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Model No. PFEX31420
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 HOW TO OPERATE THE RECUMB
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, GL 50 recumbent cycle. Cycling is one of the most Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain effective exercises for increasing cardiovascular fit- Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, ness, building endurance, and toning the entire body. please mention the product model number and serial The GL 50 recumbent cycle offers an impressive number when calling. The mod
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ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the recumbent cycle in a cleared area and remove the pack- ing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires the included tools and your own adjustable wrench . Use the 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, from the PART LIST on page 18. The second number refer
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2. Hold the Upright (2) in the location shown. Connect 2 the Extension Wire (66) to the Wire Harness (22). 62 57 Attach the Upright to the Frame (1) with four M6 x 12.7mm Button Screws (62), four M6 Split Washers 67 (57), and four M6 Flat Washers (67). Make sure that the Extension Wire and the Wire Harness 2 are not pinched. 57 48 67 Slide the Collar (48) onto the Upright (2). Align the slit in the Collar with the seam between the Side 1 66 Shields (4, 5). Snap the Collar into the Side Shields.
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6. Attach a Handlebar (11) to one side of the Seat 6 Carriage (6) with two M6 x 35mm Button Bolts (70) 11 and two M6 Nylon Locknuts (71). Attach the other Handlebar in the same way. 6 71 11 70 7. Attach the Seat (10) to the Seat Carriage (6) with 7 four M6 x 16mm Button Screws (68) and four M8 Flat Washers (80). 10 6 80 80 68 68 8. Attach the Backrest (9) to the Seat Carriage (6) with 8 four M6 x 16mm Button Screws (68). 9 68 6 9. Hold the Seat Carriage (6) and lift the Seat 9 Adjustment Tab (79
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10. Slide the Seat Carriage (6) to the position shown. 10 Slide the Seat Rail Cover (84) into the slot in the 6 Seat Rail (7). The beveled end of the Seat Rail Cover should be flush with the end of the Seat Rail. Attach a Seat Stop (77) and the Seat Rail Cover to the Seat Rail with an M4 x 16mm Screw (64). 64 77 Press the Seat Rail Endcap (13) into the end of the 7 Seat Rail (7). 13 Slot 84 11. Identify the Left Pedal (69) (there is an “L” on the 11 Left Pedal for identification). Using an adjus
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A B C D E F G K H J I FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE (CD’s are available separately). IFIT.com CD programs automatically control the resistance of the pedals and The advanced console offers a selection of features prompt you to vary your pace as a personal trainer designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and coaches you through every step of your workout. High- effective. When the manual mode of the console is energy music provides added motivation. Each CD fea- selected, the resistance of the ped
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CONSOLE DESCRIPTION resistance level, calories, fat calories, or heart rate) is currently shown. Note: When the distance is Refer to the drawing on page 8. Note: If there is a shown, the word Miles or the letters Kms will thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the con- appear; when your speed is shown, the letters MPH sole, remove it. or Km/H will appear. A. Exercise feedback display—This display features F. Pace indicators—When the manual mode is select- seven modes that give you instant e
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resistance level changes, the console will show HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE the resistance level for six seconds. When a Smart program is selected, the display will show the time remaining in the program instead of the Turn on the console. elapsed time. 1 Note: The console requires four “D” batteries (not If desired, you can select a single feedback mode included). If you have not installed batteries, refer for continuous display. Press the Display Mode to step 3 on page 5 and install batteries.
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The target pace HOW TO USE A SMART PROGRAM settings for the program will be shown by the Turn on the console. right pace indica- 1 Increase Arrow tor in the display. Refer to step 1 on page 10. (The left indicator will show your Select one of the eight Smart programs. actual exercise pace.) As the right indicator 2 changes in height during the program, simply Each time the adjust your pace so that both indicators are at the console is turned same height. If your pace is slower than the cur- on,
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an RCA-type AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If your stereo has a 1/8” LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your To use iFIT.com CD’s, the console must be connect- stereo has only a PHONES jack, see instruction C. ed to your portable CD player, portable stereo, home stereo, or computer with CD player. See pages 12 to A. Plug one end of a 1/8” to RCA stereo audio cable 14 for conne
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, Note: If your computer has a 1/8” LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is see instruction A. If your computer has only a being used, see instruction B. PHONES jack, see instruction B. A. Plug one end of a 1/8” to RCA stereo audio cable A. Plug one end of a 1/8” to 1/8” stereo audio cable (available at electronics stores) into the jack (available at electronics st
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO PROGRAMS Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is being used, see instruction B. If you have a TV To use iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, the console with a built-in VCR, see instruction B. If your VCR must be connected to your portable CD player, is connected to your home stereo, see HOW TO portable stereo, home stereo, computer with CD play- CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO on page 13. er,
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Note: If the resistance and/or the target pace Select the iFIT.com mode. 2 does not change when a “chirp” is heard: See step 2 on page 14. • Make sure that the indicator on the iFIT.com button is lit. Go to your computer and start an internet 3 connection. • Adjust the volume of your CD player or VCR. If the volume is too high or too low, the con- Start your Web browser, if necessary, and go sole may not detect the program signals. 4 to our Web site at www.iFIT.com. • Make sure that the audio c
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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the recumbent HOW TO ADJUST THE REED SWITCH cycle regularly. To clean the recumbent cycle, use a soft, damp cloth. If the console does not display correct feedback, the reed switch should be adjusted. To adjust the reed To prevent damage to the console, keep liquids away switch, the Left Side Shield (4) must be removed. from the console, keep the console out of direct sun- Using an adjustable wrench, turn the Left Pedal (6
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EXERCISE GUIDELINES Fat Burning WARNING: To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relative- ly low intensity level for a sustained period of time. • Before beginning this or any exercise pro- During the first few minutes of exercise, your body gram, consult your physician. This is espe- uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for ener- cially important for individuals over the gy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does age of 35 or individuals withpre-existing your body
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18 EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. PFEX31420 R0802A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 1 Frame 31 2 M5 Nut 61 1 Reed Switch 2 1 Upright 32 1 M6 x 38mm Bolt 62 4 M6 x 12.7mm Button Screw 3 1 Console 33 4 M6 Nut 63 1 Flywheel Washer 4 1 Left Side Shield 34 2 M10 Locknut 64 11 M4 x 16mm Screw 5 1 Right Side Shield 35 1 Flywheel Spacer 65 1 Belt 6 1 Seat Carriage 36 1 M8 x 41mm Bolt 66 1 Extension Wire 7 1 Seat Rail 37 2 Wheel Bushing 67 4 M6 Flat Washer 8 1 Rear
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19 EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. PFEX31420 R0802A 64 76 44 20 3 5 46 76 19 81 81 50 53 54 65 57 62 46 67 2 48 41 4 57 49 67 26 64 34 59 40 74 39 12 75 60 38 11 37 64 76 43 72 61 66 56 74 73 42 56 9 82 78 64 55 79 54 45 77 34 83 53 85 68 47 72 45 75 64 71 47 71 72 71 11 52 51 22 77 6 72 71 37 21 38 58 70 1 36 13 45 7 10 24 33 24 69 39 32 31 27 8 40 63 41 18 15 84 29 46 25 30 33 80 14 46 16 16 27 35 28 80 30 14 17 68 24 29 33 31 68 81 15 23 16 16
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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 prepared to give the following information when calling: • the MODEL NUMBER of the product (PFEX31420) ® • the NAME of the product (PROFORM GL 50 recumbent cycle) • the SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • the KEY NUMBER
