Pro-Form 530e User manual

Model No. PFEMEL47300

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CAUTION

Read all precautio s a d

i structio s i this ma ual

before usi g this equipme t.

Keep this ma ual for future

refere ce.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRE AUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

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

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTI AL EXER ISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

MAINTENAN E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

ONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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

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

HOW TO ORDER REPLA EMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back over

PROFORM®is a registered trademark of I ON Health & Fitness, Inc.

1. Read all i structio s i this ma ual before

usi g the elliptical exerciser.

2. Use the elliptical exerciser o ly as described

i this ma ual.

3. It is the respo sibility of the ow er to e sure

that all users of the elliptical exerciser are

adequately i formed of all precautio s.

4. Place the elliptical exerciser o a level sur-

face, with a mat be eath it to protect the

floor or carpet. Keep the elliptical exerciser

i doors, away from moisture a d dust.

5. I spect a d tighte all parts regularly.

Replace a y wor parts immediately.

6. Keep childre u der the age of 12 a d pets

away from the elliptical exerciser at all

times.

7. The elliptical exerciser should ot be used

by perso s weighi g more tha 114 kilo-

grams.

8. Wear appropriate clothi g whe usi g the

elliptical exerciser. Always wear athletic

shoes for foot protectio .

9. Whe mou ti g or dismou ti g the elliptical

exerciser, always hold the ha dlebars or the

T-ha dle a d step o to a d off the pedal

that is i the lowest positio .

10. Each time you stop exercisi g o the

elliptical exerciser, allow the pedals to come

to a complete stop before dismou ti g. The

elliptical exerciser does ot have a free

wheel; the pedals will co ti ue to move u til

the flywheel stops.

11. Always keep your back straight whe usi g

the elliptical exerciser. Do ot arch your

back.

12. If you feel pai or dizzi ess at a y time

while exercisi g, stop immediately a d

begi cooli g dow .

13. The elliptical exerciser is i te ded for i -

home use o ly. Do ot use the elliptical

exerciser i a commercial, re tal, or i stitu-

tio al setti g.

14. The pulse se sor is ot a medical device.

Various factors may affect the accuracy of

heart rate readi gs. The pulse se sor is

i te ded o ly as a exercise aid i determi -

i g heart rate tre ds i ge eral.

15. The decal show below has bee placed o

the elliptical exerciser. If the decal is miss-

i g or illegible, please call our Customer

Service Departme t at 0345-089009 to order

a free replaceme t decal. Apply the decal i

the locatio show .

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:To reduce the risk of serious i jury, read the followi g importa t precau-

tio s before usi g the elliptical exerciser.

WARNING:Before begi i g this or a y exercise program, co sult your physicia .

This is especially importa t for perso s over the age of 35 or perso s with pre-existi g health

problems. Read all i structio s before usi g. ICON assumes o respo sibility for perso al i jury

or property damage sustai ed by or through the use of this product.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

ongratulations for selecting the PROFORM®530E

low-impact elliptical exerciser. The PROFORM®530E

is an incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your feet

in a natural elliptical path, minimising the impact on

your knees and ankles. And the unique PROFORM®

530E features adjustable resistance, upper-body and

stationary handlebars, and a multi-mode exercise

monitor to help you get the most from your exercise.

Welcome to a whole new world of natural, elliptical-

motion exercise from PROFORM.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before you

use the PROFORM®530E. If you have questions after

reading the manual, call our ustomer Service

Department 0345-08900

To help us assist you,

please note the product model number and serial

number before calling. The model number is

PFEMEL47300. The serial number can be found on a

decal attached to the elliptical exerciser (see the front

cover of this manual for the location of the decal).

Before reading further, please look at the drawing

below and familiarise yourself with the parts that are

labelled.

onsole

Resistance Knob

FRONT

BACK

LEFT SIDE Pedal Arm

Pedal Disk

Side Shield

Pedal

Wheel

Book Holder

Upright

T-handle/Pulse Sensor

Handlebar

ASSEMBLY

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

packing materials. Do ot dispose of the packi g materials u til assembly is completed.

Assembly requires the followi g tools: the i cluded alle wre ch, a phillips screwdriver ,

a adjustable spa er , a rubber mallet , a d pliers .

As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly.

The number in parentheses below each drawing refers to the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on

page 18. The second number refers to the quantity used in assembly. Note: Some small parts may have bee

pre-attached for shippi g. If a part is ot i the parts bag, check to see if it has bee pre-attached. If

assista ce is eeded, call 0345-089009.

M10 Nylon

Locknut (29)–6

M6 Nylon

Locknut (17)–2

M6 x 16mm Button

Head Bolt (54)–2 M10 x 25mm Button

Head Screw (42)–2

M4 x 19mm

Flange Screw

(16)–6

M4 x 16mm

Screw (34)–5

Pedal Arm Spacer (41)–2*

Handlebar Spacer (39)–2

Weld Spacer (49)–2

5/8” Axle ap (57)–2*

3/4” Axle ap (43)–4*

M10 x 45mm Button

Head Bolt (59)–2

55 55

Metal

Bracket

2. Lay a cloth over the front of the Frame (1) to protect

it. Lay the Upright (3) in the position shown. onnect

the Extension Wire (2) to the Reed Switch Wire (25).

Next, connect the Resistance able (26) to the

Extension able (55) in the following way:

• Refer to drawing A. Pull up on the metal bracket,

and insert the tip of the Resistance able (26) into

the wire clip on the Extension able (55) as shown.

• Refer to drawing B. Firmly pull the Resistance

able (26) and slide it into the metal bracket on the

Extension able (55) as shown.

• Refer to drawing . Using pliers, squeeze the

prongs on the upper end of the metal bracket

together.

1. Turn the Resistance ontrol (26) counterclockwise to

the minimum setting.

