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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on your abdominal exerciser before using your abdominal exerciser. ICON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product. 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the abdominal exerciser are adequately informed of all precautions. 8.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for selecting the PROFORM® AB GLIDER SPORT abdominal exerciser. The versatile AB GLIDER SPORT abdominal exerciser is designed to help you develop your core muscles, improve your muscle tone, achieve a shapelier gure, and increase your overall tness. after reading this manual, please see the front cover of this manual. To help us assist you, note the product model number and serial number before contacting us.
PART IDENTIFICATION CHART Use the drawings below to identify the small parts needed for assembly. The number in parentheses below each drawing is the key number of the part, from the PART LIST near the end of this manual. The number following the key number is the quantity needed for assembly. Note: If a part is not in the hardware kit, check to see if it has been preassembled. Extra parts may be included.
ASSEMBLY • To hire an authorized service technician to assemble the abdominal exerciser, call 1-800-445-2480. • In addition to the included tool(s), assembly requires the following tools: • Assembly requires two persons. one Phillips screwdriver • Place all parts in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until you nish all assembly steps. one adjustable wrench Assembly may be easier if you have a set of wrenches.
3. Orient the Front Leg (26) and the Front Stabilizer (4) as shown. 3 26 Attach the Front Leg (26) to the Front Stabilizer (4) with four M8 x 15mm Screws (29) and four M8 Washers (34). Start all four Screws, and then tighten them. 34 29 4 29 4. Attach the Front Leg (26) to the Main Frame (1) with two M8 x 15mm Screws (29), two M8 Split Washers (24), and two M8 Washers (34). Start both Screws, and then tighten them.
5. Orient the Knee Pad (7) and the Carriage (6) as shown. 5 Attach the Knee Pad (7) to the Carriage (6) with four M6 x 15mm Button Screws (28) and four M6 Washers (35). 7 Wide End 6 Welded Bar 35 35 28 28 6. Orient the Carriage (6) as shown. Slide the Carriage onto the Pivot Frame (3).
7. Move the Carriage (6) to the position shown, and align the indicated hole in the Carriage with the corresponding hole (not shown) in the Pivot Frame (3). 7 Insert the Pin (27) into the Carriage (6) and the Pivot Frame (3). 16 Then, tighten the Stop (16) into the Pivot Frame (3). Hole 3 8. Attach the Right Handlebar (5) and the Left Handlebar (9) to the Handlebar Brace (37) with two M8 x 145mm Bolts (30), four M8 Curved Washers (39), and two M8 Locknuts (38). Do not tighten the Locknuts yet.
9. The Console (8) requires one AA battery (not included); an alkaline battery is recommended. IMPORTANT: If the console has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to room temperature before you insert a battery. Otherwise, you may damage the console display or other electronic components. 9 8 Remove the battery cover from the back of the Console (8), and insert a battery into the battery compartment.
HOW TO USE THE ABDOMINAL EXERCISER HOW TO MOUNT AND DISMOUNT THE ABDOMINAL EXERCISER HOW TO LOCK THE PIVOT FRAME To lock the Pivot Frame (3) so that it will not swivel from side to side, insert the Pin (27) into the Pivot Frame and the Main Frame (1). The pivot frame can swivel from side to side, and the knee pad can move forward and backward; to avoid losing your balance, use extreme caution while mounting and dismounting the abdominal exerciser.
FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE 2. Select a mode for display. The console features five modes that provide instant exercise feedback during your workouts: Scan mode—To select the scan mode, press the console button repeatedly until an arrow appears next to the word SCAN. Scan—This mode displays the Time, Calorie, and Reps/ Min modes in a repeating cycle. Time—This mode displays the elapsed time.
HOW TO USE THE ABDOMINAL EXERCISER With the pivot frame locked and the knee pad unlocked, the pivot frame will not swivel from side to side, but the knee pad will move forward and backward. To exercise, use your core muscles to move the knee pad forward and backward. The abdominal exerciser can be used with the pivot frame locked or unlocked (see HOW TO LOCK THE PIVOT FRAME on page 12).
EXERCISE GUIDELINES Aerobic Exercise—If your goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular system, you must perform aerobic exercise, which is activity that requires large amounts of oxygen for prolonged periods of time. For aerobic exercise, adjust the intensity of your exercise until your heart rate is near the highest number in your training zone. WARNING: Before beginning this or any exercise program, consult your physician.
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 knees and back. 1 2. Hamstring Stretch Sit with one leg extended.
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PART LIST Key No. Qty. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 4 Model No. PFBE09623.0 R1013A Description Key No. Qty.
EXPLODED DRAWING Model No. PFBE09623.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, please see the front cover of this manual.