Pro-Form Stride Select 825 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 5
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER .................................................. 10
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 15
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ............................................................... 16
PART LIST .............................................................................. 17
EXPLODED DRAWING .................................................................... 18
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................. Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................. Back Cover
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc,
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iMPORTANT PRECAUTmONS
'%,_WARNING: Toreducethe_skofse.ous_njury_readthefo.owingimportantprecau-
tionsbefore using the elliptical exerciser.
1. Read all instructions in this manual and all 10. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
warnings on the elliptical exerciser before Various factors may affect the accuracy of
using the elliptical exerciser. Use the eHipti- hearf rate readings. The pulse sensor is
eal exercise onJy as described in this intended onHy as an exercise aid in determin-
manual, ing hearf rate trends in general
2. it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that aH users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequatemy informed of all precautions.
3.
11.Keep your back straight when using the ellip_
tieal exerciser: do not arch your back.
12. if you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
The elliptical exerciser is intended for stop immediately and eooJ down.
home use only. Co not use the elliptical
_xerciser in a commercial, rentaJ, or institu- 13. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
tional setting, to sJowly come to a stop.
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from moisture and dust. Place the elliptical
exerciser on a tevel surface, with a mat
beneath it to protect the floor or carpet.
IVJakesure that there is enough clearance
around the elliptical exerciser to mount, dis-
mount, and use it.
Keep the eHipticaJ exerciser indoors, away 14. The decal shown be!ow has been placed on
the eHiptieaH exerciser, if the decal is miss-
ing, or if it is not legible, please call the toIF
free telephone number on the front cover of
ILhis manual and order a free replacemeni
decal Apply the decal in the location shown.
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 aH times.
7o The elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 250 pounds.
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the elliptical exerciser. AJways wear
at biotic shoes for foot protection while exero
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elsmg.
9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the hano
dlebars when mounting, dismounting, or
using the eHiptieaJ exerciser.
_ WARNING: _eforebeginningth_soranyexerciseprogram,consultyourphysician.
This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing hea_th prob=
_ems. Read aH instructions before using. _CON assumes no responsibility for persona_ injury or
property damage sustained by or through the use of this product=

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
CongratuJations for selecting the new PROFORM _'_
STRIDE SELECT 825 elliptical exerciser. The PRO-
FORM STRIDE SELECT 825 is an incredibly smooth
exerciser that moves your feet in a natural eJJipticaJ
path, minimizing the impact on your knees and
ankles. And the unique STRIDE SELECT 825 offers
an impressive array of features to help you achieve
your fitness goals in the convenience of your home.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the eJJipticaJ exerciser. If you have ques-
tions after reading this manuaJ, see the front cover of
this manual To help us assist you, please note the
product modeJ number and sedaJ number before caJb
ing. The model number is PFEL3905.1. The sedal
number can be found on a decal attached to the eJiip-
ficaJ exerciser (see the front cover of this manuaJ).
To avoid a registration fee for any service needed
under warranty, you must register the eiiipticaJ
exerciser at www.proformserviceocom/registration.
Before reading further, please famiJiarize yourseJf with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Handgdp Pulse Sensor
Console
Fan
Handlebar
Water Bottle Holder*
FRONT
Pedal Disk
Wheel
Pedal
BACK
Adjustment Knob
*No water bottle is included
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To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call toll-free 1-800-445o2480°
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, tn addition to the
included allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver {_ _, an adjustable
wrench _ and a rubber mallet r .......... _i
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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 page 17, The number following the
parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly, Note: Some small parts may have been preoassembted, tf a
part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been pre=assembted.
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M8 Split
Washer (83)-2
M4 x 16mm M4 x 22mm M10 Split
Screw (66)-8 Screw (76)-2 Washer (94)-2 M8 Washer Wave Washer (53)-6 (91)-2
M8 Jamnut M8 Nylon M10 Nylon
(101 )-4 Locknut (46)-6 Locknut (29)-4 Cover Screw M8 x 16ram Button (82)-4 Screw (84)-4
M8 x 25mm Patch
Screw (22)-2 M8 x 45mm Button Bolt (50)-4 M8 x 72mm Button Bolt (67)-2
M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolt (34)-2 M10 x 83mm Button Screw (63)-2
M10 x 45mm Button Bolt (33)-2
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M10 x 59mm Bolt Set (27)-2

IdentifytheRearStabilizer(4).Whileanotherperson
liftstherearoftheFrame(1),attachtheRear
StabilizertotheFramewithtwoMlOx75mmCarriage
Bolts(34)andtwoMlONylonLocknuts(29).
