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Model No. PFTL87706.0 USER'S MANUAL Serial No. Find the serial number in the location shown below. Write the serial number in the space above for reference. Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer, we are com- mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction.
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. Failure to use a properly functioning surge that all users of this treadmill are adequately suppressor could result in damage to the con- informed of all warnings and precautions.
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21. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by or other electric light or power circuits, or placing objects under the treadmill. where it can fall into such power lines or cir- cuits. When installing an outside antenna sys- 22.
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Power Lines Ground Standoff Clamp Insulators Service Entrance Mast To External Antenna Conductors Terminal of Treadmill Antenna Lead-in Wire Service Entrance Ground Antenna Equipment Wire Discharge Unit Ground Wire Power Service Grounding Ground Ground Electrode System (e.g. Bonding Clamps Clamps Jumper Interior Metal Water Pipe) Optional Antenna Grounding Electrode Driven 8...
And when you’re not exercising, the The serial number can be found on a decal attached to unique PERSPECTIVE 1.5 treadmill can be folded up, the treadmill (see the front cover of this manual for the requiring less than half the floor space of other tread- location).
ASSEMBLY To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill, call toll-free 1-800-445-2480. 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.
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2. Identify the Latch Assembly (76). Make sure that the sleeve has been slid over hole 1 and that the knob is locked into hole 1. Pull on the sleeve to make sure it is locked into place. Hole 2 Next, make sure that the knob is locked into hole Knob 2.
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5. Remove the band securing the TV Cable (63) to the left Upright (85). Connect the TV Cable to the Console cable extending from the console assembly. Assembly Then, insert the TV Cable into the left Upright. Next, insert the brackets on the Handrails (70) into the left Upright (85) and the right Upright (not Bracket shown).
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Before the personal television can be used, you must connect an antenna, a 75 ohm CATV cable, or a VCR to the 75 ohm antenna terminal on the treadmill frame. Note: No antenna, cable, or adapter is included. HOW TO CONNECT AN ANTENNA 300 Ohm Flat Wire Indoor Antenna 1.
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.
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT tric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor, Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high- performance lubricant.
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Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the console, peel off the clear plastic. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The console also offers four Pulse programs that con- trol the speed and incline of the treadmill to help you The treadmill console offers an impressive array of keep your heart rate near target heart rate settings.
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Select the manual mode. HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER Each time the key is inserted, the manual mode will be selected. If you have selected a program, Plug in the power cord press any of the program buttons repeatedly until (see page 12).
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As you exercise, the Workout Intensity bar will indi- Follow your progress with the displays and the cate the relative workout intensity level of your ex- Workout Intensity bar. ercise. When the manual mode is selected, the Workout Intensity bar matrix will show a track that represents 1/4 mile (400 meters).
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Turn on the fan if desired. HOW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM To turn on the fan at low speed, press the Fan Insert the key into the console. button. To turn on the fan at medium speed, press the button a second time. To turn on the fan at See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page high speed, press the button a third time.
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The speed setting for however, when the next segment begins, the treadmill will automatically adjust to the speed the first segment will be Current Segment and incline settings for the next segment. shown in the flashing Current Segment col- umn of the matrix. (The To stop the program at any time, press the Stop incline settings are not button.
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The priority display will show the number of kilo- HOW TO USE A DISTANCE PROGRAM meters still to be run. When you have almost reached the distance goal, the lower right corner of the display will flash and a series of tones will Insert the key into the console.
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Program the desired speed and incline HOW TO CREATE A CUSTOM PROGRAM settings. To program a speed setting and an incline setting Insert the key into the console. for the first one-minute segment of the program, simply adjust the speed and incline of the tread- See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page mill as desired by pressing the Speed and Incline buttons.
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Follow your progress with the displays and the HOW TO USE A CUSTOM PROGRAM Workout Intensity bar. Insert the key into the console. The Custom program will function in the same way as a preset program (see step 3 on pages 16 and See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 17).
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The same target heart rate setting may be pro- HOW TO USE A PULSE PROGRAM grammed for two or more consecutive segments. Adjust the maximum target heart rate setting if CAUTION: desired. If you have heart prob- lems, or if you are over 60 years of age and To adjust the maximum target heart rate setting, have been inactive, do not use the Pulse pro- press the Enter increase and decrease buttons.
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If your pulse is not detected during the program, Follow your progress with the displays and the the letters “PLS” will flash in the display and the Workout Intensity bar. speed of the treadmill may automatically decrease. If this occurs, see CHEST PULSE SEN- See step 6 on page 15.
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a different channel, press the Channel buttons. HOW TO OPERATE THE PERSONAL TELEVISION The selected channel number will appear on the screen for a few seconds. Note: The television is equipped with a channel memorizing function that IMPORTANT: Before operating the television, you allows you to go directly from the current channel must connect an antenna, a 75 ohm CATV cable, or to the next channel saved in memory.
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Adjust the settings, if desired, by pressing the HOW TO USE THE INFORMATION MODE Volume buttons. The console features an information mode that allows Press the On/Off button again and add or you to view treadmill usage information, select a sys- delete channels.
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 you do not do this, you may damage the treadmill when you fold it. Remove the key and unplug the power cord.
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, see the front cover of this manual. PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a.
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Locate the Reed Switch (22) and the Magnet (18) on the left side of the Idler Pulley (59). Turn the Pulley View until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 1/8”.
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PROBLEM: The incline of the treadmill does not change correctly SOLUTION: a. With the key in the console, press one of the Incline buttons. While the incline is changing, re- move the key. After a few seconds, re-insert the key. The treadmill will automatically rise to the maximum incline level and then return to the minimum level.
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. This is especially important for individu- For maximum fat burning, adjust the speed and incline als over the age of 35 or individuals with pre- of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the middle...
PART LIST—Model No. PFTL87706.0 R0107A To locate the parts listed below, see the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Left Foot Rail Releasable Tie Foot Rail Screw Plastic Tie Lower Latch Bolt Front Roller Bushing Upper Latch Bolt...
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Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Plastic Washer Belly Pan Screw Rear Roller Washer Latch Endcap Key/Clip TV Lens Isolator Screw/Bracket Screw 1.5' Wire TV Cable Star Washer TV Screen Screw Chest Pulse Strap 12" Blue Wire, 2F Chest Pulse Receiver 8"...
• the MODEL NUMBER of the product (PFTL87706.0) • the NAME of the product (PROFORM PERSPECTIVE 1.5 treadmill) • the SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • the KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the part(s) (see the PART LIST and EXPLODED DRAWING on pages...
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