Pro-Form PFEXF495.0 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 5
HOW TO OPERATE THE EXERCISE CYCLE .................................................... 9
MAHNTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTHNG ................................................... 14
CONDiTiONiNG GUiDELiNES ............................................................... 15
PART LiST .............................................................................. 18
EXPLODED DRAWHNG .................................................................... 19
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................. Back Cover
LHMHTEDWARRANTY .............................................................. Back Cover
PROFORM is a registered trademark of HCONHP,Hnc,
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iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
AVCARNING: Toreducetheriskofse.ous_njury,readthefollowingimportantpreoau-
Hone before using the exercise cycle.
Read all instructions in this manual and aH 7. The exercise cycle should not be used by
warnings on the exercise cycle before using persons weighing more than 250 tbs. (115 kg).
the exercise cycle. Use the exercise cycle onJy
as described in this manual.
2. it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that aH users of the exercise cycle are ade-
quately informed of all precautions.
8. Always keep your back straight while using
the exercise cycJe; do not arch your back.
g. if you feeJ pain or dizziness whiJe exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.
,Keep the exercise cycle indoors, away from
moisture and dust. PJace 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.
10.The puJse 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 onJy
as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends m general.
4. inspect and properly tighten aH parts regular-
ly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
5. Keep chiHren under the age of 12 and pets
away from the exercise eycJe at all times.
6. Wear suitabte atHetic clothes and atHetic
shoes while using the exercise eycte; do not
11. The exercise cycJe is intended for home use
onJy. Do not use the exercise cycle in
a commercial rental or institutional setting.
12.A warning decal has been placed on the exer-
cise cycle in the location shown on page 4. If
the decal is missing or illegible, call the toll-
free teJephone number on the front cover of
wear loose clothes that could become caught this manual and order a free replacement
on the exercise cycle, decal Apply the decal in the location shown.
,_ WARN ING: Beforebeginn,ogthisoranyexerciseprogram,consultyourphysio_an.This
is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems.
Read aH instructions before using, iCON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property
damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM e_GR
75 exercise cycle, Cycling is one of the most effective
exercises for increasing cardiovascular fitness, building
endurance, and toning the body, The GR 75 exercise
cycle offers a selection of features designed to let you
enjoy this healthful exercise in the convenience and
privacy of your home,
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the exercise cycle, if you have questions
after reading this manual, see the front cover of this
manual, To help us assist you, please note the product
model number and serial number before contacting us,
The model number is PFEX1495,0, The serial number
can be found on a decal attached to the exercise 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,
Handlebar
Console
Seat
Seat Knob
Pedal/Strap
REAR
Levelling Foot
Fan
grip Pulse Sensor
, Misuse of this machine
may result in serious
injury.
, Read user's manual
_rior to use and follow
aH warnings and
instructions.
• Do not allow eNMren
on or around machine.
, Pedals continue to
spin when you stop
pedaling.
, Spinning pedals can
cause injury.
•Reduce pedal speed
in a controlled manner.
• User weight must not
exceed 250 pounds.
, Replace label if
damaged, illegible, or
removed,
RIGHT SIDE

Tohireanauthorizedservicetechniciantoassembletheexercise cycJe, call toll-free 1-800-445-2480.
Assembly requires two persons. Hace aHparts of the exercise cycle in a cleared area and remove the packing
matedaUs, Do not dispose of the packing matedaUsuntil assemMy is compUeted, Assembly requires the included
tools and your own adjustable wrench _ and Phillips screwdriver -j_
Use the drawings beUowto identify the small parts needed for assemMy, The number in parentheses beUoweach
drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on page 18, The number following the key number is
the quantity needed for assembly, Note: Some small parts may have been preassembled. If a part is not in
the parts bag, check to see if it has been preassemMed.
M8 Nylon MIO Nylon M8 Split Washer M4 x 16mm
Locknut (10)-6 Locknut (33)-4 (41)-10 Screw (49)-4
M8 x 25mm Button
Screw (45)-6 M8 x 38mm Button Screw (9)-2 MIO x 75mm Carriage Bolt (30)-4
Identify the Front Stabilizer (2), See the inset drawing,
Attach a Wheel (14) to one end of the Front Stabilizer
with an M8 Nylon Locknut (10), Make sure that the
Wheel is oriented as shown and that it turns freely.
Next, align the four plastic posts on a Wheel Cover
(23) with the plastic posts on the Wheel, and press the
Wheel Cover onto the Wheel, Assembte the other
Wheel (not shown} in the same way.
While another person lifts the front of the Frame (1),
attach the Front Stabilizer (2) to the Frame with two
MIO x 75mm Carriage Bolts (30) and two MIO Nylon
Locknuts (33) as shown.
While another person Hftsthe rear of the Frame (1),
attach the Rear Stabilizer (6) with two MIO x 75mm
Carriage Bolts (30) and two MIO Nylon Locknuts (33),
Post
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WhileanotherpersonhoUdstheUpright(13)inthe
positionshown,connecttheUpperWireHarness(36)
totheLowerWireHarness(55),
CarefullypulltheexcessUpperWireHarness(36)out
ofthetopoftheUpright(13),andslidetheUprightonto
theFrame(1),BecarefuJto avoidpinchingtheWire
Harnesses.Next,attachtheUprightwiththreeM8x
25mmButtonScrews(45)andthreeM8SplitWashers
(41),
AttachtheHandUebar(15)totheUpright(13)withtwo
M8x38mmButtonScrews(9),
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41
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Be careful to avoid
pinching the wire
harnesses while
attaching the
upright.
