ProForm 831.290841 Home Gym User Manual
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1. For aerobic exercise adjust your pace until your heart rate is near the high est number in your training zone It may also be help ful to set the dials on the resistance cylinders at level 5 6 7 or 8 Strength Training To strengthen and tone your muscles you must exer cise your muscles at a moderate to high percentage of their capacity Set the dials on the resistance cylinders at level 9 10 11 or 12 HOW TO MEASURE YOUR HEART RATE To measure your heart rate first exercise for at least four minutes Then stop exercising and place two fin O 3 gers on your EL wrist as oT shown Take a six second heartbeat count and multiply the result by 10 to find your heart rate For example if your six second heartbeat count is 14 your heart rate is 140 beats per minute A six second count is used because your heart rate will drop rapidly when you stop exercising Adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is at the desired level You can adjust the intensity of your exercise by adjusting the resistance or by changing your pace WORKOUT GUIDELINES Each workout should include the following three parts A warm up lasting 5 to 10 minutes Begin with slow controlled stretches and progress to more rhythmic stretches to increase the body temperature heart rate and circulation in preparation for strenuous exercise Training zone exercise consisting of 20 to 30 min utes of exercising with2. for storage To fold the AIR WALKER first remove the lock knob from the left leg Next move to the front of the AIR WALKER and place one foot on the round tube Firmly grasp the frame with your hands in the locations indicated below While holding the round tube stationary with your foot pull the top of the AIR WALKER toward you until the uprights fold against the frame Place the AIR WALKER in a location where it cannot fall iS AM Upright CONDITIONING GUIDELINES The following guidelines will help you to plan your exercise program Remember that proper nutrition and adequate rest are essential for successful results WARNING 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 EXERCISE INTENSITY Whether your goal is to burn fat or 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 maximum fat burn ing and cardiovascular aerobic exercise w vu 7 165 M E ai E s 155 M AN oo Burn Mos ss 145 MNA o MEME lt 20 o 140 KA RN PM 5 2 s o MUN i Lo oe 2s es os RRR cos ee 50 60 70 80 g e N O w oO KR oO To find the proper heart ra
3. phillips screwdriver and adjustable wrench 5 l 1 Refer to figure 1a Stand at the front of the AIR WALKER hold the Frame 1 in the indicated locations and raise the AIR WALKER to the position shown Refer to figure 1b Put your foot on the round tube Using your foot pull the round tube toward yourself until the Uprights 5 6 are fully extended Before you proceed with assembly make sure that the Uprights are fully extended and are resting against the stops see figure 1a 2 Slide a Lock Washer 16 onto the Lock Knob 32 Insert the Lock Knob into the hole near the top of the Left Leg 2 Tighten the Lock Knob into the Link Plate 7 3 The Electronic Monitor 9 requires two AA batteries not included Alkaline batteries are recommended Press the tab on the battery cover and remove the battery cover from the Monitor Insert two batteries into the Monitor Make sure that the negative ends of the batteries are touching the springs in the Console Close the battery cover Batteries Battery Cover 4 Connect the Reed Switch Wire 12 to the wire on the Electronic Monitor 9 Feed any excess wire into the Crossbar Cover 19 Press the Monitor onto the Crossbar Cover so the Fasteners 48 on the Monitor snap into the holes in the Crossbar Cover Slide one of the Handles 8 onto the Left Leg 2 Attach the Handle with two Butto
4. TM PRO FORM LOW IMPACT EXERCISER Patent Pending Model No 831 290841 Serial No Write the serial number in the space above for future reference Serial Number Decal HELPLINE 1 800 736 6879 CAUTION Read all precautions and in structions in this manual before a a USER S MANUAL SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS s ene 2 BEFORE OU BEGIN z rretsi A te cele la p A ra e oo gua ka See eee 3 ASSEMBEY as o sankt e kelo ka Ree no STA o ko o a ka bob ese eee 4 HOW TO USE THE AIR WALKER sees ents 6 STORAGE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING s nee eee 8 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES 0 0 0 0 aunan 9 PART LIST 28 2 neen ed dhe Lee et Aa ee ae a ee hd ie Pe Eee eee LAA es 10 EXPLODED DRAWING i ps sp E MAA Go ele I NNN I FG NNO ti ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS s sss sss teens Back Cover FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY p suan ka a kauli Gall a ka kama kula kk LALN Back Cover IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury read the following important precautions before using the AIR WALKER 1 Read all instructions in this manual before 9 Keep hands and feet away from moving parts using the AIR WALKER 10 Do not wear loose clothing that could 2 It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure become caught on the AIR WALKER that all users of the AIR WALKER
5. are adequately informed of all warnings and 11 Always wear athletic shoes for foot protec precautions tion when exercising on the AIR WALKER 3 Use the AIR WALKER only as described in 12 When mounting and dismounting the AIR this manual WALKER adjust the resistance to a high set ting hold the handles firmly and be sure that 4 Place the AIR WALKER on a level surface your body weight is centered directly over the Cover the floor beneath the AIR WALKER to pedals protect the floor or carpet 13 The resistance cylinders become very hot dur 5 Be sure that there are no persons or obsta ing use Allow the resistance cylinders to cool cles in front of or behind the AIR WALKER before touching them When adjusting the resistance touch only the resistance dials 6 Inspect and tighten all parts regularly Replace any worn parts immediately 14 If you feel faint dizzy or short of breath while exercising stop immediately and begin cool 7 Keep children under 12 and pets away from ing down the AIR WALKER at all times 15 The AIR WALKER is intended for home use 8 The AIR WALKER should not be used by per only Do not use the AIR WALKER in any sons weighing more than 250 pounds commercial rental or institutional setting WARNING 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
6. cription 27 1 136612 Right Pedal Cover 28 1 136600 Left Pedal Cover 29 4 013300 8 x 3 4 Screw 30 2 138476 Resistance Cylinder 31 2 133072 Tree Fastener 32 1 136326 Lock Knob 33 2 119994 Button Head Screw 34 6 123116 Upright Endcap 35 1 127896 1 2 x 2 Bolt 36 2 103903 1 2 Axle Cap 37 2 013359 1 2 x 3 3 4 Bolt 38 3 100553 1 2 Nylon Locknut 39 2 014080 1 2 Flat Washer 40 2 013601 Wheel Screw 41 2 012149 3 8 Nylon Locknut 42 2 052014 Wheel 43 2 014132 3 8 Flat Washer 44 1 100151 5 8 Axle Cap 45 2 136836 Frame Endcap 46 8 138271 8 x 1 2 Screw 47 2 136837 Handle Grip 48 2 127597 Double Tree Fastener 49 1 136967 Star Washer 50 4 122794 1 4 Button Head Screw 51 2 138477 3 8 Axle Cap 1 138192 User s Manual Note refers to a non illustrated part Specifications are subject to change without notice See the back cover of this manual for information about ordering replacement parts 41 R0497A No 831 2908 AWING Mode 1 EXPLODED DR Li 1 2 Li i J Pa Te a ge e 1 rago pe l Li vr to i Vi 1 H Li 1 l Li Vi l Li Li Li l Li Li Vi T i 1 1 1 i oy 1 i i e NS 1 b 1 1 27 The model number and serial number of your PROFORM AIR Model No 831 290841 WALKER are listed on a decal attached to the frame See the front cover of this manual to find the location of the decal QUESTIONS All rep
7. de These modes can be individually selected by repeatedly pressing the mode SPEED button The mode indi cators will show which mode has been DIST CAL SCAN selected Make sure that the scan mode is not selected The modes will be selected in the following order speed time distance calories scan The monitor has an auto off feature to turn off the power If the pedals are not moved and the monitor buttons are not pressed for four minutes the power will turn off automatically in order to conserve the batteries To reset the LCD display press the on reset button STORAGE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING Inspect and tighten all parts of the AIR WALKER reg ularly Replace any worn parts immediately The AIR WALKER can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth Keep liquids away from the electronic monitor Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight or the display may be damaged Remove the batteries when storing the AIR WALKER REPLACING THE BATTERIES If the display of the electronic monitor becomes dim or if the monitor does not function properly the batter ies should be replaced To replace the batteries first lift the monitor from the crossbar cover see assembly step 4 on page 5 Make sure that the reed switch wire is fully connected to the wire on the monitor To replace the batteries refer to assembly step 3 on page 4 HOW TO FOLD THE AIR WALKER FOR STORAGE When the AIR WALKER is not in use it can be folded
