Pro-Form PFEL4501 User manual

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tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manu-
al for future reference.
Model No. PFEL45011
Serial No.
Serial
Number
Decal
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USER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-
tions before using the elliptical crosstrainer.
1. Read all instructions in this manual before
using the elliptical crosstrainer.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical crosstrainer
are adequately informed of all precautions.
3. Place the elliptical crosstrainer on a level
surface, with a mat beneath it to protect the
floor or carpet. Keep the elliptical crosstrain-
er indoors, away from moisture and dust.
4. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
5. Keep children under 12 and pets away from
the elliptical crosstrainer at all times.
6. The elliptical crosstrainer should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.
7. Wear appropriate exercise clothing when
using the elliptical crosstrainer. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.
8. Always hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the
handlebars when mounting, dismounting, or
using the elliptical crosstrainer.
9. 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 determin-
ing heart rate trends in general.
10. Keep your back straight when using the ellip-
tical crosstrainer; do not arch your back.
11. If you feel pain or dizziness at any time
while exercising, stop immediately and
begin cooling down.
12. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
13. The elliptical crosstrainer is intended for
home use only. Do not use the elliptical
crosstrainer in a commercial, rental, or insti-
tutional setting.
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 prob-
lems. 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 new PROFORM®
900 CARDIO CROSSTRAINER. The PROFORM®900
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 PROFORM®
900 features adjustable resistance and a state-of-the-
art console to help you get the most from your exer-
cise. Welcome to a whole new world of natural, ellipti-
cal-motion exercise from PROFORM.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the PROFORM®900. If you have additional
questions, please 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 PFEL45011. The
serial number can be found on a decal attached to the
elliptical crosstrainer (see the front cover of this man-
ual for the location of the decal).
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Handlebar
FRONT
BACK
LEFT SIDE
Pedal Spring Pedal Disk
*No water bottle
is included
Wheel
Pedal
Console
Bookrack
Water Bottle Holder*

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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical 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 , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .
As you assemble the elliptical 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 refers to the quantity used in assembly. 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.
M4 x 16mm
Screw (52)–2
M10 x 27mm
Screw (67)–6
M10
Washer (78)–2
M10 Split
Washer (59)–6
M10 Nylon
Locknut (33)–4
M10 x 27mm
Pedal Bolt (80)–2
M10 Bolt Set (74)–2
M8 x 19mm Button
Screw (56)–2
M6 x 25mm
Screw (7)–1
Handlebar
Washer (55)–2
Spring Bracket
Washer (35)–2
M8 Nylon
Locknut (38)–4
M8 x 45mm Button Screw (50)–4
M10 x 27mm
Patch Screw (40)–2 M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolt (34)–4
1. Identify the Front Stabilizer (10), which has Wheels (22)
attached to it. While another person 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 are not touching
the floor.
10 33
22
22
34
34
1
1

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2. While another person lifts the back of the Frame (1),
attach the Rear Stabilizer (9) to the Frame with two
M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolts (34) and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (33).
34
9
1
3
2
43
44 1
73
79
59
Adjustment
Holes
Make sure the
Wire Harnesses
(44, 79) do not
get pinched and
damaged during
this step.
44
67
67
59
3. While another person holds the Upright (2) in the posi-
tion shown, connect the Extension Wire Harness (44)
to the Wire Harness (79). Carefully pull the upper
end of the Extension Wire Harness to remove any
slack. While holding the upper end of the
Extension Wire Harness, insert the Upright into the
Frame (1). Do not pinch the Wire Harnesses.
Next, turn the Upright Knob (43) counterclockwise sev-
eral turns. Pull the Knob, slide the Upright (2) down
until the Knob is aligned with one of the four adjust-
ment holes, and then release the Knob. Do not tighten
the Knob yet.
Feed the upper end of the Extension Wire Harness (44)
through the Upright Extension (73). Attach the Upright
Extension to the Upright (2) with three M10 x 27mm
Button Screws (67) and three M10 Split Washers (59).
4. Connect the wire harness on the Handgrip Pulse
Sensor (29) to the indicated wire harness on the
Console (23). Insert both wire harnesses into the open-
ing in the bottom of the Console. Next, insert the metal
tube on the Handgrip Pulse Sensor into the opening in
the bottom of the Console. Be careful not to pinch
the wire harnesses.
Refer to the inset drawing. Align the holes in the brack-
et on the Console (23) with the holes in the metal tube
on the Handgrip Pulse Sensor (29). Tighten two M4 x
16mm Screws (52) through the bracket into the tube as
shown. 29
23
Wire Harnesses
4
233
33
Tube
52 23
Bracket
29
52
Tube
5. The Console (23) requires four “D” batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended. Press
the tab on the battery cover, and lift off the battery
cover. Insert four batteries into the battery compart-
ment. Make sure that the batteries are oriented as
shown by the diagram inside the battery compart-
ment. Reattach the battery cover.
23
Tab
Batteries
Battery
Cover
5

