Pro-Form 545e User manual

USER’S MANUAL

CAUTION

Read all precautions and

instructions in this manual

before using this equipment.

Keep this manual for future

reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

PART IDENTIFICATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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1. Read all instructions in this manual before

using the elliptical trainer.

2. Use the elliptical trainer only as described in

this manual.

3. It is the responsibility of the owner to

ensure that all users of the elliptical trainer

are adequately informed of all precautions.

4. Place the elliptical trainer on a level surface,

with a mat beneath it to protect the floor or

carpet. Keep the elliptical trainer indoors,

away from moisture and dust.

5. Inspect and tighten all parts regularly.

Replace any worn parts immediately.

6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets

away from the elliptical trainer at all times.

7. The elliptical trainer should not be used by

persons weighing more than 250 pounds.

8. Wear appropriate clothing when using the

elliptical trainer. Always wear athletic shoes

for foot protection.

9. When mounting and dismounting the ellipti-

cal trainer, always hold the handlebars or

the T-handle and step onto and off the pedal

that is in the lowest position.

10. Each time you stop exercising on the

elliptical trainer, allow the pedals to come to

a complete stop before dismounting.

11. Always keep your back straight when using

the elliptical trainer. Do not arch your back.

12. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time

while exercising, stop immediately and

begin cooling down.

13. The elliptical trainer is intended for in-home

use only. Do not use the elliptical trainer in a

commercial, rental, or institutional setting.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-

tions before using the PROFORM®545E elliptical trainer.

WARNING:Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician.

This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health

problems. Read all instructions before using. SEARS assumes no responsibility for personal injury

or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the PROFORM®545E

elliptical trainer. The 545E 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 545E 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 nat-

ural, elliptical-motion exercise from PROFORM.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before

you use the elliptical trainer. If you have additional

questions, please call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-

800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until

7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays). To help us

assist you, please note the product model number

and serial number before calling. The model number

is 831.285960. The serial number can be found on a

decal attached to the elliptical trainer (see the front

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

Before reading further, please look at the drawing

below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are

labeled.

Resistance Knob

FRONT

BACK

LEFT SIDE Pedal Arm

Pedal Disk

Side Shield

Pedal

Book Holder

Upright

Water Bottle Holder

(Bottle not included)

T-Handle

Handlebar

PART IDENTIFICATION CHART

Use the chart below to identify the small parts used in

assembly. The number in parenthesis below each part

refers to the key number of the part, from the PART

LIST on page 14. The number after the dash indicates

the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some parts

may have been pre-attached for shipping. If a part

is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been

pre-attached.

M10 Nylon Locknut (29)—4

Pedal Arm Spacer (41)—3*

Weld Spacer (49)—2 5/8” Axle Cap (57)—2*

3/4” Axle Cap (43)—4*

M6 Black Nylon Locknut (55)—2

M6 x 16mm Screw (54)—2

Handlebar Spacer (39)—2

Rear Pedal Arm Bushing (11)—4

Pedal Arm Bushing (42)—4

M4 x 19mm Round

Head Screw (16)—6

M4 x 16mm Round

Head Screw (38)—4

* Extra parts may be included.

ASSEMBLY

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

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

Assembly requires that you have a phillips screwdriver , two adjustable wrenches , a

rubber mallet , and a pair pliers .

1. While another person holds the Console (6) near the

Upright (3), insert the Resistance Cable (26) down

through the Upright.

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

Frame (1) as shown, connect the Extension Wire

(63) to the Sensor Wire (25).

Next, connect the Resistance Cable (26) to the

Lower Cable (64) in the following way:

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

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

the wire clip on the Lower Cable (64) as shown.

• Refer to drawing B. Firmly pull the Resistance

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

Lower Cable (64) as shown.

• Refer to drawing C. Using pliers, squeeze the

prongs on the upper end of the metal bracket

together.

Slide the Upright (3) onto the welded bolts on the

Frame (1). Make sure that the Resistance Cable

(26) doesn’t become caught on the Frame (1) or

the Upright (3). Be careful to avoid pinching the

Resistance Cable and the Sensor Wire (25)

between the the Frame and the Upright. Tighten

an M10 Nylon Locknut (29) onto each welded bolt.

64 64

Metal

Bracket

Welded

Bolts

3. 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 Round Head

Screws (16) as shown.

Repeat this step to attach the Right Pedal to the other

Pedal Arm (not shown).

4. Locate the Left Handlebar (8) (there is an “L” sticker

on the Left Handlebar for identification). Apply a thin

film of the included grease to the axle at the lower

end of the Left Handlebar.

Slide a Handlebar Spacer (39) and the Pedal Arm

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

(8) as shown. Make sure that there are two Pedal

Arm Bushings (42) in the Pedal Arm. (Note: These

parts fit tightly; it may be helpful to use the rubber

mallet). Next, refer to the PART IDENTIFICATION

CHART on page 5 and identify the 3/4” Axle Caps

(43). Tap a 3/4” Axle Cap onto the Left Handlebar.

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

the Right Handlebar (62).

43 42

Ridge

Grease

3. While another person holds the Console (6) near the

Upright (3), connect the console wire to the Extension

Wire (63).

Make sure the slack Resistance Cable (26) is pulled

up out of the Upright (3). Feed the slack Extension

Wire (63) down into the Upright (3). Push the excess

Resistance Cable into the Console (6). Attach the

Console to the Upright with four M4 x 16mm Round

Head Screws (38). Be careful to avoid pinching the

Resistance Cable and the Extension Wire.

