ProForm 975 PFTL91206.0 User's Manual
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1. 5 Remove the knob from the pin Make sure that the collar and the spring are on the pin Insert the pin into the Latch Housing 75 and tighten the knob back onto the pin Raise the Frame 54 to the vertical position While another person holds the Frame hold the Latch Housing 75 against the inside of the Frame Thread two 3 4 Screws 6 several turns into the Latch Housing and the Frame Align the pin with the hole in the Left Handgrip 76 by sliding the Latch Housing 75 up or down Make sure that the pin can be inserted fully into the hole Hold the Latch Housing in place and tighten the two 3 4 Screws 6 Be careful not to overtighten the Screws Pull the knob to the right and carefully lower the Frame 54 to the floor Note After a period of use the Latch Housing 75 may need to be adjusted again to align the pin with the hole in the Left Handgrip 76 6 Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill Note Extra hardware may be included Keep the included hex keys in a secure place the large hex key is used to adjust the walking belt see page 22 To protect the floor or carpet place a mat under the treadmill If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor see page 18 follow the steps below to install the re ceiver and the short jumper wire included with the chest pulse sensor 1 Make sure that the power cord is unplugged Remove the indicated 3 4 Screw 62. Accessory Tray Handrail Handgrip Pulse Sensor Walking Belt Foot Rail Rear Roller Adjustment Bolts Console Key Clip Reset Off Circuit Breaker Power Cord RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the treadmill call toll free 1 800 445 2480 Assembly requires two persons Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed 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 a normal condition and does not affect treadmill perfor mance If there is lubricant on top of the walking belt simply wipe off the lubricant with a soft cloth and a mild non abrasive cleaner Assembly requires the included hex keys and your own phillips screwdriver gt adjustable wrench and wire cutters For help identifying assembly hardware see the drawings below Note The assembly hardware and other small parts are packaged in separate part bags If a part is not in the part bags check to see if the part has been preattached To avoid damaging plastic parts do not use power tools for assembly HO mo 3 4 Screw 6 3 4 Tek Screw 47 4 1 4 Star Washer 92 4 Wheel Nut
3. Description Foot Rail Cover Left Foot Rail Left Front Endcap Belt Guide Belt Guide Screw 3 4 Screw Console Frame Cage Nut Incline Wire Latch Warning Decal Rear Platform Bolt Latch Cover Pulse Bar Plate Left Pulse Bar Plate Right Isolator Front Platform Screw Platform Pivot Bolt Magnet Caution Decal Motor Pivot Bolt Wheel Nut Left Frame Spacer Reed Switch Clip Reed Switch Frame Bumper Lift Frame Motor Tension Nut 8 Tie Drive Motor Motor Belt Photo Switch Washer Motor Tension Bolt Motor Tension Washer Motor Star Washer Motor Bracket Bolt Small Screw Lift Upright Ground Wire Transformer Hood Controller Power Cord Rear Roller Lock Washer Endcap Screw Reed Switch Screw U nut Static Decal Incline Stop Bracket 3 4 Tek Screw Belly Pan Photo Switch Wire Filter Wire 26 Key No Qty AS N MSA PY AH SB N OO RB lc VB CUBR SHO OB A HB OSB HB NON HAH NAH NNDB AH HH Description Right Front Endcap Walking Belt Walking Platform Frame Platform Nut Rear Endcap Plate Rear Roller Rear Foot Hex Key Rear Roller Adj Bolt Rear Roller Washer Right Rear Endcap Photo Switch Left Rear Endcap Push Nut Right Frame Spacer Front Roller Nut Pulse Bar Screw Isolator Plate Right Cup Holder Bottom 1 4 x 1 Bolt Right Cup Holder Top Left Cup Holder Bottom Latch Assembly Latch Hou
4. 21 2 nmm 5 16 x 1 Bolt 1 4 x 1 Bolt 122 4 71 4 1 With the help of a second person carefully raise the Uprights 109 to the position shown Insert one of the Extension Legs 105 into the treadmill as shown Make sure that the Extension Leg is turned so the Base Pad 100 is beneath it Note It may be helpful to tip the Uprights 109 forward as you insert the Extension Leg Insert the other Extension Leg not shown in the same way 2 Remove the screws and the wood brace from the Uprights 109 Discard the screws and the brace 122 Identify the left handrail which has a hole in the indi cated location and the right handrail Hold the right handrail near the right Upright 109 and insert the Wire Harness 83 into the large hole in the right handrail and out of the upper end as shown Next hold the right handrail against the right Upright 109 Tighten a 4 Bolt 112 three to four turns into the right Upright and the lower end of the right handrail Tighten two 5 16 x 1 Bolts 122 into the upper end of the right handrail and the right Upright Be careful not to drop the Bolts into the handrail If necessary raise or lower the handrail to thread the 5 16 x 1 Bolts into the right Upright Firmly tighten all three Bolts Attach the left handrail as described above Note There is not a wire harness in the left Upright 109 3 With the help of another person hold the console as sembly
5. To use a heart rate program see page 16 Note If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the console remove the plastic To prevent damage to the walking platform wear clean athletic shoes while using the treadmill The first time the treadmill is used observe the alignment of the walking belt and center the walk ing belt if necessary see page 22 HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER 1 Plug in the power cord see page 10 Locate the reset off circuit breaker on the treadmill frame near Reset the power cord Make Position sure that the circuit breaker is in the reset position Bi Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill Find the clip attached to the key see the drawing on page 11 and slide the clip onto the waistband of your clothes Next route the cord attached to the clip under the handgrip pulse sensor and insert the key into the console After a moment the displays and various indicators will light Important In an emergency situation the key can be pulled from the console causing the walking belt to slow to a stop Test the clip by carefully taking a few steps backward if the key is not pulled from the console adjust the position of the clip HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE 1 Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER above A Select the manual mode When the key is in serted the manual mode will be selected and a track will appear in the display If a pro gram has been selected remove t
