Pro-Form 300 Cr User manual

USER'S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
PARTIDENTIFICATIONCHART ..............................................................5
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................6
HOWTOUSETHEEXERCISEBI E .........................................................12
MAINTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................18
FCCINFORMATION.......................................................................20
EXERCISEGUIDELINES ...................................................................21
PARTLIST ..............................................................................24
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. Do not put the exercise
bike in a garage or covered patio, or near
water.
6. Place the exercise bike on a level surface
with at least 2 ft. (0.6 m) of clearance around
the exercise bike. To protect the floor or
carpet from damage, place a mat under the
exercise bike.
7. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
8. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the exercise bike at all times.
9. 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.
10. The exercise bike should not be used by
persons weighing more than 300 lbs.
(136 kg).
11. 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.
12. Always keep your back straight while using
the exercise bike; do not arch your back.
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.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
300 CR exercise bike. Cycling is an effective exercise
for increasing cardiovascular fitness, building
endurance, and toning the body. The 300 CR exercise
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.
*Water bottle is not included
Handlebar
Seat
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Seat Handle
Pedal/Strap
Wheel
Leveling Foot
Upright nob
Console
Backrest
Handle
Water Bottle Holder*
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Length: 5 ft. 10 in. (178 cm)
Width: 2 ft. 1 in. (64 cm)
Weight: 121 lbs. (55 kg)

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M10 x 63mm Bolt Set (62)–1
M8 x 55mm Patch
Screw (52)–4
M6 x 42mm Patch
Screw (51)–2
M8 x 38mm Button
Bolt (72)–4
M8 x 16mm Patch
Screw (54)–6
M8 Split
Washer (55)–10
M6 Washer
(44)–4
M6 x 38mm Patch
Screw (81)–4
M8 Locknut
(61)–4
M10 Locknut
(64)–2
M6 x 18mm Patch
Screw (77)–2
M10 x 32mm
Button Bolt (78)–2
M4 x 16mm Flange
Screw (80)–4
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
See the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. 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 key number is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if
it has been preassembled. To avoid damaging parts, do not use power tools for assembly.

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ASSEMBLY
•To hire an authorized service technician to
assemble the exercise bike, call
1-800-445-2480.
•Assembly requires two persons.
• Place all parts in a cleared area and remove
the packing materials. Do not dispose of the
packing materials until you complete all
assembly steps.
•To identify small parts, see page 5.
• In addition to the included tool(s), assembly
requires the following tools:
one adjustable wrench
one Phillips screwdriver
Assembly may be easier if you have a socket set
or a set of ratchet wrenches. To avoid damaging
parts, do not use power tools.
1. Orient the Right Front Stabilizer (40) with the
Wheel (17) positioned 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)
to the left side of the Frame (1) in the same
way.
40
54
1
1
55 55
54
17

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2. While another person lifts the rear of the Frame
(1), attach the Rear Stabilizer (16) to the Frame
with four M8 x 55mm Patch Screws (52) and
four M8 Split Washers (55).
2
55
55
16
52
1
3
2
Avoid pinching
the wires
1
3. While another person holds the Upright (2) near
the Frame (1), locate the wire tie in the Upright.
See the inset drawing. Tie the lower end of
the wire tie to the Pulse Extension Wire (79)
and to the Main Wire Harness (43). Next, pull
the other end of the wire tie upward out of the
top of the Upright (2).
Tip: Do not allow the ends of the wires to fall
into the Upright (2). Use the wire tie to hold
the wires in place until step 6.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Upright (2) to the Frame (1) with an M10 x
63mm Bolt Set (62).
62
43
62
43
79
79 Wire Tie

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4. Identify the Right and Left Handlebars (59, 60),
which are marked with “Right” and “Left” stickers.
Orient the Right and Left Handlebars (59, 60)
so that the hexagonal holes are in the indi-
cated locations.
Attach each Handlebar (59, 60) to the Upright
(2) with two M8 x 38mm Button Bolts (72) and
two M8 Locknuts (61). Make sure that the
Locknuts are in the hexagonal holes.
4
59
2
60
61
72
61
Hexagonal
Holes
72
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5. The Console (4) can use four 1.5V D batteries
(not included); alkaline batteries are recom-
mended. IMPORTANT: If the Console has
been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it
to warm to room temperature before insert-
ing batteries. Otherwise, you may damage
the console displays or other electronic
components. Remove the screw, remove the
battery cover, and insert the batteries into the
battery compartment. Make sure to orient the
batteries as shown by the diagrams inside
the battery compartment. Then, reattach the
battery cover.
To purchase an optional power adapter, call
the telephone number on the cover of this
manual. To avoid damaging the console, use
only a manufacturer-supplied power adapter.
Plug one end of the power adapter into the
receptacle on the console; plug the other end
into an outlet installed in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
Battery
Cover
Batteries
Screw
Batteries
4

