Pro-Form 525 CSX PFEX62715.0 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.
Model No. PFEX62715.0
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the space
above for reference.
Serial Number Decal
www.proform.com
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

2
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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.
IFIT is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
FCC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
PART LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
EXPLODED DRAWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

3
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
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. 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. The exercise bike is not intended for use by
persons with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are given supervi-
sion or instruction about use of the exercise
bike by someone responsible for their safety.
4. Use the exercise bike only as described in
this manual.
5. The exercise bike is intended for home use
only. Do not use the exercise bike in a com-
mercial, rental, or institutional setting.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Inspect and properly tighten all parts each
time the exercise bike is used. Replace any
worn parts immediately.
9. Keep children under age 13 and pets away
from the exercise bike at all times.
10. 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.
11. The exercise bike should not be used
by persons weighing more than 275 lbs.
(125 kg).
12. Be careful when mounting and dismounting
the exercise bike.
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. Always keep your back straight while using
the exercise bike; do not arch your back.
15. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint, if you become short
of breath, or if you experience pain while
exercising, stop immediately and cool down.

4

5
all
STANDARD SERVICE PLANS

6
Heart Rate Monitor
Tab l et Ho l d er
Seat
Seat Knob
Handle
Leveling Foot
Wheel
Pedal/Strap
Console
Handlebar
Fan
Seat Post Knob
Accessory Tray
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
525 CSX exercise bike. Cycling is an effective exercise
for increasing cardiovascular fitness, building endur-
ance, and toning the body. The 525 CSX exercise bike
provides 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: 3 ft. 3 in. (99 cm)
Width: 1 ft. 9 in. (53 cm)

7
M8 x 58mm Bolt
(24)–2
M8 x 70mm Screw
(46)–4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (2)–6
M8 Locknut
(17)–2
M8 x 20mm
Screw (29)–4
#8 x 5/8"
Screw (65)–4
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
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.

8
• 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 finish 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 standard screwdriver
one adjustable wrench
Assembly may be easier if you have a set of
wrenches. To avoid damaging parts, do not use
power tools.
ASSEMBLY
1
1. Go to www.proform.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.

9
2. Using a standard screwdriver, remove the Shield
Cover (26) from the Left and Right Shields
(37, 58).
Ifthereisashippingtube(notshown)onthe
rear of the Frame (50), remove and discard the
shipping screws and the shipping tube.
Next,setasturdypieceofpackingmaterial
under the rear of the Frame (50). Have a sec-
ond person hold the Frame to prevent it from
tipping while you complete this step.
Identify the Rear Stabilizer (44).
AttachtheRearStabilizer(44)totheFrame(50)
with two M8 x 70mm Screws (46).
Then,removethepackingmaterialfromunder
the rear of the Frame (50).
2
44
26
37, 58
46
50
3. If there is a shipping tube (not shown) on the
front of the Frame (50), remove and discard the
shipping screws and the shipping tube.
Next,setasturdypieceofpackingmaterial
under the front of the Frame (50).
Attach the Front Stabilizer (63) to the Frame (50)
with two M8 x 70mm Screws (46).
Then,removethepackingmaterialfromunder
the front of the Frame (50).
3
63 46
50

10
4
5. Hold the Seat Post (18) near the Frame (50),
and move the Seat Post Bushing (21) so that
the lock tab is covering the oval hole in the Seat
Post.
Have a second person loosen the Seat Post
Knob (28) a few turns and pull it outward.
Insert the Seat Post (18) and the Seat Post
Bushing (21) into the Frame (50) until the lock
tab snaps into the indicated hole in the Frame.
Next,slidetheSeatPost(18)upwardordown-
ward to the desired position, and release the
Seat Post Knob (28) into an adjustment hole in
the Seat Post. Then, tighten the Seat Post Knob.
Move the Seat Post (18) upward or downward
slightly to make sure that the Seat Post Knob
(28) is engaged in an adjustment hole.
Adjustment
Holes
Lock Tab
Oval Hole
5
15
14
19
18
18
28
50
21
4. Set the Seat Carriage (15) on the Seat Post (18)
and hold it in place.
InserttheSeatKnob(19)upwardintotheSeat
Post (18), and tighten the Seat Knob into the
Seat Bracket (14) inside the Seat Carriage (15).
Hole