6. accurate heart rate reading continue to hold the contacts for about 15 seconds Note The pulse bar is intended to be used only for heart rate measurement Do not use the pulse bar as a handlebar Always hold the handrails for support when you are not mea suring your heart rate Turn on the fan if desired To turn on the fan press the Fan button To turn on the fan at high speed press the button a sec ond time To turn off the fan press the button a third time Note If the fan is on when the walking belt is stopped the fan will automatically turn off after a few minutes When you are finished exercising remove the key from the console Step onto the foot rails press the Stop button and adjust the incline of the treadmill to the lowest setting The incline must be at the lowest setting when the treadmill is folded to the storage posi tion or the treadmill will become damaged Next remove the key from the console and put it in a se cure place Note If the displays and various indi cators on the console remain lit after the key is removed the console is in the demo mode See page 18 and turn off the demo mode When you are finished using the treadmill switch the reset off circuit breaker to the off position and unplug the power cord HOW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12 Select a preset program To select a preset pro gram press t
7. it may take a moment for the treadmill to reach the selected incline setting Monitor your progress with the matrix and the displays The matrix When the manual mode is se lected the matrix will display a 1 4 mile track As you exercise the in dicators around the track will light in succession until the entire track is lit The track will then darken and the indicators will again begin to light in succession Speed display This display shows the speed of the walking belt SPEED MPH Note The console can display speed and dis tance in either miles or kilometers To find which unit of measure ment is selected press the Stop button while inserting the key into the console An E for English miles or an M for met ric kilometers will appear in the Speed display Press the speed button to change the unit of measurement if desired When the desired unit of measurement is selected remove the key and then reinsert it Note For simplicity all instruc tions in this manual refer to miles Distance Incline dis play This display shows the distance that you have walked or run and the incline level of the treadmill The dis play will change from one number to the other every few seconds Note Each time the incline changes the display will show the incline setting for several seconds IL Id CALORIES PULSE DISTANCE O INCLINE Calories Pulse display This display
8. see EXERCISE INTENSITY on page 23 Then press the Enter button Press the Start button to start the program A moment after the button is pressed the tread mill will automatically adjust to the first speed and incline settings of the program Hold the handrails and begin walking The first heart rate program is divided into 20 one minute segments One target heart rate setting is programmed for each segment The same target heart rate setting may be programmed for two or more consecutive segments The second heart rate program is divided into 100 one minute seg ments The same target heart rate setting is pro grammed for all segments Note For a shorter workout simply stop the program before it ends If the first heart rate pro gram is selected the target heart rate setting for the first segment will be shown in the flashing Current Segment col umn of the matrix The target heart rate settings for the next four seg ments will be shown in the columns to the right When only three seconds remain in the first seg ment of the program both the Current Segment column and the column to the right will flash and a series of tones will sound Current Segment When the first segment ends a target heart rate settings will move one column to the left The tar get heart rate setting for the second segment will then be shown in the flashing Current Segment column During both heart rate programs the console
9. and the Access Door 94 from the back of the Console Back 95 2 Connect the wire on the receiver A to the indicated wire extending from the Console Back 95 Next remove the paper from the adhesive pad on the back of the receiver Hold the receiver so the small cylinder is near the lower edge of the receiver and is facing the Console Back as shown Firmly press the receiver onto the indi cated corner of the Access Door 94 Note If there are two screws included with the chest pulse sensor and two plastic posts on the inside of the Access Door attach the receiver to the plastic posts on the Access Door with the two screws 3 Make sure that no wires are pinched Reattach the Access Door 94 with the 3 4 Screw 6 The other wires included with the receiver may be discarded TREADMILL OPERATION THE PRE LUBRICATED WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high performance lubricant IMPORTANT Never apply sil icone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking platform Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear HOW TO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD A DANGER Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in an increased risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service man if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the p
10. hold the handrails while using the treadmill The treadmill is capable of high speeds Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid sudden jumps in speed The pulse sensor is not a medical device Various factors including the user s move ment may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings The pulse sensor is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general Never leave the treadmill unattended while it is running Always remove the key unplug the power cord and move the reset off circuit breaker to the off position when the treadmill is not in use See the drawing on page 5 for the location of the circuit breaker Do not attempt to raise lower or move the treadmill until it is properly assembled See ASSEMBLY and HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds 20 kg to raise lower or move the treadmill 20 When folding or moving the treadmill make tenance and adjustment procedures de sure that the storage latch is fully closed scribed in this manual Never remove the motor hood unless instructed to do so by an 21 Inspect and properly tighten all parts of the authorized service representative Servicing treadmill every three months other than the procedures in this manual 22 Never drop or insert any object into any open representative only ing on the treadmill PEOR DRY should be performed by an authorized service 24 The treadmill is i