Seetheinsetdrawing.RemovethetwoMIOx45mm
ButtonBolts(33)andthepackingtubesfromthefront
oftheFrame(1).Removetherubberbandfromthe
LowerWireHarness(87).Discardtherubberband
andthepackingtubes.
AttachaWheel(32)totheFrontStabilizer(3)withan
MIOx45mmButtonBolt(33)andanMlONylon
Locknut(29).So not overtighten the NyJon
Locknut; the Wheel shouJd turn freeJy.
Attach the other Wheel (32) to the Front Stabilizer (3)
in the same way.
Slide an MIO Split Washer (94) onto each of the two
MIO x 83mm Button Screws (63). Insert the Button
Screws into the Front Stabilizer (3). Next, slide the
Mast (15) onto the Button Screws and against the
Front Stabilizer. Make sure that the Mast is oriented
as shown.
While another person holds the Mast (15) and the
Front Stabilizer (3) near the Frame (1), connect the
Extension Wire Harness (95) to the Lower Wire
Harness (87). Insert the connectors on the Wire
Harnesses into the Mast.
While the other person lifts the front of the Frame (1),
carefully pull the upper end of the Extension Wire
Harness (95) to remove any sJack. While holding
the upper end of the Extension Wire Harness,
attach the Mast (15) and the Front Stabilizer (3) to the
Frame with the two MlO x 83mm Button Screws (63).
So not tighten the Sutton Screws yet.
Make sure that the Wire Harnesses (87, 95) do not
get pinched and damaged during this step.
34
33
29 32
63
Pull
94
'/
/,
'/
_,_akesure that the
wire harnesses do
not get pinched
and damaged
during this step.
95
87 1
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While another person holds the Upright (2) in the posi-
tion shown, connect the Upper Wire Harness (86) to
the Extension Wire Harness (95).
Next, insert the Upright (2) into the Mast (15); make
sure that the Upright is oriented as shown. Attach
the Upright with two M8 x 72mm Button BoJts (67), two
M8 Split Washers (83), and two M8 Nylon Locknuts
(46). Make sure that the Wire Harnesses (86, 95) do
not get pinched and damaged during this step. Do
not tighten the Button Bolts yet.
Attach the Water Bottle Holder (72) to the Upright (2)
with two M4 x 22mm Screws (76).
The Console (5) requires four D batteries (not incJud-
ed); alkaline batteries are recommended. Press the tab
on the battery door and remove the battery door. Insert
four batteries into the Console as shown. Make sure
that the batteries are oriented as shown by the
markings on the battery door. Reattach the battery
door.
While another person holds the Console (5) near the
Upright (2), connect the wire harness on the Console
to the Upper Wire Harness (86). Insert the excess
wire harness down into the Upright. Next, attach the
Console to the Upright with four M4 x 16mm Screws
(66). Be careful to avoid pinching the wire har-
nesses.
M
Make sure the wire
harnesses do not
get pinched and
damaged during
this step.
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k
Batteries
Battery
Cover
Batteries
Make sure the
wire harnesses
do not get
pinched and
damaged during
this step.
