Pro-Form 790e 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. PFEL07909.0

Serial No.

Write the serial number in the

space above for reference.

USERʼS MANUAL

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damaged or missing, DO NOT

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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 ..................................................13

MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................20

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

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

setting.

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 325 lbs.

(147 kg).

8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes while

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 upper body arms or the handlebars

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. 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.

14. Use the elliptical exerciser only as described

in this manual.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®

790 E elliptical exerciser. The 790 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.

Pulse Sensor

Upper Body Arm

Pedal

Roller

Console

Water Bottle Holder*

Ramp

Handle

Handlebar

*Water bottle is not included

Wheel

Power Cord

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 , two adjustable

wrenches , 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

Wave Washer

(95)–2 M8 x 25mm

Washer (98)–6

M4 x 16mm

Screw (104)–10

M8 x 19mm Patch

Screw (82)–15

M8 Split

Washer (83)–11

M8 x 80mm Patch

Screw (84)–2 M10 x 20mm Patch

Screw (66)–2

M8 x 56mm Patch

Screw (94)–2

M10 x 25mm

Washer (36)–2

M6 Split Washer

(111)–12

#10 x 12.7mm

Screw (59)–12

Attach the Front Stabilizer (6) to the Front

Frame (1) with two M8 x 80mm Patch Screws

(84).

2. Orient the Rear Stabilizer (62) and the Rear

Frame (2) as shown.

Tip: If the Ramp Cover (see step 15) is

attached to the Ramp (3), remove the Ramp

Cover.

Attach the Rear Stabilizer (62) to the Rear

Frame (2) with two M8 x 56mm Patch Screws

(94) and two M8 Split Washers (83).

To make assembly easier, read the

information on page 5 before you begin.

3. Insert the Rear Frame (2) into the Front Frame

(1); make sure that the Ramp (3) is on the

Lift Roller (12).

Attach the Rear Frame (2) with five M8 x 19mm

Patch Screws (82) and five M8 Split Washers

(83).

4. Have a second person orient the Upright (4) as

shown and hold it near the Front Frame (1).

Locate the wire tie in the Upright (4). Tie the

lower end of the wire tie to the Upper Wire

Harness (110). Next, pull the upper end of the

wire tie until the Upper Wire Harness is routed

completely through the Upright. Then, untie and

discard the wire tie.

Tip: To prevent the Upper Wire Harness (110)

from falling into the Upright (4), secure the

Upper Wire Harness with a rubber band or

tape.

Tip: Avoid pinching the Upper Wire Harness

(110). Slide the Upright (4) onto the Front

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

Wire

Tie

Avoid pinching

the Upper Wire

Harness (110)

110

5. Apply a generous amount of grease to the Pivot

Axle (35) and to two Wave Washers (95).

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

and then center it.

Slide a Wave Washer (95) onto each end of the

Pivot Axle (35).

Grease

Grease 4

6. Identify the Right Upper Body Arm (61) and the

Right Upper Body Leg (60), which are marked

with “Right” stickers, and orient them as shown.

Make sure that the hexagonal holes are in

the position shown.

Slide the Right Upper Body Arm (61) onto the

Right Upper Body Leg (60). Attach the Right

Upper Body Arm 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 Upper Body

Arm (not shown) and the Left Upper Body

Leg (not shown).

102

Hexagonal Holes

8. Attach an Outer Cover (67) to the Inner Cover

(68) on the Right Upper Body Leg (60) with two

M4 x 16mm Screws (104).

Repeat this step on the other side of the

elliptical exerciser.

104

7. See the inset drawing. Slide an Inner Cover

(68) onto the Right Upper Body Leg (60).

Next, slide the Right Upper Body Leg (60) onto

the right end of the Pivot Axle (35); make sure

that the Right Upper Body Leg is in front of

the right Crank Arm (20).

Attach the Right Upper Body Leg (60) with an

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

25mm Washer (98).

Repeat this step on the other side of the

elliptical exerciser.

Opening

10. Orient the Rear Upright Cover (80) as shown.

Attach the Rear Upright Cover (80) to the

Upright (4) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (104).

104

9. Have a second person hold the Console (7)

near the Upright (4).

Connect the wires on the Console (7) to the

Ground Wire (120), to the Pulse Wires (63, 69),

and to the Upper Wire Harness (110).

Insert the excess wires up into the Console (7)

or down into the Upright (4).

Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the

Console (7) to the Upright (4) with four M4 x

16mm Screws (104).

104

63 120

Avoid pinching

the wires

11. Orient the Front Upright Cover (91) as shown.

Attach the Front Upright Cover (91) around the

Upright (4) by pressing the tabs on the Front

Upright Cover into the Rear Upright Cover (80).

110

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