11. knees and back 2 Hamstring Stretch Sit with one leg extended Bring the sole of the opposite foot toward you and rest it against the inner thigh of your extended leg Reach toward your toes as far as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg Stretches Hamstrings lower back and groin 3 Calf Achilles Stretch With one leg in front of the other reach forward and place your hands against a wall Keep your back leg straight and your back foot flat on the floor Bend your front leg lean forward and move your hips toward the wall Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg To cause further stretching of the achilles ten dons bend your back leg as well Stretches Calves achilles ten dons and ankles 4 Quadriceps Stretch With one hand against a wall for balance reach back and grasp one foot with your other hand Bring your heel as close to your but tocks as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times for each leg Stretches Quadriceps and hip muscles 5 Inner Thigh Stretch Sit with the soles of your feet together and your knees outward Pull your feet toward your groin area as far as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times Stretches Quadriceps and hip muscles 24 NOTES 25 PART LIST Model No PFTL91206 0 R0906A To locate the parts listed below see the EXPLODED DRAWING on pages 28 to 31 Key No Qty
12. light in a preset sequence The buttons on the console will not operate If a d appears in the Calories Pulse display when the information mode is selected press the speed button so the display is blank To exit the information mode remove the key from the console THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR An optional chest pulse sensor adds even more features to the console The chest pulse sensor provides hands free operation and allows you to use the con sole s heart rate programs To purchase the optional chest pulse sensor call the toll free telephone number on the front cover of this manual Ep HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL HOW TO FOLD THE TREADMILL FOR STORAGE Before folding the treadmill adjust the incline to the lowest position if you do not do this you may perma nently damage the treadmill Next unplug the power cord CAUTION You must be able to safely lift 45 pounds 20 kg to raise lower or move the treadmill 1 Hold the treadmill in the locations shown at the right To decrease the possibility of injury bend your legs and keep your back straight As you raise the frame make sure to lift with your legs rather than with your back Raise the frame about halfway to the vertical position 2 Hold the treadmill frame firmly with your left hand Using your right hand pull the latch knob to the right and hold it Raise the treadmill until the pin on the latch knob is aligned with the hole in the left hand
13. near the right Upright 109 and the left Upright not shown Connect the Wire Harness 83 to the wire harness on the console assembly Make sure to connect the con nectors properly see the inset drawing the con Console nectors should slide together easily and snap into place If the connectors do not slide together easily and snap into place turn one connector and then try to con nect them IF THE CONNECTORS ARE NOT CON NECTED PROPERLY THE CONSOLE MAY BE DAM AGED WHEN THE POWER IS TURNED ON Insert the excess wire harness into the right handrail Set the console assembly on the right Upright 109 and the Left Upright not shown Thread two 1 4 x 1 Bolts 71 with 1 4 Star Washers 92 into each side of the console assembly After you have started all four Bolts tighten them 4 With the help of a second person carefully tip the Uprights 109 down to the position shown Make sure that the Extension Legs 105 remain in the Uprights Attach each Extension Leg 105 with two 3 4 Tek Screws 47 and a Round Base Pad 121 as shown Note Attach the lower Tek Screw without the Round Base Pad first Attach a Wheel 108 to each Wheel Housing 106 with a Wheel Bolt 107 and a Wheel Nut 21 Make sure that the Wheel Bolts are inserted from the outside as shown Do not overtighten the Wheel Bolts With the help of a second person carefully raise the Uprights 109 so the Wheels 108 touch the floor
14. only stockings or n sandals 9 When connecting the power cord see page 10 plug the power cord into a surge suppressor not included and plug the surge suppressor into a grounded circuit capable of carrying 15 or more amps No other appliance should be on the same circuit Do not use an extension cord 10 Use only a single outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 10 To purchase a surge suppressor see your local PROFORM dealer or call the toll free telephone number on the front cover of this manual and order part number 146148 or see your local electronics store 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Failure to use a properly functioning surge suppressor could result in damage to the con trol system of the treadmill If the control sys tem is damaged the walking belt may change speed or stop unexpectedly which may result in a fall and serious injury Keep the power cord and the surge suppres sor away from heated surfaces Never move the walking belt while the power is turned off Do not operate the treadmill if the power cord or plug is damaged or if the treadmill is not working properly See TROUBLESHOOTING if the treadmill is not working properly Read understand and test the emergency stop procedure before using the treadmill see HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12 Never start the treadmill while you are stand ing on the walking belt Always
15. program begins the treadmill will automatically adjust to the speed and incline settings for the next segment To stop the program at any time press the Stop button To restart the program press the Start but ton or the speed button The walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph When the next segment of the program begins the treadmill will automati cally adjust to the speed and incline settings for the next segment E Monitor your progress with the displays See step 5 on pages 12 and 13 E Measure your heart rate if desired See step 6 on page 13 3 Turn on the fan if desired See step 7 on page 13 15 7 When you are finished exercising remove the key from the console When the program ends make sure that the in cline of the treadmill is at the lowest setting Next remove the key from the console and put it in a secure place Note If the displays and various indicators on the console remain lit after the key is removed the console is in the demo mode See page 18 and turn off the demo mode When you are finished using the treadmill switch the reset off circuit breaker to the off position and unplug the power cord HOW TO USE A HEART RATE PROGRAM A CAUTION i you have heart prob lems or if you are over 60 years of age and have been inactive do not use the heart rate programs If you are taking medication regu larly consult your physician to find whether the medication will affect you
