Pro-Form 225 CSE User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
FCC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
PART LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
EXPLODED DRAWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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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.
1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical are adequately
informed of all precautions.
2. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or persons
with pre-existing health problems.
3. Use the elliptical only as described in this
manual.
4. The elliptical is intended for home use only.
Do not use the elliptical in a commercial,
rental, or institutional setting.
5. Keep the elliptical indoors, away from mois-
ture 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 dam-
age, place a mat under the elliptical.
7. Inspect and properly tighten all parts each
time the elliptical is used. Replace any worn
parts immediately.
8. Keep 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 250 lbs. (113 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 heart rate monitor is not a medical
device. Various factors may affect the accu-
racy of heart rate readings. The heart rate
monitor 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 fly-
wheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed in
a controlled way.
14. Keep your back straight while using the ellip-
tical; do not arch your back.
15. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint, if you become short
of breath, or if you experience pain while
exercising, stop immediately and cool down.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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all
STANDARD SERVICE PLANS

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Heart Rate Monitor
Upper Body Arm
Tab l et Ho l der
Pedal Disc
*Water bottle is not included
Pedal
Wheel
Console
Water Bottle Holder*
Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM®225 CSE
elliptical. The 225 CSE provides a selection 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. 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.
Leveling Foot
Handlebar
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Length: 4 ft. 2 in. (127 cm)
Width: 2 ft. 1 in. (64 cm)

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M10 x 28mm
Washer (83)–2
Wave
Washer (69)–2
M8 Washer
(55)–2
M8 x 77mm Bolt (79)–2 M10 x 20mm
Screw (40)–6
M6 Bolt Set (25)–2
M8 x 41mm Bolt (50)–6
M10 x 68mm Screw (34)–4 M10 x 74mm Bolt (7)–1
M10 Locknut
(33)–1
M8 Jam Nut
(38)–8
M8 x 10mm
Screw (27)–6
M8 x 25mm
Screw (56)–2
M4 x 16mm
Screw (52)–12
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
Use 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.

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• To hire an authorized service technician to
assemble this product, call 1-800-445-2480.
• Assembly requires two persons.
• Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing
materials until you finish all assembly steps.
• Left and right parts are marked “L” or “Left” and
“R” or “Right.”
• To identify small parts, see page 6.
• In addition to the included tool(s), assembly
requires the following tools:
one adjustable wrench
one Phillips screwdriver
one rubber mallet
Assembly may be easier if you have a set of
wrenches. To avoid damaging parts, do not use
power tools.
ASSEMBLY
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2. Identify the Front Stabilizer (63), which has
Wheels (21).
OrienttheFrontStabilizer(63)asindicatedby
the sticker. Make sure that the large holes in
the Front Stabilizer are facing the Frame (1).
Whileasecondpersonliftsthefrontofthe
Frame (1), attach the Front Stabilizer (63) to the
Frame with two M10 x 68mm Screws (34).
63
21
21
34
Large
Holes
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2
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computer and register your product.
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Customer Care
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Note: If you do not have Internet access, call
Customer Care (see the front cover of this
manual) and register your product.

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3. Orient the Rear Stabilizer (9) as indicated by the
sticker.
WhileasecondpersonliftstherearoftheFrame
(1), attach the Rear Stabilizer (9) to the Frame
with two M10 x 68mm Screws (34).
34
9
1
3
4
4. Orient the Upright (2) and the Top Shield (41)
as shown. Slide the Top Shield upward onto the
Upright. Do not remove the wire ties from the
Upright.
Next,slidetheUpright(2)ontotheFrame(1).
Attach the Upright (2) with four M10 x 20mm
Screws (40), an M10 x 74mm Bolt (7), and an
M10 Locknut (33). Do not tighten the Screws
and the Bolt yet.
2
41
Wire Ties
33
7
1
40
40
40

