Pro-Form 390 E User manual

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this equipment. eep this manual
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Model No. 30331.1
Serial No.
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space above for reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICAL .............................................................15
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................20
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................22
PARTLIST ..............................................................................24
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................26
ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
This drawing shows the location(s) of the
warning decal(s). If a decal is missing or
illegible, see 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.
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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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. 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
damage, place a mat under the elliptical.
7. Inspect and properly tighten all parts
regularly. Replace any worn parts
immediately.
8. eep 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 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.
13. 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.
14. eep your back straight while using the
elliptical; do not arch your back.
15. 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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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 BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing the PROFORM®390 E ellip-
tical. The 390 E elliptical provides an array 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 back 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.

ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical 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 .
See 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. To avoid damaging parts, do not use power tools for assembly.
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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).
4
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.
Tip: To prevent the Wire Harness (42) from
falling into the Upright (2), secure the Wire
Harness with the wire tie.
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
5
2
6. The Console (4) can use four D batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
IMPORTANT: 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, and insert the batteries into the battery
compartments. Make sure to orient the batter-
ies as shown by the diagrams inside the
battery compartments. Then, reattach the
battery covers.
To purchase an optional power adapter, call
the telephone number on the cover of this
manual. To avoid damaging the console, use
only a manufacturer-supplied power adapter.
Plug one end of the power adapter into the
receptacle 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. Untie and discard the wire tie attached to the
Wire Harness (42).
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 wires on the
Console 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).
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).
8
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 Nuts 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.
9
Hexagonal
Holes
8
6
6
9
77
77
76
76