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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 O
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14. Never start the treadmill while you are stand- 19. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by ing on the walking belt. Always hold the placing objects under the treadmill. handrails while using the treadmill. 15. The treadmill is capable of high speeds. 20. When folding or moving the treadmill, make Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sure that the storage latch is fully closed. sudden jumps in speed. 21. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill 16. Never leave the treadm
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Thank you for selecting the PROFORM 525C tread- at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. mill. The 525C treadmill combines advanced technol- until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To ogy with innovative design to let you enjoy an excellent help us assist you, please note the product model form of cardiovascular exercise in the convenience and number and serial number before calling. The model privacy of your home. And when you’re not exercising, number of the
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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. Assembly requires the included allen wrench and your own phillips screwdriver , adjustable wrench , and scissors . Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be t
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3. Set the Console Base (46) on the Handrails (60, 62). 3 Route the Wire Harness (35) under the Console Base 46 62 as shown and then press the Wire Harness up into the Console Base. Insert any slack into the Right Handrail (62). Attach the Console Base (46) to the Handrails (60, 62) with the four Long Console Screws (24). 35 24 60 24 4. Attach the Storage Latch (34) and the two Latch 4 Spacers (33) to the left Upright (32) with two Screws (28). Be careful not to overtighten the Screws. Note: If
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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT TM THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with grounding plug. Plug the power cord into a surge TM PERFORMANT LUBE , a high-performance lubricant. protector, and plug the surge protector into an ap- IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other propriate outlet that is properly installed and substances to the walking belt or the w
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DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE Displays Incline Control PulseSensor Speed Control Key Clip Follow the steps below to operate the console. CAUTION: Before operating the Insert the key fully into the power switch. console, read the following precautions. 1 • Do not stand on the walking belt when turn- Note: Inserting the key ing on the power. will not turn on the dis- plays. The displays will • Always wear the clip (see the drawing turn on when the above) while operating the treadmill. When ON/RESET butt
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Follow your progress with the four displays. pulse will not be detected. Next, raise your thumb 3 slightly until the heart-shaped indicator in the pulse TIME display—This display flashes steadily. Hold your thumb at this display shows the level. After a few seconds, three dashes will appear elapsed time. in the display and your pulse will be shown. Hold your thumb on the sensor for another 15 seconds for the most accurate reading. DISTANCE display— If the displayed pulse appears to be too high
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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. 1. Hold the treadmill with your hands in the locations shown at the right. Caution: To decrease the possibility of in- jury, bend your legs and keep you
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HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1. Hold the upper end of the treadmill with your right hand as shown. Using your left thumb, press the storage latch and hold it. Pivot the treadmill until the frame is past the storage latch. Opened Storage Latch 2. Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands, and lower the treadmill to the floor. Caution: To decrease the possibil- ity of injury, bend your legs and keep your back straight. 11
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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. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge protector, and that the surge protector is plugged
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PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION: a. Use only a UL-listed surge protector, rated at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or less in length. b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor- b 2”–3” mance may decrease and the walking belt may be permanently damaged. Remove the key and UN- PLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counterclock- wise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is properly tightened, you shou
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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES Fat Burning WARNING: Before beginning this To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relatively or any exercise program, consult your physi- low intensity level for a sustained period of time. During cian. This is especially important for individu- the first few minutes of exercise, your body uses easily als over the age of 35 or individuals with pre- accessible carbohydrate calories for energy. Only after existing health problems. the first few minutes does your bo
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A Cool-down—Finish each workout with 5 to 10 min- Exercise Frequency utes of stretching to cool down. This will increase the flexibility of your muscles and will help prevent post- To maintain or improve your condition, complete three exercise problems. workouts each week, with at least one day of rest be- tween workouts. After a few months, you may com- plete up to five workouts each week if desired. The key to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life. SUGG
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PART LIST—Model No. PFTL58590 R0100A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 1 Frame 59 2 Extension Leg 2 4 Book Rack Screw 60 1 Left Handrail 3 1 Latch Catch 61 2 Extension Leg Endcap 4 1 Rear Roller 62 1 Right Handrail 5 2 Roller Guard 63 1 Rear Endcap 6 2 Center Platform Screw 64* 1 Console Assembly 7 2 Foot Rail 65 2 Front Wheel 8 1 Walking Platform 66 1 Motor/Pulley/Flywheel/Fan 9 1 Magnet 67 1 Motor Pivot Bolt 10 1 Front Roller/Pulley 68 1 Motor Tension Nut 11 1 Walking Belt 69
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EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. PFTL58590 R0100A 26 21 27 78 25 78 9 10 7 20 29 22 23 8 23 64* 6 28 11 78 46 29 7 24 2 5 35 13 28 30 89 40 69 40 4 108 30 5 72 68 71 60 3 70 18 32 54 24 33 30 66* 40 17 28 1 76 67 90 108 47 34 56 38 73 48 78 74 108 19 15 45 40 82 80 58 81 30 39 15 15 37 19 83 80 15 80 16 12 44 84 56 58 19 86 12 15 86 95 102 86 41 31 15 15 14 42 41 39 28 104 19 97 31 85 43 98 80 96 103 108 51 59 104 90 86 15 94 87 93 57 41 12 15 104 88 106 108 98 61 92 104 100 40 79 40 50 78 63 91 98 90
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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, 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). When ordering parts, please be prepared to give the following information: • The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (PFTL58590) ® • The NAME OF THE PRODUCT (PROFORM 525C treadmill) • The SERIAL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (see the front cover of this manual) • The KEY NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PART(S) (see t
