Pro-Form 590QS User manual

Model No. 831.299240
Serial No.
Find the serial number in the location
shown below. Write the serial number
in the space above for reference.
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HELPLINE!
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USER'S MANUAL
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

PRO'FORA4 59oas
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................. 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................... 5
ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... 6
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................. 8
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL" ._'._..'. i. i ........................................ 15
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING ...: ....... : ....................................... 16
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ........ _• •__- ................................................. 18
PART LIST ............................................................................... 19
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ...... •_.:. ...... .'_............................... Back Cover
FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ............................................................ Back Cover
Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1 t is the;res
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21=When using i-Fit.com CD's and videos, an 24.1nspectandtigh enal ipa i t ,el
The decals shown below have been placed on your treadmill. If a decal is missing, or if it is not legible,
please call our toll-free HELPLINE to order afree replacement decal (see the back cover of this manual).
Apply the decal in the location shown.
Note: This decal is shown at 38% of actual size.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ®
590QS treadmill. The 590QS treadmill combines ad-
vanced technology with innovative design to help you
get the most from your exercise program in the conve-
nience and privacy of your home. And when you're not
exercising, the unique 590QS can be folded up, requir-
ing less than half the floor space of other treadmills.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the treadmill, If you have additional questions,
please call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879,
Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central
Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you,
please note the product model number and serial num-
ber before calling. The model number of the treadmill
is 831.299240. The serial number can be found on a
decal attached to the treadmill (see the front cover of
this manual for the location).
Before reading further, please review the drawing
below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are
labeled.
Foot Rail
Water Bottle
Holder (Bottle
not included)
Pulse Bar
Storage Latch
LEFT SIDE
Walking
Book Holder
Handrail
RIGHT SIDE
Switch
Circuit
Breaker
Front
Wheel
r Roller
Adjustment Bolts
Cushioned Walking Platform Powe Cord
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SSEMBLY
Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not
dispose of the packing materials untilassembly is completed. Assembly requires the included allen wrenc_
and your own phillips screwdriver (_3 =====_•
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 tubdcant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive c_eaner.
,With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
treadmill to the upright position.
While a second person tips the treadmill to one side
and holds it, insert one of the Extension Legs (103) into
the treadmill as shown. Make sure that the Extension
Leg is turned so the Base Pad (97) ison the bottom.
Next, tip the treadmill to the other side and insert the
other Extension Leg (not shown) in the same way. Lower
the side of the treadmill so that both Extension Legs
(103) are resting flat on the floor.
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.Refer to HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE
on page 15. Follow the instructions in step 2 to lower the
treadmill.
Hold the latch spacer and the latch support together as
shown. Attach the latch spacer and the latch support to
the center hole in the left Updght (82) with a 3/4" Screw
(89). Make sure that the Screw is tight, but do not over-
tighten it; if the Screw is overtightened, the latch will
not slide smoothly.
Remove the tape from the Latch Assembly (77), Be care-
ful to hold the parts together. Inset drawing A shows
how the Latch Assembly fits together. Inset drawing B
shows how the springs fit into the bracket. Make sure that
the tabs on the latch are touching the bracket and that
the back end of the latch is flush with the bracket.
Attach the Latch Assembly (77) to the left Upright (82)
with two 3/4" Screws (89).