16. slowly release the latch knob Pin Handgrip 2n 2 Hold the frame firmly with both hands and lower it to the floor To decrease the possibility of injury bend your legs and keep your back straight 20 TROUBLESHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below Find the symptom that applies and follow the steps listed If further assistance is needed please see the front cover of this manual PROBLEM The power does not turn on SOLUTION PROBLEM SOLUTION PROBLEM SOLUTION a The power turns off during use a C d Check the reset off circuit breaker located on the frame near the Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor and that the surge suppressor is plugged into a properly grounded outlet see page 10 Use only a single outlet surge suppres sor that meets all of the specifications described on page 10 Important The treadmill is not com patible with GFCI equipped outlets Make sure that the key is inserted into the console power cord If the breaker protrudes as shown the circuit breaker has tripped To reset the circuit breaker wait for five minutes and then press the breaker back in Check the reset off circuit breaker see the drawing above If the circuit breaker has tripped wait for five minutes and then press the switch back in Make sure that the power cord is plugged in If the power cord is pl
17. will regularly compare your heart rate to the target heart rate setting for the current segment If your heart rate is too far below or above the target heart rate setting the speed of the walking belt will automatically increase or decrease to bring your heart rate closer to the target heart rate set ting If the speed or incline setting is too high or too low at any time during the program you can adjust the setting with the speed or incline buttons However when the console compares your heart rate to the target heart rate setting the speed of the treadmill may automatically change to bring your heart rate closer to the target heart rate setting If your pulse is not detected during the program the letters PLS will flash in the Calories Pulse display and the speed of the treadmill may auto matically decrease If this occurs see the instruc tions included with the optional chest pulse sen sor 17 To stop the program at any time press the Stop button To restart the program press the Start but ton or the speed button The walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph When the console com pares your heart rate to the target heart rate set ting the speed and or incline of the treadmill may automatically change to bring your heart rate closer to the target heart rate setting Monitor your progress with the displays See step 5 on pages 12 and 13 Turn on the fan if desired See step 7 on page 13 When y
18. your age near the bottom of the chart ages are rounded off to the nearest ten years Next find the three numbers above your age The three numbers define your train ing zone The lower two numbers are recommended heart rates for fat burning the highest number is the recommended heart rate for aerobic exercise Fat Burning To burn fat effectively you must exercise at a relatively low intensity level for a sustained period of time During the first few minutes of exercise your body uses easily accessible carbohydrate calories for en ergy Only after the first few minutes does your body begin to use stored a ca ores for energy If your goal is to burn fat adjust the speed or incline of the tread mill until your heart rate is near the lowest number in your training zone For maximum fat burning adjust the speed or incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the middle number in your training zone Aerobic Exercise If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular sys tem your exercise must be aerobic Aerobic exercise is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time This increases the demand on the heart to pump blood to the muscles and on the lungs to oxygenate the blood For aerobic exercise adjust the speed or incline of the treadmill until your heart rate is near the highest number in your training zone WORKOUT GUIDELINES Each workout should include the following thr
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20. PRO FORM O 75 Ade i PFTL91206 0 U S E R S MA N U A L Write the serial number in the space above for future reference Serial Number Decal QUESTIONS As a manufacturer we are com mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction If you have questions or if parts are damaged or missing PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTLY CALL TOLL FREE 1 888 533 1333 Mon Fri 6 a m 6 p m MST ON THE WEB www proformservice com 44 CAUTION Read all precautions and instruc O tions in this manual before using www proform com this equipment Save this man ual for future reference new products prizes fitness tips and much more PRO FORm 75 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 5 sv tira dd I a ii 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN iii i 5 ASSEMBLY E ido a 6 TREADMILL OPERATION ri kers er CH RR rre era Wea E a ea 10 HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL 0 000 ccc rr 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 2 45 53 bathed a ne ha ceci daa 21 EXERCISE GUIDELINES ariani anite FE Rea EUR aan wc leeches a 23 PARTLS Td tie ind ar alae cn ik areca Gree Ae a went ata eh atl Olaf IA 26 EXPLODED DRAWING 45 RC CT amas dock MGR TRU ded n RANG e OE UR RC RC ah 28 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS sellers Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY seca sa ape REP EROERS e a EROR Ue TRAD 2 d
