ProForm PFEL45010 manual

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    Model No. PFEL45010 Serial No. S Number /_// Deca, QUESTIONS? If you have questions, or if there are missing parts, we will guar- antee complete satisfaction through direct assistance from our factory. TO AVOID UNNECESSARY DELAYS, PLEASE CALL DIRECT TO OUR TOLL-FREE CUSTOMER HOT LINE. The trained techni- cians on our customer hot line will provide [...]

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    r©ss r TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ............................................................. 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................... 4 ASSEMBLY ........................................................................... 5 HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER .........................[...]

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    I M PORTANT PRECAUTIONS '_ WARN IN G: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau- tions before using the elliptical crosstrainer. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before . 3. Place the elliptical crosstrainer on a level surface, with a mat beneath it to protect the floor or carpet. Keep the elliptical cros[...]

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    BEFORE YOU BEGIN Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM '_ 900 CARDIO CROSSTRAINER. The PROFORM ® 900 is an incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a natural elliptical path, minimizing the impact on your knees and ankles. And the unique PROFORM '_ 900 features adjustable resistance and a state-of-the- art console to h[...]

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    ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the included allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver __, an adjustable wrench __ and a rubber mallet _ , ¢...[...]

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    2. While another person liftsthe back of the Frame (1), attach theRear Stabilizer (9) to theFrame withtwo M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolts (34) andtwo M1O Nylon Locknuts (33). 3. While another person holds theUpright (2) in the posi- tion shown, connect the Extension Wire Harness (44) to theWire Harness (79). Carefully pull the upper end of the Extension [...]

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    6. While another person holds the Console (23) in the position shown, connect the wire harness on the Console to the Extension Wire Harness (44). Insert the excess wire harness into the Upright Extension (73). Attach the Console (23) to the Upright Extension (73) with three M10 x 27mm Button Screws (67) and three M10 Split Washers (59). Be careful [...]

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    9. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on the left Disc Crossbar (16). Slide a Spring Spacer (63) and the Left Rear Spring Bracket (12) on the left Pedal Spring (11) onto the axle. Next, slide a Spring Bracket Washer (35) onto an M10 x 27mm Patch Screw (40), and tight- en the Patch Screw into the axle. Next, hold the lower end of the Handleb[...]

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    HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDALS AND THE UPRIGHT The motion of the elliptical crosstrainer is determined by the positions of the pedals and the upright. Follow the instructions below to adjust the motion of the ellip- tical crosstrainer. To adjust the pedals, first loosen the pedal knobs beneath the pedals. Slide the [...]

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    .= /' (_ smart PROORaMS 1 //' [/ ,i F / i _can / I ] RESISTANCE & PACE PROGRAMS i "-- E A B SILENT MAGNETIC RESISTANCE COACH K lr press ON_ select PR( /-_ ........... 3 begin exe_ AWARNL risk of serious injury, read and understand thi _ user*s manual, all instrucdon4 , and warnings before using t tis equipment. Keep children away[...]

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    CONSOLE DESCRIPTION Refer to the drawing on page 10. Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the con- sole, remove it. A. Exercise feedback display--This display features seven modes that give you instant exercise feed- back: your current speed, the elapsed time (or the time remaining in a Smart program or a Heart Rate progra[...]

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    HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE n Turn on the console. Note: The console requires four "D" batteries (not included). If you have not installed batteries, refer to step 5 on page 6 and install batteries. To turn on the console, press the On/Reset button or begin pedaling. B Select the manual mode. Each time the console is This corner should be [...]

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    HOW TO USE A SMART PROGRAM B B lg Turn on the console. Refer to step 1 on page 12. Select one of the six Smart programs. Each time the console is turned on, the manual mode will be selected. To select a Smart program, press the Program but- i) ,n n u,uu, Time PACE COACH ton repeatedly until the number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 appears in the upper right [...]

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    HOW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM 'El Each Heart Rate program helps you to keep your heart rate near a certain percentage of your maximum heart rate during your workout. (Your maximum heart rate is estimated by subtracting your age from 220. For example, if you are 25 years old, your maximum heart rate is 195.) Heart Rate program 7 is designed t[...]

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    right bar graph changes, increase or decrease your pace so that the same number of bars appear on both bar graphs. If your pace is slower than the current pace setting, the increase arrow will appear in the display; if your pace is faster than the pace setting, the decrease arrow will appear. Important: The pace settings for the program are intende[...]

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    HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO Note: If your stereo has an RCA-type AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If your stereo has a 1/8" LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your stereo has only a PHONES jack, see instruction C. A. Plug one end of a 1/8" to RCA stereo audio cable (available at electronic[...]

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    HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR Note: If your computer has a 1/8" LINE OUT jack, see instruction A. If your computer has only a PHONES jack, see instruction B. A. Plug one end of a 1/8" to 1/8" stereo audio cable (available at electronics stores) into the jack beneath the console. Plug the other end of the cable [...]

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    HOW TO USE IFIT, COM CD AND VIDEO PROGRAMS To use iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, the elliptical crosstrainer must be connected to your portable CD player, portable stereo, home stereo, computer with CD player, or VCR. See HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER on page 15. Note: For information about the availability of iFIT.com CDs or vid[...]

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    HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM OUR WEB SITE Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to play iFIT.com audio and video programs directly from the internet. To use programs from our Web site, the ellip- tical crosstrainer must be connected to your home computer. See HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUT- ER on page 17. tn addition, you must have an internet c[...]

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    MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately. To clean the elliptical crosstrainer, use a damp cloth and a small amount of mild dish soap. Important: Keep liquids away from the console and keep the console out of direct sunlight. During storage, remove the[...]

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    CONDITIONING GUIDELINES i" Before beginning this or any exercise pro- gram, consult your physician. This is espe- cially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. Various factors may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is intended on[...]

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    PART LISTmModel No. PFEL45010 R1201A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. 1 1 Frame 43 1 2 1 Upright 44 1 3 1 Left Side Shield 45 1 4 1 Right Side Shield 46 2 5 2 Handlebar Leg 47 2 6 1 Left Handlebar 48 2 7 1 M6 x 25mm Screw 49 4 8 1 Right Handlebar 50 4 9 1 Rear Stabilizer 51 8 10 1 Front Stabilizer 52 12 11 2 Pedal Spring 53 1 12 1 Left Rear Sp[...]

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    EXPLODED DRAWINGmModel No. PFEL45010 R1201A 34 21 66 59 67< _'i, 67 I 47 49 13 15 37 3 40 36 37 23 49 /' / / } 331 66 2O 14 81 1 66 77 4 77 64 40_ 35 70 23[...]

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    HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, simply 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 be prepared to give the following information when calling: • The MODEL NUMBER of the product (PFEL45010) ?[...]