Pro-Form 790 E User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT .............................................................. 2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER .................................................. 13
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 20
EXERCISE GUIDELINES ................................................................... 22
PART LIST .............................................................................. 23
EXPLODED DRAWING .................................................................... 25
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................. Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................. Back Cover
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.
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
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iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ®
790 E elliptical exerciser. The 790 E elliptical exerciser
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 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.
Console
Pulse Sensor
Handlebar
Upper Body Arm
Water Bottle Holder*
Power Cord
Pedal
Ramp
\Roller
Wheel
Handle
*Water bottle is not included
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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.
In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver _z_====_, two adjustable
wrenches _, and a rubber mallet ( _.
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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.
M6 Split Washer M8 Split Wave Washer
(111)-12 Washer (83)-11 (95)-2
M8 Locknut
(102)-4
M8 x 25mm
Washer (98)-6
#10 x 12.7mm
Screw (59)-12
M8 x 38mm
Bolt (96)-4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (104)-10
M8 x 56mm Patch
Screw (94)-2
H
M10 x 25mm
Washer (36)-2
M8 x 19mm Patch
Screw (82)-15
M8 x 80mm Patch
Screw (84)-2 M10 x 20mm Patch Screw (66)-2
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Attach the Front Stabilizer (6) to the Front
Frame (1) with two M8 x 80mm Patch Screws
(84). 84
.Orient the Rear Stabilizer (62) and the Rear
Frame (2) as shown.
Tip: If the Ramp Cover (see step 15) is
attached to the Ramp (3), remove the Ramp
Cover.
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (62) to the Rear
Frame (2) with two M8 x 56mm Patch Screws
(94) and two M8 Split Washers (83).
62
94 83
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Insert the Rear Frame (2) into the Front Frame
(1); make sure that the Ramp (3) is on the
Lift Roller (12).
Attach the Rear Frame (2) with five M8 x 19mm
Patch Screws (82) and five M8 Split Washers
(83).
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82
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,Have a second person orient the Upright (4) as
shown and hold it near the Front Frame (1).
Locate the wire tie in the Upright (4). Tie the
lower end of the wire tie to the Upper Wire
Harness (110). Next, pull the upper end of the
wire tie until the Upper Wire Harness is routed
completely through the Upright. Then, untie and
discard the wire tie.
Tip: To prevent the Upper Wire Harness (110)
from falling into the Upright (4), secure the
Upper Wire Harness with a rubber band or
tape.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Upper Wire Harness
(110). Slide the Upright (4) onto the Front
Frame (1), Attach the Upright with four M8 x
19mm Patch Screws (82) and four M8 Split
Washers (83); do not tighten the Patch
Screws yet.
Wire
Tie
82--_
83<
Tie
Avoid pinching
the Upper Wire
Harness (110)
83 82
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5. 5
Apply a generous amount of grease to the Pivot
Axle (35) and to two Wave Washers (95).
Insert the Pivot Axle (35) through the Upright (4)
and then center it.
Slide a Wave Washer (95) onto each end of the
Pivot Axle (35).
95 35 Grease
.Identify the Right Upper Body Arm (61) and the
Right Upper Body Leg (60), which are marked
with "Right" stickers, and orient them as shown.
Make sure that the hexagonal holes are in
the position shown.
Slide the Right Upper Body Arm (61) onto the
Right Upper Body Leg (60). Attach the Right
Upper Body Arm with two M8 x 38mm Bolts
(96) and two M8 Locknuts (102). Make sure
that the Locknuts are in the hexagonal
holes.
Repeat this step for the Left Upper Body
Arm (not shown) and the Left Upper Body
Leg (not shown).
96
102
onal Holes
60
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.See the inset drawing. Slide an Inner Cover
(68) onto the Right Upper Body Leg (60).
Next, slide the Right Upper Body Leg (60) onto
the right end of the Pivot Axle (35); make sure
that the Right Upper Body Leg is in front of
the right Crank Arm (20).
Attach the Right Upper Body Leg (60) with an
M8 x 19mm Patch Screw (82) and an M8 x
25mm Washer (98).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
Opening
68
6O 98
.Attach an Outer Cover (67) to the Inner Cover
(68) on the Right Upper Body Leg (60) with two
M4 x 16mm Screws (104).
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
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104 67
60
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.Have a second person hold the Console (7)
near the Upright (4).
Connect the wires on the Console (7) to the
Ground Wire (120), to the Pulse Wires (63, 69),
and to the Upper Wire Harness (110).
Insert the excess wires up into the Console (7)
or down into the Upright (4).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (7) to the Upright (4) with four M4 x
16ram Screws (104).
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69
110
120
Avoid pinching
the wires
10. Orient the Rear Upright Cover (80) as shown.
Attach the Rear Upright Cover (80) to the
Upright (4) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (104).
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11. Orient the Front Upright Cover (91) as shown.
Attach the Front Upright Cover (91) around the
Upright (4) by pressing the tabs on the Front
Upright Cover into the Rear Upright Cover (80).
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