21. d treadmill perfor mance may decrease and the walking belt may be permanently damaged Remove the key and UN PLUG THE POWER CORD Using the included hex key turn both rear roller bolts counterclockwise 1 4 of a turn When the walking belt is properly tightened you should be able to lift each edge of the walking belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking platform Be careful to keep the walking belt centered Then plug in the power cord insert the key and run the treadmill for a Rear Roller Bolts few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened c If the walking belt still slows when walked on please see the front cover of this manual PROBLEM The walking belt is off center or slips when walked on SOLUTION a If the walking belt is off center first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD If the walking belt has shifted to the left use the hex key to turn the left rear roller bolt clockwise 1 2 of a turn if the walking belt has shifted to the right turn the left bolt counterclockwise 1 2 of a turn Be careful not to overtighten the walking belt Plug in the power cord insert the key and run the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is centered b If the walking belt slips when walked on first remove the key and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD Using the hex key turn both rear roller bolts clockwise 1 4 of a turn When the walking belt is correctly tightened you should be able to lift each edge of t
22. e tread mill is moved or stored Reduce incline to its lowest level before folding treadmill into storage position Never allow children on or around treadmill Remove key when not in use Keep clothing fingers and hair away from moving belt Never try to adjust or fix the belt while it is moving Always wear athletic shoes while operating treadmill BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM 975 treadmill The 975 treadmill offers an impressive array of features designed to make your workouts at home more enjoyable and effective And when you re not exercising the unique 975 treadmill can be folded up requiring less than half the floor space of other treadmills For your benefit read this manual carefully before you use the treadmill If you have questions after reading this manual please see the front cover of this manual To help us assist you note the product model Book Holder number and serial number before contacting us The model number of the treadmill is PFTL91206 0 The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the treadmill see the front cover of this manual for the lo cation To avoid a registration fee for any service needed under warranty you must register the treadmill at www proformservice com registration Before reading further please review the drawing below and familiarize yourself with the labeled parts
23. ee parts A Warm up Start each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching and light exercise A proper warm up in creases your body temperature heart rate and circula tion in preparation for exercise Training Zone Exercise After warming up increase the intensity of your exercise until your pulse is in your training zone for 20 to 60 minutes During the first few weeks of your exercise program do not keep your pulse in your training zone for longer than 20 minutes Breathe regularly and deeply as you exercise never hold your breath A Cool down Finish each workout with 5 to 10 min utes of stretching to cool down This will increase the flexibility of your muscles and will help prevent post ex ercise problems EXERCISE FREQUENCY To maintain or improve your condition complete three workouts each week with at least one day of rest be tween workouts After a few months you may com plete up to five workouts each week if desired The key to success is to make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life 23 SUGGESTED STRETCHES The correct form for several basic stretches is shown at the right Move slowly as you stretch never bounce 1 Toe Touch Stretch Stand with your knees bent slightly and slowly bend forward from your hips Allow your back and shoulders to relax as you reach down toward your toes as far as possible Hold for 15 counts then relax Repeat 3 times Stretches Hamstrings back of
24. grip Then release the latch knob Make sure that the latch knob is fully released so the pin is fully inserted into the hole in the left handgrip Note After a period of use the latch Handgrip housing may need to be adjusted to align the pin with the hole in the left handgrip see assembly step 5 on page 8 To protect the floor or carpet from damage place a mat under the treadmill Keep the treadmill out of direct sunlight Do not leave the treadmill in the stor age position in temperatures above 85 Fahrenheit Handgrip HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL Before moving the treadmill convert the treadmill to the storage position as described above Make sure the pin on CN the latch knob is fully inserted into the hole in the left si handgrip LI 1 Hold the treadmill and place one foot against one of the Y Wi wheels 2 Tilt the treadmill back until it rolls on the wheels Carefully move the treadmill to the desired location To reduce the risk of injury use extreme caution while moving the treadmill Do not attempt to move the treadmill over an uneven surface 3 Place one foot against one of the wheels and carefully lower the treadmill until the base is resting in the storage position 19 HOW TO LOWER THE TREADMILL FOR USE 1 Hold the treadmill frame firmly with your left hand Pull the latch knob to the right Pivot the frame down until the pin on the latch knob is below the handgrip Then
25. he Personal Trainer Programs button re peatedly until one of the twelve preset program indicators lights When a preset program is selected the maximum speed setting of the program will flash in the Speed display for a few seconds the maximum in cline setting will flash in the Distance Incline dis play and the program time will appear in the Time Pace display In addition a profile of the speed settings of the program will scroll across the matrix Press the Start button to start the program A moment after the button is pressed the tread mill will automatically adjust to the first speed and incline settings of the program Hold the handrails and begin walking Each program is divided into 30 one minute seg ments One speed setting and one incline setting are programmed for each segment Note The same speed setting and or incline setting may be programmed for two or more consecutive seg ments The speed setting for the first segment will be shown in the flashing Current Segment col umn of the matrix The incline settings are not shown in the matrix The speed settings for Current Segment 14 the next four segments are shown in the columns to the right When only three seconds remain in the first seg ment of the program both the Current Segment column and the column to the right will flash and a series of tones will sound If the speed and or in cline of the treadmill is abou
