Pro-Form 1050 E User manual

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USERʼS MANUAL
CAUTION
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Model No. PFEL09909.0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNNGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
MPORTANTPRECAUTONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLPTCALEXERCSER ..................................................12
MANTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTNG ...................................................23
EXERCSEGUDELNES ...................................................................25
PARTLST ..............................................................................28
EXPLODEDDRAWNG ....................................................................30
ORDERNGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LMTEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
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PROFORM is a registered trademark of CON P, nc.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, nc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
This drawing shows the location(s) of the warning
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.

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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
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. 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 institutional set-
ting.
4. eep 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 at least 3 ft. (0.9 m)
of clearance in the front and rear of the ellip-
tical 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 the elliptical exerciser at all times.
7. The elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 325 lbs.
(147 kg).
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on the elliptical exer-
ciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot
protection.
9. Hold the upper body arms or the handlebars
when mounting, dismounting, or using the
elliptical exerciser.
10. eep your back straight while using the
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. 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.
13. Use the elliptical exerciser only as described
in this manual.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
1050 E elliptical exerciser with Universal Dock for
iPod®. The 1050 E elliptical exerciser provides an
impressive selection 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. f 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.
Pulse Sensor
Handlebar
Ramp
Console
Upper Body Arm
Pedal Disc
Wheel
Pedal
Ramp Controls
Water Bottle Holder*
Resistance Controls
Reset/Off
Switch
Leveling Foot
Speaker
Power Cord
*Water bottle is not included

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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 and an adjustable
wrench .
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 L ST near the end of this manual. The
number following the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware
kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.
#8 x 3/4"
Screw (78)–9
5/16" x 1" Patch
Screw (81)–7
5/16" x 1 1/2" Button
Bolt (73)–4
5/16" Washer
(104)–2
5/16" Split
Washer (105)–5
5/16" Locknut
(106)–4
3/8" x 2 1/2" Patch
Screw (88)–14

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1.
Remove the two packing inserts from the pack-
ing materials. With the help of another person,
place the packing inserts under the front of the
Frame (1) as shown. Have the other person
hold the elliptical exerciser to prevent it
from tipping until this step is completed.
Hold the Front Stabilizer (2) under the Frame
(1). Attach the Front Stabilizer with four 3/8" x 2
1/2" Patch Screws (88).
With the help of the other person, remove the
packing inserts and lower the Front Stabilizer
(2) and the Frame (1).
2. With the help of another person, place the pack-
ing inserts under the rear of the Frame (1) as
shown. Have the other person hold the ellip-
tical exerciser to prevent it from tipping until
this step is completed.
Next, hold the Rear Stabilizer (3) under the
Frame (1). Attach the Rear Stabilizer with four
3/8" x 2 1/2" Patch Screws (88).
With the help of the other person, remove the
packing inserts and lower the Rear Stabilizer (3)
and the Frame (1).
88
88
2
1
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.
1
3Packing
nserts
1
Packing
nserts
2
88
88

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4. Apply a generous amount of the included
grease to the axle on the right side of the
Upright (6).
dentify the Right Pivot Cover (53) and the Right
Upper Body Leg (12), which are marked with
“Right” stickers, and orient them as shown. Do
not remove the wire tie from the Right Upper
Body Leg.
Slide the Right Pivot Cover (53) and the Right
Upper Body Leg (12) onto the right side of the
Upright (6).
Attach the Right Upper Body Leg (12) with a
5/16" x 1" Patch Screw (81), an Upper Body
Axle Cover (94), and a 5/16" Washer (104).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
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3. Have another person hold the Upright (6) near
the Frame (1).
See the inset drawing. Locate the wire tie in
the Upright (6). Tie the lower end of the wire tie
to the Wire Harness (54). Next, pull the upper
end of the wire tie until the Wire Harness is
routed completely through the Upright. Then,
untie and discard the wire tie.
Tip: To prevent the Wire Harness (54) from
falling into the Upright (6), secure the Wire
Harness with a rubber band or tape.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (54).
nsert the Upright (6) into the Frame (1). Attach
the Upright with a 5/16" x 1" Patch Screw (81)
and a 5/16" Split Washer (105) in the indicated
location.
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Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (54)
81
105
54
54
Wire Tie
Wire
Tie
53
12
Wire Tie
94
6
Grease
6
6
1
81
104
Wire
Tie

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6. dentify the Right Link Arm (10), which is
marked with a “Right” sticker.
Locate the 5/16" x 78mm Shoulder Patch Screw
(71) in one end of the Right Link Arm (10).
Tighten the Shoulder Patch Screw into the indi-
cated post on the Right Pedal Arm (8).
Next, locate the 5/16" x 78mm Shoulder Patch
Screw (71) in the Right Upper Body Leg (12).
Tighten the Shoulder Patch Screw into the post
on the Right Link Arm (10).
Repeat this step to attach the Left Link Arm
(not shown).
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5
5. dentify the Right Pedal Plate (107), which is
attached to the Right Pedal (62). The Right
Pedal is marked with a “Right” sticker.
Attach the Right Pedal Plate (107) to the Right
Pedal Arm (8) with three 3/8" x 2 1/2" Patch
Screws (88).
Repeat this step to attach the Left Pedal
Plate (not shown) and the Left Pedal (56).
62
56
88
Post
8
10
12
107
8
71
71

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7. See the upper drawing. dentify the Right
Upper Body Arm (31), which is marked with a
“Right” sticker, and orient it as shown.
Have another person hold the Right Upper
Body Arm (31) near the Right Upper Body Leg
(12) while you perform the following actions:
Slide an Arm Cover (30) upward onto the Right
Upper Body Arm (31).
Locate the wire tie in the Right Upper Body Leg
(12). Tie the end of the wire tie to the right Grip
Wire (132). Carefully pull the other end of the
wire tie upward out of the Right Upper Body
Leg. Then, untie and discard the wire tie. Tip: It
may be helpful to push the Grip Wire (132)
while pulling the wire tie.
See the lower drawing. nsert the right Grip
Wire (132) into the right side of the Upright (6)
and pull it upward out of the top of the Upright.
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
8. Tip: Avoid pinching the wire. Attach the Right
Upper Body Arm (31) to the Right Upper Body
Leg (12) with two 5/16" x 1 1/2" Button Bolts
(73) and two 5/16" Locknuts (106). Make sure
that the Locknuts are in the hexagonal
holes.
Slide the Arm Cover (30) downward over the
Right Upper Body Leg (12).
Repeat this step to attach the Left Upper
Body Arm (7) to the Left Upper Body Leg
(97).
8
97
Hexagonal
Holes
7
31
30
12
132
132
132
31
31
12
12
Wire Tie
Pull
6
Avoid pinching
the wire
106
73
7
30

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9. Press the Left and Right Pivot Covers (52, 53)
together around the Upright (6).
Attach the Left and Right Pivot Covers (52, 53)
with five #8 x 3/4" Screws (78).
nsert the Water Bottle Holder (61) into the Left
and Right Pivot Covers (52, 53).
53
52
78
78
61
6
10
10. While another person holds the Console (60)
near the Upright (6), connect the console wires
to the Wire Harness (54), the Pulse Wire (131),
and the Grip Wires (132).
nsert the excess wire downward into the
Upright (6).
Console Wires
Console Wires
54
6
60
132
131
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11. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (60) to the Upright (6) with four #8 x
3/4" Screws (78).
6
60
78
Avoid pinching
the wires