Pro-Form PFEL19011 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
CAUTION
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instructions in this manual
before using this equipment.
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reference.
Model No. PFEL19011
Serial No.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

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1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the elliptical trainer. Use the elliptical
trainer only as described in this manual.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical trainer are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
3. The elliptical trainer is intended for in-home
use only. Do not use the elliptical trainer in a
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
4. Place the elliptical trainer on a level surface,
with a mat beneath it to protect the floor or
carpet. Keep the elliptical trainer indoors,
away from moisture and dust.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the elliptical trainer at all times.
7. The elliptical trainer should not be used by
persons weighing more than 250 pounds.
8. Always wear appropriate clothing when
using the elliptical trainer. Always wear ath-
letic shoes for foot protection.
9. When mounting or dismounting the elliptical
trainer, always hold the handlebars and step
onto and off the pedal that is in the lowest
position.
10. Each time you stop exercising on the
elliptical trainer, allow the pedals to come to
a complete stop before dismounting.
11. Always keep your back straight when using
the elliptical trainer. Do not arch your back.
12. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time
while exercising, stop immediately and
begin cooling down.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-
tions before using the PROFORM®465S elliptical trainer.
WARNING:Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician.
This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health
problems. Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury
or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the PROFORM®465S
elliptical trainer. The 465S is an incredibly smooth
exerciser that moves your feet in a natural elliptical
path, minimizing the impact on your knees and ankles.
And the unique 465S features adjustable resistance,
upper-body handlebars, and a multi-mode console to
help you get the most from your exercise. Welcome to
a whole new world of natural, elliptical-motion exercise
from PROFORM.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical trainer. If you have questions
after reading the manual, call our Customer Service
Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday
through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time
(excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please
note the product model number and serial number
before calling. The model number is PFEL19011. The
serial number can be found on a decal attached to the
elliptical trainer (see the front cover of this manual for
the location of the decal).
Before reading further, please look at the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts.
Resistance Knob
Console
FRONT
BACK
LEFT SIDE
Pedal Arm
Wheel
Pedal Disk
Pedal
Upright
Side Shield
Handlebar

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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 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-attached.
M10 x 74mm Button Bolt (67)–2
M8 x 45mm Button Bolt (50)–4
M4 x 12mm
Screw (42)–4
M8 Nylon
Locknut (38)–6 M10 Nylon
Locknut (33)–6 M10 Split
Washer (59)–2 M8.5
Washer (35)–2 M10.5
Washer (55)–2
M8 x 25mm Button
Screw (56)–2
M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolt (34)–4
M4 x 19mm Flange
Screw (36)–6
Pedal Arm Bolt Set (40)–2
ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two people. Place all parts of the elliptical trainer 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 wrench, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , two adjustable
wrenches , a rubber mallet , and a pair of pliers .
1. Identify the Front Stabilizer (10). While another per-
son lifts the front of the Frame (1), attach the Front
Stabilizer to the Frame with two M10 x 75mm
Carriage Bolts (34) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts
(33). Make sure that the Front Stabilizer is turned
so the Wheels (22) are not touching the floor.
1
1
10
22
22
33
34

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2. While another person lifts the back of the Frame (1)
slightly, attach the Rear Stabilizer (9) to the Frame
with two M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolts (34) and two
M10 Nylon Locknuts (33). 331
2
34
9
33
3. While another person holds the Upright (2) near the
Frame (1) as shown, connect the Upper Wire (44) to
the Reed Switch Wire (53).
Next, connect the Resistance Cable (45) to the
Lower Resistance Cable (65) in the following way:
• Refer to drawing A. Pull up on the metal bracket,
and insert the tip of the Resistance Cable (45) into
the wire clip on the Lower Resistance Cable (65)
as shown.
• Refer to drawing B. Firmly pull the Resistance
Cable (45) and slide it into the metal bracket on the
Lower Resistance Cable (65) as shown.
• Refer to drawing C. Using pliers, squeeze the
prongs on the upper end of the metal bracket
together.
Slide the Upright (2) onto the Frame (1); make sure
not to pinch the wires or cables. Attach the Upright
with two M10 x 74mm Button Bolts (67), two M10
Nylon Locknuts (33), and two M10 Split Washers (59).
Do not tighten the Button Bolts yet.
65
44
45
67
33
59
59
53
3
2
1
65 65
45
Metal
Bracket
45
B
AC
65
45
4
42
44 45
Console
Wire
42
63
23
2
4. Connect the Upper Wire (44) to the wire on the
Console (23). Next, attach the Console to the Upright
(2) with four M4 x 12mm Screws (42).
Press the Resistance Knob (63) onto the Resistance
Control (45).
Make sure the
Wires (44, 53)
and Cables (45,
65) do not get
pinched and
damaged during
this step.

