Pro-Form PFEL1303.3 User manual

CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc-

tions in this manual before using

this equipment. Keep this manual

for future reference.

Model No. PFEL1303.3

Serial No.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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

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

PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-

tions before using the elliptical exerciser.

1. Read all instructions in this manual and all

warnings on the elliptical exerciser before

using the elliptical exerciser.

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 institu-

tional setting.

4. Keep 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 enough clearance

around the elliptical exerciser to mount, dis-

mount, and use the elliptical exerciser.

5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-

larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.

6. Keep children under 12 and pets away from

the elliptical exerciser at all times.

7. The elliptical exerciser should not be used

by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.

8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when

using the elliptical exerciser. Always wear

athletic shoes for foot protection while exer-

cising.

9. Hold the center handlebar or the left and right

handlebars while mounting, dismounting, or

using the elliptical exerciser.

10. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.

Various factors may affect the accuracy of

heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is

intended only as an exercise aid in determin-

ing heart rate trends in general.

11. Keep your back straight when using the ellip-

tical exerciser; do not arch your back.

12. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercis-

ing, stop immediately and cool down.

13. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals

to slowly come to a complete stop. The ellip-

tical exerciser does not have a free wheel;

the pedals will continue to move until the

flywheel stops.

14. Always unplug the power cord immediately

after use and before cleaning the elliptical

exerciser.

15. The decals shown below have been placed

on the elliptical exerciser. If a decal is miss-

ing or illegible, call the toll-free telephone

number on the front cover of this manual

and order a free replacement decal. Apply

the decal in the location shown.

WARNING:Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician.

This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health prob-

lems. Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or

property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM®1280 S

elliptical exerciser. The PROFORM 1280 S elliptical

exerciser is an incredibly smooth exerciser that moves

your feet in a natural elliptical path, minimizing the

impact on your knees and ankles. And the unique

1280 S features adjustable resistance and a state-of-

the-art console to help you get the most from your

exercise.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before

you use the elliptical exerciser. If you have ques-

tions after reading this manual, see the front cover of

this manual. To help us assist you, please note the

product model number and serial number before call-

ing. The model number is PFEL1303.3. The serial

number can be found on a decal attached to the ellipti-

cal exerciser (see the front cover of this manual for the

location of the decal).

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

Center Handlebar

FRONT

BACK

RIGHT SIDE

Power Socket

Wheel

Leveling Foot

Flex Bar

Fan

Console

Right Handlebar

CD Holder

CD Player

Left Handlebar

Water Bottle Holder*

Pedal

*No bottle is included

Ramp

ASSEMBLY

Tohire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call toll-free 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 allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , an adjustable

wrench , and a rubber mallet .

See the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. The number in parentheses below each

drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on pages 24 and 25. The number following the key

number is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-assembled. If a

part is not found in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.

Union Bolt Set (27)–2

M4 x 52mm Screw (98)–2

M4 x 16mm Round

Head Screw (45)–1

M4 x 16mm

Screw (66)–6

M8 Split

Washer (94)–10 M8.5 Washer

(53)–2

M6 x 16mm Tapered

Button Screw (107)–8

M8 x 43mm Button

Bolt (50)–4

M8 x 38mm Button

Screw (70)–2

M10 x 35mm Carriage

Bolt (20)–2

M8 x 54mm Button

Screw (33)–4

M8 x 45mm Button

Screw (102)–4

M4 x 14mm Round

Head Screw (93)–2

M8 Nylon

Locknut (46)–4 M10 Washer

(99)–2

M4 x 12mm

Screw (84)–6

M8 x 25mm Patch

Screw (22)–2

M6 x 18mm Button

Screw (67)–4

M6 Washer

(58)–2 M10 Split

Washer (144)–2 Wave Washer

(150)–2

2. Move and lift the left Flex Bar (14) out of the way and

slide the Left Stabilizer Cover (31) onto the Front

Stabilizer (3). Slide the Right Stabilizer Cover (116)

onto the Front Stabilizer in the same way.

