Pro-Form ZE 3 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICALEXERCISER ..................................................15
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................21
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................23
PARTLIST ..............................................................................25
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................26
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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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. 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 at least 3 ft. (0.9 m) of clear-
ance in the front and rear of your elliptical
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 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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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
Thank you for purchasing the PROFORM®ZE 3 ellipti-
cal exerciser. The ZE 3 elliptical exerciser provides an
array 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.

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ASSEMBLY
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 .
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 LIST 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.
M10 x 48mm Patch
Screw (75)–6
M10 x 20mm Patch
Screw (79)–7
M8 x 20mm
Patch Screw
(80)–2
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
Shoulder Patch Bolt (31)–2
M8 Washer
(33)–2
M10 Split
Washer (78)–10
M8 Jam Nut
(77)–4

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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 infor-
mation 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 out of the top of 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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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 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.
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
6
7

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8. Attach the Console Cover (32) to the back of
the Console (4) with two M4 x 48mm Screws
(89). 4
32
89
9. Identify the Left and Right Upper Body Arms (8,
9), which are marked with “Left” and “Right”
stickers.
Orient the Left Upper Body Arm (8) and an
Upper Body Leg (6) as shown. Make sure that
the hexagonal holes are in the indicated
location.
Insert the Left Upper Body Arm (8) into the
Upper Body Leg (6).
Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (8) with two M8
x 45mm Button Bolts (76) and two M8 am Nuts
(77). Make sure that the Jam Nuts are in the
hexagonal holes. Do not tighten the Button
Bolts yet.
Attach the Right Upper Body Arm (9) to the
other Upper Body Leg (6) in the same way.
Hexagonal
Holes
8
6
6
9
77
77
76
76
8
9

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10. Apply a generous amount of the included
grease to the axles on the Upright (2).
Orient the Left and Right Upper Body Arms (8,
9) as shown, and slide them onto the left and
right sides of the Upright (2).
Attach each Upper Body Arm (8, 9) with an M8
x 20mm Patch Screw (80) and an M8 Washer
(33).
10
2
33 80
31
76
76
49
80
33
11
8
9
6
6
Grease
Grease
11. Apply a small amount of grease to a Shoulder
Patch Bolt (31).
While a second person holds the front end of
the Right Pedal Arm (49) inside the bracket on
the right Upper Body Leg (6), insert the
Shoulder Patch Bolt (31) through the right
Upper Body Leg and the Right Pedal Arm.
Tighten the Shoulder Patch Bolt (31) into the
welded nut on the right Upper Body Leg (6).
Repeat this step to attach the Left Pedal Arm
(not shown) to the left Upper Body Leg (6).
Tighten the M8 x 45mm Button Bolts (76).

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12. See the inset drawing. Identify a Pivot Cover A
(19), which has hooks, and a Pivot Cover B
(22), which has tabs.
Press a Pivot Cover A (19) and a Pivot Cover B
(22) together around the Right Upper Body Arm
(9).
Repeat this step for the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
Tip: Make sure that the Pivot Covers (19, 22)
are positioned as shown.
12
22
22
19
13
13. Attach the Rear Upright Cover (3) to the Upright
(2) with three M4 x 16mm Screws (92).
Orient the Front Upright Cover (16) so that the
indicated arrow is pointing upward.
Press the Front Upright Cover (16) into the
Rear Upright Cover (3).
Press the Water Bottle Holder (5) into the Rear
Upright Cover (3).
9
8
19
92
5
92
16
Arrow
3
2
Tabs
Hooks
Hooks
19
22

13
49
13
78
75
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15. Identify the Right Pedal (13), which is marked
with a “Right” sticker.
Attach the Right Pedal (13) to the Right Pedal
Arm (49) with three M10 x 48mm Patch Screws
(75) and three M10 Split Washers (78). Make
sure to use the center hole and the two
outer holes to attach the Right Pedal.
Attach the Left Pedal (not shown) to the Left
Pedal Arm (not shown) in the same way.
14
20
21
14. Press a Front Leg Cover (20) and a Rear Leg
Cover (21) together around the right Upper
Body Leg (6).
Repeat this step for the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
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17. 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.
16. Press the Rear Shield Cover (59) onto the Left
and Right Shields (44, 45). 16
59
44 45

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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER
Due to the size and weight of the elliptical exercis-
er, moving it requires two persons. Stand in front of
the elliptical exerciser, hold the upright, and place one
foot against one of the front wheels. Pull on the
upright and have a second person lift the handle until
the elliptical exerciser will roll on the wheels. Carefully
move the elliptical exerciser to the desired location,
and then lower it to the floor.
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 elimi-
nated.
HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL
EXERCISER
To mount the elliptical exerciser, hold the handlebars
or the upper body arms and step onto the pedal that is
in the lowest position. Then, step onto the other pedal.
Push the pedals until they begin to move with a con-
tinuous motion. Note: The pedal discs can turn in
either direction. It is recommended that you move
the pedal discs in the direction shown by the
arrow; however, for variety, you can turn the pedal
discs in the opposite direction.
To dismount the elliptical exerciser, wait until the ped-
als come to a complete stop. Note: The elliptical
exerciser does not have a free wheel; 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.
Place
your foot
here
Handle
Upright
Leveling
Feet
Pedals
Pedal
Disc
Upper Body Arms
Handlebars

