Pro-Form PFEL5105.3 User manual

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this equipment. Keep this manu-
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USER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, 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 exerciser.
1. Read all instructions in this manual and all
warnings on the elliptical exerciser before
using the elliptical exerciser. Use the ellipti-
cal exercise only as described in this
manual.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
3. The elliptical exerciser is intended for
home use only. Do not use the elliptical
exerciser in a commercial, rental, or institu-
tional setting.
4. Keep the elliptical exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place the elliptical
exerciser on a level surface, with a mat
beneath it to protect the floor or carpet.
Make sure that there is enough clearance
around the elliptical exerciser to mount, dis-
mount, and use it.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical exerciser at all times.
7. The elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 pounds
(113 kg).
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes while
using the elliptical exerciser. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection while exer-
cising.
9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the han-
dlebars when mounting, dismounting, or
using the elliptical exerciser.
10. 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.
11. Keep your back straight when using the ellip-
tical exerciser; do not arch your back.
12. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.
13. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
14. The decal shown below has been placed on
the elliptical exerciser. If the decal is miss-
ing or illegible, call the telephone number on
the front cover of this manual and order a
free replacement decal. Apply the decal in
the location shown.
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
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
850 elliptical exerciser. The 850 elliptical exerciser
provides a wide array of features designed to make
your workouts at home more effective and enjoy-
able—and when you’re not exercising, the unique 850
elliptical exerciser can be folded out of the way.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical exerciser. If 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 is PFEL5105.3. The
serial number can be found on a decal attached to the
elliptical exerciser (see the front cover of this manual
for the location of the decal).
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
Pedal Disk
Wheel
Pedal
Console
Water Bottle Holder*
Leveling Foot
Handle
Storage Latch
Storage Magnet
Fan
Pedal Arm Latch
*No water bottle is included

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ASSEMBLY
To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call toll-free 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 hex keys, 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 parentheses
below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on pages 28 and 29. The second number
is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-assembled. If a part is not
in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre-assembled.
M10 x 127mm Button Screw (83)–2
M4 x 14mm
Screw (104)–8
M10 Nylon
Locknut (81)–2
M8 Jamnut
(79)–5
M8 Washer
(88)–6
Wave Washer
(111)–2
M8 x 23mm Button
Screw (84)–4
M8 Split
Washer (90)–3
M8 x 43mm Button
Bolt (78)–4
M4 x 16mm
Round Head
Screw (101)–8
M4 x 32mm
Round Head
Screw (105)–6
M4 x 45mm
Screw (108)–2
M8 x 23mm Shoulder
Screw (115)–4
M8 x 69mm Button
Bolt (80)–1
M10 x 80mm Carriage
Bolt (82)–2
Hub Screw (87)–8
Star Washer
(112)–8

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1.
While another person lifts the Base (1), attach the
Front Stabilizer (6) to the Base with two M10 x 80mm
Carriage Bolts (82) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (81).
2. Remove the indicated screw and the shipping bracket
from the Base (1). Discard the screw and the shipping
bracket.
Next, turn the Base Foot (26) into the Base (1) as far
as possible.
3. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (7) to the Frame (2) with two
M10 x 127mm Button Screws (83).
Next, hold the handle on the Frame (2), press the
Latch Button (68), and lower the Frame until the Rear
Stabilizer (7) is resting on the floor.
6
81
81
82
1
1
Shipping
Bracket
26
Screw
383
7
Handle
2
68
2
1
To make assembly easier, read the information
on page 5 before you begin assembling the
elliptical exerciser.

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5. While another person holds the Upright (3), connect
the Upper Wire Harness (48) to the Lower Wire
Harness (49). Gently pull the upper end of the
Upper Wire Harness to remove any slack, and
insert the Upright into the Base (1). Attach the Upright
with an M8 x 69mm Button Bolt (80), an M8 Split
Washer (90), and an M8 Jamnut (79). Do not tighten
the Button Bolt yet; make sure that the Jamnut is
in the hexagonal hole in the Base.
Next, finger tighten two M8 x 23mm Button Screws
(84) with two M8 Split Washers (90) into the Base (1).
Do not tighten the Button Screws yet.
Attach the Water Bottle Holder (22) to the Base (1)
with two M4 x 14mm Screws (104).
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17
17
3
101
101
3
80
48
49
22
84
84
90
90
90 104
79
1
5
6. Orient one of the Upright Covers (17) as shown, and hold
it against the Upright (3). Attach the Upright Cover with
two M4 x 16mm Round Head Screws (101). Attach the
other Upright Cover in the same way.
4. Hold a Hub Cover (75) and a Crank Arm (36) against
the left Crank Hub (38). Align the holes in the Hub
Cover and the Crank Arm with the unused holes in the
left Crank Hub. Next, insert four Hub Screws (87) into
the Hub Cover and the Crank Arm, and finger tighten
the Hub Screws into the left Crank Hub. Tighten one of
the Hub Screws, and then tighten the Hub Screw
across from the first Hub Screw. Then, tighten the
remaining two Hub Screws.
Repeat this step on the right side of the elliptical exer-
ciser; make sure that the Crank Arms (36) are ori-
ented so the Crank Bushing Sleeves (43) are in the
positions shown. Note: There are no Pulley Screws
(98) on the right side.
4
36
38
98
75
87
87
36
43
43

