Pro-Form 900 Elliptical User manual

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USERʼS MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGDECA P ACEMENT ..............................................................2
IMPORTANTPRECAUTIONS ................................................................3
BEFOREYOUBEGIN ......................................................................4
ASSEMB Y ...............................................................................5
HOWTOUSETHEE IPTICA EXERCISER ..................................................13
MAINTENANCEANDTROUB ESHOOTING ...................................................20
EXERCISEGUIDE INES ...................................................................21
PART IST ..............................................................................23
EXP ODEDDRAWING ....................................................................25
ORDERINGREP ACEMENTPARTS ..................................................BackCover
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WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT
The warning decal shown here has been
applied in the location shown. If the
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 decal
may not be shown at actual size.
PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and
instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical exerciser before using your elliptical
exerciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or
through the use of this product.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1. Before beginning any exercise program,
consult your physician. This is especially
important for persons over the age of 35 or
persons with pre-existing health problems.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the elliptical exerciser are
adequately informed of all precautions.
3. Your elliptical exerciser is intended for home
use only. Do not use your elliptical exerciser
in a commercial, rental, or institutional set-
ting.
4. eep your elliptical exerciser indoors, away
from moisture and dust. Place your elliptical
exerciser on a level surface, with a mat
beneath it to protect the floor or carpet.
Make sure that there is enough clearance
around your elliptical exerciser to mount,
dismount, and use it.
5. Inspect and properly tighten all parts regu-
larly. Replace any worn parts immediately.
6. eep children under age 12 and pets away
from your elliptical exerciser at all times.
7. Your elliptical exerciser should not be used
by persons weighing more than 275 lbs.
(125 kg).
8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
exercising; do not wear loose clothes that
could become caught on your elliptical exer-
ciser. Always wear athletic shoes for foot
protection.
9. Hold the handgrip pulse sensor or the handle-
bars when mounting, dismounting, or using
your elliptical exerciser.
10. eep your back straight while using your
elliptical exerciser; do not arch your back.
11. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the userʼs 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.
12. When you stop exercising, allow the pedals
to slowly come to a stop.
13. 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.
14. Use your elliptical exerciser only as
described in this manual.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM®
PF 900 elliptical exerciser. The PF 900 elliptical exer-
ciser provides a wide array of features designed to
make your workouts at home more effective and
enjoyable.
For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the elliptical exerciser. If you have ques-
tions after reading this manual, please see the back
cover of this manual. To help us assist you, note the
product model number and serial number before con-
tacting 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 familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Handgrip Pulse Sensor
Handlebar
Wheel
Selector
Pedal
Console
Water Bottle Holder*
Accessory Tray
eveling Foot
Book Rack
*No water bottle is included

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ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the
packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the
included tools, assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver , an adjustable
wrench , and a rubber mallet .
As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify small parts. The number in parenthe-
ses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART IST near the end of this manual. The
number following the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly. IMPORTANT: Some small parts may
have been preassembled. If a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has been preassembled.
M4 x 16mm
Self-tapping
Screw (79)–10
M10 Spacer
(76)–2
M6 Split
Washer (88)–8
M10 x 20mm x
2mm Washer
(81)–2
M10 x 25mm x
1.5mm Washer
(83)–10
M8 x 42mm Button Bolt (71)–4
M8 Nylon
Locknut (96)–4
Wave Washer
(93)–6
M10 Split
Washer (72)–4
M4 x 65mm Screw (91)–4
M4 x 16mm
Screw (86)–4 M4 x 16mm
Flange Screw
(84)–2
M4 x 12mm
Flange Screw
(73)–6
M8 x 16mm Patch
Screw (95)–3
M10 x 23mm Patch
Screw (80)–2
M10 x 15mm Patch
Screw (82)–10
M6 x 16mm Patch
Screw (87)–8
M10 x 62mm Patch Screw (97)–2M10 x 48mm Patch Screw (78)–2
M10 x 88mm Patch Screw (104)–2

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1.
Remove the screws and the metal shipping
bracket (not shown) from the underside of the
Frame (2). Discard the screws and the shipping
bracket.
While a second person tips the Frame (2)
backward, attach the Front Stabilizer (98) to the
Frame with two M10 x 88mm Patch Screws
(104) and two M10 Split Washers (72).
2. Carefully tip the Frame (2) onto its side. Orient
the Base (1) as shown, and then insert the Base
into the Frame. Attach the Base with two M10 x
62mm Patch Screws (97), two M10 Spacers
(76), two M10 x 48mm Patch Screws (78), and
two M10 Split Washers (72).
Tighten two Feet (26) and two Rear Foot
Spacers (102) into the underside of the Base
(1).
Then, carefully tip the elliptical exerciser to an
upright position.
72
104
1
2
98
2
2
1
72
76
78 97
To make assembly easier, read the
information on page 5 before you begin.
1
102
26
26

