Pro-Form 450 Elliptical User manual

CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc-

tions in this manual before using

this equipment. Keep this manual

for future reference.

Serial

Number

Decal

Model No. PFEL03907.1

Serial No.

Write the serial number in the

space above for reference.

QUESTIONS?

As a manufacturer, we are commit-

ted to providing complete customer

satisfaction. If you have questions,

or if parts are damaged or missing,

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE

STORE; please contact Customer

Care.

IMPORTANT: You must note the

product model number and serial

number (see the drawing above)

before contacting us:

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USER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

The warning decal shown here has been

applied in the location shown. If the decal is

missing or illegible, see the front cover of

this manual and request a free replacement

decal. Apply the decal in the location

shown. Note: The decal may not be shown at

actual size.

1. Before beginning any exercise program, con-

sult your physician. This is especially impor-

tant for persons over the age of 35 or per-

sons with pre-existing health problems.

2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure

that all users of the elliptical exerciser are

adequately informed of all precautions.

3. Your elliptical exerciser is intended for home

use only. Do not use your elliptical exerciser

in a commercial, rental, or institutional set-

ting.

4. Keep your elliptical exerciser indoors, away

from moisture and dust. Place your elliptical

exerciser on a level surface, with a mat

beneath it to protect the floor or carpet.

Make sure that there is enough clearance

around your elliptical exerciser to mount,

dismount, and use it.

5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-

larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.

6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away

from your elliptical exerciser at all times.

7. Your elliptical exerciser should not be used

by persons weighing more than 250 lbs.

(113 kg).

8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when

exercising; do not wear loose clothes that

could become caught on your elliptical exer-

ciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot

protection.

9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the upper

body arms when mounting, dismounting, or

using your elliptical exerciser.

10. Keep your back straight while using your

elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back.

11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.

Various factors, including the user’s move-

ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate

readings. The pulse sensor is intended only

as an exercise aid in determining heart rate

trends in general.

12. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals

to slowly come to a stop.

13. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,

stop immediately and cool down.

14. Use your elliptical exerciser only as

described in this manual.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and

instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical exerciser before using your elliptical

exerciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or

through the use of this product.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for purchasing the revolutionary

PROFORM®450 elliptical exerciser. The 450 elliptical

exerciser provides a wide array of features designed

to make your workouts at home more effective and

enjoyable.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before

you use the elliptical exerciser. If you have ques-

tions after reading this manual, please see the back

cover of this manual. To help us assist you, note the

product model number and serial number before con-

tacting us. The model number and the location of the

serial number decal are shown on the front cover of

this manual.

To avoid a registration fee for any service needed

under warranty, you must register the elliptical

exerciser at www.proformservice.com/registration.

Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with

the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Pulse Sensor

Upper Body Arm

Pedal Disc

Wheel

Pedal

Water Bottle Holder*

Console

Fan

*No water bottle is included

Adjustment Knob

ASSEMBLY

To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call 1-800-445-2480.

Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the

packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.

Assembly requires the included hex keys and your own Phillips screwdriver ,

adjustable wrench , and rubber mallet .

As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify small parts. The number in parentheses

below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The number

following the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-

assembled. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.

M10 x 70mm Button Screw (75)–6

M4 x 16mm

Screw (84)–10

M4 x 32mm Screw

(95)–2

M6 x 16mm Patch

Screw (80)–6 M6 x 36mm Button

Bolt (76)–4

Wave Washer

(88)–2

M10 Split

Washer (78)–10

M6 Nylon

Locknut (77)–4

M10 x 20mm Patch

Screw (79)–4

M10 x 35mm Shoulder

Screw (63)–2

M4 x 12mm

Screw (99)–4

M4 x 16mm

Round Head

Screw (94)–4

2. Attach a Wheel (50) to the front of the Frame (1)

with an M10 x 35mm Shoulder Screw (63).

Repeat this step to attach the other

Wheel (50).

While another person lifts the rear of the Frame

(1), attach a Frame Cover (48) to the Frame

with two M4 x 16mm Screws (84).

Repeat this step to attach the other

Frame Cover (48).

To make assembly easier, read the

information on page 5 before you begin

assembling the elliptical exerciser.

