Pro-Form Crosstrainer 970 User manual

C.OSST.AnN . 9 70
Model No. 831.280180
Serlal No.
Serial Number Decal
EXERCISE:
EQUIPMENT
HELPLINEI
1-800-736-6879
USER'S MANUAL
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.,
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
www.proform.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ............................................................. 2
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................... 8
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................... 4
HOW TO USE THE RECUMBENT CYCLE .................................................... 9
RECUMBENT CYCLE EXERCISE GUIDELINES .............................................. 20
WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISE GUIDELINES .................................................. 20
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTIN G ................................................. 21
PART LIST ........................................................................... 22
EXPLODED DRAWING ................................................................. 23
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................ Back Cover
FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ....................................................... Back Cover
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM"
970 crosstrainer. The unique PROFORIVP 970 com-
bines a comfortable recumbent cycle with a conve-
nient weight bench to let you enjoy both aerobic exer-
cise and strength training exercise in the convenience
of your home.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the crosstrelner. If you have questions after
reading the manual, please call our toll-free
HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through
Saturday, 7 a.m. until7 p.m. Central "13me(excluding
holidays). To help us assist you, please note the prod-
uct model number and serial number before calling.
The model number is 831.280180. The serial number
can be found on adecal attached to the crosstrainer
(see the front cover of this manual for the location of
the decal).
Before reading further, please familiadze yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Headrest
Water Bottle Holder
Book Rack
Console
CAUTION Decal 1
Backrest
Seat
CAUTION
Decal 3
Handgdp Pulse Sensor
-Adjustment Knob
Seat Handle
Adjustment Pin
CAUTION
Decal 2
Foot
Pedal/Strap
Adjustment Knob
Hand Weig
Note: The 1
decals are
not shown at
actual size.
CAUTION: The decals shown below are found on the cross-
trainer in the locations Indicated above. If a decal is missing
or illegible, call toll-free 1400-736-6879 to order a free
replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown.
Do not sit on seat-
back or headrest.
The machine could
tip over,causing injury.
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the crosstrainer 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
allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver
-_. C_W_--..---, an adjustable wrench
and arubber mallet
As you assemble the crosstrainer, use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly. The
number in parenthesis below each drawing refers to the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page
22. The second number reters to the quantlty used in assembty. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-
assembled for shipping. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if It has been pre-assembled.
M10 Nylon Black
Locknut (63)-2 M10 Zinc Nylon Locknut (66)-2 M10 Zinc Split Washer (85)-2 M10 Black Split Washer (77)-3 M6 Flat Washer (71)-,3
M4x 16ram M6 x 16mm M6 x50mm Screw
Screw (73)-1 Screw (87)-5 (69)-3
M10 x 27ram Button M10 x 45mm Button M10 x 52mm Button Bolt (68)-2
Screw (76)-3 Screw (74)-2
M10 x 112mm Carriage Bolt (65)-2
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1. While another person liftsthe front of the Frame (1)
slightly, attach the Front Stabilizer (2) to the Frame
with two M10 x 112mm Carriage Bolts (65) and two
M10 Nylon Black Locknuts (63). Make sure that the
Front Stabilizer Is turned so the Wheels (30) are
not touching the floor.
2. Orient the Frame Rail (3) as shown, with the hexago-
nal holes in the indicated position. Insert the end of the
Frame Rail into the Rear Stabilizer Covers (7, 8) as
shown. Attach the Rear Stabilizer Covers with two MIO
x 45mm Button Screws (74).
.Locate the Knob (not shown) on the Seat Carriage (4).
Turn the Knob counterclockwisetwo or three turns to
loosen it. Next, pull the Knob, slide the Seat Carriage
onto the Frame Rail (3), and then release the Knob.
Make sure that the Seat Carriage is oriented as shown.
Move the Seat Carriage back and forth slightly until
it locks into position. Then, tighten the Knob.
Slide the Frame Rail (3) onto the indicated roundtubes
on the Frame (1). Attach the Frame Rail with two M10
x 52ram Button Bolts (68), two M1O Zinc Split Washers
(85), and two M10 Zinc Nylon Locknuts (66).
Set the six Hand Weights (not shown) on the Rear
Stabilizer Covers (7, 8) as shown on page 3.
