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Model No. PFES80040 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. Serial Number Decal (Under Seat) QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction. If you have questions, or if there are...
Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-888-533-1333, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time, to order a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown. PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before using the elliptical trainer. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before using the elliptical trainer. Use the elliptical trainer only as described in this manual. 2.
Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please note the product model number and serial number before calling. The model number is PFES80040. The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the elliptical trainer (see the front cover of this manual).
ASSEMBLY Make Things Easier for Yourself Everything in this manual is designed to ensure that the elliptical trainer can be assembled suc- cessfully by anyone. However, it is important to realize that the versatile elliptical trainer has many parts and that the assembly process will take time.
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2. Attach the Seat Stabilizer (9) to the Seat Base (2) with two M10 x 78mm Carriage Bolts (149) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (81). 3. Attach the Upright Stabilizer (10) to the Upright Base (1) with two M10 x 78mm Button Screws (101) and two M10 Split Washers (114).
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5. Insert the connector of the Upper Wire Harness (188) into the socket of the Middle Wire Harness (37). Next, connect the two Wire Harnesses (159) together in the same manner. Note: The Upper Wire Harness connector is wider than the Wire Harness connectors.
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7. Attach the Backrest (22) to the Upright (3) and Upright Base (1) with four M6 x 16mm Screws (130). 8. Connect the Sensor Wire Harness (187), the Wire Harness (159), and the Upper Wire Harness (188) to the Console (71). Push the excess wire into the Upright (3).
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11. Attach the Leg Lever Bracket (14) to the Seat Base (2) with two M8 x 40mm Button Screws (142) and two M8 Split Washers (140). 12. Grease an M10 x 75mm Button Bolt (129). Attach the Leg Lever (4) to the Leg Lever Bracket (14) with the Bolt and an M10 Nylon Locknut (81).
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15. Attach the Seat (23) to the Seat Base (2) with four M6 x 16mm Screws (130). 16. Slide the two Foam Pads (64) onto the Leg Lever (4). 17. Adjust the Feet (48) under the Upright Stabilizer (10) to steady the elliptical trainer. 18.
ADJUSTMENTS This section explains how to adjust the elliptical trainer. See the EXERCISE GUIDELINES on page 22 for impor- tant information about how to get the most benefit from your exercise program. Also, refer to the accompanying exercise guide to see the correct form for each exercise. Make sure all parts are properly tightened each time the elliptical trainer is used.
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ATTACHING THE LEG LEVER To use the Leg Lever (4), first attach the low pulley station (see ATTACHING THE LOW PULLEY STA- TION on page 11). Then, attach the Long Cable (164) to the Leg Lever (4) with a Cable Clip (157). Always attach both Long Cables to the Leg Lever before using the Leg Lever.
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MOVING THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER To move the elliptical trainer, first unplug the Transformer (not shown) from the 120-volt outlet and secure the elliptical trainer in the collapsed position (see EXTENDING THE SEAT BASE on page 12). Then, using the handle on the Upright Stabilizer (10), tilt the elliptical trainer onto the Stabilizer Wheels (47).
CONSOLE OPERATION FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The heart of the elliptical trainer is the digital resistance training console, offering an impressive array of fea- tures designed to make your workouts more effective. When the manual mode of the console is selected, you can change the resistance of the elliptical trainer with the touch of a button.
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ELLIPTICAL TRAINING MANUAL OPERATION 1. Plug In the Transformer. See PLUGGING IN THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER on page 14. Important: Always plug in the trans- former when using the elliptical trainer. 2. Extend the Seat Base. See EXTENDING THE SEAT BASE on page 12. 3.
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4. Begin Pedaling or Press the START/STOP Button to Start the Program. When you begin pedaling, the TOTAL TIME dis- play will be started. This display and the program can be started and stopped with the START/STOP button. Each program consists of several time periods of different lengths.
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Note: If you do not enter the numbers of sets and repetitions that you plan to do, the console will count the total number of repetitions that you do during your workout. 6. Perform the Exercise. When you begin exercis- ing, the TOTAL TIME dis- play will be started.
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CROSSOVER TRAINING The console offers ten crossover training programs that combine elliptical exercise with strength training exer- cises. To use a crossover training program, follow the steps below. 1. Plug In the Transformer. See PLUGGING IN THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER on page 14.
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IFIT.COM ELLIPTICAL TRAINING IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO PROGRAMS To use iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, the elliptical trainer must be connected to your portable CD player, portable stereo, home stereo, computer with CD play- er, or VCR. See HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER on pages 20–21.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER To use iFIT.com programs, a stereo audio cable must be plugged into the iFIT jack on the back of the console. To use iFIT.com CDs, the elliptical trainer must be con- nected to your portable CD player, portable stereo, home stereo, or computer with CD player.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is being used, see instruction B. A. Plug one end of a 1/8" to RCA stereo audio cable (available at electronics...
EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS Muscle Building To increase the size and strength of your muscles, push them close to their maximum capacity. Your mus- cles will continually adapt and grow as you progres- sively increase the intensity of your exercise. You can adjust the intensity level of an individual exercise in two ways: •...
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Rest for a short period of time after each set. The ideal resting periods are: • Rest for three minutes after each set for a muscle building workout. • Rest for one minute after each set for a toning work- out.
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART Refer to the drawings below to identify small parts used in assembly. The number in parentheses by each draw- ing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST in the center of this manual. Note: Some small parts may have been pre-attached.
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PART LIST—Model No. PFES80040 Key No. Qty. Description Upright Base Seat Base Upright Leg Lever Left Rail Right Rail Left Pedal Leg Right Pedal Leg Seat Stabilizer Upright Stabilizer Top Arm Right Arm Left Arm Leg Lever Bracket Mech Frame...
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Short Wheel Axle Wheel Bearing 98mm Spacer 51mm Spacer Long Wheel Axle M10 Split Washer Push Link Spring M4 x 25mm Screw Pulley Strap M4 x 12mm Screw Power Plug-in M10 x 58mm Button Bolt M10 x 32mm Button Bolt 13mm Spacer 76mm Spacer M8 x 15mm Screw...
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