Pro-Form 15.5 s 831.28622.1 User manual

CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manu-
al for future reference.
Model No. 831.28622.1
Serial No.
Serial
Number
Decal
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Part List and Drawing
ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
User’s Manual
258868 258869 258870 258871
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
90 DAY FULL 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 1-888-533-1333 and request a
free replacement decal. Apply the
decal in the location shown. Note:
The decal may not be shown at
actual size.

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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 250 lbs.
(113 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 handle-
bars 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.
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. Sears assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM®
15.5 S. The PROFORM 15.5 S is an incredibly
smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a natural
elliptical path, minimizing the impact on your knees
and ankles. And the unique PROFORM 15.5 S fea-
tures adjustable resistance and a simple-to-use con-
sole to help you get the most from your exercise.
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 back
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
Pedal Disc
*No water bottle is included
Pedal
Console
Water Bottle Holder*
Fan

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M10 Split
Washer (45)–2
M10 Nylon
Locknut (33)–6
M10
Washer (35)–2
M8 Nylon
Locknut (38)–4
M8 x 45mm Button Bolt (50)–4
M10 x 27mm
Patch Screw (40)–2
M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolt (34)–4M10 x 74mm Button Bolt (7)–2
Wave
Washer (69)–2
M8 Split
Washer (28)–4
Handlebar
Washer (55)–2
M8 x 25mm Patch
Screw (56)–2
M8
Washer (71)–4
M4 x 22mm
Screw (63)–2
M8 x 52mm Button
Screw (27)–4
M6 Bolt Set (25)–2
Large Wave
Washer (76)–2
ASSEMBLY
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 parts bag, check to see if it has been preassembled. If a part is missing,
call 1-888-533-1333.

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2. While another person lifts the back of the Frame
(1), attach the other Stabilizer (9) to the Frame
with two M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolts (34) and
two M10 Nylon Locknuts (33).
34
9
1
233
33
3. The Console (23) requires four 1.5V “D” batter-
ies (not included); alkaline batteries are recom-
mended. IMPORTANT: If the elliptical exercis-
er has been exposed to cold temperatures,
allow it to warm to room temperature before
inserting batteries into the Console. If you
do not do this, the console displays or other
electronic components may become dam-
aged. Remove the battery cover from the
Console, and insert four batteries into the
Console. Make sure that the batteries are ori-
ented as shown by the markings on the bat-
tery cover. Then, reattach the battery cover.
23
Batteries
Batteries
Battery
Cover
3
1.
Identify the Stabilizer (9) which has round
Endcaps (21) on the ends. While another per-
son lifts the front of the Frame (1), attach the
Stabilizer to the Frame with two M10 x 75mm
Carriage Bolts (34) and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (33).
933
21
21
34
34
1
1
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin
assembling the elliptical exerciser.
4. While another person holds the Console (23) in
the position shown, connect the console wire to
the Extension Wire (68).
Attach the Console (23) to the Upright (2) with
the four Console Screws (59) included with the
Console. Be careful to avoid pinching the
wires.
Attach the Water Bottle Holder (29) to the
Upright (2) with two M4 x 22mm Screws (63).
423
2
59
Console Wire
29
63
68

7
5
1
2
33
Avoid pinching the
wires during this step
73
68
7
45
5. While another person holds the Upright (2) in
the position shown, connect the Extension Wire
(68) to the Lower Wire Harness (73).
Push the Extension Wire (68) and the Lower
Wire Harness (73) down into the Frame (1).
Slide the Upright (2) onto the Frame. Be care-
ful to avoid pinching the Wires. Attach the
Upright with two M10 x 74mm Button Bolts (7),
two M10 Split Washers (45), and two M10
Nylon Locknuts (33). Do not tighten the
Button Bolts yet.
6. Identify the Left Handlebar (6), which is marked
with a sticker. Insert the Left Handlebar into one
of the Handlebar Legs (5); make sure that the
Handlebar Leg is turned so the hexagonal
holes are on the indicated side. Attach the
Left Handlebar to the Handlebar Leg with two
M8 x 45mm Button Bolts (50) and two M8
Nylon Locknuts (38). Make sure that the
Nylon Locknuts are inside of the hexagonal
holes. Do not tighten the Button Bolts yet.
Insert the Pivot Axle (26) into the Upright (2),
and center the Pivot Axle. Apply a generous
amount of the included grease to both ends of
the Pivot Axle.
Turn a Handlebar Spacer (47) so that the small
arrow on the Handlebar Spacer is pointing
toward the floor, and slide the Handlebar
Spacer onto the post on the Left Handlebar (6).
Next, slide the Left Handlebar onto the Pivot
Axle (26).
Slide a Handlebar Washer (55) and a Wave
Washer (69) onto an M8 x 25mm Patch Screw
(56), and tighten the Patch Screw into the Pivot
Axle (26). Then, press the tabs on a Handlebar
Cap (46) into the Handlebar Spacer (47).
Assemble the Right Handlebar (8) and the other
Handlebar Leg (5) in the same way.
50
8
38
Grease
6
47
5
2
5
55
46
26
56
69
6
Hexagonal
Holes

