Pro-Form PFTL71730 User manual

Model No. PFTL71730
Serial No.
CAUTION
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tion in thi manual before u ing
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USER'S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRE AUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
TREADMILL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
EXER ISE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
PART LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
PART IDENTIFI ATION HART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
HOW TO ORDER REPLA EMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back over
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back over
Note: An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual.
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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.
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 in thi
manual.
3. Place the treadmill on a level urface, with at
lea t eight feet of clearance behind it and two
feet on each ide. Do not place the treadmill
on any urface that block air opening . To
protect the floor or carpet from damage, place
a mat under the treadmill.
4. 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.
5. Do not operate the treadmill where aero ol
product are u ed or oxygen i admini tered.
6. Keep children under the age of 12 and pet
away from the treadmill at all time .
7. The treadmill hould not be u ed by per on
weighing more than 275 pound . Never allow
more than one per on on the treadmill at a time.
8. Wear appropriate exerci e clothe when
u ing the treadmill. Do not wear loo e clothe
that could become caught in the treadmill.
Athletic upport clothe 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.
9. When connecting the power cord ( ee page 9),
plug the power cord into a urge uppre or
(not included) and plug the urge uppre or
into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15
or more amp . No other appliance hould be on
the ame circuit. Do not u e an exten ion cord.
10. U e only a ingle-outlet urge uppre or that
meet all of the pecification de cribed on
page 9. To purcha e a urge uppre or, ee
your local PROFORM dealer or call 1-800-806-
3651 and order part number 146148.
11.Failure to u e a properly functioning urge
uppre or could re ult in damage to the con-
trol y tem of the treadmill. If the control y -
tem i damaged, the walking belt may change
peed or top unexpectedly, which may re ult
in a fall and eriou injury.
12.Keep the power cord and the urge uppre -
or away from heated urface .
13.Never move the walking belt while 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
BEFORE YOU BEGIN on page 5 if the tread-
mill i not working properly.)
14.Never tart the treadmill while you are tand-
ing on the walking belt. Alway hold the
handrail while u ing the treadmill.
15.The treadmill i capable of high peed .
Adju t the peed in mall increment to avoid
udden jump in peed.
16.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.
17. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
i running. Alway remove the key, unplug
the power cord, and move the re et/off circuit
breaker to the off po ition when the treadmill
i not in u e. (See the drawing on page 5 for
the location of the circuit breaker.)
18.Do not attempt to rai e, lower, or move the
treadmill until it i properly a embled. (See
ASSEMBLY on page 6, and HOW TO FOLD
AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 23.)
You mu t be able to afely lift 45 pound (20
kg) to rai e, lower, or move the treadmill.
19.When folding or moving the treadmill, make
ure that the torage latch i fully clo ed.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

20.When u ing iFIT.com CD and video , an
electronic “chirping” ound will alert you
when the peed and/or incline of the treadmill
i about to change. Alway li ten for the
“chirp” and be prepared for peed and/or in-
cline change . In ome in tance , the peed
and/or incline may change before the per-
onal trainer de cribe the change.
21. When u ing iFIT.com CD and video , you can
manually override the peed and incline et-
ting at any time by pre ing the peed and in-
cline button . However, when the next “chirp”
i heard, the peed and/or incline will change
to the next etting of the CD or video program.
22.Alway remove iFIT.com CD and video from
your CD player or VCR when you are not
u ing them.
23.In pect and properly tighten all part of the
treadmill every three month .
24.Never drop or in ert any object into any open-
ing.
25.DANGER:Alway unplug the power
cord immediately after u e, before cleaning
the treadmill, and before performing the main-
tenance and adju tment procedure de-
cribed in thi manual. Never remove the
motor hood unle in tructed to do o by an
authorized ervice repre entative. Servicing
other than the procedure in thi manual
hould be performed by an authorized ervice
repre entative only.
26.The treadmill i intended for in-home u e
only. Do not u e the treadmill in any
commercial, 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
KEEP HANDS
AND FEET
AWAY FROM
THIS AREA
WHILE THE
TREADMILL IS
IN OPERATION.
The decal hown below have been placed on your treadmill. If a decal i mi ing
or illegible, plea e call our Cu tomer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756
to order a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location hown. Note: The
decal are not hown actual ize.
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ongratulations for purchasing the PROFORM®970
treadmill. The 970 treadmill offers an impressive
array of features to help you achieve your fitness goals
in the convenience of your home. From the advanced
console to the cushioned walking platform, the 970
treadmill is designed to make each workout more ef-
fective and enjoyable. And when you’re not exercising,
the treadmill can be folded away, taking less than half
the floor space of conventional treadmills.
For your benefit, read thi manual carefully before
u ing the treadmill. If you have questions after read-
ing this manual, call our ustomer Service Department
toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6
a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays).
To help us assist you, please note the product model
number and serial number before calling. The model
number is PFTL71730. 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 familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.
Handrail
onsole
Book Holder
Water Bottle Holder*
*No water bottle is included
Key/ lip
Reset/Off ircuit
Breaker
Walking Belt
Foot Rail
Adjustable ushioned
Walking Platform
(see page 22)
Power ord
BACK
RIGHT SIDE
Rear Roller
Adjustment Bolts
Fan
Handgrip Pulse Sensor Accessory Tray
BEFORE YOU BEGIN