50
8
38
7
6. While another person holds the Console (23) in the
position shown, connect the wire harness on the
Console to the Extension Wire Harness (44). Insert the
excess wire harness into the Upright Extension (73).
Attach the Console (23) to the Upright Extension (73)
with three M10 x 27mm Button Screws (67) and three
M10 Split Washers (59). Be careful to avoid pinch-
ing the wire harnesses.
Snap the bookrack onto the Console (87) where shown.
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23
67
73
59
59
7. 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.
Apply a small amount of the included grease to the left
and right axles on the Upright (2).
Make sure that there are two Small Handlebar
Bushings (49) in the Left Handlebar (6). Carefully slide
an Upright 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 a Handlebar
Washer (55) onto an M8 x 19mm Button Screw (56), and
tighten the Button Screw into the axle.
Assemble the Right Handlebar (8) and the other
Handlebar Leg (5) in the same way.
Grease
7
44Wire Harness
67
Bookrack
67
47
49
5
2
5
55 46
56
6
48
880
81
78
11
13
8. Identify the left Pedal Spring (11), which is marked with
a sticker. Attach the Left Pedal (13) to the left Pedal
Spring with an M10 x 27mm Pedal Bolt (80), an M10
Washer (78), and a Pedal Knob (81) as shown. Note:
The Left Pedal can be attached in any of five positions
(see HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDALS AND THE
UPRIGHT on page 9).
Attach the Right Pedal (not shown) in the same way.
Make sure that both Pedals are in the same position.
Hexagonal
Holes

INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR
If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (refer to page 19), follow the steps below to install the receiver
and the short jumper wire included with the chest pulse sensor.
1. Remove the four indicated screws from the back of the
Console (23). Lift off the front of the Console.
2. Plug the short jumper wire (A) into the indicated jack on
the Console (23). Connect the other end of the short
jumper wire to the wire on the receiver (B). Note: The
included long jumper wire is not needed.
Next, peel the paper off the adhesive pad on the back
of the receiver (B). Orient the receiver as shown, and
press it onto the Console (23) in the indicated location.
Refer to step 1 above. Reattach the front of the
Console (23) with the four screws. Make sure that no
wires are pinched.
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10.Make sure that all parts of the elliptical crosstrainer are properly tightened. Note: Some hardware may
be left over after assembly is completed. To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a mat under the
elliptical crosstrainer.
B
23
Jack
23
Screws
Lift
Here
1
A
Cylinder
2
9. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on the left
Disc Crossbar (16). Slide a Spring Spacer (63) and the
Left Rear Spring Bracket (12) on the left Pedal Spring
(11) onto the axle. Next, slide a Spring Bracket Washer
(35) onto an M10 x 27mm Patch Screw (40), and tight-
en the Patch Screw into the axle.
Next, hold the lower end of the Handlebar Leg (5)
inside of the Front Spring Bracket (76) on the left Pedal
Spring (11). Apply grease to an M10 Bolt Set (74).
Attach the Handlebar Leg to the Front Spring Bracket
(76) with the Bolt Set. Do not overtighten the Bolt
Set; the Left Handlebar must be able to pivot freely.
Attach the right Pedal Spring (not shown) to the right
side of the elliptical crosstrainer in the same way.
Tighten the M6 x 25mm Screw (7) into the Upright (2).
Turn the Upright Knob (43) clockwise until it is tight.
Refer to step 7. Tighten the M8 x 45mm Button Bolts
(50) in the Handlebar Legs (5).
Grease
Grease
16
74 11
11
9
40 35
63
12
74
5
43
7
2
76

