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Model No. PFTL71730
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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Model No. PFTL71730 USER'S MANUAL Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? If you have questions, or if there are missing parts, we will guar- antee complete satisfaction through direct assistance from our factory.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ..............3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN .
  • Page 3: Important Precautions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill. 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure 11.
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 20. When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, an 23. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the electronic “chirping” sound will alert you treadmill every three months. when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill 24.
  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    From the advanced To help us assist you, please note the product model console to the cushioned walking platform, the C970 number and serial number before calling. The model treadmill is designed to make each workout more ef- number is PFTL71730.
  • Page 6: Assembly

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two persons. Place the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until the treadmill is assembled. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt, the sides of the walking platform, or the shipping carton.
  • Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3. Note: The parts shown in this step may be preassembled but may need to be adjusted. Raise the Frame (55) and have a second person hold it in the position shown. Insert the Left Frame Guide (68) into the left side of the Frame.
  • Page 8 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 22), follow the steps below to install the re- ceiver and the short jumper wire included with the chest pulse sensor. 1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. Remove the indicated 3/4”...
  • Page 9: Treadmill Operation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TREADMILL OPERATION THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor, Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate PERFORMANT LUBE , a high-performance lubricant.
  • Page 10 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear Clip plastic on the console, remove it. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE stereo, portable stereo, computer, or VCR and play special iFIT.com CD and video programs (one The treadmill console offers an impressive array of iFIT.com CD is included;...
  • Page 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER Each time a button is pressed, the speed setting will change by 0.1 mph; if a button is held down, the speed setting will change in increments of 0.5 Plug in the power cord (see page 9).
  • Page 12 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Pulse/Calories/Fat Measure your heart rate if desired. Calories display—This display shows the ap- You can measure your heart rate using either the proximate numbers of handgrip pulse sensor or the optional chest pulse calories and fat calories sensor.
  • Page 13 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The speed setting for HOW TO USE PERSONAL TRAINER PROGRAMS Current Segment the first segment is shown in the flashing Current Segment col- Insert the key fully into the console. umn of the LED matrix. (The incline settings are See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page not shown in the matrix.)
  • Page 14 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To stop the program temporarily, press the Stop When you are finished exercising, remove the button. The Time/Pace display will begin to flash. key from the console. To restart the program, press the Start button or the Speed + button.
  • Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com speed setting for the first segment is shown in the HOW TO CREATE CUSTOM PROGRAMS flashing Current Segment column of the LED ma- trix. (The incline settings are not shown in the ma- trix.) To program a speed setting and an incline Insert the key fully into the console.
  • Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The speed settings for the next seven segments HOW TO USE CUSTOM PROGRAMS are shown in the columns to the right. When only three seconds remain in the first seg- Insert the key fully into the console. ment of the program, both the Current Segment column and the column to the right will flash, a se- See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page...
  • Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER 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.
  • Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, Note: If your computer has a 3.5mm LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is see instruction A.
  • Page 19 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO PROGRAMS Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is being used, see instruction B.
  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com If the speed or incline settings are too high or too • Make sure that the audio cable is properly low, you can manually override the settings by connected, that it is fully plugged in, and that pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on the con- it is not wrapped around a power cord.
  • Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Return to the treadmill and stand on the foot HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM pads. Find the clip attached to the key and slide OUR WEB SITE the clip onto the waistband of your clothes. When the on-screen countdown ends, the program Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to access will begin and the walking belt will begin to move.
  • Page 22 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE HOW TO ADJUST THE FIRMNESS OF THE CUSHIONING SYSTEM The console features an information mode that keeps track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has The treadmill features a cushioning system that reduces been used and the total number of miles that the walk- the impact as you walk or run on the treadmill.
  • Page 23: How To Fold And Move The Treadmill

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. If this is not done, the treadmill may be permanently damaged.
  • Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the treadmill firmly with your left hand. Pull the latch knob to the right. Pivot the treadmill down until the pin on the latch knob is below the foam grip. Slowly release the latch knob.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TROUBLESHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the instructions below. If further assistance is needed, 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). PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a.
  • Page 26 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-center or slips when walked on SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt is off-center, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, use the allen wrench to turn the left rear roller bolt clockwise 1/2 of a turn;...
  • Page 27: Exercise Guidelines

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com EXERCISE GUIDELINES uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for en- WARNING: ergy. Only after the first few minutes does your body Before beginning this begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal or any exercise program, consult your physi- is to burn fat, adjust the speed or incline of the tread- cian.
  • Page 28 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce. 1. Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips.
  • Page 29 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NOTES...
  • Page 30: Part List

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PART LIST—Model No. PFTL71730 R0703A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Left Foot Rail Rear Platform Screw Cushion Guide Screw Rear Roller...
  • Page 31: Part Identification Chart

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Static Decal Base Washer Book Plate Right Cup Holder Idler Pulley Bolt Adjustable Cushion Right Foam Grip Cushion Guide Console Base Ball Detent 118* Latch Assembly Cushion Cover Right Fan Cover IFit.com CD...
  • Page 32 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. PFTL71730 R0703A...
  • Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. PFTL71730 R0703A...
  • Page 34: Limited Warranty

    • The MODEL NUMBER of the product (PFTL71730) • The NAME of the product (PROFORM C970 treadmill) ® • The SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • The KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the desired part(s) (see the PART LIST and the EXPLODED DRAW-...

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