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TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 purchasing the revolutionary PROFORM® 780 CSE elliptical exerciser. The 780 CSE elliptical exerciser provides a wide array of features designed to make your workouts at home more effective and enjoyable—and when youʼre not exercising, the unique elliptical exerciser can be folded out of the way. 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.
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 hex keys, assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver , an adjustable wrench , and a rubber mallet .
1. 1 To make assembly easier, read the information on page 5 before you begin assembling the elliptical exerciser. 82 If there is a shipping bracket attached to the rear of the Folding Frame (not shown), remove the screw and the shipping bracket from the Folding Frame. Discard the screw and the shipping bracket. 99 99 See HOW TO FOLD AND UNFOLD THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER on page 12 and unfold the elliptical exerciser.
3. Attach the Front Ramp Cover (6) to the Ramp (5) with four M4 x 16mm Screws (97). 3 Slide an M10 x 25mm Washer (87) onto an M10 x 20mm Patch Screw (111). Tighten the Button Screw into one end of the Ramp Axle (72). Apply a small amount of the included grease to the Ramp Axle. 6 9 Orient the Ramp (5) as shown. Align the lower end of the Ramp with the welded tube on the Frame (1). Insert the Ramp Axle (72) into the Ramp and the welded tube.
5. Insert the Roller (38) on the Left Pedal Arm (32) and the Roller on the Right Pedal Arm (33) into the sides of the Ramp (5). 5 97 Attach the Rear Ramp Cover (7) to the Ramp (5) with two M4 x 16mm Screws (97). 7 33 See the inset drawing. Lift the Pedal Arm Latch (41) on the Left Pedal Arm (32), and set the end of the Left Pedal Arm on the left Crank Bushing Sleeve (54). Release the Pedal Arm Latch, and make sure that the Left Pedal Arm is securely connected to the Crank Bushing Sleeve.
6. While another person holds the Upright (10) near the Frame (1), connect the ends of the Upper Wire Harness (65) to the ends of the Lower Wire Harness (64). 6 Carefully insert the Upright (10) into the Frame (1); be careful not to damage the Wire Harnesses (64, 65). Attach the Upright with four M8 x 20mm Patch Screws (107) and four M8 Split Washers (101). Avoid pinching the wires during this step 10 65 107 64 107 7.
8. Hold the Left Rear Upper Body Cover (26) and the Left Front Upper Body Cover (27) around the left Upper Body Leg (24). Attach the Upper Body Covers with five M4 x 16mm Screws (97). 8 Attach the Right Rear Upper Body Cover (28) and the Right Front Upper Body Cover (29) in the same way. 29 97 28 27 24 9. Apply a small amount of grease to the axle on the Left Link Arm (30), to the axle on the Left Pedal Arm (32), and to a Wave Washer (100).
10. Attach the Left Link Arm (30) to the Left Pedal Arm (32) with an M8 x 15mm Patch Screw (106), an M8.5 x 16mm x 1.5mm Washer (103), and an Axle Cover (66). 10 Attach the Left Link Arm (30) to the left Upper Body Leg (24) with an M8 x 25mm Patch Screw (110), two M8.5 x 16mm x 1.5mm Washers (103), two Axle Covers (66), a Link Arm Spacer (74), and an M8 x 15mm Patch Screw (106) as shown. 66 103 110 Attach the Right Link Arm (31) in the same way. 24 106 103 66 74 31 30 106 103 66 32 11.
HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER 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. Plug one end of the included power adapter into the jack on the front of the elliptical exerciser.
HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER To move the elliptical exerciser, first fold it as described on page 12. Next, stand in front of the elliptical exerciser, hold the handgrip pulse sensors, and place one foot against the center of the front stabilizer. Pull the pulse sensors until the elliptical exerciser will roll on the front wheels. Carefully move the elliptical exerciser to the desired position, and then lower it.
CONSOLE DIAGRAM FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE In addition, the console features two heart rate programs that change the resistance of the pedals to keep your heart rate near target heart rate settings while you exercise. The advanced console offers an array of features designed to make your workouts more effective and enjoyable. When you select the manual mode of the console, you can change the resistance of the pedals with the touch of a button.
HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE 4. Follow your progress with the display. Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove the plastic. While you pedal, the upper left corner of the display will show the elapsed time. 1. Press any button on the console or begin pedaling to turn on the console. When you turn on the console, the display will light. A tone will then sound and the console will be ready for use. 2. Select the manual mode.
5. Measure your heart rate if desired. 6. Turn on the fan if desired. If there are sheets of clear Contacts plastic on the metal contacts on the handgrip pulse sensor, remove the plastic. In addition, make sure that your hands are clean. To measure your heart rate, hold the handgrip pulse sensor with your palms resting against the metal contacts. Avoid moving your hands or gripping the contacts tightly. The fan has high, low, and auto speed settings.
HOW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM As you exercise, you will be prompted to Arrow keep your pedaling speed near the target speed setting for the current segment. When an upward-pointing arrow appears in the display, increase your speed. When a downward-pointing arrow appears, decrease your speed. When no arrow appears, maintain your current speed. IMPORTANT: The target speed settings are intended only to provide motivation. Make sure to pedal at a speed that is comfortable for you. 1.
5. Begin pedaling to start the program. HOW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM 1. Press any button on the console or begin pedaling to turn on the console. Heart rate program 1 is divided into 40 oneminute segments. Note: For a shorter workout, stop exercising or select a different program before the program ends. When you turn on the console, the display will light. A tone will then sound and the console will be ready for use. Heart rate program 2 is divided into 30 oneminute segments.
HOW TO USE THE SOUND SYSTEM If you stop pedaling for several seconds, a series of tones will sound and the program will pause. To restart the program, simply resume pedaling. The program will continue until the last segment of the program ends. To play music or audio books through the consoleʼs sound system while you exercise, first locate Cable the audio cable in the center of the console above the speakers.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical exerciser regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately. Adjust the position of the Side Shields (14, 15) until the Discs (12) no longer rub against them, and then tighten the Bolt Sets (88) and the M4 x 16mm Screws (97). To clean the elliptical exerciser, 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.
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 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.
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PART LIST—Model No. PFEL97918.0 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 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 4 6 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 4 12 8 4 4 10 4 4 4 6 4 Description Key No. Qty. M8 Split Washer M6 Split Washer M8.5 x 16mm x 1.
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