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ProForm PFEL5105.3 manual

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    CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using this equipment. Keep this manu- al for future reference. Serial Number Decal Model No. PFEL5105.3 Serial No. QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer , we are com- mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction. If y ou have questions, or if parts are damaged or missing, PLEASE CON[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORT ANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ASSEMBL Y . . . . . .[...]

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    3 IMPORT ANT PRECAUTIONS W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of serious injury , read the following important precau- tions before using the elliptical exerciser . 1. Read all instructions in this manual and all warnings on the elliptical exerciser before using the elliptical exerciser . Use the ellipti- cal exercise only as described in this manual. 2. [...]

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    4 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ® 850 elliptical exerciser . The 850 elliptical exerciser provides a wide array of features designed to make your workouts at home more effective and enjoy- able—and when you’re not exercising, the unique 850 elliptical exerciser can be folded out of the way . For your benefi[...]

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    5 ASSEMBL Y T o hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser , call toll-free 1-800-445-2480. Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the included he[...]

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    6 1. While another person lifts the Base (1), attach the Front Stabilizer (6) to the Base with two M10 x 80mm Carriage Bolts (82) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (81). 2. Remove the indicated screw and the shipping bracket from the Base (1). Discard the screw and the shipping bracket. Next, turn the Base Foot (26) into the Base (1) as far as possible. 3[...]

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    7 5. While another person holds the Upright (3), connect the Upper Wire Harness (48) to the Lower Wire Harness (49). Gently pull the upper end of the Upper Wire Harness to remove any slack, and insert the Upright into the Base (1). Attach the Upright with an M8 x 69mm Button Bolt (80), an M8 Split W asher (90), and an M8 Jamnut (79). Do not tighten[...]

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    8 9. Identify the Left Handlebar (8) and the Left Upper Body Arm (1 1), which are marked with stickers. Orient the Left Handlebar (8) and the Left Upper Body Arm (1 1) as shown. Insert the Left Handlebar into the Left Upper Body Arm. Attach the Left Handlebar with two M8 x 43mm Button Bolts (78) and two M8 Jamnuts (79). Make sure that the Jamnuts a[...]

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    9 12. Identify the Left Pedal (13) and the Left Pedal Leg (14), which are marked with stickers. Attach the Left Pedal (13) to the Left Pedal Leg (14) with an M4 x 45mm Screw (108), three M4 x 14mm Screws (104), and four Star W ashers (1 12). Attach the Right Pedal (not shown) to the Right Pedal Leg (not shown) in the same way . 13 14 104 104 11 2 1[...]

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    10 13. Apply a thin film of grease to one of the Pedal Leg Axles (32) and to the faces of the two Pedal Leg Bushings (33) in the Left Pedal Leg (14). Next, slide an M8 W asher (88) and a Pedal Leg Cover (31) onto an M8 x 23mm Shoulder Screw (1 15), and turn the Shoulder Screw a few turns into the Pedal Leg Axle (32). While another person holds the [...]

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    11 HOW T O USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER HOW TO FOLD AND UNFOLD THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER When the elliptical exerciser is not in use, the frame can be folded out of the way . First, lift the latch under each pedal leg, and lift the pedal legs off the sleeves on the crank arms. Next, raise the pedal legs until they touch the magnets on the upper body[...]

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    12 HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER T o mount the elliptical exerciser , hold the handlebars and step onto the pedal that is in the lowest position. Next, step onto the other pedal. Push the pedals until they begin to move with a continuous motion. Note: The crank arms can turn in either direction. It is recommended that you turn the cra[...]

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    13 FEA TURES OF THE CONSOLE The advanced console offers an array of features designed to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable. When the manual mode of the console is selected, you can change the resistance of the pedals with the touch of a button. As you exercise, the con- sole will provide continuous exercise feedback. Y ou can even mon[...]

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    14 T o use the manual mode of the console , follow the steps beginning on page 14. T o use a calorie goal program , see page 16. T o use a pulse control pro- gram , see page 16. T o use the distance program , see page 18. T o use a resistance & rpm program, see page 18. T o use an iFIT .com CD or video pro - gram , see page 22. T o use an iFIT [...]

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    15 Measure your heart rate if desired. If there are thin sheets of plastic on the metal contacts on the handgrip pulse sensor , remove the plastic. T o measure your heart rate, hold the handgrip pulse sen- sor , with your palms resting against the metal contacts. A void moving your hands or gripping the contacts too tightly . When your pulse is det[...]

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    16 HOW TO USE A CALORIE GOAL PROGRAM Press the Resistance decrease button or begin pedaling to turn on the console. A moment after the console is turned on, the dis- play will light. Select one of the calorie goal programs. Press the Programs button repeatedly until “P 1” or “P 2” and a goal of 300 calories or 500 calo- ries appear in the d[...]