While another person lifts the front of the Frame (1),

attach the Left and Right Stabilizer Covers (31, 116) to

the Front Stabilizer (3) with two M4 x 52mm Screws

(98).

102

3. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the

elliptical exerciser onto one side.

Make sure that the Left and Right Stabilizer Endcaps

(35, 92) are on the Rear Stabilizer (4).

Attach the Rear Stabilizer (4) to the Frame (1) with

four M8 x 45mm Button Screws (102) and four M8

Split Washers (94). Note: There are wires (not

shown) inside of the Frame. Be careful to avoid

damaging the wires with the Button Screws.

With the help of a second person, carefully tip the

elliptical exerciser back to the vertical position.

116

1. While another person lifts the front of the Frame (1),

thread a Leveling Foot (72) fully into the underside of

the Frame.

Next, attach the Front Stabilizer (3) to the front of the

Frame (1) with two M8 x 54mm Button Screws (33)

and two M8 Split Washers (94).

133

137

123

5. Identify the Incline Axle (137), which is the longest

remaining axle. Slide an M6 Washer (58) onto an M6 x

18mm Button Screw (67). Tighten the Button Screw into

one end of the Incline Axle. Apply a small amount of

grease to the Incline Axle.

Raise the Ramp (133). Insert the Incline Axle (137) into

one side of the Ramp, through an Incline Spacer (123),

through the motor screw,through the other Incline

Spacer,and then into the other side of the Ramp. As

you insert the Incline Axle through the motor screw,

make sure that the motor screw does not turn.

Slide an M6 Washer (58) onto an M6 x 18mm Button

Screw (67). Tighten the Button Screw into the other end

of the Incline Axle (137).

6. Have another person hold the Upright (2) near the

Frame (1). Connect the Upper Wire Harness (86) to the

Lower Wire Harness (87). Next, slide the Upright onto

the Frame. Be careful to avoid disconnecting or

pinching the Wire Harnesses. Attach the Upright with

two M8 x 54mm Button Screws (33), two M8 x 38mm

Button Screws (70), and four M8 Split Washers (94). Be

careful to avoid damaging the Wire Harnesses with

the Button Screws.

Hold the Left and Right Axle Covers (26, 29) around the

Upright (2) and the indicated tube. Press the Axle

Covers together and connect them with an M4 x 16mm

Round Head Screw (45).

Hold the Left and Right Upright Covers (34, 38) around

the Upright (2). Attach the Upright Covers with two M4 x

14mm Round Head Screws (93).

Motor Screw

Tube

70 33

94 94

Make sure

the wire

harnesses

do not get

pinched and

damaged

during this

step.

133

132

128

130

130 Tube

4. Identify the Ramp Axle (128), which is the longest axle.

Slide a Ramp Axle Cover (132) onto an M6 x 18mm

Button Screw (67) as shown. Tighten the Button Screw

into one end of the Ramp Axle. Apply a small amount of

the included grease to the Ramp Axle.

Have a second person hold the two Ramp Spacers

(130) against the sides of the Frame (1) so they cover

the indicated tubes on the Frame. See the inset draw-

ing. Make sure that the Ramp Spacers are oriented

as shown. Next, lift the Flex Bars (not shown) out of

the way and align the round tubes on the Ramp (133)

with the Ramp Spacers. Make sure that the Ramp is

turned as shown. Insert the Ramp Axle (128) into the

Ramp, the Ramp Spacers, and the Frame. Note: It may

be helpful to use a rubber mallet.

Slide the other Ramp Cover (132) onto an M6 x 18mm

Button Screw (67) as shown. Tighten the Button Screw

into the other end of the Ramp Axle (128).

Grease

130

Side View

Wide

End

8. Apply a generous amount of grease to the Pivot Axle

(108) and to the two M8.5 Washers (53). Insert the

Pivot Axle into the Upright (2) and center it. Reapply

grease to both sides of the Pivot Axle.

Identify the Left and Right Handlebars (9, 10), which

are marked with stickers. Slide a Handlebar Spacer

(25) onto the short tube on each Handlebar,and slide

the Handlebars onto the Pivot Axle (108). Make sure

that the Handlebars are on the correct sides.

