Pro-Form 485 P Elliptical User manual

USER’S MANUAL

CAUTION

Read all precautions and

instructions in this manual

before using this equipment.

Keep this manual for future

reference.

Model No. PFEVEL2483.2

Serial No.

Serial

Number

Decal

QUESTIONS?

As a manufacturer, we are

committed to providing com-

plete customer satisfaction. If

you have questions, or if there

are missing or damaged parts,

please call:

Or write:

ICON Health & Fitness, Ltd.

Customer Service Department

Unit 4

Revie Road Industrial Estate

Revie Road

Beeston

Leeds, LS118JG

email: [email protected]

08457 089 009

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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

PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

The warning decal shown at the right has

been applied in the location shown. If the

decal is missing or illegible, call the

telephone number on the front cover of

this manual and request a free replace-

ment decal. Apply the decal in the loca-

tion shown. Note: The decal may not be

shown at actual size.

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1. Before beginning any exercise program,

consult your physician. This is especially

important for persons over the age of 35 or

persons 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 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. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals

to slowly come to a stop.

12. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,

stop immediately and cool down.

13. 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

Congratulations for selecting the PROFORM®485P

elliptical exerciser. The 485P is an incredibly smooth

exerciser that moves your feet in a natural elliptical

path, minimizing the impact on your knees and ankles.

And the unique 485P features adjustable resistance,

upper-body handlebars, and a multi-mode console to

help you get the most from your exercise. Welcome to

awhole new world of natural, elliptical-motion exercise

from PROFORM.

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 front

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.

Before reading further, please look at the drawing

below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts.

Resistance Knob

Console

Pedal Arm

Wheel

Pedal Disc

Pedal

Upright

Side Shield

Handlebar

Use the chart below to identify the small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses below each part is

the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page 18. The number after the key number is the quantity

needed for assembly. Note: Some parts may have been preattached for shipping. If a part is not in the

parts bag, check to see if it has been preattached.

M10 x 76mm Button Bolt (67)–2

M8 x 45mm Button

Bolt (50)–4

M4 x 12mm

Screw (42)–4

M8 Nylon

Locknut (38)–6 M10 Nylon

Locknut (33)–6

M10 Split

Washer (59)–2

M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolt (34)–4

M4 x 19mm Flange

Screw (36)–6

Pedal Arm Bolt Set (40)–2

Wave Washer

(43)–2 M8.5

Washer (55)–2 M8.5 Large

Washer (35)–2

M8 x 25mm Patch

Screw (56)–2

ASSEMBLY

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.

Inaddition to the included hex keys, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , two adjustable

wrenches , a rubber mallet , and a pair of pliers .

1. Identify the Front Stabilizer (10). While another per-

son lifts the front of the Frame (1), attach the Front

Stabilizer to the Frame with two M10 x 75mm

Carriage Bolts (34) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts

(33). Make sure that the Front Stabilizer is turned

so the Wheels (22) are not touching the floor.

2. While another person lifts the back of the Frame (1)

slightly, attach the Rear Stabilizer (9) to the Frame

with two M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolts (34) and two

M10 Nylon Locknuts (33).

3. While another person holds the Upright (2) near the

Frame (1) as shown, connect the Upper Wire (44) to

the Reed Switch Wire (53).

Next, connect the Resistance Cable (45) to the

Lower Resistance Cable (65) in the following way:

•See drawing A. Pull up on the metal bracket, and

insert the tip of the Resistance Cable (45) into the

wire clip on the Lower Resistance Cable (65) as

shown.

•See drawing B. Firmly pull the Resistance Cable

(45) and slide it into the metal bracket on the

Lower Resistance Cable (65) as shown.

•See drawing C. Using pliers, squeeze the prongs

on the upper end of the metal bracket together.

Slide the Upright (2) onto the Frame (1); make sure

not to pinch the wires or cables.Attach the Upright

with two M10 x 76mm Button Bolts (67), two M10

Nylon Locknuts (33), and two M10 Split Washers (59).

Do not tighten the Button Bolts yet.

65 65

Metal

Bracket

Make sure not to

pinch the wires

or cables.

5. Identify the Left Handlebar (6), which is marked with

asticker. Insert the Left Handlebar into one of the

Handlebar Arms (5); make sure that the Handlebar

Arm is turned so the hexagonal holes are on the

indicated side.Attach the Left Handlebar to one of

the Handlebar Arms with two M8 x 45mm Button

Bolts (50) and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (38). Make

sure that the Nylon Locknuts are inside of the

hexagonal holes. Do not fully tighten the Button

Bolts yet.

