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Model No. PFEX34310
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 HOW TO OPERATE THE RECUMB
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following important precau- tions before using the recumbent cycle. 1. Read all instructions in this manual before 7. The recumbent cycle should not be used by using the recumbent cycle. persons weighing more than 250 pounds. 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure 8. Always keep your back straight when using that all users of the recumbent cycle are ade- the recumbent cycle; do not arch your back. quately i
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999- VR 980 EKG recumbent cycle. Cycling is one of the 3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. most effective exercises for increasing cardiovascular Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist fitness, building endurance, and toning the entire you, please mention the product model number and body. The VR 980 EKG offers an impressive array of serial number when calli
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ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the recumbent cycle in a cleared area and remove the pack- ing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the included tools, assembly requires an adjustable wrench and a Phillips screwdriver . Use the part drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly. The number in parenthesis below each drawing refers to the key number of the
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2. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (3) to the Rear Frame (44) 2 56 with two M8 x 70mm Carriage Bolts (66), two M8 44 Curved Washers (28), and two M8 Acorn Nuts (56). 28 3 66 3. Slide the Rear Frame (44) partially out of the Frame 3 (1). Set the Seat Rail (7) on the Rear Frame and the 7 Frame with the indicated holes at the rear of the cycle. Next, slide the Seat Rail forward until the four holes in the bracket on the Frame are aligned with the four holes near the front of the Seat Rail. Finger tighte
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6. Attach the Seat (12) to the Seat Carriage (11) with 6 four M6 x 25mm Hex Screws (29) and four M8 Flat 12 Washers (18). 11 18 18 29 7. Attach a Seat Handle (14) to one side of the Seat 7 Carriage (11) with two M8 x 20mm Button Screws (31), two M8 Flat Washers (18), and two M8 Nylon Locknuts (35). 14 Attach the other Seat Handle (14) to the other side of the Seat Carriage (11) in the same way. 14 35 11 18 31 8. Attach the Backrest (13) to the Seat Carriage (11) 8 with four M6 x 38mm Hex Screws
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9. Pull the knob on the Seat Carriage (11), and slide 7 9 61 the Seat Carriage onto the Seat Rail (7). Move the Seat Carriage to the desired position and release 62 23 the knob. Move the Seat Carriage forward or back- 61 ward slightly until it locks into place. 72 62 Attach the two Bumpers (62) and the Bumper Axle (72) to the Seat Rail (7) with the M5 x 12mm Screws (61) as shown. Press the Seat Rail Endcap (23) into 7 the end of the Seat Rail (7). Tighten the four M8 x 20mm Button (31) Screws th
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HOW TO OPERATE THE RECUMBENT CYCLE HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAT slide the seat to the desired position, and then release the knob. Move the seat forward or backward For effective slightly until it locks into place. exercise, the seat should be in the HOW TO ADJUST THE PEDAL STRAPS proper position. Seat As you pedal, To adjust the pedal there should be a straps, first pull the slight bend in straps off the tabs on Strap your knees when the pedals. Adjust the the pedals are in straps to the desired th
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Program Mode Arrow Profiles Resistance Mode On/Reset Select Buttons Button Button Button DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSOLE HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE The innovative console offers a manual mode and Plug in the power supply. 1 three preset workout programs. When the manual mode is selected, the pedaling resistance can be Plug the power supply into the recumbent cycle changed with a touch of a button. When a preset pro- (see assembly step 11 on page 8). Next, plug the gram is selected, the console will
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Adjust the pedaling resistance as desired. Measure your heart rate, if desired. 4 6 As you exercise, Note: If the metal contacts on the top and adjust the pedaling bottom of the pulse sensor are covered with resistance by press- clear vinyl strips, peel off the vinyl strips ing the resistance but- before using the pulse sensor. tons. The indicators on the left side of the To measure Resistance console will show your heart rate, Metal Contacts Indicators which resistance level place your is sele
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HOW TO USE A PRESET WORKOUT PROGRAM program P2, for example, the profile shows that the pedaling resistance will gradually increase Plug in the power supply. during the first ten minutes, and then gradually 1 decrease during the last ten minutes. See step 1 on page 10. Begin your workout. 4 Turn on the power. 2 As you exercise, the pedaling resistance will peri- odically change, as shown by the program pro- See step 2 on page 10. files on the console. The indicators on the left side of the con
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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES The following guidelines will help you to plan your Fat Burning exercise program. Remember that proper nutrition and adequate rest are essential for successful results. To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relative- ly low intensity level for a sustained period of time. During the first few minutes of exercise, your body uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for ener- WARNING: Before beginning gy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does this or
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14 EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. PFEX34310 R0801A Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description Key No. Qty. Description 1 1 Frame 31 8 M8 x 20mm Button Screw 61 2 M5 x 12mm Screw 2 1 Front Stabilizer 32 1 Magnet 62 2 Bumper 3 1 Rear Stabilizer 33 1 Reed Switch/Wire 63 1 M4 x 8mm Ground Screw 4 1 Left Side Shield 34 1 Adjustment Cable 64 2 3/16” x 30mm Screw 5 1 Right Side Shield 35 7 M8 Nylon Locknut 65 1 Pulse Grip 6 1 Upright 36 1 M4 x 12mm Screw 66 4 M8 x 70mm Carriage Bolt 7 1 Seat Rail 37
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15 EXPLODED DRAWING—Model No. PFEX34310 R0801A 65 30 54 63 16 5 8 4 10 12 54 13 73 6 71 22 18 27 28 27 27 24 18 55 20 58 28 17 67 42 27 14 59 15 18 67 57 61 7 74 33 62 60 36 31 61 18 73 11 18 72 28 66 26 56 31 50 29 64 18 23 52 28 53 18 31 2 35 27 18 50 42 51 18 56 75 29 69 27 25 37 21 38 27 69 18 70 18 24 31 68 1 56 15 18 14 28 31 34 21 44 41 39 18 35 49 48 31 43 46 19 47 45 48 45 32 35 42 35 3 9 42 40 46 47 66
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HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, simply call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-999-3756, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please be prepared to give the following information when calling: • The MODEL NUMBER of the product (PFEX34310) ® • The NAME of the product (PROFORM VR 980 EKG recumbent cycle) • The SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • The KEY N
