ProForm PFTL94105.1 manual

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    M odel No. PFTL94105.1 Serial No. CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc - tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this man - ual for future reference. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction. If y ou have questions[...]

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    2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 ASSEMBLY . . . .[...]

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    3 W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill. 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure t hat all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. 2. Use the treadmill only as desc[...]

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    20. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the t readmill until it is properly assembled. (See ASSEMBLY on page 7, and HOW TO FOLD A ND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 22.) You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 k g) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 21. When folding or moving the treadmill, make sure that the storage latch is fully closed[...]

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    5 The decals shown here have been applied in the indicated locations. If a decal is miss- ing, or if it is not legible, call the telephone number on the front cover of this man- ual and request a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown. Note: The decals are not shown at actual size. 50% W ARNING: Before beginning this or any e[...]

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    6 Congratulations for purchasing the PROFORM ® PRO SERIES 1500 tre adm ill . T he PRO SERIES 1500 tread- mill offers an impressive array of features designed to h elp you achieve your fitness goals in the convenience o f your home. From the advanced console to the cush- ioned walking platform, the PRO SERIES 1500 tread- mill is designed to make ea[...]

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    7 ASSEMBL Y To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call toll-free 1-800-445-2480. Assembly r equires two persons. Place the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until the treadmill is assembled. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated w[...]

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    8 68 5 Collar Spring 114 55 Knob 132 3 Small Holes 3. With the help of a second person, raise the treadmill F rame (55). Hold the Latch Housing (68) and the Latch Housing Cover (5) against the sides of the Frame as shown. Loosely thread the two blunt-tipped 1/2” Screws (132) into the Latch Housing Cover and the Latch Housing as shown. Do not tigh[...]

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    HOW TO CONNECT A 75 OHM CATV CABLE 1. Connect a 75 ohm C ATV cable to the 75 ohm terminal near the power cord. HOW TO CONNECT AN EXTERNAL SOURCE USING A CATV CABLE 1 . Connect one end of a 75 ohm CATV cable to the 75 ohm output jack on your external source. 2. Plug in the power cord of your external source. See you r external source’s user’s ma[...]

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    10 THE 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 CORD Your treadmill, like an[...]

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    1 1 ETPF94105 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 feed[...]

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    12 H OW 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 do this, the console displays or other electrical components may become damaged. Plug in the power cord (see page 10). Next, locate the reset /off circuit breaker near the[...]

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    13 The right display —This display will show the dis- tance that you have walked or run, the number of 1 /4-mile laps you have completed, the speed of the walking belt, and the approximate numbers of c alories a nd f at calories y ou have burned (see FAT BURNING on page 25). The right display will also show your heart rate when you use the handgr[...]

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    14 H OW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on p age 12. Select a preset program. To select a preset program, press the Speed & Incline button repeatedly. The right display will show which preset program (P-1 through P-10) is selected. When a preset program is selected, the left dis- play will f[...]

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    15 To stop the program at any time, press the Stop button. The time will begin to fla sh in the le ft dis - p lay. To restart the program, press the Start bu tto n or the Speed increase bu tton. The walking belt will b egin to move at 1 mph. When the next segment of the program begins, the treadmill will automati- cally adj ust to the spe ed and in[...]

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    16 H OW TO CREATE A CUSTOM PROGRAM I nsert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Select a custom program. To select a custom program, press the Custom button repeatedly until “P-15” or “P-16” appears in the right display. If the custom program has not yet been defined, three columns of indicators will appear in[...]

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    17 H OW TO USE A CUSTOM PROGRAM I nsert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Select a custom program. To select a custom program, press the Custom button repeatedly until “P-15” or “P-16” appears in the right display. When a custom program is selected, the left dis- play will flash the maximum incline setting [...]

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    18 H OW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM Follow the steps below to use a heart rate program. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Select a heart rate program. To select a heart rate program, press the Heart Rate button repeatedly until “P-11,” “P-12,” “P-13,” or “P-14” appears in the right display. If[...]

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    19 Hold the handgrip pulse sensor. I t is not necessary to hold the handgrip pulse sen- sor continuously during a pulse program; how- e ver, you must hold the handgrip pulse sensor fre- quently. Each time you hold the handgrip pulse sensor, keep your hands on the metal con- tacts for at least 15 seconds. Note: When you are not holding the handgrip [...]

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    H OW TO OPERATE THE PERSONAL TELEVISION IMPORTANT: Before operating the television, you must connect a 75 ohm CATV cable to the 75 ohm terminal on the treadmill. See page 9 for instruc- t ions. Follow the steps below to operate the television. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Press the Power button to turn o[...]

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    21 Press the Power button again and add or delete cable channels. Note: Complete this step only if you are using analog cable. After all valid cable channels available in your area have been saved into the television’s mem- ory (see step 5 below), you can manually add channels or delete unwanted channels. To add or delete a cable channel, first p[...]

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    22 HOW T O FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE B efore folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. If this is not done, the treadmill may be permanently 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. Hold [...]

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    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, 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 the surge sup[...]

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    PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on S OLUTION: a . If the walking belt is off-center, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD . If the walking belt has s hifted to the left, u se t he allen wrench to turn the left rear roller bolt clockwise 1/2 of a tu rn; if the walking belt has shifted to the right, turn the bol[...]

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    25 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 the proper intensity. Th[...]

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    T o locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. 26 P ART LIST—Model No. PFTL94105.1 R1207A 1 2 Foot Rail 2 1 Left Outside Housing 3 1 Left Handgrip, Top 4 4 Isolator 5 1 Latch Housing Cover 6 1 Platform 7 2 Walking Platform Screw 8 1 Walking Belt 9 2 Frame Pivot Bolt 10 4 Frame Pivot Washer 11 1 [...]

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    101 1 Pulse Wire 1 02 1 Power Cord Assembly 103 1 TV Console 104 2 Warning Decal 105 2 Spring Plate 1 06 1 Left Handgrip, Bottom 107 1 Warning Decal, Pulse Bar 108 2 Rear Roller Star Washer 109 2 Idler Arm Washer 110 1 Idler Pulley 111 1 Pulley Spacer 112 5 Outlet Bracket Star Washer 113 1 Static Decal 114 2 1/2” Tek Screw 115 1 Idler Pulley Bolt[...]

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    105 33 105 33 130 128 129 123 120 129 128 120 131 26 102 56 9 10 15 14 13 10 33 44 89 18 22 24 127 32 121 32 13 31 9 10 12 7 57 66 42 42 66 84 41 84 84 53 63 109 64 1 1 1 79 1 10 13 1 15 99 109 7 57 4 4 59 48 48 59 54 1 21 21 23 21 55 1 1 6 58 43 27 43 27 27 43 29 29 19 45 40 19 8 46 40 44 28 1 21 21 23 21 14 15 13 43 27 1 12 90 114 114 68 5 132 53[...]

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    Part No. 262674 R1207A Printed in USA © 2007 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 provide the following information: • the MODEL NUMBER of the product (PFTL94105.1) • the NAME of the product (PROFORM PRO SERIES 1500 treadmill) •[...]