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Model No. PFTL55820
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 O
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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 12. Failure to use a properly functioning surge that all users of this treadmill are adequately suppressor could result in damage to the con- informed of all warnings and precautions. trol system of the treadmill. If the control sys- tem is damaged, the wa
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22. When using iFIT.com CD’s and videos, an 25. Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the electronic “chirping” sound will alert you treadmill regularly. when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill is about to change. Always listen for the 26. Never insert or drop any object into any “chirp” and be prepared for speed and/or in- opening. cline changes. In some instances, the speed and/or incline may change before the per- 27.DANGER: Always unplug the power sonal trainer describes the chan
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. CX8i treadmill. The CX8i treadmill combines advanced until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To technology with innovative design to help you get the help us assist you, please note the product model most from your exercise program in the convenience number and serial number before calling. The model and privacy of your home. And when you’re not exer- number of the tread
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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 your own Phillips screw- driver and rubber mallet . 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.
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3. With the help of a second person, carefully tip the 3 Uprights (82) back to the vertical position. Attach the Latch Assembly (9) and the Latch Spacer (56) to the left Upright (82) with two Screws (101) as shown. 56 9 82 101 101 4. Insert a Handrail Extension (85) into the post on the left 4 Upright (82). Align the holes in the Handrail Extension Post with the holes in the post. If necessary, tap the Handrail Extension with a rubber mallet to fully insert it. Next, attach 76 the Handrail Exten
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6. Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands, and raise the 6 treadmill to the storage position as described on page 20. If the latch pin does not align with the hole in the Catch (not shown), it will be necessary to remove the Latch Spacer (56). Remove the two Screws (101), the Latch Assembly (9), and the Latch Spacer. Reattach the Latch Assembly with the two Screws. Make sure that the latch pin engages the Catch. 56 Latch Pin 9 101 7. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you
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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT TM THE PERFORMANT LUBE WALKING BELT an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor, Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate TM PERFORMANT LUBE , a high-performance lubricant. outlet that is properly installed and grounded in IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other accordance with all local codes and ordinances. substances to the walking belt or the walk
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CONSOLE DIAGRAM LED Track Manual/Program Indicators Displays Displays Speed Buttons Note: If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic Key Clip on the face of the console, remove it. The console also features new iFIT.com interactive technology. IFIT.com technology is like having a per- CAUTION: Before operating the sonal trainer right in your home. Using the included console, read the following precautions. audio cable, you can connect the treadmill to your • Do not stand on the walking belt when
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HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER tons. Each time a button is pressed, the speed will change by 0.1 mph. If a button is held down, the speed will change in increments of 0.5 mph. To Plug in the power cord (see page 9). 1 change the speed setting quickly, press the QUICK SPEED buttons. Note: After the buttons are pressed, it will take a moment for the treadmill to Locate the on/off 2 reach the selected speed setting. switch near the power On cord. Move the on/off Position To stop the walking belt, p
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TIME/INCLINE/SEG. Measure your heart rate, if desired. 6 TIME display—When the manual mode or the Note: When using the pulse sensor, make sure iFIT.com mode is se- that your hands are clean. The pulse sensor lected, this display will should also be kept clean with a damp cloth and show the elapsed time mild detergent. and the incline level of the treadmill. Every seven seconds, the display will change from one number To measure your Sensors to the other, as shown by the arrows in the dis- heart
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The program will con- HOW TO USE PERSONAL TRAINER PROGRAMS tinue in this way until the TIME/INCLINE/SEG. Insert the key fully into the console. TIME display counts 1 down to zero. The walk- See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 11. ing belt will then slow to a stop. Select one of the personal trainer programs. 2 If the speed or incline setting for the current seg- ment is too high or too low, you can manually When the key is in- override the setting by pressing the SPEED or serted, the manual INC
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL TO 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 3.5mm LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your To use iFIT.com CD’s, the treadmill must be con- stereo has only a PHONES jack, see instruction C. nected to your portable CD player, portable stereo, home stereo, or computer with CD player. See pages A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack
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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 3.5mm 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 the audio cable into the jack on the A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord. Plug the front of the tr
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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 CD’s or videocassettes, the treadmill with a built-in VCR, see instruction B. If your VCR must be connected to your portable CD player, portable is connected to your home stereo, see HOW TO stereo, home stereo, computer with CD player, or CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO on page
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If the speed or incline settings are too high or too • Adjust the volume of your CD player or VCR. low, you can manually override the settings at any If the volume is too high or too low, the con- time by pressing the SPEED or INCLINE buttons sole may not detect the program signals. on the console. However, when the next “chirp” • Make sure that the audio cable is properly is heard, the speed and/or incline will change connected, that it is fully plugged in, and that to the next settings of the
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Return to the treadmill and stand on the foot HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM 7 rails. Find the clip attached to the key and slide OUR WEB SITE the clip onto the waistband of your clothes. When the on-screen countdown ends, the program Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to access will begin and the walking belt will begin to move. basic programs, audio programs, and video programs Hold the handrails, step onto the walking belt, and directly from the internet. For information ab
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INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR The console features an information mode that keeps An optional chest pulse sensor adds even more track of the total number of hours that the treadmill has features to the console. The chest pulse sensor provides been operated and the total number of miles that the hands-free operation and continuously monitors your walking belt has moved. The information mode also heart rate during your workouts. To purchase the allows you to switch t
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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. CAU- TION: 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 injury, bend your legs and keep y
