Pro-Form 4.0 RT User manual

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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 the exercise bike before using the exercise bike.
ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the
use of this product.
1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the exercise bike are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
2. 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.
3. Use the exercise bike only as described in
this manual.
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 350 lbs.
(159 kg).
11. Be careful when mounting and dismounting
the exercise bike.
12. Always keep your back straight while using
the exercise bike; do not arch your back.
13. The heart rate monitor is not a medical
device. Various factors, including the user’s
movement, may affect the accuracy of heart
rate readings. The heart rate monitor is
intended only as an exercise aid in determin-
ing heart rate trends in general.
14. 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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all
STANDARD SERVICE PLANS

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Seat
Accessory Tray
Leveling Foot
Console
Backrest
Adjustment Handle
Handle
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
4.0 RT exercise bike. The 4.0 RT exercise bike pro-
vides 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 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.
Length: 4 ft. 11 in. (150 cm)
Width: 2 ft. 3 in. (69 cm)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Heart Rate Monitor
Wheel
Pedal/Strap
Handlebar

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M10 x 105mm Screw (65)–4
M10 x 16mm
Screw (75)–4
M8 x 16mm
Screw (69)–4
M6 Washer
(88)–8
M10 Split
Washer (36)–4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (77)–5
M6 x 18mm
Screw (25)–4
M6 x 30mm
Screw (70)–4
M8 x 38mm Screw (67)–4
Use 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. Extra parts may be included.
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART

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2. Orient the Front Stabilizer (15) so that the indi-
cated hole is facing the pin on the Frame (1).
While a second person lifts the front of the
Frame (1), attach the Front Stabilizer (15) to the
Frame with two M10 x 105mm Screws (65). 15
1
2
65
Hole
Pin
• To hire an authorized service technician to
assemble this product, 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 fi nish all assembly steps.
• Left parts are marked “L” or “Left” and right parts
are marked “R” or “Right.”
• To identify small parts, see page 7.
• In addition to the included tool(s), assembly
requires the following tools:
one Phillips screwdriver
one adjustable wrench
Assembly may be easier if you have your own set
of wrenches. To avoid damaging parts, do not use
power tools.
ASSEMBLY
1. Go to www.proformservice.com/registration
on your computer and register your product.
• activates your warranty
• saves you time if you ever need to contact
Customer Care
• allows us to notify you of upgrades and offers
Note: If you do not have Internet access, call
Customer Care (see the front cover of this
manual) and register your product.
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4. Orient the Seat Handlebar (10) as shown.
Attach the Seat Handlebar (10) to the Seat
Carriage (41) with four M8 x 38mm Screws (67).
Plug the Seat Handlebar Wire (A) into the
Receptacle (42) in the right side of the exercise
bike.
10
67
41 A
42
3. While a second person lifts the rear of the Frame
(1), attach the Rear Stabilizer (16) to the Frame
with two M10 x 105mm Screws (65).
16
65
1
3

10
6
10
70
88
86
6. Slide the Backrest Back (86) onto the Seat
Handlebar (10).
Attach the Backrest Back (86) with four M6 x
30mm Screws (70) and four M6 Washers (88);
start all the Screws, and then tighten them.
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5. Attach the Seat (9) to the Seat Handlebar (10)
with four M6 x 18mm Screws (25) and four M6
Washers (88). Note: Only two Screws and two
Washers are shown.
10
9
25
88

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8. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Slide the
Upright (2) onto the Frame (1).
Attach the Upright (2) with four M10 x 16mm
Screws (75) and four M10 Split Washers (36).
Tip: Tighten the two Screws in the front of
the Upright, and then tighten the other two
Screws.
Slide the Top Shield (44) downward and press it
onto the Left and Right Front Shields (13, 14).
Avoid pinching
the wires
2
1
75
75
36
36
13, 14
44
7
44
42
43
2
Wire Tie
Wire
Tie
1
7. Orient the Upright (2) and the Top Shield (44)
as shown. Slide the Top Shield upward onto the
Upright.
Have a second person hold the Upright (2) and
the Top Shield (44) near the Frame (1) until
step 8 is completed.
Locate the wire tie in the Upright (2). Tie the
lower end of the wire tie to the Main Wire (43)
and to the Frame Pulse Wire (42). Next, pull the
upper end of the wire tie until the Main Wire and
the Frame Pulse Wire are routed through the
Upright.
Tip: To prevent the wires from falling into the
Upright (2), secure the wires with the wire tie.

