ProForm 831.299484, User Manual

Page 1: ...for future reference Serial Number Decal Model No 831 299484 Serial No Find the serial number in the location shown below Write the serial number in the space above for reference Visit our website at www proform com new products prizes fitness tips and much more SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 Patent Pending ...

Page 2: ...BLY 6 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT 9 HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL 20 TROUBLE SHOOTING 22 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES 24 PART LIST 27 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Back Cover FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY Back Cover Note An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual 2 ...

Page 3: ...on of 450 joules The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps To purchase a surge suppressor see your local SEARS or call 1 800 366 7278 and order part number 146148 12 Keep the power cord and the surge suppres sor away from heated surfaces 13 Never move the walking belt while the power is turned off Do not operate the treadmill if the power cord or plug is damaged ...

Page 4: ... treadmill and before performing the main tenance and adjustment procedures de scribed in this manual Never remove the motor hood unless instructed to do so by an authorized service representative Servicing other than the procedures in this manual should be performed by an authorized service representative only 27 This treadmill is intended for in home use only Do not use this treadmill in any com...

Page 5: ... Monday through Saturday 7 a m until 7 p m Central Time excluding holidays To help us assist you please note the product model number and serial num ber before calling The model number of the treadmill is 831 299484 The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill see the front cover of this manual for the location Before reading further please review the drawing below and famil...

Page 6: ...03 into the treadmill as shown Make sure that the Extension Leg is turned so the Base Pad 97 is on the bottom Next tip the treadmill to the other side and insert the other Extension Leg not shown in the same way Lower the side of the treadmill so that both Extension Legs 103 are resting flat on the floor 2 With the help of a second person carefully lower the treadmill frame and then tip the Uprigh...

Page 7: ...ips screwdriver remove the Screw 60 the right Rear Foot 59 and the Rear Foot Spacer 11 from the treadmill Reattach the right Rear Foot without the Rear Foot Spacer Hold the tread mill with both hands and lower the treadmill as described on page 21 Check the left Rear Foot 59 see drawing 6a If the left Rear Foot is still off the floor raise the treadmill and re move the left Rear Foot Snap the Rear...

Page 8: ...o the wire on the Receiver B Connect the other end of the Short Jumper Wire to the PULSE jack on the back of the Console see drawing 2b Next peel the paper off the pad on the back of the Receiver Turn the Receiver so that the cylinder is on the side shown and press the Receiver into the bottom of the Console Base 116 in the indicated loca tion Note A Long Jumper Wire is included but will not be us...

Page 9: ...rounding 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 accordance 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 and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus trated in drawin...

Page 10: ... the excitement of working out with a class and an in structor the hottest new trend at health clubs With the treadmill connected to your computer you can also go to our new internet site at www iFIT com and access even more programs Choose from a se lection of basic programs that interactively control the speed and incline of your treadmill to help you achieve your personal exercise goals Or use ...

Page 11: ...he speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the SPEED and buttons To change the speed setting quickly press the QUICK SPEED buttons Note After the buttons are pressed it may take a moment for the treadmill to reach the selected speed setting To stop the walking belt press the STOP button The TIME display will begin to flash To restart the walking belt press the START button or the SPEED bu...

Page 12: ...ric kilo meters will appear in the display Press the SPEED button to change the unit of mea surement When the desired unit of measurement is selected remove and then reinsert the key Note To reset the displays press the STOP but ton remove the key and then reinsert the key Measure your heart rate if desired Stand on the foot rails and place your hands on the metal contacts on the pulse bar Your pa...

Page 13: ...line setting are pro grammed for each segment When only three sec onds remain in the first segment a series of tones will sound and the treadmill will automatically ad just to the speed and incline settings for the second segment The program will continue in this way until the TIME display counts down to zero The walking belt will then slow to a stop Note If the speed or incline setting for the cu...

Page 14: ...le at electronics stores Plug the Y adapter into the PHONES jack on your CD player Plug your headphones into the other side of the Y adapter HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO Note If your stereo has an RCA type AUDIO OUT jack see instruction A below If your stereo has a 3 5mm LINE OUT jack see instruction B If your stereo has only a PHONES jack see instruction C A Plug one end of the audio cable...