4. Tap an Axle Cap (52) ontoone end of the Seat Axle (51).
With the help of a second person, slide the Backrest
Frame (5) onto the top of the Seat Carriage (4). Next,
slide the bracket on the Seat Frame (6) over the
rounded brackets on the Backrest Frame. Align the
indicated holes in the Seat Frame, the Backrest
Frame, and the Seat Carriage, and insertthe Seat Axle
(51) into the holes. Then, tap the otherAxle Cap (52)
onto the Seat Axle.
Pivot the Backrest Frame (5) up until it is nearly vertical.
Insert the Adjustment Pin (29) into the lowest hole in
the rounded brackets on the Backrest Frame and
through the corresponding hole in the Seat Carriage (4).
1
30
65
2
63
74
8
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368
4
4
Knob
5
6
29
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5. Attach the Seat (12) to the Seat Frame (6) with three
M6 x 16mm Screws (87),
6. Attach the Backrest (10) to the Backrest Frame (5)
with two M6 x 16mm Screws (87), an M6 x 50mm
Screw (69), and an M6 Flat Washer (71).
Attach the Headrest (11) to the Backrest Frame (5)
with two M6 x 50ram Screws (69) and two M6 Flat
Washers (71).
7. While another person holds the Updght (13) in the
position shown, connect the Upper Wire Harness (35)
to the Lower Wire Harness (36). Carefully pull the
upper end of the Upper Wire Harness to remove
any slack from the Wire Hamesses.
Tum the Knob (not shown) on the rightside of the
Frame (1) counterclockwise two or three turnsto loosen
it. Next, pull the Knob, insert the Upright (13) intothe
Frame, and then release the Knob. Move the Upright
up and down slightly until it locks into position. Be
careful to avoid pinching the Wire Harnesses (35,
36). Tighten the indicated M6 x 25.4mm Button Screw
(79) into the slot in the side of the Upright.
8. Connect the wire hamess on the Handgrip Pulse
Sensor (15) to the indicated wire hamess on the
Console (16). Insert both wire harnesses into the open-
ing in the bottom of the Console. Then, insertthe metal
tube on the Handgrip Pulse Sensor intothe opening in
the bottom of the Console. Be careful not to pinch the
wire harnesses.
Refer to the inset drawing. Tighten an M4 x16mm Screw
(73) into the indicated bracket on the Console (16) and
into the metal tube on the Handgdp Pulse Sensor (15).
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7
8
69
87
13
Slot
Tube
73 "-_-_ :_-,---f/-_l 5
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9. The Console (16) requires four =Dwbettedes (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended. Press
the tab on the battery cover, and lift offthe battery
cover. Insert two batteries intothe indicated side of the
battery compartment first. (Note: Ifthere are two straps
in the battery compartment, close them tightly over the
two batteries.) Then, insert two additional batteries into
the battery compartment. Make sure that the batter-
ies are oriented as shown by the diagram Inside
the battery compartment. Reattach the battery cover.
10. While another person holds the Console (16) in the
position shown, connect the wire harness on the
Console to the Upper Wire Hamess (35). Insert the
excess wire harness intothe Upright (13).
Attach the Console (16) to the Upright (13) with three
M10 x 27mm Button Screws (76) and three M10
Black Split Washers (77). Be careful to avoid pinch-
ing the wire harnesses.
11. Identify the Left Pedal (24), which is marked with an
=L." Using an adjustable wrench, firmly Ughten the
Left Pedal counterclockwise intothe Left Crank Arm
(42). Tighten the Right Pedal (not shown) clockwise
into the Right CrankArm (not shown) in the same
way. Important: Tighten both Pedals as firmly as
possible. After using the crosstralner for one
week, retighten the Pedals. For the beet perfor-
manee, the Pedals must be kept properly tightened.
Adjust the Left Pedal Strap (25) to the desired position
and press the end of the Strap onto the tab on the Left
Pedal (24). Adjust the Right Pedal Strap (not shown)
in the same way.
Battery
Batteries<
10
11
Straps
16
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12. Make sure that all parts of the crosstralner are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware may be left
over after assembly iscompleted. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the
crosstrainer.
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INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR
If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (refer to page 20), follow the steps below to installthe receiver
and the jumper wire included with the chest pulse sensor.
1. Remove the four indicated screws from the back of the
Console (16). Lift offthe front of the Console.
