ProForm PFTL15610.0 manual

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    Serial Number Decal Model No. PFTL15610.0 Serial No. Wr it e th e se ri al n um be r in t he s pa ce ab ov e fo r re fe re nc e. CAUTION Read al l preca utions a nd instr uc- tions i n this man ual befo re using this eq uipmen t. Save t his manu al for fut ure refe rence. QUESTIONS? If yo u hav e que sti ons , or if p art s are dam age d or mi ssi [...]

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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 press the power switch into the off position when the treadmill is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the lo- cation of the power switch.) 21. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the treadmill until it is properly assembled[...]

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    5 Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ® 1 500 RT treadmill. The 1500 RT treadmill offers an im- pressive selection of features designed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable and effective. A nd when yo uʼre not e xercis ing, the u nique treadmill can be f olde d up, req uiring l ess than h alf the fl oor spac e of other t rea[...]

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    6 ASSEMBL Y T o hire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call 1-800-445-2480. Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispos e of the pa ckin g mate rial s unti l asse mbly i s comp lete d. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking b elt is coated with hi[...]

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    7 1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. With the help of a second person, carefully tip t he treadmill onto its left side. Partially fold the Frame (55) so that the treadmill is more stable; d o not fully fold the Frame yet. Locate the Upright Wire (85), which is bundled at the front of the Base (94). Remove the pack- aging from the Uprigh[...]

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    8 3. Identify the Right Upright Spacer (91), which is marked with a “Right” sticker. S ee the inset drawing. Orient the Right Upright Spacer (91) with the two curved corners posi- t ioned as shown. Insert the Upright Wire (85) through the Right Upright Spacer (91) as shown. Set the Right Upright Spacer on the Base (94). 85 91 3 91 Curved Corner[...]

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    6. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the treadmill onto its right side. Partially fold the Frame (55) so that the treadmill is more stable; do not fully fold the Frame yet. See the inset drawing. Orient the Left Upright Spacer (90) with the two curved corners posi- tioned as shown. Set the Left Upright Spacer on the Base (94). Hold a [...]

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    10 7. Attach the Base Cover (84) to the Base (94) with four #8 x 1/2" Screws (1). Be careful not to overtighten the Screws. W ith the help of a second person, tip the tread- mill down so that the Base (94) is flat on the floor. 8 4 94 1 1 1 7 8. Identify the Right and Left Upright Covers (86, 87). Slide the Right Upright Cover (86) onto the Ri[...]

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    1 1 9. Set the console assembly face down on a soft surface to avoid scratching the console. I dentify the Right Handrail (79). Remove the tie from the bracket on the Right Handrail. If neces- s ary, press the U-nut (27) back into place. Hold the Right Handrail (79) near the console assembly. Route the console wire through the large holes in the to[...]

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    12 12. See steps 5, 6, and 9. Tighten all the Patch Bolts used in these steps. Attach the Left Accessory Tray (101) and the Right Accessory Tray (104) to the console as- sembly with eight #8 x 1/2" Screws (1). 104 1 1 101 1 1 12 11. Set the console assembly on the Left and Right Uprights (82, 83). Be careful not to pinch any wires. Insert the [...]

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    13 13. See page 16, and turn on the power. Next, see step 4 on page 17, and lower the incline to the lowest position. Then, remove the key from the console, press the power switch into the off po- s ition, and unplug the power cord. Raise the Frame (55) to the position shown. Have a second person hold the Frame until t his step is completed. Orient[...]

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    14 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 cause excessive wear. HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD Your treadmill, like other el[...]

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    15 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers an impressive array of features designed to make your workouts more effec- tive and enjoyable. When you use the manual mode of the console, you can change the speed and incline of the treadmill with the touch of a button. As you exer- cise, the console will display continuous exercise feed- ba[...]

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    16 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 14). Next, locate the power switch on the tread- mill frame n[...]

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    17 4. Change the incline of the treadmill as desired. To change the incline of the treadmill, press the I ncline increase or decrease button, or one of the Quick Incline buttons numbered 0 to 12. Each time y ou press one of the buttons, the incline will gradu- ally change until it reaches the selected incline setting. 5. Select a display mode and m[...]