ASSEMBLY
A embly require two per on . Place the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not
dispose of the packing materials until the treadmill is assembled.
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, the sides of the walking platform, or
the shipping carton. This does not affect treadmill performance. If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt or
on the sides of the walking platform, wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.
A embly require your own phillip crewdriver , rubber mallet , wire
cutter , and adju table wrench .
1. For help identifying mall part , ee the PART IDEN-
TIFICATION CHART on page 31.
ut the plastic ties (not shown) from the sides of the
treadmill. With the help of a econd per on, carefully
raise the Uprights (65) until the Wheels (not shown) are
resting on the floor.
Hold the Book Plate (114) against the back of the
onsole Base (117) and the Upright (65) as shown.
Attach the Book Plate with four 3/4” Screws (101).
2. Insert one of the Handrail Extensions (76) into the square
post on the left Upright (65). Make ure that the notch
in the Handrail Exten ion i in the po ition hown.
Align the small holes in the Handrail Extension with the
holes in the post. If necessary, use a rubber mallet to fully
insert the Handrail Extension. Attach the Handrail
Extension with four Screws (40).
Identify the Left Foam Grip (62), which has a hole in the
right side. Slide the Left Foam Grip as far as possible
onto the Handrail Extension (76) and the post. The hole
in the Left Foam Grip should align with the notch in the
Handrail Extension (Note: It may be helpful to squeeze
the top and bottom of the Left Foam Grip or apply soapy
water to the Handrail Extension.) Press two Plastic
Fasteners (75) into the bottom of the Left Foam Grip and
the Handrail Extension. Note: It may be helpful to tap on
the Plastic Fasteners with a rubber mallet.
Attach the other Handrail Extension (not shown) and the
Right Foam Grip (not shown) to the post on the right
Upright (65) in the same way. Note: There is not a hole in
the side of the Right Foam Grip.
Identify the Left up Holder (128); the lower edge of the
Left up Holder is slightly narrower on the left side. Insert
the Left up Holder and the Right up Holder (not shown)
into the Book Plate (114).
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114
65
117
1
Hole
40 Post 65
128
114
76
62
75
2
Notch 40
101 101

5. Make ure that all part are properly tightened before you u e the treadmill. Place a mat beneath the
treadmill to protect the floor. For your benefit, familiarize yourself with the information on pages 25 and 26.
4. Raise the treadmill to the storage position (see HOW TO
FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE on page 24).
Have a second person hold the treadmill in the upright posi-
tion. Position the U-base (20) against the base of the
Uprights (65) as shown, with the Bumper (98) under the
U-ba e. Finger tighten two 2” Bolts (26) with Base
Washers (129) into the base of the Uprights and the U-
base. Then, attach the U-base with two 3” Bolts (23), two
Base Washers (129), and two Nuts (13). Tip the treadmill
forward if necessary. Tighten the two 2” Bolts.
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55
69
5
70
3
72
68 62
10
Hole
3. Note: The parts shown in this step may be preassembled
but may need to be adjusted.
Raise the Frame (55) and have a second person hold it in
the position shown. Insert the Left Frame Guide (68) into
the left side of the Frame. Remove the Latch Knob (67)
from the Latch Pin (72). Make sure that the Latch Pin
ollar (70) and the Spring (69) are on the Latch Pin. Insert
the Latch Pin into the Frame and the Left Frame Guide.
Press the Latch Insert (5) onto the Frame, with the Latch
Pin in the center hole. Tighten the Latch Knob back onto
the Latch Pin.
Align the Latch Pin (72) with the hole in the Left Foam
Grip (62) by sliding the Left Frame Guide (68) up or down.
Make sure that the Latch Pin can be inserted fully into the
hole. Hold the Left Frame Guide in place and tighten two
1/2” Screws (10) into the Latch Insert (5) and the Left
Frame Guide. Note: It may be necessary to pull the Latch
Knob (67) to access and tighten the Screws.
67
13
23
20 98
98
65
4
13
26
129
23
26
129

