Pro-Form PFEL4501 User manual

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tions in this manual before using

this equipment. Keep this manu-

al for future reference.

Model No. PFEL45011

Serial No.

Serial

Number

Decal

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USER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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

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

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

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

PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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

tions before using the elliptical crosstrainer.

1. Read all instructions in this manual before

using the elliptical crosstrainer.

2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure

that all users of the elliptical crosstrainer

are adequately informed of all precautions.

3. Place the elliptical crosstrainer on a level

surface, with a mat beneath it to protect the

floor or carpet. Keep the elliptical crosstrain-

er indoors, away from moisture and dust.

4. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-

larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.

5. Keep children under 12 and pets away from

the elliptical crosstrainer at all times.

6. The elliptical crosstrainer should not be used

by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.

7. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when

using the elliptical crosstrainer. Always wear

athletic shoes for foot protection.

8. Always hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the

handlebars when mounting, dismounting, or

using the elliptical crosstrainer.

9. 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.

10. Keep your back straight when using the ellip-

tical crosstrainer; do not arch your back.

11. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time

while exercising, stop immediately and

begin cooling down.

12. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals

to slowly come to a stop.

13. The elliptical crosstrainer is intended for

home use only. Do not use the elliptical

crosstrainer in a commercial, rental, or insti-

tutional setting.

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

Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM®

900 CARDIO CROSSTRAINER. The PROFORM®900

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 PROFORM®

900 features adjustable resistance and a state-of-the-

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

cise. Welcome to a whole new world of natural, ellipti-

cal-motion exercise from PROFORM.

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before

you use the PROFORM®900. If you have additional

questions, please call our Customer Service

Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday

through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time

(excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please

note the product model number and serial number

before calling. The model number is PFEL45011. The

serial number can be found on a decal attached to the

elliptical crosstrainer (see the front cover of this man-

ual for the location of the decal).

Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with

the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Handlebar

FRONT

BACK

LEFT SIDE

Pedal Spring Pedal Disk

*No water bottle

is included

Wheel

Pedal

Console

Bookrack

Water Bottle Holder*

ASSEMBLY

Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical 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 , an adjustable

wrench , and a rubber mallet .

As you assemble the elliptical 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 refers to the quantity used in assembly. 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.

M4 x 16mm

Screw (52)–2

M10 x 27mm

Screw (67)–6

M10

Washer (78)–2

M10 Split

Washer (59)–6

M10 Nylon

Locknut (33)–4

M10 x 27mm

Pedal Bolt (80)–2

M10 Bolt Set (74)–2

M8 x 19mm Button

Screw (56)–2

M6 x 25mm

Screw (7)–1

Handlebar

Washer (55)–2

Spring Bracket

Washer (35)–2

M8 Nylon

Locknut (38)–4

M8 x 45mm Button Screw (50)–4

M10 x 27mm

Patch Screw (40)–2 M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolt (34)–4

1. Identify the Front Stabilizer (10), which has Wheels (22)

attached to it. While another person lifts the front of the

Frame (1), attach the Front Stabilizer to the Frame

with two M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolts (34) and two

M10 Nylon Locknuts (33). Make sure that the Front

Stabilizer is turned so the Wheels are not touching

the floor.

10 33

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

attach the Rear Stabilizer (9) to the Frame with two

M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolts (34) and two M10 Nylon

Locknuts (33).

44 1

Adjustment

Holes

Make sure the

Wire Harnesses

(44, 79) do not

get pinched and

damaged during

this step.

3. While another person holds the Upright (2) in the posi-

tion shown, connect the Extension Wire Harness (44)

to the Wire Harness (79). Carefully pull the upper

end of the Extension Wire Harness to remove any

slack. While holding the upper end of the

Extension Wire Harness, insert the Upright into the

Frame (1). Do not pinch the Wire Harnesses.

Next, turn the Upright Knob (43) counterclockwise sev-

eral turns. Pull the Knob, slide the Upright (2) down

until the Knob is aligned with one of the four adjust-

ment holes, and then release the Knob. Do not tighten

the Knob yet.

Feed the upper end of the Extension Wire Harness (44)

through the Upright Extension (73). Attach the Upright

Extension to the Upright (2) with three M10 x 27mm

Button Screws (67) and three M10 Split Washers (59).

