Pro-Form 1200 E Elliptical User 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.
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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.
8
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.
9
1
56
18
41
41
88
88
16
20
66
18
19
66 Grease
Grease
56

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12. Attach the Water Bottle Holder (26) to the
Upright (2) with two M4 x 19mm Screws (57). 12
2
26
57
13. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware may be left over
after assembly is completed. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the elliptical.
11. While a second person holds the Display
Console (74) and the Control Console (75) near
the Upright (2), connect the wires on the
Console to the Pulse Jumper Wire (76) and to
the Upper Wire (77).
Insert the excess wires into the Upright (2) or
into the Console (74).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Set the
Consoles (74, 75) on the Upright (2). Attach the
Consoles with seven M4 x 16mm Screws (47).
11
2
47
47
77
76
75
74
Avoid pinching
the wires

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HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL
Due to the size and weight of the elliptical, moving
it requires two persons. With the help of a second
person, lift the handle on the rear of the elliptical until
the elliptical will roll on the wheels. Carefully move the
elliptical to the desired location and then lower it.
CAUTION: To decrease the risk of injury, bend
your legs and keep your back straight. Make sure
to use your legs rather than your back to lift the
elliptical. Do not attempt to move the elliptical over
an uneven surface.
HOW TO LEVEL THE ELLIPTICAL
If the elliptical rocks slightly on your floor, turn the lev-
eling feet under the front and rear of the elliptical until
the rocking motion is eliminated.
HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL
To mount the elliptical, hold the handlebars and step
onto the pedal that is in the lowest position. Next, step
onto the other pedal. Push the pedals until they begin
to move with a continuous motion.
Note: The discs can turn in either direction. It is
recommended that you turn the discs in the direc-
tion shown by the arrow; however, for variety you
can turn the discs in the opposite direction.
To dismount the elliptical, wait until the pedals come to
a complete stop. Note: The elliptical does not have a
freewheel; the pedals will continue to move until
the flywheel stops. When the pedals are stationary,
step off the higher pedal first. Then, step off the lower
pedal.
Lift Here
Wheel
Leveling
Feet
Leveling
Foot
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL
Handlebars
Pedals
Disc

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The advanced console offers a selection of features
designed to make your exercise sessions more effec-
tive.
When you use the manual mode, you can change the
resistance of the pedals with the touch of a button. As
you pedal, the console will provide continuous exercise
feedback. You can even measure your heart rate using
the built-in handgrip pulse sensor or the optional chest
pulse sensor.
The console also features personal goal programming
that allows you to choose a goal for your workout. As
you exercise, the console will display feedback until
you reach your goal.
In addition, the console offers nine preset workouts.
Each workout automatically changes the resistance of
the pedals and prompts you to increase or decrease
your pace as it guides you through an effective exer-
cise session.
The console also features three heart rate workouts
that automatically change the resistance of the pedals
to keep your heart rate near a target heart rate as you
exercise.
You can even create your own custom workout work-
outs and save them in memory for future use.
To use the manual mode, see page 14. To create a
custom workout, see page 16. To use a custom
workout, see page 17. To use a preset workout, see
page 18. To use a heart rate workout, see page 19.
To select a backlight option, see page 20.
Note: If there is a sheet of plastic on the display,
remove the plastic.
CONSOLE DIAGRAM

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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
1. Begin pedaling to activate the console.
The elliptical requires no batteries or external
power source. Power is supplied by a genera-
tor while you are pedaling. To activate the
console, begin pedaling at a moderate pace. After
a few seconds, the console displays will light. A
tone will then sound and the console will be ready
for use.
2. Select the manual mode.
When you activate
the console, the
manual mode will be
selected and a track
will appear in the
display. If you have
selected a workout,
reselect the manual mode by pressing the Manual
button.
3. Set a workout goal if desired.
If you do not wish to set a workout goal, go to
step 4.
To set a time, distance, or calorie goal for your
workout, press the Time, Distance, or Calories
increase and decrease buttons. To set a goal
quickly, hold down the increase and decrease but-
tons. You can set one goal for each workout.
For example, if you
plan to exercise for
30 minutes, press
the increase and
decrease buttons
below the Time dis-
play until the display
shows a goal of
30:00.
Note: To set a pulse goal, see HOW TO USE A
HEART RATE WOR OUT on page 19.
4. Begin pedaling and change the resistance of
the pedals as desired.
As you pedal, change the resistance of the pedals
by pressing the Quick Resistance buttons if
desired.
Note: After you press a Quick Resistance button, it
will take a moment for the pedals to reach the
selected resistance level.
5. Follow your progress with the displays.
The matrix—When
the manual mode is
selected, the matrix
will show a track rep-
resenting 640
revolutions (1/4 mile
or 400 meters). As
you exercise, the indicators around the track will
light in succession until the entire track is lit. The
track will then darken and the indicators will again
begin to light in succession.
The Resistance
display—This dis-
play will show the
resistance level of
the pedals.
The Speed
display—This dis-
play will show your
pedaling speed
(pace), in revolutions
per minute.
The Time display—
If you did not set a
time goal, this dis-
play will show the
elapsed time. If you
did set a time goal,
the display will show the time remaining in your
exercise session.
Note: When a workout is selected (except for the
first heart rate workout), the display will show the
time remaining in the workout.
The Distance dis-
play—If you did not
set a distance goal,
this display will show
the distance (total
number of revolu-
tions) that you have
pedaled. If you did set a distance goal, the display
will show the distance still to be pedaled during
your exercise session.

