Pro-Form PCTL52580 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMB Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
HOW TO FO D AND MOVE THE TREADMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
MAINTENANCE AND TROUB E-SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
CONDITIONING GUIDE INES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
ORDERING REP ACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
IMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Note: An EXP ODED DRAWING and PART IST are attached to the center of this manual. Please save them for
future reference.
1. It is the respo sibility of the ow er to e sure
that all users of this treadmill are adequately
i formed of all war i gs a d precautio s.
2. Use the treadmill o ly as described i this
ma ual.
3. Place the treadmill o a level surface, with at
least eight feet (2 m) of cleara ce behi d it. Do
ot place the treadmill o a y surface that
blocks air ope i gs. To protect the floor or
carpet from damage, place a mat u der the
treadmill.
4. Keep the treadmill i doors, away from mois-
ture a d dust. Do ot put the treadmill i a
garage or covered patio, or ear water.
5. Do ot operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxyge is bei g
admi istered.
6. Keep childre u der the age of 12 a d pets
away from the treadmill at all times.
7. The treadmill should ot be used by perso s
weighi g more tha 250 pou ds (113 kg).
8. Never allow more tha o e perso o the
treadmill at a time.
9. Wear appropriate exercise clothi g whe
usi g the treadmill. Do ot wear loose cloth-
i g that could become caught i the treadmill.
Athletic support clothes are recomme ded for
both me a d wome . Always wear athletic
shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.
10. Whe co ecti g the power cord (see page 7),
plug the power cord i to a surge suppressor
( ot i cluded) a d plug the surge suppressor
i to a grou ded circuit capable of carryi g 15
or more amps. No other applia ce should be
o the same circuit. Do ot use a exte sio
cord.
11. Use o ly a CUL-listed surge protector, rated at
15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or
less i le gth. Do ot use a exte sio cord.
12. Keep the power cord a d the surge surppres-
sor away from heated surfaces.
13. Never move the walki g belt while the power
is tur ed off. Do ot operate the treadmill if
the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the
treadmill is ot worki g properly. (See
BEFORE YOU BEGIN o page 4 if the treadmill
is ot worki g properly.)
WARNING:To reduce the risk of bur s, fire, electric shock, or i jury to perso s, read the
followi g importa t precautio s a d i formatio before operati g the treadmill.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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14. Never start the treadmill while you are sta d-
i g o the walki g belt. Always hold the
ha drails while usi g the treadmill.
15. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed i small i creme ts to avoid
sudde jumps i speed.
16.The pulse se sor is ot a medical device.
Various factors, i cludi g the user's move-
me t, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readi gs. The pulse se sor is i te ded o ly
as a exercise aid i determi i g heart rate
tre ds i ge eral.
17. Never leave the treadmill u atte ded while it is
ru i g. Always remove the key a d u plug
the power cord whe the treadmill is ot i use.
18. Do ot attempt to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill u til it is properly assembled. (See
ASSEMBLY o page 5, a d HOW TO FOLD
AMD MOVE THE TREADMILL o page 10.)
You must be able to safely lift 45 pou ds (20
kg) i order to raise, lower, or move the
treadmill.
19. Do ot cha ge the i cli e of the treadmill by
placi g objects u der the treadmill.
20. Whe foldi g or movi g the treadmill, make
sure that the storage latch is fully closed.
21. I spect a d tighte all parts of the treadmill
regularly.
22. Never drop or i sert a y object i to a y
ope i g.
23. DANGER:Always u plug the power
cord immediately after use, before clea i g
the treadmill, a d before performi g the mai -
te a ce a d adjustme t procedures de-
scribed i this ma ual. Never remove the
motor hood u less i structed to do so by a
authorized service represe tative. Servici g
other tha the procedures i this ma ual
should be performed by a authorized service
represe tative o ly.
24. This treadmill is i te ded for i -home use
o ly. Do ot use this treadmill i a y commer-
cial, re tal, or i stitutio al setti g.
WARNING:Before begi i g this or a y exercise program, co sult your physicia . This
is especially importa t for perso s over the age of 35 or perso s with pre-existi g health problems.
