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ProForm 590 rt manual

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    Serial Number Decal Model No. PFTL75909.0 Serial No. CAUTION Read al l preca ution s and ins truc- tions i n this ma nual be fore us ing this eq uipme nt. Sav e this ma nual for fut ure ref erenc e. QUESTIONS? If yo u ha ve qu est io ns, o r if pa rt s are dam ag ed or m iss in g, DO N OT CON - TACT T HE ST ORE; p lea se con tac t Cust ome r Care .[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS W A R N I N GD E C A LP L A C E M E N T .............................................................. 2 I M P O R T A N TP R E C A U T I O N S ................................................................ 3 B E F O R EY O UB E G I N ...................................................................... 5 A S S E M B L Y .....[...]

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    3 1. Before beginning any exercise program, con- sult your physician. This is especially impor- tant for persons over age 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. 3. Use the treadmill only as described[...]

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    4 2 0. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it is running. Always remove the key, unplug the power cord, and switch the reset/off cir- cuit breaker to the off position when the treadmill is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the location of the circuit breaker.) 21. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the treadmill until it is pro[...]

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    5 T hank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ® 590 RT treadmill. The 590 RT treadmill offers an im- pressive selection of features designed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable and effective. A nd w hen yo uʼre no t exerc ising , the uni que treadmill can be folde d up, req uirin g less th an half t he floo r space o f other t rea[...]

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    6 ASSEMBL Y T o hire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call 1-800-445-2480. Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispos e of the p acki ng ma teri als u nti l asse mbly i s com plet ed. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking b elt is coated with h[...]

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    7 3. Identify the Right Upright (79) and the Right Upright Spacer (83), which are marked with “Right” stickers. Insert the Upright Wire (86) through the Right Upright Spacer as shown. Then, set the Right Upright Spacer on the Base (60). Have a second person hold the Right Upright (79) near the Base (60). Se e th e i ns et d ra win g. Tie the wi[...]

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    8 5. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the treadmill onto its right side. Partially fold the Frame (53) so the treadmill is more stable; do not fully fold the Frame yet. Attach a Wheel (90) to the Base (60) with a 3/8" x 2" Bolt (3) and a 3/8" Locknut (11). Do not overtighten the Locknut; the Wheel must turn freely. Pre[...]

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    9 8. Identify the Left Handrail (101). Remove the tie from the bracket on the Left Handrail. Set the Left Handrail (101) on the Left Upright (77). Attach the Left Handrail with three 5/16" x 3/4" Bolts (4) and three 5/16" Star Washers (9); do not fully tighten the Bolts yet. 4 4 9 101 77 8 7. Orient the Crossbar (78) so that the indi[...]

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    10 9. Have a second person hold the Right Handrail (105) near the Right Upright (79). Remove the tie from the bracket on the Right Handrail. I nsert the Upright Wire (86) into the bottom of the Right Handrail (105) and pull it out of the hole in the top of the Right Handrail. A ttach the Right Handrail (105) to the Right Upright (79) with three 5/1[...]

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    1 1 11. Be careful not to pinch the wires in the Right Handrail (105). Attach the console assembly to the Right H andrail (105) with two #8 x 3/4" Screws (1), a 1/4" x 1 1/4" Bolt (6), and a 1/4" Star Washer (10). Repeat this step on the left side of the console assembly. Start all four Screws and b oth Bolts before tightening a[...]

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    12 14. 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 keys in a secure place; one of the hex keys is used to a[...]

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

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    14 Key Clip FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers a selection of features designed to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable. 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 displays will provide continuous exercise feedbac[...]

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    15 HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER IMPORTANT: If the treadmill has been exposed to c old temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem- perature before turning on the power. If you do not d o this, you may damage the console displays or other electrical components. Plug in the power cord (see page 13). Next, locate the reset/off circuit breaker on the treadm[...]

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    16 The left display —As you exercise, the left dis- play can show the e lapsed time and the ap- proximate number of c alories that you have burned. The display also shows the incline of the treadmill when the incline changes. The right display —The right display can show the distance that you have walked or run and the speed of the walking belt[...]

