Pro-Form 405 CE READ DRIVE User manual

USERʼS MANUAL
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. eep this manual
for future reference.
Serial Number Decal
(under frame)
Model No. PFEL64910.0
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions, or if parts are
damaged or missing, DO NOT
CONTACT THE STORE; please
contact Customer Care.
IMPORTANT: Please register this
product (see the limited warranty
on the back cover of this manual)
before contacting Customer Care.
CALL TOLL-FREE:
1-888-533-1333
Mon.–Fri., 6 a.m.–6 p.m. MT
Sat. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. MT
ON THE WEB:
www.proformservice.com
www.proform.com

2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICAL .............................................................14
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................21
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................23
PARTLIST ..............................................................................24
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................26
ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
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.

3
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 per-
sons 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 mois-
ture and dust. Place the elliptical 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 clearance in the front
and rear of the elliptical and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on
each side.
6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
7. eep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical at all times.
8. The elliptical should not be used by persons
weighing more than 300 lbs. (136 kg).
9. 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.
10. Hold the handlebars or the upper body arms
when mounting, dismounting, or using the
elliptical.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. eep your back straight while using the
elliptical; do not arch your back.
14. 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.

4
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
405 CE REAR DRIVE elliptical. The 405 CE REAR
DRIVE elliptical provides an impressive selection 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. 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.
Handlebar
Upper Body Arm
Storage Magnet
Console
Wheel
Pedal
Pedal Arm Latch
Storage Latch
Water Bottle Holder*
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Handle
Disc
*Water bottle is not included

5
ASSEMBLY
To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical, call 1-800-445-2480.
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 and a rubber
mallet .
As you assemble the elliptical, 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 fol-
lowing the parentheses 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.
M10 x 80mm Patch
Screw (100)–4
Large Wave
Washer (116)–2
M8 Split Washer
(103)–14 Small Wave
Washer (118)–2
M4 x 16mm
Screw (93)–12
M8 x 16mm Patch
Screw (102)–18
M6 x 12mm
Patch Screw
(111)–8
M
M4 x 19mm
Flat Head
Screw (117)–1
M8 x 25mm
Washer (45)–6
M8 x 25mm Patch
Screw (113)–2

6
1.
Orient the Front Stabilizer (3) as shown.
While another person lifts the Frame (1), attach
the Front Stabilizer (3) to the Frame with two
M10 x 80mm Patch Screws (100).
2. Orient the Rear Stabilizer (4) as shown.
While another person lifts the Folding Frame
(2), attach the Rear Stabilizer (4) to the Folding
Frame with two M10 x 80mm Patch Screws
(100).
1
2
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin. 3
1
2
4
100
100

7
3. Orient the Upright (5) and the Top Cover (23) as
shown. Slide the Top Cover upward onto the
Upright.
Have a second person hold the Upright (5) and
the Top Cover (23) near the Frame (1).
Locate the wire tie in the Upright (5). Tie the
lower end of the wire tie to the Wire Harness
(60). Next, pull the upper end of the wire tie
until the Wire Harness is routed through the
Upright.
Tip: To prevent the Wire Harness (60) from
falling into the Upright (5), secure the Wire
Harness with the wire tie.
3
1
60
23
5
Wire Tie
Wire Tie
4. Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (60).
Insert the Upright (5) into the Frame (1).
Attach the Upright (5) with four M8 x 16mm
Patch Screws (102) and four M8 Split Washers
(103). Do not tighten the Patch Screws yet.
Slide the Top Cover (23) downward; do not
press the Top Cover fully into place yet.
4
5Avoid pinching
the Wire
Harness (60)
1
102
102
102
102
103
103
23
60

8
6. Apply grease to the axle on the Right Upper
Body Leg (6) and to a Large Wave Washer
(116).
Slide a Leg Spacer (55) and the Large Wave
Washer (116) onto the Right Upper Body Leg
(6). Make sure that the flat side of the Leg
Spacer is facing outward.
Identify the Right Pedal Arm (12), which is
marked with a “Right” sticker, and orient it as
shown. Slide the Right Pedal Arm onto the
Right Upper Body Leg (6).
Attach the Right Pedal Arm (12) with an M8 x
16mm Patch Screw (102), an Axle Cover (56),
and an M8 x 25mm Washer (45).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
5
5. Apply a generous amount of the included
grease to the Upright Axle (48) and to two Small
Wave Washers (118).
Insert the Upright Axle (48) into the Upright (5)
and center it. Slide a Small Wave Washer (118)
onto each end of the Upright Axle.
Identify the Right and Left Upper Body Legs (6,
7), which are marked with “Right” and “Left”
stickers, and orient them as shown.
Slide the Right and Left Upper Body Legs (6, 7)
onto the Upright Axle (48).
Tighten two M8 x 16mm Patch Screws (102)
with M8 x 25mm Washers (45) into the ends of
the Upright Axle (48) at the same time. Firmly
tighten the Patch Screws.
102
102
45
45
118
118
48
6
5
7
Grease
Grease
6
55
12
56
45
102
116
Grease
Flat Side
6

9
8
8. Identify the Right Pedal (14) and the Right
Pedal Insert (112), which are marked with
“Right” stickers, and orient them as shown.
Set the Right Pedal Insert (112) on the Right
Pedal Arm (12). Then, set the Right Pedal (14)
on the Right Pedal Insert.
Attach the Right Pedal (14) and the Right Pedal
Insert (112) to the Right Pedal Arm (12) with
four M6 x 12mm Patch Screws (111).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
14
112
111
12
46
12
111
7. See drawing 7a. Apply grease to the axle on
the right Crank Arm (39).
Orient a Pedal Arm Sleeve (46) so that the flat
side is facing the elliptical. Slide the Pedal Arm
Sleeve onto the axle on the right Crank Arm
(39).
Attach the Pedal Arm Sleeve (46) with an M8 x
25mm Patch Screw (113), a Crank Cap (43),
and an M8 x 25mm Washer (45). Tip: Avoid
damaging the Crank Cap when tightening
the Patch Screw.
See drawing 7b. Lift the Latch (50) on the
underside of the Right Pedal Arm (12), and then
press the Right Pedal Arm onto the right
Adjustment Sleeve (46). Make sure that the
Right Pedal Arm latches into place.
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
45
43
46
Flat
Side
Grease
113
39
7a
7b
50

10
10
10. Identify the Right Handlebar (10), which is
marked with a “Right” sticker, and orient it as
shown.
Have a second person hold the Right
Handlebar (10) near the right side of the Upright
(5).
Locate the indicated wire tie in the Upright (5).
Tie the lower end of the wire tie to the Pulse
Wire (34) inside the Right Handlebar (10). 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: Avoid pinching the Pulse Wire (34).
Attach the Right Handlebar (10) to the Upright
(5) with two M8 x 16mm Patch Screws (102)
and two M8 Split Washers (103).
Attach the Left Handlebar (11) in the same
way.
102
103
34
10
11
5
Wire Tie
Avoid pinching the
Pulse Wire (34)
9
8
6
7
9
102
103
103
9. Identify the Right Upper Body Arm (8), which is
marked with a “Right” sticker, and orient it as
shown.
Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (8) to the
Right Upper Body Leg (6) with three M8 x
16mm Patch Screws (102) and three M8 Split
Washers (103).
Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (9) to the
Left Upper Body Leg (7) in the same way.