Pro-Form 500 Le Elliptical User manual

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CAUTION
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tions in this manual before using
this equipment. eep this manual
for future reference.
Model No. PFEL04910.0
Serial No.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICAL .............................................................14
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................21
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................22
PARTLIST ..............................................................................24
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................26
ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
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.

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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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Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Upper Body Arm
Crank Arm
Wheel
Pedal
Console
Water Bottle Holder*
Leveling Foot
Handle
Storage Latch
Storage Magnet
Fan
Pedal Arm Latch
*Water bottle is not included
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing the PROFORM®500 LE
elliptical. The 500 LE elliptical 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. 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.

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M10 Locknut
(81)–2
M8 Jam Nut
(79)–7
M8 Washer
(88)–6
Wave Washer
(111)–2
M8 Split
Washer
(90)–3
M4 x 16mm
Round Head
Screw (101)–10
M4 x 32mm
Round Head
Screw (105)–6
M8 x 69mm Button Bolt (80)–1
M4 Split
Washer
(112)–8
M4
Washer
(102)–8
M4 x 16mm
Blunt Screw
(104)–8
M10 x 80mm Carriage Bolt (82)–2
Hub Patch
Screw (87)–8
M8 x 23mm Shoulder
Patch Screw (115)–4
M8 x 23mm Button
Patch Screw (84)–4
M8 x 41mm Button
Bolt (78)–4
M8 x 80mm Patch Bolt (116)–2
M10 x 127mm Patch Screw (83)–2
M4 x 50mm Screw
(108)–2
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 , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .
Use 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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1.
While a second person lifts the Base (1),
attach the Front Stabilizer (6) to the Base
with two M10 x 80mm Carriage Bolts (82)
and two M10 Locknuts (81).
2. Remove the indicated screw and the ship-
ping bracket from the Base (1). Discard the
screw and the shipping bracket.
Next, tighten the Base Foot (26) into the
Base (1).
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81
81
82
1
1
Shipping
Bracket
26
Screw
2
1
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you
begin.

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3. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (7) to the Frame
(2) with two M10 x 127mm Patch Screws
(83).
Next, hold the handle on the Frame (2),
press the Latch Button (68), and lower the
Frame until the Rear Stabilizer (7) rests on
the floor.
383
7
Handle
2
68
4. Hold a Hub Cover (75) and a Crank Arm
(36) against the Crank (45).
Align the holes in the Hub Cover (75) and
the Crank Arm (36) with the unused holes in
the left side of the Crank (45).
Insert four Hub Patch Screws (87) into the
Hub Cover (75) and the Crank Arm (36),
and finger tighten the Hub Patch Screws
into the Crank (45). Tighten one Hub
Patch Screw, and then tighten the Hub
Patch Screw across from the first Hub
Patch Screw. Then, tighten the remaining
two Hub Patch Screws.
Repeat this step on the right side of the
elliptical.
Make sure that the Crank Arms (36) are
oriented with the Crank Bushing Sleeves
(43) in the positions shown. Note: There
are no Pulley Screws (98) on the right side.
4
36
45
98
75
87
87
36
43
43

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6. Identify the Left Upright Cover (17), which is
marked with a “Left” sticker, and hold it
against the left side of the Upright (3).
Attach the Left Upright Cover (17) with two
M4 x 16mm Round Head Screws (101).
Attach the Right Upright Cover (39) in
the same way.
5. While a second person holds the Upright (3)
near the Base (1), connect the Upper Wire
Harness (48) to the Lower Wire Harness
(49).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Insert the
Upright (3) into the Base (1).
Attach the Upright (3) with an M8 x 69mm
Button Bolt (80), an M8 Split Washer (90),
and an M8 Jam Nut (79). Do not tighten
the Button Bolt yet; make sure that the
Jam Nut is in the hexagonal hole in the
Base.
Next, finger tighten two M8 x 23mm Patch
Screws (84) and two M8 Split Washers (90)
into the Base (1). Do not tighten the
Button Screws yet.
Attach the Water Bottle Holder (22) to the
Base (1) with two M4 x 16mm Blunt Screws
(104).
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17
39
3
101
101
3
80
48
49
22
84
84
90
90
90 104
Avoid pinching
the wires
79
1
5

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7. Identify the Left and Right Handlebars (119,
120), which are marked with “Left” and
“Right” stickers, and orient them as shown.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Pulse Wires
(118). Attach the Left and Right Handlebars
(119, 120) to the Upright (3) with two M8 x
80mm Patch Bolts (116) and two M8 Jam
Nuts (79).
79
118
118
120
119
116
116
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Avoid pinching
the wires
8. Insert the Pulse Wires (118) upward through
the Upright (3) as shown. 8
3
3
118
118
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9. While a second person holds the Console
(5) near the Upright (3), connect the wires
on the Console to the Upper Wire Harness
(48) and to the Pulse Wires (118).
Insert the excess wire into the Upright (3) or
into the Console (5).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (5) to the Upright (3) with four M4 x
16mm Round Head Screws (101).
5
118
48
101
3
Avoid pinching
the wires

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10. Attach the Upright Cap (4) to the Console
(5) with two M4 x 16mm Round Head
Screws (101).
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11
11
8
9
12
78
78
79
79
Hexagonal
Holes
11. Identify the Left Upper Body Arm (8) and
the Left Upper Body Leg (11), which are
marked with “Left” stickers, and orient them
as shown.
Insert the Left Upper Body Arm (8) into the
Left Upper Body Leg (11).
Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (8) with two
M8 x 41mm Button Bolts (78) and two M8
Jam Nuts (79). Make sure that the Jam
Nuts are in the hexagonal holes in the
Left Upper Body Leg (11).
Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (9) to
the Right Upper Body Leg (12) in the
same way.
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4
101