4. Connect the wire harness on the Handgrip Pulse

Sensor (29) to the indicated wire harness on the

Console (23). Insert both wire harnesses into the open-

ing in the bottom of the Console. Next, insert the metal

tube on the Handgrip Pulse Sensor into the opening in

the bottom of the Console. Be careful not to pinch

the wire harnesses.

Refer to the inset drawing. Align the holes in the brack-

et on the Console (23) with the holes in the metal tube

on the Handgrip Pulse Sensor (29). Tighten two M4 x

16mm Screws (52) through the bracket into the tube as

shown. 29

Wire Harnesses

233

Tube

52 23

Bracket

Tube

5. The Console (23) requires four “D” batteries (not

included); alkaline batteries are recommended. Press

the tab on the battery cover, and lift off the battery

cover. Insert four batteries into the battery compart-

ment. Make sure that the batteries are oriented as

shown by the diagram inside the battery compart-

ment. Reattach the battery cover.

Tab

Batteries

Battery

Cover

6. While another person holds the Console (23) in the

position shown, connect the wire harness on the

Console to the Extension Wire Harness (44). Insert the

excess wire harness into the Upright Extension (73).

Attach the Console (23) to the Upright Extension (73)

with three M10 x 27mm Button Screws (67) and three

M10 Split Washers (59). Be careful to avoid pinch-

ing the wire harnesses.

Snap the bookrack onto the Console (87) where shown.

7. Identify the Left Handlebar (6), which is marked with a

sticker. Insert the Left Handlebar into one of the

Handlebar Legs (5); make sure that the Handlebar

Leg is turned so the hexagonal holes are on the

indicated side. Attach the Left Handlebar to the

Handlebar Leg with two M8 x 45mm Button Bolts (50)

and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (38). Make sure that the

Nylon Locknuts are inside of the hexagonal holes.

Do not fully tighten the Button Bolts yet.

Apply a small amount of the included grease to the left

and right axles on the Upright (2).

Make sure that there are two Small Handlebar

Bushings (49) in the Left Handlebar (6). Carefully slide

an Upright Spacer (48), a Handlebar Spacer (47), the

Left Handlebar, and a Handlebar Cap (46) onto the left

axle on the Upright (2) as shown. Slide a Handlebar

Washer (55) onto an M8 x 19mm Button Screw (56), and

tighten the Button Screw into the axle.

Assemble the Right Handlebar (8) and the other

Handlebar Leg (5) in the same way.

Grease

44Wire Harness

Bookrack

55 46

880

8. Identify the left Pedal Spring (11), which is marked with

a sticker. Attach the Left Pedal (13) to the left Pedal

Spring with an M10 x 27mm Pedal Bolt (80), an M10

Washer (78), and a Pedal Knob (81) as shown. Note:

The Left Pedal can be attached in any of five positions

(see HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDALS AND THE

UPRIGHT on page 9).

Attach the Right Pedal (not shown) in the same way.

Make sure that both Pedals are in the same position.

Hexagonal

Holes

INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR

If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (refer to page 19), follow the steps below to install the receiver

and the short jumper wire included with the chest pulse sensor.

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

Console (23). Lift off the front of the Console.

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

the Console (23). Connect the other end of the short

jumper wire to the wire on the receiver (B). Note: The

included long jumper wire is not needed.

Next, peel the paper off the adhesive pad on the back

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

press it onto the Console (23) in the indicated location.

Refer to step 1 above. Reattach the front of the

Console (23) with the four screws. Make sure that no

wires are pinched.

10.Make sure that all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer 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 crosstrainer.

Jack

Screws

Lift

Here

Cylinder

9. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on the left

Disc Crossbar (16). Slide a Spring Spacer (63) and the

Left Rear Spring Bracket (12) on the left Pedal Spring

(11) onto the axle. Next, slide a Spring Bracket Washer

(35) onto an M10 x 27mm Patch Screw (40), and tight-

en the Patch Screw into the axle.

Next, hold the lower end of the Handlebar Leg (5)

inside of the Front Spring Bracket (76) on the left Pedal

Spring (11). Apply grease to an M10 Bolt Set (74).

Attach the Handlebar Leg to the Front Spring Bracket

(76) with the Bolt Set. Do not overtighten the Bolt

Set; the Left Handlebar must be able to pivot freely.

Attach the right Pedal Spring (not shown) to the right

side of the elliptical crosstrainer in the same way.

Tighten the M6 x 25mm Screw (7) into the Upright (2).

Turn the Upright Knob (43) clockwise until it is tight.

