ProForm PFTL79008.0 manual

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    Serial Number Decal Model No. PFTL79008.0 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 m iss ing , DO NOT C[...]

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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 T hank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ® 780 CROSSWALK treadmill. The 780 CROSSWALK treadmill offers an impressive selection of features de- signed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable a nd effective. And when youʼre not exer cising, th e uniqu e treadmill can be folde d up, requ iring le ss than half th e floor sp ace of ot[...]

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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 3. Identify the Right Upright (92) and the Right Upright Spacer (100), which are marked with stickers. Insert the Wire Harness (91) through the Right Upright Spacer as shown. Then, set the Right Upright Spacer on the Base (96). Have a second person hold the Right Upright (92) near the Base (96). Se e th e in se t dr aw in g. Tie the wire tie in t[...]

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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 (48) so the treadmill is more stable; do not fully fold the Frame yet. Attach a Wheel (99) to the Base (96) with a 3/8" x 2" Bolt (9) and a 3/8" Nut (10). Do not over- tighten the Nut; the Wheel must turn freely. 5 9 48 10[...]

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    9 6 . Hold a Bolt Spacer (95) inside the lower end of the Left Upright (77). Insert a 3/8" x 4" Bolt (8) with a 3/8" Star Washer (11) into the Left Upright and the Bolt Spacer. Repeat this step with a second Bolt Spacer (95), 3/8" x 4" Bolt (8), and 3/8" Star Washer (11). Hold the Left Upright Spacer (94) and the Left [...]

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    10 11. While a second person holds the console as- sembly near the Pulse Bar (110), connect the Console Ground Wire (109) on the Pulse Bar to the ground wire from the console assembly. Connect the conso le wir e to t he Wire Harness (91). See the inset drawing. The connectors should slide together easily and snap into place. If they do not, tur n o[...]

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    1 1 14. Carefully lower the Uprights (77, 92) as shown. Start the two indicated #8 x 1 1/2" Screws (3) into the Left and Right Uprights (77, 92) and the console assembly. If necessary, pull back on the console assembly slightly to align the holes in the Uprights with those on the console assem- bly. Start the other two #8 x 1 1/2" Screws [...]

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    12 15. Remove the Resistance Knob (88) from a resis- tance assembly. Make sure that the 3/8" x 4 3/4" Bolt (90) stays inside the resistance as- sembly and that the resistance assembly d oes not come apart. Note: See the lower drawing to reassemble the resistance assembly, if necessary. A pply a small amount of the included grease around t[...]

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    13 18. 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 key in a secure place; the hex key is used to adjust the[...]

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    14 HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR The chest pulse sensor consists of two components— the chest strap and the sensor unit. Insert t he tab on o ne end of th e chest st rap into the hole in o ne end of th e senso r unit, as s hown in th e inset drawi ng above . The tab s hould be f lush wit h the fron t of the sen sor unit . Next, wrap the ch[...]

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    15 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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    16 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers a selection of features de- signed to make your workouts more effective. 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 exer- cise feedback. You can even measure your heart rate u[...]

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    17 HOW TO TU RN ON THE PO WER 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 15). Next, locate the reset/off circuit breaker on the trea[...]

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    18 5. Follo w your pro gress wi th the dis plays. When th e m anua l mode is sele cted, t he upp er half of the di splay can sho w a track t hat rep resent s 1/4 mile ( 400 mete rs). As yo u walk or r un, indi cators w ill appe ar in suc cessio n aroun d the trac k until th e entire t rack app ears. Th e track w ill then d isappe ar and the i ndica[...]

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    19 HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT 1. Insert the ke y into the consol e. See HOW TO TURN O N THE POWER on page 17 . 2. Select a preset workout. To select a preset workout, press the Weight Loss, Aerobic, Endurance, Performance, or Cross Walk button repeatedly until the number of the desired workout appears in the upper half of the display. When you sel[...]

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    20 THE INF ORMATI ON 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 display demo mode. To sele ct the inf ormati on mode, hold down the Stop button, insert the key into th e [...]

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    21 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 wes t pos it ion . If yo u do n ot do t his , yo u may d ama ge t he tr ead mil l wh en yo u fol d it. R em ove t he ke y and u np lug t he po wer cor d. CA UTI ON: Y ou mu st be a ble t o saf ely l ift 4 5 lbs . [...]

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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) a nd care- fully pivot the Motor Hood (58) off. Locate the Reed Switch (65) and the Magnet (40) on the left side of the Pulley (41). 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 th e left i dler r olle r bolt c lock wise 1 /2 of a turn; if the walking belt has shifted to the right, turn the i[...]

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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. PFTL79008.0 R0109A 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 23 #8 x 3/4" Screw 2 6 #8 x 1/2" Screw 36 #8 x 1 1/2" Screw 44 #10 x 3/4" Screw 54 5/16" x 1 3/4" Bolt 64 #8 x 1" Tek Screw 71 3[...]

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    27 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 101 2 Caution Decal 102 1 Incline Motor 103 1 Incline Motor Spacer 1 04 1 Console Fan 105 1 Console 106 1 Key/Clip 107 1 Console Back 108 1 Accessory Door 109 1 Console Ground Wire 110 1 Pulse Bar 111 1 Incline Motor Wire 112 1 #8 x 1/2" Console Ground Screw 1 13 1 Chest Pulse Receiver 114 1[...]

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    9 7 46 45 16 16 17 17 19 28 27 28 27 23 23 26 26 36 36 24 24 24 37 24 24 24 24 24 32 33 30 30 30 40 37 38 30 42 34 43 41 47 32 56 48 49 49 38 50 54 52 3 44 3 51 15 15 35 15 15 35 15 10 19 39 28 EXPLODED DRA WING A—Model No. PFTL79008.0 R0109A[...]

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    13 13 13 13 66 15 65 31 31 3 1 1 1 1 2 18 18 23 23 70 71 72 69 58 59 63 73 67 62 14 14 14 23 23 25 61 60 57 74 76 75 EXPLODED DRA WING B—Model No. PFTL79008.0 R0109A 29[...]

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    97 6 97 6 97 6 99 99 9 8 11 8 8 11 11 22 22 29 29 93 93 77 92 96 101 94 100 101 95 95 95 98 97 6 98 20 21 29 29 102 103 91 91 88 88 86 84 85 89 87 1 1 90 85 84 86 1 89 90 87 3 3 83 80 79 55 5 2 2 5 80 79 82 82 81 81 2 78 2 83 10 10 9 68 64 68 64 13 1 13 111 30 EXPLODED DRA WING C—Model No. PFTL79008.0 R0109A[...]

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    106 1 1 04 1 1 1 1 1 1 108 107 1 105 4 4 12 1 11 0 1 1 1 12 109 53 15 11 2 11 4 11 5 11 3 31 EXPLODED DRA WING D—Model No. PFTL79008.0 R0109A[...]

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    Part No. 275643 R0109A Printed in USA © 2009 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[...]