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10. Identify the Rear Upright Cover (57) and orient it
as shown.
Attach the Rear Upright Cover (57) to the Upright
(2) with an M4 x 16mm Screw (77).
77
57
2
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9. Identify the Right Handlebar (20) and orient it as
shown.
Attach the Right Handlebar (20) to the Upright
(2) with two M8 x 16mm Screws (69).
Attach the Left Handlebar (7) in the same
way. 7
20
2
69
69

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12
2
2
11. Untie and discard the wire ties on the Main Wire
(43) and the Frame Pulse Wire (42).
While a second person holds the Console (4)
near the Upright (2), connect the wires on the
Console to the Main Wire (43) and to the Frame
Pulse Wire (42).
Then, insert the excess wires into the Upright (2).
12. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Locate the two
console screws in the back of the Console (4).
Slide the console screws upward into the indi-
cated slots in the Upright (2).
Then, attach the Console (4) to the Upright (2)
with two M4 x 16mm Screws (77).
4
477
Slots
Screws
43
42
Avoid pinching
the wires
Avoid pinching
the wires
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13. Identify the Front Upright Cover (58) and orient it
as shown.
Attach the Front Upright Cover (58) to the
Upright (2) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (77).
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77
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14. Identify the Right Pedal (21).
Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the
Right Pedal (21) clockwise into the Right Crank
Arm (23).
Firmly tighten the Left Pedal (not shown)
counterclockwise into the Left Crank Arm (not
shown).
If necessary, press the right strap onto the
post on the Right Pedal (21). To loosen the
strap, press the indicated tab and pull the strap
upward. To tighten the strap, simply pull the end
of the strap downward. Adjust the strap on the
Left Pedal (not shown) in the same way.
21
Tab
Strap
Post
23
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15. Plug the Power Adapter (51) into the receptacle
on the front of the exercise bike.
Note: To plug the Power Adapter (51) into an
outlet, see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER
ADAPTER on page 15.
16. After the exercise bike is assembled, inspect it to make sure that it is assembled correctly and that it
functions properly. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise bike.
Note: Extra parts may be included. Place a mat beneath the exercise bike to protect the floor.
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HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER
IMPORTANT: If the exercise bike has been exposed
to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room
temperature before you plug in the power adapter.
If you do not do this, you may damage the console
displays or other electronic components.
Plug the power
adapter into the
receptacle on the
frame of the exer-
cise bike. Plug the
power adapter into
an appropriate outlet
that is properly
installed in accor-
dance with all local codes and ordinances.
HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS
To loosen the strap
on a pedal, press
the indicated tab
and pull the strap
upward. To tighten
the strap, simply pull
the end of the strap
downward.
HOW TO ADJUST 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 adjustment
handle, slide the
seat to the desired
position, and then
pull upward on the
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 rear
stabilizer until the
rocking motion is
eliminated.
HOW TO MOVE THE EXERCISE BIKE
To move the exer-
cise bike, hold the
handle on the rear
stabilizer and care-
fully lift it until the
exercise bike can be
moved on the front
wheels. Carefully
move the exercise
bike to the desired location and then lower it.
Pedal
Strap
Tab
Handle
Leveling
Feet
Handle
Power Adapter
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM
MAKE YOUR FITNESS GOALS A REALITY WITH
IFIT.COM
With your new iFit-compatible fitness equipment, you
can use an array of features on iFit.com to make your
fitness goals a reality:
Exercise anywhere in the world with
customizable Google Maps.
Download training workouts designed to
help you reach your personal goals.
Measure your progress by competing
against other users in the iFit community.
Upload your workout results to the iFit cloud
and track your accomplishments.
Set calorie, time, or distance goals for your
workouts.
Choose and download sets of weight-loss
workouts
Go to iFit.com to learn more.

