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    Serial Number Decal Model No. PFTL54509.0 Serial No. Wr it e th e se ri al n um be r in t he s pa ce ab ov e fo r re fe re nc e. CAUTION Read al l preca utions a nd instr uc- tions i n this man ual befo re using this eq uipmen t. Save t his manu al for fut ure refe rence. QUESTIONS? If yo u hav e que sti ons , or if p art s are dam age d or mi ssi [...]

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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 Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ® 8 .5 ZT treadmill. The 8.5 ZT treadmill offers an impres- sive selection of features designed to make your work- outs at home more enjoyable and effective. A nd whe n youʼr e not exer cising , the uni que treadmill can be f olde d up, req uiring l ess than h alf the fl oor spac e of other t re[...]

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    6 ASSEMBL Y T o hir e an aut hori zed ser vice t echn icia n to ass embl e the tre admi ll, ca ll 1-8 00-4 45-2 480. Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispos e of the pa ckin g mate rial s unti l asse mbly i s comp lete d. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking b elt is[...]

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    7 2. Attach a Wheel (88) to the Base (87) with a 3/8" x 2" Bolt (7) and a 3/8" Nut (11). Do not over- tighten the Nut; the Wheel must turn freely. Press a Base Cap (83) into the Base (87). 87 7 11 2 88 1 . Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. W ith the help of a second person, carefully tip the treadmill onto its left side. Pa[...]

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    8 4. Hold a Bolt Spacer (81) inside the lower end of the Right Upright (80). Insert a 3/8" x 4" Bolt (9) with a 3/8" Star Washer (12) into the Right Upright and the Bolt Spacer. Repeat this step with a second Bolt Spacer (81), 3/8" x 4" Bolt (9), and 3/8" Star Washer (12). Hold the Right Upright (80) against the Right [...]

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    6. Press a Base Cap (83) into the Base (87). Hold a Bolt Spacer (81) inside the lower end of the Left Upright (75). Insert a 3/8" x 4" Bolt (9) with a 3/8" Star Washer (12) into the Left Upright and the Bolt Spacer. Repeat this step with a second Bolt Spacer (81), 3/8" x 4" Bolt (9), and 3/8" Star Washer (12). Hold the[...]

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    10 7. Set the console assembly face down on a soft surface to avoid scratching the console assem- bly. Hold the Right Handrail (104) near the con- sole assembly. Next, insert the console wire into t he large hole in the Right Handrail and pull it out of the top as shown. If necessary, use needlenose pliers to pull the console wire out. A ttach the [...]

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    1 1 10. Attach the console assembly with six 5/16" x 1" Bolts (6) and four 5/16" Star Washers (13) (only one side is shown). See steps 4 and 6. Tighten the 3/8" x 4" Bolts (9). Console Assembly 10 6 13 13 6 9. Hav e a sec ond p ers on ho ld the console assem- bly near the Right Upright (80) and the Left Upright (not shown).[...]

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    12 13. 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 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers an impressive array of features designed to help you get the most from your workouts. When the manual mode of the console is se- lected, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display continuous exercise feedback. You[...]

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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, lo- cate the reset/off circuit breaker on the trea[...]

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    16 5. Select a display mode and monitor your progress with the display. W hen the manual mode is selected, the console offers three display modes. The display mode that y ou select will determine which workout informa- tion is shown. Press the Display button repeatedly to select the desired display mode. As you walk or run on the treadmill, the dis[...]

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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 preset workouts. To select a weight loss workout or a performance workout, press the Weight Loss Workouts but- ton or the Performance Workouts button. Profiles of the speed settings of the workouts will appear in the dis[...]

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    18 HOW TO USE AN IFIT WORKOUT To purchase iFit cards at any time, go to www.iFit.com o r call the telephone number on the front cover of this manual. iFit cards are also available at select stores. 1. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 15. 2. Insert an iFit card and select a workout. To use an iFit workout, insert[...]

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    19 THE INFORMATION MODE The console features a userʼs mode that allows you to c hoose an audio setting for your iFit workouts. The userʼs mode also keeps track of the total number of m iles that the walking belt has moved and the total number of hours that the treadmill has been operated. You can also select miles or kilometers as the unit of mea[...]

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    20 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 wes t pos it ion . If yo u do n ot do t his , yo u may d ama ge t he tr ead mil l wh en yo u fol d it. R em ove t he ke y and u np lug t he po wer cor d. CA UTI ON: Y ou mu st be a ble t o saf ely l ift 4 5 lbs . [...]

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    21 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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    22 TROUBLESHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, 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 the[...]

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    23 Remove t he three #8 x 3/4" Screws (1) a nd care- fully pivot the Motor Hood (60) off. Locate the Reed Switch (71) and the Magnet (45) on the left side of the Pulley (46). 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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    24 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 th e left i dler r olle r bolt c lock wise 1 /2 of a turn; if the walking belt has shifted to the right, turn the b[...]

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    25 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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    26 P ART LIST—Model No. PFTL54509.0 R0110A 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 26 #8 x 3/4" Screw 22 #8 x 1/2" Screw 34 Console Fan Screw 44 #8 x 1" Tek Screw 51 Console Fan 66 5/16" x 1" Bolt 73 3/8" x 2" Bol[...]

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    27 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 101 1 Left Handrail 102 1 Crossbar 103 1 Right Tray 104 1 Right Handrail *– Userʼs Manual Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. For information about ordering replacement parts, see the back cover of this manual. *These parts are not illustrated.[...]

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    7 49 48 1 1 17 18 18 19 19 21 21 30 29 30 29 54 25 25 28 28 41 41 26 26 26 42 26 26 26 26 26 35 36 32 32 32 44 45 42 43 32 38 39 37 40 46 50 35 55 38 51 56 56 43 52 58 57 99 47 53 17 17 17 17 8 99 28 EXPLODED DRA WING A—Model No. PFTL54509.0 R0110A[...]

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    15 15 15 15 72 17 71 33 33 3 3 1 1 1 2 20 20 25 25 67 68 69 66 27 60 61 73 70 62 16 16 25 65 59 64 63 25 16 EXPLODED DRA WING B—Model No. PFTL54509.0 R0110A 29[...]

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    84 4 84 4 84 4 88 11 11 88 7 9 12 9 9 12 12 6 13 6 13 6 24 24 31 31 83 83 75 80 87 85 86 82 85 81 81 81 89 84 4 89 22 23 31 31 76 77 79 79 6 92 91 90 7 78 30 EXPLODED DRA WING C—Model No. PFTL54509.0 R0110A[...]

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    1 97 98 96 94 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 103 101 104 102 93 95 14 10 14 5 3 3 100 100 1 34 100 100 74 74 31 EXPLODED DRA WING D—Model No. PFTL54509.0 R0110A[...]

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    Part No. 294657 R0110A Printed in China © 2010 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) •[...]