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6. Untie and discard the wire ties on the Main
Wire Harness (43) and the Pulse Extension
Wire (79).
While another person holds the Console (4)
near the Upright (2), connect the wires on the
Console to the Main Wire Harness (43) and to
the Pulse Extension Wire (79).
Insert the excess wire into the Upright (2) or
into the Console (4).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (4) to the Upright (2) with four M4 x
16mm Flange Screws (80).
2
6
4
80
79
80
43
Avoid pinching
the wires
7. Identify and orient the Seat Handlebar (11) so
that the contacts on the Pulse Grips (10) face
upward. Make sure that the hexagonal holes
are in the indicated locations.
Tip: Avoid pinching the 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 (64). Do not fully
tighten the Locknuts yet.
7
11
10
Hexagonal
Holes
10
78
58
64
3
Avoid pinching the
Pulse Wire (58)

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8. Tip: Avoid pinching the 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 (64).
8
877
51
3
58
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

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10. Plug the Pulse Wire (58) into the Pulse
Receptacle (79) located in the Left Shield (26). 10
58
26
79
11. Identify the Right Pedal (21), which is marked
with an “R.” Using an adjustable wrench, firmly
tighten the Right Pedal clockwise into the
Right Crank (23).
Tighten the Left Pedal (not shown) counter-
clockwise into the Left Crank (not shown).
Adjust the strap on the Right Pedal (21) to the
desired position, and press the ends of the
strap onto the tab on the Right Pedal. Adjust
the strap on the Left Pedal (not shown) in
the same way.
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12. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise bike. Note: After assembly
is completed, some extra parts may be left over. Place a mat beneath the exercise bike to protect the floor.
21
23
Strap
Tab

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HOW TO AD UST THE PEDAL STRAPS
To adjust the pedal
straps, first pull the
ends of the straps
off the tabs on the
pedals. Adjust the
straps to the desired
position, and then
press the ends of
the straps onto the
tabs.
HOW TO AD UST THE SEAT
The seat can be adjusted forward or backward to the
position that is the most comfortable for you. To adjust
the seat, push downward on the seat handle, slide the
seat to the desired position, and then pull upward on
the seat handle to lock the seat in place.
HOW TO LEVEL THE EXERCISE BIKE
If the exercise bike rocks slightly on your floor during
use, turn one or both of the leveling feet under the
front stabilizers until the rocking motion is eliminated.
HOW TO AD UST THE UPRIGHT
The upright can be
adjusted to the posi-
tion that is the most
comfortable for you.
To adjust the upright,
first raise the upright
so that it is not rest-
ing on the upright
knob. Next, turn
the upright knob
clockwise or counter-
clockwise to raise or
lower the upright.
Then, rest the
upright on the upright knob.
HOW TO MOVE THE EXERCISE BIKE
To move the exercise bike, hold the handle on the rear
stabilizer and carefully lift the handle until the exercise
bike can be moved on the front wheels. Carefully
move the exercise bike to the desired location and
then lower it to the floor.
Pedal
Strap
Tab
Seat
Upright
nob
Upright
Handle
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE
Handle
Wheel

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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. While you exercise, the console will dis-
play continuous exercise feedback. You can also
measure your heart rate using the handgrip pulse
sensor.
In addition, the console offers twenty preset
workouts—sixteen performance and four weight loss
workouts. Each workout automatically changes the
resistance of the pedals as it guides you through an
effective workout.
The console features the iFit interactive workout sys-
tem, which enables the console to accept iFit cards
containing workouts designed to help you achieve
specific fitness goals.
For example, lose unwanted pounds with the 8-week
Weight Loss workout. iFit workouts control the resis-
tance of the pedals while the voice of a personal
trainer coaches you through your workouts. iFit cards
are available separately. To purchase iFit cards, go
to www.iFit.com or call the telephone number on
the front cover of this manual. iFit cards are also
available at select stores.
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 14. To use a
preset workout, see page 15. To use an iFit work-
out, see page 16. To use the sound system, see
page 17. To change console settings, see page 17.
Note: Before using the console, make sure that batter-
ies are installed (see assembly step 5 on page 8). If
there is a sheet of plastic on the display, remove the
plastic.
CONSOLE DIAGRAM

