Pro-Form 831.159341 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETYPRECAUTIONS ......................................... "................. 1
BEFOREYOU BEGIN ...................................................................... 2
ASSEMBLY............................................................................. 3
ADJUSTING THE CROSS TRAINERe .......................................................... 8
OPERATING THE STEPPERCONSOLE ......................................................... 10
OPERAllNG THE PERSONALTRAINERCOMPUTER............................................... 11
Calories ............................................................................ 12
EXERCISEGUIDE........................................................................ 16
TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE .................................................. 25
ORDERING REPLACEMENTPARTS..................................................... Back Cover
UMITEDWARRANTY ................................................................ Back Cover
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To _luce the risk of seriousinjury, read the following important safety precauffonsbefore usingthe
CROSSTRAINERe. Before beginning any exercise program, consultyour physician. Thisis especially important for
personsover the age of 35 or personswith pre-exisHnghealthproblems.SEARSassumesno responsibilityfor person-
al injury or properly damage sustainedby or through the useof this product.
1. Read thisowner's manual and the accompanyingFITNESSJOURNAL carefullybefore usingthe CROSSTRAINERe.
Usethe CROSSTRAINERe only as described.
2. Inspectand tighten all paris each Hmeyou use Ihe CROSSTRAINERe. Repla_:eany worn paris immediately.
3. Donotusetheh'ansformerif itisdamaged. Keepthepowercordaway fromwalkwaysandheatedsurfaces.
4. Keep your hands away from moving ports. Always wear athletic shoesfor foot protection.
5. Keep smallchildren away from the CROSSTRAINER• at all times.
6.- To preventdamage to the weight system,do not put any pressureon the leg developer, arms or cableswhile the
weight setllngis changing.If the lot bar or rower bar is attachedto the high pulleystotion,restitin therack nearthe
high pulley station.(SeeOPERATINGTHEPERSONALTRAINERCOMPUTERon page 11 of thisowner's manual).
7. Always standon the foot plate when performing any exercise that could causethe CROSSTRAINERe to tip.
8. Make sure that the cables remaln in the groovesin the pulleys as you usethe CROSSTIU_NERe.
9. The resistancecylindersbecome very hot during use.Allow the resistancecylindersto coolbefore touching
them. Cover the floor beneath the stepperfor protection;a small amountof oil leakage isnormal for hydraulic
cylinders. When usingthe stepper, keep your feet on the pedalsat all times. If you lift your feet off the pedals,
the pedalsmay become separated from the resistancecylinders,resultingin iniury.
10. If you feel pain or dizzinessat any timewhile exercising, stopimmediately and begin cooling down. Findout
what iswrong before continuing.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congrafulatlonsfor purchasing the revolutionaryPROFORM" CROSS TRAINER e. TheCROSSTRAINERe combines a
multi-stationweight systemwith a full-sizestepperto let you enjoy true crosstraining workoutsin theconvenience of
your own home. And fohelp you get the mostfrom everyworkout,the CROSS TRAINERe featuresthe advanced PER-
SONAL TRAINERTM weight training computer.Whether your goal is _mproved cardiovascularfitness,a shapely, toned
bodyor dramatic musclesize and strength,theCROSSTRAINERewill help you toachievethe specificresultsyou want.
Foryour safely and benefit, read thisowner's manual and the accompanying FITNESSJOURNALcarefully before using
the CROSS_AINER e. Ifyou have additional questions,please call our CustomerServiceDepartment toll-flee at
1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6a.m. until6p.m. Mountain Time (excludingholidays).To help usassist
you quickly, please note themodel numberand serial number of your CROSS TRAINERe before calling. The model
number is831.15934 i. The serial numbercan be found on a decal attached to theCROSSTRAINERe. The rotation of
the decal isshown in thedrawing below. Write the serial number _nthe following spacefor reference:
Beforereading further, please review thedrawing below and familiarize yourself with theparts thatare labeled.