8. e levels Arrows on the resistance cylinders will show which resistance level is selected Select the same resis tance level on both cylinders SPEED DIST CAL SCAN CAUTION The resistance cylinders become very hot during use Allow the resistance cylinders to cool before touching them When adjusting the resistance touch only the resistance dials MODE ON RESET AUTO OFF 1 LCD display Displays all modes Resistance Dial Mode indicators Show which mode is selected Mode button Selects all modes e On Reset button Turns the power on and resets all modes BATTERY INSTALLATION Before the electronic monitor can be operated two AA batteries must be installed If you have not installed batteries see assembly step 3 on page 4 OPERATING THE ELECTRONIC MONITOR 1 To turn on the power press the on reset button or simply begin exercising on the AIR WALKER The entire display will appear for two seconds The electronic monitor will then be ready for operation 2 Select one of the five modes Scan mode When the power is turned on the scan mode will be selected automatically The scan mode can also be selected by SPEED repeatedly pressing the mode but ton One mode indi cator will DIST CAL SCAN show that the scan mode has been selected and a second mode indi cator will show which mode is currently displayed Speed time distance or calories mo
9. exercising for ten seconds or leg and link plate see assembly step 2 on page 4 longer the time mode will pause until you resume Adjust the resistance to a high setting hold the handles and step onto the pedals The proper form Distance Displays the total number of repetitions for exercising on the AIR WALKER is similar to the you have completed up to 999 The display will then motion of walking move one leg forward as you reset to 0 and continue counting move the other leg back Calories Displays the approximate number of For a full body workout hold the handles as you walk Calories you have burned Note If the resistance is and move your arms and legs in motion with the near the highest or lowest setting the actual number handles and pedals To vary the effect of the exercise Of Calories you have burned will be slightly higher or on your muscles bend your legs slightly instead of lower than the number displayed keeping them straight Scan Displays the speed time distance and calo For a lower body workout rest your hands on the ries modes for approximately 5 seconds each crossbar cover for balance as you move the pedals in a repeating cycle RESISTANCE ADJUSTMENT DIAGRAM OF THE ELECTRONIC MONITOR To vary the intensity of your workout the resistance of the AIR WALKER can be adjusted To change the resistance turn the resistance dials on the resistance cylinders There are twelve different resistanc
10. lacement parts are available for immediate purchase or special order when you visit your nearest SEARS Service Center If you find that To request service or to order parts by telephone call the toll free numbers listed at the left you need help assembling or operating the PROFORM AIR WALKER When requesting help or service or ordering parts please be pre pared to provide the following information a part is missing The NAME OF THE PRODUCT PROFORM AIR WALKER or you need to schedule repair service The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT 831 290841 call our toll free HELPLINE 1 800 736 6879 Monday Saturday 7 am 7 pm The DESCRIPTION OF THE PART see page 10 of this manual Central Time excluding holidays The PART NUMBER OF THE PART see page 10 of this manual REPLACEMENT PARTS If parts become worn and need to be replaced call the following toll free number 1 800 FON PART 1 800 366 7278 FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY For 90 days from the date of purchase if failure occurs due to defect in material or workmanship in this AIR WALKER EXERCISER contact the nearest SEARS Service Center throughout the United States and SEARS will repair or replace the AIR WALKER EXERCISER free of charge This warranty does not apply when the AIR WALKER EXERCISER is used commercially or for rental pur poses This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state
