Pro-Form PFEX44177.0 User manual

CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
Serial Number
Decal (under frame)
Model No. PFEX44177.0
Serial No.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
EXPLODED DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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1. Read all instructions in this manual and all
warnings on the exercise cycle before using
the exercise cycle.
2. Use the exercise cycle only as described in
this manual.
3. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the exercise cycle are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
4. The exercise cycle is intended for home use
only. Do not use the exercise cycle in
a commercial, rental, or institutional setting.
5. Keep the exercise cycle indoors, away from
moisture and dust. Place the 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 the exer-
cise cycle to mount, dismount, and use it.
6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regular-
ly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
7. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the exercise cycle at all times.
8. Wear appropriate clothes while exercising;
do not wear loose clothes that could become
caught on the exercise cycle. Always wear
athletic shoes for foot protection.
9. The exercise cycle should not be used by
persons weighing more than 250 pounds.
10. 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.
11. Always keep your back straight while using
the exercise cycle; do not arch your back.
12. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.
13. The decal shown below has been placed on
the exercise cycle. If the decal is missing, or
if it is illegible, call the toll-free telephone
number on the front cover of this manual and
order a free replacement decal. Apply the
decal in the location shown.
WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician.
This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health prob-
lems. Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or
property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau-
tions before using the exercise cycle.

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Congratulations for selecting the revolutionary PRO-
FORM®450 UR exercise cycle. Cycling is one of the
most effective exercises for increasing cardiovascular
fitness, building endurance, and toning the entire
body. The 450 UR exercise cycle offers an impressive
array of features, including a console with two motiva-
tional interactive games, designed to let you enjoy this
healthful exercise in the comfort and convenience 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 is PFEX44177.0. The serial
number can be found on a decal attached to the exer-
cise cycle (see the front cover of this manual for the
location of the decal).
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.
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Grip
Game Controller
Seat
Seat Post
Seat Knob
Side Shield
Leveling Foot
Wheel
RIGHT SIDE
FRONT
REAR
Pedal with Strap
Console
Handlebar
Seat Post Knob
Water Bottle Holder
(no water bottle is included)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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ASSEMBLY
To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the exercise cycle, call toll-free 1-800-445-2480.
Place all parts of the exercise cycle in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the
packing materials until assembly is completed.
In addition to the included hex keys, assembly requires an adjustable wrench and a Phillips
screwdriver .
Use the 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 on page 22. The number following the paren-
theses is the quantity used in assembly. Note: Some small parts may have been preassembled for shipping.
If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been preassembled.
M4 x 19mm
Screw (33)–2
M10 x 85mm Button
Screw (56)–4
M10 Nylon
Locknut (48)–2
M10 Split
Washer (63)–3
Black M10 Curved
Washer (61)–2
M10 Curved
Washer (36)–2
Black M10 x 50mm Button
Screw (64)–2
M10 x 50mm Button
Screw (46)–3
M4 x 16mm
Screw (58)–4 M6 x 10mm
Screw (60)–2

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1.
Identify the Front Stabilizer (2), which has
Wheels (17) attached. Attach the Front Stabilizer to
the Frame (1) with two M10 x 85mm Button
Screws (56).
2. Tighten the two Leveling Feet (29) into the bottom of
the Rear Stabilizer (3).
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (3) to the Frame (1) with
two M10 x 85mm Button Screws (56).
3. While another person holds the Handlebar Post (6)
near the Frame (1), connect the Upper Wire
Harness (55) to the Lower Wire Harness (51). Next,
pull the excess Upper Wire Harness out of the top of
the Handlebar Post, and slide the Handlebar Post
onto the Frame. Be careful not to pinch the Wire
Harnesses.
Attach the Handlebar Post (6) to the Frame (1) with
three M10 x 50mm Button Screws (46) and three
M10 Split Washers (63); tighten the two Button
Screws in the front of the Handlebar Post first,
and then tighten the third Button Screw.
1
56
3
29
29
63
63
63
46 46
1
55
51
6
56
1
2
17
To make assembly easier, read the information
on page 5 before you begin assembling the
exercise cycle.

