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Model No. PFEL07909.4 USER’S MANUAL Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Number Decal (on underside of frame) ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY To register your product and activate your warranty today, go to www.proformservice.com/ registration.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical before using your elliptical. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sus- tained by or through the use of this product.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ® manual. To help us assist you, note the product model 790 E elliptical. The 790 E elliptical provides an number and serial number before contacting us. The impressive selection of features designed to make your model number and the location of the serial number workouts at home more effective and enjoyable.
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART Use the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The number following the key number is the quantity needed for assembly.
ASSEMBLY • To hire an authorized service technician to • In addition to the included tool(s), assembly assemble this product, call 1-800-445-2480. requires the following tool(s): one Phillips screwdriver • Assembly requires two persons. two adjustable wrenches • Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the packing materials.
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3. Orient the Rear Stabilizer (62) and the Rear Frame (2) as shown. Tip: If the Ramp Cover (see step 16) is attached to the Ramp (3), remove the Ramp Cover. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (62) to the Rear Frame (2) with two M8 x 56mm Screws (94) and two M8 Split Washers (83).
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5. Have a second person orient the Upright (4) as shown and hold it near the Front Frame (1). Locate the wire tie in the Upright (4). Tie the lower end of the wire tie to the Upper Wire Harness (110). Next, pull the upper end of the Avoid pinching wire tie until the Upper Wire Harness is routed the Upper Wire...
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7. Identify the Right Upper Body Arm (61) and the Right Upper Body Leg (60) and orient them as shown. Make sure that the hexagonal holes are in the position shown. Slide the Right Upper Body Arm (61) onto the Right Upper Body Leg (60).
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9. Attach an Outer Cover (67) to the Inner Cover (68) on the Right Upper Body Leg (60) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (104). Repeat this step on the other side of the elliptical. 10. Have a second person hold the Console (7) near the Upright (4).
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11. Orient the Rear Upright Cover (80) as shown. Attach the Rear Upright Cover (80) to the Upright (4) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (104). 12. Orient the Front Upright Cover (91) as shown. Attach the Front Upright Cover (91) around the Upright (4) by pressing the tabs on the Front Upright Cover into the Rear Upright Cover (80).
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13. Apply a small amount of grease to the right Crank Arm (20). Orient a Roller Arm (45) so that the Roller (51) is in the position shown. Slide the Roller Arm (45) onto the right Crank Arm (20) while setting the Roller (51) on the Grease Ramp (3).
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15. See the upper drawing. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on the Right Upper Body Leg (60) and to the axle on the Right Pedal Arm (58). Grease Orient the Right Pedal Arm (58) as shown. Slide the Right Pedal Arm onto the Right Upper Body Leg (60) and into the right Roller Arm (45) at the same time.
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD A temporary adapter may 2-pole Receptacle This product must be grounded. If it should malfunc- be used to tion or break down, grounding provides a path of least connect the Adapter resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of...
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HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL Due to the size and weight of the elliptical To mount the elliptical, hold the upper body arms exerciser, moving it requires two persons. Stand in and step onto the pedal that is in the lower position. front of the elliptical, hold the upright, and place one Then, step onto the other pedal.
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE For example, lose unwanted pounds with the 8-week Weight Loss workout. iFit workouts control the resis- The advanced console offers an array of features tance of the pedals while the voice of a personal trainer designed to make your workouts more effective and coaches you through your workouts.
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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER 3. Change the resistance of the pedals and the incline of the ramp as desired. IMPORTANT: If the elliptical has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room tem- As you pedal, perature before turning on the power.
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The upper When your pulse is display—This dis- detected, a flash- play can show the ing heart symbol elapsed time, the will appear in the distance that you display, and then have pedaled, your your heart rate will pedaling speed, appear.
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HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT As you exercise, keep your pedal- 1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the ing speed near the console to turn on the console. target speed for the current segment. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on At the beginning page 18.
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HOW TO USE AN IFIT WORKOUT HOW TO USE THE SOUND SYSTEM iFit cards are available separately. To purchase iFit To play music or audio books through the console cards, go to www.iFit.com or see the front cover of this sound system while you exercise, plug your audio manual.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical regularly. HOW TO ADJUST THE DRIVE BELT Replace any worn parts immediately. If the pedals slip while you are pedaling, even while To clean the elliptical, use a damp cloth and a small the resistance is adjusted to the highest level, the drive amount of mild soap.
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HOW TO ADJUST THE REED SWITCH Locate the Reed Switch (38). Rotate the Pulley (19) until a Magnet (43) is aligned with the Reed Switch. If the console does not display correct feedback, the Next, loosen but do not remove the indicated M4 x reed switch should be adjusted.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES Burning Fat—To burn fat effectively, you must exer- WARNING: cise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of Before beginning this time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your or any exercise program, consult your physi- body uses carbohydrate calories for energy.
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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.
PART LIST Model No. PFEL07909.4 R1212A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Front Frame Pedal Arm Cap Rear Frame Axle Cover Ramp Clevis Pin Upright Hairpin Cotter Pin Control Box M10 x 40mm Bolt Front Stabilizer Pedal Arm Bushing Console Right Pedal Arm Control Box Lid...
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Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description M3.5 x 12mm Flat Head Screw M6 x 25mm Flat Head Screw M4 x 16mm Screw #6 x 9.5mm Screw Lower Wire Harness Upper Bushing M4 x 16mm Bright Screw Mount Roller Arm Bushing Motor Bracket Screw M6 x 13mm Screw Small Snap Ring...
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) •...
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