ProForm PFTL71104.0 manual

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    Serial Number Decal Model No. PFTL71104.0 S erial No. CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. USER'S MANUAL QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction. If y ou have questions, or if parts are damaged or m[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . .[...]

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    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 bloc[...]

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    4 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. Apply the decal in the location shown. 21. When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, you can m anually override the speed and incline s[...]

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    5 T hank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ® 7 30 treadmill. The 730 treadmill offers an impressive array of features designed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable and effective. And w hen y ou’re not exercising, the unique 730 t readm ill can be folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of other treadmills. For your [...]

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    6 ASSEMBL Y T o hire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call toll-free 1-800-445-2480. 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. N ote: The und ersi de o f th e tr eadm ill walk ing belt is coated [...]

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    7 3 . Press a Handrail Endcap (71) onto the lower end of one of the Handrails (70). Rotate the Handrail Endcap so that t he small hole is at the bottom. S et the Handrail (70) on the right Upright (72), with the Handrail Endcap (71) covering the Handrail Bracket (74). Attach the lower end of the Handrail with a 3/4” Screw (2). O rient a Handrail [...]

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    8 If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 21), follow the steps below to install the receiver included with the chest pulse sensor. 1. Make sure that the key is removed from the console and the power cord is unplugged. Remove the indicated Screw (3) and the Access Door (76) from the back of the Console Base (99). 2. Connect the wi[...]

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    9 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- 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 COR[...]

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    10 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers an impressive array of features designed to help you get the most from your workouts. When the manual mode of the console is selected, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display continuous exercise feedback. You c[...]

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    1 1 H OW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE Insert the key fully into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 10. Select the manual mode. When the key is in- serted, the manual mode will be selected. If a program has been selected, reselect the manual mode by pressing the Programs button repeatedly until a track appears in the lower part of the disp[...]

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    12 The center of the dis- play is the priority dis- p lay. Press the Priority Display button repeat- e dly until the priority display shows the infor- mation that you are most interested in viewing. When you use the handgrip pulse sensor or the optional chest pulse sensor and your heart rate is 90 beats per minute or faster, the Heart Rate Meter wi[...]

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    13 H OW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM I nsert the key fully into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 10. S elect one of the six preset programs. To select a preset program, press the Progr ams button repeatedly until a “P 1,” “P 2,” “P 3,” “P 4,” “P 5, ” or “P 6” appears in the right side of the dis- play. As each p[...]

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    14 Follow your progress with the displays. See step 5 on page 11. Measure your heart rate if desired. S ee step 6 on page 12. Turn on the fan if desired. See step 7 on page 12. When you are finished exercising, remove the key from the console. When the program ends, make sure that the in- cline of the treadmill is at the lowest setting. Next, remov[...]

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    15 E nter a target heart rate setting. If pulse program P 7 is selected, the maximum target heart rate setting of the program will flash in the priority display. If d esired, press the BPM increase and decrease buttons to change the maximum target heart rate setting (see EXER- CISE INTENSITY on page 26). Note: If the maxi- mum target heart rate set[...]

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    16 HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER To use iFIT.com CDs , the treadmill must be connected t o your portable CD player, portable stereo, home s tereo, or computer with CD player. See pages 16 and 17 for connecting instructions. To use iFIT.com video- cassettes , the treadmill must be connected to your VCR. See page 18[...]

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    17 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO N ote: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is b eing used, see instruction B. A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord. Plug the other end of the cable into the included adapter. Plug the adapter into th[...]

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    18 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR N ote: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is b eing used, see instruction B. If you have a TV with a built-in VCR, see instruction B. If your VCR is connected to your home stereo, see HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO on page 17. A. Plug one end of the audio cable into t[...]

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    19 If the speed or incline settings are too high or too low, you can manually override the settings at any t ime by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on the console. However, when the next “chirp” is h eard, the speed and/or incline will change to the next settings of the program. To stop the walking belt at any time, press the Stop button [...]

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    20 HOW TO USE AN IFIT.COM PROGRAM DIRECTLY FROM OUR WEB SITE Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to access basic programs, audio programs, and video programs directly from the internet. Additional options are s oon t o be available. See www.iFIT.com for details. To use programs from our Web site, the treadmill must be connected to your home com[...]

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    21 THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE T he console features an information mode that keeps track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has b een operated and the total number of miles that the walking belt has moved. The information mode also al- lows you to select miles or kilometers as the unit of measurement and to turn on and turn off the[...]

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    22 HOW T O FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. If this is not done, the treadmill may be per- m anently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 1. Hol[...]

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    23 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. Pivot the treadmill down until the catch is past the latch pin. 2. Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands, and lower the tread- mill to the floor. Do not drop the treadmill frame to the floor. To decreas[...]

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    24 TROUBLESHOOTING Most 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 call the toll-free telephone number on the f ront cover of this manual. PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged i[...]

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    With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Uprights (84) to the position shown. Caref ully pi vot th e H ood (41) off. L ocate the Reed Switch (63) and the Magnet (46) on the left side of the Pulley (47). 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 abo[...]

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    26 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex- ercise program. For more detailed exercise informa- tion, obtain a reputable book or consult your physician. EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system, the key to achieving the desired results is to exercise with [...]

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    P ART LIST—Model No. PFTL71 104.0 R0205A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 2 Foot Rail Cover 2 24 3/4” Screw 3 30 Screw 4 1 Catch 5 2 Isolator Cap, Top 6 2 Large Isolator 7 2 Isolator Cap, Bottom 8 4 Washer 9 2 Isolator Bolt 10 4 Platform Bolt 11 4 Belt Guide Screw 12 2 Belt Guide 13 2 Front Isolator 14 2 Isolator Screw 15 2 F[...]

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    Part No. 217331 R0205A Printed in USA © 2005 ICON IP, Inc. ORDERING REPLACEMENT P ARTS T o order replacement parts, see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, please be prepared to give the following information: • The MODEL NUMBER of the product (PFTL71104.0) • The NAME of the product (PROFORM 730 treadmill) • The SERIAL NUM[...]