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Model No. PETL55130 USER’S MANUAL Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction. If you have questions, or if there are missing or damaged parts, please call: 08457 089 009...
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 10. If an extension cord is needed, use only a 3- that all users of this treadmill are adequately conductor, 1mm (14-gauge) cord that is no...
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19. Whilst using iFIT.com CDs and videos, an 22. 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 23. Never drop or insert any object into any is about to change.
Congratulations for purchasing the PROFORM ® ing this manual, please call our Customer Service HR treadmill. The 590 HR treadmill offers an impres- Department at 08457 089 009. To help us assist you, sive array of features to help you achieve your fitness please note the product model number and serial num- goals in the convenience of your home.
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. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton.
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2. Open part bag C. See drawing 2a. Attach a Wheel (108) to each Wheel Housing (106) with a Wheel Bolt (107) and a Wheel Nut (21) as shown. Do not overtighten the Wheel Bolts. See drawing 2b. Insert a Wheel Housing (106) into the Base (109).
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5. Hold the Pulse Bar (125) near the Console Base (85). Connect the Pulse Wire (124) on the Pulse Bar to the in- dicated wire on the Console Base. The connectors should slide together easily and snap into place. If the connectors do not slide together easily and snap into place, turn one connector and try to connect them again.
HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR each use, it may remain activated longer than nec- essary, draining the battery prematurely. The chest pulse sensor consists of two components: the chest strap and the sensor unit (see the drawing •...
TREADMILL OPERATION THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT , a high-performance lubricant. IMPOR- Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with PERFORMANT LUBE TANT: Never apply silicone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking platform. Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear. HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD Socket on treadmill This product must be earthed.
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Fan Button Clip Note: If there are sheets of clear plastic on the console, remove them. 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 designed to help you get the most from your CDs and videocassettes are available separately).
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the Speed + and – but- HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER tons. Each time a button is pressed, the speed setting will change by Plug in the power cord (see page 10). 0.1 mph; if a button is held down, the speed setting will change in increments of 0.5 mph.
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Calories display—This Measure your heart rate if desired. display shows the ap- proximate number of You can measure your heart rate using either the calories you have chest pulse sensor or the handgrip pulse sensor. burned. To use the hand- Heart Rate display—...
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The speed setting for the HOW TO USE PRESET PROGRAMS Current Segment first segment is shown in the flashing Current Insert the key fully into the console. Segment column of the matrix. (The incline set- tings are not shown in See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on the matrix.) The speed page 12.
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To stop the program at any time, press the Stop When you are finished exercising, remove the button. The Time display will begin to flash. To key from the console. restart the program, press the Start button or the Speed + button. The walking belt will begin to When the program ends, make sure that the in- move at 1 mph.
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During heart rate pro- HOW TO USE HEART RATE PROGRAMS grams, the matrix will show a moving graphic that represents your CAUTION: heart rate. Each time a If you have heart prob- heartbeat is detected, lems, or if you are over 60 years of age and an additional peak will have been inactive, do not use the heart rate appear.
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the current target heart rate, the speed and/or in- Press the Start button or the Speed + button to cline of the treadmill may automatically change to start the program. bring your heart rate closer to the target heart rate. A moment after the button is pressed, the tread- If your pulse is not detected during the program, mill will automatically adjust to the first speed and...
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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 3.5 mm 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.
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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 3.5 mm LINE OUT see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is jack, see instruction A.
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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. If you have a TV To use iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, the treadmill with a built-in VCR, see instruction B.
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• Make sure that the audio cable is properly If the speed or incline settings are too high or too low, you can manually override the settings at any connected, that it is fully plugged in, and that it is not wrapped around a power cord. time by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on the console.
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“chirping” sound will alert you when the speed HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM and/or incline of the treadmill is about to change. OUR WEB SITE CAUTION: Always listen for the “chirp” and be prepared for speed and/or incline changes. To use programs from our Web site, the treadmill must If the speed or incline settings are too high or too be connected to your home computer.
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THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE An “E” for English or an “M” for metric will appear in the The console features an information mode that keeps Speed display. Press the track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has Speed + button to change the been used and the total number of miles that the walk- unit of measurement.
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 per- manently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
TROUBLESHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please call our Customer Service Department. PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a.
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PROBLEM: The walking belt is off-centre or slips when walked on SOLUTION: a. If the walking belt is off-centre, first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. If the walking belt has shifted to the left, use the hex key to turn the left rear roller bolt clockwise 1/2 of a turn;...
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PROBLEM: The incline of the treadmill does not change correctly or does not change whilst iFIT.com CDs and videos are played SOLUTION: a. With the key in the console, press one of the Incline buttons. Whilst the incline is changing, re- move the key.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES ergy. Only after the first few minutes does your body WARNING: begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal Before beginning this is to burn fat, adjust the speed or incline of the tread- or any exercise program, consult your physi- mill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in cian.
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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. PETL55130 R0304A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the centre of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Foot Rail Cover Left Front Endcap Left Foot Rail Walking Belt Left Front Endcap Walking Platform Belt Guide...
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EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. PETL55130 R0304A To identify the parts shown on this EX- PLODED DRAWING, see the PART LIST on pages 30 and 31 of the user’s manual.
• The NAME of the product (PROFORM ® 590 HR treadmill) • The SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • The KEY NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PART(S) (see the PART LIST on pages 30 and 31 and the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the centre of this manual) Part No.
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