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  • Page 1

    USER'S MANUAL Model No. PFTL54806.0 Serial No. CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. Visit our website at www .proform.com new products, prizes, fitness tips, and much more! QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete custome[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ASSEMBLY . . . . .[...]

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    3 W ARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the f ollowing important precautions and information before operating the treadmill. IMPORT ANT PRECAUTIONS 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure t hat all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions. 2. Use the[...]

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    4 The decals shown here have been placed on the tread- mill. If a decal is missing, or if it is not legible, call the toll-free telephone number on the front cover of this man- ual and request a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown. Note: The decals are not shown at actual size. 50% 2 1. When folding or moving the treadmill[...]

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    5 Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM ® 540 treadmill. The 540 treadmill combines advanced tech- nology with innovative design to let you enjoy an excel- lent form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience a nd privacy of y our h ome. And when you’re not exer- cising, the unique 540 t readm ill can be folded up, re- quiring less than hal[...]

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    ASSEMBL Y T o hire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call toll-free 1-800-445-2480. 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 belt is coated with high-[...]

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    7 2. Have a second person hold the Bas e (52 ) i n the position shown. Identify the Left Upright (53) (the Right Upright [54] h as a large hole near the lower end). Hold the Left Upright (53) so that the two small holes are on top as shown. Insert two Upright Bolts (2) with two Upright Washers (14) into the base of the Left Upright. Attach the Left[...]

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    8 5. See the left inset drawing. Identify the two Frame Spacers (11). Open the included packet of g rease, and apply grease to both sides of both Frame Spacers. Then, identify the outer side of e ach Frame Spacer. Hold a Frame Spacer (11) between the Right Upright (54) and the Lift Frame (23), with the outer side of the Frame Spacer facing the Righ[...]

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    8. See drawing 8a. If there is a guard on the end of the Console Wire, press the indicated tab and re- move the guard with needlenose pliers. Discard the guard. With the help of a second person, hold the Console (91) near the Right Upright (54). Remove the strap from the Wire Harness (39). Connect the Wire Harness to the console wire. Make sure to [...]

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    12. See the lower drawing. Position the Uprights (53, 54) so that the treadmill Frame (51) is cen- tered between the Uprights. See steps 2, 5, and 6 . Firmly tighten the two Colored Patch Frame Bolts (1) and the four Upright Bolts (2). Be careful not to overtighten the Colored Patch Frame Bolts. With the help of a second person, Carefully raise the[...]

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    1 1 1 1 14. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. Keep the included hex key in a secure place. The hex key is used to adjust the walking belt (see page 21). To protect the floor or carpet, place a mat under the treadmill. 13. Attach the Latch Housing (48) to the Left U pright (53) with two Latch Screws (10); [...]

  • Page 12

    OPERA TION AND ADJUSTMENT T HE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT Your 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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    13 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The advanced treadmill console offers a selection of features designed to make your workouts more effec- tive. When you select the manual mode of the console, you can c hange the speed and incline of the treadmill with the touch of a button. As you exercise, the console will display continuous exercise feedback. You can e[...]

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    14 HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER Plug in the power cord (see page 13). Locate the reset /off c ircuit breaker near the power cord. Make s ure that the circuit breaker is in the reset position. Next, stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip attached to the key (see the drawing on page 13) and slide the clip onto the waistband of your cloth[...]

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    15 The left side of the display will show the elapsed t ime, the distance that you have walked or run, a nd the incline level of the treadmill. Note: When a program is selected, the display will show the time remaining in the program instead of the elapsed time. The right side of the dis- play will show the ap- proximate number of calories you have[...]

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    16 H OW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM I nsert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 14. Select a preset program. To select one of the six preset pro- grams, press the Certified Personal Trainer Programs button re- peatedly. When a preset program is selected, the program time will appear in the display, the maxi- mum incline sett[...]

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    17 THE INFORMATION MODE T he console features an information mode that keeps track of treadmill usage information. The information m ode also allows you to select miles or kilometers as the unit of measurement and to turn on and turn off the demo mode. To select the information mode, hold down the S top butto n, in sert the key into the console, an[...]

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    18 HOW T O FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. Next, unplug the power cord. CAUTION: Y ou must be able to safely lift 45 lbs. (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 1. Hold the metal frame firmly in the location shown by the arrow at the [...]

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    19 HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Using your left hand, pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Next, lower the frame until it is past the latch pin. Then, release the latch knob. 2. Hold the frame firmly with both hands, and lower it to the floor. To decrease the possib[...]

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    20 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom 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 suppress[...]

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    21 PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on S OLUTION: a . Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 12. b . If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor- mance may decrease and the walking belt may be- come damaged. Remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD . Using the hex key, [...]

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    22 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex- ercise program. For more detailed exercise informa- tion, obtain a reputable book or consult your physician. 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 [...]

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    23 1 2 Colored Patch Frame Bolt 2 6 Upright Bolt/ Lift Frame Bolt 3 1 Console Fan 4 14 Console Screw 5 6 Handrail Star Washer 6 1 Warning Decal 7 2 Crossbar Star Washer 8 6 Handrail Bolt 9 6 Upright Star Washer 10 16 Console Screw/ Latch Screw 11 4 Frame Spacer 12 1 Console Back 13 4 Wheel Housing Bolt 14 6 Upright Washer 15 1 Key/Clip 16 8 Nut 17 [...]

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    24 EXPLODED DRA WING A—Model No. PFTL54806.0 R0407A 93 17 81 86 51 76 67 28 62 89 104 83 93 6 31 46 25 25 25 25 25 75 75 56 25 71 68 28 18 61 19 44 27 29 55 36 21 42 21 29 60 36 19 42 27 44 19 19 78 50 78 64 4 10 50 41 41 41 41 10 94 97 10 10 74 1 1 1 1 16 16 44 44 95 96 101 101[...]

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    25 EXPLODED DRA WING B—Model No. PFTL54806.0 R0407A 34 44 79 34 30 59 38 66 90 20 20 20 37 99 65 47 47 47 57 21 21 42 42 21 95 87 2 23 2 72 58 92 82 40 49 21 98 100 38[...]

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    26 EXPLODED DRA WING C—Model No. PFTL54806.0 R0407A 80 4 21 54 11 53 14 1 9 1 11 14 9 10 48 39 85 26 63 10 63 26 26 63 33 7 7 22 8 8 77 24 5 9 2 9 39 70 35 16 63 26 69 69 43 45 32 43 13 16 2 8 5 8 5 2 7 7 10 10 10 77 63 26 10 10 10 10 35 16 70 69 69 63 26 45 32 43 43 32 13 16 84 85 7 7 8 5 102 102 8 102 103 103 14 14 14 52 49[...]

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    27 EXPLODED DRA WING D—Model No. PFTL54806.0 R0407A 15 91 73 4 12 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3[...]

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    Part No. 247840 R0407A Printed in USA © 2007 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. The drive motor is warranted for five (5) years after the date of purchase. Parts and labor are warranted for ninety ([...]