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The Calories
display—If you did
not set a calorie
goal, this display will
show the approxi-
mate number of
calories you have burned. If you did set a calories
goal, the display will show the number of calories
still to be burned during your exercise session.
The Pulse
display—This dis-
play will show your
heart rate when you
use the handgrip
pulse sensor (see
step 6 below) or the optional chest pulse sensor
(see page 20).
6. Measure your heart rate if desired.
You can measure you heart rate using either the
handgrip pulse sensor or the optional chest pulse
sensor (see page 20 for information about the
optional chest pulse sensor). Note: If you hold the
handgrip pulse sensor and wear the chest pulse
sensor at the same time, the console will not dis-
play your heart rate accurately.
If there are sheets
of plastic on the
metal contacts on
the handgrip pulse
sensor, peel off the
plastic. Place your
hands on the hand-
grip pulse sensor,
with your palms on
the contacts. Avoid moving your hands. When
your pulse is detected, one or two dashes will
appear in the Pulse display and then your heart
rate will be shown.
For the most accurate heart rate reading, continue
to hold the handgrips for about 30 seconds.
If your heart rate is not shown, make sure that your
hands are positioned as described. Avoid moving
your hands excessively or squeezing the metal
contacts too tightly. For optimal performance, peri-
odically clean the metal contacts using a soft cloth;
never use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals.
7. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
If the pedals do not move for a few seconds, a
series of tones will sound, the Time display will
begin to flash, and the console will pause.
If the pedals do not move for a few minutes, the
console will turn off and the displays will be reset.
Contacts

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HOW TO CREATE A CUSTOM WOR OUT
1. Begin pedaling to activate the console.
The elliptical requires no batteries or external
power source. Power is supplied by a genera-
tor while you are pedaling. To activate the
console, begin pedaling at a moderate pace. After
a few seconds, the console displays will light. A
tone will then sound and the console will be ready
for use.
2. Select a custom workout.
To select a custom
workout, press one
of the Custom but-
tons. When you
select a custom
workout, the indica-
tor on the button will
light. A profile of the resistance levels of the work-
out will then appear in the matrix.
3. Program the desired settings.
Press the Start button or begin pedaling and pro-
gram the desired settings.
Each custom workout is divided into 40 one-minute
segments. You can program one resistance level
and one target pace for each segment.
To program a resistance level for the first segment,
simply adjust the resistance of the pedals by press-
ing the Quick Resistance buttons. To program a
target pace for the first segment, simply pedal at
the desired pace.
At the end of the first segment, the workout will
store the current resistance level and your current
pace in memory. Program a resistance level and a
target pace for the second segment as described
above.
Continue exercising for up to forty minutes. Stop
pedaling when you are finished with your workout.
The workout you created will then be stored in
memory.
4. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
See step 7 on page 15.

