Pro-Form 590e Elliptical User manual

CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc-

tions in this manual before using

this equipment. eep this manual

for future reference.

Serial Number Decal

(on underside of frame)

Model No. PFEL05809.0

Serial No.

Write the serial number in the

space above for reference.

USERʼS MANUAL

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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)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICALEXERCISER ..................................................12

MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................19

EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................20

PARTLIST ..............................................................................23

EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................25

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

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

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

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.

PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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

1. Before beginning any exercise program,

consult your physician. This is especially

important for persons over age 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. The elliptical exerciser is intended for home

use only. Do not use the elliptical exerciser

in a commercial, rental, or institutional set-

ting.

4. eep the elliptical exerciser indoors, away

from moisture and dust. Place the elliptical

exerciser on a level surface, with a mat

beneath it to protect the floor or carpet.

Make sure that there is at least 3 ft. (0.9 m)

of clearance in the front and rear of the ellip-

tical exerciser and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each side.

5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-

larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.

6. eep children under age 12 and pets away

from the elliptical exerciser at all times.

7. The elliptical exerciser should not be used

by persons weighing more than 300 lbs.

(136 kg).

8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when

exercising; do not wear loose clothes that

could become caught on the elliptical exer-

ciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot

protection.

9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the han-

dlebars when mounting, dismounting, or

using the elliptical exerciser.

10. eep your back straight while using the

elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back.

11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.

Various factors, including the userʼs 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 the elliptical exerciser only as described

in this manual.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®

590 E elliptical exerciser. The 590 E elliptical exerciser

provides an impressive selection 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 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 familiarize yourself with

the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Handlebar

Wheel

Pedal

Ramp Handle

Roller

Console

Water Bottle Holder*

*Water bottle is not included

Ramp

Handle

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.

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

wrench , and a rubber mallet .

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

ses 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: If a part is not in the hardware

kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.

M8 x 38mm

Bolt (96)–4

M8 Locknut

(102)–4

19mm Wave

Washer (66)–4

16mm Wave

Washer (54)–2 M8 x 25mm

Washer (98)–6

M4 x 16mm

Screw (104)–10

M8 x 16mm Patch

Screw (110)–4

M8 Split

Washer (83)–13

M10 Locknut

(92)–2

M10 Washer

(95)–2

M8 x 80mm Patch

Screw (84)–2

M10 x 60mm

Bolt (100)–2

M10 x 45mm Patch

Screw (99)–4

M8 x 19mm Patch

Screw (82)–15

Attach the Front Stabilizer (6) to the Frame (1)

with two M8 x 80mm Patch Screws (84).

2. Orient the Ramp (3) as shown. Then, insert the

Ramp into the Frame (1).

Attach the Ramp (3) with five M8 x 19mm Patch

Screws (82) and five M8 Split Washers (83).

To make assembly easier, read the

information on page 5 before you begin.

Avoid pinching the

Wire Harness (111)

3. Have a second person hold the Upright (4) near

the Frame (1).

See the inset drawing. Locate the wire tie in

the lower end of the Upright (4). Tie the wire tie

to the Wire Harness (111). Pull the upper end of

the wire tie until the Wire Harness is routed

completely through the Upright. Then, untie and

discard the wire tie.

Tip: To prevent the Wire Harness (111) from

falling into the Upright (4), secure the Wire

Harness with a rubber band or tape.

Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (111).

Slide the Upright (4) onto the Frame (1). Attach

the Upright with four M8 x 19mm Patch Screws

(82) and four M8 Split Washers (83). Do not

tighten the Patch Screws yet.

Wire

Tie

111

4. Apply a small amount of the included grease to

the right Crank Arm (20) and to a 19mm Wave

Washer (66).

Orient a Crank Arm Spacer (55) so that the flat

end is facing away from the elliptical exerciser.

Slide the Crank Arm Spacer and the 19mm

Wave Washer (66) onto the right Crank Arm (20).

