Pro-Form 570 User manual

USER'S MANUAL
Model No. PETL57000
Serial No.
The serial number is found in the lo-
cation shown below. Write the serial
number in the space above.
CAUTION
Read all precaution and in-
truction in thi manual before
u ing thi equipment. Save thi
manual for future reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPO TANT P ECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
BEFO E YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
OPE ATION AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE T EADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
T OUBLE-SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
HOW TO O DE EPLACEMENT PA TS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Note: An EXPLODED D AWING and a PA T LIST are attached in the centre of this manual. Save the
EXPLODED D AWING and PA T LIST for future reference.
1. It i the re pon ibility of the owner to en ure
that all u er of thi treadmill are adequately
informed of all warning and precaution .
2. U e the treadmill only a de cribed.
3. Place the treadmill on a level urface, with two
meter of clearance behind it. Do not place
the treadmill on a urface that block any air
opening . To protect the floor or carpet from
damage, place a mat under the treadmill.
4. When choo ing a location for the treadmill,
make ure that the location and po ition per-
mit acce to a plug.
5. Keep the treadmill indoor , away from moi -
ture and du t. Do not put the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.
6. Do not operate the treadmill where aero ol
product are u ed or where oxygen i being
admini tered.
7. Keep children under the age of 12 and pet
away from the treadmill at all time .
8. The treadmill hould be u ed only by per on
weighing 115 kg or le .
9. Never allow more than one per on on the
treadmill at a time.
10. Wear appropriate exerci e clothing when
u ing the treadmill. Do not wear loo e cloth-
ing that could become caught in the treadmill.
Athletic upport clothe are recommended for
both men and women. Always wear athletic
shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
11. When connecting the power cord ( ee page
7), plug it into an earthed circuit. When re-
placing the fu e, an ASTA approved BS1362
type hould be fitted to the fu e carrier. A 13
amp fu e hould be u ed. No other appliance
hould be on the ame circuit.
12. If an exten ion cord i needed, u e only a 3-
conductor, 1mm2(14 gauge) cord that i no
longer than 1,5 meter .
13. Keep the power cord away from heated ur-
face .
14. Never move the walking belt whil t the power
i turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
the power cord or plug i damaged, or if the
treadmill i not working properly. (See BE-
FORE YOU BEGIN on page 4 if the treadmill i
not working properly.)
WARNING:To reduce the ri k of burn , fire, electric hock, or injury to per on , read the
following important precaution and information before operating the treadmill.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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15. Never tart the treadmill whil t you are tand-
ing on the walking belt. Alway hold the
handrail whil t u ing the treadmill.
16. The treadmill i capable of high peed .
Adju t the peed in mall increment to
avoid udden jump in peed.
17. The pul e en or i not a medical device.
Variou factor , including the u er' move-
ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
reading . The pul e en or i intended only
a an exerci e aid in determining heart rate
trend in general.
18. Never leave the treadmill unattended whil t it
i running. Alway remove the key and unplug
the power cord when the treadmill i not in
u e.
19. Do not attempt to rai e, lower, or move the
treadmill until it i properly a embled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 5 and 6, and HOW TO
FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page
10.) You mu t be able to afely lift 20 kg to
rai e, lower, or move the treadmill.
20. When folding or moving the treadmill, make
ure that the torage latch i fully clo ed.
21. In pect and tighten all part of the treadmill
every three month .
22. Never drop or in ert any object into any
opening.
23. DANGER:Alway unplug the power
cord immediately after u e, before cleaning
the treadmill, and before performing the
maintenance and adju tment procedure de-
cribed in thi manual. Never remove the
motor hood unle in tructed to do o by an
authori ed ervice repre entative. Servicing
other than the procedure in thi manual
hould be performed by an authori ed er-
vice repre entative only.
24. Thi treadmill i intended for in-home u e
only. Do not u e thi treadmill in any com-
mercial, rental, or in titutional etting.
WARNING:Before beginning thi or any exerci e program, con ult your phy ician. Thi
i e pecially important for per on over the age of 35 or per on with pre-exi ting health problem .
Read all in truction before u ing. ICON a ume no re pon ibility for per onal injury or property
damage u tained by or through the u e of thi product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The decal hown below ha been placed on your treadmill. If the
decal i mi ing, or if it i not legible, plea e call our Cu tomer
Service Department to order a free replacement decal ( ee the
back cover of thi manual). Apply the decal in the location hown.
Note: The decal is shown at 38% of actual size.

