Pro-Form 5.0 R User manual

USER'S MANUAL
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
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Decal
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO OPERATE THE EXERCISE CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
The warning decal shown here has been
applied in the location shown. If a decal is
missing or illegible, call the telephone
number on the front cover of this manual
and request a free replacement decal.
Apply the decal in the location shown.
Note: The decal may not be shown at actual
size.

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1. Before beginning any exercise program, con-
sult your physician. This is especially impor-
tant for persons over the age of 35 or per-
sons with pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the exercise cycle are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
3. Your exercise cycle is intended for home use
only. Do not use your exercise cycle in a
commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
4. Keep your exercise cycle indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Place your exercise cycle
on a level surface, with a mat beneath it to
protect the floor or carpet. Make sure that
there is enough clearance around your exer-
cise cycle to mount, dismount, and use it.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from your exercise cycle at all times.
7. Your exercise cycle should not be used by
persons weighing more than 250 lbs.
(113 kg).
8. 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.
9. Wear appropriate exercise clothes while
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on your exercise cycle.
Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec-
tion while exercising.
10. Keep your back straight while using your
exercise cycle; do not arch your back.
11. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
12. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.
13. Use your exercise cycle 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 exercise cycle before using your exercise
cycle. 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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Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM®5.0
R exercise cycle. Cycling is one of the most effective
exercises for increasing cardiovascular fitness, building
endurance, and toning the entire body. The 5.0 R
exercise cycle offers an impressive array of features to
let you enjoy this healthful exercise in the convenience
and privacy of your home.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the exercise cycle. 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.
To avoid a registration fee for any service needed
under warranty, you must register the exercise
cycle at www.proformservice.com/registration.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
*No water bottle is included
Pulse Sensor
Seat
Handlebar
Game Controller
Pedal/Strap
Wheel
Leveling Foot
Upright Knob
Console
Backrest
Handle
Water Bottle Holder*
BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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ASSEMBLY
To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the exercise cycle, call 1-800-445-2480.
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the exercise cycle in a cleared area and remove the pack-
ing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
Assembly requires the included tools and your own adjustable wrench and Phillips
screwdriver .
Use the part drawings below to identify the small parts used in 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 fol-
lowing the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-
assembled. If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled.
M8 x 19mm Button
Screw (77)–4
M8 x 16mm Button
Screw (54)–6
M8 Split
Washer (55)–14
M4 x 16mm
Round Head
Screw (80)–4
M6 Washer
(44)–7
M10 x 63mm Bolt Set (62)–1
M8 x 50mm Button
Screw (52)–4
M6 x 38mm Button
Screw (72)–3
M6 x 42mm Button
Screw (81)–4
1. Orient the Left Front Stabilizer (15) with the
Wheel (17) positioned as shown. Attach the Left
Front Stabilizer to the left side of the Frame (1) with
three M8 x 16mm Button Screws (54) and three M8
Split Washers (55).
Attach the Right Front Stabilizer (not shown) to
the right side of the Frame (1) in the same way.
15
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 50mm Button Screws (52) and four M8
Split Washers (55).
52
16
1
4
2
Avoid pinching
and damaging
the wires
1
4. While another person holds the Upright (2) near the
Frame (1), use the wire tie in the Upright to pull the
Upper and Main Wire Harnesses (42, 43) through
the Upright. See the inset drawing. Tie the wire tie
to the ends of the Wire Harnesses. Then, pull the
other end of the wire tie upward out of the top of the
Upright.
Attach the Upright (2) to the Frame (1) with an
M10 x 63mm Bolt Set (62). Be careful to avoid
pinching the Wire Harnesses (42, 43).
2
52
55
55
62
43
62
42, 43
42
3
7
1
3. Tighten the Upright Knob (7) into the Frame (1).
Wire Tie

