Pro-Form 290 Csr Bike User manual

USER'S MANUAL
Serial Number
Decal
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
Model No. PFEX02309.0
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEEXERCISEBIKE .........................................................12
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................23
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................24
PARTLIST ..............................................................................25
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................26
ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
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 exercise bike before using your exercise bike.
ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the
use of this product.
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. Use the exercise bike only as described in
this manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the exercise bike are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
4. The exercise bike is intended for home use
only. Do not use the exercise bike in a com-
mercial, rental, or institutional setting.
5. Keep the exercise bike indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Place the exercise bike
on a level surface, with a mat beneath it to
protect the floor or carpet. Make sure that
there is at least 2 ft. (0.6 m) of clearance
around your exercise bike.
6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
7. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the exercise bike at all times.
8. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the exercise bike. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.
9. The exercise bike should not be used by
persons weighing more than 300 lbs.
(136 kg).
10. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user's 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.
11. Always keep your back straight while using
the exercise bike; do not arch your back.
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.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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*Water bottle is not included
Handlebar
Seat
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Seat Handle
Pedal/Strap
Wheel
Leveling Foot
Upright Knob
Console
Backrest
Handle
Water Bottle Holder*
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Game Controller
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
290 CSR exercise bike. Cycling is an effective exer-
cise for increasing cardiovascular fitness, building
endurance, and toning the body. The 290 CSR exer-
cise bike provides an impressive selection of features
designed to make your workouts at home more effec-
tive and enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the exercise bike. 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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M10 x 63mm Bolt Set (62)–1
M8 x 50mm Patch
Screw (52)–4
M6 x 42mm Patch
Screw (51)–2
M8 x 53mm Button
Bolt (72)–2
M8 x 16mm Patch
Screw (54)–6
M8 Split
Washer (55)–10
M6 Washer
(44)–4
M6 x 38mm Patch
Screw (81)–4
M8 Jam
Locknut (89)–2
M10 Locknut
(87)–2
M6 x 18mm Patch
Screw (77)–2
M10 x 32mm
Button Bolt (78)–2
M4 x 16mm
Flange
Screw (80)–4
M4 x 8mm
Screw (92)–1
ASSEMBLY
To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the exercise bike, call 1-800-445-2480.
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the exercise bike 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 exercise bike, 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
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.

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1.
Orient the Right Front Stabilizer (40) as shown.
Attach the Right Front Stabilizer (40) to the right
side of the Frame (1) with three M8 x 16mm
Patch Screws (54) and three M8 Split Washers
(55).
Attach the Left Front Stabilizer (not shown)
in the same way.
40
54
1
1
55 55
54
2. While another person lifts the rear of the Frame
(1), attach the Rear Stabilizer (16) to the Frame
with four M8 x 50mm Patch Screws (52) and
four M8 Split Washers (55).
2
55
55
16
52
1
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.

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3
2
Avoid
pinching
the Wire
Harnesses
(42, 43)
1
3. While another person holds the Upright (2) near
the Frame (1), locate the wire tie inside the
Upright.
See the inset drawing. Tie the lower end of
the wire tie to the ends of the Game/Pulse and
Main Wire Harnesses (42, 43). Then, pull the
other end of the wire tie upward until the Wire
Harnesses are routed completely through the
Upright (2).
Tip: Do not pinch the Wire Harnesses (42,
43). Attach the Upright (2) to the Frame (1) with
an M10 x 63mm Bolt Set (62).
62
42
62
42, 43
43 Wire Tie
4. Identify the Right and Left Handlebars (59, 60),
which are marked with “Right” and “Left” stickers.
Tip: Do not damage the Wire Harnesses (42,
43). Attach the Handlebars (59, 60) to the
Upright (2) with two M8 x 53mm Button Bolts
(72) and two M8 am Locknuts (89).
4
59
2
60
89
72
42
43
Avoid damaging
the Wire Harnesses
(42, 43)

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5. While another person holds the Console (4)
near the Upright (2), connect the wire har-
nesses on the Console to the Wire Harnesses
(42, 43); make sure to connect the console
wire that has a tag to the game wire that has
atag. Insert the excess wire downward into the
Upright.
Tip: Do not pinch the Wire Harnesses (42,
43). Set the Console (4) on the Upright (2).
Press the Console upward so that the lower
edge of the indicated bracket is inserted into the
back of the Console. Make sure that the holes
in the Console and the holes in the Upright
are aligned.
Attach the Console (4) to the Upright (2) with
four M4 x 16mm Flange Screws (80).
2
5
4
42
80
80
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harnesses
(42, 43)
43
6. Note: The drawing at the right shows the
exercise bike from the front.
Locate the access hole and the M4 x 8mm
Screw (92) in the Upright (2). Note: If the Screw
is missing, use the extra M4 x 8mm Screw (92)
in the hardware kit.
Hold the Rear Upright Cover (90) against the
Upright (2) and the Handlebars (59, 60).
Tip: Do not damage the Wire Harnesses (not
shown) inside the Upright (2). Insert a Phillips
screwdriver into the access hole, and tighten
the M4 x 8mm Screw (92) into the plastic post
on the Rear Upright Cover (90).
Then, hold the Front Upright Cover (91) against
the Upright (2) and the Handlebars (59, 60).
Press the tabs on the Front Upright Cover into
the Rear Upright Cover (90).
6
92 2
91
Access
Hole
Bracket
Plastic
Post
60
59
90

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7. Identify and orient the Seat Handlebar (11) so
that the controllers face upward. Make sure
that the hexagonal holes are in the indicated
locations.
Tip: Do not pinch the Game/Pulse Wire (58).
Attach the Seat Handlebar (11) to the Seat
Carriage (3) with two M10 x 32mm Button Bolts
(78) and two M10 Locknuts (87). Do not fully
tighten the Locknuts yet.
7
11
Controller
Hexagonal
Holes
Controller
78
58
87
3
Avoid pinching
the Game/Pulse
Wire (58)
8. Tip: Do not pinch the Game/Pulse Wire (58).
Attach the Backrest (8) to the Seat Carriage (3)
with two M6 x 18mm Patch Screws (77) and
two M6 x 42mm Patch Screws (51).
Tip: First tighten the M6 x 18mm Patch
Screws (77), and then tighten the M6 x
42mm Patch Screws (51).
See step 7. Tighten the M10 Locknuts (87).
8
877
51
3
58

10
9
9. Attach the Seat (9) to the Seat Carriage (3) with
four M6 x 38mm Patch Screws (81) and four
M6 Washers (44) (only two of each are shown).
Note: The Patch Screws and Washers may
be preattached to the underside of the Seat.
9
44
81
44
3
10. Plug the Game/Pulse Wire (58) into the
Game/Pulse Receptacle (79) located in the Left
Shield (26).
10
58
26
79