High PulleyStation. Cable Clip
LatBol
Stepper Consa_e
Stepper Handle
CUSTOM SMART CARD
PERSONAL TRAINERCorn
ResistanceCyllnder_
LegDeveloper
Sfepper
Backrest
Arm
Seat
SelectorKnob
Serial No. Decal
LowPulleyStation
FootPlate
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons.To assemblethe CROSSTRAINERe, usethe includedvideocassetteor followthe
instructionsbelow. Due to theweightof the CROSSTRAINERe, itshouldbe assembledin thelocationwhere itwill be
used.Placeall partsin a cleared a_-,aand remove the packing materials. Do not disposeof thepacking materials until
assembly iscompleted.Make sure ta lawer the resistancecylindersand pedalsbefore beginning assembly;if the
resistance cyfindersfall, they may damage the side shields.Read each assemblystepand examine each drawing
carefully. Referta thePart Identification Chart accompanying thisownersmanual, to helpidenfi_/the hardware usedin
assembly.Make sure that all parts are orlenled as shown in the drawings.
The followlng loals (notincluded)are required for assembly:,two 8" Adjustable Wrenches _ and a
RubberMallet _. A small amountof soapy water isalso required.
1. Set the Front Base(7) .andtheRear Base(8) on the
floorasshown.Turn theRear Baseso theindented
holesare towardthe floor.
Insert seven3/8" x 2 1/2" Carriage Bolts(1) up
through the indicatedholesin the Frontand Rear
Bases(7, 8).
2. With thehelpof a secondperson,set the Tower
Frame (10) near the indicatedendsof the Frontand
Rear Bases(7, 8). The TowerFrame mustbe turned
so the Pedals(75, 76) are on the some side as the
extension on theFront Base.Raisethe Tower Frame
and lower itontothe two indicated3/8" x 2 1/2"
Carriage Bolts(1) in theRear Base.
3. Raisethe frontof the Tower Frame(10) and lower it
ontothe two indicated 3/8 _'x 2 1/2" Carriage Baits
(1) in the FrontBase(7).
Adjust thepositionof the Tower Frame (10) so the
fourindicated3/8" x 2 1/2' Carriage Bal_(1) ore
centeredin the slottedholesin theTower Frame.
Thread a 3/8" Nut (2) with a 3/8" Iockwasher (3)
ontoeach Carriage Bolt.Do not fighlen the Nuls
yet.
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4. SlidetheBrace(29) ontothethreadedboltprotrud-
ing fromtheTowerFrame(10).Threada 3/8"
N/lock Nut (6) ontothethreaded bolt.Donotfight-
enthe Nylock Nutyet.
Placeyour foot on the extensionand sl_gh_raise
the front oftheTower Frame (10). Align the lower "
end of the Brace (29) with the indicated 3/8" x
2 1/2" Co,age Bolt(1). Lowerthe Tower Frame so
the Brace slidesonto the Carriage Bolt. Thread a
3/8" Nut (2) with a 3/8" Lack'washer(3) onto the
Carrloge Bolt. Do not tighten the Nut yet.
5. With thehelpof a secondperson,llfttheUpright(9)
andlowerif ontothetwoindicated 3/8" x 2 I/2"
CarriageBolts(1) in theRearBose(8).Threada
3/8" Nut (2) ancl3/8" Lockwasher(3)ontoeach
CarriageBolt.Do notlighten the Nutsyet.
Attach theFrontBose(7)to the Upright(9)withtwo
3/8" x 3/4" Bolts(31).
_J.tighten the 3/8" Nylock Nut (6) attached in assem-
bly step 4, and the seven 3/8" Nuts (2) a,ached in
assembly steps 3through 5.
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•6. Attach the Foot PIo_ (102) to the Upright (9) with
two 3/8" x 3/4" Bolts (31) and 3/8" Nylock Nuts
(6).
With the help of a secondperson, liftthe FrontBose
(7). Peel the backing off three RubberPads(48).
Presstwo onto the undersideof the FrontBose in the
indiealed locations,and one onto the undersideof
the Upright (9). Lower the FrontBose.