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5, 5
TheConsoUe(16)requiresfour"D"batteries(not
included);aUkaHnebatteriesarerecommended,Press
thetabonthebatterydoorandremovethebattery
door,InsertfourbatteriesintotheConsoUeasshown,
Makesurethatthebatteriesareorientedasshown
bythemarkingsonthebatterydoor,Then,reattach
thebatterydoor,
HoldtheConsole(16)neartheUpright(13),Connect
theconsolewiretotheUpperWireHarness(36),
inserttheexcessconsolewireandUpperWire
Harness(36)downintotheUpright(13),Next,attach
theConsole(16)totheUprightwithfourM4x 16mm
Screws(49),Becarefuttoavoidpinchingthewires,
AttachtheSeatFrame(28)totheFrame(1)withthree
M8x 25mmButtonScrews(45)andthreeM8Split
Washers(41),
Batteries
DooH
ConsoUe
Wire
49
49
1
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36
i Be carefut to
avoid pinching
_, the wires,
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41
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Turn the Seat Knob (11) counterclockwise and remove
it. Next, insert the Seat Post (5) into the Seat Frame
(28). Press the Seat Post Endcap (54) into the lower
end of the Seat Post.
Next, aNgn one of the adjustment holes in the Seat
Post (5) with the indicated hole in the Seat Frame (28).
Insert the Seat Knob (11) into the Seat Frame and the
Seat Post, and turn the Seat Knob clockwise until it is
tight Make sure that the Seat Knob is inserted
through one of the adjustment holes in the Seat
Post.
Attach the Seat (12) to the Seat Post (5) with four M8
Nylon Locknuts (10) and four M8 SpNtWashers (41).
Note: The Nylon Locknuts and the SpNtWashers may
be preattached to the underside of the Seat.
10. Identify the Left Pedal (24), which is marked with an
"L." Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the
Left Pedal _.e.fdookwise into the left arm of the
Crank (21). Tighten the Right Pedal (not shown)
ciockwis'einto the right arm of the Crank. Important:
Tighten both Pedals as firmly as possibJe. After
using the exercise cycle for one week, retighten
the Pedals. For best performance, the Pedals must
be kept tightened.
Adjust the Left Pedal Strap (25) to the desired posio
tion, and press the end of the Pedal Strap onto the
tab on the Left Pedal (24). Adjust the Right Pedal
Strap (not shown) in the same way.
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11. Make sure that a!l parts are properly tightened before you use the exercise cycte. Note: After assembly is
completed, some extra parts may be left over. Place a mat beneath the exercise cycle to protect the floor.
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HOW TO OPERATE THE EXERCISE CYCLE
HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT POST
For effective exero
cise, the seat shouUd
be at the proper
height, As you
pedaU,there shouUd
be a slight bend in
your knees when the
pedaUsare in the
Uowestposition, To
adjust the height of
the seat, first turn
the seat knob couno
terdockwise and
remove it, Next,
slide the seat post up or down, and align one of the
adjustment hoUesin the seat post with the indicated
hoUein the seat frame, Insert the seat knob into the
seat frame and the seat post, and turn the knob dock°
wise until it is tight, Make sure that the seat knob is
inserted through one of the adjustment holes in
the seat post.
HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS
To adjust the pedaU
straps, first pull the
ends of the straps off
the tabs on the ped-
aUs,Adjust the straps
to the desired posi-
tion, and then press
the ends of the straps
back onto the tabs,
Strap
HOW TO LEVEL THE EXERCISE CYCLE
Ufthe exercise cycle
rocks on your floor
during use, turn one
or both of the UeveF
Hngfeet beneath the
rear stabilizer until
the rocking motion is
eliminated, Levellinc
Feet
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Prog ram/Man ual Prog ram
Button indicator Display Pace Decrease Guide Button
FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The advanced console offers a selection of features
designed to make your workouts more enjoyabb and
effective, When the manual mode of the console is
sebcted, the resistance of the pedals can be changed
with the touch of a button, As you pedal, the consob
will provide continuous exercise feedback, You can
even measure your heart rate using the built-in hand°
grip pulse sensor,
in addition, the console features two pulse programs
that change the resistance of the pedals and help you
to maintain a steady pedaling pace to keep your heart
rate near a target heart rate setting while you exercise,
The console also offers two preset programs, Each
program automatically changes the resistance of the
pedals and prompts you to increase or decrease your
pedaling pace as it guides you through an effective
workout,
To use the manual mode of the consoJe, see the
instructions at the right, To use a puJse program, see
page 12, To use a preset program, see page 13,
Before using the console, make sure that batteries are
installed (see assembly step 5 on page 7), if there is a
sheet of clear plastic on the display, remove the plastic,
HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
Turn on the console.
To turn on the console, press the increase button
or begin pedaling, The pace guide will light for a
moment; the console will then be ready for use,
Select the manual mode.
When the power is turned on, the manual mode
wiii be selected, if you have selected a program,
reselec:I the manual mode by pressing the
Program/Manual button repeatedly until no pro°
gram indicators (see the drawing above) appear
along the left side of the display,
Change the resistance of the pedals as desired.
As you pedal,
change the resis-
tance of the pedals
by pressing the
increase and
Decrease buttons,
There are ten resis-
tance levels, Note: After the buttons are pressed,
it will take a moment for the pedals to reach the
selected resistance level,
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