ProForm 1550cwi, User Manual

Page 1: ...910 Serial No QUESTIONS As a manufacturer we are com mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction If you have questions or if there are missing parts please call Or write ICON Health Fitness Ltd Customer Service Department Unit 4 Revie Road Industrial Estate Revie Road Beeston Leeds LS118JG UK email csuk iconeurope com www iconeurope com Visit our website at 08457 089 009 ...

Page 2: ...for foot protection 7 The exercise cycle should not be used by persons weighing more than 115 kg 250 lbs 8 Always keep your back straight when using the exercise cycle do not arch your back 9 If you feel pain or dizziness whilst exercising stop immediately and cool down 10 The exercise cycle does not have a freewheel the pedals will continue to move until the fly wheel stops 11 The pulse sensors a...

Page 3: ...ns after reading this manual please call our Customer Service Department at 08457 089 009 To help us assist you please note the product model number and serial number before calling The model number is PFEVEX87910 The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the exercise cycle see the front cover of this manual Before reading further please familiarise yourself with the parts that are lab...

Page 4: ... parts used in assembly The number in parenthesis below each drawing refers to the key number of the part from the PART LIST on page 26 The second number refers to the quantity needed for assembly Note Some small parts may have been pre attached for shipping If a part is not in the parts bag check to see if it has been pre attached M10 x 112mm Carriage Bolt 65 4 M4 x 16mm Screw 66 1 M10 x 27mm But...

Page 5: ...m the Wire Harnesses make sure that the connectors do not catch on the indicated rod Turn the indicated Adjustment Knob 28 counterclock wise two or three turns to loosen it Next pull the Knob insert the Upright 13 into the Frame 1 and then release the Knob Be careful to avoid pinching the Wire Harnesses 35 36 Move the Upright up and down slightly until the pin on the Knob snaps into one of the hol...

Page 6: ...lon Locknuts and the Split Washers may be pre attached to the underside of the Seat Turn the Seat Adjustment Knob 9 counterclockwise two or three turns to loosen it Next pull the Knob slide the Seat Bracket 6 into the top of the Seat Post 5 and then release the Knob Move the Seat Bracket forward and backward slightly until the pin on the Knob snaps into one of the holes in the Seat Bracket Then tu...

Page 7: ...tighten the Left Pedal counterclockwise into the Left Crank Arm 42 Tighten the Right Pedal not shown clockwise into the Right Crank Arm Important Tighten both Pedals as firmly as possible After using the exercise cycle for one week retighten the Pedals For best performance the Pedals must be kept tightened Adjust the Left Pedal Strap 25 to the desired posi tion and press the end of the Pedal Strap...

Page 8: ...y lower or higher on your chest Each time you use the chest pulse sensor use saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solu tion to wet the two electrode areas on the sensor unit see the drawing below If heart rate readings do not appear until you begin perspiring re wet the electrode areas Make sure that you are within arm s length of the console For the console to display heart rate reading...

Page 9: ...s are wetted and the chest pulse sen sor is put on the chest pulse sensor shuts off when it is removed and the electrode areas are dried If the chest pulse sensor is not dried after each use it may remain activated longer than necessary drain ing the battery prematurely Store the chest pulse sensor in a warm dry place Do not store the chest pulse sensor in a plastic bag or other container that may...

Page 10: ... turns to loosen it if the knob is not loosened enough it may scratch the seat bracket Next pull the knob slide the seat to the desired position and then release the knob Move the seat bracket forward and back ward slightly until the pin on the knob snaps into one of the holes in the seat bracket Then turn the knob clockwise until it is tight HOW TO ADJUST THE UPRIGHT The upright can be adjusted t...

Page 11: ...ole also features new iFIT com interactive technology IFIT com technology is like having a per sonal trainer right in your home Using the included audio cable you can connect the exercise cycle to your home stereo portable stereo or computer and play special iFIT com CD programs CD s are available sep arately IFIT com CD programs automatically control the resistance of the exercise cycle and promp...

Page 12: ...e letters MPH or Km H will appear when your heart rate is shown the letters BPM will appear G Pace indicators When the manual mode is select ed only the left pace indicator will appear This indicator will show your pedalling pace As you increase or decrease your pace the indicator will increase or decrease in height When a program is selected both pace indicators will appear The left indicator wil...

Page 13: ...lay button repeatedly until only the MPH or Km H Time Resist Cals Miles or Kms or Watts indicator appears in the display Make sure that the Scan indicator does not appear In addition the left pace indicator will appear in the display As you increase or decrease your pace the indicator will increase or decrease in height Measure your heart rate if desired To measure your heart rate use the chest pu...

Page 14: ...stance set ting is programmed for the next period The target pace settings for the program will be shown by the right pace indica tor in the display The left indicator will show your actual pedalling pace As the right indicator changes in height during the program adjust your pace so that both indicators are at the same height If your pace is slower than the current tar get pace the increase arrow...

