Pro-Form 525 CSX PFEX62715.0 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
CAUTION
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tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
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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.

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STANDARD SERVICE PLANS

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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)

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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.

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• 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
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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.

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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).
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63 46
50

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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

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27
Avoid pinching the
Main Wire Harness (25)
25
29
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6. Tip: Avoid pinching the Main Wire Harness
(25). Orient the Upright (27) as shown, and hold
it on the Frame (50).
Attach the Upright (27) with four M8 x 20mm
Screws (29); start all the Screws, and then
tighten them.
7. Locate the lower end of the wire tie in the Upright
(27). Tie the wire tie to the Main Wire Harness
(25). Then, pull the upper end of the wire tie until
the Main Wire Harness is routed through the
Upright and out of the indicated hole.
Tip: To prevent the Main Wire Harness (25)
from falling into the Upright (27), secure the
Main Wire Harness with the wire tie.
27
25
Wire
Tie
Wire
Tie
50
Hole

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8
9
24
24
26
37, 58
17
17 25
Hexagonal Holes
3
27
4
9. Orient the Console Cover (3) as shown, and
slide it onto the Upright (27).
Tip: Avoid pinching the Main Wire Harness
(25). Insert the Handlebar (4) into the
Upright (27).
AttachtheHandlebar(4)withtwoM8x58mm
Bolts (24) and two M8 Locknuts (17). Make sure
that the Locknuts are in the hexagonal holes.
8. Orient the Shield Cover (26) as shown, and
press it onto the Left and Right Shields (37, 58).
Avoid pinching
the Main Wire
Harness (25)

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10
25
2
23
7
7
4
4
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11. Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (7) to the Handlebar (4) with four
M4 x 16mm Screws (2); start all the Screws,
and then tighten them.
Avoid pinching
the wires
10. Untie and discard the wire tie on the Main Wire
Harness (25). Route the Main Wire Harness
upward through the Handlebar (4) as shown.
WhileasecondpersonholdstheConsole(7)
near the Handlebar (4), connect the wires on the
Console to the Main Wire Harness (25) and the
Pulse Wire (23).
Then,inserttheexcesswireintothe
Handlebar (4).
Wires

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7
iFit
Port
3
42
65
1
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12. Slide the Console Cover (3) upward to the
Handlebar (4). Attach the Console Cover to
the Handlebar and to the Console (7) with two
M4 x 16mm Screws (2).
13. IMPORTANT: If you purchased the optional
iFit module, insert the iFit module into the iFit
port on the Console (7) before you attach the
Tablet Holder (1). After the exercise bike is
assembled, follow the instructions included
with the iFit module.
AttachtheTabletHolder(1)totheConsole(7)
with four #8 x 5/8" Screws (65); start all the
Screws, and then tighten them.
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14. Identify the Right Pedal (60).
Usinganadjustablewrench,firmly tighten the
Right Pedal (60) clockwise into the Right Crank
Arm (59).
Firmly tighten the Left Pedal (not shown)
counterclockwise into the Left Crank Arm
(not shown). IMPORTANT: You must turn the
Left Pedal counterclockwise to attach it.
AdjustthestrapontheRightPedal(60)tothe
desired position, and press the ends of the strap
onto the tabs on the Right Pedal. Adjust the
strap on the Left Pedal (not shown) in the
same way.
Tab
Strap
59

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15. Plug the Power Adapter (30) into the receptacle
on the frame of the exercise bike.
Note:ToplugthePowerAdapter(30)intoan
outlet, see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER
ADAPTER on page 16.
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.
Extra parts may be included. Place a mat under the exercise bike to protect the floor or carpet.
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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
exercise bike.
Then, plug the
power adapter
into an appropri-
ate outlet that is
properly installed
in accordance with
all local codes and
ordinances.
HOW TO LEVEL THE EXERCISE BIKE
If the exercise
bike rocks slightly
on your floor dur-
ing use, turn one
or both of the lev-
eling feet on the
rear stabilizer until
the rocking motion
is eliminated.
HOW TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE SEAT
For effective exercise, the seat should be at the proper
height. As you pedal, there should be a slight bend in
your knees when the pedals are in the lowest position.
To adjust the seat,
first loosen the
seat post knob a
few turns and pull
it outward. Next,
slide the seat
post upward or
downward to the
desired position,
and release the
seat post knob
into an adjust-
ment hole in the
seat post. Then,
tighten the seat
post knob. Move the seat post upward or downward
slightly to make sure that the seat post knob is
engaged in one of the adjustment holes.
HOW TO ADJUST THE HORIZONTAL POSITION OF
THE SEAT
To adjust the
horizontal position
of the seat, loosen
the seat knob a
few turns, move
the seat forward
or backward to the
desired position,
and then firmly
tighten the seat
knob.
Leveling
Feet
Knob
Knob
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE

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HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS
To ad j ust t h e
pedal straps,
first pull the ends
of the straps off
the tabs on the
pedals. Then,
adjust the straps
to the desired
position, and
press the ends of
the straps onto the
tabs.
HOW TO USE THE TABLET HOLDER
IMPORTANT: The tablet holder is designed for use
with most full-size tablets. Do not place any other
electronic device or object into the tablet holder.
To insert a tablet
into the tablet
holder, set the
bottom edge of
the tablet in the
tray. Make sure
that the tablet is
firmly secured in
the tablet holder.
Reverse these
actions to remove
the tablet from the
tablet holder.
Tab
Strap

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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 also 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 calorie, distance,
or time goal.
In addition, the console features an iFit mode that
enables the console to communicate with your wire-
less 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 19. To use the
sound system, see page 21. To use an onboard
workout, see page 22. To use a set-a-goal work-
out, see page 23. To use an iFit workout, see page
24. To change console settings, see page 26.
Note: If there is a sheet of plastic on the display,
remove the plastic.
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 or the Home button to
select the manual mode.
If a wireless iFit module is not inserted into the con-
sole and connected to iFit, the manual mode will be
selected automatically.
3. Change the resistance of the pedals as desired.
Press the Quick Start button or begin pedaling to
start the manual mode.
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
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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).
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 a
workout is selected, this display mode will show the
time remaining in the workout.
The matrix offers several display tabs. Press the
increase and decrease buttons next to the Enter
button until the desired tab is shown.
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
will indicate the approximate intensity level of your
exercise.
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.
To ex i t the m a n ual m o de or a w o rko u t, pr e s s the
Home button. If necessary, press the Home button
again.
Change the volume level of
the console by pressing the
volume increase and decrease
buttons.
To pa u se th e c o nso l e, pr e ss th e P aus e / End b u t-
ton or simply stop pedaling. When the console is
paused, the time will flash in the display. To con-
tinue your workout, press the Quick Start button
or simply resume pedaling. To end your workout,
press the Pause/End button again.
Note: The console can show pedaling speed, and
distance in standard or metric units of measure-
ment. To change the unit of measurement, see
HOW TO CHANGE CONSOLE SETTINGS on
page 26.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
If there are
sheets of plas-
tic on the metal
contacts on the
handgrip heart
rate monitor,
remove the plas-
tic. To m eas u re
your heart rate,
hold the handgrip
heart rate monitor
with your palms
resting against
the contacts.
Avoid moving your hands or gripping the con-
tacts 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.
Contacts