Pro-Form 1280 Premier Es Treadmill User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNNGDECALPLACEMENT ..............................................................2
MPORTANTPRECAUTONS .................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGN .......................................................................5
ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................6
OPERATONANDADJUSTMENT ............................................................11
HOWTOFOLDANDMOVETHETREADMLL ..................................................21
TROUBLESHOOTNG ......................................................................22
EXERCSEGUDELNES ...................................................................25
PARTLST...............................................................................26
EXPLODEDDRAWNG ......................................................................28
ORDERNGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LMTEDWARRANTY...............................................................BackCover
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This drawing shows the locations of the warning
decals. 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.
WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
PROFORM is a registered trademark of CON P, nc.

1. Before beginning any exercise program, con-
sult your physician. This is especially impor-
tant for persons over age 35 or persons with
pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.
3. Use the treadmill only as described.
4. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
least 8 ft. (2.4 m) of clearance behind it and 2
ft. (0.6 m) on each side. Do not place the
treadmill on any surface that blocks air open-
ings. To protect the floor or carpet from dam-
age, place a mat under the treadmill.
5. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
6. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.
7. Keep children under age 12 and pets away
from the treadmill at all times.
8. The treadmill should be used only by persons
weighing 350 lbs. (159 kg) or less.
9. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.
10. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes
that could become caught in the treadmill.
Athletic support clothes are recommended
for both men and women. Always wear ath-
letic shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare
feet, wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
11. When connecting the power cord (see page
11), plug the power cord into a surge sup-
pressor (not included) and plug the surge
suppressor into a grounded circuit capable of
carrying 15 or more amps. No other appliance
should be on the same circuit. Do not use an
extension cord.
12. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that
meets all of the specifications described on
page 11. To purchase a surge suppressor, see
your local PROFORM dealer or call the tele-
phone number on the front cover of this man-
ual and order part number 146148, or see your
local electronics store.
13. Failure to use a properly functioning surge
suppressor could result in damage to the con-
trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys-
tem is damaged, the walking belt may slow,
accelerate, or stop unexpectedly, which may
result in a fall and serious injury.
14. Keep the power cord and the surge suppres-
sor away from heated surfaces.
15. Never move the walking belt while the power
is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
treadmill is not working properly. (See TROU-
BLESHOOTING on page 22 if the treadmill is
not working properly.)
16. Read, understand, and test the emergency
stop procedure before using the treadmill (see
HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 13).
17. Never start the treadmill while you are stand-
ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.
18. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.
19. 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and in-
structions in this manual and all warnings on your treadmill before using your treadmill. ICON as-
sumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of
this product.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
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20. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running. Always remove the key, unplug
the power cord, and press the power switch
into the off position when the treadmill is not
in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the lo-
cation of the power switch.)
21. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 21.)
You must be able to safely lift 45 lbs. (20 kg)
to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
22. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is holding the
frame securely in the storage position.
23. Never insert any object into any opening on
the treadmill.
24. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the
treadmill regularly.
25. DANGER: Always unplug the power
cord immediately after use, before cleaning the
treadmill, and before performing the mainte-
nance and adjustment procedures described in
this manual. Never remove the motor hood un-
less instructed to do so by an authorized ser-
vice representative. Servicing other than the
procedures in this manual should be performed
by an authorized service representative only.
26. This treadmill is intended for in-home use
only. Do not use this treadmill in a commer-
cial, rental, or institutional setting.
27. 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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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
1280 PREM ER ES treadmill. The 1280 PREM ER ES
treadmill offers an impressive selection of features de-
signed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable
and effective. And when youʼre not exercising, the
unique treadmill can be folded up, requiring less than
half the floor space of other treadmills.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill. f you have questions after read-
ing this manual, please see the front cover of this man-
ual. 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 look at the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Handrail
Fan
Console Book Holder
Key/Clip
Power Switch
Walking Belt
Foot Rail Power Cord
dler Roller
Adjustment Bolts
Accessory Tray
Pulse Sensor
Platform Cushion

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ASSEMBLY
To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call 1-800-445-2480.
Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not
dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking
belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, some lubricant may be transferred to the top of
the walking belt or the shipping carton. This is normal and does not affect treadmill performance. f there is lubri-
cant on top of the walking belt, simply wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.
Assembly requires the included hex key and your own Phillips screwdriver .
Use the drawings below to identify the assembly hardware. 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 after the parentheses
is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it is preattached to
one of the parts to be assembled. To avoid damaging parts, do not use power tools for assembly. Extra
hardware may be included.
#8 x 3/4"
Screw (4)–4
3/8" Star
Washer (90)–10
3/8" x 3 3/4" Bolt
(72)–4
3/8" x 1 1/2" Bolt (64)–6
83
Cardboard
Stand
1
1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged.
With the help of a second person, raise the front
of the treadmill and insert the crossbar on the
Base (83) into the cutout in the cardboard stand
as shown. Have the second person hold the
treadmill to prevent it from moving forward
or backward until assembly step 2 is com-
pleted.
WARNING: Serious injury
may occur if the treadmill moves for-
ward or backward and falls off the card-
board stand. A second person must
hold the treadmill until assembly step 2
is completed to prevent the treadmill
from moving, tipping, or falling.

