Summary of Contents for ICON Health & Fitness PRO-FORM 590 SPX
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www.proform.com USERʼS MANUAL Model No. PFEX05010.0 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 manual)
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: 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 590 SPX after reading this manual, please see the front cover ® exercise bike. Cycling is an effective exercise for of this manual. To help us assist you, note the product increasing cardiovascular fitness, building endurance, model number and serial number before contacting and toning the body.
ASSEMBLY To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the exercise bike, call 1-800-445-2480. Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the exercise bike 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 an adjustable wrench and a Phillips screwdriver...
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3. Identify the Right Pedal (35), which is marked with an “R.” Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the Right Pedal (35) clockwise into the Right Crank Arm (26). Tighten the Left Pedal (not shown) counter- clockwise into the Left Crank Arm (not shown). 4.
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5. Attach the Handlebar (5) to the Handlebar Post (4) with the Handle (31) and the Handle Washer (32). Note: The Handle (31) functions like a ratchet. Turn the Handle clockwise, pull the Handle out- ward, turn the Handle counterclockwise, push the Handle inward, and then turn the Handle clockwise again.
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7. Orient the Seat (22) and the Seat Carriage (3) as shown. Attach the Seat (22) to the Seat Carriage (3) with two M8 Hex Nuts (71). Make sure that the nose of the Seat is pointing straight ahead before you tighten the Hex Nuts. Locate the Adjustment Knob (23) on the Seat Post (2).
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9. Attach the Console Bracket (78) to the Handlebar (5) with two Bracket Screws (76). 10. The Console (75) requires two AAA batteries (not included); alkaline batteries are recom- mended. IMPORTANT: If the Console has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room temperature before you insert batteries.
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12. The Transmitter (81) requires two AAA batteries (not included); alkaline batteries are recom- mended. Remove the battery cover from the front of the Transmitter (81), and insert batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure that the bat- teries are oriented as shown by the diagrams inside the battery compartment.
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If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 18), follow the step below to install the receiver included with the chest pulse sensor. 16. See step 11 on page 9 and remove the Console (75) from the Console Bracket (78). Remove the three screws from the back cover Antenna (A) of the Console (75), and then remove the...
HOW TO USE THE EXERCISE BIKE HOW TO ADJUST THE ANGLE OF THE SEAT HOW TO ADJUST THE HORIZONTAL POSITION OF THE HANDLEBAR You can adjust the angle of the seat to the position that is most comfortable. You can also slide the seat To adjust the horizon- forward or backward to increase your comfort or to tal position of the...
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HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS HOW TO LEVEL THE EXERCISE BIKE To tighten the pedal straps (see the drawing on page If the exercise bike rocks slightly on your floor during 4), simply pull the ends of the pedal straps. To loosen use, turn one or both of the leveling feet on the front the pedal straps, press and hold the tabs on the buck- or rear stabilizer (see the drawing on page 4) until the...
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM HOW TO PERSONALIZE CONSOLE SETTINGS 1. Turn on the console. Press any button to turn on the console. 2. Enter the setup mode. First, press the Left but- ton repeatedly until the word SPEED appears in the lower display. Then, press and hold the Right button for several seconds to enter the setup mode.
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4. Define the target heart rate zone if desired. 6. Select a unit of measurement if desired. The maximum heart rate The console can display speed, distance, and will flash in the middle left weight in standard or metric measurements. display.
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HOW TO SET THE CLOCK HOW TO USE THE CONSOLE 1. Turn on the console. 1. Turn on the console. Press any button to turn on the console. Press any button to turn on the console. 2. Wear an optional chest pulse sensor if desired. 2.
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The lower display—This display can show the To turn on the console backlight for a few sec- following workout information: onds, press the Right button once at any time. Speed (SPEED)—This Note: The console can display speed and dis- tance in either miles or kilometers. The letters display shows your pedaling speed in ML/H or KM/H will appear in the display to show...
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HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE ALARM THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR The heart rate alarm will alert you when your heart The optional chest pulse sensor provides hands-free rate is below or above a defined target heart rate operation and continuously monitors your heart rate during your workouts.
FCC INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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.
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) •...