Pro-Form 490 LE User manual

Serial

Number

Decal

CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc-

tions in this manual before using

this equipment. eep this manual

for future reference.

Model No. PFEL05009.0

Serial No.

Write the serial number in the

space above for reference.

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions, or if parts are

damaged or missing, DO NOT

CONTACT THE STORE; please

contact Customer Care.

IMPORTANT: Please register this

product (see the limited warranty

on the back cover of this manual)

before contacting Customer Care.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2

IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3

BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4

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

HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICAL .............................................................13

MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................21

EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................22

PARTLIST ..............................................................................24

EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................26

ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover

LIMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

This drawing shows the location(s) of the

warning decal(s). If a 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(s) may not be

shown at actual size.

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

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

assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of

this product.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

1. Before beginning any exercise program,

consult your physician. This is especially

important for persons over age 35 or

persons with pre-existing health problems.

2. Use the elliptical only as described in this

manual.

3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure

that all users of the elliptical are adequately

informed of all precautions.

4. The elliptical is intended for home use only.

Do not use the elliptical in a commercial,

rental, or institutional setting.

5. eep the elliptical indoors, away from

moisture and dust. Do not put the elliptical in

a garage or covered patio, or near water.

6. Place the elliptical on a level surface, with at

least 3 ft. (0.9 m) of clearance in the front

and rear of the elliptical and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on

each side. To protect the floor or carpet from

damage, place a mat under the elliptical.

7. Inspect and properly tighten all parts

regularly. Replace any worn parts

immediately.

8. eep children under age 12 and pets away

from the elliptical at all times.

9. The elliptical should not be used by persons

weighing more than 250 lbs. (113 kg).

10. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;

do not wear loose clothes that could become

caught on the elliptical. Always wear athletic

shoes for foot protection while exercising.

11. Hold the handgrip pulse sensors or the

upper body arms when mounting,

dismounting, or using the elliptical.

12. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.

Various factors 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.

13. The elliptical does not have a freewheel; the

pedals will continue to move until the

flywheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed

in a controlled way.

14. eep your back straight while using the

elliptical; do not arch your back.

15. Over exercising may result in serious injury

or death. If you feel faint or if you experience

pain while exercising, stop immediately and

cool down.

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Handlebar

Pedal Disc

Wheel

Pedal

Console

Water Bottle Holder*

Leveling Foot

Handle

Storage Latch

Storage Magnet

Fan

Pedal Arm Latch

*Water bottle is not included

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for purchasing the PROFORM®490 LE

elliptical. The 490 LE elliptical provides an 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. If you have questions 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 contacting 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 familiarize yourself with

the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

M10 x 127mm Button Screw (83)–2

M10 Locknut

(81)–2

M8 Jam Nut

(79)–5

M8 Washer

(88)–6

Wave Washer

(111)–2

M8 x 23mm Button

Screw (84)–4

M8 Split

Washer

(90)–3

M8 x 41mm Button

Bolt (78)–4

M4 x 16mm

Round Head

Screw (101)–8

M4 x 32mm

Round Head

Screw (105)–6

M8 x 23mm Shoulder

Screw (115)–4

M8 x 69mm Button

Bolt (80)–1

M10 x 80mm Carriage

Bolt (82)–2

Hub Screw (87)–8

M4 Split

Washer

(112)–8

Washer

(102)–8

M4 x 47mm Screw

(108)–2

M4 x 16mm

Blunt Screw

(104)–8

ASSEMBLY

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

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

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

In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver , an adjustable

wrench , and a rubber mallet .

Use the drawings below to identify small parts. The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key num-

ber 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: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been pre-

assembled.

While another person lifts the Base (1),

attach the Front Stabilizer (6) to the Base

with two M10 x 80mm Carriage Bolts (82)

and two M10 Locknuts (81).

2. Remove the indicated screw and the ship-

ping bracket from the Base (1). Discard the

screw and the shipping bracket.

Next, tighten the Base Foot (26) into the

Base (1).

Shipping

Bracket

Screw

To make assembly easier, read the

information on page 5 before you

begin.

3. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (7) to the Frame

(2) with two M10 x 127mm Button Screws

(83).

