Proform user manual treadmill 831.298300 (22 pages)
Summary of Contents for ProForm 590 QS 831.299241
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E HELPLINE! 1-800-736-6879 SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. HOFFIVIAN ESTATES, IL 60179 CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using www.proform.com this equipment. Save this manual for future reference. new products, prizes, fitness tips, and much...
® TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ..............BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............... ASSEMBLY ................OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT ............. HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL ..........MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING ........... CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ............... PART LIST ................ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ..........Back Cover FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ............
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: "_,L 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 of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dis- that all users of this treadmill are adequately sipation of 450 joules.
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21. When using i-Fit.com CD's and videos, an 24. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill electronic "chirping" sound will alert you regularly. when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill is about to change. Always listen for the 25.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM °_' Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central 590QS treadmill. The 590QS treadmill combines ad- Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, vanced technology with innovative design to help you...
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials, Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires the included allen wrench and your own phillips screwdriver _. Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant.
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Slidetheupper endofa Handrail (85)intotheright Upright ( 82)asshown. N ote:It will be necessary to pivot the Handrail to the side and back repeatedly (see arrow A) while pushing on the Handrail (see arrow B) to slide it fully into the Upright. Next, pivot the lower end of the Handrail down, push it toward the right Upright, and then align it with the indicated hole.
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus- Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with trated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that PERFORMANT LUBE a high-performance...
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM LED Track Manual/i-Fit.com Indicators Incline Display Displays PULSE ° o °" \B.DI TIME MIN/MILE [km) SPEED POWER INCLINE PROGRAM Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove it. your home stereo, portable stereo, or computer, and CAUTION: Before operating play special i-Fit.com CD's (not included).
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STEP-BY-STEP CONSOLE OPERATION begin walking. As you exercise, change the speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the SPEED buttons. Before operating the con- on 9 sole, make sure that the on/off switch near the To stop the walking belt, press the START/STOP Position power cord is in the on button.
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TIME/MIN-MILE Measure your pulse, if desired. display--This display I13:4 Stand on the shows the elapsed time Metal Contacts foot rails and and your current pace TIME MIN/MILE (km) (pace is measured in place your hands on the minutes per mile). Your metal contacts pace will be shown for three seconds each time the speed is adjusted.
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To use i-Fit.corn videos, you must connect the tread- HOWTO USE I-FIT.COM CD'S AND VIDEOS mill to your VCR or TV. To do this, follow steps A to C below. To purchase i-Fit.com CD's and videos (not included), call toll-free 1-800-735-0768. Plug one end of the in- cluded audio cable into To use i-Fit.corn CD's, you must first connect the...
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Press the PROGRAM button. Note: If the speed or incline of your treadmill does not change when a "chirp" is heard, make sure that the i-Fit.com indicator is lit and the TIME/MIN-MILE When the key is in- serted, the manual display is not flashing.
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THE INFORMATION MODE IMPORTANT: The CALS./ V _K_ PULSE FAT CALS./PULSE display The console features an information mode that keeps should be blank. If a "d" ap- track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has pears in the display, the con- sole is in the "demo"...
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 permanently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays). PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION:...
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PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION: a. Use only a UL-listed surge protector, rated at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or less in length. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor- mance may decrease and the walking belt may be- come damaged.
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for en- WARNING: ergy. Only after the first few minutes does your body Before beginning this begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal or any exercise program, consult your physi- is to burn fat, adjust the speed and incline of the tread- cian.
PART LIST--Model No. 831.299241 RO999B To locate the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Qty. Description Qty. Description Qty. Description Motor Belt Magnet Handrail Pulley/Flywheel/Fan Platform Screw Wheel Bolt Motor Nut Isolator Console Base Motor/Pulley/...
The model number and serial number of your PROFORM _ 590QS Model No. 831.299241 treadmill are listed on a decal attached to the frame. See the front cover of this manual to find the location of the decal. QUESTIONS? All replacement parts are available for immediate purchase or special order when you visit your nearest SEARS Service Center.
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