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1. Make ure that the power cord i unplugged. Remove the
indicated 3/4” Screws (40) from the onsole Back (117).
Remove the onsole Back.
2. onnect the short jumper wire (A) to the wire on the re-
ceiver (B). onnect the other end of the short jumper wire to
the PULSE jack on the back of the onsole (80).
Turn the receiver (B) o the cylinder i on the ide
hown, and hold the receiver against the back of the
onsole (80). Attach the receiver with the two small screws
( ) included with the receiver.
Make ure that no wire are pinched. See step 1.
Reattach the onsole Back (117) with the 3/4” Screws (40).
You may discard the other wires included with the receiver.
If you purcha e the optional che t pul e en or ( ee page 22), follow the tep below to in tall the re-
ceiver and the hort jumper wire included with the che t pul e en or.
40
117
80 AB
40
1
ylinder
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THE PERFORMANT LUBETM WALKING BELT
Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with
PERFORMANT LUBETM, a high-performance lubricant.
IMPORTANT: Never apply ilicone pray or other
ub tance to the walking belt or the walking plat-
form. Such ub tance will deteriorate the walking
belt and cau e exce ive 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 decrea e the po ibility of
your treadmill being damaged, alway u e a urge
uppre or with your treadmill ( ee drawing 1 at
the right). To purcha e a urge uppre or, ee
your local PROFORM dealer or call toll-free 1-800-
806-3651 and order part number 146148.
U e only a ingle-outlet urge uppre or that i
UL 1449 li ted a a tran ient voltage urge up-
pre or (TVSS). The urge uppre or mu t have a
UL uppre ed voltage rating of 400 volt or le
and a minimum urge di ipation of 450 joule .
The urge uppre or mu t be electrically rated
for 120 volt AC and 15 amp . There mu t be a
monitoring light on the urge uppre or to indi-
cate whether it i functioning properly. Failure to
u e a properly functioning urge uppre or could
re ult in damage to the control y tem of the
treadmill. If the control y tem i damaged, the
walking belt may change peed or top unexpect-
edly, which may re ult in a fall and eriou injury.
Thi product mu t be grounded. If it should malfunc-
tion or break down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current 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 urge uppre or,
and plug the urge uppre or into an appropriate
outlet that i properly in talled and grounded in
accordance with all local code and ordinance .
Important: The treadmill i not compatible with
GFCI-equipped outlet .
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.
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
cover are not grounded. Contact a qualified elec-
trician to determine if the outlet box cover i
grounded before u ing an adapter.
DANGER:Improper connection
of the equipment-grounding conductor can
re ult in an increa ed ri k of electric hock.
Check with a qualified electrician or ervice-
man if you are in doubt a to whether the
product i properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the product—if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
in talled by a qualified electrician.
1
2
Grounded Outlet Box
Grounded Outlet Box
Grounding Plug
Surge Suppressor
Surge Suppressor
Grounding Pin
Adapter
Lug
Metal Screw
Grounded Outlet
Grounding Pin
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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE
The treadmill console offers an impressive array of
features designed to make your workouts more effec-
tive.
When the manual mode of the console is selected, the
speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with
the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will
display instant exercise feedback. You can even mea-
sure your heart rate using the handgrip pulse sensor or
the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 22).
In addition, the console offers six certified personal
trainer programs. Each program automatically controls
the speed and incline of the treadmill as it guides you
through an effective workout. The console even allows
you to create your own programs and save them in
memory for future use.
The console also features iFIT.com interactive technol-
ogy. Having iFIT.com technology is like having a per-
sonal trainer in your home. Using the included audio
cable, you can connect the treadmill to your home
stereo, portable stereo, computer, or V R and play
special iFIT.com D and video programs (one
iFIT.com D is included; additional Ds and videocas-
settes are available separately). iFIT.com D and
video programs automatically control the speed and in-
cline of the treadmill as a personal trainer guides you
through every step of your workout. High-energy music
provides added motivation. To purcha e iFIT.com
CD or videoca ette , call toll-free 1-800-735-0768.
With the treadmill connected to your computer, you
can also go to our Web site at www.iFIT.com and ac-
cess programs directly from the internet. Additional op-
tions are soon to be available. See www.iFIT.com for
more information.
To u e the manual mode of the con ole, follow the
steps beginning on page 11. To u e a per onal
trainer program, see page 13. To create and u e
cu tom program , see pages 15 and 16. To u e
iFIT.com CD or video program , see page 19. To
u e iFIT.com program directly from our Web ite,
see page 21.
Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear
plastic on the console, remove it. lip
Key