Pro-Form 1100 E Elliptical User manual

CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. eep this manual
for future reference.
Serial Number Decal
(on underside of frame)
Model No. PFEL89910.1
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
USERʼS MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICAL .............................................................13
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................20
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................22
PARTLIST ..............................................................................23
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................25
ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
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.
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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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 before using your elliptical. 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
persons with pre-existing health problems.
2. Use the elliptical only as described in this
manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical are adequately
informed of all precautions.
4. The elliptical is intended for home use only.
Do not use the elliptical in a commercial,
rental, or institutional setting.
5. eep the elliptical indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Do not put the elliptical
in a garage or covered patio, or near water.
6. Place the elliptical on a level surface, with at
least 3 ft. (0.9 m) of clearance in the front
and rear of the elliptical and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on
each side. To protect the floor or carpet from
damage, place a mat under the elliptical.
7. Inspect and properly tighten all parts
regularly. Replace any worn parts
immediately.
8. eep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical at all times.
9. The elliptical should not be used by persons
weighing more than 325 lbs. (147 kg).
10. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the elliptical. Always wear athletic
shoes for foot protection while exercising.
11. Hold the handlebars or the upper body arms
when mounting, dismounting, or using the
elliptical.
12. 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
determining heart rate trends in general.
13. The elliptical does not have a freewheel; the
pedals will continue to move until the
flywheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed
in a controlled way.
14. eep your back straight while using the
elliptical; do not arch your back.
15. 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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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
1100 E elliptical. The 1100 E elliptical 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. 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.
Resistance Control
Ramp Control
Pulse Sensor
Upper Body Arm
Wheel
Pedal
Roller
Console
Water Bottle Holder*
*Water bottle is not included
Ramp
Handle
Handlebar

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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical 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 , two adjustable
wrenches , and a rubber mallet .
See 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. To avoid damaging parts, do not use power tools for assembly.
M8 x 38mm
Bolt (96)–4
M8 Locknut
(102)–4
Wave Washer
(95)–2 M8 x 25mm
Washer (98)–6
M4 x 16mm
Screw (104)–10
M8 x 19mm Patch
Screw (82)–15
M8 Split
Washer (83)–11
M8 x 80mm Patch
Screw (84)–2 M10 x 20mm Patch
Screw (66)–2
M8 x 56mm Patch
Screw (94)–2
M10 x 25mm
Washer (36)–2
M6 Split Washer
(111)–12
#10 x 13mm
Screw (59)–12

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1.
Attach the Front Stabilizer (6) to the Front
Frame (1) with two M8 x 80mm Patch Screws
(84).
2. Orient the Rear Stabilizer (62) and the Rear
Frame (2) as shown.
Tip: If the Ramp Cover (see step 15) is
attached to the Ramp (3), remove the Ramp
Cover.
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (62) to the Rear
Frame (2) with two M8 x 56mm Patch Screws
(94) and two M8 Split Washers (83).
1
2
84
1
62
3
6
83
94
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.
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3
3. Insert the Rear Frame (2) into the Front Frame
(1); make sure that the Ramp (3) is on the
Lift Roller (12).
Attach the Rear Frame (2) with five M8 x 19mm
Patch Screws (82) and five M8 Split Washers
(83).
83
83
83
2
3
12
1
82
82
82
4. Have a second person orient the Upright (4) as
shown and hold it near the Front Frame (1).
Locate the wire tie in the Upright (4). Tie the
lower end of the wire tie to the Wire Harness
(110). 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 (110) from
falling into the Upright (4), secure the Wire
Harness with a rubber band or tape.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (110).
Slide the Upright (4) onto the Front Frame (1).
Attach the Upright (4) with four M8 x 19mm
Patch Screws (82) and four M8 Split Washers
(83); do not tighten the Patch Screws yet.
4
Wire
Tie
Wire
Tie
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (110)
4
1
82
82
82
83
83
110

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5
5. Apply a generous amount of grease to the Pivot
Axle (35) and to two Wave Washers (95).
Insert the Pivot Axle (35) through the Upright (4)
and then center it.
Slide a Wave Washer (95) onto each end of the
Pivot Axle (35).
35
95
95
Grease
Grease
4
6
6. Identify the Right Upper Body Arm (61) and the
Right Upper Body Leg (60), which are marked
with “Right” stickers, and orient them as shown.
Make sure that the hexagonal holes are in
the position shown.
Have a second person hold the Right Upper
Body Arm (61) near the Right Upper Body Leg
(60).
Locate the wire tie in the Right Upper Body Leg
(60). Tie the upper end of the wire tie to the
Right Control Wire (41) located in the Right
Upper Body Arm (61) (see the inset drawing).
Next, pull the lower end of the wire tie until the
Right Control Wire (41) is routed through the
Right Upper Body Leg (60). Then, untie and
discard the wire tie.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Right Control Wire
(41). Slide the Right Upper Body Arm (61) onto
the Right Upper Body Leg (60). Attach the Right
Upper Body Arm with two M8 x 38mm Bolts
(96) and two M8 Locknuts (102). Make sure
that the Locknuts are in the hexagonal
holes.
Repeat this step for the Left Upper Body
Arm (not shown) and the Left Upper Body
Leg (not shown).
60
41
61
102
96
Hexagonal Holes
Wire Tie
Wire
Tie
Avoid pinching
the wires
41
Wire
Tie

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8. Attach an Outer Cover (67) to the Inner Cover
(68) on the Right Upper Body Leg (60) with two
M4 x 16mm Screws (104).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
60
67
104
104
68
7. Have a second person hold the Right Upper
Body Leg (60) near the right side of the Upright
(4).
Locate the wire tie in the right side of the
Upright (4). Tie the wire tie to the Right Control
Wire (41) in the Right Upper Body Leg (60).
Tip: Do not pinch the Right Control Wire
(41). Pull the upper end of the wire tie until the
Right Control Wire is routed through the Upright
(4). At the same time, slide the Right Upper
Body Leg (60) onto the Pivot Axle (35); make
sure that the right Upper Body Leg is in
front of the right Crank Arm (20). Then, untie
and discard the wire tie.
Tip: To prevent the Right Control Wire (41)
from falling into the Upright (4), secure the
Right Control Wire with a rubber band or
tape.
Attach the Right Upper Body Leg (60) with an
M8 x 19mm Patch Screw (82) and an M8 x
25mm Washer (98).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
60
82
98
20
41
35
Wire
Tie
Wire Tie
4
Avoid pinching
the wires
7
8

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10. Orient the Rear Upright Cover (80) as shown.
Attach the Rear Upright Cover (80) to the
Upright (4) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (104).
10
80
104
4
9. Have a second person hold the Console (7)
near the Upright (4).
Connect the wires on the Console (7) to the
Wire Harness (110), to the Pulse Wire (63), and
to the Right and Left Control Wires (41, 48).
Make sure to connect the console wire that
has a tag to the Control Wire that has a tag.
Insert the excess Pulse Wire (63) upward into
the Console (7) while inserting the other wires
downward into the Upright (4).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (7) to the Upright (4) with four M4 x
16mm Screws (104).
9
7
104
4
110
63
41
48
Avoid pinching
the wires
11. Orient the Front Upright Cover (91) as shown.
Attach the Front Upright Cover (91) around the
Upright (4) by pressing the tabs on the Front
Upright Cover into the Rear Upright Cover (80).
11
91
4
80