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Model No. PFTL79513.0 Serial No. USER’S MANUAL Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Number Decal ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY To register your product and activate your warranty today, go to www.proformservice.com/ registration. CUSTOMER CARE For service at any time, go to www.proformservice.com.
4. The treadmill is intended for home use only. PROFORM dealer, call the telephone number Do not use the treadmill in any commercial, on the front cover of this manual, or see your rental, or institutional setting.
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20. The heart rate monitor is not a medical 24. Never insert any object into any opening on device. Various factors, including the user’s the treadmill. movement, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The heart rate monitor is 25.
PERFORMANCE 600C treadmill. The manual. To help us assist you, please note the product ® PERFORMANCE 600C treadmill offers an impres- model number and serial number before contacting us. sive selection of features designed to make your The model number and the location of the serial num- workouts at home more effective and enjoyable.
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART Use the drawings below to identify small parts used for assembly. The number in parentheses below each draw- ing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The number following the key number is the quantity used for assembly.
ASSEMBLY • Assembly requires two persons. • To identify small parts, see page 8. • Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the • Assembly requires the following tools: packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing the included hex key materials until you ...
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2. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. Wire Press a Base Cap (74) into each side of the Base (94). Identify the Right Upright (90). Have a second person hold the Right Upright near the Base (94). See the inset drawing. Tie the wire tie in the Right Upright (90) securely around the end of the Upright Wire (81).
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4. Insert a Wheel Spacer (63) into a Front Wheel (62). Hold the Front Wheel inside the bottom of the Right Upright (90), and insert a 3/8" x 4" Screw (7) with a 3/8" Star Washer (13) into the Right Upright and the Front Wheel. Repeat this step with the Left Upright (not shown).
6. Identify the Left and Right Base Covers (82, 83). Slide the Left Base Cover onto the Left Upright (89), and slide the Right Base Cover onto the Right Upright (90). Do not press the Base Covers into place yet. Identify the Right and Left Bottom Handrail Covers (84, 85).
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8. If there are four screws (B) in the locations shown, remove and discard them. 9. Note: If assembled on a smooth surface, the treadmill may roll forward during this step. Raise the Frame (56) to the upright position. Important: Do not raise the Frame past the Brackets vertical position.
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10. Orient the Storage Latch (53) so that the decals are facing away from the treadmill as shown. Attach the lower end of the Storage Latch (53) to the bracket on the Base (94) with a 5/16" x 1 3/4" Bolt (6) and a 5/16"...
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12. Set the console assembly on the Left Handrail Console (86) and the Right Handrail (87). Make sure not Assembly to pinch any wires (D, 81). Attach the console assembly with four 5/16" x 1/2" Screws (4) and four 5/16" Star Washers (11).
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14. Connect the Upright Wire (81) to the console wire (D). See the inset drawing. The connec- tors should slide together easily and snap into place. If they do not, turn one connector and try again. IF YOU DO NOT CONNECT THE CONNECTORS PROPERLY, THE CONSOLE MAY BECOME DAMAGED WHEN YOU TURN ON THE POWER.
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16. Slide the Left Bottom Handrail Cover (85) up against the Left Handrail Cover (79), and attach the Left Bottom Handrail Cover with two #8 x 1/2" Screws (1). Do not overtighten the Screws. Attach the Right Bottom Handrail Cover (84) as described above.
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO CONNECT THE POWER CORD nominal 120-volt circuit capable of carrying 15 or more amps. To avoid overloading the circuit, do Use a Surge Suppressor not plug other electrical devices, except for low- power devices such as cell phone chargers, into Your treadmill, like other electronic equipment, can be the surge suppressor or into an outlet on the same damaged by sudden voltage changes in your home’s...
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE You can even listen to your favorite workout music or audio books with the console’s sound system while you The treadmill console offers an impressive array of exercise. features designed to make your workouts more effec- tive and enjoyable.
HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE IMPORTANT: If the treadmill has been exposed to 1. Insert the key into the console. cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem- perature before you turn on the power. If you do See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER at the left.
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4. Change the incline of the treadmill as desired. The My Trail tab will show a track that represents 1/4 mile (400 m). As you exercise, the ashing To change the incline of the treadmill, press the rectangle will show your progress. The My Trail tab Incline increase or decrease button or one of the will also show the number of laps you complete.
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6. Measure your heart rate if desired. 8. When you are finished exercising, remove the key from the console. Before using the handgrip Step onto the foot rails, press the Stop button, and heart rate moni- adjust the incline of the treadmill to zero. The tor, remove the incline must be at zero or you may damage the sheets of plastic...
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HOW TO USE AN ONBOARD WORKOUT The workout will continue in this way until the last segment of the pro le ashes in the display and the 1. Insert the key into the console. last segment ends. The walking belt will then slow to a stop.
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HOW TO USE A SET-A-GOAL WORKOUT 7. When you are finished exercising, remove the key from the console. 1. Insert the key into the console. See step 8 on page 22. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 20. 2.
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To re-run a recent iFit workout from your schedule, your top four competitors. The end of the matrix first press the Track button. Next, press the in- represents the end of the race. crease and decrease buttons to select the desired workout.
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THE INFORMATION MODE into the reset position, and insert the key into the console. However, when you remove the key, the The console features an information mode that keeps displays will remain lit, although the buttons will not track of treadmill information and allows you to person- function.
HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL To avoid damaging the treadmill, adjust the incline Before moving the treadmill, fold it as described at the to zero before you fold the treadmill. Then, remove left.
TROUBLESHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following c. Remove the key from the console, and then the simple steps below. Find the symptom that reinsert it. applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assis- tance is needed, see the front cover of this manual. d.
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Locate the Reed Switch (52) and the Magnet (50) b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill per- on the left side of the Pulley (49). Turn the Pulley formance may decrease and the walking belt may until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. become damaged.
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SYMPTOM: The walking belt is off-center or slips b. If the walking belt slips when walked on, rst when walked on remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the hex key, turn both idler roller a. If the walking belt is off-center, rst remove the screws clockwise, 1/4 of a turn.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES Burning Fat—To burn fat effectively, you must exer- WARNING: cise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of Before beginning this time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your or any exercise program, consult your physi- body uses carbohydrate calories for energy.
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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.
PART LIST Model No. PFTL79513.0 R0913A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description #8 x 1/2" Screw Drive Roller/Pulley #8 x 3/4" Screw Magnet 5/16" x 2" Bolt Reed Switch Clip 5/16" x 1/2" Screw Reed Switch #10 Star Washer Storage Latch 5/16"...
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Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Wheel 1/4" x 1 1/2" Screw Key/Clip Cable Tie – User’s Manual Note: Speci cations are subject to change without notice. For information about ordering replacement parts, see the back cover of this manual. *These parts are not illustrated.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, be prepared to provide the following information when contacting us: • the model number and serial number of the product (see the front cover of this manual) •...
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