Pro-Form 1200 E Elliptical User manual

USER'S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICAL .............................................................12
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................22
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................23
PARTLIST ..............................................................................24
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................25
ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
This drawing shows the location(s) of the
warning decal(s). If a 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(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 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. Place the elliptical 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 elliptical and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each
side.
6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts
regularly. Replace any worn parts
immediately.
7. eep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical at all times.
8. The elliptical should not be used by persons
weighing more than 350 lbs. (159 kg).
9. 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.
10. Hold the handlebars or the upper body arms
when mounting, dismounting, or using the
elliptical.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. eep your back straight while using the
elliptical; do not arch your back.
14. 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®
1200 E elliptical. The 1200 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.
Handlebar
Console
Leveling Foot
Leveling Foot
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Water Bottle Holder*
*Water bottle is not included
Wheel
Pedal
Handle
BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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M8 Locknut
(72)–4
M4 x 19mm
Screw (57)–2
M10 Split
Washer (85)–6
M10 Washer
(67)–6
M8 Small
Washer (18)–4
M8 Washer
(69)–4
M8 x 55mm Bolt
Set (92)–2
M10 x 123mm Button Bolt (38)–2
M8 x 38mm Button
Bolt (58)–4
Wave Washer
(88)–4
M10 Locknut
(70)–2
M4 x 16mm
Screw (47)–7
Thrust Washer
(66)–4
M10 x 13mm Button
Screw (54)–6
M10 x 65mm Bolt
Set (94)–2
M8 x 19mm Button
Screw (56)–4
M10 x 25mm Patch
Screw (48)–6
ASSEMBLY
To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical, call 1-800-445-2480.
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical in a cleared area and remove the packing mate-
rials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver , an
adjustable wrench , and a rubber mallet .
As you assemble the elliptical, 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 follow-
ing 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. To avoid damaging parts, do not use power tools for assembly.

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1.
Attach the Stabilizer (8) to the Frame (1) with
two M10 x 123mm Button Bolts (38) and two
M10 Locknuts (70) (one is not shown).
Tighten two Leveling Feet (36) into the under-
side of the Stabilizer (8).
2. Have a second person hold the Upright (2) near
the Frame (1).
Connect the Upper Wire (77) to the Lower Wire
(78).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Insert the
Upright (2) into the Frame (1).
Attach the Upright (2) with four M10 x 25mm
Patch Screws (48) and four M10 Split Washers
(85).
1
1
2
48 85
78
2
1
70
38 8
36
36
77
85
48
85
Avoid pinching
the wires
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.

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3. Attach the Track Frame (4) to the Frame (1) with
two M10 x 25mm Patch Screws (48) and two
M10 Split Washers (85). Tip: Finger tighten a
Patch Screw into the lower hole first, and
then finger tighten a Patch Screw into the
upper hole. Then, tighten both Patch Screws.
Tip: This step may be easier if you raise the
Frame (1) a few inches in the location shown
by the arrow at the right while you attach the
Track Frame (4).
See the inset drawing. Tighten two Leveling
Feet (36) into the underside of the Track Frame
(4).
85
4
1
48
85
48
4. Apply a small amount of the included grease to
two Wave Washers (88).
Orient a Weld Spacer (89) as shown, and slide it
onto the left Crank Arm (83).
Identify the Left Track Arm (12), which is marked
with a “Left” sticker, and orient it as shown.
Slide the Left Track Arm (12) onto the left Crank
Arm (83). Then, slide a Wave Washer (88) onto
the end of the left Crank Arm.
Repeat this step with the Right Track Arm
(11).
11
4
83
89
12
Grease
36
4
3
88

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6. Identify the Left Pedal Arm (14), which is
marked with a “Left” sticker.
Attach a Pedal (21) to the Left Pedal Arm (14)
with three M10 x 13mm Button Screws (54) and
three M10 Washers (67). Make sure that the
Button Screws are in the indicated holes.
The other holes in the Left Pedal Arm are not
used.
Attach the other Pedal (not shown) to the
Right Pedal Arm (not shown) in the same
way.
21
67
54
14
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5. Apply a small amount of the included grease to
two Thrust Washers (66).
Attach the Left Track Arm (12) to the left Crank
Arm (83) with an M8 x 19mm Button Screw (56),
an M8 Small Washer (18), an Axle Cap (41),
and a Thrust Washer (66). Make sure that the
Thrust Washer remains on the shoulder of
the Axle Cap, and that the Wave Washer (88)
remains on the end of the left Crank Arm.
Repeat this step to attach the Right Track
Arm (11).11
5
88
41
56
12
18
66
83
Grease

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8. Identify the Left Handlebar (19), which is marked
with an “L.”
Insert the Left Handlebar (19) into one of the
Handlebar Legs (17). Turn the Left Handlebar
and the Handlebar Leg so that the wide side
of the pivot tube on the Left Handlebar is
above the hexagonal holes in the Handlebar
Leg.
Attach the Left Handlebar (19) with two M8 x
38mm Button Bolts (58) and two M8 Locknuts
(72). Make sure that the Locknuts are inside
the hexagonal holes. Do not tighten the
Button Bolts yet.
Assemble the Right Handlebar (20) and the
other Handlebar Leg (17) in the same way.
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19 20
58 58
72
17 17
Hexagonal
Holes
Wide side of
pivot tube
7. Apply a small amount of grease to the barrel of
an M10 x 65mm Bolt Set (94).
Attach the Left Pedal Arm (14) to the bracket on
the Left Track Arm (12) with the M10 x 65mm
Bolt Set (94).
Attach the Right Pedal Arm (not shown) to
the Right Track Arm (not shown) in the same
way.
12
94
Grease
14
94
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10. Apply a small amount of grease to the barrel of
an M8 x 55mm Bolt Set (92) and to two 7mm
Spacers (55).
Have a second person hold the front end of the
Left Pedal Arm (14) inside the bracket on the left
Handlebar Leg (17).
Attach the Left Pedal Arm (14) to the left
Handlebar Leg (17) with the M8 x 55mm Bolt
Set (92), two M8 Washers (69), and the two
7mm Spacers (55) as shown. Do not over-
tighten the Bolt Set; the left Handlebar Leg
must pivot freely.
Attach the right Handlebar Leg (not shown)
to the Right Pedal Arm (not shown) in the
same way.
See step 7. Tighten the four M8 x 38mm Button
Bolts (58).
14
10
92
17 92
55
55
69
69
Grease
9. Apply a small amount of grease to two Wave
Washers (88) and to two Thrust Washers (66).
Slide the Left Handlebar (19) onto the
Handlebar Axle (16). Then, slide a Wave
Washer (88) onto the end of the Handlebar Axle.
Start an M8 x 19mm Button Screw (56), an M8
Small Washer (18), an Axle Cap (41), and a
Thrust Washer (66) into the Left Handlebar (19).
Make sure that the Thrust Washer remains
on the shoulder of the Axle Cap, and that the
Wave Washer (88) remains on the end of the
Handlebar Axle (16).
Assemble the Right Handlebar (20) in the same
way.
Tighten both M8 x 19mm Button Screws (56)
at the same time.
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1
56
18
41
41
88
88
16
20
66
18
19
66 Grease
Grease
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