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  • Page 1

    CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc - tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. Model No. PFES80040 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer , we are com- mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction. If you have questions, or i[...]

  • Page 2

    2 W ARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 IMPOR T ANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    1. Read all instructions in this manual before using the elliptical trainer . Use the elliptical trainer only as described in this manual. 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the elliptical trainer are ade- quately informed of all precautions. 3. The elliptical trainer is intended for home use only . Do not use the [...]

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    4 Middle Pulley Station High Pulley Station Pulse Sensor Console Handle Pedal Handle Backrest Low Pulley Station Leg Lever Seat T op Arm BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the versatile PROFORM ® CROSSOVER ELLIPTICAL TRAINER. The elliptical trainer offers a selection of weight stations designed to develop every major muscle group of the body[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Before beginning assembly , carefully read the following information and instructions: • Assembly requires two people. • Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. • T ighten all parts as you assemble them, unless instructed to do otherwise. • As[...]

  • Page 6

    6 3. Attach the Upright Stabilizer (10) to the Upright Base (1) with two M10 x 78mm Button Screws (101) and two M10 Split W ashers (1 14). 4. Identify the Right Rail (6). Carefully tip the Upright Base (1) and the Seat Base (2) onto the left side. Attach the Right Rail to the Upright Base with four M10 x 25mm Screws (86) and four M10 Large Zinc W a[...]

  • Page 7

    7 5. Insert the connector of the Upper Wire Harness (188) into the socket of the Middle Wire Harness (37). Next, connect the two W ire Harnesses (159) together in the same manner . Note: The Upper W ire Harness connector is wider than the Wire Harness connectors. The connectors should slide easily into the sockets and snap into place. If a connecto[...]

  • Page 8

    8 8. Connect the Sensor Wire Harness (187), the Wire Harness (159), and the Upper Wire Harness (188) to the Console (71). Push the excess wire into the Upright (3). The connector should slide easily into the sock- et and snap into place. If a connector does not slide easily and snap into place, turn it over and then insert it. IF THE CONNECTOR IS N[...]

  • Page 9

    9 13. Attach the Right Pedal (28) to the Right Pedal Leg (8) with two M8 x 51mm Button Screws (98), two M8 Split W ashers (140), and two M8 W ashers (139). Repeat this step with the Left Pedal (27) and the Left Pedal Leg (7). 14. Slide a Plastic Spacer (180) onto the right Crank Shaft (68). Orient the Right Pedal Leg (8) as shown. Attach the Right [...]

  • Page 10

    10 16. Slide the two Foam Pads (64) onto the Leg Lever (4). 17. Adjust the Feet (48) under the Upright Stabilizer (10) to steady the elliptical trainer . 18. Make sure that all parts have been properly tight- ened. The use of the remaining parts will be explained in ADJUSTMENTS, beginning on the following page. 16 17 64 4 64 48 10 15. Attach the Se[...]

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    This section explains how to adjust the elliptical trainer . See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 22 for impor- tant information about how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. Also, refer to the accompanying exercise guide to see the correct form for each exercise. Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the elliptical tr[...]

  • Page 12

    12 4 44 8 157 164 7 1 2 EXTENDING THE SEA T BASE T o use the Pedal Legs (7, 8), turn the Base Knob (44) to loosen it. Extend the elliptical trainer by pulling the Seat Base (2) away from the Upright Base (1) until it stops. Retighten the Base Knob into the Seat Base. Collapse the elliptical trainer in the same manner . Always make sure the Base Kno[...]

  • Page 13

    13 MOVING THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER T o move the elliptical trainer , first unplug the T ransformer (not shown) from the 120-volt outlet and secure the elliptical trainer in the collapsed position (see EXTENDING THE SEA T BASE on page 12). Then, using the handle on the Upright Stabilizer (10), tilt the elliptical trainer onto the Stabilizer Wheels (47[...]

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    FEA TURES OF THE CONSOLE The heart of the elliptical trainer is the digital resistance training console, of fering an impressive array of fea - tures designed to make your workouts more ef fective. When the manual mode of the console is selected, you can change the resistance of the elliptical trainer with the touch of a button. As you exercise, th[...]

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    ELLIPTICAL TRAINING MANUAL OPERA TION 1. Plug In the T ransformer . See PLUGGING IN THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER on page 14. Important: Always plug in the trans- former when using the elliptical trainer . 2. Extend the Seat Base. See EXTENDING THE SEA T BASE on page 12. 3. Select the Manual Mode. When the transformer is plugged in, the manual mode will b[...]