3. Slide the upper end of a Handrail (85) into the right
Upright (82) as shown. Note: It will be necessary to
pivot the Handrail to the side and back repeatedly
(see arrow A) while pushing on the Handrail (see
arrow B) to slide it fully into the Upright. Next, pivot
the lower end of the Handrail down, push it toward the
right Upright, and then align it with the indicated hole.
Slide the other Handrail (85) into the left Upright (82) as
described above.
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Hole
4. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the
Uprights (82) down as shown. Make sure that the
Extension Legs (103) remain in the Uprights.
Attach each Extension Leg (103) with two Short Screws
(101) as shown.
Next, tighten a Handrail Bolt (78) with a Handrail Washer
(96) into each Extension Leg (103) and Handrail (85) as
shown. Note: It may be necessary to move the Handrails
up or down to align the Handrails with the holes in the
Extension Legs.
With the help of a second person, carefully tip the
Uprights (82) back to the upright position.
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5. Make sure that all parts are tightened before you use the treadmill. Keep the included allen wrench in a
secure place. The allen wrench is used to adjust the walking belt (see page 17), To protect the floor or carpet
from damage, place a mat under the treadmill.
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OPERATION-AND ADJUSTMENT --
THE PERFORMANT LUBE TM WALKING BELT
Your treadmill features awalking belt coated with
PERFORMANT LUBE_, a high-performance lubricant.
IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other
substances to the walking belt or the walking plat-
form. Such substances will deteriorate the walking
belt and cause excessive wear.
HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD
Your treadmill, like any other type of sophisticated
electronic equipment, can be seriously damaged by
sudden voltage changes in your home's power.
Voltage surges, spikes, and noise interference can
result from weather conditions or from other appliances
being turned on or off. To decrease the possibility of
your treadmill being damaged, always use a surge
suppressor with your treadmill (see drawing I at
the right).
Surge suppressors are sold at most hardware stores
and department stores. Use only a single-outlet surge
suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage
surge suppressor (TVSS). The surge suppressor must
have a UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or
less and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules.
The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for
120 volts AC and 15 amps.
This product must be grounded. If it should malfunc-
tion or break down, grounding provides apath of least
resistance for electriccurrent to reduce the risk of elec-
tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor,
and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit,
and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus-
trated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that
looks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be
used to connect the surge suppressor to a 2-pole
receptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly
grounded outlet is not available.
1
-Grounded Outlet Box
]_\J ,._ Surge Suppressor
joS-- _... Grounding Pin
Grounding Pin
Grounded Outlet Grounding Plug
Grounded Outlet Box
Adapter Surge Suppressor
Metal Screw
The temporary adapter should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet (drawing 1) can be installed
by a qualified electrician.
The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place
by a metal screw. Some 2-pole receptacle outlet box
covers are not grounded. Contact a qualified elec-
trician to determine if the outlet box cover is
grounded before using an adapter.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM
Incline _)isplay LED Track Displays Manual/i-Fit.corn Indicators
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Note: Ifthere is a thin sheet of clear plastic
on the face of the console, remove it.
FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The treadmill console oliers an impressive array of fea-
tures designed to help you get the most from your exer-
cise program. When the manual mode of the console is
selected, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be
changed with a touch of a button. As you exercise, four
displays will provide continuous exercise :feedback. You
can even measure you heart rate using the built-in
pulse sensor.
The console also features revolutionary i-Fit.corn inter-
active technology. This breakthrough technology is like
having a personal trainer right in your home. Using the
included audio cable, you can connect the treadmill to
your home stereo, portable stereo, or computer, and
play special i-Fit.corn CD's (not included). These CD's
interactively control the speed and incline of the tread-
mill while a personal trainer coaches you through each
step of your workout. High-energy music provides added
motivation. Each CD features two different 30-minute
workout programs designed by certified personal
trainers.
In addition, you can connect the treadmill to your VCR
and TV and play i-Fit.com videocassettes (not in-
cluded). These unique videos offer the same benefits
as i-Fit.corn CD's, but add the excitement and motiva-
tion of working out with a group and an instructor--the
hottest new trend at health clubs.
By plugging an optional upgrade module into the con-
sole, you can add virtually endless options to your
treadmill. The upgrade module enables you to connect
the treadmill to your home computer and log on to
www.i-fit.com, our powerful intemet site to be launched
October 1, 1999. By accessing www.i-fit.com, you can
download a large selection of workout programs that
match your specific exercise goals; access CD and
video workouts via the internet; participate in live web-
cast workouts; and watch exercise demonstrations via
web video conferences. You can even chat live with
your personal trainer and get individual fitness instruc-
tion.
To purchase i-Fit.corn CD's or videocassettes, or
to purchase the optional upgrade module, visit
your local department store or sporting goods
store or go to www.i-fit,com.
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STt_P-BY-STEP CONSOLE OPERATION
Before operating the con-
sole, make sure that the
on/off switch near the
power cord is in the on
position. Next, make sure
that the key is removed One{
Position
from the console and the power cord is properly
plugged in (see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER
CORD on page 8).
When you are ready to begin exercising, step onto the
foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip attached to the
key (see the drawing on page 9), and slide the clip
onto the waistband of your clothing.
To use the manual mode, follow the steps below
and on page 11. To use i-Fit.com CD's or videocas-
aettes (not included), refer to pages 12 and 13. To
use other i-Flt.com technology, see page 13.
Note: The console can display speed and distance in
either miles or kilometers (see SPEED DISPLAY on
page 1I). For simplicity, all instructions in this manual
refer to miles.
'll
DInsert the key fully into the console.
When the key is
inserted, the four dis- " "
plays and various indi-
catom on the console
will light.
BSeleot the manual mode.
When the key is in-
serted, the manual
mode will automatically
be selected. If the i-
Fit.com indicator is lit,
press the PROGRAM
button to select the
manual mode.
_1 Press the START/STOP button or the SPEED
button to start the walking belt.
A moment after the but-
ton is pressed, the walk-
ing belt will begin to
move at 1 mph. Hold the
handrails and carefully
begin walking. As you exercise, change .the speed
of the walking belt as desired by pressing the
SPEED buttons.
To stop the walking belt, press the START/STOP
button. The TIME/MIN-MILE display will begin to
flash. To restart the walking belt, press the START/
STOP button or the SPEED _ button.
BChange the incline of the treadmill as desired.
To change the incline of the treadmill, press the
incline buttons. Each time a button is pressed, the
inclinewill change by 0.5%. The buttons can be
held down to change the incline rapidly.
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Note: In the incline display, the first indicator will
light when the incline is set at 1.5%. The second
indicator will light when the incline is set at 2% or
2.5%, the third indicator will light when the incline
is set at 3% or 3.5%, and so forth. After the incline
buttons are pressed, it will take a moment for the
treadmill to reach the selected incline setting.
g Follow your progress with the LED track and
the four displays.
The LED Track--
The LED track
represents a dis-
tance of 1/4 mile.
As you exemise,
the indicators
around the track
will light one at a
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time until you have completed 1/4 mile. A new lap
will then begin.
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play--This display shows Ar w
the distance that you LO "7
have walked or run and ""
the number of laps you D=STANCELAPS
have completed (one lap
equals 1/4 mile). The display will alternate
between one number and the other every seven
seconds, as shown by the arrows in the display.