Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 3 - IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
3 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of this treadmill are adequatelyinformed of all warnings and precautions. 2. Use the treadmill only as described. 3. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at least 2.5 m (8 ft.) of clearance behind it an...
Page 4 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4 50% The decals shown here have been placed on your treadmill.If a decal is missing, or if it is not legible, call the telephonenumber on the front cover of this manual and order a freereplacement decal. Apply the decal in the location shown. 21. When using iFIT programs, you can manually override ...
Page 5 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN; RIGHT SIDE
5 Thank you for selecting the revolutionary PROFORM ® 500 CX treadmill. The 500 CX treadmill offers an im-pressive array of features designed to make yourworkouts at home more enjoyable and effective. Andwhen you’re not exercising, the unique 500 CX tread-mill can be folded up, requiring less than h...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; Assembly requires two persons.; Make sure that the power cord is unplugged.
6 ASSEMBLY 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 iscoated with high-performance lubricant. During shipping, a small am...
Page 8 - Be careful to avoid losing the Spring Pin.
8 7. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. If there are sheets of clear plastic on the treadmill decals, remove the plastic. To protect the floor or carpet, place a mat under the tread-mill. Note: Extra hardware may be included. Keep the included hex key in a ...
Page 9 - HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR
9 HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR The chest pulse sensor consists of two components:the chest strap and the sensor unit (see the drawingbelow). Insert the tab on one end of the chest strap intothe hole in one end of the sensor unit, as shown in theinset drawing. Press the end of the sensor unit...
Page 10 - OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
10 THE PRE-LUBRICATED WALKING BELT Your treadmill features a walking belt coated with high-performance lubricant. IMPORTANT: Never apply sili- cone spray or other substances to the walking belt or the walking platform. Such substances will deterio-rate the walking belt and cause excessive wear. HOW ...
Page 13 - Note: If the display remains lit after
13 The lower right cornerof the display will showthe distance that youhave walked or run, theelapsed time, yourpace (in minutes permile), and the speed of the walking belt. Note:When a program is selected (except for pulse pro-gram 2), the lower right corner of the display willshow the time remainin...
Page 14 - Important: When the current segment of
14 HOW TO USE A PRESET PROGRAM Insert the key into the console. See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on page12. Select one of the preset programs. To select a preset program, press one of thetwelve preset program buttons; “P1,” “P2,” “P3,”“P4,” “P5,” “P6,” “P7,” “P8,” “P9,” “P10,” “P11,” or“P12” will appear...
Page 15 - Measure your heart rate if desired.; Turn on the fan if desired.; make sure that the in-
15 Follow your progress with the matrix and thedisplay. See step 5 on pages 12 and 13. Measure your heart rate if desired. See step 6 on page 13. Turn on the fan if desired. See step 7 on page 13. When you are finished exercising, remove thekey from the console. When the program ends, make sure that...
Page 22 - Insert the key into the console.; Select the iFIT mode.; However, when the next “chirp” is
22 HOW TO USE AN IFIT PROGRAM DIRECTLYFROM OUR WEB SITE Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to accessprograms directly from the internet. Additional optionsare soon to be available. See www.iFIT.com for details. To use programs from our Web site, you must connectthe treadmill to your home comput...
Page 23 - THE INFORMATION MODE; If
23 THE INFORMATION MODE The console features an information mode that keepstrack of the total number of hours that the treadmill hasbeen operated and the total distance that the walkingbelt has moved. The information mode also allows youto select miles or kilometers as the unit of measure-ment and t...
Page 24 - HOW TO FOLD AND MOVE THE TREADMILL
24 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 per-manently damaged. Next, unplug the power cord. CAUTION:You must be able to safely lift 20 kg (45 lbs.) to...
Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM: The power does not turn on
26 TROUBLESHOOTING Most treadmill problems can be solved by following the steps below. Find the symptom that applies, andfollow the steps listed. If further assistance is needed, please see the front cover of this manual. PROBLEM: The power does not turn on SOLUTION: a. Make sure that the power cord...
Page 29 - CONDITIONING GUIDELINES
29 CONDITIONING GUIDELINES 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 yourcardiovascular system, the key to ach...
Page 36 - ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Part No. 237466 R0806A Printed in China © 2006 ICON IP, Inc. ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts, contact the ICON Health & Fitness, Ltd. office, or write: ICON Health & Fitness, Ltd.Customer Service DepartmentUnit 4, Revie Road Industrial EstateRevie RoadBeestonLeeds, LS11...