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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 display
continuous exercise feedback. You can even measure
your heart rate using the handgrip heart rate monitor.
The console also offers a selection of onboard
workouts. Each workout automatically changes the
resistance of the pedals as it guides you through an
effective workout. You can also set a customized work-
out goal with the set-a-goal workout.
The console also features an iFit mode that enables
the console to communicate with your wireless network
through an optional iFit module. With the iFit mode,
you can download personalized workouts, create your
own workouts, track your workout results, race against
other iFit users, and access many other features.
To purchase an iFit module at any time, go to
www.iFit.com or call the telephone number on the
front cover of this manual.
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 18. To use
an onboard workout, see page 20. To use a
set-a-goal workout, see page 21. To use an iFit
workout, see page 22. To use the sound system,
see page 23. To change console settings, see
page 24.
Note: If there is a sheet of plastic on the console,
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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.
When you turn on the console, the display will turn
on. The console will then be ready for use.
2. Select the manual mode.
Press the Manual button on the console to select
the manual mode.
If a wireless iFit module is not inserted into the con-
sole and connected to iFit.com, the manual mode
will be selected automatically.
3. Change the resistance of the pedals as desired.
As you pedal, change the resistance of the pedals
by pressing the Quick Resistance increase and
decrease buttons or by pressing one of the num-
bered Quick Resistance buttons.
Note: After you press a button, it will take a
moment for the pedals to reach the selected resis-
tance level.
4. Follow your progress with the display.
The display can show the following workout
information:
Calories (Cals.)—This display mode will show the
approximate number of calories you have burned.
Calories per Hour (Cals./Hr)—This display mode
will show the approximate number of calories you
are burning per hour.
Distance (Dist.)—This display mode will show
the distance that you have pedaled in miles or
kilometers.
Pulse—This display mode will show your heart rate
when you use the handgrip heart rate monitor (see
step 5 on page 19).
Resistance (Resist.)—This display mode will
show the resistance level of the pedals for a few
seconds each time the resistance level changes.
Speed—This display mode will show your pedaling
speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.
Time—When the manual mode is selected, this
display mode will show the elapsed time. When an
onboard workout is selected, this display mode will
show the time remaining in the workout.
The matrix offers several display tabs. Press the
Display button until the desired tab is shown. You
can also press the increase and decrease buttons
next to the Enter button.
Speed—This tab will show a profile of the speed
settings of the workout. A new segment will appear
at the end of each minute.
My Trail—This tab will show a track that represents
1/4 mile (400 m). As you exercise, the flashing
rectangle will show your progress. The My Trail tab
will also show the number of laps you complete.
Calorie—This tab will show the approximate
amount of calories you have burned. The height of
each segment represents the amount of calories
burned during that segment.
As you exercise, the workout intensity level bar
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Press the Home button to return to the default
menu (see HOW TO CHANGE CONSOLE
SETTINGS on page 24 to set the default menu).
If necessary, press the Home button again.
When a wireless iFit module
is connected, the wireless
symbol at the top of the dis-
play will show the strength of
your wireless signal. Four arcs
indicate full signal strength.
Change the volume level of
the console by pressing the
volume increase and decrease
buttons.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
If there are
sheets of plastic
on the metal
contacts on the
handgrip heart
rate monitor,
remove the
plastic. To mea-
sure your heart
rate, hold the
handgrip heart
rate monitor with your palms resting against the
contacts. Avoid moving your hands or gripping
the contacts tightly.
When your pulse is detected, a heart symbol in the
calorie display will flash each time your heart beats,
one or two dashes will appear, and then your heart
rate will be shown. For the most accurate heart
rate reading, hold the contacts for at least 15
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 contacts tightly. For optimal perfor-
mance, clean the 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 low and high
speed settings. Press the fan
increase and decrease but-
tons 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
tone will sound, the console will pause, and the
time will flash in the display. To resume your work-
out, simply resume pedaling.
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.
Contacts

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HOW TO USE AN ONBOARD WORKOUT
1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the
console to turn on the console.
When you turn on the console, the display will turn
on. The console will then be ready for use.
2. Select an onboard workout.
To select an onboard workout, press the Calorie
button or the Performance button repeatedly until
the desired workout appears in the display.
When you select an onboard workout, the display
will show the duration of the workout and the name
of the workout. A profile of the speed settings of the
workout will appear in the matrix.
The maximum resistance level and the maximum
speed 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 and one target speed
is programmed for each segment. Note: The same
resistance level and/or target speed may be pro-
grammed for consecutive segments.
During the
workout,
the profile
on the
speed
tab will
show your
progress.
The flashing segment of the profile represents the
current segment of the workout. The height of the
flashing segment indicates the target speed 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 resis-
tance level and/or target speed is programmed for
the next segment, the resistance level and/or target
speed will appear in the display for a few seconds
to alert you. The resistance of the pedals will then
change.
As you exercise, you will be prompted to keep your
pedaling speed near the target speed for the cur-
rent segment. When an upward-pointing arrow
appears in the display, increase your pace. When
a downward-pointing arrow appears, decrease
your pace. When no arrow appears, maintain
your current pace.
IMPORTANT: The target speed is intended only
to provide motivation. Your actual pedaling
speed may be slower than the target speed.
Make sure to pedal at a speed that is comfort-
able for you.
If the resistance level for the current segment is
too high or too low, you can manually override the
setting by pressing the Quick Resistance buttons.
IMPORTANT: When the current segment 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. The time will flash in the display. To
resume the workout, simply resume pedaling.
4. Follow your progress with the display.
See step 4 on page 18.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
See step 5 on page 19.
6. Turn on the fan if desired.
See step 6 on page 19.
7. When you are finished exercising, the console
will turn off automatically.
See step 7 on page 19.
Profile