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6. Apply a small amount of the included grease to the
left and right axles on the Upright (2).
Identify the Left Handlebar (6), which is marked with a
sticker. Slide a Frame Spacer (48), a Handlebar Spacer
(47), the Left Handlebar, and a Handlebar Cap (46)
onto the left axle on the Upright (2) as shown. Slide an
M10.5 Washer (55) onto an M8 x 25mm Button Screw
(56), and tighten the Button Screw into the axle.
Attach the Right Handlebar (8) in the same way.
6
48
2
46
8
6
55
56
47
Grease
5. Identify the Left Handlebar (6), which is marked with a
sticker. Insert the Left Handlebar into one of the
Handlebar Legs (5); make sure that the Handlebar
Leg is turned so the hexagonal holes are on the
indicated side. Attach the Left Handlebar to the
Handlebar Leg with two M8 x 45mm Button Bolts (50)
and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (38). Make sure that the
Nylon Locknuts are inside of the hexagonal holes.
Do not fully tighten the Button Bolts yet.
Attach the Right Handlebar to the other Handlebar
Arm (not shown) in the same way.
5
6
5
50
38
7. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on the left
Disc Crossbar (16). Slide the Left Pedal Arm (11) onto
the axle and attach it with an M8.5 Washer (35) and
an M8 Nylon Locknut (38).
Insert the left Handlebar Arm (5) into the bracket on
the end of the Left Pedal Arm (11), and attach it with
a Pedal Arm Bolt Set (40).
Repeat this step to attach the right Pedal Arm (not
shown).
Refer to step 5. Tighten the M8 x 45mm Button Bolts
(50) in the Handlebar Legs (5).
Tighten the two M10 x 74mm Button Bolts (67).
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5
11
35
38
67
40
40
Grease
16
Hexagonal
Holes

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10. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical trainer are properly tightened. Place a mat under the elliptical
trainer to protect the floor or carpet from damage.
9. The Console (23) requires two “AA” batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended. Slide
off the Battery Cover (29) as shown. Press two batter-
ies into the battery clip; make sure that the negative
(“–”) ends of the batteries are touching the
springs in the battery clip. Reattach the Battery
Cover.
929
23
Battery Clip
Batteries
8. Find the Left Pedal (13), which has a ridge on the
right side. Attach the Left Pedal to the Left Pedal Arm
(11) with three M4 x 19mm Flange Screws (36) as
shown.
Attach the Right Pedal to the Right Pedal Arm (not
shown) in the same way.
11
8
13
36

