Pro-Form PFEL04908.0 User manual
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CAUTION
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tions in this manual before using
this equipment. eep this manual
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Model No. PFEL04908.0
Serial No.
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on the back cover of this manu-
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICALEXERCISER ..................................................13
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................21
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................22
PARTLIST ..............................................................................24
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................26
ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
This drawing shows the location(s) of the warn-
ing 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.
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1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over the age of 35 or
persons 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. eep 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 at least 3 ft. (0.9 m) of clear-
ance in the front and rear of your elliptical
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 your elliptical exerciser at all times.
7. Your elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 lbs.
(113 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 upper
body arms when mounting, dismounting, or
using your elliptical exerciser.
10. eep 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 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 your elliptical exerciser only as
described in this manual.
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
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Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Handlebar
Pedal Disc
Wheel
Pedal
Console
Water Bottle Holder*
Leveling Foot
Handle
Storage Latch
Storage Magnet
Fan
Pedal Arm Latch
*Water bottle is not included
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing the PROFORM®480 LE
elliptical exerciser. The 480 LE elliptical exerciser pro-
vides an 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.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
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M10 x 127mm Button Screw (83)–2
M10 Locknut
(81)–2
M8 Jam Nut
(79)–5
Wave Washer
(111)–2
M8 Washer
(88)–6
M8 x 23mm Button
Screw (84)–4
M8 Split
Washer (90)–3
M8 x 41mm Button
Bolt (78)–4
M4 x 16mm
Round Head
Screw (101)–8
M4 x 32mm
Round Head
Screw (105)–6
M8 x 23mm Shoulder
Screw (115)–4
M8 x 69mm Button
Bolt (80)–1
M10 x 80mm Carriage
Bolt (82)–2
Hub Screw (87)–8
M4 Split
Washer
(112)–8 M4 Washer
(102)–8
M4 x 47mm Screw
(108)–2
M4 x 16mm
Blunt Screw
(104)–8
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: Some small parts may have
been preassembled. If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.
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1.
While another person lifts the Base (1),
attach the Front Stabilizer (6) to the Base
with two M10 x 80mm Carriage Bolts (82)
and two M10 Locknuts (81).
2. Remove the indicated screw and the ship-
ping bracket from the Base (1). Discard the
screw and the shipping bracket.
Next, tighten the Base Foot (26) into the
Base (1).
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81
81
82
1
1
Shipping
Bracket
26
Screw
2
1
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you
begin.
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3. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (7) to the Frame
(2) with two M10 x 127mm Button Screws
(83).
Next, hold the handle on the Frame (2),
press the Latch Button (68), and lower the
Frame until the Rear Stabilizer (7) rests on
the floor.
383
7
Handle
2
68
4. Hold a Hub Cover (75) and a Crank Arm
(36) against the left Crank Hub (38).
Align the holes in the Hub Cover (75) and
the Crank Arm (36) with the unused holes in
the left Crank Hub.
Insert four Hub Screws (87) into the Hub
Cover (75) and the Crank Arm (36), and fin-
ger tighten the Hub Screws into the left
Crank Hub. Tighten one Hub Screw, and
then tighten the Hub Screw across from
the first Hub Screw. Then, tighten the
remaining two Hub Screws.
Repeat this step on the right side of the
elliptical exerciser.
Make sure that the Crank Arms (36) are
oriented with the Crank Bushing Sleeves
(43) in the positions shown. Note: There
are no Pulley Screws (98) on the right side.
4
36
38
98
75
87
87
36
43
43
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6. Identify the Left Upright Cover (17), which is
marked with a “Left” sticker, and hold it
against the left side of the Upright (3).
Attach the Left Upright Cover (17) with two
M4 x 16mm Round Head Screws (101).
Attach the Right Upright Cover (116) in
the same way.
5. While another person holds the Upright (3)
near the Base (1), connect the Upper Wire
Harness (48) to the Lower Wire Harness
(49).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Insert the
Upright (3) into the Base (1). Attach the
Upright with an M8 x 69mm Button Bolt
(80), an M8 Split Washer (90), and an M8
Jam Nut (79). Do not tighten the Button
Bolt yet; make sure that the Jam Nut is
in the hexagonal hole in the Base.
Next, finger tighten two M8 x 23mm Button
Screws (84) and two M8 Split Washers (90)
into the Base (1). Do not tighten the
Button Screws yet.
Attach the Water Bottle Holder (22) to the
Base (1) with two M4 x 16mm Blunt Screws
(104).
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17
116
3
101
101
3
80
48
49
22
84
84
90
90
90 104
Avoid pinching
the wires
79
1
5
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7. The Console (5) can use four D batteries
(not included); alkaline batteries are recom-
mended. IMPORTANT: If the Console has
been exposed to cold temperatures,
allow it to warm to room temperature
before inserting batteries. Otherwise,
you may damage the console displays or
other electronic components. Remove
the battery cover, insert the batteries into
the battery compartment, and reattach the
battery cover. Make sure to orient the bat-
teries as shown by the diagram inside
the battery compartment.
To purchase an optional AC adapter,
contact the store where you purchased
this product or call the telephone num-
ber on the cover of this manual. To avoid
damaging the console, use only a manu-
facturer-supplied AC adapter. Plug one
end of the AC adapter into the jack on the
console; plug the other end into an outlet
installed in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
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5
Batteries
Cover
8. While another person holds the Console (5)
near the Upright (3), connect the wire har-
ness on the Console to the Upper Wire
Harness (48).
Insert the excess wire harness into the
Upright (3).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (5) to the Upright (3) with four M4 x
16mm Round Head Screws (101).
48
5
3
101
Wire
Harness
8
Avoid pinching
the wires
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10. Insert the Pivot Axle (74) into the Upright (3)
and center it. Apply a generous amount of
the included grease to the Pivot Axle.
Orient the Left Upper Body Leg (11) as
shown, and slide it onto the left end of the
Pivot Axle (74). Slide the Right Upper Body
Leg (12) onto the right end of the Pivot
Axle.
Tighten an M8 x 23mm Button Screw (84)
with an M8 Washer (88) and a Wave
Washer (111) into each end of the Pivot
Axle (74). Make sure that the Wave
Washers are on the ends of the Pivot
Axle.
9. Identify the Left Upper Body Arm (8) and
the Left Upper Body Leg (11), which are
marked with “Left” stickers, and orient them
as shown.
Insert the Left Upper Body Arm (8) into the
Left Upper Body Leg (11).
Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (8) with two
M8 x 41mm Button Bolts (78) and two M8
Jam Nuts (79). Make sure that the Jam
Nuts are in the hexagonal holes in the
Left Upper Body Leg (11).
Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (9) to
the Right Upper Body Leg (12) in the
same way.
9
11
8
9
12
88 84
111
88
74
3
84
111
12
11
78
78
79
79
Hexagonal
Holes
Grease
10
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