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ProForm PFTL57908.0 manual

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    Serial Number Decal Model No. PFTL57908.0 Serial No. Wr it e th e se ri al n um be r in t he s pa ce ab ov e fo r re fe re nc e. CAUTION Read al l preca utions a nd instr uc- tions i n this man ual befo re using this eq uipmen t. Save t his manu al for fut ure refe rence. QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete cus- t[...]

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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 ...................................................................... 5 A S S E M B L Y .....[...]

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    3 1. Before beginning any exercise program, con- sult your physician. This is especially impor- tant for persons over age 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. 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 only as described[...]

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    4 2 0. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it is running. Always remove the key, unplug the power cord, and switch the reset/off cir- cuit breaker to the off position when the treadmill is not in use. (See the drawing on page 5 for the location of the circuit breaker.) 21. Do not attempt to raise, lower, or move the treadmill until it is pro[...]

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    5 T hank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ® 580 CS treadmill. The 580 CS treadmill offers an im- pressive selection of features designed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable and effective. A nd w hen yo uʼre not e xercis ing, the u nique treadmill can be folde d up, req uiring l ess than h alf the fl oor spac e of other t readm[...]

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    6 ASSEMBL Y T o hire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call 1-800-445-2480. Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispos e of the pa ckin g mate rial s unti l asse mbly i s comp lete d. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is c oated with hi[...]

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    7 3. Identify the Right Upright (92) and the Right Upright Spacer (100), which are marked with stickers. Insert the Wire Harness (91) through the Right Upright Spacer as shown. Set the Right Upright Spacer on the Base (96). With the help of a second person, hold the Right Upright (92) near the Base (96). Se e th e in se t dr aw in g. Tie the wire t[...]

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    8 5. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the treadmill onto its right side. Partially fold the Frame (48) so the treadmill is more stable; do not fully fold the Frame yet. Attach a Wheel (99) with a 3/8" x 2" Bolt (9) and a 3/8" Nut (10) to the Base (96). Do not over- tighten the Nut; the Wheel must turn freely. 5 9 48 10[...]

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    9 6 . Hold a Bolt Spacer (95) inside the lower end of the Left Upright (77). Insert a 3/8" x 4" Bolt (8) with a 3/8" Star Washer (11) into the Left Upright and the Bolt Spacer. Repeat this step with a second Bolt Spacer (95), 3/8" x 4" Bolt (8), and 3/8" Star Washer (11). Hold the Left Upright Spacer (94) and the Left [...]

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    10 10. Set the Pulse Bar (90) on the Left and Right Uprights (77, 92). Attach the Pulse Bar with four #10 x 3/4" Screws (4) and four #10 Star Washers (12). Start all four Screws before firmly tightening any of them. Be careful not to pinch the Wire Harness (91). Firmly tighten the four 5/16" x 1 3/4" Bolts (5). 77 4 12 4 12 5 92 90 5[...]

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    1 1 12. Set the console assembly on the Left and Right Uprights (77, 92). Be careful not to pinch any wires. Attach the console assembly to the Pulse Bar ( 90) with six #8 x 3/4" Screws (1). Start all six Screws before firmly tightening any of them. 1 Console Assembly 1 1 92 77 12 90 14. Carefully lower the Uprights (77, 92) as shown. Start th[...]

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    12 16. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. If there are sheets of clear plastic on the treadmill decals, remove the plastic. To protect the floor or carpet, place a mat under the tread- mill. Note: Extra hardware may be included. Keep the included hex key in a secure place; the hex key is used to adjust the[...]

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    13 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- i cone 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 C[...]

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    14 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The tre admil l consol e offers an i mpress ive arra y of featu res desi gned to he lp you get t he most fr om your worko uts. When you use the manual mode of the con - sole, you can change the speed and i nclin e of th e tread mill w ith th e touc h of a button. As you exercise, the console will display continuous exerci[...]

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    15 HOW TO TU RN ON THE PO WER 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, the console displays or other electrical components may become damaged. Plug in the power cord (see page 13). Next, lo- cate the reset/off circuit breaker on th[...]

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    16 5. Follo w your pro gress wi th the mat rix and th e displ ays. T he mat rix — When th e man- u al mod e is se- lecte d, the mat rix will sh ow a 1/4- mile tr ack. As you wal k or run, the ind icator s around t he track w ill ligh t in succ es- sion un til the en tire tra ck is lit. T he track w ill then disap pear and t he indi cators wi ll a[...]

