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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 HOW T
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM GT model number and serial number before contacting 90 exercise cycle. Cycling is one of the most effective us. The model number is PFEX4986.0. The serial exercises for increasing cardiovascular fitness, building number can be found on a decal attached to the exer- endurance, and toning the entire body. The GT 90 cise cycle (see the front cover of this manual for the exercise cycle offers an impressive array of features location of
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CONDITIONING GUIDELINES Fat Burning WARNING: To burn fat effectively, you must exercise at a relative- ly low intensity level for a sustained period of time. Before beginning this or any exercise pro- During the first few minutes of exercise, your body gram, consult your physician. This is espe- uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for ener- cially important for individuals over the age gy. Only after the first few minutes of exercise does of 35 or individuals withpre-existing health you
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1. Identify the Front Stabilizer (2), which has Wheels 1 (17) attached to it. Attach the Front Stabilizer to the Frame (1) with two M10 x 92mm Carriage Bolts (62) and two M10 Nylon Locknuts (48). 17 62 1 48 2 2. Attach the Rear Stabilizer (3) to the Frame (1) with 2 two M10 x 105mm Carriage Bolts (64) and two M10 48 Nylon Locknuts (48). 3 48 1 64 3. While another person holds the Handlebar Post (6) 3 near the Frame (1), connect the Upper Wire Harness (16) to the Lower Wire Harness (24). Next, pu
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4. While another person holds the Handlebar (7) near 4 the Handlebar Post (6), feed the Upper Wire Hole Harness (16) and the Pulse Sensor Wire (45) up 45 through the indicated hole in the Handlebar. Attach the Handlebar to the Handlebar Post with three M8 x 25mm Button Screws (19) and three M8 Split 7 Washers (28). 6 28 16 19 28 19 5. The Console (9) requires four “D” batteries (not 5 included); alkaline batteries are recommended. 9 Press the tab on the battery cover and remove the battery cove
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8. Attach the Seat (12) to the Seat Post (11) with four 8 M8 Nylon Locknuts (56) and four M8 Split Washers (28). Note: The Nylon Locknuts and Split Washers may be pre-attached to the Seat. 12 Turn the Seat Knob (31) counterclockwise two or three turns to loosen it. Next, pull the Knob, insert the Seat Post (11) into the Frame (1), and then release the Knob. Slide the Round Collar (13) down 11 the Seat Post and press it into the Frame. Attach 28 the Round Collar to the Frame with an M6 x 8mm 13 S
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HOW TO INSTALL THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 19), follow the steps below to install the receiver included with the chest pulse sensor. 1. See assembly step 6 on page 6, and remove the two 1 M4 x 25mm Screws (not shown) and the Bookrack (8). 8 9 Next, look under the Console (9) and locate the three indicated screws (not shown). Remove the three screws. Do not remove the screws attaching the Console to the Handlebar (7).
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DIAGRAM OF THE CONSOLE Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the face of the console, remove the plastic. FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE ing a personal trainer in your home. Using the included audio cable, you can connect the exercise cycle to your The advanced console offers a selection of features home stereo, portable stereo, computer, or VCR and designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and play special iFIT.com CD and video programs (iFIT.com effective. When you use the manual mode of
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your pedaling pace, in revolutions per minute HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE (RPM). The display will change from one number to the next every few seconds, as shown by the indicators in the display. Note: When a program is Begin pedaling to activate the console. 1 selected, the display will show the time remaining in the program instead of the elapsed time. Each To activate the console, begin pedaling. After a time the resistance of the pedals changes, the few seconds, the console displays will light
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Note: If you continue to hold the pulse sensor, the Measure your heart rate if desired. 5 lower display will show your heart rate for up to 30 seconds. The display will then show your heart You can measure your heart rate using either the rate along with the other modes. handgrip pulse sensor or the optional chest pulse sensor. Note: If you hold the handgrip pulse If your heart rate is not shown, make sure that sensor and wear the chest pulse sensor at the your hands are positioned as described.
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The program will continue until the resistance set- HOW TO USE PRESET PROGRAMS ting for the last segment is shown in the Current Segment column of the matrix and no time remains in the program. Begin pedaling to activate the console. 1 Note: During the program, you can override the See step 1 on page 10. resistance setting for the current segment by pressing the Resistance buttons. However, when Select one of the six preset programs. 2 the next segment begins, the resistance will auto- maticall
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Enter your age. HOW TO USE HEART RATE PROGRAMS 3 When heart rate Heart rate program 1 is designed to keep your heart program 1 is rate between 60 percent and 85 percent of your esti- selected, you must mated maximum heart rate while you exercise. Note: enter your age. If Your maximum heart rate is estimated by subtracting you have already your age from 220. For example, if you are 30 years entered your age, old, your estimated maximum heart rate is 190 (220 – press the Enter 30 = 190). (Program
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Begin pedaling. The pace guide 6 will help you to Each heart rate program is divided into 30 one- maintain a con- minute segments. One target heart rate is pro- stant pace during grammed for each segment. Note: The same tar- the program. When get heart rate may be programmed for two or one of the indica- more consecutive segments. If heart rate pro- tors on the left side gram 2 is selected, the same target heart rate is of the pace guide programmed for all segments. lights, increase your pace;
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT 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 1/8" LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your To use iFIT.com CDs, the exercise cycle 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 AUDIO OUT A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack 15 an
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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 1/8" 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 A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console. Plug the other end of the beneath the console. Plug the other
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR B. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack beneath the console. Plug the other end of the Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, cable into the adapter. Plug the adapter into an see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is RCA Y-adapter (available at electronics stores). being used, see instruction B. If you have a TV Next, remove the wire that is currently plugged into A with a built-in VCR, see instruction B. If your VCR the AUDIO OUT jack on your VC
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The program will function in almost the same way HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO as a preset program (see steps 3 and 4 on page PROGRAMS 12). However, an electronic “chirping” sound will alert you when the resistance of the pedals and/or the target pace is about to change. To use iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, the exercise cycle must be connected to your portable CD player, Note: If the resistance of the pedals and/or the portable stereo, home stereo, computer with CD play- target pace does no
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almost the same way as a preset program (see HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM steps 3 and 4 on page 12). However, an electronic OUR WEB SITE “chirping” sound will alert you when the resistance of the pedals and/or the target pace is about to change. Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to play iFIT.com programs directly from the Internet. To use Monitor your progress with the two displays. programs from our Web site, the exercise cycle must 8 be connected to your home computer. See
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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the exercise Shield. Using an adjustable wrench, turn the Right cycle regularly. The exercise cycle can be cleaned Pedal (37) counterclockwise and remove it. Next, turn with a soft, damp cloth. To prevent damage to the the Crank (33) so that it points toward the front of the console, keep liquids away from the console and keep exercise cycle, and then slide off the Right Side the console out of direct sunlight. Shield. TI
