Pro-Form 831.21813.2 User manual

Serial Number Decal
(under frame)
Model No. 831.21813.2
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for reference.
CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
BIKE EXERCISER
User’s Manual
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Part List and Drawing
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
FCC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
PART LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
EXPLODED DRAWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
90 DAY FULL WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
This drawing shows the location(s) of the warning
decal(s). If a decal is missing or illegible, call
1-888-533-1333 and request a free replacement
decal. Apply the decal in the location shown.
Note: The decal(s) may not be shown at actual size.

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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.
Sears 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 250 lbs.
(113 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. The exercise bike does not have a freewheel;
the pedals will continue to move until the
flywheel stops. Reduce your pedaling speed
in a controlled way.
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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Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM®230
U exercise bike. Cycling is an effective exercise for
increasing cardiovascular fitness, building endurance,
and toning the body. The 230 U 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 back 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.
Heart Rate Monitor
Seat
Carriage Knob
Leveling Foot
Wheel
Pedal/Strap
Console
Handlebar
Seat Knob
Water Bottle Holder*
*Water bottle is not included
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Length: 2 ft. 8 in. (81 cm)
Width: 2 ft. (61 cm)

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M8 x 18mm
Screw (42)–8
M4 x 12mm
Screw (57)–6
M10 x 68mm
Screw (44)–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. If a part is missing, please call 1-888-533-1333.

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ASSEMBLY
2. Identify the Rear Stabilizer (3), which has a
Leveling Foot (28) near each end.
Setasturdypieceofpackingmaterial(not
shown) under the rear of the Frame (1).
OrienttheRearStabilizer(3)asindicatedbythe
sticker. Attach the Rear Stabilizer to the Frame
(1) with two M10 x 68mm Screws (44).
Removethepackingmaterial.
44
28
28
3
1
2
• 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 5.
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 a set of
wrenches. To avoid damaging parts, do not use
power tools.
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
1-888-533-1333 and register your product.
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3. Set a sturdy piece of packing material under the
front of the Frame (1).
OrienttheFrontStabilizer(2)asindicatedbythe
sticker. Attach the Front Stabilizer to the Frame
(1) with two M10 x 68mm Screws (44).
Removethepackingmaterial.
4. Orient the Upright (4) as shown.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Main Wire (41). Attach
the Upright (4) to the Frame (1) with four M8 x
18mm Screws (42).
LocatethewiretieintheUpright(4).Tiethe
lower end of the wire tie to the Main Wire (41).
Then, pull the upper end of the wire tie until the
Main Wire is routed through the Upright.
Tip: To prevent the Main Wire (41) from fall-
ing into the Upright (4), secure the Main Wire
with the wire tie.
InserttheexcessMainWire(41)intothe
Upright (4).
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44
1
2
4
3
42
41
42
1
Avoid pinching the
Main Wire (41)
Wire Tie
Wire Tie

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5. Orient the Rear and Front Upright Covers (19,
20) as shown.
PresstheRearandFrontUprightCovers(19,
20) together around the Upright (4), and join
them with two M4 x 12mm Screws (57).
Then,presstheRearandFrontUprightCovers
(19, 20) downward onto the Left and Right
Shields (21, 22).
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19
20
21, 22
57
57
4
6
58
42
42
6
4
6. Orient the Handlebar (6) as shown.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Pulse Wire (58).
Attach the Handlebar (6) to the Upright (4) with
four M8 x 18mm Screws (42).
Avoid pinching the
Pulse Wire (58)
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7. The Console (5) can use four D batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
Do not use old and new batteries together or
alkaline, standard, and rechargeable batter-
ies together. IMPORTANT: If the Console has
been exposed to cold temperatures, allow
it to warm to room temperature before you
insert batteries. Otherwise, you may dam-
age the console displays or other electronic
components. Remove the screws and the
battery covers, insert batteries into the battery
compartments, and then reattach the battery
covers. Make sure to orient the batteries as
shown by the diagrams inside the battery
compartments.
To purchase an optional power adapter, call
the telephone number on the cover of this
manual. To avoid damaging the console,
use only a manufacturer-supplied regulated
power adapter. Plug one end of the power
adapter into the receptacle on the console; plug
the other end into an outlet installed in accor-
dance with all local codes and ordinances.
5
Screws
Battery
Covers
Receptacle
Avoid pinching
the wires
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5
57
41
58
4
8. Untie and discard the wire tie on the Main
Wire (41).
WhileasecondpersonholdstheConsole(5)
near the Upright (4), plug the Main Wire (41) and
the Pulse Wire (58) into the receptacles on the
Console.
The connectors on the Wires (41, 58) should
slide easily into the receptacles and snap
into place. If a connector does not slide eas-
ily into a receptacle, turn the connector and try
again. If you do not connect the connectors
properly, the console may become damaged
when you use the exercise bike.
InserttheexcesswireintotheUpright(4).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (5) to the Upright (4) with four M4 x
12mm Screws (57).

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9
18
15
15
10
10
14
11
11
10
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Adjustment
Holes
9. Orient the Seat Post (10) as shown. Loosen the
Post Knob (18) a few turns, pull it outward, and
insert the Seat Post into the Frame (1).
Then,slidetheSeatPost(10)upwardordown-
ward to the desired position, and release the
Post Knob (18) into one of the adjustment holes
in the Seat Post. Move the Seat Post upward
or downward slightly to make sure that the
Post Knob is engaged in one of the adjust-
ment holes in the Seat Post. Then, tighten the
Post Knob.
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10. See the inset drawing. Remove the Carriage
Knob (15) from the Seat Carriage (11).
Next, set the Seat Carriage (11) on the Seat Post
(10) and hold it in place.
InserttheCarriageKnob(15)upwardintothe
Seat Post (10), and tighten the Carriage Knob
into the Carriage Bracket (14) inside the Seat
Carriage (11). Make sure that the Carriage
Knob is tightened into the Carriage Bracket.