63 50

4. Tip: Be careful not to pinch the Wire Harness

(49) during this step.

Orient the Water Bottle Holder (5) as shown and

slide it onto the Upright (2). Attach the Water

Bottle Holder with two M4 x 32mm Screws (95).

Slide the Console Cover (96) onto the Upright

(2) and move it downward to the Water Bottle

Holder (5). Then, insert the Console Bracket (3)

into the top of the Upright. Attach the Console

Bracket with four M4 x 12mm Screws (99).

3. Tip: Be careful not to pinch the Wire Harness

(49) during this step.

Have another person hold the Upright (2) near

the Frame (1). Locate the wire tie in the Upright.

Tie the lower end of the wire tie to the Wire

Harness (49). Next, pull the upper end of the

wire tie upward out of the top of the Upright.

Then, untie and discard the wire tie. Tip: To

prevent the Wire Harness from falling inside

the Upright, secure the Wire Harness with a

rubber band.

Attach the Upright (2) to the Frame (1) with four

M10 x 20mm Patch Screws (79), and four M10

Split Washers (78). Tip: Tighten the two Patch

Screws on the front of the elliptical exerciser

before tightening the other two Patch

Screws.

Avoid pinching the

Wire Harness (49)

during this step

Avoid pinching

the Wire

Harness (49)

during this step

Wire Tie

5. The Console (4) can be operated with four 1.5V

“D” batteries (not included); alkaline batteries are

recommended. IMPORTANT: If the elliptical

exerciser has been exposed to cold tempera-

tures, allow it to warm to room temperature

before inserting batteries into the Console. If

you do not do this, the console displays or

other electronic components may become

damaged. Remove the two screws from the

back of the console, and remove the battery

cover. Insert four batteries into the Console.

Orient the batteries as shown by the markings

inside the battery compartment. Then, reattach

the battery cover.

The Console (4) can also be operated with an

optional power supply (not included). To pur-

chase a power supply, call the telephone

number on the front cover of this manual. To

avoid damaging the console, use only a

manufacturer-supplied power supply. Plug

one end of the power supply into the jack on

the Console; plug the other end into an outlet

installed in accordance with all local codes and

ordinances.

6. Tip: Be careful not to pinch the wires during

this step.

While a second person holds the Console (4)

near the Upright (2), connect the console wire to

the Wire Harness (49).

Attach the Console (4) with four M4 x 16mm

Screws (84).

96 84

Console Wire

Batteries

Battery

Cover

Screws

Avoid pinching

the wires during

this step

8. Attach the Left Pedal (12) to the left Pedal Arm

(14) with three M10 x 70mm Button Screws

(75), three M10 Split Washers (78), and an M4

x 16mm Screw (84).

Repeat this step on the right side of the

elliptical exerciser.

7. Slide the Console Cover (96) (see the drawing

in step 6) upward to the Console (4). Attach the

Console Cover with four M4 x 16mm Round

Head Screws (94).

10. Apply a generous amount of the included

grease to the Pivot Axle (16). Then, apply a

small amount of grease to two Wave Washers

(88).

Insert the Pivot Axle (16) into the Upright (2).

Slide a Wave Washer (88) onto each end of the

Pivot Axle.

Slide the left Upper Body Leg (6) onto the Pivot

Axle (16). Attach the left Upper Body Leg with

an M6 x 16mm Patch Screw (80) and a Large

Axle Cover (20). Attach the right Upper Body

Leg (6) in the same way.

9. Identify the Left Upper Body Arm (8), which is

marked with an “L” sticker. Orient the Left Upper

Body Arm and the left Upper Body Leg (6) as

shown; make sure that the hexagonal holes

in the Left Upper Body Arm are in the indi-

cated location.

Slide the Left Upper Body Arm (8) onto the left

Upper Body Leg (6). Attach the Left Upper Body

Arm with two M6 x 36mm Button Bolts (76) and

two M6 Nylon Locknuts (77); make sure that

the Nylon Locknuts are inside the hexagonal

holes.

Repeat this step for the Right Upper Body

Arm (9) and the right Upper Body Leg (6).

688

76 Hexagonal

Holes

Grease

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