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5
5. See the inset drawing. Locate the wire tie in the
lower end of the Upright (2). Tie the wire tie to
the Wire Harness (73). Next, pull the upper end
of the wire tie until the Wire Harness is routed
through the Upright.
Tip: To prevent the Wire Harness (73) from
falling into the Upright (2), secure the Wire
Harness with the wire tie.
Next,slidetheTopShield(41)downwardtothe
Frame (1). Do not press the Top Shield into
place yet.
Then, attach the Water Bottle Holder (29) to the
Upright (2) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (52).
2
29
52
6. Identify the Left and Right Handlebars (85, 86).
Tip: Avoid pinching the Pulse Wires (84).
Attach the Left and Right Handlebars (85, 86) to
the Upright (2) with an M8 x 77mm Bolt (79) and
an M8 Jam Nut (38). Do not tighten the Bolt
yet.
MakesurethattheM8x77mmBolt(79)
is inserted through the bottom hole in the
Left and Right Handlebars (85, 86) and the
Upright (2).
Next,locatethewiretiesinsidetheUpright(2).
Tie the lower ends of the wire ties to the Pulse
Wires (84). Then, pull the upper ends of the wire
ties until the Pulse Wires are routed through the
Upright.
6
85
38 86
79
84
84
Wire Tie
2
Avoid pinching the
Pulse Wires (84)
2
1
73
Wire Tie
41

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Battery
Cover
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7. The Console (23) can use four AA batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
Do not use old and new batteries together or
alkaline, standard, and rechargeable batter-
ies together. IMPORTANT: If the Console has
been exposed to cold temperatures, allow
it to warm to room temperature before you
insert batteries. Otherwise, you may dam-
age the console displays or other electronic
components.
Removethebatterycoverfromthebackofthe
Console (23), and insert batteries into the battery
compartment. Make sure to orient the bat-
teries as shown by the diagram inside the
battery compartment. Then, reattach the bat-
tery cover.
8. Untie and discard the wire ties on the Wire
Harness (73) and the Pulse Wires (84).
WhileasecondpersonholdstheConsole(23)
near the Upright (2), connect the console wires
to the Wire Harness (73) and to the Pulse
Wires (84).
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2
23
73, 84

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9
10
9. Insert the excess wire into the Upright (2) or into
the Console (23).
PresstheRearUprightCover(75)intothe
Upright (2). Have a second person hold the Rear
Upright Cover in place.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (23) to the Upright (2) with four
M4 x 16mm Screws (52); start all the Screws,
and then tighten them.
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Avoid pinching
the wires
Avoid pinching
the wires
75
52
10. Finish attaching the Left and Right Handlebars
(85, 86) to the Upright (2) with an M8 x 77mm
Bolt (79) and an M8 Jam Nut (38).
Tip: While inserting the M8 x 77mm Bolt (79),
avoid pinching or damaging the wires inside
the Upright (2).
Seestep6.Tighten the M8 x 77mm Bolt (79).
38
85
86
79
2
2
11. Attach the Front Upright Cover (81) to the
Upright (2) and to the Rear Upright Cover (75)
with two M4 x 16mm Screws (52).
11 81
52
75
2

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12
8
6
5
42
42
38
38
50
50
5
12. Identify the Right Upper Body Arm (8).
SlideanUpperBodyArmCover(42)upward
onto the Right Upper Body Arm (8).
Next,inserttheRightUpperBodyArm(8)into
an Upper Body Leg (5).
Tip: Have a second person hold the Upper
Body Arm Cover (42) while you perform this
action:
Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (8) to the
Upper Body Leg (5) with three M8 x 41mm Bolts
(50) and three M8 Jam Nuts (38). Make sure
that the Jam Nuts are inside the hexagonal
holes.
Assemble the Left Upper Body Arm (6) and
the other Upper Body Leg (5) in the same
way.
Hexagonal
Holes
Grease
26
69
69
2
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13. Insert the Pivot Axle (26) into the Upright (2), and
center the Pivot Axle.
Usingasmallplasticbagtokeepyourfingers
clean, apply a generous amount of the included
grease to both ends of the Pivot Axle (26).
Then,slideaWaveWasher(69)ontoeachside
of the Pivot Axle (26).