Read all i structio s before usi g. ICON assumes o respo sibility for perso al i jury or property
damage sustai ed by or through the use of this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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o your treadmill. If the decal is missi g, or if
it is ot legible, please call our Customer
Service Departme t, toll-free, to order a free
replaceme t decal (see ORDERING REPLACE-
MENT PARTS o the back cover of this ma -
ual). Apply the decal i the locatio show .

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Thank you for selecting the PROFORM®525EX tread-
mill. The 525EX treadmill combines advanced technol-
ogy 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 525EX can be folded up, requiring less than
half the floor space of other treadmills.
For your be efit, read this ma ual carefully before
usi g the treadmill. If you have additional questions,
please call our Customer Service Department toll-free
at 1-888-936-4266, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.
until 6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (excluding holi-
days). To help us assist you, please note the product
model number and serial number before calling. The
model number of the treadmill is PCT 52580. 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 familiarize yourself with the labeled parts.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Handrail Handrail
Console
Storage atch Key/Clip
Circuit
Breaker
Incline
eg
Walking Belt
Hood
Cushioned Walking
Platform
Front Wheel
Foot Rails
Power Cord
Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts
Water Bottle
Holder (Bottle
not included)
Towel Rack
Accessory Tray
RIGHT SIDELEFT SIDE

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1. With the help of a second person, carefully lay the
treadmill on its right side as shown (refer to the drawing
on page 4 to identify the right side).
Insert the Extension egs (41) into the treadmill. Make
sure that the Extension egs are turned so the Base
Pads (36) are on the indicated side. Attach each
Extension eg with an Extension eg Screw (34).
With the help of a second person, carefully raise the
treadmill to the upright position so the Extension egs
(41) are resting flat on the floor.
Refer to the inset drawing. Remove the nut, bolt, and
shipping bracket from the left Upright (14).
2. Refer to HOW TO OWER THE TREADMI FOR USE
on page 11. Follow the instructions in step 2 to lower the
treadmill.
Cut the plastic ties that hold the cage nuts in each
Handrail (2, 32)
Position the eft Handrail (2) on the left Upright (14). The
lower end of the eft Handrail should be on the outside of
the Extension eg (41) as shown. (Note: The Right
Handrail will have a “Right” sticker placed on it.) Thread a
Handrail Bolt (15) with a Handrail Washer (16) into the left
Upright and the eft Handrail. Do ot tighte the
Ha drail Bolt yet.
Attach the lower end of the eft Handrail (2) to the
Extension eg (41) with a 3 1/2” Handrail Bolt (89), a
5/16” Washer (61), and a Flange Nut (57). Do ot tighte
the Ha drail Bolt yet.
34
34
41
36
89 61
1516
14
57
41
2
Plastic Tie
41
36
1
2
Handrail Washer (16)–2 Extension eg Screw (34)–2
3 1/2" Handrail Bolt (89)–2
5/16" Washer (61)–2
Flange Nut (57)–2 Handrail Bolt (15)–2
3/4" Screw (59)–6
Bolt
14
Nut
Shipping
Bracket
ASSEMBLY
Assembly requires 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. Refer to the drawings below to identify the small
parts used in assembly. Assembly requires the i cluded alle wre ch a d your ow phillips screw-
driver , adjustable wre ch , ope e d wre ch a d scissors .

3. With the help of a second person, hold the Console Base
(6) and the Right Handrail (32) near the right Upright (14)
as shown. Insert the Wire Harness (26) down into the right
Upright; bend the Wire Harness, if necessary. Next, route
the Wire Harness through the bracket on the Right
Handrail and insert the bracket into the right Upright.
Make sure that the Wire Har ess is ot pi ched.
4. Thread a Handrail Bolt (15) with a Handrail Washer (16)
into the right Upright (14) and the Right Handrail (32). Do
ot tighte the Ha drail Bolt yet.
Attach the lower end of the Right Handrail (32) to the
Extension eg (41) with a 3 1/2” Handrail Bolt (89), a 5/16”
Washer (61), and a Flange Nut (57).