Refer to step 7. Tighten the M8 x 45mm Button Bolts

(50) in the Handlebar Legs (5).

Grease

74 11

40 35

HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER

HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDALS AND THE UPRIGHT

The motion of the elliptical crosstrainer is determined

by the positions of the pedals and the upright. Follow

the instructions below to adjust the motion of the ellip-

tical crosstrainer.

To adjust the

pedals, first

loosen the pedal

knobs beneath

the pedals. Slide

the pedals for-

ward or back-

ward to one of

the five posi-

tions, and then

retighten the

knobs. Make

sure that both

pedals are in the

same position.

To adjust the

upright, first turn

the upright knob

counterclockwise a few turns to loosen it. Next, pull the

knob, raise or lower the upright to the desired height,

and then release the knob. Move the upright up and

down slightly until the pin on the knob snaps into

one of the four adjustment holes in the upright.

Make sure that the upright is not resting on top of

the pin. Then, turn the knob clockwise until it is tight.

HOW TO USE THE HANDLEBARS

The handlebars

are designed to

add upper-body

exercise to your

workouts. As you

exercise, push

and pull the han-

dlebars to work

your arms, shoul-

ders, and back.

To exercise only

your lower body,

hold the handgrip

pulse sensor as

you exercise.

HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL

CROSSTRAINER

To mount the

elliptical cross-

trainer, hold the

handgrip pulse

sensor and

step onto the

pedal that is in

the lowest

position. Then,

step onto the

other pedal.

Push the ped-

als until they

begin to move

with a continu-

ous motion.

Note: The

pedal disks

can turn in

either direction. It is recommended that you move

the pedal disks in the direction shown by the

arrow; however, for variety, you may turn the pedal

disks in the opposite direction.

To dismount the elliptical crosstrainer, wait until the

pedals come to a complete stop. Note: The elliptical

crosstrainer does not have a free wheel; the ped-

als will continue to move until the flywheel stops.

When the pedals are stationary, step off the highest

pedal first. Then, step off the lowest pedal.

HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER

Stand behind

the elliptical

crosstrainer,

hold the rear

stabilizer firm-

ly, and lift the

elliptical

crosstrainer

until it can be

moved on the

front wheels.

Carefully move the elliptical crosstrainer to the desired

location and then lower it. CAUTION: To decrease

the possibility of injury, bend your legs and keep

your back straight as you lift the rear stabilizer;

make sure to lift with your legs rather than your

back.

Pedals

Pedal Disk

Handgrip

Pulse Sensor

Handlebars

Handgrip

Pulse

Sensor

Pedal

Knob

Upright

Knob

Flex Bar

Pedal

Upright

Wheel

Rear

Stabilizer

FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE

The advanced console offers a selection of features

designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and

effective. When the manual mode of the console is

selected, the resistance of the elliptical crosstrainer

can be adjusted with a touch of a button. As you exer-

cise, 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 19.)

The console also offers six Smart workout programs.

Each program automatically changes the resistance of

the elliptical crosstrainer and prompts you to increase

or decrease your pace as it guides you through an

effective workout.

In addition, the console features two Heart Rate work-

out programs that automatically change the resistance

of the elliptical crosstrainer and prompt you to vary

your pace to keep your heart rate near a target heart

rate as you exercise.

The console also features new iFIT.com interactive

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

sonal trainer right in your home. Using a stereo audio

cable (available at electronics stores), you can connect

the elliptical crosstrainer to your home stereo, portable

stereo, or computer and play special iFIT.com CD pro-

grams (CDs are available separately). IFIT.com CD

programs automatically control the resistance of the

elliptical crosstrainer and prompt you to vary your pace

as a personal trainer coaches you through every step

of your workout. High-energy music provides added

motivation. Each CD features two programs designed

by certified personal trainers.

In addition, you can connect the elliptical crosstrainer

to your VCR and TV and play iFIT.com video programs

(videocassettes are available separately). Video pro-

grams offer the same benefits as iFIT.com CD pro-

grams, but add the excitement of working out with a

class and an instructor.

With the elliptical crosstrainer connected to your com-

puter, you can also go to our new Web site at

www.iFIT.com and access audio programs and video

programs directly from the internet.

For information about the availability of iFIT.com

CDs or videocassettes, send an e-mail to

ellipticalworkouts@iFIT.com, and we’ll notify you

as soon as iFIT.com CDs and videocassettes are

available. Or, call toll-free 1-800-884-0620.

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