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Model No. 831.299240
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¨ TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the following important precautions and information before operating the treadmill. 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dis- that all users of this treadmill are adequately sipation of 450 joules. The surge suppressor informed of all warnings and precautions. must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps. 2. Use the treadm
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21. When using i-Fit.com CDÕs and videos, an 24. Inspect and tighten all parts of the treadmill electronic ÒchirpingÓ sound will alert you regularly. when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill is about to change. Always listen for the 25. Never insert or drop any object into any ÒchirpÓ and be prepared for speed and/or in- opening. cline changes. In some instances, the speed and/or incline may change before the per- 26.DANGER: Always unplug the power sonal trainer describes the change. cor
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ¨ Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central 590QS treadmill. The 590QS treadmill combines ad- Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, vanced technology with innovative design to help you please note the product model number and serial num- get the most from your exercise program in the conve- ber before calling. The model number of the treadmill nience and privacy of your home. And when youÕre not is 831.2992
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ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two people. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly requires the included allen wrench and your own phillips screwdriver . Note: The underside of the treadmill walking belt is coated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small amount of lubricant may be transferred to the top of the walking belt or the shipping carton. This is
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3. Slide the upper end of a Handrail (85) into the right 3 Upright (82) as shown. Note: It will be necessary to pivot the Handrail to the side and back repeatedly B (see arrow A) while pushing on the Handrail (see arrow B) to slide it fully into the Upright. Next, pivot the lower end of the Handrail down, push it toward the 85 right Upright, and then align it with the indicated hole. 82 82 Slide the other Handrail (85) into the left Upright (82) as described above. 85 A Hole 4. With the help of
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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT TM THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT This product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus- Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with trated in drawing 1 below. A temporary adapter that TM PERFORMANT LUBE , a high-performance lubricant. looks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other used to connect the surge suppressor to a 2-pole substances to the wal
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM LED Track Manual/i-Fit.com Indicators Incline Display Displays Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic Key Clip on the face of the console, remove it. your home stereo, portable stereo, or computer, and play special i-Fit.com CD's (not included). These CDÕs CAUTION: Before operating the interactively control the speed and incline of the tread- console, read the following precautions. mill while a personal trainer coaches you through each ¥ Do not stand on the walking belt
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STEP-BY-STEP CONSOLE OPERATION begin walking. As you exercise, change the speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the Before operating the con- SPEED buttons. sole, make sure that the On on/off switch near the To stop the walking belt, press the START/STOP Position power cord is in the on button. The TIME/MIN-MILE display will begin to position. Next, make sure flash. To restart the walking belt, press the START/ that the key is removed STOP button or the SPEED ss button. from the
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TIME/MIN-MILE Measure your pulse, if desired. 6 displayÑThis display shows the elapsed time Stand on the Metal Contacts and your current pace foot rails and (pace is measured in place your minutes per mile). Your hands on the pace will be shown for three seconds each time metal contacts the speed is adjusted. on the pulse bar. Your palms CALS./FAT CALS./ must be resting PULSE displayÑThis on the upper display shows the ap- contacts, and proximate numbers of your fingers must calories and fat cal
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To use i-Fit.com videos, you must connect the tread- HOW TO USE I-FIT.COM CDÕS AND VIDEOS mill to your VCR or TV. To do this, follow steps A to C below. To purchase i-Fit.com CDÕs and videos (not included), visit your local department store or sporting goods A. Plug one end of the in- store or go to www.i-fit.com. cluded audio cable into the jack near the treadmill To use i-Fit.com CDÕs, you must first connect the power cord. treadmill to your home stereo, portable stereo, or Audio computer wit
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Note: If the speed or incline of your treadmill does Press the PROGRAM button. 2 not change when a ÒchirpÓ is heard, make sure that the i-Fit.com indicator is lit and the TIME/MIN-MILE When the key is in- display is not flashing. Next, adjust the volume of serted, the manual your CD player or VCR. If the volume is too high or mode will automatically too low, the console may not detect the signals from be selected. To use an your CD player or VCR. In addition, make sure that i-Fit.com CD or video
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THE INFORMATION MODE IMPORTANT: The CALS./ FAT CALS./PULSE display The console features an information mode that keeps should be blank. If a ÒdÓ ap- track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has pears in the display, the con- been operated and the total number of miles that the sole is in the ÒdemoÓ mode. walking belt has moved. The information mode also This mode is intended to be allows you to switch the console from miles per hour to used only when a treadmill is kilometers per ho
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HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE 1 Before folding the treadmill, adjust the incline to the lowest position. If this is not done, the treadmill may be permanently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord. CAUTION: You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds (20 kg) in order to raise, lower, or move the treadmill. 1. Hold the treadmill with your hands in the locations shown at the right. CAUTION: To decrease the possibility of in- jury, bend your legs and keep y
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, call our toll-free HELPLINE at 1-800-736-6879, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays). PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor, and that the surge suppressor is plugged into a properly grounded outl
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PROBLEM: The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION: a. Use only a UL-listed surge protector, rated at 15 amps, with a 14-gauge cord of five feet or less in length. b. If the walking belt is overtightened, treadmill perfor- b mance may decrease and the walking belt may be- 3ÓÐ4Ó come damaged. Remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD. Using the allen wrench, turn both rear roller adjustment bolts counterclockwise, 1/4 of a turn. When the walking belt is properly tightened, you should be able
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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for en- ergy. Only after the first few minutes does your body WARNING: Before beginning this begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal or any exercise program, consult your physi- is to burn fat, adjust the speed and incline of the tread- cian. This is especially important for individu- mill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in als over the age of 35 or individuals with pre- your training zone. ex
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PART LISTÑModel No. 831.299240 R0899A To locate the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. Key Key Key No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Description No. Qty. Description 1 1 Motor Belt 43 1 Magnet 85 2 Handrail 2 1 Pulley/Flywheel/Fan 44 6 Platform Screw 86 2 Wheel Bolt 3 4 Motor Nut 45 4 Isolator 87 1 Console Base 4* 1 Motor/Pulley/ 46 4 Isolator Screw 88 1 Console Flywheel/ Fan 47 15 Belly Pan Fastener 89 11 3/4Ó Screw 5 2 Incline Motor Bolt 48 1
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EXPLODED DRAWINGÑModel No. 831.299240 R0899A 8 4* 37 5 7 9 16 6 27 3 10 52 66 11 1 14 2 10 16 13 28 24 15 16 26 19 16 16 29 15 17 3 74 18 30 76 16 39 21 22 48 25 15 40 98 15 5 39 15 33 31 41 81 38 92 36 35 16 32 75 43 16 75 45 41 18 44 37 33 42 32 15 46 106 71 51 44 76 45 76 44 46 70 69 44 44 68 55 45 58 46 76 47 47 44 12 68 49 45 57 76 58 16 47 47 46 59 60 54 62 47 67 53 36 63 65 59 64 62 65 61 60 36
