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Pro-Form 520i User Manual

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Model No. PFTL59821
Serial No.
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QUESTIONS?
If you have questions, or if there
are missing or damaged parts,
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CAUTION
Read all precautions and instruc-
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this equipment. Save this manual
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  • Page 1 Mon.–Fri., 6 a.m.–6 p.m. MST Patent Pending CAUTION Visit our website at Read all precautions and instruc- tions in this manual before using www.proform.com this equipment. Save this manual new products, prizes, for future reference. fitness tips, and much more!

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LIMITED WARRANTY ............. . .Back Cover Note: A PART IDENTIFICATION CHART, an EXPLODED DRAWING, and a PART LIST are attached in the center of this manual. PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.

  • Page 3: Important Precautions

    9. To purchase a surge suppressor, see your local PROFORM dealer or call 1-800-806- 21. When folding or moving the treadmill, make 3651 and order part number 146148.
  • Page 4 22. When using iFIT.com CD’s and videos, an 25. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the electronic “chirping” sound will alert you treadmill regularly. when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill is about to change. Always listen for the 26.
  • Page 5 And when you’re not exercising, calling. The model number of the treadmill is the unique PROFORM 520i can be folded up, requiring PFTL59821. The serial number can be found on a less than half the floor space of other treadmills.
  • Page 6 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 coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton.
  • Page 7 4. Loosely thread a 1/2” Tek Screw (113) into the left side of the Crossbar (46) and the Left Upright (64). Attach the Latch Assembly (32) to the Left Upright (64) (Leave loose) with two 3/4” Tek Screws (35). 5. Tighten a 1/2” Tek Screw (113) into the right side of the Crossbar (46) and the Right Upright (55).
  • Page 8 8. Attach the matching Left Bottom Handgrip (82) with three 1/2” Screws (33). Attach the Right Top Handgrip and the Right Bottom Handgrip (not shown) as described above. 9. Attach a Wheel (58) to the right side of the Base (116) with a Wheel Bolt (56) and a Nut (3) as shown.

  • Page 9: Operation And Adjustment

    Adapter drawing 1 at the right). To purchase a surge sup- Surge Suppressor pressor, see your local PROFORM dealer or call 1-800-806-3651 and order part number 146148. Use only a single-outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge sup- pressor (TVSS).
  • Page 10 CONSOLE DIAGRAM Manual/Program Indicators Display Program Display Display Program Profiles Note: If there is a thin sheet of plastic Clip on the face of the console, remove it. The console also features new iFIT.com interactive CAUTION: technology. IFIT.com technology is like having a per- Before operating the sonal trainer right in your home.
  • Page 11 HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER the Quick Speed buttons. Note: The console can display speed and distance in either miles or kilometers. For simplicity, all instructions in Plug in the power cord (see page 9). Make sure this section refer to miles. the on/off circuit breaker is in the reset position (see page 24) To stop the walking belt, press the Stop button.
  • Page 12 Time/Incline/Segment To reset the displays, press the Stop button, re- Time display—When move the key, and then reinsert the key. the manual mode or the iFIT.com mode is se- Measure your heart rate, if desired. lected, this display will show the elapsed time Note: When using the pulse sensor, make sure and the incline level of the treadmill.
  • Page 13 be programmed for con- Current Segment HOW TO USE PERSONAL TRAINER PROGRAMS secutive segments.) The speed setting for the first segment will be Insert the key fully into the console. shown in the flashing Current Segment col- See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page umn of the program dis- play.
  • Page 14 To stop the program temporarily, press the Stop HOW TO USE HEART RATE PROGRAMS button. The Time/Incline/Segment Time display will begin to flash. To restart the program, press the Start button or the Speed button. To end the CAUTION: program, press the Stop button, remove the key, If you have heart prob- and then reinsert the key.
  • Page 15 During heart rate pro- During the program, the console will regularly grams, the program compare your heart rate to the current target heart display will show a rate setting. If your heart rate is too far below or graphic that represents above the target heart rate setting, the speed of your heart rate.
  • Page 16 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an RCA-type AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If your stereo has a 3.5mm LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your To use iFIT.com CD’s, the treadmill must be con- stereo has only a PHONES jack, see instruction C.
  • Page 17 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, Note: If your computer has a 3.5mm LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is see instruction A.
  • Page 18 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO PROGRAMS 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. If you have a TV To use iFIT.com CD’s or videocassettes, the treadmill with a built-in VCR, see instruction B.
  • Page 19 If the speed or incline settings are too high or too • Make sure that the audio cable is properly low, you can manually override the settings at any connected, that it is fully plugged in, and that time by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on it is not wrapped around a power cord.
  • Page 20 Return to the treadmill and stand on the foot HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM rails. Find the clip attached to the key and slide OUR WEB SITE the clip onto the waistband of your clothes. When the on-screen countdown ends, the program Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to access will begin and the walking belt will begin to move.
  • Page 21 THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR The console features an information mode that keeps An optional chest pulse sensor adds even more fea- track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has tures to the console. The chest pulse sensor offers been operated and the total number of miles that the hands-free operation, and enables you to use the con- walking belt has moved.

  • Page 22: How To Fold And Move The Treadmill

    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.
  • Page 23 HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Using your left hand, pull the latch knob to the left and hold it. Pivot the treadmill down until the frame is past the indicated pin.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    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 call our Customer Service Department toll- free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a.
  • Page 25 Locate the Reed Switch (18) and the Magnet (101) on the left side of the Pulley (78). Turn the Pulley until the 1/8” Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1/8”.

  • Page 26: Conditioning Guidelines

    CONDITIONING GUIDELINES ergy. Only after the first few minutes does your body WARNING: begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal Before beginning this is to burn fat, adjust the speed and incline of the tread- or any exercise program, consult your physi- mill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in cian.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 PART IDENTIFICATION CHART Remove this chart and use it to identify small parts during assembly. Save this chart and the EXPLODED DRAWING/PART LIST for future reference. 1/2” Tek Screw 1” Tek Screw 3/4” Tek Screw (35)–6 (113)–2 (13)–6 1/2” Screw (33)–14 3/4”...
  • Page 29 PART LIST—Model No. PFTL59821 R0303A No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Description Motor Hood Base Pad Rear Roller Large Isolator Platform Screw (Rear) Rear Foot (Right) Crossbar Motor Controller Wire Motor Belt Ground Screw iFIT.com Jack Motor Assembly Ground Washer Rear Roller Adj.
  • Page 30 EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. PFTL59821 R0303A...
  • Page 31 Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). When ordering parts, please be prepared to give the following information: • The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (PFTL59821) • The NAME OF THE PRODUCT (PROFORM ® 520i treadmill) • The SERIAL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (see the front cover of this manual) •...

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