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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the
console to turn on the console.
Amoment after you begin pedaling or press a but-
ton, a tone will sound, and the display will turn on.
2. Select the manual mode.
Each time you turn
on the console, the
manual mode will
be selected. If you
have selected a
workout, reselect
the manual mode
by pressing any of
the Workouts but-
tons repeatedly
until zeros appear in the display.
3. Change the resistance of the pedals as
desired.
As you pedal,
change the resis-
tance of the pedals
by pressing the
Silent Magnetic
Resistance
increase and decrease buttons. Note: After you
press the buttons, it will take a moment for the
pedals to reach the selected resistance level.
4. Follow your progress with the display.
The lower left
display—As you
exercise, the lower
left display can
show the elapsed
time and the dis-
tance that you
have pedaled in miles or kilometers.
Note: When a workout is selected, the display will
show the time remaining in the workout instead of
the elapsed time.
The lower right
display—The
lower right display
can show your
pedaling speed in
miles per hour or
kilometers per hour and the approximate number
of calories that you have burned.
The display also shows your heart rate when you
use the handgrip pulse sensor (see step 5 on
page 15).
The upper
display—The
upper display can
show the elapsed
time, the distance
that you have ped-
aled, your pedaling speed, and the approximate
number of calories you have burned.
Press the Priority Display button repeatedly until
the upper display shows the information that you
are most interested in viewing. Note: While infor-
mation is shown in the upper display, the same
information will not be shown in the lower left or
lower right display.
The lower
display—The
lower display will
show a track repre-
senting 1/4 mile
(400 meters). 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.
To view the trip dis-
tance, press the
Odometer button
once. To reset the
trip distance to
zero, press the
Reset button.
To view the total distance pedaled since the exer-
cise bike was purchased, press the Odometer
button a second time. To exit the odometer infor-
mation, press the Odometer button a third time.

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Note: The console can show pedaling pace and
distance in either miles or kilometers. To view or
change the unit of measurement, see HOW TO
CHANGE CONSOLE SETTINGS on page 17.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
If there are sheets
of plastic on the
metal contacts on
the handgrip
pulse sensor,
remove the plas-
tic. 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
flashing heart sym-
bol will appear in
the display, and
then your heart
rate will appear. For the most accurate heart rate
reading, hold the contacts for at least 15 seconds.
Note: If you continue to hold the handgrip pulse
sensor, the display will show your heart rate for up
to 30 seconds.
If the display does not show your heart rate, 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 chemi-
cals to clean the contacts.
6. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
If the pedals do not move for several seconds, a
tone will sound and the console will pause.
If the pedals do not move for several minutes and
the buttons are not pressed, the console will turn
off and the display will be reset.
HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT
1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the
console to turn on the console.
A moment after you begin pedaling or press a but-
ton, a tone will sound, and the display will turn on.
2. Select a preset workout.
To select a perfor-
mance workout,
press the Warm
Up, Aerobic,
Endurance, or
Performance but-
ton repeatedly until
the name of the
desired workout
appears in the dis-
play. To select a
weight loss workout, press the desired Weight
Loss button.
The workout time and a profile of the resistance
levels for the workout will also appear in the
display.
3. Begin pedaling to start the workout.
Each workout is divided into one-minute seg-
ments. One resistance level is programmed for
each segment. Note: The same resistance level
may be programmed for consecutive segments.
The resistance level for the first segment will
appear in the display for a few seconds. During
the workout, the workout profile will show your
progress (see the drawing above).
Profile
Contacts

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The flashing segment of the profile represents the
current segment of the workout. The height of the
flashing segment indicates the resistance level for
the current 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 resistance level is programmed for
the next segment, the resistance level will appear
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 Silent Magnetic Resistance
buttons. IMPORTANT: When the current seg-
ment of the workout ends, the pedals will
automatically adjust to the resistance level
programmed for the next segment.
The workout will continue in this way until the last
segment ends. To stop the workout at any time,
stop pedaling. A tone will sound and the time will
stop counting. To restart the workout, simply
resume pedaling.
4. Follow your progress with the display.
See step 4 on page 14.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
See step 5 on page 15.
6. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
See step 6 on page 15.
HOW TO USE AN IFIT WORKOUT
1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the
console to turn on the console.
Amoment after you begin pedaling or press a but-
ton, a tone will sound, and the display will turn on.
2. Insert an iFit card and select a workout.
To use an iFit workout, insert an iFit card into the
iFit slot; make sure that the iFit card is oriented so
that the metal contacts are face down and are fac-
ing the slot. When the iFit card is properly
inserted, the indicator next to the slot will turn on.
Next, select the desired workout on the iFit card
by pressing the increase and decrease buttons
next to the iFit slot.
A moment after you select a workout, the voice of
a personal trainer will begin guiding you through
your workout. iFit workouts function in the same
way as preset workouts. To use the workout, see
steps 3 to 6 on pages 15 and 16.
3. When you are finished exercising, remove the
iFit card.
Remove the iFit card when you are finished exer-
cising. Store the iFit card in a secure place.
iFit Slot
iFit Card