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HOW TO USE A CUSTOM WOR OUT
1. Begin pedaling to activate the console.
The elliptical requires no batteries or external
power source. Power is supplied by a genera-
tor while you are pedaling. To activate the
console, begin pedaling at a moderate pace. After
a few seconds, the console displays will light. A
tone will then sound and the console will be ready
for use.
2. Select a custom workout.
To select a custom
workout, press one
of the Custom but-
tons. When you
select a custom
workout, the indica-
tor on the button will
light.
The length of the workout, the maximum pace, and
the maximum resistance level will appear in the
displays and a profile of the resistance levels of the
workout will appear in the matrix.
Note: If only a level row of indicators appears
in the workout profile, see HOW TO CREATE A
CUSTOM WOR OUT on page 16.
3. Start the workout.
Press the Start button or begin pedaling to start the
workout.
Each custom work-
out is divided into 40
one-minute seg-
ments. One
resistance level and
one target pace are
programmed for
each segment. Note: The same resistance level
and/or target pace may be programmed for con-
secutive segments.
During the workout, the workout profile will show
your progress. The flashing segment of the profile
represents the current segment of the workout.
The height of the flashing segment indicates the
resistance level for the current segment.
At the end of each segment of the workout, a
series of tones will sound and the next segment of
the profile will begin to flash. If a different resis-
tance level is programmed for the next segment,
the resistance level will appear in the display for a
few seconds to alert you. The resistance of the
pedals will then change.
As you exercise, you will also be prompted to keep
your pedaling pace near the target pace for the
current segment. When a TOO SLOW indicator
lights, increase your pace. When a TOO FAST
indicator lights, decrease your pace. When the
center indicator lights, maintain your current pace.
IMPORTANT: The target pace settings are
intended only to provide motivation. Make sure
to pedal at a pace that is comfortable for you.
If the resistance level for the current segment is too
high or too low, you can manually override the set-
ting by pressing the Quick Resistance buttons.
However, when the current segment ends, the
pedals will automatically adjust to the resistance
level for the next segment.
If you stop pedaling for several seconds, a series
of tones will sound and the workout will pause. To
restart the workout, simply resume pedaling. The
workout will continue until the last segment of the
profile flashes and the last segment of the workout
ends.
4. Change the workout if desired.
If desired, you can change the workout while using
it. To change the resistance level for the current
segment, simply press the Quick Resistance but-
tons. At the end of the current segment, the new
resistance level will be stored in memory.
To change the target pace for the current seg-
ment, simply change your pedaling pace. At the
end of the current segment, your pace will be
stored in memory. You can continue exercising
and changing the workout for up to forty minutes.
5. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
See step 7 on page 15.
Profile

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HOW TO USE A PRESET WOR OUT
1. Begin pedaling to activate the console.
The elliptical requires no batteries or external
power source. Power is supplied by a genera-
tor while you are pedaling. To activate the
console, begin pedaling at a moderate pace. After
a few seconds, the console displays will light. A
tone will then sound and the console will be ready
for use.
2. Select a preset workout.
To select a preset
workout, press one
of the Aerobic,
Performance, or
Endurance buttons.
When you select a
preset workout, the
indicator on the button will light.
The length of the workout, the maximum pace, and
the maximum resistance level will appear in the
displays and a profile of the resistance levels of the
workout will appear in the matrix.
3. Start the workout.
Press the Start button or begin pedaling to start the
workout.
Each workout is divided into either 20 or 30 one-
minute segments. One resistance setting and one
pace are programmed for each segment. Note:
The same resistance setting and/or target pace
may be programmed for consecutive segments.
During the workout,
the workout profile
will show your
progress. The flash-
ing segment of the
profile represents
the current segment
of the workout. The height of the flashing segment
indicates the resistance level for the current seg-
ment.
At the end of each segment of the workout, a
series of tones will sound and the next segment of
the profile will begin to flash. If a different resis-
tance level is programmed for the next segment,
the resistance level will appear in the display for a
few seconds to alert you. The resistance of the
pedals will then change.
As you exercise, you will also be prompted to keep
your pedaling pace near the target pace for the
current segment. When a TOO SLOW indicator
lights, increase your pace. When a TOO FAST
indicator lights, decrease your pace. When the
center indicator lights, maintain your current pace.
IMPORTANT: The target pace settings are
intended only to provide motivation. Make sure
to pedal at a pace that is comfortable for you.
If the resistance level for the current segment is too
high or too low, you can manually override the set-
ting by pressing the Quick Resistance buttons.
However, when the current segment ends, the
pedals will automatically adjust to the resistance
level for the next segment.
If you stop pedaling for several seconds, a series
of tones will sound and the workout will pause. To
restart the workout, simply resume pedaling. The
workout will continue until the last segment of the
profile flashes and the last segment of the workout
ends.
4. Follow your progress with the displays.
See step 5 on page 14.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
See step 6 on page 15.
6. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
See step 7 on page 15.
Profile

