" White Wire, M/F *– Userʼs Manua[...]
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EXPLODED DRA WING A—Model No. PCTL12009.0 R0110A 7 7 54 55 13 13 24 24 25 25 27 27 32 31 32 31 58 59 15 15 14 14 45 45 22 22 22 22 22 39 34 34 48 47 42 41 40 46 50 52 60 42 51 57 57 47 38 22 22 22 44 19 19 44 19 19 20 20 16 61 16 61 43 43 53 56 37 19 19 49 107 107 1 1 1 28[...]
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18 18 18 18 70 17 69 35 35 35 1 1 1 16 15 73 74 75 15 72 62 65 76 71 15 68 21 21 26 26 23 64 63 66 67 21 15 EXPLODED DRA WING B—Model No. PCTL12009.0 R0110A 29[...]
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87 87 9 91 13 13 91 9 28 28 33 33 108 83 90 89 93 94 87 2 88 92 84 2 30 29 33 86 85 33 2 87 88 2 84 1 1 81 3 3 82 3 13 7 95 1 3 1 80 80 5 5 1 79 1 77 78 36 36 36 11 8 6 12 12 6 8 11 79 89 108 105 30 EXPLODED DRA WING C—Model No. PCTL12009.0 R0110A[...]
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102 106 103 97 96 100 98 1 1 1 99 1 15 103 10 4 1 1 1 104 1 1 10 4 101 11 0 109 31 EXPLODED DRA WING D—Model No. PCTL12009.0 R0110A[...]
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Part No. 291746 R0110A Printed in USA © 2010 ICON IP, Inc. ORDERING REPLACEMENT P ARTS T o order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, be prepared to pro- vide the following information when contacting us: • the model number and serial number of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • t[...]