Pro-Form ZX2 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. PFEX02409.0
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the
space above for future reference.
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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
WARNNGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
MPORTANTPRECAUTONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGN ......................................................................4
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEEXERCSECYCLE .......................................................10
MANTENANCEANDTROUBLESHOOTNG ...................................................19
EXERCSEGUDELNES ...................................................................21
PARTLST ..............................................................................22
EXPLODEDDRAWNG ....................................................................23
ORDERNGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LMTEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
PROFORM is a registered trademark of CON P, nc.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your exercise cycle before using your exercise
cycle. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1. 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.
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 com-
mercial, 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 at least 2 ft. (0.6 m) of clearance
around your exercise cycle.
6. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
7. Keep children under age 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 lbs.
(113 kg).
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. Over exercising may result in serious injury
or death. If you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.

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Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM®ZX2
exercise cycle. Cycling is an effective exercise for
increasing cardiovascular fitness, building endurance,
and toning the body. The ZX2 exercise cycle 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 cycle. f 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.
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Seat
Seat Post
Seat Adjustment Knob
Leveling Foot
Leveling Knob
Wheel
Pedal/Strap
Console
Handlebar
Adjustment Knob
Adjustment Knob
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Game Controller

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M10 x 95mm Patch
Screw (76)–4
M8 x 20mm
Patch Screw (74)–4
M6 x 60mm Bolt Set (51)–1
M4 x 16mm
Screw (90)–8
M4 x 5mm
Bright Screw
(91)–1
M8 Split
Washer (75)–8 M8 Washer
(43)–2
M8 Locknut
(72)–4
M6 x 70mm Bolt Set (50)–1
ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the exercise cycle in a cleared area and remove the pack-
ing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed.
In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .
As you assemble the exercise cycle, use the drawings below to identify small parts. The number in parentheses
below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART L ST near the end of this manual. The number
following the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit,
check to see if it has been preassembled.
1.
Attach the Rear Stabilizer (3) to the Frame (1)
with two M10 x 95mm Patch Screws (76).
To make assembly easier, read the
information at the top of this page before
you begin.
1
3
76
1

6
3
4
6
Adjustment
Holes
1
23
24
75
72
26
91 6
27
3. Loosen the Adjustment Knob (27) in the Frame
(1) a few turns.
Orient the Seat Post (6) as shown. Then, pull
the Adjustment Knob (27) outward and insert
the Seat Post into the Frame (1). Slide the Seat
Post upward or downward to the desired posi-
tion, and release the Adjustment Knob.
Move the Seat Post (6) upward or downward
slightly to make sure that the Adjustment
Knob (27) is engaged in one of the adjust-
ment holes in the Seat Post. Then, tighten the
Adjustment Knob.
4. Orient the Seat (23) and the Seat Carriage (24)
as shown.
Attach the Seat (23) to the Seat Carriage (24)
with four M8 Locknuts (72) and four M8 Split
Washers (75).
Next, slide the Seat Carriage (24) onto the Seat
Post (6). Slide the Seat Carriage all the way for-
ward, and tighten the Seat Adjustment Knob
(26).
Then, tighten an M4 x 5mm Bright Screw (91)
into the rear of the Seat Post (6).
2. Attach the Front Stabilizer (2) to the Frame (1)
with two M10 x 95mm Patch Screws (76). 2
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5. Apply some of the included grease to an M6 x
70mm Bolt Set (50).
Orient the Handlebar (5) and the Upright (4) as
shown.
While a second person holds the Handlebar (5)
near the Upright (4), insert the Extension Wire
(59) upward through the Handlebar.
Tip: Avoid pinching the Extension Wire (59).
Attach the Handlebar (5) to the Upright (4) with
the M6 x 70mm Bolt Set (50) and two M8
Washers (43).
Then, attach an M6 x 60mm Bolt Set (51)
through the lower bracket on the Handlebar (5).
5
59
5
43
43
50
51
51
50
4
Grease
Avoid pinching the
Extension Wire (59)
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6. The Console (13) can use four D batteries (not
included); alkaline batteries are recommended.
IMPORTANT: If the Console has been
exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to
warm to room temperature before inserting
batteries. Otherwise, you may damage the
console displays or other electronic compo-
nents. Remove the indicated screw, remove the
battery cover, insert the batteries into the bat-
tery compartment, and then reattach the battery
cover. Make sure to orient the batteries as
shown by the diagrams inside the battery
compartment.
To purchase an optional AC adapter, contact
the store where you purchased this product
or call the telephone number on the front
cover of this manual. To avoid damaging the
console, use only a manufacturer-supplied
AC adapter. Plug one end of the AC adapter
into the jack on the console; plug the other end
into an outlet installed in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
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Batteries
Batteries
Screw
Battery
Cover