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Thank you for selecting the new P OFO M®570
treadmill. The P OFO M®570 treadmill combines ad-
vanced technology with innovative design to let you
enjoy an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise in
the convenience and privacy of your home. And when
you’re not exercising, the unique P OFO M®570 can
be folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of
other treadmills.
For your benefit, read thi manual carefully before
u ing the treadmill. If you have additional questions,
please call our Customer Service Department at 0345-
089009. To help us assist you, please note the product
model number and serial number before calling. The
model number of the treadmill is PETL57000. The ser-
ial number can be found on a decal attached to the
treadmill (see the front cover of this manual for the lo-
cation).
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarise yourself with the parts that are
labelled.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Handrail
Upright
Pulse Sensor
Storage Latch Key/Clip
Circuit
Breaker
Walking Belt
Cushioned Walking Platform
for maximum exercise comfort
Foot ail
BACK
RIGHT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
ear oller
Adjustment Bolts
Console Water Bottle Holder
(Bottle not included)
Incline Leg

1. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
Uprights (11) until the treadmill is in the position shown.
2. Insert one of the Extension Legs (34) into the treadmill
as shown. (Note: It may be helpful to tip the Uprights
[11] in the direction shown by the arrow as you insert
the Extension Leg.) Make sure that the Base Pad (40) is
on the indicated side of the Extension Leg. Attach the
Extension Leg with an Extension Leg Screw (53). Be
ure to pu h on the head of the Exten ion Leg
Screw whil t tightening it.
Attach the other Extension Leg (34) in the same way.
Note: One replacement Base Pad (40) may be
included. Use the extra Base Pad if one becomes worn
or needs to be replaced.
Handrail Washer (75)–2
Extension Leg Screw (53)–2
Handrail Bolt (74)–2
Latch Screw (101)–2
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ASSEMBLY
A embly require two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not
dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. A embly require the included allen wrench
and your own phillip crewdriver .
Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a
small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton. This is a normal
condition and does not affect treadmill performance. If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt, simply wipe off
the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.
If further a i tance i needed, plea e call our Cu tomer Service Department at 0345-089009.
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53
11
40
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5

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5. Attach the Storage Latch (14) to the left Upright (11)
with two Latch Screws (101). Be careful not to over-
tighten the Screw .
6. Make ure that all part are tightened before you
u e the treadmill. Keep the included allen wrench in a
secure location. The allen wrench is used to adjust the
walking belt (see page 13). To protect the floor or car-
pet, place a mat under the treadmill.
4. The con ole require three 1,5 V batterie (included).
Alkaline batteries are recommended. To install batteries,
fir t touch one of the Handrail (1) to di charge any
tatic. Next, open the battery cover as shown. Insert
three batteries into the battery compartment, making
ure that the negative (–) end of the batterie are
touching the pring in the battery compartment.
Close the battery cover, push up on the battery cover
tab, and then push the tab forward as shown in the far
right drawing. Be sure that the tab locks into place.
101
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11
3. Hold one of the Handrails (1) at an angle as shown and
insert the upper end as far as possible into the right
Upright (11). Keep the lower end of the Handrail away
from the treadmill to avoid scratching the finish. Next,
rotate the lower end of the Handrail to the position
shown by the dotted line.
Slide the other Handrail (1) into the left Upright (11) as
described above.
3a. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the
Uprights (11) down so the Extension Legs (34) are verti-
cal as shown.
Tighten a Handrail Bolt (74) with a Handrail Washer (75)
into the left Extension Leg (34) and the lower end of the
left Handrail (1) as shown. Note: To align the hole in the
Handrail with the hole in the Extension Leg, it may be
necessary to have a second person stand on the tread-
mill and lift the Handrail.
Next, tighten a Handrail Bolt (74) with a Handrail
Washer (75) into the right Extension Leg (34) and the
lower end of the right Handrail (1).
With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
Uprights (11) back to the vertical position.
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11
34
1
1
3
75
74
1
34
34
11
3a
Battery
Cover Battery
Cover Tab
Batteries
1
4
5