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    17 HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT 1. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 1 5. 2. Select one of the ten preset workouts. To select an aerobic workout or a perfor- mance workout, press one of the workout but- tons. The maximum speed setting and dura- tion of the selected workout will appear in the dis- plays for a few s[...]

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    18 HOW TO USE THE STEREO SOUND SYSTEM To play music or audio books through the consoleʼs s tereo speakers, you must connect your MP3 player, CD player, or other personal audio player to the con- s ole. Locate the audio cable and plug one end into the MP3 jack on the console. Plug the other end into a jack on your MP3 player, CD player, or other pe[...]

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    19 HOW T O FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the l o w es t p os iti o n. I f y ou d o n ot d o t hi s , yo u m ay d a ma g e th e tr e ad m il l w he n you f o ld i t . Re m ov e t he k ey an d u np l ug t h e po w er c or d. CA UT ION : You mu st b e abl e to s af[...]

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    20 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. It may be neces- sary to push the frame forward as you pull the knob to the left. Pivot the frame downward and release the latch knob. 2. Hold the metal frame firmly with both hands and lower it to the flo[...]

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    21 TROUBLESHOOTING M ost 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 surge suppressor, and that th[...]

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    22 Remove t he three # 8 x 3/4" Screws (1) and care- fully pivot the Motor Hood (63) off. Locate the Reed Switch (68) and the Magnet (48) 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 about 1/8 in. (3 mm). If nec- essary, l[...]

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    23 PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt is off-center, first remove the k ey and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, use the hex k ey t o turn t he lef t idl er rol ler b olt cl ock wise 1 /2 of a turn; if the walking belt has shifted to the right, turn the [...]

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    24 These guidelines will help you to plan your exercise program. For detailed exercise information, obtain a reputable book or consult your physician. Remember, proper nutrition and adequate rest are essential for successful results. EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system, exercising at the p[...]

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    25 SUGGESTED STRETCHES The 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, then [...]

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    26 P ART LIST—Model No. PFTL75909.0 R0909A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 19 #8 x 3/4" Screw 24 #8 x 1" Tek Screw 33 3/8" x 2" Bolt 46 5/16" x 3/4" Bolt 54 3/8" x 4" Bolt 62 1/4" x 1 1/4" B[...]

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    27 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 01 1 Left Handrail 102 1 Access Door 103 1 Key/Clip 104 4 Handrail Cap 1 05 1 Right Handrail 106 1 Lift Motor Wire * – 8" Blue Wire, M/F *– 10" Blue Wire, 2F *– 12" Red Wire, M/F *– 10" Black Wire, M/F * – Userʼs Manual Note: Specifications are subject to change w[...]

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    3 8 51 50 16 16 98 17 17 19 19 29 28 29 28 57 59 23 23 27 27 43 43 25 25 25 44 25 25 25 25 25 38 37 32 32 32 48 44 45 32 40 41 39 42 47 52 38 61 40 53 54 54 45 56 58 36 35 34 34 14 49 14 55 16 16 1 1 46 98 28 EXPLODED DRA WING A—Model No. PFTL75909.0 R0909A[...]

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    13 13 13 13 69 16 68 33 33 33 1 1 1 15 18 18 23 23 73 72 71 26 67 66 63 64 76 70 74 65 24 23 62 23 75 24 24 EXPLODED DRA WING B—Model No. PFTL75909.0 R0909A 29[...]

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    88 88 88 3 90 11 11 90 3 5 12 5 12 4 9 4 22 22 31 31 85 85 77 79 60 87 82 83 93 91 84 84 89 88 2 89 21 20 31 8 1 80 86 92 86 9 4 9 4 9 4 7 7 7 78 7 2 31 2 2 87 106 30 EXPLODED DRA WING C—Model No. PFTL75909.0 R0909A[...]

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    30 101 103 1 100 14 99 94 97 96 1 1 95 23 104 105 104 1 6 10 14 10 6 1 1 1 102 104 104 30 1 1 1 31 EXPLODED DRA WING D—Model No. PFTL75909.0 R0909A[...]

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    Part No. 287593 R0909A Printed in USA © 2009 ICON IP, Inc. ORDERING REPLACEMENT P ARTS T o order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, be prepared to pro- vide the following information when contacting us: • the model number and serial number of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • t[...]