User weight must not exceed 275 pounds. This product should always be used on a level surface. This product is not intended for therapeutic use. Replace label if damaged, illegible, or removed. PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your exercise bike before using your exercise bike. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM reading this manual, please see the front cover of this ® ZLX exercise bike. Cycling is an effective exercise manual. To help us assist you, note the product model for increasing cardiovascular fitness, building endur- number and serial number before contacting us.
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART Use the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. The number in parentheses below each drawing 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 needed for assembly.
ASSEMBLY • Assembly requires two persons. • In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires the following tools: • Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the one Phillips screwdriver packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until you complete all assembly steps.
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3. Orient the Upright (2) as shown. Have a second person hold the Upright near the Frame (1). Locate the wire tie inside the Upright (2). Tie the lower end of the wire tie to the ends of the Main Wire Tie Wire (53) and the Frame Pulse Wire (42).
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6. Orient the Console Plate (11) as shown. Then, insert the Main Wire (53) and the Frame Pulse Wire (42) upward through the Console Plate. Avoid pinching the wires Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Insert the Console Plate (11) into the Upright (2). Orient the Handlebar (13) as shown.
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8. While a second person holds the Console (4) near the Console Plate (11), connect the wires on the Console to the Main Wire (53) and to the Frame Pulse Wires (42). Insert the excess wire into the Console Plate (11) or into the Console (4).
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11. Orient the Seat (8) and Seat Frame (7) assembly as shown. Attach the Seat Frame to the Seat Carriage (3) with four M8 x 40mm Screws (58). 12. Orient the Backrest (6) as shown. Attach the Backrest to the Backrest Frame (5) with two M6 x 36mm Screws (69).
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14. Identify the Right Pedal (36), which is marked with an “R.” Strap Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the Right Pedal (36) clockwise into the Right Crank Arm (83). Firmly tighten the Left Pedal (not shown) counterclockwise into the Left Crank Arm (not shown).
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT HOW TO MOVE THE EXERCISE BIKE The seat can be To move the exercise adjusted forward bike, hold the handle or backward to the on the rear stabilizer position that is the and carefully lift it most comfortable.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE For example, lose unwanted pounds with the 8-week Weight Loss workout. iFit workouts control the resis- The advanced console offers an array of features tance of the pedals while the voice of a personal trainer designed to make your workouts more effective and coaches you through your workouts.
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HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE Profile—When a workout is selected, this display mode will show a profile of the resistance settings 1. Turn on the console. of the workout. Pulse—This display mode will show your heart rate Press any button or begin pedaling to turn on the console.
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5. Measure your heart rate if desired. HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT If there are sheets 1. Turn on the console. of plastic on the Contacts metal contacts Press any button or begin pedaling to turn on the on the handgrip console.
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HOW TO USE AN IFIT WORKOUT As you exercise, keep your pedaling speed near the goal speed for the current seg- iFit cards are available separately. To purchase iFit ment. The goal speed will cards, go to www.iFit.com or see the front cover of this appear in the display when manual.
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HOW TO USE THE SOUND SYSTEM 2. Select a unit of measurement if desired. To play music or audio books through the console The console can show pedaling speed and dis- sound system while you exercise, plug your audio tance in either miles or kilometers. cable into the jack on the console and into a jack on your MP3 player or CD player;...
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and tighten all parts of the exercise bike regu- Next, locate the Reed Switch (46). Loosen, but do not larly. Replace any worn parts immediately. remove, the M4 x 16mm Screw (61). To clean the exercise bike, use a damp cloth and a small amount of mild soap.
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HOW TO ADJUST THE DRIVE BELT Hold the two M8 Locknuts (67) and loosen the two M8 x 16mm Flat Head Screws (73). Next, loosen the If you can feel the pedals slip while you are pedaling, M10 x 35mm Hex Screw (74) until the Drive Belt (77) is even when the resistance is adjusted to the highest tight.
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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