Pro-Form PFEX78915P.1 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
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CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
Model No. PFEX78915P.1
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the space
above for reference.
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ACTIVATE YOUR
WARRANTY
CUSTOMER CARE
Serial
Number
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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FCC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
EXERCISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

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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 a mat beneath it to protect the floor or
carpet. Make sure that there is at least 2 ft.
(0.6 m) of clearance around the exercise bike.
8. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. 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 250 lbs.
(113 kg).
12. Be careful when mounting and dismounting
the exercise bike.
13. Always keep your back straight while using
the exercise bike; do not arch your back.
14. The heart rate monitor is not a medical
device. Various factors may affect the accu-
racy of heart rate readings. The heart rate
monitor is intended only as an exercise aid
in determining heart rate trends in general.
15. 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.
16. 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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Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM® exercise
bike. Cycling is an effective exercise for increasing
cardiovascular fitness, building endurance, and toning
the body. The PROFORM exercise bike provides a
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 review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts.
Resistance Knob
Dumbbell
Seat
Seat Knob
Pedal/Strap
Console
Heart Rate Monitor
Handlebar
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Length: 2 ft. 7 in. (78 cm)
Width: 1 ft. 4 in. (41 cm)

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M8 x 50mm
Carriage Bolt (13)–4
M8 Split
Washer (20)–2
M8 Curved
Washer (14)–6
M8 Acorn
Nut (15)–4
M4 x 25mm
Screw (22)–1
M8 x 35mm Screw
(21)–2
M6 x 15mm
Screw (18)–4
M6 Washer
(19)–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. The number following the key number is the quantity needed for assem-
bly. 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 fi nish all assembly steps.
• Left parts are marked “L” or “Left” and right parts
are marked “R” or “Right.”
• In addition to the included tool(s), assembly
requires the following tool(s):
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.
ASSEMBLY
2. Attach one of the Stabilizers (3) to the Handlebar
Frame (1) with two M8 x 50mm Carriage Bolts
(13), two M8 Curved Washers (14), and two M8
Acorn Nuts (15).
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1. Go to www.proformservice.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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3. Attach the other Stabilizer (3) to the Seat Frame
(2) with two M8 x 50mm Carriage Bolts (13), two
M8 Curved Washers (14), and two M8 Acorn
Nuts (15).
4. Attach the Seat (5) to the Seat Post (4)
with three M8 Locknuts (16) and three M8
Washers (17).Note: The Locknuts and Washers
may be preattached to the Seat.
5. Insert the Seat Post (4) into the Seat Frame (2).
Next, insert the Seat Knob (12) into the Seat
Frame (2) and into one of the adjustment holes
in the Seat Post (4); make sure that the Seat
Knob is in one of the adjustment holes in the
Seat Post. Then, tighten the Seat Knob.
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5
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8. The Console (8) requires two AA 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.
Press the tab on the battery cover, and remove
the battery cover. Next, insert two batteries into
the battery compartment; make sure to orient
the batteries as shown by the diagram inside
the battery compartment. Then, reattach the
battery cover.
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7. Pull the Console Mount (7) open slightly and
slide it onto the Handlebar (6) and onto the
upper end of the Handlebar Frame (1). Then,
tighten an M4 x 25mm Screw (22) into the
Console Mount; do not fully tighten the
Screw yet.
6. Attach the Handlebar (6) to the Handlebar
Frame (1) with two M8 x 35mm Screws (21),
two M8 Split Washers (20), and two M8 Curved
Washers (14).
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Battery
Cover
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6
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21
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22
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10. Attach the Dumbbell Rack (9) to the Handlebar
Frame (1) with four M6 x 15mm Screws (18) and
four M6 Washers (19); start all the Screws, and
then tighten them.
See the inset drawing. Set the two Dumbbells
(10) on the Dumbbell Rack (9).
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9. Have a second person hold the Console (8) near
the Console Mount (7). Connect the wire on the
Console to the Reed Switch Wire (23). Then,
plug the Monitor Wire (24) into the back of the
Console.
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Slide the
Console (8) onto the Console Mount (7). Then,
pivot the Console and the Console Mount to the
desired angle.
See step 7. Tighten the M4 x 25mm Screw (22).
Avoid pinching
the wires
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12. 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.
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11. Identify the Right Pedal (11).
Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the
Right Pedal (11) clockwise into the Right Crank
Arm (25).
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.
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