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9. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical exerciser 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 exerciser.
8. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on
the left Disc Crossbar (16).
Slide the Left Pedal Leg (11) onto the axle on
the left Disc Crossbar (16). Apply a small
amount of grease to a Large Wave Washer (76)
and press it onto the end of the Left Pedal Leg.
Next, slide an M10 Washer (35) onto an M10 x
27mm Patch Screw (40), and tighten the Patch
Screw into the axle. Then, press a Pedal Leg
Endcap (74) into the Left Pedal Leg.
Hold the lower end of the left Handlebar Leg (5)
inside of the bracket on the front of the Left
Pedal Leg (11). Next, apply grease to an M6
Bolt Set (25). Attach the Handlebar Leg to the
Left Pedal Leg with the Bolt Set. Do not over-
tighten the Bolt Set; the Handlebar Leg must
pivot freely.
Attach the Right Pedal Leg (not shown) to the
right side of the elliptical exerciser in the same
way.
See step 5. Tighten the M10 x 74mm Button
Bolts (7) in the Upright (2). See step 6. Tighten
the M8 x 45mm Button Bolts (50) in the
Handlebar Legs (5).
Grease
25 11
25
5
2
Grease
16
40
74
35
76
11
8
7
27
71
11
13
71
28
28
7. Identify the Left Pedal Leg (11), which is
marked with a sticker. Attach the Left Pedal (13)
to the Left Pedal Leg with two M8 x 52mm
Button Screws (27), two M8 Split Washers (28),
and two M8 Washers (71).
Attach the Right Pedal (not shown) in the same
way.

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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL
EXERCISER
To mount the elliptical exerciser, hold the handles on
the console or the handlebars and step onto the pedal
that is in the lowest position. Then, step onto the other
pedal. Push the pedals until they begin to move with a
continuous motion. Note: The pedal discs can turn
in either direction. It is recommended that you
move the pedal discs in the direction shown by
the arrow; however, for variety, you can turn the
pedal discs in the opposite direction.
To dismount the elliptical exerciser, wait until the ped-
als come to a complete stop. Note: The elliptical
exerciser does not have a free wheel; the pedals
will continue to move until the flywheel stops.
When the pedals are stationary, step off the highest
pedal first. Then, step off the lowest pedal.
The handlebars are designed to add upper-body exer-
cise to your workouts. As you exercise, push and pull
the handlebars to work your arms, shoulders, and
back.
Pedals
Handlebars

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HOW TO USE THE CONSOLE
1. Turn on the console.
Note: The console requires four 1.5V “D” batteries
(see assembly step 3 on page 6). If there is a
sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console,
peel off the plastic.
To turn on the console, press the increase button
or begin pedaling.
2. Change the resistance of the pedals as
desired.
As you pedal,
change the resis-
tance of the ped-
als by pressing the
increase or
decrease button.
There are ten
resistance levels. The selected resistance level will
be shown in the upper display. Note: After a button
is pressed, it will take a moment for the pedals to
reach the selected resistance level.
3. Follow your progress with the displays.
As you exercise,
the lower left dis-
play can show the
elapsed time and
the distance (total
number of revolu-
tions) that you have pedaled.
The lower right
display can show
your pedaling
speed (in revolu-
tions per minute)
and the approxi-
mate number of calories you have burned. When
you use the handgrip pulse sensor, the lower right
display will also show your heart rate (see step 4
on page 11).
The upper display
is the
priority dis-
play. The priority
display can show
the elapsed time,
the distance that
you have
pedaled, your pedaling speed, or the approximate
number of calories you have burned. Press the
Display button repeatedly until the priority display
shows the information that you are most interest-
ed in viewing. Note: While information is shown in
the priority display, the information will not be
shown in the lower left or right display.
Increase Button
Decrease Button