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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 exerciser before using your elliptical exerciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product. 8. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when exercising; do not wear loose clothes that could become caught on your elliptical exerciser.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the new PROFORM® 785 F elliptical exerciser. The 785 F elliptical exerciser provides a wide array of features designed to make your workouts at home more effective and enjoyable. tacting us. The model number and the location of the serial number decal are shown on the front cover of this manual. To avoid a registration fee for any service needed under warranty, you must register the exercise cycle at www.proformservice.com/registration.
ASSEMBLY To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call 1-800-445-2480. Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the elliptical exerciser in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver wrench , and a rubber mallet .
1. 1 To make assembly easier, read the information on page 5 before you begin assembling the elliptical exerciser. Attach the Front Stabilizer (6) to the Frame (1) with two M8 x 80mm Patch Screws (84). 84 6 1 2. Orient the Ramp (3) as shown. Then, insert the Ramp into the Frame (1). 2 Attach the Ramp (3) with five M8 x 19mm Patch Screws (82) and five M8 Split Washers (83). 3 3.
4. Apply a small amount of the included grease to the right Crank Arm (20) and to a 19mm Wave Washer (66). 4 Slide a Crank Arm Spacer (55) and the 19mm Wave Washer (66) onto the right Crank Arm (20). 20 Identify the Right Roller Arm (59), which is marked with a “Right” sticker, and orient it as shown. 55 Grease 66 98 59 Slide the Right Roller Arm (59) onto the right Crank Arm (20).
6. Identify the Right Handlebar (61) and the Right Handlebar Leg (60), which are marked with “Right” stickers, and orient them as shown. Make sure that the hexagonal holes are in the indicated location. 6 61 Slide the Right Handlebar (61) onto the Right Handlebar Leg (60). 102 Attach the Right Handlebar (61) with two M8 x 38mm Bolts (96) and two M8 Locknuts (102). Make sure that the Locknuts are in the hexagonal holes.
8. Attach an Outer Handlebar Cover (67) and the Inner Handlebar Cover (68) around the Right Handlebar Leg (60) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (104). 8 Repeat this step for the other side of the elliptical exerciser. 104 104 68 9. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on the Right Handlebar Leg (60) and to a 19mm Wave Washer (66). 60 67 9 Identify the Right Pedal Arm (58), which is marked with a “Right” sticker, and orient it as shown.
. Attach the Right Pedal Arm (58) to the Right Pedal Bracket (64) with two M10 x 45mm Patch Screws (99). 10 44 Repeat this step for the Left Pedal Arm (44). 64 58 99 11. Identify the Right Pulse Bar (9), which is marked with a “Right” sticker. See the inset drawing. Locate the wire tie in the Upright (4). Tie the lower end of the wire tie to the Pulse Wire (63) in the Right Pulse Bar (9). Next, pull the upper end of the wire tie upward out of the top of the Upright.
12. Attach the Water Bottle Holder (37) to the Upright (4) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (104). 12 4 104 104 37 13. While a second person holds the Console (7) near the Upright (4), connect the console wire to the Upper Wire Harness (110). Then, connect the console pulse wires to the Pulse Wires (63). 13 7 Console Wire 110 4 Insert the excess wire downward into the Upright (4). Tip: Avoid pinching the wires. Attach the Console (7) to the Upright (4) with four M4 x 16mm Screws (104).
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER ADAPTER HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER Due to the size and weight of the elliptical exerciser, moving it requires two persons. Stand in front of the elliptical exerciser, hold the upright, and place one foot against one of the front wheels. Pull on the upright and have a second person lift the handle on the ramp until the elliptical exerciser will roll on the front wheels.
HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER HOW TO CHANGE THE INCLINE OF THE RAMP To vary the motion of the pedals, you can change the incline of the ramp. To change the incline, press the latch button, pull the ramp handle, and raise or lower the ramp to the desired incline level. Then, release the latch button and engage the latch pin into one of the adjustment holes in the frame. The white line on the latch button must be visible or the latch pin is not fully engaged.
CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE You can even connect your MP3 player or CD player to the consoleʼs sound system and listen to your favorite music or audio books while you exercise. The revolutionary 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.
HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE The lower right display—The lower right display can show the your pedaling speed (in miles or kilometers per hour) and the approximate number of calories that you have burned. The display also shows your heart rate when you use the handgrip pulse sensor (see step 5 on page 16). 1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the console to turn on the console. A moment after you begin pedaling or press a button, a tone will sound, and the display will light. 2.
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 metal contacts tightly. For optimal performance, clean the metal contacts using a soft cloth; never use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals to clean the contacts. If there are sheets of clear plastic on Contacts the metal contacts on the handgrip pulse sensor, remove the plastic.
HOW TO USE A TRAINER WORKOUT rent segment. At the end of each segment of the workout, a series of tones will sound and the next segment of the profile will begin to flash. If a different resistance level 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.
HOW TO USE A WEIGHT LOSS WORKOUT If the resistance level for the current segment is too high or too low, you can manually override the setting by pressing the Resistance buttons. IMPORTANT: When the current segment of the workout ends, the pedals will automatically adjust to the resistance level programmed for the next segment. 1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the console to turn on the console. A moment after you begin pedaling or press a button, a tone will sound, and the display will light.
HOW TO USE THE SOUND SYSTEM 3. Select a unit of measurement if desired. To play music or audio books through the consoleʼs sound system while you exercise, plug an audio cable (not included) into the jack on the console and into a jack on your MP3 player or CD player; make sure that the audio cable is fully plugged in. The console can show pedaling speed and distance in either miles or kilometers. The lower right display will show the selected unit of measurement.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING HOW TO ADJUST THE REED SWITCH Inspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical exerciser regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately. If the console does not display correct feedback, the reed switch should be adjusted. To adjust the reed switch, first use a flat screwdriver to rotate the left disc counterclockwise. Then, remove the left disc from the left disc mount. To clean the elliptical exerciser, use a damp cloth and a small amount of mild soap.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES WARNING: 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.
SUGGESTED STRETCHES 1 The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right. Move slowly as you stretch—never bounce. 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, backs of knees, and back. 2 2. Hamstring Stretch Sit with one leg extended.
PART LIST—Model No. PFEL57908.0 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 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 2 13 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 1 2 1 2 1 4 1 1 2 6 2 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Description Key No. Qty.
Key No. Qty. 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 2 12 1 17 8 1 4 10 2 1 1 Description Key No. Qty. M8 x 20mm Washer M8 Locknut M3.
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