Pro-Form PFEL94910.0 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICAL .............................................................15
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................23
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................25
PARTLIST ..............................................................................28
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................30
ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
This drawing shows the location(s) of the warning
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.
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical before using your elliptical. ICON
assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of
this product.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 35 or
persons with pre-existing health problems.
2. Use the elliptical only as described in this
manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical are adequately
informed of all precautions.
4. The elliptical is intended for home use only.
Do not use the elliptical in a commercial,
rental, or institutional setting.
5. eep the elliptical indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Place the elliptical on a
level surface, with a mat beneath it to protect
the floor or carpet. Make sure that there is at
least 3 ft. (0.9 m) of clearance in the front and
rear of the elliptical and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each
side.
6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts
regularly. Replace any worn parts
immediately.
7. eep children under age 12 and pets away
from the elliptical at all times.
8. The elliptical should not be used by persons
weighing more than 275 lbs. (125 kg).
9. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the elliptical. Always wear athletic
shoes for foot protection while exercising.
10. Hold the handlebars or the upper body arms
when mounting, dismounting, or using the
elliptical.
11. 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
determining heart rate trends in general.
12. The elliptical does not have a freewheel; the
pedals will continue to move until the
flywheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed
in a controlled way.
13. eep your back straight while using the
elliptical; do not arch your back.
14. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.

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Pulse Sensor
Upper Body Arm
Handlebar
Pedal Disc Wheel
Pedal
Fan
Console
Water Bottle Holder*
Leveling Foot
Handle
*Water bottle is not included
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Ramp
Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM®STRIDE
TRAINER 595 elliptical. The STRIDE TRAINER 595
elliptical provides a selection of features designed to
make your workouts at home more effective and
enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical. If you have questions 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 contacting us. The
model number and the location of the serial number
decal are shown on the front cover of this manual.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

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ASSEMBLY
To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical, call 1-800-445-2480.
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical 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 tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver and an
adjustable wrench .
As you assemble the elliptical, 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 near the end of this manual. The number fol-
lowing the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check
to see if it has been preassembled.
M10 x 48mm Patch
Screw (75)–6
M10 x 20mm Patch
Screw (79)–7
M8 x 20mm
Patch Screw
(80)–4
M4 x 48mm
Screw (89)–2
M8 x 45mm Button
Bolt (76)–4
M10 x 85mm Patch Screw (82)–4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (92)–7
M8 Washer
(33)–6
M10 Split
Washer (78)–10
M8 Jam Nut
(77)–4
M8 x 18mm Patch
Hex Screw (85)–2

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1.
While a second person lifts the rear of the
Frame (1), attach the Rear Stabilizer (70) to the
Frame with two M10 x 85mm Patch Screws
(82).
2. Orient the Front Stabilizer (73) so that the
“Front” sticker is facing away from the front of
the Frame (1).
While a second person lifts the front of the
Frame (1), attach the Front Stabilizer (73) to the
Frame with two M10 x 85mm Patch Screws
(82).
70
82
1
1
2
1
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.
82
73

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3
Wire
Tie
2
42
37
4. Slide the Upright (2) onto the Frame (1).
Tip: Have a second person hold the Top
Shield Cover (37) out of the way.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (42).
Attach the Upright (2) with four M10 x 20mm
Patch Screws (79) and four M10 Split Washers
(78).
Slide the Top Shield Cover (37) downward and
press it into the Frame (1).
4
1
1
78 78
79 79
1
2
42
Wire Tie
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (42)
3. Orient the Upright (2) and the Top Shield Cover
(37) as shown. Slide the Top Shield Cover
upward onto the Upright.
Have a second person hold the Upright (2) near
the Frame (1).
See the inset drawing. Locate the wire tie in
the Upright (2). Tie the lower end of the wire tie
to the Wire Harness (42). Next, pull the upper
end of the wire tie upward until the Wire
Harness is routed through the Upright. Then,
untie and discard the wire tie.
Tip: To prevent the Wire Harness (42) from
falling into the Upright (2), secure the Wire
Harness with a rubber band or a piece of
tape.
2
42
37

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5. See the upper drawing. To avoid pinching or
damaging the Pulse Wires (28) while you
assemble the Handlebar (39), perform the fol-
lowing actions:
Insert the end of the left Pulse Wire (28) inside
the left side of the Handlebar (39).
Then, insert the end of the right Pulse Wire (28)
inside the right side of the Handlebar (39).
See the lower drawing. Have a second person
hold the Handlebar (39) in place around the
Upright (2).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Handlebar (39) to the Upright (2) with three M10
x 20mm Patch Screws (79).
39
39
79
79
28
28
Avoid pinching
the wires
5
2

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7
6
6. The Console (4) can use four D batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
IMPORTANT: If the Console has been
exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to
warm to room temperature before inserting
batteries. Otherwise, you may damage the
console displays or other electronic compo-
nents. Remove the screws, remove the battery
covers, insert the batteries into the battery com-
partments, and reattach the battery covers.
Make sure to orient the batteries as shown
by the diagrams inside the battery compart-
ments.
To purchase an optional power adapter, call
the telephone number on the front cover of
this manual. To avoid damaging the console,
use only a manufacturer-supplied power
adapter. Plug one end of the power adapter
into the jack on the console; plug the other end
into an outlet installed in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
4
Batteries
Batteries
Screws
Battery
Covers
4
2
7. Locate the Pulse Wires (28) inside the left and
right sides of the Handlebar (39) and pull them
upward out of the Upright (2).
While a second person holds the Console (4)
near the Upright (2), connect the console wires
to the Wire Harness (42) and to the Pulse Wires
(28).
Insert the excess wires into the Upright (2).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (4) to the Upright (2) with four M4 x
16mm Screws (92).
Console Wires
28
42
39
92
92
Avoid
pinching
the wires

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8. Attach the Console Cover (32) to the back of
the Console (4) with two M4 x 48mm Screws
(89).
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4
32
89
9. Apply some of the included grease to the axle
on the right side of the Upright (2).
Identify the Right Upper Body Arm (9), which is
marked with a “Right” sticker, and orient it as
shown.
Slide the Right Upper Body Arm (9) onto the
right side of the Upright (2).
Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (9) with an
M8 x 20mm Patch Screw (80) and an M8
Washer (33).
Repeat this step to attach the Left Upper
Body Arm (8).
9
8
9
2
33 80
Grease