Place a Wave Washer (150) onto each end of the Pivot

Axle (108). Tighten an M8 x 25mm Patch Screw (22)

with an M8.5 Washer (53) into each end of the Pivot

Axle. Orient the two Handlebar Caps (23) as shown,

and press the small tabs on the Handlebar Caps into

the two Handlebar Spacers (25).

9. Remove the Chrome Tube (118) from the left

Handlebar Leg (79). Apply a small amount of the

included high-temperature lubricant to a paper towel,

and rub a thin film of the lubricant onto the Chrome

Tube. Then, reinsert the Chrome Tube into the

Handlebar Leg.

See the drawing at the right and the inset drawing.

Apply a thin film of grease to the shaft of a Union Bolt

Set (27). Insert the shaft of the Union Bolt Set into the

side of the left Flex Bar (14) closest to the Upright (2),

and then slide a 4.7mm Spacer (143) onto the shaft.

Next, slide the end of the left Chrome Tube (118) onto

the shaft and onto the Spacer. Then, slide a Wheel

Bushing (28), a Ramp Wheel (119), and another

Wheel Bushing onto the shaft. Make sure that all

parts are oriented exactly as shown. Insert the shaft

completely through the Flex Bar and tighten the screw

of the Union Bolt Set into the shaft.

Repeat this step to attach the right Chrome Tube (118)

to the right Flex Bar (14).

150

150 25

108 Grease

Grease

Lubricate

Tube

118 143

119

118

Grease

Shaft

Screw

143

118

119

7. Identify the Left Handlebar (9), which is marked with a

sticker. Insert the Left Handlebar into one of the

Handlebar Legs (79); make sure that the Handlebar

Leg is turned so the hexagonal holes are on the

indicated side.Attach the Left Handlebar with two M8

x43mm Button Bolts (50) and two M8 Nylon Locknuts

(46). Do not tighten the Button Bolts yet. Make

sure that the Nylon Locknuts are seated in the

hexagonal holes.

Attach the Right Handlebar (not shown) to the

other Handlebar Leg (not shown) in the same way.

Hexagonal

Holes

12.See step 13. Remove the six M4 x 16mm Screws (66)

and the Left and Right Handlebar Covers (109, 110)

from the Console (5).

Attach the CD Holder (114) to the Console (5) with

two M4 x 12mm Screws (84) as shown.

While another person holds the Console (5) in the

position shown, connect the wire harness on the

Console to the Upper Wire Harness (86). Insert the

excess wire harness down into the Upright (2).

Attach the Console (5) to the Upright (2) with four M4

x12mm Screws (84). Be careful to avoid pinching

the wire harnesses.

Wire

Harness

114

11. Loosen the eight indicated screws (A) in the Center

Handlebar (63).

Attach the Center Handlebar (63) to the Upright (2)

with eight M6 x 16mm Tapered Button Screws (107).

Do not tighten the Tapered Button Screws yet.

Retighten the eight screws (A) in the Center

Handlebar (63).

107

144

10.Identify the Left Pedal (13). Attach the Left Pedal to

the left Flex Bar (14) with an M10 x 35mm Carriage

Bolt (20), an M10 Washer (99), an M10 Split Washer

(144), and a Pedal Knob (15) as shown. Note: The

Left Pedal can be attached in any of five positions

(see HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDALS on page 11).

Attach the Right Pedal (12) in the same way. Make

sure that both Pedals are in the same position.

See step 7. Tighten the four M8 x 43mm Button Bolts

(50).

14. Plug the Power Cord (96) into the Power Socket (140)

at the rear of the elliptical exerciser.

15.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 ellip-

tical exerciser.

The elliptical exerciser is now fully assembled. If you have purchased the optional chest pulse sen-

sor (see page 21), follow the instructions on page 21 and install the receiver included with the chest

pulse sensor.

140

13.Attach the Left Handlebar Cover (109) to the Console

(5) with three M4 x 16mm Screws (66). Attach the

Right Handlebar Cover (110) in the same way.

See assembly step 11. Tighten the eight M6 x 16mm

Tapered Button Screws (107).

109

110

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