Pro-Form ACTIVATOR V5 User manual

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TAB E OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................5
PARTIDENTIFICATIONCHART ..............................................................6
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................7
HOWTOUSETHEVIBRATIONPLATFORM ...................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................16
PARTLIST ..............................................................................18
EXPLODEDDRAWING ....................................................................19
ORDERINGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LIMITEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
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WARNING DECA P ACEMENT
The warning decals shown here have been applied in
the locations shown. If a decal is missing or illegible,
call the telephone number on the front cover of this
manual and request a free replacement decal. Apply
the decal in the location shown. Note: The decals
may not be shown at actual size.
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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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 the vibration platform before using the vibration
platform. 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 the age of 35 or
persons with pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the vibration platform are
adequately informed of all precautions.
3. The vibration platform is intended for home
use only. Do not use the vibration platform
in a commercial, rental, or institutional set-
ting.
4. Keep the vibration platform indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place the vibration
platform on a level surface, with a mat
beneath it to protect the floor or carpet. Do
not place the vibration platform in a garage
or covered patio, or near water.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the vibration platform at all times.
7. The vibration platform should not be used
by persons weighing more than 300 lbs.
(136 kg).
8. Never allow more than one person on the
vibration platform at a time.
9. Keep your back straight while using the
vibration platform; do not arch your back.
When standing on the vibration platform,
bend your knees slightly and balance your
weight on the balls of your feet.
10. It is recommended that you use the vibration
platform no more than 15 minutes per day
and no more than 3 times per week.
11. Be careful when stepping down from the
vibration platform; your muscles will feel dif-
ferent after you exercise on the vibration
platform.
12. The following is a list of factors and condi-
tions that may make exercising on the vibra-
tion platform inadvisable (this list is not
exhaustive; it is intended only for reference).
If one or more factors or conditions apply to
you, consult your physician before using the
vibration platform.
• Knee or hip implant
• Pacemaker
• Recently placed screws, pins, bolts, or
spirals
• Acute hernia, discopathy, or spondylitis
• Serious heart or vascular disease
• Acute thrombosis
• Tumor
• Serious migraine
• Epilepsy
• Serious diabetes
• Recent wound due to operation
• Fresh inflammation
• Pregnancy
13. If you feel pain or dizziness while exercising,
stop immediately and cool down.

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14. When connecting the power cord (see page
14), plug the power cord into a surge suppres-
sor (not included) and plug the surge sup-
pressor into a grounded outlet capable of car-
rying 15 or more amps. No other appliance
should be on the same circuit as the vibration
platform. Do not use an extension cord.
15. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor
that meets all of the specifications described
on page 14. To purchase a surge suppressor,
see your local PROFORM dealer or call the
telephone number on the front cover of this
manual and order part number 146148, or
see your local electronics store.
16. Keep the power cord away from heated sur-
faces.
17. Never leave the vibration platform unattend-
ed while it is running. Always unplug the
power cord and switch the reset/off circuit
breaker to the off position when the vibra-
tion platform is not in use. (See the drawing
on page 5 for the location of the circuit
breaker.)
18. DANGER: Always unplug the power
cord when the vibration platform is not in
use and before cleaning the vibration plat-
form. Servicing other than the procedures in
this manual should be performed by an
authorized service representative only.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
ACTIVATOR V5 vibration platform. The ACTIVATOR
V5 vibration platform offers whole body vibration
options designed to make your workouts effective and
enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the vibration platform. If you have ques-
tions 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 con-
tacting us. The model number and the location of the
serial number decal are shown on the front cover of
this manual.
To avoid a registration fee for any service needed
under warranty, you must register the vibration
platform at www.proformservice.com/registration.
Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Handlebar
Base
Stop Button
Start Button
Wheel
Console
Power Cord
Reset/Off Circuit Breaker

PART IDENTIFICATION CHART
M10 Split
Washer (38)
M10 Nylon
Locknut (32)
M4 x 19mm
Screw (45)
M10 x 35mm Screw (34)
M10 x 20mm
Patch Screw (28)
M10 x 62mm Patch Screw (37)
M10 x 114mm Bolt (33)
M10 x 55mm Patch Screw (20)
M4 x 16mm
Patch Screw (26)
M10 x 68mm Bolt (44)
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See the drawings below to identify small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses by each drawing is
the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. Note: Some small parts may
have been preattached. If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preattached.