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Slide the Right Crank Arm (38) onto the four indicated
welded bolts; make sure that the Right Crank Arm is
in the indicated cutout in the Pedal Disk (8). Next,
finger tighten four M8 Jamnuts (101) onto the welded
bolts, Then, fully tighten one of the Jamnuts, and then
tighten the Jamnut farthest from the first Jamnut, Then,
tighten the remaining two Jamnuts,
Attach a Hub Cover (48) to the Right Crank Arm (38)
with four Cover Screws (82). Then, tighten an
Adjustment Knob (45) onto the right Adjustment Pin (17),
Attach two Pedal Posts (16) to the Left Pedal Arm (14)
with two M8 x 16mm Button Screws (84) and two M8
Washers (53),
Attach the other Pedal Posts (not shown) to the Right
Pedal Arm (75) in the same way,
Attach one of the Pedals (12) to the Left Pedal Arm
(14) with two M4 x 16ram Screws (66),
Attach the other Pedal (not shown) to the Right Pedal
Arm (not shown) in the same way,
Cutout
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14
16
14\
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66
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12
66
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10.IdentifytheLeftHandlebar(9),whichismarkedwitha
sticker.InserttheLeftHandlebarintooneofthe
HandlebarLegs(79);makesurethattheHandlebar
Leg is turned so the hexagonal holes are on the
indicated side. Attach the Left Handlebar with two M8
x 45mm Button Bolts (50) and two M8 Nylon Locknuts
(46). Make sure that the Nylon Locknuts are inside
of the he×agonal holes. Do not tighten the Button
Bolts yet.
Assemble the Right Handlebar (not shown) and the other
Handlebar Leg (not shown) in the same way.
11. Apply a generous amount of the included grease to the
Pivot Axle (81) and to the two M8 Washers (53). Next,
insert the Pivot Axle into the Upright (2) and center it.
Reapply grease to both ends of the Pivot Axle.
Slide a Handlebar Spacer (25) onto the short tube on the
Left Handlebar (9), and rotate the Handlebar Spacer so
the small arrow is pointing toward the floor. Next, slide the
Left Handlebar onto the left end of the Pivot Axle (81).
Finger tighten an M8 x 25mm Patch Screw (22) with an
M8 Washer (53) and a Wave Washer (91) into the end of
the Pivot Axle. Then, press the small tabs on a Handlebar
Cap (23) into the Handlebar Spacer.
Assemble the Right Handlebar (10) in the same way.
Make sure that both Wave Washers (91) are on the Pivot
Axle (81), and then tighten both M8 x 25mm Patch
Screws (22) at the same time.
12.Apply a small amount of grease to an M10 x 59mm
Bolt Set (27) and to the surfaces of the Leg Bushings
(28) in the left Handlebar Leg (79). Attach the left
Handlebar Leg to the Left Pedal Arm (14) with the Bolt
Set. Do not overtighten the BoJt Set; the left
HandJebar Leg must be able to pivot freely.
Attach the right Handlebar Leg (79) to the Right Pedal
Arm (75) in the same way.
See step 3. Tighten the two M10 × 83ram Button
Screws (83). See step 4oTighten the two M8 x 72ram
Button Bolts (87). See step 16. Tighten the M8 x
45ram Button Botts (50} in the Handlebar Legs (79).
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23
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13. Make sure that aH 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 ellip°
tical exerciser.
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HOW TO USE THE ELLmPTmCALEXERCmSER
HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL
EXERCISER
To mount the elliptical exerciser, hold the handgnp
pulse sensor and step onto the pedal that is in the low-
est position. Next, step onto the other pedal. Push the
pedals until they begin to move with a continuous
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
below; however, for variety, you can turn the pedal
disks in the opposite direction.
To dismount the elliptical exerciser, wait until the ped-
als come to a complete stop. Note: The eHipticaJ
exerciser does not have a free wheeJ; the pedals
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.
Pulse
man_
Pedals
Pedal
Disk
HOW TO USE THE HANDLEBARS
The handlebars are
designed to add
upper-body exer-
cise to your work-
outs. Push and pull
the handlebars as
you exercise to
work your arms,
shoulders, and
back.
Handlebars
/Handgrip
Pulse
Sensor
To exercise only your lower body, hold the handgrip
pulse sensor as you exercise.
HOW TO ADJUST THE STRIDE OF THE ELUPTICAL
EXERCISER
To adjust the stride of the elliptical exerciser, first pull
one of the adjustment knobs until the adjustment
bracket can be pivoted freely. Then, pivot the adjust-
ment bracket until the adjustment knob is aligned with
either of the two holes in the crank arm, and gently
release the knob. Pivot the adjustment bracket back
and forth slightly to make sure that the adjustment pin
is engaged in one of the holes. Adjust the other side of
the elliptical exerciser in the same way.
Crank
Arm
Holes \
Adjustment
Knob
ustment
Bracket
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