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ProForm PFEL8947.0 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. Model No. PFEL8947.0 Serial No. USER’S MANUAL 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 CONT AC[...]

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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 ® 160 elliptical exerciser . The 160 elliptical exerciser provides a wide array of features designed to make your workouts at home more effective and enjoyable. For your benefit, read this manual carefully before you use the elliptical exerciser . If you have ques- tions after re[...]

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    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 hex [...]

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    6 1. Orient the the Front Stabilizer (35) as shown. Attach the two Wheels (25) to the Front Stabilizer with two M10 x 62mm Bolts (89) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (97). Attach two Feet (26) to the underside of the Front Stabilizer (35). 2. Have a second person tip the Frame (2) back- ward. Attach the Front Stabilizer (35) to the Frame with two M10 x [...]

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    7 4. Have a second person hold the Upright (6) near the Frame (2) as shown. Pull the Wire Harness (48) out of the Frame (2) and insert it upward through the Upright (6). Do not let the Wire Harness fall into the Upright; use a piece of tape or an elastic band to hold the Wire Harness in place until step 12. Insert the Upright (6) into the Frame (2)[...]

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    8 7. Position an Inner Handlebar Cover (18) and an Outer Handlebar Cover (19) around the Left Handlebar (8) as shown. Attach the Inner and Outer Handlebar Covers (18, 19) with three M4 x 16mm Self-tapping Screws (79) and an M4 x 13mm W asher (93). Start all three Self-tapping Screws before tightening them . Repeat this step for the Right Handlebar [...]

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    9 9. Apply a small amount of grease to both sides of a W ave Washer (98). Slide the W ave W asher onto the left side of the Pivot Axle (65). Next, slide the Left Handlebar (8) onto the Pivot Axle as shown. Attach the Left Handlebar (8) with an M10 x 23mm Shoulder Screw (80) and an M10 x 20mm x 1mm W asher (81). Repeat this step to attach the Right [...]

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    10 1 1. Apply a generous amount of grease to two Pedal Leg Axles (32). Insert one Pedal Leg Axle into the bottom of the Left Handlebar Leg (1 1). Insert the other Pedal Leg Axle into the left Roller Leg (21). Apply a small amount of grease to both sides of two W ave Washers (98). Place a W ave W asher on each Pedal Leg Axle (32). Orient the Left Pe[...]

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    11 HOW T O USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER Due to the size and weight of the elliptical exercis- er , moving it requires two persons. Stand in front of the elliptical exerciser , hold the upright, and place one foot against one of the front wheels. Pull on the upright and have a second person lift the base until th[...]

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    12 FEA TURES OF THE CONSOLE The advanced console offers an array of features designed to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable. When you select the manual mode of the console, you can change the resistance of the pedals with the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display continuous exercise feedback. Y ou can even measur[...]

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    13 HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE Press the Resistance decrease button or begin pedaling to turn on the console. A moment after you turn on the console, the dis- play will light. Select the manual mode. Each time you turn on the console, the manual mode will be selected automatically . If you have selected a program , reselect the manual mode by pressi[...]

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    14 Measure your heart rate if desired. If there are sheets of clear 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 dete[...]

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    15 HOW TO USE A CROSS TRAINING PROGRAM Press the Resistance decrease button or begin pedaling to turn on the console. A moment after you turn on the console, the dis- play will light. Select one of the five cross training programs. T o select a cross training program, press the Programs button repeatedly until the name of the desired cross training[...]

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    16 Perform the first strength exercise when prompted. When the first strength exercise segment begins, the name of the first strength exercise will appear in the display for a few seconds. The time will pause and flash in the display . Next, the display will show the recommended number of repetitions for the first strength exer- cise. Step off the [...]

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    17 HOW TO USE A CALORIE GOAL PROGRAM Press the Resistance decrease button or begin pedaling to turn on the console. A moment after you turn on the console, the dis- play will light. Select one of the calorie goal programs. Press the Programs button repeatedly until th e name of the desired calorie goal program appears in the display . When a calori[...]

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    18 HOW TO USE THE HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM Press the Resistance decrease button or begin pedaling to turn on the console. A moment after you turn on the console, the dis- play will light. Select the high performance program. Press the Programs button repeatedly until t he words HIGH PERFORMANCE appear in the dis- play . The program time will appear[...]

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    19 HOW TO USE THE HEART RA TE CONTROL PROGRAM Press the Resistance decrease button or begin pedaling to turn on the console. A moment after you turn on the console, the dis- play will light. Select the heart rate control program. Press the Programs button repeatedly until t he words HEART RA TE CONTROL appear in the display . Enter a target heart r[...]

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    20 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. CONSOLE TROUBLESHOOTING If th[...]

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    21 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. Each workout should include the following three parts: W arming Up— Begin each workout with 5 to 10 min- utes of stretching and light exercise. A proper warm- up in[...]

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    22 STRENGTH TRAINING GUIDELINES During strength exercises, you must maintain proper form for the best results. Maintaining proper form involves moving through the full range of motion for each exercise and moving only the appropriate parts of the body . Exercising in an uncontrolled manner will reduce the benefits of strength exercises. On the exer[...]

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    23 NOTES[...]

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    24 1 1 Base 2 1 Frame 3 2 Outer Crank Arm Cover 4 2 Inner Crank Arm Cover 5 1 Console 6 1 Upright 7 2 Roller Cover 8 1 Left Handlebar 9 1 Right Handlebar 10 2 Handlebar Endcap 1 1 2 Handlebar Leg 12 1 Left Roller Leg 13 1 Left Pedal 14 1 Left Pedal Leg 15 1 Right Pedal 16 1 Right Pedal Leg 17 2 Frame Cover 18 2 Inner Handlebar Cover 19 2 Outer Hand[...]

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    25 97 2 M10 Nylon Locknut 98 8 W ave Washer 99 1 M4 x 12mm Screw 100 3 Star W asher # 3 Hex Key # 1 Grease # 1 User ’ s Manual 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. Key No. Qty . Description Key No. Qt[...]

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    26 EXPLODED DRA WING A—Model No. PFEL8947.0 R0906B 1 2 3 3 6 35 8 9 10 10 11 11 17 17 18 18 19 19 4 4 23 23 25 25 26 49 49 26 26 33 33 33 33 36 38 38 39 40 43 44 44 45 47 47 48 50 51 52 53 55 56 57 59 61 62 63 64 65 66 66 36 41 41 77 77 41 41 58 20 20 67 68 73 73 74 74 74 74 75 75 89 69 47 96 96 47 90 97 97 89 89 79 85 85 79 79 79 79 79 80 81 81 [...]

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    27 13 15 14 16 28 29 31 31 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 54 60 54 60 33 33 7 7 12 21 22 22 24 24 27 27 27 27 34 34 34 34 32 32 37 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 42 42 46 46 46 46 46 46 91 94 82 82 83 83 82 83 83 82 94 91 94 91 80 80 80 80 88 86 79 79 79 79 80 87 91 80 94 87 85 88 88 88 92 92 92 92 84 79 86 84 88 85 87 85 85 98 98 98 98 EXPLODED DRA WING B—Mod[...]

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    Part No. 246617 R0906B Printed in China © 2006 ICON IP , Inc. LIMITED W ARRANTY ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. (ICON) warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and material, under normal use and service conditions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of pur- chase. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser[...]