ProForm PFTL14008.0 manual

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    USER'S MANUAL CAUTION Read al l preca ution s and ins truc- tions i n this ma nual be fore us ing this eq uipme nt. Sav e this m anual for fut ure ref eren ce. Serial Number Decal Model No. PFTL14008.0 Serial No. Wr it e t he s er i al n um b er i n th e s pa ce ab ov e f or r ef e re nc e . QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to [...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS W A R N I N GD E C A LP L A C E M E N T .............................................................. 2 I M P O R T A N TP R E C A U T I O N S ................................................................. 3 B E F O R EY O UB E G I N ....................................................................... 6 A S S E M B L Y ...[...]

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    3 1. Before beginning this or any exercise pro- gram, consult your physician. This is espe- cially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health prob- lems. 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. 3. Use the treadmill [...]

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    4 1 8. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. Adjust the speed in small increments to a void sudden jumps in speed. 1 9. The pulse sensors are not medical devices. Various factors, including the user's move- m ent, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensors are intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate[...]

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    5 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Power Lines Ground Clamps Ground Clamps Ground Clamp Bonding Jumper Standoff Insulators Antenna Lead-in Wire Ground Wire Ground Wire Antenna Discharge Unit To External 75 Ohm Terminal of Treadmill Mast Service Entrance Equipment Power Service Grounding Electrode System (e.g. Interior Metal Water Pipe) Service Entrance Con[...]

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    6 Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ® PERSPECTIVE ES treadmill. The PERSPECTIVE ES treadmill offers an impressive selection of features de- signed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable and effective. And whe n youʼr e not exe rcisi ng, the uniqu e treadmill can be fold ed up, re quiri ng less t han half th e floor s pace of[...]

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    7 ASSEMBL Y T o hi re an au tho rize d ser vic e tech nic ian t o asse mbl e the t read mil l, ca ll tol l-f ree 1 -800 -44 5-24 80. Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking b [...]

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    8 2. Hold the Right Upright (74) near the Right Base Cover (77). See t he i n se t dr a wi ng . M ak e su r e th e wi r e ti e is i n t he r ec t an gu l ar h ol e as s h ow n . Tie the wire tie in the lower end of the Right Upright securely around the end of the U pright Wire Harness (75). Then, pull the other end of the wire tie up through the to[...]

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    9 4. Identify the Right Upright Sleeve (96) and the Left Upright Sleeve (95); the Upright Sleeves are labeled. Slide the Right Upright Sleeve onto t he Right Upright (74) and the Left Upright Sleeve onto the Left Upright (73). 95 “Right” “Left” 96 4 74 73 5. With t he h elp o f a se con d pe rso n, h old t he co n- sol e as sem bl y nea r t[...]

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    10 6. Connect the TV Cable (49) and the AV Cable (97) to the cables extending from the console assembly. Remove t he w ire t ie fr om t he TV C able and the AV Cable. The n, in se rt th e co n- nec to rs do wn in to t he Le ft Up ri ght ( 73 ). Next , in ser t th e bra cke ts o n the H an dra il s (99 ) int o the Upri ght s (7 3, 74 ). Make sure th[...]

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    1 1 10. Note th e locat ion of the 7 5 ohm ter minal a nd the audio /vide o input j ack on th e tread mill . For the telev ision t o opera te, the i nclud ed AV Wir e (88) and you r DVD pl ayer or V CR must b e conne cted to the au dio/v ideo in put jac k or a CATV c able or anten na must b e conne cted to t he 75 ohm termi- nal (se e page 1 3). 10[...]

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    12 1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. Remove the indicated #8 x 3/4" Screws (4) from the Pulse Receiver Cover (70) on the back of the Console (66). 2. Next, hold the receiver so that the small cylinder is oriented as shown. Attach the re- ceiver to the Pulse Receiver Cover (70) with the two included small screws. 3. Connect the wir[...]

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    13 HOW TO CONNECT AN ANTENNA Place an indoor VHF antenna or an outdoor combina- tion VHF/UHF an- tenna in the desired location. Outdoor antennas are sub- ject to weathering that can reduce sig- nal quality. Inspect your outdoor an- tenna and the lead- in wiring before connecting the an- tenna. 75 Ohm CATV Cable 1. Connect the 75 ohm CATV cable from[...]

