Pro-Form 390 E User manual

Serial Number
Decal
CAUTIO
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
Model o. 831.23943.0
Serial o.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Part List and Drawing
ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
Userʼs Manual
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

TABLE OF CO TE TS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICALEXERCISER ..................................................14
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................18
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................20
PARTLIST ..............................................................................21
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................22
ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
90DAYFULLWARRANTY ..........................................................BackCover
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WAR I G DECAL PLACEME T
This drawing shows the location(s) of the warning
decal(s). If a 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(s) 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 age 35 or per-
sons 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. The elliptical exerciser is intended for home
use only. Do not use the elliptical exerciser
in a commercial, rental, or institutional set-
ting.
4. Keep the elliptical exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place the elliptical
exerciser 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 clear-
ance in the front and rear of the elliptical
exerciser and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each side.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical exerciser at all times.
7. The 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 the elliptical exer-
ciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot
protection.
9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the upper
body arms when mounting, dismounting, or
using the elliptical exerciser.
10. Keep your back straight while using the
elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back.
11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the userʼs 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. 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.
14. Use the elliptical exerciser only as described
in this manual.
WAR I G: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on the elliptical exerciser before using the elliptical
exerciser. Sears assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
IMPORTA T PRECAUTIO S

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Pulse Sensor
Upper Body Arm
Handlebar
Pedal Disc Wheel
Pedal
Fan
Console
Water Bottle Holder*
Leveling Foot
Handle
*Water bottle is not included
BEFORE YOU BEGI
Thank you for purchasing the PROFORM®390 E ellip-
tical exerciser. The 390 E elliptical exerciser provides
an array 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 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.

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.
In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver .
As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify small parts. The number in parenthe-
ses 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. ote: If a part is not in the hardware
kit, check to see if it has been preassembled. If a part is missing, call 1-888-533-1333.
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M10 x 48mm Patch
Screw (75)–6
M10 x 20mm Patch
Screw (79)–7
M8 x 20mm
Patch Screw
(80)–2
M4 x 48mm
Screw (89)–2
M8 x 45mm Button
Bolt (76)–4
M10 x 85mm Patch Screw (82)–4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (92)–7
Shoulder Patch Bolt (31)–2
M8 Washer
(33)–2
M10 Split
Washer (78)–10
M8 Jam Nut
(77)–4

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1.
While a second person lifts the rear of the
Frame (1), attach the Rear Stabilizer (70) to the
Frame with two M10 x 85mm Patch Screws
(82).
2. Orient the Front Stabilizer (73) so that the
“Front” sticker is facing away from the front of
the Frame (1).
While a second person lifts the front of the
Frame (1), attach the Front Stabilizer (73) to the
Frame with two M10 x 85mm Patch Screws
(82).
70
82
1
1
2
1
82
73
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.

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3
Wire
Tie
2
42
37
4. Slide the Upright (2) onto the Frame (1). Tip:
Have a second person hold the Top Shield
Cover (37) out of the way.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (42).
Attach the Upright (2) with four M10 x 20mm
Patch Screws (79) and four M10 Split Washers
(78).
Slide the Top Shield Cover (37) downward and
press it into the Frame (1).
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1
1
78 78
79 79
1
2
42
Wire Tie
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (42)
3. Orient the Upright (2) and the Top Shield Cover
(37) as shown. Slide the Top Shield Cover
upward onto the Upright.
Have a second person hold the Upright (2) near
the Frame (1).
See the inset drawing. Locate the wire tie in
the Upright (2). Tie the lower end of the wire tie
to the Wire Harness (42). Next, pull the upper
end of the wire tie upward out of the top of the
Upright. Then, untie and discard the wire tie.
Tip: To prevent the Wire Harness (42) from
falling into the Upright (2), secure the Wire
Harness with a rubber band or a piece of
tape.
2
42
37

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5. See the upper drawing. To avoid pinching or
damaging the Pulse Wires (28) while you
assemble the Handlebar (39), perform the fol-
lowing actions:
Insert the end of the left Pulse Wire (28) inside
the left side of the Handlebar (39).
Then, insert the end of the right Pulse Wire (28)
inside the right side of the Handlebar (39).
See the lower drawing. Have a second person
hold the Handlebar (39) in place around the
Upright (2).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Handlebar (39) to the Upright (2) with three M10
x 20mm Patch Screws (79).
39
39
79
79
28
28
Avoid pinching
the wires
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2
6. The Console (4) can use four D batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
IMPORTA T: If the Console has been
exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to
warm to room temperature before inserting
batteries. Otherwise, you may damage the
console displays or other electronic compo-
nents. Remove the screws, remove the battery
covers, insert the batteries into the battery com-
partments, and reattach the battery covers.
Make sure to orient the batteries as shown
by the diagrams inside the battery compart-
ments.
To purchase a power supply, call your local
Sears store. To avoid damaging the console,
use only a manufacturer-supplied power
supply. Plug one end of the AC adapter into the
jack on the console; plug the other end into an
outlet installed in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
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4
Batteries
Batteries
Screws
Battery
Covers

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7
4
2
7. Locate the Pulse Wires (28) inside the left and
right sides of the Handlebar (39) and pull them
upward out of the Upright (2).
While a second person holds the Console (4)
near the Upright (2), connect the console wires
to the Wire Harness (42) and to the Pulse Wires
(28).
Insert the excess wires into the Upright (2).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (4) to the Upright (2) with four M4 x
16mm Screws (92).
Console Wires
28
42
39
92
92
Avoid
pinching
the wires
8. Attach the Console Cover (32) to the back of
the Console (4) with two M4 x 48mm Screws
(89).
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4
32
89

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9. Identify the Left and Right Upper Body Arms (8,
9), which are marked with “Left” and “Right”
stickers.
Orient the Left Upper Body Arm (8) and an
Upper Body Leg (6) as shown. Make sure that
the hexagonal holes are in the indicated
location.
Insert the Left Upper Body Arm (8) into the
Upper Body Leg (6).
Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (8) with two M8
x 45mm Button Bolts (76) and two M8 Jam Nuts
(77). Make sure that the Jam uts are in the
hexagonal holes. Do not tighten the Button
Bolts yet.
Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (9) to the
other Upper Body Leg (6) in the same way.
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Hexagonal
Holes
8
6
6
9
77
77
76
76