26. he key and then reinsert it 3 Start the walking belt To start the walking belt press the Start button the speed button or one of the ten numbered Quick Speed buttons 12 If the Start button or the speed button is pressed the walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph As you exercise change the speed of the walking belt as desired by pressing the speed and buttons Each time a button is pressed the speed setting will change by 0 1 mph if a button is held down the speed setting will change in in crements of 0 5 mph Note After the buttons are pressed it may take a moment for the walking belt to reach the selected speed setting If one of the ten numbered Quick Speed buttons is pressed the walking belt will gradually increase in speed until it reaches the selected speed setting To stop the walking belt press the Stop button To restart the walking belt press the Start button the speed button or one of the ten numbered Quick Speed buttons Change the incline of the treadmill as desired To change the incline of the treadmill press the incline increase and de crease buttons or one of O DISTANCE INCLINE the ten numbered Quick Incline buttons Each time the incline increase or decrease button is pressed the incline will change by 0 5 If one of the ten numbered Quick Incline buttons is pressed the treadmill will adjust to the selected incline setting Note After the buttons are pressed
27. he walking belt 3 to 4 inches off the walking platform Be careful to keep the walking belt centered Then plug in the power cord insert the key and walk on the treadmill for a few minutes Repeat until the walking belt is properly tightened 22 EXERCISE GUIDELINES A WARNING Before beginning this or any exercise program consult your physi cian This is especially important for individu als over the age of 35 or individuals with pre existing health problems The pulse sensor is not a medical device Various factors including the user s move ment may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings The pulse sensor is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general The following guidelines will help you to plan your ex ercise program For more detailed exercise informa tion obtain a reputable book or consult your physician EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or to strengthen your cardiovascular system the key to achieving the desired results is to exercise with the proper intensity The proper intensity level can be found by using your heart rate as a guide The chart below shows recom mended heart rates for fat burning and aerobic exercise HEART RATE TRAINING ZONES AEROBIC 165 155 145 140 130 125 115 MAX FAT BURN 145 138 130 125 118 110 103 FAT BURN 125 120 115 110 105 95 90 Age 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 To find the proper heart rate for you first find
28. ntact a qualified elec trician to determine if the outlet box cover is grounded before using an adapter A WARNING CEDE gt PERSONAL TRAINER PROGR Ond rur 3 LO CALORIES O PULSE SEE LI HEART RATE CONTROL PROGRAMS E IAI QUICK SPEED AAA FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE The treadmill console offers an impressive array of features designed to make your workouts more effec tive and enjoyable When the manual mode of the console is selected the speed and incline of the treadmill can be changed with the touch of a button As you exercise the console will display instant exercise feedback You can even mea sure your heart rate using the handgrip pulse sensor or the optional chest pulse sensor see page 18 In addition the console offers twelve preset programs Each program automatically controls the speed and in cline of the treadmill as it guides you through an effec tive workout 11 Two heart rate programs are also offered Each pro gram automatically adjusts the speed and incline of the treadmill to keep your heart rate near a target heart rate while you exercise To use the manual mode of the console follow the steps beginning on page 12 To use a preset pro gram see page 14
29. ntended for in home use 23 DANG ER Always unplug the power only Do not use the treadmill in any cord immediately after use before cleaning commercial rental or institutional setting the treadmill and before performing the main A WARN NG Before beginning this or any exercise program consult your physician This is especially important for persons over the age of 35 or persons with pre existing health problems Read all instructions before using ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The decals shown here have been placed on the treadmill If a decal is missing or if it is not legible call the toll free telephone number on the front cover of this manual and order a free replacement decal Apply the decal in the location shown Note The decals are not shown at actual size KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM THIS AREA WHILE THE TREADMILL IS IN OPERATION Protect yourself and others from risk of serious injury Read the user s manual and Y Stand only on the side rails when starting or stopping treadmill Change speed in small increments Hold handrails to prevent falling and always wear the safety clip while operating treadmill Stop if you feel faint dizzy or short of reath Fully engage storage latch befor
30. ou are finished exercising remove the key from the console See step 7 on page 15 THE INFORMATION MODE DEMO MODE The console features an information mode that keeps track of the total distance that the walking belt has moved and the total number of hours that the treadmill has been used The information mode also allows you to switch the console from miles to kilometers In addi tion the information mode allows you to turn on and turn off the demo mode To select the information mode hold down the Stop button while inserting the key into the console and then release the Stop button When the information mode is selected the following information will be shown An E for English miles or an M for metric kilometers will appear in the Speed dis play Press the speed but ton to change the unit of measurement if desired The Distance Incline display will show the total number of miles or kilometers that the walking belt has moved The Time Pace display will show the total number of hours the treadmill has been used 18 IMPORTANT The Calories Pulse display should be blank If a d appears in the display the console is in the demo mode This mode is intended to be used only when a treadmill is displayed in a store When the console is in the demo mode the power cord can be plugged in the key can be removed from the console and the displays and indicators on the console will au tomatically
