Pro-Form PFEL8947.0 User manual

CAUTION

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tions in this manual before using

this equipment. Keep this manu-

al for future reference.

Model No. PFEL8947.0

Serial No. USER’S MANUAL

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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

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. Use the ellipti-

cal exercise only as described in this

manual.

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 it.

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 275 pounds.

8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes while

using the elliptical exerciser. Always wear

athletic shoes for foot protection while exer-

cising.

9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the han-

dlebars when 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 while using the ellip-

tical exerciser; do not arch your back.

12. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,

stop immediately and cool down.

13. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals

to slowly come to a stop.

14. The decal shown below has been placed on

the elliptical exerciser. If the 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 revolutionary PROFORM®

160 elliptical exerciser. The 160 elliptical exerciser

provides 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 is PFEL8947.0. The

serial number can be found on a decal attached to the

elliptical exerciser (see 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

Console

Water Bottle Holder*

Accessory Tray

Leveling Foot

Fan

*No water bottle is included

ASSEMBLY

To hire 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 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 on pages 24 and 25. The number follow-

ing the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-assem-

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

M8 Split

Washer (72)–2

M8 x 48mm Button

Screw (78)–2

M4 x 16mm

Self-tapping

Screw (79)–10

M8 x 42mm Bolt

(71)–4

M10 x 20mm x

1mm Washer

(81)–2

M10 x 20mm x

1.5mm Washer

(84)–2

M4 x 16mm

Screw (86)–4

M10 Spacer

(76)–2

M6 x 35mm Phillips

Screw (87)–8

M6 Split

Washer (88)–8

M10 x 23mm Shoulder

Screw (80)–8

M10 x 62mm Bolt (89)–4 M10 x 78mm Button Screw (90)–2

M10 x 20mm Button

Screw (91)–4

M10 x 20mm x

2mm Washer

(92)–4

M4 x 13mm

Washer (93)–2

M10 x 25mm

Washer (94)–4

M8 x 16mm Button

Screw (95)–3

M8 Nylon

Locknut (96)–4

M10 Nylon

Locknut (97)–2

Wave Washer

(98)–8

Star Washer

(100)–3

Orient the the Front Stabilizer (35) as shown.

Attach the two Wheels (25) to the Front Stabilizer

with two M10 x 62mm Bolts (89) and two M10

Nylon Locknuts (97).

Attach two Feet (26) to the underside of the

Front Stabilizer (35).

2. Have a second person tip the Frame (2) back-

ward. Attach the Front Stabilizer (35) to the

Frame with two M10 x 78mm Button Screws (90).

3. Orient the Base (1) near the Frame (2) as

shown. See the inset drawing. Attach two Feet

(26) to the underside of the Base.

Have a second person tip the Frame (2) forward.

Insert the Base (1) into the Frame. Attach the

Base with two M10 x 62mm Bolts (89), two M10

Spacers (76), two M8 x 48mm Button Screws

(78), and two M8 Split Washers (72).

To make assembly easier, read the infor-

mation on page 5 before you begin assem-

bling the elliptical exerciser.

4. Have a second person hold the Upright (6) near

the Frame (2) as shown.

Pull the Wire Harness (48) out of the Frame (2)

and insert it upward through the Upright (6). Do

not let the Wire Harness fall into the Upright; use

a piece of tape or an elastic band to hold the

Wire Harness in place until step 12.

Insert the Upright (6) into the Frame (2). Attach

the Upright with three M8 x 16mm Button Screws

(95) and three Star Washers (100). Avoid pinch-

ing the Wire Harness (48) between the

Upright and the Frame.

100

5. Orient the Left Roller Leg (12), which is marked

with a “Left” sticker, near the left Crank Arm (36)

as shown.

Apply a small amount of the included grease to

both sides of a Wave Washer (98). Slide the

Wave Washer onto the end of the left Crank Arm

(36). Next, slide the Left Roller Leg (12) onto the

Crank Arm and set the Roller (22) on the Base

(1). Attach the Left Roller Leg with an M10 x

23mm Shoulder Screw (80), an M10 x 20mm x

1.5mm Washer (84), and a Crank Axle Cap (30).

