Summary of Contents for Pro-Form 786 S Elliptical Exerciser
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This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing health prob- lems. Read all instructions before using. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product. PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.
Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM tions after reading this manual, please call our ® 785 S elliptical exerciser. The PROFORM 785 S is an Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-888-533- incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a 1333, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires the included allen wrenches and your own phillips screwdriver rubber mallet As you assemble the elliptical exerciser, use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly.
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2. Identify the Rear Stabilizer (6). While another person lifts the back of the Frame (1), attach the Rear Stabilizer to the Frame with the Support Plate (64) and four M8 x 44mm Button Screws (84). 3. Have another person hold the Upright (2) in the posi- tion shown.
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5. Attach the Water Bottle Holder (70) to the Upright (2) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (94). 6. Apply grease to the long side of a Bolt Set (65). Have a second person hold the lower end of the left Upper Body Arm (29) inside of the bracket on the Left Pedal Leg (4).
8. Have another person hold the Console (17) near the Upright (2). Connect the Upper Wire Harness (30) to Do not pinch the wire harness on the Console. the wires during this step. Carefully insert all excess wiring down into the Upright (2).
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE ing a personal trainer in your home. Using a stereo audio cable (available at electronics stores), you can The advanced console offers a selection of features connect the elliptical exerciser to your home stereo, designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and portable stereo, computer, or VCR and play special effective.
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The right HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE display—The upper part of the right display will Turn on the console. show the distance (total number of To turn on the console, press the On/Reset button revolutions) you or begin pedaling. (The On/Reset button is near have pedaled and the approximate number of the top of the left display.) calories you have burned.
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For the most accurate heart rate reading, continue second time. To turn off the fan, press the button to hold the handgrips for about 30 seconds. a third time. Note: If the fan is turned on but the Note: If you continue to hold the handgrip pulse pedals are not moved for thirty seconds, the fan sensor, the lower display will show your heart will automatically turn off.
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The program will continue until the resistance set- HOW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM ting for the last segment is shown in the Current Segment column and no time remains in the right display. Turn on the console. Note: During the program, you can override the See step 1 on page 9.
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Enter your age. HOW TO USE A PULSE CONTROL PROGRAM When pulse control Pulse control program 1 is designed to keep your program 1 is heart rate between 60% and 85% of your estimated selected, the words maximum heart rate while you exercise. Note: Your “SET AGE”...
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Press the Start button or begin pedaling to Pulse control program 2—This program is start the program. divided into 60 one-minute segments. The same target heart rate is programmed for all segments. Pulse control program 1—This program is Note: For a shorter workout, stop exercising or divided into 20 one-minute segments.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT 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 1/8” LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your To use iFIT.com CDs, the elliptical exerciser must be stereo has only a PHONES jack, see instruction C.
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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 1/8” LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is see instruction A.
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR B. Plug one end of a 1/8” to RCA stereo audio cable (available at electronics stores) into the jack Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, beneath the console. Plug the other end of the see instruction A below.
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your workout. Simply follow your personal trainer’s HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO instructions. PROGRAMS The program will function in almost the same way as a preset program (see steps 3 and 4 on page To use iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, the elliptical 11).
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Follow the on-line instructions to start the HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM program. OUR WEB SITE When you start the program, an on-screen count- down will begin. Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to play iFIT.com programs directly from the internet. To use Return to the elliptical exerciser and begin programs from our Web site, the elliptical exerciser pedaling.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the elliptical exerciser regularly. Replace any worn parts immedi- ately. Stand in front of the elliptical exerciser, hold the han- dlebars firmly, and place one foot against one of the PULSE SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTING wheels.
CONDITIONING GUIDELINES WARNING: During the first few minutes of exercise, your body uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for ener- gy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does Before beginning this or any exercise pro- your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. gram, consult your physician.
• The MODEL NUMBER of the product (PFEL60441) • The NAME of the product (PROFORM 785 S elliptical exerciser) • The SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual) •...
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