31. r exercise heart rate 1 Put on the optional chest pulse sensor You must wear the optional chest pulse sensor see page 18 to use a heart rate program 2 Insert the key into the console See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12 3 Select a heart rate program To select a heart rate program press the Heart Rate Control Programs button once or twice until one of the two heart rate program indicators lights If the first heart rate program is selected a profile of the target heart rate settings of the program will scroll across the matrix If the second heart rate program is se lected a pulse symbol will scroll across the matrix E Enter a target heart rate setting If the first heart rate program is selected the maximum target heart rate setting of the program will flash in the O CALORIES 9 PULSE Calories Pulse display If desired press the in crease and decrease buttons beside the Enter button to change the maximum target heart rate setting see EXERCISE INTENSITY on page 23 Then press the Enter button Note If the maxi mum target heart rate setting is changed the in tensity level of the entire program will change If the second heart rate program is selected the target heart rate setting for the entire program will flash in the Calories Pulse display If desired press the increase and decrease buttons beside the Enter button to change the target heart rate setting
32. roduct if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Your treadmill like any other type of sophisticated electronic equipment can be seriously damaged by sudden voltage changes in your home s power Voltage surges spikes and noise interference can result from weather conditions or from other appliances being turned on or off To decrease the possibility of your treadmill being damaged always use a surge suppressor with your treadmill see drawing 1 at the right To purchase a surge suppressor see your local PROFORM dealer or call the toll free telephone number on the front cover of this man ual and order part number 146148 or see your local electronics store Use only a single outlet surge suppressor that is UL 1449 listed as a transient voltage surge sup pressor TVSS The surge suppressor must have a UL suppressed voltage rating of 400 volts or less and a minimum surge dissipation of 450 joules The surge suppressor must be electrically rated for 120 volts AC and 15 amps There must be a moni toring light on the surge suppressor to indicate whether it is functioning properly Failure to use a properly functioning surge suppressor could result in damage to the control system of the treadmill If the control system is damaged the walking belt may change speed accelerate or stop unexpect edly which may result in a fall and serious injury This product must be grounded If it sho
33. s responsibility For in home service the customer will be responsible for a minimal trip charge This warranty does not extend to any product or damage to a product caused by or attributable to freight damage abuse misuse im proper or abnormal usage or repairs not provided by an ICON authorized service center products used for commercial or rental purposes or products used as store display models No other warranty beyond that specifically set forth above is authorized by ICON ICON is not responsible or liable for indirect special or consequential damages arising out of or in con nection with the use or performance of the product or damages with respect to any economic loss loss of property loss of revenues or profits loss of enjoyment or use costs of removal or installation or other consequential damages of whatsoever nature Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of in cidental or consequential damages Accordingly the above limitation may not apply to you The warranty extended hereunder is in lieu of any and all other warranties and any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in its scope and duration to the terms set forth herein Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts Accordingly the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state ICO
34. s wees Back Cover PROFORM is a registered trademark of ICON IP Inc 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS A WARN ING 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 Itis the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequately informed of all warnings and precautions 2 Usethe treadmill only as described in this manual 3 Place the treadmill on a level surface with at least eight feet of clearance behind it and two feet on each side Do not place the treadmill on any surface that blocks air openings To protect the floor or carpet from damage place a mat under the treadmill 4 Keep the treadmill indoors away from mois ture and dust Do not put the treadmill in a garage or covered patio or near water 5 Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol products are used or oxygen is administered 6 Keep children under the age of 12 and pets away from the treadmill at all times 7 The treadmill should not be used by persons weighing more than 250 pounds Never allow more than one person on the treadmill at a time 8 Wear appropriate exercise clothes when using the treadmill Do not wear loose clothes that could become caught in the treadmill Athletic support clothes are recommended for both men and women A ways wear ath letic shoes Never use the treadmill with bare feet wearing
35. shows the approximate number of calories you have burned The dis play will also show your heart rate when you use the handgrip pulse sen Sor or the optional chest pulse sensor The display will change from one number to the other every few seconds Time Pace display When the manual mode is selected this display will show the elapsed time and your current pace pace is shown in minutes per mile The display will change from one number to the other every few seconds When a program is selected except for the sec ond heart rate program the display will show the time remaining in the program rather than the elapsed time what E O TIME O PACE To reset the displays press the Stop button re move the key and then reinsert the key 13 Measure your heart rate if desired Note If you use the handgrip pulse sensor and the optional chest pulse sensor at the same time the console will not display your heart rate accu rately Before using the handgrip pulse sensor first remove the sheets of clear plastic from the metal contacts on the pulse bar In addition make sure that your hands are clean To use the handgrip pulse sensor stand on the foot rails and hold the pulse bar with your palms on the metal contacts Avoid moving your hands When your pulse is detected two dashes will appear in the Calories Pulse display and then your heart rate will be shown For the most