Press the Resistance Knob (50) onto the Resistance

Cable (26).

Console

Wire

7. The Console (6) requires four “AA” batteries (not

included). Alkaline batteries are recommended.

To install batteries, look under the Console (6) and

locate the two Battery Covers (66)—there is one

Battery Cover on each side. Remove the Battery

Covers by sliding them in the direction shown by the

arrows on the Battery Covers. Insert two batteries into

each battery compartment; make sure that all four

batteries are turned so the negative ends (marked

“–”) are touching the springs in the battery com-

partments. Then, reattach the Battery Covers by slid-

ing them in the opposite direction.

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

trainer to protect the floor or carpet from damage.

Batteries 66

6. Attach the T-Handle (10) to the Upright (3) with two

M6 x 16mm Screws (54) and two M6 Black Nylon

Locknuts (55).

5. Slide a Weld Spacer (49) onto the left axle on the

Upright (3). Make sure that the open side of the Weld

Spacer is facing the Upright.

Apply a thin film of the included grease to the axles

and crank arms in the locations indicated.

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

Arm (59). 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

Crank Arm (59). Note: These parts fit tightly; it may be

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

helpful to rotate the left Crank Arm (59) to a different

position.

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

Upright (3). Tap a 3/4” Axle Cap (43) onto the left

Crank Arm (59).

Repeat this step to attach the Right Handlebar and

the right Pedal Arm (not shown).

Grease

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER

HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER

To mount the elliptical trainer, firmly hold the handle-

bars or the T-handle 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 can turn

in either direction; it is recommended that you

turn the pedal disks in the direction shown below;

however, to give variety to your exercise, you may

choose to turn the pedal disks in the opposite

direction.

To dismount the elliptical trainer, allow the pedals to

come to a complete stop. CAUTION: The elliptical

trainer does not have a free wheel; the pedals will

continue to move until 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

console. To

increase the

resistance,

turn the knob

clockwise; to

decrease the

resistance, turn the knob counterclockwise.

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE

The innovative console offers a manual mode and

three personal coach pace programs. The pace pro-

grams are designed to help you achieve specific exer-

cise goals by pacing your exercise. You can choose

from a stamina-building interval program, an aerobic

program, and a special fat burning program. The con-

sole also features six modes that display instant exer-

cise feedback. The modes are described below:

Calories—This mode shows the approximate number

of calories you have burned.

Fat Calories—This mode shows the approximate

number of

fat calories

you have burned (see Burning

Fat on page 12).

Time—If you select the manual mode, this mode will

show the elapsed time. If you select one of the three

pace programs, this mode will count down the time

remaining in the program. Note: When you stop exer-

cising, the time will flash when it is displayed.

Distance—This mode shows your total distance, in

miles.

Speed—This mode shows your exercise pace, in

miles per hour.

Scan—This mode displays the other five modes, for

seven seconds each, in a repeating cycle.

Pedal

Pedal Disk

Resistance Knob

HOW THE PACE PROGRAMS OPERATE

When you use a

pace program, two

columns of bars will

appear in the upper

display. The left col-

umn represents a

target pace, and the

right column shows

your actual exercise

pace. The target pace will change periodically during

the program; as the target pace changes, simply

adjust your pace to keep both columns at the same

height. Important: The target pace is a

goal

pace.

Your actual pace may be slower than the target

pace, especially during the first few months of

your exercise program. Be sure to exercise at a

pace that is comfortable for you.

The three graphs

on the console

show how the target

pace will change

during the

programs. During

the Aerobic

program (program 2), for example, the target pace will

gradually increase during the first half of the program,

and gradually decrease during the last half of the pro-

gram. Each program will last for twenty minutes.

STEP-BY-STEP CONSOLE OPERATION

Before the console can be operated, batteries

must be installed. See assembly step 7 on page 8.

Follow the steps below to operate the console.

Turn on the power

To turn on the

power, press

the on/reset

button or

simply begin

exercising.

The entire dis-

play will appear for two seconds; the console will

then be ready for use. Note: If batteries were just

installed, the power will already be on.

Select one of the three pace programs or the

manual mode

To select one of

the pace

programs,

repeatedly press

the program

select button. A

1, 2, or 3 will

appear in the upper display to show which pro-

gram you have selected. To select the manual

mode, press the program select button until no

number appears in the upper display. The pro-

grams will be selected in the following order: pro-

gram 1 (interval), program 2 (aerobic), program 3

(fat burn), manual mode.

Begin your workout

If you selected

the manual

mode, go to

step 4. If you

selected one of

the pace pro-

grams, two

columns of bars

will appear in

the upper display. The left column will show a

target pace. The right column will show your

actual exercising pace. Adjust your pace until the

same number of bars appear in both columns.

The arrows on the right side of the upper display

will show whether you need to increase or

decrease your pace. Each time the target pace

changes during the program, adjust your pace to

keep both columns at the same height.

Follow your progress with the six feedback

modes

The scan

mode—

Repeatedly

press the mode

button until a

bar appears

above the scan

symbol. When the scan mode is selected, the con-

sole will display the calories, fat calories, time,

distance, and speed modes, for seven seconds

each, in a repeating cycle.

Actual Pace

Indicator

Actual Pace

Target Pace

Bar

Target Pace

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