Pro-Form 550 Hr Elliptical User manual

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USER'S MANUAL
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CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
Model No. PFEVEL3486.0
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACE ENT ..............................................................2
IPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSE BLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICALEXERCISER ..................................................12
AINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................19
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................20
PARTLIST ..............................................................................21
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................22
ORDERINGREPLACE ENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
RECYCLINGINFOR ATION.........................................................BackCover
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.
PROFOR 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 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.
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 exerciser only as described
in this manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
4. The elliptical exerciser is intended for home
use only. Do not use the elliptical exerciser
in a commercial, rental, or institutional set-
ting.
5. 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 at least 3 ft. (0.9 m) of
clearance in the front and rear of your ellipti-
cal exerciser and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each side.
6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
7. Keep children under age 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 lbs.
(113 kg).
9. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the elliptical exerciser. 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 exerciser.
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. Keep your back straight while using the
elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back.
13. 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.
14. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Pedal Disc
Shield
Pedal
Water Bottle Holder*
Console
Upper Body Arm
Wheel
Thank you for selecting the new PROFOR ®550 HR
elliptical exerciser. The 550 HR provides a 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 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 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.
*Water bottle is not included

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M8 Split
Washer (79)–4
M8 Washer
(64)–4
M10 Split
Washer (78)–4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (60)–4
M8 x 25mm Patch
Screw (70)–2
M8 x 19mm Patch
Screw (73)–4
M8 Locknut
(59)–2
M10 Locknut
(84)–4
M8 x 23mm Shoulder
Screw (65)–4
Large Wave
Washer (20)–4
Wave Washer
(27)–2
M4 x 19mm
Screw (68)–6
M8 Large
Washer (81)–2
M4 x 32mm
Screw (67)–8
M4 x 12mm Flat
Head Screw (88)–8
Star Washer
(85)–6
M10 x 76mm Button Bolt (74)–2M10 x 60mm Button Screw (89)–2
M10 x 50mm Carriage Bolt (75)–2 M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolt (58)–2
M4 x 22mm
Screw (66)–2
ASSEMBLY
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 tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .
As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify small parts. The number in parenthe-
ses 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: If a part is not in the hardware
kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.

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1.
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (35) to the Frame (1)
with two 10 x 75mm Carriage Bolts (58) and
two 10 Locknuts (84).
Press the Stabilizer Caps (36) onto the Rear
Stabilizer (35).
2. Attach the Front Stabilizer (3) to the Frame (1)
with two 10 x 76mm Button Bolts (74), two
10 Split Washers (78), two Concave Spacers
(90), and two 10 Locknuts (84). Do not
tighten the Locknuts yet.
Finger tighten two 10 x 60mm Button Screws
(89), two 10 Split Washers (78), and two
Concave Spacers (90) through the Front
Stabilizer (3) and into the Frame (1).
Tighten the two M10 Locknuts (84), and then
tighten the two M10 x 60mm Button Screws
(89).
84
35
1
84
3
78
78
90
90
89
90 78 89
1
36
36
74
78
90
58
2
1
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.

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3. Orient a Wheel (28) so that the four posts (see
the inset drawing) are facing away from the
Front Stabilizer (3).
Attach the Wheel (28) to the Front Stabilizer (3)
with an 8 Locknut (59). Then, press a Wheel
Cover (29) onto the posts on the Wheel.
Attach the other Wheel (28) in the same way.
28
28
3
29 59
28
Posts
3
4. While another person holds the Upright (2) near
the Frame (1), connect the Upper Wire Harness
(18) to the Lower Wire Harness (38).
Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harnesses (18,
38). Slide the Upright (2) onto the Frame (1).
Attach the Upright (2) with four 8 x 19mm
Patch Screws (73) and four 8 Split Washers
(79). Do not tighten the Patch Screws yet.
4
2
73
73
1
73
79
38
18
79
79
Avoid pinching the
wire harnesses

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5. Identify the Left Pedal Arm (21), which is
marked with an “L” sticker.
Attach a Pedal (19) to the Left Pedal Arm (21)
with three 4 x 19mm Screws (68) and three
Star Washers (85).
Attach the other Pedal (not shown) to the
Right Pedal Arm (not shown) in the same
way.
19
21
68
68
85
85
14
27
6
2
18
6
65
64 14
64
27
16
Grease
Grease
65
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6. Apply a coat of the included grease to the Pivot
Axle (16) and to two Wave Washers (27).
Insert the Pivot Axle (16) into the Upright (2)
and center it. Be careful not to damage the
Upper Wire Harness (18) with the Pivot Axle.
Slide a Wave Washer (27) onto each side of the
Pivot Axle (16).
Orient the Upper Body Legs (6) as shown.
Then, slide an Upper Body Leg onto each side
of the Pivot Axle (16).
Tighten two 8 x 23mm Shoulder Screws (65),
two 8 Washers (64), and two Pivot Covers
(14) into the ends of the Pivot Axle (16) at the
same time. Tip: Avoid damaging the Pivot
Covers when tightening the Shoulder
Screws.

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7. Apply grease to the axle on the Upper Body
Leg (6). Then, apply grease to a Large Wave
Washer (20) and slide it onto the axle.
Apply grease to the Left Crank Arm (42).
Orient an Inner Crank Arm Bushing (26) so
that the flat side is facing away from the Left
Crank Arm (42). Slide the Inner Crank Arm
Bushing onto the Left Crank Arm.
Slide the Left Pedal Arm (21) onto the Left
Upper Body Leg (6) and the Left Crank Arm
(42) at the same time.
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
6
21
20
Grease
Grease
7
42
26
Flat Side
8. Attach the Left Pedal Arm (21) to the Left Upper
Body Leg (6) with an 8 x 23mm Shoulder
Screw (65), an 8 Washer (64), and a Pedal
Leg Cover (23).
Apply grease to a Large Wave Washer (20) and
slide it onto the Left Crank Arm (42).
Attach the Left Pedal Arm (21) to the Left Crank
Arm (42) with an 8 x 25mm Patch Screw (70)
and an 8 Large Washer (81).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
Tighten the four M8 x 19mm Patch Screws
(73).
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Grease 42
20
81
70
23
73
73
64
21
6
65

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9
10
10
2
18
Console Wire
Harness
60 17
66
10. While another person holds the Console (10)
near the Upright (2), connect the console wire
harness to the Upper Wire Harness (18).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wire harnesses.
Attach the Console (10) to the Upright (2) with
four 4 x 16mm Screws (60).
Attach the Water Bottle Holder (17) to the
Upright (2) with two 4 x 22mm Screws (66).
9. The Console (10) can use four AA 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 battery cover, insert the
batteries into the battery compartment, and
reattach the battery cover. Make sure to orient
the batteries as shown by the diagram
inside the battery compartment.
To purchase an optional AC adapter, contact
the store where you purchased this product
or call the telephone number on the cover of
this manual. To avoid damaging the console,
use only a manufacturer-supplied AC
adapter. Plug one end of the AC adapter into
the jack on the frame of the elliptical exerciser;
plug the other end into an outlet installed in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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Batteries
Battery
Cover
Avoid pinching the
wire harnesses