Pro-Form 500 Rt Treadmill User manual

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USERʼS MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNNGDECALPLACEMENT..............................................................2
MPORTANTPRECAUTONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGN ......................................................................5
ASSEMBLY...............................................................................6
OPERATONANDADJUSTMENT ............................................................13
HOWTOFOLDANDMOVETHETREADMLL ..................................................20
TROUBLESHOOTNG .....................................................................22
EXERCSEGUDELNES ...................................................................25
PARTLST ..............................................................................26
EXPLODEDDRAWNG ....................................................................28
ORDERNGREPLACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
LMTEDWARRANTY ..............................................................BackCover
This drawing shows the locations of the
warning decals. f a decal is missing or il-
legible, 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.
WARN NG DECAL PLACEMENT
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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. t 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. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois-
ture and dust. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
5. 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.
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 300 lbs. (136 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
13), 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 13. 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. f 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-
BLESHOOT NG 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 15).
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.
WARN NG: 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. CON as-
sumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of
this product.
MPORTANT PRECAUT ONS

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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 TREADM LL on page 20.)
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. nspect 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. f you feel faint or if you experience
pain while exercising, stop immediately and
cool down.
SAVE THESE NSTRUCT ONS

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Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
500 RT treadmill. The 500 RT treadmill offers an im-
pressive selection of features designed 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, please note the product
model number and serial number before contacting us.
The model number and the location of the serial num-
ber decal are shown on the front cover of this manual.
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts.
BEFORE YOU BEG N
Handrail
Upright
Tray
Key/Clip
Power Switch
Walking Belt
Platform Cushion
Foot Rail
Power Cord
dler Roller
Adjustment Bolts
Console
Pulse Sensor

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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 keys and your own Phillips screwdriver ,
adjustable wrench , needlenose pliers , and scissors .
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: Some small parts may have been preassembled. To avoid dam-
aging parts, do not use power tools for assembly. Extra hardware may be included.
Base Foot Spacer
(89)–2
#8 x 3/4" Screw
(1)–4
3/8" Star
Washer (12)–4
1/4" Star
Washer (14)–2
#8 x 1" Tek Screw
(4)–4
3/8" Nut (11)–3
5/16" Star
Washer (13)–4
5/16" x 1" Bolt (6)–6
3/8" x 4" Bolt (9)–4
3/8" x 1 3/4" Bolt (8)–1 3/8" x 2" Bolt (7)–3
1/4" x 1 1/4" Bolt (10)–2
Bolt Spacer (81)–4

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2. Attach a Wheel (88) to the Base (87) with a 3/8"
x 2" Bolt (7) and a 3/8" Nut (11). Do not over-
tighten the Nut; the Wheel must turn freely.
Press a Base Cap (83) into the Base (87).
87
7
11
2
88
1.Make sure that the power cord is unplugged.
With the help of a second person, carefully tip
the treadmill onto its left side. Partially fold the
Frame (51) so that the treadmill is more stable;
do not fully fold the Frame yet.
Remove and discard the indicated bolts (A) and
the shipping bracket (B).
Cut the shipping tie securing the Upright Wire
(79) to the Base (87). Locate the plastic tie in
the indicated hole in the Base, and use the tie to
pull the Upright Wire out of the hole.
Attach two Base Feet (84) to the Base (87) in the
locations shown with two Base Foot Spacers
(89) and two #8 x 1" Tek Screws (4).
Then, attach the other two Base Feet (84) with
two #8 x 1" Tek Screws (4).
1
87
4
51
84
84
4
4
4
84
89
84
79
Hole
89
A
B
83

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4. Hold a Bolt Spacer (81) inside the lower end of
the Right Upright (80). nsert a 3/8" x 4" Bolt (9)
with a 3/8" Star Washer (12) into the Right
Upright and the Bolt Spacer. Repeat this step
with a second Bolt Spacer (81), 3/8" x 4" Bolt
(9), and 3/8" Star Washer (12).
Hold the Right Upright (80) against the Right
Upright Spacer (82). Be careful not to pinch
the Upright Wire (79). Tighten the 3/8" x 4"
Bolts (9) until the heads of the Bolts touch the
Upright; do not fully tighten the Bolts yet. 82
80
79
12
81
81
9
4
3. dentify the Right Upright (80) and the Right
Upright Spacer (82), which are marked with
“Right” stickers.
nsert the Upright Wire (79) through the Right
Upright Spacer (82) as shown. Set the Right
Upright Spacer on the Base (87).
Have a second person hold the Right Upright
(80) near the Base (87). See the inset drawing.
Tie the wire tie in the Right Upright securely
around the end of the Upright Wire (79). Then,
pull the other end of the wire tie until the Upright
Wire is routed completely through the Right
Upright.
87
Wire Tie
79
80
82
79
3
Wire
Tie
80
79

6. Press a Base Cap (83) into the Base (87).
Hold a Bolt Spacer (81) inside the lower end of
the Left Upright (75). nsert a 3/8" x 4" Bolt (9)
with a 3/8" Star Washer (12) into the Left
Upright and the Bolt Spacer. Repeat this step
with a second Bolt Spacer (81), 3/8" x 4" Bolt
(9), and 3/8" Star Washer (12).
Hold the Left Upright Spacer (86) and the Left
Upright (75) against the Base (87). Tighten the
3/8" x 4" Bolts (9) until the heads of the Bolts
touch the Upright; do not fully tighten the
Bolts yet.
With the help of a second person, tip the tread-
mill so that the Base (87) is flat on the floor.
86
75
9
87
81
81
83
12
6
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5. With the help of a second person, carefully tip
the treadmill onto its right side. Partially fold the
Frame (51) so that the treadmill is more stable;
do not fully fold the Frame yet.
Remove and discard the indicated bolts (A) and
the shipping bracket (B).
Attach a Wheel (88) to the Base (87) with a 3/8"
x 2" Bolt (7) and a 3/8" Nut (11). Do not over-
tighten the Nut; the Wheel must turn freely.
5
7
51
11
87
A
B
88

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7. Set the console assembly face down on a soft
surface to avoid scratching the console assem-
bly. Hold the Right Handrail (104) near the con-
sole assembly. Next, insert the console wire into
the large hole in the Right Handrail and pull it
out of the top as shown. f necessary, use
needlenose pliers to pull the console wire out.
Attach the Right Handrail (104) and the Left
Handrail (not shown) with four #8 x 3/4" Screws
(1) (only two are shown). Make sure that no
wires are pinched. Start all four Screws, and
then tighten each of them; do not over-
tighten the Screws.
8. Start a 1/4" x 1 1/4" Bolt (10) with a 1/4" Star
Washer (14) into the bracket and the Crossbar
(102) on each side of the console assembly (only
one side is shown). Do not fully tighten the
Bolts yet.
Remove the wire tie from the console wire and
the plastic ties (only one side is shown). f neces-
sary, press the Cage Nuts (74) back into place
(only one is shown).
1
104
Console
Wire
Console
Assembly
7
10
14
102
Console
Assembly
Wire
Tie
Console
Wire
Plastic Tie
Bracket
8
74