ICON Health & Fitness PRO-FORM Le tour de france PFEX12911.0 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
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Model No. PFEX12911.0
Serial No.
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above for reference.
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are damaged or missing, DO NOT
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product (see the limited warranty
on the back cover of this manual)
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CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.

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PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
LE TOUR DE FRANCE is a registered trademark of Societe du Tour de France.
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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.
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FCC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
PART LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
EXPLODED DRAWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your exercise bike before using your exercise bike.
ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the
use of this product.
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2. Use the exercise bike only as described in
this manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the exercise bike are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
4. The exercise bike is intended for home use
only. Do not use the exercise bike in a com-
mercial, rental, or institutional setting.
5. Keep the exercise bike indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Do not put the exercise
bike in a garage or covered patio, or near
water.
6. Place the exercise bike on a level surface
with at least 2 ft. (0.6 m) of clearance around
the exercise bike. To protect the floor or
carpet from damage, place a mat under the
exercise bike.
7. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
8. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the exercise bike at all times.
9. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the exercise bike. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.
10. The exercise bike should not be used by
persons weighing more than 350 lbs.
(150 kg).
11. Always keep your back straight while using
the exercise bike; do not arch your back.
12. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.

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Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
LE TOUR DE FRANCE®exercise bike. Cycling is an
effective exercise for increasing cardiovascular fitness,
building endurance, and toning the body. The LE TOUR
DE FRANCE exercise bike provides a selection of fea-
tures designed to make your workouts at home more
effective and enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the exercise bike. If you have questions 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 contacting 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.
Seat
Adjustment Knob
Seat Carriage
Adjustment Knob
Handlebar
Water Bottle Holder
Wheels
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Pedal/Strap
Console
Leveling Foot
Power Cord
Power Switch
Length: 4 ft. 10 in. (147 cm)
Width: 2 ft. 1 in. (64 cm)

5
5/16" x 3/4"
Screw (92)–1
5/16" x 2 1/4"
Screw (81)–1
3/8" x 2 1/4"
Screw (74)–4
#8 x 1/4"
Screw (70)–1
#8 x 5/8"
Screw (94)–6
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
Use 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 near the end of this manual. The number following the
key number is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it
has been preassembled. Extra parts may be included.

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1
22
27
27
74
1
1. Identify the Front Stabilizer (22), which has
Wheels (27).
Attach the Front Stabilizer (22) to the Base (1)
with two 3/8" x 2 1/4" Screws (74).
• To hire an authorized service technician to
assemble the product, call 1-800-445-2480.
• Assembly requires two persons.
• Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until you complete all assembly steps.
• To identify small parts, see page 5.
• In addition to the included tool(s), assembly
requires the following tools:
one Phillips screwdriver
one adjustable wrench
Assembly may be easier if you have your own set
of wrenches. To avoid damaging parts, do not use
power tools.
ASSEMBLY

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2
2. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (23) to the Base (1)
with two 3/8" x 2 1/4" Screws (74).
74
23
1
3
2
3
3. Orient the Seat Post (3) as shown.
Loosen the indicated Post Knob (47) and pull it
outward. Then, insert the Seat Post (3) into the
Frame (2).
Move the Seat Post (3) upward or downward to
the desired position, release the Post Knob (47)
into an adjustment hole in the Seat Post, and
then tighten the Post Knob. Make sure that the
Post Knob is firmly engaged in an adjustment
hole. 47
Holes

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5
4
4
29
70
3
4. Orient the Seat Carriage (4) as shown.
Locate the Seat Knob (29) on the Seat Post (3).
Loosen the Seat Knob and pull it downward.
Then, insert the Seat Carriage (4) into the Seat
Post.
Slide the Seat Carriage (4) to the desired posi-
tion, release the Seat Knob (29) into one of the
adjustment holes in the Seat Carriage, and then
tighten the Seat Knob. Make sure that the Seat
Knob is firmly engaged in an adjustment
hole.
Tighten a #8 x 1/4" Screw (70) into the underside
of the Seat Carriage (4).
Holes
5. Orient the Handlebar Post (6) as shown.
Have a second person hold the Handlebar Post
(6) near the Frame (2). Locate the wire tie in the
Handlebar Post, and tie the lower end of the wire
tie to the Lower Wire (69). Then, pull the upper
end of the wire tie until the Lower Wire is routed
through the Handlebar Post.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Lower Wire (69).
Loosen the indicated Post Knob (47) and pull it
outward. Then, insert the Handlebar Post (6) into
the Frame (2).
Move the Handlebar Post (6) upward or down-
ward to the desired position, release the Post
Knob (47) into an adjustment hole in the
Handlebar Post, and then tighten the Post
Knob. Make sure that the Post Knob is firmly
engaged in an adjustment hole.
6
2
69
47
Holes
Wire Tie
Avoid pinching the
Lower Wire (69)

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6
6. Orient the Handlebar (7) as shown.
While a second person holds the Handlebar (7)
near the Handlebar Post (6), connect the Upper
Wire (68) to the Lower Wire (69).
Insert the wires into the Handlebar Post (6).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Handlebar (7) to the Handlebar Post (6) with
a 5/16" x 3/4" Screw (92) and a 5/16" x 2 1/4"
Screw (81).
Avoid pinching
the wires
69
68
7
81 92
6
7
8
94
7
7. Orient the Handlebar Cover (8) as shown and
hold it near the Handlebar (7).
Connect the wire on the receiver (not shown) to
the Extension Wire (101). Insert the excess wire
into the Handlebar (7).
Tip: Avoid pinching the Extension Wire
(101). Insert a #8 x 5/8" Screw (94) upward
into the front hole in the Handlebar (7). Set the
Handlebar Cover (8) on the Handlebar, and
tighten the Screw into the Handlebar Cover.
Next, insert a #8 x 5/8" Screw (94) into the rear
hole in the Handlebar (7) and tighten the Screw
into the Handlebar Cover (8).
63
61
8. Identify the Left Pedal (61), which is marked with
an “L.”
Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the
Left Pedal (61) counterclockwise into the Left
Crank Arm (63).
Tighten the Right Pedal (not shown) clockwise
into the Right Crank Arm (not shown).
8
Rear
Avoid pinching
the wire
Front
94
101
Wire

10
9
9. Locate the Upper Wires (68) and the Extension
Wire (101) inside the Handlebar (7).
While a second person holds the Console (9)
near the Handlebar (7), connect the wires on
the Console to the Upper Wires (68) and to the
Extension Wire (101). Then, insert the wires into
the Handlebar.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Slide the
Console (9) onto the Handlebar (7).
Attach the Console (9) with four #8 x 5/8"
Screws (94).
10. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise bike. Note: After assembly is
completed, some extra parts may be left over. Place a mat beneath the exercise bike to protect the floor.
9
7
68
101
94
Avoid pinching
the wires