background image

3

Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM

¨

970R recumbent cycle. Cycling is one of the most
effective exercises for increasing cardiovascular fit-
ness, building endurance, and toning the entire body.
The PROFORM

¨

970R offers an impressive array of

features to let you enjoy this healthful exercise in the
convenience and privacy of your home. 

For your benefit, read this manual carefully before
you use the PROFORM

¨

970R.

If you have additional

questions, please call our Customer Service

Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday
through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time
(excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please
note the product model number and serial number
before calling. The model number is PFEX38491. The
serial number can be found on a decal attached to the
recumbent cycle (see the front cover of this manual).

Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Pulse Sensor

Handlebar

Resistance Knob

REAR

FRONT

Seat 

Backrest

Seat Knob

Wheel

Pedal

Pedal Strap

Console

Book Holder

RIGHT SIDE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Summary of Contents for 970R

Page 1: ...re QUESTIONS As a manufacturer we are com mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction If you have questions or if there are missing or damaged parts we will guarantee complete satis faction thr...

Page 2: ...foot protection 7 The recumbent cycle should not be used by persons weighing more than 250 pounds 8 Always keep your back straight when using the recumbent cycle do not arch your back 9 If you feel p...

Page 3: ...al questions please call our Customer Service Department toll free at 1 800 999 3756 Monday through Friday 6 a m until 6 p m Mountain Time excluding holidays To help us assist you please note the prod...

Page 4: ...drawing refers to the key number of the part from the PART LIST on page 14 The second number refers to the quantity needed for assembly Note Some small parts may have been pre attached for shipping If...

Page 5: ...r 16 to the Upright 6 with two M10 x 25mm Button Screws 71 and two M10 Split Washers 17 Make sure that no wires are pinched between the Handlebar and the Upright Next attach the Tension Control 22 to...

Page 6: ...connector is pointed toward the center of the indicated hole as shown Next connect the Reed Switch Wire 18 and the two Pulse Wires 33 to the corresponding wires on the Console 9 6 Attach the Front St...

Page 7: ...h the Seat Frame and the Backrest Frame to the Seat Carriage 11 with four M8 x 38mm Button Bolts 24 10 Slide a Seat Handle 61 onto one side of the Backrest Frame 8 Attach the Seat Handle with two M6 x...

Page 8: ...19 41 13 14 Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the recumbent cycle Note After assembly is completed some extra parts may be left over Place a mat beneath the recumbent cyc...

Page 9: ...ing the springs Reattach the front of the Console with the four Console Screws DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE The innovative console offers a manual mode and three pacer programs The pacer programs are de...

Page 10: ...for two seconds the console will then be ready for use Note If batteries were just installed the power will already be on Select one of the three pacer programs or the manual mode To select one of the...

Page 11: ...pulse sensor is used make sure that your hands are positioned correctly that you are not moving your hands excessively and that you are not squeez ing the metal contacts too tightly Turn off the powe...

Page 12: ...the Reed Switch is correctly adjusted reattach the left side shield and the pedal HOW TO ADJUST THE BELT The recumbent cycle features a precision belt that must be kept properly adjusted If the belt...

Page 13: ...ercise until your heart rate is near the middle number in your training zone as you exercise Aerobic Exercise If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys tem your exercise must be aerobic Ae...

Page 14: ...2 2 Front Stabilizer Endcap 43 1 Base Tube Endcap 44 2 C Magnet Spacer 45 4 M10 Nylon Locknut 46 1 Clamp Bolt 47 4 Clamp Washer 48 1 Clamp Nut 49 1 Resistance Hook 50 1 M8 x 112mm Hex Bolt 51 2 Bumper...

Page 15: ...61 24 27 24 55 29 55 29 55 29 12 37 38 31 19 32 9 16 6 20 71 17 71 17 71 17 72 69 69 17 17 71 71 65 45 65 2 42 42 45 45 58 18 21 50 32 39 19 62 21 4 62 21 40 41 59 57 56 66 53 52 67 56 67 53 52 57 59...

Page 16: ...tend to any product or damage to a product caused by or attributable to freight damage abuse mis use improper or abnormal usage or repairs not provided by an ICON authorized service center products us...

Reviews: