Pro-Form 890 E Elliptical User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNNGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
MPORTANTPRECAUTONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLPTCAL .............................................................14
MANTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTNG ...................................................22
EXERCSEGUDELNES ...................................................................24
PARTLST ..............................................................................27
EXPLODEDDRAWNG ....................................................................29
ORDERNGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LMTEDWARRANTY ..............................................................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.

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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 325 lbs. (147 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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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
890 E elliptical. The 890 E elliptical 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. f 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.
Pulse Sensor
Upper Body Arm
Access Cover Wheel
Pedal
Water Bottle Holder*
Console
Leveling Foot
Handle
Reset/Off
Switch
Latch Button
Ramp
Storage Magnet
Fan
Pedal Arm Latch
*Water bottle is not included
Leveling Foot
Power Cord

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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 and a rubber
mallet .
See 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 L ST 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.
M10 x 95mm Patch
Screw (100)–4
M8 Split Washer
(103)–14
M8 Washer
(95)–6
M8 x 16mm Patch
Screw (102)–16
Wave Washer
(118)–2
M6 Washer
(112)–8
M8 x 25mm Patch
Screw (121)–2
M6 x 50mm Patch
Screw (62)–4
M8 x 35mm Patch
Screw (149)–2
M4 x 19mm
Screw (156)–8
M6 x 12mm Patch
Screw (111)–4

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1.
dentify and orient the Rear Stabilizer (4) as
shown.
See HOW TO FOLD AND UNFOLD THE
ELLIPTICAL on page 15 and unfold the ellip-
tical.
While a second person lifts the Folding Frame
(2), attach the Rear Stabilizer (4) to the Folding
Frame with two M10 x 95mm Patch Screws
(100).
4
1
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.
100
2
2. Orient the Front Stabilizer (3) so that the welded
tubes are facing away from the Main Frame (1).
While a second person lifts the front of the Main
Frame (1), attach the Front Stabilizer (3) to the
Main Frame with two M10 x 95mm Patch
Screws (100).
2
3
1
100
Welded
Tubes

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3. dentify and orient the Upright (5) and the Top
Cover (27) as shown.
Slide the Top Cover (27) upward onto the
Upright (5).
Then, have a second person hold the Upright
(5) and the Top Cover (27) near the Main Frame
(1).
Locate the wire tie in the Upright (5). Tie the
lower end of the wire tie to the Wire Harness
(60). Next, pull the upper end of the wire tie
until the Wire Harness is routed completely
through the Upright. Then, untie and discard the
wire tie.
Tip: To prevent the Wire Harness (60) from
falling into the Upright (5), secure the Wire
Harness with a rubber band or tape.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (60).
nsert the Upright (5) into the Main Frame (1).
Attach the Upright (5) with four M8 x 16mm
Patch Screws (102) and four M8 Split Washers
(103); do not tighten the Patch Screws yet.
3
5
Wire Tie
Wire Tie
27
60
102
102
102
102
103
103
103
1
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (60)

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5
4
4. Apply a generous amount of the included
grease to the Upright Axle (48) and to two Wave
Washers (118).
Tip: Avoid damaging the Wire Harness (60).
nsert the Upright Axle (48) through the Upright
(5) and center it. Slide a Wave Washer (118)
onto each side of the Upright Axle.
Next, identify the Right and Left Upper Body
Legs (6, 7), which are marked with “Right” and
“Left” stickers, and orient them as shown.
Slide the Right and Left Upper Body Legs (6, 7)
onto the right and left sides of the Upright Axle
(48).
Tighten an M8 x 16mm Patch Screw (102) and
an M8 Washer (95) into each end of the Upright
Axle (48).
Avoid damaging the
Wire Harness (60)
Grease
Grease
95
5
7
102
95
102
118
48
60
6
118
5. dentify the Right Pedal (14), the Right Gel Pad
(158), and the Right Pedal Arm (12), which are
marked with “Right” stickers, and orient them as
shown.
Set the Right Gel Pad (158) on the Right Pedal
Arm (12). Then, set the Right Pedal (14) on the
Right Gel Pad.
Attach the Right Pedal (14) to the Right Pedal
Arm (12) with two M6 x 12mm Patch Screws
(111) and two M6 Washers (112); do not
tighten the Patch Screws yet.
Next, tighten two M6 x 50mm Patch Screws
(62) and two M6 Washers (112) into the Right
Pedal Arm (12) and the Right Pedal (14). Then,
tighten the two M6 x 12mm Patch Screws
(111).
Attach the Left Pedal (not shown) to the Left
Pedal Arm (not shown) assembly in the
same way.
14
12
111
112
158
112 62

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7a
7. See drawing 7a. Locate the Pedal Arm Roller
(32) on the Right Pedal Arm (12).
Set the Pedal Arm Roller (32) on the right side
of the Ramp (130).
See drawing 7b. Pull upward on the Latch (50)
on the Right Pedal Arm (12).
Press the Right Pedal Arm (12) onto the right
Pedal Arm Sleeve (46). Make sure that the
Right Pedal Arm latches into place.
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
32
12
130
6. Apply grease to the axle on the right Crank Arm
(39).
Orient a Pedal Arm Sleeve (46) so that the flat
side is facing the elliptical. Slide the Pedal Arm
Sleeve onto the axle on the right Crank Arm
(39).
Attach the Pedal Arm Sleeve (46) with an M8 x
25mm Patch Screw (121), a Large Axle Cover
(113), and an M8 Washer (95). Tip: Avoid
damaging the Large Axle Cover when tight-
ening the Patch Screw.
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
7b
46
12
50
6
95
113
46
Flat
Side
Grease
121
39

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9. Apply grease to a Link Arm Axle (114).
nsert the Link Arm Axle (114) into the Right
Upper Body Leg (6) and the Right Link Arm (43)
from the side shown.
nsert a hex key into the M8 x 35mm Patch
Screw (149) in the Link Arm Axle (114).
Using a second hex key, tighten another M8 x
35mm Patch Screw (149), a Small Axle Cover
(56), and an M8 Washer (95) into the other end
of the Link Arm Axle (114). Tip: Avoid damag-
ing the Small Axle Cover when tightening
the Patch Screw.
Repeat this step on the other side of the
elliptical.
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8. Orient the Ramp Cover (131) around the
Upright (5) as shown.
Press the tabs on the Ramp Cover (131) into
the Ramp (130).
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131
130
5
95
43
56
6
114
149
149 Grease