ProForm 590qs, User Manual

Page 1: ...manual for future reference Serial Number Decal Model No 831 299243 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 ...

Page 2: ...OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT 8 HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL 18 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING 19 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES 21 PART LIST 23 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Back Cover FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY Back Cover Note An EXPLODED DRAWING is attached in the center of this manual ...

Page 3: ...inimum surge dis sipation of 450 joules The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps To purchase a surge supressor call 1 800 366 7278 and order part number 14657 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 or ...

Page 4: ...leaning the 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...

Page 5: ...79 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 299243 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 fam...

Page 6: ...ferred to the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton This is a normal condition and does not affect treadmill performance If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt simply wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild non abrasive cleaner 2 Refer to HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE on page 18 Follow the instructions in step 2 to lower the treadmill Hold the latch spacer and t...

Page 7: ...gure 4b To align the hole in the Handrail with the hole in the Extension Leg it may be necessary to move the Handrails up or down or have a second person stand on the treadmill and lift the Handrail Next attach each Extension Leg 103 with two Short Screws 101 as shown Note One replacement Base Pad 97 may be included Use the extra Pad if one becomes worn or needs to be replaced With the help of a s...

Page 8: ...an equipment 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 accordance with all local codes and ordinances This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus trated in drawing 1 below A temporary adapter...

Page 9: ...rams offer the same benefits as iFit com CD programs but add the excitement of working out with a class and an in structorÑthe 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 treadm...

Page 10: ... will begin to move at 1 mph Hold the handrails and carefully begin walking As you exercise change the speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the SPEED buttons To stop the walking belt press the START STOP button The TIME MIN MILE display will begin to flash To restart the walking belt press the START STOP button or the SPEED button Change the incline of the treadmill as desired To chang...

Page 11: ...e SPEED button to change the unit of measurement When the de sired unit of measurement is selected remove and then reinsert the key Measure your pulse if desired Stand on the foot rails and place your hands on the metal contacts on the pulse bar Your palms must be resting on the upper contacts and your fingers must be touching the lower contactsÑ avoid moving your hands When your pulse is detected...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...hase iFit com CDÕs or iFit com videocassettes see your local PROFORM dealer or call toll free 1 800 735 0768 Make sure that the on off switch near the power cord is in the on position In addition make sure that the power cord is properly plugged in see HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD on page 8 When you are ready to begin exercising step onto the foot rails of the treadmill Find the clip attached to ...

Page 15: ...ton on your CD player or VCR When the CD or video program is completed the walking belt will stop and the TIME MIN MILE dis play will begin to flash Note To use another CD or video program press the START STOP button or remove the key and go to step 1 on page 15 Note If the speed or incline of the treadmill does not change when a ÒchirpÓ is heard make sure that the iFit com indicator is lit and th...

Page 16: ...ow the on line instructions for using 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 treadmill and stand on the foot rails Find the clip attached to the key and slide the key onto the waistband of your clothing When the on screen countdown ends the program will begin and the walking belt will begin to move ...

Page 17: ...ton while inserting the key into the console When the information mode is selected the following information will be shown The DISTANCE LAPS display will show the total number of miles that the walking belt has moved The TIME MIN MILE dis play will show the total num ber of hours the treadmill has been used An ÒE Ó for english miles or an ÒM Ó for metric kilometers will appear in the SPEED display...

Page 18: ...atures above 85 Fahrenheit HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill convert the treadmill to the stor age position as described above Make sure that the stor age latch is closed fully over the catch 1 Hold the handrails as shown and place one foot against a wheel Do not hold or push on the book holder or the book holder may be damaged 2 Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls freely on...

Page 19: ...tes 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 position PROBLEM The power turns off during use SOLUTION a Check the circuit breaker located on the treadmill frame near the power cord see 1 c above If the circuit breaker has tripped wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in b Make sure that the ...

Page 20: ...t 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 is ce...

Page 21: ...imum fat burning adjust the speed and incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the middle number in your training zone Aerobic Exercise If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys tem your exercise must be Òaerobic Ó 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 mu...

Page 22: ...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 both legs To cause further stretching of the achilles tendons bend your back leg as well Stretches Calves achilles tendons and ankles 4 Quadriceps Stretch With one hand against a wall for balance reach back and grasp one foot with your other hand Bring your heel as...

Page 23: ...Screw 61 1 Ground Wire 62 7 Ground Wire Screw 63 1 Belly Pan 64 1 Rear Endcap 65 2 Rear Roller Adj Bolt 66 1 Motor 67 1 Latch Decal 68 2 Rear Platform Screw 69 2 Catch Screw 70 1 Latch Catch 71 1 Walking Platform 72 5 8Ó cable Tie 73 1 Jack 74 1 Motor Tension Bolt 75 1 Left Foot Rail Insert 76 12 Reed Switch Screw Belly Pan Screw 77 1 Storage Latch 78 2 Handrail Bolt 79 4 Long Screw 80 1 10Õ iFit ...

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Page 26: ...l Model No 831 299243 QUESTIONS If you find that you need help assembling or operating the PROFORM 590QS treadmill a part is missing or you need to schedule repair service call our toll free HELPLINE 1 800 736 6879 MondayÐSaturday 7 amÐ7 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 1 800 366 727...