ProForm DTL73942 manual

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    Model No. DTL73942 Serial No. CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc - tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this man - ual for future reference. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. QUESTIONS? If you have questions, or if there are missing parts, we will guar- antee complete satisfaction throu gh dire[...]

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

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    3 W ARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill. 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 descri[...]

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    20. When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, an electronic “chirping” sound will alert you when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill is about to change. Always listen for the “chirp” and be prepared for speed and/or in- cline changes. In some instances, the speed and/or incline may change before the per- sonal trainer describes the change. [...]

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    5 Congratulations for purchasing the PROFORM ® 5K tre adm il l. The PROFORM 5K treadmill offers an im- pressive array of features to help you achieve your fit- ness goals in the convenience of your home. From the advanced console to the cushioned walking platform, the PROFORM 5K treadmill is designed to make each workout more effective and enjoyab[...]

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    ASSEMBL Y Assembly requires two persons. 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[...]

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    7 68 5 Collar Spring 20 55 Knob 105 3 Small Holes 3. With the help of a second person, raise the treadmill Frame (55). Hold the Latch Housing (68) and the Latch Housing Cover (5) against the sides of the Frame as shown. Loosely thread the two blunt-tipped 1/2” Screws (105) into the Latch Housing Cover and the Latch Housing as shown. Do not tighte[...]

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    8 THE PERFORMANT LUBE TM WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with PERFORMANT LUBE TM , a high-performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking plat- form. Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear. HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD[...]

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    9 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 selected, the speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with a touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display instant exercise feedback. You can eve[...]

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    HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER Plug in the power cord (see page 8). Locate the reset/off circuit breaker on the treadmill near the power cord. Switch the circuit breaker to the reset position. Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip attached to the key (see the drawing on page 9) and slide the clip onto the waistband of your cloth es. N e[...]

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    1 1 Distance/Incline dis- play —This display shows the distance that you have walked or run and the incline level of the treadmill. The display will change from one number to the other every few s econd s. Note: Each time the incline changes, the display will show the incline setting for s evera l seconds. Calories/Pulse display —This display s[...]

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    12 HOW TO USE PERSONAL TRAINER PROGRAMS Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 10. Select one of the personal trainer programs. To select a personal trainer program, press one of the Walk, Jog, or Run buttons. The indi- cator on the button that you press will light. When a personal trainer program is selected, the Spe[...]

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    13 To stop the program at any time, press the Stop button. The time will begin to flash in the Pace/Time display . To restart the program, press the St art button or the Spe ed in creas e button. T he walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph. When the next segment of the program begins, the treadmill will automatically adjust to the speed and incli[...]

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    14 HOW TO USE HEART RATE PROGRAMS Put on the optional chest pulse sensor. You must wear the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 21) to use a heart rate program. Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 10. Select a heart rate program. To select a heart rate program, press the Interval or Self Select button. The indica[...]

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    15 Each heart rate program is divided into several time segments of different lengths. O ne ta rg et he ar t ra te is programmed for each segment. Note: If the Self Select program is selected, the same target heart rate is programmed for all segments. During each segment, the console will regularly compare your heart rate to the current target hear[...]

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    16 HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER To use iFIT.com CDs , the treadmill must be con- nected to your portable CD player, portable stereo, home stereo, or computer with CD player. See pages 16 and 17 for connecting instructions. To use iFIT.com videocassettes , the treadmill must be connected to your VCR. See page 18 f[...]

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    17 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 the audio cable into the jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord. Plug the other end of the cable into the included adapter. Plug the adapter into the [...]

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    18 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is being 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 17. A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the[...]

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    19 If the speed or incline settings are too high or too low, you can manually override the settings by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on the con - sole. However, when the next “chirp” is heard, the speed and/or incline will change to the next settings of the CD or video program. To stop the walking belt at any time, press the Stop button[...]

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    20 HOW TO USE PROGRAMS 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 more information. To use programs from our Web site, the treadmill must be connected to your home computer. See HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER on pag[...]

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    21 THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE The console features an information mode that keeps track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has been operated and the total number of miles or kilome - ters that the walking belt has moved. The information mode also allows you to switch the console from miles per hour to kilometers per hour. In additi[...]

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    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 permanently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 1. Hold the [...]

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    23 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 call our Customer Service Department toll- free at 1-888-533-1333, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). PROBLEM: The powe[...]

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    24 PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION: a. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 8. b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor- mance may decrease and the walking belt may be- come damaged. Remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD . Using the allen wrench,[...]

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    25 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 the proper intensity. Th[...]

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    To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. 26 P ART LIST—Model No. DTL73942 R0304A 1 2 Foot Rail 2 4 Foot Screw 3 1 Audio Wire 4 4 Isolator 5 1 Latch Housing Cover 6 1 Platform 7 4 Walking Platform Screw 8 1 Walking Belt 9 2 Frame Pivot Bolt 10 4 Frame Pivot Washer 11 1 Front Wheel/Pulley 12 [...]

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    101 1 Pulse Wire 102 1 Power Cord 103 1 Power Cord Grommet 104 2 Warning Decal 105 2 1/2” Screw 106 1 Jack 107 1 iFIT.com Audio Cable 108 2 Rear Roller Star Washer 109 2 Controller Screw 110 1 Incline Motor Bolt (Bottom) 111 1 Incline Bracket 112 2 Outlet Bracket Star Washer 113 1 Static Decal 114 4 Console Star Washer # 1 8” Blue Wire, 2 F # 1[...]

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    103 102 56 9 10 29 15 14 13 10 100 33 40 3 89 60 18 17 40 16 13 31 9 10 29 12 7 57 66 42 42 66 84 41 84 84 53 52 7 57 4 4 2 48 48 2 54 1 21 21 21 21 55 1 1 6 58 43 27 43 27 27 43 40 40 19 45 40 19 8 46 40 10 28 1 21 21 21 21 14 15 10 13 43 27 1 12 90 20 20 68 5 105 87* 53 52 108 108 30 40 40 39 40 1 13 40 40 40 25 38 37 109 40 36 35 34 50* 22 32 13[...]

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    13 77 78 98 43 104 104 73 13 77 78 73 13 98 43 86 13 91 1 10 88 88 40 40 65 1 1 1 80 26 63 23 81 40 40 82 40 70 64 40 40 40 40 40 76 40 40 40 59 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 67 83 83 40 40 40 40 40 40 62 62 75 85 61 93 82 40 95 97 96 106 107 29 71 101 72 99 99 69 69 1 14 1 14 1 14 69 EXPLODED DRA WING—Model No. DTL73942 R0304A[...]

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    Part No. 211119 R0304A Printed in USA © 2004 ICON IP, Inc. HOW T O ORDER REPLACEMENT P ARTS To order replacement parts, call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-888-533-1333, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please be prepared to give the following information: • The[...]