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2. dentify the Left Upright (73) and the Right
Upright (74). See the inset drawing. Tie the wire
tie in the Right Upright securely around the end
of the Upright Wire (75). With the help of a sec-
ond person, hold the Right Upright near the
Right Base Cover (77). Then, pull the other end
of the wire tie up through the rectangular hole in
the bottom of the Right Upright until the Upright
Wire is routed completely through the Right
Upright.
Gently pull up on the Upright Wire (75) as you
set the Right Upright (74) on the Base (83) in-
side the Right Base Cover (77). Be careful not
to pinch the Upright Wire.
Attach the Right Upright (74) to the Base (83)
with two 3/8" x 3 3/4" Bolts (72) and two 3/8"
Star Washers (90). Do not tighten the Bolts
yet. Note: t may be necessary to tip the top of
the Right Upright forward slightly and rotate the
bottom as you thread the Bolts into the Right
Upright.
Attach the Left Upright (73) to the Base (83)
in the same way. Note: There are no wires on
the left side.
With the help of a second person, lower the
treadmill off the cardboard stand. Save the card-
board stand for step 8.
83
75
Wire
Tie
77
2
74
73
90
72
3. dentify the Left Upright Sleeve (95) and the
Right Upright Sleeve (96); the Sleeves are la-
beled “Left” and “Right.” Slide the Left Upright
Sleeve onto the Left Upright (73) and the Right
Upright Sleeve onto the Right Upright (74).
95
“Right”
“Left”
96
3
74
73
75
74
Wire Tie

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4. With the help of a second person, hold the con-
sole assembly near the Uprights (73, 74).
Connect the Upright Wire (75) to the Console
Wire Harness (71). See the inset drawing. The
connectors should slide together easily and
snap into place. f they do not, turn one con-
nector and try again. IF YOU DO NOT CON-
NECT THE CONNECTORS PROPERLY, THE
CONSOLE MAY BECOME DAMAGED WHEN
YOU TURN ON THE POWER.
Remove the wire tie from the Upright Wire (75).
71
Console
Assembly
4
75
Wire
Tie 74
5. nsert the brackets on the Handrails (99) into the
Uprights (73, 74). Make sure that no wires are
pinched.
73
5
74
99
6. Partially tighten six 3/8" x 1 1/2" Bolts (64) with
six 3/8" Star Washers (90) (only three are
shown) into the Uprights (73, 74). Then, firmly
tighten all six Bolts.
73
74
64
64
90
90
75
6
73
99
71

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7. Slide the Right Upright Sleeve (96) up against
the console assembly. Attach the Right Upright
Sleeve with two #8 x 3/4" Screws (4).
Attach the Left Upright Sleeve (not shown) to
the console assembly as described above.
4
96
4
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8. With the help of a second person, raise the
front of the treadmill and insert the crossbar on
the Base (83) into the cutout in the cardboard
stand as shown. Have the second person
hold the treadmill to prevent it from moving
forward or backward.
Firmly tighten the four 3/8" x 3 3/4" Bolts (72).
With the help of a second person, lower the
treadmill off the cardboard stand.
Cardboard
Stand
72
83
72
8
Console
Assembly
9
70
4
9. Remove the indicated #8 x 3/4" Screws (4) from
the Pulse Receiver Cover (70) on the back of
the console assembly.
Console
Assembly

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11. Connect the wire on the Chest Pulse Receiver
(not shown) to the wire extending from the con-
sole assembly. Reattach the Pulse Receiver
Cover (70) to the console assembly with the two
#8 x 3/4" Screws (4). Make sure that no wires
are pinched. Discard the other wires included
with the receiver.
11
70
Wires
4
70
Antenna
10
84
12. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Keep the included hex key
in a secure place; the hex key is used to adjust the walking belt (see pages 23 and 24). To protect the floor
or carpet from damage, place a mat under the treadmill.
10. Locate the chest pulse kit. Hold the Chest
Pulse Receiver (53) so the antenna is ori-
ented as shown. Attach the Chest Pulse
Receiver to the Pulse Receiver Cover (70) with
the #3 x 1/4" Screw (84) included in the chest
pulse kit.
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Console
Assembly