Next, hold the handle on the Frame (2),

press the Latch Button (68), and lower the

Frame until the Rear Stabilizer (7) rests on

the floor.

383

Handle

4. Hold a Hub Cover (75) and a Crank Arm

(36) against the left Crank Hub (38).

Align the holes in the Hub Cover (75) and

the Crank Arm (36) with the unused holes in

the left Crank Hub.

Insert four Hub Screws (87) into the Hub

Cover (75) and the Crank Arm (36), and fin-

ger tighten the Hub Screws into the left

Crank Hub. Tighten one Hub Screw, and

then tighten the Hub Screw across from

the first Hub Screw. Then, tighten the

remaining two Hub Screws.

Repeat this step on the right side of the

elliptical.

Make sure that the Crank Arms (36) are

oriented with the Crank Bushing Sleeves

(43) in the positions shown. Note: There

are no Pulley Screws (98) on the right side.

6. Identify the Left Upright Cover (17), which is

marked with a “Left” sticker, and hold it

against the left side of the Upright (3).

Attach the Left Upright Cover (17) with two

M4 x 16mm Round Head Screws (101).

Attach the Right Upright Cover (116) in

the same way.

5. While another person holds the Upright (3)

near the Base (1), connect the Upper Wire

Harness (48) to the Lower Wire Harness

(49).

Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Insert the

Upright (3) into the Base (1). Attach the

Upright with an M8 x 69mm Button Bolt

(80), an M8 Split Washer (90), and an M8

Jam Nut (79). Do not tighten the Button

Bolt yet; make sure that the Jam Nut is

in the hexagonal hole in the Base.

Next, finger tighten two M8 x 23mm Button

Screws (84) and two M8 Split Washers (90)

into the Base (1). Do not tighten the

Button Screws yet.

Attach the Water Bottle Holder (22) to the

Base (1) with two M4 x 16mm Blunt Screws

(104).

116

101

90 104

Avoid pinching

the wires

7. The Console (5) can use four D batteries

(not included); alkaline batteries are recom-

mended. IMPORTANT: If the Console has

been exposed to cold temperatures,

allow it to warm to room temperature

before inserting batteries. Otherwise,

you may damage the console displays or

other electronic components. Remove

the battery cover, insert the batteries into

the battery compartment, and reattach the

battery cover. Make sure to orient the bat-

teries as shown by the diagram inside

the battery compartment.

To purchase an optional AC adapter,

contact the store where you purchased

this product or call the telephone num-

ber on the cover of this manual. To avoid

damaging the console, use only a manu-

facturer-supplied AC adapter. Plug one

end of the AC adapter into the jack on the

console; plug the other end into an outlet

installed in accordance with all local codes

and ordinances.

Batteries

Cover

8. While another person holds the Console (5)

near the Upright (3), connect the wire har-

ness on the Console to the Upper Wire

Harness (48).

Insert the excess wire harness into the

Upright (3).

Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the

Console (5) to the Upright (3) with four M4 x

16mm Round Head Screws (101).

101

Wire

Harness

Avoid pinching

the wires

10. Insert the Pivot Axle (74) into the Upright (3)

and center it. Apply a generous amount of

the included grease to the Pivot Axle.

Orient the Left Upper Body Leg (11) as

shown, and slide it onto the left end of the

Pivot Axle (74). Slide the Right Upper Body

Leg (12) onto the right end of the Pivot

Axle.

Tighten an M8 x 23mm Button Screw (84)

with an M8 Washer (88) and a Wave

Washer (111) into each end of the Pivot

Axle (74). Make sure that the Wave

Washers are on the ends of the Pivot

Axle.

9. Identify the Left Upper Body Arm (8) and

the Left Upper Body Leg (11), which are

marked with “Left” stickers, and orient them

as shown.

Insert the Left Upper Body Arm (8) into the

Left Upper Body Leg (11).

Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (8) with two

M8 x 41mm Button Bolts (78) and two M8

Jam Nuts (79). Make sure that the Jam

Nuts are in the hexagonal holes in the

Left Upper Body Leg (11).

Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (9) to

the Right Upper Body Leg (12) in the

same way.

88 84

111

Hexagonal

Holes

Grease

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