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6. While another person holds the Console (4) near
the Upright (2), connect the console wire harnesses
to the Upper and Main Wire Harnesses (42, 43).
Insert the excess wire downward into the Upright.
Attach the Console (4) to the Upright (2) with four
M4 x 16mm Round Head Screws (80). Be careful
to avoid pinching the Wire Harnesses (42, 43).
2
64
80
43
Console
Wire
Harnesses
80
Avoid pinching and
damaging the wires
42
5. The Console (4) requires four “D” batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
IMPORTANT: If the exercise cycle has been
exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm
to room temperature before inserting batteries
into the Console. If you do not do this, the con-
sole displays or other electronic components
may become damaged. Remove the battery cover
from the back of the Console. Next, insert four bat-
teries into the battery compartment; make sure that
the batteries are oriented as shown by the dia-
gram inside the battery compartment. Then, reat-
tach the battery cover.
Note: The Console (4) can be operated with an
optional power supply instead of batteries. To pur-
chase a power supply, call the telephone num-
ber on the front cover of this manual. Plug one
end of the power supply into the jack on the con-
sole. Plug the other end of the power supply into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed in accor-
dance with all local codes and ordinances.
5
4
Batteries
Battery
Cover
Batteries

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7. Attach the Seat (9) and the Backrest Bracket (3) to
the Seat Bracket (11) with four M6 x 42mm Button
Screws (81) and four M6 Washers (44) as shown.
Start all four Button Screws before you tighten
any of them.
7
11
44
44
81
81
3
9
8. Attach the Backrest (8) to the Backrest Bracket (3)
with three M6 x 38mm Button Screws (72) and
three M6 Washers (44). Start all three Button
Screws before you tighten any of them.
8
3
44
44
8
44
72
72

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10. Identify the Left Pedal (22), which is marked with an
“L.” Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the
Left Pedal
counterclockwise into the Left Crank
Arm (24). Tighten the Right Pedal (not shown)
clockwise into the Right Crank Arm (not shown).
IMPORTANT: Tighten both Pedals as firmly as
possible. After using the exercise cycle for one
week, retighten the Pedals.
Adjust the strap on the Left Pedal (22) to the
desired position, and press the end of the strap
onto the tab on the Left Pedal. Adjust the Right
Pedal Strap (not shown) in the same way.
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11. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise cycle. Note: After assembly is
completed, some extra parts may be left over. Place a mat beneath the exercise cycle to protect the floor.
9. Push the seat handle down. Pull the Seat Carriage
(41) towards the back of the exercise cycle until it
stops. Then, pull up on the seat handle to lock the
Seat Carriage in place.
While another person holds the Seat Bracket (11)
near the Seat Carriage (41), connect the Right
Controller Wire (82), which has a tag attached, to
the wire on the Rear Wire Harness (51) that has a
tag attached. Then, connect the Left Controller Wire
(61) to the other wire on the Rear Wire Harness.
Make sure that the connectors on the Controller
Wires (61, 82) are positioned side by side under
the plastic cover on the Seat Bracket.
Be careful to avoid pinching and damaging the
wires. Attach the Seat Bracket (11) to the Seat
Carriage (41) with four M8 x 19mm Button Screws
(77) and four M8 Split Washers (55).
22
Strap
Tab
24
11 61
41
51
82
77
77
Plastic
Cover
Seat
Handle
55
55
9
Avoid pinching and
damaging the wires

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HOW TO ADJUST 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 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
down on the seat
handle, slide the
seat to the desired
position, and then
pull up on the han-
dle to lock the seat
in place.
HOW TO ADJUST THE UPRIGHT
The upright can be
adjusted to the
position that is the
most comfortable
for you. To adjust
the upright, first
raise the upright so
that it is not resting
on the upright knob.
Next, turn the
upright knob clock-
wise or counter-
clockwise to raise
or lower the upright.
Then, rest the upright on the upright knob.
Pedal
Strap
Tab
Seat
Upright
Knob
Upright
Handle
HOW TO OPERATE THE EXERCISE CYCLE