36. sing Left Cup Holder Top Photo Switch Bolt Right Handgrip Bottom Book Holder Screw Isolator Plate Screw Incline Motor Wire Harness Isolator Housing Optic Disk Right Foot Rail Console Fan Console Fan Housing Center Isolator Key Clip 1 4 Star Washer Isolator Cap Access Door Console Back Tie Holder Releasable Tie Plastic Tie Extension Leg Endcap Base Pad Key No Qty 101 102 108 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 118 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 AA tl Ss St y PHD PY Description Lift Frame Bolt Hairpin Cotter Incline Motor Bolt Lower Hood Decal Plate Extension Leg Wheel Housing Wheel Bolt Wheel Upright Pulse Bar Incline Motor Bolt Upper 4 Bolt Left Endcap Insert Reset Off Circuit Breaker 5 32 Hex Key Right Handgrip Top Motor Bracket Photo Switch Nut Front Roller Adj Bolt Front Roller Pulley Key No Qty 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 dk db Hb db db Gb AA ANAS n ss st BPO Description Round Base Pad 5 16 x 1 Bolt Handrail Left Handgrip Top Left Handgrip Bottom Right Endcap Insert Roller Frame Ground Wire Console Frame Screw Front Roller Bushing 6 Blue Wire 2 F 10 Blue Wire 2 F 8 Blue Wire M F 10 Black Wire M F 12 Red Wire M F 8 Green Wire F Ring User s Manual These parts are not illustrated Specifications are subject to change
37. t to change the Speed display and or the Distance Incline display will flash to alert you When the first segment ends a speed settings will move one column to the left The speed setting for the second segment will then be shown in the flashing Current Segment column and the treadmill will automatically adjust to the speed and incline settings for the second segment Note If all of the indicators in the Current Segment column are lit after the speed settings have moved to the left he speed settings may move downward so that only the highest indicators appear in the matrix If some of the indicators in the Current Segment column are not lit when the speed set tings move to the left again the speed settings will move back up The program will continue in this way until the speed setting for the last segment is shown in the Current Segment column and the last segment ends The walking belt will then slow to a stop If the speed or incline setting is too high or too low at any time during the program you can manually override the setting by pressing the speed or in cline buttons Every few times a speed button is pressed an additional indicator will light or darken in the Current Segment column If any of the columns to the right of the Current Segment col umn have the same number of lit indicators as the Current Segment column an additional indicator may light or darken in those columns as well Note When the next segment of the
38. ugged in unplug it wait for five minutes and then plug it back in Remove the key from the console Reinsert the key into the console If the treadmill still will not run see the front cover of this manual The displays of the console do not function properly a Remove the key from the console and UNPLUG THE POWER CORD With the help of another person carefully tip the Uprights 109 down as shown Remove the four 3 4 Screws 6 Note A phillips screwdriver with a shaft at least 5 long is required With the help of another person carefully raise the Uprights 109 as shown Carefully pivot the Hood 39 off 21 Locate the Reed Switch 24 and the Magnet 18 on the left side of the Pulley 120 Turn the Pulley until 1 8 i the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch Make 43 jj 1 120 sure that the gap between the Magnet and the IA Reed Switch is about 1 8 If necessary loosen the 24 18 Screw 43 move the Reed Switch slightly and then retighten the Screw Then reattach the hood not Top shown making sure that each screw is in the hole View from which it was removed Run on the treadmill for a few minutes to check for a correct speed reading PROBLEM The walking belt slows when walked on SOLUTION a Use only a single outlet surge suppressor that meets all of the specifications described on page 10 b If the walking belt is overtightene
39. uld malfunc tion or break down grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec 10 tric shock This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug Plug the power cord into a surge suppressor and plug the surge suppressor into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Important The treadmill is not compatible with GFCI equipped outlets This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illus trated in drawing 1 below A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in drawing 2 may be used to connect the surge suppressor to a 2 pole receptacle as shown in drawing 2 if a properly grounded outlet is not available Grounded Outlet Box Surge Suppressor Grounding Pin Grounding Pin Grounded Outlet Grounding Plug Grounded Outlet Box Adapter Surge Suppressor Metal Screw The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet drawing 1 can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place by a metal screw Some 2 pole receptacle outlet box covers are not grounded Co
40. without notice 27 EXPLODED DRAWING A Model No PFTL91206 0 R0906A R0906A EXPLODED DRAWING B Model No PFTL91206 0 EXPLODED DRAWING C Model No PFTL91206 0 R0906A EXPLODED DRAWING D Model No PFTL91206 0 R0906A ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts please see the front cover of this manual To help us assist you be prepared to provide the following information the MODEL NUMBER of the product PFTL91206 0 e the NAME of the product PROFORM 975 treadmill the SERIAL NUMBER of the product see the front cover of this manual e the KEY NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of the part s see the PART LIST and EXPLODED DRAWING on pages 26 to 31 LIMITED WARRANTY ICON Health amp Fitness Inc ICON warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service conditions The drive motor is warranted for twelve 12 years after the date of purchase Parts and labor are warranted for ninety 90 days after the date of purchase This warranty extends only to the original purchaser ICON s obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at ICON s option the product through one of its authorized service centers All re pairs for which warranty claims are made must be pre authorized by ICON If the product is shipped to a service center freight charges to and from the service center will be the customer
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