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    17 HOW TO USE A PERSONAL TRAINER QUICK PROGRAM 1 . Insert the ke y into the consol e. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 15. 2. Select one of the personal trainer quick programs. To select one of the twelve personal trainer quick programs, press one of the six Personal Trainer Quick Programs buttons. If you press the button a second time the int[...]

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    18 HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN QUICK PROGRAM 1. Insert the ke y into the consol e. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 1 5. 2. Selec t a custom q uick pro gram. To select a custom quick program, press one of the two Create Your Own Quick Programs buttons. Note: If a custom quick program has not yet been defined, only three segments of the pro- file wil[...]

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    19 HOW TO USE YOUR OWN QUICK PROGRAM 1. Insert the ke y into the consol e. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 1 5. 2. Select a custom quick programs. To select a custom quick programs, press one of the two Create Your Own Quick Programs buttons. A few seconds after you select a custom quick pro- gram, the maximum incline setting and the maxi- mum[...]

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    20 THE INF ORMATI ON MODE The console features an information mode that keeps t rack of the total number of miles that the walking belt has moved and the total number of hours that the t readmill has been operated. The information mode also allows you to select miles or kilometers as the unit of measurement and to turn on and turn off the display d[...]

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    21 HOW T O FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the l o wes t pos it ion . If yo u do n ot do t his , yo u may d ama ge t he tr ead mil l wh en yo u fol d it. R em ove t he ke y and u np lug t he po wer cor d. CA UTI ON: Y ou mu st be a ble t o saf ely l ift 4 5 lbs . [...]

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    22 TROUBLESHOOTING M ost 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 suppressor, and that th[...]

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    23 Remove t he three #8 x 3/4" Screws (1) a nd care- fully pivot the Motor Hood (58) off. Locate the Reed Switch (65) and the Magnet (40) on the left side of the Pulley (41). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1/8 in. (3 mm). If nec- essary, l[...]

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    24 PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt is off-center, first remove the k ey and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, use the hex k ey t o turn th e left i dler r olle r bolt c lock wise 1 /2 of a turn; if the walking belt has shifted to the right, turn the b[...]

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    25 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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    26 P ART LIST—Model No. PFTL57908.0 R0908A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING near the end of this manual. K ey No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 19 #8 x 3/4" Screw 2 4 #8 x 1/2" Screw 36 #8 x 1 1/2" Screw 44 #10 x 3/4" Screw 54 5/16" x 1 3/4" Bolt 64 #8 x 1" Tek Screw 71 3/[...]

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    27 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 101 2 Caution Decal 102 1 #8 x 1/2" Console Ground Screw *– 8" Blue Wire, M/F * – 10" Blue Wire, 2F *– 12" Red Wire, M/F *– 10" Black Wire, M/F *– Userʼs Manual Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. See the back cover of this manual for inf[...]

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    9 7 46 45 16 16 17 17 19 28 27 28 27 23 23 26 26 36 36 24 24 24 37 24 24 24 24 24 32 33 30 30 30 39 40 37 38 30 42 34 43 39 41 47 32 56 48 49 49 38 50 54 52 3 44 3 51 15 15 35 15 15 35 15 10 19 28 EXPLODED DRA WING A—Model No. PFTL57908.0 R0908A[...]

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    13 13 13 13 66 15 65 31 31 31 1 1 1 2 18 18 23 23 70 71 72 69 58 59 63 73 67 62 14 14 14 23 23 25 61 60 57 74 76 75 EXPLODED DRA WING B—Model No. PFTL57908.0 R0908A 29[...]

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    97 6 97 6 97 6 99 99 9 8 11 8 8 11 11 22 22 29 29 93 93 77 92 96 101 94 100 101 95 95 95 98 97 6 98 20 21 29 29 81 82 91 91 3 3 83 80 79 55 5 5 80 79 2 78 2 83 10 10 9 68 64 68 64 13 13 30 EXPLODED DRA WING C—Model No. PFTL57908.0 R0908A[...]

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    86 1 84 1 1 1 1 1 1 88 87 1 85 4 4 12 1 90 1 1 1 12 89 53 15 102 31 EXPLODED DRA WING D—Model No. PFTL57908.0 R0908A[...]

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    Part No. 269463 R0908A Printed in USA © 2008 ICON IP, Inc. ORDERING REPLACEMENT P ARTS T o order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, be prepared to pro- vide the following information when contacting us: • the model number and serial number of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • t[...]