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    4. Begin Pedaling or Press the ST ART/STOP Button to Start the Program. When you begin pedaling, the T OT AL TIME dis- play will be started. This display and the program can be started and stopped with the ST ART/ST OP button. Each program consists of several time periods of different lengths. One resistance setting and one target pace are programm[...]

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    17 Note: If you do not enter the numbers of sets and repetitions that you plan to do, the console will count the total number of repetitions that you do during your workout. 6. Perform the Exercise. When you begin exercis- ing, the T OT AL TIME dis- play will be started. This display can be started and stopped with the ST ART/ST OP button. If you h[...]

  • Page 18

    CROSSOVER TRAINING The console offers ten crossover training programs that combine elliptical exercise with strength training exer - cises. T o use a crossover training program, follow the steps below . 1. Plug In the T ransformer . See PLUGGING IN THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER on page 14. Important: Always plug in the trans- former when using the ellipti[...]

  • Page 19

    19 IFIT .COM ELLIPTICAL TRAINING IFIT .COM CD AND VIDEO PROGRAMS T o use iFIT .com CDs or videocassettes, the elliptical train er must be connected to your portable CD player , porta ble stereo, home stereo, computer with CD play- er , or VCR. See HOW T O CONNECT YOUR CD PLA YER, VCR, OR COMPUTER on pages 20–21. T o purchase iFIT .com CDs and vid[...]

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    20 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CD PLA YER, VCR, OR COMPUTER T o use iFIT .com programs, a stereo audio cable must be plugged into the iFIT jack on the back of the console. T o use iFIT .com CDs , the elliptical trainer must be con- nected to your portable CD player , portable stereo, home stereo, or computer with CD player . See pages 20 and 21 for connect[...]

  • Page 21

    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 console iFIT jack. Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT jack on your st[...]

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    EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS Muscle Building T o increase the size and strength of your muscles, push them close to their maximum capacity . Y our mus- cles will continually adapt and grow as you progres- sively increase the intensity of your exercise. Y ou can adjust the intensity level of an individual exercise in two ways[...]

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    Rest for a short period of time after each set. The ideal resting periods are: • Rest for three minutes after each set for a muscle building workout. • Rest for one minute after each set for a toning work- out. • Rest for 30 seconds after each set for a weight loss workout. Plan to spend the first couple of weeks familiarizing yourself with t[...]

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    M8 W asher (139) M8 Large Zinc W asher (74) M8 Split W asher (140) M10 Nylon Locknut (81) M8 Nylon Locknut (102) M10 Split W asher (1 14) M10 x 25mm Button Screw (87) M10 x 54mm Button Bolt (90) M10 x 78mm Button Screw (101) M10 x 75mm Button Bolt (129) M10 x 78mm Carriage Bolt (149) M10 x 25mm Screw (86) M10 x 75mm Patch Screw (99) M8 x 19mm Butto[...]

  • Page 25

    Key No. Qty . Description Key No. Qty . Description 1 1 Upright Base 2 1 Seat Base 3 1 Upright 4 1 Leg Lever 5 1 Left Rail 6 1 Right Rail 7 1 Left Pedal Leg 8 1 Right Pedal Leg 9 1 Seat Stabilizer 10 1 Upright Stabilizer 1 1 1 T op Arm 12 1 Right Arm 13 1 Left Arm 14 1 Leg Lever Bracket 15 1 Mech Frame 16 1 Right Handle 17 1 Left Handle 18 1 Large [...]

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    109 4 Short Wheel Axle 1 10 4 Wheel Bearing 1 1 1 2 98mm Spacer 1 12 3 51mm Spacer 1 13 3 Long Wheel Axle 1 14 4 M10 Split W asher 1 15 1 Push Link 1 16 2 Spring 1 17 2 M4 x 25mm Screw 1 18 2 Pulley Strap 1 19 4 M4 x 12mm Screw 120 1 Power Plug-in 121 1 M10 x 58mm Button Bolt 122 1 M10 x 32mm Button Bolt 123 2 13mm Spacer 124 1 76mm Spacer 125 4 M8[...]

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    EXPLODED DRA WING—Model No. PFES80040 R1204A 82 85 1 19 137 85 85 91 51 173 51 168 62 174 122 15 125 85 85 11 9 137 85 20 21 55 50 50 90 52 75 13 87 107 133 1 135 57 57 11 5 56 56 53 53 106 168 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 48 48 85 85 97 49 59 100 92 77 176 104 50 50 90 52 58 58 75 12 61 61 76 60 92 92 124 79 123 55 87 127 81 81 51 51 51 172 168 127 11 8[...]

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    Part No. 213036 R1204A Printed in China © 2004 ICON IP , Inc. 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 purchase[...]