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8
8. Orient the Upright (4) assembly and the Pivot
Cover (12) as shown.
Slide the Pivot Cover (12) upward to the
Handlebar (5). Tip: Bend and flex the Pivot
Cover slightly to slide it over the Handlebar.
Attach the Pivot Cover (12) to the Handlebar (5)
with four M4 x 16mm Screws (90).
Next, pivot the Handlebar (5) until the hole in
the Handlebar is aligned with an adjustment
hole in the Upright (4).
Tighten an Adjustment Knob (27) into the
Handlebar (5) and into an adjustment hole in
the Upright (4). Make sure that the
Adjustment Knob is engaged in one of the
adjustment holes.
4
12
90
90
90
27
Hole
Adjustment
Holes
5
7
90
90
7. While another person holds the Console (13)
near the Handlebar (5), connect the console
wires to the Extension Wire (59), the Pulse Wire
(61), the Left Controller Wire (66), and the Right
Controller Wire (67). Look at the tags on the
wires and make sure that the Left and Right
Controller Wires are connected to the cor-
rect wires on the console.
nsert the excess wire downward into the
Handlebar (5) or upward into the Console (13).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Console (13) to the Handlebar (5) with four M4
x 16mm Screws (90).
Avoid pinching
the wires
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Console
Wires
61
59
66
67 5

9
9
10
75
75
75
74
74
58
59
9. Slide the Front Shield Cover (7) upward onto
the Upright (4).
While another person holds the Upright (4) near
the Frame (1), connect the Extension Wire (59)
to the Wire Harness (58).
nsert the Upright (4) into the Frame (1).
Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the
Upright (4) with four M8 x 20mm Patch Screws
(74) and four M8 Split Washers (75).
Then, slide the Front Shield Cover (7) down-
ward to the Frame (1) and press it into place.
4
7
1
Avoid pinching
the wires
10. dentify the Right Pedal (21), which is marked
with an “R.”
Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the
Right Pedal (21) clockwise into the Right Crank
Arm (19).
Tighten the Left Pedal (not shown) counter-
clockwise into the Left Crank Arm (not shown).
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.
Adjust the strap on the Right Pedal (21) to the
desired position, and press the ends of the
straps onto the tabs on the Right Pedal. Adjust
the strap on the Left Pedal (not shown) in
the same way.
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Strap
Tab
21
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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HOW TO AD UST 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 adjustment
knob a few turns.
Next, pull the
knob outward,
slide the seat
post upward or
downward to the
desired position,
and then release
the knob. Move
the seat post
upward or
downward
slightly to make
sure that the
knob is engaged in one of the adjustment holes in
the seat post. Then, tighten the knob.
HOW TO AD UST THE LATERAL POSITION OF
THE SEAT
To adjust the lat-
eral position of
the seat, first
loosen the seat
adjustment knob
a few turns.
Then, move the
seat forward or
backward to the
desired position,
and firmly tighten
the knob.
HOW TO AD UST THE PEDAL STRAPS
To loosen the
pedal straps, pull
the straps
upward. To
tighten the pedal
staps, adjust the
straps to the
desired position,
and press the
ends of the straps
onto the tabs on
the pedals.
HOW TO AD UST THE ANGLE OF THE
HANDLEBAR
To adjust the
angle of the han-
dlebar, first
loosen the adjust-
ment knob a few
turns. Next, pull
the knob outward,
pivot the handle-
bar to the desired
angle, and then
release the knob
into an adjust-
ment hole. Make
sure that the
knob is engaged
in one of the
adjustment holes. Then, tighten the knob.
HOW TO LEVEL THE EXERCISE CYCLE
f the exercise
cycle rocks
slightly on your
floor during use,
turn one or both
of the leveling
knobs on the rear
stabilizer and
adjust the leveling
feet until the rock-
ing motion is
eliminated.
Seat
Knob
Holes
Seat Post
Seat
Seat Knob
Seat Post
Tab
Strap
Knob
Handlebar
Leveling
Knobs
Holes
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE CYCLE