Pro-Form 831.23744.1 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. 831.23744.1
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Part List and Drawing
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
90 DAY FULL WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
The warning decal shown here has been
applied in the location shown. If the decal
is missing or illegible, call 1-888-533-
1333 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,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over the age of 35 or
persons 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 275 lbs.
(124 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. Sears 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®XP 520 RAZOR elliptical exerciser. The
XP 520 RAZOR 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.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Pulse Sensor
Upper Body Arm
Crank Arm
Wheel
Adjustment Knob
Ramp Handle
Pedal
Water Bottle Holder*
Console
Fan
*No water bottle is included

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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.
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 preassembled. If a part is missing,
call 1-888-533-1333.
M10 x 70mm Button Screw (75)–6
M4 x 16mm
Screw (84)–14
M4 x 32mm Screw
(95)–2
M4 x 16mm
Flat Head
Screw (94)–4
M6 x 16mm Button
Screw (80)–6
M6 x 38mm Button
Bolt (76)–4
Wave Washer
(88)–6
M10 Split
Washer (78)–10
M6 Nylon
Locknut (77)–4
M10 x 20mm Button
Screw (79)–4
M10 x 35mm Shoulder
Screw (63)–2
M6 Washer
(118)–4

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2. Identify the Right Frame Cover (49), which is
marked with an “R” sticker. Then, orient the
Right Frame Cover with the rounded side in the
indicated location. While another person lifts the
rear of the Frame (1), attach the Right Frame
Cover with two M4 x 16mm Screws (84).
Repeat this step for the Left Frame
Cover (48).
1.
Pull the ramp handle outward and lower the
Ramp (104) until it rests on the Frame (1).
Attach a Wheel (50) to the front of the Frame
(1) with an M10 x 35mm Shoulder Screw (63).
Attach the other Wheel (not shown) in the
same way.
1
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin
assembling the elliptical exerciser.
1
63
50
Ramp
Handle
104
2
48
Rounded
Side
1
Rounded
Side
84 49

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4. Tip: Be careful not to pinch the Wire Harness
(100) during this step.
Orient the Bottle Holder (5) as shown and slide
it onto the Upright (2). Attach the Bottle Holder
with two M4 x 32mm Screws (95).
Slide the Console Cover (96) onto the Upright
(2) and move it downward to the Bottle Holder.
Then, insert the Console Bracket (3) into the top
of the Upright. Attach the Console Bracket with
four M4 x 16mm Screws (84).
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3. Tip: Be careful not to pinch the Wire Harness
(100) during this step. Start all screws before
tightening any of them.
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 (100). 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 Button Screws (79), and four M10
Split Washers (78). Do not tighten the Button
Screws yet.
3
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (100)
during this step
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (100)
during this step
2
1
100
78
78
78
79
79
84
84
95
100
96
3
5
Wire Tie
2
79

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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 a
regulated 6-volt DC 2-amp power supply (not
included). To purchase a power supply, call
your local Sears store. To avoid damaging
the console, use only a manufacturer-sup-
plied 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 (100).
Attach the Console (4) with four M4 x 16mm
Flat Head Screws (94).
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4
4
2
94
96 94
100
Console Wire
Batteries
Batteries
Cover
Avoid pinching
the wires during
this step
Screws

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8
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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 Screws
(84).
96
84
84
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8. 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.
Identify the Left Upper Body Leg (6), which is
marked with an “L” sticker. Slide the Left Upper
Body Leg onto the Pivot Axle (16). Attach the
Left Upper Body Leg with an M6 x 16mm Button
Screw (80) and a Large Axle Cover (20). Attach
the Right Upper Body Leg (124) in the same
way.
80
20
6
88
16
88
124
20
80
2
Grease

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10. Apply a small amount of grease to two Wave
Washers (88) and to the axles on a Pedal Arm
Axle (21).
Identify an Upper Body Leg Spacer (113), which
has a curved side. Slide a Wave Washer (88)
and the Upper Body Leg Spacer onto the indi-
cated axle of the Pedal Arm Axle (21); make
sure that the curved side of the Upper Body
Leg Spacer is facing away from the Pedal
Arm Axle.
Identify a Pedal Leg Spacer (114), which has a
flat side. Slide a Wave Washer (88) and the
Pedal Leg Spacer onto the other axle of the
Pedal Arm Axle (21); make sure that the flat
side of the Pedal Leg Spacer is facing away
from the Pedal Arm Axle.
Repeat this step for the other Pedal Arm
Axle (not shown).
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114
113
Grease
Grease
Curved Side
Flat Side
88
88
21
9. 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 for the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
14
75
78
78
12
84