ICON PRO-FORM 500-CX PATL41106.0 manual

Serial Number Decal Model No. PATL41106.0 Serial No. CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. USER'S MANUAL QUESTIONS? If you have questions, or if any par ts are missing or damaged, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUS- TOM ER SERVICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTLY. Call toll-fr[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . .[...]

3 IMPORT ANT PRECAUTIONS 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure t hat all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. 2. Use the treadmill only as described. 3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at least 2.5 m (8 ft.) of clearance behind it and 0.5 m (2 ft.) on each side. Do not place the [...]

4 50% The decals shown at the right have been placed on the treadmill. If a decal is missing, or if it is not legible, call the toll-free telephone number on the front cover of this manual and order a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown. Note: The decals are not shown at actual size. 21. When using iFIT programs, you can m[...]

5 T hank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ® 5 00 CX treadmill. The 500 CX treadmill offers an im- pressive array of features designed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable and effective. And when you’re not exercising, the unique 500 C X tre ad- mill can be folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of other treadmills[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y A ssembly requires two persons. S et the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials; do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. N ote: The und ersi de o f th e tre admi ll w alki ng b elt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred[...]

7 4. Orient the Latch Housing (73) so the large hole is on the indicated side. Attach the Latch Housing to the left Upright (84) with two Screws (3); start both Screws be- fore tightening either of them. Remove the knob from the pin. Make sure that the collar and the spring are on the pin. (Note: If there are two col- lars, place one on each side o[...]

8 7. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. If there are sheets of clear plastic on the treadmill decals, remove the plastic. To protect the floor or carpet, place a mat under the tread- mill. Note: Extra hardware may be included. Keep the included hex key in a secure place; the hex key is used to adjust the w[...]

9 H OW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR T he chest pulse sensor consists of two components: the chest strap and the sensor unit (see the drawing below ). Insert the tab on one end of the chest strap into the hole in one end of the sensor unit, as shown in the inset drawing. Press the end of the sensor unit under the buckle on the chest strap. The t[...]

10 OPERA TION AND ADJUSTMENT T HE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high-performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sili- cone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking platform. Such substances will deterio- rate the walking belt and cause excessive wear. HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER C[...]

1 1 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 se- lected, you can change the speed and incline of the treadmill with the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display continuous exercise feedback. You can[...]

12 HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER P lug in the power cord (see page 10). Next, locate t he on/off switch near the power cord. Make sure that the switch is in the “on” po- sition. Next, stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip attached to the key (see the drawing on page 11), and slide the clip onto the waistband of your clothes. Then, [...]

13 The lower right corner of the display will show t he distance that you have walked or run, the e lapsed time, your pace (in minutes per mile), and the speed of the walking belt. Note: When a program is selected (except for pulse pro- gram 2), the lower right corner of the display will show the time remaining in the program instead of the elapsed[...]

14 H OW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM I nsert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. S elect one of the preset programs. To select a preset program, press one of the twelv e pre set pr ogram buttons; “P1,” “P2,” “P3,” “P4,” “P5,” “P6,” “P7,” “P8,” “P9,” “P10,” “P11,” or “P12” wi[...]

15 Follow your progress with the matrix and the display. See step 5 on pages 12 and 13. Measure your heart rate if desired. See step 6 on page 13. Turn on the fan if desired. See step 7 on page 13. When you are finished exercising, remove the key from the console. When the program ends, make sure that the in- cline of the treadmill is at the lowest[...]

16 H OW TO USE A PULSE PROGRAM Follow the steps below to use a pulse program. Note: You must wear the chest pulse sensor to use a pulse program. While using the chest pulse sensor, do not use the handgrip pulse sensor. Put on the chest pulse sensor. See HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR on page 9. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN[...]

17 When the first segment ends, all target heart rate settings will move one column to the left. The tar- g et heart rate setting for the second segment will then be shown in the flashing Current Segment c olumn. During any pulse program, the console will regu- larly compare your heart rate to the target heart rate setting. If your heart rate is to[...]

18 HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO USE IFIT PROGRAMS To use iFIT MP3 or CD programs , you must connect t he treadmill to your MP3 player, CD player, portable s tereo, home stereo, or computer. See pages 18 and 19 for connecting instructions. To use iFIT programs directly from our Web site , you must connect the treadmill to your computer. See page [...]