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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER
HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDALS AND THE UPRIGHT
The motion of the elliptical crosstrainer is determined
by the positions of the pedals and the upright. Follow
the instructions below to adjust the motion of the ellip-
tical crosstrainer.
To adjust the
pedals, first
loosen the pedal
knobs beneath
the pedals. Slide
the pedals for-
ward or back-
ward to one of
the five posi-
tions, and then
retighten the
knobs. Make
sure that both
pedals are in the
same position.
To adjust the
upright, first turn
the upright knob
counterclockwise a few turns to loosen it. Next, pull the
knob, raise or lower the upright to the desired height,
and then release the knob. Move the upright up and
down slightly until the pin on the knob snaps into
one of the four adjustment holes in the upright.
Make sure that the upright is not resting on top of
the pin. Then, turn the knob clockwise until it is tight.
HOW TO USE THE HANDLEBARS
The handlebars
are designed to
add upper-body
exercise to your
workouts. As you
exercise, push
and pull the han-
dlebars to work
your arms, shoul-
ders, and back.
To exercise only
your lower body,
hold the handgrip
pulse sensor as
you exercise.
HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL
CROSSTRAINER
To mount the
elliptical cross-
trainer, hold the
handgrip pulse
sensor and
step onto the
pedal that is in
the lowest
position. Then,
step onto the
other pedal.
Push the ped-
als until they
begin to move
with a continu-
ous motion.
Note: The
pedal disks
can turn in
either direction. It is recommended that you move
the pedal disks in the direction shown by the
arrow; however, for variety, you may turn the pedal
disks in the opposite direction.
To dismount the elliptical crosstrainer, wait until the
pedals come to a complete stop. Note: The elliptical
crosstrainer does not have a free wheel; the ped-
als 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 MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER
Stand behind
the elliptical
crosstrainer,
hold the rear
stabilizer firm-
ly, and lift the
elliptical
crosstrainer
until it can be
moved on the
front wheels.
Carefully move the elliptical crosstrainer to the desired
location and then lower it. CAUTION: To decrease
the possibility of injury, bend your legs and keep
your back straight as you lift the rear stabilizer;
make sure to lift with your legs rather than your
back.
Pedals
Pedal Disk
Handgrip
Pulse Sensor
Handlebars
Handgrip
Pulse
Sensor
Pedal
Knob
Upright
Knob
Flex Bar
Pedal
Upright
Wheel
Rear
Stabilizer

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The advanced console offers a selection of features
designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and
effective. When the manual mode of the console is
selected, the resistance of the elliptical crosstrainer
can be adjusted with a touch of a button. As you exer-
cise, 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 19.)
The console also offers six Smart workout programs.
Each program automatically changes the resistance of
the elliptical crosstrainer and prompts you to increase
or decrease your pace as it guides you through an
effective workout.
In addition, the console features two Heart Rate work-
out programs that automatically change the resistance
of the elliptical crosstrainer and prompt you to vary
your pace to keep your heart rate near a target heart
rate as you exercise.
The console also features new iFIT.com interactive
technology. IFIT.com technology is like having a per-
sonal trainer right in your home. Using a stereo audio
cable (available at electronics stores), you can connect
the elliptical crosstrainer to your home stereo, portable
stereo, or computer and play special iFIT.com CD pro-
grams (CDs are available separately). IFIT.com CD
programs automatically control the resistance of the
elliptical crosstrainer and prompt you to vary your pace
as a personal trainer coaches you through every step
of your workout. High-energy music provides added
motivation. Each CD features two programs designed
by certified personal trainers.
In addition, you can connect the elliptical crosstrainer
to your VCR and TV and play iFIT.com video programs
(videocassettes are available separately). Video pro-
grams offer the same benefits as iFIT.com CD pro-
grams, but add the excitement of working out with a
class and an instructor.
With the elliptical crosstrainer connected to your com-
puter, you can also go to our new Web site at
www.iFIT.com and access audio programs and video
programs directly from the internet.
For information about the availability of iFIT.com
CDs or videocassettes, send an e-mail to
[e-mail], and we’ll notify you
as soon as iFIT.com CDs and videocassettes are
available. Or, call toll-free 1-800-884-0620.
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