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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Model No. PATL41106.0 USER'S MANUAL Serial No. Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? If you have questions, or if any parts are missing or damaged, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUS- TOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTLY. Call toll-free: 800-830-7240 E-mail: service@goodfamily.cc...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 12.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 21. When using iFIT programs, you can manually DANGER: Always unplug the power override the speed and incline settings by cord immediately after use, before cleaning pressing the speed and incline buttons. the treadmill, and before performing the However, when the next “chirp”...
Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ® reading this manual, please see the front cover of this 500 CX treadmill. The 500 CX treadmill offers an im- manual. To help us assist you, note the product model pressive array of features designed to make your number and serial number before contacting us.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Handrail Bolt (64)–4 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 Star Washer Extension Leg Bolt (96)–4 coated with high-performance lubricant.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2. With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Uprights (84) to a vertical position. Console Have the second person hold the console assembly near Assembly the Uprights (84) as shown. Look under the console as- sembly and locate the Console Wire Harness (78).
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5. Place the treadmill in the storage position (see HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 24). Set the cylinder end of the Gas Spring (92) near the bracket on the base of the Uprights (84). Bracket See the two small inset drawings.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR • Store the chest pulse sensor in a warm, dry place. Do not store the chest pulse sensor in a plastic bag The chest pulse sensor consists of two components: or other container that may trap moisture.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high-performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sili- cone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking platform. Such substances will deterio- rate the walking belt and cause excessive wear.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Matrix Priority Display Display Clip FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE cassettes are available separately). iFIT programs au- tomatically control the speed and incline of the treadmill The treadmill console offers an impressive array of as a personal trainer guides you through every step of features designed to make your workouts more effec- your workout;...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER 0.1 Km/h; if a button is held down, the speed set- ting will change in increments of 0.5 Km/h. Note: Plug in the power cord After the buttons are pressed, it may take a moment (see page 10).
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The lower right corner display your heart rate accurately. Before using of the display will show the handgrip pulse sensor, remove the sheets of the distance that you clear plastic from the metal contacts. In addition, have walked or run, the make sure that your hands are clean.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com settings for the next several segments will be HOW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM shown in the columns to the right. When only three seconds remain in the first seg- Insert the key into the console. ment of the program, both the Current Segment column and the column to the right will flash and a See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Follow your progress with the matrix and the When you are finished exercising, remove the display. key from the console. When the program ends, make sure that the in- See step 5 on pages 12 and 13. cline of the treadmill is at the lowest setting.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Enter a target heart rate setting. HOW TO USE A PULSE PROGRAM If pulse program 2 is selected, the target CAUTION: heart rate setting for the If you have heart prob- entire program will flash lems, or if you are over 60 years of age and in the display.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com When the first segment ends, all target heart rate To stop the program at any time, press the Stop settings will move one column to the left. The tar- button. To restart the program, press the Start but- get heart rate setting for the second segment will ton or the Speed increase button.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO USE IFIT PROGRAMS 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.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, A. Plug one end of a long 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm stereo see instruction A below.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR HOW TO USE AN IFIT MP3, CD, OR VIDEO PROGRAM 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.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com • Make sure that the audio cable is properly If the speed or incline settings are too high or too connected. low, you can manually override the settings at any time by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hold the handrails, step onto the walking belt, and HOW TO USE AN IFIT PROGRAM DIRECTLY begin walking. During the program, an electronic FROM OUR WEB SITE “chirping” sound will alert you when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill is about to change.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com THE INFORMATION MODE IMPORTANT: If a “d” appears in the The console features an information mode that keeps lower left corner track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has of the display, the been operated and the total distance that the walking console is in the belt has moved.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand. Pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the treadmill down until the catch is past the latch pin.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 see the front cover of this manual. PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com With the help of a second person, carefully raise the Uprights (84) to the position shown. Carefully pivot the Hood (41) off. Locate the Reed Switch (63) and the Magnet (46) on the left side of the Pulley (47). Turn the Pulley until the View Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PROBLEM: The chest pulse sensor does not function properly SOLUTION: a. If the chest pulse sensor does not function properly, see CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLE- SHOOTING on page 9. b. If the chest pulse sensor still does not function properly, the battery should be changed.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CONDITIONING GUIDELINES is to burn fat, adjust the speed and incline of the tread- WARNING: mill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in Before beginning this your training zone. or any exercise program, consult your physi- cian.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PART LIST—Model No. PATL41106.0 R0906A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING on pages 32 to 35. Qty. Description Qty. Description Qty. Description Isolator Decal Lift Frame Cotter Pin, Top 3/4”...
When ordering parts, please be prepared to provide the following information: • the MODEL NUMBER of the product (PATL41106.0) • the NAME of the product (PROFORM 500 CX treadmill) • the SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual) •...
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