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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 HOW T
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM GT Service Department toll-free at 1-888-533-1333, 30 exercise cycle. Cycling is one of the most effective Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain exercises for increasing cardiovascular fitness, building Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, endurance, and toning the entire body. The GT 30 please note the product model number and serial exercise cycle offers a selection of features designed number before ca
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ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the exercise cycle in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires the included tools and your own adjustable wrench and Phillips screw- driver . Use the part drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly. The number in parenthesis below each drawing refers to the key number of the part, f
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2. While another person lifts the back of the Frame (1) 2 slightly, attach the Rear Stabilizer (30) to the Frame 34 with two M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolts (33) and two 30 M10 Black Nylon Locknuts (34). 34 1 33 3. Attach the Handlebar (15) to the Upright (13) with two 3 M10 x 42mm Button Bolts (6), two M10 Split Washers (46), and two M10 Black Nylon Locknuts (34). 34 15 46 46 6 13 4. The Console (16) requires four “D” batteries (not 4 included); alkaline batteries are recommended. Remove the indicat
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6. While another person holds the Upright (13) in the 6 position shown, connect the Extension Wire (49) to the Reed Switch Wire (43). Next, connect the Resistance Cable (48) to the Lower Cable (36) in the following way: • See inset drawing A. Pull up on the metal bracket on the Lower Cable (36), and insert the tip of the con- sole cable (CC) into the wire clip inside of the metal bracket. • See inset drawing B. Firmly pull the console cable (CC) and slide it into the metal bracket on the Lower
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8. Identify the Left Pedal (24), which is marked with an 8 “L.” Using an adjustable wrench, firmly tighten the Left Pedal counterclockwise into the Left Crank Arm (40). Tighten the Right Pedal (not shown) clockwise into the Right Crank Arm. Important: Tighten both 25 Pedals as firmly as possible. After using the exercise cycle for one week, retighten the Pedals. For best performance, the Pedals must be kept tightened. 24 Adjust the left Pedal Strap (25) to the desired posi- 40 tion, and press th
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HOW TO OPERATE THE EXERCISE CYCLE HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDALING RESISTANCE For effective exer- To adjust the pedal- cise, the seat ing resistance, turn Seat should be at the the resistance knob proper height. As on the console. Seat you pedal, there Important: Stop Knob should be a slight turning the knob Seat Knob bend in your knees when turning Post when the pedals becomes difficult, are in the lowest or the console may position. To adjust become damaged. the height of the
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On/Reset Button HOW TO USE THE CONSOLE The lower sec- tion of the dis- play will show Turn on the console. 1 your pedaling speed and your To turn on the console, press the On/Reset button pedaling pace, in or begin pedaling. (See the drawing above to revolutions per minute (RPM). The display will identify the On/Reset button.) Note: The console change from one number to the other every few requires four 1.5V “D” batteries (see assembly seconds. step 4 on page 5). To reset the displays, press th
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For the most accurate heart rate reading, continue Measure your heart rate if desired. 3 to hold the handgrips for about 30 seconds. Note: When you first hold the handgrips, the display will If there are thin show your heart rate continuously for 30 sec- sheets of plas- onds. The display will then show your heart rate tic on the along with other feedback modes. metal contacts on the hand- Metal grips, peel off When you are finished exercising, the console 4 Contacts the plastic. To will aut
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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the exercise Using an adjustable wrench, turn the Left Pedal (24) cycle regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately. clockwise and remove it. Next, remove the two M4 x 16mm Screws (32) from the Left Side Shield (17) and To clean the exercise cycle, use a damp cloth and a the M4 x 12mm Round Head Screw (29) from the small amount of mild soap. Important: To avoid Side Shield Cover (19). Lift off the Side Shield Cover dam
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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES The following guidelines will help you to plan your During the first few minutes of exercise, your body exercise program. Remember that proper nutrition uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for ener- and adequate rest are essential for successful results. gy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal is to burn fat, adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is near the lo
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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 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. Hold for 15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times. Stretches: Hamstrings, back of knees and back. 2 2. Hamstring Stretch Sit with one leg extended. Bring the sole of the opposite fo
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PART LIST—Model No. PFEX20040 R0704A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 1 Frame 27 1 Flywheel Washer 2 1 Front Stabilizer 28 1 Seat Knob 3 2 M4 x 5mm Screw 29 2 M4 x 12mm Round Head Screw 4 2 Rear Endcap 30 1 Rear Stabilizer 5 1 Seat Post 31 2 Front Endcap 6 2 M10 x 42mm Button Bolt 32 10 M4 x 16mm Screw 7 2 Handlebar Endcap 33 4 M10 x 75mm Carriage Bolt 8 2 Foam Grip 34 7 M10 Black Nylon Locknut 9 1 Crank Nut 35 1 Flywheel Washer 10 5 M8 Nylon Locknut 36 1 Lower Cable 11 1 Ad
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EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. PFEX20040 R0704A 41 41 41 19 32 29 7 16 7 34 32 18 8 32 41 32 15 46 12 25 6 48 26 5 32 42 13 42 25 49 47 40 24 47 42 10 42 20 36 38 3 31 33 9 32 28 44 43 22 3 31 45 23 11 14 34 2 39 10 27 1 34 21 4 34 21 37 35 34 34 17 4 33 30 32 15
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HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-888-533-1333, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please be prepared to give the following information: • The MODEL NUMBER of the product (PFEX20040) • The NAME of the product (PROFORM GT 30 exercise cycle) • The SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • The KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of th