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1. Attach a Rubber Spacer (29) and a Foot (13) to
the Lower Upright (1) with an M10 x 35mm
Screw (34).
Next, locate the Wire Harness (43) inside the
Lower Upright (1). Connect the Wire Harness to
the base wire as shown. Then, pull the Wire
Harness out of the top of the Lower Upright.
43
1
1
34
13
29
Base
Wire
43
Before beginning assembly, carefully read the
following information and instructions:
• To hire an authorized service technician to
assemble the vibration platform in your home, 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 assembly is completed.
• For help identifying small parts, see the PART
IDENTIFICATION CHART on page 6.
• Tighten all parts as you assemble them, unless
instructed to do otherwise.
• Assembly may require the following tools (not
included):
one adjustable wrench
one rubber mallet
one Phillips screwdriver
Assembly will be more convenient if you have a
socket set, a set of open-end or closed-end
wrenches, or a set of ratchet wrenches.
Make Assembly Easier
This manual is designed to ensure that the
vibration platform can be assembled successful-
ly by almost anyone. Most people find that if
they set aside plenty of time, assembly goes
smoothly.
ASSEMB Y

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2. Tip: Be careful not to pinch the wires during
this step.
With the help of a second person, carefully tip
the Base (5) onto its side.
Attach the Lower Upright (1) to the Base (5)
with two M10 x 55mm Patch Screws (20), two
M10 Split Washers (38), two M10 x 68mm Bolts
(44), and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (32).
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3. Tip: Orient the Wheel Bracket (35) so that
the arrow sticker is pointing upward.
Attach the Wheel Bracket (35) to the Lower
Upright (1) with two M10 x 20mm Patch Screws
(28).
3
1
5
128
35
20 38
4. Attach the Wheel (30) to the Wheel Bracket (35)
with an M10 x 114mm Bolt (33) and an M10
Nylon Locknut (32). Do not overtighten the
Nylon ocknut; the Wheel must rotate easily.
Note: If the Wheel (30) rattles when the
vibration platform is in use, tighten the M10
Nylon ocknut (32) until the rattling stops.
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30
33
35
32
32
44

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5
43
Wire Tie
36
1
43
5. Have a second person hold the Upper Upright
(36) near the Lower Upright (1).
See the inset drawing. Locate the wire tie in
the Upper Upright (36). Tie the lower end of the
wire tie to the Wire Harness (43) as shown.
Then, pull the upper end of the wire tie until the
Wire Harness is routed through the Upper
Upright.
6. Tip: Be careful not to pinch the wires during
this step.
Attach the Upper Upright (36) to the Lower
Upright (1) with four M10 x 20mm Patch Screws
(28) and four M10 Split Washers (38).
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28
1
28
38
38
36
7. Tip: Orient the Handlebar (39) so that the
sticker marked with an “R” is in the location
shown.
Attach the Handlebar (39) to the Upper Upright
(36) with two M10 x 62mm Patch Screws (37)
and two M10 Split Washers (38).
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37
38
39
“R”
36

9. Attach the back of the Console (3) to the Upper
Upright (36) with two M4 x 16mm Patch Screws
(26). Do not tighten the Patch Screws yet.
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36
3
26
10. While a second person holds the front of the
Console (3) near the Upper Upright (36), con-
nect the console ground wire to the Ground
Wire (41). Next, connect the console wire to the
Wire Harness (43). Then, insert the wires into
the Upper Upright.
10
3
41
Console
Ground Wire
36
Console
Wire
43
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8. Remove the four M4 x 12mm Self-tapping
Screws (27) from the back of the Console (3).
Set the Self-tapping Screws aside until step
11.
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27
27
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