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Model No. PFEL8947.0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 HOW T
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau- tions before using the elliptical exerciser. 1. Read all instructions in this manual and all 10. The pulse sensor is not a medical device. warnings on the elliptical exerciser before Various factors may affect the accuracy of using the elliptical exerciser. Use the ellipti- heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is cal exercise only as described in this intended only as an exercise aid in det
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM tacting us. The model number is PFEL8947.0. The 160 elliptical exerciser. The 160 elliptical exerciser serial number can be found on a decal attached to the provides a wide array of features designed to make elliptical exerciser (see the front cover of this manual). your workouts at home more effective and enjoyable. To avoid a registration fee for any service needed For your benefit, read this manual carefully before under war
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ASSEMBLY To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the elliptical exerciser, call toll-free 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
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1. 1 To make assembly easier, read the infor- 89 mation on page 5 before you begin assem- 25 bling the elliptical exerciser. 25 97 Orient the the Front Stabilizer (35) as shown. 26 Attach the two Wheels (25) to the Front Stabilizer with two M10 x 62mm Bolts (89) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (97). 89 35 Attach two Feet (26) to the underside of the Front Stabilizer (35). 26 2. Have a second person tip the Frame (2) back- 2 ward. Attach the Front Stabilizer (35) to the Frame with two M10 x 78mm Butto
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4. Have a second person hold the Upright (6) near 4 the Frame (2) as shown. 48 6 Pull the Wire Harness (48) out of the Frame (2) and insert it upward through the Upright (6). Do not let the Wire Harness fall into the Upright; use 95 a piece of tape or an elastic band to hold the 100 Wire Harness in place until step 12. 95 Insert the Upright (6) into the Frame (2). Attach 2 the Upright with three M8 x 16mm Button Screws 100 (95) and three Star Washers (100). Avoid pinch- 95 ing the Wire Harness (
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7. Position an Inner Handlebar Cover (18) and an 7 Outer Handlebar Cover (19) around the Left Handlebar (8) as shown. 18 79 Attach the Inner and Outer Handlebar Covers 8 (18, 19) with three M4 x 16mm Self-tapping Screws (79) and an M4 x 13mm Washer (93). Start all three Self-tapping Screws before tightening them. 19 79 93 Repeat this step for the Right Handlebar (not shown). 8. Apply a generous amount of grease to the Pivot 8 Axle (65) and insert it into the Frame (2). 86 Attach the two Frame C
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9. Apply a small amount of grease to both sides of 9 a Wave Washer (98). Slide the Wave Washer 9 onto the left side of the Pivot Axle (65). Next, slide the Left Handlebar (8) onto the Pivot Axle as shown. 8 Attach the Left Handlebar (8) with an M10 x 65 23mm Shoulder Screw (80) and an M10 x 20mm x 1mm Washer (81). 98 Repeat this step to attach the Right 81 Handlebar (9) to the Pivot Axle (65). 80 Grease 10. Identify the Left Pedal (13) and the Left Pedal 10 Leg (14), which are marked with “Left”
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11. Apply a generous amount of grease to two Pedal 11 Leg Axles (32). Insert one Pedal Leg Axle into the bottom of the Left Handlebar Leg (11). Insert the other Pedal Leg Axle into the left Roller Leg (21). Apply a small amount of grease to both sides of two Wave Washers (98). Place a Wave Washer on each Pedal Leg Axle (32). 11 Orient the Left Pedal Leg (14) as shown, and slide it onto the Pedal Leg Axles (32). Attach the 32 21 Left Pedal Leg to the Left Handlebar Leg (11) Grease with two M10 x
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HOW TO USE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER HOW TO MOVE THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER HOW TO EXERCISE ON THE ELLIPTICAL EXERCISER Due to the size and weight of the elliptical exercis- er, moving it requires two persons. Stand in front of To mount the elliptical exerciser, hold the handlebars the elliptical exerciser, hold the upright, and place one and step onto the pedal that is in the lower position. foot against one of the front wheels. Pull on the upright Then, step onto the other pedal. Push the pedals
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FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE You can also use four calorie goal programs designed to help you burn 300 or 400 calories in 25, 30, or 45- The advanced console offers an array of features minute workouts. The calorie goal programs automati- designed to make your workouts more effective and cally control the resistance of the pedals and prompt enjoyable. you to increase or decrease your pace while counting the calories you burn. When you select the manual mode of the console, you can change the resistan
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When a program is selected, the left side of the HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE display will also show the approximate number of calories you have burned. Press the Resistance decrease button or 1 The center of the begin pedaling to turn on the console. display—When you select the manual A moment after you turn on the console, the dis- mode, the center of play will light. the display will show a track that represents Select the manual mode. 2 640 revolutions. As you exercise, indicators will appear
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Measure your heart rate if desired. Change the display color if desired. 5 6 If there are sheets Press the Display Color button repeatedly to of clear plastic on Metal Contacts select a backlight color for the display. the metal contacts on the handgrip Turn on the fan if desired. 7 pulse sensor, remove the plastic. To turn on the fan at high speed, press the Fan To measure your button. To turn on the fan at low speed, press the heart rate, hold the button a second time. To turn off the fan, pre
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When the first segment is completed, all resis- HOW TO USE A CROSS TRAINING PROGRAM tance settings will move one column to the left. The resistance setting for the second segment Press the Resistance decrease button or will then be shown in the flashing Current 1 begin pedaling to turn on the console. Segment column and the resistance of the pedals will automatically adjust to the setting for the sec- A moment after you turn on the console, the dis- ond segment. Note: If all the indicators in th
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Perform the first strength exercise when Continue the cross training program. 4 5 prompted. When you have performed the recommended When the first strength exercise segment begins, number of repetitions, the words START PEDAL- the name of the first strength exercise will appear ING will appear in the display. To continue the in the display for a few seconds. The time will cross training program, step onto the elliptical pause and flash in the display. exerciser and start pedaling. the pedals w
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Important: The target rpm settings are intend- HOW TO USE A CALORIE GOAL PROGRAM ed only to provide motivation. Your actual pace may be slower than the target rpm set- tings. Make sure to exercise at a pace that is Press the Resistance decrease button or 1 comfortable for you. Note: If you manually over- begin pedaling to turn on the console. ride the resistance settings of a calorie goal pro- gram, you may not reach your calorie goal. A moment after you turn on the console, the dis- play will l
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words PEDALING IN RANGE appear, maintain HOW TO USE THE HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM your current pace. Press the Resistance decrease button or 1 begin pedaling to turn on the console. A moment after you turn on the console, the dis- play will light. Important: The target rpm settings are intend- Select the high performance program. ed only to provide motivation. Your actual 2 pace may be slower than the target rpm set- Press the Programs button repeatedly until the tings. Make sure to exercise at
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Begin pedaling to start the program. HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE CONTROL PROGRAM 5 During the program, the console will regularly Press the Resistance decrease button or compare your heart rate to the target heart rate. If 1 begin pedaling to turn on the console. your heart rate is too far below or above the target heart rate, the resistance of the pedals will auto- A moment after you turn on the console, the dis- matically increase or decrease to bring your heart play will light. rate closer to t
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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and tighten all parts of the elliptical exerciser drive belt may need to be adjusted. To adjust the regularly. Replace any worn parts immediately. drive belt, first remove the screws from the left and right side shields (not shown). Gently pull the side To clean the elliptical exerciser, use a damp cloth and shields apart and remove the convenience tray. a small amount of mild soap. Important: To avoid damage to the console, keep liquids away from Next, l