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THE PERFORMANT LUBETM WALKING BELT
Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with PE FO MANT LUBETM, a high-performance lubricant. IMPOR-
TANT: Never apply ilicone pray or other ub tance to the walking belt or the walking platform. They
will deteriorate the walking belt and cau e exce ive wear.
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD
Thi product mu t be earthed. If it should malfunction or break
down, earthing provides a path of least resistance for electric
current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-earthing conductor
and an earthing plug.
Two power cord are included. Select the one that will fit
your outlet. Refer to drawing 1. Plug the indicated end of the
power cord into the ocket on the treadmill. Refer to draw-
ing 2. Plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet that i
properly in talled and earthed in accordance with all local
code and ordinance . Note: In Italy, an adaptor (not in-
cluded) mu t be u ed between the power cord and the
outlet. Important: The treadmill is not compatible with GFCI-
equipped outlets.
DANGER:Improper connection of the
equipment-earthing conductor can re ult in an in-
crea ed ri k of electric hock. Check with a qualified
electrician or erviceman if you are in doubt a to
whether the product i properly earthed. Do not mod-
ify the plug provided with the product—if it will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet in talled by a qualified
electrician.
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
Socket on treadmill
Outlet
1
2

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STEP-BY-STEP CONSOLE OPERATION
Before operating the console, make sure that the power
cord is properly plugged in. (See page 7.)
Next, step onto the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the
clip attached to the key, and slide the clip onto the
waistband of your clothes. Follow the steps on this
page and page 9 to operate the console.
Note: The console can display distance and speed in
either kilometres or miles. (See HOW TO SELECT
KILOMET ES AND MILES on page 9.)
In ert the key fully into the power witch.
Inserting the key will not turn on the displays. The
displays will turn on when the On/ eset button is
pressed or when the walking belt is started. Note: If
you just installed batteries, the displays will already
be on.
Re et the peed control.
Slide the speed control
down to the ESET posi-
tion. Note: Each time the
walking belt i topped,
the peed control mu t
be moved to the RESET
po ition before the walk-
ing belt can be re tarted.
Start the walking belt.
After you have moved the speed control to the
ESET position, slowly slide it upward until the
walking belt begins to move at slow speed.
Carefully step onto the walking belt and begin ex-
ercising. Change the speed of the walking belt as
desired by sliding the speed control.
To stop the walking belt, step onto the foot rails
and slide the speed control to the ESET position.
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2
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CAUTION:Before operating the
con ole, read the following precaution .
• Do not tand on the walking belt when turn-
ing on the power.
• Alway wear the clip ( ee the drawing
above) whil t u ing the treadmill. When the
key i removed, the walking belt will top.
• Adju t the peed in mall increment .
• To reduce the po ibility of electric hock,
keep the con ole dry. Avoid pilling liquid
on it and u e only a ealable water bottle.
Note: If there is a thin
sheet of clear plastic on
the face of the console,
remove it before oper-
ating the console.
On/ eset
Button
Key
Clip

