Pro-Form 450 Elliptical User manual

CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
Serial
Number
Decal
Model No. PFEL03907.1
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
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or if parts are damaged or missing,
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USER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
The warning decal shown here has been
applied in the location shown. If the 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 may not be shown at
actual size.

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1. Before beginning any exercise program, con-
sult your physician. This is especially impor-
tant for persons over the age of 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. Your elliptical exerciser is intended for home
use only. Do not use your elliptical exerciser
in a commercial, rental, or institutional set-
ting.
4. Keep your elliptical exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place your 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 your elliptical exerciser to mount,
dismount, and use it.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from your elliptical exerciser at all times.
7. Your 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 your 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 your elliptical exerciser.
10. Keep your back straight while using your
elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back.
11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user’s 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. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.
14. Use your elliptical exerciser only as
described in this manual.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical exerciser before using your elliptical
exerciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing the revolutionary
PROFORM®450 elliptical exerciser. The 450 elliptical
exerciser provides a wide 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.
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.
Pulse Sensor
Upper Body Arm
Pedal Disc
Wheel
Pedal
Water Bottle Holder*
Console
Fan
*No water bottle is included
Adjustment Knob

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ASSEMBLY
To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call 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.
Assembly requires the included hex keys and your own Phillips screwdriver ,
adjustable wrench , and rubber mallet .
As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, 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
following the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-
assembled. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.
M10 x 70mm Button Screw (75)–6
M4 x 16mm
Screw (84)–10
M4 x 32mm Screw
(95)–2
M6 x 16mm Patch
Screw (80)–6 M6 x 36mm Button
Bolt (76)–4
Wave Washer
(88)–2
M10 Split
Washer (78)–10
M6 Nylon
Locknut (77)–4
M10 x 20mm Patch
Screw (79)–4
M10 x 35mm Shoulder
Screw (63)–2
M4 x 12mm
Screw (99)–4
M4 x 16mm
Round Head
Screw (94)–4

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2. Attach a Wheel (50) to the front of the Frame (1)
with an M10 x 35mm Shoulder Screw (63).
Repeat this step to attach the other
Wheel (50).
2
1.
While another person lifts the rear of the Frame
(1), attach a Frame Cover (48) to the Frame
with two M4 x 16mm Screws (84).
Repeat this step to attach the other
Frame Cover (48).
48
1
1
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin
assembling the elliptical exerciser.
84
63 50
1
63
50
84
48

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4. Tip: Be careful not to pinch the Wire Harness
(49) during this step.
Orient the Water Bottle Holder (5) as shown and
slide it onto the Upright (2). Attach the Water
Bottle Holder with two M4 x 32mm Screws (95).
Slide the Console Cover (96) onto the Upright
(2) and move it downward to the Water Bottle
Holder (5). Then, insert the Console Bracket (3)
into the top of the Upright. Attach the Console
Bracket with four M4 x 12mm Screws (99).
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3. Tip: Be careful not to pinch the Wire Harness
(49) during this step.
Have another person hold the Upright (2) near
the Frame (1). Locate the wire tie in the Upright.
Tie the lower end of the wire tie to the Wire
Harness (49). 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 from falling inside
the Upright, secure the Wire Harness with a
rubber band.
Attach the Upright (2) to the Frame (1) with four
M10 x 20mm Patch Screws (79), and four M10
Split Washers (78). Tip: Tighten the two Patch
Screws on the front of the elliptical exerciser
before tightening the other two Patch
Screws.
3
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (49)
during this step
Avoid pinching
the Wire
Harness (49)
during this step
2
1
49
78
78
78
79
79
79
99
99
95
49
96
3
5
Wire Tie
2

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5. The Console (4) can be operated with four 1.5V
“D” batteries (not included); alkaline batteries are
recommended. IMPORTANT: If the elliptical
exerciser has been exposed to cold tempera-
tures, allow it to warm to room temperature
before inserting batteries into the Console. If
you do not do this, the console displays or
other electronic components may become
damaged. Remove the two screws from the
back of the console, and remove the battery
cover. Insert four batteries into the Console.
Orient the batteries as shown by the markings
inside the battery compartment. Then, reattach
the battery cover.
The Console (4) can also be operated with an
optional power supply (not included). To pur-
chase a power supply, call the telephone
number on the front cover of this manual. To
avoid damaging the console, use only a
manufacturer-supplied power supply. Plug
one end of the power supply 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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6. Tip: Be careful not to pinch the wires during
this step.
While a second person holds the Console (4)
near the Upright (2), connect the console wire to
the Wire Harness (49).
Attach the Console (4) with four M4 x 16mm
Screws (84).
6
4
4
2
84
96 84
49
Console Wire
Batteries
Battery
Cover
Screws
Avoid pinching
the wires during
this step

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8. Attach the Left Pedal (12) to the left Pedal Arm
(14) with three M10 x 70mm Button Screws
(75), three M10 Split Washers (78), and an M4
x 16mm Screw (84).
Repeat this step on the right side of the
elliptical exerciser.
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7. Slide the Console Cover (96) (see the drawing
in step 6) upward to the Console (4). Attach the
Console Cover with four M4 x 16mm Round
Head Screws (94).
96
94
94
14
75
78
78
12
84
4

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10. Apply a generous amount of the included
grease to the Pivot Axle (16). Then, apply a
small amount of grease to two Wave Washers
(88).
Insert the Pivot Axle (16) into the Upright (2).
Slide a Wave Washer (88) onto each end of the
Pivot Axle.
Slide the left Upper Body Leg (6) onto the Pivot
Axle (16). Attach the left Upper Body Leg with
an M6 x 16mm Patch Screw (80) and a Large
Axle Cover (20). Attach the right Upper Body
Leg (6) in the same way.
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9. Identify the Left Upper Body Arm (8), which is
marked with an “L” sticker. Orient the Left Upper
Body Arm and the left Upper Body Leg (6) as
shown; make sure that the hexagonal holes
in the Left Upper Body Arm are in the indi-
cated location.
Slide the Left Upper Body Arm (8) onto the left
Upper Body Leg (6). Attach the Left Upper Body
Arm with two M6 x 36mm Button Bolts (76) and
two M6 Nylon Locknuts (77); make sure that
the Nylon Locknuts are inside the hexagonal
holes.
Repeat this step for the Right Upper Body
Arm (9) and the right Upper Body Leg (6).
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8
77
80
20
688
88
6
20
80
76 Hexagonal
Holes
6
9
77
2
76
Grease
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