Pro-Form StrideClimber 490 User manual

CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. eep this manual
for future reference.
Serial Number Decal
(on underside of frame)
Model No. PFEL04909.0
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
USERʼS MANUAL
www.proform.com
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions, or if parts are
damaged or missing, DO NOT
CONTACT THE STORE; please
contact Customer Care.
IMPORTANT: Please register this
product (see the limited warranty
on the back cover of this manual)
before contacting Customer Care.
CALL TOLL-FREE:
1-888-533-1333
Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–6 p.m. MT
Sat. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. MT
ON THE WEB:
www.proformservice.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECA P ACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMB Y ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEE IPTICA EXERCISER ..................................................12
MAINTENANCEANDTROUB ESHOOTING ...................................................20
EXERCISEGUIDE INES ...................................................................22
PART IST ..............................................................................24
EXP ODEDDRAWING ....................................................................25
ORDERINGREP ACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
IMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
2
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.

3
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over age 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. The elliptical exerciser is intended for home
use only. Do not use the elliptical exerciser
in a commercial, rental, or institutional set-
ting.
4. eep your 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 at least 3 ft. (0.9 m)
of clearance in the front and rear of the ellip-
tical exerciser and 2 ft. (0.6 m) on each side.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. eep 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 275 lbs.
(125 kg).
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes while
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on the elliptical exer-
ciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot
protection.
9. Hold the upper body arms when mounting,
dismounting, or using the elliptical exerciser.
10. eep your back straight while using the
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. 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.
14. Use the 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

4
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Pulse Sensor
Upper Body Arm
Wheel
Pedal
Roller
Water Bottle Holder*
eveling Foot *Water bottle is not included
Track
Fan
Console
Thank you for selecting the innovative PROFORM®
STRIDE C IMBER 490 elliptical exerciser. The
STRIDE C IMBER 490 elliptical exerciser provides an
impressive 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 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 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.
Selector

5
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.
In addition to the included tool(s), 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 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: If a part is not in the hardware
kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.
M8 x 50mm Button
Screw (65)–2 M10 x 20mm Button
Screw (58)–4
M8 x 16mm Button
Screw (53)–4
M10 x 25mm
Washer (52)–4
19mm Wave
Washer (71)–4 M8 x 25mm
Washer (54)–4
M4 x 19mm
Screw (75)–4
M4 x 50mm
Screw (76)–4 M8 x 30mm Button
Screw (67)–4
M8 x 20mm Button
Screw (77)–2
M8 x 35mm Button
Screw (80)–2

6
7
76
2
1
9
9
2
65 53
54
21
2. Insert the Track (2) into the Frame (1). Attach
the Track with two M8 x 50mm Button Screws
(65), two M8 x 16mm Button Screws (53), and
two M8 x 25mm Washers (54). Do not tighten
the Button Screws yet.
1.
Tip: It may be easier to do this step if you
loosen the two Leveling Feet (9) at the rear
of the Track (2).
Orient the Track Cover (7) and the Track (2) as
shown. Attach the Track Cover to the Track with
four M4 x 50mm Screws (76).
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.

7
3. Have another person hold the Upright (3) in the
position shown. Insert the Wire Harness (73)
upward through the Upright. Tip: Use an elas-
tic band or tape to prevent the Wire Harness
from falling into the Upright.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Wire Harness (73)
during this step. Insert the Upright (3) into the
Frame (1). Attach the Upright with two M8 x
16mm Button Screws (53) and two M8 x 35mm
Button Screws (80). Do not tighten the Button
Screws yet.
33
1
73
53
80
53
80
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (73)
during this step
4
36
22
67
37
4. Identify the Right Upper Body Arm (36), which is
marked with an “R” sticker.
Slide the Right Upper Body Arm (36) onto the
Right Upper Body eg (37). Attach the Right
Upper Body Arm with two M8 x 30mm Button
Screws (67).
Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (22) in the
same way.

8
5
4
Batteries
Cover
Tabs
6
6. While another person holds the Console (4)
near the Upright (3), connect the console wire to
the Wire Harness (73). Insert the excess wire
downward into the Upright.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires during this
step. Attach the Console (4) to the Upright (3)
with four M4 x 19mm Screws (75). Console
Wire
73
75
3
4
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (73)
during this step
5. 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. If you do not do this, you may
damage the console displays or other elec-
tronic components. Press the two tabs on the
battery cover and remove it. Next, orient four
batteries as shown by the markings inside the
battery compartment, and insert the batteries
into the Console. Then, reattach the battery
cover.
To purchase an optional AC adapter, contact
the store where you purchased this product
or call the telephone number on the front
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.

9
39
Grease 38
77
54
44
5
7. Identify the Right Pedal eg (38) and the Right
ink Arm (39), which are marked with “R” stick-
ers. Orient both parts as shown.
Apply a generous amount of grease to the axle
on the Right Pedal eg (38). Slide the Selector
(5) on the Right ink Arm (39) onto the axle.
Attach the Selector with an M8 x 20mm Button
Screw (77), a arge Axle Cover (44), and an M8
x 25mm Washer (54).
Repeat this step with the Left Link Arm (not
shown) and the Left Pedal Leg (not shown).
7
37
Grease
38
39
71
8. Apply a generous amount of grease to the axle
on the Right Upper Body eg (37) and to the
right Crank Arm (31).
Next, apply a small amount of grease to two
19mm Wave Washers (71).
Slide one 19mm Wave Washer (71) onto the
Right Upper Body eg (37), and slide the other
19mm Wave Washer (71) onto the right Crank
Arm (31).
At the same time and with the help of another
person, slide the Right Pedal eg (38) onto the
Right Upper Body eg (37) and slide the Right
ink Arm (39) onto the right Crank Arm (31).
Repeat this step for the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
8
71
31
Grease

10
37
38
58
46
52
58
46
52
9. Attach the Right Pedal eg (38) to the Right
Upper Body eg (37) with an M10 x 20mm
Button Screw (58), a Small Axle Cover (46), and
an M10 x 25mm Washer (52).
Attach the Right ink Arm (39) to the right Crank
Arm (31) with an M10 x 20mm Button Screw
(58), a Small Axle Cover (46), and an M10 x
25mm Washer (52).
Repeat this step for the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
9
31
10. Tighten the two M8 x 16mm Button Screws (53)
and the two M8 x 35mm Button Screws (80) in
the Frame (1).
ocate the two M4 x 19mm Screws (75) in the
sides of the Upright (3). Slide the Water Bottle
Holder (6) against the Upright and downward
onto the two Screws. Then, tighten the Screws.
10
675
53
80
39
75
3
1