Pro-Form heart rate monitor 545S User manual

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EXE_RCISE
EQUIPMENT
HELPLINEI
1-800-736-6879
545 S
USER'S MANUAL
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.,
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
www.proform.com
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545 S
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ............................................................. 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................... 4
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART ........................................................... 5
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................... 6
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL ........................................................... 9
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 11
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ............................................................ 12
PART LIST ........................................................................... 14
EXPLODED DRAWING ................................................................. 15
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................... Back Cover
FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ....................................................... Back Cover
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the PROFORIVP
545S low-impact elliptical exerciser. The 545S Isan
incredibly smooth exemiser that moves your feet In a
natural elliptical path, minimizing the Impact on your
knees and ankles. And the unique 545S features
adjustable resistance, upper-body and stationary han-
dlebars, and a multi-mode exemise monitor to help
you get the most from your exercise. Welcome to a
whole new wodd of natural, eUiptical-motionexercise
from PROFORM.
For your benefit, reed this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical. If you have additional ques-
tlons, please call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-
736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7
p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays). To help us
assist you, please note the productmodel number
and sedal number before calling. The model number
is 831.285270. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the elliptical trainer (see the front
cover ofthis manual for the locationof the decal).
Before reading further, please look at the drawing
below and familiarize yourseffwith the parts that are
labeled.
FRONT
Water Bottle Holder
(Bottle not included)
Book Holder
Resistance Knob
T-Handle
Handlebar
Upright
Side Shield
LEFT SIDE Pedal Pedal Arm BACK
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PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
Use the chart below to identify the small parts used in
assembly. The number in parenthesis below each part
refers to the key number of the part, from the PART
LIST on page 14. The number after the dash indicates
the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small
parts may have been pre-attached for shipping. If
a part Is not In the parts bag, check to see if It has
been pre-ettached.
M4 x 19mm Flange M4 x 16mm
Screw (9)---6 Screw (16).--4 M6 x 16mm Button
Screw (54)--4
M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolt (47)--2
M6 Nylon
Locknut (55)---2 M10 Nylon Locknut (29)--6
M10 x 68mm Carriage Bolt (60)---2
m
Nylon Spacer (39)---2 3/4" Axle Cap (43)_* 5/8" Axle Cap (57)--2*
Pedal Arm Spacer (41)--2*
* Extra parts may be Included.
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two people. Place all parts of the ellipticalin a cleared area and remove the packing mate-
rials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
Assembly requires a phillips screwdriver (_.=,===-, two adjustable wrenches (_::_, and a rubber
mallet _.
1. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (33) to the Frame (t) with
two M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolts (47) and two MIO
Nylon Locknuts (29).
2. Hold the Console Bracket (45) near the Upright (3)
and insertthe Resistance Cable (26) down through
the Upright. Feed the Extension Wire (62) up through
the Console Bracket.
Attach the Console Bracket (45) to the Upright (3)
with two M6 x 16mm Button Screws (54) and two M6
Split Washers (38). Make sure not to pinch the
Resistance Cable (26) or the Extension Wire (62).
.Making sure that the Reed Switch Wire (25) and the
Resistance Cable (58) are in the indicated slot in the
Frame (1), slidethe Front Stabilizer(34) intothe Frame.
Do not allow the Wire or the Cable to get pinched.
While a second person holds the Upright (3) near the
Frame (1), connect the Reed Switch Wire (25) to the
Extension Wire (62). Next, connect the Resistance
Cable (26) to the Lower Cable (58) in the following way:
• Refer to drawing A. Pull up on the metal bracket,
and insert the tip of the Resistance Cable (26) Into
the wire clip on the Lower Cable (58) as shown.
•Refer to drawing B. Firmly pull the Resistance
Cable (26) and slide it intothe metal bracket on the
Lower Cable (58) as shown.
• Refer todrawing C. Using pliers, squeeze the prongs
on the upper end of the metal bracket together.
Pull any slack Resistance Cable (26) outof the top of
the Upright(3). Attach the Upright to the Front
Stabilizer (34) with two M10 Nylon Locknuts (29).
Attach the Upright to the Frame (1) with two M10 x
68mm Carriage Bolts (60) and two MIO Nylon
Locknuts (29).
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4. While a second person holds the Console (6) near
the Console Bracket (45), connect the Extension Wire
(62) tothe console wire. Make sure the slack
Resistance Cable (26) ispulled out of the Upright (3).
Attach the Console (6) to the Console Bracket (45)
with four M4 x 16mm Screws (16). Push the
Resistance Control Knob (50) onto the Resistance
Control (26).
5. Make sure that there are two Pivot Bushings (56) in
each Handlebar (8) and in the Updght (3).
Tap a5/8" Axle Cap onto one and of the Pivot Axle
(2). Apply a thinfilm of the included grease to the
Pivot Axle.
Insertthe PivotAxle (2) through one of the Handlebars
(8) and the Upright (3).
