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14. Never start the treadmill while you are stand- treadmill until it is properly assembled. (See ing on the walking belt. Always hold the ASSEMBLY on pages 5 and 6, and HOW TO handrails while using the treadmill. FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL on page 10.) You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds 15.
And when youÕre not exer- number of the treadmill is PFTL49100. The serial num- cising, the PROFORM 525E can be folded up, requir- ber can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill ing less than half the floor space of other treadmills.
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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. In addition to the included allen wrench assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , two adjustable wrenches , wire cutters...
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3. Attach the Weight Rack (90) to the Uprights (11) with the two Rack Washers (41) and Rack Bolts (89). Note: If nec- essary, spread the Uprights apart to align the holes in the Weight Rack with the holes in the Upright. Insert the Left and Right Handrails (1, 88) into the upper end of the Uprights (11), with the lower end of each Handrail to the outside of the Extension Leg (34) as...
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 lubricant.
DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE Displays Incline Control Speed Control PulseSensor Clip CAUTION: Before operating the ¥ Adjust the speed in small increments. console, read the following precautions. ¥ The training zones marked beside the speed control are general guidelines only. See page ¥...
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BURNING on page 14.) Every seven seconds, the Insert the key fully into the power switch. display will change from one number to the other, as indicated by the mode arrows. This display also Note: Inserting the key shows your pulse when the pulse sensor is used (see will not turn on the dis- step 4).
HOW TO USE THE HAND WEIGHTS To exercise your upper body as you walk on the treadmill, Weight hold the 1-pound weights at your sides or press the weights Rack above your head. To increase the intensity of your exercise, use the 2-pound or 3-pound weights.
HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill, convert the treadmill to the stor- age position as described above. Make sure that the stor- age latch is closed fully over the catch. 1. Hold the upper ends of the handrails. Place one foot on the base as shown.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING 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.
EXERCISE FREQUENCY tween workouts. After a few months of regular exer- cise, you may complete up to five workouts each week To maintain or improve your condition, complete three if desired. The key to success is to make exercise a workouts each week, with at least one day of rest be- regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life.
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PART LISTÑModel No. PFTL49100 R0800A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Left Handrail Extension Leg Screw Key/Clip Power Cord Incline Leg Pivot Bolt Power Cord Grommet Battery Cover Circuit Breaker Left Foot Rail Frame Pivot Washer Lift Motor Frame Pivot Bolt Rear Roller Latch Decal...
¥ The NAME of the product (PROFORM ¨ 525E treadmill). ¥ The SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual). ¥ The KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the desired part(s) (see the PART LIST and the EXPLODED DRAW- ING in the center of this manual).
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