Pro-Form 831.29723 User manual

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DUAL-- MOTION*CROSS
LK
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Model No. 831.297230
Serial No.
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY ................................................................ 2
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN .................................... • .... 4
ASSEMBLY ................................................. 5
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT .............................. ; .6
TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE ..................... i .9
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ..................................... 11
PART LIST ................................................. i .14
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations for selecting the PROFORM e CROSS
WALK Dual Motion Cross Trainer,
The CROSS WALK combines the best features of
today's most popular home exercise equipment in one
compact unit.The natural motion and versatility of
treadmills have made them the most popular way to
get an effective lower body and cardiovascular work-
out. Now with the dual motion design of the CROSS
WALK, you can get a complete upper body workout
as well. And the adjustability ofthe CROSS WALK
allows every user to work at theirown level. Whether
you are a beginner or a seasoned athlete, you'll enjoy
the performance and uncompromising quality that
only the CROSS WALK offers;
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the CROSS WALK. if you have additional
questions, please call ourtoll-free HELPLINE at
1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m.
until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays). To help
us assistyou, please note the product model number
and serial number before calling. The model number
is 8..31.297230.The sedal number can be found on a
decal attached tothe CROSS WALK (see the drawing
on the frontcover for the location of the decal).
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labeled.
U
Control Knob
Console
FRONT
>right
Resistance Control_ 'Tabs
Walking Belt
Walking Platform
Power Cord/_
LEFT SIDE RearLeg
BACK
:EearRoller
Adjustment Bolts
4Note: The rear leg pad may mark some types of linoleum. Mild householdcleaning agentswill remove any marks.

ASSEMBLY'' "
The CROSS WALK is shipped in the compact stowaway position.Set the CROSS WALK in a cleared area and
remove all packing materials. Make sure that all parts have been removed before you dispose of the pack-
Ing materials. Follow the instructionsbelowto convertthe CROSS WALK to the operating position. No tools are
required.
1. Raise the Upright (10) to the vertical position. Slide the Lock Knob
Washer (78) onto the Lock Knob (77) and tighten the Lock Knob
intothe Upright.
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77
2. Remove the paper backing from the Wrench Clip (65). Press the
Wrench Clip onto the Right Roller Bracket (62) in the indicated
location. Press the Allen Wrench (66) intothe Wrench CSp.
Make sure that all parts are tightened securelybefore you use the
treadmill. The use of the remaining parts willbe described in other
sections ol this.manual. Note: To protect the floor, a covering
should be Placed under the treadmill.
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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
THE MAINTENANCE-FREE WALKING BELT
Your treadmill features a maintenance-free walking
belt coated with PERFORMANT LUBETM, a high-
performance lubricant. During the first few hours of
use, it Is normal for a small amount ofwhite powder to
appear on the foot roilsand the walking platform. The
white powder is high-performance lubricant from the
walking bell IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone
spray or other substances to the walking belt or
the walking platform. They will deteriorate the
walking belt and cause excessive wear.
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD
A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illus-
trated in Drawing 2 may be used to connect this plug to
a 2-pole receptacle as shown in Drawing 2 ifa
properly grounded outlet is not available.
2Grounded
Box
Grounding Pin
Grounding
Plug
Lug Metal Screw
This product must be grounded. If itshould malfunc-
tion or break down, grounding provides apath ?f least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec-
tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductorand a grounding
plug. Plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accor-
dance with all local codes and ordinances.
This product is for use on anominal 120-volt circuit,
and has agrounding plug that lookslike the plug illus-
trated in Drawing 1.
1 Grounded
Grounding Plug
Grounding Pin
Grounded Outlet
The temporary adapter should be used only untilaprop-
eriy grounded outlet (Drawing 1) can be installedby a
qualified electrician.The green colored rigid ear, lug, or
the like extendingfrom the adapter must be connected
to a permanent ground such as a properlygrounded
outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used it must
be heldin place by a metal screw. Some 2-pole recep-
tacle outlet box covers are not grounded. Contact a
qualified electriclan to determine if the outlet box
cover is grounded before using an adapter.
HOW TO INSTALL BA'I-rERIES IN THE CONSOLE
The console requires two "AA" batteries (not includ-
ed) for the motivational fitness monitorto operate;
alkaline batteries are recommended.
To install batteries, first slide the battery cover open
(see the drawing below). Remove the battery clip from
the console. Find the markings inside the battery clip
showing which direction the batteries should be turned.
Press the batteries intothe battery clip. Replace the
battery clip in the console and close the battery cover.
Battery Cover
ery Clip

DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE
Battery Cover-- --
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MotivationalFitness Monitor-[_______
Control Knob
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Power Indicator/_Power Switch-_-- !
The CROSS WALK features the innovative ACCUS-
MART console, designed to help you get the most
from yourworkouts. Please read the instructions
below before operating the console. Note: If there is
a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the con-
sole, remove it before operating the console.
CONTROLLING THE SPEED OFTHE WALKING BELT
For your safety, the walking belt will be motionless
each time the power is turnedon. To start the walking
belt, first turnthe speed controlknob to the "RESET"
position.Next, turn the knobslowlyclockwise untilthe
walking belt begins to move at slow speed.
Step carefully ontothe walking belt and begin exercis-
ing. Change the speed of the walking belt as desired
by turningthe speed controlknob. To stop the walking
belt, turnthe knobto the "RESET' position.
HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER
Make sure that the power cord is propertyplugged in.
(See HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on
page 6.)
Next, step onto the foot rails of the CROSS WALK and
hold theupper body arms. (See HOW TO OPERATE
THE UPPER BODY ARMS on page 8.) Locate the clip
attached by a cord to the safety key. Slide the clip
ontoyourwaistband.
Insertthesafety key into the power switch.The power
indicatorwill light.The four displays of the motivational
fitness monitor will not appear until the ON/CLEAR
buttonis pressed or the walking belt begins to move.
(See CONTROLLING THE SPEED OF THE WALK-
ING BELT on this page.) Note: If batteries were just
installed, the four displays will appear already.
THE MOTIVATIONAL FITNESS MONITOR
The four displays ofthe motivational fitness monitor
provideinstant exercise feedback.The displays are
described below. Note: The displayscan be reset by
pressingthe ON/CLEAR button.
•TIME--This displayshows the elapsed time. Note:
When the walking belt is stopped, the TIME display
will pause after a few seconds.
•CALORIE--This display showsthe approximate
number of nutritionalCalories that you have burned.
• SPEED--This display shows the speed of the walk-
ing belt, in miles per hour.
• DISTANCE--This display shows the total distance
that you have walked or run, in miles.
Note: If the walking belt is stopped for about five min-
utes, the four displays will be reset and willdarken,
although the power will remain on. The displays will
appear again when the ON/CLEAR button is pressed,
or the walking belt is restarted.

HOW TO TURN OFF THE POWER
To turn off the power, remove the safety key from the
console. The power indicator will darken. Store the
safety key in a secure location.
HOW TO OPERATE THE UPPER BODY ARMS
The upper body arms can be used in either the sta-
tionary position or the dual motion position.
To use the upper body arms in the stationary position,
insert the lock pin through the arms and the updght
(see the drawing below). Important: If It Is difficult
to Insert the lock pin, do not hit the end of the lock
pin; twist each upper body arm slightly In order to
align the holes. Do not twist the upper body arms
too far or the treadmill may be damaged.
Next, insert the hairpin cotter intothe end of the lock
pin. Firmly tighten the resistance control.
Lock Pin ,-..... /"i- Hairpin
Cotter
•i
..... Safety
_"Tabs
Control
Lock
Pin_
"pin
Cotter
To use the upper body arms in the dual motion posi-
tion, first make sure the resistance control is firmly
tightened. Remove the lock pin from the upper body
arms and the upright, and insert itthrough the safety
tabs at the base of the updght. Insert the hairpin cotter
into the lock pin.
In the dual motion position,you can move th.earms
forward and back as you walk or run, exercisingyour
arms, back and shoulders for a total body workout.To
tailor the intensity ofyour exercise, the resistance of
the arms can be changed. To increase the resistance,
turn the resistance controlclockwise; todecrease the
resistance, turnthe controlcounterclockwise.
CAUTION: Always Insert the lock pln through the
safety tabs when using the upper body arms In
the dual motion position. If you fall while exercis-
ing, the lock pin will limit the downward move-
ment of the arms. When the lock pin is inserted
through the safety tabs, do not lean on the upper
body arms or the lock pin may be damaged. If the
hairpin cotter Is not attached to the lock pin as
instructed, the lock pin may slip out, resulting In
injury to the user.
CHANGING THE INCLINE
To vary the intensity of your exercise, the incline of
the treadmill can be changed. Before changing the
lncllne, make sure that the walking belt Is
stopped.
Knob
To increase the incline, stand with your left foot
towards the back of the left foot rail as shown
below. Using your rightfoot, press down the incline
knob on the dght foot rail, untilthe desired inclineis
reached. To decrease the incline, stand with your
left foot towards the front of the left foot rail, and
press down the incline knob until the desired incline is
reached.

TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. Find the symptom that
applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, call our toll-free HOTLINE at 1-800-
736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays).
1. SYMPTOM: THE POWER DOES NOT TURN ON
a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged in properly. (See HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on
page 6.) If an extension cord is needed, use only a 14-gauge general-purpose cordof five feet or less in
length.
b. Make sure that the safety key is inserted fully into the console.Turn the speed control knob to the 'reset"
position. (See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER onpage 7.) ......
c. Check the circuitbreaker located on the frontof the f.:rame.
The circuit breaker is designed to protectthe electrical sys-
tem. If the circuitbreaker has tripped, the switch will protrude
as shown. To reset the circuit breaker, allow the CROSS
WALK to cool for five minutes, and then pushthe switchback
in. Tripped Reset
2. SYMPTOM: THE POWER TURNS OFF DURING USE
a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged in.
b. Check the'circuit breaker located on the front of the frame. If the circuit breaker has tripped, the switchwill
protrude. (See the drawing above.) To resetthe circuitbreaker, allow the CROSS WALK to cool for fivemin-
Utes, and then push the switch back in.
c. Remove the safety key from the console. Reinsert the safety key fullyinto the console.rum the speed con-
trcl knob to the "reset" position.
3. SYMPTOM: THE MOTIVATIONAL FITNESS MONITOR DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY
a. Check the batteries in theconsole. (See HOW TO INSTALL BA'I-I'ERIES IN THE CONSOLE on page 6.)
Most problems are the result of drained batteries.
4. SYMPTOM: THE CROSS WALK DOES NOT INCLINE
a. Stand with your left foot towards the back ofthe foot rail while increasing the incline. Stand with your leftfoot
towards the front of the foot rail while decreasing the incline. You may need to raise and lower the treadmill
several times to break in the incline shock. (See CHANGING THE INCLINE on page 8.)
5. SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT SLOWS WHEN WALKED ON
a. If an extension cord is needed, use only a14-gauge general-purpose cord offive feet or less in length.
b. If the walking belt is overtightened, performance may be reduced
and the walking belt permanently damaged. UNPLUG THE
POWER CORD. Using the included allen wrench, turn bothrear
rolleradjustment bolts counterclockwise 1/4 of aturn. When the
tension of the walking belt is correctl you should be able to lift
each side of the walking belt 2 to 3 inches; the center of the walk-
ing belt should just touch the surface of the walking platform. Be
sure to keep the walking belt centered. Run the treadmill for a few
minutes. Repeat until the tension of the walking belt is correct.
c. If the walking belt still slows when walked on, please call ourtoll-free HOTLINE. 9

6, SYMPTOM: THE WALKING BELT IS OFF-CENTER OR SLIPS
a. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, r_st remove the safety
key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench,
turn the left roar rolleradjustment belt clockwise, and the right
bolt counterclockwise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to over-
tighten the walking bell Plug in the power cord, insert the safety
keyand runthe treadmill for a few minutes. Repeat untilthe belt
is centered.
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b. If the walking bolt has shifted to the dght, first remove the safety
key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench,
turn the left rear rolleradjustment bolt counterclockwise, and the
right bolt clockwise, 1/4 of a turn each. Be careful not to over-
tighten the walking belt. Plug in the power cord, insertthe safety
key and runthe treadmillfor a few minutes. Repeat until the belt
is centered.
c. If the walking belt slipswhen walked on, first rem.ovethe safety
key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen Wrench,
turn both rear rolleradjustment bolts clockwise, 1/4 of a tum;
When the walking belt iscorrectly tightened, you should be able
to lift each side of the walking belt 2-3 inches offthe walking plat-
form. The center of thewalking belt shouldjust touchthe walking
platform. Be carefulto keep the walking belt centered. Plug in the
power cord, insert the safety key and run the treadmill for afew
minutes. Repeat untilthe walking belt is properly tightened.
7. SYMPTOM: IT IS DIFFICULT TO INSERT OR REMOVE THE LOCK PIN
a. It may be necessary totwist each upper body arm slightlyin order to align the holes that the lock pin goes
through. Do not twist the upper body arms too far or you may damage the treadmill.
,STORAGE
Before converting the CROSS WALK to the stowaway position,
turn the Resistance Control (15) counterclockwise until the
Control turns freely.
Unplug the power cord. Remove the Lock Knob (77) and Lock Knob
Washer (78) from the Updght (10). Lay the Upright and the Left and
Right Upper Body Arms (1, 2) on the walking belt. Keep the Lock
Knob and Washer in a secure location. 78
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