Repeat this step to attach the Right Roller

Leg (21) to the right Crank Arm (not shown).

536

80 12

6. Identify the Left Handlebar (8), which is marked

with a “Left” sticker. Insert the Left Handlebar into

one of the Handlebar Legs (11) as shown.

Attach the Left Handlebar (8) with two M8 x

42mm Bolts (71) and two M8 Nylon Locknuts

(96). Make sure that the Nylon Locknuts are

inside the hexagonal holes.

Assemble the Right Handlebar (not shown)

and the other Handlebar Leg (not shown) in

the same way.

11 71

Grease

Hexagonal

Hole

Hexagonal

Hole

7. Position an Inner Handlebar Cover (18) and an

Outer Handlebar Cover (19) around the Left

Handlebar (8) as shown.

Attach the Inner and Outer Handlebar Covers

(18, 19) with three M4 x 16mm Self-tapping

Screws (79) and an M4 x 13mm Washer (93).

Start all three Self-tapping Screws before

tightening them.

Repeat this step for the Right Handlebar (not

shown).

8. Apply a generous amount of grease to the Pivot

Axle (65) and insert it into the Frame (2).

Attach the two Frame Covers (17) to the Frame

(2) with four M4 x 16mm Screws (86) as shown.

886

18 79

Grease

9. Apply a small amount of grease to both sides of

a Wave Washer (98). Slide the Wave Washer

onto the left side of the Pivot Axle (65). Next,

slide the Left Handlebar (8) onto the Pivot Axle

as shown.

Attach the Left Handlebar (8) with an M10 x

23mm Shoulder Screw (80) and an M10 x 20mm

x 1mm Washer (81).

Repeat this step to attach the Right

Handlebar (9) to the Pivot Axle (65).

10. Identify the Left Pedal (13) and the Left Pedal

Leg (14), which are marked with “Left” stickers,

and orient them as shown.

Attach the Left Pedal (13) to the Left Pedal Leg

(14) with four M6 x 35mm Phillips Screws (87)

and four M6 Split Washers (88). Start all four

Phillips Screws before tightening them.

Repeat this step to attach the Right Pedal

(not shown) to the Right Pedal Leg (not

shown).

88 88

Grease

11. Apply a generous amount of grease to two Pedal

Leg Axles (32). Insert one Pedal Leg Axle into

the bottom of the Left Handlebar Leg (11). Insert

the other Pedal Leg Axle into the left Roller

Leg (21).

Apply a small amount of grease to both sides of

two Wave Washers (98). Place a Wave Washer

on each Pedal Leg Axle (32).

Orient the Left Pedal Leg (14) as shown, and

slide it onto the Pedal Leg Axles (32). Attach the

Left Pedal Leg to the Left Handlebar Leg (11)

with two M10 x 23mm Shoulder Screws (80), two

M10 x 20mm x 2mm Washers (92), and two Axle

Caps (31).

Attach the Left Pedal Leg (14) to the left Roller

Leg (21) with two M10 x 20mm Button Screws

(91) and two M10 x 25mm Washers (94); do not

overtighten the Button Screws. The Legs (11,

14, 21) must be able to pivot freely.

Repeat this step for the Right Pedal Leg (not

shown).

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

(not included); alkaline batteries are

recommended. See the inset drawing. Remove

the battery cover from the Console and insert

four batteries into the Console. Make sure that

the batteries are oriented as shown by the dia-

gram in the battery compartment. Then, reattach

the battery cover.

Have a second person hold the Console (5) near

the Upright (6) as shown. Connect the console

wire to the Wire Harness (48). Insert the excess

wire downward into the Upright.

Attach the Console (5) to the Upright (6) with

four M4 x 16mm Self-tapping Screws (79).

13. 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.

14 94

94 91

Battery Cover

Console

Wire

Grease

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