Summary of Contents for ICON Health & Fitness PRO-FORM 550R
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www.proform.com Model No. PFRW38116.0 Serial No. USER’S MANUAL Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Number Decal (under rail) ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY To activate your warranty today, go to www.proformservice.com/ registration. CUSTOMER CARE For service at any time, go to www.proformservice.com.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your rower before using your rower. 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 550R this manual, please see the front cover of this manual. ® rower. Rowing is an effective exercise for increasing To help us assist you, note the product model number cardiovascular fitness, building endurance, and toning and serial number before contacting us.
ASSEMBLY • To hire an authorized service technician to • Assembly requires the following tool(s): assemble this product, call 1-800-445-2480. one Phillips screwdriver • Assembly requires two persons. one adjustable wrench • Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the To avoid damaging parts, do not use power tools.
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3. Have a second person hold the Rail (2) during this step. Attach the Stabilizer (3) to the Frame (1) with two M10 x 20mm Screws (61). Then, hold the Rail Handle (34), pull the Rail (2) outward, and set the Rail on the floor. 4.
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5. Slide the Seat (23) to the front of the Rail (2). Next, attach a Stop (32) to each side of the Rail (2) with an M4 x 19mm Screw (69). Then, attach the Rail Cap (38) to the Rail (2) with two M4 x 19mm Screws (69).
HOW TO USE THE ROWER HOW TO ADJUST THE RESISTANCE HOW TO MOVE THE ROWER IN THE UNFOLDED POSITION To vary the intensity of your Stand behind exercise, you the rower and lift Handle can adjust the the rail until the Lift resistance that rower will roll on...
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HOW TO FOLD AND STORE THE ROWER Then, pull the Rail Handle (34) inward until the Folding Clamp (35) engages the bar on the Stabilizer (3). The rower can be stored in a folded position to con- serve space. Store the rower in a location where children cannot tip it.
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HOW TO ROW ON THE ROWER at the waist), keeping your back straight. As you straighten your legs, pull the row bar toward your Sit on the seat, place your feet in the footrests, and chest. Keep your elbows outward. adjust the straps to fit your feet.
HOW TO USE THE CONSOLE FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE HOW TO USE THE CONSOLE The easy-to-use console features several modes that Make sure that batteries are installed in the console provide instant exercise feedback during your work- (see assembly step 6 on page 8). If there is a sheet outs.
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE See the EXPLODED DRAWING on page 19. Locate the Right and Left Shields (7, 8), and remove Regular maintenance is important for optimal the four M4 x 19mm Screws (69) and the ten M4 x performance and to reduce wear. Inspect and properly 16mm Screws (68) from the Right and Left Shields.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES Aerobic Exercise—If your goal is to strengthen your WARNING: cardiovascular system, you must perform aerobic Before beginning this exercise, which is activity that requires large amounts or any exercise program, consult your physi- of oxygen for prolonged periods of time. For aerobic 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.
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) •...