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www.proform.com USERʼS MANUAL Model No. PFEL04908.1 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? If you have questions, or if parts are damaged or missing, DO NOT CONTACT THE STORE; please contact Customer Care. IMPORTANT: Please register this product (see the limited warranty on the back cover of this manu-...
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical before using your elliptical. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
480 LE manual. To help us assist you, note the product model ® elliptical. The 480 LE elliptical provides an array of number and serial number before contacting us. The features designed to make your workouts at home model number and the location of the serial number more effective and enjoyable.
ASSEMBLY To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical, call 1-800-445-2480. Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver , an adjustable wrench...
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To make assembly easier, read the information on page 5 before you begin. While another person lifts the Base (1), attach the Front Stabilizer (6) to the Base with two M10 x 80mm Carriage Bolts (82) and two M10 Locknuts (81). 2.
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3. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (7) to the Frame (2) with two M10 x 127mm Button Screws (83). Next, hold the handle on the Frame (2), press the Latch Button (68), and lower the Frame until the Rear Stabilizer (7) rests on the floor.
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5. While another person holds the Upright (3) near the Base (1), connect the Upper Wire Harness (48) to the Lower Wire Harness (49). Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Insert the Avoid pinching Upright (3) into the Base (1). Attach the the wires Upright with an M8 x 69mm Button Bolt (80), an M8 Split Washer (90), and an M8...
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7. The Console (5) can use four D batteries (not included); alkaline batteries are recom- Cover mended. IMPORTANT: If the Console has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room temperature before inserting batteries. Otherwise, you may damage the console displays or Batteries other electronic components.
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9. Identify the Left Upper Body Arm (8) and the Left Upper Body Leg (11), which are marked with “Left” stickers, and orient them as shown. Insert the Left Upper Body Arm (8) into the Left Upper Body Leg (11). Attach the Left Upper Body Arm (8) with two M8 x 41mm Button Bolts (78) and two M8 Jam Nuts (79).
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11. Hold the Left Front Handlebar Cover (18) and the Left Rear Handlebar Cover (19) around the Left Upper Body Leg (11). Attach the Handlebar Covers (18, 19) with three M4 x 32mm Round Head Screws (105). Attach the Right Front Handlebar Cover (20) and the Right Rear Handlebar Cover (21) in the same way.
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13. Apply a small amount of grease to one of the Pedal Arm Axles (32). Next, slide an M8 Washer (88) and a Pedal Arm Cover (31) onto an M8 x 23mm Shoulder Screw (115), and turn the Shoulder Screw a few turns into the Pedal Arm Axle (32).
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL HOW TO FOLD AND UNFOLD THE ELLIPTICAL HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL When the elliptical is not in use, the frame can be fold- To move the elliptical, first fold it as described at the ed out of the way.
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HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER To mount the elliptical, hold the handlebars and step onto the pedal that is in the lowest position. Next, step onto the other pedal. Push the pedals until they begin Handlebars to move with a continuous motion. Note: The crank arms can turn in either direction.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The console features the iFit interactive workout sys- tem, which enables the console to accept iFit cards The advanced console offers an array of features containing workouts designed to help you achieve designed to make your workouts more effective and specific fitness goals.
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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE The lower right display can show your Note: If there is a sheet of plastic on the face of the pedaling pace in revo- console, remove the plastic. lutions per minute (rpm) and the resis- 1.
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5. Measure your heart rate if desired. 6. Turn on the fan if desired. If there are The fan has high, low, and auto speed settings; sheets of clear while the auto mode is selected, the speed of the Contacts plastic on the fan will automatically increase or decrease as you metal contacts on...
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HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT During the workout, the target pacer coach will prompt you to keep your pedaling pace near the 1. Press any button on the console or begin ped- target pace setting for the current segment. When aling to turn on the console.
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HOW TO USE A HEART RATE WORKOUT 5. Begin pedaling to start the workout. 1. Press any button on the console or begin ped- Heart rate workout 1 is divided into 40 one- aling to turn on the console. minute segments. Note: For a shorter workout, stop exercising or select a different workout before See step 1 on page 16.
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2. Insert an iFit card and select a workout. While you exercise, the target pacer coach will prompt you to maintain a constant pedaling speed. When a left indicator lights, increase your pace; To use an iFit workout, insert an iFit card into the when a right indicator lights, decrease your pace.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING HOW TO LEVEL THE ELLIPTICAL Inspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately. If the elliptical rocks slightly on your floor during use, To clean the elliptical, use a damp cloth and a small turn one or both of the leveling feet beneath the rear amount of mild soap.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES WARNING: Burning Fat—To burn fat effectively, you must exer- 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. PFEL04908.1 R0810A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Base Drive Belt Frame Flywheel Upright C-magnet Upright Cap Pillow Block Console Magnet Front Stabilizer Spring Rear Stabilizer Idler Left Upper Body Arm Idler Bracket Right Upper Body Arm Clamp Handlebar Cap Reed Switch Bracket...
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Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description M4 x 16mm Round Head Screw Wave Washer M4 Washer M4 Split Washer M4 x 16mm Screw M10 Washer M4 x 16mm Blunt Screw M6 Nut M4 x 32mm Round Head Screw M8 x 23mm Shoulder Screw M8 x 31mm Shoulder Screw –...
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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