Pro-Form ZE5 User manual

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Serial No.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEELLIPTICALEXERCISER ..................................................14
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................23
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................25
PARTLIST ..............................................................................27
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................29
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 300 lbs.
(136 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. 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.
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
Adjustment Bracket
Pedal
Console
Water Bottle Holder*
Leveling Foot
Handle
*Water bottle is not included
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing the PROFORM®ZE 5 ellipti-
cal exerciser. The ZE 5 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.
M8 x 18mm
Patch Screw
(80)–4
M8 x 45mm Button
Bolt (76)–4
M10 x 20mm Patch
Screw (79)–5
M10 x 95mm Patch
Screw (82)–4
M4 x 19mm
Screw (25)–4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (92)–6 M8 Washer
(33)–4
M10 Split
Washer (109)–5
M8 Locknut
(77)–4
M6 Locknut
(74)–4
M6 x 12mm
Screw (84)–12
M6 x 38mm
Bolt (108)–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 95mm Patch Screws
(82).
2. Orient the Front Stabilizer (73) so that the
Wheels (50) are oriented as shown.
While a second person lifts the front of the
Frame (1), attach the Front Stabilizer (73) to
the Frame with two M10 x 95mm Patch Screws
(82).
70
82
1
1
2
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.
73 82
50
50
1

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3. Orient the Upright (2) as shown.
While a second person holds the Upright (2)
near the Frame (1), connect the Upper Wire
Harness (89) to the Wire Harness (42).
Insert the Upright (2) into the Frame (1).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Upright (2) to the Frame (1) with five M10 x
20mm Patch Screws (79) and five M10 Split
Washers (109). Do not tighten the Patch
Screws yet.
2
89
42
79
79
109
109
Avoid pinching
the wires
1

8
4
6
21
84
84
84
13
5. Apply some of the included grease to the axle
on the Right Upper Body Leg (6).
Slide the front end of the Right Pedal Arm (49)
onto the axle on the Right Upper Body Leg (6).
Attach the Right Pedal Arm (49) with an M8 x
18mm Patch Screw (80), a Pedal Arm Cap (30),
and an M8 Washer (33). Do not overtighten
the Patch Screw.
Repeat this step to attach the Left Pedal Arm
(not shown) to the Left Upper Body Leg (not
shown).
4. Identify the Right Pedal Bracket (21) and the
Right Upper Body Leg (6) assembly, which is
marked with a “Right” sticker.
Then, identify the Right Pedal (13), which is
marked with a “Right” sticker.
Orient the Right Pedal (13), the Right Pedal
Bracket (21), and the Right Upper Body Leg (6)
as shown.
Attach the Right Pedal (13) to the Right Pedal
Bracket (21) with six M6 x 12mm Screws (84).
Repeat this step for the Left Pedal (not
shown), the Left Pedal Bracket (not shown),
and the Left Upper Body Leg (not shown).
80
30
33
49
6
Grease
5

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6. Apply 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 18mm Patch Screw (80) and an M8
Washer (33). Do not tighten the Patch Screw
yet.
Repeat this step to attach the Left Upper
Body Arm (8).
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6
9
77
76
11
8
Hexagonal
Holes
7. With the help of a second person, slide the
Right Upper Body Leg (6) onto the Right Upper
Body Arm (9).
Attach the Right Upper Body Leg (6) with two
M8 x 45mm Button Bolts (76) and two M8
Locknuts (77). Make sure that the Locknuts
are in the hexagonal holes.
Attach the Left Upper Body Leg (11) to the
Left Upper Body Arm (8) in the same way.
See step 6. Tighten the M8 x 18mm Patch
Screws (80).
6
8
9
2
80
33
Grease

10
9
9. 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. Tabs
Hooks
Hooks
19
22
22
22
9
8
19
19
8
2
25
79
79
37
32
25
8. Identify the Left and Right Front Shields (32,
37), which are marked with “Left” and “Right”
stickers.
See step 3. Tighten the five M10 x 20mm Patch
Screws (79). Tip: Tighten the two rear Patch
Screws first and then tighten the other three
Patch Screws.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Press the Left
and Right Front Shields (32, 37) together
around the Upright (2). Make sure that Left
and Right Front Shields fit securely.
Attach the Left and Right Front Shields (32, 37)
with four M4 x 19mm Screws (25).
Avoid pinching
the wires