Attach the Right Handlebar to the other Handlebar

Arm (not shown) in the same way.

5Hexagonal

Holes

44 45

Console

Wire

4. Connect the Upper Wire (44) to the wire on the

Console (23). Next, attach the Console to the Upright

(2) with four M4 x 12mm Screws (42).

Press the Resistance Knob (63) onto the Resistance

Control (45).

6. Apply a generous amount of the included grease to the

Pivot Axle (71) and to the two M8.5 Washers (55).

Insert the Pivot Axle into the Upright (2) and center it.

Reapply grease to both ends of the Pivot Axle.

Slide a Handlebar Spacer (47) onto the short tube on

each Handlebar (6, 8), and rotate the Handlebar

Spacers so the small arrows are pointing toward the

floor. Then, slide the Handlebars onto the Pivot Axle

(71). Make sure that the Handlebars are on the cor-

rect sides.

Tighten an M8 x 25mm Patch Screw (56) with an M8.5

Washer (55) and a Wave Washer (43) into each end of

the Pivot Axle (71). Orient the two Handlebar Caps (46)

as shown, and press the small tabs on the Handlebar

Caps into the two Handlebar Spacers (47).

55 43

Grease

Arrow

Tube

7. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on the left

Disc Crossbar (16). Slide the Left Pedal Arm (11) onto

the axle, and attach it with an M8.5 Large Washer

(35) and an M8 Nylon Locknut (38).

Insert the left Handlebar Arm (5) into the bracket on

the end of the Left Pedal Arm (11), and attach it with

aPedal Arm Bolt Set (40).

Repeat this step to attach the Right Pedal Arm (not

shown).

See step 5. Tighten the M8 x 45mm Button Bolts

(50) in the Handlebar Arms (5).

Tighten the two M10 x 76mm Button Bolts (67).

Grease

10. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical exerciser are properly tightened. Place a mat under the elliptical

exerciser to protect the floor or carpet from damage.

9. The Console (23) requires three 1.5V “AAA” batteries;

alkaline batteries are recommended. Slide off the

Battery Cover (29) and press the batteries into the

battery clip; make sure that the negative (“–”) ends

of the batteries are touching the springs in the

battery clip. Reattach the Battery Cover.

8. Find the Left Pedal (13), which has a ridge on the

right side. Attach the Left Pedal to the Left Pedal Arm

(11) with three M4 x 19mm Flange Screws (36) as

shown.

Attach the Right Pedal to the Right Pedal Arm (not

shown) in the same way.

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER

HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL

EXERCISER

To mount the elliptical exerciser, firmly hold the han-

dlebars and carefully step onto the pedal that is in the

lowest position. Next, step onto the other pedal. Push

the pedals until they begin to move with a continuous

motion. Note: The pedal discs can turn in either

direction. It is recommended that you turn the

pedal discs in the direction shown below; howev-

er, to give variety to your exercise, you may

choose to turn the pedal discs in the opposite

direction.

Todismount the elliptical exerciser,allow the pedals

to come to a complete stop. CAUTION: The elliptical

exerciser does not have a free wheel; the pedals

will continue to move until the flywheel stops.

When the pedals are stationary,step offthe highest

pedal first. Then, step offthe lowest pedal.

HOW TO ADJUST THE RESISTANCE OF THE

PEDALS

As you exercise,

you can adjust

the resistance of

the pedals with

the resistance

knob on the

console. To

increase the

resistance,

turn the knob

clockwise; to

decrease the resistance, turn the knob counterclock-

wise. Important: The knob may not stop turning

when maximum or minimum resistance is reached.

When the knob becomes more difficult to turn,

stop turning it or damage will result.

CONSOLE DIAGRAM

FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

The console offers a selection of features designed to

make your workouts more effective. As you pedal, the

console will provide continuous exercise feedback.

The console also offers four pace workouts that

prompt you to vary your pedaling pace while guiding

you through an effective workout.

To use the manual mode of the console, see the

instructions on page 11. To use a pace workout, see

page 12.

Before using the console, make sure that batteries

are installed (see assembly step 9 on page 9). If there

is a sheet of clear plastic on the display,remove the

plastic.

Pedal

Disc

Resistance

Knob

Indicators

Pace

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