5. Attach the Console Base (6) to the eft and Right
Handrails (2, 32) with four 3/4” Screws (59).
Tighte all parts used i this step a d i steps 2 a d
4.
6. Attach the Storage atch (12) to the left Upright (14) with
two 3/4” Screws (59). Be careful not to overtighten the
Screws.
7. Remove the backing from the Adhesive Clip (74). Press
the Adhesive Clip onto the base of the Uprights (14) in
the indicated location. Press the Allen Wrench (73) into
the Adhesive Clip.
8. Make sure that all parts are tighte ed before you use
the treadmill. To protect the floor or carpet, place a mat
under the treadmill.
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26
Bracket
32 14
36
89
61
15
16
14
32
57 41
4
59 6
59
2
32
5
59
12
14
6
73
74
14
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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
THE PERFORMANT LUBETM WALKING BELT
Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with
PERFORMANT UBETM, a high-performance lubricant.
IMPORTANT: Never apply silico e spray or other
substa ces to the walki g belt or the walki g plat-
form. They will deteriorate the walki g belt a d
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 re-
sult from weather conditions or from other appliances
being turned on or off.
To decrease the pos-
sibility of your tread-
mill bei g damaged,
always use a surge
protector ( ot i -
cluded) with your
treadmill.
Surge protectors are
sold at most hardware
stores and department
stores. Use only a CU -
listed surge protector,
rated at 15 amps, with a
14-gauge cord of five
feet or less in length.
This product must be
grou ded. If it should
malfunction or break
down, grounding pro-
vides a path of least re-
sistance for electric cur-
rent to reduce the risk of
electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. Plug the power cord i to a surge
protector, a d plug the surge protector i to a ap-
propriate outlet that is properly i stalled a d
grou ded i accorda ce with all local codes a d
ordi a ces.
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 protector to a 2-pole recep-
tacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly grounded out-
let is not available.
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 ot grou ded. Co tact a qualified elec-
tricia to determi e if the outlet box cover is
grou ded before usi g a adapter.
DANGER:Improper co ectio
of the equipme t-grou di g co ductor ca
result i a i creased risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electricia or service-
ma if you are i doubt as to whether the
product is properly grou ded. Do ot modify
the plug provided with the product—if it will
ot fit the outlet, have a proper outlet i -
stalled by a qualified electricia .
1
2
Grounded Outlet Box
Grounded Outlet Box
Grounding Plug
Treadmill Power Cord
Grounding Plug
Grounding Plug
Grounding Pin
Surge Protector
Grounding Pin
Grounding Pin
Adapter
ug
Metal Screw
Grounded Outlet

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CAUTION:Before operati g the co -
sole, read the followi g precautio s.
• Do ot sta d o the walki g belt whe tur i g
o the power.
• Always wear the clip (see the drawi g above)
while operati g the treadmill. Whe the key is
removed from the co sole, the walki g belt will
stop.
• Adjust the speed i small i creme ts.
• To reduce the possibility of electric shock, keep
the co sole dry. Avoid spilli g liquids o the
co sole a d use o ly a sealable water bottle.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
The console requires three “AA” batteries (not
included). Alkaline batteries are recommended.
To install batteries, open the battery cover under the
console as shown below. Press three batteries into the
battery com-
partment.
Make sure
that the ega-
tive e ds of
the batteries
(marked “–”)
are touchi g
the spri gs.
Close the bat-
tery cover.
STEP BY STEP CONSOLE OPERATION
Before operating the console, make sure that the
power cord is properly plugged in. (See HOW TO
P UG IN THE POWER CORD on page 7.) If there is a
thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console,
remove it.
Next, step onto the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the
clip attached to the key (see the drawing above), and
slide the clip onto the waistband of your clothing.
Follow the steps on pages 9 and 10 to operate the
console.
Batteries
Battery
Cover
DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE
Pulse
Sensor
On/Reset
Button Incline
Control
Clip Key
Speed
Control
Displays

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I sert the key fully i to the power switch.
Note: The displays will
not turn on until the
on/reset button is
pressed or the walking
belt is started. (If you
just installed batteries,
the displays will
already be on.)
