PRO-FORM 5 4 5 $ HeartRateControl Model No. 831.294250 Serial No. Write the serial number in the space above for future reference. TREADMILL EXERCISER User's Manual Serial Number Decal • Assembly • Operation ° Maintenance • Part List and Drawing Sears, Roebuck and Co.
PRO-FORM 5 4 5 s HeartRateControl TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ................................................................. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................................................................... ASSEMBLY ............................................................................... TREADMILL OPERATION ................................................................... HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL .................................................. TROUBLESHOOTING ..
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 3
The decals shown have been placed on your treadmill. If a decal is missing, or if it is not legible, please call toll-free 1-800-999-3756 and order a free replacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown. Note: The decals are not shown at actual size. KEEPHANDSAND FEETAWAY FROMTHISAREAWHILETHE TREADMILLIS INOPERATION. 4 Protectyourselfand 3thersfrom riskofserious njury.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selectingthe revolutionaryPROFORM ® 545s treadmill.The PROFORM 545s treadmillcombines advanced technologywith innovativedesign to help you get the mostfrom your exercise programin the convenience and privacyof your home.And when you're not exercising,the uniquePROFORM 545s treadmillcan be folded up, requidnglessthan half the floorspace of other treadmills. using the treadmill. If you have questionsafter reading this manual, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®(1-800-469-4663).
ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two persons. Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not disposeof the packing materialsuntil assembly is completed. Note: The undersideof the treadmillwalking belt is coated with high-performanca lubricant.During shipping,a small amount of lubricantmay be transferred to the top of the walking belt or the shippingcarton. This is a normal conditionand does not affect treadmill performance.
2. Remove the plastic ties and the wood brace from the Uprights (109). I2 Identify the left handrail, which has a hole in the indicated location, and the right handrail. Hold the right handrail near the right Updght (109), and insert the Wire Harness (83) into the large hole in the right handrail and out of the upper end as shown. 122 Brace Left Next, hold the right handrail against the right Upright (109), and hand tighten a 4" Bolt (112) into the right Upright and the lower end of the right handrail.
4. With the help of a second person, carefullytip the Uprights (109) down to the position shown. Make sure that the Extension Legs (128) remain in the Uprights. Press the two Base Endcaps (99) into the base of the Uprights (109). See the inset drawing. Make sure that the angle of each Endcap matches the angle of the Upright. Attach each Extension Leg (128) with two 3/4" Tek Screws (47) and a Round Base Pad (67) as shown. (Note: Attach the lower Screw [without the Round Base Pad] first.
If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (see page 23), follow the steps below to install the receiver and the short jumper wire included with the chest pulse sensor. 1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. Remove the indicated3/4" Screw (6) and the Access Door (94) from the back of the Console Back (95). 95 2. Connect the wire on the receiver (A) to the indicated wire extending from the Console Back (95). Remove the paper from the adhesive pad on the back of the receiver.
TREADMILL OPERATION THE PERFORMANT LUBE TM WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with PERFORMANT LUBETM, a high-performancelubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply silicone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking platform. Such substances will deteriorate the walking belt and cause excessive wear. HOWTO PLUG IN THE POWER CORD an equipment-groundingconductorand a grounding plug.
QUICK W_NINC: i Note: If there is a sheet of clear plastic on the console, remove the plastic. FEATURES START Key OF THE CONSOLE The treadmillconsole offers an impressive array of features that help you get the most from your workouts. 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.
_lPlug B B in the power cord (see page 10). Locate the reset/off circuit breaker near the power cord. Make sure that the circuit breaker is in the reset position. ._ Reset Position Stand on the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip attached to the key (see the drawing on page 11) and slide the cliponto the waistband of your clothes. Next, route the cord attached to the clip under the handgrip pulse sensor, and insertthe key into the console.
Speed display--This display shows the speed of the walking belt. /,_1 I._ 1 SPEEO-'* --' II J MPH B To use the handgrip pulsesensor, first make sure that your hands are clean. Next, stand on the foot rails and hold the pulse bar with Contacts 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.
The speed settingfor the first segment is shownin the flashing Current Segment column of the matrix. (The incline settings are not shown in the matrix.) The speed settings for the next four segments are shown in the columns to the right. _11 Insert the key fully into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page 12. F_ Setect one of the preset programs. When the key is inserted, the manual mode will be selected.
To stop the programat any time, press the Stop button. The Time/Pace display will begin to flash. To restartthe program, pressthe Start button or the Speed increase button.The walking belt will begin to move at 1 mph.When the next segment of the programbegins,the treadmillwill automatically adjust to the speed and incline settingsfor the next segment. r_Turn See step 7 on page 13, B When you are finished exercising, remove the key from the console.
