ProForm PFTL49908.0 manual

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    Serial Number Decal Model No. PFTL49908.0 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. 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? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete cus- tomer sati[...]

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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. Use the treadmill only as described. 3[...]

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    4 19. 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.) 20. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the treadmill until it is prop[...]

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    5 Tha nk y ou fo r sel ec tin g th e new P ROF OR M ® 58 0 LT t re ad mil l wit h Un ive rs al Do ck fo r iP od ® . The 5 80 LT tre ad mil l wit h Un ive rsa l Do ck fo r iPo d of fer s a sel ec tio n of fe at ure s des ig ned t o ma ke yo ur wo rk out s at h ome mor e ef fec tiv e an d enj oya bl e. An d whe n yo uʼr e no t ex- e rc is ing , th[...]

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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 p acki ng ma teri als u nti l asse mbly i s com plet ed. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking b elt is coated with h[...]

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    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 (56) so that the treadmill is more stable; do not fully fold the Frame yet. Remov e and dis card th e two ind icate d bolts (B ) and the s hippi ng brac ket (C) . Cut the tie securing the Wire H[...]

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    8 4. Identify the Right Upright (89) and the Right Upright Spacer (91), which are marked with stickers. Insert the Wire Harness (88) through the Right U pright Spacer (91) as shown. Then, set the Right Upright Spacer on the Base (95). Wi th t h e he lp o f a se c on d pe rs on, hold the Right Upright (89) near the Base (95). Se e th e in se t dr aw[...]

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    9 7. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the treadmill onto its right side. Partially fold the Frame (56) so that the treadmill is more stable; d o not fully fold the Frame yet. R emov e and dis card th e two ind icate d bolts (B ) and the s hippi ng brac ket (C) . Remove the M10 Nut (19), the M10 x 50mm Bolt (31), and the shipping brac[...]

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    10. Set the Console (105) face down on a soft sur- face to avoid scratching the Console. Remove the ties securing the Pulse Support (111) to the C onsole. L ift off the Pulse Support (111). 1 0 105 111 11. Identify the Right Handrail (101), which has a large hole in the location shown. Hold the Right Handrail near the Console (105). Attach the Cons[...]

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    1 1 13. Hav e a se con d per so n hol d th e con sol e as sem - bly n ea r the R igh t Up rig ht ( 89) . C onn ect t he Wi re Har nes s (88) t o the c onso le wir e. See t he ins et dr awin g. Th e conn ect ors s ho uld sl ide t oget her e asil y and s nap i nto pla ce. If t hey do n ot, tu rn one c onne cto r and tr y agai n. IF T HE CO NNEC TOR S[...]

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    12 16. 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. Keep the included hex keys in a secure place; the large hex key is used to adjust the walking belt (see pages 23 and[...]

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    13 OPERA TION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT Y our treadmill features a walking belt coated with high- performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sil- icone 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 CO[...]

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    14 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, you can change the speed and incline of the treadmill with the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display instant exercise feedback. You can even measu[...]

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    15 HOW TO TU RN ON THE P OWER 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 trea[...]

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    16 4. Change the incline of the treadmill as desired. To change the incline of the treadmill, press the I nclin e increase or decrease button. Each time you press the Incline increase or decrease button, the i ncline will change by 0.5%. Note: Af te r you pr es s an in cl in e but to n, it may take a moment for the treadmill to reach the selected i[...]

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    17 HOW TO USE THE WEIGHT LOSS CENTER 1. Insert the ke y into the conso le. See HOW T O TURN ON T HE POWE R on page 1 5. 2. Select a weight loss workout. To use a calorie goal workout, press the Weight Loss Center button. Input your weight, the number of calories you wish to burn, and the desired workout duration by re- peatedly pressing t he incr e[...]

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    18 HOW TO USE A CLASSIC WORKOUT 1. Insert the ke y into the conso le. See HOW T O TURN ON T HE POWE R on page 1 5. 2. Select a classic workout. To select a classic workout, press the Classic Workouts button repeatedly. The duration, the maximum speed setting, the maximum incline setting, and the num- ber of the workout will appear in the display. I[...]

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    19 HOW TO USE THE STEREO SOUND SYSTEM This product has been designed specifically to work w ith iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. To play music or a udio books through the consoleʼs stereo speakers, you must connect your iPod, MP3 player, CD player, or other personal audio player to the console throu[...]

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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 co rd. C AUT IO N: Yo u mu st be a bl e to sa f[...]

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    2. Hold the metal frame firmly with both hands and lower it to the floor. CAUTION: Do not grip only the plastic foot rails or drop the frame to the floor. Bend your legs and keep your back straight. HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand. P ull the latch knob to the left and hold it. It may be[...]

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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 M 4.2 x 19mm H ood Screws (12) and carefully pivot the Hood (67) off. Locate the Reed Switch (70) and the Magnet (51) on the left side of the Pulley (53). 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, loose[...]

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    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 bol[...]

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    25 EXERCISE GUIDELINES 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,[...]

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    26 P ART LIST—Model No. PFTL49908.0 R1008A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual. K ey No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty . Description 1 13 M4.2 x 19mm Screw 22 M4 x 20mm Screw 3 4 M4.2 x 25mm Tek Screw 44 #8 x 1/2" Ground Screw 56 M8 x 25mm Bolt 63 3/8" Locknut 72 3/8" x 1 3/4" [...]

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    27 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 01 1 Right Handrail 102 3 15 1/2" Cable Tie 103 1 Console Base 104 1 Left Accessory Tray 1 05 1 Console 106 1 Right Accessory Tray 1 07 1 Right Top Pulse Plate 108 1 Right Bottom Pulse Plate 109 1 Left Top Pulse Plate 110 1 Left Bottom Pulse Plate 1 11 1 Pulse Support 112 1 Console Ground [...]

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    46 29 62 58 42 43 44 45 17 61 60 59 7 7 18 15 55 54 51 52 18 15 17 16 4 26 64 28 28 64 26 63 4 16 1 32 1 48 1 49 56 32 47 27 27 57 57 50 48 1 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 49 65 50 53 6 22 22 17 17 28 EXPLODED DRA WING A—Model No. PFTL49908.0 R1008A[...]

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    67 13 12 13 12 13 12 1 74 68 33 76 72 19 20 6 19 72 25 21 6 77 71 14 80 81 82 33 83 84 11 11 11 11 69 70 11 78 75 33 79 30 73 EXPLODED DRA WING B—Model No. PFTL49908.0 R1008A 29[...]

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    10 5 85 87 24 23 24 92 3 8 89 87 92 3 92 3 31 97 19 95 92 3 19 97 31 90 88 88 93 94 94 9 8 86 90 93 33 96 91 9 23 5 5 5 10 10 10 30 EXPLODED DRA WING C—Model No. PFTL49908.0 R1008A[...]

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    102 40 39 1 34 98 101 41 36 38 99 98 1 34 1 1 100 100 66 37 37 35 104 106 35 35 35 35 103 108 107 109 11 0 35 35 2 35 2 35 35 111 x 35 11 3 1 05 37 35 11 2 4 11 4 11 5 35 31 EXPLODED DRA WING D—Model No. PFTL49908.0 R1008A[...]

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    Part No. 270698 R1008A Printed in China © 2008 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) •[...]