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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 PART IDENTIFICATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precautions before ¨ using the PROFORM 485E. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before 8. Wear appropriate clothing when using the using the 485E. 485E. Always wear athletic shoes for foot protection. 2. Use the 485E only as described in this manual. 9. When mounting and dismounting the 485E, always hold the handlebars or the T-handle 3. It is the responsibility of the owner to and step onto a
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ¨ Congratulations for selecting the PROFORM after reading the manual, call our Customer Service 485E low-impact elliptical exerciser. The 485E is an Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday incredibly smooth exerciser that moves your feet in a through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time natural elliptical path, minimizing the impact on your (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please knees and ankles. And the unique 485E features note the product model number
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PART IDENTIFICATION CHART Use the chart below to identify the small parts used in quantity needed for assembly. Note: Some small assembly. The number in parenthesis below each part parts may have been pre-attached for shipping. If is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST on a part is not in the parts bag, check to see if it has page 14. The number after the dash indicates the been pre-attached. #8 x 3/4" Round Head Screw (16)Ñ10 1/4Ó x 3/4Ó Screw (54)Ñ2 Handlebar Spacer (39)Ñ2 1/4" Blac
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ASSEMBLY ¨ Assembly requires two people. Place all parts of the PROFORM 485E in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , two adjustable wrenches , and a rubber mallet . 1. Feed the console wire down through the Upright (3) 1 as shown. While another person holds the Upright near the Frame (1), tie the console wir
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3. Attach a Pedal (31) to one of the Pedal Arms (12) 3 with three #8 x 3/4Ó Round Head Screws (16) as shown. 31 Repeat this step to attach a Pedal to the other Pedal Arm (not shown). 12 16 4. Make sure that there are Pedal Arm Bushings (42) in 4 the ends of both Pedal Arms (12). 9 Identify the Left Handlebar (8) (there is a decal on the Left Handlebar for identification). Slide a Handlebar 8 Spacer (39) and one of the Pedal Arms (12) onto the 12 Left Handlebar as shown (these parts fit tightly;
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6. Refer to drawing 6a. Push the left Pedal Arm (12) 6 until the axle on the left Pulley Arm (34) is at the back of the Side Shields (4, 5) as shown. Slide a Weld Spacer (49) and a Pivot Bushing (56) onto the left axle on the Upright (3). Make sure that the open side of the Weld Spacer is facing the Upright and that the Pivot Bushing is turned as shown. 3 8 Slide the Left Handlebar (8) onto the left axle on the Upright (3). Make sure that the Left Handlebar slides onto the Pivot Bushing (56) on
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¨ HOW TO USE THE PROFORM 485E HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE 485E HOW TO ADJUST THE RESISTANCE OF THE PEDALS To mount the 485E, firmly hold the handlebars or the T-handle and carefully step onto the pedal that is in As you exercise, the lowest position. Next, step onto the other pedal. you can adjust Resistance Knob Push the pedals until they begin to move with a con- the resistance of tinuous motion. Note: The pedal disks can turn in the pedals with either direction; it is recommended that you turn th
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DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE HOW TO OPERATE THE CONSOLE The console is designed to help you get the most If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of from your workouts. As you exercise, you can watch the console, remove it. your progress around the LED track, while the display provides continuous exercise feedback. 1. To turn on the power, press the on/reset button or The six modes of the display are described below. simply begin exercising. When the power is turned on, one LED indic
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MAINTENANCE ¨ Inspect and tighten all parts of the PROFORM 485E CONSOLE TROUBLE-SHOOTING regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately. If the console does not function properly, the batteries The 485E can be wiped clean with a soft cloth and should be replaced. To replace the batteries, refer to mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents. assembly step 8 on page 8. To prevent damage to the console, keep liquids away from the console. Use only a sealable water bottle in STORAGE the cons
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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES The following guidelines will help you to plan your uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for ener- exercise program. Remember that proper nutrition gy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does and adequate rest are essential for successful results. 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 smallest WARNING: Before beginning this or any exer- n
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Training zone exercise, consisting of 20 to 30 EXERCISE FREQUENCY minutes of exercising with your heart rate in your training zone. (During the first few weeks of your To maintain or improve your condition, plan three work- exercise program, do not keep your heart rate in outs each week, with at least one day of rest between your training zone for longer than 20 minutes.) workouts. After a few months of regular exercise, you may plan up to five workouts each week, if desired. A cool-down, with
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PART LISTÑModel No. PFEL87070 R1197A Key Key No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Description 1 1 Frame 36 2 Pulley Bearing 2 1 Reed Switch Bracket 37 2 Pedal Disk 3 1 Upright 38 16 #8 x 3/4Ó Tek Screw 4 1 Right Side Shield 39 2 Handlebar Spacer 5 1 Left Side Shield 40 1 Side Shield Bracket 6 1 Console 41 2* Pedal Arm Spacer 7 2 Foam Handlebar Grip 42 8 Pedal Arm Bushing 8 1 Left Handlebar 43 4 3/4Ó Axle Cap 9 1 Right Handlebar 44 1 #8 x 3/4Ó Flat Head Screw 10 1 T-Handle 45 1 Pulley Axle 11 3 #8 x 1/2
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EXPLODED DRAWINGÑModel No. PFEL87070 R1197A 38 4 50 38 51 7 6 9 51 26 57 38 58 13 56 49 56 56 5 38 56 49 30 57 31 43 42 8 3 16 16 54 29 12 42 16 43 39 17 63 63 10 41 20 18 42 27 19 55 22 22 31 53 17 18 53 23 39 24 42 28 1 38 19 21 47 20 25 33 48 46 35 52 43 11 12 11 60 25 11 59 41 42 2 27 16 34 62 17 37 40 61 33 13 36 42 36 43 44 34 15 32 27 14 35 59 17 17 45 27 37 38 15
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HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, simply 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). To help us assist you, please be pre- pared to give the following information when calling: ¥ The MODEL NUMBER of the product (PFEL87070). ¨ ¥ The NAME of the product (PROFORM 485E low-impact elliptical exerciser). ¥ The SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual)
