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ProForm 540s User Manual

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H artRateControl
Model No. 831.294052
Serial No.
Write the serial number in the space
above for future reference.
Serial Nu_
= Assembly
= Operation
= Maintenance
= Part List and Drawing
TREA
iLL E
User's
SE
Manual
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 H artRateControl Model No. 831.294052 iLL E TREA Serial No. User's Manual Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. Serial Nu_ = Assembly = Operation = Maintenance = Part List and Drawing Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HeartRateControl TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ..............BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............... ASSEMBLY ................TREADMILL OPERATION ..............HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL ..........TROUBLESHOOTING ..............EXERCISE GUIDELINES ..............PART LIST ................HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS ..........Back Cover FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ............

  • Page 3: Important Precautions

    iMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS A WARNING: To reduce the .skofburns, f re, e ectric shock, or njury topersons, read t he following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill. 1. it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure Failure to use a properly functioning surge that all users of this treadmill are adequately...
  • Page 4 20. When using iFIT.com CDs and videos, an 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 Never drop or insert any object into any open- is about to change.

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM _* using the treadmill. If you have questions after reading 540s treadmill. The PROFORM 540s treadmill com- this manual, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ° (1-800-469-4663). bines advanced technology with innovative design to...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant.
  • Page 7 Remove t hescrews andthewoodbrace fromthe Uprights (109). D iscard t he screws andthebrace. Brace Identify thelefthandrail, whichhasa holeintheindi- catedlocation, andtherighthandrail. Holdtheright Screw Left handrail nearthe rightUpright ( 109), a ndinsert t heWire Handrail Harness (83)intothelargeholeinthe righthandrail and outoftheupper endasshown. Next,holdtherighthandrail against t herightUpright (109).
  • Page 8 With the help of a second person, carefully tip the Uprights (109) down to the position shown. Make sure that the Extension Legs (128) remain in the Uprights. Attach each Extension Leg (128) with two 3/4" Tek Screws (47) and a Round Base Pad (121) as shown. Note: Attach the lower Tek Screw (without the Round Base Pad) first.
  • Page 9 if you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 23), 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 10: Treadmill Operation

    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 11 on the console, remove the plastic. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE cable, you can connect the treadmill to your home stereo, portable stereo, computer, or VCR and play The treadmill console offers an impressive array of special iFIT.com CD and video programs (iFIT.com features that help you get the most from your workouts.
  • Page 12 ,ow TO TU.N ONT.E walking. As you exercise, change the speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the Speed in- crease and decrease buttons. Each time a button is pressed, the speed setting will change by 0.1 Plug in the power cord (see page 10). mph;...
  • Page 13 Speed display--This To reset the displays, press the Stop button, re- display shows the move the key, and then reinsert the key. speed of the walking belt, Measure your heart rate if desired. To use the hand- Note: The console can grip pulse sen- display speed and dis- sor, first make...
  • Page 14 The speed setting for the HOW TO USE PRESET PROGRAMS first segment is shown in Segment the flashing Current insert the key fully into the console. Segment column of the O00C /OOoO oo:/ matrix. (The incline set- See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on tings are not shown in page 12.
  • Page 15 To stop the program at any time, 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 increase button. The walking belt will When the program ends, make sure that the in- begin to move at 1 mph.
  • Page 16 During heart rate pro- I /oOoO OO HOWTO USE H EART RATE PROGRAMS grams, the matrix will show a moving graphic h/ootoooo///i that represents your heart rate. Each time a heartbeat is detected, an additional peak will appear. Enter your age. I f:z,c :z/ When a heart rate pro- gram is selected, the...
  • Page 17 If the speed or incline setting is too high or too low ress the Start button or the Speed increase at any time during the program, you can adjust the button to start the program. setting with the Speed or Incline buttons. However, each time the console compares your heart rate to A moment after the button is pressed, the tread- the current target heart rate, the speed and/or in-...
  • Page 18 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 3.5ram LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your To use iFIT.com CDs, the treadmill must be connected stereo has only a PHONES jack, see instruction C.
  • Page 19 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 3.5ram LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is see instruction A.
  • Page 20 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR 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. if you have a TV To use iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, the treadmill with a built-in VCR, see instruction B.
  • Page 21 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 at any connected, that it is fulJy plugged in, and that time by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on it is not wrapped around a power cord.
  • Page 22 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 change. CAUTION: Always listen for the "chirp" and be To use programs from our Web site, the treadmill must prepared for speed and/or incline changes.
  • Page 23 THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR The console features an information mode that keeps An optional chest pulse sensor adds even more track of total number of miles that the walking belt has features to the console. The chest pulse sensor provides moved and the total number of hours that the treadmill hands-free operation and allows the console's heart has been used.

  • Page 24: How To Fold And Move The Treadmill

    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. Next, unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
  • Page 25 HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the treadmill frame 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 handgrip. Slowly re- lease the latch knob.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed, if further assistance is needed, call toll=free 1=800=4=MY=HOME® (1=800=469=4663). PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor, and that the surge suppressor is plugged into a properly grounded outlet (see page 10).
  • Page 27 Locate the Reed Switch (24) and the Magnet (18) on the left side of the Pulley (120). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. Make 25_- ,_20 sure that the gap between the Magnet and the 24 j Reed Switch is about 1/8".

  • Page 28: Exercise Guidelines

    EXERCISE GUiDELiNES ergy. Only after the first few minutes does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal is to burn fat, adjust the speed or incline of the tread- mill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in your training zone.
  • Page 29 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. Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible.

  • Page 30: Part List

    PART LiST--Model No. 831.294052 R0204A 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 Foot Rail Cover Filter Wire Left Foot Rail Right Front Endcap Left Front Endcap Walking Belt Belt Guide...
  • Page 31 Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Base Pad Left Handgrip Top Clevis Pin Left Handgrip Bottom Hairpin Cotter Right Handgrip Top Lift Motor Pin Right Handgrip Bottom Decal Plate Extension Leg Outlet Plate Incline Stop Bracket U-Nut Wheel Housing Wheel Bolt Rear Endcap Screws Wheel...
  • Page 32 EXPLODED DRAWING--Model No. 831.294052 R0204A...
  • Page 33 EXPLODED DRAWING--Model No. 831.294052 R0204A...

  • Page 34: Full 90 Day Warranty

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