Pro-Form 850 Elliptical User manual

USERʼS MANUAL
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. eep this manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECA P ACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMB Y ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEE IPTICA .............................................................13
MAINTENANCEANDTROUB ESHOOTING ...................................................22
EXERCISEGUIDE INES ...................................................................23
PART IST ..............................................................................24
EXP ODEDDRAWING ....................................................................26
ORDERINGREP ACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
IMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
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.

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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 per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical are adequately
informed of all precautions.
3. The elliptical is intended for home use only.
Do not use the elliptical in a commercial,
rental, or institutional setting.
4. eep the elliptical indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Place the elliptical 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 the elliptical and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on
each side.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. eep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical at all times.
7. The elliptical 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 the elliptical.
Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec-
tion.
9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensors or the han-
dlebars when mounting, dismounting, or
using the elliptical.
10. eep your back straight while using the
elliptical; do not arch your back.
11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the userʼs 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. 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.
13. Use the elliptical only as described in this
manual.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
850 elliptical. The 850 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. 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.
Handgrip Pulse Sensor Handlebar
Pedal Disc
Wheel
Pedal
Console
Water Bottle Holder*
eveling Foot
Handle
Storage atch
Storage Magnet
Fan
Pedal Arm atch
*Water bottle is not included

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M10 x 127mm Button Screw (83)–2
M4 x 14mm
Screw (104)–8
M10 Locknut
(81)–2
M8 Jamnut
(79)–5
M8 Washer
(88)–6
Wave Washer
(111)–2
M8 x 23mm Button
Screw (84)–4
M8 Split
Washer (90)–3
M8 x 43mm Button
Bolt (78)–4
M4 x 16mm
Round Head
Screw (101)–8
M4 x 32mm
Round Head
Screw (105)–6
M4 x 45mm
Screw (108)–2
M8 x 23mm Shoulder
Screw (115)–4
M8 x 69mm Button
Bolt (80)–1
M10 x 80mm Carriage
Bolt (82)–2
M6 x 20mm Button
Screw (77)–4
Hub Screw (87)–8
Star Washer
(112)–8
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 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 IST 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.
While another person lifts the Base (1), attach
the Front Stabilizer (6) to the Base with two
M10 x 80mm Carriage Bolts (82) and two M10
ocknuts (81).
2. Remove the indicated screw and bracket from
the Base (1). Discard the screw and the
bracket.
Next, tighten the Base Foot (26) into the Base
(1) as far as possible.
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81
81
82
1
1
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 Button Screws (83).
Next, hold the handle on the Frame (2), press
the atch Button (68), and lower the Frame until
the Rear Stabilizer (7) is resting on the floor.
4. Hold a Hub Cover (75) and a Crank Arm (36)
against the left Crank Hub (38).
Align the holes in the Hub Cover (75) and the
Crank Arm (36) with the unused holes in the left
Crank Hub (38).
Insert four Hub Screws (87) into the Hub Cover
(75) and the Crank Arm (36), and finger tighten
the Hub Screws into the left Crank Hub (38).
Tighten one of the Hub Screws (87), and then
tighten the Hub Screw across from the first Hub
Screw. Then, tighten the remaining two Hub
Screws.
Repeat this step on the right side of the ellipti-
cal; make sure that the Crank Arms (36) are
oriented so that the Crank Bushing Sleeves
(43) are oriented as shown.
Note: There are no Pulley Screws (98) on the
right side.
3
83
7
Handle
2
68
4
36
38
75
87
87
36
43
43
98

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6. Insert the end of the Upper Wire Harness (48)
through the rectangular hole in the Console
Bracket (4).
Attach the Console Bracket (4) to the Upright
(3) with four M6 x 20mm Button Screws (77).
Orient one of the Upright Covers (17) as shown,
and hold it against the Upright (3).
Attach the Upright Cover (17) with two M4 x
16mm Round Head Screws (101). Attach the
other Upright Cover in the same way.
5. While another person holds the Upright (3),
connect the Upper Wire Harness (48) to the
ower Wire Harness (49).
Gently pull the upper end of the Upper Wire
Harness (48) to remove any slack, and insert
the Upright (3) into the Base (1).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. 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 hexago-
nal hole in the Base.
Next, finger tighten two M8 x 23mm Button
Screws (84) with 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 14mm Screws (104).
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48
17
17
3
101
101
77
77
4
3
80
48
49
22
84
84
90
90
90 104
79
1
5
Avoid pinching
the wires

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8. While another person holds the Console (5)
near the Console Bracket (4), connect the wire
harness on the Console to the Upper Wire
Harness (48).
Insert the excess wires into the Upright (3).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (5) to the Console Bracket (4) with four
M4 x 16mm Round Head Screws (101).
7. The Console (5) can use four D 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.
48
5
3
101
Wire
Harness
8
4
Battery
Cover
Batteries
Tabs
7
5
Avoid pinching
the wires

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10. Insert the Pivot Axle (74) into the Upright (3) and
center it. Apply a generous amount of the
included grease to the Pivot Axle.
Orient the eft Upper Body eg (11) as shown,
and slide it onto the left end of the Pivot Axle
(74). Slide the Right Upper Body eg (12) onto
the right end of the Pivot Axle.
Tighten an M8 x 23mm Button Screw (84) with
an M8 Washer (88) and a Wave Washer (111)
into each end of the Pivot Axle (74) at the same
time. Make sure that the Wave Washers are on
the ends of the Pivot Axle.
9. Identify the eft Handlebar (8) and the eft
Upper Body eg (11), which are marked with
“ eft” stickers, and orient them as shown.
Insert the eft Handlebar (8) into the eft Upper
Body eg (11).
Attach the eft Handlebar (8) with two M8 x
43mm 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.
Attach the Right Handlebar (9) to the Right
Upper Body Leg (12) in the same way.
9
11
8
9
12
88
84
111
88
74
3
84 111
12
11
78
78
79
79
Grease
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