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    17 Hold the handgrip pulse sensor . It is not necessary to hold the handgrip pulse sensor continuously during a pulse control pro- gram; however , you should hold the handgrip pulse sensor frequently for the program to oper- ate properly . Each time you hold the handgrip pulse sensor , keep your hands on the metal contacts for at least 30 seconds. [...]

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    18 HOW TO USE THE DIST ANCE PROGRAM Press the Resistance decrease button or begin pedaling to turn on the console. A moment after the console is turned on, the dis- play will light. Select the distance program. Press the Programs button repeatedly until “P 5” and a goal of 5,000 revolutions appear in the display . Begin pedaling to start the pr[...]

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    19 Important: The pace settings are intended only to provide motivation. Y our actual pace may be slower than the pace settings. Make sure to exercise at a pace that is comfortable for you. When only three seconds remain in the first seg- ment of the program, both the Current Segment column and the column to the right will flash, a series of tones [...]

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    20 T o use iFIT .com CDs , the elliptical exerciser must be connected to your portable CD player , portable stereo, home stereo, or computer with CD player . See pages 20 and 21 for connecting instructions. T o use iFIT .com videocassettes , the elliptical exerciser must be connect- ed to your VCR. See page 22 for connecting instruc- tions. T o use[...]

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    21 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 a 1/8" to RCA stereo audio cable (available at electronics stores) into the jack beneath the console. Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT jack on [...]

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    22 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 21. A. Plug one end of a 1/8" to RCA ster[...]

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    23 Note: If the resistance of the pedals and/or the pace setting does not change when a “chirp” is heard: • Make sure that the letters “iFIT” appear in the display . • Adjust the volume of your CD player or VCR. If the volume is too high or too low , the con- sole may not detect the program signals. • Make sure that the audio cable is[...]

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    24 Inspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical exerciser regularly . Replace any worn parts immediately . T o clean the elliptical exerciser , use a damp cloth and a small amount of mild soap. Important: T o avoid damage to the console, keep liquids away from the console and keep the console out of direct sunlight. BA TTERY REPLACEMENT If the c[...]

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    25 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES The following guidelines will help you to plan your exercise program. Remember that 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, the key to achieving the desired results is to exercise with the prop[...]

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    26 SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce. 1. T oe T ouch 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[...]

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    27 NOTES[...]

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    28 1 1 Base 2 1 Frame 3 1 Upright 4 1 Upright Endcap 5 1 Console 6 1 Front Stabilizer 7 1 Rear Stabilizer 8 1 Left Handlebar 9 1 Right Handlebar 10 2 Handlebar Endcap 1 1 1 Left Upper Body Arm 12 1 Right Upper Body Arm 13 1 Left Pedal 14 1 Left Pedal Leg 15 1 Right Pedal 16 1 Right Pedal Leg 17 2 Upright Cover 18 1 Left Front Handlebar Cover 19 1 L[...]

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    29 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. 101 8 M4 x 16mm Round Head Screw 102 4 Motor W asher 103 27 M4 x 16mm Screw 104 8 M4 x 14mm Screw 105 6 M4 x 32mm Round Head Screw 106 2 M8 x 31mm Shoulder Screw [...]

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    30 EXPLODED DRA WING A—Model No. PFEL5105.3 R0307B 1 4 3 5 6 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 25 25 26 30 30 30 30 30 30 31 31 32 33 33 31 33 32 33 31 34 35 35 80 78 101 101 79 105 105 88 84 79 84 101 101 74 105 79 78 88 84 104 11 5 11 5 104 88 84 104 11 5 11 5 104 104 84 88 89 82 81 81 81 89 48 49 84 73 73 108 88 88 88 88 1[...]

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    31 66 2 7 24 24 27 27 28 29 75 76 36 86 99 87 106 37 38 39 40 41 42 42 43 103 103 103 103 103 107 107 103 38 43 42 42 41 106 36 75 37 83 87 87 76 103 103 103 103 86 99 44 98 98 44 45 46 47 47 103 100 103 51 50 53 56 79 57 58 59 60 103 103 85 96 61 62 62 63 64 63 65 66 67 68 69 11 3 97 70 95 103 79 71 72 107 100 103 103 103 102 102 107 88 88 109 109[...]

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    Part No. 253568 R0307B Printed in China © 2007 ICON IP , Inc. ORDERING REPLACEMENT P ARTS T o order replacement parts, see the front cover of this manual. T o help us assist you, please be prepared to give the following information when contacting us: • the MODEL NUMBER of the product (PFEL5105.3) • the NAME of the product (PROFORM 850 ellipti[...]