Identify the Right Roller Arm (59), which is

marked with a “Right” sticker, and orient it as

shown.

Slide the Right Roller Arm (59) onto the right

Crank Arm (20). Attach the Right Roller Arm

with an M8 x 19mm Patch Screw (82), an Axle

Cover (53), and an M8 x 25mm Washer (98); to

avoid breaking the Axle Cover, do not over-

tighten the Patch Screw.

Repeat this step for the Left Roller Arm (not

shown).

Grease

98 53

5. Identify the Right Pedal Bracket (64), which is

marked with a “Right” sticker.

Apply a small amount of grease to the inside of

the tube on the Right Roller Arm (59) and to the

barrel of an M10 x 60mm Bolt (100).

Attach the Right Pedal Bracket (64) to the Right

Roller Arm (59) with the M10 x 60mm Bolt

(100), an M10 Washer (95), and an M10

Locknut (92). Do not overtighten the Locknut;

the Right Pedal Bracket must pivot freely.

Repeat this step for the Left Pedal Bracket

(48).

Grease

100

Flat

End

6. Identify the Right Handlebar (61) and the Right

Handlebar Leg (60), which are marked with

“Right” stickers, and orient them as shown.

Make sure that the hexagonal holes are in

the indicated location.

Slide the Right Handlebar (61) onto the Right

Handlebar Leg (60).

Attach the Right Handlebar (61) with two M8 x

38mm Bolts (96) and two M8 Locknuts (102).

Make sure that the Locknuts are in the

hexagonal holes.

Repeat this step for the Left Handlebar (not

shown) and the Left Handlebar Leg (not

shown).

102

Hexagonal

Holes

7. Apply a small amount of grease to the Pivot

Axle (35) and to a 16mm Wave Washer (54).

Insert the Pivot Axle (35) through the Upright (4)

and then center it.

Slide the 16mm Wave Washer (54), an Inner

Handlebar Cover (68), and the Right Handlebar

Leg (60) onto the right side of the Pivot Axle

(35).

Repeat this step for the Left Handlebar Leg

(not shown).

Tighten an M8 x 19mm Patch Screw (82) and

an M8 x 25mm Washer (98) into each end of

the Pivot Axle (35).

54 68

Grease

8. Attach an Outer Handlebar Cover (67) and the

Inner Handlebar Cover (68) around the Right

Handlebar Leg (60) with two M4 x 16mm

Screws (104).

Repeat this step for the other side of the

elliptical exerciser.

104

9. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on

the Right Handlebar Leg (60) and to a 19mm

Wave Washer (66).

Identify the Right Pedal Arm (58), which is

marked with a “Right” sticker, and orient it as

shown.

Slide the 19mm Wave Washer (66) and the

Right Pedal Arm (58) onto the Right Handlebar

Leg (60).

Attach the Right Pedal Arm (58) with an M8 x

19mm Patch Screw (82), an Axle Cover (53),

and an M8 x 25mm Washer (98); to avoid

breaking the Axle Cover, do not overtighten

the Patch Screw.

Repeat this step for the Left Pedal Arm (not

shown). 58

98 53

Grease

10. Attach the Right Pedal Arm (58) to the Right

Pedal Bracket (64) with two M10 x 45mm Patch

Screws (99).

Repeat this step for the Left Pedal Arm (44).

11. Identify the Right Pulse Bar (9), which is

marked with a “Right” sticker.

See the inset drawing. Locate the wire tie in

the Upright (4). Tie the lower end of the wire tie

to the Pulse Wire (63) in the Right Pulse Bar

(9). Next, pull the upper end of the wire tie until

the Pulse Wire is routed through the Upright.

Then, untie and discard the wire tie.

Next, slide the Right Pulse Bar (9) onto the right

side of the Upright (4).

Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the

Right Pulse Bar (9) with two M8 x 16mm Patch

Screws (110) and two M8 Split Washers (83).

Repeat this step for the Left Pulse Bar (8).

Wire Tie

110

Avoid pinching

the wires

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