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8
6
26
47
55
42
56
46
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14. Orient an Upper Body Arm Spacer (47) as
shown. Slide the Upper Body Arm Spacer onto
the right side of the Pivot Axle (26).
Next,slidetheRightUpperBodyArm(8)onto
the right side of the Pivot Axle (26).
Repeat these actions on the other side of the
elliptical.
TightenanM8x25mmScrew(56)withanM8
Washer (55) into each end of the Pivot Axle (26)
at the same time.
Next,slidetherightUpperBodyArmCover
(42) upward. Then, press the tabs on an Axle
Cap (46) into the Upper Body Arm Spacer (47).
Repeat this action on the other side of the
elliptical.
Then,slidetheUpperBodyArmCover(42)
downward to cover the M8 x 41mm Bolts (not
shown). Repeat this action on the other side
of the elliptical.
15. Identify the Right Pedal (14) and the Right Pedal
Arm (12).
AttachtheRightPedal(14)totheRightPedal
Arm (12) with three M8 x 10mm Screws (27);
start all the Screws, and then tighten them.
Attach the Left Pedal (not shown) to the Left
Pedal Arm (not shown) in the same way.
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12
14
27

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16. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on
the Right Crank Arm (80).
SlidetheRightPedalArm(12)ontotheaxleon
the Right Crank Arm (80).
Next,slideanM10x28mmWasher(83)ontoan
M10 x 20mm Screw (40), and tighten the Screw
into the axle.
Then,pressaPedalArmCap(74)intotheRight
Pedal Arm (12).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
74
40
83
12
80
Grease
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17. See assembly steps 4 and 5. Tighten the M10
x 20mm Screws (40) and the M10 x 74mm Bolt
(7). Then, press the Top Shield (41) into place.
Next,applyasmallamountofgreasetoanM6
Bolt Set (25).
HoldtheendoftheRightPedalArm(12)inside
the bracket on the right Upper Body Leg (5).
AttachtherightUpperBodyLeg(5)totheRight
Pedal Arm (12) with the M6 Bolt Set (25).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
5
25
12
41
25
Grease

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19. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical are properly tightened. Note: Extra parts may be included. To
protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the elliptical.
18. Attach the Tablet Holder (32) to the back of the
Console (23) with four M4 x 16mm Screws (52);
start all the Screws, and then tighten them.
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32
52
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HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL
Due to the size and weight of the elliptical, moving
it requires two persons. Stand in front of the ellipti-
cal, hold the upright, and place one foot against one of
the front wheels. Pull on the upright and have a second
person lift the rear stabilizer until the elliptical will roll
on the wheels. Carefully move the elliptical to the
desired location, and then lower it to the floor.
HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL
To mo u nt th e e lli p ti c al, h o ld th e h and l eba r s or th e
upper body arms 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 di s mou n t the e l li p tic a l, wa i t unt i l the p e dal s c ome t o
a complete stop. Note: The elliptical 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.
Place
your foot
here
Upright
Wheel
Lift here
Pedals
Upper Body Arms
Handlebars
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL

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HOW TO LEVEL THE ELLIPTICAL
If the elliptical rocks
slightly on your floor
during use, turn one
or both of the level-
ing feet beneath the
rear stabilizer until
the rocking motion
is eliminated.
HOW TO USE THE TABLET HOLDER
IMPORTANT: The tablet holder was designed for
use with most full-size tablets and smart phones.
Do not place any other electronic device or object
into the tablet holder.
To insert a tablet or
smart phone into
the tablet holder,
set the bottom
edge of the tablet
or smart phone in
the tray. Make sure
that the tablet or
smart phone is
firmly secured in
the tablet holder. Reverse these actions to remove
the tablet or smart phone from the tablet holder. holder.
Leveling Feet

