Pro-Form PFEL5905.1 User manual

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
HOW TO ORDER 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 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.
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 while 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 if it is not legible, call the toll-free
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®
900 elliptical exerciser. The 900 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 900
elliptical exerciser can be folded out of the away.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical exerciser. If you have ques-
tions after reading this manual, see the front cover of
this manual. To help us assist you, please note the
product model number and serial number before call-
ing. The model number is PFEL5905.1. The serial
number can be found on a decal attached to the ellip-
tical 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
Wheel
Pedal
Console
Handle
Water Bottle Holder*
Adjustment Knob
Leveling Foot
Handle Storage Latch
Crank Arm
Storage Magnet
Fan
Pedal Arm Latch
Adjustment Bracket
*No water bottle is included

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ASSEMBLY
Tohire 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 allen wrenches, 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 20 and 21. The number follow-
ing the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-assem-
bled. 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
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)–14
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
M6 x 20mm Button
Screw (77)–4
Hub Screw (87)–8
Star Washer
(112)–8 M8 x 15mm Button
Screw (116)–8
M10 x 82mm Button
Screw (82)–2

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1. While another person lifts the Base (1), attach the
Front Stabilizer (6) to the Base with two M10 x 82mm
Button Screws (82).
Next, hold the Left Stabilizer Cover (118) and the Right
Stabilizer Cover (119) around the Base (1). Attach the
Stabilizer Covers with six M4 x 16mm Round Head
Screws (101) (only three are shown).
2. Remove the indicated screw and bracket from the
Base (1). Discard the screw and the 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.
4. Identify the Left Crank Arm (36), which is marked with
asticker. Hold the Left Crank Arm against the left
Crank Hub (38), and align the holes in the Left Crank
Arm with the unused holes in the Crank Hub. Next,
insert four Hub Screws (87) into the Left Crank Arm,
and finger tighten the Hub Screws into the Crank Hub.
Tighten one of the Hub Screws, and then tighten the
Hub Screw farthest from the first Hub Screw. Then,
tighten the remaining two Hub Screws.
Attach a Hub Cover (75) to the Left Crank Arm (36)
with four M8 x 15mm Button Screws (116).
Repeat this step on the other side of the elliptical exer-
ciser. Make sure that the Crank Arms (36, 123) are
oriented as shown.
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101
118
82
1
1
Bracket
26
Screw
383
7
Handle
2
68
2
36
38
75
116
116 Cutout
87
87
123
1
119
4

8. While another person holds the Console (5) near the
Console Bracket (4), connect the wire harness on the
Console to the Upper Wire Harness (48). Insert the
excess wire harness into the Upright (3). Next, attach
the Console to the Console Bracket with four M4 x
16mm Round Head Screws (101). Be careful to avoid
pinching the wire harness.
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6. Insert the end of the Upper Wire Harness (48) through
the rectangular hole in the Console Bracket (4). Attach
the Console Bracket to the Upright (3) with four M6 x
20mm Button Screws (77).
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.
7. The Console (5) requires four 1.5V “D” batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended. Press
the two tabs on the battery cover,and remove the bat-
tery cover.Next, insert four batteries into the Console.
Make sure that the batteries are oriented as shown
by the diagrams inside of the battery compart-
ments. Then, reattach the battery cover to the Console.
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 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).
48
5
3
101
101
6
8
48
17 17
3
101
101
77
77
4
4
Battery
Cover
Batteries
Tabs
7
5
3
80
48
49
22
84
84
90
90
90 104
79
1
5
Wire
Harness

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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) 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.
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
89
12
88
84
111
88
74
3
84 111
12
11
78
78
79
79
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 on the other side of the elliptical
exerciser.
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).
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.
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
14
Latch
14
43
13
14
104
104
112 112
112 112
14
108
12
115
88
33–Grease
31

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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
HOW TO FOLD AND UNFOLD THE ELLIPTICAL
EXERCISER
When the elliptical exerciser is not in use, the frame
can be folded out of the way. First, lift the latch under
each pedal leg, and lift the pedal legs off the sleeves
on the crank arms.
Next, raise the pedal legs until they touch the magnets
on the upper body arms; the magnets will hold the
pedal legs in place. Then, hold the handle and lift the
frame until it locks in a vertical position.
To use the elliptical exerciser, first hold the handle,
press the latch button, and lower the frame.
Next, pull the pedal legs off the magnets on the upper
body arms. Then, lift the latches under the pedal
legs, and set the pedal legs on the sleeves on the
crank arms. Release the latches, and make sure that
the pedal legs are securely connected to the crank
arms.
HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
To move the elliptical exerciser, first fold it as
described at the left. Next, stand in front of the ellipti-
cal exerciser, hold the handle on the console bracket,
and place one foot against the center of the front sta-
bilizer. Pull the handle until the elliptical exerciser will
roll on the front wheels. Carefully move the elliptical
exerciser to the desired position, and then lower it.
HOW TO LEVEL THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
If the elliptical exerciser rocks slightly on your floor
during use, turn one or both of the leveling feet
beneath the rear stabilizer until the rocking motion is
eliminated.
Latch
Sleeve
Pedal Leg
Crank
Arm
Handle
Place
your foot
here
Magnet
Handle
Frame
Latch
Button
Pedal Leg
Leveling
Feet