ProForm 725, User Manual

Page 1: ... IL 60179 CAUTION Read all precautions and in structions in this manual before using this equipment Save this manual for future reference Write the serial number in the space above for future reference Model No 831 297780 Serial No Serial Number Decal ...

Page 2: ...than one person on the treadmill at a time 9 Wear appropriate exercise clothing when using the treadmill Do not wear loose cloth ing that could become caught in the treadmill Athletic support clothes are recommended for both men and women Always wear athletic shoes Never use the treadmill with bare feet wearing only stockings or in sandals 10 When connecting the power cord see page 9 plug the powe...

Page 3: ...g on page 4 for the location of the on off switch 19 Do not attempt to raise lower or move the treadmill until it is properly assembled See ASSEMBLY on page 5 and HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 20 You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds 20 kg in order to raise lower or move the treadmill 20 When folding or moving the treadmill make sure that the storage latch is fully closed 21 Inspect and ti...

Page 4: ...g holidays To help us assist you please note the product model number and serial number before calling The model number of the treadmill is 831 297780 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 familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...

Page 5: ...rails 72 73 93 93 92 70 99 99 89 89 1 73 72 Shipping Ties 3 2 Remove the indicated Screws 4 from the treadmill Attach the plastic Catch 5 to the Frame 1 with one Screw 4 Without removing the tape from the Latch Bracket 60 and Latch Spacer 66 hold them against the left Upright 70 as shown Attach the Latch Bracket and Latch Spacer with four Screws 4 Make sure that the Screws are tight but do not ove...

Page 6: ...at all parts are tightened before you use the treadmill To protect the floor or carpet place a mat under the treadmill To order a mat see the back cover of this manual 4 Align the hole in the lower end of the right Handrail Arm 10 with the hole in the frame tab as shown Attach the Handrail Arm with a Handrail Bolt 7 and a Handrail Nut 8 Repeat this step on the left side 8 7 Frame Tab 10 4 ...

Page 7: ...hen 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 draining 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 trap moisture Do not expose the chest pulse sensor to direct sunlight for extended pe...

Page 8: ...e sensor can be affected by magnetic interference caused by high power lines or other sources If it is suspected that magnetic interference may be causing a problem try relocating the treadmill The CR 2032 battery may need to be replaced Locate the battery cover on the back of the sensor unit Insert a coin into the slot in the cover turn the cover counterclockwise and remove it Remove the old batt...

Page 9: ...ductor 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 that looks like the adapt...

Page 10: ...a custom program see page 19 Note The console can display speed and distance in either miles or kilometers see SPEED INCLINE DISPLAY on page 13 For simplicity all instructions in this manual refer to miles CAUTION Before operating the console read the following precautions Do not stand on the walking belt when turn ing on the power or starting the walking belt Always wear the clip see part ÒNÓ in ...

Page 11: ...s button is used to select the manual mode and the seven preset programs L START buttonÑThis button is used to start the walking belt M STOP PAUSE buttonÑThis button is used to stop the walking belt N Key with clipÑThe key turns the console on and off The clip is worn on the waistband of your clothes O INCLINE buttonsÑThese buttons are used to change the incline of the treadmill The incline range ...

Page 12: ... start the walking belt A moment after the button is pressed the walking belt will begin to move at 1 0 mph Hold the handrails and begin walking To stop the walking belt for a moment press the STOP PAUSE button All displays will pause and the TIME PACE display will begin to flash To restart the walking belt press the START button To stop the walking belt and reset all displays hold down the STOP P...

Page 13: ...e burned the number of fat calories you have burned and your heart rate The display will change from one number to the next every seven seconds When the number of fat calories is shown the ÒfatÓ indicator beside the display will light when your heart rate is shown the heart shaped indicator will flash with each heartbeat when the number of calories is shown no indicator will light Note If the ches...

Page 14: ...at 1 0 mph Hold the handrails and begin walking As the program progresses the speed of the walking belt will change periodically as shown by the graphs on the left side of the console The incline of the treadmill can be changed as desired during the program with the INCLINE buttons When only ten seconds remain in the program the incline of the treadmill will automatically decrease to 1 5 When no t...