PresstwoRubberPods(48) ontotheRearBose(8)
in thesomemanner. 31___6 _48
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.Insertthelowerenc[of theLeftArm (15) intotheleft
side of the Moment Ann (74). Make sure that the
bracket on the end of the LeftArm is positionedas
shown in the insetdrawing. If the bracket isnat
positioned as shown, the LeftAnn willnotfunction
properly.
Top a 3/4" PlasticCap (57) ontoone of theendsof
a 3/4" x 4" Axle (54). Align the hole in theend of
the LeftArm (15} with the holes in the Moment
(74). Insert theAxle into theMoment Arm and the
LeftArm. Tap a 3/4' PlasticCap onto the Axle.
Nole: An extra 3/4" Plastic Cap (57) has been
included with the hardware pock. If you accldenlal-
ly damage one of He Capsduring assembly, use
this extra Cap. Otherwise, the extra Cap may be
discarded.
Attachthe RightArm (16) in thesame manner.
8. Wrap the Weight Cable (52) under a 3 1/2" Pub/
15).Attach thePulleyand a Cable Trap (67) tothe
backof the Upright (9) with a 3/8" x 1 3/4" Bolt
(40) and 3/8" Nylock Nut (6). Make surethat the
CableTrap is in the "7 o°dock" position.
Laythe Weight Cable (52) over a 3 1/2' Pulley(51.
_toch o Cable Trap (67) and the Pulley to the I_
sideof theUpright (9) with a 3/8" x 1 3/4" Bolt
(40) and 3/8" Nylock Nut (6). Make surethat the
CableTrap isin the "12 o'cbck" position.
Wrap the Weight Cable (52) around a 2" Pulley(4).
h'_ch thePulleyto theLeftAnn (15} with a 3/8" x
1 3/4" Bolt (40} and 3/8" Nylock Nut (6).
9. Wrap the Weight Cable (52} around a 2 3/4"
Pulley1131.,_ach the Pulleyto the indicatedbracket
on the Upright 19)with a 3/8" x 1 3/4" Bolt(40)
and 3/8" Ny!ock Nut (6).
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C_rrect position of Arms
against Moment Arm
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10. Wrap theWeight Cable (52) around a 2" Pulley (4).
Attach the Pulleyto the RightArm (16) with a 3/8" x
1 3/4" Bolt(40) and 3/8" Nylock Nut (6).
Lay theWeight Cable (52) over a 3 1/2' Pulley(5).
Attach a Cable Trap (67) and the Pulleyto the side
of theUpright (9) with a 3/8" x 1 3/4' Bolt(40)
and 3/8' Nylock Nut (6). Make sure that theCable
Trap isin the "12 o'clock" position.
11. Wrap theWeight Cable (52) under a 2" Pulley(4).
Attach the Pulleyto the bracket on the side of the
Moment Arm (74) with a 3/8" x 1 3/4" Bolt(40)
and 3/8" Nylock Nut (6). Make sure that theWeight.
Cable is betweenthe Pulleyand the indicated tab.
Attach the end of theWeight Cable (52) to the right
side ofthe LegDeveloper (23) with a 3/8' x 2 1/4"
Boil (45) and 3/8" Nylock Nut (6). Do not over'llght-
en the Nylock Nut, the Cable must be able Io swiv-
el freely or it will be damaged.
12. Insertthe threaded bolt on the end of the Weight
Cable (52) intothe AdjustmentBracket (53). Finger
tighten the 5/16" Nut (82) onto the threaded bolt
untilthere isslighttensionin the Cable.
13. Wet the upper ends of the left and Right Arms (15,
16) and the insidesof thetwo Large Pads (17) with
soapy water. Slide the LargePadsonto theArms.
Altoch the Backrest(19) to the Upright (9) with two
1/4' x 2 1/2" Bolts (46).
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14. Attach the Seal (28} tothe Upright (9) with thetwo
1/4" x 5/8" Baits (20} and a 1/4" x 2" Bolt(118).
