Pro-Form 500 RT, User Manual

Page 1: ... If you have questions or if parts are damaged or missing DO NOT CON TACT THE STORE please contact Customer Care IMPORTANT Please register this product see the limited warranty on the back cover of this manual before contacting Customer Care CALL TOLL FREE 1 888 533 1333 Mon Fri 6 a m 6 p m MT Sat 8 a m 4 p m MT ON THE WEB www proformservice com www proform com USERʼS MANUAL All manuals and user g...

Page 2: ...ver This drawing shows the locations of the warning decals If a decal is missing or il legible call the telephone number on the front cover of this manual and request a free replacement decal Apply the decal in the location shown Note The decals may not be shown at actual size WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT 2 PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP Inc iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc regis...

Page 3: ...se only a single outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 13 To purchase a surge suppressor see your local PROFORM dealer or call the tele phone number on the front cover of this man ual and order part number 146148 or see your local electronics store 13 Failure to use a properly functioning surge suppressor could result in damage to the con trol system of the...

Page 4: ...ect into any opening on the treadmill 24 Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the treadmill regularly 25 DANGER Always unplug the power cord immediately after use before cleaning the treadmill and before performing the mainte nance and adjustment procedures described in this manual Never remove the motor hood un less instructed to do so by an authorized ser vice representative Servicing other...

Page 5: ...f you have questions after read ing this manual please see the front cover of this man ual To help us assist you please note the product model number and serial number before contacting us The model number and the location of the serial num ber decal are shown on the front cover of this manual Before reading further please review the drawing below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts BE...

Page 6: ... cleaner Assembly requires the included hex keys and your own Phillips screwdriver adjustable wrench needlenose pliers and scissors Use the drawings below to identify the assembly hardware The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part from the PART LIST near the end of this manual The number after the parentheses is the quantity needed for assembly Note Some small part...

Page 7: ...stable do not fully fold the Frame yet Remove and discard the indicated bolts A and the shipping bracket B Cut the shipping tie securing the Upright Wire 79 to the Base 87 Locate the plastic tie in the indicated hole in the Base and use the tie to pull the Upright Wire out of the hole Attach two Base Feet 84 to the Base 87 in the locations shown with two Base Foot Spacers 89 and two 8 x 1 Tek Scre...

Page 8: ...t fully tighten the Bolts yet 82 80 79 12 81 81 9 4 3 Identify the Right Upright 80 and the Right Upright Spacer 82 which are marked with Right stickers Insert the Upright Wire 79 through the Right Upright Spacer 82 as shown Set the Right Upright Spacer on the Base 87 Have a second person hold the Right Upright 80 near the Base 87 See the inset drawing Tie the wire tie in the Right Upright securel...

Page 9: ... touch the Upright do not fully tighten the Bolts yet With the help of a second person tip the tread mill so that the Base 87 is flat on the floor 86 75 9 87 81 81 83 12 6 9 5 With the help of a second person carefully tip the treadmill onto its right side Partially fold the Frame 51 so that the treadmill is more stable do not fully fold the Frame yet Remove and discard the indicated bolts A and t...

Page 10: ... shown Make sure that no wires are pinched Start all four Screws and then tighten each of them do not over tighten the Screws 8 Start a 1 4 x 1 1 4 Bolt 10 with a 1 4 Star Washer 14 into the bracket and the Crossbar 102 on each side of the console assembly only one side is shown Do not fully tighten the Bolts yet Remove the wire tie from the console wire and the plastic ties only one side is shown...

Page 11: ... wire See the inset draw ing The connectors should slide together easily and snap into place If they do not turn one connector and try again IF YOU DO NOT CONNECT THE CONNECTORS PROPERLY THE CONSOLE MAY BECOME DAMAGED WHEN YOU TURN ON THE POWER Then re move the wire tie from the Upright Wire Set the console assembly on the Right Upright 80 and the Left Upright not shown Be care ful not to pinch th...

Page 12: ...e Storage Latch 48 so that the large barrel and the Latch Knob 49 are oriented as shown Attach the upper end of the Storage Latch 48 to the bracket on the Frame 51 with a 3 8 x 2 Bolt 7 and a 3 8 Nut 11 Attach the lower end of the Storage Latch 48 to the Base 87 with a 3 8 x 1 3 4 Bolt 8 Note It may be necessary to move the Frame 51 back and forth to align the Storage Latch with the Base Lower the...

Page 13: ...p ment grounding conductor and a grounding plug Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accor dance with all local codes and ordinances IMPORTANT The treadmill is not compatible with GFCI equipped outlets This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit see drawing 1 A temporary adapter may...

Page 14: ...ut iFit workouts automati cally control the treadmill while the voice of a personal trainer coaches you through every step of your work out iFit cards are available separately To purchase iFit cards at any time go to www iFit com or call the telephone number on the front cover of this manual iFit cards are also available at select stores You can even listen to your favorite workout music or audio ...

