www.proform.com Model No. PFEL64912.0 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. Serial Number Decal (under frame) QUESTIONS? If you have questions, or if parts are damaged or missing, DO NOT CONTACT THE STORE; please contact Customer Care. IMPORTANT: Please register this product (see the limited warranty on the back cover of this manual) before contacting Customer Care. CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-888-533-1333 Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–6 p.m. MT Sat. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. MT ON THE WEB: www.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your elliptical before using your elliptical. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product. 1. Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician. This is especially important for persons over age 35 or persons with pre-existing health problems. 9.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM® 420 CE elliptical. The 420 CE elliptical provides an impressive selection of features designed to make your workouts at home more effective and enjoyable. manual. To help us assist you, note the product model number and serial number before contacting us. The model number and the location of the serial number decal are shown on the front cover of this manual. For your benefit, read this manual carefully before you use the elliptical.
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART Use the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The number following the key number is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled. Extra parts may be included.
ASSEMBLY • To hire an authorized service technician to assemble this product, call 1-800-445-2480. • To identify small parts, see page 5. In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires the following tools: • Assembly requires two persons. • Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until you nish all assembly steps.
3a. Orient the Upright (5) and the Top Cover (23) as shown. Slide the Top Cover upward onto the Upright. 3a Wire Tie Have a second person hold the Upright (5) and the Top Cover (23) near the Frame (1). Locate the wire tie in the Upright (5). Tie the lower end of the wire tie to the Wire Harness (60). Then, pull the upper end of the wire tie until the Wire Harness is routed through the Upright.
4. Using a plastic bag to keep your fingers clean, apply a generous amount of the included grease to the Upright Axle (48) and to two Small Wave Washers (118). 4 102 83 7 Insert the Upright Axle (48) into the Upright (5) and center it. Slide a Small Wave Washer (118) onto each end of the Upright Axle. 5 6 118 Identify the Right and Left Upper Body Legs (6, 7 and orient them as shown. Grease Grease 48 118 Slide the Right and Left Upper Body Legs (6, 7) onto each side of the Upright Axle (48).
6. Identify the Right Pedal (14) and the Right Gel Pad (81) and orient them as shown. 6 14 Set the Right Gel Pad (81) and the Right Pedal (14) on the Right Pedal Arm (12). Attach the Right Pedal (14) to the Right Pedal Arm (12) with four M6 x 12mm Screws (111). 15 81 Attach the Left Pedal (15) to the Left Pedal Arm (not shown) in the same way. 12 111 111 7. Identify the Right Upper Body Arm (8) and orient it as shown.
8. Identify the Right Handlebar (10) and orient it as shown. 8 Have a second person hold the Right Handlebar (10) near the right side of the Upright (5). Avoid pinching the Pulse Wire (34) Locate the indicated wire tie in the Upright (5). Tie the lower end of the wire tie to the Pulse Wire (34) inside the Right Handlebar (10). Next, pull the upper end of the wire tie upward out of the top of the Upright. Then, untie and discard the wire tie. 11 Wire Tie 34 Tip: Avoid pinching the Pulse Wire (34).
10. Attach the Rear Upright Cover (24) to the Upright (5) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (93) and an M4 x 19mm Flat Head Screw (117). 10 93 5 24 117 11. Attach the Front Upright Cover (25) around the Upright (5) by pressing the tabs on the Front Upright Cover into the Rear Upright Cover (24).
. Identify the Right Rear and Front Leg Covers (29, 30). 12 Attach the Right Rear Leg Cover (29) to the Right Upper Body Leg (6) with three M4 x 16mm Screws (93). Attach the Right Front Leg Cover (30) around the Right Upper Body Leg (6) by pressing the tabs on the Right Front Leg Cover into the Right Rear Leg Cover (29). 30 32 31 6 Attach the Left Rear and Front Leg Covers (31, 32) in the same way. See step 3. Tighten the four M8 x 16mm Screws (102).
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER Next, raise the pedal arms until they touch the magnets on the upper body legs; the magnets will hold the pedal arms in place. Then, hold the handle and lift the frame until it locks in a vertical position. IMPORTANT: If the elliptical has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room temperature before you plug in the power adapter. If you do not do this, you may damage the console displays or other electronic components.
HOW TO ADJUST THE STRIDE LENGTH OF THE ELLIPTICAL HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL To mount the elliptical, hold the upper body arms or the handlebars and step onto the pedal that is in the lowest position. Next, step onto the other pedal. Push the pedals until they begin to move with a continuous motion. Note: The crank arms can turn in either direction.
CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The advanced console offers an array of features designed to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable. When you use the manual mode of the console, you can change the resistance of the pedals with the touch of a button. While you exercise, the console will display continuous exercise feedback. You can also measure your heart rate using the handgrip heart rate monitor. Lose unwanted pounds with the progressive 8-week weight-loss program.
HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE 4. Follow your progress with the display. The included power adapter must be used to operate the elliptical. See HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER on page 13. When the power adapter is plugged in, the displays will turn on and the console will be ready for use. The center left display—This display can show the elapsed time and the distance in miles or kilometers that you have pedaled.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired. If the display does not show your heart rate, make sure that your hands are positioned as described. Be careful not to move your hands excessively or to squeeze the contacts tightly. For optimal performance, clean the contacts using a soft cloth; never use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals to clean the contacts. If there are sheets Contacts of plastic on the metal contacts on the handgrip heart rate monitor, remove the plastic.
HOW TO USE AN 8-WEEK WEIGHT-LOSS WORKOUT the profile will begin to flash. If a different resistance level and/or target speed is programmed for the next segment, the resistance level will appear in the display for a few seconds to alert you. The resistance of the pedals will then change. 1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the console to turn on the console. See HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE on page 16.
HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT As you exercise, you will be prompted to keep your pedaling speed near the target speed for the current segment. When an upward-pointing arrow appears in the lower display, increase your pedaling speed. When a downward-pointing arrow appears, decrease your pedaling speed. When no arrow appears, maintain your current pedaling speed. 1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the console to turn on the console. See HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE on page 16. 2. Select a preset workout.
HOW TO USE THE SOUND SYSTEM The console has three backlight options. The ON option keeps the backlight on while the console is on. The AUTO option keeps the backlight on only while you are pedaling. The OFF option turns off the backlight. To play music or audio books through the console sound system while you exercise, plug your audio cable into the jack on the console and into a jack on your MP3 player or CD player; make sure that your audio cable is fully plugged in.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately. Next, locate the Reed Switch (69). Loosen, but do not remove, the M4 x 16mm Screw (93). To clean the elliptical, use a damp cloth and a small amount of mild soap. IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the console, keep liquids away from the console and keep the console out of direct sunlight.
HOW TO ADJUST THE DRIVE BELT Next, remove the M4 x 16mm Screws (93) and the M4 x 42mm Screws (90) from the Right and Left Shields (18, 19). Make sure to note which size of Screw you remove from each hole. Then, gently remove the Left Shield. If you can feel the pedals slip while you are pedaling, even when the resistance is adjusted to the highest level, the drive belt may need to be adjusted. Unplug the power adapter.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES Burning Fat—To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a low intensity level for a sustained period of time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your body uses carbohydrate calories for energy. 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 lowest number in your training zone.
PART LIST Key No. Qty. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 4 1 2 2 Model No. PFEL64912.0 R0712A Description Key No. Qty.
Key No. Qty. 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 1 16 14 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 Description Key No. Qty. Anchored Zip Tie M8 x 16mm Screw M8 Split Washer M10 x 60mm Screw M10 Locknut Short C-pin M10 x 25mm Screw M10 x 32mm Washer M8 x 16mm Screw M8 x 23.
50 26 13 82 49 52 51 106 45 103 103 93 102 102 9 116 80 43 113 53 114 47 35 93 44 49 115 46 50 93 47 28 88 82 44 12 55 106 51 52 111 83 56 31 59 110 98 15 102 115 53 112 58 54 114 81 54 27 26 7 93 113 43 111 117 24 48 102 32 118 93 47 57 103 46 110 58 14 93 103 102 11 34 47 45 27 59 118 56 116 98 58 5 57 93 29 93 6 54 33 55 103 103 83 93 112 102 54 102 88 10 93 34 25 28 103 30 35 102 103 8 EXPL
20 27 73 40 38 75 72 86 17 100 91 37 86 4 76 86 86 87 74 91 93 84 62 2 90 101 60 94 96 99 95 97 75 16 93 77 78 117 37 85 89 68 70 61 76 71 87 69 67 42 92 66 65 108 23 110 107 109 94 93 93 90 64 90 93 1 37 22 90 18 110 79 41 109 93 19 93 3 102 102 103 104 63 86 16 64 39 86 93 102 108 107 102 103 103 105 36 36 104 17 21 93 37 91 100 EXPLODED DRAWING B Model No. PFEL64912.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual.