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Adju t the incline of the treadmill a de ired.
To change the incline of the
treadmill, press the top or bot-
tom of the incline control until
the desired incline level is
reached.
Follow your progre with the four di play .
Speed di play—This
display shows the speed
of the walking belt.
Time di play—This dis-
play shows the elapsed
time.
Di tance di play—
This display shows the
distance that you have
walked or run.
Cal /Fat Cal /Pul e
di play—This display
shows the approximate
numbers of calories and
fat calories you have
burned. (See Fat
Burning on page 14.) Every seven seconds, the
display will change from one number to the other.
Arrows in the display will indicate which number is
currently shown. Note: This display also shows
your pulse when the pulse sensor is used.
To reset the displays at any time, press the
On/ eset button.
Mea ure your pul e, if de ired.
To measure your pulse,
stand on the foot rails and
place both thumb on
the pulse sensors as
shown. The pulse sen-
sors are pressure acti-
vated—fully press them
down. Do not pre too
hard, or the circulation
in your thumb will be
re tricted, and your
pul e will not be detected. Next, raise your
thumbs slightly until the
heart-shaped indicator in
the cals/fat cals/pulse dis-
play flashes teadily. Hold
your thumbs at this level.
After a few seconds, three
dashes will appear in the
display and your pulse will be shown. Hold your
thumbs on the sensor for another 15 seconds for
the most accurate reading.
If the displayed pulse appears to be too high or too
low, or if your pulse is not displayed, lift your thumbs
off the sensors and allow the display to reset. Press
down again on the sensors as described above.
Make sure that your thumbs are positioned as
shown, and that you are applying the proper amount
of pressure. Try the pulse sensor several times until
you become familiar with it. emember to stand still
whilst measuring your pulse.
When you are fini hed exerci ing, top the
walking belt and remove the key.
Step onto the foot rails, stop the walking belt and
remove the key from the console. The displays will
turn off about five minutes after the key is removed.
Note: To con erve the batterie , the di play
will automatically turn off any time that the
walking belt i topped and the On/Re et but-
ton i not pre ed for five minute .
HOW TO SELECT KILOMETRES AND MILES
The console can display distance and speed in either
kilometres or miles. To change the unit of measure-
ment, first UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Next, re-
move the six screws attaching the console to the con-
sole base. Lift the console a few inches, being careful
not to pull on the wires, and turn the console over.
Locate the small switch on the back of the console.
Move the switch upward or downward to select kilome-
tres or miles. e-attach the console to the console
base. After changing the unit of mea urement, re-
move one of the batterie from the con ole for
about five econd and then rein ert it. Thi will
re et the con ole.
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6
5
4
Arrow
Indicator
Screws
Console
Screws
Switch
Sensors

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HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL
HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE
Before folding the treadmill, unplug the power cord. Caution:
You mu t be able to afely lift 20 kg in order to rai e,
lower, or move the treadmill.
1. Hold the treadmill with your hands in the locations shown
at the right. To decrea e the po ibility of injury, bend
your leg and keep your back traight. A you rai e
the treadmill, make ure to lift with your leg rather
than your back. aise the treadmill about halfway to the
vertical position.
2. Move your right hand to the position shown and hold the
treadmill firmly. aise the treadmill until the storage latch
closes over the catch. Make ure that the torage latch
i fully engaged over the catch.
To protect the floor or carpet from damage, place a
mat under the treadmill. Keep the treadmill out of
direct unlight. Do not leave the treadmill in the tor-
age po ition in temperature above above 30°
Cel iu .
HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL
Before moving the treadmill, convert the treadmill to the stor-
age position as described above. Make ure that the tor-
age latch i clo ed fully over the catch.
1. Hold the upper ends of the handrails. Place one foot on
the base as shown.
2. Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on the front
wheels. Carefully move the treadmill to the desired loca-
tion. To reduce the ri k of injury, u e extreme caution
whil t moving the treadmill. Do not move the tread-
mill over an uneven urface.
3. Place one foot on the base, and carefully lower the tread-
mill until it is resting in the storage position. Base
Front Wheels
Storage
Latch
Catch
Engaged