Page 15: ...ill be saved in the consoleÕs memory If you have already entered your age you must press one of the SET AGE buttons to verify the age setting Press the START button to start the program A moment after the button is pressed the walking belt will begin to move at 1 5 mph Hold the handrails and begin walking As the program progresses the speed and incline of the treadmill will change periodically to ...

Page 16: ...entered your age you must press one of the SET AGE buttons to verify the age setting Press the START button to start the program When the START button is pressed the TIME PACE display will begin counting up and the DISTANCE LAPS display will show an ÒL 1Ó level 1 indicating that the first 4 minute period of the FITNESS TEST program has begun The incline of the treadmill will automatically adjust t...

Page 17: ...ring the last thirty seconds of any 4 minute period after 4 minutes after 8 minutes etc the walking belt will slow to a stop the FITNESS TEST will end and the TIME PACE display will show a fitness level of 0 FL00 See CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLE SHOOTING on page 7 Note The FITNESS TEST program cannot be stopped for a moment and then restarted However the program can be stopped at any time by press i...

Page 18: ...red speed and incline settings When the RECORD button is pressed the indicator on the button will light Speed and incline settings can be programmed only when the indicator on the button is lit Each custom program is divided into one minute periods One speed setting and one incline setting can be programmed for each period To program speed and incline settings for the first one minute period of th...

Page 19: ...ment press the STOP PAUSE button All displays will pause and the TIME PACE display will begin to flash To restart the program press the START button To end the program before it is completed hold down the STOP PAUSE button for two seconds Note While the program is running the speed and incline of the treadmill can be adjusted with the SPEED and INCLINE buttons Adjustments will not be stored in the...

Page 20: ...admill until the storage latch closes over the catch Make sure that the storage latch closes fully over the catch 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 Fahrenheit Do not hold here Storage Latch Catch Closed HOW TO ADJUST THE FIRMNESS OF THE WAL...

Page 21: ...mill over an uneven surface 3 Place one foot on the base and carefully lower the tread mill until it is resting in the storage position HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1 Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as shown Using your left thumb slide open the storage latch and hold it open Pivot the treadmill until the frame is past the storage latch 2 Hold the treadmill firmly wit...

Page 22: ...tion 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 power cord is plugged in c Remove the key from the console Reinsert the key fully into the console d Make sure that the on off switch is in th...

Page 23: ...LUG THE POWER CORD Using the allen wrench turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counterclockwise 1 4 of a turn When the walking belt is properly tightened you should be able to lift each side of the walking belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking platform Be careful to keep the walking belt centered Plug in the power cord insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking ...

Page 24: ...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 middle of your training zone WORKOUT GUIDELINES Each workout should include the following three impor tant parts 1 a warm up 2 training zone exercise and 3 a cool down Warm up Warming up prepares the body for exercise by increas ing circulation deliver...

Page 25: ... of the opposite foot toward you and rest it against the inner thigh of your extended leg Reach toward your toes as far as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg Stretches Hamstrings lower back and groin 3 Calf Achilles 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 ...

Page 26: ... Guide 49 141964 2 Endcap Spacer 50 130251 1 Frame Guide Key Part No No Qty Description 51 143047 1 Belly Pan 52 014073 4 Handrail Washer 53 137109 2 Rear Pad 54 139944 1 Rear Endcap 55 131605 1 Latch Warning Decal 56 105444 2 Rear Roller Adj Bolt 57 119439 2 Rod Nut 58 141763 1 Right Foot Rail 59 142401 1 Walking Belt 60 131753 1 Storage Latch Bracket 61 013275 1 Front Roller Adj Bolt 62 104725 2...

Page 27: ...Bracket 114 102955 2 Photo Switch 115 119070 1 Optic Speed Disk 116 109370 1 Optic Incline Disk Key Part No No Qty Description 117 120653 1 Optic Bracket 118 139009 1 Pulse Sensor Unit 119 139010 1 Chest Strap 120 102959 2 Optic Switch Screw 121 012152 2 Optic Switch Nut 101897 1 14Ó White Wire 2 Female 107771 1 8Ó White Wire Male Female 112083 1 8Ó Blue Wire 2 Female 126146 1 4Ó Blue Wire 2 Femal...

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Page 30: ...n pages 26 and 27 and the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual Model No 831 297780 QUESTIONS If you find that you need help assembling or operating the PROFORM 725 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...