ProForm PFCG2224.0 manual

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  • Page 1

    Serial Number Decal (Under Seat) Visit our website at www .proform.com new products, prizes, fitness tips, and much more! V CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc - tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. Model No. PFCG2224.0 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for future referenc[...]

  • Page 2

    W ARNING DECAL PLACEMENT The decal shown here has been placed on the exercise bench. If the decal is missing or illegible, please 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. 2 W ARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    1. Read all instructions in this manual and all warnings on the exercise bench before using the exercise bench. Use the exercise bench only as described in this manual. 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the exercise bench are ade- quately informed of all precautions. 3. The exercise bench is intended for home use [...]

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    4 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Foot Rest Resistance Knob Resistance Leg Base Backrest Seat Handle Arm Console Rail Thank you for selecting the versatile PROFORM ® CAR- D IO GLIDE PLUS exercise bench. The exercise bench is designed to develop every major muscle group of the body . Whether your goal is to tone your body , build dra- matic muscle size and streng[...]

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    5 ASSEMBL Y 1. Attach the Front Stabilizer (3) to the Base (1) with two M10 x 78mm Carriage Bolts (50) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (64). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet. 2. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (2) to the Base (1) with two M10 x 78mm Carriage Bolts (50) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (64). T ighten the M10 Nylon Locknuts (64) used in steps 1 and 2[...]

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    6 3. Orient the Seat (14) as shown. Attach the Seat to the Seat Carriage (13) with four M6 x 16mm S crews (55). 4. Pull the Seat Pin (18) out of the Seat Carriage (13) and turn it 90 degrees (see inset drawing B). Set the Seat Carriage on the Rail (4) so that the Seat Pin is on the same side as the adjustment holes and the preassembled Small Seat W[...]

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    7 6. Orient the Backrest (12) so that the narrow end is over the top of the Backrest Frame (1 1). Attach t he Backrest to the Backrest Frame with two M6 x 25mm Screws (77) and two M6 x 45mm Screws ( 78). 8. Attach the Foot Plate (9) to the Rail (4) with four M6 x 25mm Button Screws (57). Do not tighten the Screws yet. 7. Slide the top of the Backre[...]

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    8 This section explains how to adjust the exercise bench. See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 13 for impor- tant information about how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. Refer to the accompanying exer- cise guide to see the correct form for each exercise. M ake sure all parts are properly tightened each time the exercise bench is u[...]

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    9 83 80 5 4 6 21 Bracket A TT ACHING THE ACCESSORIES A Handle (68) can be attached to the Rope (80) with a Clip (83). The other accessories can be attached to the Rope in the same manner . 68 ADJUSTING THE ARM POSITION Change the position of an Arm (5 or 6) by pulling the Arm Pin (21) until it disengages the bracket on the Rail (4). Pivot the Arm t[...]

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    10 REPLACING THE BA TTERIES R emove the four M4 x 16mm Screws (76) from the Conso le (84). Insert three “AA” batteries in the C onsole battery case. Alkaline batteries are recom- mende d. Reattach the Console to the Rail (4) and the Foot Plate (9) with the four Screws. 76 76 4 76 Battery Case 8 4 9 TIGHTENING THE ROPE The type of Rope (80) used[...]

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    FEA TURES OF THE CONSOLE T he console features five modes that provide instant exercise feedback during your workouts. The modes are described below . Cycles/Minute—This mode displays the number of repetitions you are completing per minute. T ime—This mode displays the elapsed time. Note: If you stop exercising for a few seconds, the time mode [...]

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    Leg Press, Overhead Extension, Shoulder Press USER’S WEIGHT RESIST ANCE SETTING 100 11 0 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 1 26 27 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 39 40 2 31 32 33 34 35 36 38 40 41 43 45 46 48 50 52 53 3 37 38 40 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 55 58 60 63 65 68 4 44 46 47 49 51 54 56 59 61 64 67 70 74 77 80 83 5 5[...]

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    13 EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS Muscle Building— T o increase muscle size, use a high amount of resistance. Y our muscles will adapt and grow as you progressively increase the intensity of your exer- cise by: • changing the level of resistance • changing the number of repetitions or sets performed. (A “repetition” [...]

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    14 MONDA Y D ate: / / EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS AEROBIC EXERCISE AEROBIC EXERCISE TUESDA Y Date: / / WEDNESDA Y Date: / / THURSDA Y Date: / / FRIDA Y Date: / / Make photocopies of this page for scheduling and recording your workouts.[...]

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    15 MONDA Y D ate: / / EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS AEROBIC EXERCISE AEROBIC EXERCISE TUESDA Y Date: / / WEDNESDA Y Date: / / THURSDA Y Date: / / FRIDA Y Date: / / Make photocopies of this page for scheduling and recording your workouts.[...]

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    M10 x 78mm Carriage Bolt (50) M10 Nylon Locknut (64) M6 x 25mm Button Screw (57) M6 x 38mm Button Screw (53) M10 x 22mm Bolt Set (66) M4 x 25mm Round Head Screw (47) M4 x 16mm Screw (76) M6 x 25mm Screw (77) M6 x 16mm Screw (55) M6 x 45mm Screw (78) P ART IDENTIFICA TION CHART R efer to the drawings below to identify small parts used in assembly . [...]

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    Note: “#” indicates a non-illustrated part. Specifications are subject to change without notice. See the back cover of this manual for information about ordering replacement parts. K ey No. Qty . Description Key No. Qty . Description 1 1 Base 2 1 Rear Stabilizer 3 1 Front Stabilizer 4 1 Rail 5 1 Left Arm 6 1 Right Arm 7 1 Resistance Leg Extensi[...]

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    EXPLODED DRA WING—Model No. PFCG2224.0 R0205C 54 24 23 22 75 21 47 29 58 30 30 58 9 57 57 57 14 55 55 55 55 35 35 44 34 34 64 64 50 19 19 1 64 16 17 76 46 46 43 47 19 19 2 3 50 64 26 26 51 51 20 52 52 4 39 75 37 22 54 24 23 21 5 56 75 6 29 47 73 42 42 45 33 33 10 53 65 48 28 61 8 75 1 2 78 11 33 33 45 33 45 45 45 33 60 67 27 37 7 71 36 76 84 76 7[...]

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    LIMITED W ARRANTY ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. (ICON), warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and mate- rial, under normal use and service conditions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser . ICON's obligation under this warranty is limited to re[...]