During heart rate programs, the matrix will show a movinggraphic that representsyour heart rate. Each time a heartbeat is detected, an additionalpeak will appear. I_1 Enter your age. When a heart rate program is selected, the word "AGE" and the current age settingwill flash O CALORIES 0 PULSE in the Calories/Pulse display. If you have already entered your age, simplypress the Enter button. If you have not entered your age, press the increase and decrease buttons beside the Enter button to enter your age.
B Press the Start button or the Speed increase button to start the program. 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, each time the console compares your heart rate to the current target heart rate, the speed and/or incline of the treadmill may automatically change to bring your heart rate closer to the target heart rate.
HOW TO CONNECT To use iFIT.com CDs, the treadmillmust be connected to your portableCD player, portable stereo, home stereo, or computerwith CD player. See pages 18 and 19 for connectinginstructions•To use iFIT.com videocassettes, the treadmill mustbe connected to your VCR. See page 20 for connecting instructions. To use iFIT.com programs directly from our intemet site, the treadmill must be connected to your home computer. See page 19 for connecting instructions.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is being used, see instruction B. Note: If your computer has a 3.5ram LINE OUT jack, see instruction A. If your computer has only a PHONES jack, sea instruction B. A. Plug one end of the audio cable into the jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord. Plug the other end of the cable into the included adapter.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is being used, see instruction B. If you have a TV with a built-in VCR, see instruction B. If your VCR is connected to your home stereo, see HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO on page 19. A. Plug one end of the audio cable intothe jack on the front of the treadmill near the power cord. Plug the other end of the cable into the included adapter.
If the speed or incline settings are too high or too low, you can manually override the settings at any time by pressing the Speed or Incline buttons on the console. However, when the next "chirp" is heard, the speed andlor incline will change to the next settings of the CD or video program. To stop the walking belt at any time, press the Stop button on the console. The Time/Pace display will begin to flash. To restart the program, press the Start button or the Speed increase button.
Hold the handrails, step ontothe walking belt, and begin walking. During the program, an electronic "chirping" sound will alert you when the speed and/or incline of the treadmill is aboutto change. CAUTION: Always listen for the "chirp" and be prepared for speed andlor incline changes. To use programs from our Web site, the treadmill must be connected to your home computer. See HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER on page 19. In addition, you must have an intemet connection and an internet service provider.
THE INFORMATION MODE/DEMO MODE THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR The console features an information mode that keeps track of total number of miles 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 addition, the information mode allows you to turn on and turn off the demo mode. An optional chest pulse sensor adds even more features to the console.
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 this is not done, the treadmill may be permanently damaged. 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 locationsshown at the right. To decrease the possibility of injury, bend your legs and keep your back straight.
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 treadmill down until the pin on the latch knob is below the handgrip. Slowly release the latch knob. Pin Knob Handgri_ li_'_Frarne 2. Hold the treadmill firmly with both hands, and lower the treadmill to the floor. To decrease the possibility of injury, bend your legs and keep your back straight.
TROUBLESHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the simple steps below. Find the symptom that applies, and follow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, call toll-free 1-80O-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663). PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge suppressor,and that the surge suppressor is plugged into a properlygroundedoutlet (see page 10).
Locate the Reed Switch (24) and the Magnet (18) on the left side of the Pulley (120). Turn the Pulley until the Magnet is aligned with the Reed Switch. Make sure that the gap between the Magnet and the Reed Switch is about 118". If necessary, loosen the Screw (25), move the Reed Switch slightly,and then retighten the Screw. Reattach the Hood (not shown). Make sure that the Screws are returned to the correct holes (see drawingA). Run on the treadmillfor a few minutes to check for a correctspeed reading.
EXERCISE GUIDELINES ergy. Only after the first few minutes does yourbody begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal is to burn fat, adjust the speed or incline of the treadmill 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 strengthenyour cardiovascularsystem, your exercise must be "aerobic.
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 slightlyand 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 knees and back. 2. Hamstring Stretch Sit with one leg extended.
PART LISTmModel NO. 831.294250 R1003A To locate the parts listed below, refer to the EXPLODED DRAWING attached in the center of this manual. KeyNo. Qty.
Key No. Qty. 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 4 2 3 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 4 4 2 1 Description Base Pad Clevis Pin Hairpin Cotter Rear Roller Star Washer Decal Plate Outlet Plate Wheel Housing Wheel Bolt Wheel Upright Pulse Bar Incline Motor Bolt 4" Bolt Cap Decal 112"Ground Screw 5/16" Allen Wrench iFIT.com Cable Motor Bracket Front Endcap Washer Front Roller Adj.
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