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    OPERA TION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT Y our treadmill features a walking belt coated with high- performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sil- icone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking platform. Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear. HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD [...]

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    FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The tre admil l conso le offe rs an imp ressi ve sele ction o f featu res des igne d to make yo ur work outs mo re eff ec- tive an d enjoy able. When the manual mode of the con- sole is selected, the speed and i nclin e of t he tr eadmi ll can be ch anged w ith the t ouch of a button. As you ex- ercise, the console will disp[...]

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    HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER IMPORTANT: If the treadmill has been exposed to c old temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem- perature before turning on the power. If you do not d o this, you may damage the console displays or other electrical components. Plug in th e power c ord (se e page 14 ). Next, locate the reset/off circuit breaker on the tread[...]

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    5. Follo w your pr ogres s with th e displ ays. The mat rix —W hen you s elec t the man ual mode, t he matr ix will d ispl ay a trac k that re p- resen ts 1/4 mi le (400 meter s). As yo u exer- cise, th e in dic at ors aro un d t he track will appear in succession until the entire track appears. The track will then disappear and the indicators wi[...]

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    HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT 1. Insert the key into the console. See HOW T O TURN ON T HE POWE R on page 1 6. 2. Select a preset workout. To select a preset workout, press the Weight Loss button, the Aerobic Fitness button, or the Performance button. When a preset workout is selected, the displays will show the duration of the workout, the maxi- mum[...]

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    HOW TO CREATE A CUSTOM WORKOUT 1. Insert the ke y into the cons ole. See HOW T O TURN ON T HE POWE R on page 1 6. 2. Selec t a custo m worko ut. To select a custom workout, press the Custom but- ton repeatedly. When a custom workout is se- lected, the displays will show the duration of the workout, the maximum incline setting, the workout number, a[...]

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    HOW TO USE A CUSTOM WORKOUT 1. Insert the ke y into the cons ole. See HOW T O TURN ON T HE POWE R on page 1 6. 2. Selec t a custo m worko ut. To select a custom workout, press the Custom but- ton repeatedly. When a custom workout is se- lected, a profile of the speed settings of the work- out will scroll across the matrix. In addition, the duration[...]

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    HOW TO OPERATE THE PERSONAL TELEVISION IMPOR TANT: B efore o perat ing th e telev ision , you m ust co nnect t he AV wir e or a CATV c able to t he tread mill (s ee page 1 3). 1. Turn on the tel evision. If there is a she et of clear plas tic on the telev ision screen, rem ove the plasti c. Insert the ke y into the console. Se e HOW TO TU RN ON THE[...]

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    HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL The first time you use the re- m ote control, insert batteries (see HOW TO REPLACE THE B ATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL at the right). Next, stand on the treadmill and hold the remote control near the television. Point the remote con- trol directly at the television. Press the Power button ( ). After a few moments, the[...]

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    HOW TO ADJUST THE TELEVISION SETTINGS You must use your remote control to adjust television s ettings. Press the Menu button to enter the main menu or to return to a previous menu. Press the Exit b utton to exit a menu. Press the Channel (CH) in- crease and decrease buttons to navigate up and down in a menu and the Volume (VOL) increase and de- cre[...]

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    6. Scan and save channels. Selec t CATV or A IR. Sel ect CAT V to rece ive cha n- n els th rough t he 75 ohm t ermin al on the t readm ill. Selec t AIR to re ceiv e channe ls thro ugh an an tenna . To scan for available channels, highlight AUTO SCAN or AUTO SCAN ADD CH. To scan all chan- nels, select the Auto scan option. To scan all chan- nels and[...]

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    THE INFORMATION MODE The console features an information mode that keeps t rack of the total distance that the walking belt has moved and the total number of hours that the treadmill h as been used. The information mode also allows you to select miles or kilometers to measure distance, and to turn on and turn off the display demo mode. To sele ct t[...]

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    HOW T O FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL H OW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lo wes t pos iti on. I f yo u do no t do th is, y ou ma y per m an ent ly da mag e the t rea d mi ll. R e mo ve th e k ey a nd un p lu g the po wer cor d. C AUT IO N: Yo u mu st be a bl e to sa fe ly li ft 4 5 lbs . (20[...]