11. n Head Screws 50 and two 1 4 Locknuts 23 Tighten the Locknuts until the Handle cannot move The Handle will be deformed slightly when the Locknuts are properly tightened Attach the other Handle 8 to the Right Leg 8 in the same manner 6 The decal shown at the right is found in the indicated location on the AIR WALKER If the decal is missing or if it is not legible call our Customer Service Department toll free to order a free replacement decal see ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back of this manual Apply the decal in the location shown Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the AIR WALKER Do not allow children on or around machine Keep hands and feet awan from moving parts and contact points Read owner s manual and follow instructions HOW TO USE THE AIR WALKER ELECTRONIC MONITOR MODES CAUTION When mounting and dismounting the AIR WALKER adjust the resistance to a The simple to operate electronic monitor offers high setting hold the handles firmly and be five different modes to provide instant exercise sure that your body weight is centered direct feedback The five modes are described below ly over the pedals Speed Displays the number of repetitions you are performing per minute EXERCISING ON THE AIR WALKER Time Displays the length of time you have exer Make sure that the lock knob is tightened into the left cised Note If you stop
12. te for you first find your age near the bottom of the chart ages are rounded off to the nearest ten years Next look above your age and find the three numbers in light grey boxes The three numbers are your training zone The lowest number is the recommended heart rate for fat burning the middle number is the recommended heart rate for maximum fat burning the highest number is the rec ommended heart rate for aerobic exercise Fat Burning 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 gy Only after the first few minutes of exercise does your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy If your goal is to burn fat adjust your pace until your heart rate is near the lowest number in your training zone as you exercise It may also be helpful to set the dials on the resistance cylinders at level 1 2 3 or 4 For maximum fat burning adjust your pace until your heart rate is near the middle number in your training zone as you exercise 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
13. to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO DEPT 817WA HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 Part No 138192 G01290 C R0497A Printed in USA 1997 Sears Roebuck and Co
14. using SEARS assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the innovative PROFORM AIR WALKER The AIR WALKER blends advanced engineering with contemporary styling to provide you with a no impact total body workout in the conve nience and privacy of your own home For your benefit read this manual carefully before using the AIR WALKER If you have additional questions please call our toll free HELPLINE at 1 800 736 6879 Monday through Saturday 7 a m until 7 p m Central Time excluding holidays To help us assist you please note the product model number and serial number before calling The model number is 831 290841 The serial number can be found on a decal attached to the AIR WALKER see the front cover of this manual for the location of the decal Before reading further please review the drawing below and familiarize yourself with the parts that are labeled Electronic Monitor Crossbar Cover Lock Knob Round Tube Handle Resistance Dial Resistance Cylinder Upright ASSEMBLY Place all parts of the AIR WALKER in a cleared area and remove the packing materials Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed Read through all assembly steps before you begin Assembly requires the included allen wrench and your own
15. your heart rate in your training zone A cool down with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching Thorough stretching helps to offset problems caused PART LIST Model No 831 290841 Key Part No Qty No Description 1 1 NSP Frame 2 1 136462 Left Leg 3 1 138463 Right Leg 4 1 138464 Rocker Arm 5 1 187827 Left Upright 6 1 186822 Right Upright 7 1 138490 Link Plate 8 2 138465 Handle 9 1 130165 Electronic Monitor 10 1 016028 Adhesive Tool Clip 11 1 138466 Magnet 12 1 131101 Reed Switch Wire 13 2 138468 Link Arm 14 2 NSP Link Arm Joint 15 4 138469 Small Bronze Bushing 16 1 110468 Lock Washer 17 4 138488 Large Bronze Bushing 18 1 138470 D Bushing 19 1 138471 Crossbar Cover 20 1 138472 Left Leg Cover 21 1 138473 Right Leg Cover 22 2 136603 Axle Cover 23 4 012139 1 4 Locknut 24 1 138550 Left Axle Spacer 25 1 138474 Right Axle Spacer 26 2 138475 Rocker Arm Spacer when you stop exercising suddenly Stretching for increased flexibility is also most effective after exercis ing A proper cool down should leave you relaxed and comfortably tired EXERCISE FREQUENCY To maintain or improve your condition plan three workouts each week with at least one day of rest between workouts After a few months of regular exer cise you may complete up to five workouts each week if desired Remember the key to success is make exercise a regular and enjoyable part of your everyday life R0497A Key Part No Qty No Des
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