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    18 HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT 1. Insert the key into the console. See HOW T O TURN ON TH E POWER on p age 16. 2. Select a preset workout. If you have selected the manual mode, a workout, or the iFit training mode, press the Menu button to return to the main menu. To select a preset workout, use the increase and decrease buttons next to the Enter b[...]

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    19 Note: The calorie goal for each calorie workout is an estimate of the number of calories that you will burn during the workout. The actual n umber of calories that you burn will depend on your weight. In addition, if you manually c hange the speed or incline of the treadmill during the workout, the number of calories you burn will be affected. I[...]

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    20 THE INFORMATION MODE The console features an information mode that keeps t rack of the total distance that the walking belt has moved and the total number of hours that the treadmill h as been used. The information mode also allows you to select miles or kilometers to measure distance, and to turn on and turn off the display demo mode. You can a[...]

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    21 HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL To a voi d da mag ing t he tr ea dmi ll, a djust the incline t o the l owe st p osi tio n be for e you f ol d the t rea dm ill . Th en, r emo ve t he ke y and u np lug t he po we r cord . C AU TIO N: Yo u mus t be ab le to s afe ly li ft 45 l bs. (20 kg) to ra ise, low er, or mov e the trea dmill. 1. Hold the metal fram[...]

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    22 TROUBLESHOOTING M ost treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, 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 four #8 x 3/4" Screws (14) a nd carefully remove the Motor Hood (61). Locate the Reed Switch (44) and the Magnet (43) on the left side of the Pulley (42). 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 neces- sary, move t[...]

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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 to turn the left idler roller bolt clockwise 1/2 of a turn; if the walking belt has shifted to the right, turn the left idle[...]

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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. PFTL15610.0 R0710A 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 17 #8 x 1/2" Screw 24 #8 x 1" Tek Screw 3 1 3/8" x 2" Bolt 46 5/16" x 1 1/2" Patch Bolt 54 5/16" x 3/4" Bolt 61 3/8" x [...]

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    27 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 101 1 Left Accessory Tray 102 1 Console Base 103 1 Module Housing 1 04 1 Right Accessory Tray 105 1 Access Door 106 1 Pulse Bar 107 3 Pulse Ground Wire 108 1 Site Warning Decal 109 1 Wire Tie Clamp 110 1 Incline Sensor Wire 111 2 #8 x 1 1/2" Screw 112 4 #8 x 1" Screw *– 6" Blue W[...]

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    23 23 23 23 15 15 25 26 25 19 19 39 39 18 35 30 30 47 38 36 40 24 42 50 56 60 59 51 6 3 10 26 41 21 21 20 45 44 43 30 30 17 1 54 53 14 14 57 58 46 17 18 18 18 18 18 32 33 55 48 37 37 62 62 28 28 28 28 28 28 52 52 28 EXPLODED DRA WING A—Model No. PFTL15610.0 R0710A[...]

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    17 71 72 76 75 74 68 14 14 14 14 68 70 61 14 1 4 3 1 1 4 67 66 69 29 29 65 22 22 63 63 16 16 64 64 10 10 31 31 73 109 11 0 11 2 11 2 111 11 2 11 2 111 EXPLODED DRA WING B—Model No. PFTL15610.0 R0710A 29[...]

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    21 10 89 89 85 92 2 92 2 90 7 11 88 92 7 11 83 11 21 10 88 87 86 97 96 95 95 96 97 94 92 2 2 91 1 1 1 84 77 79 81 78 77 82 85 9 5 9 5 4 4 8 12 8 12 4 9 4 9 34 80 80 34 7 27 27 17 107 108 1 49 30 EXPLODED DRA WING C—Model No. PFTL15610.0 R0710A[...]

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    9 8 105 13 14 99 14 107 1 1 1 101 14 1 104 14 102 100 14 14 14 103 106 14 14 14 14 14 14 1 107 17 17 93 31 EXPLODED DRA WING D—Model No. PFTL15610.0 R0710A[...]

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    Part No. 303325 R0710A 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[...]