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9. Identify the Left Handlebar (8) and the Left Upper Body
Arm (11), which are marked with stickers.
Orient the Left Handlebar (8) and the Left Upper Body
Arm (11) as shown. Insert the Left Handlebar into the
Left Upper Body Arm. Attach the Left Handlebar with two
M8 x 43mm Button Bolts (78) and two M8 Jamnuts (79).
Make sure that the Jamnuts are in the hexagonal
holes in the Left Upper Body Arm.
Attach the Right Handlebar (9) to the Right Upper Body
Arm (12) in the same way.
9
11
8
9
12
78
78
79
79
7. The Console (5) requires four 1.5V “D” batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
IMPORTANT: If the ellipical exerciser has been
exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to
room temperature before inserting batteries into the
Console. If you do not do this, the console displays
or other electronic components may become dam-
aged. Press the two tabs on the battery cover, and
remove the battery cover. Next, insert four batteries into
the Console. Make sure that the batteries are orient-
ed as shown by the diagrams inside of the battery
compartments. Then, reattach the battery cover to the
Console.
Battery
Cover
Batteries
Tabs
7
5
8. While another person holds the Console (5) near the
Upright (3), connect the wire harness on the Console to
the Upper Wire Harness (48). Insert the excess wire
harness into the Upright. Next, attach the Console to
the Upright with four M4 x 16mm Round Head Screws
(101). Be careful to avoid pinching the wire har-
ness.
48
5
3
101
Wire
Harness
8

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12. Identify the Left Pedal (13) and the Left Pedal Leg
(14), which are marked with stickers.
Attach the Left Pedal (13) to the Left Pedal Leg (14)
with an M4 x 45mm Screw (108), three M4 x 14mm
Screws (104), and four Star Washers (112).
Attach the Right Pedal (not shown) to the Right Pedal
Leg (not shown) in the same way.
13
14
104
104
112 112
112 112
108
12
11. Hold the Left Front Handlebar Cover (18) and the Left
Rear Handlebar Cover (19) around the Left Upper Body
Arm (11). Attach the Handlebar Covers with three M4 x
32mm Round Head Screws (105).
Attach the Right Front Handlebar Cover (20) and the
Right Rear Handlebar Cover (21) around the Right
Upper Body Arm (12) in the same way.
10. Insert the Pivot Axle (74) into the Upright (3) and center
it. Apply a generous amount of the included grease to
the Pivot Axle.
Orient the Left Upper Body Arm (11) as shown, and
slide it onto the left end of the Pivot Axle (74). Slide the
Right Upper Body Arm (12) onto the right end of the
Pivot Axle.
Tighten an M8 x 23mm Button Screw (84) with an M8
Washer (88) and a Wave Washer (111) into each end of
the Pivot Axle (74). Make sure that the Wave Washers
are on the ends of the Pivot Axle.
88
84
111
88
74
3
84 111
12
11
20
21
105
12
19
Grease
11
10
18
11

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13. Apply a thin film of grease to one of the Pedal Leg Axles
(32) and to the faces of the two Pedal Leg Bushings
(33) in the Left Pedal Leg (14).
Next, slide an M8 Washer (88) and a Pedal Leg Cover
(31) onto an M8 x 23mm Shoulder Screw (115), and
turn the Shoulder Screw a few turns into the Pedal Leg
Axle (32).
While another person holds the front end of the Left
Pedal Leg (14) inside of the bracket on the Left Upper
Body Arm (11), insert the Pedal Leg Axle (32) into both
parts. Next, slide an M8 Washer (88) and a Pedal Leg
Cover (31) onto another M8 x 23mm Shoulder Screw
(115), and turn the Shoulder Screw a few turns into the
Pedal Leg Axle. Tighten both Shoulder Screws.
Repeat this step to attach the Right Pedal Leg (not
shown) to the Right Upper Body Arm (12).
14. Lift the latch on the underside of the Left Pedal Leg
(14), and set the Left Pedal Leg on the left Crank
Bushing Sleeve (43). Release the lever, and make sure
that the Left Pedal Leg is securely connected to the
Crank Bushing Sleeve.
Connect the Right Pedal Leg (not shown) in the same
way.
See step 5. Tighten the M8 x 69mm Button Bolt (80)
and the two M8 x 23mm Button Screws (84).
15. Make sure that all parts of the elliptical exerciser 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 exerciser.
Grease
13
115
32
88
31
12
11
31
14
115
88
33–Grease
Latch
14
43
14