Pro-Form 400 H Elliptical User manual

CAUTION
Read all precautions and
instructions in this manual
before using this equipment.
Keep this manual for future
reference.
Model No. PFEL3906.0
Serial No.
Serial
Number
Decal
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-
tions before using the elliptical exerciser.
1. Read all instructions in this manual and all
warnings on the elliptical exerciser before
using the elliptical exerciser.
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 institu-
tional setting.
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 enough clearance
around the elliptical exerciser to mount, dis-
mount, and use it.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the elliptical exerciser. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection while exer-
cising.
7. Keep children under 12 and pets away from
the elliptical exerciser at all times.
8. The elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.
9. When mounting or dismounting the elliptical
exerciser, always hold the upper body arms
and step onto and off the pedal that is in the
lowest position.
10. 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 determin-
ing heart rate trends in general.
11. Keep your back straight while using the ellip-
tical exerciser; do not arch your back.
12. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.
13. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
14. The warning decals shown on page 4 have
been placed on the elliptical exerciser. If a
decal is missing or illegible, call the toll-free
telephone number on the front cover of this
manual and order a free replacement decal.
Apply the decal in the location shown.
WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician.
This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health prob-
lems. Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or
property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM®400 H
elliptical exerciser. The PROFORM 400 H is an
incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a
natural elliptical path, minimizing the impact on your
knees and ankles. Welcome to a whole new world of
natural, elliptical-motion 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 front
cover of this manual. To help us assist you, note the
product model number and serial number before con-
tacting us. The model number is PFEL3906.0. The
serial number can be found on a decal attached to the
elliptical exerciser (see the front cover of this manual).
To avoid a registration fee for any service needed
under warranty, you must register the elliptical
exerciser at www.proformservice.com/registration.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
FRONT
BACK
RIGHT SIDE
Pedal Arm
Pedal Disc
Side Shield
Pedal
Ramp Pin
Water Bottle Holder*
Console
Leveling Foot
Upper Body Arm
Pulse Sensor
Wheel
Ramp
*No water bottle is included

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To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call toll-free 1-800-445-2480.
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 hex keys, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .
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 on page 21. The number following the key
number is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been preassembled. If a part
is not found in the parts bag, check to see if it has been preassembled.
M8 Split
Washer (93)–2
M8 Washer
(64)–4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (60)–4
M8 x 25mm Patch
Screw (70)–6
M8 Nylon
Locknut (87)–2
M10 Nylon
Locknut (84)–4
Large Wave
Washer (20)–2
Wave Washer
(27)–2
M4 x 19mm
Screw (68)–6
M8 Large
Washer (81)–2
Star Washer
(85)–6
M4 x 22mm
Screw (66)–2
M10 x 77mm Carriage Bolt (58)–4
M8 x 69mm Button Bolt (91)–2
M8 x 63mm Bolt Set (67)–2
ASSEMBLY