15. Center one PodTube (22) in the Upright (9), and the
other PodTube in the Leg Developer(23). Slidethe
fourSmall Pads(17) ontothe ends of the Pad Tubes.
16. Restth.eLeftand RightPedals(75, 76] on the honks
•at the lower endsof the ResistanceCylinders(84).
Make sumthat the hooksare f_ily inserted into the
same slotsunder both Pedals.
Hug theTransformer(39) intothejackIocalednear
thebottomoftheRightSideShield(12).
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17. Make surethatallpadsare properlytightened.Theuseofall remainingpadswill beexploinedin ADJUSTING
THE•CROSSTRAINERe, beginningon page8 ofthisowner'smanual.
18. BeforeusingtheCROSS TRAINERe, testthe cablesand the pulleys.Make sure that the cables are ;n the grooves
in the pulleys. If the cables do not move smoothlyover the pulleys, locate and corred the problem before using
i the CROSS1RAINERe. If the cables are not properly routed, they will be damaged when used.
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ADJUSTING THE CROSS TRAINER e
The CROSS TRAINER• is deslgned to be changed from stationto stationquickly and easily. Theinstru_ons below
describe how each part of the CROSS TRAINERe can be adjusted. Please read these insf'nJdlonscarefully before using
the CROSS TRAINER e. ReFerto pages 17 through 24 of this owner's manual to seehow the CROSS TRAINER • should
be setup for each individual exercise.
IMPORTANT: For effecffve exercise, the CROSSTRAINERe mustbe set up correctlyfor each exercise. When attach-
ing the lat bar, rower bar or strap, attach them directly to the CROSS TRAJNER• or usethe chain Io attach them;
make sure that the lat bar, rower bar or strap is in the coned starting Pasi_on for each exercise. If there isany
slack in the cable or chain as you perform an exercise, the effecffvenessof the exercise will be reduced.
1. CHANGING THE STEPPING RESISTANCE
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1"ochange the resisfanceof the Pedals(75, 76)° first
llftthe Pedals off the hooksat the lower endsof the
ResistanceCylinders(84}. Move the hookstodiffer-
ent slots under the pedals. Make sure that the hooks
are fully inserted into the some slatsunder beth
Pedals. The farther the hooks are from theTower
Frame (10}, the greater the resistancewill be.
WARNING: The ResistanceCylinders becomevery
hot during use. Allow the ResistanceCylindersfo
cool before touchlng them.
CHANGING THE ARMS TO THE BUT/'ERFLY
MODE AND PRESSMODE
The Arms (15, 16) can be changed toeitherthe but-
lerfly mode or the press mode. To perform the BUT-
TERFLYexercise, change the Arms tothe butterfly
mode by tumlng the Seledor Knob (55) clack'wiseas
shownby the decal. To perform the BENCH PRESS
exercise,change the Arms ta the pressmodeby
tumlng the SelectorKnob counterdockwlse.
3. AI"I'ACHING THE/.AT BAR, ROWER BAROR
STRAPTO THE HIGH PULLEY STATION
Attach the LatBar (36) to the Main Cable (51) with a
Cable Clip (33). Forsomeexercises, theChain 138)
shouldbe attached between the EatBar and the
Main Cable with two Cable Clips.Adjust the length
of the Chain between the EatBar and the Main
Cable so the bat Bar isin the €orred startingposi-
tion for the exerc|se to be performed.
The Rower Bar (34} or the Strap (35) can be
attached in the somemanner.
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4. ATTACHING THE I.AT BARI ROWER BAR OR
STRAPTO THE LOW PULLEYSTATION
Altach the tat Bar (36) la the Main Cable (51) with a
Cable Cllp (33). Forsomeexercises,the Chain (38)
should be attached between the tat Bar and the
Main Cable with two Cable Clips.Adjust the length
of the Chain between the/,at Bar and the Main
Cable sothe tat Bar is in thecorrectstarffngposi-
ffon for the exercise to be I:_'formed.
The RowerBar (34} or the Strap (35) can be
affached in the some manner.
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