If the Resistance ontrol (26) is attached to the

Upright (3), remove the M4 x 16mm Screw (34). Pull

the bottom of the Resistance ontrol away from the

Upright and then slide it down to release it. Do ot

pull o the Resista ce Co trol or remove it from

the Upright. 26

Tab

334

3. Align the two holes in the front of the Upright (3) with

the two welded bolts on the front of the Frame (1).

arefully push the Reed Switch Wire (not shown) into

the Upright until there is no slack.

Next, pivot the Upright (3) about halfway to the verti-

cal position while guiding the metal bracket on the

Extension able (not shown) into the Upright. Once

the top edge of the metal bracket is inside the

Upright, pivot the Upright to the vertical position so it

rests on the four welded bolts on the Frame (1). Be

careful to avoid pi chi g the wires. Tighten an M10

Nylon Locknut (29) onto each welded bolt.

Refer to step 1. Reattach the Resistance ontrol (26)

to the Upright (3) with the M4 x 16mm Screw (34).

Welded

Bolts

15 10

5. Route both Pulse Wires (15) into and up through the

Upright (3) as shown.

Attach the T-handle (10) to the Upright (3) with two

M6 x 16mm Button Head Bolts (54) and two M6

Nylon Locknuts (17).

4. Attach the two Wheel Brackets (38) to the Frame (1)

with the two M10 x 25mm Button Head Screws (42)

as shown.

Attach a Wheel (61) to each Wheel Bracket (38) with

an M10 x 45mm Button Head Bolt (59) and an M10

Nylon Locknut (29).

2942 38

6. The onsole (6) requires two 1,5V batteries (not

included). Alkaline batteries are recommended. To

install batteries, turn the console over. Remove the

four M4 x 16mm Screws (34), and separate the

onsole from the onsole Base (14). Insert two bat-

teries into the battery clip as shown in the inset draw-

ing. Make sure that the egative e ds of the bat-

teries (marked “—”) are touchi g the spri gs i

the battery clip.

Attach a Plastic Tie (9) to the battery clip as shown.

Attach the onsole (6) to the onsole Base (14) with

the four M4 x 16mm Screws (34), making sure that the

indicated wires are extending from the onsole Base.

Be careful ot to pi ch the wires.

Wires

Battery

lip

Batteries

8. Find the Left Pedal (31), which has a ridge on the

right side. Attach the Left Pedal to one of the Pedal

Arms (12) with three M4 x 19mm Flange Screws

(16) as shown.

Repeat this step to attach the Right Pedal to the

other Pedal Arm (not shown).

Ridge

7. onnect the Extension Wire (2) to the corresponding

wire on the onsole (6).

Next, connect the two Pulse Wires (15) to the two

remaining wires on the onsole (6). Note: Either

Pulse Wire can be attached to either wire on the

onsole.

Next, connect the ground wire to the indicated hole in

the Upright (3) with an M4 x 16mm Screw (34).

arefully feed the wires down into the Upright (3).

Attach the onsole Base (14) to the Upright with four

M4 x 16mm Screws (34). Be careful to avoid pi ch-

i g the wires.

onsole

Wires

Ground Wire

9. Identify the Left Handlebar (8) (there is an “L” sticker

on the Left Handlebar). Apply a thin film of the

included grease to the axle on the Left Handlebar.

Make sure that there are two Pedal Arm Bushings

(11) in each Pedal Arm (12).

Slide a Handlebar Spacer (39) and the Pedal Arm

(12) with the Left Pedal (31) onto the Left Handlebar

(8) as shown. (Note: These parts fit tightly; it may be

helpful to use the rubber mallet.) Next, tap a 3/4”

Axle ap (43) onto the Left Handlebar.

Repeat this step to attach the other Pedal Arm (12) to

the Right Handlebar (62).

Apply

Grease

11. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical exerciser are properly tighte ed. Note: Some hardware may

be left over after assembly is completed. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under

the elliptical exerciser.

10. Apply a thin film of the included grease to the axles

on the Upright (3) and the rank Arms (33). Slide a

Weld Spacer (49) onto the left axle on the Upright.

Make sure that the open side of the Weld Spacer is

facing the Upright.

Slide a Pedal Arm Spacer (41) onto the left rank

Arm (33).

Make sure that there are two Rear Pedal Arm

Bushings (11) in the Pedal Arm (12) attached to the

Left Handlebar (8).

With the help of another person, slide the Left

Handlebar (8) onto the left axle on the Upright (3)

while sliding the left Pedal Arm (12) onto the left

rank Arm (33). (Note: These parts fit tightly; it may

be helpful to use the rubber mallet. In addition, it

may be helpful to rotate the left rank Arm [33] to a

different position.)

Tap a 5/8” Axle ap (57) onto the left axle on the

Upright (3).

Tap a 3/4” Axle ap (43) onto the left rank Arm (33).

Repeat this step to attach the Right Handlebar and

the right Pedal Arm (not shown).

Apply

Grease

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER

HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL

EXERCISER

To mount the elliptical exerciser, firmly hold the han-

dlebars or the pulse grips 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 disks ca

tur i either directio ; it is recomme ded that

you tur the pedal disks i the directio show

below; however, to give variety to your exercise,

you may choose to tur the pedal disks i the

opposite directio .

To dismount the elliptical exerciser, allow the pedals

to come to a complete stop. CAUTION: The elliptical

exerciser does ot have a free wheel; the pedals

will co ti ue to move u til the flywheel stops.

When the pedals are stationary, step off the highest

pedal first. Then, step off the 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

Upright. To

increase the

resistance,

turn the knob

clockwise; to

decrease the

resistance, turn the knob counterclockwise.

Pedal

Pedal Disk

Resistance

Knob

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