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1.
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (35) to the
Frame (1) with two M10 x 77mm Carriage
Bolts (58) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (84).
2. Attach the Front Stabilizer (3) to the
Frame (1) with two M10 x 77mm Carriage
Bolts (58) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (84).
84
35
1
58
84
84
58
3
1
58
2
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin
assembling the elliptical exerciser.
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4. Identify the Left Pedal Arm (21), which is
marked with a “Left” sticker.
Attach a Pedal (19) to the Left Pedal Arm (21)
with three M4 x 19mm Screws (68) and three
Star Washers (85).
Repeat this step for the Right Pedal
Arm (not shown).
4
19
21
85
85
68
3. Identify the Ramp Axle (74), which is longer
than the Pivot Axle (not shown). Apply a gen-
erous amount of the included grease to the
Ramp Axle.
Have a second person hold the Ramp (78)
near the Frame (1) in the position shown.
Insert the Ramp Axle (74) through the Ramp
and the Frame. Tighten an M8 x 25mm Patch
Screw (70), with an M8 Washer (64) and a
Ramp Cover (59), into each end of the Ramp
Axle.
Next, pull the Ramp Pin (90) and align the
Ramp (78) with one of the three holes in the
Frame (1). Then, release the Ramp Pin into
the Frame. Make sure that the Ramp Pin is
firmly engaged in the Frame.
59
78
1
74
Grease
59
64
70
70
64
90
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6. Apply a small amount of grease to a Crank
Arm Spacer (45). Orient the Crank Arm
Spacer so that the flange is on the side
shown, and slide it onto the Left Crank Arm
(42). Then, slide the Left Pedal Arm (21) onto
the Left Crank Arm.
Apply a small amount of grease to a Large
Wave Washer (20) and press it against the
Left Pedal Arm (21). Then, tighten an
M8 x 25mm Patch Screw (70), with an M8
Washer (64) and a Pedal Leg Cover (23), into
the end of the Left Crank Arm (42).
Repeat this step for the Right Pedal Arm
and the Right Crank Arm (not shown).
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70
42
21
45
20
23
64
Grease
5. Orient an Upper Body Leg (6) and a Ramp
Wheel (24) as shown. Apply a small amount
of grease to the barrel of an M8 x 63mm Bolt
Set (67). Attach the Upper Body Leg and the
Ramp Wheel to the Left Pedal Arm (21) with
the Bolt Set and two Wheel Covers (11).
Repeat this step for the Right Pedal Arm
(not shown).
6
24
5
11
67
11
21
Grease
67

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8. Attach the Water Bottle Holder (17) to the
Upright (2) with two M4 x 22mm Screws (66).
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7. Have a second person hold the Upright (2)
near the Frame (1) as shown. Next, connect
the Upper Wire Harness (18) to the Lower
Wire Harness (38).
Attach the Upright (2) to the Frame (1) with
two M8 x 69mm Button Bolts (91), two M8
Split Washers (93), and two M8 Nylon
Locknuts (87). Be careful to avoid pinching
the wires.
2
38
18
1
93
2
17
66
91
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harnesses
during this step
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9. The Console (10) requires four “D” batteries
(not included); alkaline batteries are recom-
mended. Remove the battery cover from the
back of the Console and insert four batteries
into the battery compartment. Make sure that
the batteries are oriented as shown by the
diagram inside the battery compartment.
Then, reattach the battery cover.
Have a second person hold the Console (10)
near the Upright (2) as shown. Connect the
console wire to the Upper Wire Harness (18).
Attach the Console (10) to the Upright (2) with
four M4 x 16mm Screws (60). Be careful to
avoid pinching the wires.
Note: The Console (10) can be operated with
an optional power supply instead of batteries.
To purchase a power supply, call the toll-
free telephone number on the front cover
of this manual. Plug one end of the power
supply into the jack on the elliptical exerciser.
Plug the other end of the power supply into
an appropriate outlet that is properly installed
in accordance with all local codes and ordi-
nances.
10. Identify the Left Upper Body Arm (4), which is
marked with a “Left” sticker. Orient the Left
Upper Body Arm so that the indicated tube is
facing inward.
Lubricate the upper end of the left Upper Body
Leg (6) using a small amount of the included
high-temperature lubricant. Then, slide the
Left Upper Body Arm (4) onto the Upper Body
Leg.
Apply a generous amount of grease to the
Pivot Axle (16). Also, apply a small amount of
grease to a Wave Washer (27). Then, insert
the Pivot Axle through the Left Upper Body
Arm (4), an Upper Body Arm Spacer (29), the
Wave Washer, and the Upright (2). Make sure
that the Upper Body Arm Spacer is orient-
ed as shown, with the arrow pointed down-
ward.
2
Console Wire
18
60
2
4
6
29
27
16
Tube
Grease
Grease
Arrow
Lubricate
10
Batteries
Battery
Cover
10
Avoid pinching the
wires during this step
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