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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The advanced console offers an array of features
designed to make your workouts more effective and
enjoyable.
When you use the manual mode of the console, you
can change the resistance of the pedals with the touch
of a button. As you exercise, the console will provide
continuous exercise feedback. You can even measure
your heart rate using the handgrip pulse sensor.
The console offers twelve preset workouts. Each pre-
set workout automatically changes the resistance of
the pedals as it guides you through an effective work-
out.
You can even connect your MP3 player or CD player
to the console sound system and listen to your favorite
music or audio books while you exercise.
To use the manual mode, see page 17. To use a pre-
set workout, see page 19. To use the sound sys-
tem, see page 20.
Note: Before using the console, make sure that batter-
ies are installed (see assembly step 6 on page 9). If
there is a sheet of clear plastic on the display, remove
the plastic.
CONSOLE DIAGRAM

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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
1. Turn on the console.
Press any button or begin pedaling to turn on the
console.
When you turn on the console, the display will turn
on. A tone will sound and the console will be ready
for use.
2. Select the manual mode.
When you turn on the console, the manual mode
will be selected.
If you have selected a workout, reselect the manu-
al mode by pressing the Workouts increase or
decrease button repeatedly until a track appears in
the center display.
3. Begin pedaling and change the resistance of
the pedals as desired.
As you pedal, change the
resistance of the pedals by
pressing the Resistance
increase and decrease but-
tons.
Note: After you press the buttons, it will take a
moment for the pedals to reach the selected resis-
tance level.
4. Follow your progress with the display.
The left display–This
display can show the
elapsed time and the
approximate number of
calories you have
burned. The display will
change modes every few
seconds.
Note: During a workout, the display will show the
time remaining in the workout.
The left display will also show your heart rate when
you use the handgrip pulse sensor (see step 5 on
page 18).
The center display–This
display will show the
resistance level of the
pedals for a few seconds
each time the resistance
level changes.
This display will also
show a track represent-
ing 640 revolutions. As
you exercise, indicators
will appear in succession
around the track until the
entire track appears. The
track will then disappear and the indicators will
again begin to appear in succession.
The right display–This
display can show the
distance (total number of
revolutions) you have
pedaled and your pedal-
ing pace in revolutions
per minute (rpm). The
display will change modes every few seconds.
Track

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5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
If there are sheets
of clear plastic on
the metal contacts
on the handgrip
pulse sensor,
remove the plas-
tic. In addition,
make sure that
your hands are
clean. To measure
your heart rate,
hold the handgrip
pulse sensor with your palms resting against the
metal contacts. Avoid moving your hands or
gripping the contacts tightly.
When your pulse is detected, a heart-shaped sym-
bol will flash in the display and then your heart rate
will be shown. For the most accurate heart rate
reading, hold the contacts for at least 15 seconds.
If your heart rate is not shown, make sure that your
hands are positioned as described. Be careful not
to move your hands excessively or to squeeze the
metal contacts tightly. For optimal performance,
clean the metal contacts using a soft cloth; never
use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals to clean
the contacts.
6. Turn on the fan if desired.
The fan has high and low speed settings. Press
the Fan button repeatedly to select a fan speed or
to turn off the fan.
Note: If the pedals do not move for about thirty
seconds, the fan will turn off automatically.
7. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
If the pedals do not move for several seconds, a
series of tones will sound, the console will pause,
and the time will flash in the display.
If the pedals do not move for several minutes, the
console will turn off and the display will be reset.
Contacts

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HOW TO USE A PRESET WOR OUT
1. Turn on the console.
See step 1 on page 17.
2. Select a preset workout.
To select a preset workout, press the Workouts
increase or decrease button repeatedly until the
number of the desired workout appears in the right
display.
When you select a preset workout, the duration of
the workout will appear in the left display, the max-
imum resistance level for the workout will flash in
the center display, and the number of the workout
will appear in the right display.
After a few seconds, a profile of the resistance lev-
els of the workout will scroll across the center dis-
play.
Note: Complete profiles of the preset workouts are
printed on the sides of the console.
3. Begin pedaling to start the workout.
Each workout is divided into 30 one-minute seg-
ments. One resistance level is programmed for
each segment. Note: The same resistance level
may be programmed for consecutive segments.
During the workout, the workout profile will show
your progress (see the drawing above). The flash-
ing segment of the profile represents the current
segment of the workout. The height of the flashing
segment indicates the resistance level for the cur-
rent segment.
At the end of each segment of the workout, a
series of tones will sound and the next segment of
the profile will begin to flash. If a different resis-
tance level is programmed for the next segment,
the resistance level will flash in the display for a
few seconds to alert you. The resistance of the
pedals will then change.
If the resistance level for the current segment is
too high or too low, you can manually override the
setting by pressing the Resistance buttons.
However, when the current segment ends, the ped-
als will automatically adjust to the resistance level
for the next segment.
If you stop pedaling for several seconds, a series
of tones will sound and the workout will pause.
To restart the workout, simply resume pedaling.
The workout will continue until the last segment of
the profile flashes and the last segment of the
workout ends.
Note: If you continue to pedal after the workout is
completed, the display will continue to show exer-
cise feedback; however, the display will not show
the elapsed time until you select the manual mode
or a new workout.
4. Follow your progress with the display.
See step 4 on page 17.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
See step 5 on page 18.
6. Turn on the fan if desired.
See step 6 on page 18.
7. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
See step 7 on page 18.
Profile

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HOW TO USE THE SOUND SYSTEM
To play music or audio books through the console
sound system while you exercise, plug the audio cable
into the jack on the console and into the jack on your
MP3 player or CD player; make sure that the audio
cable is fully plugged in.
Next, press the play button on your MP3 player or CD
player. Adjust the volume level using the volume con-
trol on your MP3 player or CD player.