Page 15: ...he RCA adapter Plug the RCA adapter into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note If your computer has a 3 5mm LINE OUT jack see instruction A If your computer has only a PHONES jack see instruction B A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE OUT jack on your computer B P...

Page 16: ... on page 14 Note To purchase iFIT com CD s or to pur chase iFIT com videocassettes see your local SEARS or call toll free 1 800 735 0768 Follow the steps below to use an iFIT com CD or video Note The instructions included in the CD case describe how to use the CD with a variety of PROFORM treadmills Some instructions may not apply to this treadmill Insert the key fully into the console See HOW TO ...

Page 17: ...layer or VCR When the CD or video program is completed the walking belt will stop and the TIME display will begin to flash Note To use another CD or video program press the STOP button or remove the key and go to step 1 on page 16 Note If the speed or incline of the treadmill does not change when a chirp is heard make sure that the iFIT com indicator is lit and that the TIME display is not flashin...

Page 18: ...nd stand on the foot rails Find the clip attached to the key and slide the clip onto the waistband of your clothing When the on screen countdown ends the program will begin and the walking belt will begin to move Hold the handrails step onto the walking belt and begin walking During the program an electronic chirping sound will alert you when the speed and or incline of the treadmill is about to c...

Page 19: ...key can be removed from the console and the displays and indicators on the console will automatically light in a preset sequence although the buttons on the console will not operate If a d ap pears in the CALS FAT CALS PULSE display when the information mode is selected press the SPEED button so the CALS FAT CALS PULSE display is blank To exit the information mode remove the key from the console T...

Page 20: ...with the hole in the catch Insert the latch pin into the catch Make sure that the latch pin is fully inserted into the catch To protect the floor or carpet from damage place a mat under the treadmill Keep the treadmill out of direct sunlight Do not leave the treadmill in the stor age position in temperatures above 85 Fahrenheit HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill convert the trea...

Page 21: ...left and hold it Pivot the treadmill down until the frame is past the pin Slowly release the latch knob 2 Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands and lower the treadmill to the floor Do not drop the treadmill frame to the floor CAUTION To decrease the possibility of injury bend your legs and keep your back straight 2 Latch Knob Pin Catch Closed Open 1 ...

Page 22: ...cuit breaker wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in d Check the on off switch located on the treadmill near the power cord The switch must be in the on posi tion PROBLEM The power turns off during use SOLUTION a Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill frame near the power cord see c above If the circuit breaker has tripped wait for five minutes and then press the switch...

Page 23: ... belt is centered b If the walking belt has shifted to the right first re move the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD Using the allen wrench turn the left rear roller adjust ment bolt counterclockwise and the right bolt clockwise 1 4 of a turn each Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt Plug in the power cord insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking belt i...

Page 24: ...l is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys tem your exercise must be aerobic Aerobic exercise is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time This increases the demand on the heart to pump blood to the muscles and on the lungs to oxygenate the blood For aerobic exercise adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the highest number in...

Page 25: ...illes Stretch With one leg in front of the other reach forward and place your hands against a wall Keep your back leg straight and your back foot flat on the floor Bend your front leg lean forward and move your hips toward the wall Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg To cause further stretching of the achilles tendons bend your back leg as well Stretches Calves achilles tendo...

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Page 27: ...alking Platform 72 5 8 Cable Tie 73 1 Jack 74 1 Motor Tension Bolt 75 2 Foot Rail Insert 76 16 Small Screw 77 1 Console 78 1 Hood Choke Bracket 79 4 Long Screw 80 1 iFIT com Wire 81 4 Motor Star Washer 82 1 Upright 83 2 Incline Leg Pivot Bolt 84 1 Hand Pulse Wire Harness 85 2 Handrail Extension 86 2 Wheel Bolt 87 1 Console Base 88 1 Motor Tension Washer 89 12 1 2 Screw 90 1 Key Clip 91 1 Incline M...

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Page 30: ... on page 27 Model No 831 299484 QUESTIONS If you find that you need help assembling or operating the PROFORM 835QT treadmill a part is missing or you need to schedule repair service call our toll free HELPLINE 1 800 736 6879 Monday Saturday 7 am 7 pm Central Time excluding holidays REPLACEMENT PARTS If parts become worn and need to be replaced call the following toll free number 1 800 FON PART 1 8...