Pro-Form PFEL53408.0 User manual

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Read all precautions and instruc-
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this equipment. eep this manual
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USERʼS MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECA P ACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMB Y ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEE IPTICA EXERCISER ..................................................12
MAINTENANCEANDTROUB ESHOOTING ...................................................17
EXERCISEGUIDE INES ...................................................................18
PART IST ..............................................................................21
EXP ODEDDRAWING ....................................................................22
ORDERINGREP ACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
IMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
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PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
This drawing shows the location(s) of the warn-
ing decal(s). If a decal is missing or illegible,
see the front cover of this manual and
request a free replacement decal. Apply the
decal in the location shown. Note: The
decal(s) may not be shown at actual size.

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1. Before beginning any exercise program, con-
sult your physician. This is especially impor-
tant for persons over the age of 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
3. Your elliptical exerciser is intended for home
use only. Do not use your elliptical exerciser
in a commercial, rental, or institutional set-
ting.
4. eep your elliptical exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place your 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 your elliptical exerciser to mount,
dismount, and use it.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. eep children under age 12 and pets away
from your elliptical exerciser at all times.
7. Your elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 lbs.
(113 kg).
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on your elliptical exer-
ciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot
protection.
9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the upper
body arms when mounting, dismounting, or
using your elliptical exerciser.
10. eep your back straight while using your
elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back.
11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the userʼs move-
ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensor is intended only
as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general.
12. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
13. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.
14. Use your elliptical exerciser only as
described in this manual.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical exerciser before using your elliptical
exerciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing the revolutionary
PROFORM®ERGO STRIDER 3.0 elliptical exerciser.
The ERGO STRIDER 3.0 elliptical exerciser provides
a wide array of features designed to make your work-
outs at home more effective and enjoyable.
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 back
cover of this manual. To help us assist you, note the
product model number and serial number before con-
tacting us. The model number and the location of the
serial number decal are shown on the front cover of
this manual.
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.
Pulse Sensor
Upper Body Arm
Pedal Disc
Wheel
Pedal
Water Bottle Holder*
Console
Fan
*Water bottle is not included

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ASSEMBLY
To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call 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.
Assembly requires the included tools and your own Phillips screwdriver , adjustable
wrench , and rubber mallet .
As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify small parts. The number in parenthe-
ses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART IST near the end of this manual. The
number following the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have
been preassembled. If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.
M10 x 70mm Patch Screw (75)–6
M4 x 16mm
Screw (84)–14
M4 x 32mm Screw
(95)–2
M6 x 16mm Patch
Screw (80)–2 M6 x 36mm Bolt
(76)–4
Wave Washer
(88)–2
M6 Locknut
(77)–6
M10 x 20mm Patch
Screw (79)–4
M10 x 35mm Shoulder
Screw (63)–2
M4 x 12mm
Screw (35)–10
M4 x 16mm
Round Head
Screw (94)–4
M6 x 16mm x
1.5mm Washer
(36)–2
M10 Split
Washer (78)–10 M6 x 25mm x
1.5mm Washer
(33)–2
M6 x 71.5mm Shoulder Bolt (31)–2

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2. Attach a Wheel (50) to the front of the Frame
(1) with an M10 x 35mm Shoulder Screw (63).
Repeat this step to attach the other Wheel
(50).
2
1.
While another person lifts the rear of the Frame
(1), attach a Frame Cover (48) to the Frame
with two M4 x 16mm Screws (84).
Repeat this step to attach the other Frame
Cover (48). 48
1
1
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin
assembling the elliptical exerciser.
84
63 50
1
63
50
84
48

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4. Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (49)
during this step.
Orient the Water Bottle Holder (5) as shown
and slide it onto the Upright (2). Attach the
Water Bottle Holder with two M4 x 32mm
Screws (95).
Slide the Console Cover (32) onto the Upright
(2) and move it downward to the Water Bottle
Holder (5). Then, insert the Console Bracket (3)
into the top of the Upright. Attach the Console
Bracket with four M4 x 12mm Screws (35).
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3.Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (49)
during this step.
Have another person hold the Upright (2) near
the Frame (1). ocate the wire tie in the Upright.
Tie the lower end of the wire tie to the Wire
Harness (49). Next, pull the upper end of the
wire tie upward out of the top of the Upright.
Then, untie and discard the wire tie. Tip: To
prevent the Wire Harness from falling inside
the Upright, secure the Wire Harness with a
rubber band.
Slide the Upright (2) onto the Frame (1). Attach
the Upright with four M10 x 20mm Patch
Screws (79) and four M10 Split Washers (78).
Tip: Tighten the two Patch Screws on the
front of the elliptical exerciser before tight-
ening the other two Patch Screws.
3
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (49)
Avoid pinching
the Wire
Harness (49)
2
1
49
78
78
78
79
79
79
35
35
95
49
32
3
5
Wire Tie
2

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5. The Console (4) can use four 1.5V “D” batteries
(not included); alkaline batteries are recom-
mended. IMPORTANT: If the Console has
been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it
to warm to room temperature before insert-
ing batteries. Otherwise, you may damage
the console displays or other electronic
components. Remove the screws and the bat-
tery cover, insert the batteries into the battery
compartment, and reattach the battery cover.
Make sure to orient the batteries as shown
by the diagram inside the battery compart-
ment.
To purchase an optional AC adapter, contact
the store where you purchased this product
or call the telephone number on the cover of
this manual. To avoid damaging the console,
use only a manufacturer-supplied AC
adapter. Plug one end of the AC adapter into
the jack on the console; plug the other end into
an outlet installed in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
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6. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires during this
step.
While a second person holds the Console (4)
near the Upright (2), connect the console wire
to the Wire Harness (49).
Attach the Console (4) to the Upright (2) with
four M4 x 16mm Screws (84).
6
4
4
2
84
32 84
49
Console Wire
Batteries
Battery
Cover
Screws
Avoid pinching
the wires

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8. Identify the eft Pedal (12), which is marked
with an “ ” sticker.
Attach the eft Pedal (12) to the left Pedal Arm
(14) with three M10 x 70mm Patch Screws (75),
three M10 Split Washers (78), and an M4 x
16mm Screw (84).
Repeat this step on the right side of the
elliptical exerciser.
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7. Slide the Console Cover (32) (see the drawing
in step 6) upward to the Console (4). Attach the
Console Cover with four M4 x 16mm Round
Head Screws (94).
32
94
94
14
75
78
78
12
84
4

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10. Apply a generous amount of the included
grease to the axles on the Upright (2). Then,
apply a small amount of grease to two Wave
Washers (88).
Slide a Wave Washer (88) onto each axle.
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9. Identify the eft Upper Body Arm (8), which is
marked with a “ eft” sticker. Orient the eft
Upper Body Arm and the left Upper Body eg
(6) as shown; make sure that the hexagonal
holes are in the indicated location.
Slide the eft Upper Body Arm (8) onto the left
Upper Body eg (6). Attach the eft Upper
Body Arm with two M6 x 36mm Button Bolts
(76) and two M6 ocknuts (77); make sure that
the Locknuts are inside the hexagonal
holes.
Repeat this step for the Right Upper Body
Arm (9) and the right Upper Body Leg (6).
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8
77
88
88
76 Hexagonal
Holes
6
9
77
2
76
Grease
Axle
Grease