Page 15: ... HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE 1 Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER to the left 2 Select the manual mode When the key is inserted the manual mode will be selected If a workout has been selected reselect the manual mode by removing the key and then rein serting it 3 Start the walking belt To start the walking belt press the Start button the Speed increase button or one of the...

Page 16: ...red Before using the handgrip pulse sensor remove the sheets of plastic from the metal contacts In addition make sure that your hands are clean To measure your heart rate stand on the foot rails and hold the metal contacts avoid moving your hands When your pulse is detected your heart rate will be shown For the most accurate heart rate reading continue to hold the con tacts for about 15 seconds 7 ...

Page 17: ...cutive segments A profile of the speed settings of the workout will appear in the display A small arrow below the profile will indicate your progress At the end of the first one minute segment of the workout a series of tones will sound If a different speed setting and or incline setting is programmed for the second segment the speed setting and or incline setting will flash in the display for a m...

Page 18: ...u press the button the treadmill will automatically adjust to the first speed and incline settings for the workout Hold the handrails and begin walking During the workout the voice of a personal trainer will guide you through the workout You can select an audio setting for your personal trainer see THE INFORMATION MODE on page 19 If the speed or incline setting for the current seg ment is too high...

Page 19: ... in sert the key into the console However when you re move the key the displays will remain lit although the buttons will not function If the demo mode is turned on the word ON will appear in the display while the in formation mode is selected To turn on or off the demo mode press the Speed decrease button To exit the information mode remove the key from the console HOW TO USE THE STEREO SOUND SYS...

Page 20: ...rage position To protect the floor or carpet from damage place a mat under the treadmill Keep the treadmill out of di rect sunlight Do not leave the treadmill in the storage position in temperatures above 85 F 30 C HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill convert the treadmill to the stor age position as described above Make sure that the latch knob is locked in the storage position 1...

Page 21: ...ame 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 floor CAUTION Do not grip only the plastic foot rails or drop the frame to the floor Bend your legs and keep your back straight Latch Knob Frame All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 22: ...nd then press the switch back in b Make sure that the power cord is plugged in If the power cord is plugged in unplug it wait for five minutes and then plug it back in c Remove the key from the console Reinsert the key into the console d If the treadmill still will not run please see the front cover of this manual PROBLEM The console displays remain lit when you remove the key from the console SOL...

Page 23: ... to the maximum incline level and then return to the minimum level This will recalibrate the incline system PROBLEM The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION a Use only a single outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 13 b If the walking belt is overtightened treadmill perfor mance may decrease and the walking belt may be come damaged Remove the key and ...

Page 24: ...t the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walk ing belt is centered b If the walking belt slips when walked on first re move the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD Using the hex key turn both idler roller bolts clock wise 1 4 of a turn When the walking belt is cor rectly tightened you should be able to lift each edge of the walking belt 2 to 3 in 5 to 7 cm off the walking platf...

Page 25: ...hen your cardiovascular system you must perform aerobic exer cise which is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time For aerobic ex ercise adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is near the highest number in your training zone WORKOUT GUIDELINES Warming Up Start with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching and light exercise A warm up increases your bo...

Page 26: ...elt 41 2 Belt Guide 42 2 Frame Cap 43 2 Frame Spacer 44 1 1 4 x 1 Bolt 45 1 Magnet 46 1 Drive Roller Pulley 47 1 Latch Cap 48 1 Storage Latch 49 1 Latch Knob 50 1 Right Foot Rail 51 1 Frame 52 1 Left Rear Foot 53 1 Idler Roller Ground Wire 54 1 Right Rear Foot 55 1 Idler Roller 56 2 Idler Roller Bracket 57 1 5 32 Hex Key 58 1 Hex Key 59 1 Hood Accent 60 1 Motor Hood 61 1 Lift Frame 62 1 Lift Frame...

Page 27: ...rossbar 103 1 Right Tray 104 1 Right Handrail Userʼs Manual Note Specifications are subject to change without notice For information about ordering replacement parts see the back cover of this manual These parts are not illustrated All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

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Page 29: ...15 15 15 15 72 17 71 33 33 33 1 1 1 2 20 20 25 25 67 68 69 66 27 60 61 73 70 62 16 16 25 65 59 64 63 25 16 EXPLODED DRAWING B Model No PFTL75910 0 R1010A 29 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

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Page 32: ...arranty does not extend to any damage to a product caused by or attributable to freight damage abuse misuse improper or abnormal usage or repairs not provided by an ICON authorized service cen ter to products used for commercial or rental purposes or as store display models or to products trans ported or purchased outside the US No other warranty beyond that specifically set forth above is autho r...