6. Slide the other Handlebar (8) onto the Pivot Axle (2).
Secure the Handlebars to the Updght (3) by tapping a
5/8" Axle Cap (57) onto the end of the Pivot Axle.
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7. Attach the T-handle (10) to the Updght (3) with two
M6 x t6mm Button Screws (54) and two M6 Nylon
Locknuts (55).
8. Make sure that there are four Pedal Arm Bushings
(11) in each Pedal Arm (12).
Identify the Left Pedal (31), which has an "L" molded
into itsbottom surface. Attach the Left Pedal to one of
the Pedal Arms (12) using three M4 x 19mm Flange
Screws (9).
Attach the Right Pedal (not shown) in the same way.
9. Apply a thin film of grease to the left Handlebar (8)
and the Crank Arm (59) in the Indicated Iocat=_ons.
Slide a Nylon Spacer (39) onto the Handlebar (8) and
a Pedal Arm Spacer (41) onto the Crank Arm (59).
Next, slide the Pedal Arm (12) with the Left Pedal
(31) onto the Handlebar and the Crank Arm. Secure
the Pedal Arm by tapping one 3/4" Axle Cap (43) onto
the Handlebar and another one onto the Crank Arm.
Attach the other Pedal Arm (not shown) to the right
side of the elliptical in the same way.
10. The Console (6) requires two =AA"battedes (not
included). Alkaline battedes are recommended.
To install battedes, first locate the battery clip under
the Console (6). Insert two battedes intothe battery
clip as shown, Make sure that the batteries are
tumed so the negative ends of the batteries
(marked =-') are touching the springs in the
battery clip.
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11. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical are propady tightened. Place a mat under the ellipticalto protect
the floor or carpet from damage.
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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL
HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL
To mount the elliptical, firmly hold the handlebars or
the T-handle and carefully step onto the pedal that is
tnthe lowest position. Next, step onto the other pedal.
Push the pedals untilthey begin to move with a con-
tinuous motion. Note: The pedal disks can turn In
either direction; it is recommended that you turn
the pedal disks In the direction shown below;
however, to give variety to your exercise, you may
choose to turn the pedal disks in the opposite
direction.
Pedal
HOW TO ADJUST THE RESISTANCE OF THE
PEDALS
As you exercise,
you can adjust
the resistance of
the pedals with
the resistance
knob on the
console. To
increase the
resistance,
turn the knob
clockwise; to
decrease the
Resistance Knob
resistance, turn the knob counterclockwise.
To dismount the elliptical, allow the pedals to come to
a complete stop. CAUTION: The elliptical does not
have a freewheel; the pedals will continue to
move until the flywheel stops, When the pedals are
stationary, step offthe highest pedal firsL Then, step
offthe lowest pedal.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE
The console is designed to help you get the most
from your workouts. As you exemise, you can watch
your progress around the LED track, while the
display provides continuous exemise feedback.
The six modes of the display are described below.
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Speed--This mode displays your current exemise
speed, in miles per hour.
Time--This mode displays the length of time you
have exercised. Note: If you stop exemising, the time
mode will pause until you resume.
Distance--This mode displays the total distance you
have completed, in miles.
Laps--This mode displays the number of 1/4-mile
laps you have completed around the LED track.
Calorie---This mode displays the approximate number
of Calodes you have burned.
Scan--This mode displays the speed, time, distance,
laps, and calode modes, for 5 seconds each, in a
repeating cycle.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Before the console can be operated, two "AA"batter-
ies must be Installed. Ifyou have not installed batter-
ies, see assembly step 10 on page 8.
HOW TO OPERATE THE CONSOLE
If there isa thinsheet of clear plastic on the face of
the console, remove It.
1. To turnon the power, press the on/reset button or
simplybegin exercising. When the power is tumed
on, one LED indicator will light in the LED track,
and the entire display willappear for two seconds.
The console will then be ready for operation.
2. Select one of the five modes:
Scan mode--
When the power
istumed on, the
scan mode will
automatically be
selected. One
mode indicator
will show that the
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Mode Indicators
scan mode is selected, and aflashing mode Indica-
tor will show which mode is currently displayed.
Note: If a different mode is selected, you can
select the scan mode again by repeatedly pressing
the mode button.
Speed, time,
distance, laps,
or calode mode--
To select one of
these modes for
continuous
display,press the
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mode button repeatedly. The mode indicators will
show which mode is selected. (Make sure that the
scan mode is not selected.)
3. The LED track represents a distance of 114mile. As
you exercise,the Indicators around the trackwill
lightone at a time untilyou have completed 114
mile.A new lap will then begin.
4. To reset the display, press the on/reset button.
5. To tum offthe power, simply wait for about four
minutes. Note: The console has an "auto-off"
feature, ff the pedals are not moved and the
console buttons are not pressed for four
minutes, the power will turn off automatically
in order to conserve the batteries.
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