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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER
HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER
To mount the elliptical trainer, firmly hold the handle-
bars and carefully step onto the pedal that is in the
lowest position. Next, step onto the other pedal. Push
the pedals until they begin to move with a continuous
motion. Note: The pedal disks can turn in either
direction. It is recommended that you turn the
pedal disks in the direction shown below; howev-
er, to give variety to your exercise, you may
choose to turn the pedal disks in the opposite
direction.
To dismount the elliptical trainer, allow the pedals to
come to a complete stop. CAUTION: The elliptical
trainer does not have a free wheel; the pedals will
continue to move until the flywheel stops. When
the pedals are stationary, step off the highest pedal
first. Then, step off the lowest 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, turn the knob counterclock-
wise. Important: The knob may not stop turning
when maximum or minimum resistance is reached.
When the knob becomes more difficult to turn,
stop turning it or damage will result.
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE
The innovative
console offers
a manual mode
and three moti-
vational pacer
programs.
Each pacer
program is
designed to
guide you
through an
effective work-
out by pacing
your exercise. As you exercise, six monitor modes will
provide continuous exercise feedback. The monitor
modes are described below:
Speed—This mode shows your pedaling pace, in miles
per hour or kilometers per hour.
Time—If you select the manual mode, this mode will
show the elapsed time. If you select one of the three
pacer programs, this mode will show the time remain-
ing in the program.
Distance—This mode shows the distance you have
pedaled, in miles or kilometers.
Fat Calories (FAT CALS)—This mode shows the
approximate number of fat calories you have burned
(see BURNING FAT on page 13).
Calories (CALS)—This mode shows the approximate
number of calories you have burned.
Scan—This mode displays the Speed, Time, Distance,
Fat Calories, and Calories modes, for five seconds
each, in a repeating cycle.
HOW TO SELECT MILES OR KILOMETERS
When the letters KPH appear in the display, the con-
sole will display speed and distance in kilometers.
When the letters KPH do not appear, the console will
display speed and distance in miles. To change the
unit of measurement, first press the on/reset button.
Next, hold down the program and display buttons for
several seconds until the letters KPH appear or disap-
pear.
Pedal
Pedal
Disk
Resistance
Knob

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HOW THE PACER PROGRAMS OPERATE
The console offers
three motivational
pacer programs.
Each program
lasts for twenty
minutes. When
you use a pacer
program, two
columns of bars
will appear in the
display. The left column represents a target pace, and
the right column shows your actual pedaling pace.
The target pace will change periodically during the
program; as the target pace changes, simply change
your pedaling pace to keep both columns at the same
height. Important: The target pace is a
goal pace.
Your actual pace may be slower than the target
pace, especially during the first few months of
your exercise program. Be sure to exercise at a
pace that is comfortable for you.
STEP-BY-STEP CONSOLE OPERATION
Before the console can be operated, two “AA”
batteries must be installed. (See step 9 on page 8.)
Turn on the power.
To turn on the power, press the on/reset button or
simply begin pedaling. The entire display will
appear for two seconds; the console will then be
ready for use. Note: If batteries were just
installed, the power will already be on.
Select one of the three pacer programs or the
manual mode.
To select one
of the pacer
programs,
repeatedly
press the pro-
gram button.
The program
indicator will
show which
program you
have select-
ed. To select
the manual
mode, press the program button until the program
indicator disappears. The programs will be select-
ed in the following order: program 1, program 2,
program 3, manual mode.
Begin your workout.
If you select-
ed the manual
mode, go to
step 4. If you
selected one
of the pacer
programs, two
columns of
bars will
appear in the display. The left column will show
one bar, indicating a relatively slow pace. The right
column will show your actual pedaling pace.
Change your pace until only one bar appears in
the right column. Each time the target pace
changes during the program, change your pedal-
ing pace to keep both columns at the same height.
Follow your progress with the monitor modes.
The scan
mode—
Repeatedly
press the dis-
play button
until an arrow
appears under
the word
“scan.” When
the scan mode is selected, the console will display
the speed, time, distance, fat calories, and calo-
ries modes, for five seconds each, in a repeating
cycle.
The speed,
time, dis-
tance, fat
calories,
or calories
mode—To
select one of
these modes
for continuous
display, repeatedly press the display button until
an arrow appears below or above the desired
mode. Make sure that there is not an arrow under
the word “scan.”
To reset the display, press the on/reset button.
Turn off the power.
To turn off the power, simply wait for about
six minutes. If the pedals are not moved and the
console buttons are not pressed for six minutes,
the power will turn off automatically.
5
4
3
2
1
Actual
Program Indicator
Target
Actual
Target
Mode
Arrows