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CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The advanced console offers an array of features
designed to make your workouts more effective and
enjoyable.
When you use the manual mode of the console, 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 handgrip heart rate monitor
or a compatible heart rate monitor. (See page 22
for information about purchasing an optional chest
heart rate monitor.)
The console also offers a selection of quick onboard
workouts that automatically change the resistance of
the pedals and prompt you to vary your pedaling pace
while guiding you through an effective workout.
You can also connect your smart device to the console
and use an iFit®app to record and track your workout
information.
To use the manual mode, see page 19. To use a
quick onboard workout, see page 21.
To connect your smart device to the console, see
page 22. To connect your heart rate monitor to
the console, see page 22. To change console
settings, see page 23.
Before using the console, make sure that batteries are
installed (see assembly step 7 on page 10). If there
is a sheet of plastic on the display, remove the plastic.

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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
1. Turn on the console.
Press any button or begin pedaling to turn on the
console.
When you turn on the console, the displays will turn
on, a tone will sound, and the console will be ready
for use.
2. Select the manual mode.
When you turn on the con-
sole, the manual mode will
be selected automatically.
If you have selected a
workout, reselect the manual
mode by pressing the On/
Reset button.
3. Begin pedaling and change the resistance of
the pedals as desired.
As you pedal, change
the resistance of the ped-
als by pressing the Digital
Resistance increase and
decrease buttons.
Note: After you press the buttons, it will take a
moment for the pedals to reach the selected resis-
tance level.
4. Follow your progress with the displays.
The speed meter—This
display will provide a visual
representation of your pedal-
ing speed. As you increase
or decrease your pedaling
speed, bars will appear or
disappear in the speed meter.
Note: During a quick onboard workout, this display
will show a target speed zone for each segment of
the workout.
The upper display—This display will show your
pedaling speed in revolutions per minute (RPM)
and your power output in watts. The display will
change every few seconds.
This display will also show the resistance level
of the pedals for a few seconds each time the
resistance level changes.
This display will also show
your heart rate (BPM) when
you use the handgrip heart
rate monitor or a compat-
ible heart rate monitor (see
step 5).
The center display—This
display will show the distance
(Dist.) you have pedaled in
miles or kilometers and the
elapsed time. The display will
change every few seconds.
Note: During a quick onboard workout, the display
will show the time remaining in the workout instead
of the elapsed time.
The lower display—This
display will show your
pedaling speed in miles per
hour or kilometers per hour
and the approximate num-
ber of calories (Cals.) you
have burned. The display will change every few
seconds.
To pause the console, stop pedaling. When the
console is paused, the displays will pause. To
continue your workout, simply resume pedaling.
To reset the displays to zero, press the On/Reset
button.
Note: The console can show pedaling speed and
distance in either miles or kilometers. To change
the unit of measurement, see THE SETTINGS
MODE on page 23.

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5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
You can measure your heart rate using either the
handgrip heart rate monitor or a compatible heart
rate monitor. For information about purchas-
ing an optional chest heart rate monitor, see
page 22.
The console is compatible with all BLUETOOTH®
Smart heart rate monitors. To connect your heart
rate monitor to the console, see page 22.
Note: If you use both heart rate monitors at the
same time, the BLUETOOTH Smart heart rate
monitor will have priority.
If there are sheets of
plastic on the metal
contacts on the
handgrip heart rate
monitor, remove the
plastic. In addition,
make sure that your
hands are clean. To
measure your heart
rate, hold the handgrip
heart rate monitor with your palms resting against
the contacts. Avoid moving your hands or grip-
ping the contacts tightly.
When your pulse is detected, your heart rate will be
shown in the upper display. For the most accurate
heart rate reading, hold the contacts for at least
15 seconds.
If your heart rate is not shown, make sure that your
hands are positioned as described. Be careful not
to move your hands excessively or to squeeze the
contacts tightly. For optimal performance, clean
the contacts using a soft cloth; never use alcohol,
abrasives, or chemicals to clean the contacts.
6. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
If the pedals do not move for several seconds, a
series of tones will sound, the console will pause,
and displays will pause.
If the pedals do not move for several minutes, the
console will turn off and the displays will be reset.
Contacts