Reset the speed co trol.
Slide the speed control
down until it stops. Note:
Each time the walki g
belt is stopped, the
speed co trol must be
moved to the lowest
positio before the
walki g belt ca be
restarted.
Start the walki g belt.
With the speed control in the lowest position,
slowly slide it upward until the walking belt begins
to move at slow speed. Carefully step onto the
walking belt and begin walking. 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 lowest position.
Follow your progress with the four displays.
Note: The console can display distance and speed
in either kilometres or miles (see page 10).
TIME display—This dis-
play shows the total time
that you have walked or
run on the treadmill.
DISTANCE display—This
display shows the total dis-
tance that you have
walked or run.
SPEED display—This dis-
play shows the speed of
the walking belt.
CALORIES/PULSE
display—This display
shows the approximate
numbers of calories
and fat calories you
have burned. (See FAT
BURNING on page 14
for an explanation of fat
calories.) 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 will also show your pulse
when the pulse sensor is used.
To reset the displays,
press the on/reset
button.
Measure your pulse, if desired.
To use the pulse
sensor, stand on the
foot rails and place
your thumb on the
pulse sensor as
shown. The pulse
sensor is pressure-
activated—fully press
it down. Do ot
press too hard, or
the circulatio i your thumb will be restricted,
a d your pulse will ot be detected. Next, raise
your thumb slightly until the heart-shaped indicator
in the calories/pulse
display flashes
steadily. Hold your
thumb at this level.
After 5 to 10 seconds,
your pulse will be
shown. Hold your
thumb on the pulse
sensor for another 15 seconds for the most accu-
rate reading. If the displayed pulse appears to be
too high or too low, or if your pulse is not dis-
played, lift your thumb off the pulse sensor and
allow the display to reset. Press down again on the
sensor as described above.
Make sure that your thumb is positioned as shown,
and that you are applying the proper amount of
pressure to the pulse sensor. Try the pulse sensor
several times until you become familiar with it.
Remember to stand still whilst measuring your
pulse.
5
4
3
2
1Arrow
Fat Cal.
Cal.
Pulse
Sensor
Indicator

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Cha ge the i cli e of the treadmill, if desired.
To change the incline of
the treadmill, hold down
the top or bottom of the
incline button.
Importa t: Do ot
cha ge the i cli e of
the treadmill by plac-
i g objects u der the
treadmill. Cha ge the
i cli e o ly as
described above.
Whe you are fi ished exercisi g, stop the
walki g belt a d remove the key.
Step onto the foot rails, stop the walking belt, and
remove the key from the console. Store the key in
a secure place. After the key is removed, the dis-
plays will remai o for about five mi utes.
Note: A y time that the walki g belt is stopped
a d o co sole butto s are pressed for five
mi utes, the displays will automatically tur off
i order to co serve the batteries.
HOW TO SELECT KILOMETRES AND MILES
The console can display distance and speed in either
kilometres or miles. The letters “KPH” or “MPH” will
appear in the speed display to show which unit of mea-
surement is selected.
To change the unit of measurement, first UNPLUG
THE POWER CORD. Next, remove the six screws
attaching the console to the console base. ift the con-
sole a few inches, being careful not to pull on the
wires, and
turn the con-
sole over.
ocate the
small switch
on the back of
the console.
Move the
switch to the
opposite side
to change the
unit of mea-
surement.
Reattach the
console to the
console base.
After cha g-
i g the u it
of measure-
me t, re-
move o e of
the batteries
from the co -
sole for
about five
seco ds a d
the rei sert
it. This will
reset the co sole.
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6
Screws
Screws
Console Base
Console
Switch
HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE
U plug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to
safely lift 45 pou ds (20 kg) i order to raise, lower, or
move the treadmill.
1. Hold the treadmill with your hands in the locations shown
at the right. Cautio : To decrease the possibility of i -
jury, be d your legs a d keep your back straight. As
you raise the treadmill, make sure to lift with your legs
rather tha your back. Raise the treadmill about halfway
to the vertical position.
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL