Pro-Form 1050 STS User manual

CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manu-
al for future reference.
Serial
Number
Decal
Model No. PFEL01307.0
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
The warning decal shown here
has been applied in the location
shown. If the decal is missing
or illegible, call the telephone
number on the front cover of
this manual and request a free
replacement decal. Apply the
decal in the location shown.
Note: The decal may not be
shown at actual size.
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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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 the age of 35 or
persons 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. Your elliptical exerciser is intended for home
use only. Do not use your elliptical exerciser
in a commercial, rental, or institutional set-
ting.
4. Keep your elliptical exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place your 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 your elliptical exerciser to mount,
dismount, and use it.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from your elliptical exerciser at all times.
7. Your elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 300 lbs.
(136 kg).
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on your elliptical exer-
ciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot
protection.
9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the han-
dlebars when mounting, dismounting, or
using your elliptical exerciser.
10. Keep your back straight while using your
elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back.
11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user’s 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. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
13. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.
14. Use your elliptical exerciser only as
described in this manual.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
1050 STS elliptical exerciser. The 1050 STS elliptical
exerciser provides an impressive array of features
designed to make your workouts at home more effec-
tive 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 and the location of the
serial number decal are shown on 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
Power Supply
Handlebar
Wheel
Pedal
Console
Water Bottle Holder*
Leveling Foot
Leveling Foot
*No water bottle is included
Integrated Universal
Dock for iPod

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M4 x 16mm
Screw (80)–4
M10 x 120mm Patch Screw (58)–2
M8 Hex Nylon
Locknut (77)–4
M8 x 19mm Patch
Screw (65)–4
M6 x 18mm Patch
Screw (57)–6
M10 x 27mm Patch
Screw (64)–4
M6 x 14mm
Flat Head
Screw (55)–1
M10 x 15mm Patch
Screw (71)–2
M10 x 22mm x
1.5mm Washer
(63)–2
Barrel Nut (56)–1
#8 x 1/2"
Screw (79)–6
#8 x 2"
Screw (68)–4
M8 x 55mm Patch
Bolt (61)–4
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.
Assembly requires the included hex keys and your own Phillips screwdriver , adjustable
wrench , and 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 near the end of this manual. The number
following the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-
assembled. If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.

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1.
Remove the two M10 x 120mm Patch Screws
(58) and the shipping bracket (not shown)
attached to the front of the Frame (1). Discard
the shipping bracket. Do not discard the two
M10 x 120mm Patch Screws.
Orient the Stabilizer (49) with the Wheels (8) in
the position shown. While a second person tips
the Frame (1) backward, attach the Stabilizer to
the Frame with the two M10 x 120mm Patch
Screws (58).
2. Identify the Right Handlebar (36), which is
marked with an “R” sticker, and orient it as
shown. Attach the Right Handlebar and the
Upper Body Endcap (34) to the Frame (1) with
three M6 x 18mm Patch Screws (57).
Repeat this step to attach the Left Handlebar
(22).
58
49
1
2
1
1
8
8
22
57
36
34
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin
assembling the elliptical exerciser.

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4. While a second person holds the Console (4)
near the Upright (3), connect the console wire to
the Wire Harness (46). Then, connect the pulse
wire to the Handgrip Pulse Wire (85). Insert the
excess wire downward into the Upright.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires during this
step. Attach the Console (4) to the Upright (3)
with four M4 x 16mm Screws (80).
4
80
3. Identify the Upright (3) and orient it as shown.
Have a second person hold the Upright near the
top of the Frame (1). Locate the wire tie (see
the inset drawing) in the Upright. Tie the lower
end of the wire tie to the Wire Harness (46).
Next, pull the upper end of the wire tie upward
out of the top of the Upright. Then, untie and
discard the wire tie. Tip: Do not allow the Wire
Harness to fall into the Upright. Use a piece
of tape or an elastic band to hold the Wire
Harness and the Handgrip Pulse Wire (85) in
place until step 4.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (46)
during this step. Slide the Upright (3) onto the
Frame (1). Attach the Upright with four M8 x
19mm Patch Screws (65).
3
4
46
85
Pulse Wire
3
1
65
65
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (46)
during this step
Avoid pinching the
wires during this step
Wire Tie
46
Console
Wire
46
85
3

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5. Identify and orient the Track (2) as shown.
Tip: Remove the Track Cover (not shown)
from the Track and set it aside until step 9.
Attach the Track to the Frame (1) with four M10
x 27mm Patch Screws (64). Tip: To prevent
squeaking, do not overtighten the Patch
Screws.
5
64
2
55
30
56
25
24
Grease
Holes
6
1
6. Cut and remove the wire tie that holds the Link
Tube (30) inside the left Link Arm (25). Leave
the Link Tube inside the left Link Arm and then
position the Left Pedal Leg (24) and the left Link
Arm as shown.
Apply a small amount of the included grease to
a Barrel Nut (56). Insert the Barrel Nut through
the indicated holes in the Left Pedal Leg (24)
and the left Link Arm (25). Then, insert the
Barrel Nut through the Link Tube (30) inside the
left Link Arm.
Tighten an M6 x 14mm Flat Head Screw (55)
into the Barrel Nut (56).

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8. Identify the left Pedal (26), which is marked with
an “L” sticker, and orient it as shown. Attach the
left Pedal to the bracket on the Left Pedal Leg
(24) with two M8 x 55mm Patch Bolts (61) and
two M8 Hex Nylon Locknuts (77).
Repeat this step to attach the right Pedal
(86).
8
25
25
71
63
27
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7. Insert the axle of the Roller (27) through the
right Link Arm (25); make sure that the Roller
is on the inner side of the Link Arm. Attach
the Roller with an M10 x 15mm Patch Screw
(71) and an M10 x 22mm x 1.5mm Washer (63).
Tip: Use a wrench to hold the axle of the
Roller firmly in place while you tighten the
Patch Screw into the axle.
Repeat this step to attach the other Roller
(27) to the left Link Arm (25).
24 77
61
26
26

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9. Attach the Track Cover (7) to the Track (2) with
six #8 x 1/2” Screws (79). 9
79
79
79
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10. If there is a shipping bracket (not shown) insert-
ed into the underside of the Frame (1), remove
and discard the shipping bracket.
While a second person tips the Frame (1) for-
ward, tighten a Foot (9) into the underside of the
Frame.
10
2
9
1