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HOW TO USE A HEART RATE WOR OUT
1. Begin pedaling to activate the console.
The elliptical requires no batteries or external
power source. Power is supplied by a genera-
tor while you are pedaling. To activate the
console, begin pedaling at a moderate pace. After
a few seconds, the console displays will light. A
tone will then sound and the console will be ready
for use.
2. Select a heart rate workout.
To select a heart
rate workout, press
one of the Heart
Rate buttons. When
you select a heart
rate workout, the
indicator on the but-
ton will light.
When you select
the first heart rate
workout, a pulse
symbol will appear
in the matrix.
When you select
the second or third
heart rate, a profile
of the target heart
rate settings of the
workout will appear
in the matrix.
3. Enter a target heart rate.
When you select the first heart rate workout,
the target heart rate for the workout will flash in the
Pulse display. If desired, press the Pulse increase
and decrease buttons to change the target heart
rate (see EXERCISE INTENSITY on page 23).
Note: The same target heart rate will be pro-
grammed for all segments.
When you select the second or third heart rate
workout, the maximum target heart rate setting of
the workout will flash in the Pulse display. If
desired, press the Pulse increase and decrease
buttons to change the maximum target heart rate
(see EXERCISE INTENSITY on page 23). Note: If
you change the maximum target heart rate, the
intensity level of the entire workout will change.
4. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or put on the
optional chest pulse sensor.
To use a heart rate program, you must use the
handgrip pulse sensor or wear the optional chest
pulse sensor (see page 20). Note: If you hold the
handgrip pulse sensor and wear the chest pulse
sensor at the same time, the console will not dis-
play your heart rate accurately.
If you use the handgrip pulse sensor, it is not nec-
essary to hold the handgrip pulse sensor
continuously during heart rate workouts; however,
you should hold the handgrip pulse sensor fre-
quently for the workouts to operate properly. Each
time you hold the handgrip pulse sensor, keep
your hands on the metal contacts for at least 30
seconds.
5. Start the workout.
Press the Start button or begin pedaling to start the
workout.
The first heart rate workout—This workout is
divided into 100 one-minute segments. The same
target heart rate is programmed for all segments.
Note: For a shorter workout, stop exercising or
select a different workout before the workout ends.
The second and third heart rate workouts—
These workouts are divided into 30 one-minute
segments. One target heart rate is programmed for
each segment. Note: The same target heart rate
setting may be programmed for consecutive seg-
ments.
During the workout,
the workout profile
will show your
progress. The flash-
ing segment of the
profile represents
the current segment
of the workout. The
height of the flashing column indicates the target
heart rate setting for the current segment. At the
end of each segment of the workout, a series of
tones will sound and the next segment of the pro-
file will begin to flash.
Profile

All heart rate workouts—As you pedal, the con-
sole will regularly compare your heart rate to the
target heart rate. If your heart rate is too far below
or above the target heart rate, the resistance of the
pedals will automatically increase or decrease to
bring your heart rate closer to the target heart rate
setting.
As you exercise, you will also be prompted to keep
your pedaling pace near the target pace for the
current segment. When a TOO SLOW indicator
lights, increase your pace. When a TOO FAST
indicator lights, decrease your pace. When the
center indicator lights, maintain your current pace.
IMPORTANT: The target pace settings are
intended only to provide motivation. Make sure
to pedal at a pace that is comfortable for you.
If the resistance level for the current segment is too
high or too low, you can manually override the set-
ting by pressing the Quick Resistance buttons.
However, when the console compares your heart
rate to the target heart rate, the resistance of the
pedals will automatically increase or decrease to
bring your heart rate closer to the target heart rate.
If you stop pedaling for several seconds, a series
of tones will sound and the workout will pause. To
restart the workout, simply resume pedaling. The
workout will continue until the last segment of the
profile flashes and the last segment of the workout
ends.
6. Follow your progress with the displays.
See step 5 on page 14.
7. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
See step 7 on page 15.
HOW TO SELECT A BAC LIGHT OPTION
The console has three backlight options. The ON
option keeps the backlight on while the console is on.
The AUTO option keeps the backlight on only while
you are pedaling. The OFF option turns the backlight
off.
To select a backlight
option, first hold down
the Start button for a few
seconds. The currently
selected option will
appear in the Calories
display. Press the Quick
Resistance 1 button to change the backlight option.
Then, press the Start button to save your selection.
THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR
The optional chest pulse sensor provides hands-free
operation and continuously monitors your heart rate
during your workouts. To purchase the optional
chest pulse sensor, see the front cover of this
manual.
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