ProForm PFTL96008.0 manual

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    Serial Number Decal M odel No. PFTL96008.0 Serial No. 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? If yo u ha ve qu est io ns, o r if pa rt s are m is sin g, DO N OT CO NTAC T THE ST ORE ; ple ase co nta ct Cust ome r Care . IMPORTANT: Yo[...]

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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 ® 680 LT treadmill. The 680 LT treadmill offers an im- pressive selection of features designed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable and effective. A nd w hen yo uʼre no t exerc ising , the uni que treadmill can be folde d up, req uirin g less th an half t he floo r space o f 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 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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    7 2. Attach a Wheel (90) to the Base (60) with a 3/8" x 2" Bolt (3) and a 3/8" Locknut (11). Do not overtighten the Locknut; the Wheel must turn freely. Press a Base Cap (85) into the Base (60). 60 3 11 2 90 1 . Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. W ith the help of a second person, carefully tip the treadmill onto its left si[...]

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    8 4. Hold a Bolt Spacer (84) inside the lower end of the Right Upright (79). Insert a 3/8" x 4" Bolt (5) with a 3/8" Star Washer (12) into the Right Upright and the Bolt Spacer. Repeat this step with a second Bolt Spacer (84), 3/8" x 4" Bolt (5), and 3/8" Star Washer (12). Hold the Right Upright (79) against the Right [...]

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    9 7. Orient the Crossbar (78) so that the indicated bump is in the position shown. Attach the Crossbar to the Left Upright (77) and the Right Upright (79) with four 1/4" x 5/8" Bolts (7); do not fully tighten the Bolts yet. 77 79 78 Bump 7 7 7 6. Hold a Bolt Spacer (84) inside the lower end of the Left Upright (77). Insert a 3/8" x 4[...]

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    10 9. Remove the two ties from the bracket on the Right Handrail (105). Have a second person hold the Right Handrail (105) near the Right Upright (79). Insert the Upright Wire (86) into the bottom of the Right Handrail (105) and pull it out of the hole in the top of the Right Handrail. Attach the Right Handrail (105) to the Right Upright (79) with [...]

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    1 1 11. Be careful not to pinch the wires in the Right Handrail (105). Attach the console assembly to the Right Handrail (105) with two #8 x 3/4" Screws (1), a 1/4" x 1 1/4" Bolt (6), and a 1/4" Star Washer (10). Repeat this step on the left side of the console assembly. Start all four Screws and both Bolts before tightening any[...]

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    12 14. 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 keys in a secure place; one of the hex keys is used to a[...]

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    13 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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    14 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers a selection of features designed to make your workouts more effective. When the manual mode of the console is selected, the speed and inc line of t he trea dmill c an be cha nged wi th the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display continuous exercise feedback. You can even m[...]

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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 and decrease buttons or one of the numbered Quick Incline buttons. Each time you p ress the Incline increase or decrease button, the incline will change by 0.5%. If you press one of the numbered Quick Incline buttons, the tread[...]

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    17 HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT 1. Insert the ke y into the conso le. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 1 5. 2. Select one of the preset workouts. To select one of the sixteen preset work- outs, press the Workout Select button below the desired workout repeatedly until the de- sired workout appears in the upper display. As each pre- set workout i[...]

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    18 HOW TO USE AN IFIT WORKOUT 1. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 1 5. 2. Insert an iFit card and select a workout. To use an iFit workout, insert an iFit card into the iFit slot; make sure that the iFit card is oriented so the metal contacts are face-down and are inserted into the iFit slot. When the iFit card [...]

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    19 THE INF ORMAT ION MOD E 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 demo mode. To sele ct the in forma tion mo de, hold down the Stop button, insert the key into th e conso [...]

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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 c ord . CA UTI ON : You m us t be ab le to s af[...]

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    21 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. It may be neces- sary to push the frame forward as you pull the knob to the left. Pivot the frame downward and release the latch knob. 2. Hold the metal frame firmly with both hands and lower it to the flo[...]

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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) and care- fully pivot the Motor Hood (63) off. Locate the Reed Switch (68) and the Magnet (48) 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 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 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 [...]

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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. PFTL96008.0 R1209A 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 20 #8 x 3/4" Screw 2 4 #8 x 1" Tek Screw 33 3/8" x 2" Bolt 46 5/16" x 3/4" Bolt 54 3/8" x 4" Bolt 62 1/4" x 1 1/4"[...]

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    27 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 01 1 Left Handrail 102 1 Access Door 103 1 Key/Clip 104 4 Handrail Cap 1 05 1 Right Handrail 106 1 Lift Motor Wire 1 07 1 Console Wire Tie 1 08 0 Not Used 109 1 Console Fan *– 8" Blue Wire, M/F *– 10" Blue Wire, 2F * – 12" Red Wire, M/F *– 10" Black Wire, M/F * – U[...]

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    3 8 51 50 16 16 98 17 17 19 19 29 28 29 28 57 59 23 23 27 27 43 43 25 25 25 44 25 25 25 25 25 38 37 32 32 32 48 44 45 32 40 41 39 42 47 52 38 61 40 53 54 54 45 56 58 36 35 34 34 14 49 14 55 16 16 1 1 46 98 28 EXPLODED DRA WING A—Model No. PFTL96008.0 R1209A[...]

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    13 13 13 13 69 16 68 33 33 33 1 1 1 15 18 18 23 23 73 72 71 26 67 66 63 64 76 70 74 65 24 23 62 23 75 24 24 EXPLODED DRA WING B—Model No. PFTL96008.0 R1209A 29[...]

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    88 88 88 3 90 11 11 90 3 5 12 5 12 4 9 4 22 22 31 31 85 85 77 79 60 87 82 83 93 91 84 84 89 88 2 89 21 20 31 8 1 80 86 92 86 9 4 9 4 9 4 7 7 7 78 7 2 31 2 2 87 106 30 EXPLODED DRA WING C—Model No. PFTL96008.0 R1209A[...]

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    30 101 103 1 100 14 99 94 97 96 1 1 1 95 23 104 105 104 1 6 10 14 10 6 1 1 1 102 104 104 30 1 107 109 1 1 31 EXPLODED DRA WING D—Model No. PFTL96008.0 R1209A[...]

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    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) • the name of the product (see the front cover of this manual) [...]