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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 an audio cable
(not included) into the jack on the console and into a
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.
HOW TO CHANGE CONSOLE SETTINGS
The console features a user mode that allows you to
select a unit of measurement and a backlight option
for the console and to view console usage information.
1. Select the user mode.
To select the user mode, press and hold down the
Priority Display button for a few seconds until the
user mode information appears in the display.
2 Select a backlight option if desired.
The console has
three backlight
options. The ON
option keeps the
backlight on while
the console is on.
The AUTO option
keeps the back-
light on only while
you are pedaling.
The OFF option turns the backlight off.
The upper display will show the currently selected
backlight option. Press the Silent Magnetic
Resistance increase button repeatedly to select
the desired backlight option.
3. Select a unit of measurement if desired.
The console can show pedaling speed and dis-
tance in either miles or kilometers.
The lower right display will show the selected unit
of measurement. An E for English miles or an M
for metric kilometers will appear in the lower right
display. To change the unit of measurement, press
the Silent Magnetic Resistance decrease button
repeatedly.
Note: When you replace the batteries, it may be
necessary to reselect the unit of measurement.
4. View console usage information if desired.
The lower left display will show the total number of
hours that the console has been used since the
exercise bike was purchased.
5. Exit the user mode.
Press the Priority Display button to save the con-
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Inspect and tighten all parts of the exercise bike regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
To clean the exercise bike, use a damp cloth and a
small amount of mild soap. IMPORTANT: To avoid
damage to the console, keep liquids away from
the console and keep the console out of direct
sunlight.
CONSOLE TROUBLESHOOTING
If the console display becomes dim, or if the audio
from the sound system stops intermittently, replace all
the batteries at the same time; most console problems
are the result of low batteries. See assembly step 5 on
page 8 for replacement instructions.
Note: If you use the sound system regularly, it is rec-
ommended that you purchase an optional
manufacturer-supplied power adapter (see assembly
step 5 on page 8).
If the handgrip pulse sensor does not function prop-
erly, see step 5 on page 15.
HOW TO AD UST THE REED SWITCH
If the console does not display correct feedback, the
reed switch should be adjusted.
To adjust the reed switch, you must first remove the
left pedal and the left front shield. Using an adjustable
wrench, turn the left pedal clockwise and remove it.
Next, remove all the screws from the left and right
front shields; there are two sizes of screws in the
front shields–note which size of screw you remove
from each hole. Then, gently pull the left front shield
away from the frame.
Locate the Reed Switch (46). Turn the Pulley (29) until
a Magnet (30) is aligned with the Reed Switch. Next,
loosen, but do not remove, the indicated M4 x 16mm
Screw (57).
Slide the Reed Switch (46) slightly closer to or away
from the Magnet (30), and then retighten the M4 x
16mm Screw (57). Turn the Pulley (29) for a moment.
Repeat these actions until the console displays correct
feedback. When the reed switch is correctly adjusted,
reattach the front shields and the left pedal.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
46 57
29
30

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HOW TO AD UST THE BELT
If the pedals slip while you are pedaling, even while
the resistance is adjusted to the highest setting, the
belt may need to be adjusted.
To adjust the belt, you must first remove the right
pedal and the right front shield. Using an adjustable
wrench, turn the right pedal counterclockwise and
remove it.
Next, remove all the screws from the left and right
front shields; there are two sizes of screws in the
front shields–note which size of screw you remove
from each hole. Then, gently pull the right front shield
away from the frame.
Next, loosen the M6 x 20mm Hex Screw (88). Then,
tighten the M10 x 50mm Hex Screw (70) until the
Drive Belt (47) is tight.
When the Drive Belt (47) is tight, tighten the M6 x
20mm Hex Screw (88).
Then, reattach the front shields and the right pedal.
47
70
88

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FCC INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Per FCC rules, changes or modifications not expressly approved by ICON could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.