Pro-Form 4.0 RT User manual

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Model No. PFEX13813.0
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the space
above for reference.
USER’S MANUAL
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CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
To register your product and
activate your warranty today,
go to www.proformservice.com/
registration.
For service at any time, go to
www.proformservice.com.
Or call 1-888-533-1333
Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–6 p.m. MT
Sat. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. MT
Please do not contact the store.
ACTIVATE YOUR
WARRANTY
CUSTOMER CARE

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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
FCC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
PART LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
EXPLODED DRAWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
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.
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
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