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    HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1 . Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your left hand. Pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the frame downward and release the latch knob. Note: To release the latch knob, it may be necessary to push the frame for- ward as you pull the latch knob to the left. 2. Ho ld t he me ta l fr ame f ir m[...]

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    28 TROUBLESHOOTING M ost treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the problem that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please see the front cover of this manual. PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor, and that th[...]

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    29 Lower the treadmill (see HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE on page 27). Remove the four indicated #8 x 3/4" Screws (4), and remove the Motor H ood (44). Next, locate the Reed Switch (20) and the Mag net (12) on the left side of the Pulley (11). Turn t he Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap betwee[...]

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    30 b. If the walking bel t slips when wa lked on, first r emove the key and UNP LUG THE POWER CO RD. Using the hex key, tu rn both idler ro ller bolts clo ckwise, 1/4 o f a turn. When t he walking bel t is correctly t ightened, you should be a ble to lift each e dge of the walki ng b elt 3 to 4 in. (8 to 1 0 cm) off the walk ing platform . Be caref[...]

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    31 PROBLEM: The remote control does not function correctly SOLUTION: a. Make sure you are standing on the treadmill, holding the remote control near the television and p ointing the remote control directly at the console. b . If your remote control is still not functioning correctly, t he batteries should be replaced; most re- mote control problems[...]

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    32 These guidelines will help you to plan your exercise program. For detailed exercise information, obtain a reputable book or consult your physician. Remember, 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, exercising at the p[...]

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    33 P ART LIST—Model No. PFTL14008.0 R0109A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 12 Foot Rail Cover 22 Foot Rail 38 Isolator Screw 4 54 #8 x 3/4" Screw 52 #8 x 1/2" Ground Screw 61 Walking Platform 72 Belt Guide 84 #8 Belt Guide Screw 92 [...]

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    34 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 101 1 Latch Warning Decal 102 1 M12 Nut 103 1 Right Grip 1 04 1 Reset/Off Circuit Breaker 105 2 1/4" Lock Washer 1 06 1 Incline/Controller Wire 107 1 Incline Stop Bracket 108 1 Stop Bracket Spacer 109 1 Audio Wire 110 1 Console Plate 111 2 3/8" Cable Nut 112 1 3/8" Bright Star Wash[...]

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    58 57 54 29 59 53 38 52 29 14 9 10 62 60 105 56 4 6 47 62 10 7 8 7 12 32 4 4 4 8 61 61 105 56 48 55 33 33 69 69 33 36 9 30 19 16 15 17 15 16 19 30 17 29 51 38 53 52 18 4 4 35 18 29 1 1 34 4 4 4 13 46 29 4 101 20 55 55 69 43 13 98 84 50 104 35 EXPLODED DRA WING A—Model No. PFTL14008.0 R0109A[...]

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    11 8 4 44 4 4 4 45 45 2 1 42 3 3 3 3 1 2 42 3 3 3 3 11 7 38 100 11 3 38 11 9 28 31 106 37 38 24 38 107 108 39 40 36 EXPLODED DRA WING B—Model No. PFTL14008.0 R0109A[...]

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    88 73 74 83 38 86 85 87 87 86 85 38 64 87 38 38 82 81 82 81 82 81 95 96 90 64 90 90 75 75 64 90 4 4 82 81 4 4 4 4 4 4 49 76 77 4 21 4 90 72 90 72 90 41 111 11 2 102 97 97 4 9 46 68 64 22 22 22 22 21 69 69 29 92 91 93 37 EXPLODED DRA WING C—Model No. PFTL14008.0 R0109A[...]

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    99 94 94 11 4 11 4 21 21 80 4 4 4 4 11 0 23 11 6 11 6 23 80 7 9 5 13 4 13 21 21 4 38 EXPLODED DRA WING D—Model No. PFTL14008.0 R0109A[...]

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    70 4 65 67 63 21 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 78 103 66 71 89 13 27 25 4 4 26 13 13 13 13 11 5 109 21 39 EXPLODED DRA WING E—Model No. PFTL14008.0 R0109A[...]

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    Part No. 274986 R0109A Printed in USA © 2009 ICON IP, Inc. ORDERING REPLACEMENT P ARTS To order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, be prepared to provide the following information when contacting us: • the model number and serial number of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • the [...]