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4. Attach the Water Bottle Holder (18) to the
Handlebar Post (6) with two M4 x 19mm
Screws (33).
6. The Console (9) requires four 1.5V “D” batteries
(not included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
Press the tab on the battery cover and remove the
battery cover. Next, insert four batteries into the
Console. Make sure that the batteries are orient-
ed as shown by the diagram inside the battery
compartment. Then, reattach the battery cover to
the Console.
Note: The Console (9) 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.
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5. Have a second person hold the Handlebar (7) near
the Handlebar Post (6). Connect the Right
Controller Wire (65), which is marked with a tag, to
the right connector on the Split Wire Harness, which
is also marked with a tag. Then, connect the Left
Controller Wire (54) to the left connector on the Split
Wire Harness (25).
Attach the Handlebar (7) to the Handlebar Post (6)
with two Black M10 x 50mm Button Screws (64),
two Black M10 Curved Washers (61), two M10
Curved Washers (36), and two M10 Nylon
Locknuts (48). Be careful to avoid pinching the
wires.
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48 36
55
25
25
61
61
54
65 7
6
64
36
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Battery
Cover
Batteries
9

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9
8
9. Attach an M6 x 10mm Screw (60) to the Seat
Post (11). Next, slide the Seat Carriage (19) onto the
Seat Post. Then, adjust the Seat Carriage to the
desired position and tighten the Seat Knob (31) into
the Seat Carriage.
See the inset drawing. Attach another M6 x 10mm
Screw (60) to the Seat Post (11).
8. Turn the Seat Post Knob (20) counterclockwise sev-
eral turns to loosen it. Next, pull the Seat Post Knob
outward, and insert the Seat Post (11) into the
Frame (1). Slide the Seat Post upward or downward
to the desired position, and release 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 in the
Seat Post. Then, turn the Seat Post Knob clockwise
to tighten it.
11
20
1
60
19
11
60
11
31
7. Have a second person hold the Console (9) near the
Handlebar Post (6). Connect the console wire har-
ness to the Upper Wire Harness (55). Next, connect
the game wire on the Console to the Split Wire
Harness (25).
Attach the Console (9) to the Handlebar Post (6)
with four M4 x 16mm Screws (58). Be careful not
to pinch the wires in the Console.
9
25
55
58
6
Game
Wire
Console
Wire
Harness
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10. Identify the Left Pedal (40), which is marked with a
sticker. Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten
the Left Pedal
counterclockwise into the Left Crank
Arm (15). Tighten the Right Pedal (not shown)
clockwise into the Right Crank Arm. Important:
Tighten both Pedals as firmly as possible. After
using the exercise cycle for one week, retighten
the Pedals. For best performance, keep the
Pedals tightened.
Press the tab on the side of the Left Pedal (40) and
adjust the strap to the desired position. Adjust the
other strap in the same way.
11. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise cycle. Note: Some hard-
ware may be left over after assembly is completed. Place a mat under the exercise cycle to protect the
floor or carpet.
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15
Tab
Strap 40

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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 turn the seat
post knob counter-
clockwise several
turns to loosen it.
Next, pull the knob,
slide the seat post
upward or down-
ward to the desired
position, and then
release the knob.
Move the seat
post upward or
downward slight-
ly to make sure
that the knob is
engaged in one of
the adjustment holes in the seat post. Then, turn
the knob clockwise to tighten it.
HOW TO ADJUST THE LATERAL POSITION OF
THE SEAT
To adjust the lateral
position of the seat,
first loosen the seat
knob a few turns.
Then, move the seat
forward or backward
to the desired posi-
tion, and firmly tight-
en the seat knob.
HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS
To loosen the pedal
straps, press the
tabs and pull the
straps upward. To
tighten the pedal
straps, pull down-
ward on the ends
of the straps.
Tab
Seat
Seat
Post
Knob
Seat Post
Seat
Seat Knob
Seat Post
Strap
HOW TO OPERATE THE EXERCISE CYCLE