ProForm PFTL99507.0 manual

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    Serial Number Decal Model No. PFTL99507.0 Serial No. CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete cus- tomer satisfaction. If y ou h ave questions, or if parts are missing, PLEASE DO NOT CONTAC[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . [...]

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    3 1. Before beginning any exercise program, con- sult your physician. This is especially impor- tant for persons over the age of 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 de[...]

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    4 2 0. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it i s 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 pr[...]

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    5 T hank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ® i S ERIES 980 COMPETITOR treadmill. The 980 COM- PETITOR treadmill offers an impressive array of fea- tures designed to make your workouts at home more enjoy able and e ffecti ve. And when you’re not exercis- ing, t he uni que 980 COMPETITOR treadmill can be folded up, requiring less than ha[...]

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    6 ASSEMBL Y T o hire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call 1-800-445-2480. Ass embl y re quir es two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispos e of the pack ing mate rial s un til asse mbly is compl eted . Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with h[...]

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    7 3. Identify the Right Upright (78) and the Right Upright Spacer (79), which are marked with stickers. Insert the Upright Wire (38) through the Right Upright Spacer as shown. See the inset drawing. Tie the wire tie in the Right Upright (78) securely around the end of the Upright Wire (38). With the help of a second person, hold the Right Upright n[...]

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    8 6. With the help of a second person, hold a Bolt Spacer (80) inside the lower end of the Left Upright (74). Insert a 3/8" x 4 1/2" Bolt (6) with a 3/8" Star Washer (9) into the Left Upright and the Bolt Spacer. Repeat this step with a second Bolt Spacer (80), 3/8" x 4 1/2" Bolt (6), and 3/8" Star Washer (9). Orient t[...]

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    9 8. Insert the indicated connectors into the Right U pright (78). Next, insert the fronts of the brackets on the Bridge (95) into the Uprights (74, 78), and then f ully insert the brackets. Make sure that the plas- tic edges of the Bridge are inside the Uprights. Attach the Bridge (95) with six 1/4" x 1/2" Bolts (7) and six 1/4" Sta[...]

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    10 12. 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 keys in a secure place; the large hex key is used to ad[...]

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    1 1 If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 19), follo w the steps below to i nstall the re- ceive r inc luded with the chest pulse sensor. 1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. R emove the indicated 1/2" Screws (1) and the Access Door (87) from the Console Back (91). 2. Connect the wire on the receiver (A) to the in[...]

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    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 b elt or the walking platform. Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear. HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER COR[...]

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    13 FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE This revolutionary treadmill console offers a selection of features designed to make your workouts more ef- fective and enjoyable. When you use the manual mode of the console, you can change the speed and i nclin e of the treadmill with the touch of a button. As you exer- cise, the console will display continuous exercise[...]

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    14 HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER I MPORTANT: If the treadmill has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem- p erature before turning on the power. If you do not do this, the console displays or other electrical components may become damaged. Plug in the power cord (see page 12). Next, lo- cate the reset/off circuit breaker on the [...]

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    15 5. Follow your progress with the display. T he console offers several display options. The dis- play option you select will determine which workout i nformation is shown. Press the Display button re- peatedly to select the desired display option. As you walk or run on the treadmill, the display can show the following workout information: • The[...]

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    16 HOW TO USE A PERSONAL TRAINER WORKOUT 1. I nsert the key into the console. S ee HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 14. 2. Select a personal trainer workout. To select one of the 24 personal trainer workouts, press the Select Workout button. Then press the Increase and Decrease buttons below the Select Workout button until the name of the desired w[...]

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    17 HOW TO USE THE IFIT COMPETITION TRAINING CENTER 1 . Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 14. 2. Select the iFIT Competition Training Center. To select the iFIT Competition Training Center, press the Select Event button. Use the Increase and Decrease buttons below the Select Event to select a race against a group [...]

