ProForm 480 CX manual

USER'S MANUAL Model No. PATL40906.0 S erial No. CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc - tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. Serial Number Decal 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-[...]

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

1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that 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 treadmill on a surface tha[...]

21. When using iFIT.com programs, you can manually override the speed and incline set- tings by pressing the speed and incline but- t ons. However, when the next “chirp” is heard, the speed and/or incline will change to the next settings of the CD or video pro- gram. 22. Always remove iFIT.com CDs and videos from your CD player or VCR and disco[...]

5 T hank you for selecting the new PROFORM ® 4 80 CX t readmill. The 480 CX treadmill combines advanced technology with innovative design to help you get the most from your exercise in the convenience of your home. And when you’re not exercising, the 480 CX treadmill can be folded up, requiring less than half the floor space of other treadmills.[...]

ASSEMBL Y Assembly requires two persons. Set 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 wal king bel t is coa ted with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of t[...]

7 2. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the treadmill onto its right. Partially fold the F rame (58) so the treadmill is more stable. D o not fully fold the treadmill until it is com- p letely assembled. Insert the other Extension Leg (89) into the base of the Uprights (84) as shown. Next, insert two Extension Leg Bolts (64) into the b[...]

8 5. While a second person holds the console as- s embly near the Handrail (20), attach the ground wire to the indicated hole in the Handrail with a G round Screw (33). 20 H ole Ground Wire Console Assembly 33 5 7. Set the console assembly on the Handrail (20). Be careful to avoid pinching any of the wires. Make sure that the ground wire (see step [...]

9 8. Hand tighten four additional Screws (3) into the H andrail (20) and the console assembly. Then, tighten all nine Screws used in step 7 and this step; do not overtighten the Screws. P lug in the power cord as described on page 11, and turn on the power as described on page 13. Note: The treadmill may automatically rise to the maximum incline le[...]

10 12. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Note: Extra hardware may be included. Keep the included hex keys in a secure place; the large hex key is used to adjust the walking belt (see page 27). To protect the floor or carpet, place a mat under the treadmill. 1. Remove the key from the console and unplug th[...]

1 1 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 [...]

12 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers a selection of features designed to make your workouts more effective. When you select the manual mode of the console, 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 even measure [...]

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

14 The left side of the dis- play will show the e lapsed time, the dis- tance that you have w alked or run, and the incline level of the tread- mill. Note : When a program is selected (except for heart rate program 2), the display will show the time remaining in the program instead of the elapsed time. The right side of the display will show the ap[...]

H OW TO USE A TRAINER PROGRAM I nsert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 13. Select a trainer program. To select one of the trainer pro- grams, press the Trainer Programs button re - peatedly until one of the program indicators (“P1” through “P10”) appears in the display. When a trainer pro- gram is selected, the[...]

F ollow your progress with the display. See step 5 on page 13. Measure your heart rate if desired. See step 6 on page 14. Turn on the fan if desired. See step 7 on page 14. When you are finished exercising, remove the key from the console. See step 8 on page 14. H OW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM Heart rate program 1 will automatically adjust the spe[...]

E nter a target heart rate setting. If heart rate program 1 is selected, the maxi- mum target heart rate setting of the program will appear in the display. I f desired, press the in- crease and decrease buttons beside the Heart Rate Programs button to change the maximum target heart rate setting (see EXERCISE INTEN- SITY on page 28). Note: If you c[...]

HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO USE IFIT.COM PROGRAMS To use iFIT.com MP3 or CD programs , you must c onnect the treadmill to your MP3 player, CD player, p ortable stereo, home stereo, or computer. See pages 18 and 19 for connecting instructions. To use iFIT.com programs directly from our Web site , you must con- nect the treadmill to your computer[...]

HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO N ote: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is b eing 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 on[...]

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 ster[...]

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 on [...]

HOW TO USE AN IFIT.COM 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 [...]

23 THE INFORMATION MODE T he console features an information mode that keeps track of treadmill usage information. The information m ode also allows you to select kilometers or miles as the unit of measurement and to turn on and turn off the demo mode. To select the information mode, hold down the St op butto n, in sert the key into the console, an[...]

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 treadmill with your right hand as shown. Pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the frame down until it is past the latch pin. 2. Hold the metal frame firmly with both hands , and lower it to the floor. CAUTION: To decrease the possibility of in- jury, do not lower the frame by gripping [...]

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[...]

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 abou[...]

28 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 [...]

29 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[...]

30 P ART LIST—Model No. P A TL40906.0 R0906A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 2 Isolator Decal 2 8 3/4” Tek Screw 3 23 Screw 4 1 Catch 5 8 Foot Rail Screw 6 2 Front Isolator 7 4 Isolator Washer/Roller Washer 8 8 Star Washer 9 2 Platform Bolt, Back 10 2 Platform Bolt, Front 11 4 Belt Guide Screw 12 2 Belt Guide 13 2 Motor Bush[...]

31 95 1 Idler Arm Pivot Bolt 96 1 Idler Arm Spacer 9 7 1 Idler Arm 98 1 Idler Arm Spring 9 9 1 Circuit Breaker 100 1 On/Off Switch 101 1 Idler Arm Pulley # 1 10” Green/Yellow Wire, F/Ring # 1 8” Green/Yellow Wire, F/Ring # 1 6” Blue Wire, 2F # 1 4” Blue Wire, M/F # 1 10” White Wire, M/F # 1 4” Black Wire, M/F # 1 4” Red Wire, M/F # 1 [...]

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Part No. 242918 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 (PATL40906.0) • the NAME of the product (PR[...]