Pro-Form PFEL04907.0 User manual

CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc-

tions in this manual before using

this equipment. Keep this manu-

al for future reference.

Serial Number Decal

(on underside of

frame)

Model No. PFEL04907.0

Serial No.

Write the serial number in the

space above for reference.

QUESTIONS?

As a manufacturer, we are commit-

ted to providing complete customer

satisfaction. If you have questions,

or if parts are damaged or missing,

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE

STORE; please contact Customer

Care.

IMPORTANT: You must note the

product model number and serial

number (see the drawing above)

before contacting us:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

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

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

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

The warning decal shown at the right

has been applied in the location

shown. If the decal is missing or

illegible, call the telephone num-

ber on the front cover of this man-

ual and request a free replace-

ment decal. Apply the decal in the

location shown. Note: The decal

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, con-

sult your physician. This is especially impor-

tant for persons over the age of 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. Your elliptical exerciser is intended for home

use only. Do not use your elliptical exerciser

in a commercial, rental, or institutional set-

ting.

4. Keep your elliptical exerciser indoors, away

from moisture and dust. Place your elliptical

exerciser on a level surface, with a mat

beneath it to protect the floor or carpet.

Make sure that there is enough clearance

around your elliptical exerciser to mount,

dismount, and use it.

5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-

larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.

6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away

from your elliptical exerciser at all times.

7. Your elliptical exerciser should not be used

by persons weighing more than 275 lbs.

(124 kg).

8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when

exercising; do not wear loose clothes that

could become caught on your elliptical exer-

ciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot

protection.

9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the handle-

bars when mounting, dismounting, or using

your elliptical exerciser.

10. Keep your back straight while using your

elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back.

11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.

Various factors, including the user’s 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 your elliptical exerciser only as

described in this manual.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM®FX 5

elliptical exerciser. The FX 5 elliptical exerciser pro-

vides a wide array 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.

To avoid a registration fee for any service needed

under warranty, you must register the elliptical

exerciser at www.proformservice.com/registration.

Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with

the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Handlebar

Wheel

Pedal

Roller

Console

Water Bottle Holder

(No water bottle is

included)

Leveling Foot

Track

Fan

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 hex keys, 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 parentheses

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: Some small parts may have been pre-

assembled. If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.

M8 x 50mm Button

Screw (65)–2

M8 x 35mm Button

Bolt (67)–4

M10 x 20mm Button

Screw (58)–4

M10 x 25mm

Washer (52)–4

M8 x 16mm Button

Screw (53)–5

M8 Nylon

Locknut (68)–4

19mm Wave

Washer (71)–4

M8 x 25mm Button

Screw (77)–6

16mm Wave

Washer (66)–4

M8 x 25mm

Washer (54)–8

M4 x 19mm

Screw (75)–4

M4 x 35mm

Screw (74)–2

M4 x 50mm

Screw (76)–4

M10 x 35mm Shoulder

Screw (57)–2

Attach a Wheel (8) to one side of the Frame (1)

with an M10 x 35mm Shoulder Screw (57).

Attach the other Wheel in the same way.

2. Apply a generous amount of the included

grease to the Pivot Axle (41). Then, insert the

Pivot Axle through the Frame (1).

Apply a small amount of grease to a 16mm

Wave Washer (66). Slide the Wave Washer

onto the right side of the Pivot Axle (41).

Identify the Right Upper Body Arm (37), which is

marked with an “R” sticker. Slide the Right

Upper Body Arm onto the Pivot Axle (41). Attach

the Right Upper Body Arm with an M8 x 25mm

Button Screw (77), a Pivot Axle Cover (44), and

an M8 x 25mm Washer (54).

Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (23) in the

same way.

Grease

3. Orient the Water Bottle Holder (6) as shown.

Hold the Water Bottle Holder near the Frame

(1) and insert the Wire Harness (73) upward

through the Water Bottle Holder.

Next, slide the Water Bottle Holder (6) onto the

Frame (1). Attach the Water Bottle Holder with

two M4 x 35mm Screws (74).

To make assembly easier, read the

information on page 5 before you begin

assembling the elliptical exerciser.

4. Orient the Upright Cover (5) and the Upright (3)

as shown. While another person holds the

Upright Cover and the Upright near the Frame

(1), insert the Wire Harness (73) upward

through the Upright Cover and the Upright. Tip:

Use an elastic band or a piece of tape to pre-

vent the Wire Harness from falling into the

Upright.

Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (73)

during this step. Insert the Upright (3) through

the Upright Cover (5) into the Frame (1). Then,

slide the Upright Cover upward and attach the

Upright to the Frame with three M8 x 16mm

Button Screws (53). Tip: Start all the Button

Screws before tightening them.

5. The Console (4) requires four 1.5V “D” batteries

(not included); alkaline batteries are recom-

mended. IMPORTANT: If the elliptical exercis-

er has been exposed to cold temperatures,

allow it to warm to room temperature before

inserting batteries into the Console. If you

do not do this, the console displays or other

electronic components may become dam-

aged. Remove the two screws from the back of

the console, and remove the battery cover.

Insert four batteries into the Console. Orient the

batteries as shown by the markings inside the

battery compartment. Then, reattach the battery

cover.

Note: The Console (4) can be operated with an

optional power supply instead of batteries. To

purchase a power supply, call the telephone

number on the front cover of this manual.

Plug one end of the power supply into the jack

on the Console. Plug the other end of the

power supply into an appropriate outlet that is

properly installed in accordance with all local

codes and ordinances.

Batteries

Battery

Cover

Screws

Avoid pinching the

Wire Harness (73)

during this step

6. While another person holds the Console (4)

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

the Wire Harness (73). Insert the excess wire

downward into the Upright.

Tip: Avoid pinching the wires during this

step. Slide the Upright Cover (5) upward to the

top of the Upright (3). Attach the Console (4)

and the Upright Cover to the Upright with four

M4 x 19mm Screws (75).

Console

Wire

Avoid pinching the

Wire Harness (73)

during this step

Hexagonal

Holes

7. Identify the Right Handlebar (36), which is

marked with an “R” sticker. Orient the Right

Handlebar as shown; make sure that the

hexagonal holes are in the indicated loca-

tion.

Insert the Right Handlebar (36) into the Right

Upper Body Arm (37). Attach the Right

Handlebar with two M8 x 35mm Button Bolts

(67) and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (68). Make

sure that the Nylon Locknuts are inside the

hexagonal holes.

Repeat this step for the Left Handlebar (22).

65 53

9. Insert the Track (2) into the Frame (1). Attach

the Track with two M8 x 50mm Button Screws

(65), two M8 x 16mm Button Screws (53), and

two M8 x 25mm Washers (54).

8. Tighten the three Feet (9) into the underside of

the Track (2).

Orient the Track (2) and the Track Cover (7) as

shown. Attach the Track Cover to the Track with

four M4 x 50mm Screws (76).

Grease

11. Apply a generous amount of grease to the axle

on the Right Upper Body Arm (37) and to the

right Crank Arm (31).

Apply a small amount of grease to two 19mm

Wave Washers (71). Slide one Wave Washer

onto the Right Upper Body Arm (37); slide the

other Wave Washer onto the right Crank Arm

(31).

Identify the Right Pedal Leg (38) and Right Link

Arm (39) assembly, which is marked with an “R”

sticker. Orient the assembly as shown.

At the same time and with the help of another

person, slide the Right Pedal Leg (38) onto the

Right Upper Body Arm (37) and slide the Right

Link Arm (39) onto the right Crank Arm (31).

Attach the Right Pedal Leg (38) and the Right

Link Arm (39) with two M10 x 20mm Button

Screws (58), two Axle Covers (46), and two M10

x 25mm Washers (52).

Repeat this step for the other side of the

elliptical exerciser.

12. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical exerciser are properly tightened. 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.

Grease

38 49

10. Identify the Right Link Arm (39) and the Right

Pedal Leg (38), which are marked with “R” stick-

ers, and orient them as shown.

Apply a generous amount of grease to a Link

Axle (47). Also, apply a small amount of grease

to a 16mm Wave Washer (66). Slide the Link

Axle through the Right Link Arm (39) and then

slide the Wave Washer onto the right side of the

Link Axle.

With the help of another person, slide the Right

Pedal Leg (38) onto the right side of the Link

Axle (47). Attach the Right Link Arm (39) and the

Right Pedal Leg with two M8 x 25mm Button

Screws (77), two Link Axle Covers (49), and two

M8 x 25mm Washers (54).

Repeat this step for the Left Link Arm and

the Left Pedal Leg (not shown).

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