19 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is being used, see instruction B. A. Plug one end of a long 3.5 mm to RCA stereo audio cable (available at electronics stores) into the input jack on the console. Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT jack o[...]

20 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR N ote: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is b eing used, see instruction B. If you have a TV with a built-in VCR, see instruction B. If your VCR is connected to your home stereo, see HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO on page 19. A. Plug one end of a long 3.5 mm to RCA s[...]

21 If the speed or incline settings are too high or too low, you can manually override the settings at any t ime by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on the console. However, when the next “chirp” is h eard, the speed and/or incline will change to the next settings of the program. To stop the walking belt at any time, press the Stop button [...]

22 HOW TO USE AN IFIT PROGRAM DIRECTLY FROM OUR WEB SITE Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to access programs directly from the internet. Additional options are soon to be available. See www.iFIT.com for details. To use programs from our Web site, you must connect the treadmill to your home computer. See HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER on page 1[...]

23 THE INFORMATION MODE T he console features an information mode that keeps track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has b een operated and the total distance that the walking belt has moved. The information mode also allows you to select miles or kilometers as the unit of measure- ment and to turn on and turn off the demo mode. To se[...]

24 HOW T O FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. If this is not done, the treadmill may be per- m anently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 20 kg (45 lbs.) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 1. Hold [...]

25 HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand. Pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the treadmill down until the catch is past the latch pin. 2. Hold the metal frame firmly with both hands , and lower the treadmill to the floor. CAUTION: To decrease the possibility of injury, do not [...]

26 TROUBLESHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please see the front cover of this manual. PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a properly earthed outlet (see p[...]

27 With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Uprights (84) to the position shown. Caref ully pi vot the H ood (41) off. L ocate the Reed Switch (63) and the Magnet (46) on the left side of the Pulley (47). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch is a[...]

28 PROBLEM: The chest pulse sensor does not function properly S OLUTION: a . If the chest pulse sensor does not function properly, see CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLE- SHOOTING on page 9. b. If the chest pulse sensor still does not function properly, the battery should be changed. To replace the battery, first locate the battery cover on the back of the[...]

29 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex- ercise program. For more detailed exercise informa- tion, obtain a reputable book or consult your physician. EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system, the key to achieving the desired results is to exercise with [...]

30 SUGGESTED STRETCHES T he correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce. 1 . Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts, the[...]

31 P ART LIST—Model No. P A TL41 106.0 R0906A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING on pages 32 to 35. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 2 Isolator Decal 2 10 3/4” Tek Screw 3 40 Screw 4 1 Catch 5 8 Foot Rail Screw 6 2 Front Isolator 7 2 Isolator Washer 8 8 Star Washer 9 2 Platform[...]

16 5 9 12 11 15 10 46 47 10 49 48 9 58 51 53 40 52 54 33 57 53 12 15 55 70 70 11 69 4 3 5 5 5 83 83 93 94 1 1 94 5 5 90 90 93 91 6 3 6 3 40 17 91 2 2 7 7 5 5 EXPLODED DRA WING A—Model No. P A TL41 106.0 R0906A 32[...]

28 43 28 32 32 62 45 66 27 26 42 24 33 36 101 95 102 98 97 96 18 63 2 3 59 60 83 2 33 61 83 83 2 2 2 3 41 50 103 103 103 103 103 83 3 33 66 33 38 33 39 108 66 33 106 110 40 100 99 30 EXPLODED DRA WING B—Model No. P A TL41 106.0 R0906A 33[...]

34 84 77 82 22 82 22 68 68 72 87 86 88 56 1 8 18 65 8 8 65 31 32 3 44 3 44 31 32 8 8 64 64 8 64 8 21 64 20 92 25 33 77 81 32 80 67 82 89 81 32 80 67 82 22 89 82 22 82 22 87 73 3 22 11 2 EXPLODED DRA WING C—Model No. P A TL41 106.0 R0906A[...]

3 76 79 75 33 74 71 37 35 35 3 3 14 13 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 85 33 23 19 104 29 105 111 78 34 107 109 1 13 EXPLODED DRA WING D—Model No. P A TL41 106.0 R0906A 35[...]

Part No. 242922 R0906A Printed in China © 2006 ICON IP, Inc. ORDERING REPLACEMENT P ARTS To order replacement parts, call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 800-830-7240, or call: When ordering parts, please be prepared to provide the following information: • the MODEL NUMBER of the product (PATL41106.0) • the NAME of the product (PR[...]