Pro-Form Crosstrainer 970 User manual

C.OSST.AnN . 9 70

Model No. 831.280180

Serlal No.

Serial Number Decal

EXERCISE:

EQUIPMENT

HELPLINEI

1-800-736-6879

USER'S MANUAL

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.,

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

www.proform.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ............................................................. 2

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................... 8

ASSEMBLY ........................................................................... 4

HOW TO USE THE RECUMBENT CYCLE .................................................... 9

RECUMBENT CYCLE EXERCISE GUIDELINES .............................................. 20

WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISE GUIDELINES .................................................. 20

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTIN G ................................................. 21

PART LIST ........................................................................... 22

EXPLODED DRAWING ................................................................. 23

HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................ Back Cover

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ....................................................... Back Cover

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM"

970 crosstrainer. The unique PROFORIVP 970 com-

bines a comfortable recumbent cycle with a conve-

nient weight bench to let you enjoy both aerobic exer-

cise and strength training exercise in the convenience

of your home.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before

you use the crosstrelner. If you have questions after

reading the manual, please call our toll-free

HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through

Saturday, 7 a.m. until7 p.m. Central "13me(excluding

holidays). To help us assist you, please note the prod-

uct model number and serial number before calling.

The model number is 831.280180. The serial number

can be found on adecal attached to the crosstrainer

(see the front cover of this manual for the location of

the decal).

Before reading further, please familiadze yourself with

the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Headrest

Water Bottle Holder

Book Rack

Console

CAUTION Decal 1

Backrest

Seat

CAUTION

Decal 3

Handgdp Pulse Sensor

-Adjustment Knob

Seat Handle

Adjustment Pin

CAUTION

Decal 2

Foot

Pedal/Strap

Adjustment Knob

Hand Weig

Note: The 1

decals are

not shown at

actual size.

CAUTION: The decals shown below are found on the cross-

trainer in the locations Indicated above. If a decal is missing

or illegible, call toll-free 1400-736-6879 to order a free

replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown.

Do not sit on seat-

back or headrest.

The machine could

tip over,causing injury.

ASSEMBLY

Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the crosstrainer 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

allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver

-_. C_W_--..---, an adjustable wrench

and arubber mallet

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

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

22. The second number reters to the quantlty used in assembty. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-

assembled for shipping. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if It has been pre-assembled.

M10 Nylon Black

Locknut (63)-2 M10 Zinc Nylon

Locknut (66)-2 M10 Zinc Split

Washer (85)-2 M10 Black Split

Washer (77)-3 M6 Flat

Washer (71)-,3

M4x 16ram M6 x 16mm M6 x50mm Screw

Screw (73)-1 Screw (87)-5 (69)-3

M10 x 27ram Button M10 x 45mm Button M10 x 52mm Button Bolt (68)-2

Screw (76)-3 Screw (74)-2

M10 x 112mm Carriage Bolt (65)-2

1. While another person liftsthe front of the Frame (1)

slightly, attach the Front Stabilizer (2) to the Frame

with two M10 x 112mm Carriage Bolts (65) and two

M10 Nylon Black Locknuts (63). Make sure that the

Front Stabilizer Is turned so the Wheels (30) are

not touching the floor.

2. Orient the Frame Rail (3) as shown, with the hexago-

nal holes in the indicated position. Insert the end of the

Frame Rail into the Rear Stabilizer Covers (7, 8) as

shown. Attach the Rear Stabilizer Covers with two MIO

x 45mm Button Screws (74).

.Locate the Knob (not shown) on the Seat Carriage (4).

Turn the Knob counterclockwisetwo or three turns to

loosen it. Next, pull the Knob, slide the Seat Carriage

onto the Frame Rail (3), and then release the Knob.

Make sure that the Seat Carriage is oriented as shown.

Move the Seat Carriage back and forth slightly until

it locks into position. Then, tighten the Knob.

Slide the Frame Rail (3) onto the indicated roundtubes

on the Frame (1). Attach the Frame Rail with two M10

x 52ram Button Bolts (68), two M1O Zinc Split Washers

(85), and two M10 Zinc Nylon Locknuts (66).

Set the six Hand Weights (not shown) on the Rear

Stabilizer Covers (7, 8) as shown on page 3.