2. Plug the jumper wire (A) into the indicated jack on the
Console (16). Connect the other end of the jumper wire
to the wire on the receiver (B).
Next, peel the paper offthe adhesive pad on the back
of the receiver (B). Orient the receiver as shown, and
press itonto the Console (16) in the indicated location.
Refer to step 1 above. Reattach the front of the
Console (16) with the four screws. Make sure that no
wires are pinched.
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HOW TO USE THE RECUMBENT CYCLE
The crosstralner features a recumbent cycle for aerobic exercise, and a convenient weight bench for strength
training exercise. To use the recumbent cycle, refer to pages 9 to 19. To use the weight bench, refer to page 20.
HOW TO ADJUST THE BACKREST HOW TO ADJUST THE UPRIGHT
When the recum-
bent cycle is used,
the backrest should
be in the upright
position. To adjust
the backrest, first
pull out the adjust-
ment pin. Raise the
backrest until it is
nearly vertical, and
then insert the
adjustment pin into
the indicated hole
in the rounded
brackets and the
corresponding hole
in the seat carriage.
Seat
__ Carriage
HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT
The uprightcan be
adjusted to the
height that is the
most comfortable for
you. To adjust the
updght, first tum the
indicated adjust-
ment knob counter-
clockwise two or
three turns to
loosen it(if the knob
is not loosened enough, it may scratch the upright).
Next, pull the knob, slide the uprightto the desired
height, and then release the knob. Move the upright
up and down slightly until It locks into position.
Then, turn the knob clockwise until it istight. IMPOR-
TANT: After you adjust the upright, make sure that
your knees will not touch the handgrip pulse sen-
sor when you pedal.
For effective exer-
cise, the seat
should be in the
proper position. As
you pedal, there
should be a slight
bend in your knees
when the pedals
are in the farthest
position.To adjust
the seat, first turn
the indicated Seat
adjustment knob Carriage
counterclockwise
two or three turns
to loosen it (if the knob isnot loosened enough, itmay
scratch the rail). Next, pull the knob, slide the seat car-
dage to the desired position, and then release the
knob. Move the seat carriage back and forth slightly
until it locks into position. Then, turn the knob clock-
wise until if is tight.
HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS
To adjust the pedal
straps, first pull the
ends of the straps
off the tabs on the
pedals. Adjust the
straps to the
desired positions,
and then press the
ends of the straps
back ontothe tabs.
HOW TO USE THE HAND WEIGHTS
The included hand weights can be used for a vadety
of strength training exemlses with the weight bench
(refer to page 20). In addition, the hand weights can
be used with the recumbent cycle. As you pedal, press
the hand weights over your head, raise the hand
weights out to your sides untilyour hands are level
,withyour shoulders, or do arm cuds with the hand
Weights.
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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The advanced console offers aselection of features
designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and
effective. When the manual mode of the console is
selected, the resistance of the croastrainer can be
adjusted with a touch of a button.As you exercise, the
console will provide continuous exercise feedback.
You can even measure your heart rate using the built-
in handgrip pulse sensor. (For information about an
optional chest pulse sensor, refer to page 18.)
The console also offers eight Smart workout programs.
Each progrem automatically changes the resistance of
the crosstrainer and prompts you to increase or
decrease your pace as it guides you through an effec-
tive workout.
The console also features new iFIT.com interactive
technology. IFIT.com technology is like having a per-
sonal trainer dght in your home. Using the included
audio cable, you can connect the cresstrainer to your
home stereo, portable stereo, or computer and play
special iFIT.com CD programs(CDs are available sep-
arately). IFIT.com CD programsautomatically control
the resistance ofthe crosstrainer and prompt you to
vary your pace as a personal trainer coaches you
through every step of your workout. High-energy music
providesadded motivation. Each CD features two pro-
grams designed by certified personal trainers.
In addition, you can connectthe crosstrainer to your
VCR and TV and play iFIT.comvideo programs (video-
cassettes are available separately). Video programs
offer the same benefits as iFIT.com CD programs, but
add the excitement of working out with a class and an
instructor.
With the cmsstrainer connected to your computer, you
can also go to our new Web site at www.iFIT.com and
access audio programs and video programs directly
from the intemet.
For information about the availability of IFIT.com
CDs or videocassettes, call toll-free 1-800-884-0620.
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