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3. Identify the Right Roller eg (21) and the Right
Pedal eg (16), which are marked with “R” stick-
ers. Orient the Right Roller eg and the Right
Pedal eg as shown.
Apply a small amount of the included grease to
a Roller Axle (24). Attach the Selector (34),
which is located on the Right Pedal eg (16), to
the Right Roller eg with the Roller Axle, two
M10 x 25mm x 1.5mm Washers (83), and two
M10 x 15mm Patch Screws (82).
Repeat this step for the Left Roller Leg (not
shown) and the Left Pedal Leg (not shown). 21
16
34
3
24
82
Grease
83
83
82
4. Identify the Right Pedal (15) and the Right Pedal
eg (16), which are marked with “R” stickers.
Orient the Right Pedal and the Right Pedal eg
as shown. Attach the Right Pedal with four M6 x
16mm Patch Screws (87) and four M6 Split
Washers (88).
Repeat this step for the Left Pedal (not
shown) and the Left Pedal Leg (not shown).
15
16
4
87
87
88
88

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6. Attach the Center Frame Cover (27) to the Base
(1) with six M4 x 12mm Flange Screws (73). 6
27
173
73
73
5. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on
the right Crank Arm (36) and to a Wave Washer
(93). Then, slide the Wave Washer onto the
Crank Arm.
Also, apply a small amount of white grease,
which is marked with a “For Wheels” sticker, to
the Roller (22) on the Right Roller eg (21);
spread the grease evenly around the Roller.
Slide the Right Roller eg (21) onto the axle on
the right Crank Arm (36) and set the Roller (22)
on the Base (1). Attach the Right Roller eg with
an M10 x 15mm Patch Screw (82), a Crank Axle
Cap (30), and an M10 x 25mm x 1.5mm Washer
(83).
Repeat this step for the other side of the
elliptical exerciser.
5
83
22
82
30
93
Grease
Grease
21
36
1

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8. Have a second person hold the Upright (6) near
the Frame (2) as shown.
Pull the Wire Harness (48) out of the Frame (2)
and insert it upward through the Upright (6). Tip:
Use a piece of tape or an elastic band to hold
the Wire Harness in place until step 14.
Insert the Upright (6) into the Frame (2). Tip:
Start all screws before tightening any of
them. Attach the Upright with three M8 x 16mm
Patch Screws (95). Avoid pinching the Wire
Harness (48) between the Upright and the
Frame.
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9. Apply a generous amount of grease to the Pivot
Axle (65) and insert it into the Frame (2).
Orient the two Frame Covers (17) as shown.
Attach the Frame Covers to the Frame (2) with
four M4 x 16mm Screws (86).
9
86
86
65
17
17
2
48
95
95
6
2
Grease
Avoid pinching the
Wire Harness (48)
during this step
7. Orient the Rear Frame Cover (23) as shown.
While a second person tips the elliptical exercis-
er forward, attach the Rear Frame Cover to the
Base (1) with four M4 x 65mm Screws (91) and
two M4 x 16mm Self-tapping Screws (79). 23
79
91
7
1

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11. Orient an Inner Handlebar Cover (18) and an
Outer Handlebar Cover (19) around the Right
Handlebar (9) as shown.
Attach the Outer Handlebar Cover (19) with an
M4 x 16mm Flange Screw (84). Then, attach the
Inner Handlebar Cover (18) with two M4 x 16mm
Self-tapping Screws (79).
Repeat this step for the Left Handlebar (not
shown).
11
19
18
79
84
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10. Identify the Right Handlebar (9), which is
marked with an “R” sticker. Insert the Right
Handlebar into one of the Handlebar egs (11)
as shown.
Attach the Right Handlebar (9) with two M8 x
42mm Button Bolts (71) and two M8 Nylon
ocknuts (96). Make sure that the Nylon
Locknuts are inside the hexagonal holes.
Repeat this step for the Left Handlebar (not
shown) and the other Handlebar Leg (not
shown).
10
9
96
71
11
Hexagonal
Holes