Page 15: ...er you should hold the hand grips frequently for the program to operate prop erly Each time you hold the handgrips keep your hands on the metal contacts for at least 30 seconds Note When you are not holding the handgrips the letters PLS will appear in the dis play instead of your heart rate Start the program To start the program simply begin pedalling Program 6 consists of twenty one minute peri o...

Page 16: ...t near a target watts level that you set Follow the steps below to use the watts program Turn on the console See step 1 on page 13 Select the watts program Each time the console is turned on the manual mode will be selected To select the watts program press the Program but ton repeatedly until the number 8 appears in the upper right corner of the display Enter a target watts level When the watts p...

Page 17: ...r progress with the feedback modes See step 4 on page 13 Measure your heart rate if desired See step 5 on page 13 When you are finished exercising the console will automatically turn off See step 6 on page 13 To use iFIT com CD s the exercise cycle must be con nected to your portable CD player portable stereo home stereo or computer with CD player See pages 17 to 19 for connecting instructions To ...

Page 18: ...ones into the other side of the splitter HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO Note If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack see instruction A below If the LINE OUT jack is being used see instruction B A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console Plug the other end of the audio cable into the adaptor Plug the adaptor into the LINE OUT jack on your stereo B Plug one end of the au...

Page 19: ...see instruction B If your VCR is connected to your home stereo see HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO on page 18 A Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console Plug the other end of the audio cable into the adaptor Plug the adaptor into the AUDIO OUT jack on your VCR B Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console Plug the other end of the audio cable into the...

Page 20: ...R Press the play button on your CD player or VCR A moment after the play button is pressed your personal trainer will begin guiding you through your workout Simply follow your personal trainer s instructions The program will function in almost the same way as a preset program see step 3 on page 14 However an electronic chirping sound will alert you when the resistance setting and or pace set ting ...

Page 21: ...ight corner of the display Go to your computer and start an internet con nection Start your Web browser if necessary and go to our Web site at www iFIT com Follow the desired links on our Web site to select a program Follow the on line instructions to start the program When you start the program an on screen count down will begin Return to the exercise cycle and begin pedalling When the on screen ...

Page 22: ...ld the On Reset button for about six seconds When the informa tion mode is select ed an E for English miles or an M for metric kilometres will appear in the dis play To change the unit of measure ment press the button Press the Display but ton The display will then show the total number of hours that the exercise cycle has been used Press the Display but ton again The display will then show the to...

Page 23: ...3 HOW TO LEVEL THE EXERCISE CYCLE After the exer cise cycle has been moved to the location where it will be used make sure that both ends of front stabiliser are touching the floor If the exer cise cycle rocks slightly during use turn one or both of the levelling feet under the front stabiliser until the rocking motion is eliminated HOW TO ADJUST THE REED SWITCH If the console does not display cor...

Page 24: ...lays correct feedback When the Reed Switch is cor rectly adjusted reattach the Left Side Shield the Side Shield Cover and the Left Pedal HOW TO MOVE THE EXERCISE CYCLE To move the exercise cycle first stand in front of the exer cise cycle hold the handlebars and place one foot on the front stabiliser Pull the handlebars until the exer cise cycle can be moved on the front wheels Carefully move the ...

Page 25: ... your exercise must be aerobic Aerobic exer cise 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 intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is near the highest number in your training zone WORKOUT GUIDELINES Each workout s...

Page 26: ...k Arm 43 1 Reed Switch Wire 44 3 Crank Bearing 45 2 M5 Nut 46 1 Adjustment Cable 47 1 Return Spring 48 1 Spacer 49 1 C Magnet Bracket 50 3 M10 Black Split Washer 51 3 M10 x 27mm Button Screw 52 7 M4 x 25mm Screw 53 2 Eyebolt 54 1 Pulley 55 1 M6 x 16mm Button Bolt 56 2 Flange Screw 57 1 Right Crank Arm 58 2 M6 x 8mm Screw 59 1 Belt 60 4 M6 Nut 61 2 M8 Nylon Jam Nut 62 2 Flywheel Washer 63 4 M10 Bla...

Page 27: ...65 2 31 32 63 63 63 22 66 43 52 52 66 66 52 51 50 50 35 36 12 70 28 44 15 34 33 26 27 57 56 5 20 4 23 65 58 28 58 7 8 10 67 67 70 9 59 66 64 21 37 41 47 48 11 60 39 40 40 61 61 68 10 46 45 45 44 53 60 55 69 49 53 60 62 62 73 74 73 72 75 76 EXPLODED DRAWING Model No PFEVEX87910 R0602A ...

Page 28: ...r Service Department Unit 4 Revie Road Industrial Estate Revie Road Beeston Leeds LS118JG UK Tel Outside the UK 0 044 113 387 7133 Fax 0 044 113 387 7125 To help us assist you please be prepared to give the following information the MODEL NUMBER of the product PFEVEX87910 the NAME of the product PROFORM 1550 CWi exercise cycle the SERIAL NUMBER of the product see the front cover of this manual the...