ProForm PFTL99106.0 manual

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    Serial Number Decal Model No. PFTL99106.0 Serial 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 mi[...]

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

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    3 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 bl[...]

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    4 The decals shown here have been placed on the treadmill. If a decal is missing, or if it is not legible, call the toll-free tele- phone number on the front cover of this manual and order a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown. 2 1. When folding or moving the treadmill, make sure that the storage latch is fully closed. 22.[...]

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    5 T hank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ® 9 90X treadmill. The 990X treadmill offers an impres- sive array of features designed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable and effective. And w hen you’re not exercising, the unique 990X tread mill can be folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of other treadmills. For yo[...]

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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 4. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Uprights (84) to a vertical position. Have the second person hold the console assembly near the right Upright (84) as shown. Look under the console assem bly an d loca te the Console Wire Harness (78). Cut the plastic ties securing the Upright Wire Harness (77) to the right Upright (84). Ne[...]

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    8 7. Place the treadmill in the storage position (see HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 20). Next, place the cylinder end of the Gas Spring (92) near the bracket on the base of the Uprights (84). See the two small inset drawings. Using your fingernail or the end of a screwdriver, press on the end of the Spring Pin (25) to loosen it from th[...]

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    9 If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor, follow the steps below to install the receiver included with the chest pulse sensor . 1. Make sure that the key is removed from the con- sole and that the power cord is unplugged. Remove the indicated Screw (3) and the Access Door (76) from the back of the Console Base (85). 2. Connect the wire on [...]

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    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 CORD [...]

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    1 1 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers an impressive array of features designed to make your workouts more effec- tive. When the manual mode of the console is se- lected, you can change the speed and incline of the treadmill with the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display continuous exercise feedback. You can[...]

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    12 HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER P lug in the power cord (see page 10). Next, locate t he reset/off circuit breaker on the treadmill near the power cord. Make sure that the circuit breaker is in the reset position. Next, stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip attached to the key (see the drawing on page 11), and slide the clip onto the [...]

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    13 The lower right corner of the display can show t he distance you have walked or run, the e lapsed time, your pace (in minutes per mile), and the speed of the walking belt. Note: When a program is selected (except for a custom program or pulse program 9), the lower right cor- ner of the display will show the time remaining in the program instead [...]

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    14 H OW TO USE A PERSONAL TRAINER PROGRAM I nsert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. S elect one of the personal trainer programs. To select a personal trainer program, press one of the ten personal trainer progr am bu ttons (see the drawing on page 11); “P1,” “P2,” “P3,” “P4,” “P5,” “P8,” ?[...]

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    15 Measure your heart rate if desired. See step 6 on page 13. Turn on the fan if desired. S ee step 7 on page 13. 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, remove the key from the console and put it in a secure place. Note: [...]

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    16 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. S elect one of the custom programs. To select a custom program, press either of the Custo m buttons; “P6” or “P7” will appear in the pri- ority display for a few seconds. A few seconds after a custom program is se- lected, the maximum[...]

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    17 H OW TO USE A PULSE PROGRAM Follow the steps below to use a pulse program. Put on the optional chest pulse sensor. You must wear the optional chest pulse sensor to use a pulse program. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. Select one of the pulse programs. To select a pulse program, press either of the pulse p[...]

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    18 When the first segment ends, all target heart rate settings will move one column to the left. The tar- g et heart rate setting for the second segment will then be shown in the flashing Current Segment c olumn. During both pulse programs, the console will reg- ularly compare your heart rate to the target heart rate setting for the current segment[...]

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    19 THE INFORMATION 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 distance that the walking belt has moved. The information mode also allows you to select miles or kilometers as the unit of measure- ment and to turn on and turn off the demo mode. To se[...]

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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 lowest position. If you do not do this, you may damage the t readmill when you fold it. 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[...]

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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. Pivot the frame down until the catch is past the latch pin. 2. Hold the metal frame firmly with both hands , and lower it to the floor. CAUTION: To decrease the possibility of in- jury, do not lower the fra[...]

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    22 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 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[...]

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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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    24 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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    25 SUGGESTED STRETCHES T he correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce. 1 . Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, the[...]

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    26 P ART LIST—Model No. PFTL99106.0 R1106A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. K ey No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 2 Isolator Decal 2 8 3/4" Tek Screw 3 52 Screw 4 1 Catch 5 8 Foot Rail Screw 6 2 Front Isolator 7 4 Isolator Washer/Rear Roller Washer 8 4 Star Washe[...]

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    27 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 99 1 Idler Arm Washer 100 1 Idler Arm Nut 101 1 Idler Arm Pulley 102 1 Pulley Bolt 103 5 Hood Cover Screw 1 04 1 Transformer 105 2 Wire Tie 106 1 Left Base Cover 107 1 Right Base Cover # 1 6” Blue Wire, 2F # 1 4” Red Wire, M/F # 1 User’s Manual “ #” indicates a non-illustrated part. Spe[...]

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    16 5 9 12 1 1 10 46 47 10 49 48 9 58 51 53 40 52 54 53 12 15 55 70 70 1 1 69 4 3 5 5 5 83 83 93 94 1 1 93 94 5 5 90 90 91 6 3 6 3 40 17 91 73 73 7 7 5 5 15 7 7 EXPLODED DRA WING A—Model No. PFTL99106.0 R1106A 28[...]

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    63 2 3 59 60 83 2 33 61 83 83 2 2 2 3 41 50 3 3 33 38 39 33 6 6 103 103 103 103 103 83 3 28 33 57 43 28 32 32 62 45 66 27 26 24 33 36 101 95 102 9 8 97 99 96 100 29 30 33 104 42 EXPLODED DRA WING B—Model No. PFTL99106.0 R1106A 29[...]

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    84 77 82 22 82 22 68 68 72 87 86 88 56 18 18 65 65 31 32 3 44 3 44 31 32 8 8 64 64 8 64 8 21 64 2 0 92 25 33 77 81 32 80 81 32 80 67 67 82 2 82 2 89 89 82 22 82 22 87 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 106 107 73 EXPLODED DRA WING C—Model No. PFTL99106.0 R1106A 30[...]

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    3 76 79 75 33 74 71 37 35 35 3 3 14 13 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 34 3 3 3 85 78 33 23 19 33 83 105 EXPLODED DRA WING D—Model No. PFTL99106.0 R1106A 31[...]

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    Part No. 244601 R1106A Printed in USA © 2006 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 (PFTL99106.0) • the NAME of the product (PROFORM 990X treadmill) • the SERIAL[...]