4. Tap an Axle Cap (52) ontoone end of the Seat Axle (51).

With the help of a second person, slide the Backrest

Frame (5) onto the top of the Seat Carriage (4). Next,

slide the bracket on the Seat Frame (6) over the

rounded brackets on the Backrest Frame. Align the

indicated holes in the Seat Frame, the Backrest

Frame, and the Seat Carriage, and insertthe Seat Axle

(51) into the holes. Then, tap the otherAxle Cap (52)

onto the Seat Axle.

Pivot the Backrest Frame (5) up until it is nearly vertical.

Insert the Adjustment Pin (29) into the lowest hole in

the rounded brackets on the Backrest Frame and

through the corresponding hole in the Seat Carriage (4).

368

Knob

5. Attach the Seat (12) to the Seat Frame (6) with three

M6 x 16mm Screws (87),

6. Attach the Backrest (10) to the Backrest Frame (5)

with two M6 x 16mm Screws (87), an M6 x 50mm

Screw (69), and an M6 Flat Washer (71).

Attach the Headrest (11) to the Backrest Frame (5)

with two M6 x 50ram Screws (69) and two M6 Flat

Washers (71).

7. While another person holds the Updght (13) in the

position shown, connect the Upper Wire Harness (35)

to the Lower Wire Harness (36). Carefully pull the

upper end of the Upper Wire Harness to remove

any slack from the Wire Hamesses.

Tum the Knob (not shown) on the rightside of the

Frame (1) counterclockwise two or three turnsto loosen

it. Next, pull the Knob, insert the Upright (13) intothe

Frame, and then release the Knob. Move the Upright

up and down slightly until it locks into position. Be

careful to avoid pinching the Wire Harnesses (35,

36). Tighten the indicated M6 x 25.4mm Button Screw

(79) into the slot in the side of the Upright.

8. Connect the wire hamess on the Handgrip Pulse

Sensor (15) to the indicated wire hamess on the

Console (16). Insert both wire harnesses into the open-

ing in the bottom of the Console. Then, insertthe metal

tube on the Handgrip Pulse Sensor intothe opening in

the bottom of the Console. Be careful not to pinch the

wire harnesses.

Refer to the inset drawing. Tighten an M4 x16mm Screw

(73) into the indicated bracket on the Console (16) and

into the metal tube on the Handgdp Pulse Sensor (15).

Slot

Tube

73 "-_-_ :_-,---f/-_l 5

9. The Console (16) requires four =Dwbettedes (not

included); alkaline batteries are recommended. Press

the tab on the battery cover, and lift offthe battery

cover. Insert two batteries intothe indicated side of the

battery compartment first. (Note: Ifthere are two straps

in the battery compartment, close them tightly over the

two batteries.) Then, insert two additional batteries into

the battery compartment. Make sure that the batter-

ies are oriented as shown by the diagram Inside

the battery compartment. Reattach the battery cover.

10. While another person holds the Console (16) in the

position shown, connect the wire harness on the

Console to the Upper Wire Hamess (35). Insert the

excess wire harness intothe Upright (13).

Attach the Console (16) to the Upright (13) with three

M10 x 27mm Button Screws (76) and three M10

Black Split Washers (77). Be careful to avoid pinch-

ing the wire harnesses.

11. Identify the Left Pedal (24), which is marked with an

=L." Using an adjustable wrench, firmly Ughten the

Left Pedal counterclockwise intothe Left Crank Arm

(42). Tighten the Right Pedal (not shown) clockwise

into the Right CrankArm (not shown) in the same

way. Important: Tighten both Pedals as firmly as

possible. After using the crosstralner for one

week, retighten the Pedals. For the beet perfor-

manee, the Pedals must be kept properly tightened.

Adjust the Left Pedal Strap (25) to the desired position

and press the end of the Strap onto the tab on the Left

Pedal (24). Adjust the Right Pedal Strap (not shown)

in the same way.

Battery

Batteries<

Straps

12. Make sure that all parts of the crosstralner are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware may be left

over after assembly iscompleted. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the

crosstrainer.

INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR

If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (refer to page 20), follow the steps below to installthe receiver

and the jumper wire included with the chest pulse sensor.

1. Remove the four indicated screws from the back of the

Console (16). Lift offthe front of the Console.

