Pro-Form 980 C8E User manual

CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. eep this manu-
al for future reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNNGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
MPORTANTPRECAUTONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLPTCALEXERCSER ..................................................13
MANTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTNG ...................................................25
EXERCSEGUDELNES ...................................................................26
PARTLST ..............................................................................28
EXPLODEDDRAWNG ....................................................................30
ORDERNGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LMTEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
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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 CON P, nc.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, nc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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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 exercis-
er are adequately informed of all precau-
tions.
3. Your elliptical exerciser is intended for
home use only. Do not use your elliptical
exerciser in a commercial, rental, or institu-
tional setting.
4. eep 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 at least 3 ft. (1 m) of
clearance in the front and rear of your ellip-
tical exerciser 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 your elliptical exerciser at all times.
7. Your elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 300 lbs.
(136 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 han-
dlebars when mounting, dismounting, or
using your elliptical exerciser.
10. eep 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 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. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
13. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercis-
ing, 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. ICON 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 selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
980 CSE with Universal Dock for iPod®elliptical exer-
ciser. The 980 CSE with Universal Dock for iPod ellip-
tical exerciser provides an impressive selection of fea-
tures designed to make your workouts at home more
effective and enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical exerciser. f 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.
To avoid a registration fee for any service needed
under warranty, you must register the elliptical
exerciser at www.proformservice.com/registration.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Handlebar
Wheel
Power Cord
Pedal
Ramp
Console
ntegrated Universal
Dock for iPod
Water Bottle Holder*
Leveling Foot
Leveling Foot
*Water bottle is not included

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M4 x 16mm
Screw (90)–4
M10 x 120mm Patch Screw (78)–2
M10 x 22mm x
1.5mm Washer
(100)–2
#8 x 1/2"
Screw (92)–6
#8 x 2"
Screw (74)–4
M10 x 58mm Bolt (84)–4
M10 Locknut
(103)–4
M8 Locknut
(80)–5
#8 x 1 3/4"
Screw (95)–1
M8 x 55mm Patch
Screw (89)–4
M8 x 19mm Patch
Screw (85)–4
M6 x 18mm Patch
Screw (108)–2
M10 x 15mm Patch
Screw (77)–2
M8 x 59mm Shoulder
Bolt (76)–1
M8 x 15mm Patch
Screw (75)–6
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 , 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 L ST near the end of this manual. The
number following the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have
been preassembled. If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.

1.
Remove the two M10 x 120mm Patch Screws
(78) and the shipping bracket (not shown)
attached to the front of the Frame (1). Discard
the shipping bracket. Do not discard the two
M10 x 120mm Patch Screws.
Orient the Front Stabilizer (49) with the Wheels
(8) in the position shown. While a second per-
son tips the Frame (1) backward, attach the
Front Stabilizer to the Frame with the two M10 x
120mm Patch Screws (78).
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2. dentify the Right Handlebar (36), which is
marked with an “R” sticker.
Attach the Right Handlebar (36) to the Frame
(1) with three M8 x 15mm Patch Screws (75).
Attach the Upper Body Cap (34) to the Right
Handlebar (36) with an M6 x 18mm Patch
Screw (108).
Repeat this step for the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
78
49
1
2
1
1
8
8
108
75
75
36
34
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.

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3. dentify the Upright (3) and orient it as shown.
Pull the Pulse Wire (112) out of the top of the
Upright.
While a second person holds the Upright (3)
near the top of the Frame (1), slide the Upright
Cover (6) upward onto the Upright. Have the
second person hold the Upright Cover
around the Upright until step 5.
4. Note: For clarity, the Upright Cover (6) is not
shown in this step.
Have the second person hold the Upright (3)
and the Upright Cover (not shown) near the top
of the Frame (1).
See the inset drawing. Locate the wire tie in
the Upright (3). Tie the lower end of the wire tie
to the Wire Harness (46). 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: Do not allow the ends of the wires to fall
into the Upright. Use a piece of tape or an
elastic band to hold the wires in place until
step 6.
Slide the Upright (3) onto the Frame (1). Attach
the Upright with four M8 x 19mm Patch Screws
(85). Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness
(46).
3
46
112
112
6
3
1
3
1
85
85
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (46)
4Wire Tie
46

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6. While a second person holds the Console (4)
near the Upright (3), connect the console wire
to the Wire Harness (46). Then, connect the
console pulse wire to the Pulse Wire (112).
nsert the excess wire downward into the
Upright.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (4) to the Upright (3) with four M4 x
16mm Screws (90).
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90
112
4
Pulse
Wire
5. Slide the Upright Cover (6) downward to the
bottom of the Upright (3). Attach the Upright
Cover with a #8 x 1 3/4" Screw (95).
5
95
6
3
46
Console
Wire 3
Avoid pinching
the wires

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7. dentify and orient the Rear Stabilizer (2) as
shown. Tip: Remove the Ramp Cover (not
shown) and set it aside until step 11.
Lift the Ramp (55) and insert the Rear Stabilizer
(2) into the Frame (1). Make sure to place the
Ramp on the indicated Rollers (27).
While a second person tips the Frame (1) for-
ward, attach the Rear Stabilizer (2) with four
M10 x 58mm Bolts (84) and four M10 Locknuts
(103). Tip: To prevent squeaking, do not
overtighten the Bolts.
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84
103
103
27
55
2
8. Cut and remove the wire tie that holds the Link
Tube (30) inside the left Link Arm (25). Leave
the Link Tube inside the left Link Arm and then
position the Left Pedal Leg (24) and the left Link
Arm as shown.
Apply a small amount of the included grease to
an M8 x 59mm Shoulder Bolt (76). nsert the
Shoulder Bolt through the indicated holes in the
Left Pedal Leg (24) and the left Link Arm (25).
Then, insert the Shoulder Bolt through the Link
Tube (30) inside the left Link Arm.
Tighten an M8 Locknut (80) onto the M8 x
59mm Shoulder Bolt (76).
80
30
76
25
24
Grease
Holes
8
1
84

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10. dentify the Left Pedal Bracket (48), which is
marked with a “Left” sticker, and orient it as
shown.
Attach the Left Pedal Bracket (48) to the brack-
et on the Left Pedal Leg (24) with two M8 x
55mm Patch Screws (89) and two M8 Locknuts
(80).
Repeat this step to attach the Right Pedal
Bracket (39).
10
25
25
77
100
27
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9. nsert the axle of the Roller (27) through the
right Link Arm (25); make sure that the Roller
is on the inner side of the Link Arm.
Attach the Roller (27) with an M10 x 15mm
Patch Screw (77) and an M10 x 22mm x 1.5mm
Washer (100). Tip: Use a wrench to hold the
axle of the Roller firmly in place while you
tighten the Patch Screw into the axle.
Repeat this step to attach the other Roller
(not shown) to the left Link Arm (25).
24
89
48
39
80