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    18 • A profile of the incline settings of the race. • A status bar showing your progress in the race. • Your average speed. • The rate at which your opponents recover their energy (rec). • The bank of energy your opponents have left. • The tactics your opponents are using. • Your heart rate. 4. Measure your heart rate if desired. See [...]

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    19 THE INFORMATION MODE T he console features an information mode that allows you to select a unit of measurement for the console, t urn on or turn off the display demo mode, and change the contrast of the display. To select the information mode, hold down the S top butto n, in sert the key into the console, and then release the Stop button. When t[...]

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    20 HOW T O FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE B efore folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. If you do not do this, you may damage the treadmill when you fold it. Remove the key and unplug the pow er cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 lbs . (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the[...]

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    21 HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand. Pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. It may be neces- sary to push the frame forward as you pull the knob to the left. Pivot the frame downward and release the latch knob. 2. Hold the metal frame firmly with both hands and lower it to the floo[...]

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    22 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 suppressor, and that the[...]

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    23 Remove the three 3/4" Screws (12) and carefully pivot the Hood (61) off. Locate the Reed Switch (71) and the Magnet (50) on the left side of the Pulley (51). 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 neces- sary, loosen the 3/4&[...]

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    24 PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on S OLUTION: a . I f the walking belt is off-center, f irst remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD . If the w alking belt has shifted to the left, u se the he x key to turn the left rear roller bolt clockwise 1/2 of a turn; if the walking belt has shifted to the right, turn the bolt[...]

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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. PFTL99507.0 R 1007A 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 29 1/2" Screw 2 4 1" Tek Screw 3 1 Hex Key 4 5 3/8" x 2" Bolt 5 3 3/8" x 1 1/4" Bolt 6 4 3/8" x 4 1/2" Bolt 7 6 1/4" x[...]

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    27 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 01 1 Console Ground Wire 102 2 Cushion Track 103 2 Front Cushion 104 1 Lift Motor Spacer 1 05 2 #8 x 2" Screw 106 1 Reset/Off Circuit Breaker 107 1 Lift Frame Ground Wire 108 1 5/32" Hex Key 109 1 Latch Bracket 110 2 15 1/2" Wire Tie 1 11 1 Latch Endcap 112 2 Controller Ground Wi[...]

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    4 1 14 54 53 8 8 25 25 25 25 55 1 1 1 17 17 18 18 20 31 30 20 31 30 24 24 29 29 46 46 36 36 49 50 48 44 42 45 49 51 58 56 57 57 48 3 108 60 59 40 40 25 25 25 25 41 1 103 1 103 43 102 90 32 28 28 28 43 102 28 28 90 32 28 28 28 67 28 EXPLODED DRA WING A—Model No. PFTL99507.0 R 1007A[...]

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    11 11 11 11 72 15 71 37 37 37 12 12 1 24 24 68 69 106 24 11 2 61 66 73 70 107 19 19 26 64 47 62 65 105 105 63 1 27 1 27 27 1 24 12 1 EXPLODED DRA WING B—Model No. PFTL99507.0 R 1007A 29[...]

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    81 2 81 2 81 2 4 84 8 8 84 4 6 9 6 6 9 9 7 10 7 10 7 10 7 10 21 22 34 34 75 23 23 8 8 77 77 74 78 83 82 76 79 82 86 85 80 80 80 13 81 2 13 38 104 4 8 109 38 11 0 11 5 30 EXPLODED DRA WING C—Model No. PFTL99507.0 R 1007A[...]

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    1 1 1 1 1 5 9 12 16 16 11 3 101 33 33 33 33 1 39 39 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 93 94 95 88 89 1 87 97 96 98 12 92 99 99 9 1 100 52 52 14 14 12 31 EXPLODED DRA WING D—Model No. PFTL99507.0 R 1007A[...]

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    Part No. 258636 R1007A Printed in USA © 2007 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 pro- vide the following information when contacting us: • the model number and serial number of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • th[...]