2. Plug the jumper wire (A) into the indicated jack on the

Console (16). Connect the other end of the jumper wire

to the wire on the receiver (B).

Next, peel the paper offthe adhesive pad on the back

of the receiver (B). Orient the receiver as shown, and

press itonto the Console (16) in the indicated location.

Refer to step 1 above. Reattach the front of the

Console (16) with the four screws. Make sure that no

wires are pinched.

HOW TO USE THE RECUMBENT CYCLE

The crosstralner features a recumbent cycle for aerobic exercise, and a convenient weight bench for strength

training exercise. To use the recumbent cycle, refer to pages 9 to 19. To use the weight bench, refer to page 20.

HOW TO ADJUST THE BACKREST HOW TO ADJUST THE UPRIGHT

When the recum-

bent cycle is used,

the backrest should

be in the upright

position. To adjust

the backrest, first

pull out the adjust-

ment pin. Raise the

backrest until it is

nearly vertical, and

then insert the

adjustment pin into

the indicated hole

in the rounded

brackets and the

corresponding hole

in the seat carriage.

Seat

__ Carriage

HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT

The uprightcan be

adjusted to the

height that is the

most comfortable for

you. To adjust the

updght, first tum the

indicated adjust-

ment knob counter-

clockwise two or

three turns to

loosen it(if the knob

is not loosened enough, it may scratch the upright).

Next, pull the knob, slide the uprightto the desired

height, and then release the knob. Move the upright

up and down slightly until It locks into position.

Then, turn the knob clockwise until it istight. IMPOR-

TANT: After you adjust the upright, make sure that

your knees will not touch the handgrip pulse sen-

sor when you pedal.

For effective exer-

cise, the seat

should be in the

proper position. As

you pedal, there

should be a slight

bend in your knees

when the pedals

are in the farthest

position.To adjust

the seat, first turn

the indicated Seat

adjustment knob Carriage

counterclockwise

two or three turns

to loosen it (if the knob isnot loosened enough, itmay

scratch the rail). Next, pull the knob, slide the seat car-

dage to the desired position, and then release the

knob. Move the seat carriage back and forth slightly

until it locks into position. Then, turn the knob clock-

wise until if is tight.

HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS

To adjust the pedal

straps, first pull the

ends of the straps

off the tabs on the

pedals. Adjust the

straps to the

desired positions,

and then press the

ends of the straps

back ontothe tabs.

HOW TO USE THE HAND WEIGHTS

The included hand weights can be used for a vadety

of strength training exemlses with the weight bench

(refer to page 20). In addition, the hand weights can

be used with the recumbent cycle. As you pedal, press

the hand weights over your head, raise the hand

weights out to your sides untilyour hands are level

,withyour shoulders, or do arm cuds with the hand

Weights.

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

The advanced console offers aselection of features

designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and

effective. When the manual mode of the console is

selected, the resistance of the croastrainer can be

adjusted with a touch of a button.As you exercise, the

console will provide continuous exercise feedback.

You can even measure your heart rate using the built-

in handgrip pulse sensor. (For information about an

optional chest pulse sensor, refer to page 18.)

The console also offers eight Smart workout programs.

Each progrem automatically changes the resistance of

the crosstrainer and prompts you to increase or

decrease your pace as it guides you through an effec-

tive workout.

The console also features new iFIT.com interactive

technology. IFIT.com technology is like having a per-

sonal trainer dght in your home. Using the included

audio cable, you can connect the cresstrainer to your

home stereo, portable stereo, or computer and play

special iFIT.com CD programs(CDs are available sep-

arately). IFIT.com CD programsautomatically control

the resistance ofthe crosstrainer and prompt you to

vary your pace as a personal trainer coaches you

through every step of your workout. High-energy music

providesadded motivation. Each CD features two pro-

grams designed by certified personal trainers.

In addition, you can connectthe crosstrainer to your

VCR and TV and play iFIT.comvideo programs (video-

cassettes are available separately). Video programs

offer the same benefits as iFIT.com CD programs, but

add the excitement of working out with a class and an

instructor.

With the cmsstrainer connected to your computer, you

can also go to our new Web site at www.iFIT.com and

access audio programs and video programs directly

from the intemet.

For information about the availability of IFIT.com

CDs or videocassettes, call toll-free 1-800-884-0620.

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